Couple Exchange Vows in English and Spanish at Kingdom Hall
Miss Georgina Castillo and Michael LaVarier united in marriage at 3 p.m. November 25 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in a double ring ceremony conducted by William Peckenpaugh and Leonard Mejia. Parents are Pablo Castillo of Lockport and Joseph LaVarier of Minooka. Bride wore a white organza gown with lace and a matching bouquet, maid of honor Victoria Castillo, bridesmaids listed, best man Rene Santiago, groomsmen and ushers named. Reception 5 to 10:30 p.m. at VFW Hall. Bride a Lemont High School graduate, groom a Morris Community High School grad, employed in Morris. After Florida wedding trip, they will live on Quail Drive in Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgina Castillo
Michael Mr. LaVarier
Kingdom Hall of
Jehovah's Witnesses
William Peckenpaugh
Leonard Mejia
Pablo Castillo
Lockport
Joseph LaVarier
Rte. 2
Victoria Castillo
Debbie Reynolds
Gloria
Rene Santiago
Gordon Holmes
Larry
Bill Wangler
Vincent Holmes
Louis Costillo
Ken Santiago
Tim Humbert
Frank Costillo Jr
Barney Costillo
V.F.W. Hall
Lemont High School
Joliet Junior College
Morris Community High School
Pennsylvania Electric Coil
Florida
Quail Drive
Morris
Johnson Gunnersons wed in Galesburg
Margaret O Johnson and Herbert C Gunnerson, both of Morris, united in marriage November 25 at the Little Chapel of First United Methodist Church in Galesburg. Rev William E Pruett performed the double ring ceremony assisted by Rev Lawrence J Johnson Jr, son of the bride. The couple, after a short honeymoon, reside in Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret O. Johnson
Herbert C. Gunnerson
Morris
Lawrence J. Johnson Jr
Lawrence J. Johnson Sr
Channahon Music Dept Presenting Christmas Concert
Channahon Schools music department will present a Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Channahon Junior High School. The Symphonic Band directed by Joseph Briski and the Concert Band directed by Robert Anderson will perform traditional holiday selections along with the Middle School Chorus directed by Mrs. Beverly Musgrave. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channahon
Channahon Schools
Joseph Briski
Robert Anderson
Beverly Musgrave
Kiddies Christmas Parties Set for Minooka Students
Minooka Elementary will host Christmas parties before 2 p.m. dismissal on December 22. Kindergarten groups 1 and 2 meet 10 to 11 a.m., groups 3 and 4 from 1 to 1:45 p.m., and grades 1 to 5 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Room mothers arranged activities games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Hospital Visiting Hours by Floor
Medical and Surgical floors allow visitors from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric ward permits visiting 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.
Admitted and Births and Dismissals in Local Notices
Admitted include Michael Kjellesvik and Lance R. Sterling among others at various addresses. A birth records a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cobb born at 2 16 p m in Wilmington. Dismissals list Kane Akre Judith Petty Jack Fleming Edna Hume Orville Reed and Frank Gehris Sr. from several local addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Virginia) Cobb
Wilmington
Kane E. Akre
E. Tracy
Clarence
Judith) Petty
Alicia
Jack Fleming
Douglas St
Edna G. Hume
Quail
Orville G. Reed
Walkerton
Ind
Frank Gehris Sr
Channahon
Christmas Events at Plattville Churches
Plattville Luther League plans a 6 pm Christmas dinner at Diane Haga home with a $3 gift. A 10 am Christmas Day Festival Worship marks the Nativity. United Methodist School children present Good News for All People at 7 pm with readings from Nursery to high school and a manger scene. Mrs. Orton and Mrs. Jones open with a piano organ duet. Santa will hand out treats after the program followed by coffee and cookies. Advent prayer at 7 pm Dec 20. Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7 and 11 pm. New Year’s Eve Watch Night at 11 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville
Luther League
Diane Haga
Plattville Lutheran Church
United Methodist Church
Church Nursery
Carol Orton
Elizabeth Jones
Santa
Community Calendar of Local Meetings and Events
Thursday the A L C W of Peace Lutheran Church holds a general meeting at 7 pm with a cookie exchange. A Camera Club gathering also at 7 pm at Morris Savings and Loan. Friday the Rural Home Club Christmas party begins at noon at the Holiday Inn with a 2 dollar gift exchange. Sunday the American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents meet at noon for Christmas dinner at Mrs Marge Ferguson's home. A Sacred Choral Concert at 7 pm at United Church of Christ in Mazon. Monday the Maidens of G C H E gather with Mrs Zita Halloran at 6 30 pm for a Christmas party. Tuesday Morris Country Club bridge luncheon at 12 30 pm with reservations to Rose Weitz or Margaret Nelson by Monday noon. WRC meets at 7 30 pm in the Eagles Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L.C.W. of Peace Lutheran Church
Camera Club
Morris Savings and Loan
Holiday Inn
American Legion Auxiliary
Marge Ferguson
G.C.H.E
Zita Halloran
Morris Country Club
Rose Weitz
Margaret Nelson
WRC
Eagles Hall
Women of the Moose Morris Chapter Meetings Recap
The Women of the Moose Morris Chapter held meetings on Novembers 7 and 21 and December 5 with new member enrollments and two new chaplains. Gifts, birthdays, and a memory drape marked the sessions as the group planned a children’s Christmas party and a potluck dinner with a $2 gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Morris
Florence Parks
Jennie Pack
Jackie Pichon
Shirley Matzen
Darlene Minarich
Social Services Committee
Joyce Wharrie
Dorothy Nyhoff
Donna Knopp
Mary Darling
Ione Bartels
Childrens
International Christmas Party at Morris Public Library
The Morris Public Library hosts a free Christmas program for 2nd and 3rd graders at 10 30 a m Saturday in the children s department about an hour long with stories games and a pinata no registration required
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Morris Public Library
Royal Neighbors elect officers at Monday meeting
The Royal Neighbors gathered at Eagles Hall for a 6 pm dinner with Theresa Kopzick and Armanette Fannin chairing. Officers were elected including Camilla Ryder as oracle and Mary Darling as manager, with Mildred McGuan as special auditor and a holiday-cancelled December 25 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Hall
Theresa Kopezick
Armanette Fannin
Albert Stallrtz
Miss Kopezick
Carmilla Ryder
Mary Darling
Miss Koperick
Mildred McGuan
Jennie Pack
Camilla Ryder
Oracle
Theresa Kopczick
Opal Fannin
Emma Brown
Beatrice Sharp
Gladys Thompson
Naomi Fry
Inner Sentinel
Sara Vilt
Outer Sentinel
Miss. Kopczick
Matilda Mickelson
Seaman Couple Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Open House
Kenneth and Clara Seaman of 1745 Pine Bluff Rd. marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. Phyllis Wheeler baked the cake and family presented a basket of flowers with 25 silver dollars arranged as leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Clara Seaman
Pine Bluff Rd
Phyllis Wheeler
Sherried Cod Saint Jacques for holiday appetizers
Elegant starter recipe using North Atlantic cod mushrooms and sour cream in a sherry cream sauce. Prepare ahead then bake in ramekins or shells. six servings from one pound fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Jacques
North Atlantic
Interdenominational Sacred Choral Concert in Mazon
Twelve churches will be represented at the annual interdenominational community Sacred Choral Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday in the United Church of Christ in Mazon. Reader Janet Gantzert of Dwight will present, with Doris Madison of Mazon directing. Kathy Walker plays flute for the anthem and Dorothy Robinson and Lori Reed accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Christ
Mazon
Janet Gantzert
Dwight
Doris Madison
Kathy Walker
Dorothy Robinson
Lori Reed
Coal City Attorneys Named In Multisite Filing
Thomas Verkwitz and J Carol Giordano of Coal City join John Boggetto Patricia Courtney both of South Wilmington Raymond Berta and Karen Marie Belletini of Coal in a regional legal filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Verkwitz
J. Carol Giordano
Coal City
John Boggetto
Patricia Courtney
South Wilmington
Raymond Berta
Karen Marie Belletini
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael P. Lavarier
Kiddies
Conley Road
Indian Creek Camp Ground
Hospital News
Michael Kjellesvik
Benton St
Roy S. Kjellesvik
E. Douglas
Donald
Elaine) Kilgore
Rte
Lance R. Sterling
Gregory Peck
Laurence Olivier
James Mason
The
Morris Daily Herald Society
Karen Olson
Plattville Church News
Orton
Nancy Horton
Rita Reed
Women of the Moose Meetings
Children's International Christmas Party
and Mrs
Kenneth Scaman
United States
Emma
Sandwich Islands
Hawaii
Maron
Shirley’s Beauty Shop
RK & Redken
Merry Christmas
Shirley
Nancy
Donna
Habe
Santos
Narvick
Armstrong ST
Heavenly Harmony
Orman
Liberty St
Hallmark Cards
Crest Hill
Photo Service
KODAK
Colorburst
Plainfield RD
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