Goodfarm Christmas Program Showcases Student Talent
Goodfarm school staged its annual Christmas program at the hall. Primary pupils under Mrs. Sodini presented Santa Goes On A Strike, while third and fourth graders directed by Mrs. Welch performed The Best Part of Christmas. Fifth and sixth grades led by Mrs. Gillams staged The Bird's Christmas Carol and seventh and eighth grades presented Merry Christmas Crawfords. Joseph Ciontea directed band ensembles and led carols. Mrs. Burkhart directed community singing. A Santa Claus handed out gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfarm
Esther Sodini
Clara Welch
Pauline Gillams
Crawfords
Antoinette Naretto
Joseph Ciontea
Dorothy Burkhart
Santa Claus
Christmas Program and Club Meetings City Calendar
Calendar notes for Thursday and Friday list various local Christmas programs and club meetings. Morris post American Legion meeting at Legion hall 6 p.m. Kappa Lambda Beta Sigma Phi party 7:30 p.m. Eta Eta Beta Sigma Phi meeting 8 p.m. Grace Ladies Aid church supper 6 p.m. Friday events include Nettle Creek Community club program Mazon Lodge A F and A M installation Pine Bluff school club meeting Erienna Community club at Erienna school hall Home Builders turkey dinner Baptist church 6 45 p.m. Opdyke Community club Ullrich hall 7 30 p.m. Stine School Christmas program.
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Pine Bluff
Erienna
Baptist Church
Opdyke
Ullrich Hall
Stine
Simple pan gravy from roast drippings method
Remove most fat from roasting pan, add a little water and boil. Scrape browned residue from bottom with a wooden spoon. Season to taste and strain before serving.
Women’s Association Meets in Presbyterian Church
The Women’s Association of the Presbyterian church held a Wednesday afternoon meeting with board hostesses and a business session. A new tea and coffee service was approved, the budget for the year adopted, and an installation service conducted by Mrs. Kermit Wheeler and Mrs. Joseph Barkley. Devo tions and carol singing closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Assn
Presbyterian Church
All Circle
Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church
T. O. Adams
Kermit Wheeler
Joseph Barkley
Armbruster auxiliary holds Christmas potluck at church
Armbruster auxiliary members met on Wednesday for a Christmas potluck dinner at the Lutheran church. Mrs. J B Larsen joined in carol singing, Miss Ann Harschlip led devotions, and Don Tigges delivered a solo with Mrs. L G Hinderaker on piano. Hinderaker also gave the Christmas message as members brought packed Christmas boxes for Dena Erickson Convalescent Hospital. Hostesses were Mrs. Nanke Wickert, Mrs. Herbert Lloyd and Mrs. Herbert Ingstad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armbruster
J. B. Larsen
Ann Harschlip
Don Tigges
L. G Hinderaker
Dena Erickson Convalescent Hospital
Nanke Wickert
Herbert Lloyd
Herbert Ingstad
Everready Sunday School Class Meeting Notes
The Maz on The Everready Sun day school class met with Mrs. Russell Walker on Wednesday. Mrs A G Taylor led a business session and Mrs Claude Bundy and Mrs David Bundy sang a duet. Mrs Edward Burkhart led devotions and Mrs E A Granby directed a gift exchange. Mrs James McCluckie's birthday was observed. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Edward Burkhart will host the next meeting.
Home Bureau Units Hold Thanksgiving and Christmas Gatherings
Mrs. Hubert Bols hosted a Wednesday afternoon Aux Sable Home bureau unit meeting with a luncheon and gifts exchanged directed by Mrs. Orville Bols. Guests included Miss Barbara Boyle of Silver City New Mexico and Miss Erma Getzlow from rural Morris. Mrs. Andrew Boyle will host on January 15. Vienna night unit held a Christmas dinner at Manor Inn with secret pals revealed and gifts from a grab bag. Guests were Mrs. Harry Foster and Mrs. Melvin Bunton. Mrs. Michael Kennedy of Seneca will host in January.
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Hubert Bols
Aux Sable
Vienna Home Bureau
Vienna
The
Home Bureau
Manor Inn
Harry Foster
Melvin Bunton
Michael Kennedy
Seneca
Halterman couple to mark 40th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Halterman of 614 Chicago Street will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday December 29. An open house at Zion Evangelical Church from 2 to 5 p.m. invites all relatives and friends.
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John Haltermans
Dwight
John Halterman
Chicago St
Zion Evangelical Church
Morris unit of Mothers of World War II reelects president
Mrs. Howard Pinder was re elected president of Morris unit Mothers of World War II at a Wednesday Legion hall meeting. Officers elected include Mrs. Ray Kindelspire first vice president and Mrs. Horace Harrod second vice president, plus financial secretary Mrs. George McGuan, treasurer Mrs. Clair Button, recording secretary Mrs. Oswald Thompson, historian Mrs. Siegel Sampson, and sergeant at arms Mrs. Lark Ventress. A donation to Grundy County Public Health Assn. was approved and Kindelspire reported gifts to Morris boys in service. Social refreshments followed hosted by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Pinder
Morris Unit
Mothers of
Legion Hall
Ray Kindelspire
Horace Harrod
George McGuan
Clair Button
Oswald Thompson
Siegel Sampson
Lark Ventress
Grundy
William Osmundson
George Kraft
Fred Brooks
Arthur Olson
Pineapple fritters with sugar dusting
Dip chunks of pineapple in a fritter batter and deep fry until golden. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve immediately. Complements roast fowl or makes a dessert option.
Plattville Notes Chronicle Local Social Roundup
Senior M Y F attended a Fourth Street Methodist church meeting in Aurora. Matrons club enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs. Thomas A Fletcher home. Mrs. William Jager led devotions and Mrs. Lee Corrigan directed games. Mrs. Clarence Clayton hosted guests for Mrs. Hattie Van Cleve's birthday. A Christmas Eve service is planned at 7 p.m. at the Methodist church. Milton Eugene Days, a surgical patient at St Charles hospital, Aurora, hopes to return home this week. Dennis Austin, stationed in Schauffenburg Germany, expects to return home next May with AP0 address. Oscar Van Slyke is a patient at Copley Memorial hospital, Aurora.
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Plattville
M. Y.F
Fourth Street
Aurora
Matrons
Thomas A. Fletcher
William Jager
Lee Corrigan
Clarence Clayton
Hattie van Cleve
Milton Eugene
St. Charles Hospital
Delbert Gabel
Wiley Loveless
Walter Phelps
Russell Clayton
Dennis Austin
Schauffenburg
Germany
S’p. Dennis Austin
A.P.O
New York
N. Y
Oscar van Slyke
Copley Memorial Hospital
Soldier Charlie Benbrooke Returning From Germany
South Wilmington reports Charles Benbrooke has come home from an eighteen month Army tour in Germany and expects his discharge this week at Fort Sheridan. His wife and daughter Cathy welcome him along with visiting relatives in the area. Other locals, including families from Ottawa and Coal City, spent the weekend with kin here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wilmington
Charles Benbrooke
Germany
Fort Sheridan
Benbrooke
Cathy
Henry Smolik
Martin Serena
Ottawa
Clyde Case
Chillicothe
Joseph Swratz Jr
Harold Granger
Coal City
Don Gaddo
Illinois State Normal University
Dom Gaddo
Inman 500 Club Hosts Evening Of Prizes
Mrs. Ed Anderson entertained the 500 club and awards were presented to Mrs. Walter Weir Mrs. George Rodosky and Mrs. Paul Cooper. Darrell Wetzel returned to Bellville after visiting the Rodosky family. Martin Baker and daughter were Sunday guests of the Tom Browns. Floyd Whorrall visited Mr and Mrs Jack Kutches recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsman
Ed Anderson
500 Club
Walter Weir
George Rodosky
Paul Cooper
Darrell Wetzel
Bellville
Martin Baker
Tom Browns
Floyd Whorrall
Jack Kutches
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges
ADMITTED Emil Fischer 404 W Washington St. DISMISSED Rose Holland Barrington Mrs Versal Platt 1029 Hoge St Claire Johnson 313 Wauponsee St Kathryn Higgins Seneca Mrs Frank Hunt Rte 2 Morris Mrs Peter Bick Rte 3 Morris Mrs Ernest Sprinkle and daughter Braceville
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Emil Fischer
W. Washington St
Rose Holland
Barrington
Versal Platt
Hoge St
Claire Johnson
Wauponsee St
Kathryn Higgins
Seneca
Frank Hunt
Rte
Morris
Peter Bick
Ernest Sprinkle
Braceville
Woman's Life Due to Grow Easier in ’58
In 1958 housewives will find daily life easier as the domestic servant fades away and ready to cook foods multiply. Modern packaging from aerosols to aluminum cans promises convenient sauces, spreads, and meals, with disposable containers eliminating washing up.
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Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Victor Muscat
Muscat
Boy Scout Activities At Den 2 Pack 73 Christmas Prep
Cub Scouts met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Bill Richards to craft Christmas decorations and rehearse songs for an upcoming pack meeting. Ray Younger and Douglas Richards served treats. Douglas is keeper of the buckskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Richards
Ray Younger
Douglas Richards
Tiger den
Pack
Burton Jolley
Russell Myers
Richard Jolley
Children Rehearse Nativity Scene in Home Play
In Los Angeles the Wall children stage a Nativity at home with Jan aged 7 directing siblings around baby Debbie, 5 months, at the crib. Debbie is proclaimed the Holy Infant as Jan assigns roles and the children recite and sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Sam Wall
Jan
Debbie
Proper Cooling for Baked Custards in Water Bath
Once custards finish baking they should be removed from the hot water bath and placed in cold water to stop cooking and set the surface. This method rapidly cools the dishes, preventing overbaking and cracking while preserving texture.
Christmas Party Held by Brownie Troops 9 and 34
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 9 met in the Legion hall after school with Sue Dewey calling to order and Donna Read taking roll. Dues were collected by Kathy Osmundson. Christmas carols were sung and gifts exchanged. treats served by Legion auxiliary. Mothers attended. Sonja Hougas was scribe. Troop 34 met at the Baptist church for a Christmas party sponsored by the troop committee with refreshments, games, carol singing, and gift exchanges. Each girl received a Girl Scout bracelet from the Morris Rotary Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop 9
Legion Hall
Sue Dewey
Donna Read
Kathy Osmundson
The
Legion Auxiliary
Sonja Hougas
Baptist Church
Morris Rotary Club
Simple Kitchen Hints On Pasta And Egg Handling
Practical tips for everyday cooking including how to finish macaroni with butter and hard cheese, how to separate eggs while avoiding yolk contamination, and how to promptly rinse a cloth coffee filter after brewing.
Saratoga 4-H Club Welcomes New Members At Meeting
The Saratoga Junior Farmers 4 H club met with Larry Larson welcoming new members. Attendance awards were given and gifts exchanged. Lunch was served by Irvin Larson George Wagner and Alvin Thompsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Junior Farmers 4-H Club
Larry Larson
Irvin Larson
George Wagner
Alvin Thompsin
Pope names Mimmi to head Vatican Consistorial Congregation
Pope Pius XII appoints 75 year old Marcello Cardinal Mimmi archbishop of Naples as secretary of the Vatican sacred Consistorial Congregation. The office, vacant since Cardinal Piazza’s death November 30, oversees creation of new dioceses and the nomination of bishops and auxiliaries.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
Marcello Cardinal Mimmi
Naples
Vatican
Adeodato Giovanni Cardinal Piazza
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Women of the Moose
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Maude Leake
William Pawlowsky
Nick Pawlowski
Rudy Wilt
Mooseheart
Drive For the Heart Assn
March of Dimes
Armbruster Auxiliary
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William Bradley
Wayne Peacock
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Lowell Gant
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Guy Madison
Felicia Farry
Kathryn Grant
Plattville Notes
Wilmington
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She Is
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John Tuck Jr
Auburn
Mass
Naval Air Station
Alameda
Cal
Tuck
Davgs Funeral Home
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