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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1967
Page
3
The Christmas program of the United Church of Christ in Mazon unfolds at 7 30 p m Saturday. It features nativity hymns with colored slides and a play Christmas in the Heart by church school departments. Teachers organizing are Miss Martha Slyter and others.
Reader Mrs Reid Johnson Mrs Paul Burkhardt Mrs Robert Bates Mrs Dean Witt Mrs Sandy Burkhardt and Miss Ruth Ann Phillips listed as participants. Pianists for the program will be Misses Emily Gantzert and Jane Gilchrist. Robert Greiff will handle visual and lighting. Reverend Paul Mallory serves as minister.
Practical hints offer two kitchen and car care ideas. Scrub bug splatter from a windshield with crumpled nylon net for easy cleaning. Add a bay leaf to braising liquid when cooking brisket to enhance flavor.
Twelve WSCS members met Thursday morning. Coffee and rolls were served by Mrs. Bernice Drum and Mrs. George Darkhuff. After the business meeting, the group toured Grundy County Rest Home for a program led by Mrs. Keith Crowe with singing by Mrs. Gus Turk. Devotions were by Mrs. Calvin Dunkle and Mrs. Arthur Patterson presented The First Disciple, with Mrs. Crowe singing Silent Night.
Admission notes include John Glenney Celia Thompson Roland Tondini Mrs Gordon Blair Robert Roth Mrs Robert Armstrong William Blake. Discharges list Mrs James Pittman Eva Sampson Julia Sorem. Visiting hours 2 30 to 3 30 7 8 30 p m.
Brownie Troop 55 held a Christmas party with gift exchanges and a Santa pinata reveal. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Campbell Mrs. Lavarier and others. Jan 8 next meeting at Court House 4 30 p m to sing carols.
When buying half a fully cooked ham remove a slice about two inches thick. Bake the slice on a rack in a shallow pan at 325 degrees for roughly 40 minutes.
Cheryl Mercer and Donald Komnick wed December 1 at Cross Lutheran Church Yorkville in a candlelight double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Hayden and Mrs Mercer, wore a street length gown with pink carnations decor and carried a colonial bouquet. Attendants included maid of honor Linda White and best man Dale Komnick. A reception followed at Newark American Legion Hall with guests from multiple towns and the couple residing in Maple Gardens apartments.
David John Perucca, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Perucca of 2224 Nettle St, was baptized Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev Warren Wols officiating. Sponsors were Miss Margaret Perucca and Thomas O'Brien. A family dinner followed at the Peruceca home. Grandparents Angela Riley and Mr Mrs John Perucca Sr attended.
Gardner firemen plan an annual Christmas party for local children at 2 p.m. Saturday with Santa Claus. Various groups including Treasure Implement Co. employees, Future Homemakers of America, and church groups hold gatherings, caroling, and devotions. Cathy Joyce selected as D A R Citizenship winner. Christmas concert and Lions Club activities tied to holiday season.
Melt two cups semisweet chocolate with one tablespoon butter. Stir in chopped walnuts about 1 1/4 cups. Drop spoonfuls on wax paper and refrigerate until firm. Store extras in the refrigerator.
Edward A. France 68 of Custer Park died Monday at Silver Cross Hospital Joliet after a short illness. Born December 24, 1898 in Vienna Austria he lived in Chicago before moving to Custer Park 20 years ago. He was WWI veteran and member of Masonic groups and Knights Templar. Burial at Custer Park Cemetery after funeral Friday at Patterson Funeral Chapel. He is survived by wife Anna, daughter Eleanor Rutkowski Bridgeview son Edward six grandchildren brother Otto Chicago sister Margaret Kerr Encino CA and several relatives.
John J. Doherty longtime Dwight resident died at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago at 92. Visitation begins after 7 p.m. today at Van Qualen Funeral Home in Dwight with the Rosary at 8 p.m. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church in Dwight, Rev. John Naab officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. He was born January 12, 1875, in Dwight, son of Michael and Mary Doherty, and married Marie Chewning in 1917 at St. Charles.
John Laughorn died suddenly Sunday night at his home in Arleta California. He was married to Edna Bartels and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Clara Boyd of Charleston West Virginia, plus several nieces and nephews. Mission City Mortuary handles funeral arrangements.
Grundy County Red and Gun Club meets at 8 p.m. at the club house for the general election. Merry Maids gather at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Magnus Hansen’s home. J F F Club Christmas party at Mrs. O W Hiles home at 8 p.m. Women’s Relief Corps at Eagles Hall 7 30 p.m. Officers wear white and a gift exchange. Women of the Moose potluck at 6 30 p.m. Bring a dish, own table service, and a gift to exchange. Regular meeting at 8 p.m. Friday Women’s Bible Class with Theresa Herman at 1 30 p.m.
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