Christmas Playlet and AL CW Luncheon at Grace Lutheran
A Christmas dinner and annual meeting of the ALCW were held Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church parlors. Mrs. Pernel Peterson thanked members, officers gave reports, and new officers were installed by President Mrs. Howard Oge. Program included carols, devotions by Rev. Ralph Chelsen, piano solo by Maxine Williamson, a playlet Story of Light with narrator Mrs. Ralph Chelsen, and a vocal solo by Mrs. Rolf Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
ALCW
Pernel Peterson
Wesley Jorstad
Ralph Chelsen
Maxine Williamson
Rolf Anderson
VFW Auxiliary to Sponsor Canteen at Bloodmobile Visit
At a brief meeting Mrs Gladys Hutchings announced the VFW Auxiliary will sponsor the canteen when the bloodmobile visits the VFW Hall next Tuesday. Members were urged to donate blood. A Christmas potluck was served with Mrs Jennie Pack and Mrs Edward Pack in charge. A gift exchange occurred and a New Year's Eve party tickets are available in the club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Hutchings
VFW
Jennie Pack
Edward Pack
Divorces Granted for Marshall Couple in Morris
Jeanne Lorraine Marshall and Steven William Marshall of Morris obtain a divorce on grounds of mental cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Lorraine Marshall
Steven William Marshall
Morris
Hospital Notes Visiting Hours 2 to 8 p.m.
Admitted list includes Mrs. William DePung and others from Willard Gardner Coal City Joliet and Minooka. Births report a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Troxel in Joliet at 3 30 a.m. today. Discharges include Mrs. Gertrude Johnson and several others and two new baby boys to Solis Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William DePung
Rte
Willard Howen
Kevin Currier
George St
Ruth Robertson
Coal City
Odell Cole
Gardner
Michael Troxel
Joliet
Gertrude Johnson
E. North St
William Bloomfield
Second Ave
Guadalupe Solis
Douglas St
LaVerne Montana
L. C. Wardlow
Frank Kuntz
Minooka Girls Craft Ornaments for Community Tree
More than 140 Minooka Girl Scout members from Cadettes Junior and Brownie troops are preparing decorations for the town Christmas Tree. The tree at Mondamon and Wabena Streets was set up by the American Legion Auxiliary with lighting by Minooka Boy Scout Troop 464 led by Darrel Thornley. Local donors Mel Phillips and Ralph Hibler funded lights and electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka Girl Scout
Mondamon and
Wabena Sts
Minooka American Legion Auxility
Minooka Boy Scouts
Darrel Thornley
Mel Phillips
Ralph Hibler
Minooka Cadettes
Clyde Heap
John Dullard
James Pierce
Ray Craemer
Don Nugent
Robert Keck
Christmas Potluck at Goose Lake Country Club
Mrs Edna Schultz hosted a noon Christmas potluck for Goose Lake Country Club women. Mrs Ed Glenney and Mrs Art Ryder assisted. Roll call featured Christmas decorations. a gift exchange occurred and boxes were packed for shut ins. January meeting planned with Mrs Van Peterson.
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Edna Schultz
Goose Lake Country Club
Ed Glenney
Art Ryder
van Peterson
In His Steps Film at Assembly of God Church Sunday
A feature length film based on the novel In His Steps will be shown at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Assembly of God Church, 823 2nd Ave. The public is invited. The novel sold over 30 million copies and has been translated into many languages.
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Assembly of God
2Nd Ave
Lutheran Circles Elect New Officers Across Several Groups
Circle 6 at Bethlehem Lutheran held a noon potluck with devotions and Bible study led by Rev. Wigtil, electing Mrs. James McCumsey as chairwoman and other officers. Circle 2, Circle 8, Circle 7, and Circles 9 10 met for potluck lunches or dinners with officers elected including chairmen, secretaries, treasurers, and educational and stewardship posts. Members and hosts across circles led worship, readings, and offer ing meditations while naming the new slate for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 6
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Robert Hunt
Norval Wigtil
James McCumsey
John Popidinski
Alfred Terry
Ole Owen
Blanchard Tesdal
Circle 2
John George
Amanda Walck
Myron Amundsen
John Dorheim Jr
Earl Linnemann
Frank Warriner
Earl Hunt
Eber Hume
Sunshine
Edmund Pierce
Circle 8
Jerome Fostvedt
Donald Funte
John Baxter
Robert Hunter
James Anderson
Robert Hunter Jr
Robert Limbach
Circle 7
Ariel Anderson
William Stangland
Robert Bell
Gerald Johnson
Viggo Beiers
Carlie Johnson
Tony Eckert
Roy Helland
Nanke Wickert
Leslie Peterson
Horace Harrod
Fred Hefler
Fred Nelson
William Wilson
Boy Scout Den 2 Makes Pinata and Exchanges Gifts
Den 2 of Pack 475 decorated a pinata for a Christmas pack meeting and planned a grab bag gift exchange. At a recent meeting the boys made games and wrapped gifts for their parents. Den 4 met at their den mother’s home and Billy Whalen served treats. Roger George, keeper of the buckskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 2
Andy Jiskra
Den
Billy Whalen
Roger George
Christmas Programs At Bethlehem Lutheran Church This Weekend
Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosts two Christmas programs this weekend. The kindergarten primary department performs Three Gifts at 7 p.m. Saturday with Rev. John Baxter giving a short talk. The junior intermediate department presents Gods Love Through the Ages at 7 p.m. Sunday with talks by Rev. Norval Wigtl. Carol singing and a pan tomime shadow screen highlight both programs. Public invited and treats for children after Sunday School. Sunday School superintendent is Mrs Ariel Anderson with assistant Mrs Orville Johnson. Bethlehem Lutheran will also hold Christmas Eve worship at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Lloyd Ness
Merle Wickert
John Baxter
Russell Hanson
Robert Hunt
Norval Wigtl
Ariel Anderson
Orville Johnson
Wigtis
Christmas Worship Planned With Choir and Sermon
Carol singing and a Christmas message by the Rev. Wigtl. Families are invited to attend. Christmas Day worship will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday. The Cherub Choir will sing and the Rev. Baxter will give the Christmas sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigtl
Baxter
Lions Club Christmas Party for Children in Eagles Hall
About 100 children from ages 5 through fifth grade attended the Morris Lions Club annual Christmas party at the Eagles Hall. Program members provided transport, Ellis Redford and staff prepared a chicken dinner, and magician Dan Ford performed for over 45 minutes before Santa arrived to give out presents. Jack Kutches chaired the committee.
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Santa Claus
Morris Lions Club
Eagles Hall
Ellis Redford
Dan Ford
Santa
Jack Kutches
Christmas Drama at Calvary Baptist Church
Walter E. Wastbinoer presents a Christmas story in drama and song at Calvary Baptist Church Morris at the George and Lynwood Sts venue. The 7 30 p m program Sunday is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Wastbinoer
Calvary Baptist Church
George and Lynwood Sts
Morris
Lost billfold reported on Liberty Street
Gary Rose of 404 East Jackson Street reported to Morris police that his billfold was lost in the 200 or 300 block of Liberty Street. The wallet contained $45 in cash and other important papers.
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Gary Rose
E. Jackson St
Morris
Liberty St
Obituary of Lawrence Hendrickson of Nettle Creek Township
Lawrence Hendrickson, 76, longtime Nettle Creek resident and farmer, died at Morris Hospital after a week as patient. Born Oct 12, 1893 in Mission Township LaSalle County to Henry and Martina Hendrickson. Survived by two sisters Stella Mitchell and Helene Miskey and five nieces and nephews. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday at Fruland Chapel with Rev John Baxter. burial Fox River Cemetery. Friends may call 3 p.m. Sunday at Fruland Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hendrickson
Nettle Creek Township
Morris Hospital
Henry
Martina (Bravick) Hendrickson
Mission Township
LaSalle County
Gay Chapman
Hendrickson
Stella Mitchell
Westchester
Helene Miskey
Inglewood
Calif
Fruland Chapel
John Baxter
Fox River Cemetery
Gardner funeral services for Andrew Elmer On desco
Funeral services for Andrew Elmer Ondesco 71 were held this afternoon at Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Schurman officiating. Miss Rebecca Sowers was soloist with Mrs. James F. Small at the organ. Pallbearers were George Emro George Mahochko Harold Mehochko Anton Lissy Edward Witko and Earl Stevens. Burial was in Braceville Gardner Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Richard Hainsel
Funeral services for Mrs Richard Barbara Hainsel were held this afternoon in the Finland Chapel led by Rev James L Bosgraf. Mrs John Dorheim Jr was soloist with Mrs John Peterson on organ. Pallbearers included Raymond Carlson Harold Carlson Robert Lynes Douglas Harrod William Harrod Lyle Lemke and Dennis McCluckie. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Barbara) Hainsel
Finland Chapel
James L. Bosgraf
John Dorheim Jr
John Peterson
Raymond Carlson
Harold Carlson
Robert Lynes
Douglas Harrod
William Harrod
Lyle Lemke
Dennis McCluckie
Evergreen Cemetery
Carillon Bells Range Narrowly Bounded by 23 to 72
The carillon’s total bell count falls between 23 and 72 bells, establishing a defined lower and upper bound for the instrument.
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Morris Daily Herald
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Eleanor Anderson
Don Walker
W. Vine St
Villa Grove
Dianne
Bruce H. Derby
Phillip Derby
Miss Walker
Villa Grove High School
Champaign School of Beauty and Culture
National Food Store
Papa
Liberty
Mary Fosen
Yvonne Stacy
Morris Community High School
Noreen Eye
Banks & Savings & Loan
First National Bank
W. Main
Grundy County National Bank
Morris Savings and Loan
Wauponsee St
Edgar Allan Poe
Namerican International
Andrew E. Ondesco
Richard Hainsel
Bum
Carbon Hill
Beverly Phillips
Prairie Lake
Marseilles
Morris Herald
Macy
Model Dan
Dcdan
Allan Furniture Co
W. Washington St
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