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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1972

Page

2

Christmas Meetings At Bethlehem Lutheran Circle 7

Circle 7 Morris members held a turkey dinner at Mrs. Ariel Anderson home. Devotions led by Mrs. Anderson, Bible study by Miss Amanda Walck, offering meditation by Mrs. Jesse Hausken. Officers named for next year include Chairman Miss Violet Olson and others. Circle 4 met at Mrs. Lloyd Ness home for a noon potluck. Devotions led by Mrs. Ness, Bible study by Mrs. Blanchard Wix, closing prayer in unison. Officers elected include Chairman Mrs. Orran Fosen and secretary Mrs. Roy Gerecke.

Circle 7 Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Circle 4 Lloyd Ness Unison Orran Fosen Roy Gerecke John Barkley Curtiss Rasmusson

Engagement notice for Judith Ellen Pobidinski to William T Hammons

Mr and Mrs Walter Pobidinski announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Judith Ellen Pobidinski to William T Hammons. The wedding is set for 4 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Morris with a reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Walter Pobidinski Judith Ellen William T. Hammons First Baptist Church Morris Knights of Columbus Hall

Ansell and Kingman Set December 29 Wedding

Miss Susan Gay Ansell of 1317 Union Street will wed James Michale Kingman son of Mr and Mrs James C Kingman of 301 Susan Street at First United Presbyterian Church on December 29 at 2 p.m. A reception follows in the church basement with friends and relatives invited.

Susan Gay Ansell Union St James Michale Kingman James C. Kingman Susan St First United Presbyterian Church

Hospital Visiting Hours by Floor

Visiting hours listed for the Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor hours are 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.

Community Admits and Births with Dismissals List

Admitted: Charles Hansen, Henry Dyer, Shawn Leek, Robert Haldorson, Frederick Baker, Mrs. Daniel Dransfeldt, Mrs. Lulu Hill. Births: Jeanette Hauge and Barabara Wildey welcome boys. Donna Benson and Gerald Ryder welcome a girl. Dismissed: Edmund Pierce, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Dale Gustin, Mrs. Matthew Higgins, Mrs. James Rust, Mrs. Lawrence Breen, Mrs. James Thomas, Mrs. Anne Murphy, and a transfer to Americana Nursing Home Joliet.

Charles Hansen W. Main St Henry Dyer E. Jackson Shawn Leek Liberty St Robert Haldorson Butler St Frederick Baker Newark Daniel Dransfeldt Mazon Lulu Hill Gerald Ryder Jeanette Hauge Rte William Koehler Barbara Wildey Gary Arnold Donna Benson Edmund Pierce W. Jackson Robert Smith Armstrong St Dale Gustin Lawrence Breen Joliet James Thomas Maron Anne Murphy Senecay Americana Nursing Home

Children Help Mrs. Jaycees Decorate Local Christmas Trees

Children and residents from Grundy County Home and Morris Lincoln Nursing Home joined Mrs. Jaycees for Christmas tree decorating parties. Decorations were crafted by members and local school children. Punch and cookies were served to residents and children. Mrs. Roy Johnson reported all attending residents enjoyed the event.

Grundy County Morris Lincoln Nursing Home Jaycees Roy Johnson

Communion to be celebrated at First United Presbyterian Morris

The Christmas Eve service at First United Presbyterian Church Morris will begin Sunday at 11 p.m. The Rev Roy Hamburger will deliver a communion meditation titled The Manger and the Table The Chancel choir will sing On Christmas Night and Angels We Have Heard On High. The public is invited to take part in the service.

First United Presbyterian Church Morris Roy Hamburger

Dinner party for anniversary honors Wilkinson couple

A dinner in observance of the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wilkinson of Mazon was held at the Holiday Inn Saturday hosted by their children Addie Welsh Morris Dick and Warren Dwight and Bob of Goodfarm. After dinner guests gathered at their daughter’s home for coffee and cake. The couple married December 14 1932 at Richards Street Methodist Church Joliet with attendants Harold Misener and Mrs Doris Peterson.

Joseph Wilkinson Mazon Holiday Inn Addie Welsh Morris Warren Dwight Bob Goodfarm Mrs. Wilkinson Richards Street Methodist Church Joliet

World War II Mother's elect new officers

World War II Mothers group met Monday evening with Mrs. Muriel Curzon presiding and elected officers including First vice president Mrs. Nick Di John and second vice president Mrs. Ray Kindelspire. Other roles named were recording secretary Mrs. Beatrice Sharp financial secretary Mrs. Edith Hyslop treasurer Mrs. Clair Button sergeant-at-arms Mrs. Herbert Enger historian Mrs. Jennie Pack. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Roger Smith. Auditing committee appointments went to Mrs. Kindelspire and Mrs. Sharp. Installation will occur at the January 15 meeting.

Mother's Muriel Curzon Nick di John Ray Kindelspire Beatrice Sharp Edith Hyslop Clair Button Herbert Enger Jennie Pack Roger Smith Kindelspire Sharp

Pollyannas Revealed at MAZON Class Meeting

The MAZON Helping Hand class gathers December 28 with Mrs. Scott Lynch hosting. Mrs. Russell Carter leads the program and Pollyannas will be revealed at roll call.

Mazon Scott Lynch Russell Carter

Wauponsee 4 H Club Holiday Meeting and Dinner

The Wauponsee Handy Anns held a December meeting and Christmas party at Lynn and Jill Herman’s home. Members discussed gifts for a needy family and enjoyed Jill Herman and Sue Claypool’s demonstration followed by recreation led by Shelly Hunt and Tammy Perry.

Wauponsee Handy-Anns Lynn Jill Herman Sue Claypool Shelly Hunt Tammy Perry Cindy Hahn Jane Entwistle Jenny Hunt

Holiday Breakfast Star Pastry and Desserts Feature

A modular early recipe collection outlines a star pastry with fig filling and orange glaze, a chocolate Bavarian dessert with candied fruit and whipped cream, and a creamy cauliflower cheddar casserole served with roast chicken and potatoes. Included are measurements, steps, and yield notes.

Marriage Licenses Filed for William Hammons and Judith Pobidinski

William Thomas Hammons and Judith Ellen Pobidinski, both of Morris, filed for marriage licenses. The notice lists their names and residence, with no additional details provided.

William Thomas Hammons and Judith Ellen Pobidinski Morris

Personal notices from area residents and travelers

Ernie Long of 517 Armstrong Street was taken by ambulance to Himes Hospital in Hines Illinois Ward 7 East. Mrs Irene Oswood underwent eye surgery at Passavant Hospital 707 North Fairbank Court Chicago Room 539. Mrs Donald Hall will leave O'Hare Friday to fly to Frankfort Germany to visit her son and wife SSG Gordon Hall and grandchildren Richard Deanna and Steven.

Ernie Long Armstrong St Himes Hospital Hines, I Irene Oswood Passavant Hospital N. Fairbank Court Chicago Newark Donald Hall O’hare Frankfort Germany SSG Gordon Hall Richard Deanna Steven

Christmas Church School Program at United Church of Christ

The MAZON program Celebrate the Gift will be presented Saturday at 7 30 p m in the United Church of Christ. A practice rehearsal is set for 9 a m Saturday and family worship at 9 45 a m Sunday. There will be no Church School.

MAZON United Church of Christ

Joint installation of officers by Gardner Daughters and Kellogg OES

A joint installation of officers took place Saturday evening at the Masons Temple. Jobs Daughters Officers Beverly Lucas and Jennie Provance led the ceremony with narrators organists and a benediction by the Rev. Batty. Kellogg Chapter OES followed with escorts and a full slate including Elizabeth Tipsword as worthy patron and Ruth Wrepprecht as associate matron.Refreshments were served afterward by OES and Jobs Daughters mothers.

Batty Dwight Cathy Hoegder Sue van Qualen Beverly Lucas Jennie Provance Vera Fitzpatrick Nancy Spraker Bertha Tipsword Ruth Tipsword Debbie Tipsword Sheri Lucas Joy Provance Sharon Tipsword Deanne Caste Irene Hughes Kankakee Jennie Muir Braidwood Phyliss Campbell Coal City Florence Hansen William Spraker Elizabeth Tipsword Edward Tipsword Ruth Wrepprecht Fred Wrepprecht Elsie Barr

Christmas Programs at Newark and Norway Churches

The Newark Lutheran Sunday School presents a Christmas program Friday at 7 30 p m The Norway Lutheran Church Sunday School offers its program Saturday at 7 30 p m A joint Christmas Eve service for both churches and friends is set for 11 p m at the Newark Church

Newark Newark Lutheran Sunday School Norway Lutheran Church Sunday School Norway Lutheran Churches

Lutheran Church Women Hold Christmas Hymn Sing in Newark

Newark Lutheran Church Women met Thursday afternoon to celebrate the Christmas season with a hymn sing led by Mrs. James Brooks. Rev. James Brooks gave devotions on the Lighted Candle, and guests performed including Mrs. Roger Clampitt, Mrs. Duane Christian, Mrs. Alvin Clayton, and Mrs. Les Tirevold. Hostesses were Mrs. Melvin Hextell, Mrs. Jesse Finland, Mrs. Edgar Gabel, and Mrs. Melvin Bravick.

Newark Lutheran Church James Brooks Roger Clampitt Duane Christian Alvin Clayton Les Tirevold Melvin Hextell Jesse Finland Edgar Gabel Melvin Bravick

Baptism for Twin Daughters in Sandwich Church

Mr and Mrs Jesse Fruland attend the baptism of their twin granddaughters Diana Lynn and Lori Jo at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich. Rev Annie Peterson officiates the christening with sponsors Miss Terri Hilt and Miss Tammy Hilt of Glen Ellyn. A dinner at the Beecher home followed with relatives from Glen Ellyn Yorkville Atkins Sheridan and Newark.

Newark Jesse Fruland Diana Lynn Lori Jo Salem Lutheran Church Sandwich Annie Peterson Robert Beecher Linda Fruland Terri Hilt Tammy Hilt Glen Ellyn Beecher Yorkville Atkinson Sheridan

Sunday Worship Plans in Verona and Mazon Churches

MAZON and Verona churches schedule children programs during morning worship. At 11 p.m. a union candlelight Communion Service will be held in the Verona Church.

MAZON United Methodist Churches of Verona

Craft items featured at Mazon Woman's Club

Mrs Scott Lynch hosted the Mazon Woman's Club meeting assisted by Mrs Vernon DeGrush and Mrs William Reed. Mrs Mary Johnson opened the session with a thought of the month read by Mrs Paul Mallory. Nineteen members and two guests attended as Ms Anita Peterson of Coal City displayed handmade crafts, many from common kitchen articles. Lunch followed.

Scott Lynch Mazon Woman's Club Vernon DeGrush William Reed Mary Johnson Paul Mallory Anita Peterson Coal City

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