Women Hold Christmas Dinner at Grace Lutheran
The Grace Lutheran Church Women held their annual Christmas dinner and program with Rev. Ralph Chelsea leading devotions. Poinsettias were given to shut-ins and names honored with ALCW pins. New president Mrs Ralph Anderson ended the meeting with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Pernell Peterson
Ralph Chelsea
Mervin Peterson
Tillman
Spencer Erickson
Earl Peterson
Russell Davis
Russell Halkyard
Chelsea
Anderson
Chelseas
Ralph Anderson
Blanchard Wix
Three Circles Met Thursday at Bethlehem Lutheran
Three Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles met Thursday in Morris. Circle 2 gathered at the Wigtil home for cookies and coffee with devotions by Mrs. Edmund Pierce and Bible study led by Mrs. L. G. Hinderaker. Circle 5 held a potluck in Fellowship Hall with devotions Bible study and offering meditation by listed members. Circle 6 met at the 1 80 Ranch for a noon dinner then moved to Mrs. Chester Hexdall’s home with devotions by Mrs. Hexdall Bible study by Mrs. Tesdal and offering meditation by Mrs. Vernon Harrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Morris
Circle 2
Norval Wigtil
Edmund Pierce
L. G. Hinderaker
Byron Amundson
Circle 5
Fellowship Hall
Lola Jacobs
John Olson
Circle 6
Chester Hexdall
Hexdall
Blanchard ‘Tesdal
Vernon Harrod
Friday Calendar Notes for Women's Bible Class and VFW Meetings
The FRIDAY calendar lists a Women’s Bible Class with Theresa Herman at 1 0 p.m. on Friday. A VFW Post meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the VFW Hall and Beulah Rebecca Lodge 265 meets at 7 30 p.m. in the American Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Herman
VFW
Beulah Rebecca Lodge
American Legion Hall
Cranberries and Raisins in Creative Pie Fillings
Cooks use cranberries as pie filling and pair them with raisins for a tart sweet balance. Plain canned onions can be heated with butter and honey for a simple savory accompaniment.
White Star Chapter OES Installs Officers at Coal City
White Star Chapter of OES held its annual installation in the Masonic Temple in Braidwood. William Wakeman and Margaret McMillin presided as officers announced the new slate including Evelyn Brooks, Robert King, Florence LeBegue, and Loretta Major with Bertha McDonald as installing officer. A candlelight ceremony featured Jan McMillin and Allen Wakeman. Rex Major and others presented jewels to William Endrst and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
White Star Chapter
OES
Masonic Temple of
Braidwood
William Bendist
Jan McMillin
Allen Wakeman
Bertha McDonald
Gardner
Lola Wharrie
Margaret McMillin
Marilyn Brown
Robert King
Charles Wilhoit
Floyd Tipsword
William Wakeman
Marie King
Florence LeBegue
Evelyn Brooks
Frances Pohl
Harold le Begue
Loretta Major
Audrey Endrst
Adah
Doris Murphy
Ruth
Cleo Tipsword
Royal Neighbors Meet in Gardner Elects Officers
Royal Neighbors met Tuesday afternoon in the Legion Hall with Mrs. Fred Ford presiding. Officers elected included Mrs. Ford oracle and Mrs. Russell Grinter vice oracle. Installation set for Jan 23. Plus sewing clubs Christmas party and Treasure family pre‑Christmas dinner at The Lodge in Dwight with gifts and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Camp
Royal Neighbors
Legion Hall
Fred Ford
Ford
Oracle
Russell Grinter
Henry Hollmeyer
George F. Johnson
Mayme Trelle
Raymond Morris
Fay LaCore
Robert Kewin
Inner Sentinel
Merle Barrett
Outer Sentinel
Minnie Chase
W. F. Breisch
Mayme Tiselle
Treasure
Dwight
Glenn Treasure
Gardner
Hospital Notes Admits Gail Bounds and Dismisses Several Patients
Hospital notes show Gail Bounds admitted and multiple patients discharged or listed as visiting. Dismissed residents include Miss Katrina Hazelbaker, Mrs. Jack Countryman and twins, Mrs. Richard Stump and son, Mrs. Delbert Fisk and daughter, John Glenney, Miss Teresa Englert, Mrs. Gerda Colman, and others at various routes and streets.
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Katrina Hazelbaker
Liberty St
Jack Countryman
Pleasant St
Richard Stump
Rte. 1
Delbert Fisk
Rte
John Glenney
Teresa Englert
Seneca
Gerda Colman
Verona
Real Doll Baby OGDEN Utah
An Ogden department store detective questioned Mrs Richard Hunt about a doll under her arm during Christmas shopping. The infant Monica Hunt, five months old, slept in a pink jumper as the scene unfolded. Other items mention travelers visiting family across Florida and Minnesota and a death in Coal City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden, Utah
Richard Hunt
Ogden
Monica Hunt
Jacksonville
Fla
James Morris
Coal City
Fred Quantock
Argyle
Braceville Cub Scout Pack 465 Holds December Meeting
Cub Scout Dens 1 and 2 met December 12 at Braerville Community Hall with flag bearers Dale Strom and Orman Hefner. Gerald Krell earned bear badge, pins awarded to Mrs. Jack Tyler and Mrs. Marilyn Krell. Earl McCoy received a Silver Arrow. Webelos craftsman and outdoorsman awards went to Don Mathers for John Zilm and Douglas Tolbert. Year pins to Gerald Krell, Johnny Tanner, John Zilm, Dale Tyler, and Doug Tolbert. Service Star awards to Mrs. Delores Tolbert, Mrs. Marilyn Krell, Jack Tyler, Mike Huston, Orvel Bradford. Christmas sing along and caroling planned. Den 1 met at Braceville Methodist Church. gifts prepared for fathers and carols practiced. Dale Tyler hosted. Braceville Sunday School held annual Christmas program with Mrs. Helen Huston supervisor and Mrs. Millicent Jewett choir director. Cast included Miss Tradition Karen Creech, Mary Mona Yoder, Joseph Berry Bender, Shep herds Connie Shelton, Carla Decker, Douglas Tolbert. Junior choir and kindergarten sang carols. Students performed various Christmas songs. Rev. Eugene Seaman gave benediction. Mr. Frank Jerantowski a patient at St. Joseph Hospital Joliet. Local visitors included the Mayer and Namchick families visiting Mrs. Andrew Namchick. Andrew Fris reported ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braevile
Dale Strom
Orman Hefner
Gerald Krell
Jack Tyler
Marilyn Krell
Earl McCoy
Don Mathers
John Zilm
Douglas Tolbert
Johnny Tanner
Dale Tyler
Doug Tolbert
Delores Tolbert
Mike Huston
Orvel Bradford
Den 2
Den 1
Braceville Methodist Church
Helen Huston
Millicent Jewett
Miss Tradition
Karen Creech
Mary
Mona Yoder
Joseph
Berry Bender
Shepherds
Connie Shelton
Carla Decker
Steve Carlock
Carolyn Hammond
Robbie Jones
Eugene Seaman
Frank Jerantowski
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Fred Mayer Jr
Lori Lou Scotty
Addison
Harley Mayer
Glenn
Patty
Pontiac
Fred Mayer Sr
Streator
Andrew Namchick
Mary Sunday
Andrew Fris
Creamed Tuna Patties Elevate Simple Shells
A simple creamed tuna mix is transformed into a savory filling formed into patty shells, creating a quick, flavorful snack suitable for everyday meals.
Chit Chat Dinner Hosts and School Memorial Plans
Mrs Henry Panl hosted a pre Christmas dinner for the Chit Chat Club members, then they met at Mrs Earl Newberry's home where prizes went to Mrs Ethel Miller and Mrs W F Bennett and gifts were exchanged. The Coal City Grade School is establishing a memorial for Mrs Lesley Ruth Momsen with contributions welcomed to Miss Boetto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Panl
Earl Newberry
Ethel Miller
W. F. Bennett
Coal City
Lesley
Ruth) Momsen
Boetto
Banquet at Coal City Lions Club Saturday Evening
A banquet is planned for 7 30 pm Saturday January 6 at the Coal City Lions Club. Nick recently signed Greg Washburn of Coal City to a California contract. Attending scouts include Dale McReynolds supervisor of the Cincinnati Reds Chuck Coney Boston Red Sox Ben Zientara Cleveland Indians Guy Wellman Dodgers and others. Tickets are available from Milford Hintze Elmer Emanuelson Tim Allen Dutch Doyle in South Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City Lions Club
Nick
Greg Washburn
Coal City
California
Dale McReynolds
Cincinnati Reds
Chuck Coney
Boston Red Sox
Ben Zientara
Cleveland Indians
Guy Wellman
Dodgers
Milford Hintze
Elmer Emanuelson
Tim Allen
Dutch”? Doyle
South Wilmington
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E. High St
Linda Jean
William L. Stalker
George Stalker
Mazon
Miss Cotter
Morris Community High School
Assembly and Kords
Stalker
Stept
Bentley
Sterizer
White Star
Gardner Notes
Edward Kewin
Happy Hour
John In-Hout
Erma Andersen
Gerald Andersen
Women’s Association
The
First United Presbyterian Church
Cora J. Pope
Ottawa
Wayne Morris
Cecil Naval Air Station
Alice Alden
Trifari
Gail Bounds
Featuring
Jerry Belt
American Legion
Braceville Notes
Rialto
Coal City Notes
Junet Thorson
Blue Willow
Lockport
D. J. Baima
Mary Buffo
James Corsiatti
Charles Suydam
Anna Hale
Baima
Thomas Carpenter
Lula Olsen
Aurora
Kankakee
Angels
Nick Kamzic
California Angels
Coal Valley
Richard Farcus
Alfred Williamson
Wilbur Ryan
Robert Hines
George Steinberger
Larry Decker
Wilmington
Louis Stehlik
Jules Beaumont
Curt
Olympia Fields
R. W. Trotter
David Voi
Rockford
Evelyn McCallister
William Kuriger
Third St
Champaign
Manor Inn
Janes
Sun
Bedford Plaza
Morris Theatre
Matinees
Walt Disney
Bambi
Thumper
Flower
Felix Salter
Ty Buena Vista Destripetron Ca
Childrens
Walt Disney Productions
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Presley Tlambake
Parang
Jerry Lewis
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