Morris Couple Wed In First United Methodist Church
Shannon and Kim Thompson united in marriage at 6 30 p m on November 29 in Morris First United Methodist Church. Rev Willard Giese presided as Randy Brooks provided vocal music with Scott Brooks on guitar and Cheryl Larson on organ. The bride wore ivory silk organza with Venice lace and carried a fall bouquet. she was given in marriage by her father Melvin Thompson. The groom is the son of William and Mrs Shannon of Morris. Mrs Robert Valerio, the bride’s sister, was matron of honor in a peach nyesta gown with a brown velvet jacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Thompson
Donald Shannon
First United Methodist Church of
Morris
Willard Giese
Melvin ’ Thompson
William Shannon
Randy Brooks
Scott Brooks
Cheryl Larson
Venice
Robert
Lynn) Valerio
Village Hospital Notes and Morris Wedding Details
The column lists admitted and discharged patients from Morris area facilities, birth announcements for two girls, and a long wedding narrative with the Shannon bride and groom. It covers hospital moves, a birth at 9 37 p m and 5 55 a m, and local club news from Morris Tops. The wedding party includes Kristin Valerio and Steve Shannon with attendants.
Veterans Christmas Party At Manteno Hospital
The Department of Illinois Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored a Christmas party for more than 100 Manteno State Hospital patients. Veterans leaders Herman Ehrler and Anna Mae Ehrler attended with Edith Ehrler as past auxiliary president. Mary Beth and Alan Krzysciak helped as gifts and treats were distributed while Christmas carols were sung led by Lena Veronda of Essex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Ehrler
John Martin Steele
VFW
Anna Mae Ehrler
Edith Ehrler
The
Ladies Auxiliary
Mary Beth
Alan Krzysciak
Manteno State Hospital
Department of Illinois Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lena Veronda
Essex
Freshmen Learn Cardiac Techniques At Minooka High
On December 5 1975 members of the Minooka Fire Department demonstrated CPR techniques to freshmen health classes at Minooka High School Noel Galloway and Mrs Anita Pipher presented while Mrs Alene Danese the school nurse showed how to remove food particles lodged in the throat The event focused on lifesaving skills and proper procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Unit of MAZON Auxiliary Meets With Leaders
The Mazon Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Donald McCormick. Mrs. Leonard Gilmoure presided after opening ceremonies with chaplain Mrs. Vernie Small. Communications from departments and a Chapel of the Four Chaplains brochure were read. The meeting ended with a peace prayer and a social hour featuring Snitch Bingo. Next meeting is January 21 with Mrs. Jewell Buttrey hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAZON
American Legion Auxiliary
Donald McCormick
Leonard Gilmoure
Vernie Small
E. B. Gardner
Chapel of the Four
Bingo
Jewell Buttrey
Seneca Legion Holds Annual Dinner and Gift Exchange
Members of Seneca American Legion Unit No 457 gathered at Leones in Seneca for their annual dinner and gift exchange. Mrs John Milus and daughter Mrs Beverly Gandolfi distributed gifts after the meal, with small handmade penguins given to the ladies. Past president Mrs Hazel Applebee presented special gifts to last year’s officers. Out of town guests attended from Marseilles. President Mrs Arnold Thorson announced the next regular meeting for 7 30 p m Monday January 12 weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca American Legion Unit No. 457
Leones
Seneca
John Milus
Beverly Gandolfi
Milus
Hazel Applebee
Marseilles
Arnold Thorson
Bethlehem Lutheran Circles Hold Potluck and Studies
Circle one met Tuesday at Mrs. Glenn Anderson’s home for a potluck supper with devotions led by Mrs. Anderson and a Bible study by Mrs. G H Nelson and an offering meditation by Mrs. Ben Dueland. Circle two gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Judy Sullivan’s home with co host Mrs. Irene Paulson. Amanda Walck presented the topic and led devotions. Circle six met Thursday in Fellowship Hall for a salad luncheon as Amanda Walck led devotions and Bible study with offering meditation by Mrs. John Popidinski. Circle five met Thursday at Mrs. Leonard Phillips’s home for a potluck. devotions by Mrs. Laurence Rasmussen. Rev. and Mrs. Wigtil attended. the Rev. Wigtil led the Bible study and Mrs. Ken Torkelson gave the offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lutheran Circle One
Glenn Anderson
Anderson
G. H. Nelson
Ben Dueland
Circle Two
Judy Sullivan
Irene Paulson
Amanda Walck
Circle Six
Fellowship Hall
John Popidinski
Circle Five
Leonard Phillips
Laurence Rassmussen
Wigtil
Ken Torkelson
AARP Names Officers and Board For 1976
At the AARP meeting on Wednesday officers were elected and installed led by Earl Kay president and Dorothy Gantzert first vice president. Helen Wilkinson serves as second vice president and legislative chair. Mae Reagan resigns as activities director and is in hospital. Norwood Brown and others join the board. dues for 1976 may be paid. Center closes Christmas and New Year weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AARP
Earl Kay
Dorothy Gantzert
Helen Wilkinson
Gladys Bradbury
Margaret Wilson
Ethel Cryer
Ruth L. Warren
Ethel Cork
Cludes
Norwood Brown
LaVern Bradbury
Harry Lines
Ben Dueland
Mae Reagan
Theodor Olson
Gladys Cohenour
Closets A Drag Add Some Louvers
A closet space article discusses adding efficiency with dividers and wood louver doors to save floor space and improve ventilation. It notes options include full or partial louvers, painting or staining, and stock sizes from lumber dealers. It ends with a historical aside on Leonardo da Vinci and contact lenses.
SIU EIU to Hold Musical Auditions for Prospective Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville music department announces auditions for graduating high school and transfer students on February 28 and April 24. Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding auditionees. Write to Prof. Robert Schieber to arrange auditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Music
Southern Illinois University At
Edwardsville
Robert Schieber
Schieber
SIUE
MAZON Goodwill Club Holds Christmas Meeting
The MAZON Goodwill Club met Thursday with Mrs. Lloyd Traver. A turkey dinner was served at 12 30 p.m. by the hostess and co hostess Mrs. Arthur Tredinnick. Mrs Clyde Burkhart led a short meeting followed by carol singing and Christmas traditions. A gift exchange was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon
Goodwill Club
Lloyd Traver
Arthur Tredinnick
Clyde Burkhart
Morris Community High names Illinois State Scholars
Robert Ciota announces that Morris Community High School seniors Kenneth E. Anderson through Nancy Zwiers have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois State Scholarship Commission based on ACT scores from last spring and class rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ciota
Morris Community High School
Illinois State Scholarship Commission
Kenneth E. Anderson
Robert L. Barry
Bonnie J. Button
Elizabeth J. Cwik
Stephen J. Dolezal
Tracy A. Dorheim
Susan L. Ehnert
Kevin C. Gallagher
Sheri L. Gottlieb
Patrick M
Two-Tone Party Bundt Bread Recipe
A quick crowd pleasing two tone Bundt loaf combines Rhodes frozen white and honey wheat doughs. Thaw shape and bake in a 12 cup Bundt pan at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Scouts Carol at Lincoln Nursing Homes Christmas Sing
Junior Girl Scout Troop 251 joined Morris Scouts in Trailways Council to sing Christmas carols Wednesday at Grundy County and Morris Lincoln Nursing Homes. The group then performed on Liberty Street shopping areas and visited Santa after a party led by Mrs. Dickman and Mrs. Harr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Scouts
Trailways Council
Grundy County
Morris Lincoln Nursing Homes
Liberty St
Dickman
Harr
4-H Meeting Covers Beer Can Collecting and Trucks
The Mazon boys 4-H club heard talks on beer can collecting by Don Benson and on semi trucks by Scott Ainsley. They thanked Doris Lee for attending. The next meeting is at Robbie Wardell's home. All youths urged to attend. Monday Mothers of World War II meet at 7 30 p.m. at Eagles Hall with sack lunch and officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon
Don Benson
Scott Ainsley
Doris Lee
Robbie Wardell
Eagles Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shannon
Thompson
Hospital News
LeRoy Burden
Morris Lincoln Nursing Home
Ricky Shannon
First Ave
Nora James
Braceville
Robert Harras
Gerald Fisher
Division St
John Glinney
Lincoln Nursing Home
Albert Hume
W. Jackson
Douglas Smith
Rve
Craig Johnson
Coal City
Gene Hansen
Charles Enerson Sr
Rte
John Foster
Lorenzo Rd
Laura Johnston
W. Jackson St
Marion Marks
E. Main St
Larry Clausel
Millbrook
Patty Kelly
Gregory Traxler
Newark
Phillip Troyk
E. North St
Steven Vandendorn
Kewanee
Edward Klinker
Jeannie Stevens
Old Pine Bluff Rd
Richard Betsworth
Donna Berkland
Virginia Cook
Wilford Goode
Charles Hansen Sr
Rte. 5
Pamela Beasley
Braidwood
Floyd Scott
Gregory Muffler
Ottawa
Terry Zelinski
Joliet
Dorothy Foster
W. High St
Garth Hamilton
Coachlite
Billy Higgins
Robert Wietzke
Gooselake Village
Lutheran General Hospital
Chicago
John Yarnell
Susan Circle
Mannselse Waymire
Louise Hume
Roger Blood
Randal Schultz
Baby Boy
Rose Leptich
Wilmington
Elizabeth Benson
E. Washington St
Sanford Erickson
Rte. 3
Cecelia Marshall
Verona
Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital
Cathy Holbrook
Cindy Morrall
Debbie Kindelspire
Eileen Peterson
Kristin Valerio
Steve Shannon
Chad Waters
Bob Cook
Bill Edmundson
Jeff Seidler
Shane Shannon
Morris Tops Club 1124
Saratoga Township Hall
Sig
Sandy) Viland
Gene
Barb) Manley
Ray
Sharon) Grossi
Viland
Carl (Beckey) Bremenkamp
Verne
Loraine) Ba
Pat Laughary
Rodger Peterson
Derek Valerio
Keith Shannon
V.F.W
MR. and
Mrs. Donald Shannon
Morris Planning Commission
First National Bank
Illinois
Township
City of
Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad Company
Liberty Street
Depot Street
Wauponsee Street
Chapin
Morris County
Grundy
Fulton St
City OF Morris Morris Planning Commission
Unit
David
Selznicks
Ret Mitchells
Clark Gable
Vivien Leigh
Leslie Howard
Olivia de Havilland
Morris Daily Herald Society
Age Iva Jean Fancher Society Editor
Seneca Legion
Leonardo da Vinci
Siu
al Miller
Personal Finance CO
Bedford Plaza Rt
Ron Fister
Illinois Valley
Party Bundt
Carol
Reg
N. Liberty Morris, Ill
Santa Claus
Santa
HFC
Household Finance Corporation
Idiary Companie
Morris Market Shopping Center
Division Street
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