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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1978
Page
6
Aileen Claire outlines a Christmas pudding and sauce that can be prepared in advance and frozen. The recipe yields 18 servings, uses stout or ale and dark rum, and includes a boilable pouch freezing method with a separate brandy sauce. Cook times cover steaming the puddings and reheating both items in boiling water or microwave.
The Gospel Aires Quartet of Wisconsin will perform a concert at First Church of the Nazarene 705 E Washington St on New Year’s Eve. Dr C William Ellwangner of Olivet Nazarene College will speak at 9:30 p.m. The service ends with communion at midnight, public invited.
Junior Troop 49 Verona joins Mazon Brownie 481 for caroling at Grundy County Nursing Home. After singing, leaders and girls share hot chocolate and cookies at McDonald’s.
Christmas Eve services are planned at Peace Lutheran St. Thomas Episcopal and United Methodist churches with candlelight and solemn Eucharist offerings and public attendance encouraged. Local students Jennifer Ann Peterson, Kathy Gradis, Debbie Collins, and Cathy Feltz are named to dean’s lists or honor societies, with details on GPA hours and ceremonies.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church announces Christmas Eve services at 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. on Christmas Day with carols sung during the Eve service. The congregation invites all parishioners to worship and celebrate the holiday with the church community.
The WRC met Tuesday evening with 16 members present. Ann Mae Wheeler presided as Rose Doyle read a portion of the Christmas story and all repeated the Lord's Prayer. Eight hours of infield work were reported, a thank you note from the Illinois Fox Home in Dwight was read, and lunch followed served by Jerry Bunton and Ann Wheeler. Rose Doyle and Ardell Davidson won prizes in games played after the meeting.
A science note explains that millions of bacteria would be required to cover the head of a pin, illustrating the microscopic scale of bacteria compared to everyday objects. The analogy highlights how many cells could inhabit a small surface area and why microbiology relies on magnification to study unseen life.
Michael Rees and Janet Nink of Joliet obtain a marriage license, as do Jack Kurth and Victoria Weidling of Wilmington, per local records.
The Coal City Public Library will close on December 23 25 30 and January 1. Returns can be left outside the door during closures. The Braidwood Knights of Columbus sponsor a free roller skating night for KC members their families and local students December 28 6 30 to 9 pm at the Coal City Skating Rink with skate rentals extra. The Carbon Hill Women's Club and Village Board host a Santa visit cartoon night at 7 pm tonight in Village Hall. Mr and Mrs Frederick Lohmar of Lockport celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with guests in Chicago December 17.
Visiting hours for Medical and Surgical 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m Obstetric 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m Admitted George McGuan 412 E Main St Mrs Carl Alice Nink 1390 Old Pine Bluff Rd Mrs Christine Demski 1812 Lisbon Rd Miss Kendra Eirhart 295 S Main St Mrs Ricky Sheila Beauchamp Minooka Birth A girl to Niccoli Judy Hatch Tomis Rte 4 Ottawa at 9 41 p m Wednesday Dismissed Mrs Pearl Cryder 113 E Chapin St Mrs James Veronica Higgins 730 E Main St Mrs Amanda Maunder 255 W High St transferred to Grundy County Nursing Home Mrs John Judith Smith 4055 N Claypool St Orville Stevens Morris Miss Mona Harris Elwood Mrs Homer Doris Pauquette Gardner Charles Roudis Coal City William P Shoudis Sr South Wilmington
Heralding the New Year features intimate dinners before gathering with friends. A simple elegant menu centers on chicken breasts cooked in wine with mushrooms served over rice with salad and pastry for dessert, yielding a modest yet impressive 1979 welcome.
The January meeting at First United Methodist Church opened with Den 4 presenting the flag. Pack master Bob Limback awarded Webelos Paul Carlson Mike Ragan Tom Dzuryak and Fred Ehrman while Dens 1 2 and 4 were noted for members and caroling practice. The group discussed winter snow games set for January 27 with a $1 per scout fee and January 15 reservation deadline. Santa Claus visited after adjournment.
Winter ailments prompt soup and savory treats. Recipes include Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soup with chicken, mushrooms, broth, half and half, wine, and tarragon, plus Welsh rarebit with cheddar, beer, mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Each dish feeds 4 to 6 and features simple kitchen steps.
The Morris High calendar lists Wednesday two events with Morris facing Romeoville in a 2 30 p m basketball clash at Lemont and a wrestling meet at Rockford Boyle. Thursday covers Lemont basketball tournament play with Lemont hosting ongoing Friday events. Saturday remains listed with no details.
James Joyce, best known for his literary innovations, was also a skilled musician according to contemporary accounts. The claim highlights Joyce's multifaceted talents and extends understanding of his artistic profile beyond writing.
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