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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1975

Page

2

Enger announces upcoming marriage of Terry Lynn Enger

Mrs. Audelia Enger and Don Enger announce the engagement of their daughter Terry Lynn to James Ronald Russell son of Mr and Mrs James W Russell of Morris. The couple will wed at First United Methodist Church Morris at 7 p m on Jan 16 with friends and relatives invited.

Audelia Enger Don Enger Terry Lynn James Ronald Russell James W. Russell Morris First United Methodist Church of

Minooka Girl Enters Voice of Democracy Contest

Maureen Bridget Fleming of Minooka High School submits her entry to the Voice of Democracy Contest with a speech on What Our Bicentennial Heritage Means to Me. She has held multiple leadership roles and participated in band, track, soccer, wrestling cheer, student council, and 4-H activities.

Minooka Maureen Bridget Fleming John P. Fleming Minooka High School Maureen G.ac Minooka N.F

Marriage Licenses Listed for Steven Arnold Karen Story

Edward Eller and Dorothy Parker were issued licenses in Morris. James Shelton and Vickie Broderick filed licenses in Kinsman. Steven Lynn Arnold and Karen Story, both of Diamond, also received marriage licenses.

Steven Lynn Arnold Karen Lynn Story Diamond Edwin Eller Dorothy R. Parker Morris James Richard Shelton Vickie Lynn Broderick Kinsman

Mazon Unit GCHE Hosts Christmas Meeting

Mazon Mazon Day Unit of GCHE met Wednesday with Mrs. William Murray. Mrs. Kenneth Misener led the business session after carols. Sixteen members attended, sharing Christmas related articles. A luncheon at the Gay 90's followed by a visit to Mrs. Alfred Walker's home.

Mazon GCHE William Murray Kenneth Misener Alfred Walker Murray Robert Crane George Elgar Grace Lou Erdman Misener

Verona Past Matrons Club Meeting Highlights

Verona Past Matrons Club met with Mrs. Lois Knibbs. Fourteen members named favorite Christmas songs. Birthdays observed for Mrs. Misener and Mrs. Punke. Door prize awarded to Mrs. Punke. Next meeting set for Feb 17 with venue TBA. Refreshments by hostesses. Decorations matched Christmas theme.

Knibbs Rose Hintze Leonard Gilmoure Robert Wooden

Morris Tops Club 1124 Set Weigh-In for Yearly Records

The weigh-in for Morris Tops Club 1124 will be held Wednesday December 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. instead of this Wednesday as noted earlier in Monday's Herald. All members are urged to attend to update yearly records.

Morris Tops Club 1124

Mincemeat Oatmeal Bars Gift Cookies

Bars stay moist and travel well for Christmas gifts. Recipe uses evaporated milk and mincemeat with oats flour brown sugar and coconut to make 24 bars. Bake 15 minutes then 30 minutes more at 350 F. Cool and cut into bars for sharing.

Whole Wheat Date Cake with Spiced Date Mixture

Dates simmer with butter to a thick caramel. cool completely. Combine dry ingredients. Stir in date mixture eggs and vanilla. Bake in a greased bundt or tube pan at 350 for 50 to 55 minutes. Cool and dust with confectioners sugar optional.

Christmas Eve Service At Our Savior's Lutheran

Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church Morris invites all to a 7 30 p m Christmas Eve service featuring Sunday School children retelling the Christmas story with scripture and song. Congregation will sing carols and festive hymns. A Christmas gift distribution follows. Christmas Day service is set for 8 a m Thursday at Ill 47 and DuPont Rd.

Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Our Savior’s Ev. Lutheran Church Ill. 47 DuPont Rd

Hospital Admission and Birth Notice Summary

Admitted patients include Mrs. Patrick Close and Miss Ruby Kindelspire among others in William Corkc Channahon Seneca and Wilmington. Birth recorded for Vidal Solis and Linda Thompson a girl born at 2 06 p.m. Monday. Discharges include Mrs. Harry Riddle and Mrs. Laura Johnston and several others from Gardner Mazon Minooka Kewanee and Wilmington.

Patrick Close Wauponsee St William Corkc E. Jefferson St Ruby Kindelspire Liberty St Nicholas Young Rte Amy Gray Channahon Bruce Brockman Seneca John Hightower Rayme Davis Wilmington Vidal Solis Linda Thompson Bretwood Apt Harry Riddle W. North St Laura Johnston W. Jackson St Ricky Shannon First Ave William Pohl Gardner Jill McLuckie Mazon Steven’ Nelson Minooka Larry Clausel Millbrook Steven Vandendoorn Kewanee Martha Weitzel

Mr and Mrs Dick Parker announce birth of Dana June

Mr and Mrs Dick Parker of Route 1 Morris are parents to a baby daughter named Dana June.

Dick Parker Rte. 1 Morris Dana June

Don’t forget to feed our feathered friends this winter

Community reminder urges households to provide bird feed during colder months to support local wildlife. Officials note supplemental feeding helps birds survive harsh weather and maintain ecological balance.

Dana Collins feted at Plattsville wedding shower

Miss Dana Collins was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at Plattville United Methodist Church. Hostesses and guests enjoyed a Christmas motif table, corsage, readings, and gift opening assisted by Debby Fassiotto and Susan Collins.

Plattville Diane Collins Plattville United Methodist Church Raymond Heap Miss Collins Debby Fassiotto Newark Susan Collins Carl Gabel Lee Corrigan Donald Heap Delbert Gabel Ellis Jones Clyde Howell Frank Reed Ralph Wildey Donald Horton Corrigan Wesley Morris Jr Plano First Lutheran Church Paul Collins Caton Farm Road

Class of 1955 plans reunion at Morris Country Club

Morris Community High School class of 1955 schedules a Dec 27 reunion at Morris Country Club with social hour buffet dinner and dance. Mrs. Carolyn Holderman gives invocation, Ray Miller MC, Max Babcock hosts welcome, and 25th anniversary chair announced. Jerry Belt combo provides music. about 80 attendees from Dallas San Jose Phoenix and other states.

Morris Community High School Morris Country Club Carolyn Holderman Indianapolis Ind Ray Miller Max Babcock Morris Bill Sue) Morse Jerry Belt Dallas Tex San Jose Calif Phoenix Ariz Iowa Wisconsin

Divorces Granted in Mental Cruelty Case

Robin Nelson 17 of 949 E. Jackson St. granted a divorce from Raymond Nelson 19 of 220 Pleasant St. on grounds of mental cruelty.

Robin Nelson E. Jackson St Raymond Nelson Pleasant St

Rainbow Council S Scouts to Philmont 1976 Contingent

Rainbow Council Boy Scouts of America sponsors a 40 member contingent to Philmont Scout Reservation New Mexico in 1976. Tentative dates July 24 to August 7. Eligibility includes 14 by Sept 1, 1976 and prior long term camp. Estimated trip cost about 275 per person with a 25 enrollment fee. Reservations accepted at the Rainbow Council Service Center.

Rainbow Council Boy Scouts of America Philmont New Mexico Sangre de Cristo Rocky Mountains Rainbow Council Scout Amtrak Council Service Center Rainbow Council Service Center Morris

Christmas Eve Service At Peace Lutheran

Peace Lutheran hosts a candle lighting service at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve with carols and holy communion. The senior choir will present an anthem. A Christmas morning service at 10 a.m. also includes holy communion. Members sign the large carol in the narthex and donate to the ALCW in the box provided.

A.L.C.W

Engineering student joins national honor society

Gregory Peterson of Rte 2 Saratoga Road has been elected to Phi Kappa Nu, the national honor society for electrical engineering, at the University of Illinois.

Gregory Peterson Rte. 2 Saratoga Road Fta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering The University of Illinois

Mary Lynn Belmore to wed Jim Fannin at Morris church

Mr and Mrs Belmore Jones announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Lynn to Jim Fannin son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Fannin of Rte 5. The wedding is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Morris with a reception in the fellowship hall and invitations extended to relatives and friends.

Belmore Jones Douglas St Mary Lynn Jim Fannin Marvin Fannin Rte. 5 First United Methodist Church of Morris Fellowship Hall

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