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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1978
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Dick Starks celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 PM on January 7 at Verona Grade School. Hosted by their children Charles R Starks of Aurora Dean Starks of Verona and Darryl Starks of Mazon. Gifts are requested to be omitted.
The St. Lawrence Men's Club hosts a Sunday New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. to 1 30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Parish Hall in South Wilmington. Donation is 25 dollars and covers food and drinks.
Mr and Mrs Robert Schulz of 3705 E Holderman Rd celebrate their 30th anniversary on December 30. The couple have three daughters Barbara Ness Cathy Cook and Beverly Brown all of Morris and seven grandchildren.
Basketball here with Oswego at 6 p.m. Wrestling at Oswego at 6 p.m. Girls basketball at Joliet East at 6 30 p.m. Saturday January 6 Princeton wrestling tournament begins at noon. JV and sophomore basketball here with Sycamore at 10 a.m. Basketball at Waubonsie at 6 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vanden of 727 East North Street celebrate their 60th anniversary on January 2. They have three children Ruth Ehrler Ralph Vanden and Dorothy Schulz all of Morris, eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosts a New Year's Eve Family Fellowship at 9 p.m. Sunday with lunch and games in the fellowship hall. Attendees may bring family games and snacks. beverages provided. The fireside room will host informal sharing and prayer, coordinated by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Zylla and Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Fritz. Public invited.
Hospital brief lists visiting hours for Medical and Surgical and Obstetric floors. ADMITTED include Brenda Riley, Brian Kenney, Karen Massey, Marjorie Sheedy, Rita Chapman, Madeline Joyce, Edward Skelton, plus Miss Nadia Dr. Dittle gave birth to a girl at 12 31 a m. in Joliet. DISMISSED note lists eight individuals from various towns and streets.
Classified Ads today highlight new apartment options with modern layouts and convenient locations. Listings feature studios to two bedrooms, flexible leasing, and updated amenities. See photos and contact details for showings and pricing.
Gourmet Corner highlights eggs and cheese as economical protein sources and traces their long history from ancient times to modern fondue. A cheddar based fondue recipe uses rum, club soda, butter and spices, served with French bread. Recipe serves 4 and promotes Gourmet Corner book ordering.
A brief note suggests a baby may suck his thumb for only minutes before feeding as a sign of hunger rather than habit. The observation emphasizes hunger as the likely cause in short, early feeding moments.
Coal City hosts an ERA information forum by the Junior Women's Club at Lions Hall January 5 at 7 p.m. No admission. Also Music Boosters meet January 8 at Coal City Grade School cafeteria. Joliet Junior College offers Italian conversation course at Coal City High School Mondays January 19 to April 9 from 7 to 9 10 p.m. enrollment is 21 dollars.
Dana Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs John Russell of Mazon earns dean's list honors at the University of Missouri Columbia in her first semester. Mary Edgar performed two piano pieces at a Joliet recital while Donna Edgar earned president's list status at College of DuPage Glen Ellyn after completing her first radiology technology semester with clinical training at St Joseph Hospital Joliet.
A Friday into weekend schedule lists Mazon Lodge No 826 AF AM 7:30 p.m. installation of officers. Monday January 2 American Legion Auxiliary at 1:30 p.m. Hostesses named. Tuesday Cedar Lodge No 124 AF AM oyster stew at 6:30 p.m. then 7:30 p.m. meeting with officer elections. WRC 7:30 p.m. Eagles Hall installation. Wednesday Federal Golden Age Club 2 p.m. at Eagles Hall gift request. Mazon United Methodist Women 7:30 p.m. with devotions. Morris Morning Unit G C H E 9 a.m. at Sis McTague’s home. Thursday Morris Country Club bridge luncheon 12:30 p.m. reservations to Muriel Burt. Also a clothing ad snippet urging brighter outfits.
Thomas Smith 23 of Minooka pursues a book on Minooka and Aux Sable Township history. He began in junior high, later built an slide program with Joliet Central High School and plans a narrated tour by Minooka students. He cites early Dresden Hotel, post office, and railroad milestones as key finds.
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