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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1978

Page

2

Engagement Announced For Debra Kindelspire And Sidney Nelson

Debra Kindelspire and Sidney Nelson plan a candlelight wedding in Morris with a Feb 25 ceremony at First United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. The couple, both Morris natives, are grads of Morris Community High School and are connected to Commonwealth Edison and local farming. A reception follows at the VFW Hall with invites for friends and relatives.

Nelson Nolan Nelson Morris Morris Community High School Commonwealth Edison LaSalle MCHS First United Methodist Church VFW

Miller Veerman wedding in Bloomington on December twenty seventh

Pamela Ann Miller daughter of William and Mrs Miller of Morris and Rand Hugh Veerman son of Mrs Veerman of Pekin wed in Bloomington. The ISU graduate works as an electrician. Sandra Bednarik of Morris hosted as matron of honor and Russell Talbot of Pekin served as best man. They reside at 206 E Jefferson Apt 2W Bloomington.

Pamela Ann Miller Rand Hugh Veerman Bloomington William Miller Morris Illinois State University Howard Veerman Pekin ISU Sandra Bednarik Russell Talbot E. Jefferson Apt

United Lutheran Ruth Circle and VFW Auxiliary Meetings

Ruth Circle met January 4 at United Lutheran Church with prayer, Bible study, Psalm 146 reading, and Lord's Prayer as refreshments were served. VFW Auxiliary met at the Hall in Villa Park with reports from Beth Kneller Alma Sparrow Josie Pack and Pat Webster filling in for vacationing president Bettilee Oberg. Jennifer Peterson, first prize winner, will attend a dinner honoring 10 students January 28 at 7 30 p m at VFW Hall Villa Park. The Auxiliary plans MCHS Music Boosters Dinner Dance March 4 and John Martin Steele Post Anniversary Dinner Dance March 19. Tickets from members. Hostesses were Gladys Hutchings Marge Delrose Ada Griffin Marge Maier.

Pat Webster VFW Bettilee Oberg Florida Beth Kneller Alma Sparrow Hospital Josie Pack Voice of Democracy Jennifer Peterson VFW Hall Villa Park McHs Music Boosters John Martin Steele Gladys Hutchings Marge Delrose Ada Griffin Marge Maier

DAR Meets Slides Shown At Tammassee Meeting Room

Alicia C Bliss DAR chapter met Monday in Morris Savings and Loan room with slides shown. Members were urged to save soup can labels redeemable by the school for equipment. Next meeting set for February 13 at First United Presbyterian Church Morris.

Dar Tammassee Alicia C. Bliss Daughters of the American Revolution Morris Savings and Loan First United Presbyterian Church Morris

Hospital News Admitted and Discharged Names List

Admitted: Kenneth Bell Arthur Rosene Lyle Daill Master David Belcher Mrs Laurine Garrow Mrs Kim Hill Mrs Lowry Buttry Mrs Francis Thygesen Mrs Clara Dickman Irene Howard Sam Davis Magnus Larsen Morris Bryant etc Discharged: Clara Dickman Dana Ferrara and baby boy Florence Higgins Martha McCorkle Daniel Spencer Karine Waksdal Irene Howard Larry Thorson Lynwood Kneip Morris Bryant Magnus Larsen Sam Davis and others.

Kenneth Bell E. High St Arlee Borror Rte. 3 Lowry Buttry Illinois Ave David Belcher Coal City Francis Thygesen Gardner Arthur Rosene Marseilles Robert Thorson Mazon Laurine Garrow Seneca Kim Hill Lyle Daill Clara Dickman E. Jackson St Dana Ferrara Pine Bluff Rd Florence Higgins Lisbon St Martha McCorkle W. Washington St Daniel Spencer E. Cemetery Rd Karine Waksdal Grundy County Irene Howard Braidwood Larry Thorson Lynwood Kneip Minooka Morris Bryant Newark Magnus Larsen Dwight Sam Davis Wilmington

Rho Lambda Chapter Plans Social Evening

Gardner Rho Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held its Jan 4 meeting at Mildred Childres home. Members voted a 25 donation to International Endowment Fund and planned a library books gift to Roger Viviana. Social plans for Jan 21 at Hofbrauhaus were announced.

Gardner Gardner Rho Lambda Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority Mildred Childres Rho Lambda International Endowment Fund Connie Osborne Roger Viviana Gardner Grade School Board of Education Carol Farris Hofbrauhaus Wilmington Shirley Ellis Jerry Poole Ruby Campbell Campbell

New church officers to be ordained and installed

The First United church will ordain and install new officers this Sunday at 10 a.m. Arnold Warland and Judy Winkel will be ordained elders. Gordon Craig and John Boone elders to be installed. Deacons Melinda Eaton Jane Baudino Nancy Warner Ethyle Ferguson to be ordained and installed. Trustees Richard Broderick Ed Kulig Carson Robinson. James Burroughs joins auditing committee. Working commissions include Christian Education Harold Benning Joyce Burroughs Jo Dergo. Evangelism Anna Mae Wheeler Alane Greiff Berneice Lee. Personnel Jim Baum. Stewardship Judson Brown. Worship Ilomay Millerin Laura Boone Jan Wharrie. Ordained elders and deacons will assist the pastor in the service. 1978 nominating committee: Beverly Spangler Marion Gore Mary Harseim Max Hummel Jack Ferguson. Sermon by Rev Roy Hamburger Called To Be Servants. Greeters John Steele his wife. Head ushers David Morgan Jim Baum. Chancel choir directed by Mrs Gerald Belt will sing Ye Servants of God. John Tibbott organist.

First United Presbyterian Church Morris Arnold Warland Judy Winkel Gordon Craig John Boone Melinda Eaton Jane Baudino Nancy Warner Ethyle Ferguson Richard Broderick Ed Kulig Carson Robinson James Burroughs Christian Education Harold Benning Joyce Burroughs Jo Dergo Anna Mae Wheeler Alane Greiff Berneice Lee Jim Baum Judson Brown Ilomay Millerin Laura Boone Jan Wharrie Beverly Spangler Marion Gore Mary Harseim Max Hummel Jack Ferguson Roy Hamburger John Steele David Morgan Gerald Belt Servants of God John Tibbott

Kendall County Women’s Republican Club Meets in Yorkville

In Yorkville the Kendall County Women’s Republican Club holds its first year meeting in the Yorkville National Bank’s new meeting room at 1 p m Monday. It is Candidate’s Day with all county candidates invited to speak briefly. Elizabeth Leifheit and Clara Blackman hostesses urge attendance for meeting candidates for the primary. Attendees may park in the YNB lot enter via the south door and take the elevator to the lower level community room.

Yorkville Kendall County Women’s Republican Club Yorkville National Bank Elizabeth Leifheit Clara Blackman YNB

Organic Natural and Health Foods Talk Planned

Yorkville event at Kendall County Extension on January 19 at 1:30 p.m. University of Illinois adviser Mrs. Marsha Mueller fields definitions and selection tips for organic natural and health foods. Training for HEA leaders. public welcome. contact for others to present.

Yorkville Kendall County Cooperative Extension Service Marsha Mueller University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service HEA Cooperative Extension Service

Boy Scout Den 2 and 4 Pack 476 Meeting Notes

Den 2 met with Mrs. Ragan and Mrs. Skinner. They exchanged gifts and pulled taffy. Kirk Babcock earned a yellow bead toward his wolf badge. They planned a Jan 21 swimming party. Matt Henson and David Jack man brought treats. David Platt keeper of the buckskin. Den 4 met Tuesday. They opened with the law of the pack and practiced the February skit. They made nut cups for the Blue and Gold banquet and sang songs with Scott Stewart supplying treats. Doug Sklut keeper of the...

Den Den 4 Scott Stewart Doug Sklut

Class of 1973 Reunion Committee Meets in Braidwood

A meeting for anyone willing to help organize the five year reunion will be held Thursday January 26 at 7 30 p.m. at Gayle Hogan Rzeszutko’s home 430 W Cermak Road Braidwood Contact number 458 2552 after 6 p.m. for details.

Braidwood Gayle (Hogan) Rzeszutko W. Cermak Road

Morris area clubs schedule on Thursday through Monday

The calendar lists Morris Lions Club at 6 45 p m Eagles Hall with a dinner meeting ALCW at Peace Lutheran at 7 p m Morris La Leche League at 8 p m hosted by Rosalind Battersby 31 Lynwood Dr Camera Club at 7 30 p m at Dave Carr home open to interested attendees Wauponsee Art Club anniversary dinner at 1 p m at Sis's Drive In Mission Aid at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Direct Control CB Club Morris meets at Bonanza Steak House 6 p m Cedar Lodge AF AM 124 opens installation at 7 30 p m Rural Home Club meets 1 30 p m at Morris Savings and Loan Cedar Lodge AF AM 124 open installation Saturday Sunday and Monday Mae Maidens HEA meet 7 30 p m with Viola Golimowski bring white elephant item Royal Neighbors meet 7 30 p m at Eagles Hall.

ALCW Peace Lutheran Morris la Leche League Rosalind Battersby Lynwood Dr Camera Club Dave Carr Wauponsee Art Club Sis’s Drive-In Mission Aid Bethlehem Lutheran Church Rural Home Club Morris Savings and Loan Cedar Lodge AF & AM 124 CB Club of Morris Bonanza Steak House HEA Viola Golimowski

Elizabeth Kresse Patient in Riverside Hospital Kankakee

Elizabeth Betty Kresse is listed as a patient at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee placed in room 411. The message notes her status as a patient without additional details about condition or treatment.

Elizabeth Betty) Kresse Riverside Hospital Kankakee

Beier Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Oscar Beier celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house at Dwight VFW Beachhead on Sunday Jan 29 from 2 to 5 pm hosted by their children. They wed Jan 24 1928 in Pontiac and have two children Robert Morris and Dorothy Fisher with four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Gifts are omitted.

Oscar Beier Delaware St Dwight Dwight Vfw Beachhead Hazel Hansen Pontiac Robert of Morris James Dorothy) Fisher

Women of the Bible study at Hope Church luncheon

The Women’s Association of the Church of Hope held a noon luncheon served by last year’s officers. Fourteen members attended as Lenora Burkhart led the business meeting and new president Burkhart conducted the session. Ruth Jackman was wished a happy birthday. Mary Lou Zortman presented travel slides.

Gardner Women's Association of the Church of Hope Lenora Burkhart Ruth Jackman Women of the Bible Sarah Mary Lou Zortman

Sorensen Family Returns From Florida Grandson Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Sorensen Sr. returned home Friday after two weeks in Boynton Beach Florida meeting their new grandson. They visited Mrs. Lucille Olson in Coral Springs. Also in town were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hausner of Kankakee visiting Raymond Morris Saturday. Beverly Robison suffers a broken ankle.

Vernon Sorensen Sr Boynton Beach Fla Lucille Olson Coral Springs Leo Wilson Bill Hausner Kankakee Raymond Morris Beverly Robison

Honor charter members honored at Morris Chapter 544 Moose meeting

Charter members Mrs Ray Kindelspire and Mrs Alice Carpenter were honored at a Morris Chapter 544 Women of the Moose gathering with gifts. Seventeen-year-old programs included fundraising checks totaling 230 and new member enrollments. Birthday acknowledgments and a book sale were noted ahead of the next meeting.

Morris Chapter Women of the Moose Charter Ray Kindelspire Alice Carpenter Gordon Baker James Mabry Mooseheart Valentine Fund Trinity School Fox Valley Children’s Center Mooseheart Scholarship Fund Mooseheart Easter Fund

Kendall County Farm Bureau to Hold 58th Meeting Roast Dinner

YORKVILLE The Kendall County Farm Bureau will hold its 58th annual meeting Saturday Jan 21 in the Minooka High School auditorium with a 6 30 p m sitdown roast pork dinner. Illinois Farm Bureau president Harold B Steele will speak sharing his leadership roles and advisory service across Farm Bureau entities. Directors for Bristol Kendall Little Rock and Na Au Say townships will be elected along with an officers slate while reports are presented. Dinner reservations should be made by Saturday at the Farm Bureau office.

Yorkville Kendall County Farm Bureau Minooka High School Harold B. Steele Illinois Farm Bureau Steele Association Country Companies IAA Trust Company FS Services Inc Bristol Kendall Little Rock Na-Au-Say

Gardner couple celebrates 45th anniversary in Dwight party

Gardner residents Mr and Mrs Bernard Vigna Sr marked their 45th wedding anniversary with a family gathering hosted by daughter Mrs Carroll Hallock in Dwight. The former Violette Styler of Coal City wed Bernard Vigna on January 3 1933 in Kankakee and are parents to five children and 11 grandchildren.

Gardner Bernard Vigna Sr Carroll Hallock Dwight Vigna Violette Styler Coal City Bernard Vigna Kankakee Pat Hallock Barney Vigna Jr Joanne Sorensen Ramona Storm Michael Vigna

Morris La Leche League Meeting On Breastfeeding Techniques

The Morris La Leche League discusses The Techniques of Breastfeeding at the meeting this month. It will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Rosalind Battersby, 31 Lynwood Dr. For more information call Mrs. Thomas Fletcher at 736-6243 or Nancy Thomas at 942-2501.

Morris la Leche League Rosalind Battersby Lynwood Dr League Thomas Fletcher Nancy Thomas

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