Engaged Kay Moberg to James Baltas in Morris marriage
Mr and Mrs Donald Moberg of Morris announce the engagement of their daughter Kay to James Baltas son of Mrs Jacob Baltas of Manhattan. The wedding is set for February 11 at 5 PM at the First Methodist Church Morris with a reception to follow at the VFW Hall.
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Donald Moberg
Morris
Kay
James Baltas
Jacob Baltas
Manhattan
First Methodist Church of
VFW Hall
Miriam Circle Meeting at United Methodist Church
The Miriam Circle met in the Little Chapel on Tuesday with Mrs. Alice Earls opening the session and Mrs. Helen Brown reading Let's Build A House. February was announced as Self-Denial Month, followed by a Ruth scripture devotional by Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Vi Johnston presented Women in Transit with discussion and hymns assisted by Mrs. Stein, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Earls and Mrs. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Circle
United Methodist Church
Alice Earls
Second Timothy
Helen Brown
Ruth
Vi Johnston
Rebekah Circle
Women In Transit
Evelyn Stein
Earls
Brown
Morris Community High Speech Team at Little Seven Meet
The Morris Community High School speech team with 16 students travels to Oswego for the Little Seven Speech Meet. Coaches are Mrs. Carmian Poe Jeff Arnold and Mary Krochak. Participants include Jeff Arnold in extempore Jim Murray in oratory Mark McTague in original comedy Joyce Gottlieb in verse reading and others in radio prose and oratorical events. Dramatic duets feature Lee Warner with Luke Wigtil in Of Mice and Men and Jayne Bednarik with Nancy Johnson in The Bad Seed plus Tim Bell and Eric Oates in The Odd Couple humorous duet acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
Oswego
MCHS
Carmian Poe
Jeff Arnold
Mary Krochak
Jim Murray
Mark McTague
Joyce Gottlieb
Mark Collins
Mike Guilette
Diane Kauzlari
Marine Lance Corporal Enerson Extends Mediterranean Deployment
Service Marine Lance Corporal Ricky A. Enerson son of Mr and Mrs Charles Enerson Sr Route 5 is on an extended deployment in the Mediterranean Sea He serves with Battalion Landing Team Three Slant Six based at Camp Lejeune North Carolina He recently visited Granada Spain and Tangier Morocco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky A. Enerson
Charles Enerson Sr
Rte. 5
Mediterranean Sea
Slant Six
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Granada
Spain
Tangier
Morocco
Julie Sullivan Named to Bemidji State Dean's List
Julie Sullivan of Morris earned placement on Bemidji State University's Dean's List for the fall quarter, recognizing high academic achievement. The distinction highlights Sullivan among Bemidji State students maintaining strong grades during the term.
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Julie Sullivan
Morris
Bemidji State University
Kate Greenaway fashions rise again in dress line
New York reports on a revival of Kate Greenaway inspired children's wear. The line, tied to exclusive prints from her late 19th century illustrations, offers dresses for infants to 7-14 years old from $15 to $35. Designer notes Greenaway’s impact on freeing child attire from adult styles and highlights signature features like high waistlines, flowing sashes, and border prints Under Rose Arches and other motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
NEA
Rose Town
Kate Greenaway
England
the Wehline
Patty
Paul
Big Sister
Peace Lutheran Church to hold annual business meeting
Peace Lutheran Church will hold its annual business meeting at 9 30 a m this Sunday. The trustees seek authorization to refinance the church extension loan with the Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Co and mortgage the property. Three council terms of three years will be filled. Dr George Atkins will chair. Duane Heren will chair?
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Peace Lutheran Church
American Lutheran Church
Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Co
Grace Johnson
Art Willmington
Thomas E. Peterson
Chag Johnson
Joan Watts
George Atkins
Peace Congregation
Duane Heren
Hospital News: admissions births and visits schedule
Admitted list includes Sandra Helland Raymond Johnson Angela Kiger Margaret Wilson Bernice Rust Allen Kingman William Young Robin Kuger Brian Robinson Aaron Johnson. Births note Laura Williamson born to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Harper at 10:35 a.m. and a boy to Sandra Carlson and Nels Walker at 2:28 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting hours posted for Medical Surgical and Obstetric floors. Retired: dismissals include Brett Barry Ida Nelson and Delia Harper. Peace Luther League to meet for tobogganing Sunday with advisors and teachers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Helland
Rte. 3
Raymond Johnson
Nels Walker
Sandra Carlson
Newark
John McNabb
Sharon Ziegler
E. Benton Sr
Brett Barry
Rte
Thomas Durbin
Naomi Dr
Ida Nelson
Francis Schmidt
Delia Harper
Marseilles
Pearl Potter
Sandwich
Kim Hill
Seneca
Benner and Jarrett Exchange Vows in Double Ring Ceremony
Benner of Morris and Jarrett of Wilmington exchanged marriage vows at First United Presbyterian Church on December 16. The Rev. Roy Hamburger officiated. The bride, a 1977 Wilmington High School graduate, works at Armak Chemical as receptionist typist. The groom, a 1969 Morris Community High School graduate, is a process technician at Northern Petrochemical. After a short honeymoon, they will reside in Morris.
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Paul D. Benner
Morris
Victoria L. Jarrett
Wilmington
First United Presbyterian Church
Roy Hamburger
Wilmington High School
Armak Chemical Co
Morris Community High
Northern Petrochemical Co
Infant Katie Marie Peterson Baptized at St Stephens
Katie Marie Peterson infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Mick Peterson of Flora was baptized on Sunday January 8 at St Stephens Catholic Church Flora Godparents were Mary Jo Peterson Morris and David Dulaney Flora aunt and uncle Grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Dulaney Flora and Mr and Mrs Melvin A Peterson Morris
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Marie Peterson
Mick Peterson
Flora
St. Stephens Catholic Church
Mary Jo Peterson
Morris
David Dulaney
Katie Marie
Charles Dulaney
Melvin A. Peterson
Stale bread once placed in cradles to ward off disease
The practice involved leaving stale bread in babies cradles as a folk remedy to prevent illness. It reflects historical beliefs about contagion and maternal care, with no scientific support cited.
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Babie
Laurel Chapter 145 OES Schedule of Meetings
Calendar notes officers practice at 1 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Royal Neighbors meet at 7 30 p.m. in Eagles Hall for installation of officers. Tuesday stated meeting at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple with initiation. Fanny Brooks Unit of GCHE meets at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Robert Trotter.
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Laurel
OES
Masonic Temple
Royal Neighbors
Eagles Hall
Fanny Brooks
GCHE
Robert Trotter
Boy Scout Pack 476 January meeting at First United Methodist Church
Cub Scout Pack 476 met Monday for its January meeting at the First United Methodist Church. Webelos 1 opened with colors and pledge. Upcoming swimming party was set for Saturday 6 p.m. at the Kroger lot, swim 7–8 p.m. at Ottawa YMCA, pickup around 9:30 p.m. Candy sale and blue and gold banquet discussed for Feb 20 with “blue and gold traditions” theme. Banquet at 6:30 p.m. meat dish and another dish to pass, own table service. drinks and dessert provided. Webelos 2 did a skit, Den 1 sang. Door prize to Joe Nyhoff. Webelos 1 won traveling trophy. Awards: Den 1 James Delaney with wolf badge and arrows. Tom Johnson wolf badge and cords. Mike Pfaff wolf badge. Gary Cain gold arrow. Den 4 Jimmy Benson and John Baird wolf badges with arrows. Scott Shoudis wolf badge. Todd Knollhoff wolf badge. Kevin Nyhoff Webelos 1 earned scientist, artist, naturalist badges. Charlie Butts scientist badge. Webelos 2 Shane Johnson 2 year pin. Brian Barkley sportsman badge. Archery demonstration by George Skiniotis. Den 2 archery demonstration. Webelos 1 closed meeting retiring colors.
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Cub
First United Methodist Church
Webeles 1
Krogers
Ottawa
Webelos 2
Den 1
Joe Nyhoff
Den 4
Webelos
Dan Beeler
James Delaney
Denners
Tom Johnson
Mike Pfaff
Gary Cain
Den
Jimmy Benson
John Baird
Scott Shoudis
Todd
Knollhoff
Kevin Nyhoff
Charlie Butts
Shane Johnson
Brian Barkley
George Skiniotis
Den 2
Webelos 1
Circles Meet UMW Circles Name Change Planned
Ruth and Esther circles met at 1 p.m. Tuesday in fellowship hall with 19 members answering roll call. Hostesses were Dorothy Temple and Jean McKinney. The group voted to rename the circle Friendship Circle. No unit meeting in February, but all circles will gather for call to prayer and self-denial. Millie Gang presented Bottle Top Day and Lucille Meadors shared a mission story. Next meeting is 1 p.m. February 21 in fellowship hall.
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UMW
Ruth
Esther
Fellowship Hall
Dorothy Temple
Jean McKinney
Friendship Circle
Millie Gang
Lucille Meadors
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Iva
Jean Voelcker
Kay Moberg
Miriam
Campus News
Joan Bellew
Miss Patty
Rose Arches
Congregational Meeting
Hospital News
Young People of Peace Luther League
Don
Shirley Dix
Penny Nelson
League
Mark Nelson
Benner-Jarrett
Morris Ministerial Association
Delta Phi
Phil Claire
Jayne Bednarik
Laurie Chesareck
Sharon Henneberry
Joe Corsello
Lisbon
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Morris Illinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
Illinois
Mssm
Great Plains
Grayeagle
Ben Johnson
Iron Eyes
Cody
Lana Wood
F . Panawisior
Moviel
Boy Scout Pack
Tina
Waverly, Morris
Jolene
Davis Car
Garland
Jack
Maverick
Carter’s
Buster Brown
LEE
Freeman
Mushro's Dept
South BrOaDway
Coal City
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