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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1978
Page
2
Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Cynthia Anne Seng of Houston Texas formerly of Morris to Kenneth Blaise. The couple plans a formal wedding date to be announced later in the year.
The Lay Witness Mission at Verona Church runs today through Sunday to showcase prayer and group witness. Betty Finch chairs the event with detailed plans for arrivals, sessions, meals, and evening programs, plus Sunday worship and a farewell luncheon. Parents of Webb Song announce a February wedding in Houston with details on both families and the couple.
Visiting hours listed for Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3 30 p.m and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor hours are 2 30 to 3 30 p.m and 7 to 8 30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Timothy DePooter welcome a girl born Thursday at 1130 am in Seneca with Susan Aitken listed as a parent. Other entries include admissions and dismissals: Eva Gonzales Dorothy Glenney George Burdette Jr Dietrich Heyer Mary J Anderson Alan D Pope Naomi Adams and more with addresses and transfers to St Francis in Peoria.
The Plattville United Methodist Women will meet at 8 p.m. on Wednesday January 25 at the church to install 1978 officers with refreshments by the three circles. Mrs Minnie Clayton hosts the Matrons Club at 1 30 p.m. on Thursday January 26 at her Millbrook home with devotions by Mrs Alvin Clayton and a planned program in Mrs Russell Naden's absence. A 12 30 p.m. luncheon for Plattville Lutheran Church Women is set for Saturday January 21 at the church with new officers Celeste Severson Lorraine Langeland Joanne Knudson Marilyn Severson Orpha Boss and Fern Larson as hostesses and the Rev Vernon Tweedt guiding a Bible study on Worship. Alice Hunt will install the 1978 officers for the Northeast Conference American Lutheran Church Women.
Mr and Mrs Edward Glenney and Mr and Mrs Richard Maskel announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Missie Glenney and Bob Maskel on Saturday January 28 at 4 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church. A reception follows from 5 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion main floor room. All friends and relatives are invited to attend both events.
Nesselrode once a presidential favorite appears in updated recipes for Nesselrode orange dessert and almond blanc mange. The card shows detailed steps, ingredients like chestnut puree and orange sections, plus mold and garnish tips for eight servings.
Hearty sandwich ideas from a 1950s style recipe page. Kraut egg salad bunwich combines kraut eggs and Thousand Island on buttered rolls with lettuce tomato. Beef n bean burgers mix ground beef beans cheese and spices wrapped in biscuit dough, baked until golden.
Mr and Mrs Andy Zelinko Jr welcomed daughter Andrea Jean born January 9 at St Joseph Hospital Orange California. Grandparents Gardner of Tustin and Zelinko Sr of Coal City. The Coal City Junior Women’s Club plans a February 11 Valentine Dance at Lions Hall with Duckmanton’s Unpredictable Chargers playing. Tickets $7 per couple. Also first aid and safety courses for Girl Scout leaders across Grundy County and Morris, led by Glenn W Allen and others, covering emergency care and rescue. ISU dean’s list includes Kathryn DePaolo Gagliardo and Welch. WRC meets January 23. CYC to hold January 22 meeting at Assumption School Library with dance plans and social hour.
Seventeen members of the Women's Relief Corps met in Eagles Hall led by Anna Mae Wheeler who conducted the session. Rose Doyle read part of Psalm 95 as the group recited the Lord's Prayer and pledged to the flag. Vera Manning reported on get well cards while Helen Rogers and Myrtle Ventress installed newly elected officers. Wheeler gifted Mrs. Roger and Mrs. Ventress, a sack lunch was provided by Ira June Ryder and Ventress, and games awarded prizes to Wheeler and Ventress.
Miss Theresa Kopczick presided as the Royal Neighbors met in Eagles Hall on Monday evening. Thank you notes from the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop were read. The charter was draped for 30 days in memory of Mrs. Marie King. Opal Fannin reported as special auditor. Birthday greetings went to Miss Kopczick Blanche Baker and Arline Christensen. Practice was held for officer installation next Monday. Pearl Cryder won the mystery package.
Calvary Baptist Church observes Baptist Men's Day with a 7 a.m. breakfast at Bonanza restaurant, a 10:40 a.m. morning service led by men including testimonies scripture reading and prayer, a brief message titled Called of God by the pastor, and an evening 7 p.m. service featuring a men's chorus and a layman speaker Hurley Gill. Pastor Paul J. Hall extends the invitation to attend.
Den 2 of Pack 476 met with Mrs Ragan and Mrs Skinner. David Platt led the flag ceremony and kept buckskin. Den 3 met after school at Morris Public Library with Mrs Hutchings explaining library uses and a later meeting at Mrs Beeler’s. Den 4 met at Mrs Shoudis home with pledge, skit practice, nut cups, songs, and games.
Mary Beth Brewster, a bride-to-be, received a variety shower Sunday at the Wilmer Brockman residence in Seneca. Hosts included Mrs. Evelyn Brewster and others as guests enjoyed prizes and a cake cake topped by a miniature bride. Mary Beth will wed Richard Lee Herman Jr. on February 18 at 6 PM in Seneca.
Calendar lists Sunday Laurel Chapter 145 OES officers practice at 1 pm at the Masonic Temple. Monday Royal Neighbors meet at 7 30 pm in Eagles Hall. In stallation of officers. Cedar Lodge 124 AM FM officers practice at 7 pm. Tuesday stated meeting at 8 pm at the Masonic Temple with initiation. Fanny Brooks Unit GCHE meets 7 30 pm with Mrs. Robert Trotter. Thursday Morris Lions Club 6 45 pm at Eagles Hall with dinner. Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles meet circle 2 1 30 pm lounge circle 7 7 30 pm with Mrs. Wm Stangland.
Brian A. Berg, a Joliet Junior College sophomore majoring in accounting, earned Dean's List honors for the fall semester. He has been accepted to Illinois State University next fall and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Berg of Minooka.
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