Church elects elders deacons at annual meeting
The Church of Hope elected Elda Sorensen as elder for one year and Elsie Barr as deacon for three years at the January congregational meeting. Also installed were Allen Hansen Rosella Croft and Ida Schoppe as three year elders and LaVaun Vota Sally Bivens as three year deacons. Morgan Tambling, ordained elder, was installed for a three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elda Sorensen
Elsie Barr
Allen Hansen
Rosella Croft
Ida Schoppe
LaVaun Vota
Sally Bivens
Morgan Tambling
Minooka HS Graduate Enlists in Air Force Delayed Program
Darlene Mellendorf, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Mellendorf of Minooka, enlisted in the U S Air Force Delayed Enlistment Program. She graduates Minooka High School and is slated to enlist on April 20 with basic training followed by administrative aptitude technical training. She will earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force during training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
Vesoul
France
Europe
Chicago
Morris
Randy Ryder
Tom Tibensky
Sally Miesenhelder
Marilee Peterson
Tim Bell
Belinda Davis
Kelly Funk
Deb Bendis
Darlene Mellendorf
Donald Mellendorf
Minooka
U. S. Air Force
John Avent
Air Force
Joliet
Darlene
Regular
Community College of the Air Force
Girl Scout Leaders Plan Minooka Cookie Sale Meeting
Channooka Neighborhood Girl Scout leaders will convene with cookie captains Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Minooka United Methodist Church for an organizational session ahead of the annual cookie sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Channooka
Minooka United Methodist Church
4-H News: Happy-Go-Lucky Club Meeting Notes
The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club met at Mrs. Floyd Siron’s home. They opened with the pledge, discussed sending valentines to nursing homes, and closed with the 4-H song. Jackie Terando reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Siron
Jackie Terando
Gardner Briefs: local visits and birthday tributes
Miss Amy Myers and Master Jackie Myers spent the weekend in Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Dale Sorensen of Dwight were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Sorensen Sr. Penny and Nicky Morris visit Ray Morris home while their parents are in Las Vegas. Mrs Sharon Onsen entertained several ladies at a dinner for Lois Vigna’s birthday. Relatives and friends called at Orville Burkhart’s home Sunday for his birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Myers
Jackie Myers
Ottawa
Dale Sorensen
Dwight
Vernon Sorensen
Penny
Nicky Morris
Ray Morris
Las Vegas
Nev
Sharon Onsen
Lois Vigna
Orville Burkhart
Hospital News Admits and Births Reported at Local Facility
Hospital notices list visiting hours for Medical and Surgical and Obstetric floors. Admitted include Richard Close and Shirley Cockream among many others. births recorded for Formas and Dornbieker families with times. several patients discharged or moved to homes in Grundy County area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Close
Johnson Ave
Shirley Cockream
Liberty St
William Norris
E. Southmor Rd
Earl Ryder
E. North St
Maz Saliji
Whitewillow Rd
Margaret Vacca
E. Benton St
Donald Smith
Coal City
Terry Bollino
Gardner
Susie Wills
Mazon
Raymond Hlndcweak
Seneca
Lowell Hickey
Wilmington
Richard Wilkinson
Frank Formas
Nancy Klimunzko
James Dornbieker
Na Kim Kim
Reddick
Margaret Ellis
Minooka Autumn Years Luncheon Plans
Minooka Autumn Years luncheon at Minooka Elementary School Thursday February 2 at 11 30 a m. The new Minooka Jr High Swing Choir directed by Diane Kettelson will perform. Lunch costs 85 cents. Reservations to Evelyn Winterbottom 462 5470 or Harriet Anderson 462 5341.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Thursay
Minooka Jr. High
Diane Kettelson
Evelyn Winterbottom
Harriet Anderson
Paris fashion trends forecast for spring summer 1978
Paris fashion show notes from NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION highlight trousers styled with fullness at the waist, cropped or wide pants, loose shirts and unlined jackets. Chanel Diffusion updates, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent give nostalgia and modernity with khaki tones, sheer evening dresses, and Baby Doll hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
NEA
Madame
Marc Bohan
Dior
Yves St. Laurent
Sir Winston Churchill
Yves
Givenchy
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
International Supper Theme At Gardner Junior Woman's Club
Gardner Junior Woman's Club held an international supper themed meeting with violin music by Amy and Heather Howard and a Suzuki method talk by their mother. Members voted to donate school musical records, announced a St Patrick's Dance on March 18 at Essex Hall, and discussed costumes, books, energy tips, metric system, safe driving, and possible overseas adoption. Guest speaker Mike Daniels, school board member, was scheduled for Feb 1 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Gardner Junior Woman's Club
Amy
Heather Howard
Loli Pope
Spain
Sandi Meece
St. Patrick’s
Essex Hall
Joanne Sorensen
Art Department
Bonita Bury
Karen Perkins
Education Department
Continental Manor
Dodie Pfeifer
Linda Tyler
Church of Hope
Mike Daniels
Variety shower for bride-elect honors Helen Burciga
A variety shower for bride-elect Helen Burciga was held at Saratoga Township Hall with 40 guests from Morris and nearby towns. Hosts presented a pink flower centerpiece and bride-to-be gifts while bingo prizes went to a large list of attendees. Miss Burdige will wed Gerald L. Ness on Feb 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Burciga
Saratoga Township
Kermit Ness
Steve Heylek
Tim Urbanik
Robert Ness
Morris Bride
Anna Langston
Violet Carlson
Sharon Cryer
Steve Ness
Roger Olson
Bert Walker
JoAnne Nelson
Lisa Engelman
Tina Brown
Angie Snyder
Larry Langston
Everett Blue
Mary Walker
Tammy Urbanik
Baker
Oswego
Batavia
Newark
Lisbon
St. Charles
Verona
Minooka
Gardner
Bloomington
Sheridan
Morris
Burdige
Gerald L. Ness
Woodall finalist in district Voice of Democracy contest
Judi Woodall of Coal City is among 10 finalists in the 5th District Voice of Democracy contest representing Coal City VFW Post. The nationwide scriptwriting contest prompts high school students to express their view on responsibilities to America with a banquet set for January 28 at Villa Park VFW Post Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judi Woodall
Jack Woodall
Coal City
Judi
VFW Post
America
Voice of Democracy
Villa Park
VFW
Lillian Robertson
Coal City Ladies Auxiliary
Jim Begler
Judy Kime
Coal City High School
Woodall
Alice Zerboglio
Mike Kessler
Tina Moak
Debbie Mulligan
Cathy Martis
Linda Kuzel
Mike Sheridan
Laurie Stokes
Lynn Mehochko
Jan Grobstein
Yorkville High School
Peotone
Ottawa
Marseilles High
Hall, Princton
Beecher
LaSalle-Peru
Wilmington
Kankakee
Westview
Minooka
Bolingbrook
Morris Night Unit casserole lesson at Farm Bureau
The Morris Night Unit of GCHE met at the Farm Bureau for a casserole cookery lesson. Seventeen members answered roll call with their favorite recipes, with three guests present. Various committee reports were given and a casserole supper was served by four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Night
GCHE
Farm Bureau
Alvin Narvick
Verna Ripsch
Vera Foster
Erma Turner
Carol Hutchings
Ruth Bossert
Oleta Bjelland
Hilma Sutton
James Wright
Marian Osmanson
Sylvia Reeves
Auxiliary Meeting for Ding-A-Lings Fire Dept Held at Home
The Auxiliary will meet at 6 30 p m Thursday Feb 2 at John Williamson s home at the corner of Shabbona and Heritage Dr The first hour will be spent selling tickets for the annual firemen s ball
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Ding-A-Lings
John Williamson
Shabbona
Heritage Dr
Unity Service Planned at Immaculate Conception Church
The local Ministerial Association schedules a Unity Service on Sunday at 8 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with ministers from six congregations. Rev Rhoads will deliver the message, and the program includes singing, special music, and fellowship with refreshments after. The Rev Hamburger leads the association and the program committee includes Rev Hart, Rev Cary, and Rev Conrod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Ron Hart
Immaculate Conception
Roy Hamburger
First United Presbyterian
Charles Richardson
First Christian
James Steele
St. Thomas Episcopal
Ray Rhoads
First United Methodist
Larry McFall
Free Methodist
Donald Conrad
First Baptist
Rhoads
Hamburger
Hart
Lee Cary
Conrod
Morris Lions Club Dinner Meeting at Eagles Hall
The Morris Lions Club gathers for a 6:45 p.m. dinner meeting at Eagles Hall. Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles meet in the church lounge with Circle 2 at 1:30 p.m. and Circle 7 at 7:30 p.m. JFF Club and Helping Hand Class also meet with hostesses. Friday features a Woman's Bible Class at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church and Cedar Lodge No. 124 hosting a state school of instruction starting 8:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Lions Club
Eagles Hall
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Circles
Circle
Wm. Stangland
Edna Walker
Mazon
First United Methodist Church
Cedar Lodge No. 124
Channooka Newcomers Plan February Party
The Channooka Newcomers held their first evening meeting at the Tri County Bank Community Room. Committees organized a wine and cheese party planned for February. Chuck Micklewright and Bob DeYoung of the Joliet YMCA presented a slide on the Jalowich Family Center, followed by a Q&A. Refreshments by Mary Miller and Jean Jun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Channooka
Tri-County Bank
Jalowich
Chuck Micklewright
Bob DeYoung
Joliet
Terry Bitner and Michele Ann Sheridan of Coal City
Terry Bitner and Michele Ann Sheridan are residents of Coal City. The brief notice lists their names as engaged or connected to a local event, with no additional details available in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Bitner and
Michele Ann Sheridan
Coal City
Aux Sable Unit GCHE Luncheon Meeting Minutes
Minooka report shows the Aux Sable Unit GCHE met at Mrs. James Pierce home for a luncheon with eight members. Mrs. Alan Chesko presented a major lesson on Casserole Cookery. Next meeting set for Feb 15 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. William Barkley home with a $2 Valentine gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aux Sable
GCHE
James Pierce
Alan Chesko
William Barkley
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Morris Daily Herald
Bpage
Girl Scout News
Gardner Notes
Hospital News
Warland Bus Service
Union St
Rosette Hargrove
Philippe Guibourge
United States
Chanel
Jersey
Nix Nicks
Bavaria
Valentine
Nilsa Narwick
Hornsby's
Morris Junior Woman's Club
Unity Services
JFF Club
Harry Matteson
Channooka Newcomers Plan Party
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Illinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
Great Plains
Gray Eagle
Iron Eyes
Cody
Lana Wood
Jack Elam
Paul Fix
Alex Cord Ceaveasue
E. Jackson
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