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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1968
Page
2
The United Presbyterian Women of First United Presbyterian Church Morris held their annual medical missions breakfast. Rev Bruce Hesse of Joliet spoke on parish and institutional ministry and recommended Voices of Illness by Dr Arne Cirilla.
The Morris Country Club women played 18 holes at Pontiac with lunch after nine. Winners: low net Mrs Donald Jennings. low gross Mrs W F Dolezal. low putts a tie between Mrs Wendell Wilson and Mrs William Spear. A Wednesday high combination event crowned 18 hole winners: first Mrs Peter Trucano, second Mrs Wendell Wilson, Miss Margaret Perucca, third Mrs Richard Wilder. First nine hole winners: Richard Middaugh, Earl Kindelspire, William Page.
Norman Homemakers Club met with co hostesses Mrs Bernard Greer and Mrs John McGuan. Mrs Allen Haltreman former Virginia Hartford spoke on Peace Corps experiences in Thailand, displaying slides and items purchased there. Lunch followed.
Mission Aid in Lisbon Bethlehem hosted a Wednesday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tollefson and others as couples. Mrs. Nils Viland led devotions and the Knobelock brothers performed as an instrumental trio. Chaplain Sorenson of Stateville Prison Joliet spoke about his twenty years of work. The meeting closed with prayers.
Hospital notes show visiting hours 2 30 to 3 30 and 7 30 to 8 30 p m. Admitted: Mary Miller Joliet Felipe Tovar Gardner Alfred Terry Fulton St Harold Mahler Mooseheart Charles Nelson Mooseheart. Births: a boy to Donald and … Lowe Armstrong St a girl to William Darlington Douglas St. Dismissed: multiple patients listed with towns. Accidents: several children treated and released for lacerations injuries from falls or sports incidents at home or at Stratton Park.
Mr and Mrs Henry Barschdorf Sr marked their 60th anniversary with a July 1 celebration at Colonial House Morris. They have three children Henry Jr LaVelle Peterson and Gladys Chitwood. Chitwoods also celebrated their 30th anniversary and hosted family at their Morris home later that day.
The 1951 graduation class plans a 3 p.m. picnic at Inwood Park Joliet with Gardner-South Wilmington High School. Community members and alumni are invited to attend and share memories.
Patricia Marie Burla and Richard Charles Horvath were married at 3 p.m. June 8 in Assumption Catholic Church Coal City in a double ring ceremony. The bride's gown featured Venice lace and crystal beads with an organza veil, flowers included pink gladiolus and white mums. Attendants included maid of honor Mrs Joyce Morris and sisters of the groom. A reception for about 500 guests followed at the Coal City Lions Hall. The couple will reside at 1427 East Cass Joliet with the groom employed at Garrett Ceramic Tile Co.
Ladies Auxiliary to John Martin Steele Post 6049 met for the first meeting of the new term with Mrs. Russell Olson presiding. Reports on the Chicago department convention June 21 23 were given by Mrs. Joseph Krzysciak and Mrs. Anthony Prombo. Past commanders and presidents dinner is set for July 13. social reopen July 17. A special award went to Mrs. Wallace Cagle and lunch was served by Mrs. Oran Ader and Mrs. Russell Olson.
The group met at Seven Gables for dinner then held a business meeting led by Mrs. Nicholas DiJohn with Mrs. Nettie Weidner absent. One new member, Mrs. Luella Larson, joined. Guests from LaSalle County attended, including Mrs. William Corkc, Mrs. Ralph Marcacci and Mrs. Ralph Thomas. Installation set for August 7 with Grundy County to host. Next meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday August 7 with potluck.
A reception in honor of the Rev and Mrs Michael Hurt is set for 8 p m Sunday at the Mazon United Methodist Church. Sponsored by the Ver ona Mazon Parish the public is invited to attend and welcome the couple. WSCS members will provide refreshments.
Den 1 Pack 475 met with den mother Mrs. James Provaneal. The group toured the Morris Daily Herald printery and watched a paper being produced. Tim Peterson served as buckskin keeper.
An advertising notice promotes Od Rinex as a fat loss aid available without a prescription. It claims a money back guarantee if not satisfied and notes a price of 3.00. The pill is described as a tiny tablet with a full refund policy through Liberty Walgreens Drug at 309 Liberty St.
The 4 H Club news notes the Wauponsee Handy Anns met at Hume School. They discussed camping and achievement night. Shelly Stalks and Evelyn Entwistle spoke, Patti Phillips gave demonstrations, and recreation was led by Cindy Phillips Cindy Peacock and Carol Vanderhy den. Treats were served by Cindy and Susan Peacock and Cathy Dummitt.
Miami rescue boy Billy Hines received 270 surgical stitches over two years after saving Robbie Ellenberger from a dog attack by Rex the husky German shepherd. Doctors say Billy’s facial scars have largely healed and he will require hospital visits until age 18 for full completion.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ILL—Vandals torched a Iwo Jima flag raising and peace globe float for the July Fourth parade, leaving charred chicken wire and blackened papier mâché. Judges later awarded Bob Lierman and helpers first prize despite the damage.
A recipe note describes chicken breasts coated with batter and deep fat fried, served with sauced pineapple rings and crispy bacon strips, highlighting a savory sweet pairing.
Jay Edward Rossi son of Lt Col and Mrs John E Rossi of Fayetteville North Carolina studied at West Point. He graduated from Fayetteville High School and was one of five boys accepted from that school. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs John Rossi Sr and Mr and Mrs Ray Van Zandt of Morris.
Irene Koehler and Merle Koehler of Morris are granted a divorce on grounds of mental cruelty.
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