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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1978
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Joseph Faletti of Coal City announce engagement of their daughter to a chosen partner. The families request congratulations and prayers for a blessed future as plans unfold.
Janice Bedson and Charles J. Sarti wed in a private ceremony at the First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Raymond Rhoads. Bride’s sister-in-law Ronanne Fleetwood served as matron of honor and Richard Romero was best man.
Keith Roseland and Vicky Pierard of Coal City have received marriage licenses, marking their legal union. The couple is listed in the county records as of the latest filing period.
Friday Saratoga Cemetery Aid gathers at 2 p.m. at Peace Lutheran. Tuesday WRC meets at 7 30 p.m. at Eagles Hall. Wednesday SAPGCAA of First Baptist Church meets at 1 30 p.m. at Gebhard Woods with Lorene Kay and Nona Canaday. Golden Age Club meets at 2 p.m. at Eagles Hall. Bring requested prize.
Twelve youths and sponsors from Bethlehem Lutheran Church returned from a week in Colonia V Guerrero Baja California working at an orphanage run by the Foundation for His Ministry. They built a pool dug trenches laid pipes held Spanish worship and enjoyed beach trips and a pinata. Local services at Bethlehem will feature group members sharing experiences and a slide program on August 6 at 7 pm open to the public.
Admission notes include Master Scott Birky Dwight and Harry Henderson Mazon among others. Births report a girl to Gerald Ness and Helen Snider at 10 55 p m and a second girl to Mark King and Alice Needy at 5 50 p m Braceville. Dismissals list multiple residents including Mrs Donald Steele Emry Steen Cyril Webster Juanita Anderson and others across Gardner Dwight Elk Grove and Wilmington.
The Coal City Lions Club elected officers for the coming year led by President Ray Lyons and Secretary Charlie Berta. August events include bingo opens Aug 7 at 7 30 p m barbecue Aug 13 at 11 a m tennis finals Aug 13 and Ladies Night Aug 17 with a picnic. Roger Ashamy guest speaker. hall rental contact Len Fioritto. Briefs note hospital patients and births in the area. a senior citizens bus trip to Drury Lane South Aug 27 to see Marriage Go Round. payment due three weeks prior.
Plattville Lutheran Church Women circles study the August lesson Alone With God, urging solitude for meditation and worship. Grace Circle meets Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Mrs. John Kurtz's home with Bible study by Mrs. Gerald Finnestad. Peace Circle at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Cecil Kettelson.
A recipe for a cranberry crocus cocktail blends Ocean Spray jelly red wine and cream with brandy and cinnamon. Dozens of church circles Hope, Truth, Faith meet at homes or churches for lessons and gatherings. plans include a gospel crusaders concert at Plattville Lutheran Church with twenty two young people presenting music drama and spoken word.
DiAnn Fruland and Daniel Hillesland wed at 3 p.m. on Saturday July 22 in Morris at Immaculate Conception Church. Rev. James Curtin officiated the nuptial mass with Marie Hillesland reading scripture. The ceremony featured white wicker floral décor, greenery arches, and a unity candle. The bride wore organza with Alencon lace and carried a white and light blue silk bouquet. Attendants included Nancy Johnson as maid of honor and multiple bridesmaids. The groom's party included Rick Gutierrez as best man and several ushers. An outdoor reception followed at Drake's Farm and the couple honeymooned at Cape Cod. The bride, a Morris High School graduate, will attend Bowling Green State University. the groom is finishing a Ph.D. in Kinesiology at the University of Toledo.
Seneca FFA members dominated the Ottawa Section 7 FFA Fair with six grand championship trophies. Top honors went to Steve Dunn and John Mann for hampshire and suffolk sheep, with multiple breed championships and high placings across beef, swine, and dairy divisions. Harold Lee, Mike Rohner, Jeff Wignes, Randy Herman, and others earned trophies and ribbons, as Seneca's 77 members showcased wide livestock talent. The heart of the fair centered on numerous breed championships, firsts, seconds, and thirds, plus the announcement of the annual hog sale set for Oct 4 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lizzie A. Hawley Club held its annual picnic July 20 at Eleanor Allison Kell's Lowell home. A noon dinner, table prayer, a brief business meeting, and roll call with life-enriching verses followed. Officers were reelected: Hollmyer, Anderson, Hansen. Local attendees listed. next gathering planned in Gardner on June 21. Also reports the birth of Jason Eric Duha, with both paternal and maternal grandparents named.
Wilmington Area Historical Society coordinates Catfish Days from now through Aug. 6 featuring a helicopter display, free pontoon rides, a catfish ball and street dances. Weekend events include a pancake breakfast, runs, parades, baseball games, water fights, gym show, and night dances with daily activities and notable August events. A Creamy Salmon Mold salad recipe is also included with detailed ingredients and preparation steps.
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