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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1977

Page

2

Del Linns to Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Del Linn will mark their 25th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children and grandchildren at 410 Moosehart Dr from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Kenneth Enger Debra Enger Steven Enger Kimberly Enger Tom Starks Denise Starks Tommy Linn Diane Linn invited friends and neighbors.

del Linn Kenneth Debra) Enger Steven Kimberly Tom Denise) Starks Tommy Douglas Linn Diane Linn Tom Starks

Minooka High elects officers for 1977 78

Minooka High School announced student officers for the 1977 78 year. Seniors named president Brad Immel and others including Jodi Drancik Tina Santolin Donna Yunker Jeff Powell. Juniors selected Mark Bretsch Herb Fishburn Ginger Norton Anita Roller Kristi Towles. Sophomores chose president Brian Theobald and vice president Julie Schuck with Colleen Brenkacz and Becky Bozich among treasurer and student council.

Minooka Minooka High School Brad Immel Jodi Drancik Tina Santolin Donna Yunker Jeff Powell Mark Bretsch Herb Fishburn Ginger Norton Anita Roller Kristi Towles Brian Theobald Julie Schuck Colleen

Hospital News Admitted and Discharged Details

Hospital notices list visiting hours for Medical and Surgical floors and Obstetric floor. Admitted include Ronald Aldrich and several residents of Coal City Joliet and surrounding areas. Births report a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Coil at 9 39 a m Wednesday. Dismissals note patients transferred to Silver Cross Hospital Joliet and others discharged home.

Ronald Aldrich Third Ave Sherman Berkland John McNabb Benson St Nels Nelson W. Jackson St Robert Schulz Robert Lee E. Old Pine Bluff Rd Albert Gilley Rte Robert Olson Jack Brooks Braidwood Dixie Onderisin Coal City Tonya Babcock Marseilles Richard Winke Louise Skubic Silver Cross Hospital Joliet

Nelsons Welcome Son Robert Jeremy Nelson

Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson of Route 4 Airport Road welcomed a 9 pound 1 ounce boy born May 25 at Ottawa Community Hospital. Baby boy named Robert Jeremy Nelson. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Wayne Stevenson of rural Newark and paternal grandmother Mrs Sadie Lester of Ottawa. Maternal great grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Stevenson of Route 2 LaSalle.

Robert Nelson Rte. 4 Airport Rd Ottawa Community Hospital Wayne Stevenson Newark Sadie Lester Ottawa Robert Jeremy Nelson Robert Stevenson Rte. 2 LaSalle Emma Wicks Pleasant View Luther Home David Raylene) Holman Kristi Ranae Morris Hospital Rodney Runnestad Lansing Mich Vernon Hilt Hilt Copley Hospital Roy Leifhert Susan Kay Lammers Immanuel Lutheran Church M. Schroeder Virginia Weidinger Bill Hayden R. Lammers

Fire department auxiliary to meet June 9 at station

To meet for the Ding-a-Lings group the fire department auxiliary will gather Thursday June 9 at 7 30 p m in the fire station for a briefing and discussion of activities.

Minooka Minooka Ding-a-Lings

Girl Scout Day Camp Registration Open

Morris Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts not registered for day camp are invited to contact Barb Hoffman or Marilyn Kneller. Camp runs June 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gebhard Woods.

Morris Barb Hoffman Marilyn Kneller Gebhard Woods

Calendar items for local groups and meetings

Saratoga unit GCHE meets at 9 30 a m with Mrs George Coones. Bethlehem Lutheran Brotherhood gathers 6 30 p m for supper. Morey Deming of Eastern Airlines shares testimony through word and song. Grundy County Democratic Women's Club meets 8 p m at K C Hall. Mazon Lodge 826 AF AM holds second degree at 7 30 p m.

Saratoga GCHE George Coones Bethlehem Lutheran Brotherhood Fellowship Hall Morey Deming Eastern Airlines Mazon Lodge AF & AM

Cooperation sponsors home repair and sewing workshops in Yorkville

Kendall County Extension Service offers two sessions this month. Care and Use of the Sewing Machine led by Lew Riley and Nancy Rink on June 16 at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm, with a $1 fee due by June 10. Coping with Plumbing Problems taught by Phyllis Kierig on June 20 at 7:30 pm, with a $2 fee due by June 10. Sessions at the extension office on Illinois 47 include hands on faucet repairs and preventive maintenance.

Yorkville Kendall Lew Riley Nancy Rink Illinois 47 Extension Service Cooperative Extension Service Phyllis Kierig LaGrange

Democratic Women Plan Next Meeting in Grundy County

The Grundy County Democratic Women's Club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the K C Hall. Hostesses are Norma Miller and Sandy Malek. Officers for 1977 78 year to be installed are President Judy Larson Vice President Loreen Vik Treasurer Avis Harseim Secretary Claire Taylor. Guest speaker James McEvilly will discuss summer activities and luncheon. Door prize to be awarded. All members invited.

Grundy County Democratic Women’s Club K.C. Hall Norma Miller Sandy Malek Judy Larson Loreen Vik Avis Harseim Claire Taylor James McEvilly

Nursing graduate Janet Peterson joins Northwestern neurosurgery team

Janet Marie Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald A Peterson of 400 Briar Lane earned a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Iowa in Iowa City on May 14. She accepted a position at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Passavent Pavilion in the neurosurgery unit.

Janet Marie Peterson Donald A. Peterson Briar Lane University of Iowa Iowa City Northwestern Memorial Hospital Passavent Pavillion

Morris Morning Unit elects new GCHE officers

The Morris Morning Unit of GCHE met at Barbara Hildy’s home with Mary Ellen Hildy as co host. New officers are President Mary Hildy Vice President Selma Finch Second VP Barbara Hildy Secretary Claudia Rogers Treasurer Marcia Brehm and Executive Board Jackie Galloway Publicity Loreen Vik.

Morris GCHE Barbara Hildy Mary Ellen Hildy Mary Hildy Selma Finch Claudia Rogers Marcia Brehm Jackie Galloway Loreen Vik Faye Male Lynne Randolph

Military personnel news from Ottawa area

Service Seaman William James Higgins visits his Ottawa parents for two weeks from the USS Kilauea in California. Navy Fireman Roy W. Clark Jr. returns from Western Pacific deployment aboard the USS San Bernardino with Exercise Kangaroo II participation and Team Spirit training. PFC Steven J. Spear, 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, receives a Specialist 4th Class promotion. Pvt. Danny Savage completes seven weeks of training at Fort Benning after enlisting January, 1972.

Navy Roy W. Clark Jr Roy W. Clark Sr Rte. 3 Karen Charles Carroll Rte. 5 Western Pacific San Bernardino San Diego U.S. Seventh Fleet Steven J. Spear David Spear Catfish Ct 82Nd Airborne Fort Bragg N. C S.P Ft. Bragg N.C Army Danny Savage Peggy Seneca Ft. Benning Ottawa Township High School Robert Savage Earlville

Joliet Junior College Dean's List Honors by Towns

The spring list includes numerous Joliet Junior College students marked for high honors or honors. Named freshmen and sophomores come from Morris Channahon Braidwood Coal City Mazon Gardner Minooka Newark and Seneca with several individuals highlighted for high honors. Janet Steep of Seneca is noted for the Illinois Valley Community College Dean's list.

Joliet Junior College Morris Patricia Kindelspire Barbara Lovell Kim Eisoid Janet Haltermann James McCumsey Cynthia Peacock Kathy Schlappi Chris White Tammy Fannin Shelley Goken Sheri Gottlieb Russel Higgins Sue Johnson Jeffery Kinsella Alissa Robinson Brian Shaputis David Sheedy John Underhill Sherry Wilson Jeffery Ferris James Geringer Robert Shield Jr Channahon Betty Moyer Jack Hawkins Braidwood Timothy Turner Cindy Bartly Kimberly Tribble Coal City Eric Jensen Joseph Kuzel Don McLuckie Rich Powers Michael Henke Janet Pierard Nancy Zerboglio Jennifer Born Renee Broncato Mazon John Cushing Cindy Franklin Gardner Beverly Fatlan Mark Naretto Laurie Trelle Kathleen Maher Linda Ruffatti Janis VanQualen James White Minooka Jane Banks Kimberly Koerner James Korilko Judith Offerman John Pate Lynn Hoyland Michele Roberts Dan Dicker Rte. 2 Newark Janet Steep Seneca Illinois Valley Community College

Tops chapter forming in Channahon

A Channahon TOPS chapter is being formed with a first meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Men women and all ages with a weight problem are invited to attend.

Channahon Tops First United Methodist Church of

Babies On The Go Tips For Active Parents

Mrs Dan Gerber offers practical advice for traveling with infants. She suggests bikes with baby seats, car seats with chest harnesses, portable bassinets, folding playpens, and compact carryalls with formula and clothing. The message: a baby can travel widely without sacrificing convenience.

Dan Gerber

Minooka Senior Cynthia Bennett Wins John McEvilly Scholarship

Cynthia Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Bennett of Minooka earns the John McEvilly Scholarship a 50 dollar savings bond for a senior with strong extracurriculars caring attitude and plans for education or apprenticeship after high school Donated by Mr and Mrs Ed Ritter Sr in memory of John J McEvilly Also Illinois State Scholar National Honor Society member National Merit Commended student and standout school artist Senior class play director soccer basketball track Math Club French Club Student Council and a fall NIU computer science major plans.

Minooka Cynthia Bennett Wilbur Bennett John McEvilly Ed Ritter Sr John J. McEvilly Cynthia Illinois Minooka Chapter NIU

Braidwood Woman Among 51 Nursing School Graduates

Mrs Charlene L Davito daughter of Charles W Goldsmith of Braidwood is among 51 graduates of St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Joliet. Ceremony set for 2 pm Sunday June 19 at Cathedral of Saint Raymond Joliet. She plans to work in Riverside Hospital Kankakee and pursue further studies. The Davitos live on Kennedy Road Braidwood. Her husband Frank L and son Frankie 9 are part of the family. he works for Babcock Wilcox at Collins Station Morris.

Braidwood Charlene L. Davito Charles W. Goldsmith St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Joliet Cathedral of Saint Raymond Davito Riverside Hospital Kankakee Frank L Frankie Kennedy Road Babcock & Wilcox Collins Station Morris

Nettle Creek Community School Picnic Set for Sunday

The Nettle Creek Community School hosts a picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday at the school. Attendees should bring two dishes to pass and their own table service.

Nettle Creek Community

PLC Family League Presents Summer Program at Plattville Church

PLC Family League and Plattville Lutheran Church present a program by Rollin Varness, his wife, and John Morrow on Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The trio will perform vocal solos and duets with an inspirational message. All are Concordia College graduates. Varness teaches music in Morris schools. Mrs. Varness teaches elementary at Saratoga Grade School. Morrow recently earned his college degree. Public invited.

Plattville — Family League of Plattville Lutheran Church Rollin Varness John Morrow Concordia College Moorhead Minn Varness Morris Saratoga Morrow

Lisbon notes and church events at Bethlehem Church

The annual church picnic at Lisbon Bethlehem Church followed Sunday services with a noon potluck and children’s games including a treasure hunt. Awards were given at Sunday School for perfect and near perfect attendance. Bible School will run for two weeks each morning. Guests welcome.

Lisbon Bethlehem Church

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