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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1976

Page

2

Private ceremony unites D Galloway and D Neally

Mr and Mrs Norval Galloway announce the marriage of their daughter Davye Ann to David Neally son of Mr and Mrs Cleo Neally. The private ceremony was May 22 at 1 30 p m in Immaculate Conception Church. They reside in Bloomington where she is a nurse at Menneite Hospital and he studies at Illinois State University to become a licensed medical technician.

Norval Galloway Davye Ann David Neally Cleo Neally Carthage

Bells celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Aux Sable area

Andrew and Helen Bell of Aux Sable Township mark their 50th anniversary. Married June 5, 1926 in Ottawa, they host a Sunday buffet at VFW Hall from 5 to 10 p.m. Attendants include children Ronald Bell Morris Patricia Bally New Lenox Faye Bally Gardner and Lois Sampson Morris. 10 grandchildren.

Andrew Helen Olson) Bell Aux Sable Township Ottawa VFW Hall Ronald Bell Morris Patricia Bally New Lenox Faye Bally Gardner Lois (Bell) Sampson

Kirsten Joy Siron Baptized at Bethlehem Church

Kirsten Joy Siron, daughter of Dean and had baptism at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Sunday with Rev. Norval Wigtil officiating. She wore the gown of her great-grandfather Clarence Olsen from 75 years ago. godparents were Dave Dorheim Peter Holm and Jon Siron.

Kirsten Joy Siron Dean Siron Bethlehem Lutheran Church Norval Wigtil Kirsten Clarence Olsen Dave Dorheim Peter Holm Jon Siron John George Floyd Siron

Marriage Licenses Granted In Morris Area

Brian Naretto of Reddick wed Laurie Trelle of Gardner. Scott Brooks and Theresa Feehan both of Morris. Steven Abbott of Highwood and Karen Baker of Morris. Jim Bunton of Joliet and Joan Steffes of Morris.

Brian Naretto Reddick Laurie Trelle Gardner Scott Brooks Theresa Feehan Morris Steven Abbott Highwood Karen Baker Jim Bunton Joliet Joan Steffes

Shabbona District Scout Meeting Sets Summer Camp Plans

The Shabbona District of Rainbow Council Boy Scouts of America met at the Farm Bureau Building Morris to review May and June objectives. They announced camporee June 46 Ready Alert Rendezvous and Cub Day Camp events, with volunteers sought to finish camp readiness and a district show praised as best in the council. The annual district program kickoff is set for August 24 in Morris with adults invited to attend.

Shabbona Rainbow Council Boy Scouts of America Farm Bureau Morris Gerald Albert Bill Lincoln Charles Backhus Clarence Judy) Petty Bill Hamilton Frank Schuler Don Lyon B. J. Murray George Hirschman Earl Slater Lincoln University of Illinois Grundy County Extension Service Grundy County Emergency Service Grundy County React Coal City Fire Department Morris Fire Department Grundy County Sheriff's Department Glenn Allen Order of the Arrow Webelos Father and Sons Scout Farm Breau

Morris churches join for community Vacation Bible School

Representatives from St. Thomas Episcopal First United Methodist and First United Presbyterian met to plan a community Vacation Bible School. The program runs August 16 to 20 from 9 a.m. to noon with kindergarten finishing by 11 a.m. at St. Thomas and older groups assigned to the three churches. Rev. Roy H. Hamburger serves as dean.

Morris St. Thomas Episcopal First United Methodist First United Presbyterian St. Thomas Church First United Methodist Church Roy H. Hamburger

Goodfarm Unit Meets Dessert For 4 H Club Members

Goodfarm Unit of GCHE held an afternoon meeting at Mrs. Donald Householder's home with 10 members and two guests, including John Nye and Mrs. Walter Zabel. Roll call invited outdoor flowers, reports covered 4-H projects, safe knives, consumer rights, salad making, and upcoming trips. The group discussed future plays tours and shopping trips and set a July 6 meeting at Mrs Allan Hoffmans home.

John Nye Walter Zabel Goodfarm GCHE Donald Householder Council Robert Williams Roy Wennerstrom Azel Williams Citizenship and Safety Bloomington Emmanuel Lutheran Church Dwight Joe Nye Williams Allan Hoffman Gardner Merry Goodfarm Maidens

Hospital Visiting Hours Across Floors Updated

Visiting hours set for Medical and Surgical floors 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor reads 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.

Stansberry and Brookman Set to Wed at Morris Church

Nora Stansberry and John Brookman plan a 4 p.m. Saturday wedding at First United Presbyterian Church Morris with a 6 p.m. reception at Eagles Hall. Invitations extend to friends and relatives.

Nora Stansberry John Brookman First United Presbyterian Church Morris Eagles Hall

Local essay winner from MVK area announced at district event

Debbie Winsor of MVE High School won first place in the Illinois American Legion Americanism Essay contest district competition held at the 12th District auxiliary convention in Minooka on June 2. MVK winners included Brett Madison Kerra Schaefer Scott Carter Kirk Houchin and Joy Schaefer across multiple grades. The essay topic was If We Have Another 200 Years and 161 MVK students participated.

Debbie Winsor MVE High School Illinois American Legion The Legion Mazon Mazon-Verona- Kinsman Minooka Debbie MVK Brett Madison Kerra Schaefer

80th Misener Descendants Reunion Set For June 13

The 80th annual reunion of Henry Misener descendants will gather Sunday June 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs James Misener in rural Mazon. A potluck dinner is planned at 12 30 p m with two dishes dessert drinks rolls and own table service requested.

Henry Misener James Misener Mazon

Gordon-Cardot Exchange Vows In May 15 Ceremony

Sheila Gordon and Douglas Cardot wed May 15 at First Presbyterian Church in an afternoon ceremony officiated by Rev. Roy Ham burger. Attendants included matron of honor Sherry Pfeifer and bridesmaids Charlotte Kenney Susan Motter. Reception at Eagles Hall followed. The couple will reside at 5232 E Washington St and Doug works at AMC Morris Chrysler. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents.

Sheila Marie Gordon Douglas Paul Cardot First Presbyterian Church Roy Hamburger Frank Gordon West Ave Forest Cardot Morris George McCombe Verona Benita Severson Sherry Pfeifer Mazon Charlotte Kenney Susan Motter Doug Ramsey Kevin Scheafer Herb Wyeth III Tom Henderson Tom Phillips

Minooka Bicentennial Commission to Meet at Village Hall

The Minooka Bicentennial Commission will meet at 7 30 p m on Tuesday at the village hall. Committee reports include Beard Judging Fire Hydrant Painting 4th of July Follies Variety Show Ecumenical Church Service Picnic Bicentennial Ball and Downtown Beautification. Plans for the July 4 weekend will be finalized and area groups urged to attend.

Minooka

Personal notices for Albert Lawson and Lillian Chisler

Albert Clive Lawson of rural Minooka is a surgical patient at Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana on the 7th Floor. Lillian Chisler of 417 Douglas Street has returned home after surgery at Silver Cross Hospital Joliet.

Albert Clive Lawson Minooka Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana Lillian Chisler Douglas St Silver Cross Hospital Joliet

Auxiliary VFW Auxiliary Honors Memorial Day Activities

Miss Anna Mae Ehmer thanked members for flag placements at veterans graves and parade participation for Memorial Day. Edith Ehmer and Jennie Pack led grave flags. June 26 deadline was set for Civic dinner tickets. Post Commanders-Fast President Dinner-Dance on June 12. Charter draped for past president Monica Prombo. Next meeting July 7 at 7 30 p.m.

Anna Mae Ehmer John Martin Steele Post Edith Ehmer Jennie Pack Monica Prombo

Altiery Divorces Granted in Mental Cruelty Case

Daniel Altiery of Deerfield Drive Coal City and Doris Altiery of Rte 1 were granted a divorce on grounds of mental cruelty in a custody action filed this year.

Daniel Altiery Deerfield Drive Coal City Doris Altiery Rte. 1

Bicentennial Follies Steering Committee Sets Meeting

The 4th of July Follies steering committee will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Tri County Bank community room. The Follies show is set for July 2 at Minooka Junior High gym with Mrs Marcia Ritenour directing. Anyone wanting to participate or help is invited.

Minooka Tri-County Bank Marcia Ritenour

Women's Relief Corps Meeting At Eagles Hall

Eighteen members and officers of the Women's Relief Corps met Tuesday evening at Eagles Hall. Anna Mae Wheeler opened the gathering as Rose Doyle read scripture and led the Lord's Prayer. Ten hours of volunteer work were reported, and 12 members plus two visitors attended services at Evergreen Cemetery to lay a wreath before Memorial Day. Pearl Cryder and Berniece Heggen served lunch. Ila June Ryder and June Jiskra won prizes in the games.

Women’s Relief Corps Eagles Hall Anna Mae Wheeler Rose Doyle Doyle Berniece Heggen Evergreen Cemetery Pearl Cryder Mrs. Heggen Ila June Ryder June Jiskra

Methodist VBS begins at Morris Free Methodist Church

The Morris Free Methodist Church at 704 Armstrong St. hosts a two week Vacation Bible School from Monday to June 18, 6 30 to 8 30 p m. The theme Tod s Love Is Jesus offers stories games chalk talks Bible lessons crafts singing and more for children ages 2 through 7th grade. A closing program Sunday June 20 at 7 p m invites friends and relatives to view what the children learned.

Morris Free Methodist Church Armstrong St Tod Jesus

Morris Publishing Ad Rates and Liability Note

Payable in advance by carrier weekly 65 cents and by mail yearly 18 dollars in trade areas served. The Morris Publishing Company limits liability for ad errors to the cost of the ad space.

Herald Morris Publishing Company

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