Elizabeth Bednarik and Michael Myers Wedding at First United Methodist
Elizabeth Bednarik and Michael Myers wed at the First United Methodist Church with pastel floral decor. The ceremony at 2 p.m. featured Rev. Paul M. Curry and Rev. Willard Giese officiating. Both are ISU students and will continue studies after the nuptials. attendees came from Peoria Joliet Plainfield Wilmington and Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Elizabeth Bednarik
Michael Myers
Paul M. Curry
Grace Methodist Church
Decatur
Willard Giese
Morris
Circle 4
Marcia Wilson
Becky Darin
Cheri Meachem
Lynn Carter
Cindy Parker
Soccorro Bednarik
Karen
Janice Myers
Kristie Myers
College Grads Highlight Area Spring Commencements
Denise Laughary Prier of Beardstown earns B S from Illinois College on May 28. Michael Hume of Morris and Daniel Ferrari of Coal City receive B S in education and business at Eastern Illinois University. Davye Galloway graduates from Blessing Hospital School of Nursing. John Bruder of Route 1 and Brad Hayes of 521 Nettle St graduate from Hanover College. Bruder in Phi Delta Theta with history major and Hayes with English major.
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Denise (Laughary) Prier
Beardstown
Joe Laughary
Morris
Illinois College
Michael T. Hume
Eastern Illinois University
Daniel G. Ferrari
Coal City
Davye Galloway
Norval Galloway
North St
Blessing Hospital School of Nursing
Vermont Street Methodist Church
John Bruder
C. L. Bruder
Rte. 1
Brad Hayes
E. W. Hayes
Nettle St
Hanover College
Bruder
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Hayes
Nancy Bower Honored With Bridal Shower in Lisbon
Nancy Bower was honored at a bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the Ralph Akre home in Lisbon. Hostesses included Mrs. Aker and three daughters Pam Marcia and Mrs. Jan Sleezer. A carnation corsage greeted the honoree. Prizes were won by Mrs. James Gray Mrs. Edolph Thompson Mrs. Jesse Leach and Linda Thompson. The bride-to-be was helped by Mrs. Pat Chase to open gifts. A luncheon followed for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Nancy Bower
Ralph Akre
Lisbon
Aker
Pam
Marcia
Jan Sleezer
James Gray
Edolph Thompson
Jesse Leach
Linda Thompson
Pat Chase
Newark Teacher Betty Gilbertson Named National Leader
Betty Gilbertson of Newark Community High School has been chosen as a leader of American Secondary Education for 1972 Ruffus C Williams principal announces. The award recognizes professional and civic achievement in secondary education as part of the Leaders of American Secondary Education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Betty Gilbertson
Ruffus C. Williams
Newark Community
Gilbertson
Retired teachers meet for luncheon and plans
The Grundy and Kendall Chapter of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association held a luncheon at Plattville Methodist Church with fifty nine members and guests. Highlights included Agnes Henning selected for a state committee and a bus trip planned to Shady Lane Theater on Sept. 7.
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Grundy and Kendall
Illinois Retired Teachers’ Association
Plattville Methodist Church
NRTA
Grace Jones
Lillias Walker
South Wilmington
Agnes Henning
Plano
KCHE to Meet Minooka. Homemakers Host 4‑H Demonstrations
Kendall County Homemakers Extension Association members will meet Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Marys basement with Minooka Nimble Fingers 4‑H Club presenting a program on electrical appliances and milk demonstrations. HEA members provide cookies. reservations for luncheon and Peterpot at Pheasant Run on June 21 were arranged for June 12 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Seward
Kendall County Homemakers Extension Association
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Minooka Nimble Fingers 4-H Club
HEA
Joseph Stephen
Gardner Junior Woman's Club Informal Meeting Planned
The Gardner Junior Woman's Club schedules an informal meeting on June 15 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Richard Phillips to discuss the Homecoming float and Sweet Shop. Members who have not paid 1972-73 dues were mailed double post cards and are asked to mail their information promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Junior Woman's Club
Richard Phillips
Hospital News Visiting Hours and Admitted List
Hospital News lists visiting hours for Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor visits 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m. Admitted include Suzette Hutchinson Joliet area. Reynee Deese Newark. Frederick Baker Newark. Lester DeMoss Joliet. John Donahue Mazon. Frances Thomas Gard ner. Barry Aldrich Grant St.. Mrs W M Smith Joliet. Carol Winkler Route 5. Dismissed include Alden Kvennes 809 Second Ave.. Beverly Simmons Channahon. Ralph Morris Coal City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzette Hutchinson
W. Jefferson St
Reynee Deese
E. Benton St
Frederick Baker
Newark
Lester DeMoss
Joliet
John Donahue
Mazon
Frances Thomas
Gardner
Barry Aldrich
Grant
Alden Kvennes
Second Ave
Beverly Simmons
Channahon
Ralph Morris
Coal City
Hockings Family Weekend Visit and Gail's Graduation
Mr and Mrs James Hockings and Debbie of Burlington Iowa formerly Morris were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ansley Peterson and Gail of Morris They attended Gail s graduation exercises Mrs Melvin Eddy is a patient at St Jude Hospital Fullerton California 92632 Room 223 Bed 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hockings
Debbie
Burlington, Iowa
Morris
Ansley Peterson
Gail
Herb Hockings
Melvin Eddy
St. Jude Hospital
Fullerton
Calif
BPW Conference in Chicago Highlights Actionable Objectives
The Northern Illinois Leadership Conference of BPW Clubs met at the Marriott Motor Hotel in Chicago with the theme Objectives in Action. Leaders outlined four goals to elevate standards for women, promote BPW interests, foster cooperation, and expand educational opportunities in industrial scientific and vocational fields. Morris BPW Club members including Mrs. Zingre and Mrs. Brooks attended.
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Marriott Motor Hotel
Chicago
BPW
United States
Illinois Federation of Bpw Clubs
Morris Bpw Club
John Zingre
Glen Willareth
Porter Gobert
Micky Brooks
Donald Noonan
Ivan Pfeiffer
Ariel Anderson
William Stan
Lynch-Dan Arnold Nuptials Planned in Mazon
Mr and Mrs William S Lynch announce the engagement of their daughter Susan to Dan Arnold son of Mr and Mrs Francis C Arnold of Mazon A July 1 wedding is planned Invitations are extended to all friends and relatives for the ceremony and reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Lynch
Mazon
Susan
Dan Arnold
Francis C. Arnold
Engagment of Marcia Kay Matteson to E Robert Langtry Jr
Mrs Kenneth B Clum of Ft Lauderdale announces the engagement of her daughter Marcia Kay Matteson formerly of Morris to E Robert Langtry Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edwin R Langtry of Northville Michigan Both graduates of Central Michigan University The bride elect is teaching in Trenton Michigan and continues her career there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth B. Clum
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Marcia Kay Matteson
Morris
E. Robert Langtry Jr
Edwin R. Langtry
Northville
Mich
Central Michigan University
Trenton
Minooka Legion plans installation of officers
The American Legion Auxiliary Minooka Unit 1188 will install officers for a two year term at the June 15 meeting at 8 p.m. at the Minooka Fire Station. Installing officers are Mrs. Ralph Coop and Morris unit members. The Nimble Fingers 4H Club will demonstrate milk punch and candy. An August wedding is planned for a member’s fiance employed at Reef Industries in Detroit.
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Minooka
American Legion Auxiliary
Minooka Unit 1188
Gail Coop
Eugene Mills
Wayne Peacock
Glenn Coop
Ron Eaton
Howard Kettleson
John Shearer
Ralph Coop
Charles Lindsey
Elwood Ferguson
Morris
Reef Industries
Detroit
Mich
New Officers Elected at Newcomer's Card Club Meeting
Metcalf presides as Mrs. Datton Metcalf becomes president with a full slate of officers at the First National Bank venue. Prizes were awarded for pinochle and bridge as May coffee hosts are noted. Relgious leaders discuss non denominational shift in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomer's Card Club
First National Bank
Datton Metcalf
Ken Quillette
Bill Clark
Edward Elliott
George Brock
Richard Lewis
James Basil
Charles Daigger
William Slagle
James Kesman
Jeff Purcell
Daigger
Lewis
Veryl Eschen
Guillette
Robert Tack
Orville Bradford announces Mildred Jean Bradford’s engagement
Braceville couple Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bradford announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred Jean to Steve Decker son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Decker both of Braceville. The wedding is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Braceville Methodist Church with a reception at Amos Decker’s home. Invitations have been sent and all friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Bradford
Braceville
Mildred Jean
Steve Decker
Donald Decker
Braceville Methodist Church
Amos Decker
Home economics reshaped to fit modern education
Nancy Hoaglin of Joliet Junior College notes the field extends beyond cooking and sewing. She states home economics now adapts to societal shifts and broader roles, reflecting changes in education and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hoaglin
Joliet Junior College
Tuesday and Wednesday club and lodge meetings listed
A schedule of local meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday includes Women's Relief Corps Cedar Lodge 124 AM and FM Eight and Forty Grundy County Salon at the Legion Hall election of officers and VFW Auxiliary. Also notes Thursday and Friday activity at WSCS Circles Saratoga Unit GCHE and Rural Home Club plus commentary on JJC home economics program and gender perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Cedar Lodge
AM & FM
Morris
Sweet Adelines
American Legion Hall
WSCS
Alene Danese
Grundy County
Legion Hall
VFW
Morris Morning
GCHE
Gene Gang
Hollenbeck
Federal Paper Board
Golden Age Club
Mazon Post
American Legion
Donald Kundert
Mrs. Mitchell Loser Is Queen At Illinois Tops Club
The Illinois Tops Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Jerry Steffes home. Queen loser of the week was Mrs. William Mitchell. Mrs. Marvin Cooper led a health and foods true or false Q A. A picnic theme prompted a calorie warning for sandwiches potato salad and desserts. The thought for the week urged helping others and enjoying friends as a source of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Tops Club
Jerry Steffes
William Mitchell
Marvin Cooper
Honor Graduate Open House Honors Terry Elam
An open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Elam honored their son Terry who earned an associate science degree from the Institute of Crafting Technology at Morrison on May 24 He ranked seventh in his class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Elam
Terry
Institute of Crafting Technology
Morrison
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Bednarik-Myers
First Methodist Church
Margaret Bednarik
Union St
Dalton Bednarik
Clyde Ray Myers
Edward
Mary Sengewald
Gary Myers
Thomas
John Bednarik
Bednarik
Beth Trotter
Chester Winsor
Cyndy McGill
Indianna Dunnes
Illinois State University
Peoria
Plainfield
Wilmington
Normal
MR. and
Mrs. Michael Myers
College Campus News
Playtex
The
Morris Daily Herald
Kche
Hospital News
Susan Lynch
Minooka Legion
Mrs. Datton
Kansas City, Mo
Robert J. Marshall
Lutheran Church In America
Billy Graham
Egypt
Aswan High
David L. Hixenbaugh
Creston
Iowa
Janet Leigh Carlson
Bill Ray Lardi
Janine Kay Horrie
Illinois Valley Museum
Mrs. Mitchell
Paramount Pictures
Matinees
Willy Wonkie
Northwoods Island
Ske
Parting OF the Red Sea
Paramount Picture
Four Seasons Club
Miscauno Islands
Pembine, Wis
Green Bay
U.S. 141
Beecher
Pembine
Hotel
Wisconsin
City
State
Zip
Morris Dry
Cleaners
Court House
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