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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1971
Page
2
University of Illinois nutrition researchers report a novel explosion puffed apple piece snack stage in development. The item may later bake into pies and pastries but is not yet on store shelves. Traditional apple products remain popular including canned apples, applesauce, apple juice, and dried slices.
A newly formed Morris group of La Leche League will hold its first gathering at 8 p.m. Thursday at 319 E Jefferson, hosted by Mrs. Jean Fletcher. The session covers advantages of breastfeeding and is led by Mrs. R W Davisson with all nursing mothers and interested women invited. The group meets monthly on the second Thursday and the League is an international nonprofit encouraging mothering through breastfeeding.
Susanne Mary Broderick and Julia M. Galloway completed Mundelein College ceremonies with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and American studies. Both earned Illinois State Scholarships for all four years. Broderick also won an Upperclass scholarship. Connie Brandt to receive a BS in Education from Illinois State University with 3.8 GPA.
Admitted list includes Ira Ryder Mary Steele Roy Darin George Brancato Harry Peterson and Brian Mellen. A baby girl was born to Clyde and a birth time 4 44 p m. Dismissals include Ronald Jensen Robert Zink Terry Warrick Peggy Thetard Michael Spangler Paul Burye. John C Fremont was the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856 but lost to Buchanan.
The Wauponsee Handy Annns 4-H Club met at Terri Phillips home with Kathy Herman delivering a Good Citizenship talk. Plans for Fun Day on Aug 18 were discussed, an Achievement Night July 9 at 7 30 p.m. Farm Bureau, and a cleanup day July 23 at 8 30 a.m. at the fairground.
Service Pvt Michael L Carman and Pvt James R Petry both completed eight weeks of basic training at Ft Lewis Washington and Pvt Terry E Riccolo also finished basic training. PFC Michael B Roff received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam and Specialist Thomas P Neville was promoted near Bangkok Thailand. Sgt Robert A Furr arrived at K I Sawyer ABF Michigan for duty after serving in Vietnam.
Tuesday events include past officers night at 8 at Masonic Temple and meetings for Nettle Creek GCHE Farm Bureau and Erienna Night GCHE. WMU Calvary Baptist 7 PM, American Legion Auxiliary 7 30, Sack Lunch. Wednesday Grundy County Historical Soc meets 6 30 at Fitzgerald cabin. Morris Morning and Saratoga GCHE units 9 AM with Mrs Lovell. Past Presidents Auxiliary 7 30 with Mrs Seigel Sampson. Thursday Mission Aid 2 PM Bethlehem Lutheran. Circle 3 WLCS potluck 6 30. Wauponsee Art Club 1 30. Calvary Baptist campfire 7 at Gary Arnold's. Friday Calvary Baptist VBS prep 9. Rural Home Club 2 with Mrs Burgess.
Miss Elise Kopercick of 929 Liberty Street and Miss Helen Taylor of Route 3, Morris Community High School 1971 graduates, join Wichita State University summer theatre. Best Actress went to Taylor and Best Supporting Actress to Kopercick at MCHS Honors Day. Director David Stone, a Fairmount College alumnus, arranged enrollment for practical summer theatre experience.
Mr and Mrs Donald W Stewart were honored at an open house on Caton Farm Road marking their 25th anniversary. Hosts were their children and grandchildren attended along with many out of state guests including residents of Janesville San Angelo and Troy. The event featured gladioli roses and a four tier wedding cake.
The Corn Festival crowned Mrs. William Quinn as queen for the week and Mrs. William Tabler as queen for May. Members are reminded they may choose their own forbidden food for the week.
Daily Vacation Bible School for ages 3 through eighth grade runs Monday through June 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. The public is invited.
The Newcomer's Card Club met Thursday evening in the First National Bank meeting room with Mrs. David Smith presiding. Bridge and pinochle were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. George Brock Mrs. Robert Fulkerson Mrs. James Kozlowski and Mrs. George Gentry. May coffees were hosted at the homes of Mrs. Goehl and Mrs. George Clark.
Mrs. Fred Lear of Wauponsee Township recovers in Room 344 at St. Joseph Hospital Joliet after eye surgery. Mrs. Karen Hamilton of East Washington St. undergoes knee surgery in Joliet in Room 810 following a mini bike accident. A1C Thomas C. and Mrs. Tollefson with Tammy Lynn visit relatives in Kure Beach N C over the past two weeks.
The 38th Thompson Anderson reunion is set for Sunday at Gould Park. Each family should bring meat a large dish to pass a dessert and a drink. Dinner starts at 1 p.m.
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