Couple wed on parents anniversary in Dwight
Miss Janice L. Christiansen and Keith A. Lauritzen wed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Dwight on May 27 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Robert W. Kinas officiated a double ring ceremony. Parents, grandparents and bridal party details noted with attire and reception following at the church basement. The couple will reside in Onarga where the groom teaches vocational agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice L. Christiansen
Keith A. Lauritzen
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Dwight
Robert W. Kinas
Larry Bounds
Sunny Lawrence
Alan Mortensen
Gerald K. Christiansen
Simon A. Lauritzen
Harold Matteson
Morris
Karen Christiansen
Lee Patten
Dee Christiansen
Lori Matteson
Onarga
Sherry Gordon to Wed Gregory Pfeifer in Mazon
Miss Sherry Gordon daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Gordon and Gregory Kenneth Pfeifer son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pfeifer both of Mazon will marry at 3 30 p m Saturday at the United Methodist Church of Mazon A reception will follow at the Eagles Hall Morris All friends and relatives invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Gordon
Frank Gordon
Gregory Kenneth Pfeifer
Kenneth Pfeifer
Mazon
United Methodist
Quick Cinnamon Chocolate Cake
Cinnamon and chocolate blend in a Mexican inspired cake. A coconut pecan frosting mix, devils food cake mix, cinnamon, water, oil, eggs, and pecans are combined, baked in a ring pan, and topped with reserved frosting for a rich dessert.
Graduates feted at a buffet supper
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Sisk hosted a Sunday dinner for Ed Sisk a Coal City High School graduate Also honored were Donna Sisk and Jackie Hussey of Storm Lake Iowa The trio completed a six month airline modeling course at Patricia Stevens School Oak Park and will depart June 17 for London England to work for Alfred Macks Bureau Ltd Afterward they plan to tour the continent Guests came from Indiana Wisconsin Park Ridge Streator Pontiac and nearby areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Sisk
Rte. 1
Coal City High School
Donna
Jackie Hussey
Storm Lake
Iowa
Patricia Stevens
Oak Park
London
England
Alfred Macks Bureau Ltd
Indiana
Wisconsin
Park Ridge
Streator
Pontiac
MAZON Notices Send Family to Phoenix for Games
Miss Shirley Erickson and Mr and Mrs Larry Olson and Mr and Mrs Okley Beeler flew to Phoenix Arizona on Monday to attend baseball games this week. Mr and Mrs Richard Mc Crue of Channahon announce the birth of their daughter Michelle Jo at Silver Cross Hospital Tuesday weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces at 6 p.m. They also have a daughter Kimberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McCrue
Channahon
Michelle Jo
Silver Cross Hospital
Kimberly
Morris Newcomers Family Picnic at Gebhards Park
The Morris Newcomers Club hosts a family picnic at Gebhards State Park at 1 p.m. Sunday. The club provides charcoal and beverages. attendees bring a dish to pass and new area residents are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Newcomers Club
Gebhards State Park
WRC Members Attend Eagles Hall Meeting In LaSalle Delegation Named
Seventeen Women’s Relief Corps members met at Eagles Hall with Mrs. Fairel Borchelt presiding. Mr. Erwin Doyle reported twenty hours of volunteer work. Delegates to the LaSalle convention were Mrs. Borchelt and Mrs. Gus Eleopolus. Eleven members placed a wreath at Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers Circle. WEC joined Memorial Day services at the courthouse with a wreath for soldiers. Lunch was served by Mrs. Tena Olson and Mrs Violet Davidson. Awards went to Mrs. Eleopolus and Mrs. Herbert Enger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Fairel Borchelt
Erwin Doyle
Borchelt
Gus Eleopolus
LaSalle
Evergreen Cemetery
Soldiers Circle
WEC
Tena Olson
Violet Davidson
Eleopolus
Herbert Enger
Divorces Granted for Youngblood and Elberts Couples
Janis Marie Youngblood of Morris divorces Donald E. Youngblood of Joplin on mental cruelty and resumes maiden name Janis Marie Ressler. Harriet E. Elberts of Coal City splits from William F. Elberts on mental cruelty and resumes Harriet E. Yoder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janis Marie Youngblood
Morris
Donald E. Youngblood
Joplin
Janis Marie Ressler
Harriet E. Elberts
William F. Elberts
Coal City
Harriet E. Yoder
Card Shower Planned for Mrs Bertha Hill
A card shower is planned for Mrs. Bertha Hill of 316 E Benton St as she celebrates her birthday next Monday. An open house will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at her home to honor her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hill
E. Benton St
Adelines Guest Night At Morris Chapter Sweet Adelines
About 60 people attended guest night in the American Legion meeting room. Guests included Nan Kraatz of Champaign Urbana and Chords Unlimited of Chicago. Entertainment came from Champaign Urbana chorus and Morris Chapter with Dick Johnson and Barbara Ewart directing. June events include S and M Canal Days in Channahon State Park and a BPW event at United Methodist Church. The upcoming show is set for February 17, 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chapter
Sweet Adelines
American Legion
Nan Kraatz
Champaign-Urbana
Operation Howdy
Clarence Howen
Femcle
Champaign-Urbana Chorus
Midge Berger
Dick Johnson
Barbara Ewart
Chords Unlimited
Chicago
Happy Hour Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Wendland Home
Members of the Happy Hour Club gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Terry Wendland’s home. Prizes in cards went to Mrs. Edwin McNabb Mrs. George Lambros Mrs. Alfred Terry and Mrs. Robert Horrie. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for July 12 at Mrs. Tena Olson’s home. Water behind the Aswan High Dam will reach 316 feet deep and extend 360 miles upriver to Lake Nasser when the reservoir fills around 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Hour Club
Terry Wendland
Edwin McNabb
George Lambros
Alfred Terry
Robert Horrie
Tena Olson
Aswan High Dam
Lake Nasser
Priests in Canada Wish for More Time to Preach and Build Community
A study shows over 80 percent of English speaking Canadian priests want to devote more time to preaching and developing Christian laity, rather than managing church offices, staff, and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
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Kurt Lauritzen
Kris Lauritzen
Joseph Meisenbach
Greg Matteson
Dave Foor
Brs
Keith Lauritzen
Greg Pfeifer
Walt Disney Productions
Bulna Vista Distribution CO
Walt Desney
WRC
Adelines
Washington, D.C
Happy Hour
First National Bank
Dad
GAS Grill & Light
AMK Grill
Armstrong
FTD
Teleflora
Florafax
Liberty
Ouch
Bawa
Gitts
Liberty St
Coronelle
Montina
Rochelle
Palestra
Brigantine
Fiichier
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