Engagement and Upcoming Marriage for Edward Finger Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Finger announce the engagement of their twelve members and a guest Mrs. Elmer Buchanan III. A Saratoga Unit GCHE meeting at Mrs. George Coones showcased graduation pictures and heard a Hillcrest 4 H report. The wedding is set for June 24 at 6 p.m. in Coal City Methodist Church with a reception at Friendship Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Finger
Elmer Buchanan III
George Coones
Saratoga
GCHE
Silas Hagan
Hillcrest
Milton Thompson
Donna Kay
Frank Albrecht
David Albrecht
Coal City
Coal City Methodist Church
Friendship Hall
Dinner Meeting of Bethlehem Lutheran Brotherhood
The Bethlehem Lutheran Brotherhood met Monday evening for fellowship with supper by Leonard Phillips and committee. George Swanson joined as a new member and Roy Egeland led devotions from Ezekiel 3 16 19 and James 5. Morey Deming of Eastern Airlines spoke, sharing his faith through song and personal testimony. He sang several hymns and led group singing before Bill Mathie closed in prayer. The July 11 meeting will feature L H Renner of Gideons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lutheran Brotherhood
Leonard Phillips
George Swanson
Roy Egeland
James
Morey Deming
Eastern Airlines
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Bill Mathie
L. H. Renner
Gideons
Calendar notes including lodge, units and club meetings
Wednesday events list Rebekah Lodge at K C Hall six p.m. potluck meat and coffee furnished bring own table service Erienna Day Unit GCHE at home of Mrs Gus Eleopoulos 1 30 p m Erienna Night Unit GCHE at 1 30 p m with Mrs Magnus Hansen Thursday Mission Aid Bethlehem Lutheran Church at two Morris Theatre Guild tryouts 7 30 p m Morris Savings and Loan Wauponsee Art Club with Mrs Sidney Carr 1 30 p m Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
K.C. Hall
Erienna Day
GCHE
Gus Eleopoulos
Erienna Night Unit
Magnus Hansen
Mission Aid
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Morris Theatre Guild
Morris Savings and Loan
Wauponsee Art Club
Sidney Carr
Burgess Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Henry and Gladys Burgess marked their 50th anniversary with a surprise dinner at Morris Country Club hosted by their son Richard and daughter in law Charlotte Burgess. About 40 guests attended. Edwin Burnham provided floral centerpieces. The couple, married June 4 1927 in Decatur, lived in Naperville and Minooka, where they farm on the Burgess homestead. Their granddaughter Mary Katherine Burgess is 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Gladys Burgess
Morris Country Club
Richard
Charlotte Burgess
Villa Park
Edwin Burnham
Henry Burgess
Gladys Newton
Decatur
Naperville
Mr. Burgess
C.B. and Q Railroad
Chicago
Minooka
Burgess
Mary Katherine Burgess
Yorkville KCWRC Executive Board Meeting Planned
The Yorkville Kendall County Women’s Republican Club executive board meets at 1 p.m. Monday at the Bank of Yorkville Countryside Center to finalize plans for the KCWRC annual picnic set for June 20 at the PNA Camp River Road Yorkville. General chairman is Mrs Donald Sebby and ticket chair is Mrs Wilson Burnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Kendall County Women’s Republican Club
Bank of Yorkville
Countryside Center
KCWRC
PNA
River Road
Donald Sebby
Wilson Burnell
Grundy Homemakers Extension Met Friday
Grundy County Homemakers Extension Board met in the Farm Bureau meeting room. President Elaine Walsh opened with the Pledge and discussed newsletters and health chair proposals. Members planned craft lessons, 4 H fair volunteer needs, a possible camp scholarship, and a June 20 leader lesson on Low Cat Food. The next meeting is September 2 with Julia Coones as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County Homemakers Extension Board
Farm Bureau
Elaine Walsh
Homemakers
Grundy County
Walsh
Mildred Berta
Grace Jones
Kendall County
Columbia
Ann Williams
Ann Boston
Barbara Hasslinger
Julia Coones
Illinois GOP Family Picnic Planned in Princeton
The Illinois Federation of Republican family picnic will be held June 25 from noon to 8 p.m. at City County Park Princeton rain or shine. Reservations for this area are handled by Mrs. Glenn Woodward with a June 15 deadline. A chicken dinner runs noon to 7 p.m. Hot dogs barbecue popcorn and drinks available. Activities include horse and buggy rides square dancing games prizes and an old fashioned political rally. Clubs may bring homemade sale items. Call Mrs. Woodward at 312-553-5691 for meal reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Illinois Federation of Republican
City County Park
Princeton
Glenn Woodward
Woodward
Minooka Woman's Club Wins State Convention Awards
The Minooka Woman's Club received a membership award and an international affairs award at the Illinois Federation of Women's Club state convention in Chicago. Delegates accepted the honors for the club, plus a traveling trophy for membership at the 12th district convention in Sycamore. Fifteen new members joined last year. other honors included a home life second place and a health third place. Charlene Mills won a speech scholarship to Western Illinois University. Joanne Dullard won a $250 Larado Taft state scholarship and will attend the University of Wisconsin, nominated by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka Woman’s Club
Illinois Federation of Woman’s Club
Chicago
Linda Thorton
Marge Kettleson
John Dullard
Louis Mork
Dorothy Murley
12Th District
Sycamore
Charlene Mills
Minooka High School
Western Illinois University
Joanne Dullard
MHS
Larado Taft
University of Wisconsin
South Wilmington Senior Citizens Elect Officers at Second Anniversary
The South Wilmington Senior Citizens elected officers during a Thursday meeting at Olsons Restaurant marking the club's second anniversary. New officers include President Emma Griglione Vice President Anne Vota Secretary Luella Hale and Treasurer Lena Savant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wilmington
Olsons Restaurant
Olson
Emma Griglione
Mrs. Griglione
Anne Vota
Luella Hale
Lena Savant
Emma
Helen Griglione
Grundy County
Install New KC Officers At Braidwood June Meeting
Braidwood Council 1574 Knights of Columbus will hold an open meeting and officer installation June 16 at 7 30 p.m. mass at Immaculate Conception Church officiated by Rev. Donald O Connor. New officers for 1977 78 include Grand Knight Donald Valiente and others. installation followed by parish hall refreshments. Formation degrees conferred on four members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Braidwood Council
Knights of Columbus
Immaculate Conception Church
Donald O’connor
James Allen
Daryl Mauer
Donald Valiente
Coal City
Joseph Serena Jr
Gardner
Robert Morin
William Gomora
Wilmington
Louis Piano
Joseph Sternisha
Robert Stehlik
William Valerio
Harold Hibler
Charles Mandat
Joseph Munch
New Haven
Henry Gaddo
Braceville
Grand Knight
Valiente
Mandat
Piano
Joliet Council
Frank Davite
Michael Dillon
Robert Pellack
Daniel Pellack
Retired teachers meet at Yorkville United Methodist Church
Kendall County Retired Teachers held their June meeting at the Yorkville church with a noon luncheon. Victor Frantz spoke on self defense and local juvenile issues, and outlined services from his office. A September joint meeting with Grundy County was announced and pension-law advocacy noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Kendall County
Helen Clayton
Grundy County
Ronald Clark
Legislative Committee
Prospective Parent Classes Begin July 5 at Morris High
Prospective parent classes start Tuesday July 5 and run six sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Morris Community High School vocational building. Both parents should attend and the father must attend if he plans to be in the delivery room. For enrollment call Morris Hospital at 942 2932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
Morris Hospital
MCC Dinner Bridge Meeting at Morris Country Club
Morris County Club hosts a dinner bridge gathering at 6 30 p.m. Saturday. Reservations close at noon Friday. Contact Mr and Mrs Bill Murphy at 942 2962 for details and seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Country Club
Bill Murphy
Baptismal Services Held by Old Rugged Cross Tabernacle
The Illinois River hosted Sunday baptismal services for Dana Leasure Danny Jakubek Bevie Jean Jakubek Brenda Krapf Debbie Cuevas Karen Krapf Kevin Perry Rob Leasure Kim Krapf Bob Whitchurch Rick Leasure Roger and Janet Decker. The Rev Calvin B Taylor led the 2 p.m. ceremony at 306 E High St. Amy Beth Jakubek two months was dedicated at an evening service with Danny Jakubek and grandparents Gene Krapf in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River
Dana Leasure
Danny
Bevie Jean Jakubek
Brenda Krapf
Debbie Cuevas
Karen Krapf
Kevin Perry
Rob Leasure
Kim Krapf
Bob Whitchurch
Rick Leasure
Roger
Janet Decker
Calvin B. Taylor
Old Rugged Cross Tabernacle
E. High St
Amy Beth Jakubek
Danny Jakubek
Gene Krapf
Minooka Girl Wins Lorado Taft Art Scholarship
Minooka student JoAnn Dullard, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dullard, secures the Lorado Taft Art Scholarship awarded by the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs from funds raised in 1930. Lorado Taft of Chicago was influential in Midwest art and partnered with the IFWC on projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnn Dullard
John Dullard
Minooka
Lorado Taft
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
IFWC
JoAnn
Hospital News and Education Notes at Minooka
Visiting hours listed for Medical Surgical and Obstetric floors. Admitted include Mary Erickson Esther Henson Edward Simpson and others. Births report two boys at 4 50 p m and 3 08 p m Tuesday. Dismissals list several residents and students. A JoAnn from Minooka High School receives a 250 scholarship via the Illinois federation of women clubs. She will study art at the University of Wisconsin in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Erickson
Seneca
Esther Henson
Liberty St
Edward Simpson
Loami
Alice Nink
Old
Pine Bluff Rd
James Wittenmeyer
Joliet
Donald Jenson
Virgil Berrong
Coal City
William Findlay
Patricia
Wilmington
Robert Runyon
Annette Sharisky
Cardiff
Richard Mansfield
E. Jackson St
Pearle Simison
Lincoln Nursing Home
Edna Elberts
Amanda Scott
Kempton
Blanche Kosey
Donald Ringale
Chicago
Wayne Sampson
Plainfield
Rhoda Loudermild
Dwight
Sue Ellen Raistrick
Braidwood
Danile_ Ringlae
Bobbie Sipes
Edward Smerkar
Minooka Art Department
Gary Thornton
JoAnn
Illinois
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Minooka High
Tri-County Bank of
Minooka
Peace Pipe
Future Teachers
Girls Athletic Club
University of Wisconsin
Valerie Jean Wallace to Wed David Walkling in July
Valerie Jean Wallace, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wallace Jr., and David Walkling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, announce their forthcoming marriage. The ceremony is set for July 16 at 4 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with a reception from 8 p.m. to midnight at the parish hall. The groom is employed at Rendels Aluminum Co. in Brookfield, and the bride is employed at the Hen House in Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Jean
David Walkling
South Wilmington
Harry Smith
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Rendels Aluminum Co
Brookfield
Gardner
Kendall County HEA Elects Seven Directors at Plattville Meeting
Seven new directors were elected at the Kendall County Homemakers Extension Association annual meeting at Plattville United Methodist Church. Grace Jones presided. retiring directors were Jean Fletcher Kathy Gyovai Louise Woodward and Lucille Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville
Kendall County
John B. Claar
Cooperative Extension Service
University of Illinois
HEA
Doug Geeting
Aurora
Mark Twain
Geeting
Violet Shimmin
Reddick
Judy McNames
Club Meeting on Outdoor Barbecuing at Minooka Park
The Pacesetters will meet at Minooka Lions Park on Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. The group will hold a barbecue lesson and members are asked to bring a graduation picture of themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka Lions Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Morris Daily Herald Society
Iva
Jean Voelcker
Donna Kay Finger
Lutheran Brotherhood
Grundy Homemakers
Minooka Club
Stanley Demogala
Nottingham Lane
Crystal Lake
Jennie Erickson
Vera Biebuck
Mary Bertatchi
Savant
Hale
Lena Cornale
Margaret Valiente
Victoria Feneris
Barbara Guistitis
Ruah Small
Continental Manor
Fox Developmental Center
Jane Steichen
Fox Center
Paul Cable
Grundy County Home
MCC Dinnerbridge
Morris Savings & Loan Meeting
Mary
Jean Kerr
Hospital News
Mrs. Arthur Wallace Jr
Valerie Wallace
KCHE
Virginia Hammelman
Lester
Les’’ Jones
Mrs. Jones
Gene Wilder
Richard Pryor
VFW
A. P. Nicolosi
McKinley Morris, Ill
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