Inter Agency Council names new officers
Sixteen members from fourteen Grundy County agencies met Wednesday to discuss elderly nutrition programs and home delivered meals. Jackie Goggins explained federally funded support with local 10 percent funds. a needs study was proposed. John Grey outlined Department of Public Aid reorganizational notes. Incoming officers include President Mrs John McNulty Vice President Mrs Mary Harder and Secretary Mrs Nancy Moore with July meeting featuring the Social Security Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Jackie Goggins
Public Health Department
John Grey
Region II
Department of Public Aid
Grey
Elgin
Inter Agency Council
John McNulty
Jack Vismara
Mary Harder
Nancy Moore
University of Illinois Extension Service
Social Security Office
Morris 544 Women of Moose Chapter Night Program
Morris 544 Women of Moose held its Officer Chapter Night with senior regent Mrs. Vena Hill presiding. Enrollment included Mrs. Gerald Walker Mrs. Jewel T. Buttry Mrs. Kenneth D. Beeler and Mrs. Fred Cropco. A potluck supper is planned for June 20 at 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Chapter
Women of Moose
Vena Hill
Morris
Gerald Walker
Jewel T. Buttry
Kenneth D. Beeler
Fred Cropco
Linda Hall
Mary Darling
Circle 3 WSCS Meets for Potluck and Plans
Circle 3 WSCS of the First United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Darrell Lamb’s home for a potluck. Eighteen members and three guests attended as recipes for a cookbook were collected and School of Missions trainings were announced for June at Naperville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 3
WSCS
First United Methodist Church
Darrell Lamb
Orin Cooper
Fred Knollhoff
Thomas Ingels
School of Missions
Naperville
Naerville
William Skinner
Robert Hopkins
Ralph Knight
Lamb
Fellowship Hall
Skinner
Gary Brucker
al Kief
Bridal Shower for Miss Leslie White Held in Wauponsee Township
A surprise bridal shower for Miss Leslie White took place Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Gus Turk in Wauponsee Township. Hostesses were Mrs. Addy Anderson Mrs. Turk and Mrs. Richard Schweighart. Gifts were opened with assistance from Miss Judy Elam. Miss White becomes Mrs. Terry Elam Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Turk
Wauponsee Township
Leslie White
Addy Anderson
Turk
Richard Schweighart
Richard Pierce
Barbara White
Judy Elam
Miss White
Terry Elam
Community Club and Society Meetings Highlight Week
Calendar lists fridays rural home club 2 pm at Illinois Valley Museum with guest, saturdays Calvary Baptist men prayer 7 30 pm, mondays Royal Neighbors 7 30 pm Eagles Hall, tuesdays flower show at Minooka Junior High gym, GCHE Nettle Creek unit 8 pm with Mrs Earl Latimer, ladies fellowship First Christian 7 30 pm, American Legion Auxiliary 7 30 pm, Laurel Chapter 145 CES 8 pm lunch, WSCS general meeting and potluck at First United Methodist 12 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Grundy County Federation of Women's Clubs
Minooka
Nettle Creek Unit
GCHE
Earl Latimer
First Christian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Laurel
CES
First United Methodist Church
WSCS
Wauponsee Art Club meets at Mrs. Jackson home
Wauponsee Art Club met at Mrs. John Jackson’s home with 17 members and one guest. New president Mrs. Katie Phillips received a gift from outgoing president Mrs. William Blake. Andy Hiles performed saxophone solos as the group enjoyed a scrapbook overview. Next meeting set for July 13 at Country Charm Restaurant in Yorkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Wauponsee Art Club
Katie Phillips
William Blake
Jackson
Andy Hiles
Country Charm
Yorkville
Boy Scout Den 5 Pack 476 Tour Morris Airport
Den 5 Pack 476 met at Mrs. Ben Covey home for roll call then toured Morris Airport. Treats were provided by Donald Lowe Keeper of the buckskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Covey
Morris
Donald Lowe
Hospital News Visiting Hours and Admits
Admitted list includes Tina Nichols Gardner Mrs Charles Griffy Minooka Edwin Thompson 823 Liberty St Ole Greenley Sr 1221 Grant St Ricky Roberts 630 E Jackson St Alfred Rix Marseilles Jess Wills Coal City and others. Dismissals include Miss Carri Campbell Braceville Mrs William Smith Joliet Mrs James Hipple Gardner Charles Spear Coachlite Manor Frank Condon LeRoy Harty Kinsman Kenneth Potts Channahon Kelly Kuntz Gardner Mrs George Harris and daughter Rte 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Nichols
Gardner
Charles Griffy
Minooka
Edwin Thompson
Liberty St
Ole Greenley Sr
Grant St
Ricky Roberts
E. Jackson St
Alfred Rix
Marseilles
Jess Wills
Coal City
Carri Campbell
Braceville
William Smith
Joliet
James Hipple
Charles Spear
Coachlite Manor
Frank Condon
Nettle St
LeRoy Harty
Kinsman
Grace ALCW Visit Rescheduled to July 13
The Grace ALCW will visit Pleasant View on July 13, not June 13 as appeared in Wednesday’s Herald. The change corrects the schedule for local church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Alcw
Pleasant View
Woman's Fellowship closes year with potluck dinner
The Morris Daily Herald reports the United Church of Christ Woman's Fellowship held its annual picnic dinner and closing meeting in the church dining room with 12:30 p.m. potluck. President Mrs Lloyd Traver led the business session as members sang, prayed, and discussed fall plans and officer slate for 1972 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
S. W. Edlund
Gantzert
Loran
Auxiliary Donates Flag to Morris Pool
The Ladies Auxiliary to John Martin Steele Post 6049 VFW donates an outdoor flag to the Morris Swimming Pool. The group met at the VFW Hall with Mrs. Howard Burton Jr. presiding. They also gave to the American Red Cross Duty Bag program and named delegates for a Peoria convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
John Martin Steele
VFW
Howard Burton Jr
American Red Cross
Department
Peoria
Burton
Reynold Turner
Ted Struck
Bill Robinson
Tony Prombo
Gladys Hutchings
Anna Mae
Edith Ehrler
Robinson
Jack Barry
Birth of Jayson Blake Winterbottom in Minooka
A son, Jayson Blake, was born to Mr and Mrs George Winterbottom Jr of West Street Minooka on May 18. The mother is Barbara Beasley formerly. Jayson arrived home weighing 5 pounds after birth at 4 pounds 2 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Jayson Blake
George Winterbottom Jr
West St., Minooka
Barbara Beasley
Jayson
Thompson reunion at Bakers' Woods on Route 52 list
The Thompson family reunion will be held Sunday at Bakers' Woods on Route 52 starting at 12 30 p m. Family members are urged to attend and share memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Bakers’ Woods
Erickson Merle Jelm Wedding Vows Recited at Bethlehem
Deanne Erickson-Merle Jelm exchanged nuptials at 2 p m on May 20 in a double ring ceremony at Bethlehem Lutheran Church performed by Rev Norval Wigtil and Rev Leonard Hinderaker. The bride wore an A line gown with Venise lace and carried white carnations and stephanotis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanne Elaine Erickson
Merle Delmar Jelm
Norval Wigtil
Leonard Hinderaker
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Lars Fosen
Henry Narwick
Union St
Clarence Jelm
Rte. 2
Marseilles
Mazon Notes Briefs Highlight Local Wedding and Gathering
Mr and Mrs George Root attended the Lawrence Welk matinee in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Donald Misener went to the evening show. Kitty McKindley Chapter CBS met at Masonic Hall with Bernard Shostrom and Alvin Burkhart presiding. A wedding reception followed. The bride and groom are Morris and Ottawa area residents with out of town guests listed from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Root
Lawrence Welk
McCormick Place
Chicago
Donald Misener
Kitty McKindley
CBS
Masonic Hall
Bernard Shostrom
Alvin Burkhart
Jerry Sowards
Henry J. Norwick
Joseph Rodeghero
Morris
Larry Norson
Marseilles
Sandra Finck
Morris Community High School
Ottawa High School
Lake of the Ozarks
Rte. 2
East Moline
West Chicago
Normal
Joliet
Elmhurst
Tinley Park
Wilmington
Milford
Ohio
Chagrin Falls
Ottawa
Earlville
Streator
Pontiac
Kinsman
Grand Ridge
Story City
Iowa
Gardner Women Host Annual June Brunch at Church
The Women's Association of the Church of Hope gathered 74 attendees for a June brunch at the church. Mrs. Edward Malek welcomed guests and prayers were led by Mrs. Richard Schurman. Miss Patti Alward introduced eight girls who performed, including Cherry Kingman. The Rev and Mrs Arkhart shared mission experiences from South Korea. A film Lifeline about medical mission funds will screen at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Women’s Association of the Church of Hope
Edward Malek
Richard Schurman
Lyle Tambling
Bob McElroy
Patti Alward
Gardner Grade School
Cherry] Kingman
Arkhart
First Presbyterian Church of
4-H Lisbon Meeting Highlights and June Day Camp Plans
Lisbon 4-H club Happy Helpers met at the fire house on Tuesday. Discussion covered the June 21 Day Camp with talks on dog obedience, knife safety, egg salad filling, radish rose buds, leather stamping, sifting flour, and finding the cloth straight edge. Lunch provided by Ruth Scidmore and Karen Johnson. Linda Elleby, reporter. All starfish are exclusively marine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Happy Helpers
Teresa Buck
Beth Ferguson
Margi Morris
Roxanne Rehberg
Cindy Livingston
Lynn Hauge
Ruth Scidmore
Karen Johnson
Linda Elleby
Bride Audrey DeWitt to wed William Vertin at Bethlehem Lutheran
Miss Audrey L DeWitt daughter of Mrs Donald Hexdall and Donald DeWitt of Anna will marry William C Vertin son of Charles Vertin of Morris. The ceremony is set for 2 pm June 24 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with a reception at the bride’s home 312 East Benton Street for friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey L. DeWitt
Donald Hexdall
E. Benton
Donald DeWitt
Anna
William C. Vertin
Charles Vertin
Morris
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
E. Benton St
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Traver
Beatrice Mainey
E. B. Gardner
Loyal Reader
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James Pearson
Brookside
Morris Swimming Pool
Silver Fox
Lucifer Coot’s Brothers
Gardner-South Wilmington High School
Thompson Reunion
Ospita Beds
Ivacher Inc Medical Surgical Supply
Liberty Morris
Nursing Home Service
HYDRO
Wel
Bell & Howell
Jefferson
Joliet, Ill
Deanne Erickson
Merle Jelm
Mrs
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Liberty
Avan Aes Ban
Kendall Rel
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Grundy
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FDIC
Prairie Lake Lodge
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