Rainbow Council Adopts Direct Delivery System Plan
Rainbow Council approves a Direct Delivery System to streamline council and district operations. The change consolidates committees to five per district and aims for closer direct communications and stronger Cubing and Scouting emphasis. Implementation begins August 1 with October training for key personnel. Shabbona District leads adoption with chairmen named for each new committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Council
Robert Olsen
Joseph Gray
Shabbona
Grundy County
Cubbing
Aubrey Shenefiel
Charles Backhus
Craig Johnson
Clarence
Judy) Petty
Austin Bollen
Children’s Day at First United Presbyterian Church
Children’s Day will be celebrated at the First United Presbyterian Church in Morris on Sunday at 10 a.m. The pastor’s theme is God Speaks To Us In Summer. Third graders will receive Bibles, kindergarten will sing, and a girls trio Sue Morse, Pam Morse, and Coleen Steele with Jill Montanus will perform. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Morris
Sue and
Pam Morse
Coleen Steele
Jill Montanus
YMCA Offers Summer Swim Lessons At Morris Pool
Grundy County YMCA announces summer swimming classes for children and adults at the Morris Holiday Inn Pool from June 28 to August 6. Options include group and semi private lessons with prices for members and non members, and a one year Y membership included in many fees. Registration via Grundy County YMCA at 942 4151 or mail to Box 575 Morris.
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Grundy County
Morris Holiday Inn
Y.M.C.A
Morris
Youth Tour Invitation From Illinois Extension Service
The University of Illinois Grundy County Extension invites youths ages 8 to 18 to a Saturday tour from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The excursion includes Gooselake Prairie State Park with interpreter Vince Matthews from 10 to 11:30 a.m., a picnic 11:30 a.m. to noon, and Dresden Nuclear Power Station guided by Mr. Van Syke. Call 942-0177 or 942-2725 to join.
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University of Illinois, Grundy County Cooperative Extension Service
Gooselake Prairie State Park
Vince Matthews
Dresden Nuclear Power Station
van Syke
Church Moves to New Site in Mazon
The Mazon Southern Baptist Mission will relocate to Depot Street in Mazon on July 1 led by Pastor Russell Miller from Wilmington. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. and services Sunday 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meetings and Bible study follow.
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Mazon Southern Baptist Mission
Mazon
Russell Miller
Wilmington
Depot St
Morris Methodist Church Luncheon to Meet at Cyrus Thompson Home
The Friendship Circle 2 of Morris Methodist Church will hold its June meeting at Mrs. Cyrus Thompson's country home. It is a potluck luncheon at 1 p.m. Coffee will be served. Members meet at 12:30 p.m. at the church for transportation. Last meeting until September.
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Friendship Circle 2
Morris Methodist Church
Cyrus Thompson
All Circle
Methodist Church
Company Scrambled Eggs with Sausage Pie Shell
A quick brunc h dish combines scrambled eggs with a frozen pie shell baked to perfection. The guide uses PET-RITZ crust, green pepper onion mix, and optional bacon bits sausage links or cheese for garnish, serving 4 6 with a dessert pies booklet offer.
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South Fourth Street
St. Louis
Missouri
Urban people to visit farms
A Kendall County led Farm Visit Day invites urban residents to tour farms in Kendall Kane LaSalle and Will counties Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Coordinated by the Kendall County Cooperative Extension Service with farmers Marvin Cooper Chester Scott Dave Swenson Richard Westphal and Eldmann farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Kendall
Kane
LaSalle
Will Counties
Kendall County
John Jacobs
Richard Westphal
Eldmann
Open house for Rev Juddith Kelsey farewell sermon
An open house Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at United Methodist Church honors Rev. Judith Kelsey who will preach her farewell sermon Sunday in Plattville before moving to Bethany United Methodist Church in Chicago Northern District. Associate minister at Bethany is Rev. Chang Soo Lee serving the Korean population. All friends and church members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville
United Methodist Church
Judith Kelsey
Bethany United Methodist Church
Chicago
Bethany
Chang Soo Lee
Morris Centennial Fourth of July Plans and Events
Centennial Commission and Morris Bicentennial Commission outline July 4 weekend activities including a Frisby contest after the parade, a bicycle decoupage theme with 200 bikes, and a display of local historical items. Mr. and Mrs. William Vice celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Contacts for entries and parade details are listed. The Bell Ringing ceremony is set for 1 p.m. Sunday July 4, with a nationwide call for participation. Next meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bicentennial Commission
Bill Doran
The
Jaycees
Ida Lois
Grundy County
Morris
Lois
William Vice
E. Jackson St
Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
Norwood Brown
Brown
Herman Ehrler
Dwayne Harseim
Civic
Australia
Banks
Earl Kay
Bicentennial Commission
Senior Citizens Hall
Vacation Church School underway in Minooka
United Minooka Methodist Vacation Church School is in session for children ages 4 to 6th grade. Activities include music arts and crafts and recreation with daily study and fellowship. Proceeds benefit the Joliet Spanish Center and a food shower. Co directors are Sandy Thornton and Cheryl Geginheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
United Minooka Methodist Vacation Church
Joliet
Sandy Thornton
Cheryl Geginheimer
Informational meetings on home freezing in Grundy County
The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service will hold two free sessions in Grundy County on home freezing. June 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Morris Community High School and June 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mazon High School. Attendees will learn blanching and cooling procedures for vegetables, freezing methods for fruits, freezer container types, and equipment needs. Everyone is invited.
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Grundy County
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Morris Community High School
Mazon High School
Rural clubs schedule meetings this week
FRIDAY the Rural Home Club meets with Mrs Isaac Hoge. SATURDAY the Chanooka CBers Radio Club meets at 6 p m at Lavern Kennedys rural Braceville home and asks attendees to bring a large dish to pass. MONDAY the Royal Neighbors of America meet at 7 30 p m at Eagles Hall.
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Rural Home Club
Isaac Hoge
Chanooka Cbers Radio Club
Lavern Kennedy
Braceville
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
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YMCA
Morris Theatre Guild
Morris Savings and Loan
Legovyuyule UY IS
Centennial Commission
TSC
Jet
Morrise
Marcia Ritenour
Gevenda Jolly
Sue Henson
Mary Kirsh
Linda Thornton
Margaret Lyons
Amy Thornton
Bridgett Abbott
Ellie Dugan
Becky Barkley
Madeliene White
Sue Taylor
Jade Dell
Ruth Satorius
Ruth Schmitz
Darlene Thornton
Joyce O'Brien
Helen Daly
Beth Thornton
Jane Boothe
Johanna Boothe
Liz Figge
Becky White
Karen VanCleave
Tim Figge
Doug White
Lisa Thornton
Dana Hays
Julie Thornton
Guros
Liberty
Gebhard Woods State Park
Bedford Discount Store
Morris Happy Class Hookers Club
Bedford Plaza
Morris, IL
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