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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1977

Page

2

Jill Barger Weds Mark Hathorn In July Wedding

Miss Jill E. Barger and Mark A. Hathorn of Lisbon plan a July 23 ceremony at 2 p.m. In Minooka at the West Lisbon Lutheran Church. Steve Young, son of Rex and D. Rex Young of Minooka, earned a Creighton University grant of 450 dollars and will study pre med biology with repayment aid after graduation.

Jill E. Barger Mark A. Hathorn Lisbon Minooka Steve Young D. Rex Young Creighton University Steve Omaha Neb West Lisbon Lutheran Church Miss Barger Richard Barger Morris Merle Hathorn

Michael McCambridge Receives Legion Award at Herrick Junior High

Michael McCambridge grandson of Vincent and Mildred McCambridge of 502 Lincoln St Downers Grove graduates from Herrick Junior High School on June 9 He was active in the symphonic band and Jr high orchestra as part of the percussion unit and earned a letter as eighth grade basketball team member He received the American Legion Award of Distinguished Achievement a certificate and medal for qualities of honor leadership patriotism scholarship and service.

Michael McCambridge Vincent and Mildred McCambridge Lincoln St Herrick Downers Grove Mike Jr. High American Legion

Divorces Granted In South Wilmington Case

Truth Toler, 19, Elm St., South Wilmington, was granted a divorce from Thomas Toler, 24, Bookwalter Woods, Gard ner, on grounds of mental cruelty.

Truth Toler Elm St South Wilmington Thomas Toler Bookwalter Woods Gardner

Service Miss Shelly Starks Joins Army Training

Shelly D Starks daughter of Mr and Mrs John Starks reported to the Army last Friday. She begins basic training at Ft McClellan Alabama with address Pvt Shelly D Starks 33648 1466 Co E 1st Bn Bt Tag Bde USAMPS TC Ft McClellan Ala 36205.

Shelly Starks John Starks Army Ft. McClellan Ala Shelly D. Starks TC & Ft. McClellan

Baby Wes Shannon Born in Local Shower Festivities

A baby shower honored Mrs. Kim Thompson Shannon and newborn Wesley Alan on Sunday hosted by Deb Kindelspire Cindy Morral and Patti Phillips. Grandmothers Melvin Thompson and Bill Shannon received corsages while Dixie Lund Lynn Valerio and Barb Bruder won games prizes. Wesley born May 10.

Kim (Thompson) Shannon Wesley Alan Deb Kindelspire Cindy Morral Patti Phillips Melvin Thompson Bill Shannon Dixie Lund Lynn Valerio Barb Bruder Wesley

Goodfarm 4-H Unit Holds Outdoor Cooking Meeting

Thirteen members and guest Vickie Lasser gather with Goodfarm 4-H at Mrs. Don Householder's Dwight home for an outdoor cooking lesson led by Mrs. James Williams and Mrs. Vernon Rieke. They divided into five groups, prepared food, and learned grill safety using charcoal briquets.

Vickie Lasser Goodfarm GCHE Don Householder Dwight James Williams Vernon Rieke Roy Wennerstrom Maurice Burkhart Frankfort Burkhart

Toluca wedding unites Sue Madison and Kurt Melocik in May ceremony

In Toluca Antioch Church a May 28 ceremony joined Sue Lynn Madison and Kurt B. Melocik. Parents Mr and Mrs Donald Gahlbeck and Mr and Mrs Frank Melocik attended. Music by Harold Mallady accompanied bride as she wore a pleated polyester gown with lace and pearls and carried butterfly orchids.

Antioch Christian Church Toluca Sue Lynn Madison Kurt B. Melocik Donald Lois Gahlbeck Frank Melocik Chardon Ohio Harold Mallady Streator Norman Madison Joan Stutzman Debra Holt

Joliet Sweet Adelines Sing at Two Nursing Homes

The Joliet Sweet Adelines will perform at Morris Lincoln Nursing Home at 6 30 p m and Grundy County Home at 7 15 p m on Wednesday inviting residents to listen. The bride and groom are identified with local families and a buffet reception followed at Toluca American Legion Hall.

Joliet Sweet Adelines Morris Lincoln Grundy County Barbara Ewart Morris

Garden party hosted by MVK Senior Citizens Club

The MVK Senior Citizens Club will hold its June meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rodosky in Kinsman on Monday at 12 30 p m The potluck dinner will be served in the Rodosky flower garden Guests are asked to bring chairs a card table if available and a dish to pass

MVK Senior Citizens Club George Rodosky Kinsman Rodosky

Morris Theatre Guild Tryouts Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Calendar notes Friday tryouts for Morris Theatre Guild at 7:30 p.m. at Morris Savings and Loan. Also events list Monday Neighbors meeting 7:30 p.m. Eagles Hall and Tuesday GCHE Nettle Creek Unit meeting 10:30 a.m. at Lake Holiday. Includes condominium sale closing details at Parklake Village.

Morris Theatre Guild Morris Savings and Loan Royal Neighbors Eagles Hall Nettle Creek GCHE Lake Holiday Mary Ann Olson Home Savings and Loan Association Parklake Village Fred Steinke Home Savings and Loan Morris Vernon Kane Terry Tina Lisbon Rd Leon Apanas Morris Development Corporation

Engagement and private wedding planned for Barbara Ann Natural

Barbara Ann announces engagement and approaching marriage to Thomas A Dunbar. Joliet Diocese sponsors free Family Planning classes at St. Joseph Hospital starting June 20 7:30 p.m. Reservations via 725 7143 ext 632 639 or Mary Therese Egizio 722 1660. A private wedding will be held June 24 at Immaculate Conception Church Morris.

St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Joliet Catholic Diocese Hospital Mary Therese Egizio Egizio Dumbauld Thomas A. Dunbar Robert Dumbauld Morris Arthur W. Dunbar Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Hospital Moves and Births in Local Records

Admitted: Steven Pozzi Gardner area residents Mrs. Oscar Anderson Seneca Glenn Rohlfing Channahon Clayton Rynearson Custer Park Mrs Billy Higgins 611 E Chapin St. BIRTHS: Mr and Mrs Tom Wise Mary Jane Hollmeyer a boy at 12 45 p m Thursday. DISMISSED: Edward Simpson Loami Edward Mumper 1143 E Washington Donald Jenson Rte 3 Mrs Gordon Collins 303 W Main St Miss Leticia Jimenez Mazon Mrs William Brown Minooka Charles Vedder Wilmington.

Steven Pozzi N. Tabler Rd Oscar Anderson Seneca Glenn Rohlfing Channahon Clayton Rynearson Custer Park Billy Higgins Gordon Collins W. Main St Leticia Jimenez Mazon William Brown Minooka Charles Vedder Wilmington

Farewell Open House for Rev Giese in Morris

A farewell open house for the Rev Willard A Giese and his wife Alene is set for Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Morris. Giese, in Morris since 1969, retires after 37 years. They plan to move to Rockford the following week.

Willard A. Giese First United Methodist Church Morris Giese Alene Rockford

UMW Luncheon Features Maude Davis Talk

Morris United Methodist Women host a potluck luncheon at 12 30 p m Tuesday with guests from Minooka and speaker Miss Maude Davis of Joliet She attended the World Federation of Methodist Women assembly in Dublin Ireland where 52 countries were represented and will discuss the theme Women in Christ Redeeming Work.

Morris United Methodist Women Minooka United Methodist Women Maude Davis Joliet Assembly of World Federation of Methodist Women Dublin Ireland Women In Christ

Erienna Day Unit Holds Meeting at Eleopolus Home

Erienna Day Unit met at the home of Mrs. Josephine Eleopolus with co host Mrs. Josephine Borchelt. Meditation was given by Mrs. Robert Williamson. Roll call showed graduation pictures. Council report by Mrs. William Delrose. Plans for coming year lessons. Minor lesson Food Additives by Mrs. Erwin Doyle. Major lesson Outdoor Cooking by Mrs. Delrose. Mystery package won by Mrs. Williamson. Next meeting at Mrs. Frank Starr.

Josephine Eleopolus Josephine Borchelt Robert Williamson Council William Delrose Erwin Doyle Delrose Williamson Frank Starr

Sandra Parrish Weds Rick Enerson in Gardner Ceremony

Sandra Lea Parrish daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Howard Parrish of Dwight tied wedding vows with Lance Corporal Rick Enerson of Verona in a May 21 ceremony at Church of Hope Gardner. Rev James Larson officiated the double ring service.

Sandra Lea Parrish W. Howard Parrish Rte. 2 Dwight Rick Enerson Rte. 5 Church of Hope Gardner Charles Enerson James Larson Jean Small Cheryl Nichols Sharon Miller Verona Glenn Friant E. High St Charles Enerson Jr Rick Friant James Parrish

Summer yoga classes at Joliet Central YMCA

Yoga sessions start the week of June 20 at Joliet Central YMCA 215 N Ottawa Joliet. Men and women meet Mondays at 645 pm for postures relaxation breathing and meditation. Children’s class Wednesdays at 10 am includes games animal walks and fun.

Joliet Central Ymca Ottawa St Joliet YMCA Louise Palmer Y’’ Building Fund The Louise

Beulah Rebekah Honor 50th Anniversary Dinner

Beulah Rebekah No. 265 and their husbands held a dinner Wednesday for Mr. and Mrs. Alex Telfer in celebration of their 50 years of marriage. Florence Mitchell presented corsage and boutonniere while Helen Rogers and Mabel Turner co chaired. A monetary gift from the lodge and Past Noble Grand Club was given, and Chester and Mrs. Chester Peacock invited the couple to visit their Kankakee River cottage.

Beulah Rebekah No. 265 Alex Telfer Florence Mitchell Noble Grand Lodge Noble Grand Club Helen Rogers Mabel Turner Chester Peacock Kankakee River

Morris Daily Herald header and publication details

The Morris Daily Herald published by Morris Publishing Company lists address 122 24 East Washington Morris Illinois 60450 and states publication daily except Saturday and Sunday with delivery by six o'clock each evening. It identifies Thomas E West as publisher and instructs readers to notify the office if the paper is not received reliably.

Morris Publishing Company Illinois Corporation East Washington Street Morris Illinois Thomas E. West Herald Office

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