Area residents graduate from several colleges with honors
Dennis James Turner of Braidwood earned a bachelor of business administration from Lewis University in Lockport with honors on June 1, joined Kappa Delta Rho and served as pledgemaster in 1973 74, and received a Keck Scholarship at Joliet Junior College in 1973. Morris student Barry N Morgan and Richard T Thompson earned bachelor degrees at North Central College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis James Turner
Donald J. Turner
John F. Kennedy Road
Braidwood
Lewis University
Lockport
John F. Kennedy
Dennis
Joliet Junior College
William and Ellen Keck
Reed-Custer High School
Kappa Delta Rho
Merichka’s
Crest Hill
Morris
North Central College
Naperville
Barry N. Morgan
Ted Morgan
Narvick Street
Richard T. Thompson
Milton Thompson
Rte. 2
William J. Hill
College of Communications
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana
Earlyn K. Hill
Wallace Ave
Paddock Circle Newspapers Inc
Libertyville
Barrington Herald
Andrea V. Masted
Newark
Wheaton College
Judson E. Brown
Vine St
Colorado State University
Arlene Marie Beese
Western Illinois University
Phi Kappa Phi
Macomb
Peggy Ann Corlew
Everett Corlew
Rte. 5
Don C. Hammer
F. Wayne Graham
Kenneth S. Hammer
John Marshall Law School
Don
The
Law Review
Morris Community High School
Ohio State University
U.S. Navy
Joan
W. Pratt Blvd
Chicago
Lisbon Road
Lindheimer
McCormick Place
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Ecuador
Women’s Glee Club
Harold T. Masted
Linda Wills
Warren Wills
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Mazon
University of Wisconsin At
University of Missouri
Rolla
Jeffrey Wogen
FFA
University of Illinois Assembly Hall
Vogen
Illinois Ffa
Bridal Shower Honors Patricia Brown Before Seneca Wedding
A miscellaneous bridal shower at Mrs Iver James Andersons home on Lincoln Street celebrated Miss Patricia Brown of Marseilles. Guests from Marseilles Ottawa Streator and Seneca attended. Miss Brown will wed Arthur Kesler June 28 at the Assembly of God Church Seneca with a reception in Marseilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Iver James Anderson
Lincoln Street
Patricia Brown
Marseilles
Harvey Caldwell
Norbert May
Arnold Rasmussen
Robert Davis
Harry B. Thompson
Ron Wilson
Miss Brown
John W. Brown
Arthur Kesler
Assembly of God Church
Clark Stafford
Cleve J. Kesler
Ottawa
Methodist
Streator
Hospital Visiting Hours Set by Floor
Hospital policy outlines visiting times for Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor visits are allowed 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m. All sessions require adherence to posted rules.
Local Births and Admits in area hospitals
Admitted list includes Mrs. Billy Higgins and others at 611 E Chapin St Mark Thompson 935 Quarry St Mrs Clifford Walker 1207 Kiersted St Clayton Brown Mrs Clarence Ness Newark Births report a Constance Story McGee Coal City baby boy born 2 38 p m and a Robert Barnes Crater baby boy born 5 31 p m Dismissed patients include Mrs Mary E Harder Monte Hartman Channahon Charles Schmidt and Nannette Schmidt Coal City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Higgins
E. Chapin
Mark Thompson
Quarry St
Clifford Walker
Kiersted St
Clayton Brown
Gardner
Clarence Ness
Newark
Stephen
Constance Story) McGee
Coal City
David
Robert Barnes
E. Main St
Monte Hartman
Channahon
Charles Schmidt
Nannette Schmidt
Favero Sharp to wed in Braidwood ceremony
Mr and Mrs Lewis Favero announce the engagement of their daughter Beth to Kerry P Sharp. Kerry is the son of Mr and Mrs Raymond E Sharp of Braidwood. The wedding is planned for September 13 at Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Lewis Favero
Beth
Kerry P. Sharp
Raymond E. Sharp
Immaculate Conception Church
Shower honors Jill Danielson at Seneca bridal event
Miss Jill Danielson of Seneca was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by three aunts in the Sutton home. Afternoon games and gifts featured prizes for Lois Steep Evelyn Danielson Pam Schaefer and others. Lunch served for about 40 guests. Danielson to wed David Steep June 21 at Stavanger Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Danielson
Seneca
Irene Huston
Carol Schaefer
George Sutton
Sutton
Lois Steep
Evelyn Danielson
Pam Schaefer
Alvera Hill
Jean
Janet Steep
Shirley Kluge
Miss Danielson
Patti Sutton
Jan Schaefer
David Steep
Stavanger Lutheran Church
Senior Citizens Form Committees At VFW Potluck
The South Wilmington Senior Citizens met at the VFW hall for a noon potluck. Mrs. Lawrence Griglione led the meeting, committees were named including hospitality, kitchen, entertainment and transportation, with guests from Essex, Coal City and Braidwood attending. The next meeting is set for noon on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wilmington
VFW
Lawrence Griglione
Mayme Reel
Angelo Fenari
Helen Persak
Helen Griglione
Blanch English
Mable Berta
William Granger
Irene Constantine
Lucy Viara
Essex
Coal City
Braidwood
Jacobson Family Reunion Held in Williams Bay
Mr and Mrs Clarence Jacobson and Mrs Theresa Steele hosted the annual Jacobson family reunion in Lakeside Park Williams Bay. Thirty nine members attended from Morris Des Plaines Newark Loveland Col Delavan Williams Bay and Elkhorn Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jacobson
Theresa Steele
Williams Bay
Wis
Jacobson
Lakeside Park
Morris
Des Plaines
Newark
Loveland
Col
Delavan
Elkhorn
RNA Meets In Eagles Hall With Officers And Awards
RNA met Monday in Eagles Hall with Miss Theresa Kopcezick presiding. After the business lunch was served by Mrs Gladys Thompson and others. Awards went to Mrs Velma Wolfe Mrs Violet Davidson and Mrs Kindelspire. Next meeting is June 23 with sack lunch by the same committee.
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Royal Neighbors of America
RNA
Eagles Hall
Theresa Kopcezick
Gladys Thompson
Julie Kindelspire
Helen Johnson
Marilyn Spiller
Velma Wolfe
Violet Davidson
Kindelspire
Watters couple to celebrate golden anniversary in Dwight
Mr and Mrs Clay Watters of Dwight mark 50 years of marriage with a June 23 anniversary. An open house June 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the VFW club Dwight invites friends and family. host couples include Gene and Watters of Litchfield Robert and James Watters of Dwight and Bill Worthington of Pontiac. No gifts requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Watters
Dwight
Gene Watters
Litchfield
Robert Watters
James Watters
Bill Worthington
Pontiac
VFW Club
Rte. 66
Morris BPW Elects Officers For 1975 76
At the last meeting past presidents spoke on memorable programs. The club received state and national equalization certificates for membership. New officers installed include Marie Rasmussen president and Thurman Yohnka first vice president for 1975 76. Ten members attended a leadership conference in Chicago. A June 23 potting plants program by Cinderella of Coal City is set for 6 30 PM at the United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bpw
William Reed
Helen Witko
Micky Brooks
Jack Vismara
Porter Gobert
Irwin Kay
John Campbell
Ethel Bryant
Gus Nelson
Martha Slater
Arthur Meadors
Gobert
Marie Rasmussen
Thurman Yohnka
Gary Rockis
Glenn Willareth
Daryl Lamb
John G. Martin
Harold Mulhall
Chicago
Marriot Hotel
Cinderella
Coal City
United Methodist Church
Prisms
Seneca hosts home extension meeting plans Bi Centennal festival
Seneca district home extension units met in Marseilles with host Marseilles unit. LaSalle County Extension Advisor Arvenal Pearson announced a September 13 14 folk festival at the LaSalle County 4 H Fairgrounds for the Bi Centennal. Arts crafts thrashing and pioneer life will be highlighted. The 57th annual home extension meeting will be at Cedar Point with $4 reservations due. Achievement Day follows on Tuesday July 15 at 9 30 am in First United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Miller-Manlius
Donald
Betty) Long
Arvenal Pearson
LaSalle County
Home Extension
Cedar Point
First United Methodist Church
Retired Teachers Meet at Morris Luncheon
The Grundy Kendall chapter of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association held its quarterly luncheon at the United Methodist Church in Morris on June 5. A senior high youth group, directed by Rev. Teresa Grupe, performed a choral reading in modern and biblical themes. The next meeting is set for September 4 at Hope Church in Gardner.
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Grundy-Kendall
Illinois Retired Teachers Association
United Methodist Church
Morris
Teresa Grupe
Hope Church
Gardner
Rural Home Club meeting at Morris Savings and Loan
The Rural Home Club meets Friday at 2 p.m. at Morris Savings and Loan. A follow up Saturday potluck at noon invites attendees to bring a dish, table service, and a gift for a prize.
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Rural Home Club
The
Morris Savings and Loan
Senior Citizens Center
Erienna Day Unit Meets at Van Petersen Home
The Erienna Day Unit gathered at Mrs. Van Petersen’s home Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lila Johnson as co host. Twelve members attended. Mrs. Farrel Borchelt won the mystery package. Mrs. Frank Starr read the meditation. A Timely Topic on cooking with a slow cooker was presented by Mrs. Oscar Fosen. The major lesson on decorating with period accessories heirs and antiques was given by Mrs. Gordon Blair and Mrs. Sophie Maracci. Members displayed family heirlooms and antiques. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Oscar Fosen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Petersen
Lila Johnson
Farrel Borchelt
Frank Starr
Oscar Fosen
Gordon Blair
Sophie Maracci
Prompt to Buy Quick-Drying T Four L Fungicide Foot Powder
Ad promotes fast drying T 4 L fungicide for itchy burning feet and odor. Claims relief in minutes and suitability for sweaty feet. Urges purchase at all drug counters.
Bellm and Kohnen marry in Germantown ceremony
Debora Bellm formerly of Morris wed David Kohnen of Germantown at St. Boniface Church Germantown. Rev Sayer officiated with music by Ron Maue and Mary Boeckman. The couple will reside at 480 N Second Breese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellm, Kohnen
Germantown
Debora Bellm
Morris
David Kohnen
St. Boniface Church
Rev. Sayer
Ron Maue
Mary Boeckman
Ronnie Ralston
Agnew Ralston
Terri Fannin
Linda Klein
Mary Kay Deason
Vickie Jo Ralston
Paul Kohnen
Gerry Kohnen
Jim Kohnen
Dan Jansen
Stan Haselhorst
Frank White
Mark Kohnen
Germantown Legion Hall
Blackburn College
P N Hirsch
Second St
Breese
Bicentennial Flag Presented To Rainbow Council In Joliet
Maurice Berlinsky former Joliet mayor presented a large Bicentennial Flag to the Rainbow Council. The flag depicts a white field with a red and blue bicentennial emblem and will fly at summer camps during the 1976 bicentennial year. The Rainbow Council urges units to include bicentennial activities and invites participation in the Shabbona Birthday Bicentennial Celebration July 25 26 27. Contact Judy Petty for information. Ten members of the Helen Bunton Sunday school class met with Mrs Cherie Watkiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Berlinsky
Joliet
Rainbow Council
Berlinsky
Judy Petty
Helen Bunton
Cherie Watkiss
Marjorie Meyers
Allie Southcombe
Charlie Britt
Potluck Dinner at Senior Center Saturday Noon
The Senior Citizen Center hosts a potluck dinner at noon this Saturday. Volunteers are asked to bring a dish to share and join neighbors for a community meal and social time.
Moose to Install Officers and Welcome New Members
The Morris Women of the Moose met with 37 members present. Senior regent Mrs. James Spiller enrolled three new members Mrs. Donald Neville sponsor Mrs. James Creed, Mrs. Randy Thweatt sponsor Mrs. Robert Kratochvil, and Miss Donna Barker sponsor Mrs. Jeanette Jakubik. Installation practice 7:30 p.m. June 19 and installation 7:30 p.m. June 21. New officers and chairmen urged to attend both nights. First annual payers dinner set for June 14. tickets on sale. Contact Mrs. James Spiller to help. Next meeting June 17 at 6:30 p.m. potluck supper with ham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Women of the Moose
James Spiller
Donald Neville
James Creed
Randy Thweatt
Robert Kratochvil
Donna Barker
Jeanette Jakubik
Donald Darnell
June Santerelli
Edwin McNabb
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