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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1972
Page
4
Mr Harold Berge and Mrs. Berge of Newark mark forty years of marriage with an open house at Helmar Lutheran Church on June 25 from 2 to 5 pm. All friends and relatives invited. The couple request no gifts.
The 51st annual Cryder Tabler Walley descendants reunion gathered about 50 cousins at Waupecan Lodge. A potluck lunch, short meeting, ball games, and visiting followed a history recap of the three families from their 1836 Ohio to Illinois trek.
Circle 2 of Bethlehem Lutheran Church met at the home of Mrs. Sidney Carr at noon Thursday for a pot luck luncheon with devotions and Bible study by Miss Amanda Walck and an offering meditation read by Mrs. Earl Hunt. Circle 5 gathered in the church lounge with hostess Mrs. Erwin Kelly, devotions by Mrs. David Sullivan, and offering meditation by Mrs. Roy Kjellesvik. Circle 6 met at Mrs. Chester Hexdall home with songs by Eric and Cindy Hexdall, Debbie Francois, and Renee Hausken. devotions by Mrs. Kenneth Hexdall and Bible study by Mrs. Ness Viland, offering meditation by Mrs. Alfred Terry. Circle 10 met at the home of Mrs. David Sullivan with devotions and Bible study led by Mrs. Lloyd Ness.
The Erienna Day Unit of Grundy County Homemakers Extension met at Mrs. Silas Johnson with Mrs. Van Petersen as co host. 12 members answered roll call, sharing their best vacation. Topics included iron pots and pans and covering floors. Upcoming events listed for local groups and clubs.
Meri Sue Tendall and Raymond Rhodes unite in a double ring ceremony at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with family participation. The Rev. Emil Blobaum officiates as Matron of honor and bridesmaids wear white seersucker gowns. After the ceremony the couple plans to live at Sanibel Island Florida following a southern states wedding tour.
The Morris La Leche League holds a summer picnic this Saturday in Gebhard Woods near the swing set. It starts at noon and invites mothers who attend meetings and interested women and their families to bring meat bread table service and a dish to pass.
Stephen E. Allen of Coal City earned Purdue University distinction as a 2nd St. graduate and was listed as a distinguished graduate. George W. Palmer of Morris became an ensign in the USN. DeAnn Killmar of Mazon made Parkland College Dean’s List with a 3.92 while studying dental hygiene. David Wigtis of Morris earned Concordia College Dean’s List honors for the second semester at Moorhead Minnesota.
The Strawberry Festival on Friday runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the church lawn. Menu features strawberry shortcake strawberry sundaes chicken sandwiches on homemade buns and potato salad.
Twelve members of the Morris Morning Unit of GCHE met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Gene Gang with co hostess Mrs. Gerald McTague. Brunch was served followed by roll call. The lesson on Buying Carpet was given by Mrs. Harold Male and Mrs. Norval Galloway. Mrs. John Lovell presented the minor lesson on Iron Cookware.
Buelah Rebekah Lodge No. 265 met at Knight of Columbus Hall with Mrs. Muriel Curzon presiding. The group donated to the district 14 presidents fund called the Love Fund. Mrs. Ray Rogers won a prize during the social hour. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Curzon. Next meeting set for June 28 with a sack lunch.
Miss Mary Alice Holler and Richard A. Lamberth united in a double ring ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Morris at 4 30 p m officiated by Rev Willard Giese A floral altar piece and baskets of red roses cornflowers daisies and baby s breath decorated the church The couple will reside at 832 Ridge St DeKalb after traveling to New Orleans and Biloxi The bride a NIU graduate works in accounting and is active in multiple honor societies The groom a NIU graduate holds finance club roles and is a member of the Student Accounting Society Attendants include maid of honor Miss Nancy Holler bridesmaids Misses Mary Kay Gerhardy Louise Havel Joan Heilbrunn Lowanda Baudino ushers and a flower girl Various guests from several Illinois cities attended the wedding reception followed by a Minooka Travelodge buffet
Visiting hours posted for Medical and Surgical floors are 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor hours are 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.
Admitted list includes Mrs. Gerald Hall and several others from Gardner Newark Seneca and Lincoln Nursing Home. Birth announced for a girl to Mr and Mrs Dennis Creek of Essex at 9 52 p m Thursday. Dismissed names cover multiple residents from Braceville Braidwood Mazon Dwight Morris and other towns with addresses.
Thomas Alvin Carpenter Jr of Coal City and Holly Elaine Conley of Joliet have been issued marriage licenses. The record notes the couples’ full names and home towns as part of the public registry.
The Jolly Squares meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the Henderson Auction Barn in Mazon for a card party with lunch and prizes provided. Members should bring a card table.
A family oriented event titled Laymen for Christ will be held Tuesday at the Plattville Lutheran Church. The 8 p.m. service features Joe Feeney of Minooka, Joliet Chapter secretary for the Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International, as speaker. Feeney, a born again Christian with a Roman Catholic background, is described as a spirit filled believer with a story to tell. All members and friends including adults youth and children are welcome to attend.
Emergency Health Fund explained by Mary Reed as a potential short term aid program for medical and dental care. The club schedules a candy sale for Brain Research Foundation and Scholarships for Teachers of Exceptional Children, a style show luncheon bazaar, a fall bridge marathon, and a June 27 members coffee. August tea for prospective members and Grun dy County Flower Show participation noted. Donations include 20 to fireworks fund and 10 to Gehrig Dergo Jr Fund.
The Grundy County Young Democrats met Tuesday at the courthouse. President Karen Zerboglio introduced guest speaker Michael Berz, a State Senate candidate. A club sponsored drive to join the Young Democrats runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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