Engaged Diane Male to Gary Layton Planned for August
August wedding planned for Diane Lynn Male of Pontiac to Gary D. Layton of Oklahoma City. Diane is a Gardner-South Wilmington High School and Elkhart Technical graduate employed at Illinois State Penitentiary Pontiac. Layton, an OSU graduate, served three years in the army and works for Crawford State Insurance in Oklahoma City. The couple will reside in Gardner after the August 21 ceremony at Church of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Male
Gardner
Diane Lynn
Pontiac
Gary D. Layton
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wayne Layton
Tulsa
Miss Male
Gardner-South Wilmington High School
Elkhart University of Medical and Dental Technique
Illinois State Penitentiary
Layton
Oklahoma State University
Crawford State Insurance Co
Church of Hope
Community Club Calendar and Local Meetings
Thursday 8 p.m. County American Legion meeting at Mazon Legion Hall. Calvary Baptist Bible study 7 30 p.m. at Jim Dixon's. United Methodist Church of Mazon Sunday School 7 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Gordon Hough with Mrs. John Ely assisting. JFF Club 8 p.m. with Mrs. Joel Holcomb in Marseilles. Friday Past Matrons Laurel Chapter CES 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. LaVern Bradbury. Woman's Bible Class 1 p.m. church pot luck. Saturday 1946 class 25th anniversary dinner dance 6 p.m. VFW Hall. Sunday Joe Olson family reunion 12 30 p.m. Gebhard Woods. Monday BPW Club 6 30 p.m. First United Methodist Church. Royal Neighbors 7 30 p.m. Monday Eagle Hall Bring sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mazon Legion Hall
Calvary Baptist Home Fellowship
Jim Dixon’s
United Methodist Church of
Laurel
CES
LaVern Bradbury
VFW Hall
First United Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors
Eagle Hall
Linda Wills Honored for Academic Achievement
Linda Wills of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Wills was honored with a dinner for graduation from Fort Atkinson Senior High School She ranked in the Top 20 of 265 and received a gold card high honors induction into the National Honor Society and recognition in Who's Who among American high school students 1971 She will enter the University of Wisconsin Madison Honors Program as a freshman this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Wills
Warren Wills
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Mazon
Fort Atkinson Senior High School
Linda
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Seneca Hill Toppers 4‑H Club to Host Family Pool Party
The Seneca Hill Toppers 4-H Club will hold a family swimming party at the Ray Clark Memorial Pool in Seneca from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday. Linda Borsoi arranged reservations after the group met at Milton Pope Grade School ball diamond. Van Jackson, vice president, led the meeting with adult advisors listed as Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sealley, James Maierhofer, and Clarion Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Seneca Hill Toppers
4-H
Ray Clark Memorial
Linda Borsoi
Milton Pope
van Jackson
Bill Mitchell
Robert Sealley
James Maierhofer
Clarion Chapman
Summer Bible program at ICC begins Wednesday
Immaculate Conception Church offers a summer Bible study for kindergarten through third grade on Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 30 a.m. Beginning this week, classes run through July 28 with scripture reading dramatization song and art. Sessions are held outside and interested participants may contact Immaculate Conception School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception School
College students named to Dean's list and graduates
Illinois Wesleyan University lists the second semester Dean's list honorees Diane Finch Deborah Hoffman Sigrid Pohl Kathryn Saunders Heatherfield Sharon Stdley Teddy Struck Stephen Walsh and Linda Roe Mildred Scott earns a master's in special education from Illinois State University on June 12 along with Michael Crawshaw who also earned a master's in business education. Christine Wills made the Dean's list at the University of Illinois and is a 1971 graduate of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Wesleyan University
Diane L. Finch
Rte. 1
Deborah Hoffman
Vine St
Sigrid Pohl
Robinson Drive
Kathryn Jane Saunders
Heatherfield
Sharon Lee Stdley
W. Fremont
Teddy S. Struck
Stephen Wesley Walsh
Mazon
Linda Louise Roe
Verona
Mildred Scott
Velma Lee
Illinois State University
Michael Crawshaw
Clyde Crawshaw
Marseilles
Christine Wills
Warrren Wills
Fort Atkinson
Wis
University of Illinois
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hospital News and Admissions and Births
Visiting hours are 2 to 8 p.m. Admitted include Mrs. John Sanders and others from Rte. 1 to Gardner. Births: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tack at 4 55 a.m. and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowden at 6 15 p.m. Dismissed include Mrs. Anna Angus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanders
Rte. 1
William Kline
Rte. 3
James Oelschlager
Mazon
Gerald Bryant
Carroll Pierce
Kinsman
Clyde Carter
Marseilles
Tonette DeRocher
Gardner
Robert Tack
E. Main St
Robert Bowden
Coal City
Anna Angus
Liberty St
Jesse Cook
W. Washington St
Thomas Weber
Auxiliary Initiation Planned After Tuesday Legion Hall Meeting
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary met in Legion Hall with president Mrs Howard Pinder presiding. Joyce Daggett was named delegate to the state convention July 29 to 31 at Sherman Hotel Chicago. alternates were Mrs Ralph Thomas, Mrs Catherine Lind say and Mrs Vena Hill. Thomas and Lindsay attend the Rockford second division convention Sunday. Evelyn Osmanson reported on Girls State Tea at Minooka. After closing, Neil Enger sang a hymn. Lunch committee included Ver furth, Kindelspire, Pawlowski, Cunnea, and Delockery. Next meeting July 13 with initiation for new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Howard Pinder
Joyce Daggett
Sherman Hotel
Chicago
Ralph Thomas
Catherine Lindsay
Vena Hill
Thomas
Lindsay
Rockford
Evelyn Osmanson
Minooka
Neil Enger
Henry Verfurth
Ray Kindelspire
Hazel Pawlowski
Marge Cunnea
Eloise Delockery
Cunnea
Williams and Poyner Tie in Verona Ceremony
Miss Trudy Williams and Ronnie Dale Poyner wed in a 2 p.m. double ring ceremony at United Church of Christ Mazon with Rev. Paul Mallory officiating. The bride wore an empire bodice gown of silk organza with Venise lace trim and carried white orchids. Attendants included Elaine Williams as maid of honor and Dan Arnold as best man. A reception followed and the couple plans to reside in Morris after a wedding trip south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudy Williams
Dale Williams
Verona
Ronnie Dale Poyner
Oval Poyner
Success
Ark
Paul Mallory
United Church of Christ
Mazon
Donald Robinson
Norman Madison
Ruth
Elaine Williams
Dan Arnold
Morris
Steve
Aurora
Debbie Clay
Carol Baker
Norma Hopkins
Nancy Arnold
Tina
Terry Williams
Connie Williams
Vickie Brockman
de Anne Kilmer
Mazon High School
South
Faye Dinger and Carl Burkett Announce Upcoming Wedding
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Faye Dinger of Coal City and Kenneth Dinger to Carl Burkett of Morris. The ceremony is set for Friday July 2 at 7 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City with a church reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Dinger
Alice Dinger
Coal City
Kenneth Dinger
Wilmington
Carl Burkett
Carl B. Burkett
Morris
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Miss Janet Ellen Smith to study abroad next year in Denver
Miss Janet Ellen Smith of Brandeton Florida visits her sister and is named one of 30 Manatee High School students selected as domestic exchange students next year in Denver Colorado. Rebecca Starr Wren was born Friday at Lutheran General Hospital Chicago to Robert and Mrs Wren, with Nora Kinser grandmother in Logan West Virginia. Grundy County Teen Age Republicans host a potluck at Gebhard Woods with plans for Republican Day at the state fair and a car-wipe set for August 1 followed by a Goose Lake swim party on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Ellen Smith
Brandenton, Fla
Gordon C. Cross
West Avenue
Miss Smith
James W. Smith
Heatherfield Sab
Borden Chemical Co
Brandenton
Manatee High School
Denver
Colo
Atty Robert
Wren
Vine Sr
Grundy County
Gebhard Woods
John Enger
Goose Lake
Lynch Silver Anniversary Open House Set in Mazon
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Lynch of Mazon celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at their home. Daughters Mary Barbara and Susan invite friends and neighbors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon
William S. Lynch
Mary
Barbara
Susan
Braceville Notes Briefs Highlight Camp and Local Visits
Susan Carlock Cindy Clark and Mona Yoder attend Methodist Youth Camp Bloomington this week with Mrs Henry Creech Jr as counselor and Rev Paul Simpkins of Coal City directing. Braceville sees visiting relatives from San Antonio and Missouri. Paul Spiezio sustains a broken right ankle playing Braceville baseball in Dwight on June 14 and recuperates at home. Friendly Club met with Ida Smith with awards to Mrs John Green Mrs Henry Gaddo Sr and Mrs Herbert Pope. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Carlock
Cindy Clark
Mona Yoder
Methodist
Bloomington
Henry Creech Jr
Braceville
Paul Simpkins
Coal City
Carl Werner
Stacey
San Antonio
Tex
Lloyd Decker
James Jensen
Wilmington
Paul Spiezio
Dwight
Joseph Spiezio
Kay Houser
Tammy
Elmer, Mo
Jean Agee
Baner, Mo
Charles Perino
Robert Jaimet
Ida Smith
John Green
Henry Gaddo, Sr
Herbert Pope
Republican family style picnic to be held at Waupecan Valley
On Saturday July 24 the annual Republican sponsored family style picnic will start at 5 p.m. at Waupecan Valley Recreation Area. Guest speaker will be John W. Lewis Secretary of State. Grundy County Republican Women Central Committee TARS and STARS invite attendees and ask guests to bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupecan Valley Recreation Area
John W. Lewis
Grundy County
Republican Women
Central Committee
Tars and
STARS
Danielson Family Reunion Set for Sunday at Gould Park
The annual Danielson reunion will be held Sunday at Gould Park. Attendees should bring two dishes to pass and a cold drink. Coffee and ice cream will be provided. Participants are asked to bring old pictures from former reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danielson
Gould Park
Small Reunion at Gould Park Hosts Potluck and Bingo
The 35th annual Small reunion takes place Sunday at Gould Park with a 1 p.m. potluck dinner. Attendees should bring a meat dish two side dishes non alcoholic drinks and prizes for bingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould Park
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Morris Daily Herald
Diane
Joe Olson
ICC
Gerald Allan Gresko
Villa Park
Susan Marion Syz
College Campus News
Poyner
Charles E. and
J. Frank Duryea
Mrs
White & Bone
Hibiscus
Sorita
Ill
TARS
Paramount Pictures
Ali MacGraw
Ryan O'Neal
Howard G Minsky
Arthur Hiller
John Marley
Ray Milland
AMD Golden
Francis Lai
Vataun
Paramount Records
Wilson
Wieners
Patties
Scott Peterson
Bologna
Michigan Fruit
Meadow
Doris
Floyd Schaible
Morris, Tl
Braceville Notes
Kay Dunn
Liberty
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