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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1976

Page

2

Langford Akre Wedding Planned for September

Cynthia L. Langford and Frederick L. Akre are planning a September 4 wedding. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs James Langford of Plano, and the groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Akre of Newark. The bride is a West Aurora High School graduate employed by Aetna Life & Casualty in Aurora. The groom is a Newark High School graduate employed by Auto Processing Co. in Naperville.

Cynthia L. Langford Frederick L. Akre James Langford Plano Lawrence Akre Newark Miss Langford West Aurora High School Aetna Life & Casualty Aurora Newark High School Auto Processing Co Naperville

Peggy Ostby to Wed Robert Keeney Jr at Stavanger Lutheran

Peggy Ann Ostby of Marseilles will marry Robert Keeney Jr of Bolingbrook on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Stavanger Lutheran Church. A variety shower at the church parlor featured readings, a piano solo, bridal games, cake prizes, and gifts opened by her bridal party.

Peggy Ann Ostby Stavanger Lutheran Church Martin Williamson Janet Crouse Harry Burke Morris Amanda Ostby Miss Ostby Donna Ostby Michael Burke Susan Sealley Leon Jackson Christine Ostby Albert Anderson Melissa Danielson Keith Eye George Eye Dale Ostby Yvonne Eye Rte. 2 Marseilles Robert Keeney Jr Bolingbrook

Petersons welcome triplets and birth of Erin Jason

Mr and Mrs Keith Peterson of 2426 Van Esch Road Plainfield are parents of triplets born at Saint Joseph Hospital Joliet on Monday. Firstborn Bradley Kent weighs 3 pounds 8 ounces, Eric weighs 3 pounds 5 1/2 ounces, Megan Beth 3 pounds 12 1/2 ounces. The Petersons’ older daughter Amy is four and a half. Grandparents Raymond Ohle Mt Prospect Naomi Shimba Des Plaines. Maternal great grandfather Louis Ohle of Chicago. The Petersons’ former Reed-Custer High School principal. Also listed are Richard Kolkay and Sandy Stahl parents of a boy Erin Jason born at Copley Memorial Hospital weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces. Grandparents Raymond Stahl Braidwood Charles Kolkay Aurora. Great-grandparents Clarence Dermott New Port Richey Fla Anna Stahl St Petersburg Fla. William Fancher admitted to University of Illinois Hospital. The word pay derives from Pax meaning peace via pacare.

Braidwood Keith Peterson van Esch Road Plainfield Saint Joseph Hospital Joliet Bradley Kent Eric Megan Beth Amy Raymond Ohle Mt. Prospect Naomi Shimba Des Plaines Louis Ohle Chicago Peterson Reed-Custer High School Richard Kolkay Sandy Stahl North Elmwood Drive Aurora Copley Memorial Hospital Erin Jason Raymond Stahl Charles Kolkay Clarence Dermott New Port Richey Fla Anna Stahl St. Petersburg

Tumbling Classes Offered by Grundy County YMCA

The Grundy County YMCA offers grade school tumbling courses to improve coordination. Grades 1 through 4 meet 1 to 2 p.m and grades 5 through 8 meet 2 to 3 p.m. Sessions run July 6 13 21 27 and August 3 in Morris at the Farm Bureau Building auditorium. Contact the office at 11642 E. Washington St or call 942 4151 for details.

Grundy County Farm Bureau Morris Washington St

Senior citizens council meets in Grundy County

Grundy County Senior Citizens Council met Monday afternoon at the South Wilmington firehouse with Norwood Brown presiding. Gordon Schopp discussed bringing a low cost nutrition program to Grundy County, while Mazon Verona Kinsman formed a group and will have three representatives on the council. the next meeting is July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Mazon State Bank.

Gardner Grundy County Senior Citizens Council Wilmington Norwood Brown Gordon Schopp Schopp Grundy Illinois Coal City North School Mazon - Verona - Kinsman Mazon State Bank

Becky Tibbett to Wed Ed Johnson in July Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Tibbett Sr announce the engagement of Becky Tibbett to Ed Johnson son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin O. Johnson. The wedding is planned for July 10 at 11 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church with friends and relatives invited.

John R. Tibbett Sr Becky Ed Johnson Edwin O. Johnson Morris First United Presbyterian Church, Morris

Holly Camp Hosts Neighbors Dinner at Riveria

Twenty five members of Holly Camp 233 and eight from Fern Camp South Wilmington attended a dinner at the Riveria. Oracle Mrs. Lyle Christensen led a brief meeting and awarded Eva Wise a 50 year pin. Birthday greetings were given to several members, and Eva Wise was named special auditor. Prizes were awarded in games played.

Gardner Holly Camp Royal Neighbors of America Fern Camp South Wilmington Riveria Lyle Christensen Oracle Christensen Eva Wise Cecil Ford Hazel Ash Marlene Anderson Dominic Ferrari Fred Ford Oak Park

4 Hers visit Illinois for Kendall County exchange

Twenty three 4 H members from Stearns County Minnesota visited Kendall County Illinois for five days. They toured Plano area farms and facilities including the Federal Huber foundry Harold Rosenwinkel hog farm and Pete Worsfeld cattle operation with a Chicago excursion to the Mercantile Exchange Sears Skydeck and Museum of Science and Industry.

Dziengel David Christian Rich Anderson 4-H Federation Pete Worsfeld At&t Plano Kendall County Silver Springs State Park Air Control Center Aurora Chicago Mercantile Exchange Sears Museum of Science and Industry Lake Michigan Robert Cooper

Marriage Licenses Issued for Several Couples

Clarence Wade and Ethel Pelton of Wilmington. Michael Roff of Gardner and Diane Bergman of Braidwood. Randy McQueary and Sharon Lawton of Coal City. Wesley Cook Jr. and Susan Borchelt of Morris.

Clarence Wade Ethel Pelton Wilmington Michael Roff Gardner Diane Bergman Braidwood Randy McQueary Sharon Lawton Coal City Wesley Cook Jr Susan Borchelt Morris

Women's Bible Class Meets for Potluck Friday

Calendar notes Friday afternoon event with Mrs. George Elgar in Mazon for a potluck. Bring a dish to share and table service. Saratoga Cemetery Aid gathers at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Alfred Anderson at 703 Wauponsee Street. Monday Royal Neighbors host at Eagles Hall 7:30 p.m. Sack lunch provided.

George Elgar Mazon Saratoga Cemetery Aid Alfred Anderson Wauponsee St Royal Neighbors Eagles Hall

Feehan Brooks Exchange Vows In Morris Ceremony

Theresa Feehan and Scott Brooks were wed June 4 at Immaculate Conception Church in Morris. Rev. Donald Kocher officiated. organist Richard Gilmour and Randy Brooks led music. Bridesmaids and groomsmen, family details, reception at VFW Hall, and post wedding residence in Morris are noted.

Theresa Feehan Scott Brooks Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Donald Kocher Richard Gilmour Randy Brooks Morris Richard Brooks Bonnie Mark Brooks Rich Feehan VFW Peggy Jacobson Pam Wilson Tinley Park

Morris Auxiliary elects officers and notes Poppy Day success

American Legion Auxiliary Post 294 met at the Morris Legion Hall Tuesday. Officers elected include President Mrs William Cork and Vice President Mrs Joe Laughary. Mrs Elwood Ferguson named 12th district president after report on Minooka convention. Delegates chosen for Chicago state convention July 7 to 10.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 294 Morris Legion Hall Elwood Ferguson Katherine Lindsay Ardella Davidson Lindsay Minooka Ferguson Mildred Guard Ruby Day Morris Unit William Cork Joe Laughary Gary Gunnerson Lloyd Wills Joy Daggett Burdett Enger Bette Siebold Ed Severson Wills Chicago

University of Illinois May degree recipients and divorces listed

May graduation includes Susan Lee Moore of Minooka with a master in accounting science and Andrew Bell Stewart Cresse of Morris plus Dale Sutton of Verona earning BS degrees. Separately Russell Myers of Rte 5 seeks divorce from Audrey Myers on mental cruelty grounds. Charles Martin and Theodore Boyd divorces also noted. ADMITTED: several individuals. DISMISSED: list of names and addresses.

University of Ilinois Susan Lee Moore Minooka Andrew Bell Stewart Cresse Morris Dale Sutton Verona Russell Myers Rte. 5 Audrey Myers Mazon Brenda Martin Rte Custer Park Charles Martin Bonnie Boyd Theodore Boyd Armstrong St

Hospital Visiting Hours Posted for Wards

Medical and Surgical floors allow visits from 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m. Obstetric floor visits run 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m.

Notice to Subscribers at Morris Daily Herald

The Morris Daily Herald reminds subscribers to report missed deliveries promptly and notes papers should arrive before six o'clock each evening barring accidents or delays. Second class postage paid at Morris Illinois.

Herald Office Morris Illinois

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The Morris Daily Herald Society Iva Jean Fancher Cynthia L, Langford Peggy Ostby Variety Shower William Fancher University of Illinois Hospital Southwood Pax YMCA Senior Citizens Council Meets Becky Tibbott Holly Camp Rna Hers Yorkville Stearns County Minn Plano High School Charles Lett Minnesota Doris Anderson Kendall County Farm Bureau Women's Committee Elizabeth Phillip Dziengel Letts Dzienge Tat Jack Nicholson Jerry Lewis INA Feehan-Brooks Venice Patty Shugart Rick Becky) Cain Mike Brenda) Hextell Diana Brooks Randy Fleetwood Frank Krotz Bloomington Jeff Stangland Gary Thorson Michael Mary Jo) Lavery Wheaton Joan Tira Lombard Beth Beyers Martha Shugart Morris Community High School Illinois State University MCHS ISU McElwains MR. and Mrs. Scott Brooks Auxiliary Cork Enger Daggett College Campus News Donald Boyer Fremont Ave Kenneth Shannon Park Blvd Harry Skopes Cambridge Rd Ralph Snyder Illinois Ave Inger Tappen Matthew Higgins Liberty St Wayne Knoblich Mooseheart Dr Walter Pack E. Jackson St Gary Kern Eddie Burton Dwight Sandy Boots Mary Estabrook Hospital News Colournd Bouquet Liberty ED Corbin Pebble Stone Puppet Club Morris Assembly OF God Church Waverly Morris Daily Herald Morris Publishing Company Illinois Corporation East Washington Street Thomas E West Herald Bown Jantzen Goes Ask Marge
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