Minooka Girl Scouts Host Five Day Neighborhood Day Camp
Seventy three girls from Minooka and Channahon troops joined five days of day camp at Minooka Lions Park. They cooked treats like shaggy dogs and bugs on a log, made crafts, studied nature, played games, sang, and observed flag ceremonies, with seven nursery children and seven boys assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channooka
Minooka
Channahon
Minooka Lions Park
Channahon Boy Scouts
Chanooka
Marie Rudolph
Karen Tapley
Judy Haberski
Darlene Thornton
Betty Pierce
Linda Thornton
Rose Buhle
Barbara Stanton
Virginia van Cleave
Lois Breen
Barbara Kavanaugh
Myretta Ehrheart
Clara King
Julia Coons
Carla Farr
Jean Darling
Lisa Thornton
Diane Habiger
Donna Donaldson
Mary Bethauser
Dana Hays
Amy Thornton
Cherri Croy
Marriage Licenses Issued to Morrow and More in Morris
Keith Stanley Morrow and Juliana Lynn More, both residents of Morris, were issued marriage licenses as listed by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Stanley Morrow and
Juliana Lynn More
Morris
Vicki Steele Feted At Bridal Shower
Miss Vicki Steele was guest of honor at a Sunday night bridal shower hosted by Sue Ehnert Bonnie Button and Tammie Jones. Gifts were opened with helpers and prizes awarded to Louise Button Colleen Steele and Galynn Young. Miss Steele plans to marry David Sonny Vichita on Saturday at the First United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki Steele
Sue Ehnert
Bonnie Button
Tammie Jones
Miss Steele
Louise Button
Colleen Steele
Galynn Young
David
Sonny) Vichita
First United Presbyterian Church
Engagement of Marcia Ann Kolotka to James Carroll
Future bride Marcia Ann Kolotka of Braidwood announces her engagement to James A. Carroll of Opelika Alabama. Wedding vows are set for 4 p.m. July 9 at Immaculate Conception Church Braidwood with a reception in the parish hall. Invitations issued and friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nounce
Marcia Ann
James A. Carroll
James Carroll
Opelika
Ala
Immaculate Conception Church
Braidwood
Women’s Relief Corps Meets at Eagles Hall
The Women’s Relief Corps held a Tuesday evening meeting at Eagles Hall with 17 officers and members present. Anna Wheeler led the meeting, Rose Doyle read Psalms, and members recited the Lord’s Prayer with the pledge. Volunteers logged 12 hours in the past month. Ila June Ryder and June Jiskra provided a sack lunch as social time followed, and Rena Starr and Kate Enger won games and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Anna Wheeler
Rose Doyle
Ila June Ryder
June Jiskra
Rena Starr
Kate Enger
Classified Ad Idea: Sell Idle Items Fast
A quick guide to selling unused items through a classified ad. Focus on clear descriptions, honest pricing, and photos to attract buyers. List items, condition, price, and contact method to simplify and speed up the sale.
Radar repairman assigned to 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley
Service Army Specialist Five Mark A. Bleifield of Coal City has been assigned as a radar repairman with the 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley Kansas. He entered the Army in 1974 and is a 1974 Coal City High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. Bleifield
Gordon L. Bleifield
Coal City
1St Infantry Division
Ft. Riley
Kan
Spec. Bleifield
Army
Coal City High School
Danielson Family Reunion at Gould Park Potluck
The Danielson reunion will be held at Gould Park with a potluck served at noon. Coffee furnished. Royal Neighbors Convention at Eagles Hall Monday at 7 p.m. Registration at 6:30 p.m.
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Danielson
Gould Park
Royal Neighbors
Eagles Hall
Seneca girl wins third prize in ISP Midwest chapter
Karen Johnson of Seneca daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Johnson 174 E Scott St Seneca received third prize in a collegian competition sponsored by the Institute of Store Planners Midwest Chapter for designing a specialty store. The ceremony occurred at the M and M Club Merchandise Mart Chicago with a monetary award. Merrill Dwight Collins presented the prize. Miss Johnson a senior at Northern Illinois University majors in interior design. Attending were Miss Johnson and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Johnson
Harvey Johnson
E. Scott St
Seneca
Institute of Store Planners
Midwest
Midwest Chapter
ISP
M & M Club
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Merrill Dwight Collins
Miss Johnson
Engagement and forthcoming marriage announced in Braidwood
Mrs. James W. Patterson of Braidwood announces the engagement of their daughter Carol K to Gregory A. Grygiel son of Mr and Mrs Chester A Grygiel of 105 S Division St Braidwood Invitations have been issued for a July 16 wedding at the bride’s parents home 361 E Main St Braidwood An open house reception will follow from 7 to 10 p m at the Patterson home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
James W. Patterson
Carol K
Gregory A. Grygiel
Chester A. Grygiel
S. Division St
Patterson Home
E. Main St
Osmundson Carey Wedding at First United Presbyterian Church
Kathleen Osmundson and James Carey exchanged vows at 7 p.m. Friday June 10 in Morris officiated by Rev. Roy Ham burger. The ceremony featured apricot gladiolus and white carnations with a reception at Drake's Farm. The bride, a Morris High School graduate, works for Kroger in Peoria. the groom, a Western Illinois University graduate, is a CPA in Peoria. They will reside at 5203 N Prospect Rd Peoria Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen M. Osmundson
James D. Care
First United Presbyterian Church
Morris
Roy Hamburger
L. Ernest Osmundson
Edwards St
Catherine Osmundson
Donald Carey
Nettle St
John Tibbett
Jack Davick
Sherry Edmondson
JoAnn McClenning
William Baer
Davenport
Iowa
Richard Helland
Frankfurt
Donald J. Carey
Gerald Osmundson
Drake
Angela Carey
Bonnie Osmundson
Mary Carroll Hanley
Door County
Wis
Morris High School
Kroger Company
Peoria
Western Illinois University
McGladery, Hansen and Dunn Co. Certified Public Accountants of
Prospect Road
Peoria Heights
Lioness Club Dinner Names New Officers in Gardner
The Lioness of Gardner gathered at Joe's Steak House in Coal City for a 6:30 dinner. Pat Rossio, outgoing president, gave each member an orchid and thanked the group for two years of service. Betty Huston was announced as the new president with Lillian Sowers as treasurer, Jean Zierman as secretary, and Trila Rossio as tail twister. The group will skip meetings in July and August.
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Gardner
Coal City
Pat Rossio
Betty Huston
Lillian Sowers
Jean Zierman
Trila Rossio
Misener Family Reunion Holds 81st Gathering
The 81st Misener family reunion of Henry Misener descendants met at Goose Lake Area Club with 54 members. Kerry Gotham and Thomas Remley hosted. Don Misener was elected president and Myrtle Misener historian. Myrtle Misener was oldest member. Sarah Kathleen Gonnam was youngest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon
Misener
Henry Misener
Goose Lake Area
Kerry Gotham
Thomas Remley
Don Misener
Lyle Misener
Maurie Johnson
Myrtle Misener
Joe Misener
Sarah Kathleen Gonnam
Kerry Gonnam
Mike Walker
Francis Walker
Ohio
Hospital News Admits And Discharges With Visiting Hours
Admitted list includes Mrs Ollie Saltzman from Lincoln Nursing Home Mrs Gary Swor 1216 Butler St Richard Long Aurora Mrs Paul Hendrex Braceville Mrs Charles Taylor Serena Master David McConahay Wilmington Lowell Gray South Bend Ind Allonson Lopez 5102 Arm Strong St Births report a boy to Mr and Mrs Michael Wiechen Carol Norris at Wauponsee St Dismissals cover Mrs Vernon Helland 1117 Butler St Mrs Gilbert Malone Rte 5 Mrs William Weatherly 1415 E Lantern Lane Mrs Herman Provance Gardner Frank Vrabec Minooka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Saltzman
Lincoln Nursing Home
Gary Swor
Butler St
Richard Long
Aurora
Paul Hendrex
Braceville
Charles Taylor
Serena
David McConahay
Wilmington
Lowell Gray
South Bend
Ind
Allonson Lopez
Arm Strong St
Michael Wiechen
Carol Norris
Wauponsee St
Vernon Helland
Gilbert Malone
Rte. 5
William Weatherly
Lantern Lane
Herman Provance
Gardner
Frank Vrabec
Cook-out Enjoyed by Joliet Latter-day Saints Youth Group
Gardner notes a Young People’s Class cook-out in Joliet at the Provances home with about 24 members attending. The event featured ball games, visiting and singing as the group gathered Saturday night. Mrs Sharon Gaddo and family returned to Ohio after visiting relatives. Lenora Cerutti came home from St Joseph Hospital Joliet. Raymond Morris and Vernon Sorensen families visited relatives in Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints of
Sharon Gaddo
Ohio
Lenora Cerutti
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Raymond Morris
Vernon Sorensen
Rosemary Gilson Circle Meets At First Baptist Church
Eleven members gathered at the First Baptist Church for a breakfast meeting hosted by Mrs. Ruby Clifford. Mrs. Bernice Berens gave the table prayer and Mrs. Marjie Meyers led devotions on a layman’s version of the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Lucille Engh will host in July at the Grundy County Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Gilson
First Baptist Church
Ruby Clifford
Bernice Berens
Marjie Meyers
Lucille Engh
Grundy County
4 H Judging Contest Participants Named for State Event
On June 28, Grundy County 4-Hers will compete in the State 4-H Judging Contest at the University of Illinois. They will judge livestock dairy and horses. Livestock team members: Scott Wills Glen McLuckie Don Benson Diane McLuckie. Dairy team: Brett Madison Sharilyn Madison Donna Yunker. Horse team: Kathy Poppleton Steve Johnson Barbara Sutton Heather Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
University of Illinois
Joliet
Kathy Poppleton
Steve Johnson
Barbara Sutton
Heather Johnson
Brett Madison
Sharilyn Madison
Donna Yunker
Southeastern senior citizens potluck in Gardner
The Grundy County Southeastern Senior Citizens met Friday at the Legion Hall in Gardner for a noon potluck dinner. 108 members attended. Weatherman Harry Volkman gave an interesting talk and received a boutonniere from Flowers by Pat with a garden-vegetable crown and attached poem. A cake by Ken Clark with a clever greeting completed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Grundy County
Legion Hall
Esther Thygesen
Harry Volkman
Pat
Ken Clark
4-H Youth from Grundy County to Attend Citizenship 77
Grundy County 4-H members Kathy Burnham Chris Jorstad Verna Mahler Lori Wollgast and Donna Yunker will travel to Washington D C for Citizenship 77 at the National 4 H Center. The week long program runs Sunday to July 3 and includes Capitol Hill visits cultural site trips and seminars on citizenship and 4 H programs. Delegates are selected for outstanding 4 H work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
States
Puerto Rico
Washington, D.C
Washington
Capitol Hill
Congress
Kennedy Center
Arlington Cemetery
National Cathedral
Beltsville Agricultural Research Station
Mall Area
White House
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria
Kathy Burnham
Bill Burnham
Chris Jorstad
Russell Jorstad
William Wollgast
Merry Goodfarm
Minooka Ag
Donna Yunker
Stanley Yunker
Kellogg OES Holds Special Meeting for Ill Grand Officers
Gardner Kellogg Chapter 219 OES hosted an official visit by Sister L Jane Holman and Brother George Weimers. Burl and Mrs. Lucas served as hosts as about 150 members attended from surrounding towns with a salad lunch afterward chaired by Mrs. Fred Wepprecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Kellogg
OES of
L. Jane Holman
George Weimers
Illinois
Burl Lucas
Kellogg’s
Fred Wepprecht
Gardner and Morris residents earn ISU Master of Science in Education
James Biros of Gardner and Robert A. Vacca of Morris received a Master of Science in Education degree from Illinois State University at the close of the university's second semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Biros
Gardner
Robert A. Vacca
Liberty St
Morris
Illinois State University
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Morris Daily Herald
Iva Jean Voelcker
Corinne Lageose
Dorothy Tollefson
University of Illinois Cooperative Service
Mrs
Paul Kolotka
S. Division St., Braidwood, An
Marcia Kolotka
Coal City Notes
Coal City Women’s Relief Corps
Methodist
Carbon Hill
Barney’s
Bellettini
Eileen Villagers
Eileen Village
Illinois Bell
Phil van Duyne
Illinois American Legion
Etu
Francis
Katherine van Duyne
Dave Hanley
Los Angeles Dodgers
LaPorte
Catherine Wills
Cook County
Hinsdale
Blue Willow
Lockport
Clara Lyons
George Planeta
Reidents
Eileen
Drake’s
Wilkinson
Homer
Kathleen Shostrom
Della Rosendahl
Mary Provance
Margaret Ely
Marie Ott
Edna Bennett
Alvin Burkhart
Floyd Jones
Bennett
Ott
Provance
Jones
Burkhart
Beulah Fosen
Alma Mae McGuan
Ida Sutton
First United
W. Jackson
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Ilinois
Thomas E. West
Herald Office
Carol Patterson
James D. Carey
Lioness
Misses Myrtle
Gladys Misener
Hazel Wilkinson
Hospital News
Price
Little
Montgomery Ward
Liberty St. Morris
Mon
Gardner Notes
Southeastern Senior Citizens
Kellogg Oes
College Campus News
Liberty & Main Sts
Baum Bldg
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