Golden reunion of Morris High School class of 1928
The 1928 Morris High School graduating class held a golden reunion at Morris Country Club with 23 attendees, 17 from the class. Richard Johnson led prayers, Arthur Baker hosted, and funds were donated to John B. Roth Sr. memorial fund at Morris Hospital. Attendees came from Morris and several distant locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris High School
Morris Country Club
Richard Johnson
Ottawa
Arthur Baker
Morris
John B. Roth Sr
Morris Hospital
James Manns
Pompano Beach
Fila
Nathan Sklut
Robert Scheel
Placentia
Calif
Anda
Scheel
Chester Ferguson
Gladys Bright
Baker
John T. Anderson
Sklut
Walter Kain
Emington
St. Petersburg
Fla
New Orleans
Sterling
Morris Area
Hospital Visiting Hours And Admitted And Dismissed List
Hospital visiting hours posted for Medical and Surgical floors from 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m Obstetric floor visiting times 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m Admitted include Mrs Donald Johnson John Simpson Mrs Richard Sjostrom Gary Bastin Michael Wilson Michael Fosen Mrs Delbert Holcomb Todd Momper Mrs Randall Pellegrine Goose Lake and others Dismissed include Miss Aletha Brewer Mrs Charles Caroll Jerome McNulty Mrs Robert Patton William Vint and Earl Fox among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Johnson
Illinois Ave
John Simpson
Cambridge Rd
Richard Sjostrom
W. Southmer
Gary Bastin
Coal City
Michael Wilson
Michael Fosen
Seneca
Delbert Holcomb
Wilmington
Todd Momper
Rte. 3
Randall Pellegrine
Goose Lake
Aletha Brewer
Apt
Mabel Court
Charles Caroll
Dwight St
William Knapp
McKinley St
Jerome McNulty
Vine St
Robert Patton
Sandridge Rd
William Vint
Lincoln Nursing Home
William Collom
Rte. 1
Custer Park
Earl Fox
Newark
Irene Farrare
Morris BPW Club Meeting Precedes Dinner Theatre Plans
Morris Business and Professional Women's Club gathered at First United Methodist Church for a salad buffet and meeting led by President Nancy Martin. Barb Wolfe spoke on Cystic Fibrosis and Bike-A-Thon while Joni Calvert outlined upcoming events including a Drury Lane South trip to see Born Yesterday. The group discussed ERA support with Senator Joyce, July national convention delegates, and plans for the 1978-79 program year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Business and Professional Women's Club
First United Methodist Church
Nancy Martin
Lana Phillips
Betty Olson
Bernice Wilkinson
Shirley Bonomo
Carol Griffin
Phyllis Lamb
Barb Wolfe
BPW
Joni Calvert
Finance
Drury Lane
Theatre Guild
Thelma Campbell
Jerry Joyce
Gebbard Woods Rain Shelter
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown at Lewis Campus
The Philip Lynch Theatre on the Lewis University campus in Lockport opens the musical comedy You're A Good Man Charlie Brown on July 6. Clark Gesner's show, based on Charles Schulz's Peanuts, follows Charlie Brown through a single day with scenes from Valentine’s Day to baseball season. Performances run July 6,7,8,13,14,15,20,21,22 at 8 p.m. Tickets and reservations are available by calling 815-838-0505.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Brown
Philip Lynch
Lewis University
Lockport
Clark Gesner
Charles Schulz
Chet Kondratowicz
Lucy
Snoopy
Red Baron
Philip Lynch Theatre
Gardner area senior center schedule of events
A planned week list invites Gardner and Southeastern Grundy County residents aged 55 plus to attend at the Senior Citizens Center. Activities include Rules of the Road review, sculpturing, a men's coffee retreat, an educational film with games, crafts, sewing, a thrift sale, crocheting, and open hours each weekday. Briefs note local visitors returning from Florida and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens Center
Gardner
Grundy County
Nancy Riggs
George Croft
Grundy County Senior Services
MCC Bridge Luncheon at Morris Country Club
The Morris Country Club hosts a bridge luncheon on Thursday July 6 at 12 30 p m Reservations are required by noon Wednesday Call Mrs Opal Hopkins at 942 2574 or Mrs Evelyn Coveny at 942 9555 for seating information and reservations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Country Club
Opal Hopkins
Evelyn Coveny
WOM Welcomes New Members At Moose Chapter 544
Women of the Moose 544 held a meeting with 42 co workers. A potluck supper preceded the 6 p.m. session led by Senior regent Mrs Gordon Baker. New members Mrs Paul Myers and Mrs Betty Waters were accepted, along with Mrs Walter Watchinski and Mrs Whitney Carr. Monthly reports were sent to Mooseheart. Birthdays celebrated for Juanita Berens June Sanders Velma Wolfe and Jackie Lyons. Installations planned for 7 p.m. Saturday following practice on June 22 at 7:30 p.m. Audit committee to meet July 6 at 1 p.m. Pins awarded for attendance and for sponsoring candidates. Next meeting set for July 9 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Gordon Baker
Paul
Jackie) Myers
Robert
Betty) Waters
James Spiller
Walter
Lola) Watchinski
Beatrice Baker
Whitney Carr
Virginia Wilt
International
Mooseheart
Juanita Berens
June Sanders
Velma Wolfe
Jackie Lyons
Gert Steele
Joyce Wharrie
Baker
Yorkville Picnic to Feature Norwegian Fjord Horses and Antique Buggies
The Kendall County Historical Society annual picnic on July 10 at Lyon Farm Illinois 71 east of Yorkville will feature Jim Paisley with his Norwegian Fjord horses in a two seat buggy. He will discuss the horses origin and his antique road gear. Susan Millen will display Yorkville area photographs. The program starts at 6 p.m. with a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. Beverages supplied. members guests and area people invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Jim Paisley
Walker Rd
Kendall County Historical Society
Lyon Farm
Illinois 71
Paisley
Double Good Summer Snacks Recipe Bars
A butter sugar and flour crust bakes briefly, then a topping of eggs brown sugar coconut nuts milk and Milk Duds is spread and baked until brown. The mixture is cooled dusted with confectioners sugar and cut into 30 bars with a Milk Dud pressed on each top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Holloway & Co
Plattville Lutheran Circles Plan July Study Series
Plattville Lutheran Church Women schedule July circle meetings to study Walking with God with various leaders at church and member homes. Grace Circle hosts at 9:30 a.m. July 5 led by Mrs. Leo Kenney. Truth Circle meets July 6 at Countryside Center with Mrs. James Mann. Hope Circle gathers July 5 at 7:30 p.m.. Faith Circle July 10 at Mrs. Vernon Johnson’s home. Peace Circle July 11 at Mrs. Clifford Nelson’s home. No Sunday School in July-August. worship at 11 a.m. July 9 features Rev. Harold Masted as guest speaker. Lutherdale Bible Camp programs run July 28 onwards with multiple sessions for different age groups and discussions led by Floyd Gordon and others. Parish Bible study set for July 5 and 12 evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville
Plattville Lutheran Church
Grace Circle
Gerald Hauge
Leo Kenney
Truth Circle
James Mann
Countryside Center
Yorkville
Edward Phillips
Hope Circle
Wanda Good
Ernest Ketterson
Faith Circle
Vernon Johnson
Minooka
Alva Olson
Peace Circle
Clifford Nelson
William Butler
Plattville Lutheran
Harold Masted
Helmar Lutheran Church
Lutherdale Bible Camp
Elkhorn
Wis
Lutherdale Campers Unlimited
Paul Watson Retreat Center
Quiche Lorraine Recipe with Rum and Bacon Twist
A 9 inch unbaked pie shell is filled with bacon and onion, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, then a custard of eggs and cream. The mixture is baked at 450 degrees, then cooked through at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes. Serves 12 to 14 as an hors d oeuvres.
Grundy County Democratic Women's Club Meeting
The Grundy County Democratic Women's Club will meet at 7 30 p.m. in the courthouse to discuss party affairs and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Democratic Women's Club
Gardner area Southeastern Grundy Senior Citizens potluck notes
About 57 members and guests gathered at the new Gard ner multi purpose center for a potluck dinner. Anna Hollmeyer presided while Kenneth Clark recovers. July thrift sale and coffee hour planned. float for homecoming parade discussed. monthly road rules class set for July on three Mondays. free blood pressure test third Thursday. Birthday wishes to Ralph Fischer and others. Moose Lodge to host Gardner seniors Sept. 17. center cottages reserve by Sept. 1. county picnic July 24 at Coal City Area Club. more plans to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Southeastern Grundy
Anna Hollmeyer
Kenneth Clark
Carol Price
New Jersey
Ralph Fischer
Ways and Means
Grundy County
Senior Citizens Council
Audrey Cullick
Gutzman
Roy Burkhart
Norwood Brown
Morris
Moose Lodge
Grundy County Senior Services Council
Coal City
Engagement Announcement for Joni Lea Calvert and Jeffrey W Todd
Mr and Mrs DeWayne Calvert of rural Buda announce the engagement of their daughter Joni Lea Calvert to Jeffrey W Todd son of George L Todd of Clearwater Florida and Mary J Todd of Oak Park Illinois The couple plan a late July wedding with immediate family present Joni Lea Calvert is a Western High School graduate Illinois State University alum and real estate agent at Century 21 Turner Coleman Realty Morris Il Todd is a Oak Park River Forest High School graduate Northern Illinois University alum and pursuing a masters in counseling psychology at George Williams College He serves as director of the Grundy County Health Department mental health division
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Calvert
Buda
Joni Lea
Jeffrey W. Todd
George L. Todd
Clearwater, Fla
Mary J Todd
Oak Park
Calvert
Western High School
Illinois State University
Grundy Area
Century 21
Turner-Coleman Realty
Morris
George Williams College
Grundy County
Mr and Mrs Prombo Residing in Wilmington Address
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Prombo live at 61 Highland Court Apt. 3 Wilmington Delaware 19802 in a personal notice setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Prombo
Highland Court Apt. 3
Wilmington, del
Infant Baptized in Morris At Immaculate Conception Church
Infant Michael Scott Sokolinski, son of Michael and Alice Sokolinski of Morris, was baptized Sunday by Rev. Edward Poff at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Godparents Sister Grace Watson and Frank Gorman. A dinner followed at the parents home. Michael has three sisters and a brother. Paternal grandmother Mrs Louis Morris of Mazon and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Leonard of Macomb. Paternal great grandmother Mrs Marie Freeman of Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Scott Sokolinski
Michael
Alice Sokolinski
Morris
Edward Poff
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Grace Watson
Frank Gorman
Louis Morris
Mazon
Ray Leonard
Macomb
Marie Freeman
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The
Morris Daily Herald Society
Iva
Jean Voelcker
Morris Public Library
Carol Zima
W. Naomi
Liberty & Wort
Hospital News
Morris Bpw
Gloria Wilkinson
Mrs. Martin
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Char Bohner
Florence Gobert
Lorraine Torkelson
Nancy Rockis
Lewis
Gardner Area News
Ben Chism
Boynton Beach
Art McBeath
Ohio
MCC Bridge
WOM
Sociey
Yorkville Area
Susan Millen
Miss Millen
Lutheran Circle News
Floyd Gordon
Quiche Lorraine
Spurgeon
Liberty St
Cash & Carry
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Morris Ilinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
Illinois
Walt Disney
Jules Terves
Technicolor
Tops & Shorts
N. Raynor Joliet
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