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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1977

Page

2

Newark couple announces July wedding for Sherri Ann Walker

Mr and Mrs Thomas B Walker of Newark announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Sherri Ann to Stephen Alan Spangler son of Mr and Mrs Alan Spangler of Morris. Sherri a 1975 Newark High School graduate attending Ricky's Prestige Beauty College in Romeoville. Stephen is a Morris High School graduate who earned a NIU degree in 1976 and now teaches in the Coal City School system. They will reside at Haydens Court in Wilmington after the wedding planned for July.

Thomas B. Walker Newark Sherri Ann Stephen Alan Spangler Alan Spangler Morris Newark High School Ricky Romeoville Northern Illinois University Coal City Hayden's Court Wilmington

Hospital News Admitted Diagnoses and Births in Ottawa Area

Hospital notes list visiting hours for Medical and Surgical, and Obstetric floors. Admitted include Samuel Buster and others from Jefferson, Washington, Braidwood, Coal City, Custer Park. Births report a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Poulski and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Coleman in Ottawa. Dismissed include several residents from Orlando, Channahon, Minooka, Dwight, Wilmington, and South Wilmington.

Samuel Buster Jefferson St William Dent E. Washington St Penny Murphy W. Washington St Eloise Kolb Braidwood Daniel Greggain Coal City Ann Micono Eleanor Mansfield Custer Park James Poulski Kathy Parisot Ottawa Robert Coleman Barbara Wiltermood E. Jefferson Sr Colin Brooks Susan Circle Orlando Calhoun Lincoln St Erwin Ferguson E. Chapin Raymond Hayton Park Blvd Herman Neese Larry Wicks Channahon Joscalyn Crane Dwight George Wheeler Wilmington Francis Weidenbach Jeffrey Yunker Anthony Chekytis South Wilmington

Wray and Wharrie announce upcoming marriage of Kathleen and Jay

Mr and Mrs John Wray and Milton Wharrie announce the approaching marriage of their children Kathleen and Jay on Friday at 7 pm at Immaculate Conception Church Morris. The reception follows at Eagles Hall. All friends and relatives invited. Need A serviceman read the classified ads for the help you need.

John Wray Milton Wharrie Kathleen Jay Immaculate Conception Church Morris Eagles Hall

BPW group kicks off 1977-78 with event in Morris

Morris Business and Professional Women's Club started its year with a patriotic meeting led by President Nancy Rockis. Nineteen guests attended as members introduced their roles and discussed dues, a state fair BPW booth, handicraft donations, and fund scholarships. Plans included a child abuse seminar and leadership conference recaps.

Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club Nancy Rockis Springfield Fox Children’s Center Dwight Phyllis Lamb Illinois River Bridge Agnes Mulhall Theater Party Chicago Frank Osanka Lewis College Morris Community High School Liz Zalar Charlotte Bohner Jean Varland Alice Dornan Helen Witko Indian Lakes Country Club Bloomingdale Marie Rasmussen Betty Yohnka Western Leadership Conference Western Illinois University BPW Illinois Lillie Reed Helen Heller

Sherri Walker Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Sherri Walker was feted at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by bridesmaid Kris Spangler. Prizes went to Vonda Walker, Carol Weiss, and Pam Hoffman. The bride-elect received an umbrella as a gift. she will wed Steve Spangler on July 23 at 6 p.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church of Morris.

Sherri Walker Kris Spangler Vonda Walker Lisbon Carol Weiss Streator Pam Hoffman New Lenox Miss Walker Steve Spangler First United Presbyterian Church of Morris

Union church services scheduled in Mazon July and August

The United Methodist Church and Park Street Congregational Church plan joint services in July and August. A community service occurs July 3 in the fellowship hall with Rev. Russell Miller of Mazon Baptist Mission as speaker. Union services follow July 10 17 24 and 31 at 9 45 a m in the Congregational Church with Rev. Clare Nave officiating.

Lund Reunion and August church services announced

The Lund reunion occurs Monday at Gebhart Woods starting 12 30 p m. Ernie Henson takes vacation. Union services are set for August 7 14 21 and 28 at United Methodist Church with Rev Henson in the pulpit and time to be announced. Junior church services in July begin at 9 45 a m led by Mrs Harold Misener with Living Thoughts for Children. Crafts are directed by Mrs Marge Johnson and Mrs Richard Elgar will direct music. Sunday School breaks in August and Rally Day and Promotion Sunday are planned for September.

Ernie Henson United Methodist Church Henson Nave Harold Misener Richard Elgar Crafts Marge Johnson

GCRC Plans Annual Picnic

Grundy County Republican Central Committee and Grundy County Women's Republican Club plan their annual picnic for Monday August 1 at 6 30 p.m. in the Grundy County Fairgrounds dining hall with meat rolls and beverages provided and each family bringing service and a side dish.

Grundy County Republican Central Committee Josie Pack Esther Harford Cyndy Sampson Beverly Kaldheim Harry Wollgast Delores Linn Dorothy Hendrickson Juanita Brooks Mary Winsor Charles Roseland James Washburn Christy Chitwood Dale Barnett Elmo Younger Jessica Brandt William Wallin

Engagement and Upcoming Wedding for Candy Lou Messersmith

Mr. and Mrs. William Messersmith II of Minooka announce the engagement of their daughter Candy Lou to James Edward Chapman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chapman. A wedding is planned for August 13 at the Free Methodist Church with invitations sent and all friends invited.

William Messersmith II Minooka Candy Lou James Edward Chapman Harold Chapman Morris Free Methodist Church

Oxley Laughary wed at Rammel Kamp Chapel

Betty Oxley and Keith Laughary were married at Rammel Kamp Chapel on June 11 at Illinois College in Jacksonville. Rev. Kenneth Junk officiated at 2 pm with Rick Hembrough singing The Wedding Song and The Lord's Prayer. The couple, both Illinois College graduates, reside at 1008 Sheryl Lane Apt 4 Normal.

Illinois College Jacksonville Betty Oxley Keith Clark Laughary Kenneth Junk Jim Potter Rick Hembrough Winchester Wilbur Oxley Franklin Joe Laughary Rte. 5 Barbara Stiltz Suzanne Stone Springfield Pat Laughary Bloomington Don Burgan Moorhead Minn Dick Stiltz John Prier Beardstown Andy Windelmann Petersburg Smith House Wendy Morris Chenoa Ann Johnson Literberry Connie Schramm Waverly Laura Golden Marengo Hilda Radcliffe Chicago Carol Marker Horizon’s Homes, Inc Sheryl Lane Apt. 4 Normal

Minooka Student Peggy Zelko Named to Blackburn Dean’s List

Margaret Peggy Zelko of Minooka earns a 3.7 GPA on the spring Blackburn College Dean’s List.

Margaret Peggy) Zelko Minooka Blackburn College

Saccharin Seen as Least Caloric Sweetener in U S Today

The piece notes saccharin as the calorie-free artificial sweetener with the fewest calories among rivals. It mentions public interest and reports that many citizens write to Congress to protest a potential ban on saccharin.

United States Congress

Women of the Moose install new officers and chairmen

Installation of Officers and chairman for Women of the Moose Chapter 544 held Saturday. Mrs. Gordon Baker installed as senior regent for 1977 78. Welcome extended by Mrs. Mattingly. New chairmen named including publicity Mooseheart library social service hospital Moosehaven membership academy of friendship and more. Luncheon served by Loyal Order of the Moose.

Women of the Moose Gordon Baker Paul Mattingly Fred St. Germain Harold Lebeque Robert Norman Raymond Brisbin College of Regents Order of the Moose Dennis Minerich Stephanie Mattingly Mattingly Thomas Henderson Noah Norris Roger Olson Mooseheart Eugene Cluck William Selby Helen Shannon Penny Ochoa Moosehaven James Parks Naomi Fry Academy of Friendship James Spiller Emanuel Johnson Robert Matzen Charles Sanders Sentinel Velma Wolf Argus Louise Keller Raymond Zweeres Rudolph Wilt Baker Loyal Order of the Moose

Women of the Moose Year Ends With Potluck and Gifts

Thirty five co workers attended the June 21 meeting as presiding senior regent Mrs. Paul Mattingly closed the chapter year. A potluck dinner followed by gift presentations and a queen of sponsors named Mrs. Robert Norman. Audit committee plans a July 6 meeting at 1 30 p.m. at Louise Kellers.

Paul Mattingly Shirley Matten Mattingly Robert Norman Midge Ryder Dorothy Johnson Florence Parks Ethel Arbuckle Louise Keller

Mazon-Mr and Mrs Ray Stutz visit in town

Mr and Mrs Ray Stutz formerly a principal from 1951 to 1957 greeted friends in Mazon on Sunday before returning to Africa. They have since lived in Rantoul.

Mazon Ray Stutz Rantoul Mazon Sunday Africa States William Midnight Rte. 5 Jacqueline Sue Ottawa Community Hospital Traci Charles Mooney Morris Robert Midnight Ottawa

Baby shower and luncheon for Mrs Olson

Mrs John Diane Olson was honored at a luncheon and baby shower hosted at the home of Mrs L D Jean Lindemuth with assist from Mrs Ron Leslie Darin. Circus animals decorated the event and gifts included pink blue white polka dot heart cushions for the grand and great grandmothers to be. Winners of games were Mrs O Leta Bjelland Mrs Barbara McArdle and Mrs Lois Darin.

John Diane) Olson L. D Jean) Lindemuth Ron Leslie) Darin Shirley Darin Ruth Olson Agnes Mickelson O'Leta Bjelland Barbara McArdle Lois Darin

Cedar Lodge 124 AF and AM Special Meeting

Cedar Lodge 124 AF and AM will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday with one third degree to be conferred. Federal Golden Age Club meets at Eagles Hall at 2 p.m. on Wednesday and attendees should bring the requested prize.

Cedar Lodge AF & AM Federal Golden Age Club Eagles Hall

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