Reta Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Evaristo Reta Sr of 1023 Liberty St will mark 25 years married on March 18 with a banquet hosted by their children Bruno Evaristo Jr Ismael and Xavier from 7 am to noon at the VFW Hall in Depue Reta and the former Hortencia Gustavo wed on March 21 1953 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Brownsville Texas All friends and relatives invited to the banquet in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaristo Reta Sr
Liberty St
Bruno
Evaristo Jr
Ismael
Xavier
VFW
Depue
Reta
Hortencia Gustavo
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Brownsville
Texas
Schure Young to Be Married in Joliet Candlelight Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Willfred A Schure announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Martha Rae Schure to James S Young of Plano. Wedding vows set for 7 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church Joliet with a reception at 8 30 p.m. at the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willfred A. Schure
Rte
Dwight
Leonard Garris
Pine Bluff Rd
Martha Rae Schure
James S. Young
Plano
First Lutheran Church
Joliet
Divorces Granted In Wilmington Area
Agnes Brockman aged 50 of 625 S Outer Dr Wilmington was granted a divorce from Donald Brockman 58 of the same address on mental cruelty. William Sticken 49 of Stockdale Rd was granted a divorce from Donna Sticken 35 of 1223 Liberty St on mental cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Brockman
S. Outer
Wilmington
Donald Brockman
William Sticken
Stockdale Rd
Donna Sticken
Liberty St
Bridge Supper at Morris Country Club Saturday
The Morris Country Club hosts a bridge supper at 6 30 p m Saturday. Reservations call Mr and Mrs Robert Hopkins at 942 2574. Deadline is noon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Morris Country Club
Robert Hopkins
Retired teachers luncheon in Gardner honors regional director
Forty Grundy County Retired Teachers Association members attended a luncheon hosted by Supt. LeRoy Brandt at the Church of Hope in Gardner. Martha Slyter assisted, and a greeting was read from the group. Lenore Burkhart was named Region 11 director of IRTA, serving Grundy and five neighboring counties. Honorary charter members Josephine Winship and Pearl Small were noted. Lois Mellen urged letters to Springfield backing HB 909 to allow heirs to probate a will with reduced legal cost. the bill is before Ways and Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Josephine Winship
Pearl Small
GCRT
Lois Mellen
Springfield
Neighbors and clubs share events and education efforts
Neighborhood groups meet in Eagle Hall with Miss Theresa Koprick presiding and new memberships accepted. A Pembroke Township school talk highlights GED programs and local job training, funded by Joliet Diocese charity. Chris Brooks joins Lambda Chi Alpha at Illinois, active in bands and campus activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Brooks
Philip E. Brooks
Robinson Dr
Lambda Chi Alpha
University of Illinois
Chris
Attius
PNA members plan Youth Jamboree and March enrollment drive
Sixteen Polish National Alliance members met at Mrs. Carl Rath’s home. Elizabeth Limbach opened with the Lord’s Prayer as standard bearers presented flags. The group announced the third national PNA Youth Jamboree set for July 13 to 16 on Alliance College Campus in Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania. March was chosen to enroll children in the juvenile department. A reply from Rep. Tom Corcoran about a commemorative Pulaski stamp was read. Reports covered Joliet council meeting and gratitude to Ann Rath for hosting the meeting, the event tracing to the first PNA gathering 63 years ago. Coffee and desserts followed hosted by Rath Calhoun Usevick and Limbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polish National Alliance
Carl Rath
Elizabeth Limbach
Stella Slovick
Charles Roudis
PNA
Alliance College
Cambridge Springs
Ronald Hart
Morris
Bill Prombo
U. S. Navy
Orlando
Fla
Tom Corcoran
General Pulaski
Citizen
Josephine Usevick
Josie Pack
Cecelia Farrell
Bernie Limbach
Sophie Marcacci
Council
Joliet
Limbach
Ann Rath
Degree of difficulty Easy Time Time Work and Cooking Tir
A brief line of cooking notes lists ingredients and steps. It mentions 3 tablespoons lard or butter 2 medium onions chopped 3 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons salt.
Soldier Assigned As Recovery Specialist In Germany
Pvt. David R. Oelschlager of Dwight was assigned as a recovery specialist with the 3rd Armored Division in Friedberg Germany. He entered the Army in August 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
David R. Oelschlager
Alvin B. Oelschlager
Dwight
3Rd Armored Division
Friedberg
Germany
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Women luncheon noted
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Women held their annual salad bar luncheon in the fellowship hall at 12:30 p.m. A brief business meeting followed with devotions by Lillian Carrohn and songs by Carolyn Steele with Mariam Linneman on piano. The Rev. Marjorie Dreckey delivered an inspirational sermon from Christ United Methodist Church, Lockport, and the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
Lillian Carrohn
Carolyn Steele
Mariam Linneman
Marjorie Dreckey
Christ United Methodist Church
Lockport
Coal City Notes Include Hospital Patients and Class Reunion Call
Robert Huston is a surgical patient in St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Room 339. Mrs F W Quillman is a surgical patient in St Joseph Hospital Joliet. Coal City High School Class of 1953 reunion planners invited to call 634 4581 or 634 8702 by this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Huston
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
F. W. Quillman
Peterson Alderson to Wed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Joyce Elaine Peterson and Dr. Thomas L. Alderson will exchange vows at 2 30 p m on April 1 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Morris. The bride is a sixth grade teacher in Marseilles School District 155 and the groom is an intern at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital. Parents are Mr and Mrs Leslie Peterson and Mr and Mrs Leland Alderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Elaine Peterson
Washington St
Marseilles
Thomas L. Alderson
E. 198Rd Place
Glenwood
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Morris
Chicago Osteopathic Hospital
Chicago
Leslie Peterson
First Ave
Leland Alderson
Den 4 of Pack 476 Pledges and Plans Weekend Outing
Den 4 met Tuesday with the pledge to the flag Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack. They planned a sledding outing for Saturday and discussed a possible trip. Games included the Fluffy Dance. Treats were served by Andy Perry. Jimmie Benson kept the buckskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 4
Andy Perry
Jimmie Benson
Engagement announced for Ruth Ann Mahara to Terry Murley
Mrs. Ann Mahara of Somonauk and Frank Kurns of Montgomery announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Ann to Terry Lee Murley son of Mr and Mrs Donald C Murley of Minooka The bride is a 1977 Somonauk High School graduate The groom is a 1977 Oswego Community High School graduate The wedding is set for August 26 at Plattville United Methodist Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Mahara
Somonauk
Frank Kurns
Montgomery
Ruth Ann
Terry Lee Murley
Donald C. Murley
Minooka
Somonauk High School
Oswego Community High School
Plattville United Methodist Church
Morris Community High School FFA Parent Member Banquet
The Morris Community High School FFA held its annual banquet in the cafeteria on Wednesday at 6 30 p m. Rev James Curtin gave the invocation. Toastmaster Steve Larson led introductions. Troy Kief gave the welcome and special tributes were paid to Harry Enervold and Steve Higgins for judging the mechanics contest. Gary McRell announced the chapter sweetheart Sandy Reynders. Laurie Moore and Dave Warner won the Star Greenhand Award. Troy Kief was named Star Chapter Farmer. Chapter Foundation Certificates went to six members, with Steve Larson and others designated as honorary members. John Kermick Illinois State FFA president delivered the main address, noting the 50th anniversary of FFA and urging focus on small things. A slide show on Kansas City convention activities followed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Moore
Dave Warner
Troy Kief
Chapter
Steve Larson
Mike Quinn
Scott Gordon
Bruce Harney
Debbie Heck
Stanley Larson
LeRoy Berkland
Tom Tesdal
Mark Kettlekamp
Allan Kief
Gary McRell
Mark Kuster
John Kermick
Illinois State
FFA
Kansas City
Baptize Infant Cassandra Connor in Morris Verona church
Infant Cassandra Rae Connor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Connor of Morris, baptized Feb 26 at Verona Methodist Church by Rev Ernie Hensen with Mary Lindley and Tom Connor as godparents. Grandparents include Mrs John Stuckey, the late John Stuckey, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Connor, all of Morris. Maternal great-grandfather John Mandy of Seneca attended. Also present were her sister Jessica and extended family. The Mazon Verona Cub Scout Pack 470 held a blue and gold banquet at United Methodist Church in Mazon with full attendance and multiple awards. Den 2 Verona members Den Mazon, Doug Rankin, Jamie Thomas, Shannon Thomas, Ralph Binion, Scott Hansen received bobcat awards. others earned wolf, arrow, and pin recognitions. Greeted by Nancy Rickels as den leader, Cubmaster Sam Mazza led. Committee members named. bake sale planned at Mazon hardware store Saturday 8am to noon. pinewood derby scheduled March 23. Pack 470 is sponsored by the Mazon Verona United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassandra Rae Connor
Steve Connor
Morris
Verona Methodist Church
Ernie Hensen
Mary Lindley
Tom Connor
John Stuckey
Thomas Connor
John Mandy
Seneca
Jessica
Mike Stuckey
Debra
Tina
Nancy
Krissy
Tommy Connor
Mazon-Verona
United Methodist
John Bryant
John Mazza
Kris Johnson
Nancy Rickels
Verona den
Sam Mazza
Den
Verona
Mazon Hardware
Mazon- Verona United Methodist Church
Richard Moore Discharged, Recuperating at Home
Richard Moore has been discharged from Loyola Medical Center and is now recuperating at home. Mrs Bernard Davidson of Joliet lists a hospital address at 406 East High Street room 710.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Moore
Loyola Medical Center
Morris Hospital Admitted and Births and Dismissals
Admitted list includes B O Enger and many residents from Grundy County and nearby towns. Births mention Ronnie Grabill and Teresa Kowalczyk’s girl at 8 42 am and Emerson Smith Kathy Norman’s boy born Friday. Dismissed entries cover numerous patients and newborns across multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O'Neal Enger
Grundy County
Ella Thorson
Liberty St
Nellie Carlson
Lincoln Nursing Home
Jack Thompson
E., Holderman Rd
LeRoy Bennett
Seneca
Annie Hauge
Rte. 2
Alvin Gilbertson
Washington St
Alvin Claire Sr
E. North St
Bartho Ripritto
Coal City
Johnnie Bell
Wilmington
Master Herrington
Essex
Richard Cheskie
Orland Villarreal
Verona
Deborah Durbin
Apt
Mable Ct
Ronnie Grabill
Theresa Kowalczyk
Scout School Rd
Emerson Smith
Kathy Norman
Minooka
Daniel Applebee
Marseilles
Manuel Esparza
Debbie Billingly
Thomas Wilkinson
Rve
Emma Boyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Morris Daily Herald Society
Pug
Iva Jean Voelcker
Mrs
Schure-Young
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagle Hall
Theresa Koperick
Lung Association
North Central Illinois
Mildred McGuan
Kate Enger
Fannin
Velma Wolfe
Mary Darling
Camilla Ryder
Emma Brown
Dorothy Burkhart
Imelda Benson
Pembroke Alternative
Pembroke Township
Kankakee County
Catholic Community Services
Ola Brown
College Campus News
Katchen i
Anthony Dias
Azoulash
Cyanamid Agricultural Division
Palmer & Gonstead
R. E. Moore
Illinoia
Steve Ciota
Holly Corsello
Melanie Newton
Terra Cliff
Judy Lund
Joliet West High School
Morris Community High School
France
Deb Bendis
MCHS
BLCW
Coal City Notes
By Graber
Bethlehem Lutheran Brotherhood
Cedar Lodge
AF & AM
Women's Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Grundy County Association of Legal Secretaries
Erienna Day
GCHE
Gust Eleopoulos
Rebekah Lodge
KC Hall
AF & AM Standard Club
Mazon Woman's Club
Morris Lions Club
Alcw of Peace Lutheran Church
Wauponsee
Elsie Nelson
Rural Home Club
Morris Savings and Loan
Boy Scout News
Pine Bluff Pioneers
Philip Burns
Scott Trotter
Mark Sullivan
David Skelton
George Limback
Morris Dry
Cross
Bernard
Marjorie) Davidson
E. High St
Morris Hospital News
Rodney Turner
Channahon
Earl Richards Jr
Gooselake
Martin Bernardi
Pawnee
Royal Brandt
Douglas St
Hans Olson
E. Benton St
Ronald Taylor
Braidwood
John Hauschild
Mazon
Thaddeous Hanson
Darci Babcock
James van Duyne
Jack Wise
Debbie Brueggert
Roy Gallegos
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Ilinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
Illinois
LL Productions
Avery
Cheryl Coop
Nancy Connor
Liberty
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