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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1968

Page

3

Family Mission Hears Speakers at Lisbon Bethlehem Church

The Lisbon Bethlehem Church Family Mission met Thursday in the church parlors. S. A. Dalland of Minneapolis and missionary Curtis Nestegard of Alaska spoke after slides about their work. Lunch was served by four couples.

Family Mission Lisbon Bethlehem Church Shurden Brewe Steven Knobeloch David Osmundson Joene Debbie Houge S. A. Dalland Minneapolis, Minn Curtis Nestegard Alaska C. Davis L. Knobeloch T. Seidmer N. Severson

College Students Named in Who's Who Listing

Miss Marie L. Larson was elected scholarship chairman for Kappa Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at the University of Illinois. Jacqueline Wicks, daughter of Cecil Gibbs of Morris, is among 27 Luther College students at Decorah listed in Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges for academic standing and leadership.

Marie L. Larson Kappa Chapter Alpha Xi Delta Social Sorority The University of Illinois Harvey Larson Newark Jacqueline Wicks Cecil Gibbs Morris Luther College Decorah Iowa

Newlyweds DePung Receive Honored Reception

The reception for Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. DePung followed their November 18 Biloxi wedding. The event at the Morris VFW Hall included a buffet luncheon, a wedding cake and punch team, and music by the Ray Peacock trio. Guests and hostesses aided with gifts and a February 17 shower at Miss Hodgson’s home.

Richard F. DePung VFW Hall Morris Rosalind Hodgson Lois Kaldheim Beth McArdle Barbara Lanier Ray Peacock Miss Hodgson Miss Kaldheim Miss McArdle DePung Biloxi Miss Electronic School Kessler Air Force Base

Morris Unit hosts GCHE meeting in April

Mrs. Harold Male hosted the Morris Unit of GCHE with co hostess Mrs. Jerome Fostvedt and the meeting led by Mrs. Donald Funte. Music was led by Mrs. Roger Gordon and a hobbies lesson by Mrs. J M Foster assisted by Mrs. Ronald Fry. The next meeting is April 3 with Mrs. Sterling Bottcher.

Harold Male Morris Unit GCHE Jerome Fostvedt Donald Funte Roger Gordon J. M. Foster Ronald Fry Sterling Bottcher

Farewell Potluck Supper Planned

Grundy County Salon 672 Eight and Forty met at Weitz's Cafe and then at the Legion Hall for a regular meeting led by Mrs. Nettie Weidner. April 3 a pot luck supper honors Mrs. Edward Quinn moving to Marseilles. prize given to Mrs. Howard Pinder.

Grundy County Weitz Legion Hall la Petite Chapeau Nettie Weidner Edward Quinn Marseilles la’ Aumonier Henry Verfurth Howard Pinder

Mrs Pugh Hosts NABA Members at Home

Mrs. E. T. Pugh hosted NABA members for dessert and coffee at her home on Wednesday afternoon. A business meeting led by Mrs. Orran Fosen was followed by games and social time. The April meeting will be with Mrs. Harry McNeil.

E. T. Pugh NABA Orran Fosen Harry McNeil

Six Directors Elected at Morris Rotary Meeting

Arthur Allaben Stanley Graham William Hynds Karl Linneman Clarence Mossmann and Claude Rose were elected six new directors at Tuesday evening's Morris Rotary Club meeting. The nominating committee consisted of Arthur Meadors Earle Fruland and Tracy Addock.

Morris Rotary Club Arthur Allaben Stanley Graham William Hynds Karl Linneman Clarence Mossmann Claude Rose Arthur Meadors Earle Fruland Tracy Adcock

Potluck at Goose Lake Country Club Hosts Golimowskis

A family pot luck hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Golimowski was held at Goose Lake Country Club. Attendees played games and received awards. The next regular meeting is planned for March 21 at Mrs. Leslie Peacock’s home.

Goose Lake Country Club Gene Golimowski Leslie Peacock

Connor Wheeler Wedding at Immaculate Conception Church

Miss Cynthia Jane Connor and Gary Glenn Wheeler wed February 24 at Immaculate Conception Church in a 2 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. Thaddeus O'Brien. The bride, a Northern Illinois graduate and teacher, wore ivory satin with Alencon lace. the groom is a Northern Illinois graduate student.

Immaculate Conception Church Cynthia Jane Connor Gary Glenn Wheeler Thaddeus O’brien Archdiocese of Chicago Frank E. Connor E. Chapin Sr Glenn O. Wheeler Belvidere Christine Resler Charles Linington Helen Bannon Wilmette Sandra Wheeler John Brens Aurora Melanie Connor Morris Larry Hopperstead Gregory Connor Charleston S. C E. M. Didrickson Carbondale Timothy Gary Connor E. C. Connor Oliman Iva Holland Artesia N. M Morris Country Club Northern Illinois University Delta Delta Delta Sorority Immaculate Conception School Tau Kappa Epsilon

Calendar items for Monday and Tuesday events

Monday schedule notes a Helen Bunton class at 1 30 p m with Mrs Helen Bunton and a Royal Neighbors gathering at 7 30 p m in Eagles Hall. Tuesday calls for American Legion Auxiliary meeting at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall.

Helen Bunton the Baptist Church Royal Neighbors Eagles Hall American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall

Section 8 FFA Public Speaking Contest Held at Minooka High

Fifteen schools competed in the Section 8 FFA Public Speaking Contest at Minooka High School. Lockport FFA members Jerry Paddock and Mike PurSell won first in prepared and extemporaneous divisions respectively. Second place went to Minooka’s Larry Yunker and Bernie Boss. Marilyn High of Lincolnway took third in prepared, George Sutton of Mazon third in extemporaneous. Winners advance to the district contest this spring.

Minooka Lockport Jerry Paddock Mike Pursell Minooka Ffa Larry Yunker Bernie Boss Marilyn High Lincolnway George Sutton Mazon

Two New Members Welcome to Illinois Retired Teachers

Twenty five members of Grundy and Kendall Chapter Illinois Retired Teachers' Association met for a luncheon at Sis' Restaurant. New members Rose Francisco of Reddick and Jessie Wharrie of Coal City joined. Miss Dinah Gleghorn shared world travel stories with photos and souvenirs. Miss Agnes Henning led a brief business meeting. Next meeting set for June 6 in Kendall County.

Grundy and Kendall Illinois Retired Teachers’ Association Rose Francisco Reddick Jessie Wharrie Coal City Dinah Gleghorn Agnes Henning Plano Kendall County

Grace Women Meet Thursday at Church Parlors

Grace Lutheran Womens Society met Thursday in the church parlors. Mrs Herbert Davidson led devotions and Mrs Tilliar Hagen reported on shut in calls. The Bible study was given by Mrs Ralph Chelsea and the offering meditation led by Mrs Ole Hagen. The meeting closed with prayer. Refreshments were served by Mrs LeRoy Berkland and Mrs Stanley Larson.

Grace Lcw Herbert Davidson Tilliar Hagen Ralph Chelsea Ole Hagen LeRoy Berkland Stanley Larson

Regular Meeting Of Mazon Woman's Club Planned

The Mazon Woman's Club will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the home of Miss Marguerite Hough. Miss Martha Slater leads the program on continuing education.

Mazon Woman’s Club Marguerite Hough Martha Slater

Marriage Licenses Issued for Ottawa and Morris Residents

Sidney Grant Hensley and Victoria Theresa Almeda of Ottawa receive marriage licenses. Douglas Lee Cotter and La Rae Ann Harrington of Morris also obtain licenses.

Sidney Grant Hensley Victoria Theresa Almeda Ottawa Douglas Lee Cotter la Rae Ann Harrington Morris

Girl Scout Week Plans Highlight Morris Troops

Girl Scout Troop 170 met at St Thomas Church to rehearse a Sunday skit at Kenrick Hall with Cheryl Swanson serving treats and Karen Callahan as scribe. Brownie Troop 55 practiced a skit and learned the song Illinois with Christine Lund bringing treats. The meeting closed with flag ceremony and trefoil insignias to be shown during Girl Scout Week. Brenda Harris served as scribe. All Morris Girl Scouts are urged to wear dress uniforms for Girl Scout Sunday and attend a 2 to 4 p.m. gathering at Kenrick Hall with skits and a social hour. parents should pick up by 4 p.m.

St Thomas Church Kenrick Hall Cheryl Swanson Karen Callahan Scribe Brownie Cindy Rose Illinois Christine Lund Brownies Brenda Harris Church of All Morris Girl Scouts

Serve coffee the French way cafe au lait

A French coffee method blends half strong coffee with half very hot milk to create cafe au lait for a smooth, balanced cup. The result offers a milder, creamy flavor while preserving the coffee’s aroma.

Cafe Au Lait

Hospital Notes Admits Mrs. Fannie Hovda in Minooka

Visiting hours listed as 2 30 to 3 30 and 7 8 30 p m. Admitted: Mrs Fannie Hovda of 619 Lincon St. Births: to Mr and Mrs William Harrielie Minooka a boy at 7 44 a m Thursday. Dismissed: several patients including Mrs Anna Wills and Mrs Ellis Redford and Mr Richard Wills and Master Richard Garmon and Mrs Christine Nelson and Mrs John McGuen transferred to St Joseph Hospital Joliet and others.

Fannie Hovda Lincon St William Harrielie Minooka Anna Wills Ulinois Ave Ellis Redford Rte Richard Wills Richard Garmon Christine Nelson Morris Lincoln Nursing Home John McGuen St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Robert Vigenocchi Gardner John Baudino Kinsman Sabrina Taylor

Nussbaums Welcome Boy Born in Joliet Hospital

Mr and Mrs John Nussbaum announce the birth of a son on Wednesday at St Joseph Hospital Joliet. The mother Beverly Bellm of Morris is the former Beverly Bellm.

John Nussbaum St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Beverly Bellm Morris

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