Morris Hospital Auxiliary welcomes new members and officers
The Morris Hospital Auxiliary met in Kendrick Hall Immaculate Conception Church welcoming new members Mrs Kenneth Allen Mrs Erwin C Godfrey Mrs George Hull Mrs Robert Lagro Mrs Robert Macdonald Mrs Glen Schuepbach and Mrs Duane Yeager. Treasurer Mrs Eugene Hayes elected to Morris Hospital Board of Trustees representing the auxiliary. Plans for April health care scholarship recipients and the May luncheon at Morris Holiday Inn with Volunteer service awards were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Allen
Erwin C. Godfrey
George Hull
Robert Lagro
Robert Macdonald
Glen Schuepbach
Duane Yeager
Morris Hospital
Kendrick Hall
Immaculate Conception Church
Stephen Black
Eugene Hayes
Morris Hospital Board of Trustees
Ficers
William Palmer
Laurence Lindemuth
Hayes
John Roth Jr
William Lincoln
Donald Peterson
Black
Morris Holiday Inn
Palmer
Phillip Ortiz
Frank Connor
Morris Chapter
Red Cross
Public invited to hear Boyer in Newark area
Dave Boyer formerly known as Joey Stevens, a former nightclub entertainer and addict who found Christ, returns for a third year to sing and share his life story. He has five LPs, an award winner in Sacred Music, and a new album soon. His appearances span churches, youth events, schools, and media. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at West Lisbon Lutheran Church near Joliet Road. Call 815-695-5552 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Boyer
Joey Stevens
Newark
Boyer
West Lisbon Lutheran Church
Lisbon
Joliet Road
New Applicants Read and Approved by Sons of Norway Lodge
Names of 27 applicants for membership were approved at Cleng Peerson Lodge 525 Ottawa in a Sunday meeting. Membership reaches 957. Lester Seversike presided, with guests Mrs. Audrey Soli and Elbert Peterson among others. Della Joneson led the program with accordion selections by Tellef Thorson. An article on Norwegian Independence Day was read by Kenneth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleng Peerson Lodge 525
Sons of Norway of Ottawa
Iun
Lester Seversike
Audrey Soli
Nor Deka Lodge
Sycamore
Elbert Peterson
Sons of Norway
Arlington Heights
George Strand
Aurora
Della Joneson
Tellef Thorson
Leland
Kenneth
Needles and Spoons 4-H Club shares planning details
At Mrs. Wahl home the Needles and Spoons 4-H Club discussed Share-the-Fun and planned a camping trip for June 13. Lana Gang spoke on Do Your Own Thing while games were played. Laura Nichols was reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wahl
Lana Gang
Laura Nichols
Calvary Baptist Events Include Classes and Youth Meet
Calendar notes Friday adult Bible class at 1 30 p m and Calvary Baptist Bible Clinic at 8 45 a m in Wilmington. Saturday Calvary Baptist Youth meeting at 7 p m. Monday Royal Neighbors of America meet at 7 30 p m in Eagles Hall with sack lunch.
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Calvary Baptist Bible Clinic
Wilmington
Calvary Baptist
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Divorces Granted in Gardner and Lockport Areas
Mary Ann Corsini of Rte. 2 Gardner is granted divorce from Frank I. Corsini on mental cruelty grounds. Joanne E. Nelson of 1105 Holly Court Lockport is granted divorce from Mitchell D. Nelson on mental cruelty grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Corsini
Rte
Gardner
Frank I. Corsini
Joanne E. Nelson
Holly Court
Lockport
Mitchell D. Nelson
Plattville Club and church events set for week
The Couples Club meets Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at 111 Fern Street Plainfield hosted by Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson. Plattville Lutheran Women circle study begins Monday March 26 at 7 p.m. led by Rev Vernon Tweedt. Dave Boyer speaker singer at West Lisbon Church Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Lutheran Evangelistic Movement banquet at Bethlehem Morris Friday 6 30 p.m. with Bob Murfin of WMBI Morning Clock.
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Plattville — Couples Club
Ernest Johnson
Fern Street
Plainfield
Plattville Lutheran Church Women Circle
Vernon Tweedt
Plattville Lutheran
Dave Boyer
West Lisbon
Lutheran Evangelistic Movement
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Morris
Bob Murfin
WMBI
Clown Emmett Kelly Appears in The Bartered Bride
Boston AP reports famous circus clown Emmett Kelly, a Ringling Brothers veteran of 15 years, starred in two January performances of Bedrich Smetana's The Bartered Bride by the Opera Company of Boston. He joined the carnival scene with a fire eater, a juggler, a wire walker, and trained dogs enhancing the opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Emmett Kelly
Opera Company of
Bedrich Smetana
Kelly
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus
Morris Unit Celebrates 20th Birthday in Eagles Hall
The Morris Unit of Mothers of World War II marked its 20th anniversary with a Monday evening event at Eagles Hall. Three Gold Star mothers honored: Myrtle Ventress Mae Reagan and Ruth Shaw. Muriel Curzon elected president for the year. officers installed by Edith Hyslop. State convention set for April 29 to May 2 in Springfield at St Nicholas Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Unit
Eagles Hall
Myrtle Ventress
Mae Reagan
Ruth Shaw
Muriel Curzon
Jennie Pack
Mabel Anderson
Elizabeth Weidner
Ardell Davidson
Bertha White
Edith Hyslop
Beatrice Sharp
St. Nicholas Hotel
Springfield
Curzon
Hyslop
UMC Sponsors Community Activity Nights in Plattville
The United Methodist Church sponsors afterschool events at Plattville Grade School. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. children in grades three through seven play organized games in the gym. Eighth grade youth through adults meet 7:30 to 9 p.m. Parent supervision and an authorized form are required for participation. forms are available at Mrs. Edward Leifheit’s home in Plattville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville
United Methodist Church
Edward Leifheit
Program on church music at St. Thomas hosts Day of Reflection
Women of St. Thomas met Wednesday with Mrs. Eugene Sorenson in charge. St. Thomas will host a Day of Reflection April 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Sister Nancy Margaret will conduct the service. Mrs. Fred Baker leads arrangements. Rev. James Steele presented a program on chanting and hymnody, the first part of three on church music. Steven Ferguson is a patient in St. Joseph Hospital Joliet, room 712.
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Women of
St. Thomas
Eugene Sorenson
Nancy Margaret
Order of St. Anne
Fred Baker
James Steele
Hospital News Admitted Births and Dismissals
Hospital notices list visiting hours for Medical and Surgical floors and the Obstetric floor. Admitted: Martha MacDonald Blanche Yates Mrs Jerry Munks Mrs Elmer White Mrs Frank Davite Miss Laveda Shafer Mrs John Rainsburg James Lawrence. Birth: a boy to Mr and Mrs Daniel Zilm Theresa Koppelman. Dismissed: several patients including Mrs Wilson Wren Mrs Anton Berta Mrs John Farrero and others.
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Martha MacDonald
Fulton St
Blanche Yates
Price St
Jerry Munks
Seneca
Elmer White
Coal City
Frank Davite
Laveda Shafer
Mazon
John Rainsburg
Kinsman
James Lawrence
Wauponsee St
Daniel Zilm
Theresa Koppelman
Rte. 1
Wilson Wren
Rte. 2
Anton Berta
John Farrero
Darryl Johnson
Newark
George Blackburn
Minooka
Anton Bartol
E. Jefferson St
Joseph Koster
Rte. 4
Wendall Brown
Dwight
Baptize infant Robert Aaron Dierzen in Newark Lutheran Church
Robert Aaron Dierzen infant son of Floyd and Mrs. Dierzen was baptized at Newark Lutheran Church by Rev. James Brooks. Sponsors were Charles Kratzer and Jerald Vega. a special song Praise The Lord Who Is Present was dedicated by great uncle Dennis Dullea of Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Robert Aaron
Floyd Dierzen
Newark Lutheran Church
James Brooks
Charles Kratzer
Jerald Vega
Lord
Robert
Dennis Dullea
Wichita, Kan
Dulla
Rhonda
Debbie Anderson
World Day of Prayer observance at Minooka Church
Church Women United of the Minooka United Methodist Church will hold the World Day of Prayer observance on Monday at 8 p.m. in the Minooka church. Rev. Arthur Bachand leads the event with co chairmen Mrs. Jack Spencer and Mrs. Allen Forst. Special music features cornet solos by Rick and Steve Anderson. Hostesses are Morning Circle members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Women United
New Zealand
Church Women United
Rick
Steve Anderson
12th district director honored at Seneca Legion event
The Seneca American Legion Auxiliary honored 12th district director Mrs. Gladys Olson of Caledonia at a Monday potluck. She plans to wear a Swedish dress for the Patriotic Conference in Chicago on April 5. Olson highlighted membership drives with a Hawaii trip prize for the top new recruiter. Poppy Day is set for May 25 and 26, with proceeds aiding Downey Hospital residents. The unit collects stamps for Manteno Hospital and accepts old nylons, panty hose, gold, glasses, and flash bulb cubes. The next meeting is April 9 at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
Seneca American Legion Auxiliary
Gladys Olson
Caledonia
Olson
Patriotic Conference of the Legion Auxiliary
Pick Congress Hotel
Chicago
Hawaii
Ernest Garrison
Arnold Thorson
Poppy Day
Downey Hospital
Manteno Hospital
John Mills
Seneca Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Britain to start fixed price Visitors Menu scheme
Leading British hotels and restaurants will offer fixed price all inclusive meals under Visitors' Menu Served. The plan, backed by the British Travel Association and the English Tourist Board, will begin early next year. Menus list a three course meal with coffee and charges. Prices vary to reflect the restaurant quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
British Travel Assn
English Tourist Board
Airman Splain Assigned to Keesler AFB Training
Service Airman Paul D. Splain, son of Mr and Mrs Paul G Splain of 216 Calhoun St, has been assigned to Keesler AFB Mississippi after completing basic training. He reports to the Technical Training Center for administrative training. He is a 1972 Morris Community High School graduate. James A Meador, son of Mr and Mrs Albert R Meador, Route 2, has been promoted to sergeant in the U S Air Force. He works as a cable splicer at McChord AFB Washington and served with a unit of the Air Force Communications Service. A 1970 MCHS graduate, his wife Jean is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Renninger of 318 Robinson Dr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Splain
Paul G. Splain
Calhoun St
Keesler Afb
Miss
Air Force
Technical Training Center
Keesler
Splain
Morris Community High School
James A. Meador
Albert R. Meador
Rte. 2
U.S. Air Force
McChord Afb
Wash
Air Force Communications Service
MCHS
Jean
George Renninger
Robinson
Boy Scout Den 1 Pack 471 Meets at Bethlehem Lutheran
Den 1 of Pack 471 met Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with leaders Mrs Keith Larson and Mrs Clarence Petty. They played games and finished their dragon craft for the pack meeting Monday. Kevin Sanders will serve treats at the next meeting. Each boy should bring the sword and shield they made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Keith Larson
Clarence Petty
Kevin Sanders
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Lori Moore
Toni
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Swift's Premium
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Mildred Guard
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UMC
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St. Joseph Hospital
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Ottawa
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World Day of Prayer
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