June wedding announced for Dana Clower and Robert Kobliska
Miss Dana Kay Clower and Robert Paul Kobliska announce their engagement and plan a June 1 ceremony at Channahon Methodist Church. The bride is a Minooka High School graduate and Manor Inn cashier. The groom, Yorkville High School alumnus and Aurora College junior, works at Stratsmore Printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Kay Clower
Robert Paul Kobliska
Gordon Kobliska
Yorkville
Paul Clower
Channahon
Channahon Methodist Church
David Andrews
Miss Clower
Minooka High School
Manor Inn
Yorkville High School
Aurora College
Stratsmore Printing
Hospital notes and admissions keep rolling through town
Visiting hours listed 2:30 to 3:30 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admitted Fred Brown at 910 Douglas Street and Miss Charlie Britt at 306 EF Jefferson Street. Dismissals include Mrs. Marvin Roamnette and son from Essex Roy Stoops Newark Mrs. Bertha Edmunds 3182 Liberty Street and baby boy Emery at 119% W Washington Street Mrs Albert Jennings Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Douglas St
Charlie Britt
Jefferson St
Marvin Roamnette
Final plans for Minooka Sesquicentennial variety show
Final preparations are underway for the Minooka Sesquicentennial Community Variety Show to be held at 8 p.m. April 19 and 20 in the Knooka High School gym with a Sunday 2 p.m. rehearsal. The two act program features Our Town USA on Main Street businesses and Our State Fair honoring youth and servicemen, with proceeds to community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Knooka High School
Igh School
Our Town USA
Minoon
Ted Berst
Daniel Facemyer
James Bretsch
Clyde Heap
Francis Coyne
John Dullard
William Stafford
Terry Bjarnesen
Norman Marlow
Edward Marley
Art Rostron
Milton Emex
Rodger Haga
Phil Beesher
Mel Phillips
Bruce Hammitt
Berst
David Corbin
James Clark
Arthur Bedford
Ray Ruth
Andrew Anderson Sr
Fred Littlefair
Stephen Bunette
Grant Harms
Jack Orr
Rev. Berst
Ray Creamean
Illinois Valley orchestras schedule spring concerts
The Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform a Pulitzer Prize winning American composition, a Mozart symphony, an excerpt from a Wagner opera, and a spirited string suite in Spring Valley and Ottawa. A 3 p.m. show at Hall High School in Spring Valley marks a local first in years, with an 8 p.m. concert at Ottawa High School. The Illinois Valley Junior Symphony plans a May 21 concert at Central School in Ottawa.
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Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra
Spring Valley
Ottawa
Hall High School
Ottawa High School
Illinois Valley Junior Symphony
Central School
New Equipment To Be Bought By Auxiliary
At a regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting President Mrs Ralph Thomas announced the magazine drive raised funds to buy hospital equipment for Morris and surrounding area free of charge. Donations supported the American Cancer Society. A memorial gift honored Irvin Day. Mrs Robert Lindsay reported on a card party planned for Tuesday April 23 in the Legion Hall open to the public. The meeting ended with a hymn led by Mrs B O Neill Enger. Chaplain Mrs Henry Verfurth gave a peace prayer. A social hour followed with games and awards. Refreshments were served by Mrs Lindsay and Mrs Raymond Sullivan. The next meeting is April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Ralph Thomas
Morris
American Cancer Society
Irvin Day
Robert Lindsay
Legion Hall
B. O'Neil Enger
Henry Verfurth
Lindsay
Raymond Sullivan
Butter the slices for French toast
Use about a teaspoon of butter or margarine per slice of bread when frying French toast.
Easter Bonnet Show At VFW Hall For Morris Club
Easter bonnets will be modeled at the Morris Junior Woman's Club millinery show and card party at 7 20 p.m. Monday in the VFW Hall. Club members choose bonnets from Baum's Department Store to wear for the event. Proceeds plus tag day money go to buy playground equipment for city parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Junior Woman's Club
VFW
Herald
Minooka High to stage Hip Hippie Houry play
The Senior Class of Minooka High School presents Hip Hippie Hooray by David Rogers at 8 p.m. April 6 in the school auditorium. Suzy Stevenson searches Haight-Ashbury for her missing brother and opens a free restaurant to fund the effort. Director Walter Stubbs, assistant Martha Carter, and student director Helen Coyne lead the production with Sandy Bennington and Dennis Bogart in key roles. Tickets available from seniors or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka High School
David Rogers
Suzy Stevenson
Haight-Ashbury
San Francisco
Walter Stubbs
Martha Carter
Helen Coyne
Sandy Bennington
Will Hansen
Dennis Bogart
Birthday Party Honors 80th Birthday in Minooka
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Moore hosted a dinner party at their home to honor his mother Hazel Moore as she celebrated her 80th birthday on March 21. Guests included her granddaughter and family, Kenneth Pautz and daughters Karin and Jeanine, Robert Moore, and Grace Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Moore
Hazel Moore
Kenneth Pautz
Karin
Jeanine
Robert Moore
Grace Shearer
Plump Bunny Easter Treats From Donut Cutters
A playful kitchen note describes shaping doughnuts with small chicken and bunny cookie cutters then frying in the usual way. The finished treats are described as cute figures in green paper grass amid bright Easter colors.
Verona Officers To Serve in Maz on April 16
Verona OFS chapter held a routine meeting at the Masonic Temple led by Mrs. Leonard Gilmoure. Paul Hintze was reported ill at Morris Hospital. Dale Punke to serve as worthy matron with Kitty McKinley Chapter CBS Maron. Harold Punke named warder for April 16.
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Verona
Maz
Leonard Gilmoure
Verona Ofs
Masonic Temple
Paul Hintze
Morris Hospital
Dale Punke
Kitty McKinley
CBS
Maron
Harold Punke
Mr and Mrs Earl McBride Return from Miami Visit
Mr and Mrs Earl McBride have returned from Miami Florida where they visited Mr and Mrs Willis Lindsay confirming a family trip to Florida and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McBride
Miami, Fla
Willis Lindsay
Seneca PTA Elects New 1968 Officers
SENECA The Oak Street PTA meeting featured the grade school band in new uniforms and a majorette display. Officers chosen for 1968 include Mrs. David Buck president Richard Emery vice president Mrs. Richard Emery secretary and Mrs. John Nolan treasurer.
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Seneca
Roger Rinaldi
Oak Street Pta
David Buck
Richard Emery
John Nolan
Emery
Uruguay
Ana Fernandez
American Field Service
Fernandez
Jean Benassi
VFW Donates Subscriptions To Libraries
Final plans for the VEW Post family potluck dinner on Saturday April 20 were set at a Wednesday evening meeting Reservations should be made at the club rooms A spring dance is planned for Saturday May 4 Russell Olson reported on the anniversary dinner and a pancake breakfast A post officer nomination will occur at the next regular meeting Wednesday April 10 The charter was draped in memory of Irvin Day Subscriptions to VEW magazine were donated to Morris Library and Morris Community High School library
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VEW Post
Russell Olson
Irvin
VEW Magazine
Morris Library
Morris Community High School Library
Thursday and Tuesday club meetings listed with venues
Calendar entries show JFF Club at 8 p.m with Mrs Franks McArdle and Ladies Bridge Club at Morris Country Club for prizes, Mothers of World War II potluck at Eagles Hall, Effie McKindley Class at 7 p.m. for cancer dressings, Cedar Lodge AF amp AM visit at Masonic Temple, and Shabbona Chapter Order of the Builders meeting in Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JFF Club
Frank McArdle
Morris Country Club
Eagles Hall
Effie McKindley
United Presbyterian Church
Cedar Lodge No. 124
AF & AM
Masonic Temple
Order of the Builders
Makeshift Cardboard Tunnel Table for Convalescent Child
A large cardboard carton is cut to form a tunnel over the legs, covered with oilcloth glued in place for a clean, easy to wipe surface. This creates a practical eating and play table in a sick child’s room.
Girl Scout Troops Meet for Activities and Plans
Girl Scout Troop 87 met at First Baptist Church with a flag ceremony. Brownie Troop 55 was to visit next Thursday. Troop 170 held at St Thomas Episcopal and toured a bowling alley. Brownies auditioned for an Easter play set for April 4 and discussed future outings. Other troops sang songs and shared treats at meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Brownie
Cheryl Campbell
Scribe
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Karen Callahan
Brownie Troop 55
Girl Scout Troop 87
Donna Lewis
S82
Barbara Dumbauld
Connie Button
Brownie Promise Easter Projects Lead Students
Easter crafts were completed as students Cagly Thompson Mary Altice Re Ler Brenda Harris contributed treats and scribe duties to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagly Thompson
Mary Altice Re Ler
Brenda Harris
Scribe
Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club Meets at Mrs Siron Home
The Happy-Go-Lucky 4-H Club met at Mrs. Floyd Siron’s home with Sheryl Walter leading the pledge. Members discussed new pattern sizes in sewing and a bicycle project. A mothers’ meeting is set for 1 50 p.m. April 9 at Mrs. Siron’s home. Treats were served by Katie Lehmkuhl, recreation chairman Gail Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Siron
Sheryl Walter
Siron
Katie Lehmkuhl
Gail Sanders
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Rober Clifton Whipple
Ottawa High School Chorus
Audrey Hepburn
Academy
Richad Chenna
Walt Disney
Charlie
Technicolor
Liberty St
Oas
Istreator
Washington Park
Halsted
Homewood
Tol
Baum’'s Department Store
Ray Donnell
Mrs
Donald Peterson
John Hynds
Robert Kulof
Roger Thorson
Vincent Donna
Dan Beal
Seneca Pta
Hechts
Aubrey Shenefiel
State Farm Fue and Casualty Company
Home Office
Bloomington
Lino
the Herald
Mercury Motors Glastron
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