Cub Winter Klondike Held By Shabbona District
The Shabbona District of the Rainbow Council BSA hosted a Cub Winter Klondike on March 18 at the Rainbow Council Reservation in Morris with 144 Cub Scouts and leaders from Grundy County. Units attending included Pack 464 Minooka, Pack 466 Coal City, Pack 469 Morris, Pack 470 Mazon Verona, Pack 471 Morris, Pack 476 Morris. Dens earning ribbons in events were Den 1 464 and Den 6 466 in Four Way Tug of War, Den 1 470 first in Catch and Throw, Den 1 471 second in Webelos, Den 1 469 third, Den 1 470 second, and various other den placements across sled race and ten way broad jump.
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Shabbona
Rainbow Council
BSA
Grundy County
Morris
Minooka
Coal City
Mazon- Verona
Cubs
Webelos
Israel slide presentation at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
A slide presentation will be given at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Morris. Amanda Walck, who recently returned from a trip to Israel, will present. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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Israel
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Morris
Amanda Walcknd
Fannie Brooks Unit Elects New Officers
Verona GCHE Fannie Brooks Unit held its monthly meeting electing May officers. President Mrs John Williams, vice chairman Mrs Gene Isham, secretary Mrs Doug Holler, public information Mrs Wayne Mc Comb, council member Mrs Jim Johnson. Major lesson A Taste of Gardening by Mrs George Castro and Mrs Williams. County chorus forming. annual meeting April 28 at Morris Moose. ladies night out April 18 interior decorating at Farm Bureau. Door prizes won by Mrs Castro and Mrs Robert Rigby. Next meeting April 25 at Mrs John Fillman's home.
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Verona
Fannie Brooks
GCHE
John Williams
Gene Isham
Doug Holler
Wayne McComb
Jim Johnson
George Castro
Williams
Johnson
Morris Moose
Farm Bureau
Castro
Robert Rigby
John Fillman
Marine promotes Tibbits in Japan assignment
Service Marine Lance Corporal Keith D. Tibbits, son of Mr and Mrs Roger Baumann of Yorkville, is promoted while serving with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan. He joined the Marine Corps in September 1976.
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Keith D. Tibbits
Roger Baumann
Yorkville
1St Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station
Iwakuni
Japan
Marine Corps
Local Community Event Calendar Roundup
Friday 8 p.m. dance at Gardner South Wilmington High School Drama Club for area high schoolers with music by Pyramids until 11 p.m. Saturday Minooka Firemen’s Appreciation Dinner in Legion Hall. Sunday 6 a.m. pancake breakfast by Morris Volunteer Fire Department at the fire house to 11 a.m. Proceeds fund new equipment. Friday April 7 ham supper at Park Street Congregational Church Mazon 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets 448-5642 or 448-2413. Sunday April 9 Minooka pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to noon. Wednesday April 12 Sacred Heart Circle 3 salad bar luncheon and bake sale Verona Townhall 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets via Jo Ann Grenell at Mazon State Bank. 10 pound ham drawing. Proceeds to Altar and Rosary Society.
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Gardner-South Wilmington High School
Pyramids
Minooka Firemen
Legion Hall
Morris Volunteer Fire Department
Park Street Congregational Church
Mazon
Minooka
M V K juniors stage The Mouse That Roared comedy at MVK gym
MVK junior class presents The Mouse That Roared a two act comedy by Segel based on Wibberley. The tiny duchy declares war on the United States and aims to lose to receive aid, but humor peaks as it accidentally wins and seizes a secret U S weapon. Cast lists students staff and crew include Bonnie Downes directing with a special April 6 and 7 performances at 8 p.m. doors. Public welcome. tickets from juniors or at the door.
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Mazon-Verona-Kinsman High School
Christopher Segel
Leonard Wibberley
United States
Tully Bascom
Mark Rodosky
Jane
Mary Hanley
Mary
Lynn Sereno
Fran
Kathy Winsor
Pam
Kathy Vint
Page
Kathy Kilmer
Glorianna
Teresa Schaefer
Helen
Leeann Grenell
Norma
Pam Warren
Chet Beston
Max Deskin
Miss Johnson
Carol Fleishman
Ann
Marcy Dutton
Count Mountjoy
Don Benson
David Benter
John Walsh
Leeann Gr
Will Tatum
Robin Smith
RNA Meets Royal Neighbors Meeting Recap
RNA and Royal Neighbors of America met Monday with Camilla Ryder presiding. Officers will gather at Jule Kindelspire's home after a six o'clock dinner at the Saratoga. Gladys Thompson cohosted. Mystery package sent to Darlene Minarich. Lunch by the March committee. Social hour and awards to Jennie Pack and Sara Vilt. Next meeting set for April 10 chaired by Mrs. Kindelspire and Mrs. Thompson.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Camilla Ryder
Jule Kindelspire
Saratoga
Gladys Thompson
Darlene Minarich
March Committee
Jennie Pack
Sara Vilt
Mrs. Kindelspire
Mrs. Thompson
Celebrate 25 years of Leo and Phyllis Tjelle
Mr and Mrs Leo Tjelle of Gardner returned from a Honolulu vacation a gift from their five children for their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple, married April 11 1953 in Morris, have five children and many relatives.
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Leo Tjelle
Gardner
Honolulu
Hawaii
Phyllis Osmundson
Morris
Immaculate Conception Rectory
McCaughan
Harry Tjelle
John
Rosemary) Hutchings
Aurora
Edward
Karen) John
Kevin Tjelle
DeKalb
Brian
Laurie) Naretto
Cabery
Michael and
Julie Tjelle
May wedding announced for Mr and Mrs Fred L West
A May wedding is announced for Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. West of 908 East Douglas Street. The notice notes the forthcoming ceremony and family details in a concise wedding column style.
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Fred L. West
E. Douglas St
Shabbona School vocal winners and wedding plans noted
The Morris Daily Herald reports names of vocal contest runners up were omitted. Debbie Phillips and Roxanne Rude earned second in vocal engagement. Peggy Ann Traxler, daughter of Debbie Phillips and Roxanne Rude, plans to wed Gregory Allan Traxler on May 6. he is son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Knudson of 111 Redbud Lane.
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Morris Daily Herald
Shabbona
Seneca
Debbie Phillips
Roxanne Rude
Peggy Ann
Gregory Allan Traxler
LeRoy Knudson
Redbud Lane
Youth Task Force to Meet and Discuss Pool Costs
The Youth Task Force will meet Monday at 7 p.m. in Morris Public Library community room to identify youth needs and discuss a space for recreation and activities. The polling committee will report and Mayor Donald Davidson will present possible costs of enlarging pool use. All members and the public are invited.
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Morris Public Library
Donald Davidson
Circle church kitchen cleaned by First Baptist group
Rosemary Gilson Circle of First Baptist Church met at the church. Breakfast served to six members. Mrs. Marjie Meyers offered the table prayer. Mrs. Ruby Clifford led the meeting. Plans made for a May 4 spring banquet at the church. Morning spent cleaning the kitchen. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Clifford.
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Rosemary Gilson
First Baptist Church
Marjie Meyers
Ruby Clifford
Clifford
Morris Public Library plans National Library Week 1978
The Morris Public Library marks National Library Week April 1–8 with a children's film festival for grades 1–4 from 3 30 to 4 p m on April 4 6 and 8. In the adult department three contests offer prizes including a 500 000th book sweepstakes, a secret books prize, and a book total guessing contest with non resident card or book credit rewards.
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American Library Association
National Library Week
Morris Public Library
Bonanza
Morris Junior Woman's’ Club
Peterson Alderson to Morrow Wedding at Bethlehem Lutheran
Joyce Elaine Peterson of Morris and Dr. Thomas Alderson of Glenwood will wed at 2 30 p m Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. A reception will follow at the VFW Hall with invitations already issued.
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Joyce Elaine Peterson
Morris
Thomas Alderson
Glenwood
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
VFW Hall
Community Calendar Highlights From Morris Area Churches and Groups
The week includes UMW Woman's Bible Class at 1 30 p m and Morris Single Parents at 6 30 p m both at First United Methodist Church. Other events feature Neu Chiam dinner in Ottawa, Grundy County Rabbit Breeders show at Coal City Lions Masonic, Blood Draw noon to 5 p m at Morris Masonic Lodge, Lions District I K Convention at Morris Community High School with noon registration, Bethlehem Lutheran Brotherhood Monday at 6 30 p m, Women's Relief Corps Tuesday at Eagles Hall 7 30 p m, Federal Golden Age Club Wednesday at Eagles Hall 1 p m potluck with prize, and Morris Lions Club Thursday 6 45 p m at Eagles Hall dinner meeting.
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UMW
First United Methodist Church
Neu Chiam
Ottawa
Grundy County Rabbit Breeders Association
Coal City Lions Hall
Morris Masonic Lodge
Morris Community High School
Federal Golden Age Club
Eagles Hall
Morris Lions Club
Deacons to be ordained at Calvary Baptist Church service
A special service at Calvary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday will ordain Marvin Fannin and John Calcote as deacons. Pastor Paul J. Hall will preach and charge the deacon’s duties, with Thomas Leiter offering the dedication prayer. Morning worship at 10 40 will feature Rev Hall on Sins Against the Holy Spirit. A church revival week runs April 9 through 16.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Marvin Fannin
John Calcote
Paul J. Hall
Thomas Leiter
Hall
Divorces Granted In Three Mental and Physical Cruelty Cases
Sheila Cardot aged 19 of 225 Pleasant Street was granted a divorce from Douglas Cardot aged 21 of 738 East Illinois Avenue on grounds of mental cruelty. Amy Benson aged 22 of 3710 Plaza Drive was granted a divorce from Paul Benson aged 27 of Platteville on grounds of mental cruelty. Doris Griswold aged 26 of South Wilmington was granted a divorce from Weldon Griswold aged 30 of Gardner on grounds of physical cruelty.
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Sheila Cardot
Pleasant St
Douglas Cardot
Illinois Ave
Amy Benson
Plaza Dr
Paul Benson
Plattville
Doris Griswold
South Wilmington
Weldon Griswold
Gardner
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Admitted patients include Mrs. Darlene Kegley Braceville Michael Erwin Herschel Mrs Florence Gore Marseilles Master Charles Milton Marseilles Charles Edds Wilmington Florence Garnett Wilmington Clarence Rumsey Wilmington George Selby Wilmington Miss Esther Westerlund Wilmington. Discharges include Mrs Bruce Egeland and baby boy 925 E North St Marvin Larson 905 E Jefferson St Miss Debbie Duncan Channahon William Shear Coal City Mrs Bessie McCormick Seneca transferred to Rivershore Nursing Home Marseilles Mrs Carl Sedlock Wilmington.
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Darlene Kegley
Braceville
Michael Erwin
Herschel
Florence Gore
Marseilles
Charles Milton
Charles Edds
Wilmington
Florence Garnett
Clarence Rumsey
George Selby
Esther Westerlund
Bruce Egeland
Baby Boy
E. North St
Marvin Larson
E. Jefferson St
Debbie Duncan
Channahon
William Shear
Coal City
MACHS Baseball and Track Schedule District Wide
SATURDAY, APRIL 8 events include Freshmen baseball here at 11 a.m. and two Varsity baseball games here at 10 a.m plus Freshmen-sophomore games at Coal City at 10 a.m. Additional sports include girls softball at Streator, Joliet West, Oswego, Sycamore, and Joliet East at various 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. times, tennis at Waubonsie Valley and Romeoville, and boys track here at 4:30 p.m. NHS induction at 8 p.m. in auditorium. band contest at DeKalb High School.
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Streator
St. Bede
Joliet West
Ohio Northern
Dwight
Waubonsie Valley
Oswego
Reed-Custer
Bolingbrook
Minooka
Sycamore
Joliet East
Romeoville
Coal City
DeKalb High School
Program on China Today at Morris Woman's Club
The Morris Woman's Club meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Guest Jane Shepstone of Glenview presents a program China Today. Shepstone is a Rosary College graduate with a Ford Foundation Fellowship and has taught in Chicago and Japan, traveled widely, and visited 74 countries. Esther Struck, craft chair, says club members will display items from last month's craft classes and welcome new contributions.
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Morris Woman’s Club
First United Methodist Church
Jane Shepstone
Glenview
China
Rosary College
Ford Foundation
University of Chicago
Innercity
Chicago
Mariners potluck features Gemma Malone slides from Australia
Miss Gemma Malone an exchange student from Tumut Australia will present slides and discuss her country at a Mariners Club potluck supper Sunday at 6 p.m. at First United Presbyterian Church Morris She is staying with Mr and Mrs James Peterson The event invites all members and friends to bring a dish to pass and table service for their family
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Gemma Malone
Tumut
Australia
First United Presbyterian Church
Morris
Gemma
James Peterson
Mariners Club
Women's Aglow Meeting Tuesday at Drake's Farm
Women's Aglow will meet at 11 30 a m Tuesday at Drake's Farm with guest Rev James Curtin associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He has been a priest since 1968 and coordinates Joliet Marriage Encounter, focusing on Midwest retreats. Reservations for lunch and babysitting by Monday at three numbers.
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Drake's Farm
James Curtin
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Morris
Joliet
Midwest
Curtin
United States
Rome
Learning metric kitchen conversions for American cooks
The article explains metric to familiar kitchen measurements including 250 milliliters per cup and 120 to 150 degrees Celsius for ovens. It also converts pan sizes to centimeters and describes a Norelco Toaster Range with a large interior and multiple cooking capabilities.
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America
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