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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1978
Page
2
Mr and Mrs John Gesch of Dwight announce their daughter Laura Jean Gesch will wed Michael Joseph Vigna son of Mr and Mrs Barney Vigna Sr of Gardner. The couple plans a July 15 wedding date.
The Morris LaLeche League holds an 8 p.m. meeting Thursday at Eileen Mathews's home 5539 N Barrington Rd. Jean Fletcher and Nancy Thomas co lead a discussion titled The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties. Open to all nursing mothers. bring babies. Call Thomas 942-2501 or Fletcher 736-6243 for details.
Den 2 of Pack 471 met Wednesday to learn flag raising and lowering, proper folding, and flag disposal. Craig Patnode brought treats, the meeting closed with the Living Circle. Den 4 of Pack 476 met after school with Mrs. Shoudis to finish gifts for mothers, practice tug of war for the scout show, and enjoy treats served by John Baird. Jimmie Benson was keeper of the buckskin.
Regular Laurel Chapter 145 CES meets at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with a 6 30 p.m. potluck. Morris Junior Woman's Club gathers at 7 30 p.m. at Morris Savings and Loan and the Theatre Guild plans a skit. American Legion Auxiliary hosts a 7 30 p.m. meeting in Legion Hall with officer elections.
Robbyn Berrong, 22, of Dwight, received a divorce from Elburn Berrong, 23, on mental cruelty grounds. Loren Tousignant, 36, of Wilmington, was granted a divorce from Charlotte Tousignant, 21, also on mental cruelty grounds.
The Kendall County Women’s Republican Club will meet Monday at 1 p.m. in Yorkville National Bank’s community room to discuss juvenile delinquency and the volunteer juvenile officer program. Speakers include Victor Frantz of Kendall County Court Services and Pauline Chmedeke of Boulder Hill. Hostesses are Sally Hollenback Anita Britt and Nancy Updike. All interested are invited. information on the June family picnic will be shared during the business meeting led by president Louise Woodward.
Yorkville Oswego area hosts the Kendall County Homemakers Ex tension Association 40th annual meeting at 9 30 a m on Wednesday May 17 at Oswego United Presbyterian Church Illinois 25 just north of Oswego Reservations are requested by Friday Babysitting will be available mothers should bring lunch for their child Guest speakers include Honor Rasmusen first county chairman on I Remember When Margaret Sneezby Federation delegate to the World triennial on African Safari and local members Joan McEachern and Sally Rice present To Adjust or Self Destruct
Mrs Kathleen Shostrom hosted the United Methodist Women gathering in Mazon with Mrs Wm Mount conducting. Devotions cited Psalms 107 and a Guide Post story. Ernie Henson led the lesson In The Good News Movement Supporting Missions while Bibles were ordered. They voted to buy two tables and a basement divider, and reminded members of the Mother’s Day breakfast and mother daughter banquet.
The Camera Club will meet Thursday evening at the FOP Hall behind the Park Motel. Daniel Wigtil will speak on filter use. Plans finalize for a photography show at Sparks Cleaners on Friday May 19 from 5 to 9 pm and Saturday May 20 from noon to 5 pm.
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church mother daughter banquet was held in the fellowship hall with a pastel decor theme The event featured a Welcomer Karen Lovellette a group song Mothers and Daughters a toast to mothers by Lynn McTague and to daughters by Merle McTague and a Bridal Gown on Parade Narrator Charlotte Johnson pianist Chris Davick gowns dated 1878 to 1977 Arlene Fritz presented a basket of fabric flowers to Mrs Algor Swansen the 55 year marriage winner and Mrs Pat Johnson
MAZON A Mother's Day program was held at St Valentine Camp RNA after a business session led by Mrs Kathleen Shostrom in Mazon State Bank's community room. Members recognized oldest and youngest mothers, the most children, and the most grandchildren with geraniums.
Service Airman Timothy Ritz of Gardner has been assigned to Keesler AFB Mississippi for specialized air operations training after basic training. Airman Charles Gilliam, son of Mrs. Shirley Guistat of 1760 East Pine Bluff Road, graduated basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and will continue there for security police training. his father Charles Gilliam resides in Sheridan.
The future bride Linda Lou Southcombe will wed John William Fosen. she is the daughter of Mrs. Ida Southbone. Twin children were born Sunday at Hinsdale Hospital to Mr and Mrs Paul F Hills of Western Springs, a boy weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and a girl 6 pounds 8 ounces. Their mother is Barbara Coveny, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Coveny of Morris. the couple also has a 2 year old son Thomas.
Minooka United Methodist annex hosts a mother daughter tea on Saturday at 7 p.m. featuring a talk titled A Nostalgic Look at Dolls by Patty Wirtz of Channahon. Shelley Boyer exhibits European dolls. attendees may bring a special doll for display and a free will offering supports the event.
Hill Crest 4-H Club met Saturday at Morris Savings and Loan with demonstrations by Carrie Seamen on mod podge crafts Jennifer Jones on foods and Nancy Larson on cake making. Several talks covered safety people to people and grooming with multiple members aiding through the program.
Bethany Circle United Methodist Women convenes at 2 p.m. Wednesday May 17 at the Plattville church with Mrs Lee Corrigan as program chair and Mrs Marcus Monson and Mrs Mary Gabel as social hour hostesses. Orion Circle gathers 8 p.m. May 17 at Mrs Robert McCoy’s home for a lesson by Mrs Richard Naden. Stagecoach Club hosts a 6 p.m. potluck Saturday at the Plattville United Methodist Church led by Mr and Mrs Clinton Day. 55 and older invited. Lutheran Church Women Auxiliary meet 1 30 p.m. Saturday May 20 with Rev Vernon Tweedt presenting Worship and Mrs Diane Kettelson giving offering meditation. Laymen for Christ meet 8 p.m. Tuesday May 16 at the Lutheran Church. Visiting from Sweet Home Oregon are Mr and Mrs Jim Childers and family and brother Glen L Convis, visiting Plattville relatives. first trip back since moving eight years ago.
Visiting hours listed for Medical Surgical and Obstetric floors. Admitted include Davis Haas and several Seneca residents. births reported for Darwin Lehnus and Mary Lynch with a boy born April 2 at 2 16 a.m. in Parklake Drive. Dismissals include multiple residents from Ottawa Bend Mazon Wilmington and Seneca with baby girl and baby boy deliveries noted.
Bethlehem Lutheran announces Vacation Bible School from June 6 to 16 daily 8 45 to 11 45 a m Theme Jesus Gods Wonderful Gift invites all children ages 4 through eighth grade who have completed one year of Sunday School to attend Non members may register by calling 942 1145 at the church office.
Mazon The Women's Fellowship gathered at Park Street Congregational Church with Mrs. Hazel Traver leading the business session and Mrs. W.R. Wallin delivering devotions and a program on the Church of the Living God. Members approved contributions to the church budget and announced a June cooperative dinner at 12 30 p m hosted by officers, marking the year's final meeting before July August vacation.
Minooka Junior High faculty voted Darla Mc Mannis as Student of the Month for strong classroom achievement and active school involvement. She is listed as Gerald McMannis Route 1 Joliet.
Grundy County Historical Society discussed The Italian Influence in Grundy County at Coal City on Tuesday. The talk traced 1875 to early 1900s immigration from Italy, especially to Coal City, Diamond, Eileen and Braidwood, with families sponsored by relatives in Illinois and workers at No. 3 Mine in Carbon Hill by 1895.
The article recalls Italian settlers in Coal City area, noting families like Berta and Veronda, past postmasters, and local sites such as the Big Four Coal Mine nearby. It mentions Italian artifacts, Rosaries, and an Italian luncheon while outlining lodge activity and early community roles in Diamond, Carbon Hill, and Braceville Township. The piece hints at Polish influence for the next meeting and lists contact in Morris.
Arthur Webb and Dorothy Culp of Joliet are listed alongside Claude Kennedy and Audrey Geletka of Morris in a group of individuals connected to a local matter. The notice cites their names and towns.
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