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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1968

Page

3

Methodist Mother Daughter Banquet And Program

The Woman's Society of Christian Service sponsored a mother daughter banquet in the church fellowship hall. Activities included greetings by WSCS president Mrs. Chester Winsor, salutes to mothers and daughters, musical numbers, a skit The Generation Gap, and a humorous address Hats On to the Ladies by Ward Sisler.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall Arthur Meadors Donald Kundert Chester Winsor WSCS Hector Chabut Donald Caisley Ellen Bossert Robert Wahl August Turk Debbie Wahl Thomas Wilkinson Ward Sisler Carol Reeves Russell Jorstad

Hospital Notes and Birth Announcement

Hospital notes show visiting hours 2 30 to 3 30 7 to 8 30 p m. Admitted John Terando Route 1 Otto Greiff Mazon Births to Mr and Mrs Clifford Duty Braceville a girl at 3 14 a m today Discharged Linda Jacobson 53742 Fremont Ave Mrs Donald White 2092 E Main St Mrs Burnette Cotter 1347 Edwards St Mrs John Hartley and daughter 312 E Illinois Ave Mrs Annie Elleby Lincoln Nursing Home Mr George Brown 1276 Park Blvd Roy Beasley 609 E Jefferson St Miss Tammy Onsen Coal City Miss Linda Clauson Newark Donald Hillding Seattle Wash

John Terando Rte Otto Greiff Mazon Clifford Duty Braceville Linda Jacobson Fremont Ave Donald White E. Main St Burnette Cotter Edwards St John Hartley Illinois Ave Annie Elleby Lincoln Nursing Home George Brown Park Blvd Roy Beasley E. Jefferson St Tammy Onsen Coal City Linda Clauson Newark Donald Hillding Seattle Wash

Minooka Women Attend Illinois Federation Convention

Minooka Woman's Club members participated in this weeks Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Chicago. President Mrs. James Bretsch, president elect Mrs. Norman Miller, and district treasurer Mrs. John Sing attended. Delegates joined sessions Wednesday and Thursday alongside Grundy County and district officials.

Minooka Woman's Club Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs Chicago James Bretsch Minooka Norman Miller John Sing Edward Murley Louis Mark Grundy County John Dullard Arthur Bedford Sing

Annual mother daughter banquet in Lisbon Bethleham Parish

LISBON An annual mother daughter banquet was held at Lisbon Bethleham Church parlors with 120 guests. Music preceded the event, Grace Lutheran Women served dinner, and young Lisbon men acted as waiters. The program featured devotions, vocal solos, toasts to mothers and daughters, and tributes to granddaughters and grandmothers. Mrs Alvin Knutson spoke as ALCW conference president.

Lisbon Bethlehem Everette Hauge Elaine Grace Lutheran Eugene Orton Ralph Chelsea Lester Sullivan Debbie Walker Thomas Walker Laurel Heggen Laura Severson Elaine Hauge Rhonda Hauge Gerald Hill Alvin Knutson ALCW

Symposium on Personal Identity by Circle Seven WSCS

Circle Seven of the WSCS met Thursday evening at Mrs. Ted Johnsons home. Mrs. Robert Hopkins assisted and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson gave devotions. A symposium on Modern Woman's Struggle for Personal Identity was presented by Mrs. Gene Gang and others. Circle Seven will meet again June 13 at Mrs. Earl Ripschs home.

Circle Seven WSCS Ted Johnson Robert Hopkins Thomas Wilkinson Gene Gang Edward Lawson Allen Kief Laurie Osterle Gerald Eisold William Skinner Earl Ripsch

Sunday Calendar for Morris Lincoln Nursing Home Activities

Sunday events include a mother daughter tea from 2 to 4 p m at Morris Lincoln Nursing Home. Monday features Baptist Class at 1 50 p m with Mrs Allie South comb. Sweet Adelines hold a sing out at 6 45 p m in the American Legion Hall. Alicia C Bliss Chapter DAR meets at 1 30 p m with Mrs Leo Baker. Royal Neighbors meet at 6 30 p m in Eagles Hall. Tuesday lists GCHE Nettle Creek Unit at 8 p m with Mrs Gerald Danielson. American Legion Auxiliary meets 6 30 p m Tuesday in the American Legion Hall. Honor Gold Star mothers and sisters potluck.

Morris Lincoln Nursing Home Helen Bunton The Baptist Church Allie Southcombe Sweet Adelines American Legion Hall Alicia C. Bliss DAR Leo Baker Royal Neighbors Eagles Hall Nettle Creek GCHE Gerald Danielson Grundy County Rest Home American Legion Auxiliary Potluck

Septic Permit Issued for Rte 1 Coal City Home Addition

The Grundy County Office of Building and Zoning issued a building permit Friday for Linda Roma on Route 1 in Coal City. The permit covers a septic system and an addition to an existing dwelling in Felix Township.

Linda Roma Coal City Grundy County Felix Township

Planning Meeting for Grundy County zoning ordinance workshop

Members of the Grundy County Regional Planning Commission will continue reviewing a proposed zoning ordinance at a 3 p.m. Wednesday workshop in the Grundy County Courthouse. No other business is planned.

Grundy County Regional

New Moose Officers Named. Corrections Issued

Among the new officers elect for the Women of the Moose is Mrs. Lloyd Heineman junior graduate regent. Mrs. Harold Hyslop was incorrectly listed as graduate regent in the officer list published Wednesday.

Women of the Moose Lloyd Heineman Harold Hyslop

Local Folks Share Sunday Visits and Celebrations

Mrs. Rose Boetta Schroeder of Peotone visited the Boetta home in Coal City. Richard Farcus and Alan dined with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blaskie of Joliet after their son John Blaskie’s confirmation. Mrs. Martha Piper of Peotone called on Fred and John Brunner. Felix Pichon and his wife joined daughter Mrs. Raymond Van Buskirk in Fithian to mark their 52nd anniversary. Mrs. William Schultz attended the Schultz Smiley wedding at St Lawrence Church South Wilmington and the reception. Henry Lyons Jr and his wife vacationed at Osage Beach Missouri and he won car sales for Ford. Mrs. Charles Smith of Lockport visited her sister Mrs. Henry Marketti.

Rose Boetta Schroeder Peotone Boetta Coal City Richard Farcus Alan Richard Blaskie Joliet John Blaskie Martha Piper Fred John Brunner Felix Pichon Raymond van Buskirk Fithian William Schultz Schultz-Smiley St. Lawrence Catholic Church South Wilmington Henry Lyons Jr Osage Beach Ford Motor Co Charles Smith Lockport Henry Marketti

Frost and Drought Threaten Wheat Crops

Frost and drought are constant threats to wheat, jeopardizing yields and farm economics. Scientists advise moisture management and resilient variety selection to mitigate losses across growing regions.

Petticoat Air Derby Starts On Saturday in Illinois

Thirty four women pilots aged 18 to 71 will race a 250 mile course from Coles County Airport between Mattoon and Charleston. Awards total 1000 dollars funded by Mattoon and Charleston chambers of commerce. Illinois Ninety Nines chapters oversee the event with 22 pilots from Illinois cities including Mattoon Champaign Waukegan Collinsville Park Forest Lawrenceville Streator Danville and more.

Mattoon, Ill Illinois Coles County Mattoon Charleston Fred H Marjorie) Kelly Teresa Rivett Waukegan

US assures India on Peshawar electronics base use

Foreign Minister B R Bhagat said in Parliament that the U S electronics base near Peshawar Pakistan has never been and never will be used for espionage against India. The assurance addressed questions from Congress and opposition lawmakers.

New Delhi India United States U.S Peshawar Pakistan B. R. Bhagat Congress Party

Coal City Community Calendar and Notes

Community notes list band boosters meetings in Coal City and Braidwood, zoning board of appeals in Diamond, a library board gathering, and Mother’s Club meeting times. Also includes hospital updates, a National Defense Education Act grant for Sister M Jeannine, a service member’s enlistment, and local anniversary celebrations.

M. Jeannine Coal City Denver

Dandelion's Name Origin From Dent de Lion

The plant derives its name from the dandelion leaf resembling a lion's tooth a term that comes from the French dent de lion. The phrase indicates the leaf’s jagged edges and historic linguistic roots.

Obituary for Aage H. Hansen Services Held Today

Funeral services for Aage H. Hansen were held at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Rev. L. G. Hinderaker officiating. Mrs. Lester Sullivan sang and Mrs. Lars Fosen played the organ. Pallbearers listed include Tracy Adcock Donald Caisley Donald Davidson Walter Hundt Lester Johnson John Nelson Floyd Siron Charles Roseland and James Stine. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.

Aage H. Hansen Bethlehem Lutheran Church L. G. Hinderaker Lester Sullivan Lars Fosen Tracy Adcock Donald Caisley Donald Davidson Walter Hundt Lester Johnson John Nelson Floyd Siron Charles Roseland James Stine Evergreen Cemetery

Funeral services for Leonard H Cameron Held at Davis Funeral Home

Leonard H. Cameron funeral services set for 11 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Roy H. Hamburger officiating. Pallbearers include Raymond Peacock Charles Burt George Burt Orville Holmes Robert Williamson and William Fletcher. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

Leonard H. Cameron Davis Funeral Home Roy H. Hamburger Raymond Peacock Charles Burt George Burt Orville Holmes Robert Williamson William Fletcher Evergreen Cemetery

Mission Group Meets at Mrs Colstock Home

Gardner notes a Wednesday afternoon gathering of the Mission Group of the First United Presbyterian Church at Mrs. James Colstock’s home. Devotions by Mrs. Ruth Jackman and a Mark Chapter Four Bible study followed by refreshments and plans to meet June 12 at Mrs. Wade Allison’s home.

First United Presbyterian Church James Colstock Harry Howland Ruth Jackman Wade S. Allison

Wife Appointed Administratrix for Estate of Husb

Mrs. Frank Aldena Vitek of Rte. 1 Mazon was named administratix of her husband’s estate after his death on March 9. Bond set at 50 050. The estate includes 590 in personal property and 20 000 in real estate.

Frank Aldena) Vitek Rte. 1 Mazon Vitek

Morris Public Library Delay For Funeral Rites

The Morris Public Library will be closed until noon today in observance of funeral rites for Mayor Aage Hansen.

Morris Public Library Aage Hansen

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