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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1978

Page

6

Pine Bluff Pioneers 4-H Club Meeting Notes

Pine Bluff 4 H club records show aluminum can drives and calf care demos by Philip Burns. Rhonda Bland led rabbit care. David Sullivan to manage the ball team. recreation by Brad Trotter and Mark Sullivan. Next meeting June 1 at Gary Bensons.

Pine Bluff Pioneers David Skelton David Sullivan Philip Burns Rhonda Bland Brad Trotter Mark Sullivan Gary Bensons

Service Navy Yeoman Luck Reports Aboard USS Blue Ridge

Yeoman Third Class Peter C. Luck, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Luck of Coal City Illinois, has reported for duty aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge homeported in San Diego He joined the Navy in June 1975.

Navy Peter C. Luck Kenneth C. Luck S. Broadway Coal City Blue Ridge San Diego

Joliet Junior College Nurse Grads in Nursing and Applied Sciences

Lynda Matteson graduates Sunday from Joliet Junior College School of Nursing with an associate degree in nursing and applied sciences. She is the daughter of Ronald and Mrs. Bell of Bolingbrook. Deborah Smith of Glen Ellyn, formerly Morris, received a Gold Ivy Leave from Aurora College at the all college banquet and graduates Cum Laude. Patti Sutton of Verona was elected into Omicron Nu at the University of Illinois and is a Phi Upsilon Omicron and Alpha Phi Omega member. she graduates May 21 majoring in foods and business.

Lynda Matteson Joliet Junior College School of Nursing Ronald Bell Bolingbrook Deborah L. Smith Glen Ellyn Morris Aurora College The Patti Sutton George Sutton Verona Omicron Nu University of Illinois Miss Sutton Phi Upsilon Omicron Alpha Phi Omega U of I

Mazon Woman's Club meets to honor 70 years of service

Twenty six members attended the Mazon Woman's Club meeting in the Mazon State Bank community room. Dorothy Hahn presided as president with a pledge and club collect. Perfect attendance honors went to nine members. An anniversary scroll marked 70 years since the club’s organization, and a district certificate praised membership gains. The program highlighted notable Illinois women and the meetings will resume in September.

Mazon Woman's Club Mazon State Bank Dorothy Hahn Sally Clithero Margaret Ely Hazel Nave Ruby Morse Martha Slater Edna Walker Grace Wallace Ethel Tredinnick Federation of Woman's Clubs Burnett Isham Harold Misener Don Brown Vera Schoen Wallace William Lynch Ira Burger Lois Mellen Mellen Hahn Illinois Mary Ann Bickerdyke Galesburg Cincinnati Galena Cairo Harriett Monroe Chicago Frances Willard Northwestern University WCTU Myrtle Norton Walgreen Hazelwood Dixon W.F. Breisch Myrtle Misener Mabel Welsh

Morris FNA hosts reception for retiring MCHS advisor

At the final meeting of the school year the Morris Community High School FNA held a casual reception for Margaret Mosimann who retired last year. The group gave her a gift to thank her for years of help. 22 FNA members were noted with Mrs. Joan McNulty as current advisor.

Morris Community High School FNA Margaret Mosimann MCHS Mosimann Laurie Eschenbaum Joan McNulty

Hospital News and Admits Births and Dismissals

Hospital notes list visiting hours for Medical and Surgical floors and Obstetric shifts. Admitted include Frances Ansell and Iva Witherington among others. births recorded for Kopezick and Buchanan families. several patients discharged or dismissed, with names and addresses.

Frances Ansell Armstrong St Iva Witherington Price St Aaron Willoughby Verona Adam Diss Seneca Judith Darin Coal City Inez Villarreal Jr Donna Mann Plano Bradford Smith Elmer Buchanan Newark Ricky Friant Vernon Benton Liberty St Jack Kopezick Terrye Sue Jakil Kiersted St William Buchanan Sheri Goering Suzanne Buchannan Susan Circle Gerald Evans Morris Richard Darling E. Chapin Lawrence Kenney Mary Lehnus Parklake Dr Rhonda Schiradelly Rebecca Sealf

Eye Emergencies and First Aid Tips From Blindness Society

Eye emergencies require care and foresight. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness marks 70 years and urges immediate medical help for cuts or punctures, avoiding rubbing eyes, and proper lid manipulation. For a free eye care booklet, contact the state Prevention of Blindness Society or the national office at 79 Madison Ave New York NY 10016.

National Society For the Prevention of Blindness State Prevention of Madison Ave N.Y

Marriage Licenses Issued in Ottawa and Mazon

Jeffrey Shirley and Dawn Carroll, both of Ottawa, received a marriage license. Jerry Jennings and Sandra Kay, both of Mazon, also obtained a license as a couple.

Jeffrey Shirley Dawn Carroll Ottawa Jerry Jennings Sandra Kay Mazon

Troy Kief Named Member of the Month at Morris FFA Chapter

Select Kief Morris Community High student Troy Kief son of Mr and Mrs Allen W Kief of 3735 Dixon Drive was chosen member of the month for May by the Morris Chapter of Future Farmers of America. He raises registered Hampshire sheep and has held roles from vice president as a freshman to current chapter president while earning Star Greenhand in 1977 and Star Chapter Farmer this year.

Morris Community High School Troy Kief Allen W. Kief Dixon Drive Morris Chapter Future Farmers of America Troy Hampshire

May baskets exchanged at Church of Hope meeting

Gardner The Women s Association of the Church of Hope met Monday at 7 30 p m in fellowship hall. The group exchanged handmade May baskets after roll call and prayers. Esther Cummings gave devotions while Nancy Riggs led a Hobby and Crafts program. Hostesses Letha Cooper Georgia Tombs Ruth Jackman and Kathryn Perkins provided refreshments amid spring flowers.

Georgia Tombs Ruth Jackman Kathryn Perkins

Mrs Tillie Johnson Admitted At Copley Hospital

Mrs Tillie Johnson of Plano is a surgical patient at Copley Hospital Lincoln Ave Aurora Room 462.

Tillie Johnson Plano Copley Hospital Lincoln Ave Aurora

Happy Hour Club Meeting At Harseim Home

Members of the Ha Lo Club gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs Avis Harseims home. Prizes went to Mrs Lucille Arneson Mrs Tena Olson Mrs Josephine Usevick and Mrs Jeanette Jakubik. Guests included Mrs Mildred Webber Mrs Wanda Olson and Mrs Robert White. Lunch was served. Next meeting set for June 21 at Mrs Usevicks home.

Ha Lo Avis Harseim Lucille Arneson Tena Olson Josephine Usevick Jeanette Jakubik Mildred Webber Wanda Olson Robert White Usevick

Morris Single Parents to Meet Friday at Church

Single parents in Morris are invited to meet at 8 p m Friday May Nineteenth at the First United Methodist Church. Attendees will caravan to a member’s home for the meeting and program planning for upcoming months. Any single parent in Morris area may attend.

Morris First United Methodist Church

United Lutheran Church Gardner hosts mother daughter banquet

The United Lutheran Church of Gardner held a mother daughter banquet with catered dinner and pink candle table decor. Mrs. Virginia Gerrish led as mistress of ceremonies. devotions by Mrs. Linda Spezio. program by Mrs. Judy Dagraedt of Ottawa. Awards honored youngest and oldest mothers and others.

Gardner United Lutheran Church of Gardner Virginia Gerrish Linda Spezio Judy Dagraedt Ottawa Shari Sonja Edmunds Anita Edmunds Michelle Jeanine Sirois Kathy Gonis Aleila Pfeifer Helen Aultz

Minooka and Coal City Public Events Calendar Notes

The Minooka Legion Hall hosts a Mothers of World War II card party at 1 30 p m with proceeds for veterans aid. A public auction at Campbell House Senior Center in Coal City on Sunday May 21 starts at noon with Jim Cushing as auctioneer. donations in the barn Saturday 10 a m to 4 p m. Do not send clothing.

Minooka-Channahan Mothers of

Common Herbs for Illinois Gardens in Urbana

University of Illinois expert Joe Vandemark lists common garden herbs and their care. Basil, caraway, chives, dill, horseradish, marjoram, parsley, mint, sage, savory, thyme and more are covered with planting depths, spacings, heights, harvests and storage tips for Illinois conditions.

Urbana Joe Vandemark University of Illinois Illinois Vandermark

Friday and weekend church and club listings schedule

The notice lists Friday events including Dave Reinders presenting Friday Night Alive at 8 p.m. at the MCHS auditorium with no admission charge, and United Lutheran Church in Gardner hosting a Mission and Ministry Seminar at 6 30 p.m. Saturday features Morris Lions Club 40th anniversary dinner at Morris Country Club at 7 p.m. with social hour at 6 p.m. Monday programs include Past Matrons Laurel Chapter CBS at 1 30 p.m. with Mrs. Lavern Bradbury, UMW Friendship Circle at 1 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles meetings, and Women’s Relief Corps at 7 30 p.m. at Eagles Hall. Wednesday AARP meets at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center for a talk on self defense. A divorce was granted to Care Biskey, 24, Wilmington, from Nancy Biskey, 23, Eau Claire, Wis., on mental cruelty.

Dave Reinders MCHS United Lutheran Church In Gardner UMW Friendship Circle Fellowship Hall Bethlehem Lutheran Church Circle Karl Johnson Oak St Ella Thorson Grundy County Women’s Relief Corps Eagles Hall Lack Care Biskey Wilmington Nancy Biskey Eau Claire Wis

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Sanford Erickson Morris Country Club Wauponsee Handy Anns 4-H Club Nellie Skelton Shelly Hunt Margie Perry Sally Turner Niki Larweth Connie Gordon Connie Fife Cheryl Burns College Campus News Hospital News W. Jackson Sun WCSJ Coachmen Coachmen Vocal Band Assembly To God East Coast Happy Hour United Church Borens FORD Walgreen’s Shopping Greenway Pontiac OLDS Matteson Hardware AMC Chrysler TASTY Chevrolet First National Bank Morris Lions Club Laurel CBS Lavern Bradbury E. Benton St Senior Citizens Center Beauty Shop Doris Weber Judy Swiggett Melvina Thompson Sponsored BY Morris Council OF Churches Peace Chapel Assembly OF God School Street Jesus Elmer Powell
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