120 Attend Banquet for Newark Lutheran Women
Newark The mother daughter banquet of the New ark Lutheran Church Women drew 120 grandmothers, mothers, daughters and granddaughters. Mrs. O Paul Hougen gave the invocation and a ham dinner was served by Stavanger Lutheran Church women. LCW president Mrs. Roy Johnson welcomed guests and recognized the oldest mother Mrs. Lottie Gravley and youngest mother Mrs. David Johnson among others. A program followed with toasts to mothers and daughters, vocal and organ music, and a talk by Mrs. Marion Sandeno of Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Newark Lutheran Church
O. Paul Hougen
Stavanger Lutheran Church
LCW
Roy Johnson
Lottie Gravley
David Johnson
Luther Sebby
Thomas McGee
Don Ness
Darch Fruland
Orwen Fruland
Mary Gabel
Cyrus Thompson
Marion Sandeno
Gardner
Donald Gravley
Marvin Johnson
Earl Weeks
Ron Fruland
Edgar Gabel
Ernestine Olson
Clarence Goodwick
Richard Lowery
Joseph Kleinmaier
ISU Tutorial Project taps Terry Coley as Bloomington Normal coordinator
Terry Coley, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Coley of Minooka Illinois, is named to the executive board of Illinois State University Tutorial Project for 1968 69. He serves as Bloomington Normal coordinator and is a junior studying library science at ISU Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Coley
Raymond Coley
Church St
Minooka
Illinois State University
Bloomington Normal
Coley
ISU
Normal
Library Schedule Change at MAZON United Churches Library
The MAZON United Churches Community Library will close during daytime this week while Mrs Gene Blackman is on vacation. It will open from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAZON
United Churches Community Library
Gene Blackman
Hospital Notes and Local Admits and Births
Hospital notes list admissions including E T Pugh Angela Partridge and Dennis Bryant numerous residents and addresses. Births report a boy for Ronald and a girl for Everett Foss and two fetuses. Discharges and accidents note Mrs Tesdal McWilliams and a motorbike incident involving Jody Farley with injuries treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Pugh
McKinley St
Gerald Gramilis
Park Blvd
Melvin Ray Viano
Fulton St
Angela Partridge
Seneca
John Ervin
Channahon
Jane LaVarier
N. Liberty St
JoAnne McClenning
Price St
Elaine Salems
Maple Dr
Annette Currier
Rte. 4
Mark Bradley Zeedar
W. Healy
Champaign
Carol Zeedar
Anna Zilm
Lake Villa
Dennis Bryant
E. Jefferson St
Charles Hutchings
Division St
Ronald Ragan
E. North St
Everett Foss
Gardner
Robert Tesdal
E. Benton
Bruce Dennis
Ottawa St
Allen McWilliams
Rte
Charles Shear
Sigurd Ostby
Alma Brown
Ma zon Church Hosts Mother-Daughter Supper and Awards
More than 100 attendees gathered at the United Methodist Church in Ma zon for a mother-daughter supper. Mrs. Robert L. Brandstatter spoke on color in life while awards were given for longest marriage and youngest grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon
United Methodist Church
Robert L. Brandstatter
T. E. Meadors
C. Beeler
Janice Hanson
Charles Feasley
Fred Foster
Lee Provance
Local Women Attend Illinois Federation Convention
Morris Women’s Club members attended the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering held at the Sherman House in Chicago. Officers listed included Mrs. Lawrence Boyle president and Mrs. Kenneth Halterman vice president. The dues raise proposal failed on the convention floor. Governor Kerner and Senator Dirksen addressed attendees as Mrs. P. E. Ashwood was named new federation president with the theme Peace Home and Friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Woman's Club
Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
Sherman House
Chicago
Lawrence Boyle
Kenneth Halterman
Robert MacDonald
Elna Caisley
Everett Lois
Virginia Carper
Kenneth Reader Sr
District 12
Theresa Kowalczyk
Morris Elementary School
Diane Avalos
Morris Community High School
Walter Paepcke
Executive Mansion Fund
Women’s Clubs of
Illinois
Otto Kerner
Everett Dirksen
New Illinois Federation
P. E. Ashwood
Federation
Morris Women Present Skit at IFWC Convention
Five members of the Morris Junior Woman's Club attended the IFWC Convention in Chicago. They featured a Africa costume skit earning the district an award for the most authentic costumes. The club received multiple honors including a Project HOPE certificate, a National Foundation March of Dimes recognition, a Gateway to Friendship Award, and subscriptions certificates for Illinois Clubwoman and 100 percent junior club participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Junior Woman’s Club
IFWC
Chicago
Leon Gant
John O'Hagan
James Christensen
Kenneth Allen
Lloyd Thomas
Morris Junior’s
Africa
Project Hope
National Foundation—March of Dimes
Outstanding Student Nurse Named From Copley Memorial
Miss Linda Stewart of Plattville Aurora district 2 earns Student Nurse of the Year at Copley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She is a junior with strong academic and professional performance and will compete in November for Student Nurse of Illinois. Parents are Mr and Mrs Donald W Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattville
Linda Stewart
Copley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Aurora
Stewart
Illinois
Donald W. Stewart
Secret second boil makes instant coffee taste rich
Bring water to a boil then add instant coffee. Reboil until bubbles reach the top, then turn off the heat. Let it sit briefly and pour. The key step is the second boil for depth of flavor.
Misses' Skirt Pattern 4518 For Spring Catalog
Advertisement describes Plane Seeloms seam angled skimmer design with standaway neckline and how to order Pattern 4518 for Misses' sizes from 10 to 20. Includes yardage for size 14, price per pattern, mailing charges, and mailing address in New York. Also promotes Spring Summer Pattern Catalog and offers a free pattern clip coupon with catalog purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Morris Daily Herald
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Programs Planned for Kendall County Home Extension
Kendall County Home Extension Council met with Miss Charlene Corratt to map next year. Sessions cover wall coverings wills and inheritance laws nutrition table settings consumer grocery shopping sewing with new materials and a VD district meeting. 4-H pork chop barbecue June 15 at Kendall County Recreation Area and county fair shows July 27 4-H and July 28 horse show at Sandwich Fairgrounds. citizenship conference at UIUC June 12-14. next meeting June 14 at extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Kendall County Home Economics Extension Council
Kendall County
Charlene Corratt
University of Ilinois
Margaret Knutson
Illinois
Sandwich Fairgrounds
Doris Anderson
Betty Smith
Judy Leifheit
University of Illinois
World population trends forecast surge through 2000
The 1968 world population is projected to exceed 3.5 billion with another billion added by 1983. If growth continues, global population could reach 7 billion by 2000, straining resources.
MCHS FHA Style Show Promises Fashion and Honors
The Morris Community High School FHA chapter presents Travel from a Seam to a Queen at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the auditorium. Co chairs are Terry Niewinski and Sally Varland with Teresa Pellegrini in charge of decorating. Delegates include Debbie England LuAnn Daggett Marcia Kitterman Jean Black Becky Griffith Lynn Male Amy McNabb Shelly Starks Kathy Siedsma Kathy Gordon Mary Phillips Karen Klinker Marlene Bien Kathy Barry Jane Ryder and others. Hair styling by Richi. Sally Varland hosts the show with Darlene Zeman as accompanist. Degrees will be awarded by Mary Shouk. FHA officers for next year are Kathy Phillips president Maria Kitterman first vice president Sally Varland second vice president Marybeth Harper secretary Teresa Pellegrini treasurer Terry Niewinski historian Shelly Starks food and recreation Leslie Berkland projects Jean Black public relations Krys Scott points Amy McNabb degrees. Past officers included Betty Anderson Marlene Struck Leslie Berkland Judy Gordon Barb Roberts Maureen Sanders Terry Niewinski Pat Engerson Kathy Phillips Teresa Pellegrini and Mary Shouk. Refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers of America
Morris Community High School
Terry Niewinski
Sally Varland
Teresa Pellegrini
Margaret Bednarik
Harolyn Ropp
Debbie England
LuAnn Daggett
Marcia Kitterman
Jean Black
Becky Griffith
Lynn Male
Amy McNabb
Shelly Starks
Kathy Siedsma
Kathy Gordon
Mary Phillips
Karen Klinker
Marlene Bien
Kathy Barry
Kathy Dummitt
Penny England
Marybeth Harper
Kay Benson
Jeannette Reader
Peggy Carlew
Kathy Harrington
Joyce Hall
Mary Cromwell
Jane Ryder
Richi
Darlene Zeman
Mary Shouk
FHA
Kathy Phillips
Leslie Berkland
Krys Scott
Betty Anderson
Marlene Struck
Judy Gordon
Barb Roberts
Maureen Sanders
Pat Engerson
Camping Club Elects Officers
The Shabbona Wanderers Camping Club held its spring campout at Glenwood Farms Marseilles with a potluck. President Bill Richard presided as officers were elected: Lowell Babcock president Bud Chambers vice president and Mrs Earl Slater secretary treasurer. They take office in September. The next meeting is June 7 at Wilderness Campground near Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabbona Wanderers
Glenwood Farms
Marseilles
Bill Richard
Ottawa
Twilight Travelers of
Deer Park
New Salem
Lowell Babcock
Bud Chambers
Earl Slater
Wilderness
Norway
First Concrete Highway Mile Built in Detroit in 1909
A historic note reports the world’s first concrete highway mile constructed in Detroit Michigan during 1909. The achievement marks an early milestone in durable road building and transportation infrastructure development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
4-H Club News: Jeans and Skirts Meeting Highlights
4-H Club met with Mr and Mrs John Andrea on Thursday. Cheryl Ramsey collected dues while Francine Andrea led roll call. Diane Webster demonstrated coffee cake and Shirley Ambrose chocolate chip cookies. Laurie Hougas makes a pillow case. Lana Lynes and Shirley Ambrose directed songs. Francine Andrea served treats. Karen Rudow, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrea
Cheryl Ramsey
Francine Andrea
Diane Webster
Shirley Ambrose
Laurie Hougas
Lana Lynes
Karen Rudow
Sharon Rogers Receives Miscellaneous Shower Honoring Soon Bride
Miss Sharon Rogers was guest of honor at a Saturday shower given by her attendants. Corsages were presented to Miss Rogers, her mother Mrs. Raymond Rogers, and the bridegroom to be’s mother Mrs. Robert Whittington. Prizes went to Miss Patricia Dewey and Mrs. Henry Smith. The couple will wed at 2 p.m. June 8 at the First Presbyterian Church, Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Rogers
Miss Rogers
Raymond Rogers
Robert Whittington
Patricia Dewey
Henry Smith
Sue Dewey
Julie Johnson
Norma Rogers
Pam Miller
Carol
Janice Patterson
Charles Whittington
First Presbyterian Church
Morris
County Flower Show Announced by Rural Home Club
Mrs. Clarence Lasch hosted Rural Home Club meeting as they set the annual county flower show for June 12 in the First National Bank building meeting room with the club to host. A musical program featured Mrs. Herbert Davidson and others, with lunch served by the hostess and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lasch
Rural Home Club
James Williams
Chris Gjerde
Isaac Hoge
Illinois Federation of Women’s Club
Chicago
Neeleen Ness
First National Bank
Herbert Davidson
John Dorheim Jr
Foers to sail on Matson Lines SS Lurline to Hawaii
Mr and Mrs Charles G Foer of 1255 N Wauponsee St plan to sail aboard Matson Lines SS Lurline to Hawaii departing Tuesday from San Francisco via Los Angeles. Mrs William Davis of 816 E Jefferson St is a patient at St Joseph Hospital Joliet in Room 208.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Foersterling
N. Wauponsee St
Matson Lines
Lurline
Hawaii
San Francisco
Los Angeles
William Davis
E. Jefferson St
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Seven Sisters Colleges Comprised of Major Women's Schools
The Big Seven of women's colleges, the Seven Sisters, include Barnard Bryn Mawr Mount Holyoke Radcliffe Smith Vassar and Wellesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Big Seven of
Women’s Colleges
Seven Sisters
Barnard
Bryn Mawr
Mount Holyoke
Radcliffe, Smith, Vassar
Wellesley
140 at MCHS Latin Club Fete
The Morris Community High School Latin Club held its annual banquet in the high school cafeteria. About 140 people attended including students parents teachers and board members. State Rep James Washburn spoke and Latin students with 90 plus averages received certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin Club
Morris Community High School
Betty Boss
Doug Macdonald
Stan Ripsch
Marian Syz
Ted Morgan
James Washburn
Lela Short
Mary McNeely
Miss Short
Kathy Kansen
Susan Hummel
Debbie McAtee
Community meeting calendar for Monday and Tuesday events
Local clubs list Monday at 6 45 p m Sweet Adelines meet American Legion Hall for a sing out at Morris Lincoln Nursing Home. Royal Neighbors meet 6 30 p m Eagles Hall. Tuesday Nettle Creek Unit GCHE meets 8 p m with Mrs Gerald Danielson. Bring two prizes Grundy County Rest Home. American Legion Auxiliary 6 30 p m Tuesday American Legion Hall. Honor Gold Star mothers and sisters. Potluck Circle Five First United Presbyterian Church 8 p m with Mrs Helen Hoge. Circle Six 8 p m with Mrs Bill Morse. CBS 8 p m Masonic Temple honor mothers. VFW Auxiliary mother daughter banquet 6 30 p m VEW Hall. Circle One First United 1 30 p m with Mrs Magda Carlson. Circle Two 1 30 p m with Mrs Grace Navin. Circle Three 1 30 p m with Mrs Marion Syz. Circle Four 1 30 p m with Mrs Frank Condon. Happy 12 8 p m with Mrs Alex Telfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Morris Lincoln
Eagles Hall
Nettle Creek
GCHE
Gerald Danielson
Grundy County Rest
American Legion Auxiliary
Circle Five
First United Presbyterian Church
Helen Hoge
Circle Six
Bill Morse
CBS
Masonic Temple
VFW
Vew Hall
Magda Carlson
Circle Two
Grace Navin
Circle Three
Marion Syz
Circle Four
Frank Condon
Happy 12
Alex Telfer
Morris Lions Club marks 30th anniversary banquet
About 200 people from 19 clubs gathered Saturday at the Morris V F W Hall for the Morris Lions Club 30th anniversary banquet. Guest speaker William Richardson urged service and community betterment as Ronald Harseim presided. James Davis served as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Lions Club
Morris V.F.W .Hall
William Richardson
Galesburg
Lions Past International
Lions
Ronald Harseim
Morris Lions
James Davis
Andy Honiotes
Joliet
William Lutzow
Morris
Everett Lois
Walter Hundt
Elvin Matteson
Robert Williamson
Robert Ollerman
Harseim
Joe Panish
Tragedy as Chicago man killed trying to ride freight train
John S. Lynch, 21, of Chicago, was killed in Carbondale when he fell beneath moving Illinois Central wheels while attempting to catch a ride. He was a student at Southern Illinois University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale, Ill
John S. Lynch
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Carbondale
Lynch
Southern Illinois University
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Merry Men Orchestra
SUN
Harvey A
Camping Club
County Flower Show
McHs Latin Club
Morris Dry Cleaners
Court House
Women OF
ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
Stokely
Scot Farm
Lipton
Pillsbury Golden
Three Diamonds
Loin End
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Boy-Ar-Dee
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