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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1972

Page

2

Bradford Paquet Engaged for July 1 Wedding

Mr and Mrs L Earl Bradford of Newark announce the engagement of their daughter Carole to Michael L Paquet son of Mr and Mrs Hurb Streff of Plano. A July 1 wedding is planned.

Mrs Don Kelly to speak at HEA meeting in Yorkville

Yorkville Kendall County Homemakers Extension Association plans its 33rd annual meeting at Plano Lutheran Church with Mrs Don Kelly of Robinson presenting slides from the ACWW 13th Triennial Conference in Oslo Norway. An international theme Broadening Our Horizons will guide the events.

Yorkville Kendall County Homemakers’ Extension Association HEA Plano Lutheran Church Don Kelly Robinson Homemakers Extension Federation ACWW Oslo Norway Consort Feminque Wallace H. Davis Highland Park District II

Gardner Lutheran Church Women Meet in Church

The Gardner Lutheran Church Women gathered Tuesday evening at the church with president Mrs. Jerry Christian presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Marion Sandeno. Two May birthdays were honored and reminders given for upcoming church dates and a February 20, 1973 conference meeting in Gardner.

Gardner Gardner Lutheran Church Jerry Christian Marion Sandeno Lutheran Cooperation Laverne Huston Christian Rudolph Wagner Ottawa Northeast Conference Margaret Trimby Lord Father Homer Trimby Chris Hill

Morris Newcomers Club Meeting At Boys Camp

The Morris Newcomers Club will meet at 7 30 p m on Thursday at the Channahon Boys Camp. The group will entertain new Morris area residents with bingo and refreshments. All new residents are invited to attend.

Morris Newcomers Club Channahon Morris Area

Special Mass and reception for Rev Benzing

The Rev. Donald E. Benzing will be honored with a special Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Kinsman followed by a reception at Kinsman Grade School. He has served as pastor in Kinsman and Verona since 1966 and will become pastor at St Ambrose Church Cresthill Joliet on June 11.

Seneca Donald E. Benzing Sacred Heart Church Kinsman Benzing St. Josephs Church Verona St. Ambrose Church Cresthill Joliet Sacred Heart

Personal News and Local Updates

Mr and Mrs William Lynes of 304 Daly Ave have returned from a 15 day vacation to the Hawaiian Islands. Michelle Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Olson of Mazon is a medical patient in St Joseph Hospital Joliet. A six pound female trout will produce about four thousand eggs in some New York state streams.

William Lynes Daly Ave Hawaiian Islands Michelle Olson Larry Olson Mazon St. Joseph Hospital Joliet New York State

Calendar of Tuesday through Monday club meetings in Cedar County

Calendar notices list numerous meetings across Cedar Lodge 124 AM and FM and local organizations. Groups include Grundy County Democratic Women’s Club, Women's Relief Corps, First United Presbyterian Church Circles, Calvary Baptist activities, Ladies Fellowship, VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary, Bethlehem Lutheran Circles, Goose Lake Country Club outing, and Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club with times mainly at 7:30 p.m. and several brunch and lunch events.

Cedar Lodge Grundy County Democratic Women’s Club Morris Savings and Loan Kenneth Benson Women's’ Relief Corps Eagles Hall Lack First United Presbyterian Church Circle 5 Harriet Waters Calvary Baptist Mother Daughter Ladies Fellowship of First Christian Church VFW American Legion Auxiliary of Mazon Legion Hall Bethlehem Lutheran Church Earl Hunt Gerhard Thorson Wesley Haag Edgeman

Soldier Housman Completes Eight Weeks Training at Ft. Knox

Service Pvt. Martin J. Housman of Braceville and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Housman completed eight weeks of advanced individual training at the U.S. Armor Center Ft. Knox Kentucky. He entered the Army in December 1971 and received basic training at Ft. Knox.

Martin J. Housman John Housman Braceville U.S. Armor Center Ft. Knox Army

Ottawa Pair Obtains Marriage Licenses

Daniel Joseph Duback and Mrs. Ann La Rieu Sila of Ottawa have been issued marriage licenses.

Daniel Joseph Duback Mrs Ann la Rieu Sila Ottawa

FHA Banquet Highlights Living Pattern Theme at High School

The FHA mother daughter banquet in the high school gym featured welcome by Mary Gabel and response by her mother Mrs Edgar Gabel. Mrs Gabel led invocation, dinner by FHA members, Crisco Award to Karen Akre, and installation of 1972 73 officers led by Linda Hume. A mock style show and Fashion Fling showcased 20 freshmen 16 sophomores 14 juniors and 5 seniors modeling yearlong garments.

FHA Mary Gabel Edgar Gabel Gabel Marsha Tesdal Yvonne Oleson Karen Akre Crisco Linda Hume Pam Johnson Deb Fassiotto Denice Devick Lori Vogen Lois Vega Kandi Kinsel Lynda Evans Margie Ferguson Kenneth Hume Albert Johnson

Morris Education Association elects officers for 1972 73

The Morris Education Association selects officers for the 1972 73 school year including President Joseph Corsello and district vice presidents Ron Reutzer and Alvin Battersby. Board directors represent District 54 Barb Ewalt Louis Lopez Berniece Darkhuff and District 101 Felix Maldonado Joseph Corsello Kay Grimes.

Morris Education Association Joseph Corsello District 101 Ron Reutzer District 54 Alvin Battersby Pam Gauer Tom Talarico Barb Ewalt Louis Lopez Berniece Darkhuff Felix Maldonado Kay Grimes MEA Morris Elementary Morris Community High School Illinois Education Association National Education Association

PTA schedules meeting at Oak Street School gym

The Oak Street Grade School Parent-Teacher Association holds its final meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the school gym. Sixth grade musicians directed by Mrs Nancy Hastings perform. Mrs Albert Weinreigh Jr will be re installed as president for 1972 73 with other officers to be installed. Refreshments follow hosted by kindergarten class parents.

Seneca Oak Street Nancy Hastings Albert Weinreigh, Jr Emil Blobaum Richard Partridge Thomas Story

Mission Aid meeting honors memory with gifts and broadcast

The Mission Aid held a Thursday afternoon meeting with president Mrs. Carrie Dell presiding. Rev Norval Wigtil led prayer and devotions. Two duets were performed by Miss Myrtle Dunk and Miss Amanda Welch. A memorial gift of $5 was given by Mrs. Chester Hexdall in memory of her mother Mrs Rasmus Flatness, and Mrs Anna Johnson gave a $5 gift. The Aid sponsored a radio broadcast with guests from Stavanger and Lisbon. Hostesses were Mrs Laura Johnson and Mrs Nora Stangland.

Mission Aid Carrie Dell Norval Wigtil Myrtle Dunk Amanda Welch Chester Hexdall Rasmus Flatness Anna Johnson Aid Stavanger Lisbon Laura Johnson Nora Stangland

Hospital and Memorial News Briefs

Hospital hours listed for Medical and Surgical and Obstetric floors. New admissions include Grace Schutz and others from addresses in Illinois and nearby towns. Dismissals include Butlerfield, Shell, Davy, Stevens, and Chase. A Durban memorial for Albert Luthuli, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is set for Groutville Cemetery on July 23.

Grace Schutz Durban South Africa Albert Luthuli Groutville Cemetery

Braceville Man to wed Ramsey Woman in United Pentecostal Church

Thomas A Brown of Braceville and Constance Hakey of Ramsey plan marriage Saturday at 2 p.m. in the United Pentecostal Church Ramsey with Rev. Randell Brown officiating.

Braceville Thomas A Brown Constance Hakey Ramsey United Pentecostal Church Randell Brown

Beefburgers Party Treat with Toppings

Be prepared for a tasty informal gathering by broiling beefburgers with toppings. Reba Staggs of the National Live Stock and Meat Board advises making toppings ahead. Prepare six 4 inch patties, broil briefly, top three with tomato and avocado wedges for a party-friendly snack.

Reba Staggs National Live Stock and Meat Board

Plattville Notes Briefs Move to West Virginia Vacation

The Rev. and Mrs. Ted Jones and family are vacationing in West Virginia until May 25. Emergency contact during the pastor's 10 day absence is Rev. Donald Keck of Yorkville United Methodist Church. Morning worship Sunday at 11 a.m. will be led by the Senior High United Methodist Youth at Plattville UM Church. Mrs. Mae Dunbar of Newark is a patient in Sandwich Community Hospital Room 134 after a fall fractured shoulder. She would appreciate hearing from friends and former Plattville neighbors.

Ted Jones West Virginia Donald Keck Yorkville Plattville

Illinois Wesleyan honors 16 students at Honors Day Convocation

Sigrid Pohl daughter of Mr and Mrs Hermann Pohl of 110 Robinson Dr received the Alpha Lambda Delta National Book award during the Honors Day Convocation at Illinois Wesleyan University. She is a senior English major and a 1968 Morris Community High School graduate.

Sigrid Pohl Hermann Pohl Robinson Dr Illinois Wesleyan University

Mrs. Ken Enger honored at post nuptial shower

A mixed bridal shower for Mrs. Ken Enger was hosted at the home of Mrs. Clinton Hulbert. Corsages were given to the bride and her mother and the groom’s mother. Prizes went to Diane Linn and Alta Ferguson. the bride also received duplicate prizes. Denise Linn helped open gifts at a pink and white table setting.

Clinton Hulbert Ken Debra) Enger del Linn Eugene Enger Diane Linn Alta Ferguson Mrs. Enger Denise Linn

Husband and wife to head VFW Post and Auxiliary

John Martin Steele Post 6049 and its Ladies Auxiliary held a joint installation Saturday at the VFW Hall. Howard Burton was installed as commander for 1972-73 with a slate including William Robinson as senior vice commander and Bob Wendel as junior vice commander.

John Martin Steele Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary VFW Hall Ted Struck George Heap Russell Olson Auxiliary Elda Kaseno Vera Muraro Florence Gualdoni Esther Martinez Jessie Parini Stone City Joliet Howard Burton Reynold Turner Betty Buzzard Harold Williamson Walker Sparrow William Robinson Ravinas Zink James Higgins Bob Wendel Ladd Tedford August Black John Roth William Ragan Mel Bjelland Joseph Krzysciak Herman Ehrler Felix Logan

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