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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1973

Page

4

Patricia Enerson-Versal Platt Wedding at Immaculate Conception

Patricia Enerson-Versal Platt exchanged vows with Versal A Platt Jr at 7 p m April 27 in Morris Immaculate Conception Church. The Rev Donald Kocher presided the double ring ceremony with Richard Gilmor as vocalist and a reception at Eagles Hall.

Patricia Ellen Enerson Versal A. Platt Jr Immaculate Conception Church Morris Donald Kocher Richard Gilmor Gordon E. Enerson Rte. 2 Versal A. Platt Sr E. Chapin St Diane Helland Butler St

Illinois WRC to Convene in Kankakee June 21 22 23

Darveau Corps No 16 met in Eagles Hall to announce the Illinois WRC convention in Kankakee June 21 22 and 23. Delegates from Morris are Mrs Gus Eleopolus and Mrs Fairel Borchett. Reservations urged. Memorial gifts and services planned for Mrs Mary Sheets. Memorial wreath to be laid May 24 at Evergreen Cemetery. Charter draped for Mrs Mary Sheets. July hostesses named as Mrs Tena Olson and Mrs Violet Davidson.

Darveau Corps Women’s’ Relief Corps Eagles Hall Department of Illinois Annual Convention WRC Kankakee Morris Gus Eleopolus Fairel Borchett First Methodist Church Mary Sheets Evergreen Cemetery Rose Doyle Mabel Matteson Tena Olson Violet Davidson

May Communion Sunday Held by Seneca Knights

The Seneca Council Knight of Columbus 1316 will observe May Communion Sunday at Sacred Heart Church in Kinman. Rev. Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan will celebrate the 8 a.m. mass. A breakfast follows, with reservations taken by Lester Ramm and assistants.

Senneca Seneca Council Knight of Columbus Sacred Heart Church Kinsman Council 1316 Seneca Marseilles Ransom Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan Theltar and Rosary Society of Sacred Heart William Rodosky Lester Ramm Elwin Dunn Thomas Raibley Joseph Green Edmund Pellino

Women of the Moose to Hold Green Cap Special Program

Women of the Moose Chapter 544 invites members to a green cap special program at the Moose Home Sunday at 1 30 p m. Officers escorts and chairman wear formals. College of Regents wear cap and gown. All co workers urged to attend.

Women of the Moose Chapter Moose College of Regents

Family Luther League plans Sunday gathering at Plattville church

PLATTVILLE The United Methodist Church circles unite for a combined meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Mrs Edna Johnson chairing the membership secretary and the nominations committee. Refreshments follow. Family Luther League meets Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at Plattville Lutheran Church.

Plattville United Methodist Church Edna Johnson

Minooka Church to Confirm Nineteen Youth Members

Nineteen members of the Minooka United Methodist Church confirmation class will join full membership during the 9 30 a m worship service this Sunday led by Rev Arthur Bachand. Participants include Cynthia Day Beth Thornton Jill Todd Danny Daly Paul Talkington Gregory Brown David Walker Lynn Knudson Amanda Webb Jane Schuck Brad Immel Scott McCoy Edwin Bryant Amy Thornton Donna Yunker Cynthia Bennett Jay Johnson Mark Wakenshaw and John Bryant. A social gathering and hot dog roast precedes the service at the Wakenshaw home Friday and cake and punch will be served after the service Sunday thanks to Art Webb and family.

Minooka Minooka United Methodist Church Arthur Bachand Cynthia Day Beth Thornton Jill Todd Danny Daly Paul Talkington Gregory Brown David Walker Lynn Knudson Amanda Webb Jane Schuck Brad Immel Scott McCoy Edwin Bryant Amy Thornton Donna Yunker Cynthia Bennett Jay Johnson Mark Wakenshaw John Bryant Wakenshaw Art Webb

Women of the Moose Honor Three Members in Tuesday Meeting

Three co workers, Mrs. James Spiller, Mrs. Blanche Baker and Mrs. Lester Keller, were honored for receiving the academy of friendship degree at Decatur on May 6. Mrs. Vena Hill will have her green cap day Sunday at 1 30 p m. The meeting, presided by senior regent Mrs. James Misener, included balloting for one new member, lunch, and a social hour.

College of Regents

Hospital News Admitted and Births Reported Across Units

Visiting hours listed for Medical and Surgical floors and the Obstetric floor. Names of admitted patients include Mrs. Grant Cliff, Joseph Kosters, Mrs. Donald Abell, Mrs. Lulu Hill, Michael Sulzberger, Ronald Brown. A birth to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Goad in Braidwood. Several dismissals noted including families on Rte. 2 and 415 FE Jackson St.

Grant Cliff Vine St Joseph Kosters Rte. 4 Donald Abell Dwight Lulu Hill Newark Michael L. Sulzberger Verona Ronald L. Brown Seneca Larry Goad Donna Gonis Braidwood Basil Lodwick Rte. 2 Robert Zahm Sammy T. Davis Wilmington Raymond T. Drinan Kinsman Terry Darkhuff Jackson St Clinton L. Darling E. Washington St

Welcome youth into membership at Morris church

First United Presbyterian Church Morris welcomes 10 youths into communicant membership on Sunday. They will take part in 8:30 a.m. breakfast with the Session and attend 9:30 and 10:45 worships with readings of Words To Live By. Communion will conclude the 10:45 service.

First United Presbyterian Church Morris Roy H. Hamburger Susan Bixby Lori Marth John Hamilton Steve Montanus George Dergo John Macdonald Kris Spangler Sue Morse Karolee Ferguson Nora Stansberry Christ’s Church

BPW to Meet for Installation of Officers

The Morris Business and Professional Women's Club will hold an installation of officers meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Country Club. The event was moved from the fourth Monday due to Memorial Day.

Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club Morris Country Club

Divorces Granted In Mental Cruelty Case

Alfred R. Rogers of Gardner and Joan E. Rogers of Gardner obtain divorce on grounds of mental cruelty.

Alfred R. Rogers Sisteck Rd Gardner Joan E., Rogers

Morris Woman's Club Hosts Grundy County Flower Show

The Grundy County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual flower show June 12 in the First National Bank meeting room. Hostesses are the Morris Woman's Club with registration 9 to 10 30 a.m. judging 11 a.m. to noon and public viewing 1 to 4 p.m. Entries welcome from Grundy County residents.

Grundy County

Area students earn degrees and honors in 1973 college year

Joseph Lewis Allen of Minooka Charles E. Sargent of Morris Terry Gene Klepp of Verona L A and S degree Daniel Glenn Mulhall of Coal City bachelor of science at Purdue May 9 Alan McCarter from Route 3 Naval Honor Society Ribbon at University of Illinois Richard P Joyce son of Mr and Mrs Michael Joyce Gardner inducted at Lewis College Delta Epsilon Sigma banquet May 6 Joyce to graduate May 27 plans graduate study history at Illinois State University this fall

Joseph Lewis Allen Rte. 2 Minooka Charles E. Sargent Rte. 1 Morris Terry Gene Klepp Verona L.A Daniel Glenn Mulhall Coal City Purdue University Alan McCarter Rte.3 Trident Naval Honor Society Naval Reserve’ Officers’ Training Corps University of Illinois Richard P. Joyce Michael Joyce Gardner Lewis College Delta Epsilon Sigma Joyce Illinois State University

Shower Honoring Marci White Highlights Bride Elect

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Marci White was hosted at the home of Mrs. Robert Olson with hostesses Mrs. Ruth Button and Mrs. Walter Olson. Orchids were given, games played, and gifts opened with Miss Laura Pilch and Miss Kathy Greenley assisting. Miss White plans to wed Wayne Mount on June 9.

Marci White Robert Olson Ruth Button Walter Olson Marvin White William Mount Lloyd Loop Kathy Greenley Ed Houtzel Erving Risberg

Thomas couple welcomed a daughter in Normal Illinois

Mr and Mrs Russell J Thomas 1103 Gettysburg Apt 7 Bloomington are parents of a daughter born Tuesday in Brokaw Hospital Normal Mrs Thomas is former Mary Beth Bolen MINOOKA Mrs Harvey Virginia Waksdal 110 Massasoit St Minooka is a medical patient at Rochester Methodist Hospital Rochester Minnesota 736A room number listed

Russell J. Thomas Gettysburg Apt. 7 Bloomington Brokaw Hospital Normal Thomas Mary Beth Bolen Minooka Harvey Virginia) Waksdal Massasoit St Rochester Methodist Hospital Rochester Minn

Service Sailors Win Marks and Coast Guard Flood Relief

Service Marine Capt Harry Kling son of Mr and Mrs Marcia L Terry of Seneca qualified as a pistol expert at Cherry Point NC. Wally Hanson Coast Guard Yeoman Second Class, husband of Janice Englert of Seneca, helped in flood relief in Missouri and Mississippi valleys with the Second Coast Guard District Disaster Control Group. Hanson is a 1967 Newark High School graduate and joined the Coast Guard in April 1969. Shoulder lamb chops may be cut up and used for a stew.

Harry A. Kling Marcia L. Terry Seneca Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N. C Wayland Central Wayland N. Y Bryant-Straton Business Institute Buffalo Marine Corps Coast Guard Wally L. Hanson Janice Englert Missouri Mississippi River Second Coast Guard District Newark High School Hanson

Annual picnic closes Plattville Grade School year

Plattville reads last day events with a Sunday picnic at the school gym. Potluck dinner starts 12 30 p m with beverages provided and parents supplying dishes. Afternoon games planned on the playgrounds or indoor gym if needed.

Plattville Vera Day Elizabeth Schmidt Brookfield Zoo

Barbara Panish Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Barbara Panish was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Gloria Smith. She received a floral arrangement on arrival and prizes awarded to Miss Mary Shouk and Mrs. Janice Brooks with duplicates for the honoree. attendants helped open gifts as refreshments were served. Panish is to wed Bobby Tondini on Saturday June 9.

Barbara Panish Gloria Smith Mary Shouk Janice Brooks Jean Cheshareck Teresa Pellegrini Miss Smith Miss Panish Bobby Tondini

Calendar items for local clubs and meetings

Thursday Arienna Night Unit of GCHE meets at 7 30 p.m. Circle 7 gathers with Mrs Irene Oswood. Patricia Coates Circle meets at 7 45 p.m. with Mrs Austin Bollen. Morris Night Unit of GCHE meets at 7 30 p.m. FRIDAY Mazon Lodge 826 special third degree at 8 p.m. Prairie State Horseman Association meets at 7 30 p.m. Morris Savings and Loan. MONDAY World War II Mothers meets at 7 30 p.m. Eagles Hall. TUESDAY Laurel Chapter 145 CES advance night at 8 p.m. Officers wear formals.

Arienna Night Unit GCHE Farm Bureau Patricia Coates Austin Bollen Morris Night Unit Farm Bureau Auditorium Mazon Lodge Prairie State Horseman Association Morris Savings and Loan Mother's Eagles Hall Laurel

Kendall County Women's Republican Club Meets Monday

The Kendall County Women's Republican Club will meet at 1 p.m. Monday in the Bank of Yorkville meeting room. James Mann Kendall County Board Chairman leads a discussion on County Government. Plans for the June barbecue and reports from delegates to the Illinois Federation of Republican Women's Conference are on the agenda. Refreshments will be provided by Mrs. Laurin LaForge and Lisbon Township members.

Yorkville Kendall County Women’s Republican Club Bank of Yorkville Countryside Center James Mann Kendall County Board Illinois Federation of Republican Women’s Conference Chicago Laurin LaForge Lisbon Township Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patricia Enerson Versal Platt Donna Hannan Division Larry Ryder Gordon A. Enerson Greg Enerson Tim Platt Sharon Crumb Carol Enerson Terri Cockream Linda Peterson Beth Bell Cathy Ness Judy Schaible Morris Community High School St. Bede Academy LaSalle Caterpillar Co Aurora Wisconsin and Mrs Versal Platt JR Morris Dry Court House The Morris Daily Herald Society Iva Jean Fancher Family Luther League Plattville Lutheran Church Andrew M. Hegre Our Saviour Lutheran Church Beloit Wis Norway Hegre Plattville Lutheran Norske Hospital News Cinderella Mary St Morris Woman's Club Campus News Opal Opal’s Furniture Liberty St Chicago-Joliet Livestock Center Morris and Midwest Arsenal Road Circle 7 Irene Oswood Kcwr Club Wallmark Irwin Allens Panavision Charles Bronson Mirisch Production Company Weyeni Lee van Cleef
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