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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1978
Page
5
An Aug 5 wedding is being coordinated by Cindy Rippetoe and n Davis as plans unfold for the couple. Engagement news preceding the ceremony highlights local involvement and upcoming nuptials with community attention.
The Grundy Area Vocational Center Student Horticulture Association finished eighth in the state contest held May 6. Competitors named were Robin Smith Donna Poppleton Cheryl Rankin Sandy Cotter and Carol Enerson. Coach is Mark Kuster horticulture instructor. A forthcoming marriage is planned by her parents Mr and Mrs Don Rippetoe 180 W Southmor Road. Davis is the son of Mr and Mrs Holt Davis of Cullman Alabama. The bride elect is a Morris Community High School 1978 graduate and works at Hornsby s Family Center. The prospective groom is a 1977 Wilmington graduate and is connected with Hornsby s store in Kankakee.
Medical and Surgical floors allow visits from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor permits visiting from 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.
A list of admitted residents birth announcements and dismissals from various streets and towns. Notable items include a birth for Catherine Kaitany Voight in Joliet and multiple residents returning from care at nursing homes and facilities in areas such as Wilmington Gardner Lincoln Mazon Ottawa and Grundy County.
Yorkville’s Happy Homemakers 4-H Club won first place in the soil stewardship window display contest. Little Rock Junior Farmers 4-H Club Plano and Newark Community 4-H Club tied for second, with La Menu Modelle 4-H Oswego taking third. Ribbons were awarded by the Kendall County Soil and Conservation Service. Morris Mix-Up 4-H met at First United Presbyterian Church to discuss fair activities and summer 4-H camp with talks by Sue Morse Jack Ferguson Laura Chesser Pam Morse Joan Foddril and a demonstration by Eric Peterson. Stephanie Synozaki announced a Japanese 4-H student staying in July. Eric Peterson, reporter.
Infant Julie Renee Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Anderson of Coal City, was baptized Sunday at United Methodist Church Coal City by Rev Billy Pearson. Godparents Theodore and Linda Christensen. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Jesse Cook Morris. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Ervin Anderson Coal City. Great grandparents Mrs Margaret Maynard New York and Mrs Minnie Honrad Morris.
A Wednesday schedule shows AARP meeting at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center with a self defense talk. Also on Wednesday the American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents meet with Carol Gunnerson at 7 30 p.m. A Thursday lineup includes Morris Lions Club Awards Night with dinner at 6 45 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles meet in various rooms and times, Circle 5 at 2 p.m., Circle 6 at 1 30 p.m., Circle 7 at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs John Dorheim, Circle 8 at 9 30 a.m., Circle 9 at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Glenn Larson, Circle 10 at 9 30 a.m. in P E O Chapter MD with Mrs B Van Valkenburgh, plus program Cottey College by Mrs Alan Spangler. Grantty County Historical Society meets 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Morris.
All children from kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to attend VBS July 31 to August 4, 9 am to noon. Sponsored by St. Thomas Episcopal United Presbyterian and First United Methodist Churches. Registration by June 4 is 2 dollars per child or 3 dollars for families with two or more. after June 4 the fee increases by one dollar.
The Morris junior choir will perform And That's The Truth by Flo Price during Sunday 10 a.m. worship. The tale of Peter who lies and learns truth centers on John 14 6. Cast includes Peter Kira Larson Mark Chris Harseim Tommy Terry Carter Julie Colleen Carter Jimmy Mike Royce Jane Robin Henderson Paul Kerry Klein Greg Colin Carter Linda Kathy Bixby Allison Mitchell Father Eric Peterson. Directed by Mrs Delight Belt. Five eighth graders receive crosses Robin Henderson Kira Larson Kathy Bixby Allison Mitchell Colleen Carter. Awards for perfect attendance hymn study Gideons member to present. Greeters John Brookman Amy Head usher May Jay Roth.
The Johnson Leachs celebrate 25 years of marriage with a Sunday open house from 2 to 5 pm hosted by their children Michael Jeane Fillipitch and Randy and Pat Steele at 522 Wallace Ave. Grand daughter Megan Steele attends. They were wed May 30, 1953 at Newark Lutheran Church with Rev. Nels Klugntvedt officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Janice Yost and James Dolder. All friends and relatives invited.
Cub Scout Pack 476 held its last regular meeting of the school year at First Methodist Church. Den 4 led flag ceremonies, Den 3 sang, and plans were shared for Memorial Day Parade on May 30. Summer activities include a June 19 swim party at Goold Park, a July ball game trip to Chicago, a August family picnic, and Goose Lake Prairie walking tour. Day Camp runs July 31 to Aug 4.
At the Morris Holiday Inn the club installed new officers with Pat Hunter leading the ceremony. Perfect attendance awards went to Barb Coleman Cheri McNeil Barb Sparks Judy Winkel Mary Hanley Nilsa Norwick and Pat Warriner. Rookie of the Year was Pat Warriner and Clubwoman of the Year Barb Coleman. Entertainment by PRISMS '78 capped the evening.
Yorkville High School crowned Rick Tollefson as king and Tena Alexander as queen of the Junior-Senior Prom held Saturday. The royal court included seniors Sue Hall, Beth Stevenson, Sara Morris, Alice Clemens, Rick Jereb, Jim Dockstader, Steve Walters and Mark Johnston with juniors Amy Matlock and Steve Johnson. Sophomore attendants were Steve Walker, Terry Walker, Rhonda Lee and Lisa Spencer.
The 1978-79 MCHS FFA officers began their terms at the May 9 meeting. A field trip to Champaign Livestock Barns was planned and a slide presentation to eighth grade classes discussed. They voted to allow one unexcused absence to remain a member. Advisor Gary McRell. John Duvall and Betty Nink named.
Thirty women attended a Sunday breakfast at 8 am served by men of the United Methodist Church. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Wheeler of Wheaton spoke on mothers of the Bible. they have nine years as missionaries in Japan. Wheeler spoke at morning worship. Mrs. Wheeler is sister of Mrs. Ernie Henson. A carnation was given to all women. children gave mothers small potted plants for Mother's Day. Memorial Day services set for May 30 at Mazon and Ward Cemetery. American Legion Post to lead.
Charles G. Haddon Jr and Tammy Brassard plan a May 27 wedding at 4 p.m. in the South Wilmington Methodist Church. The couple’s families, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Haddon Sr and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brassard, announce the engagement. Invitations have been sent and a reception will follow in the church basement.
Rebecca Wicks aged 22 of 108 Calhoun Street was granted a divorce from Larry Wicks aged 24 of Liberty Street on grounds of mental cruelty.
The Sister City Committee and Morris Public Library invite individuals, businesses, and groups to join a cultural exchange with Tumut, Australia. Interested parties may contact Tumut Public Library to send greetings or pen pal requests, preferably by air mail to Tumut NSW 2720.
Oswego High School juniors James Hernandez and Denise Harvey were named king and queen of the junior senior prom with Pam Clark Ellen Grimshaw Kim Hanson Lori Elis Blair Abbott Tom Christiansen Jay Probst and John Snake as part of the court. Last year’s king and queen Tom VanBeekel and Becky Peter crowned the 1978 winners. The Dave Dahm Band played while prom attendees danced at Fox Valley Country Club. A post prom breakfast followed at Thompson Junior High School Oswego served by the PTA.
Laura Jean Foster earns an associate of art in dental hygiene from SIU School of Technical Careers and moves to Morris from Villa Park. Dayre Murray Newport graduates Magna Cum Laude from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D C, plans to return to Illinois to serve as Hinsdale Methodist Church associate pastor. Douglas E Brown earns a Master of Science in mathematics from Eureka College. honored by 50 relatives at a family dinner as he mentors and substitutes in Eureka area.
The future bride Vicki Lynn Cooper and her fiancé Jeffrey Norris are announced by their parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cooper of Rte 2 Newark and Mr and Mrs Noah Norris of Rte 3 Morris. Norris, Morris Community High School alum now works at Northern Petrochemical Morris, while Cooper, Yorkville High School senior set to graduate in 1978, is employed at Sam's Restaurant. An Oct 7 wedding is planned.
Bernice Phillips hosted the Wauponsee Art Club gathering at Sis's Drive Inn for dessert before proceeding to her home for the business meeting. New officers for the coming year were installed: President Ann Hunt, Vice President Mary K. Baker, Treasurer Ethel Hume, Secretary Beulah Jackson, and Press Secretary Katie Phillips. Mrs Hume gave an interesting talk on today’s prices.
Kanga and Roo Preschool presents a one hour story program at Morris Public Library on May 24 to celebrate Sister City Week May 21 through 27. All children ages 3 to 5 may attend with registration open now for Wednesday sessions 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The series continues with two more half hour programs on May 31 and June 7.
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