Campus graduates and honor society notices crowd local pages
Peggy Olson Betcher graduates from Augustana College Rock Island and will teach art to first through fifth grades at Southwest Elementary School Geneseo next fall. Mortar Board inductees include Ann Trucano and Susan Hummel, while WIU initiates Phi Kappa Phi members Lucy Sutter and Geography senior Susan Hummel. Drake University grants Robert Drake a BA May 12. May 15 Loras College awards Thomas Maher cum laude BA. Janaye Matteson and Douglas Hunter set for college commencements.
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Peggy (Olson) Betcher
Don C. Olson
Rte. 4
Augustana College
Rock Island
Southwest Elementary School
Geneseo
Ann Trucano
Lawrence University
Iota
Mortar Board
P. J. Trucano
Vine St
Susan Marie Hummel
FE. Chapin Sr
Western Illinois University
Lucy Jeanne Sutter
Rte. 1
WIU
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Robert Drake
Heatherfield
College of Liberal Arts
Drake University
Janaye L. Matteson
Morris
Lucille Matteson
Lynwood Dr
Douglas K. Hunter
Eastern Illinois University
Lincoln Field
Thomas F. Maher
John FE. Maher
Gardner
Loras
Loras College
Dubuque
Iowa
Cathy Misener Honored at Pre Nuptial Shower
Miss Cathy Misener was celebrated at a church shower with corsages for the bride and her mother and fiance’s mother. Prizes went to several guests, gifts were opened under a decorated umbrella, and the couple’s wedding date is set for June 15 with Bill Mellen.
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Cathy Misener
Mazon Methodist Church
James Misener
Dorothy Mellen
Don Misener
Ross Johnson
Mabel Welsh
Miss Misener
Barb Mellen
Mary Wilkinson
Lori Starks
Belinda Mellen
Gene Vidal
Robert Warwick
Dale Thorson
Robert Mellen
Stewart Warwick
Bill Mellen
Marriage Licenses For Charles Harvey And Cheryl Corneglio
Charles F. Harvey of Gardner and Cheryl Ann Corneglio of South Wilmington are issued marriage licenses.
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Charles F. Harvey
Gardner
Cheryl Ann Corneglio
South Wilmington
Laurel calendar items for week in 145 CES officers formals
Tuesday advance night at 8 p.m. officers wear formals. Wednesday Beulah Rebkah Lodge meets KC Hall at 7 30 p.m Sack lunch. Thursday JFF Club meets with Mrs Harold Johnson at 8 p.m. Friday Adult Bible Class 1 30 p.m. Methodist Church. Past Matrons Club Laurel Chapter meets Masonic Temple 7 30 p.m.
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Laurel
Beulah Rebkah Lodge
KC Hall
JFF Club
Harold Johnson
Methodist Church
Masonic Temple
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Motter in Verona
Miss Roberta Motter was guest of honor at a Verona Methodist Church bridal shower Sunday afternoon. Green and yellow decor highlighted the event with a wicker fruit basket presented to Motter, her mother Mrs. Robert Motter, and the groom to be's mother Mrs. Cowan.
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Roberta Motter
Verona Methodist Church
Miss Motter
Robert Motter
Cowan
Richard Finch
Lester Motter
Stan Motter
Omicron Chapter portrays changing times at May meeting
The Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society met at Morris Holiday Inn Tuesday for a 6 p.m. dinner in the Canal Room and a skit themed We've Come a Long Way. Members depicted women from cave era to the 1970s with period costumes and commentary by Martha Slater and Lillias Walker.
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Omicron
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Morris Holiday Inn
Canal Room
Kenneth Trotter
Margaret Bednarik
Lorraine Torkelson
Mabel Allen
Antoinette Tweedt
Florence English
Mary I. Trotter
Porter Gobert
Women of Faith program at Stavanger Lutheran Church
Mrs. John Holverson led a program themed Women of Faith at Stavanger Lutheran Church Women meeting. A bake sale is planned for June 9 at Wilderness Camp Ground with A to J donors. Next meeting is June 21 at 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.
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Women of Faith
John Holverson
Stavanger
Thellowship Hall
Wayne Chaprison
Frank Beck
Gerald Beck
Chartis Jackson
Richard Sisk
Joliet Ballet Society Announces New Regional Dance Company
The Joliet Ballet Society forms a regional dance group and holds auditions on May 31 in Buchanan Hall Joliet YMCA 215 N Ottawa St Joliet. Boys and girls ages 10 to 18 may try for trainee or performing member roles. No experience required for younger boys. 10-13 audition at 7 00 pm 14-18 at 8 30 pm Scholarships offered.
Goodwill Club to Attend Matinee
Maz on Mrs Harry Henderson hosted the Goodwill Club with Mrs O L Walker Sr assisting. Devotions by Mrs Russell Carter and business by Mrs Clyde Burkhart. Plans final for the annual bus trip to a luncheon and matinee at Shady Lane Theatre near Marengo on June 21.
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Edith Johnson
British Isles
Marathon Bridge Winners Named
Members of the afternoon bridge marathon at the Morris Holiday Inn awarded first place to Mrs Edith Page and second to Mrs James Durkee with Mrs Harold Rosefsky as low scorer. Yearly marathon winners were led by Mrs Kenneth Allen and Mrs James Davis with Mrs Sue Anderson third. Proceeds fund a community improvement project.
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Morris Junior Woman’s Club
Morris ‘Holiday Inn
Edith Page
James Durkee
Harold Rosefsky
Kenneth Allen
James Davis
Sue Anderson
Carson Robinson
Raymond Dennil
Goes T
Auxiliary Past Presidents Meet at Legion Auxiliary Hostess
Mrs Siegel Sampson hosted the Auxiliary past presidents gathering with prayer by Chaplain Mrs Evelyn Osmanson and President Mrs Frances DiJohn presiding. A card game social followed and refreshments were served. Next meeting is June 13 with Mrs Peter Thompson. Admitted and dismissed members listed.
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Siegel Sampson
American Legion Auxiliary
Evelyn Osmanson
Frances DiJohn
Peter Thompson
Engagement of Jean Elene Lavicka to Michael Bell announced
Mr and Mrs George Lavicka of Braidwood announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Elene Lavicka to Michael Edward Bell son of Mr and Mrs John Bell of Coal. A private ceremony will be held June 9 at Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City.
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George Lavicka
Braidwood
Jean Elene
Michael Edward Bell
John Bell
Coal City
Assumption Catholic Church
Morris club attends Northern Illinois Leadership Conference
Nine members of the Morris Business and Professional Women's Club attended the Northern Illinois Leadership Conference at the Marriott Motor Motel in Chicago. District 5 hosted. Irene Jader presided. workshops for officers and committees included a noon lunch.
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Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club
Northern Illinois Leadership Conference
Marriott
District 5
Morris Club
Irene Jader
Sweet Adelines Quartet
Joliet
Catherine Burton
Illinois
Hospital Visiting Hours By Floor Timings
The Medical and Surgical floors welcome visitors from 2 to 3 and 6 30 to 8 p.m. The Obstetric floor allows visits from 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.
Memorial service at RNA meeting in St Valentine Camp
MAZON Mrs Howard Leach presided at the St Valentine Camp RNA meeting with a memorial service for departed members. Plans were made for the county convention June 21 at the grade school. An evening session will feature officers from five county camps. A shower for Rance Welsh is planned for June 7.
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Fred Erickson
Larry Olson
Ardine Klinefelter
Hanson and Farmer to Wed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Miss Sandra Elaine Hanson and Scott M. Farmer plan a 3 p.m. wedding on June 16 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Morris. The couple will host a reception in the church basement after the ceremony.
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Sandra Hanson
Scott Farmer
Lanier Family Announces Doreen Lynn to Douglas Harseim
Mr and Mrs Roy Lanier announce the coming marriage of their daughter Doreen Lynn to Douglas Harseim son of Mrs Avis Harseim and the late Leonard Harseim of Morris The ceremony will be June 15 at United Presbyterian Church at 7 pm with a reception at Eagles Hall Invitations have been sent and all friends and relatives are invited.
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Roy Lanier
Doreen Lynn
Douglas Harseim
Avis Harseim
Leonard Harseim
Morris
United Presbyterian Church
Eagles Hall
Vacation Bible School at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church announces Vacation Bible School from June 4 to June 15 each weekday 8 45 to 11 45 a m. Theme One Way With Christ. Ages 3 through high school welcome with daily worship led by Rev Norval Wigtil and crafts by Mrs Sandy Viland. Closing programs June 15 with preschool program at 10 a m and grades 1 8 at 7 30 p m. Transportation and registration via church office 942 1145.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Christ
Norval Wigtil
Fellowship Hall
Sandy Viland
Brother Andrew
Infant Scott David McCormick Baptized at Our Savior's Lutheran
Infant Scott David McCormick, son of Mr and Mrs John McCormick, was baptized Sunday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with Rev R W Shekner officiating. Godparents are Charles Clubb and Mrs Bonnie Sanders. A dinner followed hosted by maternal grandparents Belmore and Mrs Jones. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs James McCormick.
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Scott David McCormick
John McCormick
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
R. W. Shekner
Charles Clubb
Bonnie Sanders
Belmore Jones
James McCormick
Ohio State economist Dr Walker attends foreign trade conference
Dr Francis E Walker of Columbus Ohio and formerly of Mazon returned from a Washington DC conference on Foreign Trade He is an economics and age research professor at Ohio State University He is a Mazon Township High School and University of Illinois graduate and son of Mrs Wendell Walker of Mazon
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Francis E. Walker
Columbus
Ohio
Mazon
Washington, D.C
Ohio State University
Mazon Township High School
University of Illinois
Wendell Walker
Subscription Rates for Morris Herald
Second class postage paid at Morris Illinois. Subscription rates: Payable in advance by carrier per week and by mail in trade territory. advance per year $14.00 except in communities where Herald carrier service is maintained. $40.
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Morris
Illinois
Herald
Green Cap Day Honored for Mrs Hill at Moose Chapter
Morris Chapter 544 Women of the Moose met at the Moose Home with Mrs Vena Hill as pro tem senior regent. Green Cap Day celebrated Mrs Hill with 28 coworkers four guests from Pontiac Ottawa and Streator and special guest Governor Ray Zweeres. Two new members joined. Lunch followed by social hour. A family potluck night is planned for May 29.
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Morris
Women of the Moose
Moose Home
Vena Hill
Brock students raise funds to protest education cuts
In St. Catharines Ontario Brock University students collected 1000 dollars to present to the university as support for faculty salaries. Dorothee Hewke, student public relations officer, said the drive aims to pressure the Ontario government over provincial education cuts.
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ST. Catharines, Ont
Brock University
Dorothee Hewke
Ontario
Brock
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