Memorial Day Plans For VFW Post And Auxiliary
Final plans were made for a joint VFW Post and Auxiliary installation at 7 30 p.m. Saturday with public access and a dance to follow. Poppy chair man Reynold Turner reported on sales. a cancer program is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial Day events include graveside flag placement on May 28 and a May 30 parade with participation by children and local organizations.
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VFW
Reynold Turner
Fifth District
Elgin
Legion
Marriage Licenses for Wallace Hazebaker and Glen Wennerstrom
Alfred Evertt Wallace of Morris and Katrina Kay Hazebaker of Morris obtain a marriage license. Eldon Junior Glen of Braceville and Phyllis Jean Wennerstrom of Mazon also secure a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Evertt Wallace
Morris
Katrina Kay Hazebaker
Eldon
Glen
Braceville
Phyllis Jean Wennerstrom
Mazon
Golf Winners Announced at Morris Country Club
Women of the Morris Country Club held an 18 hole golf luncheon with nine holes in the morning and nine in the afternoon. Afternoon winners were Mrs. Leo Borens in Championship flight Mrs. Eugene Hayes in A flight and Mrs. Kenneth Davenport in B flight. 18 hole winners were Mrs. Edward Black Championship flight Mrs. Peter Trucano A flight and Mrs. Riz Chouinard B flight. Committee for the day was Mrs. Thomas Sheppard and Mrs. Donald Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Country Club
Leo Borens
Eugene Hayes
Kenneth Davenport
Edward Black
Peter Trucano
Riz Chouinard
Thomas Sheppard
Donald Jennings
Sesquicentennial flag to fly at Grundy County Courthouse
A flag donated by the Morris Woman's Club will be flown at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Grundy County Courthouse and then placed on display inside the courthouse.
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Morris Woman’s Club
Grundy County
Relief Corps Plan Events At Eagles Hall Meeting
Woman's Relief Corps met Tuesday in Eagles Hall with Mrs Grace Claessens presiding. National and department orders read. Department convention set for June 14 to 16 in Kankakee. Donation to summer youth program. Plan to participate in Memorial Day service at Evergreen Cemetery soldiers circle. Birthdays honored for several members. Door prize won by Mrs Herbert Enger.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Grace Claessens
Department
Kankakee
Evergreen Cemetery
Soldiers’ Circle
Fariel Borchett
Chicago
Violet Davidson
Mary Condon
Francis DiJohn
Gus Eleopulos
Mabel Peterson
Maude Trenter
Mary Sheets
Bertha White
Albert Manning
Marguerita Bright
Herbert Enger
Mrs. Whitman to Retire After 43 Years in Education
PLATTVILLE An open house for Elizabeth Whitman is set for 2 to 4 p.m. at the Millington United Methodist Church Social Center. She retires from teaching after 43 years, including 11 in Millington Grade School. Former students and Plattville friends are invited. she plans to move to Arkansas with her husband.
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Plattville
Elizabeth Whitman
Millington
Francies Arnold
Mazon
Janice Susan
Larry Dean Hansen
Nadine Hansen
Leonard Hansen
Arnold
Mazon Township
Silver Cross Hospital School of Nursing
Joliet
Hansen
Joliet Junior College
U.S. Army
Fort Sill
Oklo
Mazon Methodist Church
Brownie Troop 57 Hosts Meeting Before Vacation
Brownie Troop 57 held a regular meeting with first year members making dunking bags for day camp and second year girls playing games. A final gathering is planned before vacation. Denise Leibold and Carol Gudenrath brought treats. Carol Gudenrath and Julie Sullivan tied for first in a bicycle safety rodeo at Center School.
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Brownie Troop
Brownies
Center School
Carol Gudenrath
Julie Sullivan
Denise Leibold
Circle 3 Meeting of WSCS at Mrs Caisley Home
Circle Three of WSCS met in the home of Mrs. Donald Caisley with 16 members and one guest. Mrs Victoria Davis opened with a prayer and members shared favorite Bible verses. A Yorkville training officers day was announced and a devotion on Faith was given.
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Circle Three
WSCS
Donald Caisley
Victoria Davis
Yorkville
Marion Steele
Flavor Kick Mashed Potatoes With Onions and Cottage Cheese
Add minced onions and cottage cheese to mashed potatoes for a creamier richer side. Fold in the onions and cheese for tang and texture, then mash until smooth.
Telltale beauty tips for May wardrobe and nails
May beauty column offers practical advice on nail care avoiding polish removal ridges, mindful dress purchases, layering blush over foundation, travel mat hacks, evolving hairstyles, gentle portion control, and organized packing with multiple zippered bags to save time and protect nails.
Braceville Notes Potluck and Club Elections
After the 10 50 a m worship service at Braceville Methodist Church a potluck dinner will be served. Families are asked to bring a hat and a cold covered dish. A quarterly conference and congregational meeting will discuss a new building. Friendly Club members awarded prizes to Mrs Flora Tyler Mrs Margaret Gaddo and Mrs Albert James. Lunch was served by the hostess. Braceville MYF elected Rose Mary Phelps president Penny Creech vice president Steve Carlock treasurer and Terry Hodges secretary will take office in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braceville Methodist Church
John Green
Flora Tyler
Margaret Gaddo
Albert James
Braceville
MYF
Miss Pat Danielson Joins Kappa Epsilon at Augustana
Miss Pat Danielson of Seneca Illinois, a freshman at Augustana College Rock Island, pledges Kappa Epsilon Sorority as one of 16 new members. A speech education major active in the Viking Pompon Squad, she is elected co captain next year and chosen historian for the sorority.
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Pat Danielson
Roger Danielson
Seneca
Augustana College
Rock Island
Kappa Epsilon Sorority
Miss Danielson
Viking Pompon
Hospital Notes Admits and Births Reported
Admitted: Clifford Benton Susan Martin Master John Dick Mrs Leo Pope 1282 Division St Mrs Charles Nelson Mooseheart Dr Henry M O Reilly Mrs Henrietta Nelson 708 E Benton St. Births: to Mr and Mrs William Weaver a girl at 4 56 p m Wednesday. to Mr and Mrs Alton Carmon a boy at 10 57 p m Wednesday. Dismissed: Miss Dawn Hall Master Paul Niewinski Miss Sue Palmer Mrs Adam Castillo and son.
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Clifford Benton
Coal City
Susan Martin
John Dick
Seneca
Leo Pope
Division
Charles Nelson
Mooseheart Dr
Henry M. O’reilly
Reddick
Henrietta Nelson
E. Benton St
William Weaver
Rte
Alton Carmon
Rte. 2
Wilmington
Dawn Hall
Paul Niewinski
Kiersted St
Sue Palmer
E. Washington St
Adam Castillo
Verona OES Meeting Sees Beal Couple Appointed Lunch Committee
Officers of the Verona Eastern Star chapter preside as Mr. and Mrs. Dale Punke host to a Wednesday session. The June 12 lunch committee was named as Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Beal. Anniversaries for the Beals and Mrs. Lois Knibbs were noted. Lunch prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warwick.
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Dale Punke
Verona Oes
Nelson Beal
Beal
Lois Knibbs
Robert Warwick
Circle Three of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Meeting
Circle Three of Bethlehem Lutheran Church met Tuesday in the fellowship hall with Mrs. Lewis Johnson as hostess. She gave devotions and the offering meditation was read by Mrs. Silas Johnson. Bible study was led by Mrs. Chester Hexdall.
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Circle Three
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
Lewis Johnson
Chester Hexdall
Silas Johnson
Newark eighth grade graduation set for Monday night
Newark Grade School plans an 8 p.m. graduation in the high school gymnasium with processional and recessional by Mrs. Russell Hanson and Rev. O. Paul Hougen delivering the invocation and benediction. The eighth grade girls chorus will perform as awards and diplomas are presented by Marvin Thurow. class officers and ushers named.
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Newark
Russell Hanson
O. Paul Hougen
Legion
Cathy Ness
Jack McDowell
Cindy Bennett
Beth Christian
Mary Gabel
Donald Sawyer
Mark Mathre
Richard Wogen
Neney Stangland
Debbie Burklund
Patrol Boys
Gary Finland
Greg Mathre
Shirley Anderson
Connie Cummings
Jeff Hardcastle
Jane Hextell
Betty Morel
Donnie Robbins
Robert KE. Glenn
Marvin Thurow
Board of Education
LuAnn Anderson
Becky Anderson
Kathy Coomer
Doris Cummings
Mary Jane Garcia
Roberta Irvin
Agnes Kepler
Debra Kepler
Shirley Ming
Lorene Phelps
Darlene Ramey
Nancy Stangland
Steve Anderson
Jeff Aldrich
Mike Brinegar
Jeffrey Hardcastle
Jimmy Johnson
Jerry Mathre
Kenny Olson
Larry Stanford
David Thurow
Debra Nelson
Linda Hume
Theresa English
Mike Colle
David Skelton
Odoms Granted Divorce Over Cruelty in Morris
Karil J. Odom and Glenn H. Odom of Morris are granted a divorce on grounds of cruelty. The decree names both parties and cites the reason as cruel treatment in the marriage.
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Karil J. Odom
Glenn H. Odom
Morris
Lori Barber Listed as Surgical Patient at Joseph Hospital Joliet
Lori Barber daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Barber is a surgical patient at Joseph Hospital Joliet. Mrs Edna Brooks is ill at home after suffering a stroke last Wednesday.
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Lori Barber
Frank Barber
Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Edna Brooks
Rte
Tellur sday Calendar: club meetings and gatherings listed
Mothers of World War II meet at 7 p.m. in Eagles Hall. JFF Club meets at 8 p.m. with Mrs Beulah Jackson. Past Matrons Club Laurel Chapter CES meets at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs Alex Telfer 510 Armstrong St. Methodist Woman's Bible Class meets at 1 30 p.m. with Mrs Mary Sheets. Two teaspoons of cream of tatter to a quart of water will brighten aluminum.
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Eagles Hall
JFF Club
Beulah Jackson
Laurel Chapter
CES
Alex Telfer
Armstrong St
Methodist Woman’s Bible Class
Mary Sheets
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West Ave
Illinois State University, Normal
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Truman Capote
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Noel
Sock Mahoney
Relief Corps
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Circle 3
Golfland
Morris North
Park Motel
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Braceville Notes
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Versailles
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Mt. Sterling
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Arthur Kroilek
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Charles Kroilek
Edith Haas
Dorothy Welsh
Rollo, Mo
Beverley Haas
Harvey Freistedt
Andrew Namehick
Mary
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Hazel Bishop
Europe
Hornsby Family Centers
Bedford Plaza
Hornsby
Morris Shoe Store
Lee McCollum
Mgr
Liberty St
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