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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1972

Page

2

Miss Mickelson Honored At Rural Morris Bridal Shower

A Saturday bridal shower for Miss Audrey Mickelson was hosted by Mrs. Roy Darin in Morris. Guests included the bride to be and her mother Mrs. Ludwig Mickelson plus nieces Heidi and Germaine Mickelson and Miss Jackie Cloonen. Prizes went to several guests and a luncheon followed. The couple will wed Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church in Morris.

Audrey Mickelson Roy Darin Morris Ludwig Mickelson Harold Thompson Everett Green Osmond Bjelland Mickelson Miss Mickelson

Bride-Elect Mary Greve to Wed Harold Archdale

The engagement of Miss Mary R. Greve to Harold L Archdale is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Herman Greve of Monett Missouri formerly Morris. Miss Greve a 1971 Monett High School graduate attends nurse training in Springfield. Archdale son of Mr and Mrs Carl Archdale also a 1966 MHS graduate works with Tysons of Missouri. An October wedding is planned.

Mary R. Greve Harold L Archdale Herman Greve Monett Morris Miss Greve Monett High School Lpn’'S Springfield Archdale Carl Archdale MHS Tysons of Missouri

RNA honor S Erickson with shower

MAZON A miscellaneous shower for Miss Shirley Erickson was held Thursday evening after a short St Valentine Camp Royal Neighbors of America meeting led by Mrs Howard Leach. Memorial Day services honored deceased members. summer meetings reduce to once monthly on the third Thursday at 8 pm. Dutch treat after camp.

Bernard Shoestrom Ray Mount Shostrom Leach Don Misener Larry Olson Debbie Erickson Okley Beeler Charles Atkins Erline Goode Erma Bowman

Women of St Thomas Church Hold Wednesday Eucharistic Service

The Women of St Thomas Church met after a Eucharistic service on Wednesday. They approved carpeting for the rectory porch and announced vacation Bible School in August with several Morris churches participating. A rummage sale and possible end of session picnic were noted. Summer babysitting will be offered during the 10 am Sunday service. The group will meet again on June 21.

St. Thomas Church Morris

Laurel Chapter 145 CES Regular Meeting and Local Groups Schedule

Calendar notes list events for Laurel Chapter 145 CES at 8 p.m. and American Legion Auxiliary at 7 30 p.m. A sack lunch Mission meeting at Calvary Baptist Church and Cedar Lodge 124 AM FM special meeting with two third degrees are planned. JFF club at 8 p.m. with Mrs Everett Bell. Friday features an Adult Bible Class at First Methodist Church at 1 30 p.m. Saturday Calvary Baptist men's prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m.

Cedar Lodge JFF Everett Bell First Methodist Church Calvary Baptist

Scout Den 5 Pack 476 Holds May Meeting

Boy Scout Den 5 Pack 476 met Thursday at Mrs. Ben Covey home. They went on a nature hike. On May 15 Tom Andrews earned his Wolf badge and became assistant denner. Steve Covey earned his denner bar. Donald Lowe received keeper of the buckskin.

Den 5 Ben Covey Tom Andrews Steve Covey Donald Lowe

College Campus News Highlights Local Graduates and Honors

Luther College graduate James Behrens of 921 Spruce St majored in speech and theatre. Lake Forest College hosted 33 students for the spring concert on May 18 with Mozart Coronation Mass sung by the Chancel Choir and student chorus. Southern Illinois University held Honors Day recognizing juniors and seniors with GPA 4.25 or higher, including Bonnie Marvin of Rte. 1 and Bercedish Peterson of Lisbon Road among area students, plus Gregory Born, Jay Haynes, James King as seniors.

James Behrens Elvin H. Behrens Spruce St Luther College Decorah Iowa Thomas Allan McElvain James McElvain Fremont Ave Lake Forest College First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest Mozart Southern Illinois University Bonnie J. Marvin Rte. 1 Bercedish L. Peterson E. Sanders Lisbon Road Coal City Gregory Jay E. 2Nd St Jay Dean Haynes James F. King Reddick

Baptist Church Circles Meet in Morris

Baptist Church circles in Morris gathered Thursday with Rosemary Gilson and Mrs. Ralph Clifford hosting Esther Davis and Patricia Coates circles. Mrs. Ike King spoke on the American Baptist Convention trip to Denver while Bible study was led by Mrs. Noah Norris. Hostesses and visitors from Joliet and surrounding towns were listed among attendees.

First Baptist Church Morris Rosemary Gilson Ralph Clifford Ike King Denver Colo Roy Clark Esther Davis Noah Norris Patricia Coates Channahon Robert Ollerman

Audrey Winslow and William Worthington Wed in Danville

Audrey Winslow of Danville and William Dale Worthington of Morris exchanged marriage vows Saturday at 6 p.m. in the home of Rev. Clark Davis of Danville. Matron of honor was Beverly Scott of Danville. Delbert Morrison of Morris was best man. A reception followed at Duck's in Westville. The couple will live at 1015 Wauponsee Street. the groomWorks at Federal Paper Board.

Audrey Winslow Danville William Dale Worthington Morris Clark Davis Beverly Scott Delbert Morrison Duck's Westville Wauponsee St Federal Paper Board

Morris BPW Club Holds May Meeting At Church

The Morris Business and Professional Women's Club met Monday at First United Methodist Church. Guests included Jane Berry district 5 chair from Aurora speaking on district events. New officers were installed by Mrs. Berry for the 1972-73 year and plans for fall convention and June leadership conference announced.

Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club First United Methodist Church Stephen Marriott Motor Motel Chicago K. C. Hall William Coric Jane Berry District 5 Aurora Berry Cork G. C. Willareth Porter Gobert David Johnston Mary Tan Donald Noonan Morris Business Elinore Hansen William Corkc Herald

Presbyterian Circles Hold Meetings and Plan Potluck

Circle Five of the First Presbyterian Church met last Tuesday evening with Miss Harriet Waters. Mrs. John Anderson led devotions and the Enquiry lesson by Mrs. Helen Hoge. Circle One met Wednesday with Mrs. Claude Rose hosting and leading The Covenants in Faith and History. Mrs. Robert Ryder read from the Mission Year book and Mrs. Edward Walker led the Least Coin prayer.

First Presbyterian Church Harriet Waters John Anderson Helen Hoge David Wharrie Claude Rose Robert Ryder Edward Walker Rome Graham

Bridal shower honors Miss Francis Muffler guest of honor

Turquoise and green decorations framed a Sunday bridal shower at Mrs. Edward Wakeman home for Miss Francis Muffler. Guests included Mrs. Pete Muffler and Mrs. Earl Ryder, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Russell Phillips, Mrs. Orville Mitchell, and Mrs. Robert Hunter Sr. Lunch followed gifts.

Francis Muffler Edward Wakeman Jane Ryder David Ryder Wakeman Peggy Pamela Wakeman Pete Muffler Earl Ryder Russell Phillips Orville Mitchell Robert Hunter Miss Muffler Dale Ryder

Hospital News Visiting Hours And Admitted Dismissed List

Visiting hours for Medical and Surgical floors are 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m Obstetric floor visits 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m. Admitted Mrs Catherine Hintze Mazon Wesley Haag 600 Wallace St Dismissed Mrs Abbass Khonsary Alvin Narvick 753 E Main St Kenneth Bower Rte 2 Noel Henry Rte 5 Joseph Watson Sr Coal City

Catherine Hintze Mazon Wesley Haag Wallace St

Illinois Right to Life committee meeting

The Illinois Right to Life committee will hold a business meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mata in Van Acres Sub-Division. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Illinois Right To Life Committee Joe Mata van Acres

Mrs Wayne Peacock Patient at North Lake Hospital

Rural Minooka resident Mrs Wayne Peacock is a patient at North Lake Community Hospital North Lake. A second item lists a chocolate pudding recipe with milk sugar cornstarch unsweetened chocolate butter and vanilla, yielding about 2 1/2 cups. It also notes cedar bundles sold at local lumber yards with instructions in each package.

Wayne Peacock North Lake Community Hospital North Lake

4 H Clover Clippers Club Plans June Sessions

The Clover Clippers 4 H Club met at the Matneys home to discuss 4 H federation meetings the 4 H Fair and upcoming events. First and second year sewing meet June 5 at 1 p m at the Matneys. Cooking girls attend a food judging workshop June 8. All members attend a demonstration workshop June 20 at 1 30 p m or 7 30 p m. Refreshments by Debbie Oates. Next meeting June 8. Reporter Shirley Lambros. Busy Beavers 4 H Club notes Kathy Peterson outlined needs and taught scarf making with a social time after refreshments. Reporter Cathy Enger.

Clover Clippers Donald Matney Matney Debbie Oates Shirley Lambros Busy Beavers Kathy Peterson

Open house at Immaculate Conception for three sisters

An open house Sunday at Immaculate Conception School welcomed three sisters, Sister Eymardine, Sister Mildred Marie, and Sister St. Jean. Sister Eymardine will leave for Holy Cross School in South Bend, Indiana, after teaching there.

Immaculate Conception School Eymardine Mildred Marie St. Jean Holy Cross School South Bend Ind Morris ICS Marjorie Ann Kenrick Hall Joan Resler

Wedding vows to be recited in St Lawrence Church

Mr and Mrs Marion J Larson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Janine Kay Horrie to Bill R Lardi son of Mr and Mrs Delmo B Lardi of South Wilmington. The wedding is at 4 p m June 10 in St Lawrence Catholic Church South Wilmington with a reception at Parish Hall afterward.

Marion J. Larson Gardner Janine Kay Horrie Bill R. Lardi Delmo B. Lardi South Wilmington Miss Horrie Loren G. Horrie St. Lawrence Catholic Church

Pre nuptial shower honors Kay Heineman

Miss Kay Heineman was guest of honor at a Sunday afternoon bridal shower at the home of Patrick J Kerr. Hostesses were Mrs. Edward J Skaluba and Mrs. Lloyd Heineman. Prizes went to several guests and Lois Chret won the door prize. The honoree’s sister Jeri Lynn Heineman helped open gifts. A luncheon featured white yellow aqua and pink decor. The wedding is set for June 24.

Kay Heineman Patrick A. Kerr Edward J. Skaluba Alpena, Mich Lloyd Heineman Andrew Chret John Carpenter Lloyd Butterfield Fred Heineman, Jr Ivan Crum Lois Chret Jeri Lynn Heineman Miss Heineman Patrick J. Kerr

Cedar closet defense against moths wakes up spring

Moths awaken with spring and can damage woolens and furs. The article advises lining closets with red cedar to deter moths and larvae, after washing garments, then storing winter wear sealed away for summer. Upon return in fall, textiles should be fresh and ready to wear.

Minooka United Methodist Church Confirms Ten New Members

Ten young people were received into membership by confirmation Sunday at the 10 30 worship service of Minooka United Methodist Church. The confirmands are Roger Boss Shelley Boyer Jeff Brown Calvin Close Cheryle Close Donna McGee Tonia Randolph Julie Thompson John Underhill and Chris White. Rev Arthur Bachand led the service.

Minooka

Goodwill Club Plans Annual Theatre Trip

MAZON Mrs S W Edlund and Miss Mabel Welsh hosted the Goodwill Club in the Edlund home. Mrs John Becker led the meeting in Mrs Guy Morse's absence. Devotions by Miss Delthea Mitchell and a program by Mrs Lloyd Travers on Observance of Important Days in May. Planning the yearly bus trip to Shady Lane Theatre next month. Mrs Russell Carter received. Mrs John Gilchrist was a guest. Refreshments were served.

John Gilchrist

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The Morris Daily Herald Iva Jean Fancher Society RNA Honor S. Erickson Laurel CES American Legion Auxiliary Association Calvary Baptist Church Boy Scout College Campus News Baptist Church Jerry Warren Downs Kathy Lee McGuan Edward Clark Ogden Donna Lee Worden Joliet Michael Ray Myers Elizabeth Ann Bednarik Liberty Morris W. Worthington BPW Presbyterian Circles Circle Two Florence Telfer Margaret Hepburn Edinburgh Scotland David Sullivan Isaac Hoge Wilfred Robinson Raymond Lee Mission Yearbook of Prayer Leslie Peacock LaVern Bradbury Hospital News Ylucaltes and Memorial Liberty Las Vegas Clinton Jerry Gross Sues Karl Lanchbury Vivian Neves Pia Anderson Inu J.r.larrath Cedarize Morris Dry Cleaners Court House Mitchum Liberty Drug Uozztl Itip
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