Nursing pins honor for Dummitt Ryder at Joliet Junior College
Kathleen Dummitt Ryder earned her nursing pin and cap on May 13 and her diploma on May 14 at Joliet Junior College. She and her husband Jim live at 312 Alicia Drive, daughter of Leslie and Mrs. Dummitt, with an open house planned for June 3. Naomi Fannin Wassgren received her nursing pin on Saturday May 13 and diploma on May 14 at Joliet Junior College. An open house for her is set for Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at 507 McKinley St home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stutzki. She and husband Carl and their three children live on Chapin St. Wassgren will start work Monday at Grundy County Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Dummitt Ryder
Joliet Junior College
Naomi Fannin Wassgren
Charles Stutzki
McKinley St
Carl
Karla
Renee
Carl Jr
Chapin St
Wassgren
Grundy County
Greater Joliet Area
Born Again Singles In Christ
Judson Memorial Baptist Church
Midland Ave
Joliet
Goodwill Club meets for bus trip plans and anniversary notes
Goodwill Club members plus one guest gathered Thursday with Mrs. Hazel Traver assisting. Seventeen present named a house cleaning shortcut during roll call and Mrs. John Becker led a business session. Plans were set for a June 15 bus trip to Shady Lane Theatre and dinner, with a 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Burkhart to be celebrated soon at Dwight United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traver
Nellie McGill
Florence Mitchell
Clyde Burkhart
McGill
Bertha Edlund
Calendar events for Grundy County historical and civic groups
Tuesday the Grundy County Historical Society meets 7 30 to 9 30 p m at First United Methodist Church Morris Laurel Chapter 145 CES meets at 8 p m at Masonic Temple Wednesday Past Noble Grands Club meets 1 30 p m with Miss Elsie Nelson Thursday Morris Lions Club dinner 6 45 p m at Eagles Hall officers to be inducted JFF Club meets 1 p m with Mrs John Jackson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Laurel
Ces
Masonic Temple
Noble Grands Club
Elsie Nelson
Morris Lions Club
Eagles Hall
JFF Club
John Jackson
Pamela Gaver feted at pre nuptial shower
Miss Pamela Gaver, guest of honor, celebrated at a bridal shower held Saturday at Miss Martha Slyter’s Mazon home. Attendees from Harlan Iowa Champaign DeKalb Bloomington Coal City South Wilmington Morris and Mazon joined in games gifts and lunch in pale blue wedding theme. The bride to be will wed William S Sanders at Mazon Park Street Congregational Church on June 17 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Gaver
Martha Slyter
Mazon
Ralph Haldorson
Burnett Isham
Deane Blakely
Harlan
Iowa
Billy B. Sanders
Jim Sanders
Burnett Isham Jr
Lisa Isham
Harold Misener
Richard Scerine
Bertha Edlund
Karen Gore
Blakely
Trudy Haldorson
Irene Scerine
Laurie Isham
Leann Scerine
Champaign
DeKalb
Bloomington
Coal City
South Wilmington
Morris
Gauer
William S. Sanders
Mazon Park Street Congregational Church
Hooved Animal Humane Society Speaker at Prairie State Meeting
A representative of the Hooved Animal Humane Society will present a short program and answer questions at the Prairie State Horsemen Association meeting in Morris. The public is invited to attend at no charge. Seating must be reserved by calling 942-5522.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooved Animal Humane Society
Prairie State Horsemen Association
Morris
Bonanza
Morris Theatre Guild cast announced for Share Bath play
The Morris Theatre Guild names the cast for Share Bath a three act comedy to run June 16 and 17 at Morris Holiday Inn Director Judy Miller assisted by Jan Delockery leads an ensemble including Steve Davis as George Elise Koperick as Alice Bob Cooper as Buddy Sue Morse as Agnes Jan Webber as Helen Joan Christensen as Myrtle Deborah Joiner as Margaret and more Rehearsals begin three nights weekly The notice also reports engagements and a private wedding in nearby towns with dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Theatre Guild
Morris Holiday Inn
P.M. Clopper
Dramatic Publishing Co
Judy Miller
Jan Delockery
Steve Davis
George
Elise Koperick
Alice
Buddy
Bob Cooper
Alice Dornan
Kaller
Bruce Enger
Phillip
Sue Morse
Agnes
Helen
Jan Webber
Joan Christensen
Myrtle
Florence
Jane Hackett
Margaret
Deborah Joiner
Laura Boone
Dorothy
Iona Baum
Special assembly at Morris High School on acting and movement
Tim Settimi led a special assembly at Morris Community High School last week and spoke to the theatre arts class on theater facets. He covered physical poise and movements for character, pantomime tips, and related acting phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
Tim Settimi
NHS elects new officers for Seneca High School
The National Honor Society at Seneca High School announces officers for 1978 79 with Lori Lamb as president Joan Steep as vice president Sue Morello as secretary Gayle Rinaldi as treasurer Tammy Roszell and Mari Marik as student council members and Eileen Clark serving as advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca High School
Lori Lamb
Joan Steep
Sue Morello
Gayle Rinaldi
Tammy Roszell
Mari Marik
Eileen Clark
Morris couple announces upcoming marriage of DiAnn Finland Hillesland
Mr and Mrs H Paul Finland of Morris announce the approaching marriage of their daughter DiAnn to Daniel J Hillesland son of Mr and Mrs Glenn G Hillesland of Joliet The ceremony is set for 3 p m July 22 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris. Sharon V Larson daughter of Harvey B Larson Newark earned a BS in history and music education from Illinois State University May 13 Douglas H Larson Newark earned a BS in agriculture and economics from Southern Illinois University May 13 Thomas M Peterson son of Melvin A Peterson received a BA in physical education from Western Illinois University last Friday Clark H Davis son of Oliver S Davis is among 767 Ball State University students named to the registrar's roll of honor Robin Cohenour route 3 degree at Illinois Wesleyan University Allen Redford 110 W Southmor Rd earned a BMEd from IWU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon V. Larson
Harvey B. Larson
Rte. 1
Newark
Illinois State University
Douglas H. Larson
Southern Illinois University
Thomas M. Peterson
Melvin A. Peterson
E. North St
Western Illinois University
Clark H. Davis
Oliver S. Davis
Liberty St
Ball State University
Robin Cohenour
Rte. 3
Illinois Wesleyan University
Allen Redford
W. Southmor Rd
IWU
Senior Citizens plan events and trips at Morris center
The Morris Senior Citizens meet with potluck at the center. Edith Page Rena Starr and Mary Rausch on the committee. Norwood Brown opened with the pledge. thanks to Laverne and Gladys Bradbury for clubwork. Reports on improving members. Manpower Programs and Senior Citizens Job Bank projects discussed. Illinois Rules of the Road May sessions attended. June sessions set for June 7 14 21 at 9 a.m. 621 Liberty St. Free to seniors. Two busloads of 60 Action Club members enjoyed Chicago White Sox vs California Angels May 18. Sister City Week observed at Morris Library. plan to meet Gemma Malone. Blood pressure and Diabetes Hypertension Screenings set at 621 Liberty St with appointments through Grundy County Health Dept. Budget planned for coming year. Eight day bus trip to Washington DC and Williamsburg May 31 to June 7. reservations 634-2254. Also trips to Mackinac Island Smoky Mountains and Colorado. Next potluck June 10. Bingo and board activities. Scheduled day trips include Drury Lane South June 10 II Country Opry June 17, White Sox vs Seattle June 22, Cubs vs Phils June 29, Shady Lane July 7, Conklin Peoria July 7, Marseilles Country Opry July 27, and a Peoria day August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Senior Citizens
Edith Page
Rena Starr
Mary Rausch
Norwood Brown
Liberty St
Action Club
Chicago White Sox
California Angels
Morris Public Library
Gemma Malone
Australia
Grundy County Health Dept
Senior Citizens Board of Directors
Grundy County Senior Citizens Council
Grundy County Senior Services
Washington, D.C
Williamsburg
Mackinnac Island
Smokey Mountains
Colorado
Martha Dueland
Ethel Corkc
Emma Brown
Bernard Enervold
David Bohlander
Drury Lane South
Hugh O'Brien
Country Opry
Roy Clark
Seattle
Wrigley Field
Cubs
Phils
Shady Lane
Conklin
Peoria
Marseilles
MCHS students take spring trips across clubs and classes
Morris Community High School students enjoyed spring travel this month. HIM Club dined and saw A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum at Candlelight Playhouse with advisor Cathy Gonzalez. French students visited Elgin to see The Little Prince by the Boston Repetoire Theatre. instructor Deb Bendis led the trip. Spanish Club went to Lincolnshire Dinner Theatre for Twigs with advisor May Riley. Em-Hi journalism toured a Cook County Circuit Court, observing trials and judge explanations. Business Law toured Springfield including old and new capitol buildings, supreme court facilities, and meetings with officials. Ray Miller's class visited the attorney general's office and learned from staff, including Atty. Gen. Wm. Scott and James Washburn discussing government roles. Drama Club and Thespians attended Chorus Line at Shubert Theatre. Theatre Arts saw Much Ado About Nothing at Lewis University. German Club plans Cabaret at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse with advisor Kris Ehteshami Afshar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
HIM
Candlelight Playhouse
Forum
Ray Raynor
Cathy Gonzalez
Elgin
Boston
Repetoire
Deb Bendis
MCHS
Springfield
Capitol
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Ray Miller
Attorney General’s Office
State Capitol
Atty
Wm. Scott
James Washburn
House of Representative
George Ryan
House
Ryan
Illinois Senate
Kris Ehteshami Afshar
Hospital News Admitted and Discharged List
Hospital rounds list admissions and discharges across floors with patient names and addresses. Admitted include Thelma Garling William Spellisg Russell Myers Donald Applebee Mariam Jacob Pietertje Int Hout Helen Reardon Virgil Stacy Sr. Dwight Charles Wheeler Anna Lynch Gerald Borden. Discharged include Ellis Burkhardt Ronald McDowell Ismet Selimi Albert Pfaff Steven Rodeghero Angeline Tesdall Dean Pfiefer baby girl Buck Buchanan Larry Cox baby boy Charles Edds Cherrie Pipkin Zella Clover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Garling
Wauponsee St
William Spellisg
Division
Russell Myers
Rte
Donald Applebee
Mariam Jacob
W. Jackson
Pietertje Int- Hout
Braceville
Helen Reardon
Seneca
Virgil Stacy Sr
Dwight
Charles Wheeler
Harold Kaldheim
Anna Lynch
Wilmington
Gerald Borden
Channahon
Ellis Burkhardt
E. North St
Ronald McDowell
Rte. 3
Ismet Selimi
White Willow Rd
Albert Pfaff
Lynwood Dr
Steven Rodeghero
E. Pine Bluff
Angeline Tesdall
Liberty St
Dean Pfiefer
Mazon
Buck Buchanan
Plainfield
Larry Cox
Charles’ Edds
Cherrie Pipkin
Zella Clover
Gardner
Gloria Smith Honored At Prenuptial Shower
Gloria Smith, the bride to be, was honored at a Sunday pre nuptial shower hosted by her sister Mrs. Perry Brooks and Barbara Tondini at Janice Brooks home on Dixon Drive. Guests received white roses, games were played with prizes to Lovita Ferguson Joan Workman and Freda Smith, and lunch was served. Miss Smith plans to wed Harlan Hatton on July 15 at First Presbyterian Church Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Jean Smith
Perry Brooks
Barbara Tondini
Janice Brooks
Dixon Drive
Lovita Ferguson
Joan Workman
Freda Smith
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Kathleen Ryder
Naomi Wassgren
Goodwill Club
Sklut
Haggar
Liberty
Ithurs
Henry Winkler
Donald Kyle
Donald Misener
Fred Erickson
Larry Olson
James Roy
Vanessa Marie
Ronald J. Benson
George K. Benson
Ottawa
Assumption Catholic Church
Friendship Hall
Diamond
Vanessa Roy
Special Assembly
NHS
Sharon Steffes
Robin Henderson
Sue Skelton
Wauponsee Handy Anns
4-H Club
Grundy County Cooperative Extension Service
Mary Ellen Steffes
Donald Winders
Beverly Cox
Otttawa
Jack Maynard
Braidwood
Laurel Schmider
Morris Dry Cleaners
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Illinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
Herald
DiAnn
Daniel J. Hillesland
Glenn G. Hillesland
College Campus News
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Diann Fruland
Robert Gahlbeck
Gladys Cohenour
Yvonne Tucker
Joliet-Will County
Marilyn Yuhas
Franklin School
Debbie Mettile
Miss Yuhas
Jean Gunderson
Karla Lewis
Tom McMillan
Tina van Cleave
Debbie Close
Tracy Hextall
Julie Wainman
E. Jackson
Penn
Matteson Hardware
Bedford RD
Hospital News
Gloria Smith
Van
Ilustre
Matteson
Karolyn
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