Sounds of Praise to Perform at Mazon Church
The Sounds of Praise gospel musical group will sing and play at Mazon United Methodist Church in Mazon at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The duo consists of Bob and Kathy Hobbs and Les and Mary Kline, with Hobbs directing music in several churches and Kline a trained trumpeter and singer. Their program features vocal and instrumental selections and the quartet remains in demand across the Midwest. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sounds of Praise
Mazon United Methodist Church
Mazon
Bob
Kathy Hobbs
Les
Mary Kline
Hobbs
Michigan
Illinois
World Vision International
Oak Park River Forest Symphony of
Chicago
The
Sparrows
Kline
John Brown University
Sound Generation
Florida
Midwest
Joint VFW Post 6049 and Auxiliary Install Officers
A large crowd attends the joint installation at the VFW Hall for John Martin Steele Post 6049 Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary. Officers for the auxiliary and post are installed, with remarks by 5th District Commander Fran DePratt and other leaders, followed by a reception and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin Steele
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
VFW
Joseph Krzysciak
Herman Ehrler
Fran DePratt
Jack
Ethel McCraith
Cantigny No
Laverne Lundberg
Pat Webster
W. Clark Davis
Lundborg
Kryzsciak
Glen Anderson
Davis
Ed Pack
E. L. Olson
Ehrier
Ada Griffin
Josie Pack
Arlene Krzysciak
Anna Mae Ehrier
Edith Ehrier
Lucille Gunnerson
Mary Mikkelson
Berniece Willis
Cantigny
Joliet
John Eklund
Ruby Murray
Mae Rose
Georgene Wilson
Virginia Hutchings
Willis
Beverly Crouch
Barbara Cardot
Geraldine Peterson
Lavonne Davis
Olson
Mikkelson
Rhodes
Webster
Ehrler
Aaron Lawrence
Peotone
McCraith
Arthur Hogfoss
Richard Barkley
Richard Davis
William Ragan
Krzsyciak
August Black
John Roth Jr
Felix Logan
John Cheshareck
John Newman
Moodmasters Orchestra
Linda Hayse Honored Guest at Bridal Shower
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Linda Hayse was held Sunday at the home of maid of honor Cindy White. Bridesmaids assisted with gifts while Cathy Suttles, Julie Wainman, and Barbara Black won prizes. Elsie Finch took the door prize. Refreshments were served by Pam Midkiff and Janine Sanders. Miss Hayse, to wed Tom Finch of Morris on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Hayse
Cindy White
Cathy Suttles
Julie Wainman
Barbara Black
Elsie Finch
Pam Midkiff
Janine Sanders
Miss Hayse
Sandra Percifield
Ladies of the Nazarene Church
Tom Finch
Morris
Peggy West-Gregory Traxler Wedding In Morris Illinois
Peggy West-Gregory Traxler wed at First United Methodist Church Morris with Rev. Raymond Rhoades officiating. The ceremony featured pink roses and carnations, organist Jane Thompson guitarist Tom Logan and vocalist Jimmy Tilley. The couple, children of Fred West and LeRoy Knudson, exchanged vows as family and friends looked on. The reception followed and the couple will reside in Urbana. The article also notes the 1978 Minooka High School Music Banquet with about 480 attendees and details on the wedding party outfits and attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred West
Douglas Sr
LeRoy Knudson
Redbud Lane
Claudia McCormack
Verona
Linda Simpson
Gainesville
Fla
Gloria Quigley
Hinkley
Milton Waltmire
St. Joseph
Ray Tankas
Chicago
Brent Stewart
Champaign
Ken and
John West
Morris
Ruth West
Fellowship Hall
Aaronda Murphy
Kathy Laudenberger
Sedalia
Lake Geneva
Wis
Morris High School
Hendrix College
Atwood High School
Northern Petrochemical
Parkland College
E. Harding
Apt. 301
Urbana
Corry Sams Camp Hosts Illinois Good Sam Rally at Sheridan
Corny Sams Morris Area Chapter of Good Sam Recreational Vehicles of Illinois enjoyed a sunny weekend at Rolling Oaks Campground Sheridan with kickball softball horseshoes and sunburns Wagonmaster Dan Venters led canoe rides down Fox River All weekend members camped in tents and other outfits A pitch in supper by the campfire. President Buck Starling and vice president Leon Boyer plus families plan to attend the Illinois State Good Sam Presidents meeting June 10 11 in Walnut Windmill Campground The next campout is tentatively set for June 16 18 at Holiday Hollow Utica with Boyer as wagonmaster. Call Starling at 695-5778 or Wayne Gunderson at 942-0588.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Area
Good Sam Recreational Vehicles of
Illinois
Rolling Oaks
Sheridan
Dan Venters
Fox River
Buck Starling
Leon Boyer
Good Sam
Walnut
Windmill Campground
Larry
Pat Simons
Mark
Greg
Rte. 3
Holiday Hollow
Utica
Boyer
Starling
Wayne Gunderson
Beginning Band Spring Concert and Awards Night
Morris Music Boosters and Roland Varness announce the second annual Beginning Band Spring Concert and Awards Night at Shabbona School on Thursday at 6 30 p m. Fourth and fifth graders will participate and refreshments will follow the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Music Boosters
Roland Varness
Morris
Shabbona School
Talent Auction Highlights May Meeting of Channooka Newcomers
Minooka hosted a talent auction during the May meeting of the Channooka Newcomers at the Tri County Bank. Crafts and baked goods were sold, with refreshments supplied by Anita Ryan of Minooka and Elaine Hoffstrom of Chan nahon.
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Minooka
Channooka
Tri-County Bank of
Anita Ryan
Elaine Hoffstrom
Channahon
Vacation Bible School Planned at Verona United Methodist Church
Mazon area church notices confirm Vacation Bible School at Verona United Methodist from June 5 to 9, 9 to 11 a.m., with Mazon children bused to Verona. Co chairs are Mrs Harry Roe and Mrs Bernard Bounds. Rev Ernie Henson attends June conference. Mrs Alvin Burkhart is a church delegate.
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Mazon
United Methodist Church
Verona
Harry Roe
Bernard Bounds
Ernie Henson
Alvin Burkhart
Robert Catina
Shorewood
Park Street Congregational Church
Clare Nave
Dieterich
Frank Swendson
Mokena
Classified Ad Sparks Trailer and Motor Home Sale Push
A promotional blurb urges readers to advertise camping trailers and motor homes for sale. It highlights the immediacy and practicality of placing a classified ad to reach ready buyers and move inventory quickly.
Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Holds 83rd Annual Convention
The IFWC held its 83rd annual convention May 16 to 18 at the Palmer House in Chicago. Attendees included 12th district president Mrs. Rita Dullard and delegates Mrs. Virginia Mark Mrs. Dorothy Marley of Minooka and Mrs. Mary Halterman and Mrs. Valerie Hatcher of Morris. Special guest speaker was Mrs. Heather Bilandic wife of Chicago mayor Michael Bilandic. New officers were elected for regional duties, with acting president Mrs. Gordon Beckly presiding. Next year’s gathering is planned for Peoria May 8 to 10 at the Continental Regency Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
Palmer House
Chicago
Rita Dullard
Virginia Mark
Dorothy Marley
Mary Halterman
Valerie Hatcher
Morris
Heather Bilandic
Michael Bilandic
Gordon Beckly
Continental Regency
Peoria
Minooka High hosts fourth annual typing contest
Minooka High School held its fourth annual typing contest on May 17. Kathi McKeller won first place by typing 58 words per minute with two errors. Proficiency certificates were awarded to Sue Chaney, Dianne Mitchell, Linda Carlson, Jennifer Toton, and Sandy Dix. The test used two five minute timed writings from new material, with three minutes for proofreading and a limit of five errors.
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Minooka
Minooka High School
Kathi McKeller
Sue Chaney
Dianne Mitchell
Linda Carlson
Jennifer Toton
Sandy Dix
Open House for Morris High AD Robert Ferguson
A retirement open house for Robert Ferguson Morris Community High School athletic director runs 2 30 to 5 at the home of Joe and Norma Corsello 316 Meadors Circle public invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ferguson
Morris Community High School
Joe
Norma Corsello
Meadors Circle
Presbyterian circles meet at First United Presbyterian Church
Circles 1 2 3 4 5 met last week with hostesses in homes and church fellowship halls. Circle 1 led by Anna Mae Wheeler discussed What Does Your Church Do For You with one guest. Circle 2 led by Claudia Rogers featured a Helen Steiner Rice poem and planned Medical Mission breakfast for June 7. Circle 3 hosted by Natalie Macdonald focused on Lydia with a June meeting at her home. Circle 4’s devotions by Geraldine Babcock covered the Lord's Prayer with a potluck set for June 20 at Mauritia Baker’s home. Circle 5 met at the church with Sue Carr teaching chapter 4 of Dare to Live Now.
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First
United Presbyterian Church
Judy Henderson
Circle 1
Anna Mae Wheeler
Pleasant View
Luther Home
Ottawa
Circle 2
Fellowship Hall
Bev Spangler
Helen Steiner Rice
Claudia Roger’s
Jean Ann Robinson
Blanche Allan
Freda Peacock
Circle 3
Edith Page
Natalie Macdonald
Lydia
Macdonald
Circle 4
Berniece Lee
Geraldine Babcock
Helen Hoge
Mauritia Baker
Circle 5
Sue Carr
Wheaton College Grad Jay Bergquist Earns BA in Art
Jay Bergquist of 1225 Wauponsee Street received a bachelor of arts degree in art from Wheaton College on Monday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Bergquist and participated in Youth Hostel Ministry on the traveling team while at Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Berquist
Wauponsee St
Wheaton College
Vincent Bergquist
Wheaton
Mazon and Warner relatives visit Bloomington grandparents
Kendra Mazon and Kent Warner of Bloomington spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Misener. Paul Clifford Warrick is a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon
Kendra and
Kent Warner
Bloomington
Harold Misener
Paul Clifford Warrick
St. Joseph's Hospital, Joliet
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Morris Daily Herald Society
Iva
Jean Voelcker
Conway Diet Institute
First United Methodist Church
Henry Winkler
Sally Field
Pao Wee Morris Theatre
Peggy West
Gregory Traxler
Curtis Waltmire
Dorothy Albert
Joe Wunar
Mrs
Area Church News
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Ilinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
Herald
IFWC
Presbyterian Circles
College Campus News
Morris Dry Cleaners
Ceri
Liberty St
Cathay
Izumi
Cape
Kirsch
Spurgeon's
Lady
Lipperell
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