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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

5

Miss Avis Lempke and John Cowell Wed in Maywood Church

Miss Avis Lempke and John Cowell married May 18 at St. Eulalia Church Maywood with Rev. Phillip Hahn officiating. The couple, from Broadview and Seneca, reside in Forest Park after the ceremony. both had schooling in Chicago area.

Avis Lempke John Cowell Seneca St. Eulalia Church Maywood Phillip Hahn Emil Lempke Broadview Ed Cowell Karen Kase Dianne Langridge Jim Schoenborn Paul Ericksen Judy Puchalla Shelly Jackson Sherri Wicks

Minooka Girl Scouts honor Fly-Up Day achievements

Ten Brownies from Troop 14 joined Troop 11 in Fly-Up Day ceremonies in Minooka. New scouts listed include Patti Siron Joan Smith Joan Steffes Jeanne Davis and Debbie Duvall. Numerous badges were awarded for cook housekeeping camp related skills and related duties to many named members.

Minooka Minooka Girl Scout Susie Clennon Lou Ann Bogart JoAnn Dullard Cindy Day Lynne Knudson Cheryl Pelke Sherri Shuman Beth Thornton Jill Todd Dawn Winterbottom Patti Siron Joan Smith Joan Steffes Jeanne Davis Debbie Duvall Jeanne Weidenbach Lynn Hoyland Micki Roberts Pam Brown Shelly Boyer Susan Norton Peggy Stafford Sue Dullard Rhonda Ritenour Sandra Smania Shelley Biarnesen Julie Thompson Rhonda Biarnesen Sue Dix Debby Pierce Judy Heap Kathi Jones Cheryl Miller Shelia Bjarnesen

Pink and White Decor Highlight Two Bridal Showers

Miss Patti Burla headlined two showers in Braceville and Joliet with pink and white decorations and corsages. The Coal City event at Miss Linda Daniels' home featured a center table umbrella and pink daisies, while Joliet hosts included guests from Joliet, Gardner, Morris and Coal City. The couple plans a June 8 wedding at Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City with Dick Horvath as groom.

Burla Joliet Gardner, Morris Coal City Dick Horvath Assumption Catholic Church

Morris Rotary to Meet at Morris Country Club 6 30 PM

The Morris Rotary Club will gather at 6 30 p m Tuesday at Morris Country Club. Hugo Ava los will report on his experiences at the International Convention in Mexico City.

Morris Rotary Club Morris Country Club Hugo Avalos Mexico City

Hospital Notes Visiting Hours and Admissions

Hospital notes list visiting hours 2:30 to 3:30 and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admitted: Frank Watson and other named residents in Division Street Verona North Street German Mickelson Park Boulevard Tammi Valerio Mazon new births for Rhodes and Anderson in Channahon and Seneca. Dismissals include Urban Goad Anders Woodward Baggett Warriner Kern Daniels Krug Hansen and Boy's Camp Channahon.

Frank Watson Division St Thomas Starks Verona Floyd M. Jorstad E. North St Germaine Mickelson Park Blvd Wayne Anderson Seneca Gerald Urban Braidwood Anthony Goad Daniel Anders Leo Woodward Rve James Baggett Keith B. Warriner Frederick J. Kern Armstrong St Sandra Kay Daniels Josephine M. Krug Gardner John Hansen Channahon

Bride-Elect Mary Elizabeth Harder Showered in May

Miss Mary Elizabeth Harder was guest of honor May 18 at a linen shower hosted at a home by Mrs. Joseph Matison with assistance from Mrs. Ken Canaday. She receives a daisies crown, green and gold decor, and gifts opened with help from Janice Skinner and Donald Appling. She will wed Henry D. Harseim June 15 at United Presbyterian Church Morris.

Mary Elizabeth Harder Joseph Matison Ken Canaday Miss Harder

Fleming Couple Welcome Daughter Christine Kathleen

Mr and Mrs James Fleming of Coal City announce the birth of a daughter Christine Kathleen today at St Joseph Hospital Grandparents are Mrs Catherine Fleming and Mr and Mrs Louis Campo all of Coal City.

James Fleming Coal City Christine Kathleen St. Joseph Hospital Catherine Fleming Louis Campo

Calendar events for Sunday and Tuesday

Northeast Illinois Civil Defense Directors Council meets at 2 p.m. in the First National Bank of Morris. Cedar Lodge 124 AF amp. AM will have stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Effie McKindley Class meets at 7 p.m. for dessert and coffee in the First Presbyterian Church fellowship room. Cancer dressings will be made.

Northeast Illinois Civil Defense Directors Council First National Bank of Morris Cedar Lodge AF & AM Masonic Temple Effie McKindley First Presbyterian Church Fellowship

Marriage Licenses Granted For Four Couples

David George Platt of Morris and Beverly Ann Hicks of Joliet marry Bruce Leon Osborn of Coal City and Vickie Joe Little of Morris in a standard county recording. The licenses reflect four couples obtaining the legal permission to wed.

David George Platt Morris Beverly Ann Hicks Joliet Bruce Leon Osborn Coal City Vickie Joe Little

Golf winners named for Morris Country Club event

Mrs. Richard Middaugh won championship Flight in a ladies low combination event at Morris Country Club on Wednesday. A Flight tied between Mrs. John Luck and Mrs. Thomas Sheppard, while B Flight went to Mrs. Jack Strobel.

The Morris Country Club Richard Middaugh John Luck Thomas Sheppard Jack Strobel

Circle Five Potluck Planned by WSCS Group

WSCS meets at 6 30 p m Tuesday for a picnic at Mrs Clarence Mossman home. Members bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Meat and beverages will be furnished.

WSCS Clarence Mossman

Edam Shell Becomes Veneered Cheese Snack

Hollowed small edam cheese filled with minced scraps mixed with dry vermouth. Chill and serve in its shell with crackers and tomato juice as a pre dinner offering.

Collision injures ten near McHenry family among injured

A head on crash on a rural road north of McHenry injures ten, including six from the Briggs family of Pistakee Highlands. Ralph Briggs 28 Barbara Briggs and their four children are in McHenry Hospital in varying conditions. Michael Briggs 6 is in a Chicago hospital with possible brain injuries. Four youths from McHenry in the other car, driven by Lawrence Johnson 20, are in McHenry Hospital in fair condition.

MC Henry McHenry Ralph Briggs Barbara McHenry Hospital Pistakee Highlands Michael Briggs Chicago Chicago Fire Department Lawrence Johnson

Score the Veal Chops to Prevent Curling During Cooking

Before flouring or breading, score the fat around veal chops to keep them flat while cooking. Make shallow shallow cuts parallel to the bone so the fat renders evenly and the meat stays in contact with the pan.

Dwight Grade School eighth graders to graduate Wednesday

Dwight eighth grade promotion will take place at 1 p.m. in the Dwight High School auditorium with Everett Van DeVoort as speaker and Paul Neville leading the pledge. Kenneth Hoffman and Adam Gross will present Legion and scholastic awards as the class is welcomed to high school by Robert Whamond.

Dwight Dwight High School Paul Neville Everett van DeVoort William H. Need Kenneth Hoffman Legion Adam Gross Robert Whamond Lucinda Andreasen Ricky Barto Andrea Battrell Crystal Bloxam Janelle Burger Daniel Vriner Jane Call Charles Campbell Debra Carter Dee Christiansen Karen Christiansen Deborah Clay Doug Click Catherine Conrath Jeff Berger John Bumba Barbara Dreschel Donna Earling Samuel Edwards Pamela Carter Kathie Ferguson Max Floyd Judith Fuerstenberg

Obituary: Morris Ward Chief Donald Ward’s Brother Dies

Earl Ward 50 of Braidwood died at Morris Hospital after a short illness. Survived by wife Theodora, two daughters, two step sons, three grandchildren, and a brother. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at Patterson Funeral Chapel Braidwood. burial Braceville Gardner Cemetery. Born May 31 1917 in Pontiac. Former Diamond National worker and World War II veteran.

Braidwood Morris Donald Ward Earl Ward Morris Hospital Dorothea Orville Joan) Mickelson Paul Janet) Sokal Chevy Chase Eugene Housman Joliet Gerald Housman Daisy Frank Ward Charles Patterson Funeral Braceville-Gardner Cemetery Pontiac Diamond National Corp

Charles T. I. Prouty 85 Rural Wilmington Resident Dies

Charles T. I. Prouty 85 of rural Wilmington died Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital Joliet after a long illness. Survived by wife Sadie two sons Jack Wilmington and Robert San Diego Calif one sister Mrs Charlotte Shaffer San Diego and six grandchildren. Visitation after 4 p.m. Saturday and funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Patterson Funeral Chapel Braidwood burial Oakwood Cemetery Braidwood Born Oct 8 1882 Des Moines Iowa he lived in rural Wilmington seven years and was a retired band saw filer.

Braidwood Charles TI. Prouty Wilmington St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Sadie Jack Robert San Diego Calif Charlotte Shaffer Patterson Funeral Chapel Oakwood Cemetery Des Moines Iowa

Mrs Henry Bernard of Newark Dies in Serena Township

Audrey Bernard 59 of rural Serena died Thursday in St Luke s Presbyterian Hospital. Born August 18 1908 in Serena Township she is survived by husband Henry a daughter Mrs Richard Osmund of Serena and a son Robert of Serena.

Newark Henry Audrey) Bernard Serena St. Luke’s Presbyterian Hospital Serena Township Richard Keileen) Osmund Robert

Mrs Arnie Mathre Newark Obituary Notice

Mrs Arnie Mins ie Mathre 84 of Newark died Wednesday night in Colonial Nursing Home Aurora She was born February 21 1884 in La Salle County and was a member of Newark Lutheran Church ALCW charter member Surviving include son James of Aurora two sisters Miss Mabel Sebby and Mrs Nels Emma Hill and several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband parents two sisters and four brothers Services 2 pm Saturday at Newark Lutheran Church with Rev O Paul Hougen officiating Burial in Helmar Cemetery Funeral Home Larson Gabel Newark day at the Larson Gabel Funeral Home in Newark

Newark Arnie Minsie) Mathre Colonial Nursing Home Aurora la Salle Co Newark Lutheran Church ALCW James Mabel Sebby Nels Emma) Hill O. Paul Hougen Helmar Larson-Gabel Feneral

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