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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1978
Page
4
A practical guide to sewing a two yard wide shower curtain using a twin sheet or four yards of fabric. It covers cutting, hemming, grommet placement, possible embellishments, and a note about the 1978 Basic Fashion Sewing Supplement with mail order patterns and a coupon offer.
Major William A. Stortz, son of Mr and Mrs Walter C Stortz of 514 W Bridge St Streator, participates with allied troops in Reforger 78 in Germany. He serves as executive officer with the 61st Air Defense Artillery in Budingen and entered the Army in March 1963 after earning a University of Illinois degree through ROTC. Marine Staff Sergeant George W. Maciokas reenlists for four years at New River MCAS Jacksonville NC. he joined the Marine Corps in January 1970. Carrots, parsley, celery, parsnips, dill, anise and caraway share a plant family.
Grundy County Homemakers Extension Association schedules an International Day luncheon for Monday Oct 16 in the Farm Bureau meeting room. The menu features Philippine and Scandinavian dishes. Mohle Swanson will present slides on Scandinavia and Lilia Cumba will perform a native Philippine dance.
The 12th District of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its full board meeting on October 19 at the United Church of Christ on View and McKinley Streets in Hinckley. Registration is 9 to 9:30 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served. Agnes Simms will discuss membership.
The Alicia Bliss chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a meeting with Harriet Tennant of Illinois Bell LaSalle operator services giving instructions on handling crank calls. Other program notes include DAR leader messages, national defense topics, and upcoming local events and club meetings across Morris.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Gunderson celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Oct 8 at a family dinner in Dwight after marrying at St Lawrence Church in South Wilmington. Irene Girot Gunderson and Gordon Gunderson have three children Lee Patricia and Sue and five grandchildren. Gordon is retired from Peabody Coal and serves on the Grundy County Board.
List of admitted patients including Kenneth L. McComas and Sharon Mussatto, with births noting three boys born to Donars Klinker and Tryner families. Discharges include Ella Thompson and Cyrus Helegeson among others from Coal City, Dwight, Channahon, and surrounding towns.
Minooka High School designates Wednesday November 1 as a parent teacher visitation day. Students will be dismissed and buses run at 11 35 a m as part of an inservice program. Letters will be sent to parents and John Mc Carthy of the guidance department can schedule appointments if a letter is not received.
Miss Lori Ann Vogen and David L. Chelsen were married Saturday at the Helmar Lutheran Church in rural Newark. The Rev. Ralph Chelsen officiated as the Rev. Harold Masted assisted. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell F. Wogen, wore ivory organza with an empire bodice and Queen Anne neckline. The groom is son of the Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Chelsea of Lisbon. The couple exchanged vows as attendants included Geraldine Erickson, Denice Larson, and Ruth Ann Collings.
Joliet Junior College showcases artist Faith Ringgold through Friday with fabric based African style masks dolls and paintings at the Laura A Sprague Art Gallery Joliet main campus 1216 Houbolt Ave A lecture and slide show is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday in D Building Am 2001 Admission is free Sponsored by the Student Government Association
The piece notes estimates that the universe holds about 100 billion stars for each of the more than 4 billion humans alive on earth, reflecting a stark scale comparison between cosmos and humanity.
South Wilmington Senior Citizens met at the V F W Hall on October 5 for a potluck dinner at noon. Mrs Mayme Stellano led the table prayer and hospitality was organized by Mrs Raymond Erickson. The group heard a report on a new punch card voting system and set plans for the Senior World event on October 31.
The Minooka Autumn Years Club will meet Wednesday Oct 18 at 6 pm in the Minooka United Methodist Church Annex for a pot luck dinner. Each member should bring a dish and their own tableware. After the business meeting games will follow. Open to residents age 55 and older.
Miss Carlene Shifflet was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Sherry Bunker at the Knights of Columbus Lodge. Guests included Charlene Shifflet and Theresa Barnes. Shifflet opened gifts with helpers Mary Burnes Lisa Moreland and Mrs Bunker. Bingo and prizes were part of the event. She will wed Michael Burnes on Oct 28.
The Saratoga 4-H Club met at the town hall on Monday. New member Joey Breger was welcomed. Randy Seggebruch spoke on baby pigs and Jeff Chapman on photography. Premium money earned at the fair was distributed. New officers include Trent Funte president Randy Campbell vice president George Gore secretary Jeff Chapman treasurer Troy Funte delegate and Rich Thompson reporter.
Channahon Park District releases a weekly schedule starting October 16 with Macrame sessions at Can Do It Shop in Channon Acres Plaza and other activities at Channahon Middle School. Basketball Volleyball and running slots listed. leagues signups urged with play beginning in early November. contact 462-5361 for details.
Luther Smith from Champaign displays photographs and Stephen Lowery of Muncie Indiana shows sculptures at Joliet Junior College Laura A Sprague Art Gallery on Spicer-Brown Hall J Building second floor. Gallery hours run 4 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday and 5 30 to 7 30 pm Wednesday.
The Women’s Relief Corps gathered Tuesday night with 16 members, led by Anna Mae Wheeler. Rose Doyle presided as chaplain, read Psalm 23, and members recited the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge. They reported 12 hours of relief work and draped the charter in memory of Nellie Foster who died a week ago. Doyle read two memorial poems and offered a prayer, with lunch served by Elizabeth Weidner and Edith Rudow.
The marriage of Eda Jones and Charles Jones was dissolved on grounds of mental cruelty. Eda is 31 and listed at Fremont Ave. Charles is 38 and listed at 417 Union St. Seneca.
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