Lions sponsor candy drive and community events weekend
The Minooka Lions and other area clubs host a candy drive Friday and Saturday to aid deaf and blind services. Weekend events include a South Wilmington Methodist bazaar and bake sale, Gardner Lions ham and bean supper with auction, Goose Lake hayride and dance, and a band boosters housewalk. Local banking and business locations carry tickets and event details for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka Lions
South Wilmington
Goose Lake Association
Gardner-South Wilmington Band
Gardner Exchange Bank
Gardner
Gardner Furniture Mart
Marketti’s Grocery
First National Bank of
Coal City
State Bank of
Braidwood
Grundy County National Bank
Morris
United Methodist Women of Dwight
Sons of Norway
Masonic Lodge
Ottawa
George Swanson
Leonard Phillips
Halloween popcorn logs and village notices
A recipe for Halloween popcorn logs using sugar, corn syrup and candy sticks is shared along with community notices. Norwegian night at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and multiple local club meetings follow, including circles at various addresses, a WWII-era Mothers of World War II event, a card party for veterans, a bridge luncheon, and other parish activities with contact numbers.
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Minooka Channahan Mothers of
Minooka Legion Hall
Veterans’ Aid
Erienna Day Unit Meets at Mrs Starr Home
Erienna Day Unit met at the home of Mrs. Frank Starr with Mrs. Lillian Carrohn assisting. Mrs. Robert Williamson led the meeting in Mrs. Myron Zelinko’s absence. A fractures health report and plans for International Day and Craft Day were discussed. Major lesson by Starr and minor by Darling. Mystery package won by Velma Wolfe. Next meeting at Mrs. Gordon Blair’s home with co hostess Mrs. Silas Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Starr
Lillian Carrohn
Robert Williamson
Myron Zelinko
Mary Darling
Velma Wolfe
Gordon Blair
Silas Johnson
Diet talk at Grundy County Home Extension meeting
The Saratoga unit met at Mrs. Leonard Phillips home with roll call on fad diets tried. Members planned International Day for Oct 16 with a Philippine dish and craft day for Nov 6. Major lesson on Fad Diets for You was given by Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Thompson. Harold Nelson spoke on Halloween Safety. Next meeting on Nov 9 at Mrs. Milton Thompson’s home.
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Saratoga
Grundy County
Leonard Phillips
George Coones
Phillips
Thompson
Harold Nelson
Milton Thompson
Royal Neighbors Meet At Eagle Hall With New Members
Royal Neighbors led by Miss Theresa Kopczick held a Monday evening meeting at Eagle Hall. Two new members took obligations, birthday wishes were sent to Opal Fannin and Emma Brown, and Carmilla Ryder received the mystery package. Lunches were provided by Mrs. Ryder, Naomi Fry, Beverly Platt, and Darlene Minarich. Awards went to Mrs. Ryder, Emma Brown, and Beatrice Sharp. A social hour followed, and a sack lunch is planned for Oct. 23 by the same committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Kopczick
Royal Neighbors
Eagle Hall
Opal Fannin
Emma Brown
Carmilla Ryder
MCHS Homecoming Week Schedules and Events
The calendar lists a series of homecoming related activities across sports and campus events. Key items include girls tennis at Geneva, volleyball at Peoria, football at Kaneland, an early 8:15 a.m assembly for coronation, a comics themed Button Day, JV football versus Lisle, track and yo-yo events, cross country vs Reed-Custer and LaSalle-Peru, freshman football at Kaneland, Ottawa Marquette volleyball, and multiple Thursday and Saturday activities culminating in a homecoming parade and dance.
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Lisle
Reed-Custer
LaSalle-Peru
Kaneland
Ottawa Marquette
Aurora College
Oswego
Gardner
Pontiac
Country Club
McKinley Park
Vitamin E myths and medical panel findings
Gaynor Maddox reviews claims that double dosing vitamins is necessary and focuses on vitamin E. The Institute of Food Technologists Expert Panel states vitamin E is essential yet abundant in foods, with no proven human deficiency or male fertility benefit from high doses, and no clear heart disease protection. The excerpts, from Contemporary Nutrition, summarize panel conclusions and note limited positive human evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Food Technologists
Food Safety and Nutrition
Man
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Hospital Visiting Hours by Floor Schedule
Visiting hours for the Medical and Surgical floor run from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric visitors may come 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m. Set times apply daily.
Admitted and Dismissed List Shows Local Names
A public notice lists admitted residents Kenneth Kern Sr and others with addresses in Waverly Street Coal City and nearby towns, alongside admitted minors and adults. It also details dismissed individuals including Cheryl Donald and babies, Robin Lardi, Brenda Vezmnat, Denise Painter, and others from communities such as Essex Gardner Coal City Dwight Braidwood S Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kern Sr
W. Waverly St
Anthony Zullo
E. Jefferson St
Bergit Brown
Braidwood
Thomas
Helen) Reardon
Seneca
Frank Hnetkovsky
Coal City
Lawrence Hickey
Portland
Ore
Tamara Swank
Donald Jennings
E. Washington
Dave
Cheryl
Donald
Baby
Rte. 1
Essex
Dale
Robin) Lardi
Gardner
Terrence
Brenda
Past Matrons Continue Club Meets in Mazon
Past Matrons in Verona and Mazon held a luncheon at Fellowship Hall Mazon with business in Park Street Congregational Church. Mrs. Robert Wilkinson presided and the club voted to continue meeting every other month on the second Tuesday. Kathleen Shostrom won the door prize. Next meeting is December 12.
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Matrons Club
Mazon
Verona
Fellowship Hall
Park Street Congregational Church
Robert Wilkinson
Kathleen Shostrom
Alvin Burkhart
Laurel
CES
Maurice Burkhart
Marshal
Electa
Donald Misener
Norwegian lodge meeting and fish supper planned
The Sons of Norway will meet Sunday at the Masonic Lodge in Morris at 2 p.m. Ottawa residents Mr. and Mrs. Orion Carlson and their daughter Miss Illinois will present the program. Public invited. Tickets go on sale for the annual fish supper Friday Oct 20 from 4 30 to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Norway
Masonic Lodge
Morris
Ottawa
Orion Carlson
Illinois
Women of the Moose Chapter 544 Meetings Recap
The Women of the Moose Chapter 544 met on Sept 19 and Oct 3 with six and three new members approved, respectively. Gifts for September and October birthdays were given, drawings held, and luncheons served by committees. upcoming Nov 7 meeting and invitation to bring prospective members were announced.
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Mooseheart Committee
Boosters to Meet in Shabbona School Band Room
Boosters will meet Monday in the Shabbona School band room at 7 30 p m Entertainment and refreshments will be served. Parents of band and chorus members are urged to attend.
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Shabbona
Local Marriage Licenses Reported for Gardner and Morris
Billy Burton of Gardner and Sharon Kay Carneglio of South Wilmington obtain a marriage license. Randy Warren and Colleen Steele, both of Morris, also secured a license.
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Billy Burton
Gardner
Sharon Kay Carneglio
South
Wilmington
Randy Warren
Colleen Steele
Morris
Fresh peas should squeak when rubbed in pods
Fresh peas should squeak as the pods are rubbed together. Store them unshelled in your refrigerator to keep them crisp and fresh for several days.
Coal City Couple to Wed in November Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Dennis W Arndt announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Gabrielle to Paul Hintze son of Mr and Mrs Milford Hintze The bride elect is a 1977 Coal City High School graduate and works at Cement Inc in Eileen The groom elect is a 1975 Coal City High School graduate and is employed at Midwest Machine and Welding in Braidwood The wedding is set for Saturday November 11 at 3 pm at Assumption Catholic Church Coal City with a reception at Coal City Lions Hall All friends and relatives are welcome to attend.
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Dennis W. Arndt
Gabrielle
Paul Hintze
Milford Hintze
Coal City High School
Cement, Inc
Eileen
Midwest Machine and Welding
Braidwood
Assumption Catholic Church
Coal City
College Night At Plainfield High Seeks Student Guidance
Morris Community High School students and parents are invited to Plainfield High School on Tuesday for a third annual College Night. Representatives from over fifty colleges will be present to answer questions and provide information. Joliet Junior College will host a 7:30 p.m. financial aid seminar in the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
Plainfield High School
Joliet Junior College
Girl Scout Investiture and Awards in Channahon Troop 1
Channahon Brownie Troop 1 held an investiture and awards ceremony at Galloway School on Oct 3 with family present. Susan Gregurich and others led the flag ceremony. Carrie Shannon joined the troop. several girls earned Cookie patches and bars for selling 50 or more boxes, including Cally Shannon with three bars. Year stars were presented. Ruth Schmidt led, with Connie Mahan as assistant and Betty Hammitt, Carolyn Kilday, Delores Kissack, and Anita Niffenegger assisting.
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Tammy Persinger
Cally Shannon
Ruth Schmidt
Connie Mahan
Betty Hammitt
Carolyn Kilday
Delores Kissack
Anita Niffenegger
Mission Study Noted By United Methodist Women Group
UMW unit at First Methodist Church held a Tuesday afternoon session focusing on a Caribbean mission study presented by Mrs. Dennis Hackett and Mrs. Gene Gang. A filmstrip accompanied the talk, followed by questions. Announcements include the rum mage sale Oct 25 27 and a fall bazaar with salad bar luncheon on Nov 2.
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Caribbean
Dennis Hackett
Gene Gang
UMW
First Methodist Church
Gordon Winsor
Helen Steiner Rice
Carlos Sabanas
Friendship Circle
Yorkville Sgt. Johnson joins REFORGER '78 drill in Germany
Service Sgt. Scott R. Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Harlan E Johnson of Yorkville, participates with American and allied troops in REFORGER '78, NATO's largest yearly exercise in Germany. Johnson, a driver with the 33rd Armor in Kirch Gens, Germany, entered the Army in June 1975 and is a 1975 Yorkville High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott R. Johnson
Harlan E. Johnson
Yorkville
Germany
Johnson
Kirch Gens
Yorkville High School
Scout Dens Meet In Pack 476 And Pack 469
Den 2 of Pack 476 held its second meeting with six scouts practicing for Physical Fitness Day and making craft pictures. Den 2 of Pack 469 met at Saratoga School with Cheryl Casper as den mother. Chris Greenly denner Tom Casper assistant denner Tim Martin keeper of the buckskin. they drew pictures and planned activities. The den plans a hay ride in two weeks.
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Den
Pack 476
Saratoga School
Cheryl Casper
Chris Greenly
Denner
Tom Casper
Tim Martin
Marriages Dissolved for Mental Cruelty in Illinois Couples
The unions of Rosalie and Ronald Unland of Channahon and Selma Panarisi with Dominic Panarisi of Justice were dissolved on grounds of mental cruelty. The note mentions that iced tea was invented in St. Louis during the 1904 World's Fair.
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Rosalie Unland
Dwight
Ronald Unland
Rte. 1
Channahon
Selma Panarisi
Coal City
Dominic Panarisi
Justice
St. Louis
Missouri
Gardner Notes Briefs
A Sunday shower for Beth Hiatt of Aurora was hosted by her aunts at Goose Lake Township. Upcoming Gardner events include the Lioness meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Beverly Robinson’s home, an American Legion Auxiliary sewing day Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Gardner Legion Hall, and the Firebelles gathering Monday night at Margaret Morris’s home. The Senior Citizens schedule lists events from November 16 to November 20 including rules of the road, women’s coffee, men’s retreat, crafts, sewing service, and a potluck at noon.
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Gardner
Beth Hiatt
James Hiatt
Aurora
Goose Lake Township
Leslie Gambee
Beverly Robinson
American Legion Auxiliary
Gardner Legion Hall
Margaret Morris
George Craft
Crafts
Masonic Lodge Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Verona
Verona Masonic Lodge No. 757 marks its 100th anniversary with a supper at Verona Community Hall at 6 30 p m on October 28. A lodge program follows with Vance VanTassell Illinois Grand Master as guest. Fellowship hour lunch to follow. tickets available. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona Masonic Lodge No. 757
Verona
Vance VanTassell
State of Illinois
Grace ALC Women Host Annual Guest Night
The Grace ALC Women held its Annual Guest Night on Thursday October 5 with an organ and piano prelude by Mrs Herbert Davidson and Mrs Rolf Anderson. A poem Country Church was read followed by devotions and prayer. The program committee was Mrs Wesley Jorstad and Mrs Russell Halkyard. A piano solo by Mrs Richard Anderson and a vocal solo by Mrs Norman Madison, accompanied by Mrs William Murray and Mrs Margaret Reese, were presented. A chalk talk on life’s trials preceded lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Alc
Herbert Davidson
Rolf Anderson
Wesley Jorstad
Russell Halkyard
Richard Anderson
Norman Madison
William Murray
Margaret Reese
Cancer Quackery Laetrile Promises Unproven Cure
The piece traces a 70 year history of unproven cancer treatments labeled as quackery by the FDA. Laetrile or amygdalin and vitamin B-17 join a long line of promoted cures that failed to prove effectiveness while regulators shut them down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Chicago
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Aileen Claire
NEA
Food
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
GCHE
Lois Godrey
Laurel Chapter
OBS
Grace Navin
W. Benton St
Edmund Fritz
George Peterson
Spruce St
Bertha Hutchings
Merle Wickert
William Lavezzi
Women’s Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Miriam
Helen Brown
Morris Country Club
Betty McCollum
Ann Davis
Erienna Day
Sklut
Haggar
Liberty
LeRoy Claypool
Morris Fire Department
Jim Murray
MCHS
Geneva
Peoria
By Gaynor Maddox
Hospital News
Sons of
Norway
Women of the Moose
Boosters
Braceville
The
Morris Daily Herald
Society
Gabrielle Arndt
Girl Scout News
Boy Scout News
INS & Outs
VANS
Mike's Auto Repair
SAT
SUN
Gardner Notes
ALC
Robin Lee
Christian Book Store
Washington & Liberty
Fritz Nursery
Southmor Rd
Sis’ Drive-in
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