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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1978
Page
6
Malcolm J Mayo Post 5422 on Rte 3 Wilmington hosts an open meeting Wednesday at 8 p m to discuss cancer signs and symptoms. A film will be shown followed by an open discussion with a American Cancer Society representative and a registered nurse will answer questions. The event is free and open to the public.
Coal City resident Sue Kuzel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Kuzel, earned a veterans children scholarship while studying Foods and Business at the University of Illinois Champaign Shawn Madison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman R Madison of Mazon, was named Scholarship Chairman for the University of Illinois 4 H House. Local graduates include Perry Robert Walker Coal City with a master of science Janet Sue Hentze Minooka with a bachelor of arts James Anthony Zumbahlen Jr 441 Moosehart Dr with a bachelor of science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Jeanne L Soob Oswego Route 1 with a bachelor of science from Kendall County.
Consumer alert outlines reporting steps for cosmetic injuries. Notify the manufacturer using label details and file with the FDA Division of Cosmetics Technology at HFF-440 200 C Street SW Washington DC 20204. Public service guidance emphasizes prompt reporting for safety tracking.
Activities for Monday through Thursday include Circles at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with multiple hosts and times, a Minooka card party for veterans aid, a Morris country club bridge luncheon, and meetings of Miriam Circle UMW and Women's Relief Corps. Minooka High School will offer PSAT NMSQT testing this fall on Oct 28, with guidance on scholarships and SAT prep, plus home insulation tips highlighting mineral fiber safety and fire containment.
A long hospital update lists admitted patients with names and addresses including Robert Olson and Lena M. Rabe, plus others from Lena, Grundy County, and Wilmington. Births record three newborns to Jones, Holman, and Sts families. Dismissals include Thomas Marwick, Glen Milton, Kenneth McComas, and many others across Joliet, Mazon, Seneca, Coal City, and surrounding areas.
The 67th annual Braidwood Council No. 1574 Knights of Columbus banquet will be held at St. Rose School Wilmington with a 6 p.m. cocktail hour and 7 p.m. dinner. In memory of Fred Nahas Sr. the council will honor his contracts and arrangements. Entertainment features Rodriguez Trio Max Cooper and The Good Company with dance music by Gene Victor and orchestra. Louis Bottino will be after dinner speaker. Officers for 1978-79 include Joseph Victor Serena Jr. Grand Knight and others. Delegates and staff listed. cream cheese and pineapple mold served as dessert and salad option with Jell-O gelatin, walnuts, and pineapple.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Ferguson celebrate 50 years of marriage with an Oct 22 open house at First United Presbyterian Church from 3 to 5 p m Hosted by their children William Ferguson Dale Jackman Harold Hawke and Russell Ferguson The couple wed Oct 20 1928 in Freeport
Goose Lake Unit of the Grundy County Home Extension met October 5 at the home of Mrs. Annabelle Spese with co-hostess Mrs. Bette Collier. After lunch, business discussed. Craft Day set for November 6 at Morris Masonic Hall. next meeting November 2 at Mrs. Lucille Elberts home. members to bring wrapped grab bag gifts.
Minooka High School marked Fire Prevention Week on October 11 with a drill led by school staff and Minooka Volunteer Fire Department members. Firefighters Todd Thornton and Mrs. Lee Call assisted, simulating smoke blocking a passage and teaching clothing fire procedures.
John Corneglio and spouse announce daughter Sara Jean born Sept 23 at Silver Cross Hospital with McMillin and Walker families listed as grandparents and great grandparents. Kevin Delaney and Colleen Hamm welcome son Christopher Edward born Sept 24 at St Joseph Hospital Joliet. Kay Bretto to marry Billy Burton Oct 28 at South Wilmington Methodist Church with reception at Kozy Korner. families of Delaney and Burton noted.
A dumpster will be placed at the Eileen Village Hall from October 18 to 22 for non weekly items. Residents must display Eileen stickers to use the dumpster.
A new 4 H Club in Morris will organize on October 23 at 7 pm in the Farm Bureau meeting room at 116% E Washington St. Prospective 4 H'ers aged 8 to 19 as of January 1979 are invited with a parent or both parents for the first meeting. Contact Ann Boston at 942 2725 for details.
A set of three butter based sauce options for fish lemon Amandine Orient and Devilish with steps to finish. Toast almonds fold into sauce before serving while citrus garnishes add visual appeal and a recommended serving size.
Miss Wendy Brooks was feted at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by her aunts at the home of Mrs Gerald Mc Tague. Guests included her mother Mrs Dale Brooks and the future groom mother Mrs Anthony Prombo. Miss Brooks plans to marry Brian Delrose on November 10. In Coal City Pamie Smith was celebrated at a shower by her attendants on October 1 at the Lions Hall. She will wed Philip Middleton on October 21 at 3 PM at Assumption Catholic Church with a 7 to 10 PM reception at the Lions Hall.
Richard D. Tatro, son of Mrs. Carol A. Tatro of Route 1 Coal City, has been promoted to airman in the U S Air Force. He completed training at Lowry AFB Colorado and is now at Bentwaters RAF Station England as a munitions maintenance specialist with a U S Air Forces in Europe unit. He is a 1974 graduate of Bradley Bourbonnais High School and his father Ron Tatro resides in Bourbonna.
The Morris Junior Women's Club met October 9 at Morris Savings and Loan. Gary Philips screened a self defense film for women. Mothers and mothers-in-law were special guests. Carole Brown announced the November 7 election. Sis Harseim and Sherry Doyle handed out tickets for Breakfast with Santa on November 25. Next month the group plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Colonial Bouquet followed by a business session at Morris Savings and Loan.
The Food and Drug Administration surveyed over 100 dry foods including cereals candies dessert mixes and noodle products and found that the average weight exceeded the stated label by about four percent indicating a systematic overfill in many items.
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