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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1978

Page

5

Hospital Visiting Hours by Floor

Visiting hours are set for the Medical and Surgical floor from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor visitors may come 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.

Local Admitted and Dismissed List Noted at Multiple Illinois Towns

A compiled list shows admissions and dismissals for numerous residents across Coal City Mazon Shorewood Wilmington and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Grace Farmer Miss Jennifer Black Paul Kenney and Roger George with addresses and relations listed. The dismissal section names Master Eddie Austin Tammy Carroll and others along with street references and towns.

Grace Farmer Coal City Larry Sandra) Olson Mazon Jamie Bunette Shorewood Johnny C. Annette) Calcote Robinson Dr Emily Mesik Marseilles Edwin Witt Guadelupe Villarreal Rte. 1 Lyle Shelton Ronald Shirley) Thiers Gerald Ruth) Mettille William St Roger George Rte Cemetery Rd George Koenig S. Wilmington Paul Kenney Susan St Jennifer Black Wilmington Eddie Austin Channahon Tammy Carroll Rte.5 Matthew Vicky) Wainman Benton and Price Sts Tamara Swank Clyde Rupert Dwight Sarah Wills Russell Hurst Braceville Frank Vanden E. North St

Addition to anniversary

Mr and Mrs Erwin Ferguson celebrate an anniversary with a note that they have 13 grandchildren.

Mrs. Erwin Ferguson

Mazon Woman's Club Meets in Mrs Brown's Home

The Mazon Woman's Club met at 7 p.m. with Mrs Margaret Lynch presiding. They reviewed the proposed budget for the coming year detailing donations to each 12th District IFWC project, added $5 to the Mae Clarke memorial fund, heard Miss Mary Hoffman of Dwight speak on her Friendship Tour of the Republic of China, and viewed slides. Mrs Esther Harford demonstrated county voting machines to be used in upcoming elections. Lunch followed. The next meeting will be November 8 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Irene Bell's home.

MAZON Mazon Woman’s Club Pauline Brown Margaret Lynch IFWC Mae Clarke Esther Harford Mary Hoffman Dwight Republic of China Harford Brown Sarah Misener Grace Wallace Irene Bell

IAPGCAA Class Holds October Meeting at Elma Thomson Home

Members gathered at Elma Thomson's residence for the October session of the IAPGCAA Class. Lela Johnson acted as co hostess and led the meeting in the president's absence. Members named their favorite fall flowers during roll call. Elsie Brown reported on birthday and get well cards. The November meeting will be hosted by Alice Southcomb and Christmas dinner locations were discussed.

Iapgcaa Elma Thomson Lela Johnson Sunshine Elsie Brown Alice Southcomb

Martha Circle plans carry church rummage and bazaar

Martha Circle of the First United Methodist Church met in September. Mrs Gladys Burgess spoke on Keeper of the Springs by Peter Marshall. Plans discussed for a rummage sale on Oct 25 27 and a bazaar on Nov 2. Next meeting set for Thursday at 9 30 a.m. members urged to bring bazaar ideas and an inactive member.

Martha Circle First United Methodist Church Gladys Burgess Peter Marshall

Rural Home Club Meeting At Morris Savings and Loan

The Rural Home Club gathered at Morris Savings and Loan with roll call answering favorite furniture. Lana Phillips demonstrated operating the new voting machine. Karen Kodat displayed candle creations. Hostesses Mrs Lillian Darrohn and Edith Johnson served lunch as the meeting adjourned.

Morris Savings and Loan Lana Phillips Karen Kodat Lillian Darrohn Edith Johnson

Wedding of Sandra Leiter and Terry Knop at Calvary Baptist Church

Miss Sandra Kay Leiter and Terry Ray Knop wed October 7 at 2 p.m. in Morris Calvary Baptist Church. Officiant Rev Paul Hall, organist Judy Watters, and vocalist John Swery accompanied a blue and white ceremony with family in attendance.

Sandra Kay Leiter Terry Ray Knop Calvary Baptist Church of Morris Thomas Lee Leiter Rte. 5 Linda Poyner Mazon Richard Knop Verona Paul Hall Calvary Baptist Church Judy Watters John Swery Stefanotis Angie Norton

Membership Kick Off Dinner At VFW Post 6049

John Martin Steele Post 6049 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a membership Kick Off dinner and dance with about 100 guests. Art Hogfoss and Mrs. Pat Webster presided. Speakers included Fran De Pratt Alvin Paris Ardath Grueban Virginia Grueban Ethel Scott and John Moorehouse. The Moodmasters Orchestra provided music as attendees learned about auxiliary goals and VFW programs.

John Martin Steele Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Art Hogfoss Pat Webster Webster Fran de Pratt Alvin Paris Ardath Ladies Auxiliary Henry Grueban Tri County Council Virginia Ethel Scott John Moorehouse VFW

Minooka Scout Troop 21 Camps at Pokanoka for Badges

Minooka Troop 21 with 22 girls spent a weekend at Camp Pokanoka near Ottawa to earn the Troop Camper and Outdoor Cook badges and the Dancer badge. New members include Chris Baltz of Minooka Marybeth Kinsella of Shorewood and Natalie Sexton of Joliet. The group plans a Halloween party for Oct 24 with no meeting Oct 31 during Trick or Treat hours. cresting bluebird will be the troop emblem and badges earned will be presented at a November court.

Minooka Camp Pokanoka Ottawa Troop 21 Chris Baltz Marybeth Kinsella Shorewood Natalie Sexton Joliet

Solar Heating talk by University expert at Farm Bureau

Don Jedele University of Illinois Housing Specialist will answer questions at a Solar Heating presentation on Wednesday Oct 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Farm Bureau meeting room 11614 E Washington St. The event is sponsored by the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service and serves as a local leader training school for the Homemaker's Extension Association.

Don Jedele University of Illinois Farm Bureau Washington St University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service Homemaker’s Extension Association

Kendall Homemakers Craft Display at Oswego Civic Center

The Kendall County Homemakers Extension Association hosts crafts and workshops at the Oswego Civic Center on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each HEA unit showcases member crafts and demonstrations including cord wreaths beaded angels bells stars silk flowers macrame Santa plant hangers button necklaces metal craft angels and corn husk flowers. Demonstrations cover tatting cake decorating and crocheted cup of love. Admission is 50 cents at the door. Oswego Civic Center 5 Ashlawn Ave Boulder Hill.

Oswego Civic Center HEA Ashlawn Ave Boulder Hill

Indian history scholar to speak at Grundy County banquet

Jerry W. Lewis, Chicago educator and Potawatomi history scholar, will headline the Grundy County Historical Society annual banquet on Oct. 24 at Drake's Farm Restaurant. He is active in researching Indian history and recently donated over 200 unpublished Potawatomi drawings and paintings by George Winter to Shawnee’s Cultural Heritage Center. Dinner is $6.50 per person or $13 per couple. reservations through Mrs. Ray Bennett or Mrs. Tom Brown.

Jerry W. Lewis Chicago Grundy County Historical Society Drake’s Farm Lewis Shawnee Oklahoma George Winter Ray Bennett Tom Brown

Couple United in Greek Orthodox Faith at Joliet Ceremony

Miss Ann Skopes and George Kidonakis were united in a private Greek Orthodox ceremony, with a public wedding at All Saints Church Joliet on Sept. 17. The couple, both from area families, will reside in Morris after a Las Vegas honeymoon. Greek customs featured bridesmaids in maize gowns, a flower girl, and a ringbearer, with a reception at St George Serbian Hall.

All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Joliet Ann Skopes George Kidonakis Harold Nelson Chris Bataniotis Maureen Overton Harry Skopes Anthony Helen Kidonakis Crete Greece John Artemakis Nicki Kareotes Heidi Skopes Penny Panos Jenny Panos Maid of Honor Amy Overton Channahon Art Kousathanas Chris Babaniotis Mike Skopes Monterey Cal Tony Eliakis Morris Gus Georgantas

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Circles and Local Meetings Schedule

This Tuesday through Friday schedule lists multiple gatherings across Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles, AARP Chap 1752, Red Cross, Miriam Circle, Women's Relief Corps, Grundy County Republican Club, and P E O Chapter MD with times, locations, and hosts in local homes and public venues. Proceeds from a card party support veterans' aid.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Edmund Fritz George Peterson Spruce St Bertha Hutchings Merle Wickert AARP Senior Citizens Center Liberty St Cedar Lodge No Red Cross Morris and Loan Grundy County Women’s Republican Club Republican P.E.O Marian Wacks Diana Root

Microwave cooking class at Morris High School series continues

The second microwave cooking class in a three part series was held Thursday evening in the Morris High School Home Economics Dept. Mrs. Marion Gore demonstrated vegetables sauces and eggs while earlier class covered meats. Next week will feature desserts and baked goods with cooperation from Morris High School and Goodyear store.

Morris High School Marion Gore University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service Goodyear

Erienna Night Unit Holds Meeting at Behrens Home

The Grundy County Homemakers Extension group met at Mrs. Harry Behrens' home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Orvill Tollefson presented the county board report and Mrs. Harry Burchett spoke on health. Mrs. Magnus Hansen won a door prize. The November 8 meeting will be at Mrs. E. J. Gibbons' home.

Erienna Grundy County Homemakers Extension Harry Behrens Orvill Tollefson Harry Burchett Magnus Hansen E. J. Gibbons

Den 2 Scout Meeting With Halloween Decor

Boy Scout Den 2 of Pack 476 met at Mrs. Elaine Griswold home for the third time. Scouts shared achievements and created Halloween decorations, reflecting on their progress and activities.

Den 2 Pack 476 Elaine Griswold

Wauponsee Art Club Holds Home Meeting

Wauponsee Art Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Carr with lunch served. Mrs. Earl Hunt, president, conducted the meeting as articles on cactus products old cars and household hints were read. Mary K. Baker read parts of a book by Art Linkletter. The next meeting will be with Ann Hunt.

Wauponsee Art Club Sydney Carr Earl Hunt Mary K. Baker Art Linkletter Ann Hunt

Mission Aid Meeting at Fellowship Hall

The Mission Aid met Thursday afternoon in the Fellowship hall with Mrs. Donna Livingston conducting. Hymns were sung with Mrs. Verna Fosen at the piano. Rev. Steve Wiota gave devotions and prayer. A monetary gift was sent to Ottawa Lutheran Home. Frances Johnson gave a reading and Irene Paulson sang two numbers with Elsie Funte on piano. Martha Duland and Helene Berge attended. Norval Wigtil handled coffee service.

Mission Aid Fellowship Hall Bethlehem Lutheran Church Donna Livingston Verna Fosen Steve Wiota Ottawa

Alter patterns workshop set

Yorkville hosts an Alter patterns workshop to fit ready to wear garments. Sessions are Thursday October 26 at 1 15 p m and 7 30 p m at the Kendall County Cooperative Extension Service office Registration by mail to Box 190 0 Route 2 Yorkville 60560 include name address and phone number There is no fee and open to all interested persons.

Yorkville Kendall County

Bethany Circle UMW to Meet at Church Wednesday

Bethany Circle of the United Methodist Women will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the church. Elizabeth Jones is program chairman and Phyllis Corrigan and Bernice Corrigan are the hostesses. Orion Circle members will meet at 8 p.m. at the home of Rose Gruber in Plattville on Wednesday.

Plattville Bethany Circle United Methodist Women Elizabeth Jones Phyllis Corrigan Bernice Corrigan Orion Circle Rose Gruber

Tole painting for Newcomers attracts Illinois artists demo

Beverly Donahue and Margaret Wicks of the Illinois Prairie Painters will demonstrate tole painting for the Newcomers Group. The Oct 19 meeting at Morris Savings and Loan begins at 7 30 pm. Membership is open to natives and newcomers. info from Sandy Pinkowski 942 9196.

Beverly Donahue Margaret Wicks Illinois Prairie Painters Morris Savings and Loan Sandy Pinkowski

Channahon Park District Week Activity Schedule

Channahon Park District lists activities for Oct 23 through Oct 26 at Channahon Middle School with Macrame sessions at Can Do It Shop in Channon Acres Mall. Basketball and volleyball leagues begin play in early November. sign up details and contact number 462 5361.

Channahon Park District Can Do It Channon Acres Channahon Middle School Park District

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Hospital News Mazon Woman's Club Rural Home Club Scott Ragan Daniel Leiter Donald Knop American Legion Hall Linda Robert Dorothy Fannin Brenda Shouse Cindy Fannin Tammy Roberts Valarie Davidson Jumer’s Castle Lodge Peoria Missouri MR. and Mrs Girl Scout News Josie Pack Liberty Virginia Sandner Fran Niewinski Stella Slovick The Morris Daily Herald Kendall Homemakers TOPS Morris 1124 Tops Pat Platt Logan Sandwich Minooka Channahan Mothers of Minooka Legion Hall Veterans’ Aid Miriam UMW Helen Brown Women’s Relief Corps Eagles Hall Karl Linneman Glenn Reed Ervin Hausken Mark Hauge Clifford Sullivan Ruth Nelson Jesse Hausken W. Jackson Erwin Kelly First Methodist Church Erienna Night Unit Morris Dry Cleaners Boy Scout News Goldie Hawn Chevy Chase Morris Theatre Morris Publishing Company Illinois Corporation East Washington Street Ilinois Timothy J. West Herald Office Illinois Mission Aid Meeting Peggy E. Jackson Tole Dover Sale England Helen Scott Steak House LA Salle ST
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