Local woman wins Peggy Award at Tri County League show
Mrs. Clarence Howen of Morris wins the Peggy Award for professional ceramists at Joliet's Tri County League show. Her globe lamp with hand drawn winter scenes, including her home, earned top honors. 26 of her students contributed entries. Her booth earned a third place plaque. lamp displays Oct 28 at Saratoga School and Dec 7 at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Eileen) Howen
E. Douglas Sr
Tri-County League
Peggy
Joliet
Howen
National Ceramics Manufacturing
Will
Kendall
Grundy
John
Hazel) Davite
Karri Gunnerson
Charles
Doris) Enger
Roy
Joyce) Shepherd
Dan
Kathy) Byers
Betty Anderson
Myrtle Davick
Richard
Earlene) Enervold
Ralph
Sandy) Harney
Robert
Marilyn) Wahl
Terry Kinsella
Carol Gleason
Davito
Gardner
Saratoga School
Masonic Temple
Morris Community High School FFA holds October meeting
The Morris Community High School FFA Chapter met October 10 in the AG shop to finish planting the land lab and plan the Citrus Sales sect. Greenhand initiation soaked their hands in green coloring to be kept until school the next day. new members listed include Eric Rasmussen, Rose Marie Ehrman, John Frederick, Gary Zink, Don Brandt, Janet-Helen Barry and Rob Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School
FFA
Land Lab
Eric Rasmussen
Rose Marie Ehrman
John Frederick
Gary Zink
Don Brandt
Janet-Helen Barry
Rob Willis
Service Marine Corporal Bloomfield Promoted at Albany Base
Corporal Denny C. Bloomfield son of William C. and Lillian S. Bloomfield of 818 Second Ave. has been promoted while serving at Marine Corps Logistics Support Base Albany Georgia. A 1973 Morris Community High School graduate, he joined the Marine Corps in July 1978.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny C. Bloomfield
William C
Lillian S. Bloomfield
Second Ave
Marine Corps Logistics Support Base
Albany, Ga
Morris Community High School
Marine Corps
Boy Scout Pack 476 Reports Busy Month At Church
Pack 476 held a monthly meeting at First United Methodist Church with Den 1 prefixing the flag ceremony. Awards were given by Cubmaster Bob Limbach and assistant Mickey Carpenter, with several Webelos and Den members named for honors. Plans include marching in the Veterans Day Parade on November 11 and a bowling outing on November 20 at Echo Lanes. Halloween winners and door prize noted. next meeting set for November 20 at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pack 476
First United Methodist Church
Den 1
Bob Limbach
Mickey Carpenter
Webolos
Den
Jim Walker
Tom Dzuryak
Bob Krug
Paul Carlson
Mike Ragan
Wesley Fleetwood
Don Stemen
David Jackman
Todd Hunter
Mike Carpenter
Eric Criswold
Anthony Milton
Dwayne Binkele
John Baird
John Limbach
Bob Oesterle
Scott Stewart
Scott Shoudis
Doug Sklut
Center School
Echo Lanes
Calendar notes from Grundy County Republican and club meetings
Wednesday the Grundy County Women's Republican Club meets at Republican Headquarters at 413 Liberty Street at 8 00 p m. Thursday the P E O Chapter MD hosts a Marian Wacks program by Diana Root. Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles meet with various leaders in church lounges or homes from 1 30 p m to 9 30 a m. Friday the Singles Club gathers at the First Methodist Church at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County Women’s Republican Club
Republican
Liberty St
P.E.O
Marian Wacks
Diana Root
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Karl Linneman
Glenn Reed
Ervin Hausken
Mark Hauge
Clifford Sullivan
Ruth Nelson
Jesse Hausken
W. Jackson
Erwin Kelly
First Methodist Church
Minooka High PTO to Hold First Meeting Night Event
The Minooka High School Parent-Teacher Organization will meet on Tuesday Oct 24 at 7 30 p m in the school. The Minooka High School Jazz Band will perform before a brief business session and faculty introduction. Refreshments follow in the cafeteria and calendar sales are listed at 1 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka High School
PTO
Rev McLean to Speak at Verona Luncheon
Gulfport Mississippi pastor Rev McLean will speak Friday at 12 noon at Verona United Methodist Church about the latter day outpouring of the Holy Spirit. A luncheon follows with attendees asked to bring a dish to share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona United Methodist Church
Clay McLean
McLean
Gulfport, Miss
Mellowdears hold noon dinner and practice for Morris area visits
Members of the Coal City Mellowdears and spouses gathered Monday for a noon carry-in at the Ullrick home on Southmor Rd. Grace Wharrie led a short business meeting while Robert Wharrie and Catherine Beenton won door prizes. A practice session prepared for appointments at two Morris nursing homes, Fox Children's Home in Dwight and Minooka Senior Citizens, featuring seasonal music, skits, tap dance, and novelty numbers.
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Coal City
Mellowdears
Jack
Helen Ullrick
Southmor Rd
Robert Wharrie
Catherine Beenton
Grace Wharrie
Morris
Fox Children’s
Dwight
Minooka
Minooka High School to Hold Student and Senior Pictures
Minooka High School schedules student yearbook photos for Tuesday October 24 with a $4 packet option paid at capture. no charge for the yearbook sitting. Senior pictures also on October 24 and 25 require appropriate dress. graduation portraits are separate with a $5 sitting fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka High School
Hospital News Admits and Dismissals Listing Local Residents
The column lists admissions including Mrs. Donald Henderson Rita at 748 E Washington, Regina Hurst at 6450 N Dresden, Arthur Marshall at 3485 N Coal City, John Telfer of Grundy County Home, James Van Sickle of 320 George St, Cindy Esparza of Coal City, Carolyn Marrow on Rte 1 Wilmington, Vera Grieff of Dwight, G Gene Dransfeldt of Mazon, Kathryn Cole of Coal City, Marjorie Pfaff on Blackberry Dr, Michael Drown on Rte 1 Wilmington, George Laing of Minooka, and Roy Helling at 225 W High St. Dismissals include Raymond Rogers 305 Main St, Lila Coop 723 E Jefferson St, Vowell Currier Rte 3, Kendra Matheny 231 Ottawa Bend Dr, Jamie Bunetto Shorewood, Jean Stainback Wilmington, James Hewett Seneca, Martha Gordon Seneca, Bergit Brown Braidwood, and Russell Palmer Coal City.
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Donald
Rita) Henderson
E. Washington St
Regina Hurst
Dresden Rd
Arthur Marshall
Coal City Rd
John Telfer
Grundy County
James van Sickle
George St
Alfred
Cindy) Esparza
Coal City
Douglas
Carolyn) Marrow
Rte. 1
Wilmington
Harold
Vera) Grieff
Dwight
G. Gene Dransfeldt
Mazon
Kathryn Cole
William
Marjorie) Pfaff
Blackberry
Michael Drown
Rte.1
George Laing
Minooka
Roy Helling
W. High St
Raymond Rogers
Main St
Lila E. Coop
E. Jefferson St
Vowell Currier
Rte. 3
Richard
Kendra) Matheny
Ottawa Bend
Jamie Michael Bunetto
Shorewood
Jean Stainback
James Hewett
Seneca
Martha Gordon
Bergit Brown
Braidwood
Russell R. Palmer
Government survey on food label information
The U S Department of Agriculture the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are conducting a survey to learn what information consumers want on food labels. Responses are due by November 10 and should be sent to the Hearing Clerk FDA 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville MD 20857 or call Kendall County Cooperative Extension Service at 312 553 5823 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
The
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
FDA
Fishers Lane
Rockville
Kendall County Cooperative Extension Service
Be a better babysitter six week safety course in Coal City
On Oct 26 a six part babysitting safety course offered by the Coal City Junior Women's Club and the University of Illinois Grundy County Extension Service. It runs Thursdays for six weeks at New Hope Presbyterian Church from 6 30 to 8 p.m. for grades six through eight. Participants receive ribbon and certificate and names added to the sitter list at the public library. Registration forms available through schools or Coal City Library. Call Marsha Boyd 942 0437 or Extension Office 942 2725 942 0177.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City Junior Women’s Club
University of Ilinois Grundy County Cooperative Extension Service
New Hope
Marsha Boyd
Center School Parents Night Set for October 24
Center School invites parents to a 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. event June at the school. Parents go to their child’s homeroom then tour stations to meet teachers. Class displays and PE demonstrations in the gym. The new office area opens. Refreshments served. Informal, come and go.
Couple Exchange Vows In Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Jacqueline S Williams and Randall S Schwinn exchanged vows at Immaculate Conception Church on September 2 at 2 30 pm, officiated by Rev Pendrziszewski. Attendants included Sharon Miller and Terrie Zilm. The reception followed at the Eagles Hall. The couple, both with local ties, plan to reside in Verona after a honeymoon to Indiana and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
Jacqueline S. Williams
Randall S. Schwinn
Steve Pendrziszewski
Richard Gilmoure
Robert Williams
Rte. 2
Dwight
Wilbert Schwinn
Old
Pine Bluff Rd
Steve
Mark Schwinn
Daniel Zilm
Jay Schwinn
Greg
Todd Williams
Jennifer Punke
Craig Zilm
Eagles Hall
Jackie Schwinn
Barb Westendore
Collette Griffiths
Sherry Lee
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman High School
Joliet Junior College
McDonald’s
Morris
Plainfield High School
R.R. Donnelley and Sons
Indiana
Michigan
Rte. 1
Verona
Marriage Licenses for Four Couples Listed
Robert Bianchetta and Laura Ann Fehr of Coal City appear on marriage license records along with Richard Sobotta of Ottawa and Tina Tesdal of Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bianchetta and
Laura Ann Fehr
Coal City
Richard Sobotta
Ottawa
Tina Tesdal
Morris
4-H News Nettle Enna Queens Club Welcomes Tina Torkelson
The Grundy County 4-H group met at Kathy Burnham’s home on Monday with new member Tina Torkelson, previously with Hillcrest 4-H. Donna Mickelson Jodi Enger and Mary and Laura Wohwend spoke as members were praised for an A rating and a third place tie in their 4-H Week window display. Mrs. Wilma Sutton was honored for 26 years as a 4-H leader with a watch and painted plaque. Next meeting at Jill Jorstad’s on Nov 13.
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Nettle Enna Queens
Kathy Burnham
Tina Torkelson
Hillcrest
Donna Mickelson
Jodi Enger
Mary
Laura Wohwend
Wilma Sutton
Grundy County
Jill Jorstad
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GCHE
Lois Godfrey
Jacqueline Galloway
Jane Black
Viola Golimowski
Ora Heppert
Miriam Carlson
Ways and Means
Greenhand
Boy Scout News
Hills
CAN OF Hills Bros. Coffee
Liberty Walgreen
Morris Daily Herald Society
Hospital News
Bob Cryder
James Cryder
Sue Leonard
James Leonard
MCHS
Bob Zumbahlen
Laurie Cheshareck
Ray Grossi
Terry Pfaff
Mark Riley
Brenden O'Neill
Morris Fraternal Order OF Police
the Morris Holiday Inn
E. Jackson
Library Association
Grundy County Library Association
Susie Johnson
Marge Anderson
Bernard Hayton
Lucielle Thorson
Margaret Slyter
Bevelyn Donahue
Saratoga
Carol Hutchings
Morris Public Library
Catherine Wolfe
Drake's Farm
ILA
Goldie Hawn
Chevy Chase
Morris Theatre
Gary Reamey
Liberty ST. Morris, Ill
Edward D. Jones
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