Christmas in October Theme Opens Morris Hospital Auxiliary
The Morris Hospital Auxiliary held its first meeting of the year at First Baptist Church with Mrs. Steve Black presiding in Mrs. Robert Drake's absence. Eighteen new members joined last year, a home tour report by Mrs. William Palmer noted 437 lunch tickets and 170 tour tickets sold, yielding a tour net of 2257 dollars. The boutique net income was 501.18 dollars reported by Mrs. Gene Lindemuth.
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Morris Hospital
First Baptist Church
Steve Black
Robert Drake
William Palmer
Gene Lindemuth
Lewis Wilhelmi
Richard Lewis
Colonial Bouquet Shop
Harry Gwinn
Herb Wyatt
Donald Peterson
Clay Vantassel
Donald Bixby
Jack Hynds
Joseph Matteson
Oak Street PTA schedules October conferences and Halloween parade
The Oak Street Grade School PTA announces October meetings canceled due to Parent-Teacher Conferences on Oct 27 and 28 with individual time schedules. A Halloween parade from the school at 1 p.m. on Oct 29 follows a July hospital hall profit report of 3246.77 to fund medical purchases.
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Seneca
Oak Street
Parent-Teacher Association
Morris No 544 Women of the Moose Accept Ten Members
Ten applications for membership were balloted on and accepted at the Morris No 544 Women of the Moose meeting held Tuesday at the Moose Home. Senior regent Mrs Vena Hill presided with 30 co workers present. Reports from Mrs Hill and Mrs Lester Keller covered forms 166 and reports 114 and 166. A pancake breakfast fundraiser for the WOTM Bowlers is set for Sunday 8 am to noon. A barbecue spare rib dinner is planned for November 6 from 6 30 to 8 pm. A November 10 trip to Mooseheart Home is arranged. contact Hill or Mrs Ralph Hobbs before November 2.
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Morris No
The
Moose
Vena Hill
Hill
Lester Keller
Michael Billingley
WOTM
WOM
Mooseheart
Ralph Hobbs
Credit union dinner to be held in Peru
Tri County Chapter of Credit Unions hosts International Credit Union Day celebration at South Bluff Country Club Peru on Saturday with a rib eye steak dinner at 6 30 p m. General American Credits Inc president T H Hardesty will speak on Sharing is the Whole Idea followed by dancing to midnight. World wide ICUL Week marks 38 million members.
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Tri- County
Credit Unions
International Credit Union
Wille T. Frank Hardesty
General American Credits, Inc
United States
Canada
Ted Bohlen, Jr
Morris
Tri-County
South Bluff Country Club
Peru
Sue Kaufman Honored At Pre Nuptial Shower
Miss Kaufmann celebrated advance wedding festivities at the Seneca American Legion Clubrooms hosted by aunts and sisters in law. Attended by 35 guests, the event featured games and prize gifts for the honoree, with Mary Jane assisting as she opened presents. The couple plans to wed November 13 at St Patrick's Church in Seneca.
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Seneca
Sue Kaufmann
Seneca American Legion
Miss Kaufmann
Lawrence Kaufmann
East Union St
James H. Aubry
Justin Aubry
St. Patricks Church
Virgil G. Sheedy
Gene Bremer
LaSalle
Carl Kaufmann
Woodstock
Thomas Kaufmann
Rantoul
Edwin Kaufmann
Mary Jane
Past Matrons Club Elects New Officers
The Past Matrons Club met with Mrs. Ray Sutton as host with Mrs. Lee Provance assisting. Devotions were by Mrs. Provance and the business session led by Mrs. Donald Misener in Mrs. Knibbs's absence. Officers named Myrtle Misener president Ted Reader vice president Provance secretary treasurer.
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Mazon
Carrie Campbell
Ray Sutton
Lee Provance
Provance
Donald Misener
George Knibbs
Myrtle Misener
Ted Reader
Thompson couple marked 25th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Thompson of Morris were surprised Tuesday night on their 25th anniversary. They wed Oct 17 1946 in Troy Kaw. Peter works at Federal Paper Board and Wanda at S F Appliance Ltd. Guests came from Streator and Morris. A decorated cake centered the serving table.
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Peter J. Thompson
Peter Thompson
Morris
Wanda Clark
Ottawa
Troy
Kaw
Thompson
Federal Paper Board
Mayland Swenhaugen Hospital Patient in Chicago
Mayland Swenhaugen is listed as a patient in room 886 at Wesley Memorial Hospital located on N Superior Street in Chicago.
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Mayland Swenhaugen
Wesley Memorial Hospital
N. Superior St
Chicago
Susan Marie Konieczny Weds Edward Kuhn in LaSalle Nuptials
Miss Susan Marie Konieczny married Edward Kuhn on Saturday at St. Hyacinth's Church LaSalle. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Florian Konieczny of LaSalle, the bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs Everett Kuhn of rural Seneca. The couple took a wedding trip to the Ozarks.
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Seneca
Susan Marie Konieczny
Edward Kuhn
St. Hyacinth’s Church
LaSalle
Florian Konieczny
Everett Kuhn
Ozarks
FTC urges clear bulb labels including lumens and life
Article explains new FTC labeling requires bulb makers to show wattage lumens rating and life on sleeves. It notes brightness measured in lumens and warns about overpromising life. A separate notice lists addresses and wedding related notes with baptism details and family sponsors.
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Urbana
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Jolly Squares Meet at John Ullrich Farm Monday
The Jolly Squares will gather at 7 30 p m Monday at the John Ullrich farm near Morris. Members are asked to bring items for the white elephant auction and provide sandwiches or cookies for the event.
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Jolly Squares
John Ullrich
Morris
Women’s Relief Corps Meeting Recaps November Attendance
The Women’s Relief Corps met Tuesday evening in Eagles Hall with Mrs. Vera Manning presiding. Hazel Haedike will attend the next meeting on Nov 2. Mrs. Margaret Button reported on the 89th annual National Women’s Relief Corps convention in St Paul. A birthday card was signed for Mrs. Millie Wallace, turning 90 on Nov 26. Prizes were awarded to Ardelle and Violet Davidson.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Vera Manning
Hazel Haedike
Margaret Button
National Women’s Relief Corps
St. Paul
Minn
Millie Wallace
Ardelle Davidson
Violet Davidson
Girl Scout Troop Plans Halloween Party At Church
A Girl Scout Troop met Thursday at the First Methodist Church to discuss the Halloween party on October 28. Marilyn Drollinger served treats. Officers include Jo Setta Ralston treasurer Judy Laursen race Brenda Donnell treat chairman Lisa Evans scribe.
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First Methodist Church
Marilyn Drollinger
Jo Setta Ralston
Judy Laursen
Brenda Donnell
Lisa Evans
Deborah Koca to Wed Edward Lestina in Braidwood
Deborah Koca celebrates a bridal shower at Parish Hall with Mrs Dominic Ferrari and Carla present. The couple vows marriage October 26 at Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood. Edward Lestina named groom to be.
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Dominic Ferrari
Carla
Deborah Koca
Braidwood
Miss Koca
Edward Lestina
Immaculate Conception Church
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Morris Daily Herald
Society
Elliott Gould
Donald Sutherland
Misney
Vanishing Prairie
T. Frank Hardesty
Sue Kaufman
North Gooding St
Westclox
Kimberly Ann Kjellesvik
Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Fred Skelton
Tom Kjellesvik
Arnold Kjellesvik
Marsha Ravannas
Gus Tollefson
Liberty St
Women's Relief Corps
Toni
Toni Ue
Broadway Coal City, Ill
Gardner Notes
Allan
W. Washington
First United Presbyterian Church
Morris, Illinois
Don Bartow
Canton, Ohio
Redwood
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
God
Jesus Christ
Lou Christ
Jesus
the Church of Hope
Gardner
Assembly of God
Morris Free Methodist Church
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