GCFW Fall Convention Highlights Gardner Fashion Show
The Grundy County Federation of Women's Clubs held its fall convention at the Church of Hope in Gardner. The program Fifty Years With Federation featured a fashion show of garments dating from 1900, modeled by members from Coal City, Maron, Gardner, Morris, Minooka, Mazon, and others with county chairs announced for gardens, education, arts, home life, and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Church of Hope
Gardner
Gardner Junior Woman’s Club
Barney Vigna Jr
Richard Schurman
Glenn Pogliano
County Fine Arts
Illinois
Melvin Hentze
Ariel Bjelland
Harold Misener
Donald Pfeifer
Park Ridge School For Girls
Fred Mitchell
James Baum
Lillias K. Walker
Stephen Black
Larry Anderson
Coal City
David Togliatti
Maron
Ronald Poppleton
Robert Phelps
Bernard Grant
Don Pfeiffer
Bill Tyler
Art McBeath
Richard Phillips
Tom Perkins
Morris Juniors
Morris Woman’s Club
Claude Rose
W. F. Dolezal
Good Will Club
Lois Mellen
William Martin
Minooka Woman’s Club
Mazon Woman’s Club
Loren Clithrow
Beatrice Mainey
Gardner Woman’s Club
Tracey Horrie
Lillias Walker
Night Unit GCHE meets at Erienna club
Seven members met with Mrs. Harry Borchelt as the Night Unit GCHE discussed Frozen Desserts and the Use and Abuse of Drugs. Mrs. Borchelt and Mrs. Behrens gave the major lesson Buying Furniture. Eggs was the timely topic by Mrs. Borchelt. door prize went to Mrs. Glenn Hutchings. MAZON Parents Night Open House set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mazon Verona Kinsman High School as American Education Week runs through Oct 30. BRAIDWOOD Bridal shower honors Miss Deborah Ann Koca. ceremony today at 6 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erienna Night
GCHE
Harry Borchelt
Orville Tollefson
County Council
Borchelt
Harry Behrens
Nancy Moore
Glenn Hutchings
MAZON
Mazon- Verona-Kinsman High School
Teachers of America
Braidwood
Immaculate Conception
Deborah Ann Koca
Robert Leve
Sharon Rozak
Koca
Edward James Lestina
New Officers Elected at Grace ALCW Meeting
Grace ALCW met in church parlors Thursday to elect new officers. President is Mrs Howard Hoge, with vice president Mrs Mervin Peterson and secretary Mrs Russell Halkyard. Treasurer is Mrs Russell Davis along with stewardship secretary Mrs LeRoy Berkland and Mrs Vernon Kaldheim. Others include education secretary Mrs Stanley Larson, secretary and pianist Mrs Harold Steele, ser viceman secretary Mrs Rolf Anderson, librarian Mrs Herbert Davidson. They planned a workshop at Lee next Tuesday and heard a piano solo from Mrs Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Alc
Howard Hoge
Mervin Peterson
Russell Halkyard
Russell Davis
LeRoy Berkland
Vernon Kaldheim
Stanley Larson
Harold Steele
Rolf Anderson
Herbert Davidson
Lord Jesus Christ
Grundy County Teens Hold Meeting With Film Showing
TARS group screened the Why Vietnam documentary by projectionist Ike Ansell for Grundy County Teen Age Republicans meeting in the courthouse. A nominating committee led by Steve Tibbitts was named with Tom Drake and Andy Dzuriak. All committees meet next week. Enger and Peterson provided refreshments. Next gathering is November 15 at the Enger home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Ansell
Vietnam
Grundy County
U. S
John Enger
Steve Tibbitts
Tom Drake
Andy Dzuriak
Roger Peterson
Enger
Grundy County Historical Society elects new directors
Thirty five members meet in Illinois Valley Museum as Mrs Ullrich resigns from director post. Three new directors are Ida Lois, Tom Coveny, Harry Melby of Morris and Blanche Trotter of Coal City. Retiring directors listed. Pvt Richard H Dyer of Morris is undergoing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood with future schooling at Fort Devens and possible academy options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County Historical Society
Illinois Valley Museum
John
Helen) Ullrich
Everett
Ida) Lois
Tom Coveny
Harry Melby
Morris
Robert
Blanche) Trotter
Coal City
Geraldine Babcock
William Limbach
Ray Cryder
Ed Chada
Richard H. Dyer
Henry Dyer
East Jackson St
Ft. Leonard Wood
Ft. Devens
Mass
U. S. Army Security Agency
Dyer
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
U. S. Army Officers Candidate School
Leonard Wood
Hospital News Admits and Discharges List Visitors
Visiting hours are 2 to 8 p m. Admitted include Mrs Raymond E Cockream Mrs Erma Venters Mrs Elizabeth Campbell Ottawa Timothy Eddy Mrs Patricia Kane Minooka Gloria Claypool Rte 5. Dismissed include Mrs Dale Fitch Rte 5 Mrs Judith Merrill Coal City Robert Smith 917 Armstrong St Donald Feeney Rte 1 Mrs David Matteson and daughter Rte 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Cockream
E. Main St
Erma Venters
Susan Circle
Elizabeth Campbell
Ottawa
Timothy Eddy
Rte. 1
Patricia Kane
Minooka
Gloria Claypool
Rte. 5
Dale Fitch
Judith Merrill
Coal City
Robert Smith
Armstrong St
Donald Feeney
David Matteson
Potluck Supper at First Christian Church Saturday
All members and friends are invited to a potluck supper at 6 30 p m in the basement of the new church. Bring a main dish salad and dessert with table service. Beverages provided. For more information or ride contact chairmen Mr and Mrs Marty Watson at 942 5242.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Marty Watson
Veterans Day Mass Planned by Council of Catholic Women
Mrs. Donald Kauffman announced a Veteran's Day Mass Tuesday at 7 30 p m to honor all veterans at the Council of Catholic Women meeting. She collects names and addresses of servicemen. Mr and Mrs Joseph Sheahan spoke on legalized abortion. Contact Mrs Joseph Mata at 942 5252 for committee involvement. Prayer closed the meeting led by Rev James Kinzig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Kauffman
Council of Catholic Women
Kauffman
Joseph Sheahan
Illinois Right To Life Committee
Joseph Mata
James Kinzig
Martha Hoge and Nathaniel Robbins Wed at Carthage College Chapel
Martha Hoge and Nathaniel B Robbins married on October 2 at 11 a.m. in Carthage College chapel Kenosha Wisconsin with Rev Dudley Riggle officiating. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Hoge Morris and the groom son of Mrs Lois Spear Manchester New Hampshire and the late Nathaniel Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hoge
Nathaniel Robbins
Carthage College
Martha M. Hoge
Nathaniel B. Robbins
Dudley Riggle
Kenosha
Wis
Howard Hoge
Morris
Lois Spear
Manchester
N. H
Mary Jones
Steven Jones
The
Valley Supper Club
New England States
6Th Ave
Apt. A
Kenneth Narrow Moving Co
North
Chicago
University of Wisconsin At
Parkside
Sheridan Manor
Racine
Fifth annual fireman’s ball at Seneca Legion rooms
Fire Sirens sponsor a charity ball at the Seneca American Legion Clubrooms from 9 p.m. to midnight with music by Bob Hollenbeck and his Rythmaires. Proceeds fund new fire equipment. Also listed are a Lutheran Church smorgasbord with 5 and 7 p.m. seatings and a Thrift Shop quarter sale at Channahon United Methodist Church ending at 2:30 p.m. with a Monday lunch event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca American Legion
Seneca Fire Sirens
Bob Hollenbeck
Rythmaires
Channahon United Methodist Church
Mrs. P Scott Hosts GCHE Unit Meeting
Mrs. P Scott entertains the Aux Sable Unit of GCHE with dessert and coffee for 11 members at her home. Mrs Nancy Moore presented Choosing Wood Furniture. A silent auction was held. Next meeting set for Nov 17 with Mrs Russell Halkyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aux Sable
GCHE
Paul Scott
Nancy Moore
Russell Halkyard
WW II Mothers to Participate in Veteran Day Ceremonies
Mrs. Nicholas DiJohn presided over Mother's of World War II Unit 142 meeting in Eagles Hall. A poinsettia sale netted 360 dollars and fund donations were acknowledged. Members Muriel Curzon and Harold Hyslop reported on the Chicago state advisory council trip. The unit earned an invitation from the American Legion to take part in Veteran Day events. Nominating committee members were chosen and November lunch duties assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas DiJohn
Mother's
Eagles Hall
Muriel Curzon
Harold Hyslop
State Advisory Council
Chicago
American Legion
Community group meetings listed for the week
Calendar notes events hosted by Laurel Chapter CBS and several local groups. Past Matrons gather at Anna Baker home Friday, Royal Neighbors meet Monday at Eagles Hall, Morris BPW at First United Methodist Church, Jolly Squares at Ullrich home, Ladies Fellowship at First Christian with Mrs Larry Comer, American Legion Auxiliary initiates new members at Legion Hall, Laurel Chapter CES at Masonic Temple, regular stated meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
CBS
Anna Baker
Royal Neighbors
Eagles Hall
Morris
First United Methodist Church
Jolly Squares
John Ullrich
White Elephant Auction
Ladies Fellowship of
First Christian Church
Larry Comer
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
CES
Masonic Temple
Thirteen Join Erienna Day Unit Meeting At Home
Thirteen members of the Erienna Day Unit of GCHE met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gus Eleopolus. Mrs. Nancy Moore led the major lesson Choosing Wood Furniture, with a minor lesson by Mrs. Blanchard Tesdal. Plans for a Halloween party on Oct. 29 were discussed. Mrs. Gordon Blair won the surprise package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erienna Day
GCHE
Gus Eleopolus
Nancy Moore
Blanchard Tesdal
Gordon Blair
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GCFW
Night Unit
ALCW
TARS
GCHS
Pvt
Richard Dyer
Hospital News
Walt Disney
Technicolor
Larry Lyle Lawless
South Wilmington
Wendy Lynn Luebeck
Essex
MR. and
Mrs
Women of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
P. Scott
Bernard Sharp
Claire Button
Curzon
Jennie Pack
Seigel Sampson
Mae Reagan
UU Ae
Contoura
Liberty Morris
Allan
311
Ruiz
W. Washington
Prairie Lake Lodge
Marseilles
Hecht
Liberty ST. Morris
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