Fall wedding and homecoming candidates announced at Millikin
Millikin University in Decatur to host fall wedding of Diana Lynn Brooks and John Zumbahlen. Meanwhile Marlin Hartman, son of Ruth Hartman of Coal City, is among seven candidates for homecoming king, and Judy Woodall of Wilmington has joined Millikin's Madrigal Singers. Hartman, a senior sociology psychology major, serves as Tau Kappa Epsilon rush chair and Millikin University Center board president. Woodall is a freshman musical theatre major and Zeta Tau Alpha pledge. The ceremony is set for October 28 at Immaculate Conception Church Morris, with a 7 to 10 p.m. reception at the VFW Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Hartman
Ruth Hartman
Coal City
Millikin University
Decatur
Hartman
Rush
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Millikin
Judy Woodall
Jack Woodall
Rte.4
Wilmington
Madrigal Singers
Miss Woodall
James Millikin
Zeta Tau Alpha
Coal City High School
Diana Lynn
John Zumbahlen
James Zumbahlen
Immaculate Conception Church of
Morris
V.F.W. Hall
First United Circles Report On Meetings And Bazaar Plans
Circles 1 through 5 of the First United Presbyterian met last week at various locations including Rivershores Nursing Home in Marseilles Circle 1 members visited Florence Gore and attended nursing home services Circle 2 met in Fellowship Hall with Beverly Spangler hosting and the Spirit filled Christian study next month Circle 3 met at Mrs Ethel Hume home with Louise Walker conducting prayer by Edith Page and lesson by Ruth Holderman Circle 4 gathered at Miss Karen Gores home with Jan Wharrie giving devotions and Berniece Lee teaching the lesson Next month's Circle 4 meeting will be at Carrie Hamburgers home Circle 5 met at the church with four members present and studied Chapter 5 All circles discussed final plans for the bazaar on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian
Circle 1
Rivershores
Marseilles
Florence Gore
Circle 2
Fellowship Hall
Beverly Spangler
Ethel Hume
Circle 3
Louise Walker
Edith Page
Ruth Holderman
Circle 4
Karen Gore
Jan Wharrie
Berniece Lee
Carrie Hamburger
Navy crew members join NATO exercise Display Determination
Service Navy Electronics Technician Kerry D. Carter of Mazon and Navy Data Systems Technician Roy E. Hill of Morris join the NATO exercise Display Determination. Carter serves aboard USS Forrestal homeported in Mayport Florida, Hill serves on the guided missile cruiser USS Albany stationed in Gaeta Italy. Both ships operate with the U.S. Sixth Fleet after military service starts in 1975 and 1974 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Kerry D. Carter
Burdette
Barbara) Carter
Mazon
Forrestal
Mayport
Fla
Sixth Fleet
Mazon- Verona-Kinsman
Carter
Roy E. Hill
Charles W
Roxy F.) Hill
Rte. 1
Collins Road
Albany
Gaeta
Italy
U.S. Sixth Fleet
Morris Community High School
Hill
Minooka Marching Band Makes History in Class A B Wins
Minooka High School Marching Band earned second place in Grundy County Corn Festival Class A B on Oct 1 marking a first for the program. It also took second in the Shorewood parade on Oct 8 and aims to reclaim Northwestern homecoming parade top honors Nov 11 in Evanston with support from auxiliary units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka High School
Grundy County
Minooka High
Shorewood
Northwestern University
Evanston
Minooka FFA Lands Contest Scores Spotlight Members
The Minooka FFA Chapter competed in the Section 8 land use contest held October 4 at the Nelson Beal farm on Buffalo Road in Mazon. Top three scorers were Mark Betzwiser, Rich Musgrave, and Pat Messer smith, with fellow participants Robert Briscoe, Tom Newcomb, Dave Mathesius, Bill Collins, Steve Broughton, Kevin Pierce, and Dan Beutel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
FFA
Mazon
Nelson Beal
Buffalo Road
Mark Betzwiser
Rich Musgrave
Pat Messersmith
Robert Briscoe
Tom Newcomb
Dave Mathesius
Bill Collins
Steve Broughton
Kevin Pierce
Dan Beutel
Engagement announcement for Marsha Rae Waters and Gerald James Sebesta
Announce engagement and forthcoming marriage of Marsha Rae Waters and Gerald James Sebesta. Ceremony to be held 2 p.m. November 26 at Warren Park Presbyterian Church Cicero with a reception at Riverside Country Club North Riverside. Mrs Waters Kappa Knox College graduate, Northwestern work, employed by Morris A. Hart. Sebesta Knox College graduate, Cicero Berwyn Oak Park schools treasurer, Morton Junior College treasurer, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Ray A. Waters
Gerald J. Sebesta Sr
Cicero
Trevor
Wisc
Marsha Rae
Gerald James
Warren Park Presbyterian Church
Riverside Country Club
North Riverside
Miss Waters
Knox College
Galesburg
Northwestern University
Morris A. Hart
Chicago
Sebesta
Berwyn
Oak Park
J. Sterling Morton Junior College
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Tops News: Durbin Named Best Loser At TOPS Meeting
Mrs. Sandy Durbin was named best loser of the week at TOPS N. 1124 meeting on Thursday evening. First runner up Mrs. Sandy Heylik received the weigh in nickels. tied for second were Mrs. Nancy Matheny and Mrs. Terry Kowalczyk. Mrs. Sarah Benson was KOPS best. The Thanksgiving contest starts next week and will run four weeks. Members are asked to wear costumes to the Halloween party on Oct. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Durbin
Sandy Heylik
Nancy Matheny
Terry Kowalczyk
Sarah Benson
Miriam Circle Programs and Rummage Sale Plans
The Miriam Circle of the United Methodist Women met Thursday with Helen Brown to organize workers for the rummage sale on October 25 to 27 and for the salad luncheon and bazaar on November 2. Alice Strong presented The One Parent Family, Ruth Bessert gave devotions, and Betty Fisher helped with dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Circle
United Methodist Women
Helen Brown
Alice Strong
Rebecca Circle
Ruth Bessert
Betty Fisher
Minooka FFA Tours 26th Farm Progress Show
On September 29 the Minooka FFA led 43 members to the 26th annual Farm Progress Show at Taylorville. They observed advances in agricultural buildings machinery and new seed corn and soybean varieties and discussed future directions for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka Ffa
Taylorville
Minooka Scouts Plan Toy Drive for Needy Children
Minooka area Girl Scout Troop 31 will canvas on November 4 from 1 to 4 PM gathering toys to fix and send to needy children for Christmas. Donors may place items at homes for pickup. Donations of material and thread are welcome. contact Lisa Thornton at 462-5907 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Lisa Thornton
Sleep research deepens mystery of resting brain function
Chicago based Spring Air highlights sleep as a medical frontier noting about 20 US hospitals operate sleep clinics, quadruple the number from five years ago. One in three Americans experiences a sleep issue, with $140 million spent yearly on sleep meds. Back Supporter mattress praised for comfort and firm support as aid to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
NFS
Spring Air Mattress Company
Wall Street Journal
USS
Hospital News Admits and Births in Local Unit
Hospital bulletin lists visiting hours for Medical Surgical and Obstetric floors. Admitted include Daniel Spencer and others from Joliet to Coal City. Births recorded for Deanne and Robert McCormick, Regina and Thomas Anderson, Patricia and William Castello. Dismissals include multiple patients and transfers across Wilmington, Verona, Coal City, and nearby towns.
Minooka High School First Six-Week Honor Roll Named
Minooka High School lists students on the honor roll for the first six weeks. Freshmen include Cathy Adams Steven Anderson Alice Augsburg Catherine Bentson Kenneth Bixler Donald Bush Thomas Carey Barbara Chism Alan Clark Ann Cos tello Daniel DeSandre Donna Dix Gayla Dixon Wendy Drancik Jody Duray Janet Eckstein Shawn Etheredge Colleen Feeney Lana Feeney Mark Fillipitch Glen Geisen Anthony Hanson Noel Hayden John Husler Troy Johnson Joe Kacic Sally Lasser Susan Mattingly Anita Maxwell Robert Moorman Timothy Myers John Newcomb Alice Nickel Troy Partilla Angeline Ross Colette Ruedin Lori Schaller Kenneth Schneider James Sherfey Ronald Smith Brian Van Duyne Kathleen Vienne Michelle Watts William Williams Sophomores Missy Abby Debby Augsburg James Baltz Blaine Bentson Dawn Blecha Jim Brannick Robert Brisco Gary Caldwell Tina Caruso Kevin Costello Michele Crawford Maria Crego Debora Daly Jeanine Downey Christine Dunham Tim Eaton Margaret Eckstein James Feeney Tim Figge Mark Fillipitch John Fisher Christina Frazier Patrick Galloway Matthew Gerogantas Heather Gillis Toni Gunderson Lori Hanson Jan Hayden Mylas Helms Scott Hill Kerry Irwin Gwenda Jolly Shan Jumper Deanna Doerner Sharon Larkin Tracy Laurie Charles Miller Kurt Miller Paula Morphew Richard Musgrave Alan Roller Katherine Ross Marissa Ruedin Ann Rushing Treva Schoeder Stephen Severson Brian Shear Renee Sibling Kimberly Smith Alice Smreker Patti Standley Christine Steele Robert Stewart Donna Szepelak Julie Thornton Constance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Minooka High School
Cathy Adams
Steven Anderson
Alice Augsburg
Catherine Bentson
Kenneth Bixler
Donald Bushby
Thomas Carey
Barbara Chism
Alan Clark
Ann Costello
Daniel DeSandre
Donna Dix
Gayla Dixon
Wendy Drancik
Jody Duray
Janet Eckstein
Shawn Etheredge
Colleen Feeney
Lana Feeney
Mark Fillipitch
Glen Geisen
Anthony Hanson
Noel Hayden
John Husler
Troy Johnson
Joe Kacic
Sally Lasser
Susan Mattingly
Anita Maxwell
Robert Moorman
Timothy Myers
John Newcomb
Alice Nickel
Troy Partilla
Angeline Ross
Colette Ruedin
Lori Schaller
Kenneth Schneider
James Sherfey
Ronald Smith
Brian van Duyne
Kathleen Vienne
Michelle Watts
William Williams
Missy Abby
Debby Augsburg
James Baltz
Blaine Bentson
Dawn Blecha
Jim Brannick
Robert Brisco
Gary Caldwell
Tina Caruso
Kevin Costello
Michele Crawford
Maria Crego
Debora Daly
Jeanine Downey
Christine Dunham
Tim Eaton
Margaret Eckstein
James Feeney
Tim Figge
John Fisher
Christina Frazier
Patrick Galloway
Matthew Gerogantas
Heather Gillis
Toni Gunderson
Lori Hanson
Jan Hayden
Dissolve Marriages List Shows Mental Cruelty Grounds
The notices report marriages dissolutions for Wanda Cook and James Cook both of Gardner on mental cruelty. Ellen Kratochvil and Robert Kratochvil of Livingston County and Lisbon Street dissolved on mental cruelty. A long list of other individuals is referenced, listing names without action details.
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Wanda Cook
Rte. 1
Gardner
James Cook
Ellen Kratochvil
Livingston County
Robert Kratochvil
Lisbon St
AARP Chapter 1752 News And Channahon Park District Week
AARP Chapter 1752 met with Margaret Wilson presiding and Marilyn Hamilton directing. Lynn Olson presented on county nutrition programs and a voting machine program by Lana Phillips. Health Department program planned for Nov 15 meeting. dues and officer election set for December. A roster of members listed. Channahon Community Park District posted activity schedule for Oct 30 to Nov 2 with basketball, running, macrame, volleyball, and crafts at Can Do It Shop and Channahon Middle School venues. programs open to all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AARP
Margaret Wilson
Marilyn Hamilton
Lynn Olson
Lana Phillips
Health Department
Channahon Community Park
WRC Meeting At Eagles Hall Highlights Birthday Toasts
Eighteen members attended the WRC meeting at Eagles Hall with Anna Mae Wheeler opening. Ten hours of relief work were completed. The group sang to Kate Enger for her 89th birthday. Edith Ruder and Elizabe Werdner handed out sack lunches. Bernice Hagen and Rena Starr won prizes in games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRC
Eagles Hall
Anna Mae Wheeler
Kate Enger
Edith Ruder
Elizabe Werdner
Bernice Hagen
Rena Starr
Infant Cries Quietly at Home More Than in Hospital
Studies show infants cry about 22 minutes daily at home with parents versus 113.2 minutes in hospital care. Mothercare offers affordable clothing for mothers to be and children under five, including a machine washable white blue gold red beige crew-necked cable sweater. Parents can aid eye coordination by moving a bright toy slowly from side to side in front of the child.
Scapino at Joliet Junior College Theatre
Joliet Junior College JC Players present Scapino from Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. in Building C Room 1007 on the main campus 1216 Houbolt Ave Joliet. Directed by Robert Mallary the music filled comedy follows two Naples youths defying fathers on marriage with all roles played by students. Reserved seating. free for students faculty staff 2 for adults 1 for other students and 50 cents for children 13 and under.
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Joliet Junior College JC Players
Houbolt
Joliet
Robert Mallary
JJC
Frank Dunlap
Jim Dale
Naples
Picturepages program booklets at Morris Public Library
The Morris Public Library Children’s Department offers the first of two 10 week Picturepages booklets priced at 75 cents. Each eight page weekly booklet is printed in four colors on newspaper stock and includes five daily lessons aligned with TV presentations plus guidance for parents and teachers and home or classroom activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Public Library
Polish Alliance dinner dance aids Alliance College
Council 11 of the Polish National Alliance held a dinner dance at St. Joseph Park Hall Joliet to raise funds for Alliance College Cambridge Springs PA. Chairmen were Stan Stawarski Josie Pack and Stan Kucharz. Keynotes provided music. notable attendees included Steela Slovich Fran Niewinski and several local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pack
Vince Farrell
Clyde Hildy
John Ullrich
Anthony Prombo
Bill Czura
Births in Mazon and Hinsdale announce two newborns
Mr and Mrs Richard Sish of Rte 1 Mazon welcome daughter Laura born Oct 12 at St Marys Hospital Streator. She joins older sisters Heather and Julie Anna. Grandparents are Charles Jackson Seneca and Bernadine Sish. A son Wesley Arthur born Oct 10 to Mr and Mrs Arthur E Sharon Becker Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital Hinsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sish
Rte. 1
Mazon
Laura
St. Mary's Hospital
Streator
Heather
Julie Anna
Charles Jackson
Seneca
Bernadine Sish
Wesley Arthur
Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital
Hinsdale
Arthur E
Sharon) Becker
Morris
Monday Royal Neighbors Meeting at Eagles Hall 7:30 PM
Community calendar lists a 7:30 PM gathering of Royal Neighbors at the Eagles Hall with a sack lunch advised. It notes upcoming events for Center School Parents Night 6:30 to 8:30 PM and Fanny Brooks Home Extension at Marge Johnson’s Laurel Chap home.
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Royal Neighbors
Eagles Hall
Center School
Fanny Brooks
Marge Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Brooks
College Campus News
University Center Board
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman High School
Diane Brooks
Mazon Methodist Church
Stuntman
Morris Theatre
Pat Spink
Little Orphan Annie
Bruce Matteson
Snuffy Smith
Ed Harris
Yosemite Sam
The
Morris Daily Herald Society
Karen Olson
Tops News
Miriam
Brad Swezy
Girl Scout News
Hospital News
Daniel Spencer
E. Cemetery
James Steele
Gould Park
Earl Hartman
E. North St
George
Doris) Eberhart
Chad Stapleton
E. Washington St
Audrey Caldwell
Gertrude E. Johnson
Saratoga Towers
Fred Schaefer
Lynwood Dr
Alvin Torklelson
Channahon
Ernest Parish
E. Jackson St
DuWayne Hanson
Susan Circle
Abraham Rehner
Maple Ct
Donna Vargas
Liberty St
Loren Snackett
W. Jackson St
Sue Pogliano
Verona
Mary McCluckie
Jeffrey David
Robert
Deanne) McCormick
Rte
Thomas
Regina) Anderson
E. Benton St
William
Patricia) Castello
Mark
JoEllyn) Wills and Baby
N. Tabler Rd
Randall Shain
Pine Bluff
Lucille Matteson
Katherine) LeCuyer
Sherrill Rd
Alvin
Gergenia) Gilbertson
Washington St
Paul Chumley
Richard
Freida) Hamilton
Wallace Ave
Gardy
Sheila) Hooper
Theresa Kopczick
Nichole Matteson
E. Pine Bluff Rd
Garret Remley
Prairie Dr
Kenneth
Ruth) Beaty
Jason Hill
Mry Minski
Rebecca) Morgan
Minooka High School Honor
George Olesen and
Peggy Knott
Ottawa
Roseanne McClintock
Gordon McCoy
Bruce McMillin
Pamela Middleton
Lisa Milligan
Doreen Mills
Linda Morris
Ann Mullin
Raymond Nash
Mary Newcomb
Francine
Channahon Park
Scapino
Caolin Robins
Bob Davis
Randy Sampson
Bill Moroz
Michelangelo
Peat
Meta Eiel Maly
Balelaar
Palmer & Gonstead
R. E. Moore
Liberty
Laurel Chap
Ces
Masonic Temple
Muriel Terry
Morris Country Club Bridge S Upper
Jim
Bette Davis
E. Jackson
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