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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1978
Page
4
Hospital notices list admissions births and discharges on the medical and surgical floors with hours for visiting. Newborns include a boy to Baker and a girl to Keenan. several patients are discharged to addresses in Seneca Wilmington Marseilles Verona Dwight and Morris.
Den 2 of Pack 469 held its second den meeting at Saratoga School assisted by den mother Mrs Joyce Burroughs. They made a card for hospitalised pack chairman Ron Brown and decorated pumpkin heads with refreshments by Tim Martin.
United Press International reports Style Matchmakers International Ltd. of Northampton England sells mink lined golf shoes with 18 karat gold embellishments and ruby tipped spikes for 6500 per pair. The item holds the record for price in luxury footwear.
The American Lutheran Church Women of Theodore Street Lutheran Church Joliet will run the evening banquet for area churches at the Northeast Conference Convention this Sunday. Thirty two congregations will send clergy and laity with a 3 p.m. business session led by Rev. Harold Nelson. Bishop Ehme Osterbur of Illinois District gives main address. Rev. Van Tassel of Oak Forest speaks in the evening. ALC Women serve the 5:30 p.m. banquet and 6:30 p.m. rally. a Lutheran Book of Worship will be used.
Bethlehem Circles met in various locations including homes and churches on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and afternoons. Hostesses and leaders varied across each circle with devotions, Bible study, and meditation noted for every meeting.
William Baker and Carolyn Frizzell of Morris. David Binkele of Minooka and Carol Dulka of Joliet. William Howard Waite of Oakland California and Diane Marie Van Duyne of San Francisco. Cal John Zumbahlen and Diana Brooks, both of Morris. Michael Barnes of Joliet and Carlene Shifflet of Lockport. Richard Jordan of Minooka and Karen Runty of Downers Grove.
The paper drive held Thursday and Friday at Shabbona School was a success. Seventh graders led with 12,763 pounds collected, followed by eighth graders with 7,157 pounds and sixth graders with 5,489 pounds.
A kitchen shower for Wendy Brooks occurred last Sunday at 2 p.m. hosted at Mrs. Bernice Grossi’s home with assistance from Mrs. Charles Beck and Mrs. Raymond Grossi. Prizes went to Evelyn Wendell and Jackie Lutz. door prize to Jennifer Darin. The bride elect’s gifts were opened under a pink umbrella as roses were given to Brooks and her mother and the groom’s mother. Guests hailed from Morris Joliet Peotone Plainfield Coal City and Chicago. Brooks will wed Brian Delrose at Immaculate Conception Church on November 10 at 7 p.m.
The Morris Business and Professional Women's Club honored eight young women aged 21 to 30 for careers in business or the professions in Grundy County. Recipients include Becky Cain, Karen Gronski, Donna Woodward, Pamela Akre, Rosemary Davidson, and Louise Kovel, with details on their education and occupations. Nancy Martin and Nancy Morris accessible for BPW information. Sue Kuzel qualifies for the University of Illinois Child of Veteran Scholarship. a 1978 Coal City High School graduate attends UI Champaign Urbana.
United States labor data show women nearing half the labor force and over 35 million women employed outside homes. Notably, Mrs. Winifred T. Wells of North Carolina, an attorney, has served as county attorney and resident judge and was elected to the Board of Directors of J. P. Stevens & Co. alongside Benedict College president Dr. Henry Ponder. Women comprise seven percent of lawyers and judges and about ten percent of physicians and surgeons nationwide.
Tips from the American Bottled Water Association advise dressing for weather in light loose clothing and proper shoes. Start with less strenuous activities like cycling swimming or softball and increase time gradually. Hydrate with bottled water, rest in the shade, and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
A veterans party was held at Manteno State Hospital on a Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to John Martin Steele Post 6049 Veterans of Foreign Wars, it featured games and prizes for attending veterans. Sack lunches were provided to those unable to attend. Donations included handicrafts, books, magazines, greeting cards, and jigsaw puzzles. Hospital chairman Mrs. Mary Mikkelson led Auxiliary members Pat Webster Anna Mae Ehrler and Edith Ehrler with Herman Ehrler overseeing.
The Grundy County Board of Realtors held its monthly meeting at Morris Country Club with Chuck Turner presiding. Committee chairs were announced including Dave Andrews for professional standards, Dorothy Black for grievance, Bob Coleman for MLS, Joan Bixby and Jo Ann Slifer for publicity, Ted Conley for by laws and long range planning, Frank Onorato for broker law, legislative, program, and education, Anne Gretencord for awards, Sue Watkins for membership, and Melissa Bates for education. The group outlined plans for the 1978 79 year and set a mock trial for the November 16 meeting.
The Mazon UNICEF drive will be held October 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. All youngsters should report to the United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Teenagers are sought to supervise younger participants. UNICEF, funded by volunteers, offers supplies equipment and expertise for children regardless of background.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Howell flew to the West Coast visiting the Bill Shambo family in Portland Oregon on their trip. Julie Howell teaches eighth grade in Susanville California. Ava Corrigan and Joan Keel traveled from Davenport Iowa to Plattville for a funeral. World Hunger event at Plattville United Methodist Church tickets 2 dollars benefit missions. Halloween parties planned by Luther League and United Methodist Youth with costumes contests pumpkin jack o lanterns and admission 50 cents.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that about 20 percent of the average American’s supermarket expenditure is for non food items, highlighting how shoppers diversify purchases beyond groceries.
Tuesday Parents night for Center School from 6 30 to 8 30 p m. The Fanny Brooks Home Extension meets at 7 30 p m at Marge Johnson home. Laurel Chap 145 CES meets at the Masonic Temple at 8 p m. Wednesday Beulah Rebakah Past Noble Grands meet at 1 30 p m at Muriel Terry home. Thursday JFF Club meets at Lucielle McNeely home at 7 30 p m. Friday Saratoga Cemetery Aid meets at 2 p m at Grace Lutheran Church and Adult Bible class at 1 30 p m in Methodist Church scout room. Saturday Morris Country Club bridge supper at 6 p m reservations by calling Jim or Bette Davis 942 2829.
Daniel M. Starjak of Ottawa, son of Michael Starjak Jr., was assigned to the 13th Corps Support Command at Fort Hood Texas and received a Certificate of Achievement for outstanding service with the U S Army Material Support Center in Camp Carroll Korea. He serves as transportation movements coordinator. entered the Army in 1969 and earned an associate degree in 1977 after studies at Los Angeles Community College and Central Texas College.
The American Bible Society reports a dramatic rise in global scripture distribution reaching nine million Bibles and 11 million New Testaments in 1977 with 390 million smaller portions. Asia-Pacific totals rose by 50 million, Uganda shipped over one million scriptures, and Angola provided 374 275 copies amid civil war.
Sonny a and Charlotte Lavalier have returned home from a Hawaii trip marking their 25th wedding anniversary. Before leaving, their children Duane Stella Ronnie LouAnne Bob and Kathy Tim hosted a celebration in their honor.
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