Kendall County Retired Teachers hear KCES official speech
The Kendall County Retired Teachers Association met at AuSable Grove church with Helen Clayton leading the business session and Ronald Clark reporting on state legislation. Richard Krase spoke as KCES regional superintendent, tracing shifting views of education from privilege to entitlement and noting funded costs remain short. He cited three benefits, cafeteria, bus and athletics, and urged greater parent and student responsibility. The group learned the average Kendall County elementary education cost of 1245 dollars per child annually. Remarks, garden centerpieces, a potluck luncheon, memory poetry, and a gathering at Yorkville Congregational Church followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville
Kendall County
AuSable Grove Presbyterian Church
Grove
Helen Clayton
Ronald Clark
Richard Krase
KCES
Krase
Grundy County
Yorkville Congregational Church
Farewell Open House For Rev and Mrs Nave
A farewell open house for the Rev and Mrs Clare Nave drew more than 225 attendees from Mazon and nearby towns. Nave retires after five years as Park Street Congregational Church pastor and plans to live in Effingham at 604 S Maple St. Mrs Douglas Holler led as general chairwoman. Refreshments were served 2 to 5 pm with Mrs Ivan Payne and Mrs Duane Waisath assisting. Ladies circles served as greeters and on dining room and kitchen duties.
Hospital Visiting Hours Across Floors Listed
Medical and Surgical floors allow visits from 2 to 3 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 p.m. Obstetric floor permits visiting 2 30 to 3 30 p.m. and 7 to 8 30 p.m.
Admitted and Dismissed Names List From Local Records
A roster shows admissions and dismissals including Cynthia Davies at 50 W Southmor Rd. and many others from Ottawa Newark Joliet Gardner Seneca Gardner and Wilmington. Dispositions include Raymond Sharpe 916 E Jefferson St James Purdue 760 W Jackson St Scott Howard Grundy County Home and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Davies
W. Southmor Rd
Emmett Rgg
Ottawa
Arthur Flindt
Newark
Milton VanCleave
Inooka
Leon Evans
Joliet
LaVerne Findlay
Wilmington
Linda Weitering
Verona
Joseph Chiapetto
Coal City
Rita Hinderee
Gardner
Eva Wise
Elsie McGeorge
Seneca
Leonard Goodwin
Robinson
Raymond Sharpe
E. Jefferson St
James Purdue
W. Jackson St
Scott Howard
Grundy County
Maria Szobae
Jeffrey Shannon
Linda Housman
Eva Chapman
Calendar Wednesday Community Groups and Meetings
AARP meets at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center Morris. Cedar Lodge invites 124 members to work on chairs at 6:30 p.m. Also Thursday and Friday. Erienna Night Unit of GCHE secret pal meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Drake's Farm. Thursday features a CROP pep rally at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Bethlehem Lutheran Church circles convene with Circle 5 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Wm Mathie. Circle 6 at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. James McCamsey. Circle 7 at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Gerald Johnson. Circle 8 at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Monday Royal Neighbors of America meet at 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Hall. Sack lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Lodge
Lodge
Erienna
GCHE
Drake’s
First United Methodist Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Wm. Mathie
James McCamsey
Gerald Johnson
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Fad Diets For You weight loss lesson at Farm Bureau
The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service sponsors a free session titled Fad Diets For You on Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Farm Bureau meeting room at 1162 E. Washington St. Adults seeking sensible weight loss learn program essentials. The session also serves as a local leader training school for Grundy Homemakers Extension Association members.
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University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
Farm Bureau
Washington St
Grundy Homemakers Extension Association
Plattville Lutheran Women Plan Meetings and Retreats
Plattville The general meeting of Plattville Lutheran Church Women is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with Bible study by Rev. Vernon Tweedt and an offering meditation by Mrs. Rochelle Langeland. Hostesses are Mrs. Mann, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Williamson. A leadership seminar for Northeast Conference ALC Women officers next year is Oct. 24 at Newark Lutheran Church. A NE Conference ALC retreat is planned for this month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Holiday, Somonauk, with Leah Spenn as speaker. The Rev. and Mrs. Tweedt will attend the Illinois District Pastors and Wives Seminar at Turkey Run State Park, Indiana. Senior confirmation class meets 7 p.m. and juniors 8 p.m. each Wednesday.
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Plattville
Plattville Lutheran Church
Vernon Tweedt
Rochelle Langeland
Jackie Mann
Irene Phillips
Anna Mae Johnson
John Williamson
Northeast Conference
ALC
Newark Lutheran Church
NE Conference
Lake Holiday
Somonauk
Leah Spenn
Illinois District
Illinois
Turkey Run State Park
Indiana
Monday Maidens Meet at Viola Golimowski Home
Monday Maidens gathered at the home of Mrs. Viola Golimowski with Mrs. Edith Condon and Mrs. Barbara Hasslinger in attendance. Lois Godfrey opened the meeting, roll call noted a clothing blooper, a poem was read, and notices announced Craft Day on Nov 6 and International Day on Oct 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Condon
Barbara Hasslinger
Viola Golimowski
Lois Godfrey
Godfrey
Ora Heppert
Mariam Carlson
Condon
Senior Citizens Schedule at Gardner Center
The Gardner Senior Citizens program lists activities by day including Rules of the Road Monday 9 to 11 a.m. Counseling with George Croft and painting Tuesday 10 to 11:30 a.m. A Wednesday mix covers Men's Retreat Educational film and games at 1 p.m. September 28 features crafts and ceramics sewing. September 29 offers quilting and crochet sessions.
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Gardner
George Croft
Boyer Home in Minooka Reflects Belgium Journey
The Boyer family returns from five years in Waterloo Belgium and decorates a modern Minooka home with European touches. Belgian chairs, an antique Chicago organ, brass rubbings, French tapestries, and an Eiderdown quilt fuse American and Belgian influences. Petite-Pou the French poodle and floral designs by Stems by Steyer complete the abroad inspired interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Belgium
William Boyer
Waterloo
Boyer
Chicago
Ireland
Gerald Knudson
Steyer
Snyder-Staton Vows At Immaculate Conception Church
Patricia Snyder and Gary Staton wed on Aug 7 at Immaculate Conception with Rev. Steve Pendziszewski officiating. The ceremony featured family members, bridesmaids in colorful gowns, a pink and blue bouquet, and a reception at the VFW Hall. The couple reside at 1215 Price St and both attend MCHS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Snyder
Gary Staton
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Steve Pendziszewski
John Snyder
Kiersted St
Wally Cleveland
Carbon Hill
Richard Gilmour
Kathy Stinnette
Morris
Debra Wahl
Myrtle Rudow
Ione Bartels
Mike Staton
Curtis Snyder
Newark
Dan Snyder
Richard Snyder
John Davis
Channahon
April Staton
Sonia
Lana Gang
Alma Sparrow
Mary Kaldheim
Nettle Enna Queens 4 H Club Elects Officers
The Nettle Enna Queens 4 H Club held its first fall meeting at Kimberly Thorson s home. Colleen Carter was elected president Sara Ingels vice president Jill Jorstad secretary and Kimberly Thorson treasurer. Members plan a October window display contest for 4 H week and sell popcorn at the Corn Festival. Plans for the coming year were discussed with lunch served by Mrs Thorson and Mrs Jorstad. Bridget Carter reporter.
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Nettle Enna Queens
Kimberly Thorson
Colleen Carter
Sara Ingels
Jill Jorstad
Thorson
Jorstad
Bridget Carter
Morris Country Club Bridge Supper Saturday Evening
The Morris Country Club hosts a bridge supper this Saturday at the club. Reservations should be made by noon Friday by calling Mr. and Mrs. William Lincoln at 942-5229.
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Morris Country Club
William Lincoln
NIU honors 26 students with scholarships at luncheon
Steven Paulson joined 25 other Northern Illinois University students honored Saturday by the Alumni Association for the 1978-79 term. Each recipient received cash grants, with Terry Korvath, scholarship chairperson, presenting plaques as the honorees’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Paulson, attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Paulson
E. Benton Sr
Northern Illinois University
Alumni Association of
NIU
Association
Terry Korvath
Paulson
Raymond Paulson
Earl McBride Tumor Surgery Patient at Wesley Memorial
Earl McBride, a surgical patient at Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago 60611, room 1176, underwent major surgery on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McBride
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Morris couple applies for license and mates in Joliet union
Marriage licenses issued list Dale Wills and Betty Shilling both of Morris with William Smith of Joliet and Lisa Marsaglia of Coal City seeking nuptial status in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Wills
Betty Shilling
Morris
William Smith
Joliet
Lisa Marsaglia
Coal City
Dissolution of Marriage Filed for Neta and Russell Thomas
The marriage of Neta Faye Thomas and Russell Thomas, both of Seneca, was dissolved on grounds of mental cruelty. The case cites mental cruelty as the basis for dissolution. {ends}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neta Faye Thomas
Russell Thomas
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights New President and Seminars
Newly elected Mazon Woman's Club president Mrs. Margaret Lynch presided at a meeting with Mrs. Lois M. Mellen. Twenty members and six guests attended. The group announced region seminars at the Aurora Holiday Inn on Oct. 5 and a Hinckley district meeting on Oct. 19. A memorial for Mae Clarke was read. Ted Kent and Kenneth Sullivan were introduced. Next meeting set for Oct. 11 at Mrs. Pauline Brown's home. Morris BPW Club September dinner features Tina of Tina's Shape Shop and a voting machine demo by County Clerk Lana Phillips. dinner reservations through Florence Peacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lynch
Mazon Woman’s Club
Lois M. Mellen
Fern Vanderpool
Janie Boss
Verla Ely
Virginia Henderson
Hazel Traver
Barbara Sanders
Ruth Gardner
Helen Heller
Aurora
Hinckley
Mae Clarke
Myrtle Misener
Martha Slater
the Spider
Ted Kent
District 5
Edna Walker
Kenneth Sullivan
Peoria
Mellen
Barbara Baudino
Marcia Mellen
Pauline Brown
Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club
United Methodist Church
Morris
Tina
Ottawa
Lana Phillips
Florence Peacock
Morris Knights of Columbus Past Grand Knight Supper
The Morris Knights of Columbus held their annual Past Grand Knight supper drawing a large crowd. Rev Edward Poff led prayers as Grand Knight Carl Rath introduced Darryl Maurer who presented the council its third straight Star Council award for outstanding achievements. James Allen spoke on future activities. Ten past grand knights attended and a roast beef supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Knights of Columbus
Edward Poff
Carl Rath
Darryl Maurer
Joliet
Morris KC
Star Council
James Allen
Varland Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Gatlinburg
Mr and Mrs Arnold C Varland of Morris marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner party at Redpaths Carousel Restaurant in Gatlinburg Tennessee on September 1 The event was hosted by their children and grandchildren including John J Krider and family Jill Jack Jamy of Pigeon Forge Joan Faber and Lee of Indianapolis Bradley of Park Rapids and Curt A Varland TM of Chicago Champagne toasts followed by dancing and a decorated golden anniversary cake.
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Arnold C. Varland
Morris
Redpath
Gatlinburg
Tenn
John J. Krider
Jill
Jack
Jamy
Pigeon Forge
Joan Faber
Lee
Indianapolis
Ind
Bradley
Park Rapids
Minn
Curt A.” Varland
Chicago
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The
Morris Daily Herald Society
Jean Voelcker
KCRT
R. Krase
Hospital News
Senior Citizens Center, Morris
Plattville Church News
United Methodist Child Day Care Center
S. Broadway
Morris Hospital
Herald
Snyder-Staton
MCHS
Joliet School of Beauty Culture
Mansard Carpet
Price St
John McKibben
Ellery
Lawrence Staton
Jack Staton
Carroleton
Morris Daily Herald
Morris Publishing Company
Illinois Corporation
East Washington Street
Ilinois
Timothy J. West
Herald Office
College Campus News
TRU
National Home Fashions League and Color Marketing Group
Rutest
Garde
Matteson Hardware
Bedford Rd
Woman's Club
Sklut
Haggar
Liberty
Morris High School
Liberty St. Morris
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Olivia Newton-John
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