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Newspaper

Batavia Herald

Location

Batavia, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1944

Page

5

Twins Christened at Holy Cross Church in Local Parish

Dennis James and Daniel John Fenski, twin sons of Joseph and Helen Fenski, were christened at Holy Cross Church by Rev. Fr. W. J. Donovan. Dennis was sponsored by Xavier Aydell and his wife, while Daniel's sponsors were Mrs. Wal ter Fenski and John Fenski. The babies are nicknamed Denny and Danny. Mr. and Mrs. Norman K. Johnson welcomed a daughter born Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Medical Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis attended the silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Mark Davis with Mrs. Arthur present.

Norman K. Johnson St. Joseph’s Me Hospital Dennis James Daniel John Joseph Fenski Holy Cross Church W. J. Donovan Dennis Xavier Aydell Navy Aydell Daniel Walter Fenski John Fenski Denny Danny William Davis Arthur Mark Davis Rey

Painting and home services offered with sales ads

General contracting in house painting and decorating offered by J. J. Porch with phone 1698 R. Furnace ads present two models and repair service with phone Aurora 2 4090. Classified reads for clothing items and accessories for sale with contact Batavia 2512. A pastry cook position advertised with details and apply in person at Hotel Baker St. Charles. A tool shop purchase or lease inquiry seeks full particulars in Box 149 Batavia Herald.

General Contracting J. J. Porch Reddish Hotel Baker St. Charles Batavia Herald

Illinois Allows Last Minute Voting For Unregistered Voters

Illinois citizens missing the October 9 registration deadline may still vote in the November 7 election if they swear in at the polls and reside in a county under 500 000 or in a non election commission community. This is the final year sworn in ballots are allowed.

Illinois Richard Yates Rowe Rowe Election Commission

Local notes from St Charles area events and visits

Details of a Sunday home visit by Mr. Davis of the post office and a family obituary note. A baptism at Holy Cross church for Diane Marie Passetti, with sponsors Mrs. Walter Michelson and Michael Forni, plus a 60-guest reception and sixth wedding anniversary. Australian flyers visit Batavia relatives, Montreal training. Young Mothers Study Club met with Marion Oberhouser, with crafts, music, and a planned Christmas party. Chicago visitors Dr. and Mrs. Raymond McDermott called on Carl Swan.

St. Charles Davis A. Davis William Davis Diane Marie Severin Passetti Batavia Avenue Holy Cross W. J. Donovan Walter Michelson Michael Forni Geneva Pasetti Alfred Schultz Australia Augie Mier Batavia Sgt. Schultz Victoria Sydney Montreal Quebec Canada Young Mothers Harold Hall Marion Oberhouser Naperville Hallowe’en Henry McCord Gilbert Hansen Albert Hermes George Miller Raymond McDermott Chicago Carl Swan

Our Ballot Secrecy at Election Day

On November 7 19 voters will know how you mark your ballot. The secrecy of the American ballot is an inviolable right and guarantees our system of free elections. You may vote as you choose without fear regardless of party.

Voty

Illinois Governor Proclaims Armistice Day Observance

Gov Dwight H Green proclaims Saturday November 11 1933 Armistice Day with a call to observe the legal holiday and display the Stars and Stripes on public buildings. The notice honors veterans of the first World War and those serving in the current conflict.

Dwight H. Green General Assembly of Illinois Congress of the United States Illinois

Woman's Club to Hold Second Meeting Next Monday

The Woman's club will meet next Monday afternoon at the Library hall for a Chinese program. Miss Margaret Walbank will present A Sojourn in China with Chinese music. Officers and committees for the year include President Mrs Carl Johnson and a long list of chairmen across programs from Membership to Public Welfare.

Library Margaret Walbank China Carl “Pinoke” Johnson Aln. Ekstrand Ansgar Carlson Fred Dickeson Walter Bergeson Roscoe Jackson Robert Kerfoot Emil J. Benson Lloyd Carlson Crm. Crews Sigfrid Johnson Melvin Kraft Frank Pierson Harold Redfield William Welsh A. N. Ekstrand A. C. Bartels Ralph Green J. B. Nelson

Return Party at First Baptist Church Draws Large Crowd

The Dinner Circle of the First Baptist church held a well attended Return Party on Wednesday. Funds of 91.89 were realized with more banks planned to be returned. Members wore masquerade costumes, played games, and awarded winners. The Mis s ion Barrel play featured a lengthy cast and opened with a living room scene.

First Baptist Church Emma Jeffery R. E. Turnbull Madge Geiss Mission Barrel Bennett Helen Frisch Ryan Maxine Dobbins Larson Callie Johnson Crestwood Helen Painsipp Potter Josephine Sykora Corey Ora Mead Gordy Rose Sykora Hannon Dorothy Hannon Lucille Summers Loran Jean Conde Peabody Helen Carlson

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