Renee Reeh Chosen For Indian Summer Program
Renee Reeh 17, Erie High School junior and Cordova resident, has been selected to join the American Field Service summer program in Ahmadabad India. She departs June 22 from Moline via New York Istanbul Delhi and Bombay to host family Suryaykant Nagersheth. The family practices Jainism and hosts Gujarati speakers, with Reena acting as sister. Renee will stay through early September with plan to return home afterward. The trip is funded by the local AFS chapter and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee Reeh
George Reeh
Cordova
Erie High School
Erie
American Field Service
Robert Miller
American Abroad
AFS
Renee
Ahmadabad
India
Moline
New York City
Istanbul
Turkey
Nagersheth
Vanda
Old Civil Hospital
Gheekanta Road
Ahmedabad
Bombay
George Reed
International Harvester Farmall Works
Rock Island
Local student active in school clubs and community arts
Ph 659 2774 lists a Port Byron student who served on the school newspaper staff and Drama Club secretary treasurer, captained the pompom squad, edited the annual staff, and joined the Society of Academic Achievement. She acted in the April play, is a 4H member, attends Messiah Lutheran Church, studied dance 12 years, and now teaches ballet to young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Academic Achievement
Messiah Lutheran Church of
Port Byron
Erie Lioness Club elects officers for 1972 meetin
The Erie Lioness Club chose Mrs. Richard Murphy as president at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Karl Hopson. Other officers are Mrs. Leo Froeliger, vice president, Mrs. Kenneth Petersen, secretary, and Mrs. Gene Rut, treasurer. A cook book for the Erie Centennial in 1972 was approved with a design committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Lioness Club
Richard Murphy
Karl Hopson
Leo Froeliger
Kenneth Petersen
Gene Rut
James Wildt
Gai Cocking
Betty Crocker
Moses Tom Lyle
Gail Cocking
Ed Alepray
Riely Greth
F. W. Kelly
Galesburg
China
Charles Hainline
Richard Fuller Sr
Lauren Young
Hopson
Explorer Scout To Attend Presidents Congress In D C
Dan Majeski son of Mr and Mrs Kennard Hoerler of rural Erie will join six Blackhawk area Explorer Scouts at the First Annual President's Congress in Washington June 24 28 They will fly from the area June 2 and meet 2000 explorers on the White House lawn President Nixon will open the congress with an reception Attendees include top government and business leaders such as Attorney General Mitchell and Secretary Hodgson Majeski president of Troop 101 has eight years in scouting and will join peers from Rockford Algonquin Mt Morris and Erie for the five day event Chrysler Corp sponsor aides travel costs Plans also note changes in Cub Master and scouting committee leadership along with community cleanup projects and upcoming camps and picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Majeski
Kennard Hoerler
Erie
Erie High School
Blackhawk Area Council
Washington D. C
Dan Foth
Robert Mackey
Tink Woodward
Rockford
Robert Henning
Algonquin
Robert Held
Mt. Morris
Congress
White House
Richard Nixon
John Mitchell
James Hodgson
House
Gerald Ford
James Lovell
Majeski
Cecil Leeds
Future Farmers of America
Chrysler Corporation
Explorer Scouts
G Hayes
Harry Stubbs
Charles Eads
Whiteside
Purchases Reported By Glenn Miller Agency
Mr and Mrs Paul Huizenga bought the Howard Pray property on 16th St Erie and move in June. Mr and Mrs Wayne Kelley of East Moline bought a Highland Addition lot from Howard Pray to build a new home. Mr and Mrs Raymond Redell bought a Newton Township small acreage from Paul Huizenga and will move in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Huizenga
Howard Pray
16Th St
Erie
Wayne Kelley
East Moline
Highland Addition
Raymond Redell
Newton Township
Glenn Miller Agency
May 30 Commencement Honors At Augustana College
Janet Eileen Corney and Linda Sue Lucas May received Bachelor of Arts degrees at the 11th commencement ceremony in Centennial Hall Rock Island. The event marked completion of their studies with Augustana College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Eileen Corney
G. W. Corney
Linda Sue Lucas May
Edna Lucas
Lth
Centennial Hall
Augustana College
Rock Island
Scout Master Honored In Erie For Many Years
The Erie Scouting committee recognized George Cooper who had served as Cub Master for over a decade guiding cubs Webelos and scouts in the local program to excellence and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
George Cooper
Silver Beaver Award Given to Charles Eads at Blackhawk Council
Charles Eads former Lyndon Scouter now in Erie received the Silver Beaver award among fourteen honorees at the Blackhawk Council meeting held May 16 at Wagon Wheel Lodge Rockton. Eads totals six years as a Boy Scout twenty years in leadership serving as assistant scoutmaster four years scoutmaster two years associate three years in London explorer advisor nine years and twelve years on the training committee. He was elected to the Order of the Arrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eads
Lyndon
Erie
Blackhawk Council
Wagon Wheel Lodge
Rockton
Eads
London
Order of the
Walnut News Notices and Local Contacts
Mrs Phyllis Swanson served as news correspondent for Walnut with phone line 379 2723. Mrs Lucy Wallis handled advertising and subscriptions at 379 2011, reflecting the town paper's local staff and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut
Phyllis Swanson
Lucy Wallis
May Breakfast Meeting Of Good Morning Circle Held At Home
The Good Morning Circle of the United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Jack Evers home with Mrs. Marion Ahrens assisting. Twenty two members and three guests attended as routine reports and fall meeting plans were outlined including dates at members homes and program leaders. Funds were approved for Gateway Center and Campus Crusade for Christ, and the meeting featured a program on the Lord's Prayer with candles and hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Morning
The
United Methodist Church
Jack Evers
Marion Ahrens
Dean Rabe
David Hallman
James Clausen
Harry Short
Alan
Marvin Ackeberg
Esther Madinger
John Abraham
Nevin Emerick
Everett Ganshow
George H. Gonigam
Louis Onigam
Aurel Burkey
Miss June Hill Shower Honors at Durhams Home
Miss June Hill received a miscellaneous shower and coffee Saturday morning at Mrs. Tom Durham’s home from 9:30 to 11. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Howard Anderson Mrs. Douglas Johnson Mrs. Willard Burkey and Mrs. Clarel Brown. Helpers opening gifts included Mrs. Arlyn Loos Mrs. Charles Jenner and Miss Lois Burkey. CONFIRMATION DINNER Mrs. Clarence Harland hosted a Sunday dinner honoring grandson David Ganshow after Confirmation Services at United Methodist Church. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Heaton Urbana Richard Dill Fort Leonard Wood Mo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Hill
Tom Durham
Durham
Howard Anderson
Douglas Johnson
Willard Burkey
Clarel Brown
Miss Hill
Arlyn Loos
Charles Jenner
Lois Burkey
Clarence Harland
David Ganshow
United Methodist Church
Clifford Heaton
Urbana
Richard Dill
Fort Leonard Wood
Local Scout Leader Eads Retires From Active Duty
Years of service include 15 years teaching Sunday School at Lyndon and Sterling, four years on Lyndon Congregational Church Council, and leadership roles in PTA youth activities. He chairs Webelos in Lyndon, serves as Commissioner for Lyndon and Erie, and works on district training staff. Married with two children, Danny and Debbie, and wife Verna are active in Scouting in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eads
Lyndon
Sterling
Lyndon Congregational Church Council
PTA
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Webelos
Erie
Danny
Debbie
Verna
End of Visit Noted at Harland Home
In a quiet social note, guests were hosted at the Harland residence including Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ganschow, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ganschow and their sons, and Ronald Dill. The gathering marked a cordial farewell and extended hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teh Harland Home
Gerald Ganschow
Lee Ganschow and Sons
Ronald Dill
Memorial Weekend Visitors From Across States
Mr and Mrs Arthur Shear burn and sons of Broadview were Sunday guests of Mrs Dorothy Shearburn. Mr and Mrs Erwin Thompson of Michigan City and Mr and Mrs Richard Whitver of Woodale were Memorial weekend guests of Donald Whitver. Miss Eliza Wolf and Mrs Alene Bevard of Rock Falls were luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Baumgartner on Memorial Day. Mr and Mrs Laverne Kranov, Mr and Mrs LeRoy Larson, Mr and Mrs Robert Smith, Danny and Barbara spent the weekend in Upland Ind for Richard Smith graduation from Taylor Co. Mr and Mrs Dick Groff of St Paul Minnesota were weekend guests of Mrs Marvin Broers, Marva Lou and Charles, Deer Grove and Mr and Mrs George Hansen and son Walnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Shearburn
Eliza Wolf
Alene Bevard
Rock Falls
Sam Baumgartner
Laverne Kranov
LeRoy Larson
Robert Smith
Danny
Barbara
Upland
Ind
Richard Smith
Taylor Co
Dick Groff
St. Paul
Minnesota
Marvin Broers
Marva Lou
Charles
Deer Grove
George Hansen and Son
Walnut
Graduation Exercises at Hahnaman School Unit Four
Eighth grade graduation held May 26 at 8 p m with motto We Stand Strong With God. Program included processional invocation by Rev Alan Waisanen trio All Too Soon class history solos poems and wills tracking and scholastic awards presented by Larry Wilcoxen and Earl Coers. Debra Kaiser received EAR medal and Legion awards. graduates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahnaman School
Tampico Unit District 4
Marlene Lohse
Alan Waisanen
Jane Broers
Jay Kaiser
Gigi Thompson
Charles Broers
Janie Dawson
Pam Kuepker
Debra Kaiser
Judy Robinette
Joy Kaiser
David Dawson
Tom Fritsch
Louis Perino
Elaine Linden
Exodus
Tampico Baptist Church
Larry Wilcoxen
Jennie Coers
Scholastic
American Legion
Leo Gudgell
Tampico American Legion
Tommy Fritsch
Earl Coers
Hahnaman Board
Elizabeth Jane Broers
Jane Marie Dawson
Tommy Lee Fritsch
Debray Ann Kaiser
Joy Ann Kaiser
Pamela Kay Kuepker
Elaine Ann Linden
Judith Ann Robinett
Georgia Gladys Thompson
Hahnaman
Atho Spears
Carl John
Church Services To Honor Lanark High Gradates
The Lanark High School graduates will be honored at the morning worship service. Names include Jennie Tallman, Laurie Mesemeier, Cindy Merboth, Charlene Bornemeier and Bennie Green. About 30 youths will depart at 1 pm Sunday for Blackhawk Summer Camp June 6-12 at Camp Manitoumi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark High School
First Brethren Church
Jennie Tallman
Laurie Mesemeier
Cindy Merboth
Charlene Bornemeier
Bennie Green
Blackhawk
Camp Manitoumi
Low Point
Modern Mary's
Earl Derrer
Howard Derrer
Thomas Diffenderfer
Edna Schreiner
The
Lanark Church of the Brethren
Good Samaritan Center
Mt. Carroll
Rock Creek Grange Celebrates Centennial Fling
Rock Creek Grange hosts a guest night and Centennial Fling on Monday June 7 at 8 p.m. A program honors the Illinois State Grange centennial with State Master Russell Stauffer as speaker and attendance by other state officials. Grangers and guests are welcome. Centennial attire urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Grange
Illinois State Grange
Russell Stauffer
Lanark Mothers Club Dinner Meeting Planned
The June 9 Lanark Mothers Club gathering is a dinner at Chateau on the Rocks in Sterling. Members will depart the post office at 6 30 p m for the event, the final meeting before a summer recess resuming in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark Mothers Club
Chateau-On- the Rocks
Sterling
Schreiner and Rahn visit Heffelfinger Sunday afternoon
Mrs Edna Schreiner Miss Phyllis Schreiner and Mr and Mrs Francis Rahn all of Freeport called on Mr and Mrs Ray Heffelfinger Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Schreiner
Phyllis Schreiner
Francis Rahn
Freeport
Ray Heffelfinger
Consolidation Committee Meeting Announced
Bruce W. Setchell superintendent of schools announces a Consolidation Committee meeting for Thursday June 8 at 8 p.m. in the Lanark High School cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce W. Setchell
Lanark High School
Lanark Chapter Royal Arch Masons Meet Monday
Lanark Chapter Royal Arch Masons 139 will meet at 8 p.m. Monday June 7 in the Masonic Temple for their regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons Lanark Chapter
Royal Arch Masons 139
Masonic Temple
Lanark Firemen to Meet Monday Evening
Lanark Firemen will hold a regular meeting on Monday June 7 at 7 30 p m in the fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Entertains Guests After Graduation Honor
Mr and Mrs Arnold Fjelstad hosted a reception Friday for graduate Geen, with Cheryl opening gifts and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Fjelstad
Maches Geen
Cheryl
Graduation Party for Jack Doty Held at Home
A graduation party honoring Jack Doty was hosted by Mr and Mrs John Doty Friday evening. Gifts were exchanged, a decorated cake in blue and white colors was served along with ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doty
Jack
Mr and Mrs Edward Manning Host Eighth Grade Party
Mr and Mrs Edward Manning entertained guests at an eighth grade graduation party Thursday evening honoring their son Eddie. Gifts were opened and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Manning
Eddie
Graduation Party Honors Rhonda Stew art at Home
A Thursday evening celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart honored their daughter Rhonda. The party featured thoughtful gifts and refreshments as friends congratulated her on graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stewart
Rhonda
Ballard Honors Daughter Nancy Graduation at Home
A group of guests gathered Thursday evening at Mr and Mrs Lauren Ballard home to celebrate the graduation of their daughter Nancy. The event featured gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauren Ballard
Nancy
Honor for Linda Lundin at Reverend Lundin’s reception
Guests were entertained in honor of Linda Lundin as Rev and Mrs Harold Lundin hosted. Gifts were presented and refreshments served at the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lundin
Linda
Quecks Host Dougs Eighth Grade Graduation Reception
Mr and Mrs Donald Queck boerner hosted a small reception at home after Douglas reached eighth grade graduation. Guests offered gifts and refreshments were served in a simple family gathering.
8th Grade Graduation Party Honoring Carol Schrader
Thursday evening at the Schrader home a cake and ice cream reception followed the 8th grade graduation honoring their daughter Carol Schrader. Friends and family attended, sharing good wishes and photos in a warm, celebratory setting.
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William Schrader
Carol
Memorial Day Visit From Former Prophetstown Teacher
Miss Pearl Schaeffer, former Prophetstown schoolteacher, visited Prophetstown and Morrison with Helga Hagensen of Rutland during Memorial Day. They spent Tuesday afternoon with former friends Vincent and Jennie Olmstead before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Schaeffer
Prophetstown
Schaeffer
Rutland
Morrison
Miss Schaeffer
Helga Hagersen
Hagersen
Vincent
Jennie Olmstead
Birthday party honors Mrs. Wagenecht in Polo
Mrs. Lawrence Wagenecht, born June 1, hosted an evening steak fry at Arnold Diehl’s home in Polo. Attending were Arnold Diehl and his wife, Rita Wagenecht of Polo, Larry Bos of Fulton, Jesse James and family of Seneca, Judy Novotney of Sterling, and Lawrence Wagenecht and Dale Wagenecht of Prophets Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wagenecht
Arnold Diehl
Polo
Rita Wagenecht
Larry Bos
Fulton
Jesse James
Seneca
Judy Novotney
Sterling
Dale Wagenecht
Prophetstown
Weekend Visitors At Me morial Day in Moberly
Mr and Mrs Raymond L Adolf visited over Memorial Day weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Adolf Sr in Moberly Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. Adolf
Charles Adolf Sr
Moberly
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Eva Smith
Lioness Club
D. C
Dan Majesk
Silver
Philco
Ad Eem
Rick
Breifs
Gerald Franks
Chrysler
Airtemp
Prescott
West Third Street
Thelma Swartz
Mothers Club
Chadwick
Floyd Tripp
Donald Queckboerner
Douglas
Doug
Emily Adolf
Madison
R.R
Kil Val
Justin
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