Engagements Told for Cheryl Dewey and Vickie Cumby
Mr and Mrs Daniel Dewey announce the engagement of daughter Cheryl Ann to Sgt Donald Truckenmiller son of Mrs Rose Truckenmiller The couple plans a July 24 wedding at St Marys Church Miss Dewey attends Sauk Valley College while her fiancé is stationed at Chanute AFB Also Mr and Mrs John H Cumby reveal daughter Vickie Lynn will wed Ryland Jay Novak son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Novak Aug 1 is planned for the ceremony Both couples involve GE Morrison and Sterling High School alumni The notice also mentions a water repellent product for fences decks and garden structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Truckenmiller
Daniel Dewey
12Th Ave
Sterling
Cheryl Ann
Donald Truckenmiller
Rose Truckenmiller
W. Park
Morrison
Dewey
Sauk Valley College
Chanute Air Force Base
St. Mary’s Church
John H. Cumby
19Th St
Rock Falls
Vickie Lynn
Ryland Jay Novak
Joseph Novak
Ave. L. Sterling
Miss Cumby
Rock Falls Township High School
General Electric Morrison
Sterling Township High School
TOPS Activities: June 1 Twin City Meeting Held
Twin City TOPS Club held its June 1 meeting led by Mary Masini. Joanne Fiorini posted the top weight loss and Margaret Schneider Bauer won the special prize. Correspondence from Crystal Grate, area supervisor, discussed a summer contest running from June 1 to the final weigh-in in August. Members will bring gifts for the Queen's Basket. secret pals and Carman Fagan's June 15 graduation party were planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Mary Masini
Joanne Fiorini
Margaret Schneiderbauer
Crystal Grate
Carman Fagan
Men In Service Leave and Enlistments Reported
Sgt Danny E Hains son of Mr and Mrs Richard Hains Sterling will take a 30 day leave from Sees Jae 5. He is in the Air Force, stationed in Spangdahern Germany for nine months and will return for 20 months. Alan Rasmussen from Rock Falls has enlisted in the Air Force and is stationed at Lackland AFB Texas. His address is AB Alan Rasmussen AF FR360-44-5625 OMR NO 6SQ3706 Flight 794 Lackland AFB Texas 78236. SP Steven P Sharp son of Rev and Mrs R H Sharp Rock Falls has returned after three years in the U S Army. Basic at Ft Leonard Wood, eight weeks at Fort Benjamin Harrison, served 2 1/2 years at SHAPE HQ in Belgium and will return to work at Sterling Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny E. Hains
Richard Hains
5Th Ave
Sterling
Sees Jae 5
Sgt
Hains
Air Force
Spangalem
Germany
Alan Rasmussen
Ada Rasmussen
Donald Rasmussen
Rock Falls
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
AB Alan Rasmussen
OMR
Lackland Afb
Steven P. Sharp
R. H. Sharp
R.R. 2
U.S. Army
Ft. Leonard Wood
Fort Benjamin Harris
Ind
Shape Headquarters
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe
Belgium
SP 5 Sharp
Sterling Post Office
Marine Major McGinn Receives DFC and Bronze Star in Vietnam
Marine Major James A. McGinn, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur J McGinn of Rock Falls Route 1, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary achievement as a pilot with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 367 in Vietnam. He also receives the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V for meritorious service with the First Marine Aircraft Wing from September 1968 to October 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
James A. McGinn
Arthur J. McGinn
Route 1
Rock Falls
Marine Corps
Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 367
Marine Aircraft Group 36
First Marine Aircraft Wing
Vietnam
First
Marine Aircraft Wing
Glen Hunsberegr Promoted to Staff Sergeant at Luke AFB
Glen Hunsberegr, a jet mechanic in the Air Force since February 2, 1969, is promoted to Staff Sergeant at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona. He attends jet mechanics and auto body mechanics courses at Phoenix College and resides with his spouse at 2408 West Myrtle Avenue, Apt. 10, Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hunsberegr
Luke Air Force Base
Phoenix
Ariz
Phoenix College
Myrtle Ave
Apt
Wood Homes Hit With Lower Radiation Exposure Study
People living in wood homes show significantly less radiation exposure than those in block brick or stone houses according to New England based Harvard University Department of Environmental Health Sciences research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Harvard University
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Taxpayers Ask IRS questions column on federal tax matters
IRS column answers common tax questions. Reimbursements for living expenses after a fire are taxable to the extent they cover normal costs, while additional living expenses are nontaxable. Installment payments aren’t allowed for bills, and withholding can replace estimated taxes. Child’s earnings may count toward support if used for living costs, and amended returns via Form 1040X must be filed within three years or two years after tax paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Colorful Bands To Be Featured At Mid West Contest
The Rock Falls Marching Rockets host the Mid West National Band Championship on June 18–19 in Rock Falls. Featured bands include Herscher High School from Hersel with 125 members and six consecutive superior awards plus sweepstakes wins and a top jazz band in 1970–71, Lafayette High School Generals from Lexington Ky with 75 boys and 50 girls who were 1965 St Petersburg Festival of States champions and Kentucky Invitational champs 1966–1969, and Grafton High School Blackhawk Band from Grafton Wisconsin, noted for 1970 Wisconsin American Legion Junior Open Band Champions and 1970 Mid West National Parade Band honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
Lafayette ‘Generals
Lafayette High School
Lexington
St. Petersburg
Fla
Kentucky
Grafton High School
Blackhawk
Grafton
Wis
State of Wisconsin American Legion
Graduation honors Susan M Rank at Rock Falls reception
Susan M Rank daughter of Richard and rank honored at a graduation reception held at their home after Rock Falls Township High School graduation on Thursday May 27. Attendees included relatives from Tampico Sterling and Ohio among others and gifts were sent from Fort Benning Chicago and Deer Grove. Susan received a phone call from her brother in Omaha Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan M. Rank
Richard Rank
Rock Falls Township High School
Susan
Joseph P. Burden
Lucille
Vivian Spears
Tampico
Howard Foley
Deer Grove
Martin Burden
Gayle
Gracye
Ohio
Ronald Parsons
Shirley Ellis
Sterling
Donald Stutzke
Julie
Galt
Joyce Frank
Jacob de Vries
Merino Selmi
Connie
Debra
Marina
Christine
Vickie Larkey
Carl Rhodes
Fort Benning
Charles Burden
Chicago
Allan Randall
Vernon Jackson
Kelly
Pat Vinson
Eva Tetrick
Lyle Larkey
Ora Rhodes
Rock Falls
Otho Spears
Omaha
Neb
Honored Dinner for John Hildebrand Jr at Home
John Hildebrand Jr of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church confirmation class was honored at a dinner party held at his home with more than 40 guests on May 30. Pastor Curtis Peterson and family attended, with out of town guests from Blue Mound Verona Reedsburg Wis McHenry Round Lake Crystal Lake and Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hildebrand Jr
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
John
Curtis Peterson
Blue Mound
Verona
Reedsburg
Wis
McHenry
Round Lake
Crystal Lake
Freeport
Water Main Flushing Planned by The Rock Falls Dept
The Rock Falls Water Department will flush water mains all day Friday, according to superintendent Gillie. The operation will affect water flow and pressure in affected areas as crews work to clear lines and ensure system reliability. Local advisories urge residents to run taps briefly and plan around possible service interruptions.
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Rock Falls
Gillie
Rock Falls City
Rock Falls police report series of minor auto collisions
The Rock Falls police logged several minor crashes. Ansel E. Tucker and Lynda Mitchem rear end collision near 1609 6th Ave caused small vehicle damage and Tucker was cited for improper backing. A second collision on W 2nd St involved Richard Chapinski and Dave Cook with rear and front end damage. Dolores Cuevas and Juanita Tovar were in a separate Dairy Queen parking lot incident with door damage. Earl Howard reported two holes in the Dillion School glass doors and police are investigating.
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Rock Falls
Ansel E. Tucker
6Th Ave
Lynda M. Mitchem
6Th St
Falls
Tucker
Mitchem
Tucker Auto
Richard J. Chapinski
Bennett
Dave Cook
W. 2Nd St
14Th Ave
Chapinski
Cook
Dolores Cuevas
Avenue I
Juanita Tovar
Sterling
Dairy Queen
1St Ave
Cuevas
Tovar
Earl Howard
Dillion
Memorial Services and updates at Royal Neighbors camp
Oracle Bernice Wallace appointed four pro tem officers for Holly Camp of Royal Neighbors Irene Schick as vice oracle Cora Humphrey as chancellor Cleo Wilson as assistant marshal and Jennie Hanna as flag bearer Florence Smith honored by charter drape Memorial services held for deceased members Ethel Weaver recovering from foot injuries Elsie Albert recovering from surgery at Community General Hospital Past Oracles Club hosts 6:30 p.m. picnic supper June 9 at Irene Taylor home Birthday open house for Jennie Hanna June 8 hosted by Virginia Tyne Lunch served by Bernice Wallace Camp meets July 7 with Joyce Warehime as chairperson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oracle
Bernice Wallace
Holly Camp
Royal Neighbors
Irene Schick
Cora Humphrey
Cleo Wilson
Jennie Hanna
Ethel Weaver
Elsie Albert
Community General Hospital
Florence Smith
Oracles Club
Irene Taylor
Virginia Tyne
13Th Ave
Ida Beck
Oracle Bernice Wallace
Joyce Warehime
Vacation Bible School Opens June 21 at First Christian
Rock Falls Christian Church invites children ages three through sixth grade to attend VBS from June 21 to July 2. Classes run 9:00 to 11:30 each weekday with a 50 cent registration. For information call Mrs Mary Pulford at 6261631.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
RFHS Class Reunion Held In Paul F Kepner Home
The 50th anniversary reunion of Rock Falls High School's 1921 class gathered at Paul F Kepner's home on May 31. Eighteen graduates attended, with guests sharing memories, refreshments, and a speakerphone chat with Vernon Sharp, ending with plans to visit again.
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RFHS
Paul F. Kepner
E. 2Nd St
Rock Falls High School
Kepner
Katherine Rhyne
Joseph Ewings
Percy Simester
Ruth Downey
Julia Krenwinkel
Merle Golder
Janet Hendryx
Harry Walton
Kimberling
Leola Willett Pfulf
Fontana
Calif
Vernon Sharp
Seattle
Wash
Leonard Burns
Irene Stoner
Jackson
Miss
Clair Church
N. F. Miller
Florence Hoover
Rock Falls
Terry Martin
Laurel Fritz
New Arrival Born to Masini Family in Mary Esther
A son was born to Airman J. and Mrs Steven A Masini of 170 Cactus Dr Mary Esther Florida on May 29 He has been named but the article cuts off before the name is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter L. Barajas
Ave
Sterling
Cecropia
Rockies
Tom Amesquita Friday
Barajas
Tom
Gazette
Steven A. Masini
Cactus Dr
Mary Esther
Fla
Fire damages Walter Wagner residence in Rock Falls
A fire of undetermined origin caused major damages to the Walter Wagner home at 410 E. 9th St in Rock Falls. Firemen arrived about 8 15 pm and had the blaze under control quickly with damage largely confined to the living room and smoke and heat spread. The cause remains undetermined and no injuries are reported. The home was discovered by Walter Wagner, 24, who heard an explosion after visiting neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wagner
St. Rock Falls
Rock Falls
Wagner
Dante Masini
Walter
Masini
Vacation Bible School At Good Shepherd Church
Vacation Bible School at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Dixon Avenue and Martin Road runs June 7 to 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children bring lunches, drinks provided. Theme Talking With God seeks practical prayer learning and growth. Directors and teachers listed. Mrs. John Hildebrand is director. for more information call.
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Vacation Bible School
Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Dixon Avenue
Martin Road
God
Thomas Schlatter
Rhoda Bohms
Harriet Smith
Joyce Itken
John Itken
Judy Brockman
Edwin Janssen
Steven Winge
Robert Mundt
Lori Ballard
Rocket Flyers H Club Final Meeting Announced
The Rocket Flyers H Club will hold its final club year meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 7, at Rock Falls United Methodist Church. Members should finish talks and demonstrations they are responsible for and attend. Information will be provided in June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocket Flyers
Rock Falls United Methodist Church
Band Boosters Meet to Plan Midwest Contest
The Marching Rockets Band Boosters schedule a meeting at 7 30 pm on Monday June 7 in the Rock Falls Township High School cafeteria to advance plans for the Midwest Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marching Rockets
Rock Falls Township High School
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Congregational Church
Second Ave
Fourth St
Prescott Construction Co
Cumby-Novak
Cheryl Ann Dewey
Vickie Lynn Cumby
River Road
Ill
Woodlawn
Reno Road
Merritt T. Bellows
Norm Schuneman
Danny
London Bridge
A-P
5Th St
Fraternal Order of Eagles
W. 2Nd St. Rock Falls
Rock Falls and Community News
James E. Capp Sr
A. Rock Falls
Rockford Memorial Hospital
First Christian
Rigler’s Garden
MEC
Winchester
Rigler
First Ave
G. V. Allie
Rock Falls Water Department
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