Nuptials of Miss Gale Schultz and Pvt Rodekamp Jr
Miss Gale Schultz and Pvt Fredrick Rodekamp Jr married in a double ring ceremony at First United Methodist Church Sterling. The bride wore embossed silk organza gown with blue handkerchief details. Maid of Honor Debra Hartman, reception at the bride’s home, both families involved, couple to reside in Ayer Massachusetts after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Irene Schultz
Lester E. Schultz
Prophetstown Road
Rock Falls
Fredrick Carl Rodekamp Jr
Fredrick Rodekamp
12Th Ave
Sterling
First United Methodist Church
David Fouts
Lawrence Coats
Debra Hartman
Wesley Weller
Stevens Point Wis
Rodekamp
William Mylin
Susan Rodekamp
Rebecca Rodekamp
Rock Falls Township High School
Sterling Township High School
United States Army
Ayer
Mass
Local honor showers hosted with gifts from community figures
A social event honored a guest with a personal shower hosted by Mrs. William Mylin followed by a money shower from Mrs. Hilmer Rothe and a linen shower arranged by the Misses Susan and Rebeca Rodekamp. The gatherings highlighted local hospitality and social bonds among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mylin
Hilmer Rothe
Susan
Rebecca Rodekamp
East Coloma Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Named
East Coloma School announces honors for the fourth quarter. Eighth Grade students earning A include Dave Fisher Debby Alt Ken Fritz Polly Inboden Steve Ross Julianna Stevens Dale Willhite and B students Rick Beattie Bonnie Robison. Seventh Grade A list features Tony Arduini Harry Schlough Dave Soderquist and A-B recipients Kim Davis Barbara Holman Jill Humphrey Jill Johnston Bid Johnson Randy Krepfle Greg Moran Debra Richter Marina Selmi Nancy Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Coloma
Dave Fisher
Debby Alt
Ken Fritz
Polly Inboden
Steve Ross
Julianna Stevens
Dale Willhite
Rick Beattie
Bonnie Robison
Tony Arduini
Harry Schlough
Dave Soderquist
Kim Davis
Barbara Holman
Jill Humphrey
Jill Johnston
Bid Johnson
Randy Krepfle
Greg Moran
Debra Richter
Marina Selmi
Nancy Stark
Methodist Anniversary and Vacation Bible School Change
Sunday morning altar flowers in the United Methodist Church will honor Mr and Mrs Francis Bushman on their 15th wedding anniversary. 4H girls will use church facilities Monday evening. Vacation Bible School has been rescheduled to August 3 through August 13 from 9 to 11 30 am. Parents are asked to note the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Francis Bushman
TOPS Activities at Rock Falls Club Meeting
Nineteen members attended the 1 p.m. June 1 UFO Club meeting at First Christian Church Annex in Rock Falls. Lorene Williamson was queen with Helen Vittorio as runnerup. Janeen Allen was a three week gainer. TOPS and KOPS Buddy Contest winners were named. insignias posted for the month. A family picnic is planned for 6:30 p.m. June 10 at Sinnissippi Park. Life's Journey read by Elda Bohms. RR Valley Club met in Coloma Court Recreation Center with Mary Casillas, Pat Henderson and Dorothy Scott as top losers. Lila Maynard the gainer. Next weigh-in is 6:30–7 p.m. next Thursday. Dorothy Abell will be honored at The Chateau for the 1970 ARC convention queen title. Gladys Kraft was May queen with the most weight loss and point gain. Dorothy Scott and Rose Mena were runners-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UFO Club
First Christian Church
Rock Falls
Lorene Williamson
Helen Vittorio
Janeen Allen
Connie Willhite
Beverly Bevereth
Janna Lee Kulas
Rosemary Cooney
Jeanette Sears
RR Valley Club
Rock River Valley Tops Club
Coloma Court Recreation Center
Mary Casillas
Pat Henderson
Dorothy Scott
Lila Maynard
Chateau
Dorothy Abell
ARC
Springfield
Gladys Kraft
Rose Mena
Residents Urged To Conserve On Electric Usage
Rock Falls residents and businesses in the western and southern city areas are urged to conserve electricity as a portable transformer operates at peak capacity. A new transformer is due Tuesday and should be in use by midnight, barring unforeseen problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Rock Falls
8Th Avenue
Library Installs Copying Machine
A graphic photo copying unit was installed at Rock Falls Public Library as a free service to patrons and the public. Librarian Miss Betty Brown says the coin operated machine is furnished at no cost to the library and will offer photostatic copies for 10 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls Public Library
Betty Brown
Club Meeting At G Coleman Home Hospitality and Quiz
Mrs Glen Coleman and daughters Sally and Sue hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club at 1 30 pm for a dessert luncheon with 10 members and five children present New member welcomed Mrs Ira Day Mystery gifts were exchanged Winners of the ads quiz were Mrs Ira Day and Mrs Jacob Hurd Next meeting set for Mrs Eugene Dodd's home at 1 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Coleman
Sally
Sue
Friendly Neighbor Club
Ira Day
Park Book
Ann Rakestraw
Marlin LeFevre
Jacob Hurd
Eugene Dodd
Graduation Party Honors Julianne Stevens at East Coloma
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Stevens hosted a Tuesday evening party on June 1 at their home to celebrate daughter Julianne’s graduation from East Coloma School. Attendees included Jill Johnston. Mrs. Lloyd R. Myers. Mrs. Frank I. Barrus Sr. and Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williams. Mrs. Cecil Stevens. and siblings Jennifer and Jeffrey Stevens. Mrs. Edward Howerton delivered a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Stevens
Julianne
East Coloma School
Jill Johnston
Lloyd R. Myers
Frank I. Barrus
Paul V. Williams
Frank I Barrus, Jr
Cecil Stevens
Jennifer
Jeffrey
Julianne’s
Edward Howerton
Rock Falls Miss Flame Contestants to be Named in 1971 Program
A panel of three judges will select Rock Falls Fire Department’s 1971 Miss Flame from 12 contestants. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Saturday with a parade routing north on 1st Ave and through Veterans Memorial Park where judging occurs. Contestants must be local, 16 to 19, single, with sponsors. The winner receives a trophy and a United States savings bond and may compete in Miss Blackhawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
Kenneth Spitz
Amboy
Charles Gasso
Sterling
Spitz
Jack Wadelton
1St Ave
10Th St
W. 2Nd St
5Th Ave
Veteran’s Memorial Park
Lee F. Wolfe
United States Savings
Waderton
Breif
Becky Aldridge
Henry Aldridge
Avenue F
Rock Falls High School
Patricia Dowding
Abraham Dowding
8Th St
Debbe Fiegel
Viola Fiegel
Immanuel Lutheran Hosts Services Weddings And Meetings
Lutheran events including Holy Communion at 8 and 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The wedding of Jane Van Holten and Larry Anderson is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Sunday events also include Adult gathering at 7 30 led by Dr and Mrs E O DeWeerth. Vacation Church School runs Monday 9 30 to 2 and church council meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. ILCW Bible study leaders meet Wednesday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Jane van Holten
Larry Anderson
Immanuel Lutheran
E. 0. DeWeerth
Church Council
ILCW
Methodist Women Meet For Breakfast At Civic Plaza
The Rock Falls United Methodist Women held a Wednesday June 2 breakfast at Civic Plaza with fruit cups coffee cake rolls and coffee. Members from Mary Miriam Martha Susannah Eve circles attended along with 14 guests.Meals on Wheels served 32 people last month and coordinators Mrs Larry Reams and Mrs Francis Bushman will oversee June deliveries. The cancer dressing group made 26 dozen items but will pause next month. next meeting is July 14 at County Health Office. The next combined circles meeting is July 22 with Martha Circle hosting at 9 a.m. ADOPTED YEAR LATER Congress adopted a design for a national flag on June 14 1777.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
Martha
Susannah
Eve
Larry Reams
Francis Bushman
County Health of
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Rock Falls and Community News
Fredrick C. Rodekamp JR
Many Lovely Voices
Mike Bryant
G. Coleman
Cynthia Hott
Phillip Hott
2Nd St
Donna Starr
Arthur Starr
JoAnne Walter
Leonard Walter
Northern Illinois University At
DeKalb
Leanne Wolf
Mrs
Donald Wolf
RR 2
Karen Fiorini
Rita Harms
Nancy Hendryx
Sheila Hoagland
Jean Hoffmiller
S.A.L
American Legion
4Th Ave
Civic Plaza
Fice
Congress
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Motor Sales Inc
First Avenue
Whitman’s” Candies Daniels
West Second ST
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