Eastern Star Dinner Meeting Brings Local Chapter Members
The Matilda C World Club of Rock River Valley Order of Eastern Star hosted a dinner meeting at Morrison Country Club Saturday evening. Area worthy matrons attended from Freeport Sterling Rock Falls Cherry Valley Oregon and Morrison with a business and social program noted by seven representatives.
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Matilda C. World Club
Rock River Valley
Order of Eastern Star
Morrison Country Club
Diane
Freeport
Ster- Rock Falls
Cherry Vals
Oregon
Morrison
Airman Daryl Rice Completes Basic Training and Assignment
Airman Daryl Rice son of Mr and Mrs Bertrand D Rice of RR 2 Morrison Til completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is assigned to Keesler AFB Mississippi for training in communications electronics Systems He is a 1969 Morrison Community High School graduate and attended Western Illinois University.
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San Antonio
Daryl Rice
Bertrand D. Rice
RR 2
Morrison, Til
Lackland Afb
Tex
Keesler Afb
Miss
Rice
Morrison Community High School
Western Illinois University
Admissions and discharges at Morrison Hospital June 8
On June 8 Morrison Hospital admitted Mark J. Van Osdel of Morrison Danny L. Heller of Morrison and Charles Judd of Morrison. Discharged were Mrs Gary E. Johnson and son of Prophetstown Mrs Joe D Eigsti and son of Deer Grove Emil H Johnson of Port Byron Kenneth E Fredricks of Lyndon Mrs Glenn Van Eaton of Morrison and Mrs Lucy Hull of Prophetstown.
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Morrison Hospital
Mark J. van Osdel
Morrison
Danny L. Heller
Charles Judd
Gary E. Johnson
Prophetstown
Joe D. Eigsti
Deer Grove
Emil H. Johnson
Port Byron
Kenneth E. Fredricks
Lyndon
Glenn van Eaton
Lucy Hull
Mrs Eloise Becker Resigns After Four Years at Morrison
Mrs Eloise Becker, who completed her teaching years yesterday, has resigned. She taught fifth grade at Southside School Morrison for four years, mainly in Whiteside County. Previously she taught in the Hiddieson and Union Grove schools. She was honored at a town luncheon by Southside teachers.
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Eloise Becker
Southside
Morrison
Whiteside County
Hiddieson
Union Grove
Wiersema granddaughter wins Chopin Music Award at Morrison recital
Mr and Mrs Peter E Wier sem a of Mor rison attended a Milledgeville high school recital where granddaughter Linda Wiersema received the Chopin Music Award for senior students active in school church and community affairs The Rudy Landherr Industries truck will collect clothing shoes toys small appliances and household wares for Goodwill on Wednesday June 16 in Morrison call 772 4361 for pickups
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Peter E. Wiersema
E. Park St
Morrison
Milledgeville
All Weaver
Milledgeville High School
Linda Wiersema
Robert Wiersema
Rudy Landherr
Industries
Rudy
Admitted to Morrison Hospital June 7
Listed admissions include Baby Ricky Clinton Riggenhagen of Prophetstown and several adults from Morrison Prophetstown Albany Hillsdale and Milledgeville. Names mentioned include Mrs Glen Van Eaton Mrs John Farrell Mrs Gustaf Van DeVoorde Mrs Adele Vujoyvich Mrs Cleo McKay Mrs Harry Cole and Mrs Karrol Phillips with her daughter.
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Morrison Community Hospital
Ricky Clinton Rigenhagen
Prophetstown
Glen van Eaton
Morrison
John Farrell
Gustaf van DeVoorde
Eric
Adele E. Vujoyvich
Sidereel
Cleo L. McKay
Albany
Harry Cole
Hillsdale
Karrol Phillips
Milledgeville
Ricky Clinton Riggenhagen
Yene
Virgil F. Milnes
Sons Born to Local Parents at Morrison Hospital
Born to Mr and Mrs Michael Engelkens Eric a son June 8 at Morrison Community Hospital Born to Mr and Mrs Dennis C Badtke Morrison a son June 7 at Morrison Community Hospital
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Michael Engelkens
Eric
Morrison Community Hospital
Dennis C. Badtke
Morrison
Rushmeyer Reunion at Morrison Danworks Park
The Rush Jam reunion will be at Danworks Park Morrison on Sunday June 13 starting 12 30 p m A picnic dinner will be served followed by a ball game in the afternoon Attendees should bring their own beverages The event is organized by Mr and Mrs Walter Landheer and Mr and Mrs Donald Houseman
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Rushmeyer
Rush Jam
Danworks Park
Morrison
Walter Landheer
Donald Houseman
Boy Scout Troop 68 Ice Cream Social at St Peters
Boy Scout Troop 68 hosts an ice cream social at St Peter's Lutheran Church on Friday June 11 from 5 30 to 8 30 p m. The public is invited and proceeds benefit summer camp and equipment. Tickets available from the troop and at the event.
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Boy Scout Troop
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Boy Scouts
Kristie Johnson Bridal Shower Honors Upcoming Wedding
A bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Lyle Gehisen and Mrs. Wayne Ent whisk Morrison for Kristie Ann Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Johnson of Peoria. Kristie, to wed Lt. John C. Herbert of Rockford on July 10, received many gifts as turquoise and white decor brightened the luncheon.
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Lyle Gehisen
Lyndon
Wayne Entwhistle
Morrison
Kristie Ann Johnson
Guy E. Johnson
Peoria
Kristie
John C. Herbert
Rockford
Johnson Rosenow Reunion Planned for June 13
The eighth annual Johnson Rosenow reunion will be at Water Works Park Morrison on Sunday June 13 at 12 30 p m. A picnic dinner is provided and a business meeting follows. President Tony Johnson expects a large crowd.
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Johnson- Rosenow
Waterworks Park
Morrison
Tony Johnson
Antique Auction and Sale at Lyndon UMC
The Antique Auction and sale of usable items took place at Lyndon United Methodist Church on Saturday June 5. Proceeds supported church activities as volunteers displayed furniture tools and household goods for bidding and purchase.
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Lyndon United Methodist Church
Denton Schrein er American Legion Elects Officers
The Denton Schrein er American Legion Post elected new officers at Tuesday night’s meeting. Officers include Paul Thomas as commander, Wendell Morine senior vice commander, Richard Buller junior vice commander, Kirby Jenkins finance officer, Jim Byam sergeant at arms, and Larry Rehmert chaplain with Harold Snowden adjutant and Richard Shilling service officer appointed. They plan Sept installation and approved donations to Maynard Hanson wheelchair fund and to Dan Majeski and Bob Latham. The post will cover Erie High School band transportation to Chicago for the state Legion Convention. Roy Cox named transportation chairman with four bids received. Delegates and alternates appointed for convention. Donations received from Ira Schaeffer and Wendell Marine. The hall was approved for Oct 16 kickoff meeting for Erie Community United Appeal. The 13th District Convention set for Polo on June 13, with local attendees planned. Wendall Morine and Keith Heuer to handle refreshments next meeting.
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Denton-Schreiner American Legion
Paul Thomas
Wendell Morine
Richard Buller
Kirby Jenkins
Jim Byam
Larry Rehmert
Harold Snowden
Richard Shilling
Maynard
Bud) Hanson
Dan Majeski
Washington D. C
Bob Latham
Japan
Erie
Chicago
State Legion
Roy Cox
Ira Schaeffer
Wendell Marine
Post
Erie Community United Appeal
Polo
Erie Post
Legion
Wendall Morine
Keith Heuer
Erie High School honors Christine Young at after graduation party
Christine Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Lauren Young of Erie was honored at an after graduation party Friday night at her home. The senior class member who graduated from Erie High School attended by 52 guests.
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Christine Young
Lauren Young
Erie
Chris
Erie High School
Family guests attend Erie graduate Steve Ballard party
The event honored Steve Ballard, Erie High graduate, with Mrs Procknow of Chicago and Helene Young of Princeton among attendees. Guests came from Rapids City, Erie, Port Byron, Geneseo, Prophetstown, Chadwick, Tampico, Rock Falls, Rock Island, Bettendorf, and Iowa to celebrate Fri day night at Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ballard’s home. Steve received many gifts.
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Procknow
Chicago
Helene Young
Princeton
Rapids City
Erie
Port Byron
Geneseo
Prophetstown
Wayne Ballard
Steve
Erie High
Chadwick
Tampico
Rock Falls
Rock Island
Bettendorf
Iowa
Surprise Open House Honors Erie Couple 30th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Art Polfliet of Erie were honored at a surprise open house for their 30th wedding anniversary. The event, hosted by their son Gary and daughter in law in Hampton, drew about 70 guests from Milledgeville, Prophetstown, Morrison, Geneseo, Hillsdale, East Moline, Moline, Rock Island, Galesburg and Williamsfield. The cake, shaped as a 30 and decorated in pink and orchid, was made by Mrs. Ed Voltz. The Polfliets were married June 4, 1941, at Caroline Peterson’s home. They have one son, Gary, in Hampton, and two granddaughters.
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Art Polfliet
RR 2
Erie
Gary Polfliet
Hampton
Ed Voltz
Caroline Peterson
Crowd Turns Out On Hot Day For Large Event
A very hot day drew a large crowd to the event with many people attending. Organizers thank everyone for help and cooperation, praising the turnout and community support.
J P Austin, 91, Starts Brewing Beer Hobby
In Hertford England AP reports J P Austin aged 91 the oldest member of the Wine Makers of Hertford Club has taken up brewing beer as a new hobby.
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Hertford, England
J. P. Austin
Wine Makers of Hertford Club
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers At Monday Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home with Mrs. Merleith presiding. Officers were elected: Richard Weaver president, Carl Smith first VP, La Von Shhenefelt second VP, Kenneth Bowen secretary, Don Galor treasurer, Sam Chriss chaplain, Larry Perrin assistant chaplain, and Jose- area volunteers acknowledged.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Merleith
Larry Perrin
Bertha Hose
C. H. Fahrney
Manteno
Don Galor
Hotel Sherman
Robert Sweet
Congress School
Aon
Wars Stone
Wales
Wilson
Plum
Legion and Auxiliary
Polo
Polo Town Hall
Legion
Richard Weaver
Carl Smith
LaVon Shhenefelt
Kenneth Bowen
Sam _ Chriss
Jose
Community event participants named in honor roles
Phine Stanich sergeant at arms. Mrs Carl Stoner and Mrs Robert Sweet listed as musicians. Refreshments provided by Mrs Loren Parvin and Mrs McKinley Anderson.
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Phine Stanich
Carl Stoner
Robert Sweet
Loren Parvin
McKinley Anderson
Helps Launch Ballistic Missile
LOMPOC California Lt William C Kerchner son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Kerchner R R 2 Sheffield recently helped launch a USAF Minuteman I ICBM from Vandenberg AFB California Kerchner a technical engineering analysis team chief traveled from White man AFB Missouri to Vandenberg for this SAC operational test He is a 1963 Manlius High School graduate and earned a 1969 BS in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois.
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Lompoc
Calif
William C. Kerchner
Edgar Kerchner
Sheffield
Vandenberg Afb
Kerchner
Vandenberg
Whiteman Afb
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Whiteman
Vandenberg Control Center
Manlius High School
Watan-ye Clad Members Meet at Harriet Allen Home
The Watan-ye Clad gathered Friday night at Mrs. Harriet Allen’s home with Mrs. Thelma Denney as hostess. A card from Mrs. Roberta Williamson of the Samaritan Center thanked members for birthday cards and a cake. The group voted to supply a ledger for treasurer Mrs. Cecelia Zemke. Harriet Allen received a Gift of the Month. Mrs. C. R. Colehour reported on environmental study and solutions from Grassy Lake Illinois last fall with Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs members. Mrs. Mary Boyd announced the June 18 Sth anniversary dinner at Eastern Star dining room. The next regular meeting will include Officers Training Corps program. Sharon Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Hansen, R. R. 1 Tampico, is mentioned.
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Watan-ye Clad
Harriet Allen
Thelma Denney
Roberta Williamson
the Samaritan Center
Cecelia Zemke
C. R. Colehour
Grassy Lake
Illinois
Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs
Mary Boyd
Eastern Star
Event at President Harriet Allen's Home July 16
A social gathering will be held on July 16 at the home of President Harriet Allen with Mrs. Virginia Suess as hostess.
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Harriet Allen
Virginia Suess
Thefts Reported From Acker Implement Lot and Home
Acker Implement Lot reported a theft of a new manure spreader valued at 1200 dollars that was not assembled at the time. The sheriff's office was notified. Fred Fiet of Thomson reported a second theft listing a fishing rod and reel valued at 42 dollars taken from his home in early May.
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Acker
Fred Fiet
Thomson
Plane crash injures John Copperwoll near Carroll and Stockton
John Copperwoll, residing between Mr. Carroll and Stockton, encountered engine trouble on Saturday while landing his airplane. He struck trees, the aircraft flipped, and Copperwoll sustained multiple broken ribs and a severe hand laceration.
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John Copperwoll
Seitz Motel Sold North of Savanna
Classified ad notes the Seitz Motel near Indian Head restaurant north of Savanna has been sold to Harlan Bath.
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Seitz
Indian Head
Savanna
Harlan Bath
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