Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers Walnut Unit 179
Walnut Unit 179 American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday evening at the Legion Home with reports from secretary and treasurer. The group noted 1500 poppies for sale and graveside use on Memorial Day and 250 poppies for the District Convention in Walnut on June 19. Other dates include State Convention in Chicago in July 1931 and National Convention August 31 to September 4 in Houston Texas. Officers for 1971-72 were elected: President Mrs. Elmer Tornow First Vice President Mrs. George Howes Second Vice President Mrs. Delmar Peach Chaplain Mrs. Dorothy Shearburn Treasurer Mrs. Charles Bell Sergeant at Arms Mrs. Robert Shultz Historian Mrs. Eugene Whitver. Members were guests of Mrs. Adele Spradling for refreshments after the meeting.
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Walnut
Chicago
Houston
Tex
Elmer Tornow
George Howes
Delmar Peach
Dorothy Shearburn
Charles Bell
Robert Shultz
Eugene Whitver
Adele Spradling
Jamesee Harper Completes Infantry Training At Ft Polk
Jamesee Harper son of Mrs. Dorothy Harper of Walnut arrives home on a one day leave after almost five months of Infantry training at Fort Polk Louisiana. He promoted from private first class to private second class during nine weeks of basic combat training and attended a two week leadership school. Harper will report to Fort Riley Kansas on June 18 for further Spe rs training at Fort Polk. He completed weapons handling, land navigation, first aid and army tactics training and was advanced to Pfc E3 upon completion.
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Jamesee
Dorothy Harper
Walnut
Ft. Polk
Ft. Riley
Kansas
AIT Co
Walnut Jaycees Talent Show Planned for Walnut Days
Walnut Jaycees outline a Talent Show as part of Walnut Days on Friday evening June 25. Auditions are June 19 at Walnut High School from 1 to 5 pm. Acts must be under ten minutes with prizes for top three. rain site is Walnut High School auditorium. contact Robert M. Wilson for entries.
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Walnut Jaycees
Walnut High School
Robert M. Wilson
Walnut Jaycee
P. O. Box
Fumes From Liquid Ammonia Produce Fumed Oak
Fumes from liquid ammonia are used to produce fumed oak wood. The process combines chemical fumes with heat to darken and enhance the grain, creating a distinctive amber sheen sought in cabinetry and furniture making. Industrial notes discuss safety and environmental considerations.
Walnut area church service times announced
Local churches publish Sunday service schedules with listing for Walnut United Methodist Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Nazare ne First Christian Red Oak Methodist St John’s Catholic and others. Services include worship times Sunday School and evening meetings with pastors and contact numbers.
World War II Mothers Meet in Regular Business Session
Ten members attended a Tuesday meeting led by president Mrs George Howes. The group read the convention call for Indianapolis June 24 25 and 27. Readings from Freedom's Facts panel addressed China issues. District plans reviewed. next meeting August 6 at Princeton Park. A sewing session is set for June 22 at Mrs Carl Von Holten's home to cut out scuffies.
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George Howes
Downtowner
Indianapolis
Ind
Melvin Durham
China
Wyanet
Princeton Park
America
Blanche Fenn
Carl von Holten
Walnut High School Grad Receives Air Medal
Luzon Philippines—U S Air Force Staff Sergeant Terry L Cole of 214 Second Street Walnut receives the Air Medal for air action in Southeast Asia. An aeromedical evacuation technician, he completed 35 combat missions in Vietnam and was decorated for outstanding airmanship under hazardous conditions at Clark Air Base, where he serves with a Military Airlift Command unit providing global airlift for U S forces. He is the son of Mrs Ceylon Cole.
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Luzon
Philippines
U.S. Air Force
Terry L. Cole
Second St
Walnut
Southeast Asia
Cole
Ceylon Cole
Vietnam
Clark AB
Military Airlift Command
U.S
Walnut High School
Local visitors and guests tour DeKalb area families
Mr and Mrs Robert Parker were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dick Benningfield and daughters in DeKalb. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Chester Hayner and sons of Olympia Washington staying with Tony Brandenburg’s family. Mrs Ralph Arduini and three children from Pontiac spend a few days in Walnut. Several women attended guest day at Emerald Hill Country Club in Sterling with Mrs Dick Clementz taking low score honors.
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Robert Parker
Dick Benningfield
DeKalb
Chester Hayner
Olympia
Washington
Tony Brandenburg
Ralph Arduini
Pontiac
Walnut
Stephen LaRussa
Harold Foss
Ack Evers
Dick Dimmig
Leslie Baumgartner
Glen Fritz
Dick Clementz
Clark Wolfe
Emerald Hill Country Club
Sterling
Grange Marks Centennial Fling at Rock Creek Hall
A Centennial Fling honor Illinois State Grange centennial with guest night. Helen Libberton briefed on Grange history while officers wore emblems. Diane Keeney joined as new member. Cora Dale and Myrtle Meadow received 25 year pins. Guests from numerous Granges attended the old fashioned event with cake, songs, and refreshments.
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Rock Creek
Ilinois State Grange
Helen Libberton
Illinois State Grange
Grange
Pomona
Illinois
Dixon
Russell Stauffer
Sarn
Lillian Stoner
Stauffer
Durand
Stanley Pagles
Alice Peacock
Rockford
Grace Ave
Genoa
John Radcliffe
Belvidere
Darlene Henninger
Garden Prairie
Carol Buck
Washburn
Marjorie Crane
LaSalle
Helen Manning
Thomson
Princess Anne Sites
Milledgeville
Diane Keeney
Cora Dale
Myrtle Meadow
New England
Perryville
Ney
Flora
Prairie
Harrisville
Richland
Troy Grove
Black Hawk
Palmyra
Black Oak
Genesee, Jordan
Buffalo
Byron
Leaf River
Brethren Church Groups Schedule Meetings at Homes
CBYF will meet at Diane Smith's home Sunday night at 7 00 p.m. Neoma Circle plans Monday June 14 gathering at Mrs Haven Naser's home at 8 00 p.m. with Mrs Leroy Witt co host. Journey to Athens leads lesson by Mrs John Hartwick and officers to be elected. Love Circle meets June 1 at 8 00 p.m. at Mrs Lamoille Poffenberger's home.
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CBYF
First Brethren Church
Haven Naser
Leroy Witt
Athens
John Hartwick
Lamoille Poffenberger
Love Circle
The
Lanark Area Church Schedules and Leaders
Lanark churches list active services and programs led by pastors including Thomas Oakes George Muyskens Joe Piesen Paul W Anhalt Russell McInnis Kenneth W Hollinger Paul D Steiner Elmer Brunk Sunday School and Worship times Special youth groups CBYF UMYF RCYF choir and class schedules noted for Brookville Faith Reformed West Branch Cherry Grove First Brethren Trinity Lutheran Church of Brethren.
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Brookville United Methodist
Thomas Oakes
George Muyskens
West Branch Church OF Brethren
Joe Piesen
Trinity Lutheran
Paul W. Anhalt
Cherry Grove Church OF Brethren
Russell McInnis
Church OF Brethren
Kenneth W. Hollinger
Thurs
Shiloh Woman's Relief Corps Meets in Legion Hall
The Shiloh WRC met Tuesday June 1 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall with good attendance The birthday of Mrs Linnie Bornemeier was observed and a 4 program presented Two carloads of WRC ladies joined Memorial Day parade on Sunday May 30 and attended Memorial Sunday worship at the Church of the Brethren Refreshments were served by Mrs Charles Rodermel Mrs Arlene Kimmel and Mrs Clara Hutchison The next meeting is set for Tuesday June 15 at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Hall Committee members are Mrs Clara Hutchison Mrs Christina Bundy and Mrs Hattie Etnyre
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Shiloh Relief Corps
American Legion Hall
Linnie Bornemeier
WRC
Shiloh Wrc
Church of the Brethren
Charles Rodermel
Arlene Kimmel
Clara Hutchison
Christina Bundy
Hattie Etnyre
Polo Churches and Clergy Listings
Polo churches list pastors and service times including Emmanuel United Len Huff and Robert Holmes at 9:30 and 10:30 worship, First Baptist R A Schumacher with 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 worship plus youth at 6, St Marys Catholic James F McGuire with Masses 7:30 and 10, Saturday 7, confessions 4-5 and after 7, Christian Daniel Doty with Bible hour and 7:30 pm service, St Mark Lutheran A J Tetzlaff with Sunday worship.
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Len Huff
Robert Holmes
First Baptist
R. A. Schumacher
ST. Mary’s
James F. McGuire
Christian Daniel Doty
ST. Mark’s Lutheran
A. J. Tetzlaff
Polo briefs from Marco Polo Rebekah lodge meeting
District meeting attendees in Amboy included Mrs. Clark Huyett district vice president and other members. Birthday observances occurred for Mrs. Dan Fierheller and June birthdays for the Lubbs, with Moonlight Bay selections performed by the orchestra. Local visits covered by Polo area residents and a Polo High School reunion attended by Pauline Becksell. Christian Woman's club Coffee noted with several attendees led by Mrs. Lord.
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George Sweet
Debbie Reed
Freeport
Lubbs
Moonlight Bay
Ray
Donna
Irene Fierhetler
Robert Bough
Soes
Glen Swingers
Rifton
N. Y
Pauline Beck Sell
George Beam pastor leads worship service at 8 30 a m
George Beam, pastor, delivers the worship service at 8 30 a m followed by Bible School at 9 45 local time. The notice highlights the morning schedule and ongoing church activities.
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Christian George Beam
Federal forests hold majority of soft wood sawtimber
Sixty percent of U S soft wood sawtimber lies in federal forests yet less than a third of lumber and plywood comes from these lands. Cons is crafting a funded plan to build more roads and improve management so public timber can meet a larger share of housing needs.
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U.S
Con—s
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Lanark
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F. Baldwin
Vine
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Curtis Peterson
Church OF Nazarene
William H. Lynch
Eugene Spraching
RED Oak Methodist
Walter Ewert
Council On Ministries
ST. John's
Dave R. Maley
Sun
Conand
LSB Iew
Furniture
First Avenue
First Brethren
Paul D. Steiner
Elmer Brunk
Shiloh
Lowrey
I.C.G. Genie
Bender & Block
East Lincolnway
Polo Kathryn Keagy
Polo
Emmanuel United Methodist
New Bedford
National Soft Water Service
Rayne Water Conditioning Co
Fred
Lucille Hohlen
Dad
Monthru
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Jamaica
Dickies
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