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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1971
Page
7
Feature on a 1502 square foot L shaped ranch design by architect Samuel I detailing an open floor plan with a 20 by 13 foot family room kitchen area, cathedral ceiling living dining room, and a two car garage. Includes layout notes, storage, and a partial basement option plus a front portico and mixed siding.
Carroll Berg Jr was feted at an after graduation party hosted by his sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Danny Russell at their Rock home in a family celebration marking his achievement.
Nuptial vows were held Sunday June 6 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Rock Falls in a double ring ceremony by Pastor E A Henrichs. The bride Pauline Von Holten daughter of Leo and Mrs Von Holten RR 2 Walmat wore an organza over taffeta gown with empire waist and chapel train. The groom Larry Anderson son of Leroy and Mrs Anderson 410 Grace Ave Rock Falls. Attendants wore hot pink gowns as bridesmaids and pink carnation bouquets. A reception followed.
A Walnut couple, Miss Anderson and Mr. Eugene VonHolten, united in a church ceremony with close family hosting and a five tiered cake topped by pink roses. Guests came from Princeton Sterling Morrison Dixon and more as the couple planned a Walnut homeward return. The bride wore pink crepe and was honored at showers prior to the wedding.
After the graduation ceremony at Sterling Township High School on June 2, a fall occurred affecting attendees and staff. No serious injuries reported, investigators reviewing the incident as part of the school event records.
Mr and Mrs Loren De Jonge and family along with Mrs Mildred De Jonge and Mr and Mrs Loren Todd hosted a Cook Out at the Todd home on Sunday. The gathering celebrated high school graduates Phillip Todd and Ronnie De Jonge and included Randy Ricky Eugene Ronnie and other relatives.
The Wednesday PM Bridge Club held its final event at Mrs. George Schrader’s home. Scores favored by Mrs. Norman Metcalfe and Mrs. Wayne Alshouse. Alshouse attended as a guest of the club. Fight Pollution.
Boy Scout Troop 53 from Walt Methodist Church led a 20 mile Red Covered Bridge Trail Camp hike departing at 9:95 am. The route followed Bureau Creek to the Red Covered Bridge and back. New scouts Kevin Odell and Mark Ioder joined. stops included City-County Park for Winch. leaders included Glen Trone Max Sabin and Jim Middleton.
Twenty nine members and two guests attended the inaugural Ladies Day at Green River Country Club. Prizes awarded include low score to Mrs Karl Jenner, low putts to Mrs Trudy Bronsen, longest drive on 1 to Mrs Dick Clementz, 5 putts miss on 9 to Mrs Bob Linley, birdie to Mrs James Goodale, chip-in on 8 to Mrs Nina Gerbitz, pars to Mrs Ray Schuetz and Mrs Les Baumgartner, and highest score on 4 to Mrs Dick Ross. Announcement of a guest day at Wynton Hill Club in Princeton on June 16 and committee in charge for Green River Ladies Day on June 16.
Airman and Mrs Kevin Daw son and Royal left Thursday for Yuba City California where Dawson will be stationed at Beale Air Force Base.
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