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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1971
Page
19
The Daily Gazette explains it strives to avoid errors in advertisements but with many ads daily mistakes can occur. Customers should check their ad daily and report first day errors for correction. The paper liability is limited to amounts paid. The newspaper may edit or classify ads as needed.
Summary of top 115 at bats leaders Oliva and Davis with batting averages and runs. Also highlights Bonds and Stargell leading in runs and home runs, plus Brock and Harrelson in hits and stolen bases. pitching leaders include Carlton and Dierker with wins and ERAs.
Chicago Bull rookies open training camp with Howard Porter, the controversial Villanova draftee, making his first Bulls appearance. The group also includes the Bulls’ No. 1 draft pick as the team starts rookie camp today in Chicago.
Morrison High School Class of 1921 marked its 50th reunion at the Brick House in Morrison Sun day with a dinner and program. Thirty-two graduates were listed with 13 present. awards honored distance, longevity, and family milestones.
The marriage of Cathy Goodenough daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Goodenough Jr Morrison and Loren Anderson son of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Anderson Rock Falls will be on June 18 at First Presbyterian Church Morrison. The ceremony is at 7 30 p m with a reception in the church social room following.
Sterling welcomed a son on June 14 at Morrison Community Hospital. The newborns parents are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Johnson of Sterling.
Kennedy of Eastern Michigan notes Porter, a 6 foot 8 forward, signed with Chicago after denying any prior ABA pact with the Pittsburgh Condors. Bulls reportedly awarded Porter a 1.5 million five year contract.
The Morrison Bicycle Rodeo is set for Saturday June 19 at Northside Grade School starting 1 p.m. Youths up to age 14 may participate in two age groups until 8 and 9 through 14. A safety movie will open the event followed by a bike safety check and a skill test. The Morrison Police Chief and Beta Sigma Psi will register bikes with city licenses. Top scorers receive prizes donated by local civic groups including the American Legion VFW Women’s Club Wa Tan Ye Chamber of Commerce and more. Representatives meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Morrison Farm Bureau building to finalize plans.
Last Saturday General Electric Morrison held its annual plant picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Whiteside County fairgrounds. About 2,000 people attended. prizes included a charcoal grill, an ice chest, and a croquet set. The steering committee included Gail Kaufman Lovie Hughes Mike Kunde and Archie Schafer.
On June 14 Morrison Community Hospital admitted Miss Helen Hussong and Eric, Mrs Wayne Dersham and Eric, and Mrs August Van Zuiden. Discharges on June 14 included Mrs Gustaf VanDeVoord and Eric, Miss Aleda K Wiebenga Thompson, and Mrs Gerald Roebert Prophetstown.
The Union Vacation Bible School began June 14 at 9:00 a.m. at Coleta Grade School with 70 children. Mrs. Virginia Brall leads daily devotions. Mrs. Duane Ritenour is pianist and Mrs. Russell Tillman song leader. Teachers cover nursery to eighth grade. Rev. C. R. Smith oversees upper grades. Churches involved include Coleta Christian, United Brethren, and Col eta-Malvern United Methodist. An offering for the American Bible Society is planned Thursday.
A Sterling Sterling family gathering Sunday June 13 hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Matthews Jr and family honored SP 5 Jeff Lewis on a thirty day leave. Attendees included Esther Lewis Coleta Dieter Meinen and daughter Shelly Sterling and SP 5 and Mrs Jeff Lewis and son Michael of Rock Falls. Jeff reports to Fort Dix New Jersey Monday June 21 en route to Vietnam.
The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Webb and Larry moved on Monday June 14 to Light House where he will serve Light House and Chana United Methodist churches. The Rev. and Mrs. Ben White of Winslow will move to Coleta early next week to serve Coleta Malvern United Methodist churches. White will lead morning worship on Sunday June 20 at 10:30 a.m.
The Beecher Reunion will be held at Sinnissippi Park on Sunday June 20. Dinner is scheduled as part of the event and will be served to attendees.
The message notes a gathering set for 12 50 p.m. with all family members in attendance and invites planning details. It emphasizes shared participation and a forthcoming schedule for the group.
On Saturday June 19 an all day work day is planned at the United Brethren Church Camp Grounds in Adeline to prepare for the Annual Youth Camp starting Monday June 5. Work will continue each successive Saturday until the camp sessions begin. All men women and young people are asked to assist. Rev C R Smith pastor Coleta United Brethren Church.
Mr and Mrs Louis Lopez and family of Sterling were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Cox and family on Thursday evening last week Anita and Bonnie Lopez remained in the Cox home overnight Colleen Cox returned to the Lopez home where she spent the remainder of the week Edwin Cox was a visitor for several nights last week in the home of Danny Cole of Rock
A large group attended the carry-in supper on Thursday June 10 at 6 30 p m in the social rooms of the United Brethren Church to honor church graduates. After supper games were played and gifts presented to Paulinda Briggs high school graduate Doug Livengood Dan Hubbard and Denise Flood eighth grade graduates.
Jean Gaffey and Cindy Stra low from Whiteside Homemakers 4-H Club took part in the Foods Demonstration at Norrish Auditorium Morrison on Friday June 11. Jean earned Delegate to State in August while Cindy received a B rating.
Kathy and Sherry Stoner are visiting for the next two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Larry Ohda in Rochelle.
A notice states a patient was admitted to Community General Hospital Monday after noon June 14 and underwent surgery Tuesday morning. It adds that Mrs. Stoner would welcome mail.
Mrs Homer Stienmyer, Cole ta, and Mrs Ed McDaniels Chadwick returned to their homes on Friday from Community General Hospital where they each submitted to major surgery.
The Houston Oilers have signed fourth round pick Larron Jackson from Missouri and 17th round pick Alvin Fox from Michigan State. Jackson is a 6 3 270 offensive tackle and Fox a 6 2 220 linebacker. GM John W. Breen also announced the signing of free agent War Walsh, a 6 0 215-pound running back who played at Colorado.
Legal notice from the Board of Education of Sterling Public Schools invites bids to supply and install a gas and oil burner conversion at Lincoln School and a hot water boiler burner at Jefferson School. Specifications available at Junior High Office, 1800 Sixth Avenue. Bids due June 30 at 4:00 PM.
The City of Sterling invites sealed bids by 7 30 P M June 21 1971 for a 1971 1 2 ton truck with hoist and 5 yard dump box plus trade in of a 1962 1 ton GMC. Bids seen at Sterling Sewage Treatment plant. specs at City Clerk office. The city may reject any or all bids and waive defects while meeting minimum standards. Myrtle Bucher City Clerk June 9 16.
Multiple upcoming auctions listed with dates, locations, and managers. Household goods consignments held weekly at 706 Griswold Avenue Sterling. Merritt Bellows Action House at 1809 McNeil Road Rock Falls. Twin City Auction House livestock auction every Thursday at Winslow Marketing Center Winslow Illinois. Also listed are an auction of Holstein herd near Seward Pecatonica Road and an auction of real estate at 1722 Avenue D Sterling with owners Maurice Lippens Estate and Harold Stoner.
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