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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1973
Page
4
The June 21 1973 horoscopic page cautions Aries to avoid sob stories and Taurus to beware of trusted friends giving faulty information. Gemini faces a fragile reputation, Cancer should keep grandiose ideas private until thorough, and Leo must scrutinize business dealings.
A group gathered at Mrs Vinden Albus home in Rock Falls to celebrate the 83rd birthday of her aunt Mrs Edna Hayen of Polo on June 19. Refreshments were served and gifts were opened. Attendants included Mrs Edna Hayen and daughter Mrs Ruth Shank both of Polo, Mrs Lara Buhrow and Mrs Edna Schwitters of Sterling, Mrs Edna Roseweiler of Rock Falls, Mrs Clara Meiners of rural Sterling, Mrs Frances Emmerson of rural Rock Falls and Mrs Clara Keefer of Rock Falls.
Disney World near Orlando Florida is described as eight times larger than California's Disneyland, highlighting its expansive scale and surrounding development.
The Rev. Raymond J. Ross C M celebrated his 25th ordination anniversary at St Patrick's Amboy with a 1 PM Mass of Thanksgiving. Attending were Vincentian Fathers and local clergy including Fr Thomas Munster. A reception followed in the parish hall and Ross presented a bouquet to his mother Mrs R V Ross.
Forty two couples played a two ball golf scramble on Friday June 1 at Emerald Hill. Special recognition went to Mr and Mrs George Bolling for the only whammy of the evening. Low gross honors were shared by Maurey Richardson and partner pairs. Special prizes were awarded to a long list of couples. Chairs were Mr and Mrs Harry Eins and Mr and Mrs Elwin Thielen.
Representatives from multiple Sterling Rock Falls groups gathered to discuss the New National Nutrition Program for the aging. Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging official Gary Swenson outlined eligibility and site plans, noting Whiteside County as a priority with high elderly concentrations and poverty risk. A follow up meeting is set for June 20 at the Rock Falls Section Center, with RSVPs via Donald Snavely.
Senior Master Sergeant Richard L. Lyon arrives for duty at Lakenheath England assigned to a U S Air Forces in Europe unit NATO. Daryl E Rice of Morrison is with ADC 25th Air Division at McChord Washington earning the General Frederick H Smith Jr Trophy. Gary M Velasquez graduates weapons course at Lowry AFB and heads to Bentwaters England. Shawn R Webb and wife welcome son Shannon Ray Webb born May 31 at Community General Hospital with Webb stationed in Erlangen Germany.
The Willing Workers Class of First United Methodist Church gathered at Ms Zelma Bakers home in Milledgeville Tuesday evening with 14 members and three guests. A coffee dessert was served by the hostess. A card was signed for Mrs Bessie Huggans who is with her daughter in Erie. Plans were made for a picnic supper at the annex before the July meeting.
Calendar notices list events from Rock Falls area including a SHS class of 1933 reunion at Jul's Danish Farm with reservations by June 20, a LWV Board meeting in Sterling on June 25, a Whiteside County King's Daughters luncheon at Rock Falls Congregational Church with reservations by June 22, a St Marys Altar and Rosary Society picnic at Senne Park, and an National Catholic Society of Foresters family and juvenile picnic at Sinnissippi Park on July 3.
State of Illinois Military and Naval Department invites sealed bids for a 20 by 36 foot wash rack with a 1 inch hydrant and an oil and sediment trap at the Rock Falls National Guard Armory. Bids due 1:00 p.m. June 27, 1973, at Captain Gerald H. Wilke armory custodian office. Owner may reject any bid or waive informalities in best interest.
Coloma Park District reports strong turnout for the summer recreation program in Rock Falls. Morning registrations run high despite poor weather. program divided into three age groups meeting at Rock Falls Junior High and High School. Baton twirling added this year with daily sessions 9 am to noon at Centennial Park.
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