Exchange Nuptial Vows Patricia Green Terry Truitt
Patricia Ann Green and Terry Lee Truitt were married in a June 5 ceremony at United Methodist Church of Lyndon officiated by the Rev. Woods. The event featured a pink, yellow and blue carnation theme, bridesmaids in matching gowns, and a three tier cake. The couple reside at 1110 W 21st St Rock Falls. she is a Tampico High School graduate employed at Dixon State School. he is a Lyndon High School graduate employed at Clinico in Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Green
Don Goble
Tampico
Verlin Green
Rock Falls
Terry Lee Truitt
Charles W. Truitt
Lyndon
United Methodist Church
Woods
Fritz
Dale Jones
Mary
Shirley Green
Frank Jones
Kathy Green
Lisa Stevens
Jim Truitt
Pete
Jody Truitt
John Loechel
Chuck Truitt
Renee Manning
Joyce Leecher
Rose Ferguson
Marilyn Newton
Jean Truitt
Doris Truitt
United Methodist Church Women’s Auxiliary
Paul Ferguson
21St St
Tampico High School
Sauk Valley Junior College
Dixon State School
Truitt
Lyndon High School
Clinico
Morrison
Carroll County approves new jail building plan
Carroll County Supervisors and the city council face state hurdles for jail upgrades. A new 19 000 square foot jail with 22 cells and a circuit court room would cost 628 000, funded partly by a 50 per cent grant and a .04 per cent five year tax. An emergency 17 500 appropriation funds sheriff operations to Aug. 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Board of Supervisors
Carroll County
Mervin Marshall
Savanna
Washington
Woodland Townships
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Lima
Elkhorn Grove
Rock Creek
Wysox
York
Mt. Carroll
Salem
Fair Haven
al Dorak
Going Away Shower for Debbie Lubbs in Milledgeville
Debbie Lubbs was honored with a Going Away Shower at Mrs. Edwin Liven good home in Milledgeville on Friday afternoon June 18. She leaves for Haiti to serve as a missionary nurse on July 9. Guests enjoyed games and prizes. gifts were packed in a suitcase and opened by Debbie. The tropical village centerpiece highlighted the hospital as the main theme. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Lubbs Coleta Mrs. David Scoveille Lake Odessa Mich Mrs. Ray Gilbert Dixon Mrs. Charles Guenzler Mt Carroll Mrs. Leonard Gerth Milledgeville Miss Emma Hyer Clinton Iowa Mrs. Ada Lubbs Mrs. Elsie Briggs and Paulinda Mrs. William Farwell Coleta and Mrs. Corinne Livengood St Paul Minn.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Lubbs
Edwin Livengood
Milledgeville
Debbie
Haiti
Clarence Lubbs
Coleta
David Scoveille
Lake Odessa
Mich
Ray Gilbert
Dixon
Charles Guenzler
Mt. Carroll
Leonard Gerth
Emma Hyer
Clinton
Iowa
Ada Lubbs
Elsie Briggs
Paulinda
William Farwell
Corinne Livengood
St. Paul
Minn
Reecher Reunion at Sinnissippi Park Honors Beecher Family Ties
The Reecher Reunion held Sunday at Sinnissippi Park announced second year officers Robert Reiff as President Wayne Shank as Vice President and Vonda Shank as Secretary Treasurer A long list of attendees from multiple towns including Hagerstown Maryland Milwaukee Wisconsin De Kalb Freeport Peoria Polo Milledgeville Rock Falls Coleta and Sterling enjoyed a picnic ice cream and cake while Mr Jacob A Hoffman from Hagerstown shared work on a Beecher family history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reecher
Sinnissippi Park
Wayne Shank
Robert Reiff
Vonda Shank
Jacob A. Hoffman
Hagerstown
Hoffman
Beecher
Daniel Bierman
John
Larry Haan
Milwaukee
Wis
Max Heide
Steve
David
Paul
Kenneth Heide
Lee
DeKalb
Arthur Eley
Freeport
John E. Lickey
Peoria
Fred Bierman
Lyndon
Albert Ekstrom
Harry J. Watt
Morrison
Floyd Beecher
Richelle Groth
Polo
Rowland Cheesman
Milledgeville
L. F. Becker
Walter Hoerle
Keith
Rock Falls
Wayne
Navy recruit graduates at Great Lakes ceremony
Navy Sea man Apprentice DeWayne M. Weaver, son of Mr and Mrs Arden D. Weaver of 48 N. Washington St Tampico, was graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes Great Lakes
Navy
DeWayne M. Weaver
Arden D. Weaver
N. Washington St
Tampico
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Galt Como Emerson Cushman Contact Listing
Mrs Rodney Cushman is listed with phone contact 626 2795 for Galt Como Emerson. The entry reads as a brief personal or household contact line in the community directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Cushman
Lisa Ann Geil Celebrates First Birthday at Galt Home
Lisa Ann Geil the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Geil of Galt marked her first birthday with a party at their home. Marie Bussler was also honored. Afternoon and evening visitors included grandparents John Ven Huizen Sr and Marjorie Anthony plus many Morrison Dixon and Sterling residents. Cake ice cream and generous gifts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Ann Geil
Leo Geil
Galt
Marie Bussler
Lisa
John Ven Huizen Sr
Fenton
Marjorie Anthony
Sterling
S. J. Folkers
Lauren Geil
Anne
Laurna
LeRoy Tegeler
Chadwick
Wayne Tegeler
Monica
Dixon
Donald Geerts
Ben Ottens
Morrison
Hazel Peugh
Raymond Peugh
Kim
Lyle Freas
Julie
Dale Biggs
David
Diane
Kenneth Cohenour
Dale Dutro
Laurie Kline
Alvie Wise Jr
Kathy
Carolyn
Earl Warren
Vickie
Joe Regan
Larry Regan
Builders favor Douglas fir for floor joists in survey
A National Association of Home Builders survey finds nearly 60 percent of builders use mostly Douglas fir for floor joists with hemlock and southern yellow pine following. The most common joist span is 16 feet and the space between joists is 16 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Home Builders
Mt. Carroll Wa-tan-ye Observes 34th Anniversary Dinner
About forty members and guests attended the Mt. Carroll Wa-tan-ye 34th anniversary dinner in the Eastern Star Dining Hall. National Wa-tan-ye honors were celebrated with Dorothy Brudi as MC. Charter members and district directors were recognized. A musical number was performed, games were played, and door prizes awarded. Next meeting set for July 16 hosted by Mrs. Virginia Suess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Eastern Star
Freeport
Prophetstown
Morrison
Savanna
Clinton
Dorothy Brudi
Paul Daehler
Mt. Carroll Club
Glenview
Gibbs
Marcella Sack
Roberta Williamson
Richard Fuller
Virginia Suess
Mt Car resident fractures ankle in Freeport incident
Mrs Echo Rhodes of Mt Car roll sustained a fractured ankle in Freeport on Wednesday and was transported to Freeport Memorial Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Rhodes
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Lenhart Family Picnic and Extended Visits Mark Weekend
A family picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lenhart’s home featured gifts for Robert. Visitors and guests included the Farwell family from Broadhead Wisconsin, the Deter family from Morrison, and the Nichol family with the Wenger and Courtright households. Lori underwent surgery and began convalescing at home. Wayne Shank and family celebrated his 31st wedding anniversary with cake and ice cream at Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lenhart
Kip and Kelly
Terry
Betty Lenhart
Robert
William Farwell
Jay Farwell
Broadhead
Wis
Ira Deter
Lois
Andrew
Charlotte Deter
Morrison
Wilbert Nicholson
Harry Wenger
Elgin
Gene Courtright
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Lori
R.A. 3
Sterling
Wayne Shank
Danny Shank
James
Milledgeville
Harold J. Smith
Michael
Heidi
Clarence Heide
Ronald Shank
Lenhart Family Hosts Bet ty's Commencement Reception
Mr and Mrs Robert Lenhart entertained guests after Sterling Township High School commencement to honor their daughter Betty among many graduates. Decorations in blue and gold featured a cake with a miniature cap. Betty was remembered with cards and gifts from Sterling, Rock Falls and Coleta relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lenhart
Sterling Township High School
Betty
Sally Lenhart
Gary
Terry
Lenhart
Sterling
Rock Falls
Coleta
Picnic for Rum Join Us class honors visiting Zisslers
The Rum Join Us Sunday School class plans a Thursday evening picnic on June 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stralow. The event honors Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zissler and their sons of Salem Washington visiting local friends and relatives. Former class members the Zisslers will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rum Join Us
Harold Stralow
Arthur Zissler
Youth Council elects officers at Coleta church meeting
The Coleta Community Youth Council met June 17 at 7:30 p.m. in United Brethren Church. Vice Chairman Elsie Briggs presided in the Rev. Robert Webb’s absence. New officers were elected: Chairman Elsie Briggs, Vice Chairman Mary Smith, Secretary Rose Ritenour, Treasurer Kathy Stanley. Elsie Briggs was reelected Youth Advisor with Rose Ritenour as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleta Community Youth Council
United Brethren Church
Elsie Briggs
Robert Webb
Elsie
Mary Smith
Rose Ritenour
Kathy Stanley
Ada Reisenbigler Contact in Fenton Notice
Mrs Ada Reisenbigler listed with phone Lyndon 778-3785 in local telephone directory entry for Fenton residents seeking contact or service information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Reisenbigler
Lyndon
Bible School Program Friday at Fen ton United Methodist Church
The annual Daily Bible School program presented Friday night at Fen ton United Methodist Church featured theme songs and lessons. Teachers and helpers led nursery through junior classes with verses, songs, plays, and a review of the week’s lessons, followed by offerings and closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton United Methodist Church
Parents and Friends
Jesus
Pam Hawk
Beth Baar
Beth van Oosten
Juli Goodin
Renee Piper
Kim Church
Jeff Graham
Don Kuhnen
Larry Dye
Pastor Harker
Kathe Burns
Lori Goodin
Connie Payne
Nancy Church
Teresa Cowan
Diane Black
Ada Reisenbigler
Annette Selby
Shirley Tegeler
Gayle Tegeler
Gila Co
Patsy Travis
Linda Reisenbigler
Peggy Lubben and Stephen Engelkes Exchange Vows
Peggy Lynn Lubben daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert F Lubben Rock Island and Stephen Lee Engelkes son of Mr and Mrs Wilkie Engelkes Chana united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church Mt Morris at 2 pm May 22 Rev Eugene Ahiswede St Pauls Moline performed the ceremony. The couple reside in Oregon after a Wisconsin Dells honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Lynn Lubben
Robert F. Lubben
30Th Street
Rock Island
Stephen Lee Engelkes
Wilkie Engelkes
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mt. Morris
Eugene Ahiswede
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Moline
David Rutschow
Pekin
Jill Lubben
Bride
Caran Lubben
Penny Brown
Sterling
Caran
Penny
Rochelle
Larry Engelkes
Chana
Richard Geiger
John Holmes
Ashton
Douglas Dales
Oregon
VFW
Donald Dale
Michael Cain
Julie Geiger
Larry Flessner
Lynne Rohde
Sterling High School
Blackhawk College
Kysor of
Byron
Oregon Community High School
Navy
Wisconsin Dells
North 3Rd Street
Henry Appel
Chadwick
Afghanistan Isolated By Rivers With No Bridges
A correspondent notes Afghanistan lies about 800 miles from the Soviet Union separated by rivers but remains bridgeless along the frontier. The lack of crossings emphasizes remote terrain and strategic barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Sherry Lynn Dance Recital Well Attended
A large crowd attended the Sherry Lynn Johnson First Dance Recital at Chadwick High School on Saturday evening. The program featured Showstoppers and Show Offs numbers with dancers including Dawn Meier, Jennifer Turney, Tammy Sauer, Robyn Ruble, Julie Miller, and many others in titles like Look Me Over and Good Ship Lollipop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Lynn Johnson
Chadwick High School
Dawn Meier
Jennifer Turney
Cindy May
Connie Daehler
Susan Balk
Diane Gaumer
Sherry Scheidegger
JoAnne Daehler
Debbie Libberton
Joni Johnson
Jeanette Bryant
Mary Smith
Tammy Queckboerner
Lori Ann Welch
Theresa Welch
Denise Douglas
Julie May
Toerrina Grim
Tammy Sauer
Robyn Ruble
Lisa VanDeVelde
Peggy Turner
Kim Schneider
Diana Johnson
Christa van Buskirk
Sharon Dale
Amy Patch
Ellen May
Toni Sauer
Lori Raab
John Sauer
Brian Scheidegger
Paris
Julie Miller
Lori Scheidegger
Gena Tripp
Julie Tudney
Cindy Hoffman
Carmen van Buskirk
Christine Law
Nadine Law
Judy Meier
Nancy Gaumer
Frankie and
Johnny
Trish Hawaiian
Terrina Grim
Television use in Britain averages four hours daily
Britain watches television for about four hours per day on average. The figure reflects broader media consumption patterns and hints at the role of TV in daily life during the period observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Polo YF trip ends with 2600 mile journey
A Butterbaugh bus carried the Polo United Methodist church youth group and friends from Polo on a June 11 departure. They traveled via Lexington Nebraska to Colorado Springs Estes Park Cripple Creek Ramport Range and Garden of the Gods with overnight stays in Lexington and Seward. The group camped in tents and slept in sleeping bags and reported a glorious vacation totaling about 2600 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo
Colorado
Lexington
Neb
Colorado Springs
Trail Ridge
Estes Park
Rollinsville
Seward
Reeves-Wolf wedding reception in Wisconsin church parlors
David Wolf of Stockton and a Wisconsin groom received guests after a church ceremony. The reception followed in the church parlors with attendees from both communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg
Wis
David Wolf
Stockton
Mrs Boddiger Returns From Two Week Vacation
Mrs Edward Boddiger with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jerry Wagner and Sherri Morris returned home Sunday after visiting her sister and husband Mr and Mrs William Hendrix formerly of Polo and now in Phoenix Arizona. They also visited Walter Boehm in Phoenix and saw the Painted Desert Petrified Forest Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Boddiger
Jerry Wagner
Sherri
Morris
Boddiger
William Hendrix
Polo
Phoenix
Ariz
Hendrix Son-Inlaw
Walter Boehm
Arizona
Painted Desert
Petrified Forests
California
Knotts Berry Farm
Disneyland
Gearys Attend Niece Rita Carrs Wedding at Lutheran Church
Mr and Mrs Roderick Geary attended the wedding of their niece Rita Carr at the Lutheran Church in Stockton last Saturday June 19 at two o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderick Geary
Lutheran Church
Stockton
Rita Carr, Shulls
Weekend Father’s Day Guests Across Multiple Homes
Weekend guests visited numerous households for Father’s Day. Leonard Higley family and Carl Engel joined Mildred Higley in Elgin. Marvin Andrews Joel and Bob attended in Milledgeville. Russell Slick’s family hosted in Milledgeville with Mrs Slick’s June 21 birthday observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Higley
Leonard
Carl Engel
Elgin
Mildred Higley
Russell Highey
Russell
Marvin Andrews
Joel
Bob
Larry Slicks
Milledgeville
Richard Poper
Charles Millspaugh
Nancy
Waterman
Ralph Richards
Charles Poper
Chuckie
Orville Bausman
Bradenton
Fla
Merne Harris
Sandra
University Park
Harris
James Reid
Kenneth Goukers
Morris
Emerson Witmer
Rhonda
Tim Witmer
Roy Rowand
Keith Heintz
Rockford
Merrill Heitz
Red Oak
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Tampico Legion Hall
Pete Truitt
MR. and
Mrs
Terry L. Truitt
Helen Mackay
Dorak
Welfare Service Committee
Ray Polhill
G. C. Poppenhouse
Lester Westenholm
William Wilhelm
W. J. Quest
Homer Zuck
Lanark
Everett Laughlin
Amtrak
Illinois
C. R. Smith
Willis Tillman
Russell Tillman
Earl Brininger
Darrell Hubbard
Heila Hyer
John Flood
Floyd Tripp
United
Stephen Engelkes
Ion
James F. McDonald
Bushman Ave
Sterling, Hil
Carl E. Brachear
Eighteenth Place Sterling
Fred Steele
High St
Morrison, Ill
Sugmaster
Tropics
Ave. Sterling
Martin Frankfother
Coleta Briefs
Youth Council
Peggy Lubben
Sherry Lynn
Kathryn Keagy
3Rd Ave
Roper
Coronado
Lennox
Florence Smith
Gerald Girard
Ill
Melvin Hank
Elery
Ruth Shank
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