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Newspaper

Daily Gazette

Location

Sterling, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1971

Page

9

Two Story House To Fit Small Lot In Budget Design

Samuel Paul designs a compact economical two story home for large families with three bedrooms plus a potential fourth, two baths, living and dining spaces, a kitchen family room, garage, laundry mudroom, and rear patio. The 4 inch by 36 foot footprint centers an efficient L shaped kitchen, central foyer, and a staircase dividing formal and informal areas. The master suite offers two walk in closets and full bath. a fourth room serves as bedroom study or teen living space. cedar shakes and varied glass accents highlight Design S-98 with a one car garage.

Andy Lang Samuel Paul

House layout with 4 rooms and three bedrooms overview

The residence includes a first floor featuring a dining room kitchen family room lavatory laundry mud room and central foyer totaling 752 square feet. Upstairs hold three bedrooms and two baths plus a fourth room suitable as a bedroom or study totaling 897 square feet. A one car garage with a heater room and storage nook completes the plan. Overall dimensions are 34' 6 by 36 including the garage and front walk.

Hawbecker Robey Nuptials Endorse Family Ties

Mr and Mrs Edward Robey of Rockford announce the marriage of their daughter Lynne to Melvin Hawbecker son of the Rev Merle Hawbecker of Lanark and the late Cora Hawbecker in the bride’s home May 3. The double ring ceremony was performed by the bridegroom’s father. Lynne Hawbecker, a Northern Illinois University graduate, teaches fifth grade in the Winnebago School system. Melvin Hawbecker, a Nebraska Wesleyan University alumnus, is the varsity basketball and football coach at Winnebago High School. They plan a weeklong honeymoon trip.

Edward Robey Rockford Lynne Melvin Hawbecker Merle Hawhbecker Lanark Cora Hawbecker Hankbecker Northern Illinois University DeKalb Winnebago Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln Winnebago High School

Newlyweds Return Home to Rockford Address

The couple has settled at 4201 Beach Street in Rockford after their wedding, establishing their residence at the family home.

Las Vegas Beach Street Rockford

Brookville Couple Announce Engagement of Linda Shafer

Harry Shafer of Brookville announces the engagement of his daughter Linda to Jerry Martz of rural Lanark son of Mr and Mrs Marion Martz. Linda is a 1970 Polo High School graduate attending Stewarts School of Beauty Culture in Davenport Iowa Jerry is a 1969 Lanark High School graduate and serves with the US Army Security Agency in Germany No wedding date is set.

Harry Shafer Brookville Linda Jerry Martz Marion Martz Lanark Polo High School Stewarts ’ School of Beauty Culture Davenport Iowa Lanark High School US Army Security Agency Germany

Miss Attig Initiated Into Honorary Sorority

Miss Nancy L. Attig of rural Lanark daughter of Mr and Mrs Denver F Attig was initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta honorary sorority for freshman women. She is a 1970 Lanark High School graduate and a nursing major at Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington.

Nancy L. Attig Denver F. Attig Lanark Alpha Lambda Delta Miss Attig Lanark High School Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington

Mt Carroll AAUW Meeting Set With Guest Speaker

Mt Carroll Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Lane Frank in Mt Carroll. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Vivian Maxson.

Mt. Carroll American Association of University Women Lane Frank Vivian Maxson

Tokyo Subways Carry 3.5 Million Passengers Daily

Tokyo subway network serves about 3.5 million passengers per day, reflecting high transit demand in the metropolis. Officials note steady ridership across lines with peak flows during morning and evening hours.

Tokyo

Manlius C U 305 Offers Summer Reading and Math Program

The Manlius C U 305 school will run a summer reading and mathematics program for selected students in grades 2 5 and 3 4. Classes run mornings from June 14 to July 12 ending with an all day field trip. Enrollment is limited to 8-10 students per class, and parents will be notified by mail the week of May 31 to confirm participation.

Manlius C. U. 305

Kraft Foods honors Eva Van Ormer for ten years of service

Eva Van Ormer of Manlius received a ten year service award from Kraft Foods. The award, supported by a service citation signed by President C. E. Swain, recognizes ten, fifteen, twenty and twenty-five year milestones. The ten-year male award is a gold Kraft tie bar, while women receive a gold charm bracelet with the Kraft emblem.

Eva van Ormer Manlius Kraft Foods van Ormer Kraft C. E. Swain

McKune Brothers Weekend Visit With Heuers In Manlius

Martin and Michael McKune of Princeton stayed with grandparents Alvin and Mrs Heuer over the weekend. They attended services at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manlius and the afternoon of music at Trinity. Roy McKune and Michelle then visited the Heuer home Sunday evening to pick up the brothers.

Martin Michael McKune Princeton Alvin Heuer Trinity Lutheran Church Manlius Trinity Roy McKune Michelle Michael

Women of Trinity Lutheran Church Meet Tuesday

Women of Trinity Lutheran Church met Tuesday afternoon and completed seven lap robes, two crib quilts and six hot water bottle covers.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Choose Two Delegates To Attend Boys State

The 36th annual Premier Boys State will be held at the Illinois State Fair Grounds in Springfield for seven days from Sunday, June 20 to Saturday, June 26. Walnut American Legion Post 179 selects Randy Ganschow and Dale Hansen to attend this camp.

Illinois State Fair Grounds Springfield Walnut American Legion Post Randy Ganschow Lee Ganschow Dale Hansen Glen Hansen Illinois Hayes Kennedy Harold A. Card Matthew J. Murphy National Organization of the American Legion

NI Pom Pom Squad selects Jo Ellen Swanson

Miss Jo Ellen Swanson of 109 Stephens Avenue Walnut is named to NIU Pom Pom squad of 32. She will perform at halftime during all football and basketball games and is a member of Alpha Phi Sorority and the University Honors program.

Jo Ellen Swanson Dorothy Swanson Stephens Avenue Walnut Northern Illinois University Miss Swanson Alpha Phi Sorority

Weekend in Michigan Hosts Share Michigan Meat Meeting

Mr and Mrs Clair Schuneman spent the weekend in Lans im Michigan attending the Michigan Meat Processors Association meeting. On Friday Schuneman spoke at the meeting. Sunday they visited Plymouth Michigan as oversight guests with their son and his family, returning home Monday evening.

Michigan Clair Schuneman Lansim Mich Michigan Meat Processors Association Schuneman

Dozen Tray Favors Made for Hospital Event

Vera Edlefson and Lois Pierson served as hostesses for a hospital event where a dozen tray favors were prepared. The effort highlighted community aid and teamwork among volunteers.

Vera Edlefson Lois Pierson

Normandy Club Holds Carry-In Scrambled Dinner Meeting

The Normally Club met Wednesday for a noon carry-in dinner. Mrs. Paul Odell opened with a prayer and flag pledge. Eleven members and one guest, Mrs. Curtis Boyce, attended as she joined the group. BINGO prizes were awarded as Mrs. Hess Trobaugh and Mrs. Eric Matson led the program. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Eva Peach's home.

Paul Odell Hess Trobaugh Odell Hans Olson Eric Matson Curtis Boyce

Miller Circle Meeting at Mrs Gloden's Home

The Miller Circle of the First Christian Church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Dale Gloden's home with fifteen members and two guests Mrs Ryder and Mrs George Cameron present. They planned a $5 donation to Gateway Center. Mrs Ene Lamb led the lesson Our Roles as Men and Women and devotions Varieties of Gifts were given by Mrs Charles Major assisted by Mrs Everett Larson and Mrs Herman Nelson.

Miller The First Christian Church Dale Gloden Ryder George Cameron Gloden Gateway Center Ene Lamb Charles Major Everett Larson Herman Nelson

Thompson Circle hosts meeting at First Christian Church

Mrs Arden Noble acted as hostess for the Thompson Circle Thursday afternoon with twelve members and two guests, Mrs Gus Lewis and Mrs Jackie Kel eher. The group voted to donate five dollars to Gateway Center. Mrs Harold Bowen led the lesson from Created Male and Female titled What Influences Relationships, with devotions by Mrs Glen Burkey at the home of Mrs Clifford York.

Arden Noble Thompson Circle First Christian Church Gus Lewis Jackie Keleher Gateway Center Harold Bowen Glen Burkey

Brother-in-law Gene Whitver's death prompts Colorado trip

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fritz of Littletone Colorado and Mrs. A I Chapman of Inglewood Colorado left Wednesday for their homes after being called to Walnut by the death of their brother in law Gene Whitver.

Leo Fritz Littleton Colo A. I. Chapman Inglewood Walnut Gene Whitver

Mother daughter banquet honors and gifts at Brethren Church

Kathryn Keagy led a May 9 mother daughter banquet at Brethren Church with 125 attendees. Hostesses included Mrs. Orville Davis and Mrs. Bryant Samuels. Program focused on candle making with Arlene Bower from Marion and Miss Becky Hunn performing flute and Luann White on piano.

The Brethren Church Orville Davis Bryant Samuels William Hammer Cecil Hoyle Gordon Mullen Paul Wisner Frank Wales Women Fellowship Don Sherrick Charles Kane Alva Bellows James Schmidt James Stouffer Cecil White Jean Bower Arlene Bower Marion Iowa Bower Becky Hunn Luann White Sue Rowsey Jim Rowsey Arthur Hunn Hazel Krum Susy Jacobs Herman Giles Corrie Hiatt William Lampin James Reid John Plum Ernest Schmidt Mary Roskam Anie Hose Kathy Bellows Barbara Eubanks Mary Hammer

Birthday gathering for four teens with named attendees

Anna Powell and Bernice Beard attended a birthday event with four teen members present. Mrs Hazel Strauss baked the cake for the celebration.

Anna Powell Bernice Beard Hazel Strauss

Birthday Club meets at Mennenga home in Milledgeville

The Community Birthday Club gathered May 20 at Mrs. Helen Mennenga’s Milledgeville residence. The session opened with prayer and the flag salute. President Mennenga led the business meeting and card games. Prizes went to Mrs. John Ditmar Mrs. Orville Landis and Mrs. Edith Graehling. Ten members and one guest Mrs. Ed Schwitters of Sterling attended and were served refreshments.

Community Birthday Club Helen Mennenga Milledgeville John Ditmar Orville Landis Edith Graehling Ed. Schwitters Sterling

St Mark's Lutheran Sunday School Class Luncheon May 20

The Sunday School Loyalty Class of St Mark's Lutheran Church met for a 12 30 p m luncheon on May 20 with hostesses arranging the gathering and sharing in fellowship at the church venue.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Local Club and Social Gatherings Report May 19

Fifteen Haly con Club members attended Spring breakfast at White Pines Lodge on May 19. weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Hohlen were Harold Hohlen and Carol Streit from North Chicago. baby shower for Mrs John Behrens held at Henry Behrens home in Sterling. Pine Creek card club dined at Silo at Oregon with winners and losers hosting. multiple prizes awarded at various gatherings including slam prize, low and high scores. Sunday dinner guests included the Higleys and other families from Rock Falls Dixon Lebanon Ohio.

Fred Hohlen Harold Carol Streit Chicago Hohlen John Behrens Henry Behrens Sterling Pine Creek Clarence Shildt Claude Piper Russell Higley Mildred Higley Leta Scholl Ruth Wilger Colonial Acres Rock Falls Wednesda Leora Mass Mabel Teigen Jennie Good Fred Rice Carl Coffman Maude Schmidt Gladys Hammer Mary Death Preston Beckenbaugh 500 Club Hazel Strauss Bernice Beard Axel Olson Sara Bennett Wilbur Schreiner Harry Cook Madison Herbert Stein, Dixon Karline Kalamalis Lebanon Ohio

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