Baccalaureate Service For Morrison Central 1971
The Mor rison Community High School baccalaureate for the class of 1971 will be held Wednesday evening at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. The wind ensemble under David O Bittner will perform Pomp and Circumstance and a postlude. The robed choir directed by James M Liljegren will sing two Randall Thompson works. Rev Wallace Nordquist of St Peter's Lutheran Church will deliver the address and perform invocations and benediction with the theme Looking at the Past Permits Us to Look into the Future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Community High School
Elgar
David O. Bittner
James M. Liljegren
Mt Carroll High School 1971 Graduates List
Mt Carroll lists 90 graduates including Le Moine Aude Terry Bausman Wayne Becker Vicki Brown Karen Brunner Matt Caldwell Dana Boats Libby Cowan Vicki Cummings Lonnie Dykema Mickey Dyson Bob Finer Denny Foltz Craig Fritz Stanley Fritz Connie Guenzler Sibyl Haag Jo Ann Haas Jim Hall Tom Handel Joanie Hook Chris Hovorka Steve Kehl Dennis Kessler Ken Lego Paul Maszk Jim Miller Lony Miller Lorna Morgan Arthur Moshure Roger Neis Jeff Neuschwanger Maria Pauley Sharon Randecker Connie Roberts Beth Sack Don Schneider Janice Schnitzler Brian Schreiner Randy Sherf Connie Joe Janet Speer Laurinda Tegeler John Van Brocklin Cheryl Van Zuiden Roxanne Wagner Bruce Wagner Brian Woessner Cindy Yenney Kathy Zemke Judy Dearth Terry Hartwick Mark Kramer Roger Miller Greg Oviatt Bill Schall John Springer Terry Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
le Moine Aude
Terry Bausman
Wayne Becker
Vicki Brown
Karen Brunner
Matt Caldwell
Dana Boats
Libby Cowan
Vicki Cummings
Lonnie Dykema
Mickey Dyson
Bob Finer
Denny Foltz
Craig Fritz
Stanley Fritz
Connie Guenzler
Sibyl Haag
Jo- Ann Haas
Jim Hall
Tom Handel
Joanie Hook
Chris Hovorka
Steve Kehl
Dennis Kessler
Ken Lego
Brian Woessner
Cindy Yenney
Kathy Zemke
Judy Dearth
Terry Hartwick
Mark Kramer
Roger Miller
Greg Oviatt
Bill Schall
John Springer
Terry Young
Rock Falls Berean Society Picnic Notes
Eight members and four visitors from Texas enjoyed the Berean Society picnic at National Church. President Bess Schoaf led the business session and Mrs. Marietta Reeser gave devotions, A Little Patch of Light. Everett Lutyens recounted visiting a chapel in Fulton Missouri, formerly in London, brought and restored. A Scout working farm in Mexico was described. Next meeting is June 28 at the church with Mrs. Farr Lutyens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Lutyen
Texas
Berean Society
National
Bess Schoaf
Marietta Reeser
Everett Lutyens
Fulton
Rock Falls
London
England
Mex
Farr Lutyens
David Mathew III Dedicates Anthem To Local Church
David W Mathew II of Morrison writes an anthem to Psalm 117 for contemporary music. He dedicates it to Morrison Presbyterian Church to be sung May 30 at 10 45 am by the church choir directed by Mathew. He will soon pursue a doctorate after NIU.
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David W. Mathewii
David Mathew II
Morrison
First United Presbyterian Church of
Morrison Presbyterian Church
Mathew
David
Knox College
Galesburg
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
NIU
Nancy
Sephanie
Pecatonica
Denton
Tex
North Texas State University
Music Department
Susan Beswick Receives First Holy Communion at St Marys
Susan Beswick daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Beswick received First Holy Communion at 8 oclock Mass Sunday May 23 at St Marys Church with Fr Wm Joffe officiating. A dinner followed with family friends including Beswick and Bartz relatives and Morrison Voeckel Harmon attendees. Grandparents Lester Beebe of Springfield Oregon visited in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Beswick
Herbert Beswick
St. Mary’s Church
Wm. Joffe
Susan
Tom
Marian Beswick
Frank Bartz
Richard Beswick
Billy
Sandy
Johnny
Robert Barsema
Mike Beswick
Michelle
Morrison
Francis Bartz
Sterling
Adam Voeckel
Peter
Sally Voeckel
Harmon
Lester Beebe
Springfield
Oregon
Bake Sale and Car Wash Fundraiser Set for June 5
High Fellowships meet May 31 at 7 p.m. at Don Gillfillan home 407 West Main Morrison to finalize plans for two sponsored fundraisers. A bake sale starts 9 a.m. June 5 at The Hub cleaners and a car wash 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Methodist church, $1.50 per car. Proceeds cover the cost of 50 to perform Jesus Christ Superstar in town on July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Gillfillan
West Main Street
Morrison
Hub Cleaners
Methodist Church
Our Town
Picnic at White Pines State Park by church youth group
A Sunday picnic at White Pines State Park brought together 23 youth and their advisors from the Methodist Presbyterian Junior High Fellowship. Leaders David and Linda Hook and Ken and Shirley Graesser joined the group for hiking, volleyball, baseball, and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pines State Park
Methodist- Presbyterian
David
Linda Hook
Ken
Shirley Graesser
Hospital admissions and discharges in Morrison area
On May 28 Morri son Community Hospital admitted James B. Keckler Mr. Carroll and Master Gregory S. Hack of Erie. Discharges on May 28 included Mrs. Robert Edlund Chadwick and Sumner W. Perry of Morrison. On May 27 admissions were Mrs. J. Guy Gridley Mrs. Hervey T. Bixby and Mrs. Cornel Pessman all of Morrison. Discharges on May 27 were Mrs. Frank W. Weaks Morrison, Mrs. Charles T. Ryan and son Lyndon, Mrs. James E. Meews and daughter Prophets town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison Community Hospital
James B. Keckler
Carroll
Gregory S. Hack
Erie
Robert Edlund
Chadwick
Sumner W. Perry
Morrison
Community Hospital
J. Guy Gridley
Hervey T. Bixby
Cornel Pessman
Frank W. Weaks
Charles T. Ryan
New Arrivals at Community Hospital May 27
Mr and Mrs Jerry McClennan Lyndon welcome a daughter born May 27 at Community Hospital. Mr and Mrs Richard L Gall EK Moline report a son born May 27 at Community Hospital. Mr and Mrs Harold Plantaker Ashton welcome a son born May 2 at Community General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry McClennan
Lyndon
Community Hospital
Richard L. Gall
EK. Moline
Harold Plantaker
Ashton
Community General
Cookout by Couples Club at Spenny and Osborn homes
The Couples Club of the Presbyterian church plans a cookout on Saturday June 19 at the country home of Gene and Sue Spenny. Co hosts will be Gene and Marian Osborn.
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Couples Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Gene
Sue Spenny
Marian Osborn
Summer typing class offered at Morrison Community High School
A summer typing course will run from Tuesday June 9 to Friday July 16 at Morrison Community High School. Each of the three hour sessions begins 8 30 a m and covers beginning and second semester typing. One semester credit is earned on completion. two summers equal one full credit. Open to high school students or older with eligibility to enter high school in September. Pre registration required with a minimum of 20 students to hold the course. Tuition is set and final registration day is Friday June 4.
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Morrison Community High School
Fesday
Local Medical Tea Features Bennett Play on Niemoeller
Mrs Kontos reviews a Bennett based play about Martin Niemoeller at the home of Mrs W W Bull as the special feature of the annual Medical Tea of the First Presbyterian Church beginning at 1 30 p m.
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Bennett
Martin Niemoeller
First Presbyterian Mother-Daughter Banquet Held at Church
The Mother-Daughter banquet at First Presbyterian Church will be at 6 30 p m Tuesday June 15 in the church dining room. It is a potluck supper with beverages and rolls furnished. The Bell Ringers from Dixon State School will provide the featured entertainment. Members are asked to bring two dishes to pass and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Dixon State School
Summer Schedule for First Presbyterian Church Activities
The First Presbyterian Church announces a summer program starting June 6 and running through August. Church school meets at 9 a.m. and the worship service follows at 10 a.m.
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First Presbyterian Church
Mariners steak fry at Hegwood home
The Mariners Club of the Presbyterian church hosts a steak fry at Dan and Glenda Hegwood’s home on Thursday June 17. Members are asked to bring their own table service.
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Mariners Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Dan
Glenda Hegwood
Rhubarb mishap lands Mrs. Gridley in hospital
Mrs J Guy Gridley slipped while cutting rhubarb in her yard Thursday and is now a patient at Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Guy Gridley
Community Hospital
Baby Carla Ann Born to Mr and Mrs DeLa Torre
Mr and Mrs Bernie DeLa Torre of 515 Barden Mor rison welcomed daughter Carla Ann born May 20. The couple announces the new arrival in this local notice for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie DeLa Torre
Barden Street
Morrison
Carla Ann
Bethesda Medical Assistant Fund Gift From Presbyterian Church
The Bethesda Medical Assistant Fund received a $284.00 contribution from the local Presbyterian church members in support of Pastor Robert Stone Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Robert Stone, Jr
Presbyterian Church
Couple visits daughter during Parents Day at WIU
On Sunday Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schroeder visited their daughter Ellen at Western Illinois University in Macomb. They attended a Parents Day banquet hosted by Sigma Iota chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi. Mary Ingrid Olson of Morrison earned a B S in Education from Eastern Illinois University Charleston. A total of 975 students graduated that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Schroeder
Macomb
Ellen
Western Illinois University
Sigma Iota Chapter
Alpha Omicron Pi Social Sorority
Mary Ingrid Olson
Morrison
School of Home Economics
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
Home improvement loans rise as rates peak
The Federal Reserve Board reports a near sixteen percent year over year gain in new credit lines for home repairs reflecting increased homeowner investment as mortgage rates pause at a modern high.
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Federal Reserve Board
General Meeting of Women's Society at United Methodist Church
The Women s Society of Christian Service held its general meeting Monday May 24 at 1 30 p m in the United Methodist Church social rooms. President Mrs Harold A Smith led. Mrs Duane Ritenour led in prayer. Reports covered the mother and daughter banquet May 13 and attendance in Nite and Day Circles. Plans for the new year included date books and Response subscriptions. a June 13 ordination event at the church with picnic and program was announced. The Mendota First United Methodist meeting was reviewed. Next meeting is September 1 with Nite Circle handling refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
Harold A. Smith
Duane Ritenour
Wayne Shank
Ong
Response
Robert Webb
Paul Gettle
First United Methodist Church of
Mendota
Miss Paulinda Briggs Graduates In Milledgeville
Miss Paulinda Briggs local graduate of class of 44 received her high school diploma at Milledgeville High School on Wednesday May 26. An after graduation party followed at her home near Coleta with guests, gifts, and decorations in orange and black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulinda Briggs
Milledgeville High School
Coleta
Paulinda
Elsie Briggs
Paul Briggs
Wells Shearer
Wells
Susan Dirks
Sterling
Briggs
Frank C. Scribner
Kerry Briggs
Earl Ruble
Harry Seavey
Harold A. Smith
Bradley
Kevin
Clarence Labbs
Jim
Donald
Rusty Hubbard
Cheryl Ganther
Emmerson
Rudy
Julie
Janelle
Colena
Lester Snow
Milledgeville
Ray W. Smith
Linda
Ridott
C. R. Smith
Burton Frankfather
George Heide
Robert Rhwbright
Darrell Hubbard
LaVern Frankfother
Russell Tillman
Mable Courtright
Charles Guenzler
Carroll
Herbert Edwards
Indiana
Victor Scribner
Edwin Livengood
Judy Schmidt
Bonnie Gilbert
Howard Clough
Paul Cannon
George Nichols
Robert Scribner
Heide and Allison Families Attend Goshen Commencement
Mr and Mrs Clarence J Heide Coleta and Mr and Mrs Ralph Allison Milledgeville motor to Goshen Indiana Monday to visit Rev and Mrs Richard Allison and family They attended North Ridge High School commencement exercises where grandson Raymond J Allison received his high school diploma A reception followed at the school home The Ralph Allison and Heide families returned home Wednesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Heide
Coleta
Ralph Allison
Milledgeville
Goshen
Ind
Richard Allison
North Ridge High School
Raymond J. Allison
Ralph Allisons
Heides
Graduation attendance for Schultz family guests in Indiana
Mr and Mrs William Brickle and Melody and Mick McKenna were weekend guests in the Ralph Schultz home in Morocco Indiana. They visited Ralph Schultz recovering from a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee. Sunday they attended Sandra Schultz graduation exercises and reception at North Newton High School before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brickle
Melody
Mick McKenna
Ralph Schultz
Morocco
Ind
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kankakee
Sandra Schultz
North Newton High School
Deer Grove and Oregon guests join Farwells for Sunday lunch
Mr and Mrs Gene Schauff and Hubert Schauff of Deer Grove along with Mr and Mrs James Cartright of Oregon were Sunday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs William Farwell.
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Gene Schauff
Hubert Schauff
Deer Grove
James Cartright
Oregon
William Farwell
Genesee Grange celebrates 100th birthday with church visit
The Genesee Grange met at Mrs Lenora Volk ers on Tuesday May 25 with Master Fred Geise presiding. Grange badges marked the Grange centennial. Plans for a June 20 church goers event at First Lutheran Jordan followed by a picnic at Sinnissippi Park Sterling were announced. Next meeting set June 26 at Mrs Lucille Bathel Mill edgeville. Memorial service for departed members led by Chaplain Mae Geise featured hymns Psalm 23 and prayers. Rook games capped the evening with prizes for high and low scores among ladies and men. Refreshments on a decorated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesee Grange
Lenora Volkers
Fred Geise
First Lutheran Church
Sterling
Grange
Lucille Bathel
Milledgeville
Mae Geise
Elizabeth Kraft
Rook
Carmen Milroy
Sow
Low
Aefred Kraft
Family Dinner Hosted by Ada Lubbs Group
A family dinner was held Saturday May 22 at Ada Lubbs home. Attendees included Raymond and Maude Lubbs and children in Boulder Hill and Coleta, Robert Bennett and family in Aurora, Russell Tillman and Ruth Ann Dome in Goshen, Indiana, Clarence Lubbs and Jim and Charles Lubbs in Coleta, plus Ruth Sweet and Cheryl in Polo. Raymond Lubbs projected photos from a recent Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Lubbs
Raymond Lubbs
Boulder Hill
Robert Bennett
Doreen
Deanne
Aurora
Debbie Lubbs
Ruth Ann Dome
Goshen
Ind
Russell Tillman
Maude Tillman
Clarence Lubbs
Jim
Charles Lubbs
Coleta
Ruth Sweet
Cheryl
Polo
Farwell Family Visit and Mail Address Shared
Mr. and Mrs. William Farwell Sr. hosted Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. William Farwell Jr. of Mt. Morris. AMN Barry Farwell of Biloxi, Mississippi, grandson of Mr. Farwell Sr., called in and is serving at Kessler AFB. His mailing address at Biloxi includes PSC 2 3385 Stu. SQ. Box 9599, Keesler AFB, 39534.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farwell Sr
William Farwell Jr
Mt. Morris
AMN
Barry Farwell
Biloxi
Miss
Barry
Kessler Afb
Mississippi
Barry S. Farwell
Stu
Keesler Afb
Nichol Couple Return From Woodruff Cabin
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Nichol came home Wednesday after ten days at their summer cabin in Woodruff Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Nicholson
Woodruff
Wis
Juniors and Omega 4-H and Youth Group Meet Dates
The Junior Whiteside Home makers 4-H Club will meet Tuesday June 1 at 7 30 p m at the Coleta Town Hall. The Omega Youth Group will not meet Sunday night as scheduled but will gather Wednesday June 1 at 6 30 p m at the Youth Center. Mrs Ada DePue and Mrs Myrtle Welch of Rock Falls and Mrs Loren Imen and Mrs William McSorley of Sterling visited Mrs John Eckel and John Kness on Friday. Mr and Mrs John Biaga of Rock Falls were Thursday evening visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Ronald Richardson and family Roger Clyde Milton and Amy. The group attended Eighth Grade Graduation exercises at the Coleta school then refreshments at the Richardson home. Clyde Richardson was among 15 graduates to receive his diploma. Mrs Blaga was Clyde’s kindergarten teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside
Coleta
Omega
Ada DePue
Myrtle Welch
Rock Falls
Loren Imen
William McSorley
Sterling
John Eckel
John Kness
John Biaga
Ronald Richardson
Roger
Clyde
Milton
Amy
Richardson
Clyde Richardson
Blaga
Four College Friends Visit Lyndon Farm Hosts
Miss Sue Hiland daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hiland hosted four college friends at her Lyndon home on May 27. Guests Connie Andrew Cathy Jones Gale Stau bach and Cath Colson toured the Hiland farm and visited Lyndon Prophetstown and Rock Island before returning to Rock Island for Augustana College graduation on May 30. All are Delta Chi Theta Sorority members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Hiland
Frank Hiland
RR 1
Lyndon
Connie Andrew
Chicago
Cath Colson
Plano
Cathy Jones
Gale Staubach
Rock Island
Hiland
Sue
Mary
Prophetstown
Augustana College
Delta Chi Theta Sorority
Pitch Prevention For Patio Deck Boards Choice
To stop pitch leakage on warm days choose a non resinous wood such as western red cedar or use kiln dried lumber. Kiln dried lumber fixes the pitch and reduces surface marking on deck boards.
Shower Honors Mrs Grahm and Andrea Lynn
Tuesday evening baby shower hosted by Mrs Judy White and Mrs Jan Keupker honored Mrs Michael Grahm and her daughter Andrea Lynn. Prizes awarded to Mrs John Anderson Mrs Otho Spears and Mrs Michael Grahm. attendees included Mrs Leona Smith Mrs Annis Spangler and many others from Franklin Grove Polo Marquette Kan Deer Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Grahm
Andrea Lynn
Judy White
Jan Keupker
John Anderson
Otho Spears
Leona Smith
Annis Spangler
Franklin Grove
John Gorzny
Polo
Earl Boggs
Marquette
Kan
Vi Winkler
Arnold McCauley
Kate Devine
Raymond Spears
Dale Sobottka
Ing Mattingly
Jeff
Victor White
Todd Graham
Kyle
Rod Keupker
Deer Grove
Ray Keupker
Carson Ferguson
Garnet Price
Harry Thompson
Gale Broers
John Perino
Cub Scout Dens Picnic Aboard Canal Outing
Cub Scout Dens I II and III enjoyed a canal side picnic with Den Mathers Mrs Joane Frederick Mrs Phyllis Farnham and Mrs Sharon George joining the Scouts. Most boys caught several sunfish which they released hoping to grow larger for a future day. Scouts listed include Greg Cole Michael Batten Timmy Willstead Roger Garret Rod Farnham Jeff Rosene David Richmond Tom Frederick Doug Rockwell John Little Tom Chapin Shawn George and guest David George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Mathers
Joane Frederick
Phyllis Farnham
Sharon George
Greg Cole
Michael Batten
Timmy Willstead
Roger Garret
Rod Farnham
Jeff Rosene
David Richmond
Tom Frederick
Doug
Martha Circle Meets at United Methodist Church
Ten members and three guests attended the Martha Circle meeting at the United Methodist Church Monday evening. Chairman Corene Hamblock opened with a reading of the poem A Mother. Inez Nielsen reported on nutrients sales, with the final summer meeting set for June 21 to hear the Nominating Committee report. WSCS will meet September 1. Devotions were given by Eleanor Bills and Florence Anderson. refreshments hosted by Monafae Wetzell and Lloyd Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hussong
Bernice Pedersen
Ruth Adams
Martha Circle
United Methodist Church
Corene Hamblock
Inez Nielsen
WSCS
Eleanor Bills
Florence Anderson
Monafae Wetzell
Lloyd Newton
Wedding of Marcia Johnson and Merle Gerber in Hooppole
Mrs Ruth Melville and guests from Fullerton and Sycamore attended the wedding of Miss Marcia Johnson of Moline to Merle Gerber son of Mr and Mrs Milton Gerber at Calvary Church in Hooppole Saturday May 22 at 7 30 p m The wedding was held with extended family present from California Illinois and Sycamore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Melville
Frank Gerber
Lowell Gerber
Fullerton
Calif
Howard Malone
David Laurie
Jonathan
Sycamore
Marcia Johnson
Moline
Merle Gerber
Milton Gerber
Calvary Church
Hooppole
Rhouse
David
Laurie
Merle
Mrs Earl Boggs Returns Home to Marquette Visit
Mrs Earl Boggs has returned to her home in Marquette Kansas after visiting in the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Michael Graham and Andrea Lynn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Boggs
Marquette
Kaw
Michael Graham
Andrea Lynn
Local Brief: Mrs Ella Taylor Injured in Fall
Mrs Ella Taylor fell and broke her hip and has been taken to Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford. She will be there for quite a while and would enjoy hearing from her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Taylor
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford
Wedding of Miss Marcia Johnson and Merle Held at Calvary Church
Miss Marcia Johnson of Moline married Merle on Saturday May 22 at 7 30 p m at Calvary Church in Hooppole. Guests included Lowell Gerber Howard Malone David and Laurie.
Church Breakfast at St Marys Cemetery After Mass
St Marys Church will host a breakfast in the Parish Hall after the 8 am Mass on Sunday May 30. The event follows morning services and invites parishioners and visitors to gather for the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Florence Bonnell Vows Solemnized in Kahoka Missouri
Miss Linda Florence daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Florence rural Fenton married Terry Bonnell son of Mr and Mrs Melborn Bonnell of Dixon on May 14 in Kahoka Missouri. Judge Orcutt officiated in his office with Mary Bevens and Stephen Florence present. The bridegroom works for Erie Township Road Commissioner. The couple reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Florence
Harvey Florence
Fenton
Terry Bonnell
Melborn Bonnell
Dixon
Kahoka
Judge Orcutt
Mary Bevens
Moline
Stephen Florence
Erie Township Road Commissioner
Shower Honors Vicki Wirth Ahead of June Wedding
Vicki Wirth received a bridal shower May 19 at 7 30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Arlyn Dykhuisen in Lyndon with Mrs. Marvin Zangman assisting. Guests played Fifty. winners were Mrs. Ronald Wirth and Mrs. Gilbert Dambhoff. Vicki opened gifts for her new home before her June 12 marriage to Russell Ottens. guest list included many local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki Wirth
Arlyn Dykhuisen
Lyndon
Marvin Zangman
Ronald Wirth
Gilbert Damhoff
Vicki
Russell Ottens
Charles Ashpole
Gilbert Dambhoff
Hubert Francis
Hubert Bracke
Arman Francis
Kenneth Francis
Jim Cassens
Paul Ottens
Sally
Dale Dykema
Sara
Ernest Shultz
Alvin Wiersema
George Ottens
Debra Selby Among 18 Graduate Nurses at Moline
Debra Jane Selby daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion F Selby of Fenton was among 18 graduates from Moline Public Hospital School of Nursing. The ceremony took place Sunday May 23 at First Congregational Church in Moline with family members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Jane Selby
Marion F. Selby
Fenton
Moline Public Hospital School of Nursing
First Congregational Church
Moline
Annette
Ronald Wirth
Andy
Real estate transfers in Carroll County list multiple transfers
Carroll County real estate transfers record several deeds. Elsa D Aurand and wife move to Lewis Schwartz and wife in Bil Bradshaw area. Emily Fitzpatrick to Charles Runyon and wife. Wayne Shellhouse and wife to Mildred H Shellahuse in Savanna block. Ethel K Elsthorpe to Elmer Schindler and wife in Mt Carroll area. Cardinal Service Station Inc to Sun Oil Co in Savanna. Homer Sartwell to George L Hoklan and wife in Savanna. Russell Allen and wife to Elmer D Nehrkorn and wife in Helles Addition Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Elsa D. Aurand
Lewis Schwartz
Bil
Bradshaw
Shannon
Lucy J. Poffenberger
Richard F. Strauch
Hurleys
Adda
Mt. Carroll
Emily Fitzpatrick
Charles Runyon
S. Savanna
Savanna
Wayne Shellhouse
Mildred H. Shellahuse
O. T. Mt. Carroll
Ethel K. Elsthorpe
Elmer Schindler
L. H. Bowens
Cardinal Service Station, Inc
Sun Oil Co
Homer Sartwell
Bertrand Sartwell
George L. Hoklan
William Hellers
Russell J. Allen
Elmer D. Nehrkorn
Helles Ist
Sew and Sew Club Hosts New Member and Billy Graham Talk
The Sew and Sew Club met at Mrs. M. P. Roske's home with a new member Mrs. John Toep fer. Evangelist Billy Graham spoke at a University of Kentucky crusade. members watched the program by television, skipping devotions. Ruth Daggert received a gift from her secret sister. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Vernon Weidman's home on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Roske
John Toepfer
Billy Graham
Crusade
University of Kentucky
Ruth Daggert
Vernon Weidman
Teslow Announces Engagement of Lynda Teslow
Mr and Mrs Harold Teslow of Mt Carroll announce the engagement of daughter Lynda to Randy Morgan son of Mr and Mrs James H Morgan of Savanna The couple plan to wed July 31 Lynda attends Patricia Stevens Career College Milwaukee Randy attends Carl Sandburg Junior College Galesburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Teslow
Mt. Carroll
Lynda
Randy Morgan
James H. Morgans
Savanna
Miss Teslow
Patricia Stevens
Milwaukee
Wis
Carl Sandburg Junior College
Galesburg
Eaton couple visits Mt Carroll guests at Glen View Hotel
Atty and Mrs Ralph Eaton of Rogers Arkansas spent several days in Mt Carroll and nearby areas. They departed Wednesday morning to return home. The couple stayed at the Hotel Glen View. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Harry Adams former Mt Carroll residents from Seneca Falls New York visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
Ralph Eaton
Rogers, Ark
Mt. Carroll
Arkansas
Glen View
Harry Adams
Seneca Falls
New York
Local residents listed in community notice
Sharin and Mrs Helen Burns of Fenton, Mr and Mrs Richard Shearer, David, Joe and Ruth, and Mr and Mrs Robert Finnicum of Eric, Mr and Mrs Larry Bettis and Chad of Moline, and Mrs L B Grey and Mrs W J Selby of Lawrenceville Til.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharin
Helen Burns
Fenton
Richard Shearer
David
Joe
Ruth
Robert Finnicum
Eric
Larry Bettis
Chad
Moline
L. B. Grey
W. J. Selby
Lawrenceville, Til
Weekend Visits Across Iowa and Illinois Honor Guests
Mr. and Mrs. George Goodin and Juli and Lori visited Mrs. Goodin's mother Mrs. Lawrence Newman in Atlantic Iowa over the past weekend. Sunday guests included Mrs. Lois Besse and Mrs. Harriett Upton of Prophetstown. Callers at Mrs. Besse's home last week included Mrs. George Hoerler Eric Mr. and Mrs. Harry Francis Rock Falls and Harold Senkel of Rockford. Larry Wick and four children of Morton Grove were Sunday guests of Raymond Hogarth. George Anderson and Miss Laura Jacoson of Abingdon visited Kenneth Burns and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goodin
Juli
Lori
Raymond Hogarth
George Anderson
Laura Jacoson
Abingdon
Kenneth Burns
Seven Highland College students join National Collegiate Players
On May 25 seven Highland College students were initiated into the newly formed National Collegiate Players, an honorary Dramatic Fraternity. Among them was Miss Elizabeth Hopkins of Mt. Carroll, daughter of Herschel Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland College
National Collegiate Players
Elizabeth Hopkins
Mt. Carroll
Herschel Hopkins
Mt Carroll High names 1971 valedictorian and salutatorian
Mark Kromer is named valedictorian and Robert Finer salutatorian for the Mt Carroll High School graduating class of 1971. Mark’s parents are Mr and Mrs Jack Kromer of Mt Carroll and Robert’s parents are Atty and Mrs Melvin Finer, also of Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Kromer
Robert Finer
Mt. Carroll High School
Mark
Jack Kromers
Mt. Carroll
Atty
Melvin Finer
Robert
Carroll County Marriage Licenses Issued
Carroll County issued licenses to Craig E. Green and Carmen Schoonhoven of Shannon Lloyd F. Leach and Mary Soltow of Savanna Walter Hamilton and Karen Trude of Savanna Lonnie T. Hinkle of Rockford and Janice Fogel of Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Craig E. Green
Carmen Schoonhoven
Shannon
Lloyd F. Leach
Mary Soltow
Savanna
Walter Hamilton
Mr. Carroll
Karen Trude
Lonnie T. Hinkle
Rockford
Janice Fogel
Milledgeville
Erie District Board Accepts Resignations and Sets Budgets
The Community Unit District 1 Board accepted the resignations of Lena Pfundstein after 34 years in Erie Elementary third grade and Ernestine Reedy who moves to the Davenport system. Athletic director Larry Otis relinquishes duties, Loren Coate reassigns, and Richard Carlsen becomes assistant football coach. The board approved student insurance and transferred 369.08 from education to transportation funds. In-service days are set for Sept 21, Nov 3-4, Nov 12, March 2, and April 18. Bills totaling 148233.99 were authorized across education, building, bond, transportation, and retirement funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Unit District 1 Board of Education
Lena Pfundstein
Erie
Ernestine Reedy
Portland
Davenport
Larry Otis
Richard Carlsen
Loren Coate
Paul Carlsen
Education Fund
Transportation Fund
Church Aid Meets The Spring Hill United Metho
A local church aid meeting highlights community support efforts by Spring Hill United Methodist Church. Volunteers organize funds and resources for outreach programs. Community members discuss plans to boost food drives, tutoring, and disaster relief partnerships with area organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Aid
Spring Hill United Metho
Improper Passing Cited After Rock Falls Collision
Rock Falls police cite William F. Eberley for improper passing after a 12:42 p.m. Friday collision on Dixon Avenue. Eberley, 54, of Sterling, drove into a parked vehicle owned by Douglas L. Schrader, 28, of Rock Falls. Damages were to the front of the Eberley auto and the left rear and taillight of Schrader’s vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
William F. Eberley
13Th St
Sterling
Douglas L. Schrader
Dixon Ave
Dixon Avenue
Ave. E
Eberley
Schrader veelSeccetedie
Birth of Timothy James in Franklin Ohio
A son was born May 15 to Mr and Mrs Larry J Scott of Franklin Ohio. The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Troy Hale of Franklin Ohio. The baby is named Timothy James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry J. Scott
Franklin, Ohio
Troy Hale
Timothy James
Patient Hattie Scott Moved To Community General Hospital
Hospital patient Hattie Scott of Rock Falls has been moved to Community General Hospital in critical condition. Mail is directed to Room 339.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Scott
17Th St
Rock Falls
Community General Hospital
Church Aid Society Votes Donation for Tim Redell
The dist Church Aid society pledged ten dollars to help Tim Redell attend Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for ten days this summer. The pledge was approved at a Thursday afternoon meeting held at Mrs Blair Redell’s home. Plans also set Oct 30 for Geneseo Holiday bazaar and June 7 to 11 for vacation Bible School at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist Church Aid Society
Tim Redell
Red Bird Mission
Kentucky
Blair Redell
Geneseo
Richard Paxton
Charles Shoemaker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin Frankfother
Helen Mackay
Rock Falls News
David Mathew III
Summer Church
Morrison Briefs
Emily Adolf
Coleta Briefs
Wayne Evans
James Mathis
Jackson St
Edna DeMay
Sacred Heart
Annawan
Florence Doubler
Raymond Martens
Thomas
Kerrins
Leo DeMay
R. C. Mathis
Jane Mathis
James L. Mathis
Christopher James Mathis
Tampico
Sharon K. George
Tampico Briefs
Ada Reisenbigler
Florence
Bonnell
Sewing
Mount Carroll Briefs
Fenton Briefs
Eva Smith
Bob Gray
Erie High School
John Freude
Freude
Gray
Transportation
World Almanac
Africa
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Corte
Miyalie Ais
MR. Bill
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