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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1971
Page
9
The two bedroom design by architect Lester Cohen offers a flexible expandable basement and options turning the side porch area into a study or third bedroom with bath. The plan features a full scale living and dining room, a central fireplace, a wide opening to the dining area, and sliding doors to a back patio for entertaining.
Seventy nine eighth grade pupils in Erie Community Unit 1 will graduate in a ceremony at 8 p.m. Thursday June 3 in the high school gym. Rev Claire Noblett will give the address and prayers will be by Rev Dale Erickson. Diplomas will be presented by Gordon Nelson and board member Roland Mose.
A blood drive advisory highlights organizers Kenga, Catherine Winckler and Jeffrey Wirth urging the public to donate. The effort emphasizes community service and lifesaving impact through regular donor participation.
The Daily Gazette reader from Sterling Illinois encloses 50 cents and asks for a copy of the study plan for The House of The Week. The message provides name city street state and prints the request.
George Cooper of Erie, longtime Cubmaster, was honored at a farewell dinner Tuesday night at the Village Restaurant. He received a plaque from the Boy Scout committee. George Hayes succeeds him as the new Erie Cubmaster and has begun his duties.
Mr and Mrs Joe Besse and daughters attended graduation exercises for Mark R Besse Sunday evening at Eastern Illinois University Charleston. Mark completed his student teaching at Casey.
Mrs. Ethel Schriener underwent surgery Saturday at University Hospital in Iowa City Iowa.
Amboy Community Unit School District 272 held a promotion and honors program at Amboy Junior High School on Thursday evening. The event opened with the National Anthem, an invocation by David Gibson, and featured extensive student awards across art, literature, music, athletics, and scholastic achievement led by Laura Leffelman and Greg Knutson with numerous named students and staff receiving honors.
Local Walnut newsroom notes list Phyllis Swanson as news correspondent and Lucy Wallis handling advertising and subscriptions. Contact numbers 379 2723 and 379 2011 appear for staff and department inquiries.
Walnut Centennial Association Inc. sets June 17 1972 as the start of a week long centennial celebration with four showings of a historical spectacle parades contests exhibits activities for all ages and a focus on fun. Rogers Co. will assist and committees begin work to ensure a large community turnout and support.
The Donut Shop held its grand opening on Saturday May 15 drawing a strong crowd. Door prize winner was Mrs Dick Fritz a clock radio. Nancy Anderson won the Name of the Room contest and a transistor radio. the teen center name chosen was The Rat Hut. Owners Mr and Mrs Willis Rutledge thanked attendees for their support.
Mrs Ben Guither was honored on her 80th birthday with a coffee party held Wednesday morning at her daughter Mrs Arthur Kruse's home. Guests included Evangeline Guither Miss Marcia Willey Harriett Albrecht Irene Heaton Clara Guither Ruth Dremann Mary Morris Bertha Plapp Dorothy Baumgartner Margaret Birkey and Vera Gilafka.
Walnut Township Memorial Library presents a Memorial Day collection in recognition of the holiday. The display highlights local veterans and commemorative artifacts, inviting visitors to reflect on service and sacrifice during the observance.
A long list of individuals is presented, followed by closing remarks attributed to Keith Brown. The text lacks context about roles, events, dates, or locations, making it a roster or attendee list rather than a narrative item. The names appear to be a group or committee alongside a final sign off by Keith Brown.
Mrs. Fimma Keigwin curates stories and pictures from Walnut Leaders during World War II. The exhibit features servicemen from the area and reprints of Chicago Tribune headlines, tracing the war from the bombing of Warsaw to the Hiroshima attack.
Mothers of World War II gathered Tuesday May 25 for an all day sewing meeting hosted by Mrs. Carl Von Holten. Five members attended and a scramble dinner was served at noon. Twenty five pairs of scuffies were cut and assembled.
Walnut retail merchants announce Saturday June 5 as Walnut Dicker Day with sidewalk bargains and special prices in front of shops along Main Street. Come early to take advantage of the deals.
Mrs Lawrence Green of Fulton Ustick is listed with contact phone 772 3254 in a local notice listing residents and phone numbers for community directory purposes.
The Fulton eighth grade promotional exercises are set for June 3 in the Junior High School gym. Robert Leininger, superintendent of the Riordan Bend school system, will speak on Your Attitude. Beth Amman gives the invocation, with welcome by Sue Schneble. American Legion awards by Irving Strating and DAR by Larry Woods. Graduates from Ustick: Linda Sue Bissens Steven Lee Hagen Jeffrey Mark Medema Pamela Sue Merema Gayle Ann Mears David Allen Pell Bonnie Sue Van Rheenen Jeffrey Gene Venama David Lee Wherry.
When constructing stairs indoors or outdoors ensure all risers are equal and each tread shares the same width to prevent trips. Douglas fir outdoor steps may weather naturally if left exposed.
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