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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1964
Page
15
Forty five members attended the Polo Woman's Club meeting at Town Hall. Officers and committees reported results of fundraising, book distribution, and planned a 6:30 p.m. share-a-dish supper. members discussed milk donations, a kitchen range appeal, and volunteer work at Dixon State School.
Lanark sponsors for Sally Josephine Grant at St. Mark's Lutheran church hosted dinner and supper guests in the Grant home. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Grant and family welcomed attendees after the baptism on Sunday.
Twenty four members attended the Polo Evening Woman's Club first fall meeting held Monday at Town hall with Mrs. Stanley Webster as hostess. A carry in supper followed the business session led by president Mrs. E F McGrath. Two high school seniors Pris and Zigler and Mr. and Mrs Harold Grantcilla Zigler were listed among Sunday guests.
Duquoin and Monticello music and art camps sponsored by the club hosted guests Marcia Riddle and Priscilla who shared experiences and Priscilla earned TV recognition as an outstanding music student. Cards followed with prizes won by Mrs. George Kaufman Jr. and Mrs. Arthur Eichholz.
Mrs Elizabeth Hogge Gene seo and Mr and Mrs Jim Hogge with Crystal attended honoring Steven John Shank baptized that day in Freeport. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Willard Hogge Tom Mr and Mrs Elory Shank Sheryl Mrs John Hagen and Lyle Hopkins.
The Brethren Church lists a busy week with Bible study for all ages at 9:30 and a 10:30 worship sermon "Visions In The Night" by Pastor. Week events include leadership training sessions, regional conference at Manchester College, choir rehearsals, church night, and a truth seekers program led by Charles A. Wells.
Baptismal services were conducted at St. Mark's Lutheran church on Sunday October 11. Sponsors included Ivan Brown for Larry Duane Weaver and Harold Grant for Sally Josephine Grant. Steven John Shank was sponsored by Sheryl Shank and Tom Hokg Gee, while Judy Dippel was sponsored by Harold Dippel.
The West Ogle Night Homemakers extension unit met Monday evening at Mrs. Charles Conkrite’s house with fifteen members present and Mrs. Joe Mc Grath as guest. Mrs. Paul Gorski chaired and led the business meeting. The major lesson on Know Your County Government was given by Mrs. Frank Pope and Mrs. Harry Folk. The group redirected time to plan coming year programs and refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Weaver hosted a turkey dinner Sunday to honor their son Larry Duane who was baptized at St. Mark's Lutheran church. Guests included Arlo Zimmerman Adeline Walter Marjorie Mendota Ivan Brown LuAnn LaMoille Burt Weaver Wayne Weaver David Nancy Leonard Freeport Elmer Weaver and Robert Bellows Kathy.
Mary Circle of the WSCS met at the Methodist Church with 15 members present. Guest Miss Anniemae White, a retired Congo missionary, shared her life and work experiences while visiting Peek Home. Miss Ina Reed led devotional remarks.
The VFW Auxiliary met in club rooms with Betty Brenner presiding. A family Halloween scramble supper is set for 6 30 p.m. Monday March 26 with members asked to bring a dish to pass and table service while meat and drinks are provided by the auxiliary.
John Banes two months old son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Banes also returned home Monday after medical treatment at Rockford Memorial hospital.
Mr and Mrs Far Detweiler came home Saturday ending a three week journey covering 4500 miles through the north and east. They visited 14 states and toured New York including the Worlds Fair. Nearby gatherings noted include visits by Hachmeister Lockner and families, plus friends in Mount Morris Milledgeville Forreston Freeport and Amboy. An expedition to climb Mount Everest plans to take eighteen tons of gear for the 1963 ascent.
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