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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1988
Page
6
To list your event in the calendar call 284 2222 ext 34 or write to the commu ty calendar at the Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021. To be included in the calendar information should be in four days before the event.
Lee-Whiteside ADA chapter hosts a holiday potluck at Whiteside County Senior Center at 5 30 p m. Narcotics Anonymous meets in Loveland at 7 30 p m. Lee County Council on Aging holds a mini bazaar at Senior Citizens Center at 8 a m. Dixon Moose Lodge serves suppers 5 to p m. Bridge group at Senior Center 12 30 p m. Dixon Park District walking program at Armory Rec Center 7 9 a m. Body Recall at Armory Rec Center 9 11 a m.
Saturday events include Dixon Public Library holiday open house 2 to 4 p.m. at the library with story hour at 10:30 a.m. A VietNow chapter meets at Stony Point Lounge, Overeaters Anonymous gathers at KSB Hospital classroom NL on the fifth floor at 8:30 a.m. A Dixon Area Singles dance runs 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Park District hosts a Nature Center warm up after Cross Country Skiing at Lowell Park noon to 4 p.m. The Dixon Woman's Club meets at Loveland. Swinging Stars square dance 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Rock Falls Community Center.
Sunday listings show a Christmas party at Mathew Boone's Restaurant from 8 to 11 pm, animal stories at Lowell Park Nature Center at 2 pm, and a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Dixon Masonic Temple from 7:30 to 11:50 am. The Dixon Park District hosts activities and community events.
Monday schedules show Rotary Club noon gathering in Loveland and Dixon Men's Garden Club at Brown Shingle 6 30 p.m. Rochelle Women's Aglow dinner 6 p.m. First Presbyterian Church hosts AC Chapter of PEO 1 30 p.m. Lee County AARP noon KC Hall. Red Cross CPR class 6 to 10 p.m. Dixon Area Church Women United Christmas tea 1 30 p.m. Oregon High School Christmas Concert 7 p.m. Sauk Valley Bridge Club Sterling YWCA 7 Franklin Center PTO 6 30 p.m. at FCHS cafeteria.
On Tuesday December 13 Alanon holds a meeting in Loveland at 8 p.m. A Lee County Red Cross bloodmobile visits IDOT from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dixon Moose Lodge hosts a family night from 5 to 7 p.m. Euchre begins at 7 p.m.
Harold H. Martin reports on Western Temporary Services Santa training in Philadelphia where hopefuls learn authentic delivery and safety. The session covers voice, demeanor, and child interaction techniques, with tips on lifting, humility, and patience to handle diverse behavior and stressed parents during the holiday season.
Dr Gott describes three emerging psoriasis therapies including methotrexate, PUVA with methoxsalen, and isotretinoin, noting benefits and risks such as liver damage and cancer risk, pregnancy safety, and the need for dermatologist supervision. offers health report for readers seeking more information.
Dear Ann Landers suggests exploring all scholarship options for needy students. The Wall Street Journal notes possibilities, including UC’s $400000 fund seeking a Jewish orphan aeronautical engineer. Ryan Gatling, named recipient at NC State, earns $7000 yearly. John Gatling started a $1.2 million fund to aid students named Gatling.
Harvard offers scholarships to Pennoyer Downer and Ellis regardless of need. Christina Schreiber claims a $14,000 prize as descendant of William Floyd. Amherst funds a worthy student of modest ability who lacks other aid. Yale class of 1988 awards to non Big Man on Campus. Ann urges aggressive seeking of aid. Dear Ann: a father and son fight over a nude camping photo of the son from age 13. readers weigh in.
Dixon Area Church Women United plans a 1:30 p.m. Monday Christmas Tea at the Holloway Center with St. Patrick's Church hostesses and a committee led by Mrs. Sharon McPherson Mrs. Estherbelle McLennan and Mrs. Vernie Miller Sister Paula Fergen will provide piano selections Officers to be installed include Midge Mueller Donna Pratt Winifred Shippert Zita Powers Donna Long Marion Smith Boone Todd Wilma Mosher Estherbell McLennan and others Also on the board are Lucile Sands Wilma Price Ruth Walls Maria Detrick Marion Smith and Henrietta Johnson Dixon Men's Garden Club set 6:30 p.m. meeting at Brown Shingle Reservations required
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