14 Jan 1965
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Newspaper
Huntley Farmside
Location
Huntley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1965
Page
1
The United Church of Christ Congregational marked its 100 year sanctuary anniversary. The State Bank of Huntley installed gas lights and presented a lighting ceremony. Population is projected to rise 120 percent by 1980, to just over 2500, while police and fire services gain upgrades including a new squad car and polling place changes. Jul dates run through August with weddings births and school enrollments noted.
The 14th annual dinner meeting for Huntley Community Credit Union members is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m January 1 1965 at the American Legion Home. A roast beef dinner will be served by the American Legion ladies auxiliary. Attorney Raymond J Kelley and Delwin Barhart will report on the year. Tickets, limited to 100, are on sale at the credit union office with no door sales. Over thirty door prizes will be awarded at the close.
The State Bank of Huntley held its January 7 1965 Stockholders Meeting. Officers elected for 1965 include William McCredie as president Henry Lowe as vice president W M S as executive vice president R L Banks as cashier David Detwiler as assistant cashier Gertrude Koppen as assistant cashier Janet Hj as assistant cashier. The bank reported substantial growth in deposits due to customer service and support from patrons.
The winter dance sponsored by the Choir of the United Church of Christ was held January 9 in the church Social Hall. A 14 piece Lar kin High School band played a varied program while intermissions featured Douglas Jordi trumpet piano by Faye Marlowe and David Johnson singing On the Road to Mandalay. The hall was decorated with snowflakes and special lighting for a Winter Whirl theme. Refreshments of punch and cookies were served all evening.
The 3rd annual McHenry County Livestock Feeder Banquet will be Thursday January 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the VFW Hall Woodstock. Crawford Thayer of Jamesway Manufacturing will present a humorous yet serious talk titled Trends to Power Choring. Tickets are available in advance from listed local organizers.
The 113th Annual Meeting of the United Church of Christ Congregational was held January 10 with Wayne Zimmerman as Moderator after a family pot luck. Officers elected include Helm Thurow Wayne Zimmerman and George Adams as Osacons. Deaconesses Bernice Bakley and Josephine Johnson. boards of Religious Education Edward Brandwein Jr. George Willis Charles Lamb and Ann Benda. Stewardship and Missions Frank Merrick and Pearl Jensen. Trustees Kenneth Bakley and Charles Lamb. Church Clerk Lucille Thurow. Treasurer Harold Swanson Sr. Financial Secretary Mary Lou Hardy. Moderator Howard Ruth. Historian Lillian Hawley. Auditors Wayne Miller Milfred Anderson. Director of Finance Earle Johnson. Asst. Finance Directors Cullman Anderson Philip Plans. Hospitality Committee Mr. and Mrs. Donald Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Rugh. Flower Committee Irene Yurs Kathryn Clanton Clanton. Delegate to State Conference May Chesak. Alternate to State Conference Rasts Kenwick. Delegate to Northern Association Marie Blott Neva Van Ness. Alternate to Northern Association Esther Weltzien Ruth Brill. Benevolence Treasurer Veda Johnson. Music Committee Betty Ann Anderson Joye Jones Mildred Ruth. Herb Eggers led constitution revision discussion. another meeting will be called to finish revision. reports from boards and committees were read and accepted. organ committee reported on a new organ search.
Firemen from Huntley rushed to the Peter Hardt residence on North Church Street at 12 25 Saturday and contained a fire that started in an overstuffed swivel chair where a Hardt child sat. Neighbor Norm Zimmerman helped by tossing the chair outside, preventing major damage. some smoke damage to the room contents occurred.
The Agcept will hold its first adult class meeting Thursday January 21 at 8 00 p m The topic is insurance needs of the modern farmers Ken Reed of County Life Insurance Company will be on hand to answer questions from the class
Grafton Township Clerk Richard Enstrom received a petition from the Peoples Party of Grafton Township for the April election. Nominees include Howard Ruth for Supervisor Richard Enstrom for Town Clerk Floyd Schmuck Herb Eggers and Mr Kueek running for Auditor.
Kathleen M. Heiney of Huntley High School was named 1965 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for scoring highest on a December 1 written homemaking exam. State winner earns a $1,500 scholarship. national top prize rises to $5,000 with rewards for runners-up and a Williamsburg tour.
Stanley J. Henning of rural Huntley joined 682 Iowa State University students on the Dean's List for the fall quarter. To qualify, undergraduates must complete at least 15 credit hours and maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Township auditors meet January 14 at 8 p m. Huntley faces Hampshire in basketball January 15. Boy Scout paper pickup January 16. Little 8 Tourney January 19 to 22. Huntley Community Credit Union annual meeting January 21. Muntley Jaycees dance January 90 at Bowl Hi Lanes from 9 p m with band set. Tickets available from any Jaycee.
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