Worker Killed in Cave In Near Woodstock
Robert Wilcox 28 son of Breed Mrs. Paul Wicol of Woodstock was fatally injured Friday May 27 when a seven foot ditch cave in buried him. Bell Telephone Co. employee Wilcox was working behind a backhoe while relocation of a lost cable for road widening on Foster Road near Route 47 Wilcox’s helper dug in vain to free him. Firemen Norm Zimmerman and Percy Swanson extracted the body and he died on arrival at Woodstock Hospital. Funeral 1:30 pm Monday at Grace Lutheran Church. Survived by parents and siblings Jerry and Mrs. Shirley Hutter.
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Bregman
Ropert Wcax
Paul Wicol
McHenry Ave
Woodstock
Foster Road
Route
Wilcox
Bell Telephone Co
Huntley
Norm Zimmerman
Percy Swanson
Woodstock Hospital
Schneidey-Leuhet Funeral Home
Grace Lutheran Church
Jerry
Shirley Hutter
Senior Choir Luncheon with Music at United Church
The United Church of Christ Senior Choir sponsors a Luncheon Is Served on Wednesday June 8 at 12 30 p m in the church social hall. Entertainment includes songs from Oklahoma and Oh What a Beautiful Morning plus English hand bell numbers. A nursery is provided for small children. mothers should feed kids beforehand. Tickets via choir members or Mrs John Rugh.
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United Church of Christ
John Rugh
Eighth Grade Graduation at Huntley School
The eighth grade class held their commencement at Huntley Consolidated School on May 27. Fifty students received diplomas with Cathy Thrun topping the class at 4.96 and Judy Drendel second at 4.65. Music was by Mrs. Henry Marlowe, with prayers, valedictory by Cathy Thrun, salutatory by Judy Drendel, Legion and scholastic honors awarded, and two songs performed by the graduates.
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Huntley Consolidated School
Cathy Thrun
Judy Drende
Henry Marlowe
Elgar
Paul Kudlach
Judy Drendel
Robert Gruner
American Legion
Legion
Jerome Neumann
Thomas E. Kelly
Glenard Delaney
Meet Your Candidate Night At Farm Bureau Bridgwood
Community events notice lists several local activities in early June. Candidate night hosted by Farm Bureau Bridgwood Young People committee. Luncheon at United Church of Christ Social Hall. Salvation Army tag days. American Legion carnival. Lions Club chicken barbecue. daily Vacation Bible Schools run June 13 through August. Wednesday night programs and other summer activities scheduled from June 6 to August.
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Farm Bureau
Police Association Meeting in Huntley Discusses Dope Addiction
Members of the National Police Officials Association from the area met Thursday evening at the Huntley Police Station. James Collins of Collings Pharmacy spoke on dope addiction outlining progression from smoking and easy to buy additives to marijuana and heroin. He noted exempt narcotics can be sold without prescription but pharmacists may refuse sales to suspicious customers.
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National Police Officials Association
Huntley
James Collins
Collings Pharmacy
Collins
Summer Band Schedule Planned by Mr. Robert Tirk
The summer band program runs from June 138 through August 5 under Band Director Robert Tirk. Adults who have played instruments are invited to join, with a registration blank in Farm side for convenience. 4th Grade Beginners meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 to 9:15 with sections for trombones clarinets and flutes plus specific times for ensemble items.
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Robert Tirk
Tirk
Thurz
Huntley High School 1966 Graduation and Baccalaureate Services
Huntley High School held Baccalaureate services Sunday at 8 00 p m for the 1966 graduating class with 43 graduates pictured elsewhere in the Farmside. Rev Lawrence Perkins delivered the sermon titled Reaching Beyond the Stars. Dr George Buchal sang May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You. The procession featured the Triumphal March and Mendelssohn March of the Priests by Mrs Marlowe. Commencement Exercises followed on Tuesday evening May 31 marking the Eighth graduation.
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Huntley High School
Faye Marlowe
Craig Wells
Verti
Helen Marlowe
Lawrence Perkins
George Buchal
Bible School Begins June 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church will conduct Vacation Bible School from June 6 to June 17. Classes run 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday for ages 3 to 14 with worship Bible discussion crafts and recreation. Attendees should bring a Bible scissors and crayons. All are welcome.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Lions Club Bar-B-Q at Huntley Fire Station on Coral Street
The annual Lions Club Bar-B-Q is set for Sunday June 19 at the Huntley Fire Station on Coral Street. Serving runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Readies feature barbequed chicken with special sauce and foil jacket baked potatoes. CONTINUED ON PAGE TEN.
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Lions Club
Huntley
Coral Street
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Memorial Day Observances Held in Three Towns
Memorial Day services were held last Monday in Union, Harmony, and Huntley with combined units presenting the program. In Huntley, Harold Murphy, Republican candidate for County Treasurer, spoke about serving the country in war and supporting troops, while Rev. D. Day delivered the invocation and cemetery blessing.
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Union, Harmony
Huntley
Harold Murphy
Murphy
Gqide
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Revq Wilcox
Seven Foot
John Carroll
Police Asso
Bible School
Viet Nam
D. Day
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
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