Birthday greetings and bake sale contributions noted
On December 23, 1954 guests enjoyed ice cream baked by Mrs Nellie Waldmeier Mrs Hannah Hilst and Mrs Hazel Sunderland. Each guest won a prize in the games. Attendees included Mrs Nellie Waldmeier Mrs Della Hobbs Mrs Hazel Sunderland Mrs Hannah Hilst Mrs Lillie Schenert Mrs Kathryn Hamilton Vera Douglas Mrs Ruby Smith Mrs Stella Rohifs Mrs Carrie Meyer Mrs Eva Wilson Mrs Louise Kerr and Miss Mabel Corbett. Late afternoon visitors Rose Estes and Lorraine offered birthday greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Waldmeier
Hannah Hilst
Hazel Sunderland
Della Hobbs
Lillie Schenert
Kathryn Hamilton
Vera Douglas
Ruby Smith
Stella Rohifs
Carrie Meyer
Eva Wilson
Louise Kerr
Mabel Corbett
Rose Estes
Lorraine
Birthday Celebration For Mrs Christine Johnson
A group of friends and neighbors gathered at Mrs Christine Johnsons home on December 9 to celebrate her birthday. The gathering featured baskets of food three birthday cakes and prizes for games and contests making the afternoon a joyous occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Johnson
Phyllis Whitehead Y W C A Delegate
Phyllis Whitehead niece of Milton and Mrs Meeker spent five days in New York as a Y W C A delegate to the U N Council of the Y W C A. A University of Illinois junior active in 4 H and Y W C A work on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Whitehead
Milton Meeker
New York City
Y.W.C.A
U.N. Council
Phyllis
University of Illinois
Swallow Your Words Before Time Runs Out
A sharp admonition warns that delaying admissions or apologies leads to swallowing pride and facing consequences later. The saying stresses prompt action to avoid harder consequences and personal regret.
Family Trip to Camp Chaffee Returns Home
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Thomas and Mrs. Kenneth Thomas traveled to Ark and Missouri visiting Montecello and Camp Chaffee. They left Thursday, stayed with the Fees, toured Camp Chaffee, and returned Sunday morning with Pvt. Kenneth Thomas on leave until January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Thomas
Kenneth Thomas
Ark
William Fee
Montecello
Camp Chaffee
Pvt. Thomas
St Pauls Lutheran vacancy pastor leads service
Lester H. Kuker serves as vacancy pastor with Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. and Divine Worship at 10:30 A. M. on Sunday December 26, with student Martin Kaija in the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul’s
Egypt Community Church Sunday School December 26 1954
Sunday School session at Egypt Community Church on December 26 1954 at 10 00 A M with George Whitehouse supervising superintendent duties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt Community Church
George Whitehouse
Federated Church Morning Worship Service
The Federated Church schedules a Sunday morning service at 10 30 with a sermon by Pastor Joseph W Hobbs There is no evening service on December 26 in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Hobbs
Gala Christmas Party for Sunday School Classes
Approximately sixty children attended a Christmas party Saturday evening in the Baptist church basement. Teachers in charge were Miss Florence Hovey Miss Janet Skinner Miss Janet Noll Miss Patty Endicott and Mrs Juanita Lempke. They led games contests and the annual gift exchange for four classes from Primary to Junior High. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Lurene Kreiling assisted by Mrs Betty VanOrman and Mrs Florence Noll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Florence Hovey
Janet Skinner
Janet Noll
Patty Endicott
Juanita Lempke
Lurene Kreiling
Betty VanOrman
Florence Noll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Community Express
Manito, Ilinois
Aan Association
Dolores M. Devore
Albert A. Devore
P.O
Manito
Mason Co., Ill
Hecht
Federated Church
Richard A. Hammer
Ours
Vernon Graff
Manito, Ill
Merry Christmas
N. Reuling CO
Desutter Supply
Frank & Rose Mary
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