Pythians Install New Officers in Candlelit Ceremony
Social events report the Pythians and Pythian Sisters installing new officers in a candlelit altar ceremony. Mrs Amos Johnson heads the order, with Alton Kiel as chancellor commander, and past chief certificates awarded to Mrs Dieckhoff and others. A vocal quartet provided music as officers and flower girls participated. Luncheon followed in the dining room with a large club turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logicie Inetaliaton
Ian Sisters
Knights of Penningose
Ames
T. R. Evenson
Roy F.t Davis
Herbert H. Goecks
Donald L. Barmore
Dieckhoff
Clarence E. Day
Alton Kiel
Herman Dieckhoff
Walter Kuebli
Alfred H. Henning
Walter L. Day
Ralph I. Baltzer
Pythian Sisters
Janet Kuebli
Anita Prien
Joan Wyss
Shirley Ritschard
Joyce Kubly
Faye Stauffacher
Mary Jo Henning
Phyllis Baumgartner
Virginia Geil
Henning
Richard
Patricia Thorp
Putan
Delbert Wyss
Paul Ritschard
Frederic C. Rosa
John D. Stauffacher
Leon Q. Schmidt
Alfred Baumgartner
Albert Wyss
Clarence M
Donald Barmore
Harry C. Young
Herbert Stauffacher
Don Barmore
Walter S. Freitag
John Augusburger
Charles Buehler Jr
New Officer Named for Green County Boots and Saddle Club
Howard Newcomer was named secretary of the Green County Boots and Saddle club for the year at the Jan. 5 meeting in Decatur town hall where trophies were awarded to last year’s officers. The club’s first major project is a polio benefit dance at Bluff View park on Jan. 20.
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Nowara
Spring Grove Township
Green County Boots and Saddle Club
Decatur Town Hall
Bluff View Park
Grace Church Plans Year Long Anniversary Observance
Grace Lutheran Church marks its 60th year since 1890 with a year of monthly commemorative services starting March 19 led by Dr. Harmon J. McQuire of the Illinois Synod. The plan includes a speaker, monthly events, and committee leaders Harold E. Scherer C W Chambers Myron E Jegium. councilmen Archie Myers Jr Chester Peterson Floyd O Pyle elected for three years. The church reports 64 new members this year totaling 482 baptized 322 confirmed 270 communing with a 1950 budget of 10 000 and last year expenditures of 8712.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Harmon J. McQuire
Illinois Synod
Harold E. Scherer
C. W. Chambers
Myron E. Jegium
Archie Myers Jr
Chester Peterson
Floyd O. Pyle
P. J. Connors Jr
Elmers Mark 35 Years of Marriage in Monroe
Henry J. Elmer and wife celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on January 7 with a dinner at Banjo Pete's in Monroe. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Dahms of Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Loveland and LaVonne, plus Herman Elmer of Monroe. The couple has no children but raised two nieces, Iris Elmer Dahms and Helen Elmer Loveland. Henry Elmer, formerly in a livery business, has worked since 1922 as a clerk at W. E. Blum general store on the grocery counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Elmer
Banjo Pete’s
Monroe
Frederick Dahms
Lancaster
Merlyn Loveland
LaVonne
Herman Elmer
Elmer
Cello
Rev
Kinley
Methods
Ag Ree Green
Jacob Elmer Monroe
W. E. Blum
Elmers
Jacob Elmer
Iris Elmer
Helen Elmer
Henry Elmer
Messrs
Anames
Lan
Local Names Listed for Community Event Attendees
The note lists Herman Elmer Mon terlyn Loveland William Bidlingmaier and family Fred Durtschi and family Gene Anderson and son Sylvan Bidlingmaier and family Delbert Moritz Dallas Wild and daughter Clarence Loveland and Mrs Anna Elmer as attendees or associated persons for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Elmer
Monterlyn Loveland
William Bidlingmaier
Fred Durtschi
Gene Anderson
Sylvan Bidlingmaier
Delbert Moritz
Dallas Wild
Clarence Loveland
Anna Elmer
Immanuel Group Plans Women’s Party Night
Immanuel Evangelical United Brethren church group plans a women’s night for February 14 with wives on the executive committee in charge. Committee members include Mrs Harold Whitehead Mrs Willard Mauermann Mrs Alan Goodmiller Mrs Laverne Gallitz. President Laverne C Gallitz opened the meeting with special music by Patricia Thorp followed by Lois Burgy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Evangelical’ United Brethren Church Brotherhood
Mmes
Harold Whitehead
Willard Mauermann
Alan Goodmiller
Laverne Gallitz
Laverne C. Gallitz
Patricia Thorp
Lois Burgy
Sam Ludwig
John MacMartin
Arnold N. Albright
Harold Rottler
Immanuel and
Women Rehearse Feb Play at Local High School
The women's club plans a Feb 8 comedy "Clubbing a Husband" at the high school auditorium with a 12 member cast. Proceeds benefit the St. Clare hospital fund. Every member aids ticket sales. First rehearsal Friday, second Monday at the library Green Room with director Mrs J Walter Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonrce Woman's Club
St. Clare Hospital
Brary Green Room
J. Walter Donovan
Royal Neighbors Install in Brodhead Camp 732
Truman Olin and Lucius Foye were installed as oracle and vice oracle of Bell camp 732 Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs Walter Eyck is past oracle. Other officers named include Recorder Leonard Erickson Receiver H B Conway Chancellor Opal Williamson Marshal Frances Brandt Flag bearer Josie Jones Outer Sentinel Nellie Woodstock Inner Sentinel George Wheeler Courage W W Stuessy Faith Mrs Clinton Erickson Modesty Mrs John Pengra Endurance Mrs Sterling Miller Unselfishness among others.
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Pecuuy
Truman Olin
Lucius Foye
Bell Camp
Royal Neighbors of
America
Walter ‘Yen Eyck
Leonard Erickson
H. B. Conway
Opa 1 Williamson
William Hein
Frances Brandt
Josie Jones
Chester Garde, musician declared delegate slate
Mrs. George Ross named delegate with Mrs. Ten Eyck as alternate and Dr. M W Stuessy serving as physician in the delegation roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Garde
George Ross
Ten Eyck
M. W. Stuessy
Brandts of Brodhead Mark Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Brandt of Brodhead will observe their golden wedding anniversary this Sunday with open house from 2 to 5 p m at their home for relatives and friends. The Brandts have two daughters Lee Gritzmaker and Ralph Meythaler both of Brodhead, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Brodhead
John Brandt
Brandts
Lee Gritzmaker
Ralph Meythaler
Zwingli Missionary Meeting At Parish House
Thirty six members and guests attended the Zwingli Evangelical and Reformed church missionary meeting at the parish house Monday evening. Mrs A R Achteimeier led the lesson on The Whole Family of the Church in the World. Refreshments were served by Mrs Henry E Babler and Mrs Willis Babler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Babler
Willis Babler
Mark 70th Birthday at Reed Home in Warren
A surprise party and potluck honored Mrs. Reed on her 70th birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Reed in Warren. Guests included Fred Meier and family, LaVerne Hale and family, William Meier and children, Bernice Hale, and others from South Wayne.
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South Wayne
George Reed
Warren
Townsend Club Meets At Mrs Kundert Home
Mrs Emma Kundert of 903 14th Avenue hosted Monroe Townsend club members and friends for a card party at her home. Eleven tables of cards were played with honors in various games won by Mmes Chris Ruegsegger Hazel Koehner Barbara Germann and Emma Wittbacker among others. Dominoes were led by Emma Bechtol t of Twin Grove and Barbara Schroepfer.
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Townsend Club
Emma Kundert
14Th Avenue
Monroe Townsend Club
Yass
Mmes
Chris Ruegsegger
Hazel Koehner
Barbara Germann
Emma Wittbacker
Emma Bechtolt
Twin Grove
Barbara Schroepfer
Roxy Club
Louisa Steffen
15Th Street
Clara Brawand
Mary Lengacher
Joseph Rohner
Emily Karlen
Birthday gathering honors Loreen Lubbers in Orangeville
Miss Loreen Lubbers was surprised Monday evening when four friends dropped in with refreshments to celebrate her birthday. The cake was baked by Mrs. John Jensen, one guest, with others present including Mrs. F. F. Sowards and Mrs. M. W. Moore and her daughter Sue.
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Orangeville
Loreen Lubbers
Miss Lubber
John Jensen
F. F.sowards
M. W. Moore
Sue
Birthday Honored for Richard Miller at Home
Mrs. Ted Miller hosted a Saturday party for her son Richard to celebrate his fourth birthday. Games were played and refreshments served, with gifts from Jerry and James Bonspier Bruce and Palmer Clements and Russell Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Miller
Richard
Jerry
James Bonspier
Bruce
Palmer Clements
Russell Carter
Leyenda Club Meets at Mrs Elmer Home
Leyenda club members gathered at Mrs. Alvin A. Elmer’s home at 1714 8th Street with thirteen in attendance. Mrs Effie Wenger reviewed The Pear Tree by Mary Ellen Chase for the group. Edward A Chapman marked her 79th birthday with a family dinner at 1 pm, attended by Wesley A. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyenda Club
Alvin A. Elmer
8Th Street
Effie Wenger
Mary Ellen Chase
South Wayne
S. Edward A. Chapman
Messrs
Mmes
Wesley A
WSWS to Meet and Society Meeting Notices
WSWS of Zion Evangelical United Brethren church will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. Louise Kuhnke's home. Members urged to bring clothing for a box for Germany. Women's Missionary Society of Union Presbyterian church will meet at 2 pm tomorrow at Mrs. Awalt Eichstadt's home, 2426 9th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSWS
Orangeville
Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church
Louise Kuhnke
Germany
Orangeville Lodges Plan Joint Installation Jan 18
The Orangeville Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges announce a joint installation set for January 18. Local meetings and club activities are noted with residents attending events and noting honors in cards among club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Mount Vernon Cemetery Association to Hold Annual Meeting
The Mount Vernon cemetery association will hold its annual meeting Saturday January 14 at 2 PM in the directors room of Bank of Juda with an election of officers. The Zion Evangelical United Brethren church auxiliary meeting date is moved from January 17 to January 24 at the home of Roy Ruff.
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Juda
Mount Verdon Cemetery Association
Bank of Juda
WSWS
Orangeville
Wsws of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mi Roy Rufi
Evansville Petition Drive Seeks Manager Government Referendum
More than 500 signatures were gathered with more copies expected, pushing Evansville toward a referendum on the city manager plan. Voters in the city of 844 may participate in the April 4 election on the issue.
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Evansville
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Pythians
Howard
Riding Club
Grace Church
Henry J. Elmers
Chiropractic
M. J. Gonstead
Immanuel
Brandts of
Zwingli Missionary Group
Yass Club
Monticello
Jacob Wittenwyler
John Wittenwyler
Fred W. Blum
Herman G. Karlen
Ernest Schlittler
Emery Silver
Ay Elmer
Matt Bissig
Mattenwyler
Rosemary Witpeer
Herman Wittenwyler
Neth Hale
Argyle
Harry Moore
James Sicker
Rockford
Jack Simmons
Darlington
Pine Banjo Pete
Katherine Coates
Gertrude Erb
Marion Newman
Prompt Claim Service
Lee Se
Coca-Cola Company
Freeport
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Beauty
Plymouth
Chrysler Vom
Detrit
Wichians
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