Open House Honors 40th Anniversary in Seneca
More than 200 people greeted Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Maierhofer at an open house at the Seneca American Legion marking their 40th wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by their sons and daughters-in-law and included family photos, a dinner for the immediate family at Prairie Lake Lodge, and notes of their Aug 21 1928 marriage at St Patrick’s Church in Seneca.
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Seneca
Mathias Maierhofer
Seneca American Legion
Goms
Francis Maierhofer
James Maierhofer
Robert Maierhofer
Batti Maierhofer
Nelson Chapman
Bernice Chapman
Everett Dahl
Minoak
George Batchelder
Chicago
Michael P. Kennedy
Ase Johnson
Arnold Yo
Ottawa
Donald Upman
Bernard Rooney
T. C. Reardon
Joseph Newman
James Lynch
Prairie Lake Lodge
Joseph Maier
Marseilles
Russell Hayne
Maierhofer
St. Patrick's Church
Mrs Ike King Honored at County Home
A Thursday night party at Grundy County Rest Home honors Mrs Tree King of 731 Third Ave. She has visited the home for two years presenting programs and brief religious lectures each week. Two young men played accordion and guitar. hymns followed with commemorative cake and punch served. A silver tray inscribed thank you for Mrs Kings was presented as about 40 patients attended.
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Tree" King
Third Ave
Grundy County Rest Home
Calendar notices for Grundy County groups
The Grundy County Legal Secretaries Assn meets at 6 30 p m at the 7 tables Circle 5 gathers at 6 30 p m at the Methodist Church for a potluck supper Women s Relief Corps meets at 7 30 p m in the Eagles Hall Officers wear white W V F Auxiliary meets at 8 a m in VFW Hall The First United Presbyterian Church Women s Assn retreats at Gebhard Woods at 11 a m
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Grundy County Legal Secretaries Assn
Circle 5
Methodist Church
Woman's Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
VFW
First United Presbyterian’Church Women's Assn
Gebhard Woods
Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals for Several Patients
Visiting hours listed as 2 30 to 3 30 and 7 8 30 p m. Admitted include Mrs Richard Bowers of Custer Park Mrs Ralph Binion of Mazon Dale Janssen of Wilmington Roy Shan non of 738 First Ave. Dismissed Everett Lane Minooka Harold Smith Sioux Falls MD Master Chad Christian son of Mr and Mrs Duane Christian Rte 2 transferred to Children s Memorial Hospital Chicago.
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Richard Bowers
Custer Park
Ralph Binion
Mazon
Dale Janssen
Wilmington
Roy Shannon
First Ave
Everett Lane
Minooka
Harold Smith
Sioux Falls
M.D
Chad Christian
Duane Christian
Rte. 2
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Chicago
August Drews to Enter IIT Freshman Year 1968 69
August E. Drews son of Mr and Mrs William E Drews 727 E Jackson Sr enrolls as IIT freshman for 1968 69 academic year. He is among 638 freshmen an increase of five percent from last year. Orientation week starts Sept 9 with a President s reception Sept 8 in Grover M Hermann Hall for new students and families.
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August E. Drews
William E. Drews
E. Jackson Sr
Illinois Institute of Technology
Grover M. Hermann
Turner Seeks Master of Art
Thomas Turner Jr. earned a bachelor degree in art from Illinois State University at Normal and will pursue a master’s degree as a post graduate assistant. He showed pottery nationwide and earned top ceramics awards in his junior and senior years at Morris Community High School.
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Thomas Turner Jr
Ilinois State University
Normal
Tom
Joseph Corsello
Morris Community High School
First United Presbyterian Church 110th Anniversary Service
Gardner Illinois marks the 110th anniversary of the First United Presbyterian Church alongside the state Sesquicentennial with a 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday September 8. Rev Roger L Fisk Jr and six committee members lead the event featuring baptisms communion memorial dedications and a 60 year member recognition plus a brief church history followed by a potluck dinner.
Homemakers Hold Family Picnic at Gordon Bell Cottage
The Norman Homemakers hosted their annual family picnic Thursday evening at Gordon Bell cottage on the Illinois River with 43 members and guests attending. Hostess was Mrs Gordon Bell and co hostess Mrs Osmund Bijeland. Mr and Mrs Bell were thanked for the use of their cottage. The next meeting is planned for Oct 3 with Mrs Charles Stuckey.
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Norman Homemakers
Gordon Bell
Illinois River
Osmund Bijelland
Bell
Charles Stuckey
Peacocks Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Raymond Peacocks celebrate forty years of marriage with an open house from seven to ten o clock Saturday at their home 426 Douglas Street. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. gifts are requested to be omitted.
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Louis F. Mowery
Lockport
Linda Lou
Steven Donald Braghini
Donald Braghini
Verona
Allen Marshall
Fairmont Methodist Church
Morris Vfw
Lockport Central High School
Joliet Junior College
Argonne National Laboratory
Mazon Twp
Argonne
Raymond Peacock
Douglas St
TAR Teens Plan Float for Grundy Festival Parade
TAR meeting discussed decorating a parade float for the Grundy County Corn Festival. The group will meet at 7 30 p.m. September 10 at Republican headquarters to elect officers on September 17.
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Grundy County
Rotary Club to Hear Dr Wayne Graham on Foundation Programs
Morris Rotary Club will host Dr Wayne Graham as speaker on Rotary Foundation programs and activities. The meeting begins at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday at Morris Country Club with the talk outlining charitable projects and foundation efforts.
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Wayne Graham
Rotary Foundation
Morris Rotary Club
Morris Country Club
Milk Rinse Boosts Curtain Freshness and Body
A home tip suggests adding one half cup powdered milk to the final rinse for nylon, dacron, or fiberglass curtains to restore stiffness and body, keeping fabrics fresh.
Obituary of Glenn E. Chally of Lisbon and Aurora
Glenn Ernest Chally 62 native of Lisbon died suddenly at his Aurora home 20 Lancaster St. Born January 28 1906 in Big Grove Township Kendall County he was a farmer before moving to Aurora 25 years ago. Survived by wife Lucy Davidson sister Hazel Thompson and numerous cousins and nieces. Funeral 1 30 p m Tuesday at St Olaf Evangelical Lutheran Church Aurora with Rev William H Hutter. Visitation Healy Chapel Aurora after 2 p m Sunday and after 6 p m Monday.
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Lisbon
Glenn Ernest Chally
Lancaster St
Aurora
Big Grove Township
Kendall County
Rasmus Chally
Chally
Lucy Davidson
Illinois
William H. Hutter
Healy Chapel
Mrs. Palmer Tesdal Rites Held at Finland Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Palmer Hildegarde Tesdal were conducted at 2 p.m. in Finland Chapel with Rev. L. G. Hinderaker presiding. Soloist Mrs. Lester Sullivan and organist Mrs. John Peterson provided music. Pallbearers included Wilbur L. Finfrock, David Johnson, Nicholas Mazurane, Raymond Peacock, Alfred A'Hern, and Byron Amundson. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Palmer
Hildegarde) Tesdal
Finland Chapel
L. G. Hinderaker
Lester Sullivan
John Peterson
Wilbur L. Finfrock
David Johnson
Nicholas Mazurane
Raymond Peacock
Alfred A’hern
Byron Amundson
Evergreen Cemetery
Savory ham and Swiss fried sandwich tips
Readers are advised to dip cooked ham and Swiss cheese sandwiches in a mixture of eggs and milk, then fry in butter. Add a tablespoon of milk to each beaten egg for a richer coating.
Plattville Notes Resume Regular Church Schedule
The United Methodist Church official board will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel with related commissions at 7:30 p.m. Regular Sunday services resume with Church School at 9 45 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Charles Baker, Joliet West High School instructor, returned from a two week overseas vacation visiting London and Devonshire relatives.
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United Methodist Church Official Board
Commission On
Charles Baker
Joliet West High School
London
Devonshire
Alfred Baker
Yorkville
England
U.S
Sara Donnelly Wins Milk Council Name Contest
Eight year old Sara Donnelly of San Diego won the San Diego Milk Council sponsored "name the cow" contest with the entry Mr. Marvin Moo though she may be unsure about the animal’s gender.
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San Diego, Calif
Sara Donnelly
San Diego Milk Council
Sara
Marvin Moo
John Barkley Patient at Methodist Hospital Rochester
John Barkley of 1335 Liberty St is a patient at Methodist Hospital in Rochester Minnesota. He is listed with room 428.
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John Barkley
Liberty St
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
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