Plattville Lutheran Church Sees Christmas Events
Plattville Lutheran Church hosts a combined meeting of circles at 2 p.m. Saturday with a Christmas themed devotion and program. Luther League plans a Christmas play The Spirit of Christmas at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, with rehearsal at 7 p.m. Sunday and a post practice party at the parsonage. Church council meets Monday at Rev Tweedt home with a party to follow. Matrons Club holds a Dec 19 Christmas party at 1 p.m. at 348 Evans Au-Tora. devotions by Mrs Lee Corrigan and a gift exchange. Miss Laura Baker marks 96th birthday at Himes Nursing Home. Elementary Christmas program directed by Miss Virginia Page at 8 p.m. Thursday in Yorkville High School gym with Plattville fifth graders. Couples Club Christmas party at 6 p.m. Saturday. Choir rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Plattville Lutheran
Gudrun Findlay
Clifford Thompson
Donna Thompson
Ora Sandwick
Luther League
Plattville Lutheran Church
Plattville
Nettie Corrigan
Evans
Au- Tora
Lee Corrigan
Carl Gabel
Laura Baker
Himes Nursing Home
Yorkville
Virginia Page
Yorkville High School
Lutheran Church
Coal City Notes Elect Officers Gleaners Class
Gleaners Sunday School Class at United Methodist Church elected officers for the coming year led by president Mrs. Sam Douglas and vice president Mrs. Earl Sayers. A Christmas potluck included decorated tables, prizes and a gift exchange.
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United Methodist Church
Rex Major
John Wills
Sam Douglas
Earl Sayers
James Wilt Jr
Ann Bertagnoli
William Bennett
Wanda Hutchison
Newark Arts Scene Previews Christmas Cantata Night of Miracles
The Helmar choir staged a Christmas cantata Night of Miracles by John W. Peterson with an organ and piano prelude by Mrs. Oscar Johnson and Mrs. Odell Kittelson. A flute trio performed by Linda Johnson Connie Christian and Opal Anderson. Mrs. Howard Mathie conducted with Mrs. Kittelson as pianist and her husband narrating. Public invitation extended.
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Helmar Choir
John W. Peterson
Oscar Johnson
Odell Kittelson
Linda Johnson
Connie Christian
Opal Anderson
Howard Mathie
Kittelson
Kinsman Notes Various Local Visits and Club Events
Kinsman notes multiple residents visiting relatives and traveling. August Chiavatero Jr. serves in Korea, Edwin Schmidt and Omar Hammen Sr. traveled, Mrs. Walsh hosted her bridge club, and awards were given to several local clubs and choruses. The Grade School PTO held a Christmas musical program led by Miss Carole Gibson and Gary Hegstrom.
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August L. Chiavatero Jr
Armed Services
Korea
James Walsh
Bridge Club
Donald Drinen
Jack Harty
Drinand
Floyd Whorrall
Pontiac
LeRoy Melvins
William Weir
Frank Ahrens
Streator
Allie McCambridge
Morris Hospital
Holy Name Society
Town Hall
Jerry Coughlin
Dick Myers
Lloyd Sulzberger
Tim Coughlin
Robert Fraser
PTO
Carole Gibson
Gary Hegstrom
CTU Demands Reach $285 Million in 1969 Chicago Talks
Chicago teachers union president outlines 250 demands costing about 285 million dollars for 1969. Key asks include salary scale from 8500 to 15750, better health and life insurance, and staffing boosts. The board cites a budget crisis and warns some demands are impossible.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Chicago Teachers Union
CTU
John E. Desmond
Gardner Notes Annual Meeting At First United Presbyterian
The annual congregational meeting at First United Presbyterian Church accepted the resignation of Rev. Roger L. Fisk Jr. New session members are Mrs. Edward Malek Donald Pfeiffer and Lyle Sorensen along with other long standing members and class of 1969 1970 1971 attendees. Also mentions a family dinner hosted by Erma Andersen for her sons Dale and Gerald and their families with Gerald having recently left St Joseph Hospital Joliet after a two week stay.
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First United Presbyterian Church
Roger L. Fisk Jr
Edward Malek
Donald Pfeiffer
Lyle Sorensen
Fay Clover
Leonard Mahler
Dean Savage
William Arthur McBeath
James Strickland
Richard Cumming
Roy Burkhart
Keith Howland
Erma Andersen
Dale Andersen
Gerald Andersen
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Davenport Counselor Named in Community Leaders Edition
William Richard Brusingham of Davenport Iowa returns home from the hospital with news of his selection for the 1969 Edition of Community Leaders of America. Brusingham, son of Francis Brusingham and Minnie Chase, is a Davenport educator and counselor recognized for past achievements and service.
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William Richard Brusingham
Davenport
Iowa
Francis Brusingham
Gardner
Minnie Chase
Community Leaders of America
Brasingham
Beauty tips and care from Beauty Mart ad
Eye shadow guidance suggests brown for daytime use and experimentation to match eyes. The Beauty Care Today feature promotes hairstyles manicures coloring and wig services with contact details for Beauty Mart at 701 Liberty open 9 to 5 daily and Saturdays by appointment.
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Beauty Mart
Liberty
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Frank Drnee
Karen
James Drnee
Niles
Alice Jane Davite
Ammunition Procurement and Supply Agency
APSA
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William Keevers
Robert Braddock
Eldorado
Robert Anderson
Kalamazoo
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Thomas F. Busaytis
Elmer Girtz Jr
Newark
Newark Farmers Grain Co
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LaVerne Rabe
Clarence Goodwick
Harold Toftoy
Homer Norem
John Potter
Cyrus Thompson
Harry Hendrickson
Stanley Peterson
Newark Woman’s Club
Ray Cada
Farm Land Industries of
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George Rodosky
St. Joseph’s Health Resort
Wedron
Morris Shoe Store
Liberty St
Lee McCollum
Mgr
Morris
Tangier
By Oneida
Roos
Page Jewelers
Liberty St. Morris, Ill
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Coats
Iceland
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Cma
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Art Linkletter
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John le Carre
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