Retired Kendall County secretary Edna Johnson looks back
Mrs. Edna Johnson of Newark retired December 1 after 40 years as secretary in the Kendall County High Department office. She plans to enjoy time with five grandchildren and travel, having previously worked as a housewife and in various offices. Her career included early service to the circuit clerk and Plano bank, with key moves as the county highway department expanded from Yorkville courthouse to a new building in 1964.
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Plattville
Melvin
Edna) Johnson
Rte. 2
Newark
Kendall County
Johnson
Highway Department
United States
Mindrs 47
Yorkville
Newark Community Christmas events and local notices
Newark hosts a Christmas potluck and gift exchange at the fire house. Lutheran Church Women present a Christmas program with devotions, musical solos, a reading, and carols. Woman's Club Christmas party in the Phillips Library room features devotions and decorations. Sunday School plans a 7 p.m. program “Celebrate the Gift.” Randy Tu receives a retirement dinner at House of Plenty in Sugar Grove. Cub Scout Pack 342 inducts 18 Cubs and four Weblos at the Lutheran Church with pins and books awarded.
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Newark
Fire House
Lutheran Church
Maynard Larson
Beth Christian
Nancy Stangland
Julie Mature
Gloria Thompson
Roger Clampitt
Jesse Leach
Roy Johnson
O Paul Hougen
Russell Finland
Robert Nordengren
Clarence Goodwick
Woman's Club
Charles B. Phillips Library Club
Ellen Halverson
Otto Anderson
Harold Berge
Claire Peterson
S. R. Anderson
Andrew Anderson
Randy Tu
House of Plenty Sugar Grove
Supt
Joe Cissna
Boy Scouts
Dave Somerfield
Kendall County Board to Meet Tuesday in Yorkville
Kendall County Board of Supervisors will convene at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Yorkville courthouse. Regular monthly session approves all bills. all county claims must be filed with the county clerk by close of business the prior Tuesday.
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Yorkville
Kendall County Board of Supervisors
Jean P. Brady
Hippies complain of itch and rash medical woes
Fort Lauderdale doctors report hippies face scalp itching belts rash and a comeback of vagabond skin with lice bites and dirt. They warn traditional cleansing helps only temporarily and note marijuana allergy causing dry mouth bloodshot eyes sinus issues and asthma.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Joseph M. Wilentz
Robert A. Berger
New York City
Wilentz
Berger
Jail driver after mishap with police
A Colorado man Ward William Warner 57 of Victor faces DUI and no brakes charges after a patrol car pursuit on Illinois 47 and I 80 ramp. Warner swerved across the road, ignored red lights, and stopped after hitting a road marker. He smelled of liquor and was jailed in Grundy County after failing to post bond.
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Colorado
Morris
Max Babcock
Harold Carlson
Ward William Warner
Victor
Colo
Illinois 47
Babcock
Warner
Carlson
Grundy County
Minooka Holiday Activities Highlight Local Club Events
Minooka Woman's Club Christmas decoration winners were Mrs James Daly Mrs Fred Maunder and Mrs Edward Murley with 15 entries. A junior high band performed under Henry Ryan. The Red Ball program aims to aid fire safety for preschoolers. Church groups planned Christmas parties and food drives at the Minooka United Methodist Church and St Marys Council of Catholic Women.
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Minooka
Minooka Woman's Club
James Daly
Fred Maunder
Edward Murley
Ernest Kettleson
Edward Marley
Don Bolte
Henry Ryan
Scott McCoy
Danny Hadaway
Tony Mattingly
Dick Ashley
Vernon Coop
Bob Coop
Paul Ledwig
James Theobald
Minooka Junior High
Seneca Civic Association Plans Santa Visit Luncheon
The Seneca Civic Association and Delta Theta Tau sorority discussed a Santa visit plan with an Oak Street Grade School arrival by a Seneca Fire Truck and a parade by the Seneca Grade School Band. Bernard Sheedy announced a $370 fund total and a Wednesday donation deadline.
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Seneca
Santa Claus
Oak Street
Seneca Civic Association
Association
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Bernard Sheedy
Christmas Fund For the
Community State Bank
Seneca Ministerial Association
Noble Miller
Civic Association
Lisbon School Christmas Program December 21
A Christmas musical program will be presented at 7 30 p m Tuesday December 21 by students of Lisbon Consolidated Grade School at Lisbon. Each class will sing carols and the school band under William G Brown will perform. A Christmas tree and Santa Claus are expected. Christmas parties are planned for December 22 with 2 p m dismissal for vacation.
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Lisbon
William G. Brown
Santa Claus
Weight loss ad promotes FAT-GO plan at Liberty Walgreens
An advertisement promotes a 12 day supply of FAT-GO for 2.50 at Liberty Walgreens drug store. It promises weight loss from the first package and offers a money back guarantee if not fully satisfied.
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Liberty Walgreens Drug Store
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Mary Verspille
Kiowa
Denver
Kendall Co
Mrs. Johnson
LaVerne Hanson
Edna
Clock Tower
Plainfield
Kendall Board
Morris Dry Cleaners
Court House
St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women
Joliet
Santa
Paul W. Cable
Optometrist
E. Jefferson
Fia Fashioned
Nome
QUAWA
Liberty St
Liberty Walgreen
Uwon TV
Esco Lt
Liberty
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