Two Inactive Units in Proposed Illinois Library Systems
Illinois plans to create 21 regional library systems with state aid, but only two units are inactive. Proposed hubs include Monmouth, Rockford, Freeport, Peoria, Bloomington, Carbondale, and Champaign along with Joliet, Centralia, Mount Vernon, Flora, Edwardsville, Decatur, and Quincy. State aid would total about 7 million for all systems if they qualify.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Monmouth
Rockford
Freeport
Peoria
Bloomington
Carbondale
Champaign
Joliet
Centralia
Mount Vernon
Flora
Edwardsville
Decatur
Quincy
Sangamon
Morgan, Scott
Cass
Menard
Mason
Logan
Chicago
Wright
St. Elmo
Vienna
State Library Advisory Committee
Powell
Gardner Notes To Wed In December Ceremony
Muriel Burkhart and Joseph Miller Jr. plan a December 26 wedding at First United Presbyterian Church in Gardner with a reception to follow. The week also features lodge officer installations in Gardner AF and AM with Charles Bradley presiding. Briefs note a stork shower for Mrs. Farrer, visits among local families, OES installations in Dwight, and a student dance after a wrestling match with Monee. The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday Schools plan Christmas programs Sunday night.
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Gardner
Roy Burkhart
Muriel
Joseph Miller Jr
J. B. Miller
Orlando
Fla
First United Presbyterian Church
Parbor
Gardner Lodge
A.F
A.M
Charles Bradley
Decatur
Walter Binney
Henry Schott
George Male
N. B. Hansen
Leonard Simms
John Cima
George Barker
Karen Hobbs
Peggy Chase
Kenneth Clark
Edward Malek
Debra Malek
Fay Lynn Brooks
Donald Farrer
Lemont
Manor Inn
Raymond Morris
Arthur Mc. Beath and Sons
Earl Kingman
Woodstock
Marion McDonald
O.E.S
Dwight
A. C. Carlson
George Kimes
Streator
Clarence Kingman
Philip McDonald
Peoria
Monee
Methodist
Presbyterian
Few Prospects for Relief in Weekly Food Bills
AP reports little cheer in food bills as wholesale prices reach decade highs and spread to markets. Pork prices rise due to tighter supply 22 percent below last year, with New York area up 18 to 24 cents per pound and West Coast up 2 to 10 cents. Beef, lamb, eggs, and vegetables follow the higher costs amid demand pressures and weather-related crop damage.
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New York
West Coast
Turkey
Florida
California
South Wilmington Club Meets in Grade School Gym
The South Wilmington Community Club met in the grade school gym with Mrs. Louis Naretto presiding. A report on school board talks about hot lunches. no definite decision yet. A penny auction raised 30 dollars. Marie Tordelli named January lunch chair. Lunch served by three hostesses.
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South Wilmington
South South Wilmington
Newark Notes and Advent Services Highlight Local Activities
The Grade School Club hosted Dr Gust Constantie of Naperville discussing Russia’s school systems. Local groups featured Christmas music performances, a high school octet, and a film strip. The Newark Sunday School will present a Christmas program December 19 and Christmas Eve and Day services are planned.
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Newark
Gust Constantine
Naperville
Russia
S. R. Anderson
Debbie Gravley
Jill Stott
Kristi Gilbertson
Christine Peterson
Cathy McDowell
Mina Koska
Alvin Hanson
O. Paul Hougen
Larry Larson
Sharon Mathie
Clarence Goodwick
Benjamin Ostrem
Tama
David Ostrem
Paul Ostrem
Morris
Newark Sunday School
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By Larry Kramp
LaSalle
Bureau
Putnam
Marshall
Stark Counties
Dallas
Frank Mayner
Ing
Library Board of
Fayette County
Donald Wright
Paul Powell
de LaFayette Reid
Gardner Notes
ETON
Hanoi
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
U.S
Enterprise
Saigon
THE
Associated Press
Jack Alderson
Randy
John Austin
Kearney
Neb
Gerry Stepanek
Brookfield
Louis
Gus Stepanek
John Smolik Jr
Howard Lardi
St. James Hospital
Pontiac
Paula Jo Mehochko
David Mehochko
United States Capitol
A. E. Westcott, O.D
Matco
Leslie
Everett
Electric Voice
Estey
Orgatron
Morris Retail Committee
Frankfort
Kentucky
Milford
Jorstad
Seneca
Stavanger
Morris, Il
Morris Herald
Wurlitzer
Everett Piano
Estey Child's Electric
Janssen
Galbranson, Mahog
Guitars
Gibson
Solid Electric
Kent
Brand New
Rickenbacker
Liberty St
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