Earlville Youth Is Star Farmer for 1959 in Illinois
Gerald E. Hoffman, 17, of Earlville, won the Illinois Future Farmers of America Star Farmer Award at the three day convention. He has led the Earlville FFA chapter for two years and held two terms as sectional vice president. Hoffman owns 118 milking shorthorns, Hampshire sheep, and Yorkshire feeder pigs. Lynn Siable was elected president, Dan Crumbaugh vice president, and Bryan Koontz secretary-treasurer at the 1,500 delegate gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Future Farmers of America
Earlville
Gerald E. Hoffman
Star Farmer
Kenneth
Lynn Siable
Toluca
Dan Crumbaugh
le Roy
Bryan Koontz
Hillview
Hoffman
FFA
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Philadelphia's First City Charter Established in 1701
The 1701 charter marks Philadelphia's official status as a city, establishing its municipal government and laying the groundwork for later governance structures. This milestone reflects early colonial urban organization and civic development in the region.
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Philadelphia
Obituary for William Ray 73 Held at Finland Funeral Home
William Ray 73 died shortly before midnight Thursday at Dena Erickson Convalescent Hospital where he had lived 11 years. He was born November 25 1886 in Braidwood and spent most of life in Morris. burial in Oakwood Cemetery Braidswood. Survived by one niece Mrs. Ben Angus Lansing. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. at Finland Chapel with Rev L G Hinderaker officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Willie) Ray
Dena Erickson Convalescent Hospital
Finland Funeral Home
Finland Chapel
L. G. Hinderaker
Oakwood Cemetery
Braidwood
Mr. Ray
James
Jeanette McLane Ray
Morris
Jimmie) Ray
Ben Angus
Lansing
Dwight Man Mrs John Houck Obituary in Dwight Illinois
Mrs John Houck 62 died in Wesley Memorial Chicago after six weeks as patient. Funeral at Van Qualen Funeral Home Dwight with Rev Lipscomb officiating. burial Oaklawn Cemetery. Born Christina Eggenberger Union Township Livingston County June 13 1897. Survived by son John L Dwight five brothers five sisters and three grandchildren.
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Dwight
John
Christina) Houck
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Chicago
van Qualen
E. F. Lipscomb
Oaklawn
Christina Eggenberger
Union Township
Livingston County
John A
Anna Brant Eggenberger
John L. Houck
Congregational Church
American Legion Auxiliary
John L
Francis Eggenberger
John H
Fred G. Eggenberger
Odell
Andrew Eggenberger
Pontiac
David J. Eggenberger
Emington
Gene McCann
Harry Ross
Blue Island
Russell Fellers
Kempton
Jack Conroy
James Gray
Funeral services for Mrs. Ole Johnson
Mrs. Ole Johnson 72 died in Morris hospital Wednesday. Service held at 2 p m in Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Collins officiating and Mrs. Robert Button at the organ. Pallbearers were Wilbur Brown Frank Turner Ray Sharpe John Waksdal George Franks and Orville Sampson. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Ole
Elizabeth) Johnson
Morris Hospital
Davis Funeral Home
Robert M. Collins
Robert Button
Wilbur Brown
Frank Turner
Ray Sharpe
John Waksdal
George Franks
Orville Sampson
Evergreen Cemetery
Funeral Services For Mrs Nellie Swartz
Funeral services for Mrs Nellie Swartz were conducted in the Patterson chapel Tuesday afternoon. The Rev Paul Bryant officiated and interment was in North Cemetery, Essex. Mrs Eugene Gadbers was soloist accompanied by Mrs George Hendrix. Pallbearers were William Ferree Russell Goll Myron Swartz Martin Kirchner Harold Gilliatt and Harry Swartz.
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South Wilmington
Nellie Swartz
Patterson Chapel
Paul Bryant
North Cemetery
Essex
Eugene Gadbers
George Hendrix
William Ferrere
Russell Goll
Myron Swartz
Martin Kirchner
Harold Gilliatt
Harry Swartz
Residents' shift to new home in Hi-Park area west of Morris
The note describes a move to a first home in the Hi-Park subdivision west of Morris Community High School. The previous residence was in Winfield, a community near Wheaton.
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Hi-Park
Morris Community High School
Winfield
Wheaton
Presbyterians Set 5 Million Fund Drive
Illinois Presbyterians announce a five million dollar fundraising drive at the 129th annual Synod convention to fund colleges camps and homes for the aged. Beneficiaries include Illinois College Jacksonville Burnam Monmouth Lake Forest Millikin Assumption Kemmerer Hospital and homes in Springfield Evanston with Lee Kagy of Springfield as chair.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Illinois Presbyterians
Synod of Illinois
United Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Illinois College
Blackburn
Carlinville
Lake Forest
Millikin University
Decatur
Monmouth
Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Kemmerer Orphanage
Assumption
Springfield
Evanston
Synod
Lee Kagy
Violent Session Between Parliament Members Probed
May 20 violence erupted as protests called by Zengakuren and Sohyo disrupted proceedings. The two groups, Japan’s extreme left student federation and the labor union federation, led the demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Parliament
Zengakuren
Japan
Student Federation
Sohyo Federation of Labor Unions
Hoffmans Recall International Camp Guests Across Eras
Indonesian ties noted as the Hoffmans attend the 4 H Memorial camp. The Hoffmans have hosted visitors from Turkey Philippines Hong Kong Pakistan India Egypt Hawaii China and Japan over the years.
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Hoffmans
Turkey
Philippines
Hong Kong
Pakistan
India
Egypt
Hawaii
China
Japan
Boy Scout Den 3 Gathers in Mazon for Fathers Day Gifts
Den 3 of Pack 477 Cub Scouts met with their den mother in Mazon on Wednesday afternoon to make Fathers Day gifts. Gordon Gantzert handed out treats while Harold Dedo served as buckskin keeper.
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Mazon
Gordon Gantzert
Harold Dedo
Hospital Notes List Admits and Births and Discharges
Admitted: Rudolph Jensen Gardner Mrs Roy Bannnon, 318 E Jefferson St Michael Black, 1344 Liberty St Russell Misener Mazon George Poppleton Braidwood Mrs Clifford Lowery Mazon. Births: To Mr and Mrs Wayne Waite Marseilles a boy at 1138 am Thursday. To Mr and Mrs Donald Bivens Mazon a boy at 845 pm Thursday. Discharged: Mrs Harold Male and son 1209 Lisbon St Joseph Harrington 916 Fremont Ave Mrs Leslie Davidson 1229 Division St Mrs Joan Von Blomberg Dwight Donald Pfeifer Jr Gardner Thomas Scrogham Mazon Willard Howen Rte 4 Mrs Richard Moore Rte 2 Samuel Muzzarelli South Wilmington Mrs Stephen Peterson and daughter 734 First Ave Mrs Allen Greer and daughter Rte 3 Mrs Richard Liebold and daughter 23 Lynnwood Drive.
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Rudolph Jensen
Gardner
Roy Bannon
E. Jefferson St
Michael Black
Liberty St
Russell Misener
Mazon
George Poppleton
Braidwood
Clifford Lowery
Wayne Waite
Rte. 1
Marseilles
Donald Bivens
Harold Male
Allen Greer
Rte 3
Richard Liebold
Lynnwood Drive
Benson Charged With Non-Support
Eldon Benson was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Gerald Bitner on a non support complaint filed by his wife Dorothy. He is held in Grundy County jail awaiting a hearing before Justice Chester P. Winsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Benson
Morris
Gerald Bitner
Dorothy
Benson
Grundy County
Justice of the Peace
Chester P. Winsor
Red Cross Offers General Swimming Test and Life Saving Classes
The Red Cross announces a general swimming test on Monday evening and a Senior Life Saving class for 16 year olds and up. Classes run 8 to 9 p.m. four nights a week for 20 sessions with junior life saving not required as a prerequisite.
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Caisley
Argentina Shows Willingness for World Court Case
The report notes Argentina ready to refer the dispute to the World Court, while warning that the tribunal often moves slowly and can take years for major cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Court
International Tribunal
Israel
Family Mission Society meets in Grace Church
The Family Mission society gathered Thursday at Grace Lutheran Church with hymn singing and devotions led by Jerry Steele. Barbara Halkyard and Judy and Lois Kaldheim performed on piano, and Rev. Elmer Johnson shared Lutherdale Bible camp photos. Lunch was provided by local families. James Carkhuff plans Silver Anniversary celebration at their daughter’s home June 19 with open house from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Family Mission Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Jerry Steele
Barbara Halkyard
Judy
Lois Kaldheim
Elmer Johnson
Marseilles
Lutherdale Bible Camp
William Hutter
Theodore Estensen
Herbert Davidson
James Carkhuff
Morris
Eugene Winterbottom
Minooka
Darkhuff
Eugene
Lavonne) Winterbottom
Sherwood
Carol) Peterson
Yorkville
Glenda
Wauponsee Art Club Holds Meeting at Ragan Home
Mrs. Willard Ragan hosted the Wauponsee Art club gathering with Mrs. Charles Valerio assisting. Members shared their biggest blunder as a bride during roll call and planned a July 14 picnic at Gebhard Wood State Park.
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Wauponsee Art Club
Ragan
Willard Ragan
Charles Valerio
Ray Hume
Gebhard Wood State Park
Howard Rose
James Thomas Bell Birthday Observed at Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bell hosted a Thursday evening birthday for their son James Thomas. Twenty one guests shared cake and ice cream then enjoyed social time with James receiving many gifts. Home Bureau Norman unit meets at Mrs Homer Fordyce home with Mrs Thomas Bires presiding and Miss Nora Bare delivering the lesson.
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Kenneth Bell
James Thomas
James
Home Bureau
Fordyce
Norman
Homer Fordyce
Thomas Bires
E. B. Reeves
Nora Bare
Cryder Tabler Valley Family Reunion Planned at Gebhard Woods
The 39th annual Cryder Tabler Valley family reunion is planned for Gebhard Woods State Park on June 19. A picnic dinner will be served at 12 30 p.m.
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Gebhard Woods State Park
Japanese travel in car with Emperor cited as best protection
The text notes Japanese traveling with the Emperor are seen as best protected while Zengakurens previously show disdain for the Emperor. It warns that public outrage over violence could destroy Zengaguren and that today’s demonstration may shift public opinion and empower police to act forcefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zengakuren
Zengaguren
Mission Aid meeting at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
The Mission Aid of Bethlehem Lutheran church met Thursday afternoon at the church. Rev. L. G. Hinderaker led devotions after hymn singing. Mrs. Sam Kettleson and Mrs. Ole Owens sang a solo. Mrs. Henry Punke gave a reading and the meeting closed with prayer. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Danielson and Mrs. Ray Olsen.
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Mission Aid of
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
L. G. Hinderaker
Sam Kettleson
Ole Owens
Henry Punke
Arthur Danielson
Ray Olsen
Miss Maxine J. Ferrari Weds E. Alan Clover in Union Street Home
Miss Maxine J. Ferrari of South Wilmington and E. Alan Clover of Reddick were married at 8 30 p m Thursday by Justice Chester P Winsor at his Union Street residence. Attendants were Doris Ferrari and Joseph D Monferdini. The couple plans to reside in Gardner where Clover runs a trucking business.
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Maxine J. Ferrari
South Wilmington
E. Alan Clover
Reddick
Chester P. Winsor
Union Street
Doris Ferrari
Joseph D. Monferdini
Millerin- Lyons Nuptial Rites Held
Mr and Mrs Orville Lyons announce the marriage of their daughter Llomay to John D Miller in Joliet on May 14 at Willow Avenue Presbyterian church The bride wore re embroidered lace over powder blue taffeta with a blue pearl tiara and carried a white orchid with lily of the valley A reception for 225 followed at the Hotel Louis Joliet The couple now reside in Joliet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Lyons
Pine Bluff Road
Llomay
John D. Millerin
Richard Millerin
Mack St
Joliet
Willow Avenue Presbyterian Church
Bette Lee Romine
Braidwood
Larry Romine
Robert Pitcairn
Juliet
Illinois
Louis Joliet
Larry Ankiewicz
Robert Blaine
Judith Arnold
James Hines
Mrs Hanrahan Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. Thomas Hanrahan has returned to 224 Pleasant Street from St Luke Presbyterian Hospital Chicago where she had been receiving treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hanrahan
Pleasant St
St. Luke- Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Marriage Licenses Issued To Clover and Ferrari
E Alan Clover age 26 of Reddick and Maxine J Ferrari age 18 of South Wilmington were issued marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Alan Clover
Reddick
Maxine J. Ferrari
South Wilmington
Community Calendar of Local Meetings and Events
Friday Nettle Creek Home bureau at Mrs Milo Petersons home 8 p m Sunday parish picnic at St Thomas church 1115 a m Hextell family reunion at Goold park dinner at 1 p m Monday Royal Neighbor lodge in Eagles hall 730 p m Fidelis class with Mrs Ralph Harper 130 p m Tuesday OES Past Matrons and Past Patrons night at Masonic temple Pom World War II Mothers meeting at Plainfield Methodist church noon Wednesday Women of St Thomas Episcopal church meet at the chapel 130 p m
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Nettle Creek Home Bureau
Milo Peterson
St. Thomas Church
Hextell
Goold Park
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Eagles Hall
Fidelis
Ralph Harper
Plainfield Methodist Church
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
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Science
WLS
K. C
Father
Paul Cable
DIAL
Baum’s
William Ray
John Houck
Ole Johnson
National Institute of Rug Cleaning
Bedford Plaza Shopping Center
John Holmes
Newark
Luther College
Decorah
C. O. Holmes
Presbyterians
Red Cross
Argentina
Chicago Theatre
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Presents
Doris Day
David Niven
IN Paige
Spring Byington
Richard Haydn
Cecil Bdemilles
Grace Church
James Carkhuffs
State Park
Mission Aid
Noble Grands Club
Sis’ Drive
Fred Mitchell
Delthea
Millerin- Lyons
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
Pom
Ve Davis Funeral Home
Yardley
Papeermaie Capri Pen
Corday Men's Jet Cologne
Zimmerman's
Pop
Travalet
Mennen
Wesitio
Sor
Sthoxe
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