Bishop Names Minister at Mazon-Verona Church Union
The Rev. Robert L. Brandstatter of Verona was named directing minister of the Verona Mazon Methodist circuit by Bishop Lance Webb at the Central Illinois Methodist conference in Jacksonville. His appointment is retroactive to June 1, 1966, after Richard Blair’s resignation. The two churches have pursued union to address ministerial shortages and proximity, with a union document passed this spring and both churches keeping morning worship. The Rev Brandstatter, 28, is a Bradley University BS holder and Evangelical Theological Seminary BDI graduate, married with three children. He will be ordained elder at the conference’s final session.
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Robert L. Brand- Statter
Verona
Verona Mazon
Lance Webb
Central Illinois Methodist
Jacksonville
Richard Blair
Dallas City
Bran- Statter
Evangelical Theological Seminary
Naperville
Brandstatter
Ralph W. Fitch
el Paso
Iil
Wesley Kersch
Hennepin
Bradley University
Peoria
Naperville Seminary
John Brandstatter
Fulton
LaSalle
Mazon
Verona - Mazon - Kinsman
Mazon _ parsonage
Parish Office and School Building Conversion
The building was converted into a parish office and church school. Mrs Gene Blackman of Mazon was employed as parish secretary.
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Gene Blackman
Mazon
Radio Station WRMI FM Knocked Off Air by Fire
A fire at WRMI FM damaged the outside structure and roof of the building housing the station. The blaze started in the adjacent generator shack and spread to the west wall, gutting the roof but insulation kept interior equipment intact. Employee Mike Shey extinguished by Morris Fire Department. transmission cable damaged but repaired and the station returned to air after seven hours and twenty minutes.
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Wrmi FM
Mike Shey
Wrmi-Fm
Morris Fire Department
Shey
Akin Announces Veterans Care at Illinois Soldiers Home
Edward B. Akin, administrator of the Illinois Veterans Commission, says domiciliary care for veterans, wives and widows is available at the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy after a recent building program. No waiting list currently exists, to qualify must have 90 days wartime service and five years Illinois residency. widows may be admitted. Visitors welcome. contact Ernst R. Reader for forms. hours 8:30 to 5. A theft report in Newark lists a 1964 Tempest left in Paper Mill lot.
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Edward B. Akin
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
Quincy
State of
Illinois
Ernest R. Reader
W. Main St
To cut link sausages apart with kitchen scissors
A simple kitchen tip suggests using kitchen scissors to separate linked sausages quickly and cleanly. The method keeps uniform pieces and reduces mess.
Theft report details items taken from residence
A burglary report notes four hubcaps, several articles of clothing, a wallet and other papers were taken. Police urge anyone with information to contact the local precinct.
Actress Elths Clayton Dies in Oxnard at 82
Eth el Clayton, a leading star of Hollywood's silent era, died Saturday in Oxnard California at age 82. The article notes her prominence in early cinema and her lasting legacy in film history.
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Oxnard
Calif
Ethel Clayton
Hollywood
Battery Charges Dropped on Bates
Battery charges against Robert Bates of Morris were dismissed in magistrate court this morning on an oral motion by John Trenter of Rte. 1 Mazon. The charges had been filed against Bates previously.
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Robert Bates
Morris
John Trenter
Rte. 1
Mazon
Bates Attack Breaks Jaw Of Trenter In April Incident
After an April 24 incident Bates struck Trenter breaking his jaw in two places. The report notes the violence and specifies the injury without detailing additional context or consequences.
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Trenter
Bates
President Dies at 54 Leading Cigar Institute
Eu gene L. Raymond 54, president of the Cigar Institute of America, died Sunday in St. Louis. He guided the trade group and promoted cigar industry interests.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Eugene L. Raymond
The
Cigar Institute of America
Consultant Dies of Long Illness in Philadelphia
Mrs. Edward J. MacMullan aged 73, noted party consultant for Philadelphia society, died Sunday after a long illness. She arranged the wedding plans for Ethel DuPont and Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. the late president's son.
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Philadelphia
Edward J. MacMullan
Ethel DuPont
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
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Clarence
Della) Joneson
Ottawa
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
City Police
Paul A. Sandvick
Newark
Sandvick
Paper Mill
Liberty St
Campbell
Heinz
Nestle
Riz
United States District Court For
Northern District of Illinois
F. Donald Delaney
Farmers Square Deal Grain CO
Liberty
Fulton St
Morris, Illinois
Prout
T. de
YG Waltreen Leete
Wisconsin Motors
Edward Limperis
South la Sallie St
Chicago, Il
R. J. Schuster
Joliet, Ill
Farmers Square Deal
North Main
Seneca, Illinois
Seneca Bridge
GMC
International
Ford
Monroe
Friden
Underwood
Paymaster
Ray — Cap
E. 9Th St
Lockport, Ill
Mangelsdorf and Funk
Sudan
Maurice Levine
ATTY
South la Salle St
Frank Capista
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