Newark High School class of 1962 reunion
Eighteen members of the 1962 Newark High School graduating class gathered for their 10th reunion at Prairie Lake Lodge. Steve Johnson served as emcee. prizes went to Brian Miller for the newest baby Brian Jr. and Leon Jacobson for farthest travel, with other awards and letters read from alumni across several states. The group planned a five year reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Newark High School
Prairie Lake Lodge
Steve Johnson
Washington, Ill
Brian Miller
Brian Jr
Leon Jacobson
Loveland
Colo
Dave Johnson
Jim Gunnerson
Pennsylvania
Joan Perrot Thomson
Joliet
Out of State
Julie Norem
Atlanta
Ann (Jacobson) Cole
New York
Alice (Devereaux) Olson
Painsville
Ohio
Sigrun (Hoyland) Doran
Bloomington
Morris
Tom Knudson
Cliff Pensyl
Gail Waite Lawrence
Bob Hauge
Milton Anderson
Dick Thompson
Ardys Devereaux Peterson
Billy Jean Jensen Matteson
Norma Wollenweber
Mazon Merry Makers 4-H Holds June Meeting
Twenty nine members one leader and two guests met for the June meeting at Mazon United Church of Christ. Fair books and entry sheets were distributed and a first aid skit, food demonstrations and illustrated talks were presented by club members and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazon Merry Makers 4-H Club
Fannie Brooks
Linda
Debbie Bryant
Kathy Winsor
Kristine Grudis
Cindy Bryant
Donna Poppleton
Debbie Platt
Shawn Madison
Community Activities Schedule for Gould Park and Eagles Hall
Circle 4 hosts a family potluck at Gould Park at 6 p.m. Circle 10 meets at 7 30 p.m with Mrs David Sullivan. Calvary Baptist men gather for prayer at 7 30 p.m. Mothers of World War II meet at 7 30 p.m. in Eagles Hall Monday. Tuesday Women’s Relief Corps meets at 7 30 p.m. in Eagles Hall Sack lunch provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Gould Park
David Sullivan
Calvary Baptist
Mother's
Eagles Hall
Women’s Relief Corps
Mrs Henry Receives Degree At Mooseheart Ceremony
The College of Regents annual session at Mooseheart honored senior regents and junior graduate regents. Mrs Lloyd Henry received the degree from the Morris Chapter alongside eight hundred co workers from across the United States. Other participants included Mrs Rudy Wilt Mrs Leo Bourn Mrs Harold Lebegue Mrs Robert Norman Mrs Ralph Hobbs and Mrs Edith Hyslop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Regents
Mooseheart
Lloyd Henry
Morris Chapter
United States
Rudy Wilt
Leo Bourn
Harold Lebegue
Robert Norman
Ralph Hobbs
Edith Hyslop
Helen Bunton Class Meets for September Return
Mrs. Helen Fry hosted the Helen Bunton Class meeting with eight members present. Vice president Naomi Swiggert presided as members answered roll with Bible promises. The group sang, heard a rummage sale report, then closed until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Fry
Helen Bunton
Naomi Swiggert
Airlines with HQs in New York City
Four of the nation’s largest airlines maintain their corporate headquarters in New York City. The firms anchor the city’s air transport leadership and influence national aviation strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Hospital News and Admits and Discharges
Hospital news lists visiting hours for Medical and Surgical floors 2 to 3 30 p m and 6 30 to 8 p m Obstetric floor 2 30 to 3 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m. Admitted include Miss Carolyn Hohman Seneca Mrs James Miller Mazon Mrs Loretta McDonald Minooka Robert Bradley Wilmington William S Walters Gardner Mrs Carol Pfaff 1205 Lisbon St Anita Duran Rte 5. Dismissed are Mrs Robert Gottlieb 110 Meadows Circle Robert Frischkorn Fremont Bert Tweeten Rte 1 Kermit Ness 318 W Washington St John Carr Rte 2 Jess Wills Coal City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Hohman
Seneca
James Miller
Mazon
Loretta McDonald
Minooka
Robert Bradley
Wilmington
William S. Walters
Gardner
Carol Pfaff
Lisbon St
Anita Duran
Rte
Robert Gottlieb
Meadows Circle
Robert Frischkorn
Fremont
Bert Tweeten
Kermit Ness
W. Washington St
John Carr
Jess Wills
Coal City
Newark Community Club Elects Officers
The Newark Community Club held elections at the Fire Barn last week electing Marilynn Thompson as president Nancy Ricedorf as vice president Joan Morrison as secretary and Nancy Larson as treasurer. Also discussed were the summer swim program the float Tot's Band and a booth for the July 4th celebration.
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Newark
Newark Community Club
Marilynn Thompson
Nancy Ricedorf
Joan Morrison
Nancy Larson
Tot
Nursing graduate Pam Blankenship earns high honors at UI College
Pam Blankenship graduated June 2 with high honors from the University of Illinois College of Nursing. At a June 1 honors convocation she received the Dean's Award for superior achievement. She also earned a Leadership Award from the U I Alumni Association and carried the highest GPA in her class, with memberships in Sigma Theta Tau and Phi Kappa Phi. Venita Reader earned a recreation degree from Southern Illinois University, and Cynthia Vaughn earned an education degree at Western Illinois University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Pam Blankenship
University of Illinois College of Nursing
Aerie Crown Theatre
McCormick Place
Pam
U of I Alumni Association
College of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau
Phi Kappa Phi
Cynthia Vaughn
Willard Vaughn
Armstrong St
Western Illinois University
Haff and Goode Obtain Morris Marriage Licenses
Gerald Thomas Haff and Patricia Ann Goode, both residents of Morris, secured marriage licenses in the local civil office. The couple confirmed plans for a private ceremony and future residence in Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Thomas Haff
Patricia Ann Goode
Morris
Winning exhibits at the 39th Grundy County Flower Show
The Minooka Junior High event crowned numerous growers from Minooka and nearby Gardner Morris in sections for annuals perennials bulbs and other groups. Awards highlighted by first place finishes for Audrey Murley Vira Maunder Gladys Hoge Mary Severson and many others with special performances by Mrs. Ernest Kettelson and daughters and a blue ribbon ecology display by Minooka Junior Girl Scout Troop 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Grundy County Federation
Audrey Murley
Vira Maunder
Gladys Hoge
Mary Severson
Gardner
Issac Hoge
Morris
Dorothy Murley
Eva Wise
Betty Davies
Frances Harvey
Donna McBeath
Helen Daly
Donald Caisley
Esther Kingman
Kay Bretsch
Doris Hentze
Lois Smerkar
Leonia Clark
Loretta McLaughlin
Gladys
Carla Henson
Earlene Haga
Lorretta McLaughlin
Marge Kettleson
Rita Dullard
Vera Maunder
Naomi van Delson
Cathy Offerman
Virginia Mork
Jim Norton
Ernest Kettelson
Greta
Glenda
Kettelson
Moszkowski
Oliver
Sound of Music
B. Romberg
Minooka Woman's Club
Melvin
Doris) Hentze
Minooka Club
John Sing
Louis Mork
James Clark
Andrew Anderson Sr
Alton Mattingly
Norman Miller
Richard McLaughlin
Local Couple Welcomes Daughter Melody Joy at Joliet Hospital
Mr and Mrs Darrell Herman of Joliet formerly of Mazon announce the birth of daughter Melody Joy weighing seven pounds eleven ounces born Saturday. The couple also have a two year old daughter Kimberly Levert Larson is listed as a medical patient in room 341 at St Joseph Hospital Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Herman
Joliet
Mazon
Melody Joy
Kimberly
Levert Larson
St. Joseph Hospital
Sandra Anderson Is Guest of Honor at Legion Hall Bridal Shower
Sandra Anderson was guest of honor at a Legion Hall bridal shower Sunday. She attended with her mother and grandmother, received corsages, played games with duplicate prizes, andRefreshments were served from an orchid-decorated table. Miss Anderson and Joseph Kokaly of Joliet plan to marry July 15 at the Church of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nelson
James Nelson
Carolyn
Marilyn Mahler
Anderson
Joseph Kokaly
Joliet
Church of Hope
Three-dollar gold pieces issued to aid postal payments
The note explains that three dollar gold coins were minted through 1889 to help postal transactions after the letter rate was raised to three cents in 1854. It highlights the coinage as a practical response to changing postage costs and usage.
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Henry
Hospital News
College Campus News
Venita Jean Reader
C. W. Reader
Southern Illinois University
Bali BR
the Hideaway
Liberty Morris
Sandra Anderson
Walgreens
Liberty
Jantzen
Robby Len
Label 4
Jrs
Liberty St
Cecartyard
Washington St
Micheleb En Tap Pitche
Tlhinoys
Walt Disney Productions
Maniac
Metrocolor Panavision
MGM
Charlton Heston
Yvette
Mimieux
Vw Hoover
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