Mary Misener Receives Benedictine Habit as Sister Mary Pieta
Miss Mary Misener daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerald Misener of Morris received the white habit of the Benedictine Community in Lisle on the Feast of the Sacred Heart. Bishop McNamara Joliet presided investing her as Sister Mary Pieta in Sacred Heart chapel. A solemn high mass followed with Rev Sylvester Healy celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Misener
Gerald Misener
Morris
Lisle
Sacred Heart Chapel
Deere & Co Exports Expected to Reach 80 Million
John Deere officials predict the company will post 80 million dollars in sales outside the United States this year as William A. Hewitt notes the reorganization of John Deere Intercontinental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Ill
Deere & Co
United States
William A. Hewitt
John Deere Intercontinental
Braidwood Crown Queen and Float Winners Highlight Homecoming
Betty Jo Nahas was crowned queen of the 1960 Braidwood Homecoming by 1959 queen Alice Faye Foreman. Float contest honors went to the American Legion auxiliary, Reed-Custer Alumni association, and Braidwood Kindergarten Mothers club. Bike winners were Robert Hornburger, Debbie Corn, and Roger Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braidwood
Betty Jo Nahas
Fred Nahas
Alice Faye Foreman
Nahas
American Legion Auxiliary
Reed-Custer Alumni Association
Braidwood Kindergarten Mothers Club
Robert Hornburger
Debbie Corn
Roger Patterson
Gun sales span expanding markets highlight 1955 revenue
Sales abroad are expected to increase four times the normal amount. Sales outside the United States and Canada in fiscal 1955 amounted to almost 19 millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Theodore Roosevelt as New York City Police Commissioner 1895
Theodore Roosevelt served as police commissioner in New York City in 1895, heading the department during a period of reform and public attention to crime and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Newark July Fourth Celebration Attracts Crowd
Newark plans a July Fourth event hosted by the Newark Woman's club to aid the public library. The day begins with a parade from the Lutheran church to Newark Grade School, water fights, lunch, Little League and softball games, and a 2 p.m. talk by Rev. George Weeks Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Newark Woman's Club
Woman's Club
Milbrook
George Weeks
Morris
Lisbon
Doctoral Graduate Accepts Purdue Post in Agriculture
Francis Walker son of Mr and Mrs Wendell Walker of Mazon has completed a Doctor of Philosophy in agricultural economics at the University of Illinois and will join Purdue University as an assistant professor in agricultural research. He graduated from Mazon High in 1949 and earned a BA in 1954 and MA in 1958 at Illinois. Walker is a member of Alpha Gamma Rho and Phi Kappa Phi. The family moves this week to West Lafayette Indiana.
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Francis Walker
Wendell Walker
Mazon
University of Illinois
University of Purdue
Walker
Mazon High School
U. of I
Alpha Gamma Rho
Phi Kappa Phi
West LaFayette
Ind
Wide Variety Of Holiday Meat Specials By The Associated Press
Housewives plan Fourth of July menus with traditional favorites including hamburgers steak ham fried or broiled chicken and frankfurters and luncheon meats. Prices vary by region with ground chuck 69 cents and sirloin 79 cents per pound in the New York area. Fryers and leg of lamb show scattered discounts while vegetables and fruit offer broad bargains across corn potatoes watermelon peaches and berries.
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New York Metropolitan Area
Yett as a Scotch Name for a Yard Gate
The term yett refers to a Yett is a traditional Scottish wooden or iron gate used to secure a yard. The word reflects regional architecture and historic fencing practices.
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Yett
Gardner Notes Father Son Banquet and Church Groups
The Gardner Presbyterian church hosted the annual father son banquet Saturday with about 50 attendees. J Philip Allison served as toastmaster and Rev Roger Fisk opened the event. The oldest father was Chris Sorensen and the youngest William Sorensen, with four generations present. Movies for children were shown by Mrs Roy Burkhardt and Miss Joanne Burkhardt. The Couples Club met Sunday evening for a 6 30 dinner with hosts Mr and Mrs Lawrence Weber and Mr and Mrs Brian Louch, and a business session led by Mr and Mrs Lyle Tambling followed by social time. The Luther League of the Lutheran church met Sunday night with Diane Provance presiding, Arline Havekost leading devotions, and Everett Severson participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Presbyterian Church
J. Philip Allison
Roger Fisk
Chris Sorensen
Wiliam Sorensen
Lyle Sorensen
Gregory Sorensen
Roy Burkhardt
Joanne Burkhardt
Ben Day
Juliet
The
Lawrence Weber
Brian Louch
Lyle Tambling
Luther League
Luther League of the Lutheran Church
Diane Provance
Arline Havekost
Everett Severson
Local Clergy and Families Attend Installations and Visits
Sunday visits to Pleasant View Luther Home Ottawa included the installation of Rev Knute Monson as chaplain with refreshments by Gary Scanavino. Attendees included Rev Roger Fisk at Harry Klee’s ordination in Kankakee plus several families from Joliet Champaign and Juliet visiting local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Bjerkestrand
Roy Christiansen
Elmer Twait
Loyd Sandeno
Erland
Melbourne
Pleasant View
Luther Home
Ottawa
Knute Monson
Richard Kimber
Joliet
Sophie Hansen
Roger Fisk
Harry Klee
Kankakee
Peggy Chase
Althea Anderson
Darrell Day
Tommy Tambling
Mt. Morris
Clarence Clover Sr
Lloyd Barthollc
Kathryn Hansen
Martha Gaston
Champaign
Harry J. Hansen
Charles Carlson and Sons
Juliet
A. C. Carlson
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Walter Maier
Maurie Johnson
Howard
Arthur
Joseph
Kevin Misener
John Gordon
Martin Henehan
Hinsdale
Sister Mary Pieta
Sacred Heart Academy
Harry Palmer
Shadyside
Ohio
Floyd Brown
Key
Charles Rathbuns
Kenny Lain
Ray Lain
John Renner
St. Joseph’s Hospital
XL Radio & Appliance
Liberty
Usda Choice Beef
Chuck Roast
Raggedy Ann
Freestone Peaches
ROYAL
Marhoefer Hot Dogs
Georgia
Thomas J. Webb
Jack’s
North Street
VEVCO
Newark States
Mrs. R. M. Johnson
Orville Rossland
Louis Hatteberg
Paulie Dagrad
Harold Harrod
Boyden Beach
Fla
Joyce Hatteberg
Carole Knudson
Clarence Vogen
Bromeland Reunion
Bromeland
Hinckley
Tom Bromeland
Lori Walraven
John Walravens
Plano
Andrew Olson
Dren
Roy Hill
Hannibal, Mo
Peter Bromelands
Lutheran Church
Mary Lou Peterson
Ross Scofield
Robert Harris
Havertown, Pa
Carl H. Norgren
Purdue
Burton - Dixie
Simmons
Food Review
Associated Press
Gary Scanavino
Manor Inn
Joliet, Ilinois
Miller-Jones
Allan
Morris - PA
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