Alaska Mission convention at West Lisbon Lutheran Church
The Alaska Mission holds its annual convention at West Lisbon Lutheran Church with services led by Rev. Ingolf Marthinussen of Minneapolis and Rev. Leonard Masted of Mound Minnesota. Special music from Helmar Lutheran Church choir and Newark young people’s group. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
West Lisbon Lutheran Church
J. F. Masted
Helmar Lutheran Church
Ingolf Marthinussen
Minneapolis
Minn
West Lisbon Church
Leonard C. Master of
Mound, Minn
West Lisbon
Curtis Nestegard
Nettie Hanson
Leonard Masted
Newark
Circle Meetings Held Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Circle 4 met in the church lounge with Mrs. John Barkley as hostess. Devotions and Bible study were led by Mrs. Barkley, with Mrs. Roy Gerecke reading the offering meditation. Circle 3 gathered in the fellowship hall for devotions and study by Mrs. Sam Kettleson. The offering meditation was read by Mrs. Silas Johnson. Circle 9 met in the church auditorium with Rev. Schwalm as speaker and adjourned to the lounge for lunch hosted by Mrs. Donald Enger and Mrs. Gordon Arneson. Mrs. Fred Nelson gave the table prayer and Mrs. Leslie Peterson read the offering meditation.
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Circle 4
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
John Barkley
Donald Enger
Gordon Arneson
Fred Nelson
Leslie Peterson
Birthday party for Mrs. Steele
Mrs. John Steele celebrated her 80th birthday with about a hundred friends and relatives at the VFW Hall. Guests from Waterloo and towns across Illinois and Wisconsin attended. gifts, calls, and telegrams flowed as family hosted the event.
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John Steele
VFW
Tom Steele
Waterloo
Iowa
Herman Ehrler
VFW Post
Oglesby
Utica
Stillman Valley
Rockford
Duquoin
Joliet
Morris
Alvin Steele
Walter Steele
Willis Hutchings
Youth to have wiener roast
The Junior Luther League of Our Savior's Lutheran Church invites members to a wiener roast and games with Stavanger Luther League on Sunday. Transportation from Our Savior's Church departs at 6 p.m. for a 6 30 p.m. party with softball and volleyball refreshments served by the host church. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stangland and Rev. Lawrence Steen arrange details.
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Seneca
Junior Luther League of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Stavanger
WRC Observes Memorial Day Preparations at Eagles Hall
Members of the Women's Relief Corps met in Eagles Hall with Mrs. Myrtle Ventress presiding in the absence of president Mr. Vera Manning. They planned placing wreaths of flags on graves for Memorial Day and exchanged greetings with ill-members cards.
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Women's Relief Corps
Eagles Hall
Myrtle Ventress
Vera Manning
Margaret Button
Violet Davidson
Kate Enger
Bertha White
Ila Ryder
Dagmar Moberg
Misener Elected Senior Regent in Moose Chapter
Morris Chapter 544 Women of the Moose met Tuesday at the Moose Home. Mrs James Misener was elected senior regent with 46 members present. New officers include Mrs Vena Hill junior graduate regent, Mrs Arthur Bruckhandler junior regent, Mrs Lester Keller chaplin, Mrs James Spiller treasurer, and Mrs Lloyd Heineman recorder. Installation is set for June 10 and the fifth Tuesday family potluck is May 30.
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Morris Chapter
Women of the Moose
Moose Home
Vena Hill
James Misener
Arthur Bruckhandler
Lester Keller
Chaplin
James Spiller
Lloyd Heineman
Hill
Morris graduates at Bradley University spring commencement
James L. Franke and Norval Galloway were among 750 graduates receiving baccalaureate degrees at Bradley University’s 75th annual spring commencement. Franke earned a bachelor of arts and Galloway a Bachelor of Science.
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James L. Franke
Carl Franke
Morris
Norval Galloway
Norval B. Galloway
Bradley University
Franke
Galloway
Poppy Day Event Set by American Legion Auxiliary
Poppy Day headquarters for the American Legion and Auxiliary will be at Carpenville from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Volunteers will distribute poppies to raise funds for veterans and their families.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Carpenvile
Tykes' Trip Toys That Can Take It
Vacation clothes for kids must be comfortable easy care wrinkle resistant and packable for travel. At Walt Disney World Orlando a family wardrobe test features an A B C jumper set rugged jeans and sweatshirts with Acrilan blends for durability and comfort. A trip through the Magic Kingdom with practical stretchy terry outfits ends with sturdy everyday wear ready for return home.
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Walt Disney World
Pelican Harbor
Monsanto
New York
NEA
Orlando
Fla
Magic Kingdom
Mickey Mouse
Banquet Postponed for Seneca Lads and Dads
Seneca Lads and Dads banquet is postponed until fall. A meeting will be held at Oak Street Grade School on Sunday at 7 p.m. The program, led by Jack Belden, features a film Introductory to Forestry and Adventure. Refreshments will be served. all local males invited at no charge.
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Oak Street
Jack Belden
Boy Scout Den 3 Pack 469 Tour Courthouse and Hq
Den 3 Pack 469 met with their den mother and toured Grundy County Courthouse and sheriff radio room. Steve Kivett served treats and plans include a hike next meeting. Candle making and other crafts are outlined by University of Illinois Extension with Mrs. Ehnert coordinating.
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Grundy County
Sheriff's
Steve Kivett
Dan Lyon
Hospital News Admitted and Discharges Listed
Visiting hours on Medical and Surgical floors set 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 names include Mrs Arthur Thompson Mrs Max Van Atta and others with addresses across Armstrong Street Route 3 and nearby towns. Dismissals list shows John E Olson Mrs Ann Pierce and several others plus a transfer to Continental Rest Home Dwight.
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Arthur Thompson
Armstrong St
Max van Atta
Rte. 3
Nicholas DiJohn
Douglas St
Herman Tasdal
E. Washington St
John Carr
Jerri Mettille
Evergreens
Deborah Burtnett
Wilmington
James Moran
Mazon
Kimberly Turcotte
Marseilles
Bert Tweeten
Rte. 1
John E. Olson
Fremont Ave
Ann Pierce
W. Jackson St
Donald Woodward
Anna B. Baker
George Killelea
Continental Rest Home
Dwight
Mothers of World War II Meet in Eagles Hall
Mothers of World War II gathered in Chicago at Eagles Hall with Mrs Muriel Curzon presiding A donation was given to the Red Cross Christmas program for service men The National Convention is announced for June 19 to 21 at the LaSalle Hotel Chicago The district meeting is set for June 13 in Rockdale at the school house The next regular meeting will be June 19 A sack lunch will be served
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Eagles Hall
Muriel Curzon
Red Cross
LaSalle Hotel
Chicago
Rockdale
Miss Sandi Hilt Honored At Bridal Showers
Miss Sandi Hilt of Lisbon was guest of honor at two showers. One called a miscellaneous bridal event at Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosted by friends with 90 attendees. Mrs Vernon Hilt Jr and Mrs Larry Hilt served. A separate shower for thirty relatives occurred at Miss Hilt’s aunt’s Aurora home with pink and lavender decorations.
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Sandi Hilt
Lisbon
Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Vernon Hilt, Jr
Larry Hilt
Miss Hilt
Aurora
Community club and church schedule for the week
Calendar notes list Circle 7 and Circle 10 meetings at 7 30 p.m. Thursday in different venues. Friday features a Morris Hospital Auxiliary luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday hosts a Calvary Baptist men's prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m. Monday schedules the Morris BPW Club at 6 30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church and Royal Neighbors of America meet at 7 30 p.m. in Eagles Hall.
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Circle 7
Ed Zeman
Circle
Church Lounge
Morris Hospital
Holiday Inn South
Joliet
Calvary Baptist
Morris Business and Professional Women’s Club
First United Methodist Church
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Bright colors in fashion update from New York shows
Oscar de la Renta's fall collection dazzled with bold color and volume, featuring full unsashed chemise smock dresses, glitter stripes, and large sequinned butterfly motifs priced from 225 to 3500 dollars. Geoffrey Beene favored sculptural shapes like the harness jumper and head-hugging caps in gray flannel and silk satin gowns.
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Ann Hencken
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar
Francoise
Italy
Geoffrey Beene
Beene
Mother-daughter Banquet at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
A Friday evening mother-daughter banquet at Bethlehem Lutheran Church featured organ prelude by Mrs. James Watters. Mrs. Irene Oswood gave the welcome and Mrs. Norval Wigtil led devotions. Mrs. James Brooks of Newark spoke on prayer with Miss Rebekah Brooks singing with her mother. Plants honored the youngest and oldest mothers and the guest farthest distance.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
James Watters
Irene Oswood
Norval Wigtil
del Linn
Diane Linn
Paul Finland
Adelines
James Brooks
Newark
Rebekah Brooks
Spaghetti Dinner and Golf at Morris Country Club
The Morris Country Club hosts a spaghetti dinner at 7 p.m. Friday. Golf will be played, and reservations can be made by calling the club.
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Morris Country Club
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Home Economics Extension Council
Fred Knollhoff
Gary Granby
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