15 Aug 1972
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
1
Editorial urges better protection for seniors facing crime and public housing safety flaws. It calls for local action, community patrols, and neighborly check-ins after noting Hurricane Agnes relief showed communal care. Aileen Snoddy writes from Pontiac, urging realistic priorities to safeguard the aging.
In Los Angeles a testbed for air cleanup officials report cleaner air and fewer high smog days since the 1950s. Yet environmental groups remain skeptical, urging broader controls on cars and stationary sources while forecasts hint at ongoing smog on tricky weather days.
Ray Morrow of Fairbury won the registered Welsh Pony Single Lady to Drive during the Society Horse Show at the Illinois State Fair. More than 1,000 Society horses were entered, contending for nearly 80 thousand dollars in open show and Land of Lincoln prize money for Illinois residents with locally bred animals.
Illinois state sale of metal scrap at Pontiac Penitentiary offers about 110 tons 16 gauge steel 60 tons 12 gauge aluminum 5 tons steel clippings 25 tons aluminum clippings. Bids on net ton basis due by 10:30 a.m. August 17 1972. Investigate through Myron Johnson or Erwin J. Riffey. contact details at the Penitentiary.
Martha Ann Baker of Saunemin and Raymond L Becker Jr of 706 McKinley St were married at 7 p.m. Friday in the First Christian Church with 150 guests. Rev Crawford Harmon officiated. Leola Whitler organist. Bride wore organza gown with Empire bodice and long sleeves, blue satin bib waist, chapel train. veil held by seed-pearl cloche. carried carnations and mums. Maid of honor Sandra Maubach designed a lavender dotted swiss gown. best man Tom Harmon. Ushers Cleo Burke and Brandon Pryor. Reception after ceremony. couple to Redwood Manor for their wedding trip. A series of preludes included showers and dinners in nearby towns. lists hosts and attendees.
Forrest and Saunemin residents return from trips to Colorado Smoky Mountains and Wisconsin with updates on family visits. News notes include St James Hospital Auxiliary work, farewell for Father Valiquette, local parish activities, a Moser family reunion at Goodfield, and a new daughter born to Roger Diehm at Fairbury Hospital.
Miss Mary Kemnetz of Strawn and Paul Delgado of Colfax were married in a 2am double ring ceremony at Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Chatsworth. Rev Albert Hallin officiated with Sister M Josette and organist Frank Kemnetz. They will reside in Lexington after a wedding trip to the South.
CHENOA Miss Louise Taylor of Hilltop Mobile Homes Bloomington announces engagement to Marvin D Springer Tremont. Parents Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor Chenoa, and Mr and Mrs Alvin Springer Hopedale are involved. Miss Taylor works for General Telephone Company of Illinois. Springer is a farmer. A December wedding is planned.
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