07 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
1
Don Graff surveys public reaction to a proposed road system expansion and urban reinvestment plan. He notes 36 000 miles of paper lag and a 12500 mile baseline with 2 to 6 percent expected returns, urging restraint while addressing subsidies and equity concerns.
Carries extensive roster of named students including Gina Berische, J Heuer, Karen Cassa, Cremer, Dan Dalug, Sandra Edwards, Cathy Eilis, Jinet Finnestad, Mita Gurzinski, John Hamilton, Scott Harmilton, Carol Hoerner, Sharon Maxson, Mary Anne Murphy, Penny Parsons, Dave Popp, Mary Beth Sabin, Kathy Schopp, Alan Schrock, Karen Siaundsen, Cathy Somers, Kathy Stevenson, Cece Studd, Jean Taylor, Susan Taylor, Mary Wilken and many more in Pontiac area school honor roll listings.
Community notes from Forrest and surrounding areas include holiday plans, church events, and volunteer activity. Highlights: bloodmobile collected 72 pints with 14 refusals. local groups sponsor aid efforts with Lions Club and American Legion. seniors attend clubs and church gatherings. plans for Christmas meeting with film and cookie contributions. Forrest United Methodists host family night with supper. residents attend funerals and visits to nearby towns. various visits and travel by residents and relatives.
AP reports in New Delhi that Mrs. Gandhi faced a rising crisis as the government moved to support Bangla Desh independence amid mass Hindu-Muslim strains and refugee pressure. The Indian army pressed on to halt upheaval, aiming to back a separate Bangla Desh while seeking refuge flows.
The Amity Extension unit held a Christmas dinner at View Restaurant and discussed upcoming events. Plans include January counts, April membership tea, a Jan 27 annual meeting, and a joint Jan 6 session at Cornell United Methodist Church with a potluck.
Officials report budget strains in multiple states as tax proposal failures rise and districts cut positions programs and activities. Philadelphia school board warns of May 10 closures without $35 million in state and city funds amid ongoing construction freezes.
A brief religious reflection cites Proverbs 3 13 14 on wisdom and understanding surpassing wealth with the gain described as more valuable than silver or gold.
Kindergarten party on December 2 at the Cornell Grade School with Santa Claus distributing treats. Student gift exchanges, bake sale plans, and Christmas observances noted. Neighborhood Club held a dessert luncheon with prize winners and a December 18 potluck Christmas dinner planned. Mrs. Edward Santelman celebrated her 90th birthday with two parties. visitors joined her later in the week.
A local Christmas concert featured vocalists Airs Lary Ahrens and Mrs Joli Taylor with Mrs Jal Lauher presiding. The program included carols from America and foreign countries and was accompanied by 20US McCabe. The assistant hostess was Airs Aiongu Clay.
Wednesday supper gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cashmer and others, with gifts to Mrs. Lenahan and reminiscences of past needlework. Spano hosted guests including Rev. and Mrs. Harwood and the Werner and Blue couples. Gamblin family noted birthday celebrations as Spano and Gingrich hosted.
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