08 Dec 1966
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
1
The piece argues the United States leads in space, citing Soviet delays after Voskhod 2. It notes Leonov's space walk and Khrushchev era boosts, and speculates Moscow could attempt a manned moon fly to regain perceived leadership amid Apollo in earth orbit.
The Pontiac Daily Leader publishes a mailing and carrier rate sheet with subscription options for Pontiac and Livingston County readers, listing prices for weekly carrier delivery and various mail plans, plus staff credits and notes on submissions and holidays. The notice outlines restricted unsigned news and details office location at 314 N Main St Pontiac.
Graymont news reports attendees at a Chicago hockey game including Lester Frobish and local couples. Visitors Florence Flodin and Mark Person returned from Minneapolis and Chicago. Rev Ray Hamer and companions toured Chicago museums. The Graymont General Mission Society to meet Friday night with devotions by June Follimer and program by Galarabelle Pampel, Amy Abrands, Marilyn Qelsehlager. Hostesses listed. Pinochle Club at Claire Ryerson home. prizes to Esther Ide and Martin Duffy.
Washington column alleges Gen De Gaulle's France earns about six million dollars yearly through gold and covert trade linked to South Vietnam. It cites French-Chinese firms profiting from imports to Saigon, smuggling via Cambodia, and sales to Viet Cong, draining U.S. currency while aiding the VC and hindering U.S. war efforts.
About 13 million Americans suffer from arthritis with 3.7 million moderately or severely disabled. The text notes most people have not yet any noticeable activity limitation and highlights the nationwide impact.
McDowell Women's Society of Christian Service met at the McDowell Methodist Church home of Mrs. Ben Neubauer on December 1 with fifteen members and two guests attending. The lesson on The Real Purpose of Christmas was given by Mrs. Mary Pflager, organ music by Mrs. Ben Neubauer, prayers led by Mrs. Edna Sheldon, and devotions by Mrs. Pflager. Mrs. Lorena Tavener presided. reports were read by Mrs. Erma Dahl and Mrs. Nellie Mae Smith. The group voted to send candy boxes to church students and service men and to give Christmas gifts to five Livingston County Nursing Home residents. A bazaar and food sale will be combined with sausage and pancake day on January 12. Committee chairs: Morrison, Tavener, Frahees Neubauer, Barnes, Ruff, Ellinger. Guests Goldie Kramer and Lynda Neubauer attended.
A fragment notes Pytheas, a Greek explorer, reportedly sailed to an island north of Scotland about 300 years before Christ. The claim was met with skepticism for centuries.
The Rooks Creek Homemakers Extension Unit will hold an all day meeting Monday December 12 at 10 a m in Graymont Hall Members are to bring a covered dish for the noon potluck and a Christmas item to exhibit A 25 cent gift exchange is planned Unit members will sew gowns for the William Fox Children s Center in Dwight during the day Sixteen members toured WPOK radio station and Roof Manufacturing Tuesday afternoon
Notice is given of the death of Janice Blair and that letters of administration were issued to Imogene Blair of Pontiac Illinois. Claim date is Monday February 6 1967. Clerk John J Bradshaw announces in Livingston County Illinois. Attorneys of record are Fellheimer Vicars of Pontiac Illinois.
Flanagan The Starlight Group of the Christian Church met at Mrs Johnie Goodins home with nine members present. Evelyn Dawson led the business and worship, K C Zehren reported on the executive meeting, and Joseph Estes gave a lesson on Canadian and American relations. Each member shared a Christmas custom from another country. Lunch was served by Mrs Goodin. Ernest Koopman from Waverly Iowa visited his mother Mrs Elizabeth Koopman and the Park family. Howard Cotter announced an adult meeting on aphids for Dec 15 at Flanagan High School. Kenny Simpson remains a patient at St James Hospital Pontiac after breaking his ankle outdoors.
The St Pauls Lutheran adult and junior choirs in Chenoa will perform their annual Christmas concert on Sunday December 11 at 3pm. Conducted by Mrs Gilbert Pils and Miss Pamela Heins, with Mrs Fred Rhoda and Mrs August Lubkeman as accompanists. The Rev August Lubkeman will deliver Christmas Meditations and lead prayers. The program features numerous carols including Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful, with solo performances by Ramona Schuler and Verne Erdman. Open to the public.
Roy R. Schwarzwalder of Watseka files a 26080 dollar damage suit in Circuit Court against Forrest resident William R Kupferschmid for injuries from a Dec 21 1964 automobile crash on Route 24 east of Fairbury. The complaint alleges excessive speed and loss of vehicle control.
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