Christmas gathering highlights at Dwight Methodist church
The Loyalty class held its annual Christmas party at the parsonage with 15 members and two guests Mrs Studley and Norma Beiswanger present. A potluck meal followed with devotions by Rev George Davies and a business meeting led by Mrs Addie Gillett. Christmas donations to Baby Fold at Normal and church budget discussed.
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Richard Kaw
Dwight
IIL
Methodist Church
Studley
Norma. Beiswanger
George Davies
Addie Gillett
Ethel Carlson
Viola Stewart
Bessie Huddleston
Esther Houck
Eva Leber
Pasadena
Calif
Cy. Hodgman
Order of Eastern
Hodgman
Ellsworth Scott
Canasta
Carol Pérschnick
Douglas Christiansen
Tornado Hits Brewton City injuring twelve people
A tornado tore through a two block area in Brewton Alabama on Sunday injuring twelve people seven homes were destroyed and 142 more were damaged. Six of the injured were hospitalized with one person in serious condition.
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Brewton
Ala
Wars On Romance In Massingen Public Library
Librarian Dorothy Worsely reports vandalism at the Massingen public library with the word love scratched from romances and pages removed from several novels. She suspects a woman but offers no reason.
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Massingen
England
Dorothy Worsely
Ready Made Shelter Found in Milwaukee Garage
Milwaukee builders uncover an underground fallout shelter while razing a garage. The site reveals two ground level ventilated chambers with walls eight inches thick, believed to have housed moonshine whiskey soil and related equipment.
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Milwaukee
Urb
Local Social Doings Highlight 25 Guests and Prizes
Twenty five guests attended with games played and prizes won by Miss Bell y Mortensen Mrs. William Cloyvey and Mrs. Lavern Feddersen. Duplicates went to the guest of honor. Launches served by hostesses including Mrs. Viola Christiansen and others. Visitors at the Charles McFarland home last week included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Staneliford of Aconte Texas Mrs. Jack Wood of Wood Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baer of Wheaton spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Kraft returned from Chester where they aided his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kraft celebrate their 40th anniversary.
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Belly Mortensen
William Cloyvey
Lavern Feddersen
Viola Christiansen
Elmes Mortensen
Andrew Mortensen
Gerald Christiansen
Douglas Christiansen
Charles McFarlane
Ralph Staneliford
Aconte
Tis
Jack Wood
Wood
W. J. Baer
Wheaton
Harold Lewis
Rudy Kraft
Chester
Herman Kraft
Maude Bellers Heads Pontiac Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Maude Beller was elected a noble of the Pontiac Rebekah lodge on Tuesday evening, Dec. 5. Officers elected include Ruth Durham as vice grand Liwhle Gable as recording secretary Elizabeth Craig as financial secretary Jennie Overmier as treasurer. Trustees chosen are Frances Garrison Alta Smith Gwen Jones Edith West and Eileen Collins. A Christmas party and gift exchange will close the meeting on Dec. 19 with officers serving on the committee.
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Maude Beller
Pontiac Rebekah Lodge
Ruth Durham
Liwhle Gable
Elizabeth Craig
Jennie Overmier
Frances Garrison
Alta Smith
Gwen, Jones
Edith West
Eileen Collins
Sorority Program Highlights European Studies Talk
Dolores Locke spoke on Northwestern Europe and Mrs Nolan on Eastern Europe at Xt Delta Iota exemplar chapter meeting of Leta Sigma Phi held at 803 North Hazel Street. Margaret Rhode presided. Christmas party plans were made for December 19 at Club Palomar with a post party at Mrs Helen Nolan’s home. Mildred Bradley and Dolores Locke to head hospital Christmas favors. luncheon served by the hostess.
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Dolores Locke
Europe
Fielen Nolan
Xt Delta Iota
Leta Sigma Phi Sorority
Myrna Edinger
North
Hazel Street
Margaret Rhode
Marge Trainer
Betty Cook
Club Palomar
Helen Nolan
Mildred Bradley
Locke
Moose Lodge Adds Six New Members in Pontiac Ceremony
Six men were enrolled as members of the Ponting Moose lodge in ceremonies held last Tuesday night. The new members named were Steve Zappa, Jy, Dwight, John Telford, Fairhury, Carl O. Bretschneider, Chena, Robert E. Stilwell, Richard J. Beck and Donald Altig, all of Pontiac.
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Ponting Moose Lodge
Steve Zappa
Dwight
John Telford
Fairhury
Carl O. Bretschneider
Chena
Robert E. Stilwell
Richard J. Beck
Donald Altig
Pontiac
Murphy Store Employees Hold Christmas Party
Murphy Co employees held their annual Christmas dinner in Odell community hall. Manager W Trotter distributed six month service bonuses. Retiree Mrs Lucille Green received a gift for 11 years service. Prizes went to Dianne Nolan and Mrs Creer. A program featured Jean Ann Trotter and others, with group singing and a gift exchange. About 40 members attended.
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G. C. Murphy Co
Odell
W. Trotter
Murphy
Lucille Green
Green
Dianne Nolan
Creer
Jean Ann Trotter
Linda Leister
Donna Beecher
Mary Ann Gabel
Eileen Ripseh
Joyce Lucas
Helen Robinson
Gladys “Ely Powell
Roberta Shupp
Jean Barth
Lorena Fienhield
Lorena Fienhold
Iva Pillsbury
Bessie Davis
Marie Ki
Marie Mannott and Myron Durre Wed in Flanagan Church
Miss Marie Mannott of Flanagan and Myron Durre of Flanagan married Friday at 7 30 p m in the Flanagan Christian church by Rev Lloyd Derby The bride is the daughter of Mrs Elnora Mannott The groom is the son of Mrs Flattie Durre Matron of honor was Mrs John Zehr and best man John Zehr Both will reside in Flanagan The bride is a dental assistant in Pontiac and the groom a plumber at Yorudy Brothers Wardware
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Marie Mannott
Myron Durre
Flanagan
Flanagan Christian Church
Lloyd Derby
Wt. K. Morris
Pontiac
Minonk
Yorudy Brothers Wardware
Murphy Store Family Night Attracts Employees And Families
Murphy store held a Family Night for employees and their families. Trotter said the event aimed to share holiday activities and let workers meet colleagues' families and friends. Refreshments were served and door prizes drawn. Families were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the store’s operation.
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Trotter
Murphy Store
Murphy
Dwight High Honor Roll Second Grading Period List
Dwight High School announces honor roll for the second grading period under Superintendent Warren D. Kuster. 6.0 average includes Roger Boundy, Marshall Danker, Jane Gemmill, Courtney Hensel, Elizabeth Moffman, Diana Michaels, China Oughton, Mary Jo Riccolo, Dorothy Seabert, Tom Smith, Sharon Struebing, Cleonne Sulzberger, Dianne Twait, and others. 4.75 includes Jerry Cruise, Sylvia Danker, Gayle Finley, Beverly Hoff man, Richard Jenkins, Michael Mel Devitt, Sheila Michaels, Carol Ogg, Sue Ohlendorf, Gerald Olson, Gerald Persehnick, David Potthoff, Pamela Seabert, Dennis Smith, Bonnie Thompson. 4.5 includes Barbara Boyer, Gerald Burg, Donald Burkhart, Sue Drechse, John Fitzpatrick, James Finley, Jerry Heinrich, Mary Hoffman, Donna Landreth, Kenneth McComb, Marilyn McConnell, Sandra Noonan, Jeanne Patten, Dale Seabert, Karen Steineche, Diane Von Qualen, Douglas Von Qualen, Patti Weller, Tam Wilkey.
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Richard Jenkins
Michael Mel Devitt
Sheila Michaels
Carol Ogg
Sue Ohlendorf
Gerald Olson
Gerald Persehnick
David Potthoff
Pamela Seabert
Dennis Smith
Bonnie Thompgan
Barbara Boyer
Gerald Burg
Donald Burkhart
Sue Drechse
John Fitzpatrick
James Finley
Jerry Heinrich
Mary Hoffman
Donna Landreth
Kenneth McComb
Marilyn McConnell
Sandra Noonan
Estate of William H. Whately notice to file claims
Estate of William H. Whately deceased signals January 1, 1962 as the claim date. Claims may be filed against the estate in Livingston County Illinois before the executor, Darrell H. Reno attorney, 401 Sterry Ridge Pontiac Illinois.
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County Court of
Livingston
Darrell H. Reno
Illinois
Pontiac
Super Shell winter blend tests for cold starts and anti-icing
Shell reveals a nine-ingredient winter formula tested in a lab at zero degrees to ensure quick starts and smooth warm-ups. Butane and Pentane mix drive rapid vaporization, while an anti-icer guards carburetor pans against icing.
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Super Shell
Shell
Super Shells
Vere
Thas
Butane
Plere
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Twister
Ken Engstren
Romance
Moose
Splear
Madison
Marie Mannottt
Dwight High
G. M. Yanik
Square
William H. Whately
Harold R. Whately
Scolaro Fruit Company
W. Madison
Pontiac, Ill
Moe
Wood River
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