18 Dec 1958
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Newspaper
Pontiac Daily Leader
Location
Pontiac, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1958
Page
1
Hope and Adam celebrate a decade of marriage while friends Marty and Hal weigh new roles in the firm and at home. Their circle explores belonging, independence, and the pull of family as tensions and loyalties unfold across autumn trips and an evolving country house project.
Emington residents share visits with Cullom Joliet Bloomington and Normal. Christmas programs planned at Emington Congregational church and Emington school. Sunbeam Club and Ladies Aid hold meetings. Sancken family anniversary noted. medical news includes a Lincoln Neb heart attack. Also Peru Andes range peaks over 20 000 feet and a 1000-pound steer yields about 270 pounds meat.
Notice in Livingston County Illinois stating February 2, 1959 as the claim day for the estate of Lydia J. Scott deceased. Creditors may file claims by that date without summons in the County Court and the case is represented by Floyd Scott and Lowell Sidfrids with attorneys Adis l Thompson Herr Strock of Pontiac Illinois.
The United States imported 31,596,000 pounds of candy and confectionery in 1957, reflecting a robust intake of sweet goods from foreign suppliers and shaping domestic market trends for confectionery products.
Charm Rebekah lodge in Odell Illinois held a potluck at the I O O F hall and honored birthday anniversaries for November and December. Members present included Louise Houchin Chloe Winn Barbara Borcherding and Joseph Weber with Mary Jo. Out of town guests included Eugene Tanner Elmer Mc Clurg and Albert Brown. The organizing committee was Alice Brown Joseph Weber Martha Hooghouse and Benjamin Llaozhause.
The Pontiac Daily Leader notes Mrs Chloe Winn is named noble grand and Mrs Alice Brown vice grand for the coming year. Thelma McClurg is secretary and Yertha Curtis treasurer, with trustees Frank Kennedy Wesley Brown Clarence Allen Miss Martha Mooghouse and Etta Martin listed. Installation set for Jan 9. Also mentions Maya civilization dating to 5090 B.C. and a sensational 189 degree unofficial sun reading.
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