Do It Yourself Christmas Gifts Boost Hobbyist Joy
A 1961 overview of American hobbyists crafting gifts for Christmas. It highlights copper enameling, wood and tile accessories, silk screens, model cars and railroading, and electronics kits for intercoms and radios. Hobbies foster pride as families gift handmade items, with spending projected at 450 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Carol
Tyro
Henry
Evryone
Hobby Industry Association
Chicken Casserole Is A Time Saver For Busy Kitchens
A thrifty, easy to prepare casserole uses pre browned chicken in a sour cream tomato sauce with garlic onion and Parmesan. Bake slowly 325 F about 45 minutes and serve 4 to 5 servings. CHICKEN SUPREME offers make ahead convenience and minimal cleanup for budget minded cooks.
Riverdale Couple Welcome Daughter at St Francis Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Mitchell of 14922 Princeton Riverdale are proud parents of a daughter born November 22. Mr and Mrs Charles Hoff man reside at 510 W 144th St Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Francis Hospital
John Mitchell
Princeton
Riverdale
Charles Hoffman
144Th St
Dalton couple welcome daughter born in late November
Mr and Mrs Ralph Marshall of 434 144th Street Dalton announce the birth of a daughter born November 27. The couple previously welcomed a daughter on November 23 confirming a family addition this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Marshall
144Th St
Dalton
WOTM Christmas Party Planned by Harvey Chapter 811
Women of the Moose Harvey Chapter 811 at 154th and Dixie Highway holds Social Night on December 12 at 8 pm. A short meeting precedes Dorothe Muehring hosting the event with a $1 grab bag gift exchange, Santa will distribute gifts, refreshments and games planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Harvey
154Th
Dixie Highway
Dorothe Muehring
Santa Claus
Engagement of Barbara Mae Kiotke to Harold F. Frosch Jr
Mr and Mrs Franklin L Klocke of Whitehaven Jd Grand Island New York announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Mae Kiotke to Harold F Frosch Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold F Frosch of South Holland Illinois An April wedding is planned Barbara Mae Kiotke is a Mount Saint Mary Academy graduate and attended Bryant and Stratton Business Institute The fiance served two years in the Army
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin L. Klocke
Whitehaven
Grand Island
New York
Barbara Mae
Harold F. Frosch, Jr
Harold F. Frosch
St. South Holland
Holiday Greeting Card Trends Mentioned in 1950s Rust Craft
The passage notes humorous and warm Christmas messages delivered by mailmen and lists examples from Rust Craft. It mentions greetings such as “Bean's Greetings” and “Have a much less hectic my my present” and references ornaments on the tree and well wishes to new parents during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Thorn Ridge grads among 8111 enrolled at Northern Tlinois
Two Thorn Ridge Township High School graduates, Regina Ann Dargis and Marlene June Fra chey, are listed among Northern Tlinois University’s 8111 enrolled students this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornridge Township High School
Dalton
Northern Tlinois University
Regina Ann Dargis
Marlene June Frachey
Planned Coffee Hour
A local column warns that neighborliness can become a headache when social visits overwhelm. It suggests scheduling planned coffee times with clear hours or using a DIY door clock sign to signal when visits are appropriate, and advises polite firm boundaries to maintain friendliness.
The Last Hand Bridge Play Notably Safe
In a Harvey Bridge Club column a North responder’s safety play yields a clear top result in 5 diamonds, with 11 tables showing varied contracts. The article praises safe play and details the Riverdale club’s Friday sessions at the American Legion Post, inviting all players to join and request an information bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
West
Onotrump
Harvey
Harvey Bridge Club
Harvey Club
American Legion Post
Halsted
138Th St
Riverdale
Pinochle Nights at Riverdale Legion Post Home
Adeline Shaw announces weekly pinochle parties hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Paul Gall Unit 303 at the Post Home 600 West 138th Street Riverdale each Friday at 8 p.m. Refreshments door prizes and cash prizes. Donation one dollar. Bring a friend for an evening of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Shaw
American Legion Auxiliary
Paul Gall
Post Home
West 138Th Street
Riverdale
Christmas Holly in Pagan Rites and Modern Varieties
The article traces holly as a symbol of goodwill from pagan Rome and Druids to Christian acceptance. It notes early uses in European rites, indoor displays in winter, and the shift to Christmas greenery. It highlights Northwest US cultivation and new hardy American holly varieties with names like Merry Christmas and Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey Tree Expert Co
Europe
Northwest
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Big Boy
Laundeite
Chicago Road
Dolton, Illinois
WOTM
NIA
Leona Mangins
Tri- City
George
Roy Stevens
E. Chicago
Richard Moen
Juanita Looney
Betty Monshaw
Park Forest
J. O. Ernst
B.1
H. L. Buckmaster
Fred
Della Goodman
J. C. Waldron
S. Holland
Frank Mladnick
Gary
Jane Pond
Dorothea Heise
W. C. Morrey
W. E. Fisher
SOUTH
Joyce and
Chuck Watkins
Dol van Dale Flowers
Indiana Ave
By Clerinda Nelson
Te Geis
Isle
Cottage Grove
Almar Plaza
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