Philathea Class Enjoys Annual Picnic and Mexico Trip Lore
The Philathea Bible Class of Hope Church met at the president Mrs. W J Schreiner's home for a 24 member and one guest annual picnic. A travel talk by Mrs. William Lange followed details of a May 13 through May end trip from Chicago to Mexico City with stops in Dallas and San Antonio. The narrative describes sights in Mexico including a glass factory and Guadalupe Shrine, plus a bull fight in Plaza De Toros and a three day stay in Taxco with silver mining observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Bible Class
Hope Church
W. J. Schreiner
Elizabeth Hohnadel
William Montague
Sharon Spealman
Lynette Spealman
Florann Provant
Mexico City
Dallas
Texas
San Antonio
Maria Christina Hotel
Tarwest
Lange
Fthe Arts
Tiffany
New York City
Plaza de Toras
Taxco
WMS
First Lutheran Church
Orion Alexander
Churches One Foundation
Leson
One World
Christworld Council of Churches
Glen Hartman
Acapulco Trip Highlights and Local Scene Observations
Report describes poor Sanitary conditions and milk deliveries by burro in town. Travelers fly from Mexico City to Acapulco in an hour and stay at a Pacific Coast resort hotel at 26 dollars daily. Acapulco scenes include fruit, diving demonstrations, and native boys diving shallow waters. Baggage limits change on return. Mrs Langes talk and articles interest ladies. Local social committee coordinates music and program. two Spend-A Days for mission work and a June picnic with Sterling’s Keystone class planned at Sin nippi Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Acapulco
Pacific Coast
Mexico
Lange
Keystone
Sterling
Sinnisippi Park
80 Are Enrolled In Vacation Bible School This Week
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Hope Church closes Friday afternoon and a Children's Day program will be held Sunday at 10 a m. There were 80 registered children: 33 preschool, 29 in primary, and 18 juniors. 15 workers led by Mesdames Turney Workman Schriver Stolts Harris Hans Rogers in preschool and primary, plus Rev. Eldon Schriver Balk and Magill in junior department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Church
Mesdames
Paul Turney
Roy Workman
Eldon Schriver
Howard Stolts
Don Harris
Elmer Hans
Rugene Rogers
du Wayne Vos
Merlyn Schreiner
Sylvia
Sharon Stein
Robert Balk
John Magill
Ramah Chapter Initiates Two New Members
Ramah Chapter O O BS holds initiation for two new members at the Masonic hall with about 50 attendees. Mrs. John Magill welcomes the entrants, and Mrs. Erma Zier of Lanark acts as Esther during the rite as flowers and colors decorate the scene.
Entertainers Welcome Colorado Guests At Scramble Dinner
Mr and Mrs Fred Olson hosted a scramble dinner last Sunday honoring house guests Mr and Mrs C T Carlsten of Denver Colorado. Attendees included multiple Olson relatives and friends from Rockford Bettendorf Clinton Mendota Detroit and other towns along with the First Lutheran church WMS meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Olson
Olson
C. T. Carlsten
Denver
Colo
Peter Matzgen
Lyle Mukton
Roger Blunt
Sharon
Linda
Ted Olson
Clinton, Ta
Don Burnette
Detroit, Mich
Emil Anderson
Mendota
Kent Olson
Gregory
Gary
Euevens Anderson
Segfred Johnson
Ivar Bjord
Roger Carliston
Allen
Cheryl
Robert Carlson
Robert
Alice
Rockford
Rs. Ward Olson
Con
Tommy
Bettendorf, Ia
Fred Hubbel
David Holman
Carroll
Magazine Quiz Led By Mr Lawrence Doden
The meeting closed with a benediction and Mrs Alexander served delicious refreshments. The next gathering was held on July 14 at the home of Mrs Melvin Straub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Doden
Alexander
Melvin Straub
Karen Nelsons Eighth Birthday Celebration
Mrs Daniselson hosted a Saturday afternoon party in honor of her daughter Karen Nelsons eighth birthday. A musical cake, outdoor games, and many gifts followed a line of neighbors and relatives including Fay Vos Ellen Vos Gordon Vos Gerald Boerngheimer Marilyn Boerngheimer Peggy Ferrie Larry Ferrie Sherry Fossett Maria Mesiewicz Danny Nelson Arvilla Nelson and Betty Cowin assisted with serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen
Fay
Ellen
Gordon Vos
Gerald
Marilyn Boerngheimer
Peggy
Larry Ferrie
Sherry Fossett
Maria Mesiewicz
Danny
Arvilla Nelson
Betty Cowin
Nelson
Berean Class Hosts Picnic at Village Park
Twenty members of the Berean class of the First Lutheran church and their families with Rev Karl Coble and wife as guests enjoyed a Sunday picnic in the village park. The class will not meet during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Karl Coble
Cub Scout Indian Ceremonial Held at Morrison Fair Grounds
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lott attended the 7th annual Cub Scout Indian ceremonial at the Morrison Fair Grounds Sunday afternoon. Their daughter Mrs Arthur Doty of Sterling is a den mother and her sons Donald and Terry were in the parade. Many colorful dances were features of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lott Sr
Morrison Fair Grounds
Arthur Doty
Sterling
Donald
Terry
Merry Maids 4-H Candy Sale Planned at Village Park
The Merry Maids 4 H club sponsors a candy sale next Wednesday evening July 16 at the village park during the band concert. Proceeds benefit club activities and local youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Merry Maids 4-H Club
Higley and Murray Wedding Held at Rock Falls Church
Mr and Mrs Morton Higley and Mr and Mrs Robert Higley attended the Harsh man Murray wedding on Sunday at 3 pm in Rock Falls Methodist church. Rev Paul W Church of Naperville officiated the double ring ceremony. Groom Donald L Murray F N US Navy is a grandson of the Higleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Higley
Robert Higley
Harshman-Murray
Rock Falls Methodist Church
Paul W. Church
Naperville
Donald L. Murray
F. N
US Navy
Carlsten and Olson guests visit in area households
Mr and Mrs C T Carlsten plan a Friday return from Rockford and Chicago to Denver after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Olson. Roy D Post with military address listed at Keesler AFB Mississippi. Various local visits include Frank Harter with Roy Plock in Lanark and Leroy Stoner dinner guest with Dan Stoner family. Charlene Kness to spend week with Vernon Baumgardt. Maggie East visiting Port Byron. Swanson family picnic attended. Bettendorf hosts Ward Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Carlsten
Rockford
Chicago
Denver
Colo
Fred Olson
Roy Post
Asc
Roy D. Post
Keesler Afb
Mississippi
Merle Rahn
Freeport
Frank Harter
Lanark
Roy Plock
Howard Stoner
Clinton
Dan Stoner
Leroy Stoner
C.T. Carlsten
Marshall Farthing
Albany House
Fred Hubbell
Mt. Carroll
Ted Olson
Ward Olson
Bettendorf
Inn
Leroy Swanson
Swanson
The
Pines
Charlene Kness
Polo
Vernon Baumgardt
Maggie East
Clarence Weidman
Port Byron
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Chadwick News
William Lange
Palm Beach
Pil Bess
Martin Morris Co
Fifth Ave
Iowa
Men’s Dept
Ramah
L. A. Frank
K. W. Senneff
Roy Schreiner
Eugene Miller
Chas. F. Schreiner
Colorado
S. Main Street
Andrew Hoonm
Lowell Teeter
Mark
Karen Nelson
Carroll Theatre
Sun
Mon
Shelley Winters
Alan Ladd
Universal International Picture
Saskatchewan
Chiropractic
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
United States
Canada
P.S.C. Alumni Assn
E. H. Gholson
Third St
Savanna
Potter Bros. Inc
Thomson
Continental Oil Company
America
Motor Oil
Continental Ol Company
Conoco
Diehl
Conoco Super
Thomson, Illinois
Herald Square
Ferguson
Savanna, Ill
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