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Anniversary: Crones celebrate 50th anniversary
David and Beverly Crone will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24. David and the former Beverly Miller were married at the First Baptist Church in Greenfield by the Reverend Jack Brown. David is the middle son of the late Edward and Vera Crone and Bev is the oldest child of the late…
Read MoreNorth Greene High School Class of 1966 plans belated reunion
Since the covid pandemic derailed any chances the North Greene High School Class of 1966 had of staging its 55-year reunion in 2021, the classmates will try again this fall by holding a 57-year get-together. The event, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, will be held at Martin Lanes in Roodhouse. A social hour beginning at…
Read MoreBirth: Welcome baby Wesley
Wesley Owen Rhoads was born to parents Brayden and Olivia Rhoads, of Carrollton, on Aug. 17, 2023 at 12:07 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was 9 pounds, 1 ounce and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Bob and Cheri Schnettgoecke and Scott and Julie Rhoads, all of Carrollton. Great-grandparents are Rosemare Schnettgoecke and…
Read MoreAnniversary – Howlands celebrate 60 years
Robert and Carolyn Howland of Carrollton have reached their 60th year together. They were married on July 6, 1963, at St. John’s Church in Carrollton. Rev. Michael Enright performed the services. Carolyn is the daughter of the late George and Mary Katherine (Cordes) Pohlman. Bob is the son of the late Elza and Lillian (Martin)…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Menu
Reservations must be made by 1 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except as noted (*). 2 percent milk is served daily. •Thursday, June 22 Potato soup, ham salad sandwich, tomato salad, apricots.…
Read MoreNords to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Joe and Carol (Lahey) Nord will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 2 with a drive-thru at the Jerseyville Fairgrounds from 1 to 3 p.m.. They were married on June 29, 1963 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville.
Read MoreNords celebrate 60 years of marriage
Nords celebrate 60 years of marriage Joe and Carol Nord of Carrollton will be celebrating 60 years of marriage this month. The couple was wed at St. Francis Xavier Church in Jerseyville on Saturday, June 29, 1963. The Nords will be celebrated with a drive through event at the Jersey County Fairgrounds in Jerseyville on…
Read MoreBea Weaver turns 100
Bea (Neese) Weaver was born in Nebo, Ill. on April 17, 1923, and has had a very happy life for the past 100 years. She was married to Howard Weaver (now deceased) and has two children; Larry (Starla) Weaver and Garry (Sue) Weaver. She also has two grandchildren, John and David Weaver. She was a…
Read MoreBaalmans welcome baby Jay August
Tyler and Paige Baalman recently welcomed a son, baby Jay August Baalman, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Jay August was born at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital at 3:45 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz., and 19 inches long. He has two siblings, Kate Marie, age 4 and a half; and Ila Mae, 21 months. Jay’s grandparents…
Read MoreBea Weaver turns 100
Bea (Neese) Weaver was born in Nebo, Ill. on April 17, 1923, and has had a very happy life for the past 100 years. She was married to Howard Weaver (now deceased) and has two children; Larry (Starla) Weaver and Garry (Sue) Weaver. She also has two grandchildren, John and David Weaver. She was a…
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