Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 19, Number 34, DeMotte, Jasper County, 22 July 1949 — MRS. OLIVE V. KNII CELEBRATES 74TH BIRTHDAY [ARTICLE]

MRS. OLIVE V. KNII CELEBRATES 74TH BIRTHDAY

Last Friday, July 15, a large crowd gathered at the home of Mrs. Olive V. Knip, southeast of DeMotte on the Indian Lake road to help her celebrate her 74th birthday. Friends from far and near came with well filled baskets of delicious food which was served and relished at the noon hour. The afternoon was spent with music, which included singing, reciting poems and the “Happy Birthday” speech delivered fey Mrs. Fern Wicker. The guest of honor received many beautiful gifts. The crowd departed at a late hour wishing Mrs._ Knip many happy returns of the day.