She wrote newspaper articles, essays on travels to Europe, and a
novel, High Road to Honor. A deeply religious woman, Julia
showed a genuine concern for the suffering of others less fortunate.
the zone of
American occupation and held “cocoa parties” for homesick
soldiers from Illinois. She was dedicated to her husband Carl for nearly 70 years. Her
vitality and determination continued until her death at the age of 104,
she passed away while residing in the home.
Even after her death Julia continued to give to the
less fortunate, ninety-five
percent of their $5,000,000
estate went to churches and the needy.
Homecoming weekends!
Make sure to book your room with us for ISU’s Homecoming weekend, October 5th-7th.
Come stay with us for Wesleyan’s homecoming weekend, October 12th-14th!
Calendar of events!
TheatresCool Introduces: Acting for the Camera
Now – Nov. 27, 2012
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
600 N. East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
708-751-0401
Bassnectar
Oct. 4, 2012 – Oct. 4, 2012 , 7:00 pm
U.S. Cellular Coliseum
101 S. Madison St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-434-2843
Leaving Iowa
Oct. 4, 2012 – Oct. 7, 2012
Community Players Theatre
201 Robinhood Lane
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 663-2121
Performances: October 4-7, 2012
Historic Ghost Walk of Bloomington
Oct. 5, 2012, 7 pm-830 pm
Mid-City Hotel Doorway
312 N. Main Street-Next to Beck’s Florist
Bloomington, IL 61701
309 846 4306
October F1RST FR1DAY
Oct. 5, 2012, 5-8 pm
Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington, IL 61701
309.829.9599
The Price is Right, Live!
Oct. 6, 2012, 7:30 pm
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
600 North East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-434-2777
Evergreen Cemetery Discovery Walk
Oct. 6, 2012 – Oct. 7, 2012 , 11 am & 2 pm
Evergreen Cemetery
302 E. Miller St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0428
Bloomington, IL 61701
Phone: 309.828.8816
Toll Free: 877.346.6488
Fax: 309.828.2596