School Election Ballot Clarifies Board Seats And Limits
Supt Leonard Hewitt explains the April 10 school election ballot for Forman Community Unit School District. Voters may select two for three year terms and one for a one year term while obeying township limits. Willett and Russell cannot both be elected from Township 23N Range 6W.
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The
Express
Leonard 0. Hewitt
Forman Unit
Board of Education
Forman Community Unit
Sindisag
Congressional
Harold Willett
C. C. Russell
Mr. Willett
Mr. Russell
Mason County Legion Council Meeting Set for April 9 1954
The Mason County Council of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting at Mason City Legion Hall on Friday April 9 1954. A potluck supper starts at 6:00 p.m. followed by the business meeting. Members are urged to attend, bringing sandwiches covered dish and table service. Coffee will be provided. Mr and Mrs Laurence Leitner and Eddie were guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Meyer Tuesday evening.
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Mason County Council of the American Legion
Mason City Legion Hall
Laurence Leitner
Eddie
Wm. Meyer
Senior Class presents A Case of Springtime comedy
The Senior Class directed by Mr Mueller stages A Case of Springtime a three act comedy by Christoph Sergel Friday April 9 at 8 00 p m in Forman Gymnasium The Parker family plot centers on Bob Parker Ronnie Wisethoff with many characters including Pat Lynch as Mr Parker Shirley Schimmelpfenning as Mrs Parker and Joan portrayed by an ensemble of students with a magical school show leading to comic mishaps and a happy ending produced with special arrangement from Dramatic Publishing Company of Chicago
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Mueller
Forman Gymnasium
Christoph Sergel
Parker
Bob Parker
Ronnie Wistehuff
Mr. Parker
Pat Lynch
Bob
Joan
The
Dramatic Publishing Company of Chicago
Loretta Warner
Marilyn Heyl
Mr. Mueller
Ronnie Wistehoff
Patia Himmel
Shirly Schimmelpfenning
Laura Crafton
Manito Youth for Christ to Hear Dr Willis Reed
Dr Willis Reed of Canton will speak at a Manito Youth for Christ rally Saturday at 7 30 P M in Forman Gym. Reed, a former Army chaplain and pastor of Canton First Baptist Church since 1946, has served in the Pacific and Korea and leads Illinois Baptist ministers.
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Manito Youth For Christ
Willis Reed
Forman Gym
Forman
Canton
7Th Infantry Division
Douglas MacArthur
Reed
First Baptist Church
East Moline
Tfl
U.S. Army
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Okinawa
Seoul
Korea
Dr. Reed
338Th Infantry Regiment
U.S. Army Reserve
Illinois Baptist Ministers’ Council
Clyde Priddy Retires as Manito Filler Co Plant Superintendent
Clyde Priddy who has been connected with the Manito Filler Co for thirty three years retires as plant superintendent and moves back to his Manito residence. Tom Charlton becomes plant manager while Clyde continues to oversee the farms with Elroy Boyer taking farm duties.
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Clyde Priddy
Manito Filler Co
Manito
Clyde
Wiedmer Chemical Co
Manito Chemical Co
Matthews announce daughter Joyce Darlene wed Wahffeld
Mr and Mrs Alvin Matthews of Forest City announce the marriage of their daughter Joyce Darlene to Howard Wesling Wahffeld on Saturday April 3 at 2 30 PM at Saint Johns Lutheran Church Bishop Sl Friends of the couple are invited to attend
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Forest City
Joyce Darlene
Howard Wesling Wahffeld
Saint Johns Lutheran Church
Bishop
Specimen ballots prepared for Mason County primary
The Mason County Democrat lends its type to print specimen ballots for the upcoming primary election. Thanks are extended to Ken and his crew for the assistance and support.
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Expess
Mason County
Ken
Royal Neighbors meet April at Mrs Seelye’s home
Oak Leaf Camp No 4 of the Royal Neighbors of America will hold their April meeting at the home of Vice Oracle Mrs Mayme Seelye on Monday evening April 6. All members are invited to attend.
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Oak Leaf
Royal Neighbors of America
Mayme Seelye
Runyon Pledges to Sigma Nu Fraternity at Knox College
Keith Runyon son of Mr and Mrs Roy Runyon RR 2 Manito was pledged to Sigma Nu fraternity at Knox College in a recent ceremony.
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Keith Runyon
Roy Runyon
Manito
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Knox College
Doctor J W Cooper Retires as Dr Middleton Takes Over
Dr J W Cooper ends active veterinary practice in Manila due to illness. Dr K B Middleton, KU State Veterinary College 1947 graduate, will take over starting Monday April 5. Middleton served four years general practice and one year small animal care, eight years military including Korea service. He and wife have four children. they buy the Lively Bale home near Cooper residence. Middleton to reside in Cooper home for two months to begin practice.
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Manila
J. W. Cooper
K. B. Middleton
Kansas State Veterinary College
Cooper
Middleton
Korea
Veterinary United Nation
Civil Assistance Command
Republic of Korea
Middletons
Bale
Rotary Elects New Officers At Meeting Tuesday Night
The Manito Rotary club elected new officers by acclamation at a Tuesday night meeting. C Nelson Warner was named president with William Masters as vice president Don Parkin secretary and George Strawbridge treasurer. W P R Kerr retired as president. The club celebrated birthdays for Andy Kerr and Mrs Laura Velde and pledged 100 percent attendance for the coming month. Rev Hol Dickson spoke on mental health. he is associated with Dr Gyalai in Manito whose son serves in Korea.
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Manito Rotary Club
Vernon Langston
John Meeker
C. Nelson Warner
William Masters
Don Parkin
George Strawbridge
W. PR. Kerr
Andy Kerr
Laura Velde
Russell Maas
Hol. Dickson
Peoria State Hospital
Dickson
Dr. Gyalai
Manito
Korea
Work Begins On Methodist Parsonage Site
The Community Methodist Church breaks ground for a new parsonage as a bulldozer and crew arrive for excavation on Wednesday morning. If weather permits, the work will continue.
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Community Methodist Church
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Eugene Hoeft
Helena I. Dierker
C. C. Russell Township
Township
Sey Range
Virgil O. Himmel
Mason County Council
Dickie
Jian Abertiaker
Kenny Bender
Louelle
Linda le Sourd
Parkers
Mr. Abernaker
Don Vance
Law
Loren Sunderland
Iu PT
Mr. and
Mrs
Alvin Matthews
R.N.A
K. Runyon
Dr. Middleton
Rotary
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