Mary Kathryn Meeker bride at Oakwood church ceremony
Mrs Mary Kathryn Meeker wed Diggy Bill in a formal ceremony at a country venue attended by relatives and friends. The event featured maid of honor Louise Kwasi and best man Sarah Meyer with Martha Meyer as clergy and Mrs Flora Gebhardt presenting the bride. Several attendees and senders of well wishes from New Burlington Forest City and nearby towns could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda
Mary Kathryn Meeker
Daffy Dill
Louise Kwasiaroh
Martha Meyer
Diggy Bill
Sarah Meyer
Martha Meeker
Jeanette Ethell
Flora Gebhardt
Mary Ann Kastner Ag Ring
Elfte Bat
Viola Allen
New Burlington
Ohio
Lillie Whitaker
Donna Meeker
Forest City
Mary Lassen
Marjorie Talbott
Donna Thompson
Lalu W. Meeker
Helen Rernshausen
Elsie Willett
Allison Meeker
Illinois dairy tech scholarships offered by university
Twelve $1,000 scholarships in dairy technology are available at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Birthday listings for residents issued in April
Readers are informed of upcoming birthdays for individuals including Willard, Frances Tisdale, Dale Ethell, C. Nelson Werner, Lester Bernshausen, Ralph Ethell, Frank Cranwill, Marie Gerrietts, Diane Smith, Bil Thompson and Charles Bilyeu with dates from April 2 to April 17. Names listed reflect local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Ethell
C. Nelson Werner
Lester Bernshausen
Ralph Ethell
Frank Cranwill
Marie Gerrietts
Diane Smith
Seelye and Singley Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversaries
Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Seelye mark their 25th anniversary on April 9, 1924, while Mr. and Mrs. Owen Singley also observe their 25 years together on April 9, 1924. The note lists these couples in the anniversaries column.
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Roy H. Seelye
Owen Singley
Births Diana Jean Schappaugh born in Illinois family notes
A baby girl named Diana Jean was born March 29 to Mrs. Herbert J. Schappaugh of Fort Riley Kansas and the late Mr. Schappaugh, weighing 7 pounds. Grandparents include John Logue Springfield Illinois and Alice Pharago Chandlerville Illinois on the maternal side, and Herbert I Schappaugh Manito Illinois on the paternal side. Great grandparents are Chas Brunk Virginia Illinois and J Fred Sanmann Easton.
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Gps
Herbert J. Schappaugh
Fort Riley
Kansas
Diana Jean
John Logue
Springfield
Alice Pharago
Chandlerville
Herbert I. Schappaugh
Manito
Chas, Brunk
Virginia, Ill
J. Fred Sanmann
Easton
Square Dance at Green Valley High School April 9
A square and round dance at Green Valley High School Gym on Saturday April 9 from 8 30 to 11 30 sponsored by the Senior Class with music by the Prairie Land Quintet admission 50 cents for adults 26 cents for students refreshments sold
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Green Valley High School
Prairie Land Quintet
Mrs Anna Starrett Improves After Illness
Mrs. Anna Starrett shows slow improvement from a serious illness last week. She remains at home with her granddaughter and family Mr and Mrs Roy Lightbody and children of Glusford and welcomes greetings from friends in Manito.
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Anna Starrett
Illinois Vet Warns Milk Must Come From Brucellosis Free Herds
A University of Illinois veterinarian urges dairy farmers to ensure all Grade A milk originates from Brucellosis-free herds by July 1, 1956.
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University of Illinois
State awards aid for prospective teachers urged by university official
Acting President Arthur J. Lareen of Illinois State Normal University told high school seniors about state awards that help prospective teachers through college. He noted hundreds of awards go unclaimed because students do not know they exist and urged timely use of all available state aid.
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Neowwal
Ptt
Arthur J. Lareen
Klinois State Normal University
Hillness
Card of Thanks From Henry D. Gralth
A note expresses gratitude for flowers gifts and cards sent while a patient at Methodist Hospital. The writer thanks everyone for the thoughtful gestures and support during recovery.
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Methodist
Henry D. Gralth
Sheep Shearing School Ahead. Attend Now
Farmers urged to contact their county farm adviser immediately for spring sheep shearing school enrollment.
Pasture rotation aids year round balanced livestock feed
A practical approach using pasture rotation ensures consistent forage quality and supply for cattle and sheep throughout all seasons, helping farmers manage forage costs and livestock nutrition efficiently. Implementing planned pasture rest and reseeding can maximize yield and improve soil health.
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Poe
Phelan
Mars
Faust
Louis IL Muussowd
Manito, Illinois
Edote
Mees
Ara
Mise
Anta Gripp
Larry Werner
Mre
Peesie Willard
Mrs
Frances Tisdale
Bil Thompson
Charles Bilyeu
John David Boyer
Pekin Hospital
Wilma Vale
Margaret Vale
Elroy Boyer
Green Valley
Sendie & Bell
Central Illinois Light Co
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