Public hearing set on Mason County school district formation
Notice lists filing of a petition to form a community unit school district in Mason County Illinois combining Manito No 503 and Forest City No 500. A public hearing is scheduled for April 28 1950 at Forest City township Town Hall to judge sufficiency and compactness of territory. Also includes a 1949 cemetery association treasurer report with receipts and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito Community
Forest City Community
Joseph W. Hobbs
Mason County
Illinois
State of
Forest City Township
Forest City
Havana
Post Office Second Class Matter Notice
Notice noting the newspaper is entered as second class matter at the Manko Illinois Post Office with a subscription price of two dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manko, Il
Easter Party At Parkland School Highlights Student Fun
Parkland School report describes an Easter party with mothers and preschoolers as guests. Cheerleaders in new outfits entertained while baskets, bonnets, and prize contests drew praise. A school dinner featured creamed chicken and vegetables, with praise given to cook Mrs Runyon. Graduation plans and future events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annalee Proehl
Beverly Proehl
Barbara Hey
Jeanette Parker
Barbara Heyl
Rosemary Snyder
Steve Herrman
Linda Dilley
Zella Weiss Proehl
Annabell Proehl
Mae Ellen Herrman
Letha Runyon
Jon Dee
Norman Coombs
Coombs
Easter Visits Across Illinois and Iowa
In Mackinaw Barbara and Marilyn Heyl visited her grandparents Mrs. Kate Heyl and Freda. In Pekin Janet Steve and Jimmy Herrman stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Abbey. Linda Dilley spent Sunday with friends in Peoria. Annalee and James Proehl dined with grandparents in Manila. Sylvester Goodin visited Parkers while Keith French had dinner with Harbaughs. Walter Schuttier spent the weekend with brother Wayne in Pekin. Reporters: Rosemary Snyder Jon Dee Proehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
Barbara
Marilyn Heyl
Kate Heyl
Freda
Janet
Steve
Jimmy Herrman
Mrs. Abbey
Pekin
Linda Dilley
Peoria
Annalee
James David Proehl
Manila
Sylvester Goodin
Parkers
Keith French
Mrs. Harbaugh
Walter Schuttier
Wayne
Rosemary Snyder
Jon Dee Proehl
Sunflower Seeds Highlight Illinois 1929 Industry Center
Night guests Thursday of Mrs. Bessie Morris and Dick. Havang visitors from Havang and Mason City guests at Mrs. Morris and Dick’s. Easter guests at Mrs. Edwin Carpenter. Mrs. E. B. LeSourd called. Eldon Frye and son dined with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kleier. Illinois led the U.S. sunflower seed industry in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Morris
Wilson O'Grady
Havang
Leonard Thomas
Mason City
Edwin Carpenter
E. B. LeSourd
Eldon Frye
Walter Kleier
Illinois
United States
CCC Corn Exports May Help Future Prices
University of Illinois economist L. J. Norton says future corn prices hinge on the 1950 crop size and carryover. He notes a large carryover is likely and that CCC sales of stored corn to foreign buyers at market prices should help keep prices from rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Norton
University of Illinois Agricultural
Norton
CCC
Government price policy and corn use urged
Norton argues feeding more corn to livestock can curb price rises and justify government losses. The U S held a record 2.8 billion bushels on January 1, exporting corn would cost the government money. Norton favors increasing corn use now to reduce the surplus despite potential bigger losses later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
United States
Store Ad Promises Better Service
A local store proclaims improved customer service in an advertisement, aiming to attract shoppers with claims of quicker assistance and friendlier staff.
Topeka Notes on Local Meetings and Visits
Local society items list Topeka Home Bureau members at a Freezing Demonstration sponsored by Dunk and Kennedy of Havana. Visitors include Jo Ann Glick of Knox College returning for Easter. Community updates mention friends visiting, family gatherings, and planned May Royal Neighbors meeting with a pot luck in Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercy Atwater
Stanley Noll
Richard Carpenter
Henry Strube
Topeka
Jo Ann Glick
Knox College
Galesburg
Herman Glick
Henry Wendt
Robert
Ethell Jean Hendee
Leta Trimpe
Dorothy Trimpe
Henry Wendt Jr
Peoria
Edwin Carpenter
Decatur
Paul Gumbel
Myrtle Rakestraw
John Dissman
Walter Hahn
Bessie Morris
Ed Young
Havana
Franklin Armbrust
E. B. LeSourd
John Friedrich
Friedrich
Harold Schierbeck
Russell Friedrich
Harold Friedrich
Near Easton
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C. F. Worner
Meadow Lawn Cemetery Association
U. S
Toulars Sonetobus
Cole and Runyon
Manito Community Express
Grace Friedrich Int
Buschmann Pd
Manito Waterworks
Manito Home. Co
Leifheit Bros
Seelye Hdwe Co
Chas
Ry Ral
Norris Manito
Ill
AeAds
Louis
Hotel Claridge
Amie Simons
Granger’s Elevator CO
Manito, Illinois
A. A. DeVore, Jr
Parkland School News
Robert Herrman
George Heyl
Geneve Schuttler
Sec
Treas
Peporter
SUN
Andrew Schadd
Chanderville
Court ST
Pekin, Ilinois
LAMAR
Theater
Manito
Chas, Starrett
Smiley Burnette
Laramie
Mon
Lucille Ball
William iHolden
Miss Grant
Richmond
Ard Thurs
Robert Cummings
Ann Blyth
Altman
Eer Altman’s Oi
Gemgle Ec Ee
Kema Glo
Marion McKevitt
Midwest
Landers, Frary and Clark
Universal Electric Ranges
Mrs
Green Valley
The
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Universal
Central Illinois Light Co
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