Forest City Grade School Commencement Program
The Forest City Township Grade Schools Commencement Exercises are set for Tuesday May 4 1948 at 8 00 p m in the High School Auditorium. The program includes a procession festival march invocations choral and solo numbers a commencement address by Rev Preston Horst and diploma presentations. Several graduates and teachers are listed with school affiliations and assignments. Four Mason County teachers attended a Tau Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma dessert luncheon at Hotel Lincoln in Lincoln honoring national and state founders and the new state president Miss Florence Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Township
Preston Horst
Grace M. E. Church
Pekin
Union No. 2
Carmel
Ben Schwering
Ass’t Co
Horst
Glenda M. Kennedy
Virginia Carey
Richard L. van Etten
Donald Lee Kreiling
Forest City
Vera Hermann
Nancy Ann Martin
Topeka
Mary Himmel
Clarabelle Faye Hall
Roselyn June Himmel
Joretta Lucille Kreiling
Deverman
Emelia Ehmke
Charles Clement Henry
Merle G. Ferree
Lois Ann Hirst
Lingsey
Marvin D. Smith
Nita Smith
White School
Irma Strawbridge
Eugene Vonderheide
Isenberg
Myrtle Cooper
Meyer
Hickory Grove
Helena Kreiling
Hilst
Mason County
Tau Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Lincoln
Florence Cook
DeKalb
Cook
Jeanette Hewitt
Manito Community High School
Tau
Ferne Shan
Forest City Attends Annual Spring Tea in Havana
Forest City unit attended the annual Spring Tea on Tuesday April 27 at the U and I club in Havana. Mrs Roy Hibbard an executive board member served as hostess and Willard Tobin of Springfield gave a talk on the history of silver. Attendees from Forest City included Mesdames Roy Hibbard Sam Elllenberger Henry Wahlfeld and Al Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
U and I Club
Havana
Roy Hibbard
Willard Tobin
Springfield
Sam Ellenberger
Henry Wahlfeld
al Wilson
Lutheran Church Services Schedule and Film Showing
Pastor O A Borchelt leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Evening Worship at 8 p m A picture titled And Now I See will be shown during the evening service You are invited to attend all services and programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Borchelt
Venters Dinner Visit With Kewanee Parents
Mr and Mrs James Venters spent Sunday in Kewanee visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Venters
Kewanee
School Has Picnic at Spring Garden Closing Day
The Spring Garden School will hold its closing day on Thursday May 6 with a pot luck supper at 6 30 followed by a program. Pupils appearing include Judith Willier Donald Willier Shirley DeSutter Judith Fornoff Alice Parkin James Parkin Harold Ernest George Bennett Marie Bennett Marilyn Schimmel pfenning Melvin Hundt and Dale Darnell directed by teacher Lillian Golden. Friends of the school are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Garden
Judith
Donald Willier
Shirley DeSutter
Judith Fornoff
Alice
James Parkin
Harold Ernest
George
Marie Bennett
Marilyn
Shirley Schimmelpfenning
Melvin Hundt
Dale Darnell
Lillian Golden
Crafts Lesson Attendances In Havana April 23
Mrs Alvin Pfeiffer and Mrs Al Wilson traveled to Havana on April 23 to join the Crafts Training school. Mrs Pfeiffer learned metalcraft from Mrs Dale Hoff man while Mrs Wilson took textile painting and candle making with Miss Jeannine Sut ter. The lessons will be shown at upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Pfeiffer
al Wilson
Havana
Pfeiffer
Dale Hoffman
Wilson
Jeannine Sutter
Sunday Visit Highlights Parrish Family in Morrocco
Sunday activity centered on Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parrish of Morrocco Indiana visiting sister Mrs. Olive Burks and her son Glen. Also in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burks and their sons Mackinaw during the afternoon at Mrs. Burks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Parrish
Morrocco
Ind
Olive Burks
Glen
Don Herrman
Urban Sauer
Winchester
Lawernce Eidman
Michael Galvin
Anna Galvin
Shirley Graff
Leonard Graff
Pearl Neikirk
Mary Barnes
Normal
Manito Grade School Commencement Set for May 21
Principal Amos Thompson announced Manito grade school will hold commencement exercises on Friday evening May 21. The date was confirmed this week for the graduation event at the Manito school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Thompson
Manito
Golden Link Class to Meet at Church Parlor
The Golden Links Sunday school class will meet at 8 o clock Sunday evening May 1 at the church parlors. Hostesses will be Mesdames Velde, James Seelye and George Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Link
Golden Links
Mesdames
Velde
James Seelye
George Meyer
Personal items from Forest City community dinners
Local social notes list numerous guests and dinners across Forest City and nearby towns. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bartel, Mrs. Pearl Neikirk, Mary Barnes at Klines Cafe, and many families visiting Green Valley Pekin Peoria and Springfield venues. The Centennial Banquet at Grace Methodist church drew 282 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bartel
Pearl Neikirk
Mary Barnes
Klines Cafe
Forest City
Henry Hilst
Junior Hilst
Green Valley
Floyd Weyhrich
Pekin
Louise Heckman
Etta Cox
Grace Methodist Church
Weekend Visitors and Social Guests Across Pekin Area
List of local residents and guests visiting family homes and hosting dinners in Pekin Manila Canton Forest City Mason City Easton and surrounding areas. Names include Schnitcker Sauer Eidman Galvin Graff Neikirk Long Burks Meyer Fornoff Ran kin Pennie Spaits Cole Runyon Wittfeld Legg Olsen Rennicks Hirst Reed Fletcher Palmer Catts Coombs Harbaugh Waldmeier Rankin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Cole
Vincent Runyon
Forest City
Rudolph Whitffeld
William Meyer
Lorraine
Pekin
Owen Singley
Maggie McKinley
Grace Eberling
Easton
Ray Hill
Jesse Boice
Peoria
Manila
Burl Lawson
Mason City
Donald Legg
Carl Olsen
Embhurst
Illinois
Lou Young
Alvin Rennicks
Canton
John Schmidt
Henry Hirst
Henry Waldmeier
John Rankin
Amelia Himmel Meyer dies in Manito at 77 after long faith life
Amelia Himmel Meyer born December 21 1865 near Bishop Illinois grew up in a Christian home and remained active in churches including Zion Evangelical and Manito Community Methodist She married Henry H Meyer October 30 1890 they farmed near Parkland later retired to Manito She leaves seven children five sons and two daughters including daughter Etta who died earlier thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services were held at the Community Methodist church with Rev D E Melton and music by the Clausers Burial followed at Meadow Lawn cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Himmel Meyer
C. W
Elizabeth Himmel
Bishop
Illinois
Zion Evangelical Church
Manito
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Henry H. Meyer
Frank Arbrust
Etta
Louis Warner
Green Valley
Harry
Nelson
Roy
Clarence
Raymond
G. Valley
Alson
Community Methodist Church
D. E. Melton
Paul
Chester Clauser
Stanly
Harold
Russell
Wayne Meyer
Wilbur Warner
Eldon Warner
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Entertain At Dinner by Mr and Mrs George Clauser
Mr and Mrs George Clauser entertained at a family dinner on Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Vernie Ethell Mr and Mrs Dale Ethell Mr and Mrs Paul Clauser and family Delavan Mr and Mrs Chester Clauser of Green Valley Joyce Warner of Green Valley and Mr and Mrs William Hirst and sons. Afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Lawrence Worner and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Priddy
Clarabelle
J. H. Mitchell
James Woods
Peoria
George Ethell
Dale Ethell
George Clauser
Vernie Ethell
Paul Clauser
Delavan
Chester Clauser
Green Valley
Joyce Warner
William Hirst
Lawrence Worner
Deaths Prompt Family Reunion Amid Sudden Canton Visit
Mrs. Henry Taubert and her brother in law J. D. Saunders and Bruce Saunders of Remidgé Minnesota were summoned to Canton last week by the sudden death of Kinsley Saunders. It marked the first reunion in ten years for the Saunders and Mrs. Taubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Taubert
J. D. Saunders
Bruce
Remidgé, Minn
Canton
Kinsley Saunders
Junior Senior Banquet at MCHS Celebrates Gypsy Theme
On Friday night April 23 the MCHS Senior Class was honored at a junior hosted banquet and dance in the Methodist church basement. The gypsy themed event featured candlelight dinner, vocal solos, dances, and a grand march followed by a campus auditorium program with multiple soloists and a gypsy campfire finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MCHS
Board of Education
Methodist Church
Herbert Lane
Joan Dennis
Lyle Palmer
J. J. Rush
Marilyn Roush
Betty Joy Hirst
Richard Moorehouse
Barbara Seelye
Lucille Meyer
Romany
Beverly Dennis
Beverly Hocker
Joan
Kenneth Thomas
Donna Lee Meyer
Greta Beebe
Wanda Lowry
Dolores Borchett
Catholic Church Mass at 10 a.m. with Father Griffin
A Catholic church schedules Mass for 10:00 a.m. led by Pastor Father Griffin. The notice confirms service details and the parish leadership for Sunday worship.
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Father Griffin
Spring Concert by High School Music Groups
The Music Department presents a Spring Concert Friday May 7 in the high school gym at 8 00 pm featuring high school choruses and a newly formed band directed by Miss Zelda McPherson Tickets are available from music club members The program includes The Star Spangled Banner The Desert Song Kentucky Babe My Buddy and other selections performed by Boys Chorus Girls Chorus mixed chorus and soloists under the student leadership of Mary Catherine Quick Jane Bender Lucille Meyer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelda McPherson
McCartney Bride Weds Julian Bender at United Brethren Church
The ceremony for Lois McCartney and Julian Bender took place at 1:00 PM Sunday at United Brethren Church. The reception followed at the McCartneys' Peoria home, with Julian Bender's family connections noted in Mason City and Manito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bender
Mary Bender
Minnie Bender
Lois McCartney
Julian Bender
United Brethren Church
F .L. McCartney
Peoria
Walter Bender
Mason City
Manito
Talbott Return From Wilmington Visit
Mr and Mrs Glen Talbott returned home Friday after a stay with their daughter Mrs George Clementz and son at Wilmington. Mrs Clementz and her sister Mrs Cleo Griffin drove to Dewight to visit the Veteran's hospital patient there where he is undergoing treatment and is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Talbott
George Clementz
Wilmington
Highway Signs Point To Manito Business District
A business man inspired the Highway Department to install directional signs on the main road to guide passers by to the Manito business district. He explained the plan by saying he knew a man who knew a man. Clarence Farnam hosted guests from Morton at a six o'clock dinner. Lawrence Thomas and Kenneth visited Chicago for a Cubs Cardinal game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Highway Department
Lawrence Thomas
Kenneth
Chicago
Cubs
Cardinal
Talbotts Welcome Baby Linda Born in Pekin Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Talbott are parents of a 7 pound 3% ounce baby girl born at 7 30 am Sunday morning at Pekin hospital. She is named Linda. The mother is former Dorothy Bishop. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Bishop of Pekin and Mr and Mrs Glen Talbott of Manito. The family recently moved to a new home in Manito on the east part of town.
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Robert Talbott
Pekin Hospital
Linda
Dorothy Bishop
George Bishop
Pekin
Glen Talbott
Manito
Talbott's
Honors Day at Illinois to honor Whitaker and peers
University of Illinois will honor high school scholars at Honors Day on April 30. Edward Lee Whitaker, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Whitaker of Forest City, is among those to receive special recognition for academic achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Edward Lee Whitaker
Floyd Whitaker
Forets City
New Owners Take Over Frank and Hazel Houston's Cafe
Johnnie and Mary Ellen Pruett assume management this Saturday and invite local customers to stop in and visit, continuing the cafe’s service in the trade territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank and
Hazel Houston
Johnnie and
Mary Ellen Pruett
Ladies Aid Meeting at Egypt Community Church
The Ladies Aid of Egypt Community church held an all day gathering at Mrs. Harold Quick's home on April 21. They sewed carpet rags and elected officers for the coming year: president Mrs. A. D. Meeker, vice president Lela Crosby, secretary Miss Freda Heyl, treasurer Helen Rankin. Next meeting set for May 19 at Mrs. John Rankin's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of Egypt Community Church
Harold Quick
A. D. Meeker
Lela Crosby
Freda Heyl
Helen Rankin
John Rankin
Women’s Society Monthly Meeting May 6 at the church
The Women’s Society of Christian Service plans a monthly meeting on Thursday May 6 at the church. Mrs Rush leads devotions and Mrs C J DeSutter directs the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Card Party Postponed To May 6 At Masonic Hall
The Altar and Rosary Society announces the card party set for Thursday April 29 is postponed to May 6 at the Masonic Hall. Bring friends for a fun event with good eats and a social crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
The
Altar and Rosary Society
Manito High School Receives New Movie Camera
Manito Community High School received a new movie camera last Friday funded by the magazine campaign sold by students last fall. The camera will be used for county track meets and other school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito Community High School
Alumni Food Sale Nets 38 Dollars for June Alumni Ball
The Alumni Association of Forest City High School ran a food sale at Embree's Grocery and earned 38 dollars. Mrs Ray Langston and Mrs Kenneth Fletcher led the event, with proceeds to fund expenses for the Alumni Ball in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Forest City High School
Embree
Ray Langston
Kenneth Fletcher
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Sweet Kentucky
Forest City School
Wood Nymphs
Janet Lempke
Wilfred Bitner
Lois L. Ary
Martha Knuppel
Lake Shore
Etcham
Lutheran Church
Marge
Beauty Shop
Marge Frederick
Wilbert Grube
William Eggena
Eva Wilson
William Wilson
Don Gainer
Ashland
Lydia Bernshausen
Della Meyer
J. Becker
J. M. Roush
Ethel Murphey
Chandlerville
Della Hobbs
Ivan Mason
Harold Mason
Willis Clark
Hal Willett
C. J. de Sutter
Willett
Jeanine Sutter
Henry Fischer
Clarence Bauer
St. Augustine
Carolyn .Edmonds
Bradley
Kathryn Meeker
Grover Gumbel and Sons
Sterling Woodley
Jean Marie
Clare Hamilton
Joseph Scherer
Don Mapel
Manito, Illinois
Herman Schnitcker
Harry Selke
Carl Long
Bobbie, Mackinaw
Melvin Meyer
Louis Hiller
Jacob Graff
Julius Zeeck
Harry Fornoff
Clarence Fornoff
Henry Fornoff
Ralph Guengerich
Orville Rankin
Kies Pennie
Moses and
Abe Spaits
Music Department
4-H
Fancy Fixers
4-H Club
Wanda Thompson
Mary Catherine Quick
Jane Bender
Marilyn Heyl
Phyllis Whitehead
Betty Lou Meyer
Mildred Gerrietts
Rombery
van Alstyne
Bohm
Nevin
Hahn
Kentucky
Geibel
Buddy
Donaldson
Glenna Mae
Ray Smith
Someone
Hubert
Phyllis Burgett
Bill
Kearns
You
Hammerstein
Glen Burks
Clarence Farnam
Leron Farnam
Keith
William Fritz
Morton
Johnnie
Mary Ellen
Will
Talbotts
Ladies Aid
Women's Society
H. 5
Manita
Hazel
Eryone
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