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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1951

Page

9

Beebe and Neikirk Attend Beyer Rudoloph Wedding

Mr and Mrs C A Beebe and Mrs Elmer Neikirk were in Bloomington Sunday for the wedding of Ruth Beyer and Bud Rudolph at the English Lutheran Church. Fred Beyer and Mrs Mary Barnes joined them for the Stock Car Races that evening. Pekin was guest of her great aunt Mrs A L Grant and Mrs Ernest Cooper Thursday and Friday last week.

C. A. Beebe Elmer Neikirk Bloomington Ruth Beyer Bud Rudolph Fred Beyer Mary Barnes Pekin A. L. Grant Ernest Cooper

Chicago couple visits Grant duo this Saturday

Mr and Mrs Chester Hall of Chicago were visitors of Mr and Mrs A L Grant on Saturday.

Mrs. Chester Hall Chicago A. L. Grant

Fisher Kennedy Nuptials Held at St Marys Cathedral

Mr and Mrs George Bilyeu and Cynthia Ann attended the wedding of Virginia Fisher and Richard Kennedy Saturday morning in St Marys Cathedral Peoria. Saturday afternoon they were callers of Mr and Mrs Warren Bilyeu of Pekin.

George Bilyeu Cynthia Ann Virginia Fisher Richard Kennedy St. Mary’s Cathedral Peoria Warren Bilyeu Pekin

Purl Lawson and Dale Attend Green Valley Homecoming

Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Purl Lawson and Dale were in Green Valley for the home coming event.

Mrs. Purl Lawson Dale Green Valley

Mrs Henrietta Selke Serves Call to Mrs Rubie Smih

Mrs Selke made a visit Sunday evening to Mrs Smih in a social call, continuing a friendly local routine.

Henrietta Selke Rubie Smih

Pekin and Peoria visitors report Saturday footnotes

Mr A L Grant visited Pekin and Peoria on Saturday with Sunday afternoon callers being Mr and Mrs Ernest Marshall and Mary Kay. Mary Katherine Hall was mentioned among attendees before the text ends.

A. L. Grant Pekin and Peoria Ernest Marshall Mary Kay John Duden

Sunday Evening Guests at Bilyeu Home

Sunday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. George Bilyeu included Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Warner Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Fischer Janet Dawn and Mrs. Harold Willet and Christy. Dillard Warner showed moving pictures to the group.

George Bilyeu Dillard Warner Johnny Fischer Janet Dawn Harold Willet Christy

Burnham family guests spend vacation with Marshall kin

Mr and Mrs Don Burnham and daughter Faye visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Ernest Marshall and Mary Kay. Faye stayed at the Marshall home for a week long vacation with Mary Kay.

Don Burnham Faye Ernest Marshall Mary Kay Marshall Home

Peoria Visit By Meyer Mahr And Staley Friend

Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer and Bob Mahr were in Peoria Sunday afternoon visiting Miss Marguerite Staley.

Harold Meyer Bob Mahr Peoria Marguerite Staley

Mitchells Visit Meekers Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Ralph Mitchell were Saturday evening callers of Mr and Mrs John Meeker in a social visit noted in society notes.

Ralph Mitchell John Meeker

Sunday Visitors at Nicholas Graff Home

Sunday afternoon callers at the Nicholas Graff residence were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Graff and their daughter Marcia.

Nicholas Graff Mrs Vernon Graff Marcia

Mrs Merle Woodrow Stays With Meyer Parents During Husband Camp

Mrs. Merle Woodrow is staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer while her husband is at camp in Grayling Michigan for maneuvers.

Merle Woodrow Harold Meyer Grayling Michigan

Dinner guests list Kastners and guests from Green Valley

Dinner guests Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kastner and Mary Ann of Green Valley with Flora and Rolland. Kenneth and Harvey Kastner. and Pfc. Donald Gebhardt of Scott Field visiting from Flora and Rolland.

Sam Kastner Flora and Rolland Robert Kastner Mary Ann Green Valley Kenneth and Harvey Kastner Pfc Donald Gebhardt Scott Field

Supper Guests Include Stanbaugh and Aten Families

Supper guests Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brodman and family were Mr. and Mrs. John Stanbaugh and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Aten of Browning. Rose Mary Aten returned with her folks after a week in the Brodman home.

J. E. Brodman John Stanbaugh Keith Aten Browning Rose Mary Aten Brodman

Bender Families Enjoy Weiner Roast at Spring Lake Cottage

Mr and Mrs Frederick Bender and family and Mr and Mrs Theodore Bender and family enjoyed a Sunday night weiner roast at the Bender cottage at Spring Lake.

Frederick Bender Theodore Bender Bender Spring Lake

Birthday celebration for Mrs Henry Fischer in Kingston Mines

Guests Sunday night of Mr and Mrs Johnny Fischer and Janet Dawn were Mr and Mrs Henry Fischer and Mr and Mrs Melvin Fischer of Kingston Mines Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served The occasion celebrated Mrs Henry Fischers birthday

Johnny Fischer Janet Dawn Henry Fischer Melvin Fischer Kingston Mines

Friday and Saturday Visitors Call on Topeka Residents

Mrs Theodore Bender, Jane and Marjorie visited Mrs Arnold Armbrust of Topeka on Friday afternoon and were Saturday callers of Mr and Mrs. (incomplete text)

Theodore Bender Jane Marjorie Mrrs Arnold Armbrust Topeka

Theodore Bender and Family Visit Pekin Highlights

The sentence notes Theodore Bender and his family, identified as Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cranwill and their sons, residing in Pekin.

Theodore Bender Frank Cranwill and Pekin

Sunday Guests Include Fort Dix Soldier

Sunday afternoon visitors at Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer and family included Pfc. Phillip Coyle of Fort Dix New Jersey as a guest.

William Meyer Pfc Phillip Coyle Fort Dix, N. J

Meyer Home Attended by Hoerr Family and Daughters

William Meyer home draws family guests including Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hoerr and their daughters visiting for the day.

William Meyer Alfred Hoerr Pekin

Spring Lake Cottage Entertains Guests At Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Melvin Meyer and Janice hosted visitors at their Spring Lake cottage Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Percy Schleyhan and Mr and Mrs Edgar Cox of Springfield Illinois and Mrs Carrie Meyer of Manito.

Melvin Meyer Janice Spring Lake Percy Schleyhan Edgar Cox Springfield, Ill Carrie Meyer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Katherine Hall Rae Singley and Fischer Rogers Silverplate Onfida Ltd Silversmiths Henry Birkenbusch & Son Court Street Ats Rene Eo Court ST Pekin, Illinois Bender Sales & Service Manito, Illinois
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