Watermelon Field Theft Charged in Pekin Melon Scene
Six Pekin youths aged 18 to 21 were caught robbing a northern Pekin melon field. They pleaded guilty in Tazewell County court. fines ranged from 10 to 100 dollars with costs. Police linked the incident to a nearby Melon Festival day prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Palmer
Floyd Vogel
Everett
Manita
Tazewell County
Julius Janssen
Harold Meintz
Dala Ripper
Larry Landis
Fandis
Chism
Thomas
Roy’ Vaughn
Manito and Pekin families enjoy Peoria dinner
Mr and Mrs Ivan Hilst and family Mr and Mrs Robert Hilst and family Mr and Mrs Junior Hilst and family Mr and Mrs Henry Hilst and Nelson of Manito Mr and Mrs Floyd Weyhrich and Terry of Pekin enjoyed a family dinner Sunday at Bradley Park in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Hilst
Robert Hilst
Junior Hilst
Henry.Hilst
Nelson
Manito
Floyd Weyhrich
Terry
Pekin
Bradley Park
Peoria
Grade School Classes Start September Seventh
Manito grade school will begin classes on September 7 with Amos Thompson, the principal. Registration day is set for September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Thompson
Manito
Former Miss Lila Lee Woods Wed in Havana Marriage
The former Miss Lila Lee Woods of the Spring Lake district married Monday morning in Havana to Thomas Cranwill of Manito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Lee Woods
Spring Lake District
Havana
Thomas Cranwill
Manito
Draft Age Registration Planned in Mason County Next Week
Draft age men in Mason County will register at two sites in the county next week. The Illinois Veterans Commission office in Mason City and a Havana location will host the events. Governor Dwight H. Green urged volunteer help for the registration process under the 1948 Selective Service act. Registration runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with dates based on birth year from 1922 to 1930. The Army’s first draft aims for 15,000 men, with Illinois contributing about 900.
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Mason County
Illinois Veteran’s Commission
Mason City
Havana
Dwight H. Green
Illinois
Paul G. Armstrong
State Selective Service
Green
Downstate
Selective Service Boards
Illinois Veterans Commission
Chicago
Cook County
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Plymouth Court
Armstrong
Hoefts Welcome Barbara Jean Hoeft A Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Eugene Hoeft announce the birth of their first child a girl weighing seven pounds five ounces born at 1250 pm Sunday at Pekin hospital The mother is Bernice Slater The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Slater and Mr and Mrs Ed Hoeft
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hoeft
Pekin Hospital
Barbara Jean
Bernice Slater
Harry Slater
Ed Hoeft
Warner Family Returns From Canadian Vacation
Mr and Mrs Lester Warner with Donna Warner and Betty Lou Meyer arrived home Monday night after a weeklong trip to Canada Niagara Falls and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Warner
Donna Warner
Betty Lou Meyer
Canada
Niagara Falls
Mary Alice Tackman Honored on Birthday
Mrs Glen Tackman and daughter Shirley hosted a Sunday birthday party for seven year old Mary Alice Tackman. Guests enjoyed games and gift opening with contest winners Sunny Greenhall Donald OHara and Barry Farnam among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Tackman
Glen Tackman
Shirley
Mary Alice
Sunny Greenhall
Donald O'Hara
Barry Farnam
Sugar
Susy Litz
Pekin
Robert
Mary Lee Smith
Betty Farnam
Patty Gordon
Charlotte Stephenson
Johnny Hocker
Darlene Abbott
Jackie Bilyeu
Sharon Prentice
Marvin Tackman
Former Spring Lake resident John J. French dies at 86
John J. French, longtime Spring Lake resident, died August 18, 1948, at 735 Prince St Pekin Illinois after a life of farming and outdoor work. Born December 26 1861 he married Anna Hole in Pekin in 1890 and raised a family across Cass Tazewell and nearby towns before moving to Pekin. Funeral services were held August 20 at the 2nd Reformed Church with burial in Lakeside Cemetery Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. French
Spring Lake
Prince St
Pekin
Illinois
David M
Elizabeth Susan Giles French
Anna M. Hole
Virginia
Cass County
Charles Harbaugh
Tazewell County
Dillon and Tremont
Keith
Am. Distilling Co
William
George
Jacksonville
J. A. Beerman
2Nd Reformed Church
Knecks Funeral
Leon Vandewater
Bloomington
W. D. Jansen
William Vandewater
Roy Thompson
Lawrence Stauthammer
Norman Shade
Clyde Stout
Emery Goben
Lake- Side Cemetery
Miss Lila Lee Woods Weds Thomas Cranwill in Manito
On Monday at 2 30 p m Miss Lila Lee Woods daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Woods Manito became the bride of Thomas Cranwill son of Mr and Mrs Robert Cranwill Manito near the Methodist parsonage Havana Rev Samuelson performed the double ring ceremony Mrs Pauline Caulkins attended as matron of honor Best man was John Alfs Pekin The couple will reside near Manito after a short honeymoon The bride is a 1946 Manito High School graduate and has worked at Caterpillar Tractor Co East Peoria Cranwill operates The Blue Spruce club south of Manito
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Keith
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Manito
Keith
Havana
Lila Lee Woods
Paul Woods
Thomas Cranwill
Robert Cranwill
Methodist Church
Samuelson
Pauline Caulkins
John Alfs
Pekin
Monday Evening Guests at Fornoff Home
Monday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fornoff were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Guangerich and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fornoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Fornoff
Ralph Guengerich and Son
Henry Fornoff
Edna Morgan Returns Home After Milwaukee Visit
Mrs. Edna Morgan comes home Monday night after a ten day visit with her children in Milwaukee. The four children performed in the Terrell Jacobs Circus at the centennial, then plan to proceed to Detroit. It marks the first time in six years the family has all been together, with Zara Powers rejoining after four years away. Pamela accompanied by her grandmother for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Morgan
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Terrell Jacobs
Detroit
Zara Powers
Pamala
Mrs. Morgan
Eugene Buck and party return from eleven day trip
Mr and Mrs Eugene Buck returned to Manilo Tuesday evening after an eleven day vacation. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Charles Barbhers of Peoria. They traveled via Independence Missouri to Truman's home en route to Witcha Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Buck
Manilo
Charles Barbhers
Peoria
Independance
Missouri
Truman
Witcha
Kansas
Denver
Red Rock
Return Home After Month's Vacation
Mr and Mrs Nelson Scherer returned to their Manila home last Wednesday night after a month long vacation touring the Northern and Western states. They traveled through the Black Hills and Salt Lake City visited San Francisco Chinatown and later saw Mrs Sherman s uncle in Oregon and also in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Scherer
Manila
Black Hills
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Calif
Chinatown
Mrs. Sherer
Oregon
Nebraska
Select Child's Clothes to Fit for Growing Kids
When buying back to school clothes for youngsters choose well fitted garments with adjustable straps and deep hems for growth. Overalls and jumpers with adjustable straps wear longest. ensure freedom in shoulders and choose light weight fabrics for better posture. Also buy easy to put on and fasten one piece garments for kindergartners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredom
Picnic Dinner Shared at Spring Lake Cottage
Mr and Mrs S E Dennis hosted a picnic dinner at their Spring Lake Cottage on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Dennis and daughter Ruth Mr and Mrs William Coffey Mrs Rachael Dennis and daughter Ferne Mrs Nora Stem and daughter Dorothy all of Pekin and the hostesses with their daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Dennis
Joan
Beverly
Spring Lake
Roy Dennis
Ruth
William Coffey
Rachael Dennis
Ferne
Nora Stem
Dorothy
Pekin
Mrs. Dennis
Laymen League Meeting At Church Basement Hosts
The Lutheran Laymen's League met last Thursday August 19 in the church basement with hosts Louis Nannen Elmer Rademaker and Robert Nichols. Alfred Limback led the topic. Nineteen members and one visitor were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Nannen
Elmer Rademaker
Robert Nichols
Alfred Limback
Illinois Amateur Baseball semi finals in Havana Saturday
The semi finals of the Illinois Amateur Baseball tournament will be run off at Havana with the Decatur Blues meeting the Springfield Old Timers at 1 30 CST and the Dwight Merchants facing the Springfield Merchants at 3 30. The Springfield Old Timers club defeated the Manito team last week by a score of 2 1.
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Havana
Decatur Blues
Springfield Old Timers
Dwight Merchants
Springfield Merchants
Manito
Ruth Wallinger to wed Carly Hussey Sunday
Miss Ruth Wallinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Wallinger will marry Carly Hussey son of Mr and Mrs Hussey of Minnesota at 3 o clock Sunday August 29 at the Spring Lake Reformed Church. A reception will follow at the Guy Wallinger home in Spring Lake District.
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Ruth Wallinger
Guy Wallinger
Carly Hussey
Hussey
Minnesota
Spring Lake Reformed Church
Spring Lake District
Golden Links Class Meet at Cooper Home
The Golden Links Class of the IM E Church met Friday at Mrs. Myrtle Cooper's home with Mrs. Lillie Schenert as co host. Retiring officers Stella Rholfs Stella Frederick and Emma Hall were thanked. new officers Myrtle Cooper president Stella Rohlfs vice president Pearl DeSutter secretary treasurer led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Links
IM. E. Church
Myrtle Cooper
Lillie Schenert
Stella Rholfs Stella Frederick
Emma Hall
Stella Rohlfs
Pearl DeSutter
Sec-Treas
Agnes Lauber
Holton
Indiana
Coopers
Cooper
Ethel Priddy
Matilda Bernshausen
Letha Gilmore
Bessie Kagtnes
Edna Fite
Nelda Meeker
Ada Frederick
Laura Velde
Hattie Seelye
Iva Clarke
Stella Frederick
Inez Cole
Mryde Cooper
Vera Watson
Miss Utech
Mabel Corbett
Mary Alice Cooper
Meeker Reunion Attendees From Manito Gather in Pekin
Those from Manito who attended the Meeker Reunion at Mineral Springs Park Pekin on Sunday included Mr and Mrs Milton Meeker Phyllis Whitehead Wayne Straw bridge Mr and Mrs A D Meeker Mr and Mrs Sam Meeker Paul Clyde and Loran Mary Catherine Quick and Mr and Mrs Moses Meeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Meeker
Mineral Springs
Pekin
Milton Meeker
Phyllis Whitehead
Wayne Strawbridge
A. D. Meeker
Sam Meeker
Paul
Clyde and
Loran
Mary Catherine Quick
Moses Meeker
Manito Prepares Carnival For Local Kids
Manito gears up to welcome children with a carnival set to begin tomorrow night or Saturday morning. Electric equipment and a special Rotary booth ticketing system are in place for rides and a Lamar Theatre show. Hal Willett operates the theater’s matinee and evening shows, with tickets printed in four ride and show cuts. Parents’ support through ride and concession purchases will influence future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Carnival
Lamar Theatre
Hal Willett
Rotary Club
Manito Soldiers To Be Returned For Burial
Two Manito servicemen killed in Europe will be brought home for burial. Pvt. Franklyn E. Canopy's casket arrives in Pekin Monday at 6 p.m. Funeral plans to be announced. Pfc. Gale L. Beebe’s remains returned to the United States aboard the Lawrence Victory. Beebe is the son of Mrs. Lilly Beebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Pvt. Franklyn E. Canopy
Pekin
Chicago
Pfc
Gale L. Beebe
U. S. Army
Lilly Beebe
United States
Europe
New York
United States Army
Lawrence Victory
Beebe
Illinois
Tabitha Society Hems Curtains for Concordia Seminary
A group of Tabitha Society members gathered at Mrs. John Graff’s home Tuesday afternoon to hem curtains for Concordia Seminary in Springfield. Present were Mesdames Dan Rankin chair, O A Borchelt, J R Hirst, Charles Jacob, Louis Lussenhop, John Graff and Miss Leona Graff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabitha Society
John Graff
Concordia Seminary
Springfield
Mesdames Dan Rankin
O. A. Borchelt
J. R. Hirst Charles Jacob
Louis Lussenhop
Leona Graff
For Rent Wallpaper Steamer in Store Ad
Runyon's Paint and Wallpaper Store advertises a wallpaper steamer for rent. Location and contact details not provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runyon’s Paint and
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Rotary
Manito Cleaners
Moosey Photo Shop
Lutheran Churches of Central Illinois
Missouri Synod
Concordia Theological Seminary
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Walter Urish
J. W. Behnken
D. D
Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
Albert C. Bernthal
Danville
Central Illinois
M. J. Naumann
Office of the Keys
Christian Ministry
University of Illinois
Champaign
Eugene Bucks
Laymen League
Cooper Home
Mason County School Books
Rexall
Manito, Illinois
Dan Jenkins
Ball Point Pens
Sharon Pearce
Leesburg, Fin
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