Obituary for Myrtle Ann Schoonover of Chandlerville and Saidora
Myrtle Ann Schoonover born August 1 1889 Chandlerville Illinois daughter of Andrew T and Elvira Kennedy Stewart. She married Fred Lilja in 1904 producing Stewart Nelson Lilja and later John Schoonover in 1910 with children John Harry Mahala Rickett and Beula Fox. She died August 20 1953 near Forest City at 4 pm aged 64. She leaves three brothers four sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held August 24 at Johnson Funeral Home Manito and Bethel Baptist Saidora with burial at Bethel cemetery.
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Andrew Thomas
Elvira Kennedy Stewart
Fred Lilja
Stewart Nelson Lilja
John Schoonover
John Harry Schoonover
Mahala R. Rickett
Beula Fae Fox
John H. Schoonover
Forest City
William Stewart
Grafton
Illinois
Carl Stewart
Salisbury
Victor Stewart
Chandlerville
Illiinois
Odessa Logue
Beula Reynolds
Manita
Orpha Smith
Virginia
Fern Reinke
Chicago
Schoonover
Bethel Baptist Church
Saidora
Johnson Funeral Home
Manito
Bethel Church
Joseph W. Hobbs
Bethel Cemetery
Lowell Barrett
Edward Barrett
Edna Cawood
John Reynolds
Dave Raynolds
Raymond Schoonover
Wayne Hirst
Frank Nall
William Bishop
Advertising novelty sales pitch in old notice
Local clipping promotes advertising novelties calendars and book matches with contact Albert A. DeVore and a phone line for inquiries, inviting readers to consider the Superior line and a specific number for purchase.
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Albert A. DeVore
Manitor
Corrections to Pvt Herbert J Schappaugh’s address
The paper corrects last week’s publication and provides the proper address for Pvt Herbert J Schappaugh U S 55364787 Btry D 4th Tng Bn A W (S P) AAA R T C Fort Bliss Texas and asks readers to update records.
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Herbert Schappaugh
Herbert J. Schappaugh
U.S
Bn. A.W
S. P
R.T.C. Fort Bliss
Texas
Parkins of 25th Infantry Div in Korea moves to post-truce training
Army M Sergeant Leroy F. Parkins of Company M 27th Regiment, based in Korea since last November, is undergoing post-truce training with the 25th Infantry Division also known as Tropic Lightning. His wife Ruth, from Manita Illinois, reports letters returned and says he is on his way to the States.
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25Th Infantry
Korea
Army
M-Segt
Leroy F. Parkins
Ruth
Manita
Ill
25Th Infantry Division
Parkins
27Th Regiment
Ruth Parkins
Leroy
States
Talbott Family Visit Spans Weekend to White Pines
Mr and Mrs Louis Talbott and daughter Mary Ann of Peoria visited Manita relatives over the weekend. Mrs Talbott and Mary Ann stayed a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hilling while Mr Talbott attended a week long business conference at White Pines State Park.
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Louis Talbott
Mary Ann
Peoria
Manita
Rotary Club Holds Last Forest City Session Evening
The Manilo Rotary Club met in Forest City with Rev. David Powell chairing in the president’s absence. A dinner by the Forest City Home Bureau preceded a color photo program by Rev. Joe Hobbs about a six thousand mile western trip, enjoyed by Rotary members and guests. Next week the club meets in Manito.
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Manilo
Dillard Warner
Betty Meyer
Joseph W. Hobbs
Joe
Outdoor Party Tuesday Honors Bonnie Bender
A birthday party was hosted at the F. E. Bender home Tuesday afternoon for Bonnie Bender who turned nine. Guests enjoyed outdoor games and a late lunch with a decorated table, a musical cake prepared by Bonnie’s sister LaDon, and gifts from Naomi Wimmer Margery Bender Mary Lynn Gosda Teresa Hewitt Molly Lynch Karen Zeeck Barbara Jenkins Mae Ellen Budke and Janice.
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F. E. Bender
Bonnie
LaDon
Naomi Wimmer
Margery Bender
Mary Lynn Gosda
Teresa Hewitt
Molly Lynch
Karen Zeeck
Barbara Jenkins
Mae Ellen Budke
Janice
Local Names Listed in Obituary Family Rolls
Regar Judy Callaway LaDoa Bobbie and Joy Bender Mrs Ted Bender Mrs Carl Armbrust Mrs John Bender and Mrs John Wald are named in the obituary notices as surviving relatives and associated family members.
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Regar
Judy Callaway
LaDoa
Bobbie
Joy Bender
Ted Bender
Carl Armbrust
John Bender
John Waldon
Mrs Agnes Gay Visits Pekin Granddaughter’s Family
Mrs Agnes Gay spent five days last week at the home of her granddaughter Mr and Mrs Lowell Eye in Pekin.
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Agnes Gay
Mra
Lowell Eye
Pekin
Mr and Mrs Harold Selke Blast Sunday Guests
Mr and Mrs Harold Selke and their son were Sunday guests of the Harry Selkes and Mrs Leroy Parking and children.
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Harold Selke
Harry Selkes
Leroy Parking
McCormick Deering Grain Drill Promises Accurate Seed Metering
The ad highlights exact seed metering for uniform supply and uniform depth placement with fluted and double run seeds. It stresses rugged all steel hoppers and bridge type frames with reinforced corners for durability and precise feeding alignment. Visit to learn about models with seeding and fertilizing options.
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McCormick-Deering
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