Harris-Wilson Nuptials Read December Twelfth
Miss Shirley Harris and A 2c Charles A. Wilson wed at First Christian Pekin in a December ceremony. Rev. Joseph W. Hobbs officiated. organist George BE. Ethell provided music as family and friends attended a 100 guest reception. The couple, living Pekin, will be at home until January 5 before Wilson departs for Greenland with the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Harris
W. L. Harris
Pekin
Charles A. Wilson
Marlow Wilson
Manito
First Christian Church
Joseph W. Hobbs
George BE. Ethell
Miss Harris
Dan Jenkins
Robert Bilyeu
Dean Wilson
Charles Bilyeu
Wanda Harris
Marleen Tennell
Mary Hannan
Virginia Haller
Carol Kumpf
Rohlin Monroe
St. Louis
Sixth St
Cpl. Wilson
Greenland
Air Force
Forman FFA Wins First Basketball Game
Forman FFA's new basketball team edged Pekin FFA in their first official game on the home court last Thursday afternoon in 2018. Players listed include F. Golden, R. Golden, S. Noll, D. Barrett and S. Herrman. The team follows Illinois HSAA rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman Ffa
Pekin Ffa
Forman
F. Golden
R. Golden
S. Noll
D. Barrett
S. Herrman
FFA
Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange at Fischer Home
A Pre Christmas dinner and family party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Fischer and daughters Lexington on Sunday December 19. A pot luck dinner and a Christmas gift exchange for the children followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Melvin Fischer Kingston Mines Mr and Mrs Wm H Fischer Ronny and Michael Mr and Mrs Marvin Fischer and Scott Misses Barbara and Nancy White of Indiana Mr and Mrs Henry Fischer and the John Fischer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fischer
Lexington
Melvin Fischer
Kingston Mines
Wm. H. Fischer
Ronny
Michael
Marvin Fischer
Scott
Barbara
Nancy White
Indiana
Henry Fischer
Calendar of Coming Events Stretches Across January Dates
A compact schedule lists: Sunday Pot luck at Methodist Church honoring Rev Watson family. January 3 school re opens. Legion and Auxiliary 7:30 p.m. at Legion Hall. January 4 Rotary RNAs meeting 7:30 p.m.. Forman Jr High basketball at Green Valley. January 6 W S C S meeting 1 30 p.m.. January 9 School of Instruction. January 12 Rebecca Chapter stated meeting 7 30. January 14 Rebecca Chapter initiation at 8 00. January 25 John Deere Day. January 29 chili supper at Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Watson
Rotary R.N.A
James Seelye
Forman
Delavan
School of Instruction O.E.S
Rebecca Chapter
John Deere
Masonic Hall
Kerrs Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W L Kerr mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with well wishes from friends in the community for many more years of life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Kerr
Forman School Coach J E Brodman Resigns
J E Brodman resigns as Forman and Manito area coach effective June 1 1955 after nine years guiding teams at Manito Community High and Forman Community Unit. School board accepted resignation in a December 20 letter at a recent meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman
J. E. Brodman
Brodman
Manito Forest City
Manito
Forman Community Unit
Bradman
Mrs Hilst Honored On 75th Birthday
Mrs Hannah Hilst celebrated her 75th birthday on a Tuesday December 28 with relatives and friends at her Pekin home. Guests enjoyed bingo prizes and a long birthday lunch served on a linen tablecloth with Haviland china and sterling silver. Several neighbors and relatives joined in the afternoon celebration and evening calls from Mrs Mary Corbett and Mabel Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Hilst
Hirst
Lois Rocker
Delores Nevier
Pekin
Mesdamse
Eiva Wilson
Mae Starrett
Ruby Smith
Leona Sparks
Leona Graff
Emma Hart
Kathryn Hamilton
Nan Swearingen
Hazel Sunderland
Stella Rohlfs
Sophia Cornwall
Lillie Schenert
Eva Wilson
Louise Kerr
Della Hobbs
Christine Johnson
Miss Mabel Corbett
Mary Corbett
Mabel Corbett
Income Tax Meeting Planned at Forman Agriculture Shop
Cooperation of the Vocational Agriculture Advisory Council schedules a layman income tax meeting on January 6 at 7 p.m. Leon Green, group Internal Revenue chief from Peoria, and Ed Miller, Pekin CPA, will explain the new tax code and answer questions. All taxpayers encouraged. ninth in the winter series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voc. Agricultural Advisory Council
Forman Ag
Leon Green
Peoria
Ed Miller
CPA
Pekin
Forman Agr
Watch Night Service at Spring Lake Church
A watch night service will be held Friday at 8 P.M. at the Spring Lake Church parsonage. The program includes games social fellowship refreshments and a devotional period to welcome the New Year. Young people and married couples are invited to participate. Refreshments include cookies cake jello with drinks provided.
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Spring Lake Church
Birth of grandson for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Seelye Sr
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Seelye Sr celebrate a baby grandson born December 12 at Union Hospital Union South Carolina. The baby weighs six pounds and is the son of Roy Seelye Jr of Lockhart South Carolina. He is named Donald O'Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Seelye Sr
Union Hospital
Union South Carolina
Roy Seelye, Jr
Lockhart
Chili Supper Sponsored by Rebecca Chapter January 29
Rebecca Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star hosts a chili supper at the Masonic Hall on Saturday January 29 serving from 5 to 7 p.m. Menu includes chili home made pie relishes coffee and home made candy. Adults donate 75 cents children 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Gale
Christmas Day Family Dinner at Pekin Home
Mrs. Charles Harbaugh hosted relatives at her Pekin country home on Christmas Day. Attendees included George R Harbaugh. Ruth, Lois, and Bobby. Keith French Sr and Jr. Marilyn. Rhea Marie. Carol May. all from Pekin Route I. Families exchanged gifts and shared a late lunch before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harbaugh
George R. Harbaugh
Ruth
Lois
Bobby
Pekin
Route I
Keith French
Marilyn
Rhea Marie
Carol May
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harris — Wilson
Ruth Ann Harris
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mrs. Hilst
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