Winter Driving Warnings About Shadowy Ice Spots
The notice warns drivers to beware shady spots on streets and highways that stay icy while surrounding areas melt. It urges proactive slowing and control to prevent skidding, noting danger from shadows cast by buildings signs, trees, or bridges. A free Rules of the Road booklet is available from Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentida in Springfield, Illinois.
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Charles F. Carpentida
Springfield
Illinois
Manito Community Express Chronicle December 1954
Community newspaper brief noting local events in Manito including social notices, school activities, and upcoming town meetings. Details readable include dates, organizers, and local happenings from late December.
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The
Manito Community Express
Sunset Lake Christmas Visits Card
Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Golden included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Calvetti of Peoria and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Slater. They then stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fischer in Metamora before driving to Washington to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Russ Bahr.
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Frank Golden
Mrs
Ernest Calvetti
Peoria
Harry Slater
John Babcox
Metamora
Richard Fischer
Washington
Russ Bahr
Christmas Eve Visits Across Pekin and South Pekin
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene White enjoyed Christmas Eve visiting relatives in Pekin and South Pekin. They called on Mrs. Anna Suchko, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Forbes, Mrs. Dorothy Gianessi, Rose Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dunn during the holiday gathering.
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Eugene White
Anna Suchko
Andy Forbes
Pekin
Dorothy Gianessi
Rose Lynn
Charles Taylor
Ronald Dunn
South Pekin
Kirgan Family Spends Sunday at Cottage
Mr and Mrs Delbert Kirgan and their sons were at their cottage Sunday enjoying a quiet family outing near home.
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Mrs. Delbert Kirgan and Sons
Joe LaRash Spends Weekend with Family in Peoria
Joe LaRash spent Friday through Sunday with his son Joe LaRash Jr and Mr and Mrs William Russell and their son in Peoria.
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Joe LaRash
Joe LaRash Jr
William Russell
Peoria
Sunday Dinner Guest of the White Family
Charles Helmig was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. White, sharing a quiet social visit and conversation with the hosts.
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Charles Helmig
R. C. White
Mrs. Clara White Visits Manila with Mr and Mrs Geo Hoffman
Mrs Clara White spent Friday in Manila with Mr and Mrs George Hoffman visiting local sites and social circles. The outing highlighted social connections among Manila residents.
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Clara White
Manila
Geo. Hoffman
Family gathers for Christmas in Bartonville with Grace clan
Mrs. Laura Grace visits Mr. and Mrs. Eugene White Friday afternoon. She then travels to Manita with Mrs. Minnie Snyder and joins Mr. and Mrs. Clark Grace in Bartonville for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Laura Grace
Eugene White
Manita
Minnie Snyder
Bartonville
Clark Grace
Mrs Francis Taylor Reported Very Ill Following Sunday Evening Incident
Mrs Francis Taylor is described as very ill after an incident Sunday evening. Reports indicate her condition remains serious as local observers await further medical updates.
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Francis Taylor
Christmas Cheer as Shipp Family Visits Sunny Land
Mr and Mrs Art Shipp drive to Sunny Land on Christmas Eve to share time with Mr and Mrs M Reynolds and their children and exchange gifts.
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Art Shipp
Sunny Land
M. &. Reynolds
Williamson and White Families Noted in Event
Mr and Mrs Freq Williamson and Mr and Mrs R C White were and Mrs Walter Bullock.
Holiday Dinner At Meyer Home Featured Large Family Gathering
A Christmas Day turkey dinner was served at Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer’s home for the immediate family and near relatives. Guests included Philip Coyle, Harry Weibler and Mary of Peoria, Laurence Leitner and Kiddie of Pekin, William Meyer of Cincinnati, James Meyer of Champaign, and the Meyer family.
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William Meyer
Philip Coyle
Harry Weibler
Mary
Peoria
Laurence Leitner
Kiddie
Pekin
William R. Meyer
Cincinnati
Ohio
James Meyer
Champaign
Wm. Meyer
Newlyweds Host Christmas Dinner in Pekin Home
Newly married Cpl and Mrs Charles A Wilson hosted a Christmas Day dinner at 1421 South Sixth Street Pekin. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Bilyeu Judy Suzanko Mr and Mrs Edmond Goss Mr and Mrs Clifford Goss and daughter Judy Mr and Mrs Welby Monroe Mr and Mrs Junior Landis and son Gary Wanda Harris Danny Ade Mrs Lois Grispi Mrs Mabel Boice Mr and Mrs George Goodman and Mrs Zella Maypool Chicago John Fries and family Cazenovia Eva Wilson Mr and Mrs Marlow Wilson and Dean.
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Charles A. Wilson
Sixth St. Pekin
Robert Bilyeu
Judy Suzanko
Edmond Goss
Clifford Goss
Judy
Welby Monroe
Junior Landis
Gary
Wanda Harris
Danny Ade
Pekin
Lois Grispi
Bloomington
Mabel Boice
Peoria
George Goodman
Zella Maypool
Chicago
John Fries and
Cazenovia
Eva Wilson
Marlow Wilson
Dean
Meeker Dinner Honors Post Christmas Gathering
Mr and Mrs Sam Meeker hosted near relatives at a post Christmas dinner on Sunday in December.
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Sam Meeker
Family visit list for dinner includes multiple Meekers
Present for the family dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meeker and daughter Linda of Forest City plus Fred Spanhut of Burlington Ia with Mr. and Mrs. Mose Meeker and Katherine, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Meeker and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Meeker with their sons and the hosts.
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Paul Meeker
Linda
Forest City
Fred Spanhut
Burlington
Mose Meeker
Katherine
Clyde Meeker
Loren Meeker
Christmas Day Dinner at Folkman O Shea Home
A cheerful family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Folkman and Gene O Shea on Christmas Day featured a bountiful dinner for guests including John O Shea of Canton Francis Halpin of Forest City Mr and Mrs Tom Charlton and son Burl Mr and Mrs James Lyons Mr and Mrs B B Marshall and daughter Mary Kay and the hosts with Gene O Shea attending
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Carl Folkman
Gene O'Shea
John O'Shea
Canton
Francis Halpin
Forest City
Tom Charlton
Burl
James Lyons
Mary Kay
Folkman
Gene O’shea
Christmas Dinner Guests At Waldmeier Home
Misses Bertha and Martha Briggs were Christmas dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waldmeier and daughter Mary.
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Bertha
Martha Briggs
Fred Waldmeier
Mary
Grob Hosts Christmas Turkey Dinner Relatives Attended
Mr and Mrs George Grob hosted relatives at a Christmas Day turkey dinner. Present were Mr and Mrs James Hamilton Carl Fisher Darlene Hamilton Green Valley Louie Hamman Pekin Mr and Mrs W S Maloney Mr and Mrs Melvin Meyer Janice Meyer and Shelby Travis.
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George Grob
James Hamilton
Carl Fisher
Darlene Hamilton
Green Valley
Louie Hamman
Pekin
W. S. Maloney
Melvin Meyer
Janice Meyer
Shelby Travis
First Birthday Celebrated for Cathy Ann Beebe
Mr. and Mrs. Owen Singley attended a birthday gathering Tuesday at Gaile Beebe Jr. home in Peoria to honor Cathy Ann Beebe as she turned one. Also marking a birthday was Mrs. Frank Trowbridge of Pekin, the paternal great aunt. Attending were Gnile Beebe Sr. Peoria Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trowbridge Pekin the Owen Singleys and Gnile Beebe Jr. Larry and Cathy Ann.
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Owen Singley
Gaile Beebe Jr
Peoria
Cathy Ann Beebe
Frank Trowbridge
Pekin
Cathy Ann
Gnile Beebe Sr
Owen Singleys
Gnile Beebe Jr
Larry
Grant Hosts Christmas Day Visit with Cooper Family
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Grant enjoyed Christmas Day as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper, sharing festive greetings and hospitality.
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A. L. Grant
Ernest Cooper
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Bald le Ray
Sunset Lake
Mrs. Eugene White Call
Manito, Illinois
Freq Williamson
Walter Bullock
B. G. Budke
McGarvey - Gifford
North Capital
Ill
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