Beverly Dennis Welcomed to Bradley Federation of Scholars
Beverly Ann Dennis daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Dennis of Manito was elected to the Federation of Scholars at Bradley University. Membership requires 24 Bradley hours with a B average and a faculty vote on character and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Dennis
Federation of Scholars
Bradley
Beverly Ann Dennis
EB. Dennis
Manito
Bradley University
Federation of Bradley Scholars
Kindergarten Reopens January 4 Under Mrs Vaughn
Mrs Mary Vaughn will reopen her kindergarten on Monday morning January 4 at 9 30 after a holiday vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vaughn
Christmas Dinners Feature in Local Community Listings
Christmas Day gatherings highlighted as many families share festive meals with friends and neighbors. The paper notes many dinners planned across the community and lists several events accessible to residents despite early publication.
Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange at Heckman Home
A turkey dinner and gift exchange took place at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heckman on Christmas Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Burton Hasselberg, Mike, Nancy and Ricky from Peoria, and Mrs. Anna Starrett of Manito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Heckman
Burton Hasselberg
Mike
Nancy
Ricky
Peoria
Anna Starrett
Manito
Guests Attend Palmer Gift Exchange Dinner
The Frank Palmers host a Christmas gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson of Canton Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Bruning of Havana Mr. and Mrs. George Frederick of Forest City and Miss Lillie Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Palmers
Robert Jackson
Canton
Harmon Bruning
Havana
George Frederick
Forest City
Lillie Reed
Fischer Family Christmas Dinner Gathers Brown's Addition
The Fischer home in Brown's addition hosted its annual Christmas dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer and two daughters of Lexington, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fischer of Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fischer, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fischer, and Mrs. John D. Proehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fischer
Brown
Fischer
John Fischer
Lexington
Melvin Fischer
Kingston
Henry Fischer
Marvin Fischer
John D. Proehl
Christmas Dinner Guests Listed
Mrs Elmer Palmer hosted a bountiful Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Harold Palmer and family of Easton Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson and family and Mr and Mrs George Ethell and Ila Mae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Palmer
Harold Palmer
Easton
Russell Johnson
George Ethell
Ila Mae
Christmas Dinner and Gift Exchange at Mrs Heyl home
Children and grandchildren enjoyed a Christmas gathering at Mrs Kate Heyl and daughter Frieda’s home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Louis Strawbridge Tremont, Mr and Mrs Frank Warnock Peoria, Mr and Mrs George Heyl and family, Mr and Mrs John Starrett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Heyl
Frieda
Louis Strawbridge
Tremont
Frank Warnock
Peoria
George Heyl
John Starrett
Song
Beebe Family Welcomes Granddaughter Cathy Ann
A December 28 arrival at St. Francis hospital announced the birth of Cathy Ann to Gaile A. Beebe Jr. and wife. Cathy Ann weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces. Grandparents include Mrs. Lila O’Hara and Mr. G. A. Beebe Sr. Peoria. Cathy Ann has a 2% year old brother, Larry Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Singley
Singley
Gaile A. Beebe Jr
St. Francis Hospital
Cathy Ann
Larry Lee
Lila O’hara
G. A. Beebe Sr
Peoria
Cooper Baby Born in Havana Named Claudine Marie
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cooper announce the birth of a granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. David Cooper of Havana. The child is named Claudine Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Cooper
David Cooper
Havana
Claudine Marie
Ted Bender Illness Shocks Community
A report from Monday states Ted Bender of Bender Service Station fell ill Sunday night and remained seriously ill by Monday evening. No further conditions or treatments are disclosed in the brief notice.
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Ted Bender
Bender Service Station
Christmas Dinner Guest in Pekin
Jack Halpin attended a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Chester Naven in Pekin, sharing holiday hospitality with the couple and their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Halpin
Mrs. Chester Naven
Pekin
Al Wilson Undergoes Surgery in Springfield
Al Wilson husband of our Forest City correspondent and a local figure underwent surgery Tuesday morning December 29 at Memorial Hospital Springfield. Mrs Wilson kept vigil at his bedside as the Forest City notes were brief due to the couple's absence from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Wilson
Forest City
Memorial Hospital
Springfield
Forman Community High Hosts Christmas Party Before Holiday Break
The Forman Community High School held its Christmas party on December 23 in the afternoon. The sophomores organized the event with a gift exchange and a movie as entertainment. Classes resume Monday January 4 after the holidays.
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Forman Community High School
Holiday Surprises Brighten Farnams’ Season
The Clarence Farnams enjoy holiday visits from Mrs. Etta Crandall and nephew Dickie Maxfield from Toledo. They are joined by Charles Scridens of Jamestown, N D, with James and Joe Scridens of Pekin for a Christmas week gathering. Mrs. Mary Carrington of Pekin also stays at the Farnams’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Farnams
Etta Crandall
Dickie Maxfield
Toledo
Ohio
Arvin Beebes
Manita
Pekin
Charles Scridens
Jamestown
N. D
James Carrington
Joe Scridens
Farnam
Mrs Shelabarger’s Birthday Surprise From Family
Mrs. Cleve Shelabarger was surprised Monday night on her birthday when all six children and families visited with three birthday cakes fruit salad and gifts. The evening became a cherished memory as her first real surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Shelabarger
Goose Supper Planned With Roasted Geese and Dance
A goose supper is scheduled for Thursday evening December 31 at 7 pm with geese stuffed and roasted by Juanita Herrman Matilda Bernshausen Henrietta Selke Elizabeth O'Hara Sarah Hammer and Rose Mary DeSutter. Legion and auxiliary members will bring dishes and a snack bar will serve food. A dance will be held every Saturday night for all members and eligible joiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Herrman
Matilda Bernshausen
Henrietta Selke
Elizabeth O’hara
Sarah Hammer
Rose Mary DeSutter
Legion
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary to Meet Monday Evening
The Legion and Auxiliary will hold special meetings Monday evening January 4. A pot-luck supper is planned for 6 30 PM.
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Legion and Auxiliary
Saddle Club of South Pekin Sees Record Square Dance Attendance
The Saddle Club of South Pekin reports higher turnout at square dances with crowds growing weekly. Organizers credit community interest and ongoing events attracting families and local residents.
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Saddle Club of
South Pekin
Greetings from department and legion offices reach post
Burton Guengerich post adjutant received season greetings from Department commanders and American Legion headquarters staffs in Bloomington and Chicago offices during last week’s communications.
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American Legion
Bloomington
Chicago
Burton Guengerich
High Posts for 1954 Sticky in Membership Report
The Manita post leads the 1954 membership race while Post 732 Danvers sits lowest on the High report with 140 percent of 1953 figures. The note calls that low spot a challenging target.
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Manita
Post
Danvers
Birthdays listed for December 31 to January 10
A list of birthday honorees with names including Mrs. Mary Thompson Eric Thompson Joyce Thompson Wayne Hirst Mrs. Bob Farnam Roy Frederick Frank Isenberg James Bender and others, spanning December 31 to January 10. Names include Peggy Ann Christian Robert Maag Russell Meyer and Joyce Fischer, with multiple entries per date.
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Joyce Thompson
Wayne Hirst
Bob Farnam
Russell Meyer
Harry E. Rankin
Janet Dawn Fischer
Norman Storm
Will Nannen
Marvin Smith
Rebecca Jane Thompson
Elizabeth Anna O’hara
Jim Gilmore
Frank Woodley
Sylvia Jean DeSutter
W. S. Maloney
Frances Wistehoff
Aretha Rose Ripper
Diana Kay van Orman
Gustie Parkin
Bonita Talbott
Judy Lightbody
Emma Hart Scott Meyer Golden
Melvin Meyer
Hazel Stansbury
Family Dinner Guests Visit Pekin and Pekin Relatives
Mrs Flossie Kelly hosted a Sunday dinner for her sister Mrs Eva McKinzie from Peoria and Mrs Martha Schaeffer of Pekin along with S Sergeant and Mrs John Alan Wilson from Mountain Home Idaho holidaying with Pekin and Manito relatives. S Sergeant Wilson will return soon to Mountain Home Air Force Base and Mrs Wilson will spend the winter with her mother Mrs Schaeffer in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Kelly
Eva McKinzie
Peoria
Martha Schaeffer
Pekin
John Alan Wilson
Mountain Home
Idaho
Manito
John A. Wilson
A.F.B
Wilson
Schaeffer
Monroe Family Embarks on Extended Stay to Florida
Mr and Mrs Kenny Monroe and family left several days ago with their trailer for an extended stay in St Petersburg Florida and other points south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Monroe
St. Petersburg
Fla
Home for the holidays bring Dennis family to two schools
Beverly Dennis, a Bradley University junior, and Joan Dennis, a Mendota High School faculty member, prepare to reunite for the holidays. The piece highlights their separate roles at Bradley University and Mendota High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Dennis
Bradley University
Joan Dennis
Mendota High School
Rotary Club Plans Assembly Visit If Governor Attends
The Manilo Rotary Club held its weekly meeting in the church basement. C Nelson Warner relinquished his program to attend the Green Valley tournament. The club extended an invitation to district governor Clare Van Norman to bring the Rotary Assembly to Manita in spring, possibly late April or early May. Roy White will chair next week’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilo
Forman Student Places In Pioneer Corn Yield Contest
Steve Herrman of Forman High School finished seventh in F.F.A. Section 12 of the Pioneer Hi Yield Corn Growing Contest. He produced a yield of 128.67 bushels per acre with Pioneer 301 under the supervision of ag teacher W D Masters. Seed corn was provided by Pioneer Hi-Bred and results were moisture adjusted to 15 percent. Section 12 covers Fulton Mason and Tazewell counties with 3349 Illinois students entered.
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Steve Herrman
Forman High School
F.F.A
Steve
Pioneer 301
Pioneer Hi-Bred Corn Company of
Illinois
Fulton
Mason
Tazewell
Holiday visitors share Peoria Christmas weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilling spent Thursday to Sunday in Peoria for a holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Talbott and Mary Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Singley joined them for Christmas with their daughter and family, including Mr. and Mrs. Gaile Beebe Jr and Larry Lee, and Mr. and Mrs. Gaile Beebe Sr of Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hilling
Peoria
Louis Talbott
Mary Ann
Owen Singley
Gaile Beebe, Jr
Larry Lee
Gaile Beebe
Thompson family hosts Christmas afternoon party
Mr and Mrs Amog Thompson hosted a Christmas afternoon family gathering with their daughter son in law and two grandsons. Mr and Mrs Carl Schmitgall Jr and their sons attended the event.
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Amog Thompson
Daryl
Joyce
Carl Schmitgall, Jr
Christmas ham supper and gift exchange in Pekin
A group from Pekin gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds and sons home for a bountiful ham supper and Christmas gift exchange. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Bilyeu Cynthia and Kathy Mrs. Helen Bilyeu and family, Mr. and Mrs. Al DeVore and children, Rose Marie Wilson, Mildred Gerriets, Mason City’s Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bilyeu, Pekin’s Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bilyeu, with Art Schimmelpfenning and Phil Frederick also joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bilyeu
Cynthia
Kathy
Helen Bilyeu
al DeVore
Rose Marie Wilson
Mildred Gerrietts
John Reynolds
Pekin
Ben Bilyeu
Mason City
Warren Bilyeu
Art Schimmelpfenning
Phil Frederick
Golden Family Hosts Christmas Day at Country Home
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Golden and family joined relatives to celebrate Christmas Day at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Golden
Mrs
Robert Golden
O Hara Family Enjoys Christmas Day Gathering
The O Hara family from New York Lone Rock Iowa Pekin and Don Bonnie O Hara plus Mrs Della O Hara shared Christmas Day together. The group included Mr and Mrs James O Hara and Mr and Mrs Bill Shelabarger with their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. O’hara
New York
James O'Hara
Lone Rock
Iowa
Johnny O’hara
Pekin
Bill Shelabarger
Don
Bonnie O’hara
Della O’hara
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Farnams
The
Mary Thompson
Eric Thompson
Roy Frederick Frank Isenberg
James Bender
Peggy Ann Christian
Robert Maag
Rotary News
W. D. Masters
Forman
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