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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
3
Official publication states in Mason County Illinois that John H Braning as Administrator for the Estate of Etta B Jackson, deceased, files a petition against Donald B Jackson and others in the Mason County Court seeking relief in the matter of the estate probate and related actions.
John H. Bruning as administrator will accept sealed bids for real estate of Etta B. Jackson deceased. Bids due by 10 00 A M Thursday February 16 1950 at White Williams Attorneys Havana Illinois. Property includes Lots 2 and 3 in Block 12 and Lots 1 and 4 with a North One exclusion.
Hundred feet of Lots 1 and 4 in Block 12 Original Town Forest City Mason County Illinois offered for sale under a private sale to pay debts by Mason County Court January 6 1950 terms 20 percent with bid balance after court approval and deed delivery tenant in possession right to reject bids open at White and Williams Havana Illinois February 16 1950 at 10 00 A M administrator John H Bruning attorney firm address listed
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Forest City hosts birthday club at Mrs Gladys Langston home with canasta and refreshments. Advisory Council and Home Bureau meetings held in Forest City and Havana with leaders preparing for Form and Home week. several members listed as attending and delegating. Royal Neighbors plan February meeting. polio fund drive underway with containers placed in town businesses and high school students assisting door to door. A church night is scheduled for February 18 with dinner and program details to follow.
Forest City will stage a fox and wolf hunt on Saturday February 4 at 8 30 a m starting from the Towns Hall. About seven sections of land including Hugh Eyman and Lee Langston farms will be hunted with areas to the west and north. State Department of Conservation approval allows portions of the Forest Reserve to be included with no other game allowed to be shot.
Forest City hosts a hunting event with a large turnout expected. The American Legion Auxiliary will provide a dinner at the Town hall for the participants. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Paul Fuck of Springfield and Vernon Langston of Forest City. University of Illinois students Marvin Kreiling and Stanley Skinner visited over the weekend, while Winfred Cannon has been ill. Extended family members from Pekin traveled to Forest City to see her.
Mr and Mrs Alfred J Woiwode were surprised by children and grandchildren on January 28 at their Forest City home to celebrate their 87th anniversary. The couple married in Mantador North Dakota 37 years ago and are lifelong residents.
Nine children seven boys and two girls marked a golden anniversary with most relatives present. Everett and Louis Woiwode were away with families in North Dakota and New York. A dozen red roses and a heart shaped cake decorated by Christine Johnson of Manito honored the couple. Tables were set for pinechle. prizes went to Mrs. Francis Woiwode and Mrs. Daniel Woiwode for the ladies, while Dave Reynolds and Alfred Woiwode won men's prizes.
Community notice lists attendees including Carl Woiwode Judy and Dickie Mr and Mrs Francis Woiwode and Terry Alan Mr and Mrs Daniel Woiwode Mr and Mrs Dave Reynolds Aridith and Edward Jack and Dennis Woiwode on Thursday February 2 1950.
The Forest City community extends congratulations and best wishes to the Woivodes and the honorees including Miss Connie Matthews.
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