Youth rally draws Rev George Schuler of Orlando
The Rev George B Schuler of Orlando Florida will speak and perform at the Manito Youth for Christ rally Saturday February 5 at Forman Gym with doors open for seating and a free will offering. He will also speak Sunday morning at the Manito Community Methodist Church and perform at Spring Lake Church Sunday evening. Schuler, author of The Why Worry Psalm and composer of Overshadowed Make Me a Blessing and hymn arrangements, travels widely with the Door of Hope Mission and has lectured at Moody Bible Institute.
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Schuler
Forman
Manito Youth For Christ
Manito Community Methodist Church
Spring Lake
Paul N. Roger
Door of Hope Mission
Orlando
Florida
Chicago
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Atlanta
U.S
Moody Bible Institute
Forman Gym
Frank G. Collier Dies At Dunlap
Frank G. Collier, 64, custodian at Dunlap Consolidated Grade School for over two years, died Monday in Dunlap. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Forest City Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Made officiating. Burial in Forest City Cemetery. Born December 23, 1890 in Forest City, son of Franklin P. and Martha Niekirk Collier. Survived by wife Veda Williams, one son William Collier of Victorville, California, and two grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death.
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Frank G. Collier
Dunlap
Forest City Methodist Church
Richard Made
Dunlap Methodist Church
Forest City Cemetery
Dillard Warner
Nelson Warner
Vernon Langston
Lloyd Skinner
Vera Hermann
Merlyn Jackson Howard Hubbard
Mrs Stuart Thomas Named Heart Fund Campaign Chair
Mrs Stuart Thomas was chosen to chair the 1955 Heart Fund Campaign in Manila Illinois for February. Dr James A Walsh president of the Illinois Heart Association announced the appointment with Mrs Leroy Parkins as co chairwoman. Mayor Carroll Farnam voiced support noting the nation spends more on playing cards than heart research and that Illinois suffers over 63972 annual heart deaths.
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Stuart Thomas
James A. Walsh
Peoria
Ilinois Heart Association
American Heart Association
Leroy Parkins
Thomas
Manito
Illinois
Carroll Farnam
Manila
Illinois Heart Association
Farnam
Illnois
MYF Valentine Banquet Plans Draw Community Youth
The MYF group organizes a Valentine Banquet for February 13 at 6:00 PM with youth ages 12 to 23 invited. Sponsor volunteers include Mrs. K B Middleton and several couples. a 5:30 PM meeting Sunday will finalize plans and arrange song leaders and a small orchestra for Sunday School services.
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MYF
K. B. Middleton
Wi.law
Paul Gosda
B. Bender
Nancy Warner
Public Invited to Home Economics Meeting Feb 8
Mrs. Charles Douglas, Forman high school Home Economics instructor, invites area ladies to a Home Economics display Tuesday morning February 8 from 9:30 to 11:00. Doris McCutchen, lighting advisor for Central Illinois Light Co. of Peoria, will give a demonstration.
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Charles Douglas
Forman High School
Home Ke
Doris McCutchen
Central Illinois Light Go
Peoria
Margit Schoonover Arrives Home From Germany Visit
Mrs Margit Schoonover returns to America after a six week trip to Obernsees Bayreuth Germany to aid family during her father’s illness. She left December 17 and first came home since moving to America in 1951.
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Harry Schoonover
Peoria
Margit
Obernsees
Bayreuth
Germany
University of Illinois Offers Over 1800 Courses
The University of Illinois provides more than 1,800 courses across its colleges. The extensive catalog supports diverse programs and student interests.
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The
University of Illinois
Heart Fund Campaign Planned in Manila for February
The Heart Fund Campaign will be conducted in Manila during the entire month of February. The statement frames donations as an investment for all, underscoring collective benefit from the fight against illness.
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Manila
Polio Donation Acknowledgment From Local Residents
A local notice thanks residents for support in a polio bonation drive. Mentions Geethard and Marek as donors and Beth Parkis and Mrs Southard cited for assistance. The text records gratitude and community participation from Geen Ave and Tienes Drive.
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Len
Selver Marek
Tienes Drive
Beth Parkis
Southard
Winners In North Mason Stunt Show
The first annual North Mason Stunt Night on February 1 1955 at Forest City Junior High Gym showcased 81 4 H members. Winners and runners up across nine categories earned spots to represent North Mason at the Mason County 4 H Contest in early March.
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Forest City
North Mason
Mason County
Charles Gordon Sr. Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Charles Gordon Sr. left Pekin Hospital in a Johnson Ambulance on Sunday and is improving steadily. He must remain in bed for two weeks of rest and observation.
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Charles Gordon, Sr
Pekin Hospital
Johnson Ambulance
Fred Barr Admitted as Patient at St Francis Hospital
Fred Barr entered St Francis Hospital on Wednesday for a medical stay expected to last about two weeks. He is described as a patient under care in the hospital.
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Fred Barr
St. Francis Hospital
Mr and Mrs Stanley Emmons Visit Wayne Wistehuft Home
Mr and Mrs Stanley Emmons of Havana called on Sunday afternoon at the home of Wayne Wistehuft, sharing a friendly social visit.
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Stanley Emmons
Havana
Wayne Wistehuft
Allis Chalmers Community Day Planned for February 8
Allis Chalmers announces Community Day next Wednesday February 8 with two sessions. The afternoon program begins at 1 pm at the Implement Co store and the evening session starts at 7 pm at the Legion Hall Opera House featuring launches movies prizes and entertainment including a square dancing finale.
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Nertehensen Implement Com
Allie Chalmers
Implement Co
Legion Hall
Opera House
Ninety Six Cards For Mr. Grant’s Ninety Birthday
Friends and relatives of Mr. A. L. Grant marked his 90th birthday on January 27 with ninety six cards and gifts. A birthday week included post office trips and a pot luck supper hosted by relatives. gratitudes are expressed to all who sent cards flowers and food.
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A. L. Grant
Mr. Grant
Christine Johnson
Grant
Bi-Monthly Forman School Meeting Set for Feb 14
The regular bi monthly Forman Area school meeting will be held February 14 at 7 30 p m in Forman High School. Citizens may attend and ask questions about any phase of the Forman School System.
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Forman
Forman High School
Pauline Frederick Cast in Western State Oz Musical
Pauline Frederick a freshman at Western State Teachers College joins the chorus for the sixth Western musical production The Wizard of Oz. Rehearsals are underway with performances set for February 9 10 and 11. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Frederick and a 1954 Forman High graduate.
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Pauline Frederick
Western State Teachers College
Pauline
John Frederick
Forman High School
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George &. Schuler
Morida
George S. Schuler
Mrs. Stuart Thomas
Heart Fund Campaign
Rivtoe eeEier
Sender
Jen
Judi Renver
Karen Middleton
Margit Schoonover
Manito - Topeka
Janet Schleder
Fancy Fixers
James Watthauer
Gary Josda
Jon Dee Proehl
Jimmie Wistehuff
LaDonne Bender
David Hirst
Jean Noll
Beverly Proehl
James Proehl
Billy Masters
Kenny Schuttler
Frances Caulkins
Patty Endicott
Patia Himmel
Mary Skinner
Merry
Quartette
Jerry Bilyeu
Merrill Dierker
Kurt Rankin
Keith Himmel
Bonnie Bender
Ronald Handke
Kay Watthauer
Happy Hustlers
Merry Maidens
Karen Zeeck
Don Barrett
Forrest Davis
Mary Lynn Gosda
Jerry Vance
Allis-Chalmers
Western
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