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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1952
Page
6
The Pekin annual business review lauds Golden Rule Shoe Store at 317 Court St. for reliable service. It highlights Life Stride and Velvet Step ladies shoes, Weather Bird children’s footwear, City Club and Freeman men’s shoes, and a courteous, fitting-focused staff.
Pekin firm F von Boeckmann and Son offers Devoe Reynolds and Enterprise paints with 600 color mixes and color styling. They supply wallpaper samples from Birge Schumacher, Hanken, Wall Tex and others, plus wood finishes Breinig. Located at 631 Court St with rental floor sanders.
Thursday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Calvetti Mrs Frances Taylor Mrs George Singley Mrs Oscar Lane and Mr and Mrs Harry Jefford. Frank Woodley and Donald Runyon returned home from Pekin hospital. Mrs Harry Meyer was a Tuesday morning caller at the Roy Runyon home.
Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer and son Micheal and Mr and Mrs Wayne Meyer and daughters visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Harry Meyer. Thursday evening callers to Mrs Bertrude Golden and daughter Margaret were Mr and Mrs Clarence Golden and Miss Anna Mae Ritchie.
Mr and Mrs Chester Neikirk were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs Herbert Becker and their son Kenny. Keith Runyon was an overnight guest of Alan Hubbard Monday night.
Mrs J J Waddell spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ger in a social call likely at a local residence. The encounter reflects neighborly ties and customary social visits reported in the community notices.
Trude Golden and Margaret joined Mrs. Roy Runyon and son Keith as supper guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. George Hubbard and son Alan. Mr. and Mrs. Harry White were Friday noon guests of Mrs. Ger.
Mr and Mrs Chas McLaughlin and daughter Shirley along with Mrs Francis Williams were visitors Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Roy Adams and Mr and Mrs Robert Golden.
Mrs John Thompson and Mrs Herman Schimmelpfenning were recent callers of Mrs Rebecca Beimfohr. The note records a social visit among local residents.
Mrs Katherine Mary Wimmer and her daughter Naomi spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Bender along with Mary Smith.
Mr and Mrs Frederick Bender and family were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs John Ben der.
Thursday afternoon callers including Margaret Golden and others brought ice cream and cake to Mrs. Fannie Jones from Golden's birthday dinner.
Mr and Mrs John Bender were Monday morning callers in Pekin, stopping by local homes and chatting with residents. The visit showcased community ties and friendly rounds among neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Donald Herrman and their sons spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Verne Hertman and family providing a social visit and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs Verne Herrman and family were Sunday night supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Herrman and daughter Janet.
Rosamond Soares died February 2 1952 after a five year illness. She was born June 27 1896 in Forest City, daughter of Louis and Elizabeth Maxwell Neikirk. She married James Soares October 19 1920 and lived in San Francisco. She is survived by her husband and her brother John Robert. burial in San Francisco.
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