Services Held For Folbert Maas Thursday
Folbert Maas died at age 68 in Manito after a long illness. He lived in Pekin and Manito, farmed in Mason and Tazewell counties, then worked 21 years at Seelye Hardware. He is survived by wife Billa, six children, 18 grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral held at Manito Methodist Church with Rev. Edward Watson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoerr
Pekin
Illinois
Katie Beck
Manito Methodist Church
Edward Watson
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Byron Johnson
George E. Ethell
Rayburn Ripper
Marvin Ripper
Philip Olt
George Hoerr
John Maas, Jr
Robert Kwasigroh
Tip to Motorists: Use Horse Sense Over Power
A concise public advisement urges drivers to favor practicality over speed. It promotes careful, sensible driving and safe road habits as the path to best outcomes for motorists and communities.
Salvation Army Tag Day Saturday
A Salvation Army tag day is planned for Saturday February 27 conducted by Amos Thompson with local youth canvassing the city to sell tags. Any donation buys a tag, ideally a dollar, to aid local needs such as clothing for school children dental optical and medical aid administered by a welfare committee. The campaign funds stay local with flexible use at the point of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Amos Thompson
Birth of Jennifer Ann Herrman in Pekin Hospital
A 6 lb 15 oz baby girl named Jennifer Ann Herrman was born to Mr. and Mrs Marold Herrman in Pekin Hospital on Saturday Feb 20. Her older sister Janet Lynn welcomed the new sister and mother. Grandmothers Kathryn Herrman and Leona DeVore. Mrs Mollie Corbett visited Pekin on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marold Herrman
Pekin Hospital
Jennifer Ann
Herrman’s
Janet Lynn
Juanita DeVore
Kathryn Herrman
Leona DeVore
Hospital Notes Include Ida Hodkinson Observation
Mrs. Ida Hodkinson was taken to Pekin Hospital on Tuesday by Johnson Ambulance for observation and treatment. Orrie Strawbridge was dismissed from Pekin Hospital on Sunday and returned to Manito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Hodkinson
Pekin Hospital
Johnson
Orrie Strawbridge
Manito
Sudden Death of Mary Lu Lawliss Gates
Mrs. Mary Lu Lawliss Gates age 24 was found dead at her home at 2013 Indiana Ave upon her husband Robert Gates return from work. She recently gave birth to Wesley Lynn on Feb 11 and was released from St. Frances hospital two days earlier. She was born Dec 17 1929 in Forest City and survived by her husband father Kirby Lawliss two brothers Maurielle and Parker and a new eight day old son. Funeral held at Wilton Mortuary Peoria with burial at Assumption Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manita
Maas
Seelye Hardware Company
Mr. Maas
Manito
Roland Maas
Lexington
Illinois
Robert Maas
Peoria
Russell Mazes
Eleanor Sehmitgall
Martha Meeker
Geneva Golden
John Maas
Pekin
Ilinois
Claus Maas
Bartonville
Anna Olt
Reka Meyer Manito
Seeny
Mary Lu Lawliss Gates
Robert Gates
Indiana Ave
Forest City High School
Kirby Lawliss
Chillicothe
Maurielle Lawliss
Mason City
Parker Lawliss
Wilton Mortuary
Assumption, Ill
Seeing Double in Forman Grade School Twins News
Six sets of twins enroll at Forman Grade School Manilo in six grades. With help from teacher Mabel Corbett, photos reveal twins Larry and Gary Herrman Johnnie and Jimmie Rogers Kay and Kenneth Farnam Mary Ann and Robert Hammer Mary Beth and John Parkins Adele and Adelyn Hiller with their respective teachers and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman
Manilo
Mabel Corbett
Larry
Gary Herrman
HJ Ellen
Robert Hammer
Richard Hammer
Mary Beth
John Parkins
Mary Waldmeter
Charles Parkins
Adele and
Adelyn Hiller
Amos Thompson
Nelson Hiller
Follies and Carnival Planned by Forman FFA Saturday Night
The Forman High School gym hosts the Future Farmers of America Follies and Carnival on Saturday night February 27 1954. From 7 to 8 p m spectators can join games then at 8 p m watch the FFA Follies TV program from Station F F A TV with acts by Godfrey Martin Lewis and others. Tickets 35 cents for adults 26 cents for students and available from members Sports Cafe or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers
Forman
Future Farmers of America
Future Farmer
F.f.a.-Tv
Arthur
W. Knaak
Godfrey
Dean
K. Himmel
Martin and
Jerry
J. Wistehoff
Lewis
Homer
B. Spaits
Jethro
G. Gosda
Groucho
D. O’hara
Marx
Maragold
R. Henry
B. James
F.F.A
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Mary Lu Lawlis Gates
Residents from Manita and Forest City traveled to Peoria Monday morning to attend funeral services honoring Mrs. Mary Lu Lawlis Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manita
Forest City
Peoria
Mary Lu Lawlis Gates
Also Mentioned on This Page
Folbert Maas
John and
Reka van der Verf Maas
Billa M. Stotzer
Mason
Tazewell
Kathryn Hamilton
Sister
Inlaw
Lillie Shorts
Champaign
Mr. and
Mrs. Folbert Maas
Len Halters
Mollie Corbett
Mary Ann
F.pf.a
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