Free John Deere Day program for farm families at Forman High
Farmers and families are invited to John Deere Day at Forman High School gym on January 25 starting 7 p.m. The event, hosted by Jim Seelye, shows the full color film Miss Hattie plus Freedom for Eric and Oddities in Farming and What’s New for 1955 with several shorts. Admission is free but tickets are required, with tickets distributed to area farmers and extra available at Seelye Hardware.
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Jim Seelye
John Deere
Forman High School
Hattie
Wilding Picture Productions
Chicago
Hollywood
Eric
Europe
America
Jim
Seelye
Seelye Hardware
SICK NOTES Charles Gordon Sr. Taken To Pekin Hospital
Charles Gordon Sr. has been in poor health for three months and became very ill Wednesday afternoon. He was transported to Pekin Hospital that evening by Johnson Ambulance. Friends may send greetings to him in Room 207 at Pekin Hospital.
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Charles Gordon Sr
Pekin Hospital
Johnson Ambulance
Orrie Strawbridge Hospitalized for Observation
Orrie Strawbridge has been a patient at Pekin Hospital for observation and treatment since Tuesday.
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Orrie Strawbridge
Pekin Hospital
Mrs Pruett Mary Ellen Undergoes Surgery at Pekin Hospital
Mrs John Pruett known as Mary Ellen entered Pekin Hospital Sunday afternoon and underwent surgery early in the week.
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John Pruett
Mary Ellen
Pekin Hospital
Rakestraw Youth Enlists in Air Force at Parks AFB
Smith H. Rakestraw youngest son of Mr and Mrs Smith P Rakestraw of Manito begins basic training at Parks Air Force Base California after enlisting December 18 and leaving Chicago December 27. He notes liking the Air Force and being in the same flight as Nelson Schappaugh from home.
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Smith H
Buzzy) Rakestraw
Smith P. Rakestraw
A.A.2
Manito
Air Force
Parks Air Force Base
California
Chicago
Nelson Schappaugh
Rev Johnson to Speak at Community Methodist Church
Rev Howard Johnson chaplain at Methodist Hospital Peoria will be the guest speaker at Community Methodist Church Sunday January 23. Morning worship is set for 10 30 a m with the usual service time.
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Howard Johnson
Methodist Hospital
Peoria
Community Methodist Church
Mrs Opal Seelye Leaves for Reno Visit
Relatives in Manito report Mrs Opal Seelye traveled to Reno Nevada for a month long visit with Mr and Mrs Glen Seelye and their ten year old daughter Penny.
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Manito
Opal Seelye
Reno
Nevada
Glen Seelye
Penny
March of Dimes Dance at Legion Hall
A March of Dimes benefit dance is scheduled at the Legion Hall on Saturday January 22. Hill Palmer Post 561 American Legion sponsors the event with 8 30 p.m. start time. Local musicians Buck Vonderheide Carl Weir Howard Moore and Jerry Beale provide music. Midway Addition supplies the caller. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes polio drive.
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Legion Hall
Hill- Palmer Post 561
American Legion
Buck” Vonderheide
Carl Weir
Howard Moore
Jerry Beale
Midway Addition
Legion
Birth of Kathleen Renee Palmer in Pekin Hospital
At Pekin Hospital a daughter weighing seven pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Lyle Palmer Saturday night January 15 This is their third child with siblings Connie Lynn and Steven in the home Kathleen Renee is the newborn's name Grandparents are Julius Jones and Ernest Palmer with Charles Wilson listed as great grandparents.
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Lyle Palmer
Pekin Hospital
Lyle Palmers
Connie Lynn
Steven
Kathleen Renee
Julius Jones
Pekin
Ernest Palmer
Charles Wilson
Goodins Welcome Son At Pekin Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Goodin announce the birth of a son at Pekin Hospital at 11 03 AM Monday. This is their second child. The mother is the former Rose Smith and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith.
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Ted” Goodin
Pekin Hospital
Goodin
Vocational Agriculture Teacher and Family Escape Train Crash Near Pekin
Roy M. Dillon an area Vocational Agriculture instructor his wife Margaret and their 7 month old daughter Deanna survived a train car collision at Powerton Crossing near Pekin. Roy remained hospitalized with facial lacerations leg and head injuries while Margaret and Deanna were reported in good condition and sent home after treatment.
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Roy M. Dillon
Margaret
Deanna
Powerton Crossing
Pekin
Roy
Pekin Hospital
Preston
Monticello
Dixon
Chili Supper Tickets On Sale For January Event
Tickets are on sale for a chili supper sponsored by Rebeca Chapter Order of Eastern Star. The event is set for Saturday evening January 20 at the Masonic Hall with serving from 5:00 p.m. Homemade candy will be for sale during serving hours.
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Rebecca Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Propose Stock Buildings For Mason County 4 H Grounds
Mason County plans a fundraising campaign January 24 to 29 to build permanent 4 H and Junior Show facilities at Havana. The goal is 15000 dollars to fund three buildings with priority to a swine and sheep barn a cattle barn and a show barn. Donors may pledge and contributions on or after donation points are welcomed from residents and outside supporters.
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Mason County
Havana
The
4-H and Junior Show Association
Farm Bureau
4-H
Mason County Council to Meet in Havana Friday
The Mason County Council of the American Legion will hold a quarterly meeting in Havana Friday January 21 at 6 30 p m with a Pot Luck supper. The regular meeting will follow and each Post will furnish 15 minutes of entertainment after the meeting. Legion and Auxiliary members and guests are urged to attend. Richard A Hammer Cmdr Mason County Council The American Legion Al Lussenhop returned home Sunday from Phoenix Arizona where he had been operating a cotton picker for the Fraff and Hansen Ranch near Phoenix.
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Mason County Council of the American Legion
Havana
Legion
Auxiliary
al Lussenhop
Phoenix
Ariz
Fraff and Hansen Ranch
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Smith H. Rakestraw
A.F
Parks A.F.B
Nelson A. Schappaugh
Fit
Brits Parks Air Force Base
Calif
Rev. Johnson
Methodist Church
March OF Dimes
Vo. Ag
Margaret Cullinane
Illinois
Mason Co
North
Long
Mason County Council
Richard A. Hammer
Cmdr
the American Legion
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