Tigers Win Two To Play San Jose High School News
The Manito Tigers won two games in the past week and face the San Jose Red Devils tonight at home. They defeated Green Valley 35 28 with Ken Thomas and Popeye Smith each scoring 13 points. Easton Hawks beat Manito 35 9 earlier while Manito edged Easton 42 41 in a later clash led by Ken Thomas with 15 points.
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Tigers
San Jose
Manito Tigers
San Jose Red Devils
Green Valley
Althe
Hornets
Tiger
Ken Thomas
Popeye Smith
Easton Hawks
Easton
Manito
Hawks
Perfect Attendance Honorees List Names
The list names 56 individuals recognized for perfect attendance. Included are Charles Barr Cleo Beebe Norman Beebe Jane t Bender Allene Borchett Dolores Borchelt Glenn Burks Beverly Dennis Joan Dennis Wayne Dur ham Donald Friedrich Joan Fries Loma Golden Billy Hamil ton Frederick Heyl Lois Hirst Roy Huffman Harold James Charles Jhonson Flora Kastner Wanda Knowles David Liescheid Robert Marquardt Bruce Meyer Donna Meyer James Meyer Lucille Meyer Ronald Meyer Will iam Meyer Marie Morgan Jerry Morse Jean O'Hara Annabelle Palmer Robbie Parkins Larry Parkin Jerry Pruett Mary Quick Joan Reed Joyce Richardson Frank Schimmelpfenning John Schimmelpfenning Max Schimmelpfenning Donna Smith Glenna Smith Ray Smith Richard E. Smith Rose Smith Kenneth Thomas Wanda Thompson Alice Vale Donna Vaughn Charles Milson Jean Woodley.
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Jane Bender
Allene Borchett
Dolores Borchelt
Beverly Dennis
Jean Dennis
Joyce Hamilton
Frederick Heyl
Wanda Knowles
Donna Liescheidt
Wanda Lowry
Bruce Meyer
Donna Meyer
James Meyer
Lucille Meyer
Ronald Meyer
Annabelle Palmer
Mary Quick
Joyce Richardson
Glenna Smith
Rose Smith
Kenneth Thomas
Marilyn Waddell
Lowell Warner
Charles Wilson
Jean Woodley
Charles Barr
Cleo Beebe
Norman Beebe
Janet Bender
Glenn Burks
Joan Dennis
Wayne Durham
Donald Friedrich
Joan Fries
Loma Golden
Billy Hamilton
Lois Hirst
Roy Huffman
Harold James
Charles Jhonson
Flora Kastner
David Liescheid
Robert Marquardt
William Meyer
Marie Morgan
Jerry Morse
Jean O'Hara
Robbie Parkins
Larry Parkin
Jerry Pruett
Joan Reed
Frank Schimmelpfenning
John Schimmelpfenning
Max Schimmelpfenning
Donna Smith
Ray Smith
Richard E. Smith
Wanda Thompson
Alice Vale
Donna Vaughn
Charles Milson
Orange and Black Yearbook Since 1927 28
The first Orange and Black began in 1927 28 with Ruth Wistehoff as editor in chief and Miss Greenman as advisor. Staff included Geneva O Hara Florence Kasisle Martha Maas Lacy Talbott and Virgil Himmel. Now published monthly by the senior class with 108 subscribers 56 advertisers.
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Orange & Black
Ruth Wistehoff
Miss Greenman
Geneva O'Hara
Florence Kasisle
Martha Maas
Lacy Talbott
Virgil Himmel
The
Annabelle Palmer
Allenes Borchelt
Marie Morgan
Bruce Meyer
Betty Marquardt
Max Schimmelpfenning
Lowell Warner
Donna Vaughn
Mary Cooper
Mary Quick
Glenna Smith
Kenneth Thomas
Joan Dennis
Senior class candy sale shines at home game
The senior class reports strong profits from selling homemade candy at the last home game. They note the sale lasted a shorter time and moved more sacks than any previous home game activity.
Senior girls nominated for D.A.R. award
Last week the senior class voted three girls for the D.A.R. award. The nominees are Mary Quick, Joan Dennis, and Marie Morgan. From these three, the faculty selects one to represent the school.
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Mary Quick
Joan Dennis
Marie Morgan
Student Journal Reflects Fall Semester Learnings
The class studies the Declaration of Independence and key figures like Franklin Jefferson and Washington. They note progress in shorthand dictation, typing budgets, economics on goods, wealth ideas, income and property, and chorus practice with songs such as The Bells of Saint Marys and Green Cathedral.
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Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Saint Mary’s
Freshmen News Report on Math Science Prose and Civics
The piece describes freshmen studying addition subtraction multiplication and division with playful problems. It notes science lessons on fabrics like linen rayon cotton and wool and reading poetry and stories about football. It mentions government and citizenship as part of daily life.
Manito Mothers Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Manito Mothers Club met Monday evening in the grade school auditorium. Mrs. Hubbard read a paper on school consolidation and refreshments were served.
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Manito Mothers Club
Egypt Community Church Sunday School Announcement
Egypt Community Church schedules 10 a m Sunday School on January 30 1949 with Lawrence Whiteford serving as superintendent listing.
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Lawrence Whiteford
Last Rites for Bertha Meyer Held Yesterday
Bertha Meyer 58 of Manito died at home Monday at 2 a.m. Funeral held at 2:30 p.m. in Community Methodist Church. Born December 21, 1890 in Topeka to William and Emma Hey Himmel. Married October 16, 1912 to George Meyer. Survived by husband two daughters Loren Glock Peoria Glen Gore Galesburg and sisters Ties Velde James Seelye Manito. Member of Community Methodist Church and Royal Neighbors of America.
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Bertha Meyer
Community Methodist Church
Meyer
Topeka
William
Emma Hey Himmel
George Meyer
Loren Glock
Peoria
Glen Gore
Galesburg
Ties Velde
James Seelye
Manito
Royal Neighbors of America
Mason County Boys to Attend Co op School
Three Mason County youths will join the Co op Training Course for farm youth at the University of Illinois January 30 to February 3. Paul Behrends of Topeka, Lanny Schulte of Easton, and Glenn Renken of Mason City attend representing Rural Youth 4 H Clubs and F F A respectively. The program is sponsored by the Illinois Agricultural Assn. with University of Illinois hosting.
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Mason County
University of Illinois
Paul Behrends
Topeka
Ill
Lanny Schulte
Easton
Glenn Renken
Mason City
Illinois Agricultural Assn
Pinochle Club Awards At Manito Event
The Manito pinochle club met at the Manito opera house Thursday evening with prizes awarded to Mesdames Bertha Thomas Helen Thompson and Neta Morse and Messrs James Seelye Owen Singley and Nelson Morse. Refreshments were served by hosts and hostesses Mr. and Mrs Bruce Cole Mr. and Mrs Harold Meyer Mr. and Mrs Dan Jenkins Mr. and Mrs Rudy DeSutter Miss Mabel Corbett and W L Kerr.
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Manito
Manito Opera House
Bertha Thomas
Helen Thompson
Neta Morse
James Seelye
Owen Singley
Nelson Morse
Bruce Cole
Harold Meyer
Dan Jenkins
Rudy DeSutter
Mabel Corbett
W. L. Kerr
Community Methodist Church Announces Weekly Schedule
The Community Methodist Church lists D J Powell as minister and F E Bender as superintendent of church school at 9 45 a m with classes for all. Morning worship at 10 45 a m features a sermon by Dr Alfred Cole of Bloomington. Evening worship at 7 00 p m features a sermon on The Friend of Sinners. Mid week service is at 7 30 p m each Wednesday with study and devotion and mentions good meetings.
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D. J. Powell
Mighty Workers for Such a Little Price Classified Ad
A compact classified notice advertises workers available at a low price, touting efficiency and value. It highlights hiring opportunities for labor in exchange for modest pay, aiming to attract job seekers with clear terms.
Wesleyan Student Helps With The Beautiful People Scenery
Miss Alberta D. Powell of Manito served as assistant chairman of scenery construction for the Illinois Wesleyan University production of The Beautiful People at Presser Hall. A Wesleyan sophomore, she directed painting of the scenery and majors in art with dramatics minor.
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Alberta D. Powell
David J. Powell
Manito
William Saroyan
Presser Hall
Illinois Wesleyan University
Miss Powell
Wesleyan
Death of Manito Youth Shocks Local Community
Ralph Zeeck a 20 year old Manito youth died from carbon monoxide poisoning while sleeping in his car in the Taze well hotel parking lot Pekin services held at Johnson Funeral Home with Rev O A Borchelt officiating burial in Meadow Lawn cemetery He was born February 11 1928 in Indiana and served in the Army Air Corps after moving to Manito he is survived by his mother two brothers Julius and Grover Zeeck and two sisters Mrs Carl Woodley and Mia Warren Kwasigroh of Heyworth Illinois
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Manito
Ralph Zeeck
Tazewell Hotel
Pekin
Ralph
Johnson Funeral Home
Rev
O A. Borchelt
Buria
Meadow Lawn
Ralph Herman Zeeck
Erre Haute
Ind
John
Minnie Utemiller Zeeck
Imanuel Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Army Air Corps
San Antonio
Tex
Seattle
Japan
Julius
Grover Zeeck
Carl Woodley
Mia
Warren Kwasigroh
Heyworth
Illinois
Miller welcomes son Robert Charles in Greenville
Mr and Mrs Lewie Miller announce the birth of a son, Robert Charles, born January 14 weighing 6 lbs 10 ozs. The mother Edith Duff previously served as music supervisor and English teacher at M C H S. Address Box 713 Greenville South Carolina. Mr and Mrs Harold Willett announce a five pound girl born at Proctor hospital early Wednesday morning last week.
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Lewie Miller
Robert Charles
Harold Willett
Proctor Hospital
Rain and Ice Lock Streets in Manila Weather Slows Traffic
Today in Manila the 40s temperature and light rain overwhelmed storm sewers. Frozen debris clogged flow, creating pools on streets and yards. Few accidents were reported as residents shelter at home. many driveways and cars remain iced while pedestrians melt through slick conditions. Light snow flurries and a strong wind end were expected to worsen thawed areas.
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Manila
Double Birthday Dinner Honors Two Women in Manito
A Sunday dinner hosted by Charles Arvin and Christine Johnson celebrated two January birthdays, Mrs. Marlowe Wilson and Mrs. Ernest Palmer. Guests included families, friends, and relatives from Manito and Peoria, with a three tier cake inscribed Greetings to Marie and Mayme. Prizes were awarded to John Fries, Marlowe Wilson, Mabel Boice, Eva Wilson, and Emma Hart.
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Charles Arvin
Christine Johnson
Marie
Mayme
Marlowe Wilson
Ernest Palmer
Lyle Palmer
John Fries
Jessie Boice
Peoria
Kathryn Hamilton
Eva Wilson
Emma Hart
Mary Runyon
Lily Hirst
Charles Glover
W. L. Kerr
Mabel Boice
Basketball Benefit Game For Pekin Hospital Feb 2
The Harnischfeger Company team of Milwaukee plays Caterpillar Diesels at Pekin high gym on Wednesday February 2 at 8 15 p m in a benefit for the Pekin Public Hospital auxiliary Proceeds fund hospital equipment Tickets at Jenkins Rexall Store or Monroe Cafe Admission sixty cents students one dollar Charles McCord former M C H S coach and Caterpillar Diesels manager of the state and midwest softball champions Dieselettes.
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Harnischfeger Company
Milwaukee
Caterpillar Diesels
Pekin High School
Pekin Public Hospital
Jenkins Rexall Store
Monroe Cafe
Charles McCord
Caterpilslar Dieselettes
Sunday Socials and Visits Across Galesburg and Peoria
Viola and Carol Morgan and others from Peoria and Galesburg visited at the J L Thomas and Fol bert Maas homes. Many local families hosted dinners and Sunday guests including Cranwills Meekers Ethells and Schmitgalls with trips noted to Texas and Florida.
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Viola
Carol Morgan
Peoria
Rosalie Fischer
Galesburg
J. L. Thomas
Hobbs Ordained in Forest City Service Marks Long Ministry
Joseph W. Hobbs, Mason County educator and pastor, was ordained at a large Forest City fellowship dinner and service. The event featured Dr. H G Beck and Rev. Ralph Cummings. Hobbs has served in multiple churches and youth work and is Mason County superintendent of schools. The presentation of Forest City Community High School's Senior Class Play was scheduled for Friday, April 1.
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Joseph W. Hobbs
Forest City Church
Forest City Community High School
Delbert Spaits
Kirby Lawkis
Mason County
Cummings
Hobbs
H. G. Beck
Methodist Church
Mason City
John Crosby
A. D.meeker
C. Nelson Warner
W. C. Langston
Joseph Hobbs
Taylorville
Arno A. Zimmermann
Pekin
Harry Evans
Peoria
Beck
Dillard Warner
Olin Lee
Salem Methodist Church
San Jose
Samuelson
Havana
David Powell
Community Methodist Church
Manito
Fred Foster
Methodist
Easton
Della Hobbs
Central Christian Church
Havena
Pleasant Plains
Egypt
Forest City
Epworth League
Ilinois
Annual election for high school paper staff
Forest City Community High School held its annual staff election for Flash and Gab Bit. A tie for editor between Roger Lempke and Jean Eyman was broken by coin toss, awarding the position to Roger. Other staff include editors, reporters, and sponsors listed in the vote results.
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Forest City Community High School
Roger Lempke
Jean Eyman
Roger
Bobby Null
Bill Heinhorst
Dolores Beard
City News
Dalla Lou Beale
Arp
Delouris Cave
Joyce Matthews
Howard Wahlfeld
George Clinebell
Glenna Mae Spaits
Darlene Dosier
Loretta Dierker
Joyce Hindman
Jack Howell
Meredith Warnaer
Wanda Hall
Marilyn Kreiling
June
Sheltons Caught In New Mexico Snow Storm
Mr and Mrs Jerry Shelton were stranded near Lordsburg New Mexico as a sudden blizzard halted traffic. Snow reached waist depth with six inches of mud beneath. Stranded for a day and a half they were rescued by Missouri Pacific trains along with thousands of others.
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Jerry Shelton
California
Lordsburg
New Mexico
Missouri Pacific
Salvation Army Drive Committee Named in Forest City
Forest City names its drive committee with Mrs. Vera Herrman, Lloyd Skinner, and Mrs. R. G. Casey leading. High school students Velenda Kennedy and Virginia Carey will handle donation solicitations.
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Salvation Army
Forest City
Vera’ Herrman
Lloyd Skinner
R. G. Casey
Velenda Kennedy
Virginia Carey
Forest City High School
Card of Thanks for George Meyer Family
We sincerely thank everyone for the lovely cards flowers and other kind deeds shown us during the death of our wife and mother George Meyer and family
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George Meyer
Card of Thanks for Firefighters Aid in Fire
I thank those who helped save hardware and machinery after my business burned. Special thanks to the firemen from Manita Pekin and Mason City for an excellent job bringing the fire under control. Jim Seelye
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Manita
Pekin
Mason City
Jim Seelye
Funeral Services For Mrs. Friedrich To Be Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Friedrich 48 a Green Valley grade school instructor die d at Pekin hospital will be held Friday at Immaculate Conception church Manito Recitation of the rosary was held at the Friedrich residence Friends may call at the residence She was born in Manito April 29 1900 daughter of James and Grace Halpin She married Harry Friedrich May 24 1928 at Havana Survived by husband her parents one sister Elizabeth Halpin Peoria and six brothers George Glenn Ivan James Jr Paul Halpin and Roy Halpin Other details note she taught in Tazewell and Mason counties for 30 years and was in failing health since sometime last worked January 18.
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Mary Friedrich
Green Valley
Pekin Hospital
Immaculate Conception Church
Manito
Friedrich
James
Grace Halpin
Harry Friedrich
Havana
Elizabeth Halpin
Peoria
George
Glenn
Ivan Halpin
James Halpin
Paul Halpin
Manita
Roy
Springlake Home Bureau Meeting Report
The Spring Lake unit met January 20 at Mrs. Robert Golden's home. After a noon pot-luck, a business session followed. Mrs. James Brewer led the lesson The Adult Understands Youth, and Mrs. Calvin Bauer reviewed Father of the Bride.
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Spring Lake
Home Bureau
Robert Golden
James Brewer
Calvin Bauer
Illinois Turkey Growers Meet At University of Illinois
The Illinois State Turkey Growers association will hold its annual meeting February 3 and 4 in Room 103 Mumford Hall Urbana at the University of Illinois. Dr H M Scott and Dr R F Fuelleman will discuss nutrition and pasture performance for turkeys with Purdue lecturer J Holmes Martin as guest speaker. Reservations due January 28.
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Illinois State
Turkey Growers’ Association
University of Illinois, Urbana
Sam Ridlen
Ridlen
Mumford Hall
H. M. Scott
College of Agriculture
R. F. Fuelleman
J. Holmes Martin
Purdue University Poultryman
Henry Mangus
State Poultry Association of Indiana
University
Pekin Residents Visit With Local Hosts
Mrs Ida Siebens of Pekin was a guest of Mrs Louise Heckman for several days this week. Mr and Mrs Cecil Goodin of Pekin were Monday guests of Mrs Charles Endicott.
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Ida Siebens
Pekin
Louise Heckman
Cecil Goodin
Charles Endicott
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Maso County
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Lyman Runyon
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Robert Cranwill
John Meeker
Floyd Meeker
Bert Davis
Reuben Golden
David
Sam Schmitgall
Micheal
Dale Ethell
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Ray Talbott
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R. C. White
Ruby
Byron Budke
Frank Palmer
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Engle Ben Palmer
Wayne Schuttler
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Ray Starrer
Mabel Schierbeck
Chicago
Willis Bray
Woodlawn Hospital
Paul Neikirk
B. W. Ford
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Ralph Cummings
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Columbus
Burkhart
Ohio
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