Mrs Richard Martin Observes Birthday in Forest City
The birthday of Mrs Dick Martin was observed at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Sherer in Forest City on Sunday July 15. Attending were Mr and Mrs Dick Martin and daughters of Pekin Albert Sherer and Wayne Sherer of Forest City and the hosts. Her daughters Harriet Lynn and Rebecca presented a birthday cake on the antique stand given by their great grandmother in 1876. The little sisters sang the happy birthday song to their mother. Mrs Martin was formerly Marian Sherer of Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Martin
George Sherer
Forest City
Pekin
Albert Sherer
Wayne Sherer
Martin
Harriet Lynn
Rebecca
Sarah Barnes
Marian Sherer
Virginia Carey Named F.H.A Leadership Camp Delegate
Miss Virginia Carey selected as delegate for Forman School Unit F H A Chapter to attend leadership camp at East Bay Camp Bloomington Illinois. She will depart Monday July 30 for one week of sessions with Mrs Louis Busch Jr driving her to camp but not staying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Carey
Forman
East Bay
Bloomington
Ill
Louis Busch Jr
Grandchildren Visit Pekin Grandparents From Kansas
Patty Jo and Darrell Jackson, children of Clarence and Mrs. Jackson, stayed with their Pekin grandparents Mr and Mrs Merlyn Jackson while their mother visited relatives in Kansas. On Sunday Clarence spent the day with his parents and the grandchildren returned home with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Jo
Darrell Jackson
Clarence Jackson
Pekin
Merlyn Jackson
Kansas
Darrell
Dinner Guests From Havana Share Fish Tales
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Emmons and their sons Garey and Monte of Havana visited the Howard Hubbards and Mrs. Elsie Emmons Monday. The Emmonses were en route to Havana after a week of fishing near Alexandria Minnesota. The young sons had real fish stories from their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Emmons
Garey and
Monte
Havana
Howard Hubbards
Elsie Emmons
Emmons
Alexandria
Minn
Land of Lakes
Ila Mae Ethell Celebrates 1st Birthday Party
Ila Mae Ethell turned one on July 19 and celebrated with a neighborhood party at home. A lamb cake by Mrs. Mabel Schierbeck sat at the center as gifts were arranged around it. Her aunt Mrs. Betty Palmer and mother baked the cake. Ila Mae opened presents as friends watched and a red wagon was given as a gift. Ice cream and cake were served to Norma Jean Bilyeu Cynthia Ann Jeannine Fischer and Janet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ila Mae Ethell
Mabel Schierbeck
Ila Mae
Betty Palmer
Norma Jean Bilyeu
Cynthia Ann
Jeannine Fischer
Janet
Birthday Wishes for Ira Mae From Family and Guests
Dawn, Wilma Ethell and Carol Dean, Janet Palmer and Barbara, Gloria and Shirleen Johnson, Mabel Ethell, Iva Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. William Hirst and Darrel and the host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. George Ethell. Those sending gifts but unable to attend were Jessie Ethell and Betty Palmer and son Bobby. As the guests departed they all wished Ira Mae a happy birthday and many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn
Wilma Ethell
Carol Dean
Janet Palmer
Barbara
Gloria
Shirleen Johnson
Mabel Ethell
Iva Palmer
William Hirst
Darrel
George Ethell
Jessie Ethell
Betty Palmer
Bobby
Ira Mae
Honored on 84th Birthday of A V Golden
A birthday basket dinner marked the 84th birthday of A V Golden at Pekin Park on Sunday July 22. Attendees included numerous Golden relatives from Mackinaw Peoria Princeville North Pekin Pekin and Pekin area families with friends Penny Paulette Barbara and others noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Golden
Pekin Park
James Golden
Audrey
Jim
Don
William Golden
Billy
Ted Piper
Deborah
Douglas
Mackinaw
Alex McKie
David
Peoria
Donald Ortely
Stella
Donald
Princeville
Delbert Golden
Local visitors share afternoon at Manila families
Guests from Manila include Mr and Mrs James Wooding Jr with Eddie and Dean Glenn Burks and Beryl Hilst. Lillian Golden Bertie and Margaret Golden called. The oldest present was A V Golden and the youngest Ruth Alice Hilst 12 days old, daughter of Harold Hilst. Kenneth Darrell Golden 19 days old, son of Darrell Golden, was also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wooding Jr
Eddie and
Dean
Glenn Burks
Beryl Hilst
Manila
Lillian Golden
Bertie
Margaret Golden
A. V. Golden
Ruth Alice Hilst
Harold Hilst
Kenneth Darrell Golden
Darrell Golden
Peoria Woman's Society Plans District Program Year
Executive Counselor Mrs. D. J. Powell attended a Peoria District Woman's Society of Christian Services meeting on Tuesday to plan the new conference year which began June first. Local society will receive definite information soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Powell
Peoria
Woman’s Society of Christian Services
Try It Yourself IT PAYS Advertising Promo
An advertising notice urges readers to test a DIY approach with the slogan IT PAYS. The promotional blurb emphasizes cost effectiveness and hands on participation for potential customers.
Examinations for Teachers Certificates Announced
Joseph W. Hobbs Mason County Superintendent of Schools announces an exam for certain teachers certificates at the Havana courthouse on Friday August 10 1951. Applicants must have sixty semester hours of college training and should notify the County Superintendent of Schools office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Hobbs
Mason County
Court House
Havana
Bake Sale A Success By Women’s Society of Christian Service
The Bake Sale sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service last week was a success. The ladies thank members and friends who cooperated and donated, including those not yet Society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Martin
Sheaffer
Sentinel Ensemble
American Gem Society
Pekin, Illinois
F.H.A. Leadership
Ae Elke Wire) Association
State Bank
Manito
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lee
Lee Felt
Firestone Tires
Manito, Ill
Oo Hs
OurFord Pluraial BoaTi
PMC
Bender Sales & Service
Manito, Illinois
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