Shower for Bride-To-Be Held June 1
A bridal shower gathered June 1 at the country home of Mrs. Samuel Meeker with co-hostess Mrs. Loren Meeker. Honored guest Loris Ellen Schulte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schulte of Easton, will wed Clyde Meeker of Manito. Pink and white decor featured a gift table crowned by a miniature umbrella. Prizes went to Mrs. Floyd Whitaker, Mrs. Milton Meeker, Mrs. Robert Kastner, Mrs. Eldon Clinebell, and Mrs. Leslie Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Meeker
Loren Meeker
Loris Ellen Schulte
Herman Schulte
Easton
Clyde Meeker
Manito
Floyd Whitaker
Milton Meeker
Robert Kastner
Eldon Clinebell
Leslie Whitaker
Brides First Meal reading honors the bride to be
A humorous reading titled The Brides First Meal was presented in honor of the bride to be by her sister Sally Schulte. Attending were numerous Messieurs and Misses from the Schulte and Meeker families, plus several friends, while some relatives could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Schulte
Herman Schulte
Mose Meeker
Wilbur Hofreter
George Schumm
Roy Strawbridge
Ralph Mitchell
Ed Heyl
Dale Ethell
Milton Meeker
Leslie Whitaker
Fred Lussenhop
Raymond Meyer
Floyd Meeker
Ehmer Meeker
George Meeker
Robert Kastner
John Meeker
Carl Lee
Six Figure Franchise Opportunity in Manito Area
A rare protected franchise opportunity in Manito offers potential six figure annual profits within two years. Backed by a major livestock and poultry feed firm with 55 years in agriculture, the program provides training and support to qualified operators. Applicants must describe business experience and supply two local references, addressed to Mr. J. J. Nusser, Ralston Purina Company, Decatur Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Nusser
Ralston Purina Company
East Eldorado
Decatur
Illinois
Tabitha Society Holds June Meeting at St Pauls Egypt Lutheran
Mrs George Handke hosted the Tabitha Society for the regular June gathering at St Pauls Egypt Lutheran church basement. President Mrs Robert Singley opened with a hymn and Rev Borchett led prayers for missions. The group discussed Lutheran Church Missouri Synod missionary work and noted plans to buy chairs for the Sunday School room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Handke
Tabitha Society
St. Paul’s
Egypt Lutheran Church
Robert Singley
Greenland
Borchett
Henry Hirst
Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod
Leonard Graff
Benjamin Jacob
Central Illinois
Henry
Jess Hirst
Adolph Behrends
Earl Scott
Chas Vogel
John Graff
Henry DeWeerth
Henry Warner
Walter Urish
Daniel Rankin
Fred Radefeld
Wm. Durdle
Wm. Eschmeyer
Lyle Lyons
Florence McGinnis
Leona Graff
Louis Hiller
Picnic Supper Honors Son's Birthday In Urish Lawn Party
Sunday evening a small 6 p.m. picnic supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Urish Jr east of Green Valley for the third birthday of their son John Cooper. Guests included extended Urish, Kiesling, Copes, Krause, and Cooper families along with friends and Mary Alice Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Urish, Jr
Green Valley
John Cooper
John Urish Sr
Wayne Urish
Mary Ann
Nelson Kiesling
Judy
Fred Copes
Tarry
John Allen
Albert Krause
Albert Jr
Miss Walbaum
Earle Urish
Cooper
Mary Alice
John Urish Jr
Rebecca Jane
Lodge Night Attendees in Forest City
Miss Mabel Corbett and Mesdames Mears Erma Strawbridge Dorothy Marshall and Myrtle Cooper attended the A N A lodge meeting in Forest City Monday night. Mrs Mears and Strawbridge were hostesses for the evening. Linden lodge will perform special work at the county convention in San Jose Thursday with Strawbridge and Cooper taking parts in the initiatory work Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Corbett
Mesdames Mears
Erma Strawbridge
Dorothy Marshall
Myrtle Cooper
Forest City
Bible school opens at Federated church in Forest City
The Daily Bible school of the Federated church opened Monday at the Baptist church in Forest City with 65 enrolled. Sessions run 9 to 11 30 a.m. Monday to Friday for two weeks under supervisor Mrs Norma Jean Bilyeu with assistants Gladys Langston Russel Rickett Helen Kreiling Delta Lou Beale Darlene Dosier Glenda Kennedy Anna Carolyn Warner Glenna Mae Spaits and Thera Wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Bible School
the Federated Church
The
Baptist Church
Forest City
Norma Jean Bilyeu
Bilyeu
Gladys Langston
Russel Rickett
Helen Kreiling
Delta Lou Beale
Darlene Dosier
Glenda Kennedy
Anna Carolyn Warner
Glenna Mae Spaits
Thera Wills
Forest City Legion Holds Monthly Meeting and Plans
The Forest City American Legion Post met at Town Hall on Thursday June 1 1950 with Post Commander F E Halpin presiding. Guests from Havana were welcomed and future events including a county meeting July 30 1950 at Forest City and a district convention June 11 were announced. An annual picnic June 11 at New Salem State Park was planned with pot luck dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Wayne Sherer
Vernon Langston
American Legion Post
New Salem State Park
Merele Ferree
Hines Veteran Hospital
Hines
Illinois
Lawlis Family Attends St Ambrose Graduation in Davenport
Mr and Mrs Kirby V Lawlis and Parker Lynn with Miss Rose Lawlis of Decatur and Mr and Mrs Robert Gates of Peoria travel to Davenport Iowa for St Ambrose college graduation exercises Maurielle Lawlis son of Kirby V Lawlis earns a B S degree and will supervise sales and distribution for Proctor and Gamble in six counties near Davenport A noon dinner at Blackhawk Hotel completes the celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby V. Lawlis
Parker Lynn
Rose Lawlis
Decatur
Robert Gates
Peoria
Davenport
Iowa
St. Ambrose College
Maurielle
Paul Huebschmann
H. JB. LaCharite
Rockford
Blackhawk Hite
Proctor and Gamble Company
Calvin Studyvin Birthday Dinner Honors 87th Year
The 87th birthday of Calvin Studyvin born June 3, 1868 in Delavan Illinois was celebrated at a family reunion Sunday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Rudolph Wahlfeld in Forest City where he joined relatives for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Studyvin
Delavan
Mlinois
Rudolph Wahlfeld
Forest City
Miss Chicago Fair of 1950 ticket sales open strong
Miss Chicago Fair of 1950 Helen Amundsen announced 130000 Souvenir ticket books exist offering 5.50 in admissions and 3.95 ticket price. Harry P. Harrison said Loop stores are swamped as the sale runs until June 24 opening day. Tickets are available by writing to Chicago Fair Chicago nois. Amundsen plans to use tickets for Music In The Round Cypress Garden Water Thrill Show Big Top Circus and Ice Varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Amundsen
Harry P. Harrison
Chicago
Chicago Nois
Amundsen
Family gathering honors Calvin Studyvin in Forest City
Mr Studyvin hosts a large 1 o'clock pot-luck with Calvin Studyvin his wife Paula Jo Jerry Sonja Jo and many relatives from Gardner Coal City Marissa Wilmington Forest City including 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studyvins
Rudolph Wahifeld
Joe Studyvin
Lucinda Folkman
Calvin Studyvin
Buddy
Gardner
Illinois
Jerry
Paula Jo
Marissa
Charles Hanson
Pamala
Sonja Jo
Denny
Douglas
Coal City
Charles Somack
Larry
Lola Kenny
Garey
Wilmington
Ilinois
Elvin
Gerald
Francis Woiwode
Terry Alan
Janice Diane
Rudolph Wahlfedd
Forest City
Legion and Auxiliary Family Picnic At New Salem Park
Arrangements are completed for a Legion and Auxiliary family picnic at New Salem Park near Petersburg Illinois. The event is Sunday June 11 at noon with a pot luck dinner and each family asked to bring fried chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion and Auxiliary
New Salem Park
Petersburg
Ill
Annual Alumni Meet at Forest City High School
Forest City High School hosts its annual alumni meet on Saturday evening June 17 in the high school gym at 6 30 starting with a pot luck supper. Chuck Timm of WSIV will present the evening program. Pety Kreiling Mrs Don Sours and Olin Kennedy oversee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City High School
Chuck Timm
WSIV
Pety Kreiling
Don Sours
Olin Kennedy
Week end guests visit Jacksonville residents
Mr and Mrs Al Wilson spent a weekend with the Harold and Carrie Servoss family at their new Jacksonville home 926 Lafayette St. The June 4 birthday of Al Wilson and June 6 birthday of Esther Servoss were celebrated at a 7 o clock dinner. Special dishes were prepared by 86 year old Carrie Servoss. They attended the Spring Flower Show sponsored by the Morgan Scott Home Bureau and viewed many floral arrangements and a style show. The group toured Meredosia and called on old friends. Chicago visitors included Mrs Anna Theile and Mrs Vinisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Wilson
Harold Servosses
Carrie Servoss
Jacksonville
Wilsons
Servosses
Lafayette St
Illinois
Esther Servoss
Servoss
Morgan-Scott Home Bureau
Meredosia
Springfield
Calendar of Coming Events and Local Guests
June 10 election in Manito and Forest City areas announced. Weekend visit notes include Suzanne and Rose Livingston Wis with Mr and Mrs A L Grant and Mrs Thelma Smith visiting with Grant family along with Mr and Mrs Paul Vogel and Gayle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Forest City
Leon Long
Suzanne and
Rose
Livingston, Wis
A. L. Grant
Sunday Visitors and Dinner Guests Across Local Towns
Social notes list Sunday callers and dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ethell Mrs. Chester Clauser and son Marlowe Green Valley Mr. and Mrs. George Ethell and others. Visitors included Mrs. Robert Maas Lavenne and the Maas family and Ja. Jody Hill and family are mentioned among callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Ethell
Chester Clauser
Marlowe
Green Valley
George Ethell
Folbert Maas
Reuben Golden
David and
Grant
John Meeker
Robert Maas
Lavenne
Russel Maas
Randy
Harold Mason
Jody
Ray Hill
Orron Zimmerman and Son
Clarence Palmer
Edward Lawson
Margaret Ferro
Canton
Dixie Rae Selke
Harold Meyer
Springfield
Ted Reichmann
Olive Hammers
Pekin
Richard Hammers
Classified sale notices and market offerings in Illinois
White enamel cook stove in good condition. Lawn mower sharpening and repair by Elmer Plackett in Green Valley. 1949 Lincoln For der, like new, one owner, Havana contact Mrs Isaacs or 276. Piano in good condition offered by John Walden Manito. Arcner and Swift feeds, grain and hammermill service by Ricketts Grain & Feed Co Forest City. Heating and plumbing services offered by WM Hilst and Son with energy equipment and repairs in local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Plackett
Green Valley
Ill
T. R. Isaacs
Broadway St
Havana
Illinois
The Ringing Eyes and Ears Riddle in a Tailor’s Warning
A man endures recurrent ringing in the ears and bulging eyes after medical removals driven by fear of disease. He seeks more doctors and finally a tailor warns that his condition will persist as long as his ears ring and eyes bulge, a warning echoed by many Americans who suffer similar symptoms.
A Call to Trim Government Spending and Raise Taxes
The writer warns of the growing national debt and future reckoning for current fiscal sins. He argues Congress must either raise taxes or shrink government, noting findings from the Hoover Commission and urging action to curb waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Douglas
Congress
Hoover Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manito Community Express
CoLe
L. A. Wilson
AM. Legion
Chicago Fair
Anna Theile
Sylvester Vinisky
Vinisky
Joyce
Fred Gathman
Glen
Gladys
Gloria
Eldred Leinweber
Roger
Edwin Leinweber
Carolyn Sue
Bonnie Lou
Carroll Leinweber
Mary Ellen
Wilma Ann
Casper Leinweber
Adolph Gathman
Cathryn Louise
Catherine Gathman
Theile
Community Express
A. A. DeVore, Jr
John Walden
Manito, Ill
BABY
Cash Po Ph
Saltry
Gore’s
Saile
Harry Beale
Swift
Manita
Rickett Grain & Feed CO
Forest City, Tl
Red Jacket and
Meyers
WM. F. Hilst and Son
Dog Saves
ST. Paul, Minn
Prince
Gail Lagmaier
Gail
Meo
Audie Murray
the Kid
Texas
Cody
Pony Express
Sun
Mon
Larry Parks
Jolson
Claude Rains
Wanda Hendrix
Macdonald Carey
R. L. Mahr Manito
Wayne
Desutter Supply
Manito, Illinois
Singley and
Fischer
Camel Orange Juice
Super Suds
Kuchan Angel Foo
Tin Head
Schulze Brown
Veo .Ls Dairy Products
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!