Naval flyer crashes on takeoff near Manor farm
Donald Winship Jr., 21, a naval aviator from Pennsylvania, narrowly escaped death when his privately owned plane crashed on takeoff near the Herrman farm in Parkland community. He landed on a gravel road, refueled at the Herrman home, then proceeded toward South Pekin airport. He received medical treatment for severe facial lacerations and possible skull fracture at Pekin Public Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Winship Jr
Herriman Bros
Winship
Pennsylvania
California
Norfolk
Herrman
South Pekin
Herrman Farm
Pekin Public Hospital
Johnson Ambulance
Reserve Corps unit operates in San Jose Illinois
The Organization Reserve Corps unit in San Jose Illinois trains Army Motor Truck Transport personnel. Established November 1949 the unit will use the TO&E and hold 40 enlisted and 10 officers. Current leaders include Cyril C. Gumbinger and Capt Laird D Folrath with training officer Capt Leslie E Mathers and others. A meeting is set at Gruensfelder's feed store in San Jose Monday night at 7 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Organization Reserve Corps
San Jose
Ill
Army Motor Truck Transport
Army Transportation Corps
Table of Organization and Equipment
To&e
Organized Reserves
ORC
National Guard
Gov't
Cyril C. Gumbinger
Laird D. Folrath
Springfield
Leslie E
Gene) Mathers
Mason City
William P. Gruenfelder
Verle E. Spangler
Gruensfelder
Gruensfelder’s
Birthdays listed for late June residents
Birthdays for Marvin Fischer Mrs Robert Velde June 24 Fannie L Crosby Anna Starrett Ray H Starrett Helen Bilyeu Nelson Meyer Flora Kastner June 27 John Meeker Martha Meyer Namxy Warner Edith Warner June 28 Mary Meeker Jackie Bilyeu Delmer Durdell marked in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Fischer
Robert Velde
Fannie L. Crosby
Anna Starrett
Ray H. Starrett
Helen Bilyeu
Nelson Meyer
Flora Kastner
John Meeker
Martha Meyer
Namxy Warner
Edith Warner
Mary Meeker
Jackie Bilyeu
Delmer Durdell
Local Anniversary Notices for June Dates Listed
Anniversaries shown for June include Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Cooper thirty five years June 24. Mr. and Mrs. Dewy Risen June 24. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Scherer June 27. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Endicott June 29. Mr. and Mrs. Gaile Beebe Jr. June 30 marking four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cooper
Dewy Risen
Nelson Scherer
Eugene Endicott
Gaile Beebe, Jr
Shirley Calloway and Dean Verrman Wed in Manito
Miss Shirley Ann Calloway daughter of Mrs. Bertha Calloway of Manito and Dean Verrman of Pekin were united in a single ring ceremony at the Manito Methodist Church parsonage on June 9 at 1 00 pm. Rev D J Powell officiated as Miss Donna Calloway and Mr Dwaine Thomas attended. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito Methodist Church
Shirley Ann Calloway
Bertha Calloway
Manito
Dean Verrman
Pekin
D. J. Powell
Donna Calloway
Dwaine Thomas
Pekin Families Join Spring Lake Hosts for Visits
Spring Lake reports show Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Donaldson and family of Pekin joining Friday supper guests at Ralph Thomas and family. Lawrence Thomas and family visited Sunday at W. L. Thomas and family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Donaldson
Pekin
Ralph Thomas
Lawrence Thomas
W. L. Thomas
Manito Churches Adjust Summer Schedule for Attendance
The Manito Churches announce a one hour early schedule with Sunday School at 8 45 a m and Morning Worship at 9 45 a m to beat noon heat. Sermon titled How to Become Christian. Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m continuing through summer until the minister takes vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Id. J. Powell
Church School
F. E. Bender
Sunday church schedule with service times
Reverend Darryl Hussey leads the church with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m and an Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m daily or weekly note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl Hussey
St Pauls Lutheran Church Schedule
St Pauls Lutheran Church announces summer service times for June July and August with Sunday School at 9 00 a m and morning services at 10 00 a m Pastor C A Borchelt leads the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Borchelt
Brown Swiss bull H.B.F. George 98388 sold in Illinois
Fred Kalhammer of Manito Illinois purchased the registered Brown Swiss bull H B F George 98388 from Fred J Shanklin of Tremont Illinois. The report comes from Fred S Idtse secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association in Beloit Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kalhammer
Manito
Illinois
Hso
Fred JH. Shanklin
Tremont
Fred S Idtse
Celebrated Father's Day by Honoring Three Dads
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Palmer hosted Father’s Day observances naming three fathers: John Clark Harold Clark and Frank Palmer. Attendees included the Clark family Vernon Clark and relatives from Kenny Illinois plus Jessie Nice Thomas Meirs Milton Meirs from Delavan and Lillian Reed among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Palmer
John Clark
Harold Clark
Kenny
Illinois
Mary
Vernon Clark
Kenny, Illinois
Jessie Nice
Thomas
iMoneague
Fred Meirs
Norman
Milton Meirs
Delavan
Ilinois
Ingle Ben Palmer
Lillian Reed
Mrs Emery Prentice Family Visit to Chicago
Mrs. Emery Prentice and family traveled to Chicago on Tuesday and will come back Sunday. Afternoon guests at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Loveland included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lyons and family and Mrs. Minnie Lyons of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Prentice
Chicago
Roy ‘Loveland
Marvin ‘Lyons
Minnie Lyons
Athens
Family Honor Dinner Held for Cleve Shelabarger
A Father's Day dinner honoring Cleve Shelabarger brought together Mr. and Mrs. R. Wiseman and family of Pekin and numerous relatives from Manito Astoria Rushville Pekin and other areas. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Shelabarger and Mrs. Jean Shelabarger along with many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Shelabarger
R. Wiseman
Bob Weltch
Jerry Wiseman
Oscar Goodin
Bill Shelabarger
Jean Shelabarger
Ruby Golden
Lucille Shelabarger
Della O’hara
Robert Wiseman
Bobby
Pekin
Express Office Hires Wanda Thompson as Bookkeeper Reporter
Miss Wanda Thompson daughter of a grade school principal and Mrs Amos Thompson began work this week at the Manito Community Express Office serving as bookkeeper and reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Thompson
Amos Thompson
Manito Community Express
Forest City Bible School closes with certificates awarded
The Forest City Baptist church hosts the closing program of its two week vacation Bible School. Sixty five pupils enrolled with thirty seven achieving perfect attendance. Certificates are presented by teachers as Rev. Joseph W. Hobbs leads the event and praises the organizing volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Forest City
Carol Clinebell
Lyle ‘Seest
God
Jesus
Nikki Wills
Joseph W. Hobbs
George Bilyeu
Helena Kreiling
Russell Rickett
Gladys Langston
William Parr
Delta Lou Beale
Darlene Dosier
Carolyn Warner
Donna Warner
Glenna Mae Spails
jHlandwork
Glenda Kennedy
Kenneth Wills
Maas family hosts Sunday dinner guests list
Mr and Mrs Folbert Maas hosted dinner Sunday for Reuben Golden and David Grant, John Meeker, Russell Maas and Randy Maas. Supper guests included Sam Schmitgall Micheal and Robert Maas and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folbert Maas
Reuben Golden
David Grant
John Meeker
Russell Maas
Randy
Sam Schmitgall
Micheal
Robert Maas
Fish Fry At Am Legion Hall Tuesday
Members of the Hill Palmer Post American Legion and The Auxiliary held a fish fry at the Legion Hall Tuesday evening. The Post furnished the fish and the Auxiliary provided salads and pickles. About 60 members attended. A second Fish Fry with bingo and card games is planned for July 7 with prizes from the Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill-Palmer Post
American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Post
The
Double Ring Ceremony for Miss Loris Schulte and Clyde Meeker
Miss Loris Ellen Schulte and Clyde Edwin Meeker wed in a lawn double ring ceremony on June 10 at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. D J Powell. The couple will reside in Manito where the groom will continue farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loris Ellen Schulte
C.herman Schulte
Clyde Edwin Meeker
Samuel E. Meeker
D. J. ‘Powell
Sally Schulte
Leslie Gregory
Easton
Bbride
Easton Community High School
Illinois State Normal University
Easton Unit
Manito
Family Groups Gather for Father's Day Dinner in Green Valley
A Green Valley Father’s Day gathering centered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clauser and family included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ethell, Mrs. William Hirst and sons, Mr. George Clauser, Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Ethell and Alpha, Bob Schumm, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ethell, and Mr. and Mrs. George Ethell. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clauser and family of Delavan, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Worner and Imogene, and Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Worner and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ethell
William Hirst
George Clauser
Vernie
Ethell
Alpha
Bob Schumm
Dale Ethell
George Ethell
Green Valley
Paul Clauser
Delavan
Fred Worner
Twelve File for Place on Community Unit District 124 Election Ballot
Mr and Mrs Wayne Urish are the parents of a daughter born at Pekin hospital June 16. There will be a regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hall Monday July 8 at 7 pm. Members should attend and bring prizes for Bingo and a deck of cards to be sent to Veterans at Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Urish
Pekin Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Jacksonville
Spring Lake Bible School Commencement Held
Spring Lake Bible School held its commencement exercises on June 16. Leaders were Mr. and Mrs. Daryle Hussey with teachers including Mrs. Edith Durham and Mrs. Irene Herchenroder and a large list of staff across beginners to intermediates and woodwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake Bible School
Daryle Hussey
Edith Durham
Irene Herchenroder
Geneva Parkins
Berniece ‘Smith
Maude Golden
Katherine Mary Wimmer
Ruth ‘Burks
Wanda Golden
John Bender
Irene Wallinger
Marlene Herchenroder
Harris Burdette
Nora Mae Golden
Nelson Boyer
Gore relatives visit after Maas funeral and anniversary
Mr and Mrs Glen C Gore visited their parents and paid respects after the funeral of Anna Meyer Maas Pekin aunt of Mrs Glenn Gore. They then traveled to Cincinnati to visit friends and celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary before returning for Father's Day. Gover Nixon and Thomas of Oaks Hill were guests of the V G Gore home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen C. Gore
George Meyer
W. G. Gore
Anna Meyer Maas
Pekin
Glenn Gore
Cincinnati
Gover Nixon
Thomas
Oaks Hill
V. G. Gore
Waffle iron wins at cooking school for Mary Marshall
Mrs. Mary Katherine Marshall won a waffle iron at the cooking school on Friday June 16. Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer and family held a dinner Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bloom, with guests from Cumberland Wisconsin Pekin and Peoria. Mrs. Laura Lines and Mrs. Darrell Runyon visited Mr. Charles Fisher in Delavan on Sunday. Miss Marcella Meyer of Peoria was a weekend guest of her parents the Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Katherine Marshall
William Meyer
Henry Bloom
Car
Bisacker
Cumberland
Wisconsin
Alfred O'Hara
Miss Leng
Francis Meyer
Pekin
George Meyer
Laura Lines
Darrell Runyon
Delavan
Charles Fisher
Marcella Meyer
Peoria
Caulkins Golden Sat Wedding Vows Reported
Miss Ruby Caulkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Caulkins Manito wed Darrell Golden son of Mrs Loma Van The ceremony took place on a Saturday as reported in local society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caulkins Golden
Ruby Caulkins
Dave Caulkins
Manito
Darrell Golden
Loma van
Laningham and Manito Couple wed in Manito Methodist service
The couple were married Saturday at 8 pm in Manito Methodist Church with Rev. David Powell presiding. The bride wore a pale pink dress with white accessories and carried white carnations. Best man was Debbert Golden, sister of the groom served as attendant Mrs Harold Hirst attended. A family reception followed at Mrs Van Laningham’s home. They will reside in Manito after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laningham
Manito
Manito Methodist Church
David Powell
Harold Hirst
Debbert
Correction: Obituary Omission In Late Prank Reynolds Family
A correction notes Thomas Reynolds of Glanford was omitted from the obituary as one of the children of the late Prank Reynolds. The notice clarifies the family listing and rectifies the earlier omission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Reynolds
Glanford
Prank Reynolds
Visiting With Parents Marilyn Roush
Marilyn Roush a University of Louisville student visits her parents Mr and Mrs S M Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Roush
U. of L
Mrs. S. M. Roush
Dinner Guests Share Sunday Evening with Darlene Runyon
Joyce and Francis Hamilton Judge Runyon and Mrs LBthell Chessman were Sunday evening dinner guests of Darlene Runyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Francis Hamilton
Judge Runyon
Lbthell Chessman
Darlene Runyon
Egypt Egypt Community Church Service Notice
Rev Joseph Hobbs pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Mr Frank Isenburg will speak during the service at church in Egypt in the morning worship session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Anti Cant Class Meeting at Edith Rankin Home
The Anti Cant class of the Egypt Community Church met at Mrs. Edith Rankin’s home Tuesday evening with many members present including Bertha and Martha Briggs Russell Crosby Lester Lippert and families and Edith Rankin and Helen. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Remmer and family at Henry Waldmeier’s home. Additional callers and guests included Rankin and Eckdahl relatives visiting in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Ernest Remmer
Henry Waldmeier
John E. Rankin
Kenneth
Peoria
Edith Rankin
Helen
Raymond Rankin
Sarah Jane
Streator
Ardyth Eckdahl
Aurora
Lawrence Whiteford
Kathryn Waldmeier
Fred Waldmeier
Mary
Ballot listing filed candidates for Mason District No.124 Board
Joseph W Hicbbs Mason County Superintendent announces twelve petitions filed to serve on the Board of Education for Community Unit School District No. 124. Ballot shows township range numbers under each name with no cumulative voting. Seven write in lines available. Candidates listed in petition order: Frederick E Bender Lewis R Warner Louis Schuttler Raymond Roscamp Louis Lussenhop Henry Wahlfeld Olen A Bortel Otto H Dierker Roy M White Lester L Warner Byron Johnson Albert V Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W.hicbbs
Mason County
Community Unit
Congressional
Frederick E. Bender
Lewis R. Warner
Louis Schuttler
Raymond Roscamp
Louis Lussenhop
Henry Wahlfeld
Olen A. Bortel
Otto H. Dierker
Roy M. White
Lester L. Warner
Byron Johnson
Albert V. Moore
Extension courses in Havana begin June 26 for teachers
The Illinois State Normal University extension director announces two Havana courses for teachers starting June 26 at Central School and Lutheran Parish Hall. The first course Physical Education for Elementary Schools 231 offers senior college credit. the second American Literature 182 covers 1855 to 1900. Each runs three weeks, five mornings weekly, with a $15 fee plus books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Orr
Ilinois
Havana
Central School
Mason County
Normal University
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Eva Wilson at Home
A surprise party honoring Mrs Eva Wilson was held at her home last Friday afternoon. A birthday cake decorated by Christine Johnson was served with ice cream to guests including Molly Conbett Christine Johnson Hianng Hirst Marie Wilson Katherine Hamilton Lizzie Vaughn Mayme Palmer Marjorie Fries Mable Corbett Lorraine Meyer Rose Marie Dean and Charles Wilson Jack and Mary Ann Fries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wilson
Christine Johnson
Molly Conbett
Hianng Hirst
Marie Wilson
Katherine Hamilton
Lizzie Vaughn
Mayme Palmer
Marjorie Fries
Mable Corbett
Lorraine Meyer
Rose Marie
Dean
Charles Wilson
Jack
Mary Ann Fries
College Honor Roll Highlight at MacMurry College
Miss Joan Dennis daughter of Mr and Mrs S E Dennis was named on the honor roll at MacMurry College. University of Illinois agronomists report burning one ton of cornstalks wastes as much nitrogen as 15 to 18 bushels of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Dennis
S. E. Dennis
MacMurry College
University of Ilinois Agronomists
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reserve Corps
Spring
Katherine Thomas
Corres
Delores Clayton
Marie Weyhrich
Mrs. Evans
Irene Andrews
Edna Claton
Hoffiman
Jessie Shelabarger
Clydene Claton
Irene Knaack
Darlene Meisinger
Mary Claton
Nancy Brown
Lena Lowrey
Bonnie Claton
Kathrine Thomas
Lillian Golden
Grace Clayton
Marilyn Claton
Fanny Meisinger
Annie Shoop
Francis Preston
Gerry Keller
Flora Lowery
Roberta Wiker
Lena Lowry
Carl B. Thomas
Harold Woodley
Frank Long
George
Melvin
Louis Foster Jr
Carl Long
Robert Weishaupt
Mackinaw
Howard Stout
Harold Stout
Ray ‘Schmitgall
Sam Schmitgall Jr
Lester Rockard
Fred Greegery
Glasford
R. Herrman
Morton
Burton ‘Hassellbarger
Jean Burton
Phillip Guengrich
Cleve Shelabbarger
Ray Fletcher
Rushville
Maas
Springlake Church
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
Express Office
Forest City Bible School
AM. Legion Hall
Sylvania Television
Judy Kelly
National Association of Music Merchants
Missar
Sylvania
Palmer House
Alter Rosary Altar Rosary Society Meets
Alter Rosary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church
Mrs
Helen Rankin
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