Sunset Lake Dinner Honors Fathers Day Guests
Mr and Mrs Hary Slater hosted a Sunday dinner for Fathers Day. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Bahr and family of Peoria, and Mr and Mrs Richard Fischer of Metamora. Hermon Reed attended a Pekin wedding reception for Erma Tramer and Tom Tramer, who wed quietly and will live in Pekin. Fred Beaver completed watch repair schooling at Bradley University and now works from home.
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Hary Slater
Fred Bahr
Peoria
Richard Fischer
Metamora
Hermon Reed
Pekin
Erma
Tom Tramer
Fred Beaver
Bradley University
Carr Welton and Singley Share Saturday Fried Chicken
Messrs and Mesdames John Carr Fred Welton and George Singley Jr enjoyed a fried chicken dinner at Carrs Saturday evening.
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John Carr
Fred Welton
George Singley Jr
Carr
Mr and Mrs Fred Welton Host Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Fred Welton entertained with a family dinner, hosting relatives and close friends at their home. The gathering featured light refreshments and warm conversations reflecting a homely occasion.
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Mrs
Fred Welton
Birthday and anniversary celebration for Welton couple
Sunday marked Mr. Welton’s birthday and the couple’s 36th wedding anniversary with their children as guests for the day.
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Mr. Welton
R C White Buys New Red Truck
R C White purchased a new red truck, adding a bright vehicle to his fleet. The purchase highlights a recent stretch of personal asset upgrades.
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R. C. White
Community Fish Fry Hosted by Local Residents
A Sunday fish fry took place on the lot with attendees including Fred Benson Herman Reed Edward Cox R C White Walter Bullock Fred Williamson and Joe LaRash. The gathering featured neighbors sharing a meal and socializing in a casual outdoor setting.
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Messrs and Mesdames
Fred Benson
Hermon Reed
Edward Cox
R. C. White
Walter Bullock
Fred Williamson
Joe LaRash
Pekin Social News Notes Visitors and Guests
Mrs. Paul Holmes of Pekin called on Mrs. Kirgan Mrs. Singley and Mrs. White last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene White hosted guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Dick Slonegar of South Pekin.
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Paul Holmes
Pekin
Kirgan
Singley
White
Eugene White
Mrs
Dick Slonegar
South Pekin
Chalmer Brush Reports Father Improving at Home
Chalmer Brush says his father is able to sit up but remains confined and not ready to be released yet.
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Chalmer Brush
Weekend visit to the Kirgan home hosts a party
Guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Kirgan over the weekend included Al Court Herb Garman Ancil Fox Dean Gary and Peggy.
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Mrs
Delbert Kirgan
Messrs and Mesdames
al Courtright
Herb Garman
Ancil Fox
Dean
Gary
Peggy
Weekend Guests At Joe LaRash Home Include Bergan And Russell
Joe LaRash hosted Albert Bergan of Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. William Russell of Peoria for a weekend visit. His grandson and two sisters are also spending the week as guests.
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Joe LaRash
Albert Bergan
Springfield
William Russell
Peoria
Weekend guests of the Chal mer Brushs
Weekend guests included Schuyler Brush, the former's brother, and the Pekin family visiting the Chal mer Brush household for an informal gathering.
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Chalmer Brushs
Schuyler Brush
Family of
Pekin
Tift Couple Sell Trailer Buy Pekin Home
Mr and Mrs Larry Tift sold their house trailer and purchased a home in Pekin. They moved on Monday.
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Larry Tift
Pekin
Peoria Visit Ends With Stay for Mary Fletcher
Mrs Cleve Shelabarger and Mr and Mrs Ralph Montgomery with daughter Mary called on Mrs Ray Fletcher and daughter Roetta of Peoria Wednesday. Mary remained for a few days visit at the Fletcher home.
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Cleve Shelabarger
Ralph Montgomery
Mary
Ray Fletcher
Roetta
Peoria
Fletcher
Fathers Day Reunion Of W L Thomas Family
Children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. W L Thomas gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl B Thomas for a Father’s Day reunion. All seven sons and their wives attended along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren making a total of fifty seven. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thomas and family Mere dosa, Mr. and Mrs. Clint Thomas Mineral, Mr. and Mrs. J L Thomas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Acie Thomas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thomas and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thomas and family the honorees, Mr. and Mrs. W L Thomas and hosts Mr. and Mrs. Carl B Thomas.
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W. L. Thomas
Carl B. Thomas
Andy Thomas
Meredosa
Clint Thomas
Mineral
J. L. Thomas
Acie Thomas
Ralph Thomas
Carl Thomas
Prime Yourself for the Future While in Your Prime
A concise prompt advises readers to plan career and finances while in peak years. It emphasizes investing time and resources now to secure long term stability and opportunities later, urging disciplined savings and skill development.
Mrs Thomas Heads on Week Vacation to Palisades
Mrs. Stuart Thomas begins a week’s vacation from her Post Office duties. Early Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas depart for a trip to the Palisades and other scenic spots in northern Illinois.
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Stuart Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
Palisades
Illinois
Thada Bertmoed Visits Pekin and Friends in Manito
Thada Bertmoed visits Mr. and Mrs. Louis Combs in Pekin this week and spends time with other friends in Manito.
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Thada Bertmoed
Pekin
Mrs. Louis Combs
Manito
Bernshau and Thomas Couple Enjoy Cheteck Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs James Bernshau sen and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thomas spent a fishing outing at Cheteck Wisconsin enjoying a day on the lake and sharing the sport with family and friends.
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James Bernshausen
Kenneth Thomas
Cheteck, Wis
Peoria family visit to O Hara country home
Mr and Mrs Gene O Hara and their daughter visited the country home of Mrs Lila O Hara and her son Pat on Sunday.
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Gene O’hara
Peoria
Lila O'Hara
Pat
Miss Annalee Proehl attends county 4 H Federation meeting
Miss Annalee Proehl attended a county 4 H Federation meeting in Havana on Monday night.
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Annalee Proehl
Havana
Quote on reputation and merit in judgment
A maxim noting that reputations fade more from unwarranted lapses than are salvaged by unearned praise. It emphasizes the balance between merit and misjudgment in how others perceive individuals.
Old-timers say women drivers get right of way out of habit
A column notes that the old custom of yielding to women drivers has faded into common courtesy, reflecting changing road manners and social norms.
Buick Tops Its Class In Sales And Popular Appeal
The text notes Buick's long standing lead in its price class for styling, room, power, and value. It credits ongoing consumer demand for boosting Buick’s sales beyond its traditional top position.
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Buick
Buick drives ahead with styling and value in 1954 outlook
The advertisement claims Buick outsold all U S cars in early 1954 except two low price rivals. It highlights Buick styling and performance as best in class, with affordable prices expanding value per dollar. It urges visits or calls for a demonstration to prove Buick is the beautiful buy.
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Buick
America
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