William E Vale Dies At Pekin Hospital
William E Vale of Manito died at Pekin Hospital at 9 p m Wednesday after a months long illness. Born March 17 1898 in Dillon Township Tazewell County he was married to Margarette Van Tine on October 22 1921. Surviving are his widow two sons and four daughters two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services set for 2 p m Saturday at Johnson Funeral Home with Rev Paul N Rager officiating. Burial at Meadow Lawn Cemetery.
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William E. Vale
Manito
Pekin Hospital
Dillon Township
Tazewell County
Erastus
Martha Smith Vale
Margarette van Tine
William Edward
Billy Vale
Wilma
Ellen
Marjorie Vale
Wayne Durham
Tustin
California
Warren
John Vale
Abe Lawson
Adam Byer
Pekin
Warren Lindsey
South Pekin
Johnson Funeral Home
Paul N. Rager
Spring Lake Church
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Manita Baseball Club Faces Possible Disbandment Over Funds
The Manita baseball club fears disbandment before the third round beginning August 9 due to dwindling funds. Early season donations totaled $165 from collectors Bob Smith and Eugene O’Shea, with home game receipts around $20 per game. Costs include baseballs at 28 per dozen five dozen used, bats at 33 per dozen three dozen, umpire fees at 5 per game plus league fees. losses are daily with bats breaking and balls lost. Public donations via hat passes encouraged for remaining games with no general admission fee.
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Bob Smith
Eugene O’shea
Manito to host Tremont baseball game this Sunday
The Manito baseball team will play Tremont Sunday June 28 at Tremont. Carl Vogel of San Jose visited his sister Mrs Anna Reed in Manito and is reported improving after injuries from a recent accident.
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Manito
Tremont
Carl Vogel
San Jose
Anna Reed
Carl
Birth of Michael Gregory Williams to Mr and Mrs Francis Williams
Mr and Mrs Francis Williams announce the birth of a son weighing nine pounds on June 20. The baby has been named Michael Gregory. The mother is Charlotte Williams n äé McLaughlin, formerly.
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Francis Williams
Michael Gregory
Robertson Child Stricken by Polio in Blooming ton
Kerry Robertson six year old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Robertson was taken to St Joseph Hospital in Bloomington Tuesday. After examination and spinal test it was diagnosed as polio. Latest reports say he is resting better on Thursday. The Robertsons also have a younger daughter.
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Kerry Robertson
Clarence Robertson
St. Joseph Hospital
Bloomington
Kerry
Robertsons
Fourth Celebration in Manito Plans Complete
Plans are set for a July 4 celebration on the American Legion lawn in Manito hosted by Hill Palmer Post 561 and Auxiliary. The day runs from noon with fish fry plates and entertainment for all ages, a 2:30 P.M. home talent program featuring solos and dances, followed by a free square dance and music by the Robinson Bros as organizers aim for Manito’s largest Independence Day observance.
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American Legion Lawn
Manito
Hill-Palmer Post 561
Ernest Vogel
Harry Schoonover
Karen Zeeck
Alan Hubbard
Leroy
Norman Tisdale
Jackie Bilyeu
Cancer drive tops quota in Forest City Township
The Forest City Township cancer fund drive recently doubled its quota. Mrs. Alvin Pfeiffer, chairwoman, reported $126.25 was turned in.
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Forest City Township
Alvin Pfeiffer
Sunday Guests of the Meyer Family List Peoria and Pekin Visitors
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer and family included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weibler and Phil Coyle from Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Leitner and Edldie, Miss Lena and Frances Meyer from Pekin, and George Meyer.
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William Meyer
Harry Weibler
Phil Coyle
Peoria
Lawrence Leitner
Edldie
Lena
Frances Meyer
Pekin
George Meyer
Benders Service Wins Pekin Bowling League Championship
Benders Service of Manito topped the sixteen team Business Men's League at Pekin to claim the 1952-1953 championship. Named players include Clyde Meeker Loren Meeker Paul Meeker George Willard Winfred Willard and Junior Hirst.
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Benders Service
Manito
Pekin
Clyde Meeker
Loren Meeker
Paul Meeker
George Willard
Winfred Willard
Junior Hirst
Kenneth Thomas Receives B S Degree at Western Illinois
Kenneth Thomas son of Mr and Mrs J L Thomas Manito earns a Bachelor of Science in Education at Western Illinois State College Macomb commencement on June 3 He plans to pursue a Master of Science degree The article notes his athletic feats in baseball track and basketball and a 328 batting average this season with two homers and past season averages plus his fraternity leadership.
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Kenneth Thomas
J. L. Thomas
Manilo
Western Illinois State College
Macomb
Cubs
Saul
Cards
Musial
Leathernecks
Thomas
Western
Quincy
Ken Thomas
Manito High School
Mason County
Manito Tigers
Ken
Thomag
Auxiliary Meeting Notice Hill Palmer Post 561
The American Legion Auxiliary Hill Palmer Post 561 calls an important meeting on Monday June 29th. All members are urged to attend.
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American Legion
Hill Palmer Post 561
Forman FFA Students Excel In State Judging Contest
Forman FFA teams competed in Champaign at the annual state judging contest among 324 chapters. In dairy judging Forman teams earned blue ribbons with members Eddie Wooding Duane Knaak Dwight Whitaker also scoring blue individually. In livestock judging Frank Golden earned a blue and Jerry and Charles Bilyeu won red ribbons. Lawrence Meyer achieved 764 points, among the state’s top five in grain judging.
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Forman F.F.A
Champaign
F.F.A
Forman
Eddie Wooding
Duane Knaak
Dwight Whitaker
Frank Golden
Jerry
Charles Bilyeu
Forman Erain
Lawrence Meyer
Anniversaries Listed by Dates From June to July
Anniversaries show couples and years across June and July. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Meyer 1929 and 1935 pairings along with Walter Proehl June 19 and June 22 listings. Other couples span June 24 June 28 June 30 and July 1 with names Cooper Tisdale Durham Endicott and Thompson.
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Mrs
Raymond Meyer
J. W. Cooper
Chancey Tisdale
Robert Durham
Hugene Endicott
Forman Clippers Girls Face Delavan in Diamond Clash
The Forman Clippers girls softball team will meet the Delavan girls team Monday at 8 o clock on the Delavan diamond.
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Forman Clippers
Delavan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manita Baseball Club
Robertson
Legion
Auxiliary
Bender
Polaroid
Western Courier
Coe Manito
Schimmelpfenning
Seeenees
K. Bender
Preeti
B. Bilyeu
H. Willett
B. Barr
O’shea
Sansa
Seeeew
R. Eichelberger
Willard
J. Draggist
Walter Proehl
Earl K. Smith
William Thompson
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