First year men eligible for Phi Eta Sigma honors
In March 1962 James Meyer and about 120 freshmen at the college qualified for Phi Eta Sigma Scholastic Society with averages of .6 or a mix of A and B grades. George Alvin Miller died of a heart attack at Caterpillar Tractor Co. Barbara Seelye named Eureka Scholar for the fourth time at Eureka College. Merlyn Ethell treated at Pekin Hospital. Jane Bender hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Phillip Golden’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Meyer
Phi Eta Sigma
George Alvin Miller
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Barbara Seelye
Eureka
Eureka College
Merlyn Ethell
Pekin Hospital
Jane Bender
Phillip Golden
Marriage Announcement for Billie Dewey Risens
The Dewey Risens announce the marriage of their daughter Billie to Harold Meyer with the ceremony set for March 7 at the Methodist Church. Engle Ben Palmer and Mrs Palmer moved to a new home on the east side. Glenn C. Gore and Mrs Gore departed for Cincinnati for an indefinite stay as heavy rains flooded the Mackinaw river bottom lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Risens
Billie
Harold Meyer
Methodist Church
Engle Ben Palmer
Glenn C. Gore
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mackinaw
Notable Local Happenings From March 1943
Ten years ago in March 1943 Mrs. Wm F Hirst returned from Pontiac where her husband served as a penitentiary guard. Wm Oliver Kastner, brother of S O Kastner, died at his daughter’s home in Pekin. Robert Golden of Spring Lake Reformed Church received a generous check from Carlos Van Orstrand of Washington D C, a former Spring Lake resident who never forgets the church. Robins were spotted in Manila. Marian Seelye spent the weekend with the Wards and Norma Jean. Mrs. Leroy Parkins, back from Tacoma to visit Ft. Lewis, plans to arrive home later in the week. Mrs. Charles Wilson visited Pekin to see her daughter Mrs. Jesse Boice, who has been inducted into the army and transferred from Scott Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Hirst
Pontiac
Oliver Kastner
S. O. Kastner
Bert Wade
Pekin
Robert Golden
Treas
Spring Lake
Leroy Parkins
Tacoma, Wash
Ft. Lewis
Charles Wilson
Jesse Boice
Boice
Army
Scott Field
Manito Community Club to discuss hall turnover
Twenty years ago all members were invited to a March meeting at the Community Hall to discuss turning over the hall to the American Legion Post. Miss Julia Heyl entertained attendees after the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Miss Shirley Bernshausen to Wed Kenneth Thomas at Manito Church
Miss Shirley Bernshausen daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Bernshausen will marry Kenneth Thomas son of Mr and Mrs J L Thomas at 2 30 p m Sunday in Manito Methodist Church. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Bernshausen
Lester Bernshausen
Kenneth Thomas
J. L. Thomas
Manito Methodist Church
Kenneth Thomas Sun
Bridal shower honors Shirley Bernshausen at Neikirk home
Miss Shirley Bernshausen was honored with a bridal shower on Thursday afternoon February 26 at the home of Mrs. James Bernshausen. Games with prizes went to several guests and refreshments followed for a long list of attendees. A separate potluck supper was hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Neikirk Saturday evening with multiple couples attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Bernshausen
James Bernshausen
Wilbur Neikirk
Harold Palmer
Easton
Richard Thomas
Pekin
Harold Thompson
Wayne Meyer
George Bilyeu
Mani to Youth for Christ Rally at Forman Gym
The monthly Mani to Youth for Christ rally presents the Osterhouse family from Chicago for a Saturday evening program. They perform with Swiss Hand Bells, Musical Glasses, piano accordion, singing saw, sleigh bells, trombone, vocal solos and readings across churches and colleges. Admission is free with a complimentary offering received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito Youth For Christ
Osterhouse
Chicago
Ill
WCAX
Birthday and anniversary notices from local community
The excerpt lists multiple social events including a birthday party for Melvin Miller with several schoolmates and friends, a first wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. George Grob on February 26, a farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Selke of Green Valley, and a property purchase by J. A. Seelye of the John F. Gay property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geogre Grob
Darrell Hirst
David Logan
Charles Louie
Glen Tuckman
Melvin Miller
Harry Selke
Green Valley
J. A. Seelye
John F. Gay
Local Notes from March 1903 Collected in Stewart and Manito
Fifty years ago Wallace Seelye of Stewart Iowa visited to buy fancy cattle. Jacob Graff bought the Wm Marshall property and planned to move to town. Miss Lizzie Hirst and Fred Kramer wed at the bride’s parents home seven miles southeast of Manito on February 25. Harry Rankin of Egypt planned to build a barn at his farm this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Seelye
Stewart
Iowa
Jacob Graff
Wm Marshall
Lizzie Hirst
Fred Kramer
Manito
Harry Rankin
Egypt
Meyer family visits Herrman household for supper
Mr and Mrs Dean Meyer and their sons were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Herrman and Janet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Meyer and Sons
Harold Herrman
Janet
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. L. Mahr Manito, Illinois
Mason County Service Company
Court St
Baston
Illinois
Mason County Service Co
Vernon L. Graff
Interstate Hospital Insurance
Uennaicane
BABY
Gore’s Hatchery
Jean
Rickett
Manita
Forest City
Norris Grain Co
Neikirk
Gene
John Taylor
Lizzie Karmer
Don Gainer
Ashland
Harold Bernshausen
Leona Graff
J. J. Waddell
Glenn Smith
Christine Johnson
J. E. Bradman
Hannah Knupple
Walter Proehl
Dan Jenkins
Hannah Hirst
Gene Marquardt
Ernest Beebe
Shirley
Helen Bernshausen
Forman Gym
Community Express
Manito, Illinois
Wees
BEXEL
McKesson & Robbins
Bridgeport
Conn
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