Skadden Delivers Rotary Banquet Talk in Manito
Wm. Skadden candidate for Congress from the 21st district spoke at the Rotary Club Banquet held at the Manito Methodist Church. Rev. Joseph W. Hobbs introduced him to about 175 attendees from Forest City Athens Greenview Havana Macomb Pekin and Springfield. dinner by the Comrades of the Way and music by Wesleyan College Sigma Alpha Iota members accompanied by Vera Hermann followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Skadden
Congress
Rotary Club
Methodist
Manilo
Joseph W. Hobbs
Comrades of the Way
Forest City
Athens
Greenview
Havana
Macomb
Pekin
Springfield
Sigma Alpha Iota
Wesleyan College
Ned O. Haney
Haney
Clarence Preston
Pekin Rotary Club
Dan August Jr
Athens Rotary Club
Austin
Dan Austin Sr
Greenview Club
Guy Williams
Havana Club
Church Services And Meeting Noted In Local Notices
In Manito Sunday March 26 1950 Pastor Rev Joseph W Hobbs Sunday School 9 45 a m Bryan Kreiling Supt Morning Worship 10 45 a m Evening Service 7 30 p m Egypt Community Church Sunday School 10 a m Lawrence Whiteford Supt Springlake Church March 19 1950 Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 10 45 a m Evangelistic Service 7 30 p m Monthly meeting of Teachers and officers held Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Golden
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Hobbs
Bryan Kreiling
Egypt
Lawrence Whiteford
Springlake
Robert Golden
Manito Methodist Church Weekly Services and Lent Theme
D J Powell delivers sermon at Manito Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 45 am and Morning Worship at 10 45 am Sermon What Shall We Believe About the Cross Mid Week Lent Service Wednesday 7 30 pm March 29 Life of Christ in Sound Pictures evening service 7 30 pm Seasonal sermon on the Cross and its meaning in modern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Mothers Club Meets at Manito Grade School
Manito Grade School Mothers Club held its regular monthly meeting at the school Monday evening. Plans were made to host a banquet for the basketball boys and cheerleaders on Friday March 31 at the grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Mothers Club
Springlake
Manito Opera House
Green Valley Square
Compass Club
Board of Town Auditours
Town Hall
Passion Play
Methodist
Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church
Mother’s Club
WSCS
Wilson Ridg
Singley
Isenberg
Hickory Grove
Forest City High to Stage Don’t Blame Me Friday Night
The Forest City High School Senior Class will present a three act comedy titled Don’t Blame Me at the school auditorium on Friday night March 31 at 8 p.m. Cast includes Meredith Warner as fommy and a large supporting group with Dolores Beard Loretta Dierker and Glenna Mae Spails. Tickets are available in advance from cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City High School
Fommy
Meredith Warner
Mack
Gal
Bobby Null
Prentiss
Jean Eyman
Roger Lempke
Linda
Delta Lou Beale
Conway
Dolores Beard
Howard Wahlfeld
Danny Conway
George Clinebell
Davies
Glenna Mae Spails
Vangie
Delouris Cave
Fancy Fixers 4 H elects officers at March meeting
The Fancy Fixers 4 H club held its organization meeting at Mrs. John Fischer's home on March 22. Officers elected included President Lucille Meyer Vice president Marilyn Bernshausen Secretary treasurer Phillis White head program chairman Mildred Gerritts recreation chairman Ann Hile and reporters Anna Lee Proehl Ruth Reed. After the business meeting refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Fixers 4-H Club
John Fischer
Lucille Meyer
Marilyn Bernshausen
Sec. ‘Treas
Phillis Whitehead
Mildred Gerritts
Ann Hile
Pekin Times
Anna Lee Proehl
Manila Express
Ruth Reed
Canasta party hosted by Mr and Mrs Burton Guinger
A Saturday canasta party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Burton Guinger. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lester Roth and Sandy Mrs Dean Meyer and Kenny Mr and Mrs James Gilmore and John Gilmore. The Roths spent the weekend at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Guingerick
Lester Roth
Sandy
Dean Meyer
Kenny
James Gilmore
John Gilmore
Roth’s
Auxiliary To Meet Monday In Manila
The American Legion Auxiliary of Manila will hold a regular meeting Monday April 8 at 7 30 pm at the Legion hall. Members are urged to attend to sign the Charter application. Prospective members are invited and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Manila
The
Legion Hall
Pinnochle Party At Thompson Home Hosts Prize Winners
Last Friday night Mr and Mrs Harold Thompson and family hosted a pinnochle party. Attendees included Gene Marquardt Brad Wayne Meyer George Bilyeu Wm Thompson Harold Palmer and Richard Thomas. Prizes went to Richard Thomas Jackie Thomas Norma Jean Bilyeu and Harold Palmer. Luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Thompson
Gene Marquardt
Brad
Wayne Meyer
George Bilyeu
Wm. Thompson
Harold Palmer
Richard Thomas
Jackie Thomas
Norma Jean Bilyeu
4-H Spring Rally Set at Easton March 24
Mason County 4-H Club plans a spring rally Friday March 24 at 7 30 p m at Easton Community High School. Miss Lucille Meyer presides over a business session on Mason County 4-H Federation Constitution as part of a program by the Mason County 4-H Federation Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County 4-H Club
Easton Community High School
Lucille Meyer
County 4-H Federation
Mason County
Mason County 44H Federation Council
Richard A. Lynn
University of Illinois
Worth Smith
Topeka
Lurelle Whitaker
Forest City
Leo Cunningham
Easton
Norma Jean Karmer
Marjorie Friedrich
Pat Murdock
Kilbourne
John Bracy
Mason City
Sandy Schulte
Donna Friend
Local Men Attend District Banquet at First Church Peoria
The district Banquet for Methodist Men was held in First Church Peoria on March 15. twelve local men and two youths attended with Lewis Warner of Manito Church and the pastor leading the event. Others present included Vernie and Ralph Ethell Chas Warner Carl Reed John Meeker John J Rush Theo Bender Beryl Hirst Duane Golden Geo Elmer Ethell Charles Wilson and Henry Gosda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
Peoria
Lewis Warner
Manito
Mr. Warner
Vernie
Ralph Ethell
Chas Warner
Carl Reed
John Meeker
John J. Rush
Theo Bender
Beryl Hirst
The Storms and Taxes Highlight Federal Costs
A heavy Chicago area storm shows electricity as vital for daily life as power losses impact heating, refrigeration, lighting, and cash registers. The piece notes excise taxes on lights and fuels, with a 7% to 50% tax burden per person across various levies, and cites figures on dollar value erosion from CPI studies. It calls for government economy and references Secretary Brannan’s stance amid farm price supports and proposed new funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles Brannan
Obituary of Oscar Dick Schmick
Oscar Dick Schmick born November 18 1874 in Manito Illinois died March 16 1950 at Pekin Hospital after a long illness. He married Bessie Courtney in Canton March 10 1911. Survived by children Harvey Pekin Myrtle Forbes Pekin Clyde Mapleton Mary Ann Feaster Rock Falls Kathryn Goodin Bud Arthur Walter Carl Nelson all Manito and 15 grandchildren and two sisters Mary James Newark Arkansas and A K Gulley Poplar Bluff Missouri. Funeral March 20 at Johnson Funeral Home with Rev Dale Harris officiating. Pallbearers Emmet Morris John Wilson Earl Palmer George Klockenga Henry Fischer Orrie Strawbridge. Buried Meadow Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Dick) Schmick
Manito
Illinois
Isaac
Jane Callaway Schmick
Pekin Hospital
Bessie Courtney
Canton
Harvey Schmick
Pekin
Myrtle Forbes
Clyde Schmick
Mapleton
Mary Ann Feaster
Rock Falls
Kathryn Goodin
Bud
Arthur
Walter
Carl
Nelson
Manita
Mary James
Newark
Ark
A.K. Gulley
Poplar Bluffs
Franklin
Loyd Scott
Johnson Funeral Home
Dale Harris
Charles Timm
Ellen Cragg
Emmet Morris
John Wilson
Earl Palmer
George Klockenga
Henry Fischer
Orrie Strawbridge
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Funeral for Cleveland Holtman Held in Beardstown area
Cleveland J. Holtman born January 11 1887 Meredosia Illinois son of August and Anna Holtman died March 15 1950 after a heart attack. He moved to Beardstown at age ten and later to Forest City Community joining St Pauls Lutheran Church. He is survived by wife Henrietta a son William three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held March 18 1950 with interment in Beardstown City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland J. Holtman
Meredosia
Ill
August
Anna Schlueter Holtman
Beardstown
St. Johns
William
Elizabeth ‘McCabe
Henry Holtman
Lodgepole
John Holtman
Lewis Holtman
Rushville
Erick Holtman
Kansas City
Valpraraiso University
Lutheran Laymans League
K.F.U.O
Tabitha Society
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
Friends From
Johnson Funeral Home
Manita
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Rev. O. A. Borchett
Velde Family Hosts Weekend Guests in Chicago
Ties Velde joined Mr and Mrs Russel Velde and Miss Eleanor Velde for a weekend in Chicago, with the visit including shared meals and local outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ties Velde
Mrs. Russel Velde
Eleanor Velde
Chicago
Federal staffing in DeKalb County drains taxpayer funds
The survey shows 178 Federal employees in DeKalb County serving 2,500 farmers, at heavy cost to taxpayers. It argues such posts force the average American to work about 65 days to pay his federal tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Quotations on Taxation by Calvin Coolidge
Famous quotation attributed to Calvin Coolidge critiques high tax rates. It presents progressive percentages for each weekday and suggests workers may skip the rest of the week. The line reflects historical debates over taxation and government revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Coolidge
Unit District Fails to Pass in Election Saturday
Nine residents of Manila and others from Forest City Pekin and Havana traveled by bus to Springfield on Tuesday as witnesses in an Illinois Commerce Commission hearing on a petition by Jacksonville Bus Lines to operate between Pekin and Havana via the Manito Forest City road. Acting Mayor Frank Palmer and several locals attended. There was no active opposition and a decision is expected in five to ten days, with service possibly starting within a week if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Forest City
Pekin
Havana
Springfield
Illinois Commerce Commission
Jacksonville Bus Lines
Manito - Forest City Blacktop
Manito
Frank Palmer
Louise Palmer
Johnny Pruett
Bob Zimmerman
Matilda Bernshausen
Lucille Shelabarger
Gladys Frederick
Grace
Fred Durham
Parkland Students Celebrate St Patrick’s Day King and Queen
Parkland school notes recount the St Patrick’s Day festivities with Steve Herrman and Annalee Proehl crowned king and queen. Students wore Blarney hats all day and enjoyed cheers, a cartwheel stunt, and a Beulah radio playlet performed by seventh and eighth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Herrman
Calendar highlights and school voting results in Manito area
A March calendar lists events from 4-H rallies to theatre plays and town meetings. The school election yielded 580 for and 456 against the community unit district, with rural and precinct totals shown for Manito Forest City Spring Lake and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Unit Plan
Manito
Forest City
Spring Lake
Spring Lake 4-H Club Play Mar 24 at Opera House
The Springlake 4-H Club presents The Meat Loaf hystery at the Manila Opera House on Friday March 24. Cast includes Robert Wiker Duane Frankie Roy Nora Golden Barbara Thomas Joyce Hailey Pat Wendland Arlyn Bishop Bill Long Sylvia DeSutter Irma Ritchie with special numbers by Collene Berger Francis Durr Nola Exrleben Joan Bauer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springlake 44 Club
Opera House
Manila
Robert Wiker
Duane
Frankie
Roy
Nora Golden
Barbara Thomas
Joyce Hailey
Pat Wendland
Arlyn Bishop
Bill Long
Sylvia DeSutter
Irma Ritchie
Collene Berger
Francis Durr
Nola Exrleben
Joan Bauer
Birthday Dinner at Ernest Palmer Home
Mr and Mrs Ernest Palmer hosted a goose dinner for Phylis Palmer and Marlowe Wilsons birthdays. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marlowe Wilson and children, Mr and Mrs Lyle Palmer, Miss Mabel Corbett, Gordon Hoeft, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Palmer
Phylis Palmer
Marlowe Wilson
Lyle Palmer
Mabel Corbett
Gordon Hoeft
Mason County Residents Invest in Series E Savings Bonds
Mason County residents continued planning for the future by buying U S Savings Bonds. In February this year they invested 48210 in Series E bonds and 35291 in February 1949 in the same type bond, reflecting steady savings activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
U. S
Pinocle Club Meets at Mrs. Hammer Home
The pinnochle club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Sara Hammer. Co hosts were Mary Katheryn Marshall Mary Rose Reynolds and Pat White. Prizes were won by Evelyn Timbrook and Katherine Marshall. Those present besides the above mentioned were Marion Zimmerman Betty Hirst and Betty Ary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinnochle Club
Sara Hammer
Mary Katheryn Marshall
Mary Rose Reynolds
Pat White
Evelyn Timbrook
Katherine Marshall
Marion Zimmerman
Betty Hirst
Betty Ary
Fish Supper Saturday Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Merle Keefer
Mr and Mrs Merle Keefer hosted a fish supper Saturday evening at their home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harley Wallinger Sr Mr and Mrs Brent Caulk and son Billie Mr and Mrs Clifford Talbott Larry Patricia and Merle Jr Keefer. Marcella Meyers visited from home for the weekend with her parents. Mrs Elmer Mason is a patient at Methodist hospital Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Keefer
Harley Wallinger Sr
Brent Caulk
Billie
Clifford Talbott
Larry
Patricia
Merle Jr. Keefer
Elmer Mason
Methodist Hospital
Peoria
Musical Contest Yields Perfect Scores by Four Entrants
Bev erly Annalee Jon Dee Proehl and Mrs. Cooper achieved perfect scores guessing the twenty tunes played by Linda in the contest. The event highlighted precise recognition of melodies and individual performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Annalee
Jon Dee Proehl
Mrs. Cooper
Linda
Dinner honors 30th anniversary of Pekin couple
Mrs Dean Meyer and Mrs Burton Guingerick hosted a dinner for the 30th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harold Gilmore. Guests from Pekin included Dean Meyer and Kenny James Gilmore John Gilmore Larry Gilmore Burton Guingerick Susie Otto Copeland Carl Porter Eula Collier Floyd Sours Ward Montgomery Gladys Wilkinson Mason City Green Valley Urish Hamilton Elmer Abbott and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Meyer
Burton Guingerick
Harold Gilmore
Dean Meyer and
Kenny
James Gilmore
Pekin
John Gilmore
Larry Gilmore
Susie
Otto Copeland
Carl Porter
Eula Collier
Floyd Sours
Ward Montgomery
Gladys Wilkinson
Mason City
John Urish
Green Valley
Wilson Hamilton
Elmer Abbott
Union Lenten Services Planned This Holy Week
Protestant churches in the area plan Union Services again this year during Holy Week. A definite schedule will be announced next week.
Birthdays listed for local residents this month
The column lists birthdays for residents including Mrs Roland Maas and Leander Vaughn on the 24th James Halpin on the 26th Lawrence Parkins on the 26th Wayne Strawbridge on the 27th Earl Graff on the 27th and Josephine Parkin on the 30th. The notice also notes the store’s promise of better service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Maas
Leander Vaughn
James Halpin
Law
Rence Parkins
Wayne Strawbridge
Earl Graff
Josephine Parkin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Market Report
Rotary
Federated Church
Manito Methodist Church
D. J Powell
Mother's Club
No. 89
Paradise Cove
Calif
Cole
California
C.H.S
Anne C. Martens
Dramatic Publishing Company of Chicago
John L. Fischer
Kenneth Smith
Mrs
al Rohman
Metamora, III
Rebecca Jane
Eric
John Thompson
Marie Wilson
Hannah Hirst
Charles Wilson
Marvin Quick
Loren Meeker
Ronnie Thomas
Frank Schimmelphenning
Urbana
Thompson
Easton Mar
Mrs. Dillard Warner
George Hirst
Amy Starrett
Calvin Bauer
Joan
Donnie Fries
Ed Schoon
Bishop Sunday
Warren Bilyeu
Crewe Cover
Diana Kay
Ray Hill
Edward Lawson
Rebecca Jane Thompson
Harry Selke
Florence O'Shea
Carl Folkman
C. B. Willard
Marlowé Wilson
G. G. Smith
David V. Felts
Decatur Herald
Marion
Institute of Life Insurance
Consumers Price Index
Brennan
Illinois Agricultural Association
Brannan
National Farm Institute
Fred Frederick
Dan Sill
George Strawbridge
George Frederick
Nelson Dosier
Adolph Gathman
Nelson Vogel
Orville Rankin
City Cemetery
George Rankin
Dayton
Ohio
Parkland School News
Wayne Schuttler
Linda Dilley
James David Proehl
Norma Creager
Kenny Becker
Janet Herrman
Judy Parker
Zella Weiss
Annabelle Proehl
Mrs. Runyon
Mr. Yortz
Tazewell Co
Walter Schuttler
Beulah
Radio Fame
Linda Disley
Della Barker
Marilyn Heyl
Betty Marion
Rosemary Snyder
Marilyn
Morton O.E
Marcella Meyers
UNION
Maid of
Cotton
Ted Shore
Elizabeth McGee
Spartanburg
S. C
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