Jemees Meyer Receives University Honors at Nichols University
Jemees R Meyers son of Mr and Mrs William J Meyer of Manne is among 1600 seniors to receive University Honors at Nichols University on Friday April 28 during the First Annual Honors Day in the university auditorium. He is in the College of Veterinary Medicine and earned Bronze Tablet engraving for ranking in the top 3 percent over four semesters. Mrs Meyer attended the exercises and the weekend honored campus mothers with church services breakfast and a Mother Day dinner at Ill-Del House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemees R. Meyer
Mere Willam J Meyer
Manne Wee
University of Nicholse
Drst
James
College of Veterinary Medicine
William Meyer
Ill-l-Del House
Meyer
Donald
Marie
Carol
Lorraine Meyer
Forman Athletic Banquet Set For May 10 At High School
The Forman High School Gym in Manito hosts the Athletic Banquet at 7 30 p m on Tuesday evening May 10. Attendees include athletic boys cheerleaders from both junior and senior high with guests asked to bring a basket supper and own service. Several committees named include Favors and Decorations chaired by Mesdames Proehl Parkins Irvin and Rankin, Coffee chaired by Mesdames Hubbard Callaway, and Food chaired by Mesdames Scranton Hailey Meyer Gosda and Watthauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forman High School
Manito
Mesdames
Zella Weiss Proehl
Frances Wistehoff
Mabel Kreiling
Annabelle Proehl
Geneva Parkins
Lucille Hubbard
Mesd
Doctor Hauter Ordered to Active Air Force Duty
Dr. Dean A Hauter of San Jose will quit his medical practice after May 28 as he is ordered to active duty in the U S Air Force Reserve for about two years. He will spend three weeks at Air University and Gunther Base in Montgomery Alabama before reporting to the 4160th USAF Hospital, Castle Air Force Base California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean A Hauter
U. & Air Force
Dean A. Hauter
San Jose
Hauter
U. S. Air Force Reserve
Dr. Hayter
Air University
Gunther Air Force Base
Montgomery
Ala
4160Th Usaf Hospital
Strategic Air Command
Castle Air Force Base
Calif
Memorial Poppies Donated by Veterans Hospitals
The Manito Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary receives memorial poppies made by disabled veterans at Veterans Hospitals of Illinois. The crepe paper flowers with wire stems imitate the European poppies that bloomed between the crosses in World War I cemeteries in France and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Hospitals of
Illinois
Europe
France
Belgium
Smiths announce birth of son Ralph Alan
Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith announce the birth of their first child, a son born Friday April 29 at Pekin Hospital weighing eight pounds twelve ounces. He is named Ralph Alan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ray Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Smith
Pekin Hospital
Ralph Alan
Ray Smith
Springlake Charming Chicks 4 H News Meeting Report
The Springlake Charming Chicks 4 H club held its May 8 meeting opened by Vice President Barbara Thomas with minutes approved. Members demonstrated sewing tools and technique including cutting, tracing, stitching and pattern work. The group set May 17 at 7 00 CDT at Spring Lake school for the next meeting and attendance requirements were noted.
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Springlake
Charming Chicks
Barbara Thomas
Joyce Wrench
Marlene Parkin
Janet Thomas
Katheryn Proehl
Molly Andrew
Mary Parkin
Sharon Thomas
Lila Harkleroad
Karen Moore
Holberg
C.T.S
Spring Lake School
4-H
Fischer and McCune Guests Share Stoneton Visit
Mr and Mrs Melvin Fischer and Mr and Mrs Tom McCune of Kingston were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Fischer. Michael Fischer was an afternoon visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Fischer
Tom McCune
Kingston
Henry Fischer
Michael Fischer
Callers include Barbara Caldwell Russ Knaack Monday evening
Barbara Caldwell and Russ Knaack were callers Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Shelabarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Caldwell
Russ Knaack
Mrs
Cleve Shelabarger
Accident Victims Condition Report
Relatives report three Pekin area accident victims in fair condition. Ken Richardson says son Winifred has a broken hip and injured pelvis, Vic undergoing pelvis x-rays and observation, Eugene Goff reports both legs and a wrist broken, plus an injured finger. Roy Henry remains semi conscious with a serious concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin M Capital
Ken Richardson
Winifred
Vic
Eugene Goff
Roy Henry
Youth for Christ Rally Conducted by Midwest Bible Institute Group
A youth rally in Forman Gym features a Midwest Bible Institute group from St. Louis with a men's quartet, pianist Lyle Frey, and speaker Loren Green from Pekin. The program aims to inspire local youth and may signal continued rallies if community interest remains.
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Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute
St. Louis
Manito Youth For Christ
Forman Gym
Daniel Graves
Robert Korthius
Paul
David Gillies
Lyle Frey
Loren Green
Billy Graham
Bob Pierce
Youth For Christ
Forman
Manito
Water Ski Club to Open at Spring Lake
The Spring Lake Water Ski Club plans to start as soon as water temperature reaches comfort level. Officers inviting participation include Harvey Kastner president Thomas Strawbridge vice president and Duane Golden secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake
Cypress Gardens
Piaco
Thom Strawbridge
Harvey Kastner
Thomas Strawbridge
Duane Golden
Poppy Day Funds Protect Veterans in Manila
Miss Clarabelle Priddy, Rehabilitation Chairman of Manila Auxiliary Unit, describes Poppy Day on May 28. Money from coin boxes is split: half for veterans relief and half for child welfare. Local funds stay in the unit, buying poppies from the Illinois Auxiliary, made by disabled veterans with no overhead, all volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Clarabelle Priddy
Manila
Illinois Department of the Auxiliary
Veterans Hospital
Illinois
Manilo
Auxiliary
America
Cleve Shelabarger and Gon Bil Visit San Jose on Wednesday
Cleve Shelabarger and Gon Bil were callers on business at San Jose Illinois on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Shelabarger
Gon Bil
San Jose
Outdoor steak fry hosted by Mr and Mrs Hall
Mr and Mrs Guy Hall entertained with an outdoor steak fry at their home Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles DeSutter and family.
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Guy Hall
Charles DeSutter
Fred Grob former Manito Resident Dies
Fred Grob longtime Manito resident and former Wiedmer Chemical Company worker died after a long illness. He served on the village board and the school board, lived in St. Louis since 1919, and is survived by his wife a son and two daughters plus a stepdaughter and a deceased daughter. Funeral services set for Friday at Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grob
Manito
Wiedmer Chemical Company
Grobs
W. S. Maloney
Manita
St. Louis
Arthur Grob
Mayme Grob
Elley Norris
Norris, Ill
Kate Kirchner
Emma Grob
Vacation Bible School Planned at Community Methodist
Rev C C Young and the Religious Educational Committee of the Community Methodist Church name a staff for Daily Vacation Bible School from May 31 to June 10. Members include Mrs Harold Woodley Mrs Burl Lawson Mrs Theo Bender Mrs GC C Young and Rev Young. The committee met to set dates and will meet Friday to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Young
Community Methodist Church
Harold Woodley
Burl Lawson
Theo, Bender
GC. C. Young
Local Rail Agent Appointed at Havana
Marvin Ellingworth is named local agent for the C. and J. M. Rail Road at Havana replacing retiring Robert Laws after forty years of service. Ellingworth has served as third track operator for five years and does not plan to move his family to Manito for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Ellingworth
C. and J. M
Havana
Mr. Ellingworth
Robert Laws
Manito
Public Card Party planned by Legion Auxiliary
A Legion Auxiliary sponsored card party will be held in the Legion Hall on Thursday evening May 26 at 7 30. Admission is 25 cents at the door with sandwiches pie coffee and soda pop available for sale during the event.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Boy Scouts Finish Paper Drive and Plan Library
The Boy Scouts held a paper drive last Saturday and collected a truckload of paper. They aim to finish the drive next Saturday and, at the last meeting, began studying signaling and announced plans to start a library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
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Midwest Bible Institute
Ware Gere
Poppy Day
Protect Veterans
Fred Grob
Pra Orix Lewis
Vacation Bible School
C. and
J. M
BOY Scout
Wwre
Alan Gorden
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