Dixie's Visit Brings Local Guests to Colorado Homes
Dixie Rae Selke of Manito with Miss Allie Richmond and Mrs. Arch Howard of Las Animas Colorado visited Thursday and Friday at the home of Mrs. Howard's brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Boyd visited Pekin Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Boyd. B. B. Cox and M. H. Boyd joined Sunday supper guests at the home of Clyde Priddy and daughter Clarabelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Richmond
Arch Howard
Las Aminas
Colorado
M. H. Boyd
C. A. Boyd
Pekin
B. B. Cox
Clyde Priddy
Clarabelle
Weekend Socials and Visits Round Nearby Towns
Local families hosted guests and relatives over the weekend with gatherings at Pekin Mason City Havana Manito Forest City Parkland and Peoria. Notable events included a wedding at St Josephs church and travels to Boston with return plans.
Local visits span Pekin families and friends
Mr and Mrs Fred Lofthouse and family visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Gene Nelms in Pekin. Mrs Mabel Schierbeck spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C Nelson Warner and son Robert. Mr and Mrs Charles Warner joined Mr and Mrs J W Keefer in Pekin for a weekend visit with Merle Keefer and family. Mr and Mrs John Bartles, Pekin, and Mr and Mrs George Handke with son Delavan, along with Mr and Mrs Henry Hirst Sr, were Sunday guests of Leonard Graff and Vernon Graff and daughter joined evening callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lofthouse
Gene Nelms
Pekin
Mabel Schierbeck
C. Nelson Warner
Robert
Charles Warner
J. W. Keefer
Merle Keefer
John Bartles
George Handke
Delavan
Henry Hirst Sr
Forest City Freshman Outing At Frank's Boatyard
The annual future freshman party sponsored by the freshman class and Mr. Kirby Lawkis was held Wednesday at Frank's boatyard on Spring Lake. Twelve future freshmen, students, and teachers spent the afternoon rowing, swimming, and hiking before a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Lawkis
Frank
Spring Lake
Meredith Warner
John Dosier
Forest City
Surprised on 17th Birthday at Forest City Party
Glenna Mae Spaits was pleasantly surprised Friday evening by a party in honor of her 17th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. John Spaits hosted the event in the Forest City vicinity, with entertainment including moving pictures and games in the Baptist church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Mae Spaits
John Spaits
Forest City
Baptist Church
Pleasant Evening With Gifts And Prizes Reported
Games were played and prizes awarded to Bob Null Roberta Bowman Bill Heinhorst and Lurelle Whitaker Glenna Mae received many gifts and refreshments followed by a list of attendees and guests unable to attend. A note on agricultural practice cites pre emergence weed spray in corn as not recommended by Illinois agronomists. Illinois reports exceed a million home freezer units in 1949 per University estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prissa
Bob Null
Roberta Bowman
Bill Heinhorst
Lurelle Whitaker
Glenna Mae
Beryl le Count
Billy Heinhorst
Bobby Null
Darrel Henry
Skip Vance
John Whitaker
Paul Heinhorst
Virgil Lee Gathman
Roger Lempke
Harold Eubank and Jr
Marion Spails
Lewis Peplow
Marlene
Danny and
Perry
University of Illinois Agronomists
Ilinois
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Foot and Mouth Disease Levels Across Major Livestock Regions
The USDA notes that excluding Canada, Australia, and the United States, most major livestock producing areas worldwide have foot and mouth disease. The statement highlights global animal health risks and the need for monitoring and control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Australia
United States
Uss.d.a
Bees Help Western Farmers Grow High-Yield Alfalfa Seed
Honey bees pollinate alfalfa increasing seed crop yields. Western growers report seeds up to ten times the natural average, boosting production and profits for farmers adopting the method.
Poppy Day Declared in Forest City for May 27
Mayor W. C. Langston issued a proclamation designating Saturday May 27 as Poppy Day in Forest City. Citizens are urged to wear memorial poppies to honor those who gave their lives in World Wars I and II. Lois Parker, local Poppy Day Chairman, leads the effort as poppies will be sold that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
W. C. Langston
Lois Parker
American Legion Auxiliary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manito
Dixie Rae Selke
Stout
Parkersburg
W. Va
Manito Drug Company
Ty Buxton
Pekin, Illinois
Burton Gulngerich
Susan
Harold Gilmore
James Gilmore
Gilmore Home
Colleen Runyon
Vincent Runyon
Bruce Cole
E. B. Marshall
Kay
Phil Adams
Clinton
Illinois
Norman O'Shea
Havana
Betty Ary
Evelyn Timbrook
Joyce Shelabarger
Shelabarger
F. E. Bender
John Walden
Waechter- Bennett
St. Joseph's Church
Robert Rankin
Mason City
Sam Lynch Jr
D. C
L. A. Wilson
RNA
Juanita Lempke
San Jose
Gladys Langston
Mae Breedlove
Lois Petty
Maine Community Express
Darrel Bowman
Adcock
Dick Kumpf
Kirby V. Lawlis
Dalla Lou Beale
Darlene Dosier
Lorelle Whitaker
Mary Jane Kroell
Loretta Dierker
June Tisdale
Jeanne Hibbard
Virginia Carey
Jean Eyman
Arlan Vogel
William Peplow
James Bowman
Jimmie
LeRoy Dawson
Frigidaire de Luxe
Quickabe
Central Illinois Light Co
NOAR
Manito, Ill
Loren Noel
Ience
Holmes & Edwards Sterling
Holmes & Edwards
Sterling
USA
Jenkin’s Jewelry and Gift Shop
Manito, Illinois
Middle States Telephone CO
McCormick Farm
Manito Hardware Co
Farmall
International Harvester
the Friendly Fredman Brothers Furniture Company
Fredman
Folks
Fredman Bros
Harry Abel
Court Street
Pekin, Il
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