Beards to Take Over Community Express Newspaper
Three years after a prior takeover, Mr and Mrs Charles Beard of Delavan with daughters Charlene Vicky and Margie will assume editing and publishing duties for the Community Express next week under a tentative agreement. DeVores will assist for a month or two before handing over fully. Mayme Seelye departs after years of service to pursue ink-free days. The move aims to refresh the paper and reenergize the town paper with new leadership.
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Expresa
Charles M. Beard
Delavan
Charlene
Vicky
Margie
DeVores
Manita
Mayme Seelye
Mayme
Community Express
Taxes Due Next Wednesday In Mason County
Loren K Himmel Mason County treasurer says June 1 is the last day to pay personal taxes and the first installment of real estate taxes After June 1 penalties apply The collector's office closes May 30 for a legal holiday.
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Loren K. Himmel
Mason County
Marvin Smith Initiated Into Kappa Delta Pi at University
Marvin Smith a junior at the University of Illinois has been initiated into Kappa Delta Pi the education honor society founded at Illinois in 1911 now with 182 chapters. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glen G Smith of Manito.
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Marvin Smith
Manilo
University of Illinois
Kappa Delta Pi
Marvin
University of Illinoig
Glen G. Smith
Manito
Dance Revue At Shrine Mosque Draws Local Students
Mrs Heart Heckman and Mrs Ray Starrett attended the Dance Revue at the Shrine Mosque in Peoria Sunday afternoon. Michael and Nancy Hasselberg were among the students appearing on the program.
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Heart Heckman
Ray Starrett
Shrine Mosque
Peoria
Michael
Nancy Hasselberg
Wheel Baer Lk 18 Teehee Lane Item Details
The text describes a new model named Super Deluxe with a loud horn and removable seat cover. It notes blue headlights, a red bottom, and a peach fuel top. The model Tony was registered to Helen and Engle Palmer of Manito, with Minnie Hardt of Pekin as grandmother and Frank Palmer and spouse of Manito as grandparents.
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Tony
Helen
Engle Palmer
Manito
Minnie Hardt
Pekin
Frank Palmer
Oak Grove Cemetery 100 Years Old
Oak Grove Cemetery marks a century this year with 47 Civil War veterans buried there. The first grave for Mary C. Cox was dug in September 1855 near Old Durang Town, land donated by Mrs. Cox. Secretary-treasurer Mrs. Frank Rohlfs reports spring cleaning, mowing finished and Memorial Day preparations underway with donations подъ services and funds.
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Oak Grove
Mary C. Cox
Daugher
James K. Cox
Cox
Durang Town
Spring Lake Bluff
Frank Rohlfs
Rohlfs
Card of Thanks for Oak Grove Cemetery upkeep
I sincerely thank everyone who contributed money labor or service toward Oak Grove Cemetery upkeep. Your generosity and cooperation are deeply appreciated. Mrs. Frank Rohlfs, Sec Treas.
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Oak Grove Cemetery
Frank Rohlfs
Sec
Treas
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Mrs. Carrie Meyer’s Bereavement
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for beautiful flowers kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement. Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated by the family of Mrs. Carrie Meyer.
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Carrie Meyer
Forman High School Baccalaureate Attended by Class of '65
Baccalaureate services for Forman High School graduates drew a large crowd in the Forman Gym. Thirty-one seniors in blue and white were escorted by Janet Noll and Roger Vogel of the class of '56. Joseph W. Hobbs, County Superintendent of Schools, delivered the address urging students to Hang On Don’t Run and Move Forward One Step At A Time. Commencement is set for Friday evening May 27 in the High School Gym with public invited.
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Forman High School
Forman
Janet Noll
Roger Vogel
Victoria Young
Young
Methodist Church
eMusic
Forman High
Holy City
Merriell Dierker
Frances Caulking
Barcarole
Barbara
Linda Rakestraw
Joseph W. Hobbs
Altho
Manito resident George Eidman dies in Springfield hospital
George Eidman a lifelong Manito farmer died at St Johns hospital Springfield at 3 pm Thursday after a brief illness. Born April 10 1868 in Pekin he married Kathryn Werghrich February 16 1893 who died in 1940. He is survived by three daughters two sons eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Sunday at Johnson Funeral Home with Rev Joseph Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Lawn cemetery. Friends may call after 7 pm.
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George Hidmen
Manito
Bt John's Hospital
Springfield
Hie
Ocimeinnatl Township
John
Margaret Scherer Bid
Wah
Kathryn Werghrich
Ray Talbott
George Frederick
Robert Jackson
Canton
Laurence Eidman
Roy Eidman
Boonville
Emma Bauer
Fanny Eidman
Pekin
Lena Weyhrich
Green Valley
Martin Eidman
Johnson Funeral Home
Joseph Hobbs
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
Priddy
Hospital notes report multiple local patients under care
Mrs. Paul Woods was taken to Pekin Hospital Sunday afternoon in the Johnson Ambulance after suffering a severe heart attack at her home. Oscar Smith entered the Methodist Hospital Peoria Sunday evening and on Monday morning underwent major surgery. Reports are that he is doing well. Fred Durham is a patient in the Pekin Hospital for observation and treatment.
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Paul Woods
Pekin Hospital
Johnson
Oscar Smith
Methodist Hospital
Peoria
Fred Durham
Pool Construction Progress Amid Delayed Chlorination System
Work on the swimming pool continues toward completion. The fence is purchased and will soon enclose the pool. Sides and bottom have been painted. The chlorination system is delayed due to slow parts arrivals, delaying opening. William C. Law will serve as pool manager and lifeguard when the pool opens.
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William C. Law
Thank You From Manito Editor Mayme Seelye
Mayme Seelye retires from the Manito Community Express desk thanking readers and friends for the cooperative kindness that made her work pleasant.
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Manito Community Express
Manito
Mayme Seelye
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