District Governor to Visit Local Rotary Club on December 15
Announcement at Rotary meeting confirms the district governor will attend on Tuesday December 15 for his annual visit. Don Parkin chaired the program as Harry Ainsworth presented three dimensional color slides from Italy. Other locals including Mr. Miller and Clyde Priddy attended and next week’s chair is Priddy.
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Rotary Club
Don Parkin
Harry Ainsworth
Mason City
Italy
Rome
Venice
Florence
Pisa
Pompeii
Miller
Clyde Priddy
Birthdays Listed for November 20 to 29
Birthdays for November 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 and 29 showing names Donna Lee Woodrow Lucille Meyer Bowlby Effie E Cox Loren Meeker William Hodkinson Mrs Harry Seike Allan Cranwill Joyce Hill Ella Maas R L Mahr Elaine Velde Herrman Mrs Nelson Kiesling Mrs Elmer Herrman Mrs Moses R Meeker Mrs Laurence Warner Barbara Seelye Lorraine Meyer.
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Donna Lee Woodrow
Lucille Meyer Bowlby
Effie E. Cox
Nelson Kiesling
Elmer Herrman
Anniversaries for Ray Hill and Hammer couple
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hill celebrate an anniversary from 1923 while Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hammer also mark theirs. The notices highlight married life milestones in this community column.
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Ray Hill
Richard Hammer
Bernsey and Squeek Stop for Pheasant Count
Bernsey and Squeek visited Friday evening with four pheasants in tow.
Accordian Band Wins First Place in Forest City Talent Show
The Forest City accordion band directed by Mrs. Harry Schoonover won first place at the Forest City and Manila amateur talent show held November 13 and 14. Members pictured include Jean Parkins Marlene Parkins Shirley Foster Jackie Bilyeu Susan Barr Judy Schrader and Charlotte Fox. The group will appear on WEEK-TV once Stars of Tomorrow resumes. Public interest is sought for a new show for ages over 16. crowds reached about 175 Forest City and 250 to 300 Manito.
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Accordian Band
Forest City Legion
Harry Schoonover
Forest City
Manila
Jean Parkins
Marlene Parkins
Shirley Foste
Jackie Bilyeu
Susan Barr
Judy Schrader
Charlotte Fox
Manito
To Have or Not to Have Cub Scouts Den Mothers Sought
A Cub Scout pack formed in the Manitou Forest City Area drew eager 8 to 10 year olds but faces disbandment due to lack of Den mothers. Despite 20 plus scouts enrolled, volunteers are needed. contact Gene Buck or Bill Masters to serve.
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Manitou Forest City
Forest City
Manita
Gene Buck
Bill Masters
Horseshoe Gun Club Forms In Manito Area
A small group of area residents formed the Horseshoe Gun Club and incorporated. They plan trap shoots at the George Hirst farm near Manito with 12 and 16 gauge shells. The first public shoot is set for Sunday November 22 at 1 30 with geese and ducks as prizes.
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George Hirst
Manito
Mrs. Margaret Bishop 90 Dies in Pekin
Mrs. Mollie Corbett and daughter Mabel attended funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Bishop 90 at the Presbyterian church Pekin. She died at 4 40 a m Sunday at the home of her daughter Dr J L Corbett in Pekin. Burial was in Laurel Hill Havana. Born July 4 1863 in Mason County she married John Bishop in 1883. Surviving daughters Mary Corbett Pekin Evangeline Bishop Chicago and Ruth Behrends Havana.
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Mollie Corbett
Mabel
Pekin
Margaret Bishop
J. L. Corbett
Presbyterian Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Havana
Mary Corbett
Evangeline Bishop
Chicago
Ruth Behrends
Seymour's Store Opens Wednesday in Manilo
Seymour's Clothing store in Manilo opened on schedule with Frank McClary in charge. The article corrects a prior misprint stating the grand opening was to occur on Saturday November 28. The McClarys plan to move to Manita from Pekin when housing is found and have two small boys.
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Seymour’s Clothing
Manilo
Frank McClary
McClary
Manita
Pekin
Home Remodeled for Cleve Shelabarger Family
The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Shelabarger is undergoing remodeling performed by Milton Sturgeon and his son from Spring Lake.
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Cleve Shelabarger
Milton Sturgeon and
Spring Lake
Square Dances At Legion Hall In Manila
Square dances will be held each Saturday evening at the Legion hall in Manila. Music will be provided by the Saddle Club of South Pekin, per Legion commander Dick Hammer.
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Legion Hall
Manila
The
Saddle Club of
South Pekin
Legion
Dick Hammer
Thomas Family Heads to Kentucky for Relative's Funeral
Mr and Mrs J L Thomas accompanied by Mr and Mrs W L Thomas left Monday for Kentucky to attend funeral services for a near relative.
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J. L. Thomas
W. L. Thomas
Kentucky
Local Residents Dine With Pekin and Peoria Hosts
Clyde Shelabarger of Pekin and Mrs. Raymond Fletcher plus Rayetta Sue of Peoria were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Shelabarger.
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Clyde Shelabarger
Pekin
Raymond Fletcher
Rayetta Sue
Peoria
Cleve Shelabarger
Braves Fall In Season Openers To Bath And Minier
Forman Braves drop season openers 40 to 36 against Minier and 42 to 38 versus Bath. The photo captures a late, heated moment in the Forman Minier game as Minier pulls ahead for a four point win. The team eyes the upcoming clash with Green Valley tomorrow night.
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Bath
Minier
Forman Braves
Green Valley
Forman-Minier
Auxiliary Holds Membership Tea At Mrs Selke’s Home
The American Legion Auxiliary of Hill Palmer Post 661 held a Membership Tea Tuesday afternoon November 17 at the home of Mrs Henrietta Selke. President Louella Shirley spoke on the Auxiliary’s purpose and accomplishments. Attendees included Mrs Jack O’Hara Mrs Eugene Bradman Mrs Hank Fischer Mrs John Watson Mrs Tom Cranwill Mrs Harold Thompson Mrs Ray Schmitgall and Mrs Tift. Members present were Louella Shirley Bessie Willard Ruby Smith Ruth Parkin Sarah Hammer Henrietta Selke Juanita Herrman and Mabel Charlton.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Hill Palmer
Henrietta Selke
Jack O'Hara
Eugene Bradman
Hank Fischer
John Watson
Tom Cranwill
Harold Thompson
Ray Schmitgall
Tift
Louella Shirley
Bessie Willard
Ruby Smith
Ruth Parkin
Sarah Hammer
Juanita Herrman
Mabel Charlton
Death Notice of Charles Koffer in Milwaukie Oregon
Charles Koffer husband of Constance Heckman Koffer died in Milwaukie Oregon Tuesday at 11 20 A M funeral services were held there He is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Barbara Jean Steele of Canby and a granddaughter Sally Steele The Koffer family long lived in Tremont and Galesburg before moving to the Northwest in 1949 Friends may contact his wife at 14909 So East Oakfield Road Milwaukie Oregon 22
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Charles Koffer
Constance Heckman Koffer
Milwaukie
Oregon
Lillie Pool
Koffer
Chris Hoerr and Sons
Galesburg
Northwest
Lillie Heckman
East Oakfield Road
Milwaukie 22
Youth Killed Injured in Mason City Crash
Jerry Griffin eighteen of Mason City died after being pinned under a car near Tehran while riding with two Easton youths. William See nineteen was treated at Deaconess Hospital for a broken arm and injuries. Dale Vanlaningham eighteen escaped serious harm.
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Jerry Griffin
Lester Griffin
Mason City
Easton
Teheran
Deaconness Hospital
William See
John See
Dale Vanlaningham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dist. Gov
Loren Meeker
William Hodkinson
Harry Seike
Allan Cranwill
Joyce Hill
Ella Maas
R. L. Mahr
Elaine Velde Herrman
Moses R. Meeker
Laurence Warner
Barbara Seelye
Lorraine Meyer
Week-Tv
Stars of Tomorrow
Polaroid
Pack
Seymour’s
Braves
Mrs
Chas. Koffer
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