Rotary Club hears Havana youth program talk
The Manito Rotary Club met at the Methodist church and heard Richard Hurley of Havana discuss the Havana Optimist Club youth program. Howard White then showed pictures of the youth recreational program with 500 enrolled and about 125 average daily attendance over ten weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito Rotary Club
Forest City
Home Bureau
Vernon Langston
Betty Meyer
Joseph Hobbs
Richard Hurley
Havana
Optimist Club
Howard White
Rotary Club
RNA County Convention Elects Chancelor in Mason City
At the Royal Neighbors of America convention in Mason City Mrs J W Cooper was elected County Chancelor. Mesdames Cooper and Kathryn Hamilton attended the convention with plans for the 1953 RNA County Meet at Bath High School with Sni carte Camp as co-hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Mason City
J. W. Cooper
Mesdames Cooper
Kathryn Hamilton
RNA County
Bath High School
Snicarte Camp
Rankin Family Ends Fort Worth Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry Rankin and their children who were visiting with the former's mother for ten days left for home in Fort Worth Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rankin
Fort Worth
Willow Springs and Billings relatives visit DeVore family
Mr and Mrs Walter DeVore and son Walter Eugene Jr and Mrs Harold Herrman and daughter Janet Lynn spent the past weekend visiting relatives in Willow Springs and Billings Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter DeVore
Walter Eugene Jr
Harold Herrman
Janet Lynn Spet
Willow Springs
Billings
Forest City Band Reunion Brings Members Families Together
The Forest City Band reunion gathered about 70 people Sunday afternoon September 26 in the Forest City high school gym. Dillard Warner hosted as master of ceremonies while LaVerne Wiemer and Wesley Wiemer led the program. Charles Bortell the oldest member present was honored as his wife attended. Elmer and Charles Bortell were charter members present. A duet by Dillard Warner and Paul Clauser with the band performed Now Is The Hour and Rev. Joseph Hobbs gave a brief address before a memorial observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Band
Forest City
Dillard Warner
LaVerne Wiemer
Mason City
Wesley Wiemer
Springfield
Charles Bortell
Easton
Elmer Bortell
Paul Clauser
Joseph Hobbs
Funeral services held for Fred J Worner 74
Fred J Worner died at home Sunday morning. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Green Valley Methodist Church with Rev. F. A. Havighurst of Bloomington assisted by Rev. C. R. Underwood. Burial followed in Green Valley Cemetery. He was a respected farmer of Green Valley and had been in poor health for some time. He was a brother of Chas F Worner of Manito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Worner
Green Valley
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Leaf Cleanup
Fire Prevention Week runs October 5 to 11 urging residents to clear dry leaves and grass from corners porches and near buildings to prevent fires sparked by cigarettes and matches as autumn frost arrives and leaves fall.
Seelye and Wistehuff Enjoy Sunday Toulon Drive
Mr and Mrs James Seelye and Mr and Mrs Wayne Wistehuff took a Sunday drive to Toulon with a relaxed outing and shared time together.
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James Seelye
Wayne Wistehuff
Toulon
Spring Lake Church Hosts Two Week Evangelistic Series
Spring Lake Church joins about 15,000 churches in a two week evangelistic drive October 14 to 26 led by the Walker Pike party. Premier Ernest Manning directs Canada efforts while Charles E Fuller heads U S involvement. Rev Harold Walker and Geoge Pike lead local meetings beginning October 4 with daily sessions at 7 30 p m except Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake
Walker-Pike
Dominion of Canada
Ernest Manning
Walker-Pike Evangelical Party
Walker-Pike Party
Youth For Christ
Mason City
Manito
Forest City Pekin
Harold Walker
Geoge Pike
Walker
U. S
Pike
Jesus Christ
Anniversaries List October Oct Dates
October dates celebrate weddings with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Briggs 1923 on the twelfth Henry Smith 1917 on the thirteenth Sam Kastner 1920 on the fourteenth Elmer Ethell 1885 on the fifteenth LaVerne Worner 1940 on the sixteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Henry Smith
Sam Kastner
Elmer Ethell
Mrs. LaVerne Worner
Ethells observe 67th wedding anniversary milestone
Mr and Mrs Elmer E Ethell mark 67 years of marriage on a rare milestone. The Express joins friends in offering congratulations and best wishes as their family enters its third generation.
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Elmer E. Ethell
The
Express
Merle Woodrow Hosts First Pinochle Club Gathering
First fall and winter Pinochle Club meeting held at Mr and Mrs Merle Woodrow home last Thursday evening. Five tables played with prizes awarded to Mesdames Lawrence Thomas Grover Gumbel Owen Singley James Seelye James Bernshausen and Laurence Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Woodrow
C. A. Beebe
Lawrence Thomas
Grover Gumbel
Owen Singley
James Seelye
James Bernshausen
Laurence Thomas
Illinois Extends Duck Goose Season Opens October 20
Illinois hunters gain a 55 day duck and goose season this year. The 1952 season runs from Monday October 20 to December 13 inclusive, per State Conservation Director Leonard Schwartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Leonard Schwartz
Rally Day at Methodist Church October 12
The Methodist Church plans Rally Day on October 12 with Sunday School at the usual time followed by a 10 30 program by the School classes. About 250 are expected. no sermon. The pastor will address the assembly briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Spring Lake Church Announces Revival Services Schedule
Spring Lake Church outlines weekly activities led by Pastor Paul N. Rager with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 45 p m and Evening Services at 7 30 p m. Special evangelistic meetings run Tuesday October 14 through Sunday October 26 nightly 7 30 p m except Monday with the Walke Pike Evangelistic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul N. Rager
Lawrence Whiteford
Junior Church
Lowell Golden
Old School Mates Union Meeting in Bath
Mr and Mrs Howard Boyd attended the Old School Mates union in Bath on Sunday with Bath Lynchburg Unit Bldg 148 members enjoying a chicken dinner and renewing acquaintances. Mr and Mrs Oral Laley and family also joined the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Boyd
Bath
Orunion
Bath-Lynchburg
Bldg 148
Oral Laley
Auxiliary of Legion Post 561 Meets with Twenty One Members
The Auxiliary of American Legion Post 561 held a 7 30 p m meeting on Monday October 6 at the Smith Building with twenty one members present. They discussed aiding in toy repair and distribution for Christmas and decided to provide baby sitters for registration night and serve refreshments at upcoming Square dances. Committee chairs were named for Finance Membership Music Americanism Community Service Rehabilitation Publicity Veteran Craft Ex Estella Rohlfs Poppy Henrietta Selke Child Welfare Lucille Hubbard and Gold Star Ruby L Smith. The group plans a tray-favor gathering at Henrietta Selke’s home October 15 at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of American Legion
Smith Building
Pres
Luella Shirley
Wayne Hirst
Aux
Legion
Mason Co.’ Council
Methodist
Hill-Palmer Post
Unit Ag
Frank Rohlfs
Reynolds
Thelma Hirst
Lillie Woods
Mary K. Marshall
Mary J. Vaughn
Florence Folkman
Clarabelle Priddy
Juanita Herrman
Estella Rohlfs
Henrietta Selke
Lucille Hubbard
Ruby L. Smith
Selke Resigns From Montgomery Ward Heads to Oregon
Harold Selke of Peoria resigned after three years with Montgomery Ward and Co and left for Pendleton Oregon Saturday evening to reside there with Mrs Selke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Selke
Peoria
Montgomery Ward and Co
Pendleton, Ore
Mrs. Selke
Spinet Piano Bargain Offered by Davenport Dealer
Responsible party offers to take over the balance on a small monthly payment plan for a beautiful nationally advertised spinet or provide a cash discount. Address 914 LeClaire St Davenport Iowa and attention to Credit Manager Bob Benson Piano Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Benson Piano Co
LeClaire St
Davenport
Iowa
For Sale Sigels oil burner bargain price
Used for a month oil burner for sale heats 3 to 4 rooms located at 1419 South Tth Street Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tth
Pekin
For Sale: Acreage Home Near Forest City and Manita
Four room house with summer kitchen plus one acre of good ground filled with fruit trees berries and outbuildings including chicken house barn and garage. Oil heat water pressurized system new kitchen cabinet linoleum. Located 5 miles SE of Manita and 5 miles E of Forest City. Price 4950. Potter Realty Co Peoria Illinois contact numbers provided.
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Manita
Forest City
Potter Realty CO
Realtors
Gale Ave
Peoria
Illinois
For Rent Unfurnished Apartment in Manila
Unfurnished apartment for rent listed with contact Loren K. Himmel of Havana Illinois. Seeking tenants in Manila area with rental inquiry directed through the listed person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Loren K. Himmel
Havana
Illinois
For Sale Universal Mix Master at Grob's Barber Shop
An ad notes a Universal Mix Master for sale in perfect working condition with a bargain price. Interested buyers are directed to Grob's Barber Shop or to call the listed number 2-1 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Mix Master Perfect
Grob’s
Office secretary and bookkeeper sought in Havana
Mason County Farm Bureau announces a position for an office secretary and bookkeeper. Applicants should apply in person at the Havana office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County Farm Bureau
Havana
Twin Sons Born to Mr. and Mrs Clifford Talbott
Mr and Mrs Clifford Vv Talbott announce the birth of twin boys at Pekin Hospital on October 3. The boys weigh 6 lb 4 oz and 6 lb 7 oz and are named Danny Ray and Denny Vern. Grandparents are Mr Ray Talbott and Mrs Harley Wallinger with George Eidmann as paternal great grandfather. They are the first grandsons in the Ray Talbott family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Vv. Talbott
Pekin Hospital
Danny Ray
Denny Vern
Ray Talbott
Harley Wallinger
George Eidmann
WSCS Meets at Manito Methodist Church in October
The WSCS of Manito Methodist Church held its October meeting with 20 members present. Jenny Bender led devotions, Elsie Willit accompanied, and Mrs. Powell led the program on home missions and field trips to Indian reservations to observe mission work.
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WSCS
Manito
Helen Thompson
Hattie Seelye
Marie Bernshausen
Roberta Marquard
Donna Thompson
Forget-me-not Sale Net Total of 67.15 Dollars
Mrs. Wm. F. Hirst chaired the Forget-me-not sale in Manilo last Saturday reporting a total of 67.15 dollars. Nine girls worked all day canvassing homes and handling sales while two boys helped in the afternoon. Marilyn Parkins and Barbara Waddell led with 27 dollars in sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Hirst
Manilo
Wilma Schimmelpfenning
Judy Golden Marlene Parkins
la Donne Bender
Barbara Waddell
Pauty Gorden
Ruth and
Mabel Simpson
Florence Schappaugh
Mrs W S Maloney Hosts Royal Neighbors Meeting
Oak Leaf Camp No. 4 Royal Neighbors of America held its October meeting at the W S Maloney home on Monday evening October 6. Oracle Edna Maloney conducted the session. prizes were awarded to James Dottie, Mar hall, Mabel Grob and Mayme Seelye. A two course lunch prefaced the social hour. Next gathering will be at Mrs Kathryn Hamilton's home.
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Oak Leaf
Royal Neighbors of America
W. S. Maloney
Oracle Edna Maloney
Mes
James Dottie Marhall
Mabel Grob
Mayme Seelye
Ostess
Kathryn Hamilton
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Ben Jacobs
San Jose
Harry Selke
S.F.C
Rs. Leroy Parkins
Spring Lake Church
Wm. H. Briggss
Pinochel Club
W.S.C.S
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