San Jose Emden School District Meeting Proposed
The Community Council of San Jose will hold a public meeting at 7 30 p m October 19 at San Jose High School to discuss the Emden San Jose Community unit school district. Mason County schools supervisor Joseph Hobbs and state official C H Watson will assist. lunch will be served.
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San Jose-Emden
The
Community Council of
San Jose
San Jose High School
Emden
Emden-San Jose Community Unit
Mason County Superintendent of Schools
Joseph Hobbs
Mason County
C. H. Watson
Mothers' Club to Meet with Education Talk
The Mo thers' Club holds a regular meeting at 8 o'clock Monday October 18 in the grade school auditorium. Gerald Brown county superintendent of schools of Petersburg will speak on Education. A musical program directed by Miss McPherson music supervisor at MCHS will follow.
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Mothers’ Club
Gerald Brown
Petersburg
Miss McPherson
MCHS
FFA Carnival at Manita High Gym Friday Evening
The FFA Carnival takes place in the Manita High School gym at 7 00 Friday October 15. Fifteen big acts perform and a sequence of programs begins at 8 30 9 30 and 10 15.
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FFA
Manita High School
Forest City Couple Announce Engagement of Mary Lou Lawlis
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Lawlis of Forest City announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lou Lawlis to Robert Gates, son of Mrs. Bessie Gates of Peoria. A late autumn wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Lawlis
Forest City
Lawlis
Mary Lou
Robert Gates
Bessie Gates
Indianas Avenue
Peoria
Friends throw first birthday party for Randy Jay Maas
Russell Maas family hosts Randy Jay Maas first birthday with three cakes and a social evening. Attendees include Rudy Vetter and son Pete John Meeker Reuben Golden and son, Sam Schmidtgal and Michael Folbert Maas Robert Maas Gary LaVonne and the Maas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Maas
Randy Jay Maas
Rudy Vetter
Pete
John Meeker
Reuben Golden
Sam Schmidtgal
Michael
Folbert Maas
Robert Maas
Gary
LaVonne
Randy Jay
Memorable Western Road Trip with Gene Autry Rodeo
Mrs Lila O Hara and Mr and Mrs LaMar Daniel describe a cross country journey starting in Fort Madison Iowa with a Gene Autry rodeo, through Ottumwa Grand Island Cheyenne Salt Lake City Estes Park Denver and Colorado Springs. They note sights at the Great Salt Lake Milner Pass Lookout Mountain Shrine of Eternal Light Garden of the Gods and Summit Lodge with much scenery and a return via Kansas Missouri and home tired but happy.
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Salt Lake City
Denver
Lila O’hara
LaMar Daniel
Iowa
Illinois
Grand Island
Nebr
Platte River
Nebraska
Cheyrenne
Wyo
Cheyenne
Laramie
Little America
Estes Park
Milner Pass
Loveland
Bill Cody
Buffalo Bill
Look Out Mountain
Truman
Colorado Spring
Colorado Springs
Seven Falls
Will Roger
Mt. Cheyenne
Summit Lodge
Kansas
Missouri
Egypt Community Church October 17 1948 Service
Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning worship followed by unified service with Holy Communion observed. Pastor Joseph Hobbs and Superintendent Lawrence Whiteford noted. Mrs. R. C. Laws attended the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Chicago and the Grand Ball, and visited her nephew and his wife while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hobbs
Lawrence Whiteford
R. C. Laws
The
Eastern Star
Chicago
Marriage of Miss Mary Jane O Hara to Alan Weaver
Mrs Alan Weaver formerly Miss Mary Jane O Hara daughter of Mr and Mrs Adrian Sprague of Columbia Terrace Peoria married Alan Weaver on Sunday September 26 at the Methodist Church in Manito.
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Alan Weaver
Mary Jane O’hara
Adrian Sprague
Columbia Terrace
Peoria
Methodist Church
Manito
Mrs Pete Krei Honored By Forest City Ladies Aid
The Forest City Ladies Aid met at Mrs Rudolph Wahlfelds home for a Thursday session. A birthday dinner celebrated Mrs Pete Krei who received many useful gifts. The group spent the afternoon quilting on the sun porch. Officers for the year were elected at the October 7 meeting led by former president Mrs Howard Hubbard.
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Pete Krei
Ladies Aid
Forest City Ladies Aid
Rudolph Wahifield
Wahlfeld
Howard Hubbard
George Sherer
Elsie Emmons
Mabel Emmons
Harry Embree
Clarence Kreiling
Golden wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs Jones
Mr and Mrs William H. Jones observed their golden wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Herrman Spring Lake with a 100 guest reception. The couple, married October 5 1898 in Pekin, were toasted beneath a golden bower as hymns were sung and scripture read by Rev A S McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Albert Herrman
Spring Lake
Mrs. Herrman
Mr. Jones
A. S McKinley
Spring Lake Reformed Church
Springlake 4-H elects officers for coming year
The Springlake Victory 4-H Club met October 5 1948 electing officers for the year including President William Long Vice President Robert Wiker Secretary and Treasurer Wanda Lowry Reporter Loma Alice Golden Recreation Chairman Imogene Thomas Scrapbook Chairman Nora Mae Golden A lunch of hot chocolate sandwiches and cookies was served A trip movie was shown to all 4-H members and visitors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springlake Victory
William Long
Robert Wiker
Wanda Lowry
Loma Alice Golden
Imogene Thomas
Nora Mae Golden
4-H
Miss Corrine Lawson to Wed Ralph Krueger Sunday
Miss Corrine Lawson becomes bride of Ralph Krueger in Stanford on Sunday October 17 at 2 o clock. Lawson extends invitation to all friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrine Lawson
Ralph Krueger
Stanford
Miss Lawson
Rally Day Observed at Forest City Baptist Church
The Forest City Baptist Church held its annual Rally Day with large attendance at Sunday services. Rev. Joseph Hobbs delivered the sermon as a record Sunday School crowd enjoyed a noon basket dinner. Former pastor Rev. Olin Lee spoke, and the San Jose chorus led by John Harmon performed with pianist Miss Adolph.
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Forest City
The
Baptist Church
Joseph Hobbs
Olin Lee
San Jose Chorus
John Harmon
Adolph
Local Social Visits Across Pekin and Surrounding Towns
Mrs Ray O Hara shopped in Pekin Monday. Sidney Combs and Norman and Carol visited the Ray O Hara home Sunday. David E Retford of Petersburg visited with his daughter Mrs Russell Maas and family Tuesday. Engle Ben Palmer and family spent Sunday with Joe Serangeli in Deer Creek. Ed Kocher and Rudy De Sutter hosted Saturday evening. Orin Ethell of Princeton and Norton Brenner dined with George Ethell on Sunday. F C Rice of Peoria spent the weekend with John Fischer.
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Sidney Combs
Norman and
Carol
Ray O'Hara
David E. Retford
Petersburg
Mrs Russell Maas
Engle
Ben Palmer
Mrs
Joe Serangeli
Deer Creek
Ed Kocher
Bartonville
Rudy de- Sutter
Orin Ethell
Princeton
Norton Brenner
George Ethell
Let Me Keep Your Baby on Wash Day
Local item notes moves and visits in Manito Beardstown Pekin and Pekin area residents. Families such as the Allans Endicott Crafton Smith Barnett Cook and Barnett are linked by moves visits weddings and hospital stays.
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Frank Palmer
Manito
Illinois
Runyon's Paint and Wallpaper Ad Joins Local Travel Notes
For Rent Wallpaper Steamer advertised by Runyon's Paint and Wallpaper Store. Local residents Mr and Mrs Harry Brown Pekin and Mr and Mrs Robert Manito left Tuesday for a trip south. Louis Talbott and daughter Peoria visited Hilling. Lydia Bernshausen visited Ashland. Minnie Rohlfs visited Green Valley with sister Mrs Beale.
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Runyon’s Paint and
Harry Brown
Pekin
Robert, Manito
Minnie Rohlfs
Jack Beale
Green Valley
Miss Rohlfs
Mrs. Beale
Birthday party for Betty Bernshausen
Miss Betty Bernshausen honored her tenth birthday with a Thursday afternoon party. Friends played games with prizes, and refreshments of sandwiches ice cream cookies and cold drinks were served. Attendees included Rose Marie Wilson Marvin Wilson Joyce Wilson Mary Alice and Marvin Tackman Bonnie and Donald O'Hara Joyce and Darrell Thompson Ruth Reed Carol Meyer Janice K Meyer Jeanette Hamilton Leonard Parkin Heide Hill and the hostess Betty Bernshausen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bernshausen
Rose Marie Wilson
Marvin Wilson
Joyce Wilson
Mary Alice
Marvin Tackman
Bonnie
Donald O'Hara
Joyce
Darrell Thompson
Ruth Reed
Carol Meyer
Janice K. Meyer
Jeanette Hamilton
Leonard Parkin
Heide Hill
John Hill Honored on Sixty Sixth Birthday
John Hill was honored on his 66th birthday with a birthday dinner last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Wainwright Mr and Mrs John Parker and daughter Patricia Ann Miss Marion Hilst all of Peoria and Lester and Otto Hilst of Manila. It was the first time Mr Hill had seen his six weeks old grandchild Patricia Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hill
Robert Wainwright
John Parker
Patricia Ann
Marion Hilst
Peoria
Lester and
Otto Hilst
Manila
Mr. Hill
Mobile X Ray Unit to Survey Mason County
On November 15 1948 the State Mobile X-Ray Unit will start a mass X Ray survey of all adults in Mason County and will be located in each town during the three weeks. The event is sponsored by the Mason County Public Health and Tuberculosis Association, Mason County Sanitorium Board and the County Medical Society. Elmer Martin longtime local resident returned to Wells Minnesota with Mr and Mrs Everett Palmer and their two daughters for a brief visit.
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State Mobile
Mason County
Mason County Public Health and Tuberculosis Association
Mason County Sanitorium Board
The
County Medical Society
Elmer Martin
Wells
Minn
Everett Palmer
Miss Jessy Pruitt Visits Friends in Peoria
Miss Jessy Pruitt spent Thursday and Friday visiting friends in Peoria showcasing a social visit pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessy Pruitt
Peoria
Forest City Manito Basketball Schedules Announced
Coach Kirby Lawkis lists Forest City high school games starting November 12 at Mason City and through February 25 with districts and state tournaments. A second roster from J E Bradman names MCHS players including Robert Smith and Raymond Smith for selection. A separate next year schedule shows early season matchups against Greenview and San Jose plus tournaments through March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Lawkis
Forest City
Mason City
Manito
San Jose
Kilbourne
Armington
Easton
Tallula
Havana
Bath
Greenview
J. E. Bradman
MCHS
Robert Smith
Raymond Smith
Kenneth Thomas
Bruce Meyer
Max Schimmelpfenning
John Schimmelpfenning
F. Schimmelpfenning
Lowell Warner
Russ Barr
Donald Fredrich
John Fries
Billy Hamilton
Fredrick Heyl
Jackie Hirst
Don Runyon
William Rakestraw
Jerry Morris
William Meyer
James Meyer
Ronald Meyer
Bob Marquardt
David Leischeidt
Arvin Johnson
Roy Huffman
Dickie Smith
Arlin Vogle
Charles Wilson
Green Valley
Forest City Juniors to Present Comedy The Boarding House Reach
Forest City Community high school junior class will stage the comedy The Boarding House Reach on Friday October 29 at 8 00 p m Mrs Ferne Lawlis directs with Heryl LeCount in charge of tickets Stage managers are Bobby Null and Billy Vogel The cast includes Wilbur George Clinebell Hercules Nelson and many teen characters plus ensemble roles in Brooklyn N Y where Mrs Pritchard and her husband will soon be stationed and will return home on leave later this month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Community High School
Ferne Lawlis
Heryl LeCount
Bobby Null
Billy Vogel
Wilbur
George Clinebell
Hercules Nelson
Meredith Warner
Betty Lou Maxwell
Loretta Dierker
Connie Maxwell
Dalla Lou Beale
Bernadine Smith
Betty Lou
Joyce Hindman
John Maxwell
Roger Lempke
Janet Maxwell
Jean Eyman
Mary
Nora
Limpy
Dolores Beard
Herman
Jones
Darrel Henry
Ruby
Delouris Cave
Mr. Potter
Howard Wahlfeld
Lucy Burns
Glenna Mae Spails
Mrs. Matt
Betty Jane Morris
Jake Schimmelpfenning
Wilson Hamilton
Julius Zeeck
Rose Estes
Bob Durham
Wm. Tackman
Fred Barr
Ethel Smith
George Hubbard
Marie Reed
Nelson Morse
Wayne Wistehuff
Paul Neikirk
Myrtle Cooper
Mabel Corbett
Melvin Meyer
Local families host midweek supper gathering
Mr and Mrs Elmer Palmer Mr and Mrs George Ethell and Mr Alma Martin were Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Palmer
George Ethell
Alma Martin
Clarence Palmer
Norma Jean Worner Honored At Party
Miss Jeannette Hewitt hosts a Saturday evening party for Norma Jean Worner daughter of Mr and Mrs Dillard Worner who will wed George Bilyeu A bride game prizes went to Mrs Eldon Keith Miss Alpha Ethell Mrs Ben Bilyeu and Mrs Hannah Knuppel Consolation prizes were awarded Miss Norma Jean Warner Mrs Gene Marquardt and Mrs Charles Warner A radio greeting and the song I Love You Truly were heard from Norma Jean s father a November 14 wedding date was revealed during a luncheon treasure hunt and guests brought numerous gifts other attendees included Mrs Wayne Meyer Harold Thompson Dillard Warner Kirby Lawkis Verne Herrman Donna Worner Marlon Seelye Mary Whitaker Modelle Worner and Mrs Wayne Mitchell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Hewitt
Norma Jean Worner
Dillard Worner
George Bilyeu
Eldon Keith
Alpha Ethell
Ben Bilyeu
Hannah Knuppel
Norma Jean Warner
Gene Marquardt
Charles Warner
Norma Jean
Miss Warner
Mesdames Wayne Meyer
Harold Thompson
Dillard Warner
Kirby Lawkis
Verne Herrman
Donna Worner
Marlon Seelye
Mary Whitaker
Modelle Worner
Wayne Mitchell
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Lou Nannen
A birthday dinner in honor of Lou Nannen was hosted at the Nannens home on Monday October 11. Attendees included extended families from Manito Delavan San Jose Green Valley Natrona Pekins Peoria and relatives from Lewis and Paloma with Mr. and Mrs. Lou Nannen hosting and his son Lewis present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Nannen
Nannen
William Nannen
Ed Nannen
Raymond Gerrietts
Harry Selke
Manito
John Nannen
Delavan
Ben Jacobs
San Jose
Wayne Osborn
Lelia Lucers
Paloma
Harlan Dillon
Green Valley
Alvin Laumeir
Natrona
Oscar Stringer
Peoria
William Eggena
Pekins
Walter Hirst
Lewis
Parkland Community Club Chicken Supper Profits
The Parkland Community Club hosted a chicken supper on October 7 at Parkland School. Door prizes were won by John Seelye Mary Ann Fries Frank Ales Wanda Harris Raymond Meyer Julius Zeeck Harry Meyer and Walt Proehl. Net profit after expenses totaled $208.44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkland Community Club
Parkland School
John Seelye
Mary Ann Fries
Frank Ales
Wanda Harris
Raymond Meyer
Julius Zeeck
Harry Meyer
Walt Proehl
Play Cast Excludes Ray Smith From Senior Production
The senior play cast last week omitted the name of Ray Smith as Juni per. The omission affects casting records and may prompt review by production officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Smith
Juniper
Fortune Teller to Attend Manito School Carnival
The Manito grade school Mothers club plans a Thursday October 28 carnival at the grade school with a mystery fortune teller, a freak show, musical cake walk, bingo prizes, and a crazy house for older students under Emos Thompson. Vendors and activities include popcorn balls, fish pond, dart booth, a movie short program, and a turkey raffle amid hot dogs and pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito Grade School Mothers Club
Robert Varney
Rudy DeSutter
Frederick Bender
Melvin Meyers
Eugene Buck
Richard Hammers
Mary Louise Marshall
William Meyer
Mighty Workers for Such a Little Price Classified Ad
Classified ad touts workers available at a tiny cost promising labor for hire. Listing uses bold phrasing to attract job seekers and employers seeking affordable help.
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Mothers’ Club Meeting
FFA Carnival
Miss Lawlis
Ft. Madison
Gene Autry
Champion
Gene
Ottumwa
Great Salt Lake
Salt Flats
Mormon Grounds
Egypt Community Church
Lutheran Church of Egypt
Nmyation Pictures
Steiner
Springfield
Mesdames Robert Hill
Alma Radermaker
Lorraine Urish
Delbert Urish
Evertt Warner
Vicky Moldenhayer
Delores
Allene Borchett
Lois Ann Hirst
Ruth Ann Limback
Alice Durdell
Springlake
F. C. Rice
John Fischer
Chester Allen
Beardstown
Mr. Allan
Mrs. Allan
Louella Endicott
Cecil Goodin
Nelson Scherer
Methodist Hospital
Frank Cranwill
Theodore Bender
Jack Halpin
Johnson
James Crafton
Inez Bader
Brewing
Glen G. Smith
Norman Smith
Helen Barnett
Bill Cook
Marvin Smith
Mr. Cook
Miss Barnett
Louis Talbott
Robert Hilling
Lydia Bernshausen
Ashland
Don Gainer
Manito Cleaners
Manito-Forest City
Forest City Juniors
Virgil Pritchard
Marion Lefler
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pritchard
Chee Armstrong
National Cotton Council
Parkland
Emos Thompson
Christine Lynch
Donald Duck
Walt Disney
Marie Dressler
Vincent Runyon
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