Republicans Rally At Manila Opera House Draws 200 Strong
About 200 people attended the Republican Veterans Rally at the Manila Opera House to hear county and state candidates. Principal speaker was Joseph Moore of Springfield running for Congress, with T. P. Jennings W. S. Grover W. G. Burnsmier Robert Allison and Paul Schermer also appearing. The Mason City Clown Band provided entertainment and the Davenport Saxophone Orchestra played for the dance afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Varney
Manila Opera House
Joseph Moore
Springfield
Congress
GOP
T. P. Jennings
W. S. Grover
W. G. Burnsmier
Robert Allison
Paul Schermer
Mason City Clown Band
Davenport Saxophone Orchestra
Lady Truck Driver Mrs. Modelle Smith Remains in Hospital
Mrs Modelle Smith wife of Don Smith owner of Don s Trucking Co was taken to St Johns Hospital on October 18 after illness confinement since August 22. She has served as traffic manager and is known as the Lady Truck Driver, having driven for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modelle Smith
St. Johns Hospital
Subscriptions sale kickoff with local students
Arrangements were made this week with Emmett Patchett, vocational agriculture instructor, for high school boys from his classes to join a subscription selling campaign for the Community Express on a commission basis. The fundraiser supports the local Future Farmer organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Patchett
Future Farmer Organization
Birthday Dinner Honors Pekin Friends at Gilmore Home
Mrs. Maude Copeland and Mrs. Harold C. Gilmore were honored with a birthday dinner at the Gilmore home in Pekin. Guests included Mrs. Carl Porter Tony Stoltz Floyd Sours Jr Gene O Zella and Burtram Guengrich. The group later went to the movie with Floyd Sours and Gene O Zella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Copeland
Harold C. Gilmore
Gilmore
Carl Porter
Tony Stoltz
Floyd Sours, Jr
Gene O'Zella
Pekin
Dean Meyer
Burtram Guengrich
John
James
Larry
Floyd Sours
Gene O’zella
Forest City club hosts day at Ellenberger home
Forest City Home Bureau entertained the Forest City unit all day Wednesday at the Ellenberger home. Mrs. John Harms led the meeting and presented a minor lesson on care and selection of silverware. Mrs. Johnny Fischer gave the major lesson on color for the individual in her last meeting before resignation. Sixteen members and six guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Home Bureau
Sam Ellenberger
Roy Hibbard
Forest City Unit
Ellenberger
John Harms
Johnny Fischer
Fischers
M C H S Chorus Begin Practice For Opperetta
The M C H S Chorus has started practice on the Opperetta H R H Miss Jones to be performed in the high school gym on December 17 1948 at 8 oclock. Cast will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. H. Miss Jones
Miss Lula Kathryn Jackson Weds Mr Alexander Cardosi in Canton
Miss Lula Kathryn Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson Canton and Mr Alexander Cardosi were married at the First Methodist Church Canton on Sunday October 17. Attending were George Eidman grandfather of the bride Louis Hiller and son Arthur Ray Talbott Frank Palmer Clifford Talbott Vera Clausen and daughter George Fredrich Adam Weyhrich Mary Weyhrich Emma Weyhrich Martin Eidman Emma Bauer and Fanny Eidman all of Pekin or Manito and Pekin Communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Kathryn Jackson
Robert Jackson
Canton
Alexander Cardosi
George Eidman
Louis Hiller
Arthur
Ray Talbott
Frank Palmer
Clifford Talbott
Vera Clausen
George Fredrich
Manito
Adam Weyhrich
Green Valley
Mary Weyhrich
South Pekin
Emma Weyhrich
Martin Eidman
Emma Bauer
Fanny Eidman
Pekin
Grade School Carnival Set For Thursday Evening
Plans for the grade school carnival on Thursday evening October 28 are progressing with new additions. Mrs Julius Zeeck will provide a 16 m m projector with sound to show short comic films for younger children. Mr Amos Thompson will referee four boxing matches likely to interest fathers. Proceeds will benefit the milk fund and other school pursuits voted by the club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Zeeck
Amos Thompson
FFA Initiation Held At Easton Tuesday
Twenty three Vo Ag boys attended the Greenhorn initiation for the FFA at Easton Tuesday night October 19. They are now Green horns and will remain so for a year before becoming Future Farmers. Twelve memorized the Creed and skipped the informal initiation. Both high schools participated with refreshments of donuts and apple cider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo. Ag
Greenhorn
Easton
Former Residents Visit Here In Manila Social
Mr and Mrs Charles Perrill and granddaughter of Cedar Rapids Iowa, former local residents, visited Manila last Saturday. They were joined by Mr and Mrs Carl Cunningham of Peoria. Mrs Cunningham formerly Iva Cunningham and both families originated in Pekin. They called on Etta Cox and shared a social afternoon with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perrill
Ceder Rapids
Iowa
Perrill
Manito
Laura Waggonseller
Pekin
Carl Cunningham
Peoria
Manila
Etta Cox
Carnival at Manito grade school and season notes
Manito grade school hosts a Thursday carnival on October 28 featuring prize fights cats and programs. Manito second team lost to Forest City 8 to 16. softball ends and basketball looms with 12 planned games six home six away. Buddies report by Buddy Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Forest City
Buddy Hawkins
Rexall
Jenkin’s
County Wide Rat Banquet Plans stir countywide effort
A county banquet will be held on November 12 to distribute bait for rat control. Recipients will get a letter and a card to order frozen bait made of ground fish meat and Red Squill, priced at 50 cents per package. Distribution points include Mason City Farm Bureau stations and several elevators. buyers call in November 12 to collect bait at a designated location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Mason City
Farm Bureau
Easton
Manito
San Jose
Services for Pfc James Mallicoat Held Here Last Week
Private First Class James Everett Mallicoat born April 14 1913 in Spring Lake Township Illinois died May 13 1943 in Attu Alaska after a fall from an icy cliff while serving with the 177th Engineers. The funeral at Meadow Lawn Cemetery was arranged by the American Legion with Joseph Hobbs officiating. Pallbearers and local residents attended a prior oyster supper at Forest City High School forming a community tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
James Everett Mallicoat
Spring Lake Township
Tazewell County
Illinois
James B
Anna Lawson Mallicoat
James
Spring Lake
Franklin
Pekin
Canton High School
Bradley University
Peoria
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Canton
Attu
Manila
Frank Lockwood
Eric Lockwood
Robert Entrican
Merle Ricard
Fritz Cloat
Nelson Beebe
Manito
Vernie Ethell
Alpha Ethell
Ralph Ethell
Joseph Hobbs
Meadow Lawn Cemetery
American Legion
White School To Have Supper
The October meeting of White School will be held Friday evening October 22. A potluck supper at 7.3% will precede a short program. Mrs. Nelson Dosier is in charge and attendees are asked to bring table service. Friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Dosier
Carlyle
United States
Chicago
Washington Junior High School
6Th and
Washington Streets
Pekin
Illinois
Tazewell County Home Bureau
Annual Turkey Banquet Supports Peter Mack for Congress
The Comrades of the Way Class of the Methodist Church sponsor an annual turkey banquet on Thursday at 7:00 in the church. Public service advertises Peter F. Mack Jr for Congress with a call to support a candidate who will advocate for voters’ interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrades of the Way
The
Methodist Church
Peter F. Mack, Jr
Congress
Pol
Young Couple Honored at Parsy Wedding Shower
Miss Norma Jean Warner and George Bilyeu were honored as they prepare for nuptials on November 14. A Mason Clever home gathering hosted by Ward Montgomery and Gladys Wilkinson featured games with traveling prizes, a golden-card clue leading to a silver coffee service gift, and a two course bridal motif lunch. Attendees included Dillard and Nelson Warner, Raymond Van Orman, Jeanette Hewitt, Della Hobbs, Joseph Hobbs, James Cranwill, Karen of Peoria, and Eula Collier of Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Warner
George Bilyeu
Ward Montgomery
Gladys Wilkinson
Montgomery
Mason City
Dillard Warner
C. Nelson Warner
Donna
Robert
Raymond van Orman
Hannah Knuppel
Jeanette Hewitt
Della Hobbs
Joseph Hobbs
James Cranwill
Karen
Peoria
Eula Collier
Pekin
DeSutter and Cox Travel to Havana by Car
Mr and Mrs C J DeSutter and Etta Cox motored to Havana on Wednesday aboard their vehicle.
Teachers' Club Meets at Corbett Home
The Teachers Pinochle Club gathered Monday at Miss Mabel Corbett's home. A three course Halloween dinner was served to quartette tables with prizes awarded to Mrs. Andy Kerr Mrs. Kirby Lawlis and Miss Jeannette Hewitt as winners. Guest prizes went to Miss Marion Seelye Mrs. Christine Johnson and Mrs. Mary Corbett of Pekin. Traveling prize was won by Mrs. James Seelye. Other members present included Mrs. Raymond Miller and Miss Marion Sharkhauser. Mrs. Orin Ethell of Princeton could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Corbett
Andy Kerr
Kirby Lawlis
Jeannette Hewitt
Marion Seelye
Christine Johnson
Mary Corbett
Pekin
James Seelye
Raymond Miller
In Memory of Mary A Cox by Mary Etta Cox
In memory of Mary A Cox who died twenty three years ago. Dearest mother I miss you since you went away. In the shadow of the sunshine it is not the same as yesterday. Mary Etta Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Cox
Mary Etta Cox
Mrs Flossie Kelly Tops Peoria Shopping Trip
Mrs Flossie Kelly was seen shopping in Peoria on Monday, highlighting a routine local shopping outing in the city. The sighting provides a small community snapshot of everyday activity in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Kelly
Peoria
Approaching Marriage of Pekin Girl Phyllis Gail Jones
Mr and Mrs Julius Jones of Pekin announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Phyllis Gail to Lyle Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Palmer of Manito. The wedding is set for October 30 at 2:00 pm in Immaculate Conception Church Manito. All relatives and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Jones
Pekin
Phyllis Gail
Lyle Palmer
Ernest Palmer
Manito
Immaculate Conception Church
Manita
T B Control Takes Forward Step
The Illinois tuberculosis campaign moved forward with ground breaking at Mt. Vernon for the state's first tuberculosis sanitarium. The Mt. Vernon hospital is the first of three institutions under a bill sponsored by Governor Dwight H. Green and passed by the 65th General Assembly. Plans include a $5,000,000 Cook County hospital with contracts to be let by year end 1948. The Mt. Vernon facility will be a three story stone and brick building with modern treatment facilities. Peter F. Mack Jr is a candidate for Congress and will distribute literature by air next week on political advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Hospital
Dwight H. Green
65Th General Assembly
Cook County
Peter F. Mack, Jr
Congress
Pol. Ady
Frances Wallinger and Clifford Talbott Wed in Manito
Frances L Wallinger and Clifford V Talbott were married in a Sunday afternoon double ring ceremony at the Methodist church in Manito. The bride wore white satin and carried a white Bible with orchid. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. R V Talbott. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Manito after a brief reading trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances L. Wallinger
Harley H. Wallinger
Manito
Clifford VY. Talbott
R. V. Talbott
Methodist Church
David Powell
Joseph Hobbs
Lois Meyer
Manto
Norma Tegtmeyer
Pekin
Owen Singley
Arvil Seelye
Modelle Warner
Urbana
Angelo Sangalli
Mary Alice Cooper
Mrs. Sangalli
Miss Cooper
Carol Azbell
Jerry Sangalli
Richard Thomas
Glenna Mae Smith
Paul Arbell
Melvin Classen
Walter Beale
Thomas Moore
Talbotts
Mrs
Talbott
Manito Community High School
Peoria Couple Welcome Dianna Kay Scheffer
Mr and Mrs Chris Scheffer of Peoria announce the birth of a daughter Dianna Kay born September 24 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces Mrs Scheffer is the former Irene DeSutter daughter of Mr and Mrs C J DeSutter of Manito
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Scheffer
Peoria
Dianna Kay
Scheffer
Irene DeSutter
C. J. DeSutter
Manito
Mighty Workers for Such a Little Price Classified Ad
Classified notice advertises available labor at a low cost with emphasis on value. Calls for workers and highlights affordability and quick results in a concise ad format.
F F A Carnival a Huge Success at Manito High
The F F A carnival in the Manito high school gym last Friday drew a large crowd and netted about 157 dollars for FFA equipment and projects. Prizes included a cake won by Charles Barr and a door prize won by Clarence Meyer. donations from local merchants helped cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Mason County
India
Manila
Harry Care
Vogels Super Market
DeSutter’s
Palmers Meat Market
Singley and Fischer Grocery
Harold Selke
Johnson
Charles Barr
Clarence Meyer
Rotary Club Regular Meeting Reports Life Experiences
The Manito Rotary Club met in the Methodist church basement on Tuesday night October 19. John Walden chaired the program and spoke on his life experiences. C Nelson Warner will chair next week. Attendees included Rae Canopy John Meeker R L Mahr Donald Parkin W L Kerr Clyde Priddy Ties Velde Dillard Warner Bob Varney Rudy DeSutter W S Grover Havana Elvin Knuppel Amos Thompson and John Walden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manito
Forest City Federated Church Sunday Services and Films
Forest City Federated Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 led by Pastor Joseph W Hobbs and communion observed. evening service at 7 30 followed by two films shown by C Nelson Warner one religious and one patriotic. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Nelson Warner
Egypt Community Church October 24 1948 Sunday School
Sunday School session listed for October 24 1948 at 10 a.m. with Lawrence Whiteford as superintendent. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt Community
Lawrence Whiteford
Community Club Halloween Party Set by Spring Garden
The Spring Garden Community Club will hold a Halloween party October 28 at 7:00. Each family should bring Weintrs buns cookies and table service. There will be games for all and an invitation is extended to friends and patrons. Miss Lillian Golden is the teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Garden Community Club
Lillian Golden
Veteran pledges work to prevent World War III
Peter F. Mack Jr. announces political action to counter war risks for the future, stating commitment to preventing a third world conflict through advocacy and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Mack, Jr
Compress. Pol. Adv
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Community Express
Jess Boice
Lyle
Marlowe Wilson
Rose Marie
Eva Wilson
Lester Hirst
WMBD
Arley Schenert
John Watson
Currayville, Mo
Cardosi — Jackson
Forestity Band
Forest City High School
Elmer Bartell
Joseph W. Hobbs
Wesley Weimer
Dillard Werner
Chester Clauser
George Ethell
Dale Ethell
LaVerne Wiemer
Virgil Himmel
Orville Himmel
Etta Wiemer
Topeka
Paul Clauser
Delavan
John Rankin
Oren Everist
Dudley Sarvuell
Eston
Nora Cannon
Albert Sherer
Elmer Bortell
Mabel Emmons
Floyd Beate
Sherry Beale
Larry Sours
Mr. Beale
Weimers
Weimer
177Th Engineers
Camp Clovis
New Mexico
Camp Berkeley
Adeline
Texas
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Fort Lewis
Seattle
Washington
Alaska
Anna Mallicoat
Abe
Virgil
J. A. Lawson
James B. Mallicoat
White School
Turkey
Parsy
Celeste Carlyle
Teachers’ Club
Corbett Home
T. B. Control
Frances Wallinger
Harold Herrman
Louis Talbott
Harley Wallinger, Jr
Cpl
Robert Wallinger
Ben Bilyeu
Rotary Club
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