Forest City Faces Double Robberies and Voter Education Note
Forest City suffers a double header robbery between 10:30 p m Saturday and 7:30 a m Sunday with losses around 234 dollars. Money taken from Gray's lunch room includes a radio and slot machines while a hitchhiker is sought for questioning. A separate voter instruction excerpt warns on correct ballot marking and polling procedures to prevent voided votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Walter Klien
Forest Cafe
Gray
Lucille. Gray
Bill Sheridan
Pre Nuptial Shower Held for Norma Jean Worner
A large group hosted a pre nuptial shower Saturday October 23 at the Lester Worner home in honor of Norma Jean Worner. Guests enjoyed a miniature bride display, contests, a mock wedding and numerous gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosewell Gray
Charles Worner
Freda Hild
Norma Jean Worner
Donna Worner
Carolyn Worner
Robert Worner
Doris Grimmer
Elva Worner
Nelson Worner
Paul Clauser
Chester Clauser
Rudolph Grimmer
Fred Hild
Roswell Gray
Henry Worner
Ernest Worner
Raymond van Orman
Kenneth Worner
Glen Worner
Harold Worner
Fred Worner
Teachers Attend Delta Kappa Gamma Luncheon
Mason County teachers Mrs Kirby Lawks of Forest City Miss Jeannette Hewitt of Manito Mrs Lucille Boice Miss Caro leen Bell of Havana and Mrs Hazel Keith and Miss Nelda Banks of San Jose attended the Delta Kappa Gamma luncheon in Springfield. British exchange teachers Miss Loraine Norval and Miss Mildred Weed spoke about their year in London and Walton England. Peter F Mack Jr Candidate for Congress will distribute literature from his airplane this week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Lawks
Forest City
Jeannette Hewitt
Manito
Lucille Boice
Caroleen Bell
Havana
Hazel Keith
Nelda Banks
San Jose
Mason County
Delta Kappa Gamma
Springfield
Loraine Norval
Mildred Weed
London
Walton
England
Rent Wallpaper Steamer Ad from Runyon’s Store
For rent wallpaper steamer advertised by Runyon's Paint and Wallpaper Store. Local listing appears in the classified section.
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Runyon’s Paint and
Jones Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Wm H Jones marked their 50th wedding anniversary on October 3 1948 hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert Herman with open house from 2 to 4 pm. Married October 5 1896 in Pekin by Rev E A Drake they have lived in the Spring Lake community their entire married life. He is 80 and still does light work. she is 78 and has not enjoyed good health for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Jones
Albert Herman
Jones
Pekin
E. A
Community Notes From Delavan and Surroundings
A long list of local social visits and guest waves across Delavan and nearby towns. Attendees include Miss Jeannette Hewitt Mrs Ray Hill Mr and Mrs Harold Selke plus many others sharing meals visits and weekend gatherings at various homes and towns such as Pekin Peoria and Starved Rock.
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Folkman Weathers Forest City
Mrs Carl Folkman entertained her birthday club at a 7 pm dinner at her home. Tables for fifty were set for the occasion. Mrs Folkman received many gifts from the group. Attending were Mrs Ward Montgomery Mrs Gladys Wilkenson of Mason City Mrs Eula Collier of Pekin Mrs Louis Lempke Mrs Howard Hubbard Mrs Vera Hermann and Mrs Rudolph Wahlfeld, all of Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Folkman
Memorial service for Pfc John W Bortell held at Hurley Funeral
Forest City and East Peoria residents led by Elmer and Delcie Bortell attended the memorial for Pfc John W Bortell at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana on Sunday October 24 at 2 30 PM. Vera Hermann attended an Elementary School Principal meeting and dinner at Pruettis Cafe in Manilo. Ida Beale Emma Bortell and Nelson Evans of Forest City served as guest officers at the Rebecca Chapter advance officers night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bortell
Virden Bortell
Forest City
Byron Bortell
Peoria
Delcie Brown
Crewe Cover
Robert Neikirk
East Peoria
James Palmer
Gardenia
John W. Bortell
Hurley Funeral Home
Havana
Vera
Services Held for Mr Halpin Jr
William Joseph Halpin Jr died October 20 1948 at Peoria hospital at 8 00 am He was born February 15 1907 in Manito He is survived by his parents Mrs and Mr William Halpin and siblings Vernum Sunderland Vincent Francis and John Halpin Services were held at 10 00 am Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church Manito with Father J J Griffin officiating Burial followed at St Fredericks Cemetery Pallbearers were Mike Galvin Chas Parkin Paul Halpin Thomas Lyons Ivan Halpin and Glen Halpin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Joseph Halpin, Jr
Peoria Hospital
Manito
William Halpin, Sr
Nora Screeh Halpin
Halpin
Wm. Halpin
Vernum Sunderland
Lewistown
Vincent Halpin
Maneto
Francis Halpin
Forest City
John Halpin
San Jose
Immaculate Conception Church of
J. J. Griffin
St. Fredricks Cemetery
Mike Galvin
Chas Parkin
Paul Halpin
Thomas Lyons
Ivan Halpin
Glen Halpin
Peoria
Forest City Eagles Organize for Tri County League Meet
The Forest City Eagles host Kilbourne Saturday October 30 on their home court. Admission is free as Melvin Folkman coaches and local merchants sponsor the team. New uniforms arrive soon. players include Fletcher 40 Thomas 42 Gathman 43 Van Orman 45 Van Etten Hubbard 46 Rochester Golden 47 Clinebell Woiwode Callaway 48 Folkman 38 with LeCount as score keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Eagles
Kilbourne
Melvin Folkman
Mason
Cass
Menard
Forest City High
Raymond Fletcher
Loren Thomas
Virgil L. Gathman
Forrest van Orman
Tom van Etten
Gene Hubbard
Dale Rochester
Louis Golden
Virgil
Clinebell
Jack Woiwode
Donald
Callaway
Beryl LeCount
Mobile X ray Unit to Survey Mason County
The state mobile X ray unit will visit Mason County in November and December for a county wide survey. It will be in Forest City on Tuesday November 16 offering X rays for all adults. Local organizers include Lloyd Skinner and several volunteers coordinating rural and town districts to urge cooperation for tuberculosis control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Forest City
Lloyd Skinner
Forest City High School
Louis Lempke
Gladys Langston
al Wilson
Lee Langston
Forest City Home Bureau Health
Junior Class Play Set for Forest City Friday
The Forest City Community High School junior class completed arrangements for The Boardinghouse Reach, a new three act comedy, to be staged Friday night October 29 at 8 o'clock. Mr. Beryl LeCount sponsors the class and leads ticket sales, with Bobby Null as promoter. Mrs. Kirby Lawlis oversees production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Community High School
Beryl LeCount
Bobby Null
Kirby Lawlis
Mr and Mrs Tackman visit Nelson Scher er home
Mr and Mrs Ross Tackman of Peoria who had just returned from a California trip were Monday evening callers in the Nelson Scherer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ross Tackman
Peoria
California
Nelson Scherer
Mighty Workers for Such a Little Price Classified Ad
A compact classified notice markets labor services at a bargain rate. It highlights affordable rates for hire and invites readers to contact the advertiser for work ranging from skilled tasks to everyday chores.
Eureka College Freshman Barbara Seelye Wins Gold Medal
Barbara Seelye, a Eureka College freshman, won first place in the extemporaneous speaking contest held Oct 22 in Burgess Hall. Her six minute speech on federal aid to education drew the topic Should Federal Aid to Education be Given to the States Institutions or to the Individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Seelye
Eureka College
College Assembly
Burgess Hall
Barbara
Radio Guild
Debate
Delta Zeta Sorority
J. A. Seelye
Forest City High Chooses Five New Cheerleaders
Five Forest City high school girls were selected as cheerleaders after tryouts on September 30 by the student body. The chosen are Loretta Dierker Dalta Lou Beale Mary Jane Kroell Joyce Hindman and Joyce Matthews. The group aims to mobilize student support and provide transportation to away games. Support a Man Who will Support YOUR Interests Peter F Mack Jr for Congress Pol Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City High School
Loretta Dierker
Dalta Lou Beale
Mary Jane Kroell
Joyce Hindman
Joyce Matthews
Peter F. Mack, Jr
Congress
Pol
Adv
Comrades of the Way Class Supper Plans Turkey Banquet
The Comrades of the Way class at the Methodist church held a potluck supper in the church basement Tuesday. A business meeting followed and plans were set for the Turkey Banquet on November 18. Attending were multiple local families including the Thompsons Hirsts Hermans Benders Wilson Maas Warren Canopy Roush and Caldwell with Pearl Lee and Maizie Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrades of the Way
Methodist Church
Amos Thompson
William Hirst
Robert Herman
F. E. Bender
Marie Wilson
Arlene Maas
Thelma Warren
Rae Canopy
S. M. Roush
Eugene Caldwell
Pearl Lee
Maizie Moore
Mrs. Johnson Hosts Pre-Nuptial Dinner For Phyllis Jones
Mrs. Christine Johnson hosted a three course pre-nuptial dinner at her home for Miss Phyllis Jones of Pekin, the bride to be of Lyle Palmer set for next Saturday at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Manila. Guests included Miss B Dorhan, Mr and Mrs Ernest Palmer, W L Kerr, Arvin Johnson, the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Johnson
Phyllis Jones
Pekin
Lyle Palmer
Church of Immaculate Conception
Manila
Johnson
B. Dorhan
Ernest Palmer
W. L. Kerr
Arvin Johnson
Miss Jones
Mr. Palmer
Forest City Sunday School Session Prompted by Bryon Kreil
Forest City Federated Church invites attendees to Sunday School at 9 45 with Bryon Kreil ing as superintendent overseeing classes and activities for the morning program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City Federated Church
Bryon Kreiling
Mrs. Mabel Scheirbeck Visits Mason City Friend Sunday
Mrs. Mabel Scheirbeck visited Mrs. Newell Schusselle in Mason City on Sunday, sharing a social call and friendly chat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Scheirbeck
Newell Schusselle
Mason City
Honor Roll and Senior Play at Manito High School
Principal J. J. Rush announces the six week honor roll with perfect attendance listed for many students. The Senior Class Play is set for November 5 at 8 P M in the Manito gym with admission 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for students. F F A members sell subscriptions to the Manito Community Express aiming for a 100 dollar goal with profits supporting F F A activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rush
C. Bartels
C. Beebe
S. Bernshausen
N. Bilyeu
A. Borchelt
B. Dennis
J. Dennis
W. Durham
D. Frederick
B. Gordon
J. Hamilton
B. Hamilton
F. Hui
J. Hirst
L. Hirst
James A. Hoffman
F. Kastner
D. Liescheidt
R. Marquard
Rose Smith
K. Thomas
W. Thomas
A. Vaughn
M. Waddell
L. Warner
C. Wilson
J. Woodley
Charles Barr
Jane Bender
Shirley Bernshausen
Alene Borchett
Dolores Borchelt
Olen Burgett
Beverly Dennis
Joan Dennnis
Loma Alice Golden
Frederick J Heyl
Wanda Knowles
Wanda Low
Manito
Manito Community Express
Shower Held for Miss Phyllis Jones
Miss Phyllis Jones of Pekin will wed Saturday. Miss Mabel Corbett and Mrs. Emma Hart hosted a variety shower at the Ernest Palmer home Tuesday night. Music by Miss McPherson accompanied the procession led by Miss Rose Marie Wilson in a bride role. Guests exchanged gifts on a blue and white table under an umbrella, with prizes awarded in Fifty. A long lunch followed with numerous attendees and several out-of-town gift givers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Corbett
Emma Hart
Ernest Palmer
Phyllis Jones
Pekin
Lyle Palmer
Miss McPherson
Rose Marie Wilson
Miss Jones
Freda Hinegardner
Jn. Fries
William Hirst
Julius Jones
Everrett Palmer
Annabelle and
Shirley
Elmer Palmer
Henry Palmer
Mary Frederick
Grace Frederick
James Halpin
Roy Frederick
Marjorie
Gatherine Hamilton
Grover Gumbel
Cary Gumbel
Frank Ross
J. W. Cooper
George Clauser
Ralph Ethell
George Ethell
Marlowe Wilson
Rose Marie
Charley Wilson
John Fries
Mabel Schirbeck
Christine Johnson
Lewis Lynch
Ties Velde
Arvin Beebe
Kenneth Monroe
Danny Jenkins
Robert Cranwill
Betty Aty
Marion Seelye
Phyllis Risen
Lorraine Meyer
Robert Moss
Sophia Himmel
Robert Aynerson
James Seelye
Louis Kerr
Iris Wilson
Mary Alice Cooper
Emigle Ben Palmer
Russell Johnson
Forest City Students Try Volleyball at School
A new game attracts Forest City students as volleyball is played with a rubber ball over an eight foot net. Two teams compete to keep the ball in play, providing fun and full body exercise for physical education classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Mr and Mrs Tackman Visit Scherers Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Floyd Tackman of Canton visited Mr and Mrs Nelson Scherer Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Tackman
Canton
Nelson Scherer
Manito Rexall advert offers free shampoo jar to Mrs Bauer
Mrs Calvin Bauer of Manito can receive a jar of Four Queens Personalized Shampoo for presenting this week's advertisement at the Manito Rexall Store. A shade of Shampoo matches each hair color and no rinse is needed. Ask about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Bauer
Manito
Manito Rexall
Adv
Advertising does not cost IT PAYS Try It Yourself
Vague promotional claim advertises self service advertising with the promise that costs are offset by results. The fragment hints at a diy marketing angle but provides no concrete details or dates. The piece appears as a placeholder or teaser for an advertising section.
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Ray O'Hara
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Ernest Dudke
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Daryl Hussy
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Mrs. V. Pritchard
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Lora Lee Patee
Bob Randolph
Orney Huffman
Gaile Talbott
Vernie Ethell
Alpha Ethell
Ann
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Wallace Bartum
Francis Cremane
Valere Guile
Hiram Hymbough
Wm. Hi
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Mr. Halpin, Jr
Forest City Eagles
Clifford V. Talbott
Manita
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Forest City School
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