Rites and social notices fill local columns
Large group attended last rites for John Q Coats at the Baptist Church in Forest City with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Havana. Peoria residents Wendt are mentioned, and many local residents are listed visiting, traveling, or hosting events with neighbors in Pekin Jacksonville Springfield and Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendt
Peoria
Forest City
John Q Coats
Baptist Church
Joseph Hobbs
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Havana
J. F. McCarty
George Shelabarger
Black Hills
South Dakota
Earl Underwood
North Dakota
Quiver Beach Visit Highlights Local Social Scene
Mrs. Eldon Frye and her son Terry visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kleier, near Havana on Saturday. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maskel of Bartonville joined Mr. and Mrs. Phil Rakestraw and RexAnn of Pekin for Sunday's dinner with the Ira Rakestraw family. The Rakestraws hosted a reunion at Big Creek Park in Canton with Henry Strube and other guests. Several local youths attended the Walther League Field meet in Peoria on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Emma Trent
Lloyd Schoonover
Pekin
John Wulfert
Wayne
Peoria
Raymond Mowder
Havana
Herman Strube
Herman Glick
Springfield
Henry Strube
Harold Bennett
Shay—McCarty
Quiver Beach
Eldon Frye
Terry
Walter Kleier
Frank Maskel
Bartonville
Phil Rakestraw
RexAnn
Ira Rakestraw
Qualified electors in Mason County May Register October 5 1948
Notice states Mason County Illinois qualified electors may register in their precincts on Tuesday October 5 1948 from 6 AM to 9 PM. It lists registration locations for Allens Grove Bath Crane Creek Forest City Havana and other precincts including specific sites such as Farmers Grain and Coal Co office Town Hall Saidora School House City Hall and a garage at Adolph Keiths residence 317.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason County
Illinois
Allens Grove
Office of Farmers Grain and Coal Co
Bath
Saidora School House
Crane Creek
Forest City
Havana
Adolph Keith
Mason County Illinois Officials and Precinct Listings
Public notice lists multiple precincts and town halls across Mason County Illinois including Havana Manito Mason City and Salt Creek with locations such as Oak Grove School Kilbourne Riverview and City Hall. Dated September 8 1948 and signed by County Clerk L N Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Street
Havana
Court House
Oak Grove
Town Hall
West
Market Street
Riverview
Kilbourne
Lynchburg
Manito
Mason City
Hoehn
Pennsylvania
Lane
Quiver
Salt Creek
Haw Grove
Sherman
Personal Items From Manito Illinois
Mr and Mrs Johnny Fischer and Mr and Mrs Norton Brenner and Mr and Mrs George Ethell spent the holiday weekend in St Louis visiting Forrest Park. Mr and Mrs Bernie Albrecht of Pekin were Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Williamy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Fischer
Norton Brenner
George Ethell
St. Louis
Forrest Park
Bernie Albrecht
Pekin
Williamy
Local families join gatherings across Peoria and Pekin
Meyer and family along with Ward Zimmerman and Palmer groups traveled to Starve Rock and LaSalle for a day trip. Home Coming at Havana drew Schappaugh Willard Hammer Harvey attendees. Macomb guests dined with Rankin family while W E Thomas hosts welcomed Thomas families and Ohio visitors. Further visits included Glock, Meyers of San Jose, DeSutter at Furrer reunion Pekin, and Moore house guests with Melvin Thomas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Thomas
Jack Thomas
Ohio
Andy Thomas
Acie Thomas
Carl Thomas
Ralph Thomas
Loran Glock
George Meyer
Glen Gore
Charles Meyers
San Jose
Glen Smith
C. J. DeSutter
Furrer
Mineral Springs
Pekin
Melvin Thomas
Hayworth
Thomas Moore
Social Visit Notes from Easton and Atkinson
Mr and Mrs Sterling Woodley visited Easton and Mr and Mrs Paul Knapple’s home. Mr August DeSutter and son Russel of Atkinson had dinner with Louis DeSutter and family. Mr and Mrs Elmer Scherer joined for the evening meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Woodley
Paul Knapple
Easton
Runyon’s
August DeSutter
Son Russel
Atkinson
Louis DeSutter
Elmer Scherer
Attic Cleanout Spurs Want Ad Sale
A reader considers selling old items found in an attic via a want ad. The note highlights simple, practical steps to declutter and generate cash from unused belongings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
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Manito Community Express
Albert A. Devore, Jr
Manito, IL
National Editorial Association
Neiember
Bishop Lutheran Church
Henry Wendt Jr
Russell McClintick
Brands
Manito, Illinois
Leifheit Bros. Lumber Company
Middle States Telephone CO
Williamson Heater Company
Willamson
Mrs
Roy Sayse
Seelye Hardware CO
Canton
L. N. Kennedy
Frank Corbin
Runyon
Frank Palmer
Wm. Earl Lowry
Ralph A. Ethell
Manito Ill
Mobilubrication Service
Hilmes & Edwards
Henry Birkenbusch & Son
Court Street
Pekin. NL
Manito Hardware Co
Manito Cleaners
Tuchaway
Sheaffer
American Gem Society
Jones Brothers, Jewelers
Pekin, Illinois
Frigidaire
Central Illinois Light Co
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