Mrs Garlisch Birthday Party Honored by Family
Mrs Julius Wiemer hosted a birthday gathering at her country home for Mrs Otto Garlisch with a large cake and garden flowers. Guests played pinochle and Fifty, with prizes to numerous attendees including Bessie Fornoff and Agnes Grob. A two course luncheon followed with cake ice cream and coffee, as both elders and children enjoyed games and favors.
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Julius Wiemer
Otto Garlisch
Bessie Fornoff
Agnes Grob
Gusta Garlisch
Anna Hiller
Kathryn Hamilton
Nora Theilen
Louise Kerr
Christine Johnson
Grover Gumbel
William Garlisch
Charlie Johnson
Arvin
Andy Kerr
Mae Starrett
Art Grob
Chris Sackenruther
Mary Garlisch
Alfred Garlisch
Emma Hart
Gary
Michael
Tommy
Ralph Poole
Earle Hickman
Henry Theilen
Clarence Fornoff
Esther Brosmer
Detrich Velde
Ralph Jacobs
Carl Garlisch
Henry Garlisch
Larry
Phyllis
Sharon
Albert Garlisch
Legion post selects Stuart Thomas pair for county health meeting
Mr and Mrs Stuart Thomas are chosen to represent the Hill Palmer Post and Unit of the American Legion in an organizational meeting of the County Health Improvement Association. The session is set for Tuesday October 2 at the Riverside Club in Havana Illinois.
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Stuart Thomas
Hill-Palmer
American Legion
Manito
Small Express Office Update
Local paper reports reduced news due to illness of editor Mrs J A Seelye. Mrs Donald Gebhardt oversees duties this week at the Express Office. Omitted items will be carried next week.
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J. A. Seelye
Donald Gebhardt
Express Office
Juniors Select Class Rings At Forman High
The junior class of Forman Senior High has chosen their class rings and awaits delivery.
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Forman Senior High
Grangers Elevator Market Reports
Market report from Grangers Elevator notes trading quotes for Old Corn New Corn and New Beans as of Wednesday 3 p.m. Traders monitor price signals and futures activity to gauge grain movement and demand.
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Grangers Elevator Market Reports
Soybeans Report Strong Grade and Quality Across Area
Lawrence Thomas of Grangers Elevator notes soybeans from the region are very good in grade and quality. A load from the A. H. Gathman farm arrived early this week, rated No 2 Grade and yielding 35 bushels per acre.
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Lawrence Thomas
Grangers Elevator
A. H. Gathman
Forest City Federated Church Board Meeting
The Federated church board met after Sunday services with Rev. Joseph Hobbs presiding. Minutes were approved and Rally Day planned for October 7 at the Baptist church with 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 service featuring Rev Harris G Beck of Mason City and a 2 oclock talk by Rev Hobbs plus a basket dinner.
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Baptist Church
The
Federated Church
Joseph Hobbs
Marvin Neikirk
Harris G. Beck
Mason City
Initiation Party Sets Tone for Freshmen At High School
The senior class invited all high school students to an initiation party on September 7 with freshmen stunts and a formal ceremony outlining school expectations. Refreshments followed and a return party by the freshmen is planned for Friday night September 28.
Meyer son achieves third high score in university English test
Mr and Mrs William Meyer announce their son James at the University of Illinois earned third highest grade in an English exam taken by 2343 students with only 39 passing He will receive semester credits in English and Hygiene without taking the courses
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William Meyer
James
University of Illinois
Jim
Local visitors call on two area families
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Glock and family stopped by Sunday afternoon to visit Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wistehuff. On Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Don Colbert of South Pekin called at their home.
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Loren Glock
Wayne Wistehuff
Don Colbert
South Pekin
Gebhardt Marriage Recalls South Wedding Visit
Pfe and Mrs Donald Gebhardt return from their wedding trip after a ceremony at 2 p m Sunday August 26 in Manito Methodist church The bride Flora Ellen Kastner daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Kastner of Manito The groom son of Andy Gebhardt 1108 Caroline Pekin has gone to his post in New Jersey while the bride will live with her parents in Manila during the service stay.
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South
Pfe
Donald Gebhardt
Manito Methodist Church
Flora Ellen
Food Sale Set at Monroe Cafe in Manito
Forman Unit F H A Chapter will hold a food sale Saturday September 29 at Monroe Cafe in Manito. The event starts at 9 o'clock and the patronage of all will be greatly appreciated.
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Forman Unit
F.H.A. Chapter
Monroe Cafe
Manito
Schoonovers Reunited After Fifteen Months
Harry Schoonover, brother of Mrs Fay Fox, is reunited with his wife Margit after fifteen months apart in Germany. They wed in Ludwigsburg on May 20 1950 while he served there, Margit a native of Czechoslovakia living in Germany. He works for Rickett Brothers grain in Forest City.
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Harry Schoonover
Fay Fox
Margit
Germany
Harry
Ludwigsburg
Saturday supper guests at Meyer home
Saturday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meyer were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herrman.
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Dean Meyer
Mrs
Harold Herrman
Spring Lake Sunday School Enters Christian Life Attendance Contest
The Spring Lake Sunday School announced its entry in the fourth annual Christian Life Sunday School contest running October 21 to November 25. The effort, sponsored by Christian Life magazine, aims to regain absentees and add new members with awards for top classes.
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Spring Lake
Christian Life
Geneva Parkin
Bernice Smith
Eleanor Rager
Paul Rager
Plan County Home Bureau Annual Meet Planned at Forest City
Plans are progressing for the Mason County Home Bureau annual meet to be held all day Friday Oct. 5 at Forest City. District II hosts the 22nd annual gathering with co chairs Mrs. John Harms Mrs. Virgil Himmel and Mrs. Harold Willett coordinating. Forest City unit will provide a $1 luncheon at noon.
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Mason County Home Bureau
Forest City
Home Bureau
John Harms
Virgil Himmel
Topeka
Harold Willett
Manita
Oron Zimmermans Welcome Baby Girl Janice Ruth
Mr and Mrs Oron Zimmerman are proud parents of a baby girl born Monday morning Sept 24 at home The newborn weighs 7 pounds 13 ounces and is named Janice Ruth The mother Marian Endicott daughter of Luella Endicott is the mother and the paternal grandmother is Mrs Nellie Zimmerman
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Oron Zimmerman
Janice Ruth
Marian Endicott
Luella Endicott
Nellie Zimmerman
Auxiliary officers to be installed at Legion Hall
Installation of officers for the Full-Palmer Unit American Legion Auxiliary will be held Monday October 1 at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Forman F H A Discusses Scrabook Pins And Plans
The Forman Chapter of F H A met September 17 at Virginia Carey's Forest City home. Janet Lempke re elected degree chairman and Mrs Clarence Foste as Chapter Mother. Plans for a scrapbook pins food sale and Christmas cards were announced along with a tuna film show and free can giveaway. Next meeting set for October 15 at Forman High School.
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Forman F. H. A
Forman
Virginia Carey
Forest City
Janet Lempke
Clarence Foste
F.H.A
Eckman
Monroe Cafe
Manito
Eckm
Gilmore Family Visits Brother in Chicago Hospital
Mrs. Larry Gilmore accompanied by Mr and Mrs James Gilmore traveled to Chicago Saturday to visit Larry Gilmore admitted to a city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Gilmore
James Gilmore
Chicago
Larry
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Legion
Federated Church Board Meeting
Schoonovers
Plan County Home Bureau
Baby Girl
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