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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1953
Page
6
Miss Grare Nannen and S Sgt William Eggena wed at St Pauls Lutheran Church on Sunday. 1st Lt Robert L Velde was promoted to Captain on March 10 and now commands within the African Air Force.
Roy Meyer was elected director for a 3 year term on April 6 as Parkland School community mourns the death of his mother after a serious flu. Manita Track Team traveled from Green Valley Monday afternoon. Final score 89 to 79. Charles Parkin injured his eye Saturday when a hammer shard pierced it. Dr Sparks treated him and he is progressing well.
Minnie Mabel Hill infant daughter of George and Alice Hill born July 9 1902 died April 10 1903 at nine months. Dr Hill moved into Mrs Underwood's house in Forest City west part. Frank Moore broke his leg wrestling. R F Maloney to build a modern residence in the new addition. Township election elects Democratic slate: Clerk C D Fisher Assessor Harbird Sparks Collector James S Meigs Commissioners John Barnes Jacob Roush Constable Wilber Essex. Jewish Passover starts April 12 lasting eight days.
Miss Mildred Foster and Clayton Shelabarger wed April 8 at First Methodist Pekin. Leonard Graff couple announce birth of a son born April 8. S. E. Dennis welcome daughter born April 1. C H S seniors staged Old Crusty last week. Seelye on motor trip to Texas via Kansas City and Oklahoma. Manito attendees at Eureka Masonic meeting were Parkin Leifheit Moore Bortell Velde. Margaret Steinlicht formerly Rogers School teacher.
Obituary notes the death on Saturday April 4 of Uncle John Corbett after a long illness. The Manila Baseball Team has been organized and is expected to play well.
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