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Newspaper

Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1954

Page

8

Sunset Lake Easter Dinner at Kirgan Cottage

Easter dinner and outdoor outing at Sunset Lake hosted by the Kirgan family including G E Kirgan Edward Kirgan Kenneth Kirgan and Delbert Kirgan with guests Judy David Roland Hyatt Buell Burton Gale Billie Albert Stone Larry Richard and Jonnie Following the meal the group fished and rode boats Mrs Loma Herrman and Mrs Glen Burks visited the Walter Bullock home Tuesday Mrs Ruby Stewart and Holly May Peoria were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs R C White Mesdames Joe Dunn and Wm Fischer visited Sun Set Lake friends Monday

Kirgan Kottage G. E. Kirgan Edward Kirgan Kenneth Kirgan Judy David Roland Hyatt Buell Burton Gale Billie Albert Stone Delbert Kirgan Larry Richard Jonnie Ruby Stewart Holly May Peoria R. C. White Joe Dunn Wm. F. Fischer Sun Set Lake

Underwood Family Settle Comfortably in Washington

Friends report Mr and Mrs Jack Underwood and family have moved to Washington D C and are nicely situated in their new home and job. They receive best wishes from their community.

Jack Underwood Washington D. C

Evening Guests Gather for White Home

Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. White included Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gay Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bullock and Joe LaRash. Late evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson. Sunday guests were Mrs. Bruno Gianessi and Rose Lynn and Sisse Rivard Pekin and Mrs. Joe Dunn Manito.

R. C. White Ted Gay Walter Bullock Joe LaRash John Thompson Oral White South Pekin Eugene Bruno Gianessi Rose Lynn Sisse Rivard Joe Dunn Manito

Burlington Couple Guests Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs H C Cuttler of Burlington Iowa were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs R C White Mrs Cuttler is the former Doris White Mr and Mrs Ralph Metts of Peoria enjoyed a pleasant weekend at their cottage

H. C. Cuttler Burlington, Ia R. C. White Ralph Metts Peoria

Mr and Mrs Geo Singley Jr Easter Visit

Mr and Mrs Geo Singley Jr spent Easter with Geo Singley Sr and family at their home in South Pekin.

Geo. Singley, Jr South Pekin

TV Guests and Boat Mishap Highlight Manito Social

The Manito Community Express notes a Saturday night gathering at the Gay home with Mr. and Mrs. White Cuttler and Walter Bullock. Pat Galvin’s early swim ends in a capsized boat rescue an hour later. Peoria Scout troop camped at LaRash lake front with tents, fire and boat ride. Sunday guests include the Slater family and Russell party from Peoria and Chicago.

William Russell Boy Scout Peoria Mr. LaRash

Mrs Frank Golden Visits Pekin With Ill Mother

Mrs Frank Golden spent Saturday in Pekin with her mother Mrs Frances Taylor who is described as quite ill. The visit appears to be a family matter reported in a local brief.

Frank Golden Pekin Frances Taylor

Decker Family Enjoys Week at Sun Set Lake Cottage

The Deckers of Peoria spend this week at their Sun Set Lake cottage. They plan family outings and relaxation away from city life.

Deckers Peoria Sun Set Lake

Mrs Sitovin Meyer Attends State Royal Neighbors Convention

Mrs Sitovin Meyer and Mrs Louis Lempke from Forest City attended the Royal Neighbors of America state convention in Springfield. Both served as delegates from their local camps.

Sitovin Meyer Louis Lempke Forest City Springfield The Royal Neighbors of America Meyer Lempke

Bernshausen Birthday Dinner Honors Jim Bernshausen

Jim Bernshausen celebrated a birthday last Friday evening hosted by his wife. The event featured Easter eggs and favors with a Haster theme in the basement recreation area. Guests included Mr and Mrs Kenneth Scogin, Mr and Mrs Steve Singer of Pekin, Mr and Mrs Merle Woodrow of Green Valley, Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas, and Rev and Mrs Edward Watson.

Jim’ Bernshausen Bernshausen Kenneth Scogin Steve Singer Pekin Merle Woodrow Green Valley Richard Thomas Edward Watson

Easter Dinner Visit Noted for Iva Clarke

Mrs. Iva Clarke attended an Easter dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hyde and Miss Nora Ryan, as recorded in local society notes.

Iva Clarke Sam Hyde Nora Ryan

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