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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1954

Page

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Annual Forman FFA Banquet Closes 1953-54 Year

The Forman FFA held its annual banquet Friday April 23 in Forman Gymnasium to close the 1953 54 FLP A year. Highlights include district and state honors for members Don Meyer Ross Kreiling and John Dosier plus a bronze emblem for 1953 Forman Chapter. The report notes rising project counts and multiple state and section awards across dairy livestock grain and soil judging contests with several members earning top ribbons and recognition.

Forman Gymnasium F.F.A Forman Fulton Tazewell Mason Counties District Foundation Don Meyer Ross Kreiling John Dosier Merrill Dierker Gary Gosda Wayne Knaak Frank Golden Marvin Quick Fred Friedrich Forman F.F.A. Mem Lewistown Smith Rakestraw Chicago

Hospital dismissals and ongoing observation in Pekin

Mrs. Harry Selke was dismissed from Pekin Hospital and returned home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Reuben Golden has been a patient in Pekin Hospital all week, admitted last Saturday for observation and treatment.

Harry Selke Pekin Hospital Reuben Golden

CYO Sponsor Square Dance in Havana May 1

A Square Dance featuring Roy Shea's orchestra will be held in the Grade School Gym Havana Saturday evening May 1 beginning at 8 30 p m The Catholic Youth Organization of Manito Lewistown and Havana sponsors the event Admission 50c Refreshments will be for sale

Roy Shea Havana Catholic Youth Organization of Manito Lewistown

Local Telephone Number Changes List

A county notices a series of local telephone number changes affecting residents and households. Individuals named include Emma Hart Bulge John Frederich Mary Fischer Mrs J E Corbett Glen Talbot Wayne Mitchell Ida Hodkinson Leonard Graff Arletta Hill and J Arvil Seelye among others. The notice outlines adjustments applicable to residents and local exchanges.

Esrces Neasens John Frederich Ree Ag Spur Neem Mary K. Fischer PS SG Stucco Sake J. E. Corbett Soung Sratss Frederick. Bender COREA John Starrett George Meyer V. G. Gore Glen -Talbopt Soer ER Seleen-cseneghvonsee Wayne Mitchell Peatriry “Sims Ida Hodkinson Leonard Graff Arletta Hill J. Arvil Seelye

Home Nursing Course Enrolls 23 In Manito Chapter

The Manito Chapter of the Red Cross hosts the first Home Nursing class led by Johanna Eidman in the Social Center on April 22. County chairman Mrs. Carl D. Tomlin Mason attends as twenty three women from the Manito area enroll in afternoon and evening sessions to learn seven lessons and earn certificates upon completion.

Manito The Red Cross Johanna Eidman Carl D. Tomlin Mason County Home Nursing Manita Eidman Mesdames Mary Lowry Ruth Parkins Martha Meeker Myrtle Farnam Mildred Hiller Jeannette Ethell

Legion and Auxiliary to Meet Monday Night

The local American Legion and Auxiliary will gather at the Legion Hall on Monday night for their regular meeting.

American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall

W.S.C.S. Installation Thursday May 6

Thursday evening May 6 at 7 30 the installation of officers of the W S C S will be held during the regular Women s Society of Christian Service meeting A program is planned and all members and friends are urged to attend.

W.S.C.S Women's Society of Christian Service Society

Christ Lutheran Church to Install New Pastor in Mason City

On May 2 1954 Christ Lutheran Church Mason City Illinois will install Rev R H Lawrenz at 230 pm in the church. He is a Concordia Theological Seminary graduate 1950 with prior service in Royalton Minnesota and Boyd Minnesota. A reception follows in the church basement and a luncheon is provided by the ladies.

Christ Lutheran Church Mason City Illinois R. H. Lawrenz Lawrenz Concordia Theological Seminary Springfield Royalton Minnesota Boyd N. Tonica Stephen Paul H. Timm Peoria O. A. Borchett Manita Illinois Valley Circuit Schroeder Allwardt Arenzville H. Tepker Beardstown F. Beckmeier Chandlerville John Beiderweiden Havana R. Jordan Topeka

Rev Richard Cox To Address Manito Youth For Christ

Rev Richard Cox, active in youth and children's Christian education, will address Manito Youth For Christ at Forman Gym Saturday at 8 p.m. He has pastored Bethany Baptist Church in Peoria since 1950 and planned revival work with Billy Graham teams, including music and teaching programs for children.

Richard Cox Manito Youth For Christ Forman Richard H. Cox Decatur Illinois Baptist Bible Seminary Johnson City New York National Honor Society of Pi Gamma Mu Cox Bethany Baptist Church Peoria British Isles America New York State Mid-West Eddie Wagner O. Ferris Scott Paul Levin Don Lonie Bob Randall John Jess Lord United States Billy Graham North Perry Ilinois

Father of Mrs Meyer Dies in Peoria

John H. Staley of 705 Hanssler Place Peoria died at 2 am Tuesday. Funeral services were held at Comerford Endsley Memorial Home on Thursday with burial in Parkview Cemetery. He was the father of Mrs Harold Meyer and known to friends during visits to his daughter's home.

John H. Staley Hanssler Place Peoria Mr. Staley Comerford Endsley Memorial Parkview Cemetery Harold Meyer

Birth of James Neal Zimmerman in Pekin Hospital

James Neal Zimmerman is the second son of Mr and Mrs Robert Zimmerman born at Pekin Hospital on Wednesday April 21 weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces. He is the grandson of Mrs Mose Zimmerman.

James Neal Robert Zimmerman Pekin Hospital Mose Zimmerman

Petersons Welcome Daughter in Pekin Hospital

Mr and Mrs Roland Peterson of Pekin announce the birth of their daughter at Pekin hospital on April 23. The mother is Anna Mae Vaughn of Manita. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Francis Vaughn. A two year old sister Debra Sue also welcomes the baby.

Roland Peterson Pekin Pekin Hospital Anna Mae Vaughn Manita Francis Vaughn Debra Sue

Royal Neighbors Meet Tuesday Evening

Members of Oak Leaf Camp No. 4 Royal Neighbors of America will be entertained Tuesday evening May 4 at the home of Oracle Alice Meyer. A cordial invitation to be present is extended to all members.

Oak Leaf Camp No. 4 Royal Neighbors of America Oracle Alice Meyer

Rev George Berry to Speak at Forest City Church Event

The Forest City Federated Church invites all to a Sunday evening program on May 2 at 7 30 CST. Rev G M Berry will present pictures and a 15 minute sermonette on The Victorious Life. Joe Hobbs will miss due to the District Youth Rally in Springfield.

George Berry Forest City Federated Church Forest City Illinois Temperance League Berry Forest City Federated Sunday School Virgil Himmel

Forman Athletic Banquet Slated For May 7

The Forman Senior and Junior High School Athletic Banquet will be Friday May 7, 1964 at 7:00 P.M. CST in Forman Gym. Open to the public with no admission. Attendees bring basket dinner for their family. drinks provided. Guest speaker is Ron Bontemps, All American A A U star for the Peoria Cats, who will show A A U finals photos. Forman Athletic award winners will be named.

Forman Ron Bontemps Peoria Cats A.A.U

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