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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1953
Page
2
The column mocks small town boosterism urging residents to shop out of town print outside newspapers and denounce local merchants. It advises keeping profits and avoiding public actions unless personally profitable while criticizing the town and strangers who arrive.
The piece cites a raucous bit of 1889 lower town mythology urging merchants to smear rivals with stamped sheets and farmers to curse the town. It frames a general crisis forecast with mock schemes to degrade local institutions. The tone imitates a petty, derisive newspaper prank.
Lt. A. W. Schimmelpfenning gave a generous donation to the local baseball club last week. The Express recently highlighted the gesture with a letter Art wrote to Eugene O Shea detailing his heart for the sport and support beyond money.
A reader writes that the Manito Express team is low on funds but receives a small contribution. He notes a nine month stay in Newfoundland, trips to Greenland bases, and reports fishing success with trout cod and a near peak salmon season. He asks for updates on further support and comments on the All Star game and pennant race.
A letter from Art to readers notes a tour expiring October and plans to see the Peoria Chesfs next year if players stay sober. He mentions Dick Smith stationed ninety miles away on an Air Base near St Johns and thanks players and fans for support.
Mrs Roy Runyon attended graduation exercises at Bryan Air Force Base Texas on Saturday August 1. Her son Stanley earned a Second Lieutenant commission among the cadets. She called on instructor John Jensen and daughter before returning to Manila Tuesday evening after several days in Texas.
Mrs Wayne Durham arrived in California to help celebrate her husband’s birthday who is stationed there. She had previously been called home due to the death of her father William E Vale.
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