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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
9
Community notes from Manito dated August 13 1953 include local events, meetings and notices. Details emphasize civic activities and upcoming schedules for residents and organizations in the Manito area.
Vacationing Mr and Mrs Owen Singley with Mr and Mrs Walt Blessman and daughter Jackie spend a week at Cheetch Wisconsin. Mrs Pearl Neikirk takes a three week vacation from Middle States Tele Co traveling with sister in law Mrs Mary Barnes to the Ozarks and Missouri scenic spots. Mr and Mrs George DeCanter and family enjoy a vacation at their former home in Mississippi.
A reader note promotes a keratolytic to treat athlete's foot, claiming it peels infected skin and kills germs. Ads urge purchase at Jenkin's Rexall Store and mention Albert A. DeVore and a local phone listing.
A PSA urges motorists to curb anger behind the wheel. Do not harass pedestrians or run lights while others on the road deserve safe space. If you encounter an enraged driver, give space and avoid confrontation to prevent accidents.
Joseph W. Hobbs and his mother Mrs. Dolla Hobbs completed a three week motor journey covering 6225 miles through fifteen states from the Pacific Coast to Spokane Washington and the edge of Mexico. They visited scenic points along highway one and met old friends including Jo Galvin in Missouri and families in Phoenix Pasadena and Tecumseh with greetings to Manito Community.
Mr. and Mrs. Lendell Clarke and family of Shreveport Louisiana returned home Thursday after visiting Mrs Iva Clarke and other relatives. Mrs Clarke accompanied them as far as Havana where she was the guest of Mr.
Mr and Mrs Harry Rankin and family of Fort Worth Texas departed for their home Sunday evening Mrs Rankin and two children had stayed ten days with Mrs Jennie Rankin who is convalescing from a recent operation Mr Rankin joined them on Saturday for a weekend visit with his mother
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