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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
3
Community brief from Manito features local events and notices for the week of August 14 1952. Page items include civic updates church happenings and social announcements for residents.
Parks and the Savages along with Janet Herrman called on Mrs. Gertrude Golden and Margaret Sunday. Katherine Herrman and Coombs visited Mrs. Ray Talbott on Wednesday. Gene Marquardt and son called on Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meyer Monday. J J Waddell with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Golden and Anna Mae Ritchie visited on Friday. Verne Herrman and family enjoyed a picnic supper with George Siuts of Delavan.
Scott Golden visits paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Elroy Golden while Susan Golden stays with Mr and Mrs Robi Golden as their parents attend the fair.
Sunday noon guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Golden with Mrs Gertrude Golden. afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs August Hanes of Glasford.
Carol Coombs was a Wednesday evening supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herrman and their daughter Janet.
Carol Arbell of Morton spent a few days with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray Talbott.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gehrig and sons Jimmie and Kenny of Edelstein and Mr and Mrs Roy Runyon enjoyed a fish fry at Goofy Ridge last Friday. The Geh rigs were supper guests of the Runyons and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Neikirk were evening callers.
Mr and Mrs Harry White were Saturday night supper guests of Mrs Gertrude Golden and Margaret in a small social note.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Priddy and Mrs Katherine Priddy were Thursday noon guests of Mr and Mrs Verne Herrman in a cordial afternoon gathering.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Doren were Friday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Sidney Coombs. The social call highlights a quiet community gathering and neighborly visit.
Miss Marlene Herchenroder stayed as a weekend guest of Miss Shirley McLaughlin. The social visit highlights a familiar pattern of friendship and local society activity.
Mrs. Walter Proehl and daughter Anna Lee and Mrs. J. T. Huffman called Sunday afternoon on Mr. and Mrs. Edward Meagher of Peoria. Robin Lee Meagher accompanied them home for a week long visit.
Mr and Mrs Wm Fisher and their daughter of Pekin called on Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Sidney Coombs.
Mrs Maude Golden called on Tuesday afternoon visiting the homes of Mr and Mrs Verne Herrman Mr and Mrs Chas McLaughlin and Mrs Rebecca Beimfohr.
Monday callers of Mrs Gertude Golden and her daughter included Mr and Mrs Harry Jeffords with Frances and Arthur, and Mr and Mrs Roy Ganzer with Linda, and Mr and Mrs Reuben White.
Miss Patty Risen spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wayne as a guest, enjoying hospitality and local visits.
Mr and Mrs Waltz Proehl enjoyed a picnic supper Tuesday night at Sommers Bros Seed Co. The casual gathering showcases local farm community ties and the period’s informal social events.
Mrs Roy Runyon and son Keith called on Mrs Fannie Jones and Charles Van Ostrand at the Nursing Home in Tremont Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ernest DeSutter and family spent Sunday at Starred Rock and Spring Valley. Mr and Mrs James Herchenroder and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Chas McLaughlin.
Mr. Arthur Deiss of Pekin was a dinner guest last Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Coombs and family. The occasion was Mr. Coombs and family hosting guests in the community setting.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Meyer along with family were supper guests last Thursday of Mr and Mrs Harry Meyer, sharing a warm birthday gathering in a close knit family visit.
Mr and Mrs Bob Isenberg move with two sons to a new Pekin home. Dr and Mrs Joseph Gyalai will occupy the Woiwode apartment vacated by the Isenbergs. Mr and Mrs Peterson and daughter relocate from Monroe apartments to Pekin this week. Mr and Mrs Verden Armhurst will begin housekeeping there soon.
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