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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1953
Page
6
The calendar notes Sunday School at 9 00 A M and Divine Service at 10 00 A M CST led by Minister A Borchelt at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Manito.
The Manito Methodist Church invites all to join Sunday School at 9 45 with D J Powell and to morning worship at 10 45 led by the minister. Special music includes organ pieces and choir selections. Sermon titled Life is a Sacred Trust. All are welcome to worship next Sunday.
Catholic Mass at 7 30 A M followed by Sunday School. Morning service at 10 45 A M with a pastor led exposition on the First Epistle. Evening service at 7 30 P M featuring singspiration and testimonies. Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 8 P M focusing on Exodus and Journeys of Israel and church unity.
The Spring Lake Church youth group met in the church yard with 15 members enjoying a wiener roast and games before a business session. They approved resuming Sunday evening meetings starting the first Sunday in September and selected councilors Mrs. Marguerite Whiteford and Mrs. Paul Rager, with a new group name to be announced.
Mr and Mrs Guy Hall hosted a fish fry Tuesday evening at their Pekin home. Attending were Mrs Nettie McJunkin and daughter Lorene along with Mr and Mrs Orrie Strawbridge.
Contractors dig on Bald Knob near Alto Pass Illinois to foundation a cross weighing multi tons. The Egyptian Gospel Singing Association brings Sunshine quartet and Melody Masters to Anna for a September program with 800 seats sold in advance to benefit the project. Proceeds support construction and future funding phases.
Local weekly notes show community events and notices for Manito. Activities include municipal updates, upcoming meetings, and volunteer opportunities during the late August period. Residents are urged to check notices for schedules and contact details.
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