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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
3
Reverend Harper recounts the biblical tale of Dorcas in Joppa who, despite poverty, aided the distressed through deeds of mercy. Peter prays, Dorcas rises, and the story underscores believing prayer and divine presence guiding believers to help others in need.
Mary Barbara Bland of Moultrie County and John W. Chesnut of Logan County have been selected as Danforth Foundation scholars. They will attend a two week Leadership Training Camp in Shelby Michigan and were chosen for leadership, activities, scholastic standing, and character. Barbara, a 20 year old Bethany farm girl majoring in physical education at the University of Illinois, has long 4-H service including club presidency and leadership. John, a New Holland High School sophomore and beef project participant, has three years on judging teams and outdoor interests. The paper invites community news.
The Yale University Clinic of Child Development findings describe what a seven month old typically can do such as sitting in a high chair eating with a spoon and handling two objects at once. It notes babies progress at their own rate and parental support aids overall development.
Obituaries and notices report Emmett J. Bowser dying August 11 at his Forest City area home where he led Forest City State Bank since its founding. Other items note deaths of Zelinda Stevens Meigs July 27 in Teft Indiana and Irene Seiwell Mayfield in Santa Cruz California, plus births and local family movements.
Forty five years ago George Earl Pettit died after being struck by a passenger train while crossing between freight cars near Pekin. A son and daughter were born and died within twelve hours to Mr and Mrs Daniel Vogel on August 18. A reception honored Mrs Anna Pollard of Stutgart Missouri and Mrs A M Ide of Mineral. J S McDonald of Green Valley eyed a new elevator site in Manito near the town hall, planning a four elevator complex.
Charles Myers died July 31 and was buried in the Catholic cemetery. W. H. Leslie departed on a sad journey July 31 to Hannibal Missouri, indicating travel for the other obituary.
Tips from Miss Gladys Ward of the University of Illinois urge wrinkle reduction through proper drying, hanging, and handling. She advises dampness at the right stage, spritzing with a fine spray bottle, sorting items, and ironing with a heat controlled iron while seated in a comfortable space to reduce effort and avoid scorching.
Amy reworks a powder blue dress to help sister Anne reunite with Johnny Wilson. Anne, torn by a quarrel and wardrobe limits, vows to attend the veterans dance with Johnny. Amy watches as the younger pair rekindle love, while her own hardened facade softens and she realizes she is not old.
An advertisement line urges readers to test advertising value with a do it yourself approach. It emphasizes cost efficiency and direct experimentation as a persuasive message.
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