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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
6
Forman surged in the second period to thrash Kilbourne 68 35 Friday night. The win lifts Forman into sole first place in the league as a rapid offense propelled the victory.
Marvin Quick and Dick Van Etten led Forman with 16 and 17 points respectively to eclipse the junior Green Wave 68 by 35 8 in the reserves matchup. Jack Vaughn scored 11 for Green Wave and Bob Griffin added 13 for the Wave's opponents.
Eugene Ehret born February 6 1868 in Alsace Lorraine France died at his daughter Katherine’s home aged 88 years 10 months 4 days He came to America at 26 and farmed in Spring Lake Area He married Agnes Heim October 15 1894 in Pekin They had four daughters Katherine Emma Louise Anna He is survived by four daughters two granddaughters and three great grandsons Funeral Mass held at Immaculate Conception Church Manito with burial at St Frederick Cemetery Pallbearers listed He was a church member and retired from farming in 1915 to live in Manito
Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Shelabarger joined Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fletcher and daughter Rhetta Sue for supper in Morton. The Proehl family hosted relatives and friends at a country home, with an afternoon of visiting and a noon meal. The Meyer and Buck households attended a Sunday gathering, and Clayton Shelabarger hosted Billy Shelabarger for dinner before a Peoria show.
Mason County PMA Chairman Mr. Warner warns that soil conservation practices approved under the 1951 ACP must be completed by December 31, 1951 to qualify for payment. Materials like limestone must be spread before the deadline. extensions are not allowed for 1951. Farmers who have finished should report to the county office.
Twelve members of Boy Scout Troop No 74 reorganize with Melvin Twerdal and Pat Ryan as leaders James Loveland and Darrell Hirst named assistant leaders Mesdames Walter Proehl and Frederick Bender hosted the SHN Class Monday evening The long expected war with remains a topic of note in the December 11 1941 column
The speaker argues the looming conflict demands vast spending to save lives, deeming costs secondary to the boy’s safety. Uncertainty remains whether Britain will favor the outcome once the war ends.
The town board asks a levy of 1500 dollars for poor relief. A kitchen fire at the Frank Reynolds home caused by an overheated stove occurred Wednesday shortly after one in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Walter Sunderland welcomed a baby boy born Wednesday December 3.
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