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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

4

Christmas Services at the Methodist Church

Christmas services are planned for Sunday December 19 at the Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 45 am supervised by Bryan Kreiling. Morning worship at 10 49 am features pastor Joseph W Hobbs delivering the Christmas sermon. Infant baptism will be conducted during the service and all may present their children. The evening service at 7 30 pm features poetry music and song with a cordial invitation to all.

Methodist Church Bryan Kreiling Joseph W. Hobbs

High School Hosts Square Dance and Christmas Party

The High School invites the public to a square dance Friday evening December 17 at the High School Gym. Students and faculty sponsor the annual Christmas party on Wednesday December 22 when students will be dismissed.

December Home Bureau and Royal Neighbors holiday events recap

The December Home Bureau met all day January 3 with Mrs. Al Wilson hosting and demonstrations on garnishes and Illinois health laws. Royal Neighbors held a Christmas party at the camp hall with a pot-luck dinner and gift exchange attended by 28. A Forest City family announced the birth of Mary Alice Sherer in Charleston, marking the couple's first child and Albert Sherer as grandfather.

Home Bureau al Wilson Ralph Pool Howard Hubbbard John Harrs Henry Wahefeld Lee Langston Marvin Alvin Pfeiffer Illinois Clarence Kreiling Roy White Royal Neighbors Camp Hall Erma Strawbridge George Sherer Forest City Paul Sherer Charleston S. C Mary Alice Albert Sherer Paul Pearl Harbor T. H Carolina

Topeka Havana 4-H Club Annual Christmas Meeting

The Havana 4-H club held a Christmas meeting Wednesday at the Havana Parish Hall with Worth Smith presiding and Raymond Markert leading. Gifts were exchanged and lunch served to numerous members and guests including the Markert, Trimpe, Behrends, Smith, and Frye families among others. Herman Glick hosted a Friday family party honoring Mrs. Henrietta Thimpe on December 8.

Havana Lh Club Worth Smith Raymond Markert Stanley Noll Edward Behrends Jane Franklin Behrends Lloyd Harold Schierbeek Dale Virgil Himmel Keith Will Worth Herman Glick Henrietta Thimpe Herman Strube Henrietta Trimpe Agnes Glenn Strube Bobby Norma Elaine Herman Osing Clyde Trimpe Merle Glick Claudie Ann Henry Strube

Birthday Dates And Social Gatherings Highlight December News

The record notes December birthdays including Herman Strube and Esther Smith who turned 96. Social events feature gatherings for the Strube and Trimpe families, Stanley parties, and lunch visits to residents like Mrs. Mason and Ira Rakestraw. Hospital stays include Mrs. Hall at St. Johns in Springfield and Mrs. Rountree undergoing surgery at Memorial in Springfield.

Jesse Hall St. Johns Hospital Springfield

Lutheran Ladies Aid Polluck Dinner and Christmas Exchange

The Lutheran Ladies Aid enjoyed a polluck dinner on Wednesday at the Parish Hall in Havana followed by a Christmas exchange in the afternoon. Elmer Mason spent Thursday night with his son in Manito and travels to Peoria with relatives to visit Mrs. Mason and others. A large crowd attended the Lutheran Church Bazaar at Havana Parish Hall Thursday night. Dorothy Wheelock traveled from Stanhope Iowa to visit her father Charles Rountree and her hospitalized mother in Springfield Memorial Hospital. Wendell Koke Marvin and Marvel Lee Strube attended a Sunday party at Beverly Glick’s Havana home. Dean Behrends of Macomb spent the weekend with his parents.

Omer Graham Elmer Mason Peoria Havana Harold Mason Manito Dorothy Wheelock Stanhope Iowa Charles Rountree Memorial Hospital Springfield Wendell Koke Marvin Marvel Lee Strube Beverly Glick

Marriage Notice Fragments Include Behhvends and Jane

Fragmentary text lists Mr and Mrs Edward Be hhvends and Jane among names in a society notice. Context unclear but indicates a social event or wedding related item.

Ents, Mr. and Mrs Edward Behhvends and Jane

Foot rot lameness in cattle eyed by veterinary expert

Dr. M. E. Mansfield of the University of Illinois warns that foot rot can cause lameness and weight loss in beef and dairy cattle. Early foot inspection, cleaning and treatment deter weight loss and milk declines, with potential severe cases needing drastic measures.

M. E. Mansfield University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Proper calf care and winter hay nutrition guidance

The article advises keeping the animal in a clean well bedded stall to aid recovery and consulting a local veterinarian if recovery fails. It also notes that hay for calves in winter months should supply maximum protein minerals and vitamin A.

Drive Carefully, Don’t Insist on Your Rites

Unsigned statement appears to urge cautious driving and acceptance of all news in a community paper. The text emphasizes inclusive reporting and prudent conduct, inviting readers to share diverse information without prejudice.

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