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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
2
A column criticizes Marshall Plan publicity and federal waste arguing a White House clique and government urged programs drain tax money. It praises common sense Americans resisting graft while mocking Austrian zithers funded by aid and railroads the plan. The piece laments continued sacred cows in Congress.
Dr and Mrs Clyde Ulrich were weekend guests of Mrs Ulrichs parents Mr and Mrs James Seelye. Roland Maas and three children from Lexington arrived Sunday to stay with Folbert Maas family for Christmas but icy roads delayed their return until Wednesday.
Mount Vernon couple Mr and Mrs Jack Richardson visit relatives in Manito this week. Mrs Richardson formerly Trada Nadine of Manito. Mrs Eva Hunt of Springfield stays with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dale Ethell and their daughter.
Wir and Mirs J A Geeize and Barbara enjoyed Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Smith and family in Peoria.
Bob Hilling, confined to his home with a severe cold, spent his Christmas Day in bed due to illness.
Mr and Mrs Robert Maas and family of Peoria spent Christmas as guests of Folbert Maas, sharing holiday cheer and family time.
Mr and Mrs Joe Dunn spent Christmas Day at the home of their son Mr and Mrs Russell Dunn and family in South Pekin.
Mr and Mrs Richard Dwyer and family of Paducah Kentucky visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Lowry Sunday afternoon.
Miss Marquerette Staley was a house guest over Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer.
Mary Alice Cooper arrived home from Hot Springs Arkansas last Thursday to spend vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs J W Cooper. This is her first visit home since last Christmas.
Mr and Mrs Guy Hall hosted Mr and Mrs Orrie Straw and Mr and Mrs Tom Strawbridge for a pre Christmas dinner on Monday.
Renny Smith of Metamore visited from Friday to Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Smith and other relatives for a family gathering.
Lowell Warner a junior at the University of Illinois Champaign plans to leave Friday with fellow students for California to attend the Rose Bowl football game during Christmas holidays.
Mr and Mrs Harry Rankin and two children from Fort Worth Texas arrived in Manila to spend Christmas with Mrs Jennie Rankin. This is the first Christmas Harry has spent with home folks in Illinois since 1940.
Walter DeVore left last Thursday noon for Missouri and returned Sunday evening. His wife Ruth and young son Walter Junior accompanied him back to Illinois and are getting acquainted with the Manito community.
Classified ad styled notice promotes available labor at low cost. Emphasizes affordable rates for hiring workers and quick service. Contains terse wording typical of late 19th century classifieds.
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