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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
10
On the eve of each new year in ancient times the mistletoe of the Oak was sought by white-robed priests of the Druids in Northern France. It was harvested with a golden sickle and after ceremonies distributed to the proper ones to insure a fruitful year.
A brief item from Thursday December 31, 1963 notes the Manite Community Express event as the year ends. Details are sparse but indicate a local community gathering or bulletin.
Mr and Mrs Glen Talbott hosted a post Christmas dinner and gift exchange on Sunday December 27. Attending were George Clementz and family Wilmington Cleo Griffin and family Havana Kenneth Chaney and family Robert and Gaile Talbott and their families Earl Talbott and Mr Lacey Talbott and the hosts.
Four generations of the Starrett family visited the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Starrett on Sunday after Christmas. After a bountiful dinner, the group opened gifts around the Christmas tree with several families present including Hasselbergs of Peoria Lightbody of Glasford Wilson and Harvey Starrett of Pekin Starretts and John Starrett with his sons and Mrs Anna Starrett.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Beebe welcomed their immediate family home for a delicious Christmas gathering. The event emphasized family reunion and festive meals marking the holiday season.
Rental listing for an apartment in Monroe with contact details via phone. Includes location near Manito and basic availability information.
One room oil heater and a pair of size 10 men’s high tops shoes offered for sale. Phone 186.
A dinner and gift exchange were shared by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Alexander with their children, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Marquardt and their son, and the Beebes.
Mrs J B Corbett and her daughter Mabel welcomed Dr J L Corbett of Pekin and Mr and Mrs Len Halters of Peoria as Christmas Day guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Glock and three daughters from Bellville visited Mrs Glock and Mrs Gore in Galesburg on Christmas Day to spend time with George Meyer, father of their hosts.
Mr. and Mrs. James Seelye entertained daughters sons in law and grandsons on Christmas day. Also present were Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Ulrich of Peoria and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wistehuff with their sons.
Near relatives were entertained at Christmas dinner and throughout the day at the attractively decorated home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Meyer and Janice. Present were Mr and Mrs George Grob Mr and Mrs Shur Maloney Mrs Carrie Meyer and the Melvin Meyers.
Mrs Ben Bilyeu and family entertained with a Christmas evening turkey supper at their home. Present were Mrs Evore and family Rose Marie Wilson Mill Gerriets and the Bilyeu family.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Smith Diane and Mike Peoria and Barbara Seelye Delavan enjoyed Christmas day at the J. A. Seelye home. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Thomas were guests the evening of Christmas day.
Christmas day gatherings featured Mr. and Mrs. Harry Selke and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Parkins with children at Harold Selke’s home in Peoria. Additional guests from Pekin joined Russell Spallmann and family. A goose dinner at George Handke’s home included Mary Garlisch Alfred Smith Ruby Smith and Elizabeth Eschmeyer. A second Christmas dinner was shared by Paul Hintz Leona Graff and Mary Fischer at Handke’s.
A brief note recalls a Christmas Day celebrated at the home of Mr and Mrs with warm family gathering and festive cheer.
Theodore Bender hosted relatives at dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Talbott and their son Franklin, and L. B. Talbott of Peoria. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cranwill with sons Pekin and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Aynbrust with their daughter.
Mr and Mrs John Frederick host a Christmas dinner with relatives including Bernard Maupin and daughter Princeton James Frederick Urbana Warren Frederick and family Green Valley Phil Frederick Troy New York and Pauline.
Christmas Day visitors at the Folbert Maas residence included Mr and Mrs Roland Maas and family from Lexington Mr and Mrs Robert Maas and family from Peoria and Mr and Mrs John Meeker.
Those spending Christmas with Mr and Mrs Cleve Shelabarger included breakfast guests Mr and Mrs Claton Shelabarger Mr and Mrs Ray Fletcher and daughter dinner guests Mr and Mrs R J Montgomery evening guests Mr and Mrs Bill Shelabarger and Rodney Me and Mrs Ambrose Corman Gary Leslie Terry and Sharon and Fred Shelabarger.
Dick Jones of Metamora called on Cleve Shelabarger last Saturday in a brief local note.
Mr. and Mrs. Jamey O Hara of Lone Rock Iowa were evening guests with Mr. and Mrs Cleve Shelabarger last Sunday.
Mason County ASC chairman Rudolph Hackman warns farmers to file 1963 soil conservation reports by Friday January 11 1964. Timely filing is required for payments and cooperators must bring weight tickets and evidence to the Havana Illinois county office.
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