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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
1
A community column urges more subscription growth and local writing help. It notes twenty new names since Monday, calls for more correspondence from nearby communi ties, and discusses pay and supplies for writers. The piece mentions stop signs on Main Street and invites readers to attend the Village Board meeting next Monday.
The Mason County Farm Bureau Board names Howard Sheckler as Assistant Farm Adviser and Organization Director. A 22 year old Illinois graduate, he will lead soil testing on local farms, map results, advise on fertilizer use and manage bureau membership and outreach. He begins February 1.
Miss Winifrede Cannon 41 of Forest City died at home Tuesday night. Born January 23 1909 in Quiver township she was daughter of John and Mary Cannon. Survived by three sisters Nora Elmer Thompson and Carg Ary five brothers Walter James Thomas Paul and Lee with many nieces and nephews. Rosary at 8 p m tonight Last rites at 8 15 a m Friday at residence and 9 o clock in Immaculate Conception church Manita burial in St Frederick's cemetery official.
Mrs. Gertrude Golden marked her 87th birthday on January 31 with gifts, two cakes, flowers, and plants. Dinner guests included Mrs. Masie Lane of Pekin and Mrs. George Singley of South Pekin, with Bonnie Kruminga and Oak Lawn. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Harry White of Pekin, a granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. White, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Golden and daughter Anna Mae.
George Bilyeu attended the Caterpillar training school graduation dinner at the Jefferson hotel in Peoria Sunday evening. A program followed and diplomas were presented with Mr Bilyeu listed as a graduate of the arc welding class.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with superintendent Lawrence Whiteford. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Joseph Hobbs.
The report lists numerous Illinois residents visiting relatives and friends across Peoria Mason City Chicago and Canton with dinners dinners and weekend trips. Marilyn Roush and Phil Frederick are noted students visiting home along with several couples attending family events and a golden wedding celebration in Pekin.
The Youth For Christ group meets at the Opera House on Saturday evening February 4 with Rev Orie Miller as speaker. Delegates report stronger church turnout last month and anticipate a large crowd with special music and hymn sing.
Miss Mary Alice Cooper a social science student at Arkansas Polytechnic College Russellville writes her parents that she spent the semester vacation at the home of classmate Miss Nelle Jane at Mt Magazine Ark She notes unusually warm winter weather in the state with few occasions to wear a coat.
Governor Adlai E Stevenson confirms Donald J Walsh has submitted his resignation as director of the Department of Public Safety. Appointed May 1 1949 Walsh led the non political reorganization of the Illinois State Police and improvements in parole and a statewide traffic safety program.
Roy E. Yung state agriculture director announced tentative dates for seventy seven Illinois county and agricultural fairs this year. Seventeen fairs have not set dates yet and must submit by May 1 to share in the state premium fund.
Marie Meyer 2 year resident of Manito Community died at 11 10 p m Tuesday at her daughter Sidney Thompsons home Malone township Born in Mason county on March 18 1897 she married Fred Harvey in Pekin May 10 1914 he died 1983 She later married Carl Meyer in Havana January 20 1945 he died January 4 1948 Surviving are three daughters five grandchildren a sister and two brothers Rites at 2 p m Friday in Johnson funeral home burial in Spring Lake cemetery Clyde Paith former Manito resident also died January 28 in Crawfordsville Ind once a jeweler watchmaker in Combs and Paith Jewelry firm Funeral services were held in Crawfordsville.
A total of 113 512 is now paid from state aid funds for 1949 4-H exhibits. This is the largest amount ever paid to Illinois 4-H exhibitors, exceeding by more than 13 000 the prior total. The General Assembly appropriated the funds, distributed by the state department of agriculture with local farm and home advisor cooperation.
An analysis of the first road bid opening of 1950 shows highway construction savings continuing from last year. Total low bids on 17 projects were $177,577 below engineer estimates, with Director Charles P. Casey crediting improved contract award methods under Governor Adlai E. Stevenson.
Church notices invite all to join Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. led by Supt F E Bender with classes for everyone. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. theme Christianity the Way of Love. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. with District Superintendent Dr Claude M Temple possible. Mid week study Wednesday 7:00 p.m. topic What Do They Say About Me Bring Bible. Choir rehearsal Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Wm Hirst home.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Bradman and family traveled to Browning due to the serious illness of their grandmother Mrs Ida Kloker. They spent the weekend with relatives in Browning and Beardstown.
Mrs. George Bilyeu was a Sunday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bilyeu in Creve Cour.
Mr Blankenburg visited Kankakee High to present senior frame options and take orders for photos due in a few weeks. The Orange and Black yearbook cover design was chosen, promising an attractive look. The county tournament in Havana marks the seniors final champ appearance. Posts urge support for the team. Biology uses a rew machine to enlarge photos. Stories cover Johnstown flood of 1889. Algebra solves pairs of equations by graphs.
The report notes students studying and planning a class play, reading Washington's Farewell Address and The Crisis, and beginning the Declaration of Independence in Literature. Economics test focused on applying concepts. Shorthand advances include new phrases, and typing emphasizes budgets and timings.
The article describes a freshman class study including United States Government to understand federal structure and citizen welfare. It also notes busy schedules with Prose and Poetry and English workload, plus studying negative numbers in mathematics and science on appearance and health.
The Home Bureau meeting moves to January 23 at the Methodist church basement instead of January 9. Mrs. Mose Meeker and Miss Leona Graff will serve as cohostesses.
A sophomore report notes a Tuesday test in world history focusing on England France Russia Prussia Austria and Poland in the eighteenth century.
Mr and Mrs Byron Johnson and family visited Jacksonville on Sunday to see their son Ronald a student at the Jacksonville school for the blind. Mr and Mrs Grover Gumbel and their sons entertained Mrs Carrie Gumbel Mrs Kathryn Ham ton and Eugene Eheret at dinner Sunday.
Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett urged Illinois motorists to obtain 1950 license plates by March 1 to avoid arrest and extra costs. He noted about a million cars still use 1949 plates and said Chicago residents can get plates at 84 South Ashland Avenue with immediate service.
A Manila Community Express campaign added 24 new subscribers and 29 renewals in four days. New subscribers include John W. Grab Hotel Sherman Chicago Ill Pixpage Chicago Mrs J R Golden Orrie Strawbridge Alfred Garlisch Leonard Singley Carl H Reed RS O Kastner A L Grant Walter Prochl Roy H Lowry Wilbert Grube William P Faulkner Burton E Guengerich Paul Woods Melvin Meyer Mr and Mrs G H Filler Orlando Fla Mrs Mildren Shirley Hudson E B LeSourd Topeka C D Board Mackinaw Mae Moore Forest City Ralph Ktreiling Howard Friedrich Ford Van Orman Renewals include Roy Cogdal Harry C Heyl Peoria Opal G Seelye Atlanta Thomas Lyons Ernest Cooper Daniel Rankin Leroy Parkins George H Frederick R H Rolfs F R Rohlfs W G Gore Roy Adams Dillard Warner H J Waldmeier George Bilyeu Charles Warner Leonard Graff Jos P Sparks Vernie Ethell.
The local Methodist Church expects New District Superintendent Rev. Claude M. Temple to preach Sunday evening February 6 with special music and an audience.
One half of Illinois apple crop totaling 4,178,000 bushels was graded No. 1. The high quality share reflected strong growing season results across the state.
Parkland students and staff list leaders for opening exercises James David Proehl Walter Schuttler Rosemary Snyder Della Barker Linda Dilley. Community Club members cleaned the basement Roy Runyon and Mrs Heyl Annabelle Proehl Evelyn Becker Letha Runyon. Rosemary Snyder and Steve Herrman named librarians for rest of term. First grade made spelling booklets Jimmy Herrman tops weekly grades. Mrs Alice Heyl prepared dinner last Wednesday. Herrman and Snyder were cooks February 1. Windows cleaned and February decorations hung. Fifth grade earned good geography health drawings. March of Dimes fund total $8.00 beating last year’s $6.50. Tigers lead Indians 602 to 537 in ongoing contest. Top spellers and readers include Anna Oller absent Monday for dental work. Mrs Snyder sent Valentine poetry. Annalee James David Proehl in Pekin for music lessons. Spelling honor roll includes Rosemary Snyder Steve Herrman Jon Dee Proehl Jimmy Herrman Judy Parker Annalee Proehl Beverly Proehl. Reporters Linda Dilley and Steve remain active.
The W S C S of Manito Methodist church sponsors a 10 week program for children aged six to eight. Directed by Mrs Jennie Bender and assisted by Mrs Loma Van Landingham, the course titled Living and Learning in Japan meets at the church parlors each Wednesday after school. The first meeting occurred this Wednesday and invites all eligible children to attend.
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