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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1954
Page
4
Parkland by Mrs Roy Runyon reports weekend and weekday calls in S Pekin with visits by Mr and Mrs Paul Woods and by Mr and Mrs Joe Gardner and son. It notes Mr and Mrs Harold Herrman and daughter Janet stopping by the Coombs home.
Mr and Mrs George Hubbard and son Alan and Mr and Mrs Jack Underwood and sons were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Runyon.
Mr and Mrs Chas Finley were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Herrman and their son.
Mr and Mrs Robert Porter of Brimfield were Sunday guests of Mrs Gertrude Golden and daughter Margaret.
Mrs Ernest DeSutter and her children visited Thursday afternoon to see Mrs Chauncey Tisdale.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Herrman were seen shopping in Pekin on Monday afternoon, marking a routine local outing in the town.
Mr. and Mrs. James Ritchie and their family were Monday evening callers of Mrs. Gertrude Golden and Margaret.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woods hosted a Sunday noon birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Tom Cranwill and son Larrys. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kief and daughter Dorothy Streator, Mrs. Zelma Graffis Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mitchell Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. Chas White South Pekin, Mr. and Mrs. George Weyrich Delavan, Tom Cranwill Pamela Connie the honorees and the host couple. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Runyon.
The column lists wedding anniversaries dated February 15 to February 20 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jr 1933 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Alexander 1950 Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meyer 1943 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Proehl 1937 Mr. and Mrs. Moses Meeker 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schuttler 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Finags Wilson 1936 chronicled as a community remembrance.
The Ava Maria Club of the Church of the Immaculate Conception met Wednesday evening February 3 in the Catholic Social Center. Mrs. William Faulkner led the discussion as the group studied the New Testament with twelve members present. Lunch was served by Kathryn Hamilton.
Miss Lillie Reed, born February 10, was feted at the Palmer home on Sunday with a noon dinner after church services. Hostess Mrs. Frank Palmer served dessert beside a birthday cake on a musical stand as gifts and good wishes flowed from guests including Mrs. Herman Hoephner Mrs. Howard Boyd Effie Cox and the honoree.
A proverb-like line reflects on science mastering elements yet failing to tame human temper. It attributes the insight to ongoing debates about personal discipline and natural philosophy.
A brief note observes that parents struggle most to curb children who imitate their behavior, suggesting the challenge is in moderating personal conduct to set a proper example.
A terse line suggests a man finding it hard to marry for money unless he marries a boss. The sentence reflects views on wealth, marriage, and power dynamics.
A compact aphorism contrasts fates of virtue and youth with changing paths. It hints at how individuals resist or embrace early risks and later maturity, implying a choice between perilous fates and growth.
We thank all who supported us during our bereavement. Cars, food, sympathy cards and letters, floral offerings and heart fund gifts are appreciated. The total contributed to the heart fund was 143 dollars.
A home care note explains washing lace curtains in warm water with mild soap, placing them in a pillow case or mesh bag, and limiting washing to five minutes. It states the dryer removes the need for a curtain stretcher and advises removing hooks pins and trimmings beforehand.
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