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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
3
French Consul General J J Viala decorated B F Goodrich president in Akron with the Legion of Honor for services to the Allies during war and to French industry during reconstruction. The presentation was made as part of ceremonies recognizing Franco American cooperation.
A long list of local residents and guests visit and host in Havana Illinois and nearby towns. The narrative notes numerous calls dinners and gatherings including Mr and Mrs Richard Hammers Mr and Mrs Ernest Marshall Mr and Mrs Stuart Thomas and many others across Mackinaw Tremont Pekin Stanford Green Valley and Crewe Cover with references to visits to Houston California and Chicago area connections.
Fifty year anniversary celebrations are noted for an unnamed couple. Mrs. Mary Parkin visits Galesburg to see friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Laumier and Dale dine with Oscar Stringer and Tommy. Mrs. John Rush marks a birthday. Indianhead Maryland visitors Donnie Bobby and Teddy Johnson stay with Byron Johnson. Merle Keefer family hosts I. W. Keefer. Newel Schussele of Mason City spends day with Mabel Schienbeck. Harry Brown and Pekin visit Robert Hilling. Joan Grant of Pekin visits Thomas Strawbridge and Tommy. Thomas Lyons of Manito rents his farm and moves to Alton Illinois. Ethell Chessman moves in with Lyman Runyon. Mrs. Strawbridge visits Charles Hill and Linda.
Miss Winona Brower from the University of Illinois Foods Research Lab argues that method matters more than utensils. She advises using small water amounts, quick cooking, and just-done vegetables, noting a tight lid preserves nutrients while steam cooking.
A notice urges starting farm records for 1950 during National 4-H Club Week March 4 to 12. It highlights hybrid seed increasing corn yield about 20 percent and advises checking seed variety germination and weed seed content. In 1850 farm living 70 percent, in 1950 18 percent.
Illinois across DeKalb Normal Charleston and Macomb state teachers colleges close due to coal shortages. They will stay closed until February 27 or until coal supplies are secured. Governor Stevenson said coal on hand would be diverted to welfare and coal institutions as supplies dwindle. All prison industries are halted to conserve coal and a diment is in effect at welfare institutions.
Officials predict the largest postwar harness field at the Illinois State Fair on the Springfield mile track in August. A 184-entry pool includes 119 horses in four events of the Springfield Grand Circuit from August 14 to 18 and 65 entries in the Illinois-owned program on Saturday August 12.
Governor Adlai E. Stevenson proclaims February 19 as Illinois Future Farmer Week. The observance will honor 488 chapters and 16,000 members of the Future Farmers of America, a group of boys in secondary school agriculture programs.
The Illinois Veterans Commission opens a Dixon service office serving Lee and Ogle counties announced by administrator A R Kays. An increasing caseload from Whiteside Lee and Ogle counties necessitated the extra facility while Whiteside county veterans stay served in Sterling.
Appointments announced for 1950 Illinois State Fair supervision with Raymond A. Byers of Springfield named Superintendent of Veterans Day and Lloyd Seelye of White Hall named Superintendent of Speed. Harness racing scheduled for August 12 and August 14 to 18 at the fair.
The State Revenue Department announced 1949 refunds of 9.882 million dollars on gasoline used for agriculture aviation and industrial needs. About 72 percent of refunds went to Illinois farmers. Revenue Director Richard J. Daley said refunds rose 3 million from 1948 and processing now takes 30 days, down from 5 to 9 months.
A new exhibit at the State Historical Library in Springfield features Lincoln papers and mementoes including an original copy of the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery.
A collection includes newly discovered Lincoln handwriting, career photos, books, and other items. A parchment copy of the Thirteenth Amendment bears Lincoln and Hamlin signatures along with over a hundred congressmen. Such copies are rare, with many lacking Lincoln’s autograph or congressmen’s names.
Two lane concrete pavements built in Illinois last year cost about 32 thousand dollars per mile less than 1948. The 1949 contract average was 100 238 dollars per mile versus 132 028 dollars in 1948. Asphalt resurfacing showed little change. bridge costs ran below estimates but design factors hinder detailed year to year comparison.
The all commodity index of prices received by farmers fell to 227 percent of the 1910-14 base in mid January, down two points from December. The decline marks a fourth straight monthly drop, driven by lower livestock and livestock products prices while the crop index held steady.
Director Harry Hershey of the State Department of Insurance reports a strong fire insurance market in Illinois. Net premiums across 543 companies totaled 175,253,080 dollars in 1948, up from 153,222,477 in 1947, and more than double the 82,610,675 figure from 1946.
Illinois lists 69 accredited beauty schools and 998 residents who passed tests to become beauty culture teachers. Noble J. Puffer, state director, notes up to January 1 the department renewed licenses for 39,595 active beauty culture practitioners.
The State Department of Revenue collected 300,482,956 from major revenue sources last year, up from 297,457,500 in 1948. Sales tax fell to 168,698,896 from 171,021,814 while motor fuel liquor and utility taxes rose by over 5,000,000. expenses were 532,000 less despite a 10 percent raise for staff.
Forest City American Legion Post 1190 met at Town Hall noting a formal opening led by Post Commander Francis Halpin. Minutes were read by Russel Rickett. A Spiritual Bouquet honored the late Winifred Cannon. Members extended well wishes to Earl Rochester and supported the auxiliary with a Fox Hunt dinner. Next meeting set for March 2, 1950.
Forest City American Legion Post and Auxiliary participated in a Monday meeting at Havana Legion Hall to reorganize the County Council. Officers elected included Don Sours as Sergeant at Arms and Mrs Hala Rickett as Senior Vice Commander. next county meeting set for May 5 in Mason City. Also Union No 2 Community School Club plans a Friday February 17 gathering with a pot luck supper and Alaska film by Eugene Jink.
Families joined a Valentine party Tuesday at Mt Armell School. The program featured two playlets and songs by Merle Fleming, Robert Fleming, Edward Friend, Carolyn Beebe, Beverly Beebe, Newell Fleming, Barbara Fleming, Jeanette Barrett, Linda Friend, and Donald Barrett. A Valentine exchange and ice cream cake refreshments followed, served by Mrs. Fred Barrett and Mrs. Melvin Fleming. Merle Ferrie organized arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Kirby Lawds and Parker Lynn were guests at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Gates in Peoria. Mr and Mrs Paul Huebschman also attended the event.
Mrs. Carl Fletcher and family host visitors including Roy and others. George Hubbard event honors birthdays in Manito. Fort Dix Army returnee Edward Whitaker, and multiple Pekin and Greenview visits recap weekend gatherings among the Fletcher, Hubbard, Neikirk, Campbell, Gensel, and Leithoff families.
The Veterans Administration pays death claims slower than private insurers and uses more manpower per policy. Government hospitals run under 60 percent occupancy while vast funds fund new facilities. Hoover Commission task forces highlighted management improvements without cutting veterans benefits. Major General Hawley noted federal care quality suffers from staffing many scattered, underutilized hospitals.
The piece argues for improved use of medical specialists and hospital facilities to reduce duplication and building costs. It cites joint supply efforts with the Veterans Administration and government departments resisting relinquishing prerogatives. The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois supports better management, challenging the American Legion and Hoover Commission findings.
Mr Edward Chessman husband of Ethell Runyon Man ito died at their home in Barrington Illinois Funeral services held Saturday February 11 at 11 00 am at the Russel Norris Chapel St Charles IL Rev W W Guyer officiated Burial was at Union Cemetery The American Legion was in charge of the services.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Hines of Dumferline Mrs Minnie Rice Mr and Mrs Max Betson and daughter of Canton Mr and Mrs J E Tillman of Pekin were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Hammers and family on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Hubbard hosted a 4 o'clock oyster supper on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Galpin of San Jose Mrs Ivy Wiods Mrs Mary Lou Runyon and Allen with the hosts.
Mrs. George Hubbard hosted a luncheon party in San Jose to honor her husband and John Halpin both born February 15. Guests included families from Mason City Forest City Manito and Allen. Prizes were awarded to Dan Cufaude Edna Hubbard Don Runyon Mrs Mildred Holligan George Knoles and Ivy Woods. Per capita meat consumption in the U S declined from 152 pounds in 1900 to 147 pounds in 1949.
Research shows back fat thickness on hog carcasses indicates quality of hams skins shoulders and other pork cuts. The father son farm business plan distributes farm income in proportion to each partner's share of operating costs.
Property owners should remove rough bark from the crotches trunks and branches of apple trees by May 1 as part of cooling moth control efforts.
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