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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
2
Brownie Scout Troop 2 of the Manito Forest City area met December 18 in the Methodist Church basement. Leaders Mrs Beryl LeCount and Mrs Kenneth Look led as Mrs Byron Johnson was absent. Members made Christmas sprays to be given as gifts. next meeting set for January 8.
The Sunday School Class of Mrs. Nelson Dosier held a Christmas Caroling party in Forest City. The gathering at Mrs. Dosier's home featured singing, refreshments, and a gift exchange with George Dosier distributing gifts as Santa.
Forest City Ladies Aid members and friends gathered at Mrs Herbert Patterson's home on December 18 for the annual Christmas party. Twenty women shared a chicken dinner, exchanged gifts, and displayed handwork for Christmas. Hattie Kennedy was thanked for hosting previously, and Mrs George Sherer read two Yuletide poems.
Mrs. Fred Heinhorst entertained members of her club at the decorated Heinhorst home near Forest City. The evening began with a 6:30 dessert luncheon and included bridge games and a gift exchange. The Hermann family held their Christmas supper as part of seasonal celebrations.
Mr and Mrs Ed Hermann’s country home near Easton welcomed 43 relatives on Friday evening December 26 for the traditional gift exchange and a festive gathering.
Mr and Mrs John Spaits welcomed nine sons and daughters and families for Christmas. Three service members and wives were home for the holiday for the first time in years. A turkey dinner at one o clock included Ade Spaits Delbert Spaits Jensen Wendy Eubank Gavin Donna and more. Also present were G F Carey and Omer Bloomington residents and the Sparts family gathered with Santa Claus delivering gifts.
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