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Newspaper

Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1952

Page

2

Talbott Family Holds Annual Holiday Gift Exchange

The Talbott home hosted a Sunday morning holiday party with breakfast at ten, a grab bag gift exchange, and games. Attendees included Kenneth and family Chaney, George Clementz and son Greg of Wilmington, Cleo Griffin and family, Gaile Talbott and family, Bob Talbott and family, Earl Talbott, Lacey Talbott, and Glen Talbott.

Glen Talbott Talbott Kenneth Chaney George Clementz Greg Wilmington Cleo Griffin Fiavana Gaile Talbott Bob Talbott Earl Talbott Lacey Talbott Glen Talbotts

Paul Clausers Host New Year Dinner With Family

Near relatives from the Manito community attended a New Year dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clauser in Delavan. Attendees included multiple Warner, Clauser, Ethell, Hunt, Schumm, and Hirst family members plus Pvt. Marlow Clauser at Scott Field returning January 9 and Frances Clauser leaving for the University of Illinois Champaign.

Manito Delavan Paul Clauser Fred Warner Imogene Laurence Warner Chester Clauser Green ‘Valley Marlow Clauser Scott Field Jim Clauser George Clauser Ralph Ethell Vernie Ethell Dale Ethell Eva Hunt Springfield George Ethell Bob Schumm Nora Mae Golden William Hirst Frances Clauser University of Illinois Champaign

Mrs Hilst Honored by Birthday Club Gathering

The birthday club met at Mrs. J. E. Corbett home Friday evening to honor Mrs. Hannah Hulst. A pot-luck supper and birthday cake by Mrs. Ernest Palmer were shared with Christine Johnson Eva Wilson Ernest Palmer Kathryn Hamilton Lorraine Meyer Mabel Corbett and Mrs Corbett receiving gifts.

Birthday Club J. E. Corbett Mabel Hannah Hulst Ernest Palmer Christine Johnson Eva Wilson Kathryn Hamilton Lorraine Meyer Mabel Corbett Corbett Hirst

Harry Selkes Host to Nannen Family

Mr and Mrs Harry Selke hosted the Nannen family for New Years Day. A noon pot luck dinner followed by social time. The Nannen clan totals 52 members including six siblings and their descendants. Thirty seven members attended the gathering.

Harry Selke Nannen

New Years Guests At Cleve Shelabarger Home

Mr and Mrs Cleve Shelabarger hosted relatives and friends on New Years Day. Attendees included John Van Buren of Pekin Wiebur Taylor of East Peoria Ralph Montgomery and family of Astoria Beverley Knew of Mount Sterling Bill Chipman of Jacksonville and Ray Fletcher with daughter of Morton.

Cleve Shelabarger John van Buren Pekin Wiebur Taylor East Peoria Ralph Montgomery Astoria Beverley Knew Mount Sterling Bill Chipman Jacksonville Ray Fletcher Morton

Velde and Bender Couples Observe Long Anniversary Traditions

Mr and Mrs D W Velde marked their 41st wedding anniversary on December 27, and Mr and Mrs John Bender celebrated 46 years on December 28. John and Mrs Bender hosted a country home oyster supper with a wedding cake baked by Mrs Christian Johnson and a social evening. Attendees included D W Velde Donald Herman their twin sons Philip Golden Mary Kathryn Wimmer Naomi and the hosts.

D. W. Velde John Bender Christian Johnson Donald Herman Philip Golden Mary Kathryn Wimmer Naomi Bender

Ethell Family Dines With Pollitts in Peoria Visit

Mr and Mrs George Ethell and daughter Slg Mae drove to Peoria Sunday afternoon and were supper guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Pollitt.

George Ethell Slg Mae Peoria Ralph Pollitt

Manito Community Express Newspaper Note

The Manito Community Express notes its founding year 1891 and states it is entered as second class matter at the Manito Illinois post office. Subscription price is $2.50 per year.

The Manito Community Express Manito, Ill

Christmas Dinner Party Hosts Tisdale Entertain

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tisdale hosted a Christmas dinner at home with guests Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henninger and Walter Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fletcher, and Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Fuller with daughter Patty. New Year’s Eve guests at the Mecca Club in Peoria included Mr. and Mrs. Owen Singley and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Monroe.

Guy Tisdale Walter Henninger Walter Dean Wayne Fletcher Delmar Fuller Paty Owen Singley Mrs Kenny Monroe Mecca Club Peoria

Weekend Guests At The Shelabarger Home

Mr and Mrs John O Hara and Sharon Sue were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Shelabarger in a social household visit.

John O'Hara Sharon Sue Bill Shelabarger

Five Week Old Graff Boy Admitted To Pekin Hospital

Douglas Graff the five week old son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Graff is a patient at Pekin Hospital under a specialists care. Several X rays have been taken to diagnose a functional feeding problem.

Douglas Graff Vernon Graff Pekin Hospital

Great Grand Daughter Born to Wiseman Family

News from Peoria announces the birth of a great granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Jerry Wiseman at Methodist Hospital on New Year Eve The mother formerly Wilma Ripper of South Pekin is listed among the family by relatives.

Cleve Shelabarger Jerry Wiseman Methodist Hospital, Peoria Wilma Ripper South Pekin

New Years Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wayne Wistehuff

Mr and Mrs Wayne Wistehuff and their sons entertained Mr and Mrs James Seelye at dinner to celebrate New Years in a private gathering. The event featured a cordial exchange and family fellowship.

Wayne Wistehuff and Sons James Seelye

Christmas Eve Gatherings With Beebe Family

Mr and Mrs Owen Singley spent Christmas Eve with Mr and Mrs Gaile Beebe and their son Larry in a family gathering described in local society notes.

Mrs. Owen _ Singley Mrs Gaile Beebe Larry

Christmas Day Visitation to Mrs McKinley at St Francis

On Christmas Day a group visited Mrs Maggie McKinley at St Francis Hospital and escorted her to her home in Easton. Strong entities include Maggie McKinley and St Francis Hospital and Easton.

Peoria Maggie McKinley St. Francis Hospital Easton

Mrs. Rufus Guile Treated At Pekin Hospital

Mrs. Rufus Guile is a patient at Pekin Hospital receiving treatment for a severe cold.

Rufus Guile Pekin Hospital

New Years Day Callers Visit Robert Hilling Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Meyer and Mr and Mrs Louis Talbott and Mary Ann were New Years Day callers at the Robert Hilling home.

Clarence Meyer Louis Talbott Mary Ann Robert Hilling

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glen Talbott Home Paul Clausers Mrs. Hilst Seth Caulkins Jiggs and Marlowe VELDE ILLIA Eeena Association Walter E. Devore J. A. Seelye Manito Hardware Co Manito, Illinois
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