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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1954
Page
2
Parkland by Mrs Roy Runyon reports numerous Sunday visits including Mr. and Mrs. John Bender Mrs Katherine Mary Wimmer and Naomi at Mrs Rebecca Beimfohr. Christmas weekend in LaFayette Ind includes Mr and Mrs Edward Hilst with Arvin Hilst family.
Mr and Mrs Charles McLaughlin hosted Sunday noon guests Mrs Francis Williams and her son for a midday social call.
Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer and their sons from Redwood City California are visiting their parents and other relatives for a two week stay.
Saturday noon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Meyer were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer and sons of California, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Golden and family of Champaign and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meyer and daughters.
Sunday visitors for Mr and Mrs Sidney Coombs were Robert Wallinger, Robert Herrman, and their son Steve.
Sunday supper guests included Mrs. Gertrude Golden and daughter Margaret with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jeffords of Crewe Cover and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lane of Pekin. New Years Day gatherings included Mr. Roy Livengood and Mrs. Rebecca Beimfohr with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Beimfohr of Hennepin. Art Deiss of Pekin was a Monday guest in Sidney Coombs's home.
R. C. White served as Friday caller for Mrs. Gertrude Golden and Margaret, delivering a brief visit reported in local notes.
Pekin visitors called Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Becker and their son, sharing conversation and hospitality.
Friends and neighbors joined Mrs Hannah Hirst for her December 28 birthday with multiple gatherings. A birthday club pot luck dinner featured two cakes and generous dishes, followed by visits from local residents and a second afternoon party with bingo prizes and ice cream.
Hazel Cornwell Sunderland Ruby Smith Lizzie Vaughn Marie Wilson Helen Rankin and hostess Hannah Hirst appear in a local society roundup detailing attendees, roles, and the hosting arrangement at a community gathering.
The wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. John Bender and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Velde were celebrated as a joint event at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bender. Relatives attended for a social afternoon and luncheon, with the cake baked and decorated by Mrs. Christine Johnson.
Mrs Henry Bartels celebrated her 73rd birthday with a surprise dinner at the home of her daughter and son in law Clarence Breese. Attendants included Elston Bartels and family, Clarence Bartels and Doris Shirley and Donna, Lloyd Richardson and family, Kenneth Finley and sons, Henry Bartels, Clarence Breese and son Clarence Jr.
Mr and Mrs Louis Talbott and daughter Mary Ann of Peoria enjoyed the New Year weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Hilling and Mr and Mrs Ray Talbott.
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