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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
2
Forman News outlines weekly lunch menu items from Monday to Friday including hamberger chowder celery sticks fruit jello and more. Notes witty quotes urge readers to restart thought and avoid trouble by facing it.
George Dondero of San Rafael California won first prize of 250 dollars in the Evinrude boating photography contest for a picture showing his small son struggling to stay awake while running an outboard motor. Judges included editors from major photo services and newspapers. The contest requires each entry to feature an Evinrude motor.
Classified ad promotes Celotex built in comfort products for homes. Details unclear but emphasizes quality insulation and integrated comfort features. Potential buyers are directed to use classifieds to arrange purchase or inquiry.
A brief church notice invites attendance this Sunday to uplift faith. Parishioners are urged to join services and participate in worship and prayer together.
January 15 Mrs George Bilyeu January 16 Darrell Hirst January 18 Harold BE Thompson Henry Hoffman Gerry Starrett January 19 Jacqueline Willett John David Boyer January 20 Folbert Maas January 21 Roy Lowry January 22 A D Meeker Mrs Lela Roush January 23 Harold Bernshausen Merrill Huffman Jerry Farnam Frank Palmer Carl Long.
A birthday party was held for Butchie Zimmerman who turned five on January 10. Guests included Rodney and Leana Sue Robinson, Darlene and Alice Fay Williams, Michael and Louis O'Hara, Dwight and David Allen, Ronnie Vance, Mary and Donnie Crafton, Dale Lawson, Marilee and Roberta Smith, Dale and Robert Laumeier, Shirley Cooper, Danny Rae Huffman, Patty, Sharyn, Janice and Gregory Allen, Jeanice and Phyllis Zimmerman, plus host Marian Zimmerman. Prizes were awarded to Dale Lawson, David Allen, Danny Huffman, Shirley Cooper, Marilee Smith and Janice Allen. Also present were LuNelda Allen, Mildred Laumeier, Velma Robinson, Betty Huffman, Opal Williams, Luella Endicott and the hostess.
A playful phrase about building a safer rail system circulates as officials promote a transit upgrade project. City planners, led by Transport Commissioner Rivera, outline a plan to modernize lines and stations with public input sessions slated for next month.
I wish to Thank all my friends, relatives and nurse for their kindness and for the many canis I received during my stay in the hospital. Mrs Otto Smith, Manito Ml.
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