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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1954

Page

4

Forest City Visitors Meet Local Families on Weekend

Forest City hosted several visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCraith and family of Peoria and Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Lawlis of Chillicothe plus George Wahlfeld and Bertha Ellenberger of Peoria. News also arrived of a new son born to Louis Wolwode's in Dearborn Michigan. three brothers greet the child. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dawson and their Peoria children visited H. H. Embree and family Sunday.

Joe McCraith Peoria Kirby Lawlis Chillicothe Forest City A. J. C. Wolwode Louis Wolwode Dearborn Michigan George Wahlfeld Bertha Ellenberger Wm. Dawson Mrs. Dawson H. H. Embree

Chili and Oyster Supper at Union Center

Chili and Oyster Supper scheduled at Union Center one mile south of Forest City on Thursday January 21. Serving begins at 5 p.m. Mr and Mrs Leo Milstrad of Quincy visited the Wahlfeld families. Hubbard and Smith families have returned from Tucson to visit their son and daughter.

Union Center Forest City Thurs Leo Milstrad Quincy Henry and Rudolph Wahlfeld H. R Hubbard Guy Smith Easton Tucson Ariz Eugene Hubbard

Forest City Home Bureau Meeting Set At Union Center

The Forest City Home Bureau will meet Wednesday January 13 at Union Center at 11 o clock. The major lesson on Paints for walls Woodwork and Floors will be given by Home Advisor Mrs Wepner. The minor lesson Insecticides will be presented by Lucille Pfeiffer. Hostesses are Gwyneth Neikirk Elsie Schuttler and Edna Hubbard. Visitors welcome. Pleasant Plains Community Club Meets at Van Orman Home. Pleasant Plains Community Club met Wednesday Jan 6 at the home of Mrs Forrest Van Orman. The afternoon was sewing for the Seest family. Names drawn for the 1964 Secret Pals. A contest won by Lila Frederick. Lunch served to Mesdames Harold Warner Raymond Van Orman Carl Geathman Julius Weimmer Howard Frederick Carlos Wills Nelson Vogel Ford Van Orman Adolph Gathman.

Forest City Home Bureau Union Center Wepner Lucille Pfeiffer Pleasant Plains Harold Warner Raymond van Orman Carl Geathman Julius Weimmer Howard Frederick Carlos Wills Nelson Vogel Ford van Orman Adolph Gathman

Manito Community Express Social Notes and Visits

The January 14 1964 issue lists DeWayne Thomas Mabel Schier beck George Frederich Nelson Dosier and Wilbur Van Orman with children Diana Anita Van Orman Bonnie Ronnie Frederich. Mr and Mrs Russell Weaver of Mt Sterling visited the Van Ormans. The Sills left for a new Missouri home and Wilbur Van Orman attended Alvin Gebhard’s funeral in Chandlerville.

DeWayne Thomas Mabel Schierbeck George Frederich Nelson Dosier Wilbur van Orman Diana Anita van Orman Bonnie Ronnie Frederich Russell Weaver Mt. Sterling Dan Sill Missouri van Ormans Alvin Gebhard Chandlerville

Pinochle Club Meeting At Van Orman Home

The Pinochle Club met Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Van Orman. Prizes were awarded to Mrs DeWayne Thomas Mrs Forrest Van Orman and Howard Frederick. Also present were DeWayne Thomas Mrs Howard Frederick Mr and Mrs Julius Weimer Mr and Mrs Orville Rankin and Forrest Van Orman.

Raymond van Orman DeWayne Thomas Forrest van Orman Wilbur van Orman Howard Frederick Julius Weimer Orville Rankin

Correct Your Faults by Observing Others

Instructional note urges learning from peers to improve performance. It emphasizes noticing strengths and avoiding errors through careful observation of others. The guidance supports practical self improvement and disciplined practice.

Harold Palmers Host To Pinochle Group

The young married folks pin ochle group drove to East on Friday evening for a pot-luck dinner at the country home of Mr and Mrs Harold Palmer and family. Attending were Mr and Mrs James Bernshausen Mr and Mrs Gene Marquardt and Brad Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas Mr and Mrs Wayne Meyer Penny Joan and Jeanie Mr and Mrs Earl Talbott Mr and Mrs Harold Thompson Mr and Mrs Bud Neikirk Mr and Mrs George Bilyeu and the Palmers.

Harold Palmer James Bernshausen Gene Marquardt Brad Richard Thomas Wayne Meyer Penny Joan Jeanie

Manito Home Bureau Finance Committee Meets

Finance committee members gather at Mrs. George Bilyeu home on a Wednesday afternoon. Attending include Mesdames Richard Thomas James Sternshausen Harold Thompson and the host Mrs. Bilyeu.

Manito Home Bureau The George Bilyeu Mesdames Richard Thomas James Sternshausen Harold Thompson Bilyeu

Meyers Birthday Noted With Family Breakfast

Melvin Meyer celebrated his birthday with a family breakfast at the home of Mr and Mrs W S Maloney. Attending were Mr and Mrs Melvin Meyer and Janice, Mr and Mrs George Grob, and the hosts.

Melvin

Why Cars Don't Start In Winter Explained by Gulf Oil Lab

Winter starting trouble arises as temperatures drop from 40 F to 20 F and 0 F. Batteries lose efficiency, requiring more amperage to crank engines. Keep battery in good condition, check ignition, use light winter oil and winter-grade gasoline to reduce failure risk.

Gulf Oil Laboratories

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