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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1953
Page
4
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meyer with son joined Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herrman and daughter for Wednesday evening supper. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilson entertained Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Mar.
FBI SAT January 16 17 Johnny Weissmuller Tarzan desert mystery comedy and short SUN MON January 18 19 Lana Turner in The Merry Widow at the same venue.
Evelyn Beale and Darrell Hirst shared a turkey dinner at their Pekin home on Sunday. Also visiting were Gaile Beebe and son Larry Lee as guests of Owen Singley and his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. James Bernshausen joined others driving to Springfield Monday to attend the inauguration of the new governor.
Mr and Mrs Harold Palmer and their children from Easton visited relatives here Sunday afternoon and evening, sharing time with family.
The 1953 Illinois State Fair marking the 101st anniversary will run August 14 through 23 in Springfield. Director Roy E. Yung says the dates align with the Grand Circuit Harness Races schedule.
Illinois reports 3 931 polio cases in 1952, the highest total on record surpassing 1949's 2 910 cases. The surge reflects a nationwide outbreak that strained public health responses and vaccination efforts.
A year end resume from the state Department of Public Health shows a polio decline while other major reportable diseases slide. Diphtheria falls to 15 cases from 28 in 1951. typhoid 41 cases vs 57. whooping cough drops from 1452 to 719. fifth straight year with no smallpox in Illinois.
The Department of Aeronautics issued certificates of approval for six restricted landing areas in December. Illinois now has 417 such areas used mainly for privately owned planes, largely on farms and near small communities, per department director Joseph K. McLaughlin.
The Illinois State Geological Survey report shows 2078 wells completed in 1952, down 305 from 1951, with 802 oil producing and 17 gas wells. Daily December production averaged 169000 barrels, totaling 5329000 barrels for the month, and 23 oil pools plus one gas pool were discovered.
Paul N. Rager pastor leads Sunday School 9 45 a m with Laurence Whiteford supervising. Morning Worship 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer and Bible Study 7 30 p m A cordial welcome is extended to everyone.
The notice lists Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Manito Methodist Church with D. J. Powell as minister and F. E. Bender as superintendent. It promotes class enrollment with a lesson "From Vision to Service" and an attendance goal. Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. features ministerial charge, organist Geo. Ethell with preludes and offertory pieces, and a choir, ending with a sermon theme "Abundant Light."
WANTED TO RENT five or six room home in Manito for two adults. Write to Box I, Manito.
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