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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
1
The Community Express previews sample issues for Manila and Forest City with two color advertising on pages two and seven. The extra color run costs 16 dollars beyond regular rates and is not used for small ads. A toothache caused the delay, with next week promising yard work around the shop.
The article notes photographers will take baby pictures on January 27. William J. Cameron is quoted praising children as the future builders of society and urging people to observe them as they pass by, hinting at a hopeful dawn.
Curtis Publishing rep visited M C H S on Friday January 14 to explain magazine sales and introduce wooden nickels worth five cents at Pruett's cafe. Students are divided into red and blue teams for a subs campaign with prizes for top sellers and a future photo feature for Young Citizens of Tomorrow.
Happy and disappointed reactions greeted last week as seniors received proofs of their senior pictures. Miss Hewitt offered encouragement and the class awaits finished yearbooks. Man-Hands sale ended Friday with a strong class showing. yearbooks due early spring. Mrs Kest gives speed tests for Typing 11. four girls already qualify for certificates and pins. Miss Hewitt visited her sister-in-law at St Joseph hospital in Keokuk Iowa.
Rudolph Wahlfeld entered the Dwight Veterans Hospital for observation after being a Tuesday night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Studgvin in Gardner. Russell Petty also entered Dwight last week for a check up. Both men returned home in a few days.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Rankin and daughter Evelyn attended a shower in Normal in honor of Donna Rankin. Miss Rankin will wed Delmar Loesch of Normal at St Pauls Lutheran church on Sunday February 6 at 2 30 p m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs George Hubbard and Alan entertained Mrs Ivy Woods and Mary Lou Runyon with a Sunday dinner at their home.
The Manito unit of Home Bureau met January 13 at Mrs John Rankins home with co hostess Mrs Henry Waldmeier. Eva Meyer led the minor lesson on Cake Decorating assisted by Christine Johnson. Major lessons covered New Fabrics for Dress or Home by Lois DeSutter and Helen Rankin.
The January gathering of Rebecca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star took place at the Masonic hall on Wednesday evening. Mrs May E. Davis and Mrs R. Taylor of Peoria were initiated. Officers present included Jeannette Hewitt as worthy matron and Nelson Evans as worthy patron. Visitors from Delavan and Mason City attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mary Moor and Miss Jane Moore.
The Alter and Rosary Society met at Mrs. Emma Hart's home with co host Katherine Meeker. Lorraine Meyer led the meeting in prayer and plans were made for an upcoming card party with date to be announced. Refreshments were served to a large list of members and guests.
On January 23, 1949 at 10 a.m. the Egypt Community Church holds Sunday School led by Lawrence Whiteford and 11 a.m. Morning Worship led by Pastor Joseph Hobbs. The schedule reflects a community religious gathering.
The Community Methodist Church announces Sunday programs with D. J. Powell minister. Church School at 9:45 a.m. supervised by F. E. Bender. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. Mid week study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursdays 7:00 p.m. at the Wm. Hirst home. Sermon themes include Holding the Immortal Hope and The Friend of Sinners.
The Manito Mothers Club met as Supt Joseph Hobbs outlined the elementary consolidation election for February 11. Don Currie reported Mason County farmers accelerated soil conservation in 1948 with 173000 trees planted 535 acres contour cultivation 427 acres of cover crops and 2.5 miles of terraces built. Illinois totals rose with 481000 acres contoured 383000 cover crops and 51000 acres strip cropped.
Mrs H B Cole hosted the Golden Links Sunday School class of the Methodist Church at her home with co host Mrs Mabel Charlton. After the business meeting contests yielded prizes for Nelda Meeker Bessie Kastner Ada Frederick Matilda Bernshausen Myrtle Farnum and more. Lunch was served to a group of guests including Matilda Bernshausen Myrtle Cooper Gladys Dennis Myrtle Farnum Ada Frederick Eva Fite Letha Gilmore Emma Hall Edna Heckman Bessie Kastner Nelda Meeker Mary Moore Stella Rolphs Myrtle Talbott Ina Cole and Mabel Charlton.
Mrs Russell Rickett was honored at a Friday evening shower at Mrs Frank Reynolds home with co hosts Mesdames Patsy White Bertha Knowles and Betty Jean Hirst. Guests from Manito included Lucille Hubbard Madeline Meyer Harry Selke and others. Glen C Gore visited from Galesburg with his wife. Local couples Mr and Mrs Leonard Doren Pekin and Mr and Mrs Ray O’Hara with sons Michael and Louis joined Sunday dinner at the Coombs home.
Mr and Mrs Walter Proehl entertained friends with a six o clock dinner at their home Tuesday evening last week. Prizes in a pinochle game went to Mrs Julius Zeeck Mrs Louie Schuttler and Mrs Nelson Scherer among the attendees were Mr and Mrs Julius Zeeck Mr and Mrs Louie Schuttler Mr and Mrs Nelson Scherer Mr and Mrs Ernest Beebe Mr and Mrs Frederick Bender and the hosts.
The Mason County Service Company held its third annual meeting in Havana Illinois on January 13 1949 with 650 farmers attending. Manager W F Heberer reported 1948 sales of 352 429 66 up from 216 669 50 in 1947 and noted member gains from 1011 to 1038 plus patronage refunds of 5419 89.
Havana could not attend the rotary meeting Tuesday night due to icy roads. The program was canceled for the evening. R. L. Mahr will chair next week's program. Attendees included Jerry Beyer, F. E. Bender, Henry Gosda, Elvin Knuppel, V. C. Langston, R. L. Mahr, John Meeker, Amos Thompson, Ties Velde, C. Nelson Warner, Dillard Warner, and Rudy J.
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