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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
2
Miss Joy Risen of Manito was guest of honor at a prenuptial Shower in Forest City at the Baptist church Saturday Jan. 22 co hosted by the groom's aunts and Glenda Kennedy. Guests included many local residents and prize winners listed in attendance.
A Kansas City clinic advertises a free full-size $1.00 tube of Thornton Min or Pile Ointment for hemorrhoids and similar rectal issues. Requests must include full name and address, sent by post card, with offer subject to withdrawal at any time.
The January meeting of Forest City Federated church Gleaners class was hosted by Mrs. Herbert Patterson with Miss Elsie White assisting. Devotions by Mrs. Patterson and scripture read by Mrs. Harry Embree preceded car and movie star games. Refreshments served to a group of ladies including Mrs. Patterson and guest Ethel Hart.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society held an all day January Birthday party at a home on Thursday. Honored guests included Mrs. Clyde Ellenberger of Havana and Mrs. Otho Thomas, both with January birthdays. A cake and ice cream marked the dessert, then birthday cards were exchanged. Quilting followed among listed members and guest Mrs. Ethel Hart.
Mr and Mrs Howard Dillon and sons from Havana were hosted by Mr and Mrs Carlos Wills and their sons for a recent visit.
Mrs. Ethel Hart of Scottville is visiting as a house guest of her brother Herbert Patterson and his wife.
Mr and Mrs G F Carey traveled to Champaign Illinois on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Robert Rohde and share time with the family.
Mrs Al Wilson spent the week ending Sunday in Havana as Mrs Hattie Kennedy welcomed January birthdays at the Ladies gathering.
A January birthday dinner was held at the home of Mrs. Rose Oswald and her daughters Patty and Mary. Guests included Mrs. Chris Shepherdson, Mrs. Clyde Ellenberger, and the hostess. Attendees also included Mr. and Mrs. Chris Shepardson of Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ellenberger of Havana along with Mrs. Wilson of Forest City.
Mr and Mrs Conrad Gebhards of Oakford were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Van Orman and Sandy. The social call highlights local hosting and family ties in the community.
Mr and Mrs Harry Embree spent Sunday visiting their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs William Dawson and their children at Peoria.
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