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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1953
Page
6
The Manito Community Express notes its founding in 1891 and is entered as second class matter at the Manito Illinois post office in Mason County.
Parkland families hosted and visited neighbors in a series of social calls and suppers. The record lists Mr. and Mrs. Roy Runyon, Elmwood guests, and multiple local households including the Meyers, Beimfohrs, Golden, Risen, and others in a weekend of calls and meals. Dated social exchanges also note Fargo visitor Wm. Fischer and Sidney Coombs activities.
Norman and Carol Coombs and Della Barker were Tuesday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herrman and family.
Mr and Mrs Richard Green were Sunday supper guests of Mrs Gertrude Golden and Margaret. The informal gathering highlighted local social ties and community connections.
A brief local note reports Mrs Clarence Golden made a call on Tuesday morning, reflecting routine social activity in the community.
Saturday afternoon visitors stopped by to see Mrs. Gertrude Golden and Margaret, sharing a moment of companionship and greetings.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Becker and son Kenny and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Neikirk were Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Neikirk.
Sunday noon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Golden of Yates City and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pack with daughter Linda. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Marie Gunn of Peoria and Mrs. Mildred Climmen of Rose Creek Minnesota.
Mr and Mrs George Harbaugh spent Sunday afternoon visiting the home of Sidney Coombs.
Mrs Rebecca Beimfolr hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Warner Mr and Mrs John Nickerson Mr and Mrs Clarence Meyer Mr and Mrs Frank Woodley and Mr and Mrs Fred Gustoff of Pekin for Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Hoerr.
Rev. Father Fidelis Albrecht returned to his home in San Angelo Texas on Thursday after visiting relatives and friends here the past week He spent much of his time with his sister Mrs William Meyer who remains a patient in St Frances hospital Peoria following a major operation ten days ago
Mr and Mrs Walter Beale will leave this weekend for Wyoming to establish their future home. Numerous expressions of good will have been extended to the Beales during this transition period.
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