12 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1951
Page
1
Flood waters from the Mackinaw river covered Parkland farm lands several feet deep, then dropped about two feet by noon. Crews sandbagged the levee to curb seepage while farmers and railroaders watched for renewed danger near the C and I M road bed near the tracks. Ladies of Parkland supplied coffee and food to the vigilants during Wednesday’s watch.
Meadow Lawn Benefit Fund asks contributions totaling 75 dollars be handed to Mary Etta Cox at the bank for trusted safekeeping and later use.
The Springfield Municipal Opera opens Irene on July 18 at 8 30 p m at Lake Springfield outdoor theatre with Jean C Hale Springfield in the title role and Dick Puffer Barrington in the male lead. Tickets priced 2 00 1 50 and 1 00 are sold by mail from 230 South Sixth Street Springfield with bus service from Fifth and Monroe Streets and free parking at the lakeside site.
Eugene Patchett vocational agriculture instructor from Forman Community Unit will attend the Illinois Agricultural Association Conference in Chicago on July 11 and 12. He represents the Ag teachers of section 12 as its chairman and will take part in a soil conservation course at Joliet after returning.
Mr and Mrs Sam Kastner of Manito announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Flora to Pfe Donald Gebhardt son of Mr Andy Gebhardt of Pekin The couple plan a future wedding no date set Flora is a Manito High School graduate 1950 and works at the Manito Express office Gebhardt is a Pekin High School 1949 graduate serving as a radio mechanic in the U S Air Force
William F Hirst has returned from Chicago where he underwent a second threat operation in Billings hospital. He will be unable to use his voice for 10 days. A check up is scheduled for July 16 at the hospital.
Mrs Estella Rohifs thanks supporters as the Oak Grove Cemetery grounds are now well kept and attractive after an improved mowing effort. She urges local interest and invites visitors to see the beautification.
The Manito ball team beat Glasford 7 to 3 Sunday at the Glasford American Legion park. Manito scored early with a first inning run and added five more in the second. Glasford responded with two runs in the fifth and another in the seventh. Manito finished with a final run in the seventh.
Manito F F A members medaled at the June 19 judging contest at the University of Illinois. Marvin Quick and Duane Golden earned red livestock ribbons, Frank Golden white, spurring a second place team finish. Charles Bilyeu and Ronald Meyer won white poultry ribbons for a third place, while Fred Heyl and James Meyersoth won blue ribbons and Norman Bilyeu a red in grain for a first place team finish. Plans include an F F A fair at Lewistown on July 30 and an F F A camp at Epworth Campgrounds August 22 to 24.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hirst are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday July 10 in Pekin hospital. The child weighs 7 pounds 7 ounces and is named Ruth Alice. Grandparents are Arvil Van Netten Pekin and Loma Van Lanningham Manila. This is the couple’s second child and they have an older brother Randy.
Mrs. Elsie Kroft mother of Mrs. Walter Hill arrived in Manito Tuesday from Mittenwald Germany. She will reside with her daughter and family in Manito.
Miss Jeanne Hibbard daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy S Hibbard Forest City married Beryl LeCount son of Mr and Mrs Louis LeCount Georgetown Indiana. Rev Joseph W Hobbs officiated before palms and daisies. Reception at the bride’s home followed and the couple reside in Forest City after a motor trip to New Orleans.
In celebration of his mother's birthday the Rev Joseph Hobbs entertained friends at New Salem last Friday with dinner at the Wagon Wheel and a performance of the pageant Forever This Land. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Cranwill and daughter Karen and Effie Cox.
The W S C S will sponsor a food sale on Saturday July 21 at the Wilson Building starting 11:00 a.m. Donations should arrive by 10:30 a.m.
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