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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
1
Bids for a new Manito gymnasium are open until mid next month. Local officials pledge no tax hikes beyond due limits. A local bid appears unofficially acceptable. Also noted are street oiling issues and the upcoming Tazewell County Farm Directory to press next week. Advertising space remains available at the Express office through Saturday 6 pm.
The July meeting of St. Pauls Walther League was held Thursday evening July 7 The topic Christ My Life And The Gospel I Spread was led by Ruth Limback Harold James reported on LSV Lutheran Service Volunteer During the business meeting Kenneth Williams was welcomed as a new member A social hour followed on the lawn with refreshments served by Ruth and Glenn Limback
Mr and Mrs Wayne Hirst are the parents of a 4 pound 1 1 2 ounce baby daughter born at Pekin hospital last Thursday. She is named Trudy Renae. The mother has returned home in Manila while the baby will stay in the hospital for three weeks. Alice and Jim Parkin visiting Havana summer school are guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Hammer and family.
The IM.C.H.S. faculty for the 1949 1950 year includes Miss Ruth Kemp of Pekin Illinois teaching commercial subjects and Mr Norman Crane of Dawson Illinois sharing duties in Grady and high school. Jeanette Hewitt resignation leaves one vacancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlotte Fox hosted a birthday party for Charlotte Ann Fox on Friday afternoon July 8 to celebrate her sixth birthday. Guests included Barbara Casey Adele Hiller Adeline Hiller Charles Hamilton Bobby Zeeck Karen Zeeck Suzanus Barr Sherry Barr Sunnybee Thomas Roseann Thomas Bonnie Bender Shirley Rickett Sandy Rickett Ronnie Fox Neime Fox Marty Fox Dianne Fox and Lavonne Maas Mollie Lynch.
The Altar Rosary Society met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Christine Johnson’s home with Mrs. W. L. Kerr as co host. Prizes in traveling bingo were won by Minnie Meyer Shirley Gumbel Sarah Hammer Lorraine Meyer Eva Wilson Mayme Klein Mrs. Otto Garlisch Lucille Hubbard and Mabel Schierbeck. Lorraine Meyer won the lawn prize. Attendance included dozens of local residents and guests. Updates mention Minnie Zeeck staying with relatives in Heyworth Illinois parent of a baby girl and Louis DeSutter’s return from Pekin hospital.
Grandma Palmer, living with her son Frank Palmer at 8 Broadway, marked her 97th birthday with visits from friends and flowers. Born in Holland and married in 1884, she and Engle Bert Palmer endured hardships before moving to Manito where she remains the town’s oldest resident, surpassed by only one other neighbor.
C Nelson Warner, chairman of Mason County Agricultural Conservation Committee, announces loans for constructing storage facilities for crops like corn, wheat, soybeans and oats. Applications are handled by the Agricultural Conservation Committee at the county office. The loan aims to increase storage capacity for current and future crops and supports the farm price support program.
Mesdames Eidman Vaughn and Miss Corbett attend a three week teachers shop course in Havana led by ISMU instructors. Numerous local families host and visit relatives, with trips to Peoria Canton St Francis hospital and New York for visits and birthdays noted in a flurry of social calls.
The 4 H Fancy Fixers flower arrangement class visited Pe kin flower shops Tuesday and ended with a picnic at Pekin Park. Participants included Marilyn Bernshausen Joan Reed Ruth Reed Joyce Hamilton Jeanette Hamilton Joyce Wilson Joyce Hill leader Mrs Paul Neikirk and Mrs Harold Bernshausen and Mrs Ernest Beebe who drove.
A group met at St. Pauls Church basement Tuesday to can produce for Concordia Seminary in Springfield. Seven quarts were canned by Mesdames Borchelt, Fornoff, Fischer, Handke, Hiller, Hirst, Jacobs, Nannen and Miss Graff with another canning day planned for September.
The William J. Meyers family of 14 from Topeka compete in the Typical Illinois Farm Family contest and seek votes. Coupons appear in the Peoria Star. readers are urged to support the Meyers.
R A Cullinan and Son Contractors near finish in the city blacktopping program. Prime coat laid Monday, heavy asphalt begun Wednesday on the East Broadway, covered with crushed rock and rolled. Most streets in the ordinance surfaced by press time.
The Mary Joseph Sunday school class of the Manito Community Methodist church met in Pekin park on Sunday afternoon for a picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Ethell, Mr and Mrs Dale Ethell, Mr and Mrs Bob Kastner, Flora Kastner Betty Kastner Alpha Ethell Mary Kathryn Quick Kathryn Meeker Stanley Runyon Loren Meeker Paul Meeker Robert Schumm Mr and Mrs Sam Schmitgall and son Micheal Mr and Mrs Reuben Golden and son David.
Miss Nora C. Ryan ends a long teaching career spanning 36 years in the community. She began in the village back room and advanced to primary and later upper elementary grades before retiring in the fall. Born in Rich Hill Missouri, she also served in Illinois and plans possible Missouri visits in fall. Her influence is described as shaping children's lives like an architect.
Word reached Mr and Mrs James Crafton that Mrs Craftons brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Donald Bader of Browning became parents to a 6 lb baby girl at Springfield Hospital. The Baders’ first child after 22 years of marriage. Several local families and guests were mentioned at gatherings and visits including the Fischers Rickena Divers and Smiths with travels to Fairbault Minn and Canton guests returning home.
Mrs. Kenneth Look entertained a group of friends at her home Friday. Refreshments were served.
On July 17 1949 Egypt Community Church hosts Sunday School at 10 with Lawrence Whiteford as superintendent and a noon picnic at Virgil Himmel's. Church School at 9 45 Morning Worship at 10 45 lasts 45 minutes. Sermon The Church Pew Speaks Eloquently Mid week Prayer and Study Wednesday at 7 30 studying The Sermon on the Mount as consecutive units Your attendance will add value to the meetings.
Our annual mission festival will be observed next Sunday July 17 with two services. Rev W Neuendorf of Arenz ville preaches in the morning and Rev Bruno Prange of Watseka speaks at 2 30 p m in the afternoon. Picnic and chicken supper scheduled for July 26.
Forest City Federated Church holds morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev Joseph Hobbs In charge Communion observed No evening service Sunday School at 945
Bill Meyer and Lowell Warner placed second and third in the state FFA judging contest at the University of Illinois on June 28. They earned red and white ribbons after ranking in grain judging and seed weed identification among thousands of participants.
Mr and Mrs Walter Proehl hosted a Sunday dinner for Col and Mrs C O Muf man. Attending were the honored guests Mr and Mrs J T Huffman and Mr and Mrs Walter Proehl and family.
Miss Joan Shaw, a rising New York fashion designer, debuts "'Follow Me' clocks" for stockings at a press show. The clocks, worn below the curve of the leg, promise a straight look and a second glance with dance frocks and afternoon dresses. Available at better stores in leading quality brands.
The Manito Community High School Board announces sealed bids for a new gymnasium. Bids due by noon August 16 1949. Plans by a registered architect available after July 23 from F E Bender. A $10 per set plan deposit is required, refundable when prints are returned. Proposals addressed to F E Bender President District No 503 Manito Illinois.
A weiner roast was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Dave Reynolds Sunday evening in honor of their son Eddie celebrating his second birthday. Attendees included families from Forest City Manita Glassford Sykeston and Ardith with numerous Reynolds and Woiwode relatives.
High school boys and girls from 53 Illinois counties participate in a two week Recreation Classroom session at the Conservation Department Junior Camp in Lake Villa Illinois. The camp began July 10 and runs through July 24 with guest instructors and field tours to study forestry tree planting and fish and game hatcheries. James Meyer Route 2 Topeka Illinois is among the campers selected through a statewide essay contest conducted by county and city school superintendents.
Miss Janice Meyer an 11 year old from Manita won the pony Del in Del's Dairy Color and Name It Contest at Purtscher Stables Peoria. Joseph Engstrom Metamora won the boys prize and received Delbert. Janice earns her pony after coloring and naming six pictures and will show the pony at Zimmerman's grocery Monday.
The W. S. C. S. met at the Methodist church at 7 30 Thursday evening with Mrs Thelma Warner in charge of devotion and Mrs Jeannie Bender directing the program. Mrs Powell spoke on Missions and about twenty five members attended. There will be no meeting in August.
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