16 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
1
The first Cool Living Show arrives at Manito Hardware Monday unveiled by Julius Zeeck. International Harvester refrigerators freezers air conditioners and dehumidifiers feature decorator models that match walls and linoleum. Free gifts include a set of 4 iced tea glasses for one adult per family viewing Decorator appliances.
The page lists birthdays by date from July 16 to July 29. Individuals named include J. B. Whittaker Clarence Fornoff Thelma Hirst Trig Wilson Ralph Hirst Chas Gordon Sr Connie Lynn Talbott Eldon Kreiling Ila Mae Ethell Richard E Smith Nelson A Guengerich Keith Runyon YaVonne Maas Corretta Skaggs Kirby Lawlis Garry Maas Charles F Smith Sr John J Rush Stanley Nell Gene Wistehoff Marjorie Talbott Roy Meyer Robert Rankin Etta Cox Wayne Durham Jessie Osborne Marie Louise Meyer Mary B Kreiling George Ethell Marjorie Moore Finas Jr Wilson Ernest Palmer Clarabelle Priddy Pearl Lee Donna Mae Smith Mrs Henry Fisher Robert Durham.
The Manito baseball team will host Meta Mora at Manito on Sunday July 19 in a scheduled game. Meta Mora travels to Manito for the matchup as both teams seek a league win.
The St. Paul’s Lutheran church will hold its Annual Picnic and Supper on Thursday July 23. A special program is planned for attendees.
A family picnic at Glen Oak park in Peoria honored Capt. Glenn C. Gore of Galesburg fresh from a year in Korea Major Richard Velde of Montgomery Alabama headed for three years service Aug 10 and Pete Velde of Peoria entering Aug 4 to Scott Field. Participants included several Gore and Velde family members and friends.
The Nelson Morse family arrived home early this week and Nelson returned to work at his barber shop on Wednesday.
Anniversaries listed include Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas marked 1948 and Mr and Mrs Eugene Hubbard noted 1950, with Mr and Mrs Robert Laws dated 1907. The brief compiles several couples celebrating milestone years as published.
Lyle Palmer and Jim Waddell flew to Detroit Michigan for the National Air Show held Saturday and Sunday. Oscar Goodin and Jesse Boice joined Lyle in his plane while Norman White and Wayne Sherer flew with Jim.
Mr and Mrs Frank DeSutter leave for Kansas City Missouri for a three day Sixth Division reunion. DeSutter Supply will remain open during their absence.
Mr and Mrs George Bilyeu and daughters and Mrs Ben Bilyeu called on relatives at Curran NL Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Alfred Hoen and daughters Eileen and Margaret along with Misses Lena and Francis Meyer of Pekin were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer and family.
Mr and Mrs Russell Maas observed their eighth wedding anniversary on July 6 with a dinner in Havana.
Miss Mabel Corbett and Miss Mary Alice Cooper were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ferde Hinegardner at Havana.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidgall Jr celebrated the birth of a baby boy named David Lee born Friday July 3 at Pekin hospital. The newborn weighed seven pounds eight ounces. The family’s other son Steven Eric stays with maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Amos Thompson while the mother rests at home.
The Manito Rotary Club met at the Methodist Church basement with W. L. Kerr as president for the new year. Dillard Warner and Elvin Knuppel were named program and fellowship chairs, Rev. Powell took publicity roles, and William Oakley of Peoria spoke on Rotary’s work and international reach.
Mr and Mrs E P Johnson of Kelso Washington arrived in town July 9 They are house guests of Mr and Mrs George Grobe and are calling on friends The Johnsons resided near Manito before moving to Washington eight years ago They have sold their business there and are on vacation.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Boice were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson, sharing time at their home.
Funeral services for Oren B Kreiling were held at 2 p m Thursday at Forest City Methodist Church with Rev D J Powell officiating. Burial followed at Meadow Lawn Cemetery Manila. Soloist Dillard Warner with Mrs Vera Hermann. Pallbearers listed. Full military rites conducted by Forest City American Legion Post No 1190.
Oren B Kreiling born January 14 1916 in Forest City died July 13 1953 at Pekin Public Hospital after a period of illness. He served in the U S Marine Corps with wartime wounds and overseas posts including New Zealand Guam Hawaii and Sipan. A skilled machinist and welding expert he ran his own shop and aided local farmers. He married Myra Fauth April 13 1952 in Manito and is survived by his wife a stepdaughter four sisters and three brothers plus many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Stuart Thomas, president of the Mason County Health Improvement Association, receives a certificate and membership in the Lindy Heart Association in appreciation of her volunteer service to the program.
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