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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1953

Page

7

Ice Cream Social Date Set By Manilo Altar-Rosary

The Altar-Rosary Society of Immaculate Conception church Manilo met July 13 at the Catholic Social Center. New officers led the session. Annual Ice Cream Social planned for August 1 on the Smith lot. Bazaar set for October 28. 4-H Club demonstrations featured corn bread Swedish Nut Wafers and Applesause Nut Bread. Prizes awarded at social hour and refreshments served.

Altar—Rosary Society Altar—Rosary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church of Manilo Catholic Social Center Christine Johnson Louise Kerr Phyllis Woiwode Helen Parkin Smith Lot Fancy Fixery 4-H Club LaDonne Bender Marilyn Heyl Beverly Proehl

List of Guests at Local Ladies Event

The record lists attendees including Mesdames Emma Hart Ferne Lawliss Johanna Kidman Helen Parkin Kathryn Hamilton Clara McCraith Eva Wilson Mary Vaughn Phyllis Woiwode Minnie Meyer Juanita Faulkner Shirley Gumbel Mary Woiwode Anita Himmel Marie Vogel and Misses Nora Cannon Mary Alice Cooper Lorrine Meyer. Guests include Mesdames Otto Garlish Henry Garlish and son William Garlish and daughters Julius Weimer Hannah Hirst and Misses Beverly Proehl Marilyn Heyl and La Donne Bender.

Mesdames Emma Hart Ferne Lawliss Johanna Kidman Helen Parkin Kathryn Hamilton Clara McCraith Eva Wilson Mary Vaughn Phyllis Woiwode Minnie Meyer Juanita Faulkner Shirley Gumbel Mary Woiwode Anita Himmel Marie Vogel Nora Cannon Mary Alice Cooper Lorrine Meyer Mesdameg Otto Garlish Henry Garlish William Garlish Julius Weimer

Fancy Fixers 4-H News Club meets at Forman high gym

The Fancy Fixers 4-H Club held its sixth meeting on Wednesday July 8 at 1 30 p m in Forman high school gym. Officers planned Local Achievement practice and decorations for July 17 while demonstrations covered sewing cooking and crafts. Mrs Wepner county adviser attended as guest with leaders Mrs Helen Bernshausen and Mrs Mary J Vaughn.

Fancy Fixers Forman High School Home Bureau Yvonne Maas Hileen Meyer Jackie Bilyeu Cleo Rae Hawkins Marilyn Heyl Beverly Proehl Joyce Hill Cimco Farms Wepner Easton Havana Barbara Barbara Rankin Annalee Proehl LaDonne Bender Beverly Hawking Lorrine Estes Helen Bernshausen Mary J. Vaughn

Golden Links class elects officers at Manito church

The Golden Links Sunday school class of the Manito Methodist church elected officers led by Bessie Kastner as president Gladys Dennis as vice president Emma Hall secretary Stella Frederick treasurer Nelda Meeker teacher with Jessie Ethell and Laura Velde as assistant teachers The meeting was hosted by Mrs Thomas Moore and co host Mrs Ray Talbott Contests with prizes were held and refreshments served Mrs Pearl DeSutter will host the next meeting Other attendees included Mrs Laura Velde Mrs Lillie Schewert Mrs Gladys Dennis and several others The program Know Your Illinois aired on 67 Illinois and Missouri radio stations with William G Stratton Agriculture Director Stillman Standard Fair Manager James Tays and Superintendent Carl Hodges.

Golden Links Manito Pearl DeSutter Hattie Seelye Stella Fredrich Mrs. Powell Jessie Ethell Laura Velde Lillie Schewert Gladys Dennis Edna Heckman Bessie Kastner Myrtle Powell Estella Rohlfs Emma Hall Gertie Buck Nelda Meeker Matilda Bern William G. Stratton Stillman Standard James Tays Carl Hodges Illinois Missouri

Illinois State Fair to Showcase Wide Music Lineup in 1953

The 1953 Illinois State Fair in Springfield runs August 14 to 23 featuring Eddie Fisher Les Paul and Mary Ford Denise Darcel Ray Anthony and his band Jan Garber and his orchestra. The Chicago Board of Trade band Larry Costello and his orchestra Chanute Field Air Force band and the Fifth Army band from Chicago will also perform.

Springfield Eddie Fisher Les Paul Mary Ford Denise Darcel Ray Anthony Jan Garber Chicago Board of Trade Larry Costello Chanute Field Air Force Band Fifth Army Band Chicago

Plans for 1953 Illinois State Fair discussed by governor

Governor will lead a discussion on the upcoming 1953 Illinois State Fair outlining proposed events and budget considerations with state officials and fair organizers. The talks aim to set dates, coordinate attractions, and address logistics for the annual showcase.

Fourth of July caravan promotes city celebration

A multi-vehicle parade led by a 1916 fire truck from Walt Hahn Pekin visited Green Valley Emden and San Jose to advertise the July 4 event. Vehicles included a 1935 Packard and 1914 1925 Fords owned by William Watson Ted Runyon. Bands rode with chaperons W J Erickson and Charles Morris as officials handled speeches.

Walt Hahn Pekin Glen McCance Green Valley Emden San Jose Packard Ford William Watson Ted Runyon Pearl Armstrong Robert Orwig Ed Vannaken W. J. Erickson Charles Morris Lester Beyler J. E. Wilson Jim Alexander Jerry Detmerg The Delavan Times

Dinner guests at Mrs Mollie Corbett and Mabel home

Mrs Eva Wilson Mrs Hannah Hirst and Lorraine Meyer were guests at dinner Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs Mollie Corbett and Mabel.

Eva Wilson Hannah Hirst Lorraine Meyer Mollie Corbett Mabel

Illinois bus safety: 87 pupil buses crashes. 12 hurt

Department reports 118000 motor vehicle accidents in Illinois last year with 87 involving school buses carrying pupils. No children were killed, but 12 injured. In 1961, 67 children were injured in school bus accidents.

Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings

Manito vs Meta Mora Baseball Game Set for Sunday

The Manito team will face Meta Mora in a Sunday baseball game at Manito on July 19, highlighting local sports action and community standings.

Manito Metamora

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