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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
2
Residents urge a $40,000 street improvement project to reshape drainage filled with water pools and protect roadbeds with a soil cement base or state-compliant foundation. The plan aims to boost population, schools, and taxes, while acknowledging sewer limits and the need for future bonds. Local notices mention residents visiting relatives and attic purges prompting Want Ads.
A profile of Perry G Holden of Belleville Michigan who for 70 years has started each day by raising his right hand and vowing to beat his own record. The 83 year old professor, pioneer in seed corn, inspired youth through booklets for International Harvester and the Boy Scouts.
The Chi-lini gymnastic squad at the University of Illinois Chicago Undergraduate Division set a school record in its first season 1947-48. They defeated Nebraska Michigan State and Chicago in dual meets and scored highly in an open Western Conference meet. Star Bill Roetzheim earned a U S Olympic berth while Irving Bedard won the NA AU tumbling title. Both freshmen compete in 1948-49.
The Galesburg division of the University of Illinois increases offerings to about 140 courses across 30 fields, with programs in Liberal Arts Commerce and Engineering. Dr Giesecke notes all students study same texts and receive Urbana Champaign transfer credit, with priority in transferring for advanced training.
Helene Curtis Industries appeals a lower court ruling in a patent dispute over machineless permanent wave materials. The decision favored Bales Affiliates on two patents, affecting salons and 300,000 beauticians. officials warn higher costs may flow to the public if the appeal fails. Willard Gidwitz says royalties are costly but aims to protect professional beauty shops and their customers.
Puzzle clues in two directions with many entry definitions. Answers include words like exclamation of disapproval destruction container and many more across the grid with standard crossword conventions.
The article extols the lasting friendship between David and Jonathan from Bible history. It recounts Saul’s pursuit, the eventual death of Saul and his sons, and notes that the Philistine threat ended their bond. It urges cultivating sympathy to earn true friendship.
Dina Case, a dress designer in Hampton, creates a wedding gown for Linda Price's wedding to Grant Shay. Grant arrives to claim the gown, admitting the reunion was his plan, while Dina contemplates their former quarrel and the surprising twist of fate.
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