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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1953
Page
3
St Pauls Lutheran in Manito lists Sunday School at 9 00 A M CST and Divine Service at 10 00 A M CST led by Minister Qu A Borchelt in the church calendar.
Mass and Sunday School at 9:45 and 10:45 worship with guest speaker Rev Dan Demmin expected for morning and evening services. Tuesday 7 pm Young People meet to plan Youth Fellowship with Shirley Schimmelpfenning as president. Wednesday 8 pm Prayer Meeting and Bible Study.
The United States produced about 30 percent of the world’s meat last year while accounting for only about 7 percent of the global population. University economist Walter J. Wills notes U.S. meat exports reached 12.5 million pounds in 1952 with imports near 50 million pounds.
The article notes a cotton fabric inspired by Persian floral patterns used in a strapless date dress by Robert Martin. Rhinestones add glamor to the pique fabric and National Cotton Council fashionists predict high summer popularity for cotton prints.
An economist notes imports equal a portion of the meat supply and about a quarter of lard production is exported. Revenue from meat sales to the United States funds lard purchases. Exports may strengthen the lard market while imports weaken livestock. European output topped U.S. production last year, accounting for roughly 40 percent of a 77.2 billion pound world total.
The Fancy Fixers 4 H Club met at Pekin Park on July 15. A pot luck dinner followed by a short meeting and swimming until 4 PM. Cars were driven by Mrs Heyl Mrs Meeker Mrs Vaughn and Mrs Bernshausen. Visitors included Patty Gordon Judy Runyon Betty Bernshausen and Karen Moore. Local achievement is set for July 31 at Forman gym with radio and newspaper announcements forthcoming. Corn roasting ears noted for cookouts.
Bake off the corn with the husks on while soaking in cold water for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain, smooth the husks back over the ears, then grill over glowing coals for about 20 minutes turning every five minutes. Remove husks and serve with softened butter.
A new soybean cultivar named Clark demonstrates resistance to frog eye leaf spot in field trials. Researchers note potential for improved yields and disease management in soybean production.
The Board of Education of School District 124 Mason and Tazewell counties Illinois announces a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 1953 will be on file for public inspection from July 24 1953 at 9:00 a.m. A public hearing on the budget will be held at 8:00 p.m. on August 27 1953 at the Superintendent's Office.
The Manito Community Express dated Thursday July 23, 1963 reflects local notices, events and brief community items. It highlights civic updates and social happenings within Manito and neighboring areas.
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