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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1948
Page
5
Ellen Crane, manager at a loan office, fixates on Jim Laird a wealthy cattleman. A mix up delivers Jim his dividend check at Ellen’s home and sparks a late night invitation, changing her doubts into bold romantic gambit.
A compact ad promotes DIY advertising with the claim that costs are reduced. It emphasizes a simple approach and self service features aimed at individuals or small businesses seeking affordable promotion options.
Classified item listing offering a round oak kitchen range with water front and 3 gallon water tank in good condition for Mrs Sophia Himmel. Also note qualified truck testers and official truck testing station status announced for Bender Sales and Service.
The piece warns against a boycott campaign against Britain over Middle East issues, arguing it could strain the anti communist alliance and harm the Zionist cause. It calls real Zionists to halt the agitation and preserve support for the United States and its allies. Sunday visitors to the Fornoff home included several local residents.
Round Oak cook stove in good condition one and a half years old. Phone 104F1110.
Sunday through Monday social rounds include Wins Press Award Anna Rose and Shirley DeSutter at Mr and Mrs Chris Shaefer home in Peoria with further visits by the Shaefer and Gore families. Ada Wilson returns to Alton after a few days with Luella Endicott. Pryon Budke and Mildred visit Fred Weib er at Bishop. Elmer Scherer and ST Louis DeSutter families host callers. Dinner for Mabel Corbett at Ernest Palmer home honoring her birthday. Eva Wilson and Lorraine Meyer visit in the evening. Nelson Keisling and daughters along with Bessie Willard and Ollie Hammer picnic at Pekin Park then visit Cline Schappaugh and Phillip Scherer in Pekin. Marie Morgan spends weekend with aunt Maude Brown in Rutland Illinois. Jackie Fries visits Marlowe Wilson and family. Louis Proehl hosts Clarence Meyer and Julius Stark. Pekin visitors stop at Louis DeSutter home Saturday. James Roy Galvin of Bartonville has supper with his mother Anna Galvin.
A concise notice reports expert saw filing work attributed to J Redman located on Arthur Avenue. The item notes professional service and address details for readers seeking lumber or hardware assistance.
Chris Budke visited his son Bryon Budke for several days last week. Fred Weimer was laid to rest in Havana with Bryon and Mildred Budke in attendance. St Louis trip noted for Henry Hirst and others. Dining guests included George Meeker family in Mason City with Colorado and Sioux City visitors. Additional gatherings featured Christine Johnson, Charles Arvin, Bernard Markley, W Kerr, Sam Schmitgall and families.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Thomas and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Meyer spent Sunday at Mineral visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clint Thomas and daughters.
Mr and Mrs Ed Hoeft and family and Mr and Mrs Genie Hoeft were guests at dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs William Mare and daughter in Bloomington on Thursday evening.
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