30 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
1
A 1952 Illinois forest fire report notes losses 25 times higher than 1951. It cites 1,587 forest fires inflicted damage to woodlands and property, underscoring prevention education from local merchants and groups.
James C. McClellan notes 1952 saw 240 491 acres burned in Illinois with 954 fires started by debris burners and 216 by careless smokers. 1951 had 287 fires over 9 731 acres. The AFPS report cites dry season and warns total U S forest fires rose nationwide 30 percent in area and 15 percent in number.
The Altar Rosary Society will hold an Ice Cream Social on Saturday evening August 1 on the Smith lot between the Bank and the Post Office. Serving starts at 6 o clock DST. Menu includes Bar B Q hot dogs pie cake coffee soda and ice cream. Public invited to bring the family.
Eugene Hill, a Moody Bible Institute graduate described as a Billy Graham type, will headline the Manito Youth for Christ rally at Forman gymnasium on Saturday night at 8. A singspiration and special musical numbers are planned. doors open about 7 30 p m. rally is open to the public.
Miss Mabel Corbett with her sister in law Mrs J L Corbett of Pekin left Sunday for a fifteen day vacation through the Pacific Northwest. They will travel by Pullman to Seattle then cruise Padget Sound to Victoria B C and Vancouver. The Canadian Rockies and Lake Louise will be explored on the return trip.
Dr S Apathy will not open a medical practice in Manito after moving his family to Bradford Illinois. He arrived with strong recommendations from Delaware County Hospital Pennsylvania where he served as resident physician and chief of residents. He chose Bradford over Manila due to acceptable conditions.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith French Jr. and family of Mackinaw and Mrs. May Harbaugh of Manito spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Keith French Sr. at 733 Prince Street in Pekin on Saturday July 25.
Mrs Alice Meyer will host the members of the RNA at her home Monday evening August 3 at 6 30 p m A pot luck supper will be served All members are invited.
The Forest City Legion Post 1190 and Auxiliary Unit host Mason County Council’s quarterly meeting in Forest City on Friday. A 7:00 p.m. pot luck supper at the Baptist church basement precedes the officer election and brief program.
Ennis Crafton 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Crafton of Manito recently had a second leg operation at St. Francis hospital Peoria. The transfer of a stomach muscle replaced a leg muscle as part of hopes for normal walking. He remains in a cast from waist to toes and will stay two to three months. He is in room 852 and welcomes letters from friends.
Renee infant daughter of Arc and Mrs Harold James of Baldwin L.N.Y. was baptised Sunday July 26 at St Pauls Lutheran Church near Manito. A dinner followed at the country home of her paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Emmet James with guests including Renee’s parents and the Woodleys.
A Manito plant was plunged into darkness at 12 45 a.m. when firemen shut off power after mistaking the circuit for factory lines. Damage is expected in the thousands of dollars. It is the second major fire at the plant in recent years. The Manito fire department is commended for rapid control despite difficulties.
Miss Etta Cox of Peoria who spent time at Methodist Hospital was honored with a birthday party by her three doctors and hospital staff on Saturday July 25. Mr and Mrs C J DeSutter visited Sunday bearing flowers cookies and a cake from Christina Johnson along with numerous cards.
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