Driver Tests Show Conservation Easy
Chrysler Engineering division in Detroit demonstrated gasoline savings up to 70 percent through proper engine tune ups and disciplined driving. Tests used a 1948 Plymouth with precise instruments and showed gains from tuning and moderate driving at 50 mph, with fewer stops and less risk, underscoring fuel and safety benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Motor Corp
Detroit
Chrysler Engineering Division
W. B. Rice
Plymouth
Lansing
Michigan
Rice
Try It Yourself Advertising Says It Pays
A promotional line promotes advertising economics claiming cost efficiency and direct value. The brief urges readers to test personal ad campaigns as a way to drive sales and visibility in their business efforts.
60 000 pennies saved by girl and father in four years
Four year old Mari lyn Karol of St Joseph Michigan plays with pennies saved by her father George Karol a post office clerk. A 36 inch re treaded bearing from Akron Ohio is shown as the biggest of its type after removal from a 32000 horsepower turbine at a Canadian plant. Water acts as a lubricant on grooved rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
Marilyn Karol
St. Joseph
Mich
George Karol
Meyer
Rubber Capital
Akron
Ohio
B. F. Goodrich
Canadian Electric
Home Coming Meeting Set in Forest City
Robert Henry, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Henry, is a patient at St Francis Hospital Peoria with second degree burns on arms and leg from gasoline. The annual Home Coming Meeting will be held Monday evening June 7 at Village Hall at 8 p.m. CST. association officers will be elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Henry
Leslie Henry
St. Francis Hospital
Peoria
New Look Reaches Children's Fashions On State Street
Chicago buyers glimpse the New Look in misses suits from a State Street collection. A yellow wool belted jacket with a gray and yellow checked skirt and gold button detailing contrasts with a kelly green ballerina suit. Both outfits adapt for school wear with blouses or sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Street
Summer Club Enrolls Large Turnout For Sewing Project
Margaret Ann Purdy reports strong turnout for the local club summer session with twenty girls at the first meeting Tuesday May 25 held at the High School. Girls cut garment pieces and lessons followed by refreshments served by Mrs Lester Warner and daughter Carolyn. A future paper drive is planned and public cooperation is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Purdy
Lester Warner
Carolyn
Special Services Schedule for Sunday at Local Church
Morning worship at 10 45 with topic Your Church Membership. Sunday School at 9 45 led by Byron Kreiling. At service conclusion new member certificates will be distributed. An 8 00 p m special service titled Memories features Joseph Hobbs Rotary Governor designate recounting Rotary International experiences in Quebec. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hobbs
Byron Kreil
Rotary
Rotary International
Quebec
District meeting notice of Forest City units
The Forest City Manita and Topeka units announce a district meeting to be held at Deverman School on May 11. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned agendas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Manita
Topeka
Deverman
Local post mistress begins duties as weeklong substitute
Mrs Carl Folkman assumed her duties as Post Mistress at the Local office on Monday after vacation at home. Her daughter Mrs Frank Woiwode served as substitute for the week. Omer Carey, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Carey, a Wesleyan University student, returns for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Folkman
Frank Woiwode
Omer Carey
Frank Carey
Wesleyan University
Bloomington
For Sale: 66 in. all steel white enamel sink
FOR SALE-66 in. all steel white enamel double bowl sink used 8 months cost 195.00 priced 140.00 Frank Reynolds Manito Itpd. FOR SALE-5-Room Coleman Oil Burner used only 2 mos 75 Call Benders Serv Sta or see Chas Fox. tt FOR SALE-Spring Flyers Mrs Charles DeSutter 111-F-30 Manito Illinois Itpd
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reynolds
Manito
Itpd
Charles DeSutter
Manito Mlinois
New Look to Foods Mirrors Fashion Trends
New author Miss Director notes a food renaissance with wine blending into dishes. She cites chefs of France and other nations and says American cooks are using wine as a quick path to culinary success as alcohol evaporates during cooking leaving grape flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Miss Director
Doubleday & Co
France
Countries
Director
Birthday and anniversary celebration at Nannen home
A dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Nannen honored six birthdays and two wedding anniversaries on the same day. Guests included Darlene Kay Gerriers June 2 Ronald Gerrietts Helen Nannen and others with celebrations spanning May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Nannen
Darlene Kay Gerriers
Anna May Stringer
Ronald Gerrietts
Helen Nannen
Gladys Nannen
William Nannen
Keroy Parkins
Harry Selke
John Nannen
Delevan
Louis Nannen
San Jose
William Eguvena
Pekin
Oscar Stringer
Peoria
Ben Jacob
Dorothy Gockel
Lincoln
Raymond Gerrietts
Billie Ray
Everett Heron
Alvin Laumeier
Iatrona
Leroy Parkins
Mary Louise
Locals Welcome Visitors on Weekend Visits
Son Fred of St Louis joined L A Wilson at their home as they traveled to Forest City. They spent Sunday with Florence Wilson Chasey in Springfield. Carl Fockman Frank Woiwode and Terry visited Gerald Folkman in San Jose. Mrs Harold Servoss of Jacksonville stayed with Roy Hibbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
St. Louis
L. A. Wilson
Forest City
Florence Wilson Chasey
Springfield
Carl Fockman
Frank Woiwode
Terry
Gerald Folkman
San Jose
Harold Servoss
Jacksonville
Roy Hibbard
Birthday celebration at Manito Rexall and Monroe's Cafe
Mrs Dan Jenkins of the Manito Rexall Store and her brother Kenneth Monroe of Monroes Cafe celebrate birthdays today June 3. Millie notes Ken is about 50 and she is 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Jenkins
Manito Rexall
Kenneth Monroe
Monroe's Cafe
Millie
Ken
Change of Service Times at Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church announces new service times starting Sunday June 6 1948. Sunday School begins at 9 o clock and Communion Service at 10 o clock.
Lost Tire Seeks Owner Between Forest City and Havana
A white and black car tire wrapped in paper is reported lost between Forest City and Havana. A reward is offered by Don's Trucking Co in Havana. Also appears: classified ads for chicks, truck testers, and grain and feed services in Forest City and Manila area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Havana
Don's Trucking Co
Rickett Grain & Feed CO
Forest City, Tl
Final Amateur Show Contest At Opera House
The finals of the Amateur Show contest will be held at the Opera House Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. Everyone is invited to come and help his or her favorite win. Admission charges will be 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Correction: Hazel Bender Appears at Mrs Venters Shower
The corrected report notes Hazel Bender attended Mrs Venters shower instead of Hazel Beebe. Affected guests who could not attend include Mesdames Walter Blessman Marjorie Eva Wilson Mayme Palmer and Miss Lorraine Meyer. The item about attic cleanouts suggests using a Want Ad for old belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel. Bender
Hazel. Beebe
Mesdames
Walter Blessman
Marjorie
Eva Wilson
Mayme Palmer
Lorraine Meyer
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The
Manilo Community Express
Central States
Alice Crawford
Merry Mixers
Federated Church
Ing
Virginia
Donald Carey
Morton
McLeansboro
Illinois
Mead
Daisy Ross
Home Bureau
Vera Herman
Miss Frne Herman
Ferne
Walter Ingerski
Walter Williams
Frank Wilson
Manito Drug Co
Lutheran Church
W. G. Gore
Bender Sales and Service
J. C Redman
Arthur Ave
Harold Meyer
J. Walden
Swift
Manila
Sportsmen Headquarters
Black Top Road
Pekin Hospital
Mrs
Leander Woodley
H. J. Laws
Easton
H. W. O'Hara
Russell McClintIck
Tou
Fredman Bros
Court ST
Pekin’ Ill
Rth
Leifheit Bros
Atel
Manito Hardware Co
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