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Newspaper

Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1953

Page

8

Rotary Meeting Highlights Farm Bureau Adviser Talk

The Rotary Club reports good weather and a profitable meeting with 7 pm attendance. Elvin Knuppel introduced Earl Terwilliger, Mason County Farm Adviser, who explained Farm Bureau origins, funding, and public goals. He noted cooperative support from federal, state, and local agencies and stressed farmer costs and public education programs.

Elvin Knuppel Earl Terwilliger Mason County Terwilliger Farm Bureau State Agricultural Association

Auxiliary News Details Poppy Day Funds And 4th of July Plans

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Monday meeting at the legion hall with a pot luck supper at 6 30 in conjunction with the Post. Poppy Day raised 86 38 with Girl Scouts and members assisting. A card from Jacksonville State hospital thanked the Unit for 200 May tray favors. June tray favors will be prepared at Thelma Hirsts home. Nominations for next years officers were announced including Luella Shirley as president and Flor ence Folkman as second vice president. District meeting is set for Havana Methodist Church June 16. A July 4 celebration plan included an afternoon program and evening fireworks with a fish fry and dance to follow.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Henrietta Selke Mary Kathryn Marshall Claribelle Priddy Girl Scouts Auxiliary Jacksonville State Hospital Thelma Hirst Luella Shirley Lillie Woods Florence Folkman Mary J. Vaughn Sargent-at-arms Freda Look Lucille Hubbard Havana

Bale Watson wedding at Easton home of Linsey Bale

Martha Jane Bale and Darrell Watson were married at the home of the bride’s parents Linsey and Mrs. Bale in Easton. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lively Bale and family and Mrs. James Vlastas of Glasford.

Lively Bale James Vlastas Glasford Martha Jane Bale Darrell Watson Linsey Bale Easton

Honor Son and Daughter At Meyer Home

Friday evening following For man High School commencement Mr and Mrs William Meyer hosted a party at their home to honor Don and Marie who had just received their diplomas. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Weibler Miss Marcella Meyer Phil Coyle of Peoria Mrs Fred Albrecht and family of Pekin Mr and Mrs Art Paschke and family of Calumet City Mrs Betty Coleman and son Kenneth of St Louis and their parents Mr and Mrs William Meyer and family.

Forman High School William Meyer Don Marie Harry Weibler Marcella Meyer Phil Coyle Peoria Fred Albrecht Pekin Art Paschke Calumet City Betty Coleman Kenneth St. Louis

Mrs Chester Clauser and Daughter Call on Miss Etta Cox

Mrs Chester Clauser and her daughter recently visited Miss Etta Cox in a social call. They spent time in conversation and exchanged greetings during the call.

Chester Clauser Etta Cox

Fancy Fixers Enjoy Peoria Trip On Monday

The Fancy Fixers 4 H Club girls visited Fay Fabrics in Peoria Monday, selecting patterns and materials. Attendees included Beverly Hawkins Cleantne Hawkins Jackie Bilyeu LeDonne Bender Lorrine Westes Beverly Proehl Marilyn Barbara Ann Heyl Barbara Rankin Carol EKilene Meyer Joyce Hill. drivers were Mrs George Heyl and Mrs Mary J Vaughn. Mary and Dean Montgomery stayed with their grandparents Cleve Shelabarger.

Fancy Fixers 4-H Club Peoria Fay Fabrics Beverly Hawkins Cleantne Hawkins Jackie Bilyeu LeDonne Bender Lorrine Westes Beverly Proehl Marilyn Barbara Ann Heyl Barbara Rankin Carol Ekilene Meyer Joyce Hill George Heyl Mary J. Vaughn

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