Manito Optimist Club to Fund Pool Rebuild with 25 Dollar Certificates
Plans surge as start of work on the Manila pool restoration moves forward. The pool, closed since the late 1920s, will gain a larger shallow area and a steeper center incline with a new floor. Montee Baker of Commonwealth Edison designs a filter system. early inspection occurred Monday evening. Participation certificates priced at 25 dollars fund the project, with total goal 7500 dollars and first day labor near 700 dollars.
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Manila
Montee Baker
Commonwealth Edison Company
County Council Meeting At Forest City Church
Mason County Council meeting of the American Legion set for July 2 1954 at Forest City church. Pot luck supper at 6 30 CST. Bring covered dish sandwiches and own table service coffee provided. All urged to attend with county officers to be elected.
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Mason County Council
The
American Legion
Forest City Church
Ladies Aid Picnic at Camp Cilea Cancelled
The Ladies Aid Picnic planned for Friday at Camp Cilea has been cancelled. Organizers announced the event will not take place as scheduled, with refunds or rescheduling details to follow.
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Ladies Aid
Camp Cilea
Forman F F A Poultry Champs Lead State Contest
Forman F F A Poultry Judging Team topped all Tuesday judging at the State FF A contest held at the University of Illinois. Merrill Dierker scored 793.8 of 800 and Donald Seest 781.8, earning blue ribbon A ratings. The finals August 24 will pit the top five teams from Tuesday and Wednesday sections.
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Forman F.F.A
University of Illinois
Forman
Illinois
Kansas
Merrill Dierker
Donald Seest
Merrill
Don
Judging Team Posts Rare 1575.6 Points Across 1600
A judging team achieves an unusually high score totaling 1575.6 points out of a possible 1600. The record reflects an exceptional performance across all events and sets a high benchmark for future competitions.
Willie Morrison Stops in Manito on Visit
William S. Morrison of Mobridge South Dakota, son of Mr and Mrs John Morrison, stopped in Manito for a few hours last Thursday. He visited his boyhood home and the former Manito Meat Market site now the Black Top Tavern. He took pictures of his old home and his father s former business before continuing to Kentucky.
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William S. Morrison
Mobridge
S. D
Manito
Willie” Morrison
John Morrison
Propertior
Dottie Marshall
Black Top Tavern
Slusher
Aberdeen
S. Oak
Willie
Kentucky
Beebe Couple Drives to Springfield During Grand Jury Duty
Mr and Mrs C A Beebe travel to Springfield four days this week as he serves on the federal grand jury.
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Mrs. C. A. Beebe
Springfield
Federal Grand Jury
You Can't Follow the Crowd and Still Become a Leader
Commentary on leadership that argues independence and conviction are essential to guiding others. It contrasts followers with thinkers who set their own path, citing examples of decisive personalities who shape outcomes rather than echoing prevailing trends.
Independence Day Celebration Plans Set in Town
The American Legion and Auxiliary outline the annual Independence Day events for Monday July 5. A fish dinner begins at 11:00 a.m. and runs all day while supplies last. Local clubs organizations and dealers will host booths and exhibits.
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The
American Legion and Auxiliary
SGT Wayne Strawbridge Home On 30 Day Leave
Sgt Wayne L Strawbridge with wife and daughter Cathy of Fort Worth Texas on a thirty day furlough staying with relatives and friends. He helps his father Roy Strawbridge with farm work and visits his mother in law at Delavan.
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Sgt
Wayne Strawbride
Wayne L. Strawbridge
Cathy
Fort Worth
Texas
Sgt. Strawbridge
Roy Strawbridge
Mrs
Hill and Burnham Visit Selke in Springfield
Mr and Mrs Ray Hill accompanied by Frances Burnham Pekin spent Sunday with Dixie Ray Selke in Springfield.
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Mrs
Ray Hill
Frances Burnham
Pekin
Dixie Ray Selke
Springfield
Afternoon and Evening Programs With Street Dance Planned
Daylight time events include an afternoon program at 2:30 featuring a piano duet Annalee and Beverly Proehl, tap by Karen Zeeck, piano solo Marie Schackerbauer, vocal solos Frances Caulking and Byron Johnson, and the accordion band led by Margit Schoonover, with Col. Bill Hirst as MC. Evening program at 7:30 adds more acts including Carrie Crank whistling, piano solo Marie Schackerbauer, vocal solos Frances Caulkins, Byron Johnson, Margit Schoonover, and accordion band, plus Mary Lynn Gosda with an accordion solo. Street dance runs 8 to 11.
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Annalee Proehl
Beverly Proehl
Karen Zeeck
Marie Schackerbauer
Frances Caulking
Byron Johnson
Margit Schoonover
Bill Hirst
Carrie Crank
Elizabeth McPherson
Frances Caulkins
Mary Lynn Gosda
Joe Hall Speaks at Rotary Club Meeting
Joe Hall, a local figure, was the guest speaker at the Tuesday night Rotary Club gathering. The program was arranged by Edward Watson, pastor of the Manito Methodist church. Guests for the evening were Jim Seelye and Darrell Hirst.
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Joe Hall
Edward Watson
Manito
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Manita
Danny Jenkins
Ernie Beebe
Harry Schoonover
Russell Petty
Forest City
Manilo
George
Irma Strawbridge
Forman F. F. A. Poultry Champs
Rotary Meeting
Jim Seelye
Darrell Hirst
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