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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
4
An open house ran from 2 to 6 at the residence of Mr and Mrs Harold Schierbeck honoring their daughter. Attendees toured the home and shared refreshments during the afternoon event.
Mrs. I. T. Sandmeier and her children Johnny and Susie from Muncie Indiana left Monday after a visit of several days with Mr. and Mrs. Dorland Smith and family.
Mr and Mrs John Friedrich longtime Topeka residents observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary this Sunday, marking five decades of marriage in the Topeka community.
Mrs. Floyd LeSourd hosted a Home Bureau session on Thursday June 19. Dorothy Smith read minutes. Alma LeSourd led a Linus health lesson. Evelyn Sarff reported on 4 H. Caroline Glick spoke on canning safety. Cora Yardley spoke on County Ten. A finishing school is set for Friday June 27 at 1 30 p.m. at the LeSourd home.
Readable fragments show LeSourd visiting East on Friday to assist with the Home Bureau event Les Bon. No further details available.
Mrs Robert Wendt entertained guests at a Thursday evening party describing a social gathering with friends and neighbors in attendance.
Mrs Tom Blessman acted as hostess hosting a social gathering Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs A T Pearn of Baldwin Beach Miss Marvell Lee Strube of Maywood A 2C Glenn Limback of Scott Field Air Base and Mr and Mrs Henry Strube and Marvin attended a steak fry Saturday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Herman Glick at their home and outdoor oven.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Strube hosted guests with Pekin relatives and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strube calling Thursday evening.
Local edition of the Manito Express dated Thursday June 26 1952. Brief notices and community news items reflect small town events, upcoming meetings, and local announcements within Manito.
Mr and Mrs Ed Lane and their children from Peoria were weekend visitors with local residents noting a family gathering and social aims.
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