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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1954

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Spring Institute program at Havana High School hall

The Spring Institute of Mason County Teachers will be held at Havana High School gym Friday March 12 with no admission charge. The program includes an invocation, concerts by Havana School Band and Vocal Department, lectures by Dulal Borpujari and Betty Roadman, plus special music and announcements.

Spring Institute of Mason County Teachers Havana High School Joseph W. Hobbs Havana H. R. Herink India Dulal Borpujari

Girl Scouts Aid Red Cross Drive in Manito

Don Parkin of the Manito American Red Cross announced that local Girl Scout Troop members will assist with the annual drive. Rural areas will be canvassed, funds stay in Manito for emergencies, with the rest sent to Mason County Chapter in Havana.

Don Parkin Manito The American Red Cross Mason County Havana Red Cross

Mrs June Underwood Appointed Spring Lake News Correspondent

Sun Set Lake resident Mrs June Underwood becomes the new news correspondent for Spring Lake area and invites locals to send in news items. Her appointment aims to enhance local reporting with community updates.

June Underwood Sun Set Lake Spring Lake Underwood

Manito Youth for Christ to Hear Rev McCone and Johnson Trio

The Manito Youth for Christ monthly rally at Forman Gym features speaker Rev. M A McCone and the Johnson Sisters Trio of Pennsylvania. The event begins at 7 30 P M with preaching and singing in Pekin related ministry. A welcoming invitation invites all to attend.

Manito Rev. McCone Johnson Rev. M. A. MecCone Johnson Sisters Manito Youth For Christ Forman Gym McCone Seventh Street Bible Church Pekin Pennsylvania

Service News: Families Visit as Pfc Burks Trains in El Paso

Mrs Glenn Burks returns to Manila for extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Herrman while her husband serves in Texas. Pfc Glenn N Burks trains seven weeks at Gun Mechanic School Fort Bliss Enlisted Student Detachment 4054th ASA. The Smiths of Norfolk arrive for a week's visit with relatives and plan to move to North Chicago near Great Lakes Naval Base after Marvin’s discharge.

Glenn Burks Manila Lloyd Herrman Texas Pfc Gun Mechanic School el Paso Glenn N. Burks U.S ASA the Artillery Fort Bliss Marvin Smith Norfolk Glenn Smith Chicago Marvin Great Lakes Naval Base Lenox Ave

Training Begins Charles A Wilson Radio Operator

A 3c Charles A Wilson and A 3c John Hemphill from Scott Field Air Base visited the Wilson family this weekend. Charles will start a radio operator training course this week and has new address at Scott AFB enclosure 3310, Box 09, Student Squadron 3310, Group 3328, Scott AFB Illinois.

Charles A. Wilson John Hemphill Scott Field Air Base Marlow Wilson Charles Scott A.F.B

Manito Home Bureau Set Meeting for March 11

The Manito Home Bureau Unit will meet Thursday March 11 at 11 a.m. in the Methodist Church. Hostesses are Mrs Mary Meeker and Mrs Lawrence Whiteford. Roll Call honors Bright Sayings of Children. Major Lesson: Helping the Child Cope With His Emotions. Visitors welcome.

Manito Home Bureau Methodist Church Mary Meeker Lawrence Whiteford

The bored of education: the children who hate school

A feature on pupils who resist classroom routines and disengage from lessons. It examines causes such as rigid teaching, lack of relevance, and overstretched resources, and hints at approaches that could rekindle interest and participation.

Manita Proclaims March 1954 as Red Cross Month

Carroll Farnam mayor urges Manita residents to join the 1954 Red Cross campaign. The appeal highlights blood supplies for civilian and military use, disaster relief, and support for armed forces, calling for full membership and funds to keep the humanitarian organization strong.

Carroll Farnam Manita Red Cross

Lenten Services Planned at St Pauls Lutheran

Lenten services will be held each Thursday night at 7 30 at St Pauls Lutheran Church with an out of town minister presiding Guest speakers include Student pastor Harry Scholz Springfield Rev R E Stuckwish San Jose Rev Schnelle Bath Rev Beckemeyer Chandlerville Rev John Beiderwieden Havana and Rev Robert Jordan Bishop The public is invited to attend the first service was held Thursday evening at 7 30 and will continue weekly during Lent.

ST. Paul's Lutheran St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Harry Scholz Springfield R. E. Stuckwish San Jose Schnelle Bath Beckemeyer Chandlerville John Beiderwieden Havana Robert Jordan

New Manito Residents Emmerson Cline Return to Illinois

Mr and Mrs Emmerson Cline former Forest City residents now live in the Julius Zeeck house vacated by Mr and Mrs Warren Kwasi groh The Kwasigroh family moved recently to the Trowbridge farm in the Green Valley neighborhood

Emmerson Cline Bell Forest City Missouri Illinois Julius Zeeck Warren Kwasigroh Kwasigroh Trowbridge Green Valley

Donkey Basket Ball Game at Forman High School

The Senior Class of Forman High School sponsors a donkey basketball game at Forman Gym on Monday March 8 at 8 p.m. Adult admission is 60 cents and students 85 cents.

Forman Forman High School

Ladies Night Dance at Legion Hall Admits Women Free

Community notice announces a Saturday night dance at the Legion Hall with free admission for ladies. Men pay 60 cents.

The Legion Hall

American Legion Honors 36th Birthday in March Observances

The American Legion marks its 36th anniversary with birthday cakes and special programs by 930 Units of the American Legion Auxiliary. Hill-Palmer Unit No 561 will host a March 15 party at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall honoring Hill-Palmer Post members.

Legion American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Hill-Palmer Hill-Palmer Post Legion Hall Luella Shirley Richard Hammer Paris France

Death of A. Lee Henson in Elkhart

Mr and Mrs S E B Dennis with Cha s and Postmaster Glenn G Smith were called to Elkhart Indiana on Monday by the death of their brother in law A Lee Henson who died there on Sunday Funeral services were held at 3 00 Tuesday afternoon Henson is well known here from visits with his wife Nella Smith He is survived by his devoted wife one son Lee Henson Jr and several grandchildren.

S. EB. Dennis Chas Glenn G. Smith Elkhart Indiana A. Lee Henson Elkhart Henson Nella Smith Lee Henson, Jr

World Day of Prayer Observance at Manito Church

The World Day of Prayer an inter denominational event sponsored by United Church Women of the NCC USA will be held at Manito Community Methodist Church Friday beginning at 2 o clock. The event is sponsored by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church and the public is invited.

United Church Women of the National Council of Churches of Christ U.S.A Manito Community Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church

Anniversaries Listed For March Dates

Mr and Mrs Gaile Talbott celebrate an anniversary on March 11 1947. Mr and Mrs Burton Guengerich observe a March 12 anniversary. Mr and Mrs Raymond Yentes marked an anniversary on March 8 1941.

Gaile Talbott Burton Guengerich Raymond Yentes

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Herbert Tiedemann First Baptist Church Betty Roadman Robert Kazmayer Assam Mr. Borpujari Government School of India University of Illinois United States Boroujar Mason County Home Bureau Hollywood America Charlotte Greenwood Pacific New York Forman Braves Havana Ducks Delavan Pekin Chinks University of Rochester Colgate Rochester Divinity School Commerce Club Rochester Chamber of Commerce Air WHO Europe Kazmayer England Italy Germany Russia Latin America Orient NEW Correspondent American National Red Cross
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