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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
7
H. W. Schoenfeldt is reunited with "Lady" after release from Minneapolis hospital where he was treated for burns. The dog saved his life by licking his face and waking him.
Forest City Legion Post 1190 and Auxiliary Unit schedule a Family Night and joint meeting for Tuesday March 11 at Forest City starting with a pot luck supper at 6 45 p m Gifts are requested from members including two gifts per Auxiliary member cigarettes and one more item for veterans in hospitals. Adults and children will have games and programs for all attendees. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Byron Kreiling Superintendent Morning Worship at 10 30 a m with a pastor’s sermon.
The Federated Church holds its annual Missionary Service Sunday evening March 9 at 7 30 in the Methodist Church. The Rev Joseph Hobbs will deliver the missionary sermon and special numbers are planned by Mrs Louis Lempke and Mrs Nelson Dosiers Classes. A large attendance is hoped for.
The final Federated Church Family Night attracted a capacity crowd with about 175 people present. Mrs. Louis Lempke S S Class chairman managed catering and decor. Ernest Warner and wife pictures of motor trips entertained the audience, as students from Forman Sr Jr High provided music and solos.
Gratitude is offered to friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and gifts received during the hospital stay from Shur Maloney.
In a small town scene a wedding couple faced mud trouble outside a shop while a gas truck helped pull them free. Rumors of a Caterpillar strike circulated as workers were seen off shift. Two trailer trucks jackknifed on ice at Crewe Crocur Hill blocking paths. chatter about B and J Coffee cups and the 44 Division air force soldiers lingered. A passerby mused life feels like constant holidays with Easter displays following Valentine windows.
A festive St Patrick’s Day activity highlighted a themed hat and pipe display. Participants celebrated with greenery and traditional accessories in a lighthearted community gathering.
Calendar lists local events including a Pancake Dinner at the Methodist Church on March 8, Lenten services on March 9, a Rotary meeting on March 11, a Spring Lake Church prayer gathering March 12 at 7 30 p m, Raymond Meyer home event March 11, Rotary lecture series starting March 14, and Home Bureau meeting March 11.
The Royal Neighbors enjoyed a pleasant evening at Mrs. Melvin Meyer's home. After a short business meeting, guests played pinochle and prizes were awarded to Mesdames Haskett Hoffman Melvin Meyer and Mable Corbett. A two course lunch was served by the hostess.
Merlyn Ethell was taken by Johnson Ambulance to Pekin hospital Tuesday for observation and treatment. Mrs Marlow Wilson, previously at St Frances hospital for weeks, has been dismissed and is now at the Municipal Sanatorium in Peoria, where she is up part of each day and growing stronger.
Mr and Mrs Owen Singley visited their daughter and family in Peoria on Sunday. They also called on Mrs Maggie McKinley in Easton, patient at St Frances hospital. On Tuesday Mrs Singley spent the day with her mother in the hospital.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Fischer of Kingston Mines were overnight guests on Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Fischer.
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