American Legion Auxiliary Joins Wooden Church Crusade
The Wooden Church Crusade aims to build temporary wooden churches along the Western Germany border to counter Communist propaganda and provide worship spaces for refugees. National President Mrs. Harold S. Burdett says at least two churches should be built, with support from 925 Illinois units led by State President Mrs. Alvin G. Strum.
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America
Germany
Harold S. Burdett
New York City
American Legion Auxiliary
Western
Free Europe
Alvin G. Strum
Chicago
Illinois
Hill-Palmer Unit 561 Auxiliary Makes 200 Day Favors
Members met at Mrs. Henrietta Selke's home on March 10 and crafted 200 day favors for hospitalized Veterans in Jacksonville Illinois. The group prepared 100 shamrock favors with 32 cigarettes and 100 Irish Pipe favors with three attached cigarettes, using three cartons of cigarettes. Guests Ruby Smith Bessie Willard and Matilda Bernshausen joined later.
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Hill-Palmer
561
American Legion Auxiliary
Henrietta Selke
Thelma Hirst
Luella Shirley
Florence Folkman
Ella Strawbridge
Lucille Hubbard
Ruth Parkins
Ruby Smith
Bessie Willard
Matilda Bernshausen
Mrs. Selke
Rainbow Rays reports Illinois totals for Wooden Church Crusade
The department president reported in February that Illinois totals approached 2700 dollars for the Wooden Church Crusade. Donations came from 391 units.
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Illinois
Parkland by Mrs Roy Runyen
Mrs Roy Runyen hosted Parkland with calls and supper guests including Mr and Mrs Wm Beimfohr. Friday evening visitors to Ernest DeSutter and family included Mr and Mrs Joe Wright and Mrs Alice Clark. Sunday visits came from Mr and Mrs Harry Meyer to Elroy Golden and family in Champaign.
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Wm. E. Beimfohr
Rebecca Beimfohhr
Alice Clark
Dick Clark
Joe Wright
Ernest DeSutter
Harry Meyer
Mrs
Elroy Golden
Champaign
Herrman Family Hosts Guests From Nearby Homes
Sunday noon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Verne Herrman and family were Mrs. Katherine Herrman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herrman and daughters and Mrs. Leona DeVore. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Herrman were callers in Morton and Pekin Tuesday.
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Verne Herrman
Katherine Herrman
Harold Herrman
Leona DeVore
Mrs
Elmer Herrman
Morton and
Pekin
Manito Community Express March 11 1964
Local weekly edition dated Thursday March 11 1964 compiles community notices and items from Manito. Includes civic updates, school happenings, church activities, and upcoming town events for residents.
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The
Manito Community Express
Illinois Guard reorganizes 83rd division with 58 units downstate
Governor Stratton approved the plans announced February 20 by Maj. Gen. Leo M. Loyle. The 83rd infantry division will include 58 units in downstate cities and 654 units in Chicago and is to be completed by April 1, 1954.
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Illinois National Guard
83Rd
Downstate
Chicago
William G Stratton
Leo M. Loyle
Shoppers Mrs Roy Runyon and Mrs Henry Friedrich
Mrs Roy Runyon and Mrs Henry Friedrich were seen shopping in Peoria on Friday.
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Roy Runyon
Henry Friedrich
Peoria
Local social calls span Friday to Saturday in Peoria area
Mrs Leona DeVore and the Herrmans visited Mr and Mrs Sidney Coombs Friday night. Charles Finley joined Elmer and family for Sunday supper. Roy Runyon hosted Underwood family for a March birthday celebration with cake and ice cream. Elmer Herrman did a Pekin business call. Wayne Meyer family dined with Robersons in Washburn Saturday. Penny Lynn Meyer stayed overnight. Verne Herrman family called on Priddy in Peoria Saturday.
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Roy Runyon
Jack Underwood
Mr. Underwood
David
Wilbur Neikirk
Wayne Meyer
Robert Roberson
Washburn
Penny Lynn Meyer
Legions Birthday Party Monday Night
The Legions announce a birthday party on Monday night March 15. A brief notice invites members and guests to attend.
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the ' Legions
The Chicken and Ham Supper Thursday Event
A community supper runs Thursday March 18 with meals for all. Servings begin at 5 o clock and families and friends are welcome to attend.
Legion and Auxiliary Hold April Meeting Contest
At the April meeting a contest between Legion and Auxiliary will decide the winner by the group with the most members present. The losers will treat the winners to a supper on Monday April 5th.
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Legion
Auxiliary
Calendar of Coming Events March 12 to 19
A calendar listing events across Manito Forest City and Havana High School Gym includes Freshman Clean-Up Day Rotary Banquet at Methodist Church Ava Maria Study Club Legions 35th Anniversary Chicken and Ham supper and a Forman Grade School Music Festival at Manita High School Gym.
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Manito
Forest City
Mason County Teachers Spring Institute
Havana High School
Lutheran Ladies League
Legion Hall
Rotary
Methodist Church
Ava Maria
the Legion Hall
Tabitha Society
Forman
Manita
Little white lies spur color blind claims, says critic
A tongue in cheek remark argues that those who claim to tell only small lies may misjudge truth due to color blindness. It playfully questions honesty and perception.
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Wooden Church
Jacksonville
Manito, Ilinois
Lofthouse Dress Shop
Pil
Roy Runyen
Sidney Coombs
Charles Finley
Elmer Herrman and Son
Eugene Priddy
Pekin Cleaners
Morse Barber
Boy Service
Aix
Ver
Fed
Victoria
Kendall
Henry Birkenbusch Son Jewelers
Mathieson
Havana, Illinois
Funk & Sons
Kentland, Indiana
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