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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
6
The Tabitha Society of St Pauls Lutheran Church went to Bloomington on Tuesday March 9 and visited Mrs Sieving at her sister Mrs Laeschs home. A pot luck dinner followed with many members present. Afternoon games contests and a grab bag gift exchange capped the day. The group will meet March 18 at the church.
East Peoria hosts Mr and Mrs James Gent and guest Melvin Meyer with Janice on Saturday. Pekin visitors include John Reynolds family and Warren Bilyeu with Ben Bilyeu from Mason City. Glasford residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Shyrock visit Marion Spradling with Chauncey Tisdale and family.
A reflective line notes that honest living contrasts with crime and suggests the straight and narrow path is rarely chosen by those who travel the way of the crook.
A concise maxim urges forming a habit of observing others errors to avoid repeating them, emphasizing that personal experience is finite and valuable lessons come from watching and reflecting on others' missteps.
A call to join the American Red Cross urges every reader to contribute what they can to help disaster victims, hospital patients, and the ill. It highlights the organization’s Congress charter and 70 years of service, stressing neighborly duty and collective action to save lives and restore health.
Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier announced that starting Monday March 22 Illinois motorists failing to display 1964 license plates will face arrest. He said warnings will be issued to drivers with 1953 plates before the deadline, with full compliance urged by Governor Stratton and State Police Chief Brown. Local law enforcement cooperation is sought in the enforcement drive.
Collections for January and February 1954 edged higher than the same period in the prior year, signaling a modest gain. The report notes small increases in total receipts, with no major deprioritization of fees, and attributes the upturn to steady business activity.
Secretary Carpentier said total state business, $189347.01, is $1596.16 above last year at this point. January and February added 1429 new groups, 120 more than 1953. 907 Illinois firms got charters, 82 more than last year. 128 out-of-state firms received authority to operate, 27 more than last year. Not-for-profit Illinois groups number 292, up 10 from 1953. two out-of-state groups unchanged.
Gov William G Stratton appoints Ewart L Jordan of Rockford as chairman of the Illinois harness racing commission. His term ends July 1 1957, succeeding Eugene Hayes of DuQuoin. Miller of Elgin named member, term to July 1 1956, succeeding Edwin V Champion of Peoria.
The Manito community gathers on Thursday March 11 1964 for a neighborhood event titled Gxpreen featuring local groups and activities aimed at fostering community spirit and collaboration among residents.
H J White Springfield Acting District Director states the last date for filing 1953 income tax returns is March 16 1954 and envelopes must be postmarked by midnight that day. The message counters rumors of an extension due to proposed federal legislation.
A proverb compares reputation to a balloon that bursts when one tries to enlarge it by his own effort. The saying warns against self aggrandizement and fragile public esteem.
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