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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1952

Page

2

Community High School election draws four candidates

Four candidates enter the running for the Community High School election next week, with two seats open. John Proehl of Parkland injures his right hand while dismounting a harrow on his farm. his finger nearly severed. Baptismal services led by Rev. Kasiske followed worship, naming Lowell Eugene Warner Bruce Earl Meyers Joan Marie Dennie and Glenna Mae Smith as baptized children.

Charles F. Smith Charles Wistehoff John I. Rankin Otto Garlish John Proehl Parkland Kasiske Lowell Eugene Lewis Warner Bruce Earl Clarence Meyers Joan Marie S. E. Dennie Glenna Mae Glenn Smith

Dorothy Hughes Weds Anderson Scherer in Spring Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Hughes chose Satu as the first day of spring for her wedding to Anderson L. Scherer of Green Valley. Rev. Paul Wilson of Havana read the ceremony. A community page notes a motor trip by several residents to Camp Robinson Arkansas to visit servicemen and other local events including a D A R banquet in Peoria.

Dorothy Hughes Anderson L. Scherer Green Valley Paul Wilson Melvin Fischer Owen Singley Emily Jean Camp Robinson Ark Manito Boys Pfe Johnnie Fischer Harry Rankin

Couple Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary

A gathering at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Scherer near Green Valley honored their 10th anniversary. Relatives enjoyed cards visits and a guests’ lunch. Mrs. Scherer, née Dorothy Hughes, received the anniversary cake from Mrs. Frank Petri.

Anderson Scherer Green Valley Frank Petri Scherer Dorothy Hughes

Book matches orders taken for Superior Match Co

Manito Community Express reports orders taken for Superior Match Company with or without a union label.

Superior Match Co Manito Community Express

County Board of School Trustees to be elected statewide

County voters will elect a seven member County Board of School Trustees in each county at the April 8 1952 primary. The board will redraw school district boundaries, create new districts, appraise property, and report to the county superintendent who serves as ex officio secretary.

67Th General Assembly Govenor Gover County Board of School County Superintendent of Comu Ul County Board of School Trustees

Darlene Hamilton Receives Nurses Cap at Peoria Ceremony

Darlene Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hamilton Green Valley and niece of Mrs George Grob was among sixty Methodist Hospital student nurses who received caps at the capping ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Peoria. Family members Mr and Mrs George Grob Mr and Mrs James Hamilton Carl Fischer and Dr and Mrs Horde attended.

Darlene Hamilton iMr James Hamilton Green Valley George Grob Methodist Hospital Presbyterian Church Peoria Carl Fischer Horde

Dinner Honors Harry Selke Birthday Celebration

Harry Selke celebrated his birthday with a family gathering at the Selke residence on Sunday. A noon birthday dinner and afternoon visiting followed, highlighted by a large birthday cake baked by Mrs. Ben Jacobs of San Jose. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Will, Ed and Louis Nannen Jr of Manilo, Mr. and Mrs. John Nannen, Delavan, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jacobs, Mrs. Leroy Parkins, Mary Louise, Dennis, and Mr. and Mrs. Selke.

Harry Selke Selke Ben Jacobs San Jose Will Louis Nannen Jr Manilo Community John Nannen Delavan Leroy Parkins Mary Louise Dennis

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