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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1952
Page
5
A children’s party celebrated Micheal O'Hara on his sixth birthday with games and cake. Family and friends attended at a local home venue, sharing gifts and well wishes for the youngster.
planned by Mr and Mrs Jack O Hara to honor their son Michael on his sixth birthday. Saturday afternoon a group of young friends gathered at his home to play games contests and extend birthday greetings. Prize winners were Charles and Gene Richardson Janice Beale Billy Vale Karen Moore etc. Adults in attendance included Mesdames Louis Combs Sam Schmitgall Ed Estes Kenny Look Louie Caulkins and the hosts.
The Merit System Council announced stenographer examinations for positions in the down state County Departments of Welfare. High school graduates with shorthand and typewriting training are eligible. Appointments are permanent with vacation and sick leave. Apply by April 11 at State Employment offices or the Merit System Council, 812 Myers Building, Springfield.
Mrs Edna Heckman and Mrs Sam Hyde shopped in Peoria Tuesday. Wm Hirst son Darrell Julius Zeeck Carl Woodley James Seelye attended a Connor Co dinner in Peoria Tuesday evening. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Robert Randolph of Peoria. Al Smith Brad ley grad from Waukegan and Gordon Miller of Elkhart Ind drove from Chicago to visit Joan and Beverley Dennis at the S E Dennis home.
Mr and Mrs George Hubbard and their son Alan were seen shopping Monday evening in Peoria, indicating a family outing in the city.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Laumeier and their sons were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Seikes in a casual family visit at their home.
Mr. and Mrs. John Watson drove to Mt. Olive on Saturday and enjoyed a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Halpin.
Mr and Mrs John Fischer and daughter Janet Dawn of Lexington Mr and Mrs Melvin Fischer of Kingston Mines Mr and Mrs Marvin Fischer and W H Fischer enjoyed Sunday afternoon at the Henry Fischer home. Following a late lunch the group were Sunday evening guests of Mrs John Proehl.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hasenyager and son Jimmy of Milner were weekend guests in the Harold Meyer home. Mr and Mrs Alvin Hasenyager of Walnut Illinois joined the visit.
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