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Newspaper

Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1949

Page

3

Senior Class Party Ends With Skates And Sore Feet

The seniors enjoyed a class party last Friday despite some stiff and sore spots from skating and bowling. A flat tire delayed the group but was fixed quickly and the party resumed with lunch at Nievar's Drive Inn. Drivers included Mrs. Lewis Warner and Mrs. Walter Smith, along with Ray Smith. A senior class meeting will set plans for Senior Class Day on May 16 and the yearbook cover colors remain secret though deemed pretty. Work proceeded Tuesday through Thursday of the current week.

Lewis Warner Walter Smith J. L. Thomas Ray Smith

District School Report Cards and Class Highlights

Notes on ready pages for run off and recent topics across subjects. Algebra covers fractions and sign changes with a test on the chapter. Biology begins Organs and Special Senses. English II reads South Toward Home and upcoming Machines Both Create and Solve Problems. World History reviews A New Industry and Social Order and government ideals including Britain.

Margaret W. Jadkdon

Summer Arrives as People Anticipate Warm Weather

Citizens express happiness as approaches of summer bring sunshine and positive mood. Local parks open earlier and outdoor events boost community morale.

Our People and Population Problems Chapter Reviewed

Students note a Citizenship chapter on Our People and Population Problems. A science film on electricity shown last week explained electron flow and related topics. English reports are due Tuesday, and with six or seven weeks left before summer vacations, next year brings sophomores.

Junior Senior Banquet Theme Hinted Amid School Trivia

Students at M C H S praised contestants in dresses and II rating pins. Billy Hamilton earned a II for a low voice solo. The junior class works on banquet programs while others wonder about the event theme.

Billy Hamilton M.C.H.S Grong

Manito Illinois to Hold Village Election on April 19

Notice states election at Town Hall Manito Mason County Illinois for Village President Village Clerk and Trustees. Polls open 6 AM close 5 PM April 19 1949 with clerk C Winfred Willard signing the notice dated March 21 1949.

Town Hall Manito County of Mason Illinois C. Winfred Willard Clerk

Personal items note social visits across Illinois towns

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tackman of Canton hosted dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beebe Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lederer and daughter Josephine in Peoria. Earlier Mr. and Mrs. Orin Wimmer and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bender in Pekin and Mrs. Opal Seelye in Atlanta.

Lloyd Tackman Canton Ernest Beebe Nelson Lederer Josephine Ross Tackman Peoria Orin Wimmer Pekin Frederick Bender Opal Seelye Atlanta

Local residents host and visit across several towns

Sunday and weekend gatherings connect families from Reno to Bloomington. Guests include Mrs. Agnes Gay Mrs. Opal Seelye Mr. Glenn Seelye and Mrs. John Starret at the Ted Bender home. Other visits feature Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bishop in Spring Lake and overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Budke.

Glenn Seelye Reno Nevada Agnes Gay Rufus Guile Ted Bender Opal Seelye John Starret St. Francis Hospital Lawrence Bishop Spring Lake Byron Budke Ray Hill Mildred Budke Pexin Glenn C. Gore Galesburg George Meyer W. G. Gore Eldon Keith Havana Leonard Graff Earl

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