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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
6
Screen-up time returns with tips from Chicopee Lumite screen makers. Repair or replace worn screening, clean with a stiff brush, tighten loose joints, and wash or paint window frames.
Coon Grove District No 82 held its annual closing day picnic on Sunday April 30 at noon. Sixteen pupils, one teacher, 75 parents and friends enjoyed a basket dinner, games, contests and music from the Finley Orchestra. Ice cream and cake followed. two eighth grade graduates are Shirley Finley and Doris Parrish. Graduation will be May 12 at 8:00 p.m. at Forest City Grade School with Forest City township group.
Miss Claribelle Priddy taught at Rogers School District 113 as community clubs wrapped up for the year. Students presented a play titled The Little Taylor after a pot-luck dinner.
Myrtle M. Cooper thanks friends and patrons of Parkland school and District 103 for cooperation and kindness during the 1949 50 school year. She calls it a pleasant remembrance and signs the note.
Miss Marcella Meyer spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Meyer and family. Sunday afternoon visitors at the home included Mr and Mrs Orville English of Bartonville and Mrs Una Mae Albrecht and her son of Pekin.
Miss Joan Dennis of MacMurray College in Jacksonville was a weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs S E Dennis and Beverly. On Sunday they drove to Jacksonville to return Joan to the college
Lutheran Ladies League met at Mrs Howard Frederick's home with 15 members present. Mrs Margaret Rankin led the discussion on the Catholic Church. A social hour followed with refreshments served.
Honors 11th Birthday party hosted by Mir and Mrs. James Seely for grandson Jimmie Wistehuff at a Sunday dinner. Guests included Wayne Wistchuff Ronnie Jimmie Marian Seelye and Clyde Ulrich from Peoria. A cake decorated by the honoree's mother was the centerpiece. Only one fifth of original Illinois forest growth remains.
Reports from University of Illinois horticulturists on spraying apples after petal fall and rabies incubation ranges from veterinarians. U.S.D.A. notes 1949 cigarette use drop per person and sweet potato yields in Illinois. State Department cites West Germany wheat import quota and hogs rise. water use and green manures discussed by agencies. Authorities emphasize practical farming and public health guidance.
A crowded list of callers and dinner guests from Manito Illinois includes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Selke, Mrs. Emma Hedden, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Selke, and many others visiting relatives and neighbors such as the Nannen, Dix, Watson, and Shelabarger families. The items mention hospital updates, birthdays, and weekend gatherings across Pekin Havana Metamora and surrounding towns.
Mr and Mrs Roy Ganzer of Manito North welcomed their first child a daughter named Linda Lou born in Pekin hospital on April 24 The mother is former Adelhied Link daughter of Mrs Margaret Link of Manito
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