08 May 1952
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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
1
Mayor Christopher J. DeSutter proclaims Saturday May 24 as Poppy Day in Manito urging citizens to wear memorial poppies to honor Americans who died in World War I II and the Korean conflict. Disabled veterans will distribute poppies at the steels all day Saturday by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Hill-Palmer Post and Auxiliary finalized plans for Poppy Day and Memorial Day events. Poppies total 700 units for sale with Auxiliary canvassing, main street presence, and funds supporting Veteran Rehabilitation. Memorial Day features include a new Mens Chorus, Forman High School sextet, St. Jose School Band, and Rev. Joseph Albright. Parade ends at Memorial Triangle.
Nicholas Graff 82 a retired farmer died May 4 1952 at Methodist Hospital Pedia Illinois after a long life in Manito area He was born March 1 1870 in Dieckerfeld Germany and immigrated with family to the United States in youth He was active in St Pauls Egypt Lutheran Church Meadow Lawn Cemetery Association and local boards He married Ella Gripp in 1899 and survived by daughter Leona Christina son Leonard Joseph two grandsons a granddaughter and several great grandchildren Funeral services were held at St Pauls Lutheran Church with burial in Meadow Lawn Cemetery
On Thursday May 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. parents of children who will be six by December 1 and will enter first grade at Forest City Grade School or Manito Grade School are invited. The event allows teachers to meet students and gather needed information for the coming school year.
Manito Merchants list IL State League games from May to September against Roanoke Glasford Metamora Kingston Mines Toluca Tremont Orchard Mines Pekin Chillicothe and others. The 10 team league includes Roanoke Glasford Legion Manito Merchants Metamora Kingston Mines Toluca Merchants Tremont Orchard Mines Pekin Merchants and Chillicothe Hawks.
Mrs J T Corbett reports daughter Helen Daughty of Oakland underwent major surgery in an Oakland hospital last Friday. Mrs James Seelye injured her sciatic nerve by a fall in the Tess Velde home ward and is inactive until recovery. Frank Palmer and wife visited Canton to see sister in law Jayton Folkman recovering from a kitchen ladder accident. Folkman suffered a wrist fracture and deep arm laceration needing thirteen stitches. She was treated at Graham Hospital and sent home to 1042 E Chesnut St Canton.
Calendar of coming events lists activities from May 9 to May 15. Includes operetta Young America Sings at Forman Gym on May 9, Mother's Day church services on May 11, a ball game Chilli cothe at Manito on May 11, F H A fashion show at Forman Sr High on May 13, O E S Rebecca Chapter meeting at Masonic Hall on May 14, and a Scout Meeting on May 15.
Egypt Community Church led by Rev. Joseph W. Hobbs with A. D. Meeker as Sunday School superintendent holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. CST and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Mass at 10 00 a m with D J Powell minister Church School at 945 a m F E Bender superintendent The theme Faith is a Family Affair invites all families to attend Lessons include The Right Use of Sunday The Sabbath was made for Man Morning Worship at 1045 am part of Christian Family Week inviting whole families Baptism for children and church membership reception Sermon The Soil of Christian Conscience with special music Warm welcome in all services
Spring Lake Church led by Paul N. Rager schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship at 10 45 a m with a series on the blessedness of saving faith in Romans Youth Fellowship at 6 45 p m a Mother's Day theme Evening Service at 7 45 p m evangelistic singing and sermon Teachers and officers meet Tuesday to discuss Vacation Bible School Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 8 p m stressing fear of God and faith in Christ The home church and school must unite to resist material influences.
Forman boys win the Mason County meet in Havana scoring 42 points. San Jose edges Mason City for second. Easton and Kilbourne tie for fifth. Bath finishes seventh. Forman takes four firsts two seconds four fourths and two ties with multiple event wins and relay second places.
Notice is hereby given that due to a vacancy in the Office of Township Road Commissioner written applications will be received by the Town Clerk no later than Monday May 19 1952 at 5 00 p m CST Wilson Hamilton Town Clerk.
A sermon on combating ungodly forces cites profanity and Sabbath breaking as signs of a corrupt age. It urges personal devotion to God and asks readers to accept the challenge to join in a great task of revival. The message underscores spiritual awakening as essential before it is too late.
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