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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
3
A new 15 by 3 foot fully electric automatic score board arrived last week and is now in installation at the west end of the gym above the west basket. Funded by public donations, the board enhances the gym’s appearance and community pride.
The Manito Merchants defeated Orchard Mines 12 to 9 in a Sunday game at the local diamond. Manito scored three runs in the second inning and held the lead. key plays included two home runs by center fielder Pries and pitcher Oltman, with two-base hits by Booth and Hall of Kingston. Winning pitcher Oltman. Losing pitcher Chitwood.
Joan Dennis daughter of Mr and Mrs S E Dennis a Bradley University junior was initiated into Zeta Pi Honorary Fraternity of the College of Commerce at the Y W C A in Peoria on May 5 Students majoring in Business Administration with a B average in all courses for five semesters are eligible for membership
Parks and Mrs Roy Runyon and Mrs Frel Snyder with daughter Rose Mary spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm Fuller in Mackinaw. Mr and Mrs John Seelye visited with granddaughters Terry and Vickette.
Saturday callers included Ie Seelye of Pekin to Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Combs. Sunday noon guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Donley visiting Verne Herrman’s family. Helen Kay Herrman returned home with grandparents. Various households hosted visitors including Roy Runyon and son Keith to Bruce Cole and Francis Williams with several others at Tremont Nursing Home. Mrs. Sidney Combs and child and Miss Della Barber attended the Ice Follies in Peoria. Elmer Herrman and son Chuck visited Chas Finley in Forest City, while George Harbaugh called on Sid Combs.
Mr and Mrs Exmeat DeSutter and family visited Mr and Mrs Joe Wright in Peoria on Sunday evening. Mrs Fred Snyder and Mrs Elmer Herrman with son Chuck called on Mrs Roy Runyon Tuesday afternoon.
Local newspaper brief from Manito features community events and notices dated Thursday May 8 1952 highlighting upcoming town activities and announcements for residents.
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