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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1950

Page

2

Mt Carmel School Commencement At Forest City

The Mt Carmel last day of school drew broad turnout with families including the Flemmings Barrets Vogel Beebe and Memming. A basket dinner followed by an afternoon program featured piano, student performances and a farewell gift to retiring teacher Mrs Embree.

Mt. Carmel Max Flemming Raymond Memming Delavan Melvin Flemmings Fred Barrets Vogel’s Beebe’s Merle Ferree Donald Barrett Melvin Vogel Barbara Fleming Linda Friend Jeanette Barrett Carolyn Beebe Beverly Beebe Merle Flemming Robert Flemming Newell Flemming Edward Friend Ida Carol Whitaker Old Virginia Albert Forsythe Tommy Tate Embree

Forest City Grade School Holds Large Year‑End Supper

The last day of school supper drew large crowds at Forest City Grade School on Friday evening. Families from Forest City Brown and Wessling districts attended the 6 30 pot-luck meal and an 8 p m program featured pupil performances.

Forest City Brown Wessling

Manito Church Hosts Evening Sermon and Cancer Society Meeting

On May 11 1950 Manito Community Express reports a Sunday evening service at the Baptist church with Joseph W Hobbs delivering the sermon at 8 p.m. OST. Forest City members attended Havana for the annual meeting of the Mason County Chapter American Cancer Society and Joseph W Hobbs chaired the session. A film Time is Life was shown.

The Baptist Church Joseph W. Hobbs John Harms al Wilson Forest City Havana Mason County American Cancer Society Joseph W.hobbs

Forest City Juniors Seniors Plan Chicago Trip

Forest City high school juniors and seniors will travel to Chicago on May 20 and 21. Reservations are at the Stevens Hotel. they will visit the airport and tour the Museum of Science and Industry, the Chicago Natural History Museum, the Art Institute, Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium, among other sights.

Forest City High School Chicago Stevens Hotel Museum of Science and Industry Chicago Natural History Museum The Art Institute Shadd Aquarium Adler Plantatarium

Information Wanted Ex Veterans buried in Forest City area

The Forest City American Legion Post seeks names of all ex veterans buried in Pleasant Hill and nearby Forest City cemeteries so flags may be placed on Memorial Day. Provide names to Francis Halpin Russell Rickett or any Local Post member.

Forest City American Legion Post Pleasant Hill Francis Halpin Russel Rickett

Forest City High School Baccalaureate Sunday Observance

Forest City high school hosts its annual Baccalaureate service on Sunday to honor graduates and celebrate upcoming commencement. Local clergy and faculty plan prayers music and reflections for the Class of 19.

Smart hog producer trims growth time to boost profits

The hog producer uses improved programs and protein supplements to cut birth-to-market time from six months to five and a half, saving feed and potentially boosting profits. Prices show volatility. rapid market entry can secure peak prices, while delays risk lower returns. Research advises protein adjustments by weight, not by weaning time.

Sunday Dinner Guests From Several Towns Visit Cornland

Sunday guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sherer in Cornland Illinois. Attendees included the How ard Hubbard and Eugene Emmons families Harriet Lynn and Rebecca George and Dick Martin and others. Several members traveled from Rockford Topeka Pekin Havana Forest City Kilbourne and Washington to share meals and fellowship.

John Harms al Wilson Forest City Havana Himmel Russell Memorial T. Ralph Isaacs Harry Olson Nancy Harriet Pekin Raymond van Orman Diana Kay Howard Fredrick Bonita Blanche Clarence Kreiling Ronald Lee Wanda Smith Easton Howard Hubbard Eugene Elsie Emmons George Sherer Dick Martin Harriet Lynn Rebecca Paul Sherer Cornland Illinois Bertha Ellenberger Clyde Ellenberger Rockford Carl Ellenberger Millard Wendel Wendel Babe Folkman Esther Armbrust Elmer Koke Topeka Earl Zimmerman Earl Jr Kilbourne Geneva Zimmerman Mae Breedlove Maude Kennedy Olin Kennedy Carol H. C. Rhert Donna Robert Margaret Washington Elsie White Elizabeth Crosby

Topeka Home Bureau Meet Set for May 18

The Topeka Unit of the Home Bureau will hold an afternoon meeting on Thursday May 18 at 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs Dorland Smith. Also noted are social visits and local movements including Royal Neighbors gathering in Havana and relatives visiting in Peoria and Chicago with events surrounding the Havana Senior Class play.

Topeka Home Bureau Dorland Smith Mrrs Ed Young Havana E. B. LeSourd Franklin Armbrust Henry Wendt Robert Harmon Wendt Peoria Will Wendt Methodist Hospital Wendt Campbells Frieda Zweburg Walter Kleier Chicago

Havana Community High School Class Attends Event

The Havana Community High School class attended a gathering as Mrs. Floyd LeSourd called on Mrs. Wm. Atwater and family. Mrs. Harold Deverman underwent major surgery at Memorial Hospital in Springfield with Mr. Deverman and daughters present. Esther Armbrust of Forest City visited Elmer Koke and family. The Deverman School held an Old Schoolmates reunion with a large crowd. Henry Strube and Henrietta Trimpe of Havana visited Fred Hahn and family in Matanza.

Havana Community High School Floyd LeSourd Wm. Atwater Harold Deverman Memorial Hospital Springfield Deverman Esther Armbrust Forest City Elmer Koke Henry Strube Henrietta Trimpe Havana Fred Hahn Matanza

Local Families Share Sunday Visits Across Towns

Mr and Mrs Alvin Laumier and son Dale joined Mr and Mrs L G Nannren and son Lewis for Sunday dinner. Mrs Oscar Stringer and son Tommy returned home after two weeks with her mother. Francis Timke and family of Peoria and Elmer Rademaker and family were Sunday evening visitors. S E Dennis and Beverly drove to Mineral Lewistown then Pekin to relatives. Harold Gilmore and son John dined with Burton Guingerich and daughter Susan. Lester Roth Sandy Morton Wilbur Limback and Dean Meyer Kenny visited Burton Guingerich. Mrs Richard O Barnes Roy of Denver and Mrs Mary Barnes were weekend guests of Pearl Neikirk. Ethell Snyder and sons Toni and Richard of Normal were Sunday afternoon callers. Harold Thompson and George Bilyeu were weekend callers of Clifford Talbott and daughter Sandra Ann.

Alvin Laumier Dale L. G. Nanren Lewis Oscar Stringer Tommy Stringer Francis Timke Peoria Elmer Rademaker Harold Gilmore John Burton Guingerich Susan Lester Roth Sandy Morton Wilbur Limback Dean Meyer Kenny Richard O. Barnes Roy Denver Colorado Mary Barnes Pearl Neikirk Ethell Snyder Toni and Richard Normal Harold Thompson George Bilyeu Clifford Talbott Sandra Ann

Brucellosis Cited as Major Abortions Cause in Cattle

University of Illinois veterinarians report Bang's disease or brucellosis accounts for about 85 percent of abortions in cattle. The finding emphasizes the impact of Brucella infections on livestock reproduction and the need for control measures.

Bang University of Sinois

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