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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
3
Sterling G Parker of Decatur and Dr J Weinburg of DuQuoin join Chicago doctors Sidney J Schafer and Harry J Kaell in a regional medical roundup. The list highlights practitioners across Illinois and urban centers.
The 1954 Illinois highway map is ready for distribution. Cost savings of about 10000 dollars in printing and distribution are achieved by issuing a single map from the Governor and Secretary of State offices. Free copies are available from the Secretary of State or the Division of Highways.
Governor William G. Stratton announced the appointment of seven physicians to the state Advisory Board for Services to Crippled Children. The 1953 created panel advises the Department of Public Welfare on programs for handicapped youngsters. Appointees include Dr. Hugh E. Cooper Peoria Dr. Raymond E. Davies Spring Valley Dr. Robert P D Moore Kankakee and others.
Provisional Department of Public Health statistics list heart disease as the top cause of death in Illinois for 1953 with 40 424 fatalities. Cancer is second at 14 947, vascular CNS lesions third at 10 085, among a total of 95 407 deaths from all causes.
Barley and winter wheat are heading in southern Illinois according to state and federal agriculture departments. Planting of corn and soybeans is getting under way earlier than usual. In northern Illinois farmers could not sow as much oats as planned due to wet soils and will likely plant soybeans or corn in the freed acreage.
The state Department of Agriculture reminds dog owners that dogs not kept in enclosure or on leash or muzzled when at large must be inoculated against rabies before June 1 1954 and annually thereafter. Improvements at the Illinois State fairgrounds are underway under manager Strother G Jones for the 1954 fair August 13 22.
The Manito church calendar lists St. Pauls Lutheran and Manito Methodist with service times. St. Pauls Lutheran led by Rev. O A Borchett holds Sunday School at 9 30 A M and church at 10 30 A M. Manito Methodist led by F Edward Watson with F E Bender as superintendent and organist George Ethel offers Church School at 9 45 A M and Morning Worship at 10 46 A M.
Spring Lake Church led by Pastor Paul N. Rager schedules Sunday School at 9 45 A M and Morning Worship at 10 45 A M with a sermon titled Enock s Faith No Sunday evening service due to baccalaureate event.
Illinois speed police Superintendent Phil M. Brown warns motorists who pick up youths under 17 or girls under 18 as potential targets for prosecution for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The law also bans anyone from standing in a roadway to solicit rides from private drivers.
A new twelve foot wide concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter to be built immediately on Front Street. The note recalls a past fund for fire ladders now moved from city property. Alumni Banquet set for June 3 with tickets at 1.50. Household items and local notes included.
The M C H S teachers L R Skinner Miss Jeanette Hewitt Frances Whitehead and Esther Riley sign contracts for 1937 38. A Corinne Talbott dance recital is set for Tuesday evening. Twenty seven pupils study there with twelve graduates to receive diplomas Friday night. James Frederick named valedictorian Mildred Priddy salutatorian Grover Gimbel wins athletic award. De Sutter Grocery gains new tile ceiling and improved storefront.
An estimated 1.3 million Americans will buy air conditioning units this year for home use. Experts note unprecedented value, urging buyers to choose appropriately sized units from reputable manufacturers and dealers, with features like push button controls and permanent filters. Units provide cooling, dehumidifying, and air cleaning year round, reducing dust and easing housekeeping.
Connecticut vending machines from the American Peoples Encyclopedia 1954 Yearbook sold ice cream, asked customers if they enjoyed it, and made change.
A quotation notes that sparing punishment has one fault the seat of the trouble will never be tapped, implying unresolved misbehavior persists when discipline is avoided. It reflects a cautionary view on corporal punishment and its effectiveness in reform.
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