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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1953
Page
4
The Forest City American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor Poppy Day on Saturday May 23. Posts and units are asked to sell their quota to aid veterans and families. Members list sellers and leaders, with next meeting set for June 2 at Union Center at 1 30 p m.
The Union Center Community Club invites all in the area to a Sunday picnic at the Center on May 24 at 12 noon. Former teachers and students of Union No 1 School are urged to attend with a basket dinner. ice cream and coffee provided.
The Forest City Merry Mixers 4-H Club met Tuesday evening May 12 at Union Center. Miss Janet Skinner presided as members recited the 4-H Pledge and discussed summer projects. Refreshments were served by Eloise Wahlfeld and Arla Jean Foster. attendees included Arla Jean.
The Intermediate Girl Scouts met Thursday evening May 7 at 7 30 at Forman Junior High School. Mrs Verden Himmel led the meeting with pledge and Girl Scout promise. Seeds were collected for the Philippines. A hamburger supper was planned for May 21 at Mrs Himmel s home. Girls wove, made hot dish pads and picture frames. Refreshments served to 23 scouts and guests from Easton.
The St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bishop will host a two week Vacation Bible School from June 15 to 26, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages four to fourteen. Notify Rev. Robert G. Jordan by May 27 to enroll. Attendance is encouraged with no charge, though a free will offering will be taken on the final day.
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