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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1952
Page
1
The People of America have spoken and Dwight D. Eisenhower will lead the American people and the free world. His proven ability to unite nations and inspire leadership is highlighted as the turning point for a new era.
Since the town's population warranted a post office it sat on the west side of the railroad in the same block, but it has moved three times. Thursday morning was moving day for Post Master Smith his assistant Mrs Thomas and the mail carriers. The new office is in the Chas Smith Building on Market Street east of the tracks.
November 6 Robert Isenberg and Capt. Glenn C. Gore join the birthday roster with Loren Dean Lowry John Memmen November 8 Kent Eugene Budke Ed Hey Clarence Meyer Mrs Louis Proehl Marvin Wilson Betty Shelabanzer Fletcher November 9 Russell Maas Mrs Ida Hodkinson November 10 Mrs Flossie Kelly November 11 Kenneth Bender Mrs Fern Lawliss Buddy Lee Hill marked for celebration.
Reminder that chest X rays were offered in multiple towns on scheduled dates in November 1952. The notice lists locations Mason City San Jose Boston Bath Kilbourne Havana and Havana again with specific afternoon and evening windows. It urges everyone to get X rayed, regardless of town, and includes local personal notes about residents and visitors.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Wistehuff and their sons were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Wistehuff in Peoria.
Coach Bradman releases the home and away list for the 52-53 basketball campaign. Pfc Bruce Meyer heads overseas soon with thanks from Mr and Mrs Clarence Meyer at a 6:30 dinner honoring his service. Attendees include the Brown family from Pekin, the Kwashgroh family, Green Valley, the Hilling family, and the Meyer family.
Mr and Mrs James Seellye spent Sunday with Dr and Mrs Clyde Ulrich in Peoria.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Chaney and Mr and Mrs Earl Talbott hosted a Halloween gathering at the Glen Talbott home Friday night. Attendees wore costumes, played games and bingo, and enjoyed a lunch of sandwiches and coffee. Prizes went to Cleo Griffin, Lacey Talbott, and Mrs Gnile Talbott.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jacobs of San Jose were Sunday dinner guests of the latter’s sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Selke.
Mr and Mrs John Knebel and Mr and Mrs Steve Holderness from Peoria were Sunday afternoon callers at the home of Mrs Mary Bender and her daughter Minnie.
Mr and Mrs Louis Talbott and daughter Mary Ann of Peoria arrived Friday evening to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ray Tal bott and Mr and Mrs Robert Hilling.
In Manito Township the Republican ticket led by Eisenhower defeated Stevenson by 105 votes. Precinct 1 totals show 278 for Eisenhower and 160 for Stevenson with 410 to 305 overall. 242 straight Republican and 129 straight Democratic. Local Boy Scout canvass and a Liberty Bell display aided turnout. American Legion helped mobilize voters.
Forest City Township shows 86 percent turnout with 276 votes cast. Of these 93 went straight Republican and 47 straight Democratic. Election board included judges Roy Hibbard Byron Kreiling and Roy White. clerks were Clarence Foster Mrs Blanche Wahlfeld and Mrs Juanita Lempke and Mrs Bessie Grover, Republican candidate for Mason County Circuit Clerk, led with 192 votes in Forest City Township.
Mrs. W. H. Harker of Balti more Md visiting sister Mrs. Anna Meigs in Peoria spent Thursday in Manito calling on Miss Etta Cox and other friends. She was a house guest of Mr. and Mrs Clarence Farnoff Thursday night. Harker was formerly Laura Schoneman and a former Manito resident.
Mrs Elmer Neikirk was a weekend guest of Mrs Mary Barnes Normal.
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