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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1949
Page
1
The Tilton Comedians opened with The Farmer Takes a Wife at the opera house last Tuesday drawing a large audience. Future Tuesday nights at 8 feature drama music and comedy including In Bed With Grandpa on November 15 with adult 35 cents and child 14 cents tickets.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Talbott entertained at dinner Saturday evening in observance of their 33rd wedding anniversary. The decorated cake for the occasion was made by their daughter Mrs Cleo Griffin. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cleo Griffin Jerry and Judy Havana Mr and Mrs Gaile Talbott and daughter Connie Mr and Mrs Bob Talbott and daughter Linda Earl Talbott and the hosts.
The Manito Home Bureau unit joined Forest City and Topeka units at Forest City Baptist church on Tuesday November 8. Twenty two Manito members attended and Mrs George Bilyeu joined as a bride member. A fifty cent gift exchange is planned for the next meeting at Mrs Nelson Worners home on December 8.
Mrs A L Mason of Miami Florida explains she was away and missed renewal. She asks to continue home town newspaper Express citing enjoyment of home news.
J. F. Isakoff, longtime head of the Illinois legislative council, was named research director for the new Little Hoover commission. The panel plans to present a 1951 report to the General Assembly with recommendations to improve efficiency in state operations. The commission includes Walter W. Schaefer as chairman and members from both major parties appointed by Governor Stevenson.
A detailed critique questions the Illinois public aid system and secrecy surrounding cash grants for dependent children old age pensions and blind assistance. It urges the Illinois Public Aid Commission to hire independent staff and conduct periodic surveys with auditors and investigators to uncover chiselers and ensure taxpayers get value. The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois pledges cooperation to determine if funds are spent properly and any fraud is eliminated.
Numerous visits and calls are recorded across Pekin and nearby towns. Mrs Eva Wilson hosted a visit from Mrs Henry Fischer on Tuesday afternoon while families such as Hiller Hubbard Maas Rankin Laesch and others appear in Sunday and weekday calls. Notable movements include Dan Rankin and Evelyn Rankin visiting Charles Rankin and sisters Maude and Dora, and Mrs James Crafton returning from Chicago with Ennis at Illinois Research hospital awaiting observation and treatment.
Mr and Mrs Sterling Woodley hosted their pinochle club Thursday evening at their home Prizes were won by Grover Gumbel Mr and Mrs Ezra Guengerich and Mrs Carl Woodley Attending were Mr and Mrs Grover Gumbel Mr and Mrs Ezra Guengerich and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Woodley and son Terry
Tickets for the 5th Annual Turkey Banquet will not be sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased in advance from a member of the Comrades of the Way Sunday School class. The event is Thursday November 17 at 7 p.m. in the Methodist church.
At the Norris Grain Company office the market quotes show Wheat for November 30 delivery at 1.85 dollars, Corn at 1.04, with oats and beans listed but not fully printed. The brief note records commodity activity for Thursday morning trading.
Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Donovan announce their son Eric Brent born October 30 1949 at Garfield Memorial Hospital Washington DC. He joins three year old Gregory Alden. Address 303 South Wayne Street Arlington Virginia. Mrs Donovan taught commerce at Manito High School 1941 43. Mrs Ernest Marshall reports Mr and Mrs Jack Garmers Washington welcome an 8 lb 2 oz boy born October 26. They also have a seven year old son. Mrs Garmers is Dorothy Dudden formerly of the Dudden Bakery Manila. Mr and Mrs Clarence Palmer welcome a baby boy born Saturday November 5 home Tuesday by Johnson ambulance.
The Christian fellowship dinner at Manito Methodist Church drew a large crowd and donations topped 300 dollars replacing the annual bazaar. Thanksgiving decorations highlighted the event with a long yellow table and autumn leaves while local talent provided the program before solicitors collected gifts.
Manito friends learned Saturday of the death of Mrs Clyde Remburg of Indianapolis Indiana mother of Mrs Mavis Remburg Miller former Manito high school teacher Services were held in Lake City Iowa on Monday
Manito Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m with F E Bender as superintendent and Morning Worship at 10 45 a m as the series Our Faith In God continues in November Sermon Intelligence and Faith in God The Wednesday 7 00 p m mid week study and devotion invites regular attendance and emphasizes informal friendly services and devotion to the Book of Our Faith
Etta Cox was taken to Methodist hospital Peoria Sunday morning in the Johnson Ambulance. Mrs Frank Rankin returned home Wednesday from the Methodist hospital.
The Manito Tigers start basketball with an opening game against Green Valley tonight. The 1949-50 squad includes Barr Burks Darnell Golden Hamilton Hawkins Heyl Don Meyer Jim Meyer Ronnie Meyer Bill Meyer Morse Quick Runyon John Schimmelpfenning Frank Schimmelpfenning Richard Smith Ronnie Thomas Vaughn and Wilson with a full schedule listed for November through March including county and district tournaments.
The 1950 senior class wraps up its production A Ready Made Family on November 4. Net proceeds after expenses total 130 dollars to fund class day and school gifts. Top ticket sellers Jean O’Hara and Greta Beebe win prizes. Cast thanks Mrs Carrell for direction. Cast party November 11 at Havana includes skating bowling and a home gathering.
Students report on civics review focusing on judiciary civil rights and parties. They discuss delays to a test and current work on forms reading letters and authoring friendly and personal letters as Miss Kemp assigns.
A sophomore class discusses Armistice Day plans for Friday with a warm spell forecast by radio. Joyce Hamilton earns praise from Mrs. Carrell for delivering the best Romans report among high school students.
The article notes aims to improve vocational fitness as 75 percent of people feel discontent in work. It describes a new mathematics unit on the use of the equation and a science unit on diet and weight by height and age. It also mentions a second English book report and a large class size delaying reports.
The English room rings with Tick Tock as the girls chorus rehearses Grandfather's Clock. The tune draws praise for its charm and the students' harmonious singing.
Fifteen members of the local American Legion post attended a special session Monday night in the Opera House. Senior Vice Commander G A Pelster of the 20th district Topeka Illinois attended. A renewed membership drive and possible Legion Auxiliary organization were discussed. Another meeting is set for November 28 with coffee and doughnuts to follow.
Valparaiso representative Pastor Fey will deliver the sermon at 10 30 Sunday with the Bunday School at St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church led by Pastor Borchelt.
The Manito Mothers Club will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 Monday evening November 21 at the grade school.
The Manito community high school auditorium was filled to capacity on Friday evening for the senior class presentation A Ready Made Family. Music director Mr Crane provided vocal selections between acts with accompaniment by Miss Beverly Dennis.
A boys' group works on several carols ahead of a Christmas concert. They practice The Cat Song Night and Day and The Lonesome Song among other pieces.
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