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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1951
Page
7
Forest City American Legion Post 1190 and Auxiliary Unit sponsor a chili supper Thursday evening December 6 in the Town Hall. Citizens are urged to mark the date on their calendars.
Miss Carol Kreiling entertained Forman Community Unit High School faculty at her Forest City area home Friday. Guests enjoyed pinochle and canasta with prizes awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hewitt. Refreshments followed for the group including several couples and single guests.
The Friedrich home near Forest City hosted a baptismal dinner for Ronald Lees after his baptism by Rev. O A Borchett at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Ronald Lee, born Sept 20, was sponsored by paternal grandparents Fred and Mrs Friedrich. Maternal grandparents Lyle and Mrs Ingersoll attended, with Lyle Jr now serving away.
Miss Betty Low Meyer of Manito was a guest at Camp Cook in California where the 44th Infantry unit hosted visitors. Her presence highlighted the community ties and military hospitality during the field event.
Mrs. Babe Folkman and Mrs. Frank Woiwode announce a December chili hot dog and pie supper with a fish pond and candy booth, in coordination with the American Legion, to fund a Christmas treat for local children. The unit, led by Kathleen Reich, approved the plan 100 percent and outlined committees and volunteer roles. Tray favors will be sent to veterans in hospitals after the business meeting and games.
Rev. D. J. Powell of Manito Methodist Church spoke at Havana Methodist Church on Wednesday November 21 delivering the theme The Growing of Great Faith. He reported a good time and a sizable crowd.
Jessie Zimmerman born April 2 1901 in Forest City died November 17 1951 at Pekin Public Hospital aged 50. He lived his life in Forest City worked various odd jobs and farm help. Survived by siblings May Breedlove Lillie Jackson Ruby Sollberger Geneva Zimmerman and brothers Earl Carl Howard all in Pekin plus many nephews and nieces. Funeral held November 21 1951 at Forest City Methodist Church with burial in Mason City Cemetery.
Turkey and all the trimmings will be served at the Harold Herr man home on Thanksgiving Day to relatives including Mr and Mrs Albert DeVore and son Lonny and Walter DeVore who recently arrived from Marionville Missouri Phone your news to No 89.
Pekin Aitrusans attended a Monday dinner meeting where Reverend Joseph Hobbs of Manito spoke on Thanksgiving. The program, led by Margaret Bastian of the Public Affairs committee, covered reflections and community concerns.
A large crowd attended the Union Thanksgiving Service at Manito Methodist Church last Sunday evening. The Men's Chorus work and the sermon by Rev. Joseph W. Hobbs were highlighted as notable portions of the service.
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