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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1952

Page

6

Births announced for Loren Thomas family and Woiwode kin

Mr. and Mrs. Loren Thomas of Route 2 welcomed a son born Monday morning at Pekin Hospital. The mother is Sara Jane Moore. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore and Mr. and Mrs Andy Thomas. Separately, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Woiwode announce a daughter born November 20 at St Frances Hospital Peoria. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Risen and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. C. Woiwode with Mrs. Carrie mith as maternal great grandmother.

Loren Thomas Route 2 Pekin Hospital Sara Jane Moore Thomas Moore J Andy Thomas Daniel Woiwode St. Frances Hospital Peoria Dewey Risen A. J. C. Woiwode Carriemith

Manito Businesses To Close For Thanksgiving Day

All business houses in Manito will close on Thanksgiving Day so employees and owners may observe the holiday in the traditional American manner.

Manito

Forman Senior High 1952 53 Basketball Schedule

J. E. Bradman coaches Forman Senior High during the 1952 53 basketball season with home games listed. The schedule highlights home court matchups and the team’s designations under the coach’s leadership.

Mason City January 26 30 tourney notes

Readable lines reference a Mason City event from January 26 to 30 Mason County Tourney with Havana Pembary Hopedale Easton Green Valley Abe Lincoln Conference Games. Names and places appear as scattered fragments, implying a local整理s summary card for upcoming matches and tournaments.

Williamsville Piochies OF Cascascn Athens Mason City Mason County Havana Hopedale Easton Green Valley Abe Lincoln

W S C S Meeting Notice For Dec Meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service will hold its December meeting on Thursday the fourth at 1 30 am in the Methodist Church. Miss Kathryn Meeker will lead the worship service and Mrs Ralph Ethell will oversee the program. Hostesses are Mesdames Lewis Warner Merlyn Ethell and Carl Reed. Pianist is Mrs Milton Meeker. Gifts for Cunningham Home are requested for children aged 8 to 18.

Women's Society of Christian Service Kathryn Meeker Ralph Ethell Mesdames Lewis Warner Merlyn Ethell Carl Reed Milton Meeker Cunningham Home

Calendar of Events for late November and early December

A dated list of local happenings includes a Friday dance at Sprint Lake School and a Saturday Lezion Dance at the Opera House. Sunday calls for church services, followed by a Monday NA meeting with Mrs. Melvin Meyer. On Tuesday a Rotary meeting precedes Forman versus San Jose Here, and Thursday features a 1:30 p.m. W.SC event in the church basement.

Sprint Lake School Opera House N. A Melvin Meyer Rotary Forman-vs

R N A To Meet Monday Evening

Oak Leaf Camp No 4 R N A will hold its December meeting and annual Christmas party Monday evening December 1 at the home of Mrs Velvin Meyer. The pot luck supper starts at 6 30 followed by a 50 cent Christmas gift exchange. All members invited.

Oak Leaf Camp No. 4 Velvin Meyer

Fall Seeded Wheat and Legume-Grass Mixtures Advise Balanced Fertilizer

West Soil Improvement recommends a fall balance of nutrients for wheat and legume grass blends to resist winter kill and boost next year yields. Experts suggest 300 to 400 pounds per acre of fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphate, and potash to build strong roots and hardy fall establishment. Top dressing in spring with complete fertilizer aids both crops and offsets competition from wheat.

Mrs Strawbridge Hosts Bride Club Gathering

Mrs. George Strawbridge entertained Saturday afternoon with two tables of bridge. High score went to Mrs. Mable Schierbeck and low to Mrs. Harold Warner. Lunch was served to Elsie Heinhorst Helena Warner Eva Dosier Forest City and Pearl DeSutter Mabel Schierbeck Reta Beddows Millie Jenkins Elizabeth Beebe Leona Sparks.

George Strawbridge Mable Schierbeck Harold Warner Elsie Heinhorst Helena Warner Eva Dosier Forest City Pearl DeSutter Mabel Schierbeck Reta Beddows Millie Jenkins Elizabeth Beebe Leona Sparks

Spring Lake Pastor Receives Thanksgiving Food Donation

Members and friends of the Spring Lake Church donated a large supply of canned goods packaged foods fruit a cake and frozen items for the pastor and his family. Rev Roger thanks contributors and plans to share blessings with others. The Rager family will spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Rager’s parents in Kewanee Illinois.

Spring Lake Roger Rager Ragers Kewanee Illinois

Forman Tops Mason County Basket Ballists

Forman won their fourth straight victory Saturday night defeating Mason County foe San Jose 59 to 42. Coach Broadman's squad moves to 4 won 0 lost in Mason County play.

Forman Mason County Basket Hhe Sanose Broadman Condh

Special Auxiliary Meeting Plans Christmas Bazaar at Opera House

The Legion Auxiliary held a special Monday night meeting to organize a Christmas Bazaar set for December 10 at the Manilo Opera House. Gysters and chili will be served from 5 30 P M during the event.

The Legion Auxiliary Manilo Opera House

Local Thanksgiving Visit Draws Seelye Family Guests

Mr and Mrs James Seelye host children and grandchildren for Thanksgiving with Dr and Mrs Clyde Ulrich of Peoria and Mr and Mrs Wayne Wistehuff and clan as present company.

James Seelye Ciidren Clyde Ulrich Peoria Wayne Wistehuff

Dinner Hosts Welcome Diverse Guests at Sunday Turkey Meal

Mr and Mrs William Meyer hosted a turkey dinner Sunday. Attendees included Rev Father Fidelis Albrecht of San Angelo Texas Mr and Mrs Harry Weibler and Marcella Meyer of Peoria Mr and Mrs Laurence Leightner and son Eddie Mrs George Zoril and son Jo Mrs Jo hanna Froshauer and Misses Leng and Frances Meyer Pekin.

Willian Meyer Fidelis Albrecht San Angelo Texas Harry Weibler Marcella Meyer Peoria Laurence Leightner Eddie George Zoril Johanna Froshauer Leng Frances Meyer Pekin

Weekend Guest Eva Wilson Visited Peoria Hosts

Mrs Eva Wilson spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs Jesse Boice of Peoria as a guest.

Eva Wilson Jesse Boice Peoria

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Beverly Manito, Illinois Forman Senior High J. E. Bradman San Jose Eee W.S.C.S First Kate Greenaway N. Reuling Co Pekin, Illinois Mon. Eve Grover Gumbel Kathryn Hamilton William Meyer James Ritchie James Micheal Techest Elgin Court ST Mrs. Strawbridge Bride Club Mrs. Stevens Twee Ahad Cae Sih Sys Gaa Lay
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