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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
6
The Federated Church held Rally Day services on Sunday October 7 with Sunday School at 9 30 am led by superintendent Byron Kreiling and a 10 30 am worship service headlined by guest speaker Dr Fred Beck of Mason City.
Geeeiel Meets Gee presented by Myre Rey Beard and Mra Retee Creedy. Basket Dinner served in the Somine Teem at Keen Afvernees service began with 2 Sehock. The service was informal, illard Werner directed congregational singing. Special vocal voltations were given by Mire tether Johnston with Mr. Roy Hibbard with Mrs. Kaywood accompanist, Russell Croaby sang, od was accompanied by Mrs. Ber tha Ellenberger. "The Trumpet Trio" John Tyler, William Hardesty, Milton Glock with Miss Florence Diers accompanist from San Jose, gave selections. A surprise solo "In The Garden" sung by 3% year old Karen Jane Cranwill, daughter of the James Cranwills of Springfield, Mrs. Cranwill accompanied her. Rev. Olen Lee, former pastor of the Forest City church, spoke briefly along with Rev. Hobbs. In closing "God Be With You" was sung with John Tyler and Mrs. Vera Hermann accompanying.
Mr and Mrs Frank Carey hosted relatives and friends from McLeansboro Lincoln Peoria Morton Chicago and Petersburg over several days. The Mead family remained for a longer visit while the Thompsons returned home to Chicago and other Careys hosted various dinners.
Mrs Alfred Woiwode and daughter hosted a breakfast for 22 women. Guests wore funny hats, prizes were awarded for funniest hat and best neighbor, with Mrs Edna Johnson and Mrs William Milhahn among prize winners. Attendees included many local residents and the hostesses.
Earle Rochester, known as the Forest City Barber, has returned home from California where he spent time visiting relatives and exploring the coast. He reports good health and plans to resume his shop duties next week.
Mr. Eugene O'Bannon is convalescing at his Forest City home after an operation at Pekin hospital several weeks ago.
Mrs. George Sherer learns from her niece Mrs. Dick Martin of Peoria that Rebecca, Martina youngest daughter, had an eye operation in Bloomington this week and is now at the Mennonite Hospital there.
Mrs. Howard Friedrich and her infant son Ronald Lee have arrived home from Pekin hospital and are ready to receive visitors.
An advertising blurb promotes a DIY approach with a playful hook. It hints at cost savings and self service with a bold call to action. The piece emphasizes affordability and simplicity for readers.
Parkland Helen Kay Merrman spent a few days with grandparents Mr and Mrs W. FP Donkey and Delavan. Sunday callers included Mrs Robert Golden and son Lewell. George Harbaugh's family visited Monday with Sidney Coombs as did Eugene Priddy. Roy Runyon and sons Donald and Keith were guests of Henry Friedrich. Verne Herrman hosted a picnic for Wayne Strawbridge of Texas. Merle Counterman and family visited Mrs Bill Carr and children in Dierman Andersons, Galesburg. Ernest DeSutter and son Tommy visited Joe Wright in Peoria.
Children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered at Pekin Park Pavilion for a family reunion. A basket dinner was served at 12:30. Larry Lee Beebe, six weeks old, son of Gnile and Beebe of Peoria, was the youngest attendee.
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