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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
1
The town of Manito sees nearly 100 new homes since the postwar period. The C I M seeks a large cut in passenger service while the Blacktop road through Mani is at risk of county takeover and reduced state funds. If reverted, seven blocks of street repair could be lost, amid Halloween vandalism and regional road strain.
Former residents join forest city church Rally Day with visitors from Mason City Havana Pekin Manito Peoria Lincoln Lincoln area and families including the Servoss Montgomery Oswald Bruning Kreiling Kennedy and Schierbeck. Dozens from the forest city vicinity attended the service.
Thirty seven people joined a bus trip to the Ice Follies in Chicago last Sunday. Monroe's cafe sponsored the excursion with a long list of attendees including Bert Hill Bob Cranwill Harry Felke Dave Reynolds and many others plus women from Pekin and local families.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Becker and son Kenny were evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeSutter. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meyer and Penny Lynn and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson and Rebecca Jane were callers Thursday evening of Mr. and Mrs. George Bilyeu.
The Manito F F A chapter sponsors a school carnival on Friday October 14 at 7 00 p m in the Manito high school gym. Bingo with prizes donated by local merchants, a magic act, raffles for a turkey ducks and chickens, and free entertainment by agriculture students. Refreshments available all evening.
Rev and Mrs Powell and Mrs Vernie Ethell attended a mass meeting of Illinois Methodist in Decatur last Friday launching the Advance for Christ and His Church for the next four years. More than 1000 people from central and southern Illinois attended and programs were rich in inspiration. Meetings continue each Monday through October with about 125 young people present.
Absent students Anna Oller and Charles Woodley missed one day due to illness. Music lesson dismissals include James David Proehl Beverly Proehl Jon Dee Proehl Annalee Proehl and Linda Dilley. Parkland hosted a successful chicken supper with full report next week. Top honor roll members are Annalee Proehl Barbara Heyl Janet Herrman Marilyn Heyl Steve Herrman Jeanette Parker Linda Dilley and Danny Agers. Three students Emma Agerseighth grade Shirley Agersseventh grade and Danny Agers fifth grade moved to Tennessee. A new oil furnace was installed on Tuesday by Mr Balkan of Bartonville. Halloween party planned for Friday night October 21 with masked children. Reading Five Little Peppers and How They Grew guides opening exercises. Seventh and eighth grades finished Evangeline study. Book reports by Darlene Woodlop Shirley Agers Linda Dilley Steve Herrman Annalee Proehl Jon Dee Proehl and Beverly Proehl. Visitors over two weeks include Robin Lee Meagher Wayne Schuttler and Sherry Fox. School dismissed October 6 and 7. Mrs Cooper attended Institute in Havana. We visited Porter school and played ball Friday afternoon September 30 and were defeated but treated royally by Mrs Bailey and pupils. Reporters: Annalee Proehl Beverly Proehl.
Mr and Mrs M H Boyd are on a two weeks vacation from their work at Bartonville. The item notes their leave and current whereabouts with no further details.
Jane Bender was a guest Thursday and Friday at the Phillip Golden home, according to local social notes.
Mr and Mrs Robert Golden and son Lowell will travel to Morocco Indiana to attend the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs P O Bailey former residents. The Baileys celebrate with a noon dinner for ten children and families and an open house 2 to 5 Sunday October 16. Old friends are asked to send cards.
The Manito Home Bureau officers joined a Friday training school at the U. of I. Club in Havana. Attendees included Mesdames Harold Meyer Raymond Meyer Milton Meeker Rudy De Butter and Ernest Marshall.
Forest City Community high school junior class stages a three act farce Willie’s Week End by Felicia Metcalfe on Friday October 28 at 8 00 p m under Mrs Kirby Lawlis English and Drama instructor. Rehearsals progress with guidance from Lawlis. The paper invites readers to submit news.
A M C H S senior class shares updates on auditions and practice for the school play. Teachers and classes including English history typing and science note progress as students wrap six weeks of school and plan activities like the F F A carnival on October 14.
The writer notes no school last Thursday and Friday and says they are still studying the topic from last week. No further details are provided.
In algebra we start studying expressions and note new chapter on How Did the Earth Come to be Today. Science covers volcano formation and plains versus jagged mountains. The Physical Machine chapter discusses caring for the body to ensure a happy life. Our first English speech went well despite initial nerves as we finish nouns and pronouns and look forward to next week.
The girls chorus has been singing old favorites including Chibiribin Mighty Lak a Rose Calm as the Night and Stardust. Both groups will soon practice for the Christmas Concert on December 16. The band is warming up on old pieces and reviewing The Blue Moon Waltz.
St Pauls Walther League met Thursday evening October 6 with Wendell Durdel leading I Live With Christ. Glenn Lemback announced the Central Illinois District convention in Bloomington October 29-30, the silver anniversary. Harold Moldenhauer and Dolores Borchett named as delegates. Plans also set for the Mason Tazewell Zone Convention at Sand Prairie October 23. Refreshments were served by Harold and Howard Moldenhauer.
The Parkland School chicken supper held last Thursday night for the hot lunch program netted $173.53. Community support covered all costs including a new six burner range. Prizes went to Mrs. Roy Lowery, Walter W. Proehl, Dr. L. A. Lynch, and Edward Hirst. William F. Hirst presented travel films.
The W S C S met Thursday evening at the Methodist church with Mrs. Vera Lawson in charge of devotion and Mrs. Garnet Gosda presenting the lesson. About 27 members attended as plans were set for the Fall Fellowship Supper on November 8 with public invitation.
The Touring Bureau of the Chicago Motor Club reports Mexico now requires travelers from New York City or Texas crossing into Mexico at Laredo or Brownsville to sign non exposure statements. Laredo imposes no certificates. Brownsville demands a local medical certificate if the consulate office is closed.
Mr and Mrs Frank Cranwill of Pekin called on Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ted Bender and family.
The article notes a Havana meeting with no representation leading to the abandonment of the fight for the C I M passenger service. A Havana grade school Mothers club meeting is announced for Monday night October 17 at 7 30 with mothers urged to attend and bring any white elephants for the carnival collection.
Farm extension expert Frank Andrew explains a magnetic relay based yard light control allowing turning lights on and off from five to six points using simple push button switches. Low cost wire is used. UL approved, well built switches advised to avoid excess current.
Letters to Rev and Mrs Johnnaber must use air mail stationery and be sent to Rev. L. M. McCoy in Hongkong for proper Chinese postage. The Johannabers remain in Shanghai under Communist control and are reportedly safe and active with the China mission. The Tassart family hosted Mr Tassart and daughter Pekin, with a weekend visit to Charles DeSutter to see a new gift shop in Morton.
Fire Prevention Week urges Americans to clean basements and gutters, rake leaves, dispose of debris, and chase away fire hazards around homes and businesses during the awareness drive designated by authorities.
Dr. C P Zepp president of the American Veterinary Medical Association spoke at the 30th Illinois Veterinary conference at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. He urged governments to support livestock health as essential to stable economies and nutrition, noting well fed populations resist communism. The talk stressed veterinarians' duty to prevent hunger and aid food production.
Mr and Mrs M H Boyd were Pekin callers Monday evening. James Seelye left Friday on a W L S tour through the New England States.
A three man delegation from Manito and their Havana lawyer Dick Velde withdrew opposition to removing two daily Co. I. M. trains, citing limited local support. With Manito’s stance softened, and support from Congressmen Velde Simpson and Mack noted, observers expect the Illinois Commerce Commission to approve discontinuing the 10 am southbound and 3 pm northbound trains from Monday to Saturday plus all Sunday passenger trains.
The Manito Methodist Church lists services and activities including Church School at 9:45 a.m. led by D. J. Powell and Supt. F. E. Bender, Morning Worship at 10:45, Prayer and Study Wednesday at 7:00, Choir Practice Thursday 7:30, and Youth Institute Monday nights through October at Delavan. The Madison Avenue Church hosts the Fall Peoria District Meeting Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Egypt Community Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m with Lawrence Whiteford and Morning Worship at 11 am led by Pastor Joseph Hobbs. The quarterly Communion Service will be observed during the morning service.
The Spring Lake unit of the Home Bureau will meet Thursday October 20 at the home of Mrs John Bender. Dinner will be served promptly at 11 30.
At Norris Grain Company office the market shows No 2 hard wheat Oct delivery at 1 85 No 2 corn Oct delivery at 1 09 Soybeans Oct delivery at 2 18 Data values appear as scanned figures from the market sheet reflecting current prices for grain and oilseed commodities.
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