16 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1952
Page
1
Mr and Mrs William H Fischer are the parents of an eight pound five ounce son born early Sunday morning at Pekin Hospital. He is named Micheal Neil, first grandson for Mr and Mrs Henry Fischer. Grandparents are Besie and Joe Dunn.
The newspaper lists birthday honorees by date. October 17 includes Leslie J. Smith and Robert H. Durdel. October 18 covers Leona Ethels Kastner. October 19 honors Mrs. Fred Barr Mrs. Harold Gilmore Stanley Durham Jack Halpin and Mrs. Joseph Sparks Ozzie Storm. October 21 lists Ralph A. Ethel Lyle Palmer and William Tackman. October 24 includes Verse Charlton and Gary Gosda.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. Barr observe an anniversary on October 22 with 1932 as the year. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Budke mark 1938 on October 22. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pool note 1906 on October 20. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Runyon mark 1916.
Harry Rankin of Fort Worth Texas and Roy D Bowser of Forest City are listed in renewal notices. The brief item records their respective renewals and associated locations.
The Methodist Sunday School class will hold a class meeting and pot luck supper at 6 30 p m in the church basement. A business session follows the meal and all members are urged to attend.
Teis Velde enjoyed a weekend visit with his children Miss Eleanor Velde in Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Velde in Lombard Ill. Mrs Teis Velde was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Seelye.
Mr Wayne Wiste his wife and their son Jimmy spent Tuesday in Peoria with a brief family outing in the city.
Mr and Mrs E L Smith and family were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs J A Seélye. Diane Smith visited in Manito until Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Eldon Keith and their family from Havana were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Graff, sharing time and hospitality in a local gathering.
Mr and Mrs Harry Selke and Mrs Frank Schutte with grandson Wayne from Indianapolis visited from Saturday to Tuesday with 1st Sgt and Mrs Parkins and their children. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Green Valley Delavan Mr and Mrs John Nannen Pekin and Mr and Mrs Herman Schiniaker. Leroy Parkins left Tuesday for Camp Stoneman California to await overseas orders. His wife Ruth and children will stay with his parents until he returns.
The Manita Unit of the Mason County Home Bureau met on Thursday October 9 at the Methodist Church with 33 members and one visitor. Hostesses Mary Meeker and Marguerite Whitford organized a potluck, Carl Mason presented the major lesson, and Shirley Gumbel chaired the business meeting noting Blue Ribbon Unit status.
The Manito Rotary Club met at the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening. D J Powell presided as items were discussed after a group sing led by Vernon Langston. Rev Powell spoke on Bishop Hill State Park and its Christian Community Life, recalling a July visit. Mrs John Eaton of Havana sang three sacred numbers.
American Legion Post 561 will sponsor a youth dinner and fish fry on Saturday evening October 18 at 6:50 in the basement level. The event offers plenty of fish and friendly atmosphere and the public is invited.
Mason County residents learn the final corn loan rate is 1.62 per bushel with loans and purchase agreements available through May 31, 1953. The maturity date for loans is July 31, 1953, and eligibility covers all producers. The rate reflects 90 percent of the Oct 1 price and aims to prevent selling below loan value.
Service notices list A 2C Robert E Fornoff and Pvt Richard H Sparks. Fornoff reports a new address in Valdosta Georgia Moody A F Valdosta GA. Sparks serves with 1st Infantry Division in Germany under NATO, joined October 1 as rifleman in 16th Infantry. Also included are Selective Service test dates December 4 1952 and April 23 1953 across Illinois colleges with application deadlines and eligibility notes.
A large crowd gathered at Manito Methodist Church for Rally Day services on Sunday morning. Representatives from classes and the Sunday School led a program with songs, solos, organ pieces by George E. Ethell, and readings, followed by a brief sermon, a reading by Mrs. Robert Herman, and a benediction. The congregation closed with the Doxology.
The Forman School Club will meet Monday October 20 at 7 30 p.m. at the Jr High School in Forest City. It is family night and all are welcome with a pie contribution expected from each family. Refreshment committee and entertainment chair listed.
George Skaggs 49, of the Forestry City community, died suddenly Friday evening after finishing work for Roy White and Son. He collapsed while speaking with Mr and Mrs White. Dr Gayalai pronounced him dead. Funeral arrangements were handled by Johnson Funeral Home, with last rites in Mason City. Survived by widow and children Charles, James, Coretta, Lois, Betty, Rosa, and Robi. The family moved from Fulton County in March 1950, first living in the Coon Grove area before relocating to the farm once owned by Mr and Mrs Ed White.
The Forman High School class sponsors a square and round dance Friday October 17 from 8 to 11 pm in the Forman Junior High gym Forest City. The Down Beats from Spavn provide music. Admission 50 cents for adults 85 cents for grade students. Advance tickets available from seniors. cake walks and a door prize on advance sales. Bring friends and dance the evening away.
Mrs Ben Bilyeu has returned to her home after undergoing surgery and is reported to be recovering nicely.
Dr and Mrs Joseph Gayalai and Mr and Mrs Stuart Thomas visited Mr and Mrs OC A Beebe Friday evening for a social gathering in their home with several other guests present.
Mr and Mrs Kirby V Lawlis entertained the pinochle club at their Forest City home last Saturday with a political party theme. Clarence Foste won high score, the travel prize went to Mrs Otto Dierker, and consolation prizes went to Mr and Mrs Clarence Kreiling. Others present included Mrs Clarence Foste Otto Dierker Mr and Mrs Roy White and Mr and Mrs Beryl LeCount. A luncheon followed the games.
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Cleve Shelabarger included Mr and Mrs Ray Fletcher and daughter from Peoria, and Mr and Mrs Claton and Bill Shelabarger of Manito.
Mr and Mrs Walter DeVore hosted a birthday supper for their year old son. Mr and Mrs Harold Herrman and daughter Janet Lynn joined the celebration.
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