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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
7
Mrs Beulah Reynolds thanks friends neighbors and relatives for the cards letters and gifts she received while a patient at Pekin Hospital. She expresses appreciation for the support during the stay.
Mr and Mrs W S Maloney were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Trowbridge in Pekin.
Comely Marie Shaw of Evergreen Park Chicago suburb lands first assignment with Bob Hope in Son of Paleface after three months in Hollywood.
A family roast celebrated Frank Fletcher’s October 12 birthday at Kenneth Fletcher’s Forest City home. Relatives from Topeka Pekin Forest City Manito and Quincy area joined hosts and others for lunch and a birthday cake. The group toured fall colors and enjoyed a calm afternoon.
Rudolph Wahlfeld was in Benton Illinois this week on business engaging with local firms and meeting regional contacts.
Otto Dierker remains in Pekin hospital for observation and x ray to determine the cause of a serious knee ailment.
Mrs Elmer Bartell has been ill the past week and her daughter Mrs William McGinley of Havana has been visiting and staying with her mother during the illness.
Mason County 4-H home economics clubs posted a 90 percent achievement rating reflecting completed requirements. Listed clubs include Fancy Fixers at Manito led by Mrs Nelson Forner and others such as Merry Mixers at Forest City and Surettes at Bath with respective leaders. Additional clubs include Livewires Mason City Havana Hustlers Handy Helpers Golden Acres Chaney Happy Hours Happy Hour Snicarte Go Getters with designated leaders.
Four-Leaf Clover near Teheran and East Side 4-H Club members will receive certificates of achievement at the Annual 4-H Achievement Night on Monday November 5 at Easton High School. Leader recognition comes through public awards and certificates presented by Grace L. Anderson Mason County Home Adviser. Each club will receive a gold seal to place on its charter from the State Extension Service.
Community notes list visitors at Agnes Gay home including Henry and Melvin Fisher of Kingston Mines. Dan Woiwode hosts Lorraine and Mary Frances Forest City with William Meyer and family also visiting. Wayne Wistehuff with Jimmie and Clyde Ulrich travel to Chicago for Jimmie’s annual medical checkup following past leg treatment.
Mr and Mrs Ray Lightbody Judy and Harvey of Glasford were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ray Starett.
Rev and Mrs W D Powell were summoned to Carthage Wednesday evening due to the serious condition of Mrs Powell's sister.
The Starlite Drive-In in Pekin Illinois lists weekend shows including Prince Who Was a Thief with Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie and As Young as You Feel with Jean Peters and David Wayne. Upcoming dates feature Al Jennings of Oklahoma with Dan Duryea and Gale Storm and Guy Who Came Back with Paul Douglas and Joan Bennett. Fuller Brush Man with Red Skelton and Janet Blair plus Fuller Brush Girl with Lucille Ball and Eddie Albert close the slate.
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