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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
1
A column notes local buzz about Bob Smith joining the Cubs and hints at a future local star rise. It mentions editor Payton of the Overbrook Citizen expecting his fourth child, a girl, and teases a D. P. announcement from last week.
The fragment notes an old saying about the boys and a draw of jacks for a queen with even odds and keen hopes. It mentions a dealer ignoring a daughter plea and a draw that produced another son, referencing Volume Four not yet named when Pate’s paper appeared last week.
Miss Jeanette Hewitt and Merlyn Ethell of Manito were married in Keokuk Congregational Church by Rev James Johnson. The bride wore grey crepe with roses. the groom wore a suit as guests attended a luncheon at the Hewitt home. They will reside at Verde apartment after September 7.
Miss Lucille Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Meyer will represent the Manito Fancy Fixers 4-H club at the Lynn Horse Show in Mason City September 11 as candidate for Queen of the event. The queen will be chosen from girls representing 15 4-H clubs in Mason county by an impartial committee based on appearance poise grace and charm. Lucille is a standout 4-H member who modeled county style at the state fair and qualified for Junior Leadership Camp at East Bay this summer.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thomas recently returned from a Missouri and Arkansas trip. They were guests one day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fee in Monticello. Construction on remodeling the outside of Mrs. Hannah Knuppel’s home began this week.
Mrs. Lora Carrell becomes the new instructor in mathematics world history and girls physical education. She trained at Southern State College Carbondale and resides in Havana with her husband a Havana grade school faculty member.
Forest City held its twenty second annual Homecoming on August 25 with tents on the high school campus for a chicken dinner for fifteen hundred. A stage and free entertainment drew a record crowd of about three thousand, with prizes donated by local firms and a long register listing ten states represented.
Mrs A A DeVore Sr of Willow Springs Missouri arrived in Manito Friday to spend an indefinite visit with Juanita DeVore and Mr and Mrs Albert A DeVore Jr and daughter Allene.
Mr and Mrs C J DeSutter motored to Pekin Tuesday for an unspecified trip or visit.
An 18 year old Manito graduate, Bob Smith, signed by the Chicago Cubs to start training April 1 in a southern camp. Spotted at Peoria tryout with about 175 boys, he will join spring training then join a Class D affiliate for May through September. He holds 10 letters in basketball baseball and track and will leave Tuesday for Western State College at Macomb for the first semester.
Manito beat Glasford 6 to 5 on Glasford soil following a win last week over the Banner Cardinals in Illinois State League play. Also reports newborns: Dennis Alan Clark born August 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Lendell Clark, Bellville. Mark Alan Palmer born August 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Palmer, Sacramento. Susan Natalie Guengerich born Saturday at Pekin hospital weighing 7 lb 12 oz. Dennis Lee Parkin born Tuesday at Pekin hospital weighing 9 lb 6 oz. Mary Louise Parkin celebrating her 83rd birthday today.
A high school diploma did not end study for nine graduates of the 1949 class. Eight begin college this fall at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Western State College Macomb Northwestern Evanston Eureka College Eureka Arkansas Polytechnic College Russellville Ark Western State College Macomb and Lutheran Hospital nurses training St Louis. Marie Morgan completes beauty training at Northwestern Beauty School Peoria this December.
Farm water systems need periodic checks to stay in top condition. Illinois College of Agriculture expert Frank Andrew notes lubrication should be inspected in hot weather and belt driven systems require belt tension checks. Common issues include air valve corrosion, clogged intake screens, and moisture condensation affecting pressure switches. Also mentions social visit to Pekin and Lorraine Meyer among Palmer hosts.
Miss Joan Hewitt, guest of Jeanette Hewitt since Wednesday, returned to her Keokuk Iowa home Sunday. Jeanette Hewitt accompanied her home.
Loren K. Himmell county collector announces the second installment of real estate taxes is due September first. Those unpaid face a one percent penalty and should settle before the delinquent list is published.
Miss Lois Joanne Meyer and Clarence R Hasenyager united in a candlelit ceremony at Manilo Methodist Church attended by 150 guests. The bride wore white taffeta with a pearl tiara and carried carnations on a white Bible, with maid of honor Donna Meyer and other attendants in yellow and orchid gowns. After a reception at the bride’s home, the couple left for a weeklong wedding trip.
Bob Smith, a Manito Community High School graduate and local baseball pitcher, signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs. The move marks a jump from hometown standout to Major League organization as he begins his professional career.
The Lynn Fifth Annual Horse Show in Mason City is billed as the largest after the Illinois State Fair. It runs Saturday and Sunday September 10-11 with 35 classes and 1600 dollars in prize money. Roadsters, auto mobiles, farm machinery exhibits fill a 160 foot tent. Events include pony rides and the crowning of the 4 H Queen. Admission ranges from 25 cents for children to 75 cents to a dollar for adults with pass out after four.
Mr and Mrs Sam Hyde spent several days last week visiting relatives in Ottawa. Miss Rebecca Jane Thompson spent Saturday in the George Bilyeu home.
The newlyweds travel through the North. The bride wears a gray bolero suit with black accessories. They will reside in Eureka where both attend Eureka College. The groom is a Samba Chi Alpha member and will be a junior while the bride, a Delta Zeta, will be a sophomore.
The Manito Rotary Club met Tuesday night in the Methodist church basement. Amos Thompson spoke on his trip through the west. MCHS welcomed 90 students at registration with five minute class periods and three new teachers joining the faculty. Baseball opens Sept. 9 against San Jose and Sept. 13 vs Mason City. Class officers were elected for each class with student leaders and advisors named. There will be no school on Labor Day.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Heckman hosted August 21 for a family gathering in San Gabriel California with guests Mr. and Mrs. Hazelman and their sons Paul and Dennis visiting relatives in Manila Peoria and the East. Attendees included numerous local couples and families from Peoria Saybrook Mahomet Farmer City Osman Mansfield Armington and Armstrong County.
Dr Kammlade of the Illinois College of Agriculture outlines top summer issues for Illinois flocks. Manage internal parasites with phenothiazine, treat external parasites with dips before cold weather, and favor legume rich pastures like lespedera ladino clover or alfalfa for hot, humid days. Shearing can mitigate heat stress and improve gains. summer sterility in rams may delay fertility. Local notes include social visits and National Guard personnel return from Camp McCoy.
Mrs. A F Clark returned home Thursday after visiting her son and family in Bellville. Mr and Mrs George Hammerick and friends from Hanna City called Wednesday morning on Mr and Mrs Henry Fischer.
C Nelson Warner Mason County A C A chairman urges farmers with 1948 corn under loan or purchase to avoid selling on the cash market. He cites storage progress, new and existing bins, and resealing pay benefits totaling $1.52 per bushel, plus potential future use of storage.
Mr and Mrs Burton Hassel burg and Nancy and Micheal from Peoria were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Earl Heckman.
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