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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1949
Page
4
Mrs. Julius Goodenough of Glendale California and Mrs. Martin Grav it of Springfield were guests today at the home of Mr and Mrs Hal Willett.
The second installment of real estate taxes was due September 1. Delinquents are warned to pay immediately to avoid a 1 percent penalty and ensure inclusion in the upcoming delinquent list publication.
Local notices list visits and callers across Manito Pekin and nearby towns. Families including Goodin Farnum Yarnall Henson Marquardt and Legg are noted with dinner hosts callers shoppers and out of town guests during the week.
Betty Legg spent Sunday night in the Burl Lawson home and returned to Mason City Monday evening. Several families visited relatives and attended a Glasford ballgame. Mrs. Pearl Weikirk traveled east with companions visiting Washington DC Arlington Cemetery Philadelphia and New York City before returning home. Bonnie Bender celebrated her fifth birthday with a chicken dinner hosted by her parents. Local residents hosted and visited friends across nearby towns, including Hillsboro Pekin and Mapleton. A note on Illinois Agriculture study reports 29 of 49 small slaughter plants have operated three years or less.
Modern home in Manito advertised as a real buy. See John Walden, shown by appointment only. No phone calls.
A mixed listing features Massey Harris items including the No. 26 ten foot self propelled combine and No. 11 and No. 44 tractors. Also available are Massey Harris spreaders No. 11 and No. 22 with rubber tires and New Idea spreaders on steel and rubber. Hay tools include New Idea No. 4 side rake and No. 30 foot mower with 7 foot cut, plus Massey Harris No. 6 7 foot power boxes.
Subscribed and sworn to before me on July 13 1949 notary public Edna L Maloney. The statement covers townships in Mason and Tazewell Counties Illinois from July 1 1948 to June 30 1949 and records the public financial report for publication.
A sequence of hospitality scenes unfolds as families from Glasford Hanna City Richland and Canton host relatives and friends. The gatherings include dinners luncheons and a San Jose outing with multiple households noted for their attendance and travel.
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