Walter Diehl longtime Manito printer dies after illness
Walter H. Diehl known as Dad Diehl dies at his Elmhurst home at 7 15 Tuesday September 1 following five years of poor health. He started as a printer’s devil at age 14 for the Manito Express and later worked for C C Shoop before moving to Elmhurst in 1920 to work for the Chicago Tribune and later run his own shop. He is survived by his wife Letha two children Theo and Robert a brother S A Diehl and three grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be in Elmhurst this afternoon.
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Manito Community Express
Walter H. Diehl
Elmhurst
Walter
Dad Diehl
Manilo
the Express
S. A. Diehl
C.co
Arkansas
Rev Powell to Preach at Washburn Sunday A M
Rev David Powell of the Manito Methodist Church will preach at the Washburn Methodist Church on Sunday morning September 6. The Manito church will host a guest preacher and plans will be made for the member ship class children to be cared for and to report their intentions to join the church in two weeks.
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David Powell
Manito
Washburn
New Hammond Organ Installed at Immaculate Conception Church
The Congregation of The Immaculate Conception church announces the installation of a new Hammond electric organ last week. It was first used at Sunday mass with Mrs Lois DeSutter serving as organist.
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
Lois DeSutter
Substitute Annie Proehl Steps In At Forman School
Mrs. Annabelle Proehl substituted in Room III at Forman School Wednesday during the absence of teacher Mabel Corbett.
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Annabelle Proehl
Forman
Mabel Corbett
Havana Centennial Parade Photo Caption
Picture caption lists participants in the Havana centennial parade on September 5 6 7. Clar ence Burrows sits with Daniel Driscoll beside riders Mrs Frances Koke and son Douglas Mrs Barbara Driscoll and son Dennis Mrs Jean Andrews and sons John and Gregory. Behind the wagon Earl Remy and Don Smith. At left Mr and Mrs Lloyd Huffman who led the parade Mrs John Eaton in a pony cart.
Havana Little Theatre Guild Opens Centennial
The Havana Little Theatre Guild staged a preview parade for the Havana Centennial to run September 5 to 7. Spectators lined the streets while local horse owners and the Illinois State Stock Horse Assn aided with props and facilities. The opening night, Saturday at 7 30 p m, will feature highlights from 1853 to 1953 at Court House Square on a special stage.
Rev John Jess to Address Youth Rally Saturday Evening
The Rev John Jess of Quincy Illinois will speak at 8 p m in Forman Gym for the Youth for Christ Rally also called The Chapel of the Air The widely heard radio minister authored The Radio Evangelist and will be featured with an inspiring song service and special music Everyone is welcome to this monthly interdenominational event.
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John Jess
Quincy
Illinois
Youth For Christ
Forman
Jess
United States
Card of Thanks for Moses H. Boyd
We express deep gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness during the illness and death of Moses H. Boyd. Special thanks to those who brought food, flowers, and ecards and those who offered other thoughtful acts. Services will be treasured memories by his family.
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Moses H. Boyd
Sunday visit of Mr and Mrs Edward Steven to Delavan
Mr Edward Alexander Steven and Mrs Rita Adele visited his parents in Delavan. It was Rita Adeles first trip to her grandparents home.
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Edward Alexander Steven
Rita Adele
Delavan
Rita
Parkland News Again Returns Reporter Mrs Roy Runyon
Parkland correspondent Mrs Roy Runyon resumes reporting after several weeks absence. Her return brings back community updates and local notes for Parkland readers.
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Parkland
Roy Runyon
The
Express
H I A Board Meeting Sept 10 At Easton High School
The H I A board invites interested attendees to a September 10 meeting at Easton High School at 7 30 p m. Each director should bring a guest. Mrs Stanley Mercer, district director of Newtonsit Ul, will be guest speaker.
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H.I.A
Easton High School
Stanley Mercer
Newtonsit
Mrs. Molly Corbett and Mabel Attend Funeral Guests
Mrs. Molly Corbett and Mabel were overnight guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Len Halters. In Peoria Wednesday morning they attended funeral services for Mrs. Katharine Dempsey who died Sunday at 4 p.m. at her home on So. University. Dempsey was widow of Martin Dempsey and a cousin of Mrs. Corbett who had visited in Manito many times.
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Molly Corbett
Mabel
Len Halters
Peoria
Katherine Dempsey
So. University
Dempsey
Martin Dempsey
Corbett
Manito
Grover Gumbel Family Hosts Thursday Evening Visit
Mr and Mrs Grover Gumbel and family were Thursday evening guests at the William Meyer home, sharing a social visit and conversation in a neighborly gathering.
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Mrs
Grover Gumbel
William Meyer Home
Thomas Couple Enjoy Chicago Vacation Weekend
Mr and Mrs Stuart Thomas enjoyed a weekend vacation in Chicago from Friday evening until Sunday night with time spent sightseeing and dining in the city.
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Stuart Thomas
Chicago
Carroll Farnam Wins Canadian Fishing Trip
Manita insurance agent Carroll Farnam won a fishing trip to Canada after boosting insurance written this year versus the prior period. Sponsored by Farmers Auto of Pekin, the trip includes Red Indian Lodge in Sioux Narrows Ontario. Over 250 Illinois agents entered. Farnam and 38 fellow winners departed Pekin by chartered bus for about a week.
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Manita
Carroll Farnam
Canada
Farmers Auto of Pekin Insurance Company
Red Indian Lodge
Sioux Narrows
Ontario
Illinois
Farnam
Pekin
School Entry Noted for Charles Newton Barr
Charles Newton Barr will return to Western Teachers College Macomb to begin his junior year on September 8.
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Charles Newton Barr
Western Teachers’ College
Macomb
Bonnie Lu O'Hara Leaves for Omaha Training School
Bonnie Lu O'Hara, a 1953 Forman Unit graduate, left last Friday for Omaha where she enrolled in the training school of T.W.A. Airlines.
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Bonnie Lu O’hara
Forman Unit
Omaha
Nebr
T.W.A. Airlines
Halter Guests Visit Peoria Relatives
Mr and Mrs Len Halter of Peoria spent Saturday with the latters mother Mollie Corbett and sister Mabel, visiting relatives over the weekend.
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Len Halter
Peoria
Mollie Corbett
Mabel
Families Return From Minn Lake Outing
The families of J. L. Thomas and James Bernshausen returned Saturday from their outing and fishing trip to the lakes in Minn.
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J. L. Thomas
James Bernshausen
Minn
Meyer Coyle Nuptials Set for September Fifth
Mr and Mrs William J Meyer announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Marcella Ann to Philip Edward Coyle The marriage service will be at 10 o clock in the morning Daylight Saving Time Saturday September fifth at Immaculate Conception Church Manito
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William J. Meyer
Marcella Ann
Philip Edward Coyle
Immaculate Conception Church
Manito
Bereavement Thanks From Lucy Rakestraw Family
The family of Mrs. Lucy Rakestraw extends heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy and kindness during their recent bereavement.
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Lucy Rakestraw
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