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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1949
Page
1
A local official discusses village tavern licensing and gambling machines. He cites revenue losses from licenses and fines, warns of broader impact if gambling is removed, and urges parental oversight to curb underage play while defending local interests and urging restraint from the States Attorney.
Capt. Robert L. Velde son of Mrs. Laury Velde of Manito has been assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base Florida. He will serve as an instructor in the developments division after attending multiple service schools including infantry and regimental communications plus the Royal Air Force radar school. He served 40 months overseas in England Africa Sicily Italy and Germany. His last duty was adjutant general at Kelly Air Force Base Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox College Galesburg Illinois.
The W.S.C.S met at the Methodist church with 26 members present. A survey favored a cash donation over a bazaar, and the group will sponsor a fall fellowship supper in the church basement on Nov 3, a potluck event inviting all.
Manito town team edged the Hanna City club 5 to 4 Sunday and moved into second place in the Illinois State League with three games left. The Banner Cardinals lead the league by three games. Remaining schedule shows Sept. 11 at Mapleton, Sept. 18 at Norris in Manito, and Sept. 25 at Peoria against the North Side Athletics.
A Manila business thanks customers for three years of patronage and announces the transition to new owners Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Vetter, with appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Selke.
Bender Sales and Service, a Ford dealer in Manito, has joined a $100,000 car safety contest sponsored by Ford Division. About 6,400 Ford dealers participate nationwide during September and October, with 700 prizes including 25 new Fords and assorted bonds. A free safety check covers brakes, steering, lights, tires, and more.
John R. Moose a sign painter was arrested after a theft at Cliff Talbott’s home north of Manitowoc Pekin. Deputies traced his car to the Normandy club trailer camp and found stolen clothing inside. Moose claimed intoxication and said he once was in a Phoenix state hospital for a similar offense and was bound over to the grand jury on charges of carrying a concealed weapon burglary and larceny.
Relatives gathered Sunday at the Fornoff home in Pekin for a noon birthday meal for Mrs. Clarence Fornoff. Forty people shared a large table with gifts including a lace tablecloth. Numerous family members and guests from Pekin and nearby towns enjoyed meals and visits through the afternoon and evening.
A reunion held near Lewistown on September 5 at Mr. and Mrs. John Smith home gathered relatives from Manila Pekin Galesburg Beardstown Rushville and local area. The event celebrated the wedding anniversary and birthday of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Smith with attendees including multiple Smith families and guests from Clinton Iowa and Elkhart Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Vetter of Pekin take over management of Selke s Grocery in Manito turning the shop into Vetters Grocery The sale follows a health condition that stopped Harold Selke from labor at the store The Vetters plan to remain in Manito for now and move to Manila later Mrs Vetter was a Forest City girl The Vetters former job was in Pekin and they live there with their son Pete Read mentions visitors and local interest but no further business details
St Pauls Walther League held an evening meeting on Thursday September 1 with 15 members and one visitor. The group discussed True and False questions on three articles and named Alice Durdel and Betty Lyons to lead the Christian Service department.
Mr. and Mrs. Freebert Simpson hosted a party for their son Donald Simpson on Wednesday afternoon August 31. Children joined games and contests with Kenneth Bender and Jimmie Crafton as prize winners. A luncheon followed with an array of guests including family and friends. Shirley Thomas observed her 14th birthday on September 2.
A large group including Mr and Mrs John Rush and families traveled to Pekin Sunday for the Bartes Rhert wedding. Bruce Cole visited Louis Lempke in Pekin Hospital Monday evening, recovering from burns suffered in the Forest City Secony bulk plant fire.
The school announces new staff for the 49 50 year including Chief Reporter Robie Parkin and reporters Lucille Meyer Janet Bender Betty Lou Meyer. Charles Wilson becomes sophomore reporter after serving as freshman last year. The Tiger baseball team travels to San Jose for the season opener. Class officers are President Charles Barr Vice President Barbara Gordon and Secretary Treasurer Bill Rake straw.
The class of 1950 elected officers led by Wanda Lowry as president and Bob Bilyeu as vice president. Bill Meyer serves as secretary-treasurer with Mrs. Carrell as adviser. The Orange and Black staff names editors Jean O’Hara and Dolores Borchett and lists managers and contributors.
A high school report notes juniors begin the year with momentum while acknowledging a shortage of textbooks slows class progress and study. The editorial tone emphasizes resilience and ongoing efforts to obtain needed materials.
The freshmen report elected officers last week with Joyce Hamilton as president, Robbie Parkin as vice president, and Beverly Miller as secretary treasurer. The group notes a baseball game against San Jose and mentions early school start plus a longer day and an activity period.
Freshmen announce class officers Marvin Quick as president Joy Risen as vice president Ronald Thomas as secretary treasurer with Mr Patchett as advisor. They note tougher studies and plan to return next week for more updates.
Village board adopts New Ordinance No 265 amending Chapter 32 to establish stop signs and grant truck routes. The measure lists streets where trucks may haul loads and limits for residential deliveries, with effective near-term placement planned.
The Village of Manito, Mason County, Illinois, passes New Ordinance No. 265 amending Chapter 32 to add Sections 23A 23B 23C and 23D creating stop streets designating Washington State Market and Harrison Streets as stops and setting weight limits and penalties for violations. The ordinance takes effect upon publication after approval on September 6 1949.
The Parkland Community club will hold its annual chicken supper on Thursday October 6. Committee chairs include Robert Herman president Mabel Schuttler food Alice Heys tickets George Hey entertainment Letha Runyon tables Annabelle Proehl advertising.
William S. Grover 62 longtime Mason county circuit clerk and recorder died suddenly Wednesday night after a heart attack at his Havana home. Native of Manito born May 17 1887 he is survived by wife and daughter Gladys Venters Kewanee plus two brothers Fred Deatur and Frank Pekin. Funeral services set for Sept 10 2 p.m. at Himmel Russell funeral home with burial at Meadow Lawn Manito.
A roundup of local visits and events includes A J Fuller of Tazewell Nursing Home as guest of the Schimmelpfenning family with a birthday dinner. Louise Heckman and Etta Cox attend a Pekin garden party hosted by Harry Bruk, with California pictures by Ernie Bruk.
Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by J Powell with superintendent F E Bender and morning worship at 10 45 a m. The sermon, The Touch That Heals, ties into the United Evangelistic Advance program. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m inviting all to attend and support the church program.
The Spring Lake Reformed church will hold a picnic at Pekin Park at 12 o clock CST Sunday. Miss Emma Lou Ary of Peoria was a guest Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Friedrich.
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