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Manito Community Express

Location

Manito, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

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Third Annual Missionary Convention at Spring Lake Church

The 3rd annual missionary convention runs September 12 to 14 at Spring Lake Church with services at 7.30 each evening. Speakers include Rev. Dale Moser from Ecuador Mrs O E Langeloh from Colombia and Rev Clayton Steiner district superintendent of the sponsoring Missionary Church Association.

Spring Lake Church Paul Rager Dale Moser Ecuador South America O. FE. Langeloh Columbia Clayton D. Steiner The Missionary Church Association Missionary Convention Clayton Steiner Perth

Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Jack Woiwode

Mr and Mrs Jack Woiwode announce the birth of a son at Pekin hospital on Wednesday September 1. The mother is the former Connie Mathews of Forest City.

Jack Woiwode Pekin Hospital Connie Mathews Forest City

Mary Patricia Reynolds Born at Pekin Hospital

A girl named Mary Patricia Reynolds was born to Mr and Mrs David Reynolds at Pekin hospital on Wednesday September 8 The mother is formerly Mary Rose Woiwode The birth announces a family addition in Pekin community.

David Reynolds Pekin Hospital Mary Patricia Mary Rose Woiwode

Grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Woiwode Arrive Forest City

The note identifies both new arrivals as grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. C. Woiwode of Forest City. No further details are provided about their names or arrival dates.

A. J. C. Woiwode Forest City

Fire Destroys Corn Crib on Local Farm

A corn crib on the Louis Proehl farm north east of town belonging to Mr and Mrs Clayton Shela barger was completely burned after being emptied that morning. Shacks burned in a pasture were blown onto the crib igniting it and the Manita Fire Department fought to prevent spread to the barn and other buildings.

Louis Proehl Mrs Clayton Shelabarger Manita

Fisher Family Trips to Evansville for School Term Start

Mr and Mrs William H Fisher drove to Evansville Indiana on Saturday returning Monday Nancy and Barbara White who spent the summer here accompanied them to Evansville where they will begin the school term

William H. Fisher Evansville Indiana Nancy Barbara White

Ken Thomas Joins Forman Junior High Faculty

Kenneth Thomas, M.S. in Business Education with a Mathematics minor from Western State Teacher's College, Macomb, has been hired by Forman Board of Education as Math Instructor, coach and physical education instructor at Forman Junior High School. He is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Thomas and a former MCHS standout basketball player.

Kenneth Thomas Western State Teacher's College Macomb Forman Board of Education Forman Junior High School Forest City Kenny Laurence Thomas MCHS Manitos

Seelye Hosts and DeVore Visits End at Willow Springs

Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Seelye included Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Ulrich of Peoria and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wistehuff and gons. Mrs. Leona DeVore left for her Willow Springs Missouri home after an extended visit with relatives.

James Seelye Clyde Ulrich Peoria Wayne Wistehuff Gons Leona DeVore Willow Springs

Bailey Family Reunion Draws Goldens to Oxford Indiana

Mr and Mrs Reuben Golden and family Mr and Mrs Philip Golden and daughter and Mrs Robert Golden attended the Bailey family reunion in Oxford Indiana on Sunday P O Bailey a former Spring Lake resident returned home with the Reubens and is visiting relatives there

Reuben Golden Philip Golden Robert Golden Oxford Indiana Bailey P. O. Bailey Spring Lake Area Reuben Goldens

Beebe Family Enjoys Weeklong Michigan Outing

Mr and Mrs Gaile Beebe Jr Larry and Cathy are taking a week long trip in Michigan enjoying leisure time together amid countryside and lakeside scenes during their vacation.

Gaile Beebe Jr Larry Cathy Michigan

Van Orman Family Visits Talbott Couple in Petersburg

Mr and Mrs Ford Van Orman of Forest City were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Glen Talbot at the Owen Inn in Petersburg nl.

Ford van Orman Forest City Glen Talbott Owen Inn Petersburg

Maloney Couple Return From Labor Day Chicago Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Maloney returned Monday evening from Chicago where they had spent the Labor Day weekend.

Mrs. W. S. Maloney Chicago

Golden family sails for weeklong Minnesota fishing trip

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Golden and son with Mrs. Glenn Burks and Dwayne Golden departed Monday for a week in Minnesota for a fishing excursion.

Delbert Golden Glenn Burks Dwayne Golden Minnesota

Golden Family Heads South for Carolinas Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Golden and their daughter departed Oxford Indiana Sunday evening for a vacation trip to the Carolinas.

Philip Golden Oxford Ind Carolinas

Dunns Visit Mo line with Mother for Short Trip

Mr and Mrs Joe Dunn accompany the latter s mother to Moline on Monday where they will visit for a few days.

Joe Dunn Moline

Forests Moon Wood Preserving Methods Extend Useful Life

An article outlines early wood preserving treatments and their role in extending the life of timber products. It highlights a historic method and its impact on wood durability and useful lifespan.

Bim

Mason County Baseball Schedule and Conference Meeting

The schedule lists games for Mason County teams from September 10 to 29 with matchups including Bath Lynchburg Kilbourne Mason City San Jose Easton Forman and San Jose forman. A conference tournament draw and play location will be decided at a meeting on September 20 at Greenview.

Bath-Lynchburg-Kilbourne Haston Mason City San Jose Easton Forman Mason Bath Abe Lincoln Greenview

Bill Meyer Enrolls at Ohio Seminary

Bill Meyer, older son of Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer, enrolled in St. Francis Seminary in Cincinnati Ohio and began studies Thursday morning. He was accompanied by his parents and his sister Mrs. Harry Weibler of Peoria.

Bill Meyer William Meyer St. Francis Seminary Cincinnati Ohio Harry Weibler Peoria

Optimist Club to Meet Monday Evening in Manito

The Manite Forest City Optimist Club will gather Monday evening September 13 at 7 30 DST in Manito for its meeting.

Manite Forest City Optimist Manito

Charltons Folkman Visit Andersons in St. Louis Michigan

Mr and Mrs Tom Charlton and their son Verle visited Mr and Mrs Carl Folkman and stopped to see Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson in St Louis Michigan during the Labor Day holiday.

Tom Charlton Verle Carl Folkman Carl Anderson St. Louis Michigan

Experience Teaches How Dishonest Others Can Be

A reflective statement on lessons learned from repeated encounters with dishonesty. It emphasizes personal growth through awareness of deceit and the value of cautious judgment.

Twenty two Enrolls in Kindergarten Class

Registration for 1954 55 term in the Kindergarten conducted by Mary J Vaughn was held Sept 1 in The Catholic Social Center which is also their schoolroom. Those enrolling and ready for school Monday morning 9 30 CST on September 13 were Thomas Ernest DeSutter Susan Nattalie Guengerich Michael Clare Gumbel Trudy Hirst Danny Ray Hoffman Dale Ray Lawson Bradford Louis Marquardt Kenneth Dean Meyer Penny Lynn Meyer Daryl Frederick Notzke Louis Ray O Hara Robert Duane Palmer Dennis Lee Parkins Linda Catherine Pritchard Janet Sue Rankin Norma Jean Simpson Joyce Ann Smith Susan Kay Vogel Paula Christine Wade Joanne Marie Willard Marcia Jean Woiwode and Oron QO Zimmerman

Mary J. Vaughn Catholic Social Center C.S.T Thomas Ernest DeSutter Susan Nattalie Guengerich Michael Clare Gumbel Trudy Hirst Danny Ray Hoffman Dale Ray Lawson Bradford Louis Marquardt Kenneth Dean Meyer Penny Lynn Meyer Daryl Frederick Notzke Louis Ray

Brownie Scouts Meet for Regular Thursday Session

Brownie Scouts led by Mrs. Marie Bernshausen and Mrs. Loretta Maas met in the church dining room for a home craft period. Cheryl Hill completed a towel and started another as Patty Faulkner and Patricia Louie served as hostesses. Meetings run 4 to 5 30 Thursday afternoons with new members welcome.

Marie Bernshausen Loretta Maas Cheryl Hill Patty Faulkner Patricia Louie

Gebhardts Return to U S after London stay

Pfc Donald Gebhardt and wife with 14 month old Mary Beth landed in New York on Saturday and traveled to Manito on Monday. They will reside with Mrs Kastner while Don awaits discharge at Camp Kilmer. They plan to settle in Pekin and Don to work with his father at the poultry house.

Pfc Donald Gebhardt Amd Mary Beth New York Gebhardts London England Don Air Force Gebhardt Manito Sam Kastner Camp Kilmer N.J Pekin Andy Gebhardt

Manito Home Bureau to Meet with Guest Speaker

The Manito Home Bureau unit meets Thursday September 16 at 11 am CST at St. John’s Lutheran church Bishop for a joint meeting with the after Hostesses Mesdames Thelma Warner Opal Ethell and Wilma Ethel. Members must pay dues by October 1.

Manito Home Bureau C.S.T St. John’s Lutheran Church Bishop Joseph W. Hobbs Manito Thelma Warner Opal Ethell Wilma Ethel

Doc Middleton Rotary Speaker at Tuesday Meeting

Local veterinarian Doc Middleton was guest speaker at the Rotary Club meeting Tuesday night. The program featured movies he took during service in Japan and Korea. Andy Kerr organized the event.

Middleton Rotary Club Japan Korea Andy Kerr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mosers Whsmeraldas Pacific Limones Moser O. E. Langeloh Christian and Missionary Alliance Paez Langeloh Santander Cauca Langelohs Forman High School Ken Thomas Mason County Bath-Lynchburg Kilbourne Ohio Seminary Optimist Club Brownie Scout News U.S Home Bureau Doc Middleton
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