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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
1
Seven youths faced arrest warrants after a Sunday night water melon party left alleys smeared with melons and foul smells. Merchants backed the action, praising fines and court costs to protect public safety amid a post epidemic recovery.
The Altar and Rosary Society held its September meeting at Mrs. Louise Waddell home with co host Mrs. Ann Patchett. Attendees enjoyed playing pinochle and prize winners included Emma Hart Sarah Hammer Ellen Morgan Gen Mears and Nora Halpin. Ellen Morgan won the door prize and a two course lunch was served to numerous guests. Mrs Ellen Morgan to host October meeting.
Mr and Mrs Les Roth of Morton announce the birth of an 8 pound girl named Sandra Kay at Methodist Hospital Peoria. The mother is the former Sarah Jane Purdy formerly of Manita. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Purdy of Topeka.
Mary Waldmeier expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for letters cards flowers gifts and visits during hospital stay. She also thanks donors of blood and those who were kind to her parent.
Roy Bidwell, Champaign, and Henry Waldmeier returned from a week in Tecumseh Nebraska where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy Bettelberger. During their absence Mrs Bidwell stayed with her mother Mrs Henry Waldmeier.
Central Illinois Views notes the Hollywood actress Pat Hall in a jungle set with Cheta the chimp, a familiar Tarzan figure, as she applies sun tan oil during a playful scene.
The sophomores hosted the annual Welcome Freshman party in the high school gym Friday evening. Teachers, families, and other students attended as freshmen were initiated. The event featured dancing, snacks, and a cheerful, cooperative mood throughout the night.
On Monday August 29 Manito High began a second year of agriculture with 27 Future Farmers of America members, four more than last year. A September 1 film on veterinary life titled Valient Years was shown, followed by a September 8 farm field trip led by Dale Ethell to assess Guernsey cows, crop rotation, and Ancona and Leghorn chicken breeds. The class works on FFA organization and parliamentary practice, with officers Bill Meyer president Don Runyon vice president Ronald Meyer secretary Olen Burgett treasurer Bob Bilyeu reporter Frank Schimmelpfenning sentry.
The committee for reading different play books was chosen last week and has been busy since. They are looking forward to the play which is tentatively dated for November 4.
The Orange and Black staff lists the new team of reporters and plans to sell ads and subscriptions in the coming days. They are trying new ideas this year and hope for a great success.
The text describes organizing a club under parliamentary law, electing officers, and holding meetings. It notes speeches to encourage freshmen in school and civics study on the federal constitution. It mentions test reviews, timed writings in typing, and daily shorthand practice with many briefs to learn.
A brief classroom note describes ongoing world history outlines and ancient times study. The writer praises biology progress and teacher Mr. Rush for clear explanations.
Forest City junior class president Glen Gathman names Darlene Dosier Lurelle Whitaker and John Whitaker to a committee to select the annual junior play set for Friday October 28 with Mrs Kirby Lawkis in charge. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Wahlfelds with a pot luck and a decorated birthday cake as the center of attention.
The Manito Rotary Club met Tuesday at the Methodist church. Dillard Warner presented a movie on Soil Erosion Prevention. Rev. D. J. Powell to chair next week. guests included Virgil Vogel Robert Worner and Albert DeVore.
Dr and Mrs J W Cooper accompanied their daughter Miss Mary Alice to Russellville Arkansas last weekend where she will begin as a freshman at Arkansas Polytechnic College. She will major in social science.
The piece describes classroom activities in English and algebra. It mentions handwriting letters, telling stories, reading letters, writing sentences, and solving algebra equations. Mrs Carrol teaches algebra and world history this year.
The freshmen describe initiation memories and daily lessons across citizenship mathematics science English and library use. They note learning about graphs stars days seasons and preparing to continue next week.
Mr and Mrs Rudy Vetter were dinner guests Tuesday evening of Mr and Mrs Russell Maas. Mr and Mrs Robert Kirby and son and Mr and Mrs Perry Montgomery and son Easton were dinner guests Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs C C Russell.
Mr and Mrs John Watson were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Grovey Gasaway and Mr Pulas ki at a quiet social gathering reflecting small town hospitality and neighborly visits.
Mr and Mrs Alex Graves relatives of Mrs J H Wells from Texas were recent visitors in the Wells home. Mr and Mrs Wayne Wisethuff and family Dr Edmund Freemont were dinner guests on Sunday of Mr and Mrs James Seelye and daughter Marian.
Mrs. Bob Cranwill and Mrs. Roy Friedrich were callers of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hirst and baby and Miss Betty Ary Tuesday evening.
The Monroe Cafe schedules a bus trip to Chicago on Sunday October 9 to attend the Ice Follies at the Windy City. Tickets are $10 round trip plus reserved seat. sales are in person at Monroe's Cafe with no telephone reservations.
Dr. Edmund Freemont left Monday for a four week vacation in Europe and the Middle East by plane. Mr and Mrs John Rush and daughter Jeena motored to Waveland Indiana for the weekend to attend a relative s wedding. Ida Reiter of Waveland joined them for several weeks. Mrs Rush and daughter stayed for an extended visit. Frank Rankin and spouse return from a ten day trip through the South visiting Ft Worth Texas and Miami Oklahoma.
Classified ad highlights available labor at low cost. prompts readers to hire workers for small sums, emphasizing value and efficiency.
Manito won one and lost one in county play and defeated Green Valley 11 to 4. The Tigers built an 11 run, four run game while Manito and Bath sit tied for third with one win and one loss. Easton faces Mason City next, with Kilbourne and Bath also on the schedule as the league race tightens before the Sept. 23 campaign end.
The Mothers Club will meet Monday evening September 19 at 7 30 p m in the grade school auditorium. All mothers are invited to attend this gathering.
Mr and Mrs S E Dennis and Beverly motor to Mineral and Starved Rock Sunday. Loren Himmel of Havana dined with Mrs A F Clark. Bob Getz Tremont attended dinner with his mother in law Mrs Olive Burks. Frank Cranwill Pekin and son called on Theodore Bender family. Bernie Albrecht Pekin visited William Meyer family. Royfriedrich and family with Mrs Ellen Ary Bartonville Sunday. Marian Seelye Peoria stayed with James and Mrs Seelye. A F Clark visited R E Dawson Kincaid and Carl Long and son Bobby Mackinaw. George Bartee Fort Lauderdale Florida with Theodore Bender family Sunday. Ray Starrett joined Roy Lightbody Glasford for ball game in St Louis. Pearl Neikirk with Elmer Bartel Forest City Sunday. Clyde Priddy hosted wedding anniversary dinner with Eunice Sloan Peoria Ben Cox Ivy Woods Mae Talbott. Harold Selke leaves for three weeks in Florida. James Claspill dined with Claude Mounce Wednesday.
William Ansberry of North Vernon Indiana was a guest of Miss Mary Alice Cooper for several days last week. Ansberry is a senior at Ball State College in Muncie Indiana.
The article warns that the 1 percent social security tax could rise to 14 percent on January 1, 1950, with employee and employer caps increasing to 45 dollars each unless Congress acts. It urges readers to contact Senators Lucas and Douglas and Representative to oppose an unnecessary tax rise before final social security changes are decided. It also notes economy pushes by Secretary Louis Johnson and mentions Lena Deverman visiting in Missouri.
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