Local Students Return From Illness and Family Updates
Larry Bales, son of Mr and Mrs Lafe Bales, returns to Foman Junior High on Wednesday after seven days in hospital with tonsillitis. Mesdames John Frederick Jake Schimmelphenning and son Frank visit Alva Fuller in Pekin Hospital. Fuller shows steady improvement. Sylvester Fuller and family from Lee County depart Manito Community after visiting there.
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Larry Bales
Lafe Bales
Foman Junior High School
Mesdames
John Frederick
Jake Schimmelphenning
Frank
Alva Fuller
Pekin Hospital
Mr. Fuller
Sylvester Fuller
Lee County
Manito
Delavan Visit Highlights Reed Starrett Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Carl Reed and daughter Ruth visited Mrs Reed's brother and family in Delavan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Starrett and their sons and Mrs Ray Starrett joined Sunday dinner at Mr and Mrs Chad Starrett’s home. Starrett and son Pekin were also mentioned.
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Carl Reed
Ruth
John Starrett
Ray Starrett
Chad. Starrett and Son
Pekin
Sunday Visitors Tail Local Household Callers
Mr and Mrs Fred Theis of San Jose visited the Chas Smith home on Sunday. Mrs Geo Deverman, recently staying at the Smith residence, was mentioned in passing as having been a house guest.
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Fred Theis
San Jose
Chas. Smith
Geo. Deverman
Guests of the Smiths Return Home After Two Weeks
Visitors hosted by Mr and Mrs Theis spent the past two weeks at the Smith residence and have now returned home.
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Smiths
Mrs. Theis
Jimmie Bernshausen Visits Elkhart for Implement Company
Jimmie Bernshausen traveled to Elkhart on Monday in relation to the Implement Company. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Smith and family were Saturday evening guests of the J. A. Seelyes.
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Jimmie Bernshausen
Elkhart
Alexander Family Arrives on Twelve Day Naval Leave
Mr and Mrs Edward Alexander and son Steven Edward arrived in Manito on a twelve day leave from the Naval Station in North Carolina. They are visiting Mrs Alexander's parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Beebe.
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Edward Alexander
Steven Edward
Manito
Naval Station
North Carolina
Alexander
Ernest Beebe
Local ladies visit Mrs Ray Fletcher and daughter
Mrs Nelson Meyer and Mrs Robert Kwashigrove with Deborah Ann, and Mrs Cleve Shela Barg er were Wednesday guests of Mrs Ray Fletcher and her daughter Morton.
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Nelson Meyer
Robert Kwashigrove
Deborah Ann
Cleve Shelabarger
Ray Fletcher
Morton
Herrman Family Hosts Visit with Harold Herrman duo
Mr and Mrs Don Herrman and their sons were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Herrman.
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Don Herrman and Sons
Harold Herrman
Sam Shelabarger Spends Day With Fulton Co Family
Sam Shelabarger of Fulton County visited Thursday with his brother Cleve and Cleve's family, sharing time together in a small family outing.
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Sam Shelabarger
Fulton Co
Cleve
Mrs Hilst Returns Home After Chicago Visit
Mrs. Wm. F. Hilst came back to her Manito home on Sunday after a week with Miss Mildred Hall in Chicago. Miss Hall accompanied her and remains as a house guest at the Hilst residence this week.
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Wm. F. Hilst
Manito
Mildred Hall
Chicago
Miss Hall
Hilst
Forest City social roundup features three guest ladies
Mrs. Eva Fite Miss Alice Con over and Mrs. Mabel Schierbeck were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Dosier in Forest City.
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Eva Fite
Alice Conover
Mabel Schierbeck
Nelson Dosier
Forest City
Visit Notes From Weekend With Extended Family
Mr and Mrs Bill Shelabarger spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Ralph Montgomery of near Summun Illinois. The trip connected relatives and provided time with the Montgomery family.
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Bill Shelabarger
Ralph Montgomery
Near Summun, III
Mrs Eva Fite Returns Home After Visit
Mrs Eva Fite leaves Wednesday for Quincy following a two month stay with her aunt Mrs Mabel Schierbeck at her home.
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Eva Fite
Quincy
Mabel Schierbeck
Morton Woman Visits Parents Amid Chicago Trip
Mrs Ray Fletcher and daughter Rhetta Sue of Morton stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Cleve Shelabarger as her husband, an employee of Standard Oil Co, travels on business in Chicago.
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Ray Fletcher
Rhetta Sue
Morton
Cleve Shelabarger
Standard Oil Co
Chicago
Mrs Meyer and Staleys Attend Chatham Funeral
Mrs Harold Meyer in company with Mr John Staley and Mrs John Staley and Marguerette Staley of Peoria attended the funeral of her uncle in Chatham on Thursday.
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Harold Meyer
John Staley
Marguerette Staley
Peoria
Chatham
Manito Churches Schedule With Rager as Minister
Paul N. Rager serves as minister at Manito Churches with daylight services. Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m study in I Corinthians The Gifts of the Spirit Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Songs and choruses testimony and Scripture prayer and Bible study Wednesday 8 p m Divine Healing series Ladies prayer Friday 2 p m at Mrs Harris Burdette's home Sunday School election set for September 30.
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Youth Fellowship
Francis Williams
Ladies’ Prayer
Harris Burdette
Manito Methodist Church Sets Christian Education Week
D J Powell minister leads Church School at 9 45 a m with F E Bender assisting The week of Sept 30 through Oct 7 is designated Christian Education Week with goals planned including two primary points direction for church education efforts and community outreach
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Church School
Rally Day Urges Emphasis on Family Region and School
The note invites community members to Sept Rally Day emphasizing family, regional and school recognition. It asks each class to bring a number to the program, with the minister delivering the message. The sermon theme questions faith tomorrow and underscores valuing Sabbath spiritual opportunities alongside material gains.
Egypt Community Church Service Schedule
Reverend Joseph W. Hobbs leads the Egypt Community Church with A. D. Meeker as Sunday School superintendent. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. CST and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. EST.
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Joseph W. Hobbs
A. D. Meeker
Powell Couple Visit Sister in Ill Health
Rev and Mrs D J Powell were in Macomb on Wednesday to visit Mrs Powell's sister who remains quite ill.
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D. J. Powell
Macomb
Mighty Workers for Such a Little Price Classified Ad
Classified notice touts affordable labor options with emphasis on value and quick results. It highlights available workers and competitive rates aimed at attracting buyers seeking cost effective services.
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Spring Lake Church
Paul N. Rager
Manito Methodist Church
Lee
Lee Khaki
Oxfords
DeSutter Supply
Manito, Ilinois
Egypt Community Church
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