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Newspaper
Manito Community Express
Location
Manito, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1948
Page
4
In a humane interview a reform school boy named Roger confesses unintended horse theft. Mr Arnold, known as Uncle Matt, offers him a chance to train horses and live with a loving family after returning Princess Toya to the stable.
Private Gale L Beebe son of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Beebe born April 21 1918 in Spring Lake Township died August 15 1944 while serving in the armed forces He was drafted September 26 1942 and spent time in California Carhip Walters Texas Camp Bowie Texas before being sent overseas to France June 6 1944 His death was reported after a telegram and later confirmation He leaves his parents five brothers and three sisters plus nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove cemetery under American Legion direction
Lor raine writes of local social news including weddings such as Burks Getz with Morris Rader and others in town. Notes mention Mary Catherine Getz, Mary Alice Cooper and a cast of residents attending dances, visits, and trips to the post office. Also farewell gossip column and local church notice with mass time.
Federated Church in Forest City lists Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 10 40 and evening service at 7 30 led by Pastor Joseph Hobbs Rally Day set for October 10 with a Wiener roast gathering to follow October 1 at the school Everyone is invited A daughter Judy Alma Marie was born September Mth to Mr and Mrs Perry Tisdale weighing 8 1 2 pounds Also notes visitors in Pekin to Mr and Mrs Henry Albrecht and Miss Lena Meyer plus Lorraine and Perry Jr
The party from St. Petersburg Florida visits Cot age Inn for a six o clock chicken dinner with Mrs. Louise Heckman and C J DeSutter and wife. Reminiscences of days gone by are shared. WANTED More Subscribers to the Manito Community Express.
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