Shiloh Baptist Church of Villa Ridge A Century and Past Revere
A long review of Shiloh Baptist Church near Villa Ridge Pulaski County Illinois traces its 1817 founding by Atherton kin, log and brick buildings, a 97 year current structure, no debt, and strong missionary traditions. Pastor Rev H E Lockard has led since 1910 and the church helped form eight other Illinois churches and fostered Sunday schools and regional associations. The scenic sunken road past Highway 51 frames a heritage site with preserved grave markers, active Sunday services, and a community centered on faith and memory.
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Pulaski County
Franklin
Franklin County
Shiloh
Aaron Atherton
Villa Ridge
Cape Girardeau Association
Missouri
Clear Creek Association
Illinois
H. E. Lockard
Lockhard
Staying Put in Retirement A 1940s House Keeps Its Charm
Thomas G Grant describes keeping his two story white frame home built in 1940 with eight rooms and two baths. He financed a roof and upper paneling upgrade, trimmed lawn with ivy, and rented a furnished apartment to generate mortgage payments. His family visits each summer as the couple plans to subdivide only if needed.
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Thomas G. Grant
Grant
Law on parental liability for children under Illinois law
Illinois law generally shields parents from liability for their children's injuries or damages unless the parent directs or neglects to stop dangerous acts. The article discusses scenarios with rocks, firearms, and car use, noting liability when a father's direction makes the child an agent, but not when the child acts independently or outside family business.
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Illinois
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
Small crossword list with across and down clues including river in Kenya church part and other short definitions. Provides 35 across items and 3 down clues to fill from common crossword knowledge.
Word Puzzle Clues Include Roman Date Nestling and Reputation
A disjointed clue list features items such as a Roman date nestling reputation and a denial or exclamation. The fragmentary text suggests a crossword or puzzle theme with varied word meanings and punctuation marks.
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Nestling
Reputation
Fuss
Denial
War of the Worlds reissued as a junior classic by Whitman
H G Wells War of the Worlds is re issued by Whitman Publishing Company as a junior classic. Editorial director H M Benstead Jr notes the book's enduring appeal is its humane focus on society and man. The piece urges readers to explore Wells other works and recommends family friendly reading.
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H. G. Wells
Wells
Mars
England
H. M. Benstead, Jr
Whitman Publishing Company
Racine
Wis
Notable guest stars in classic Western and adventure shoots
The list highlights actors appearing in Bonanza episode The Debt and other era productions including Tommy Sands, Ben Blue, Neville Brand, Peter Falk, Doug McClure, David McCallum, and a Flipper alumni. It also notes the Ransom film ransom plot figures Henry Fonda and Lee J Cobb, plus geologic history researchers Paul Allen Meerson Krutch.
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Tommy Sands
Ben Blue
Neville Brand
Agent Kuryain
Peter Falk
Doug McClure
David McCallum
Bud
Flipper
Tommy Borden
Tommy Norden
Tommy Adams
Henry Fonda Lee J. Cobb
Glenn Ford
Grand Canyon
Paul Anders Lee Meerson
Joseph W. Krutch
National Farm Safety Week Emphasizes Slower Farm Travel
Lyndon B. Johnson proclaims National Farm Safety Week to boost safety awareness among farm residents. The piece cites 8000+ annual farm deaths and 700000 injuries, with machinery, drownings, and vehicle incidents as leading causes. promotes the SMV emblem from Ohio State University to warn motorists of slow moving equipment.
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Lyndon
Johnson
National Safety Council
United States Department of Agriculture
J. J. Paterson
Southern Illinois University
Ohio State University Engineers
Paterson
Rules of the Road guidelines urge safe driving habits
Motorists are urged to focus fully on driving and avoid distractions. A safe driver backs up only when clear, enters streets from driveways without hindering traffic, leaves the curb gradually, and always locks the car when leaving. For a free copy of Rules of the Road, send a card to the Illinois Secretary of State.
Public Works Dept to Tour County Fairs With Tent Show
The Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings will present a modern tent show at county fairs in July using audio visual displays to highlight department accomplishments. Attendees can play an identification game Can You Name the Place and learn about highway litter effects. Exhibits are planned at Jersey County Fair Jerseyville July 10 16 Vermilion County Fair Danville July 12 17 Heart of Illinois Fair Peoria July 16 23 and Macoupin County Fair Carlinville July 18 27 with 30 plus fairs statewide and later community use.
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Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings
Jersey County Fair
Jerseyville
Vermilion County Fair
Danville
Heart of Ilinois Fair
Backyard Record Deer sets world whitetail mark in Illinois
Mel Johnson of Peoria, an avid bow hunter with hunts across Wisconsin, Colorado, Missouri and Pennsylvania, claims the world record whitetail with a shot near Peoria last October. He recalls letting the buck pass before a decisive, single motion shot as bow season opened in Illinois on October 1.
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Mel Johnson
Peoria
Field & Stream
Wisconsin
Colorado
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Johnson
Scheduling Note Covers Periods Through Year End
The notice sets deadlines from November 15 inclusive and November 21 through December 31 inclusive with an exception from December 6 to 12 inclusive. It outlines calendar windows for events or filings and marks the restricted dates within the period. The document preserves exact date ranges and exclusions for reference.
North Mississippi Valley Artists Exhibit Opens at Illinois Museum
The 19th North Mississippi Valley Artists Exhibition opened July 2 in the Illinois State Museum galleries. It includes 69 professional painters sculptors and print makers. The show features established national and international artists alongside rising Midwest talents. artists select works representing recent achievements and most works are for sale with no museum commission.
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North Mississippi Valley
Illinois State Museum
Midwest
State Policemen Honored For Outstanding Service
Eight state policemen received certificates of recognition last week at the seventh annual awards banquet by the State Police benevolent group. Honorees include Trooper Kenneth G. Hartz Alexis Trooper Philip Jellema Sheridan Sgt Milton V. Juenger Pittsfield Trooper Larry Lynn Wonder Lake Cpl Kenneth E. Rackow Palatine Trooper Wilbur Reynolds Lake Villa Cpl David Voss Thomasboro and Sgt Tor nie B. Womack Vandalia.
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State Police Benevolent Group
Kenneth G. Hartz
Alexis
Philip Jellema
Sheridan
Milton V. Juenger
Pittsfield
Larry Lynn
Wonder Lake
Kenneth E. Rackow
Palatine
Wilbur Reynolds
Lake Villa
David Voss
Thomasboro
Tornie B. Womack
Vandalia
Teen romance advice faced with parental clash
A teen writer recounts breaking up after late arrivals, a party dispute, and secret meetings against his girlfriend’s parents. The reply urges self reform and asks if he can prove mature conduct to the girl and her family to resume a relationship.
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