Population Boom in Southern Illinois Subregion Sees Growth
A U S Census estimate shows 31 southern Illinois counties gaining 4.44 percent from 1960 to 1966, led by Perry Jackson Williamson Franklin and Jefferson in “Greater Egypt.” Jackson rose 31 percent to about 55 200, while the region added roughly 45 000 people overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bureau of Census
Ilinois
Raymond Wakeley
Southern Ilinois University
Southern Ilinois
Jackson
Monroe
Kendall County
Aurora
Joliet
DuPage
DeKalb
Ilmois
Greaer Egypt
Greater Egypt
Madison
St. Clair
Wakeley
Jackson- Perry
Williamson
Franklin, Jefferson
South
Wakely
Alexander
Edwards
Hamilton
Hardin
Massac
Pope
Wabash
Wayne
Henderson County
DeWitt
Effingham
Scott Counties
Illinois
Franklin
Saline
St. Clair County
Perry
William
Son
Jefferson
Monroe County
Perry County
Wiliamson
Feant
Clinton
Stu
Perry and
Williamson Counties
Mill Creek Church News From Choctaw Area
Elder Glenn Arbuckle of Marshall will preach at Mill Creek Church Sunday. Mrs Gladys Garver and Mrs Grace Higginbotham visited Thursday with Mrs Dorothy Riggs. Mrs Francis Miller and Rev Carl Carpenter brought Mrs Carpenter home from Martinsville. Visitors included Effie Ross Calif ornia Hulda Shotts rural Marshall Sandra Roberts John Blizzard Dorothy Riggs Ohio Martha Booker hosted Fellowship supper with Elder and Mrs Arbuckle present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Arbuckle
Marshall
Mill Creek
Gladys Garver
Grace Higginbotham
Dorothy Jean Riggs
Francis Miller
Carl Carpenter
Mary Carpenter
Martinsville
Maude Miller
Effie Ross
California
Hulda Shotts
Sandra Roberts
John Blizzard
Dorothy Riggs
Ohio
Everett
Martha Booker
Marrs
Polly Linton
Mill Creek Church
Win
Engagement and wedding at Williams home
Mrs Kay Williams hosted a shower at the Woodford Williams home for Joe Williams and his fiancée on Tuesday evening. On Friday they were quietly married with Rev Glenn Arbuckle officiating. The couple will set up house in Marshall. Mrs Maude Miller hosted a Sunday dinner for Ben Strohm and John Buzzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ona Eleaine
Woodford Williams
Joe
Roger
Mary
William Ledermann
Lucy Chambers
Oscar Carpenter
Maude Miller
Ben Strohm
Leroy Wallace
Kay Williams
Joe Williams
Willams
Glenn Arbuckle
Marshall
John Buzzard
John Blizzard
Ohio Chapel Socials and Weekend Travels Highlight Fine Community Ties
Local families share visits and calls across towns including Pleasant Bartlett, Rosalee Bartlett, Reba Cooper, Fern Wernz, Mary Crumlin, and Mabel Gard. A high value cow sold for 62000 dollars in Canada, owner of Apache House Trailer Company buying it. Revival services at Brick Methodist Church to run December 2 for a week led by Rev Don Reed with nightly music and 7 pm services inviting all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasie Bartlett
Rosalee
John Bartlett
Reba Cooper
Fern Wernz
Mary Crumlin
John VanFleet
Canada
Apache House Trailer Company
Mabel Gard
West Union
Mabel Gore
Hutsonville
East Central Doll Club
Lucille van Fleet
Pato Deh
George Marvin
Dayton
Ohio
Brick Methodist Church
Don Reed
Annapolis
Ilinois
Rural Church in a Changing Society Mission Study
The First United Methodist Church hosts a Mission Study at 7 30 p m on Thursday focusing on how rural churches adapt to evolving social conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Ebb Scalp Method Clinic at Paris France Motor Hotel
A public notice promotes the Ebb Scalp Method offering a guaranteed pro rated program for hair loss. It invites men with hair concerns to attend at the France Motor Hotel in Paris on Saturday November 23, 1968, between 1 and 8: 30 p m. to meet M J Hornick for private consultations without obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebb
France Motor Hotel
Paris
M. J. Hornick
Speaking on Implications of Present Trends to Rural Church
Dr. Harvey Schweit zer of the University of Illinois Extension Service will discuss implications of current trends for rural churches. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship room. All interested persons are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Schweitzer
University of Ilinois Extension Service
Birth of Brent Earl Collier in Georgetown Illinois
Mr and Mrs Ferry Collier announce the birth of Brent Earl a son weighing eight pounds four ounces born Monday November 11. Welcomed by brother Eric. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Hubert Collier and Mr and Mrs Oris Knoblett of Palestine. Ronnie Utterback stationed in Alaska. Jim Ingle and Donna Ledermann visited Donna's grandmother Mrs Hattie Ledermann. Roy Brackett of Robinson and Rosa Brackett hosted Saturday dinner. Tolbert Grace Nichols and Dean Nichols of Graysville left for Tucson Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry Collier
Georgetown
Illinois
Brent Earl
Eric
Hubert Collier
Oris Knoblett
Palestine
Ronnie Utterback
Alaska
Ronnie
Jim Ingle
Donna Ledermann
Donna
Hattie Ledermann
Roy Brackett
Robinson
Brackett
Rosa. Tolbert
Grace Nichols
Dean Nichols
Graysville
Tucson
Ari
Anglo family visits span spring and two weeks
Mrs Grace Nichols will stay with her son Jack and family until spring. Mr and Mrs Dean Nichols often visit two weeks with his brother and family before returning home. Irene Cline of Marshall and several Marshall families joined Mrs Martha Evans for Sunday dinner in Robinson. Additional guests at Mr and Mrs Dean Strohm included Roy Scott and several others from Marshall. Mrs Leon Williamson and children were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donia
Grace Nichols
Jack
Dean Nichols
Irene Cline
Marshall
James Nestleroad
Otho Miller
Milo Prust
Fred Prust
Martha Evans
Robinson
Dean Strohm
Roy Scott
Harnet Wright
Jack Strohm
Barbara Jackson
Vicki Sloop
Leon Williamson
Dinner guests at the Cline home in Palestine
Mr and Mrs Ivan Cline hosted Sunday dinner for Palestine area guests. The gathering included family members and friends in a traditional domestic event marking a quiet weekend visit.
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THE
Chicago Motor Club
AAA
Ohio Chapel
Lydia Trautvetter
Kenneth Fryer
Ill
Hoover
Arlyle Arpet
W. Lincoln
Charleston
Wateh
Moschenrose Jewelers
Ivan Cline
Ralph Prevo
Apple House
Martinsville, Ill
Ogles Grocery
Joe's
Remington
Toasters
Waffel Bakers Mixers
Alladin
Sargent Paint Products Paint Supplies
Corning Ware
Aluminum Ware
Cannister Seta
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