Smiths offer high quality spring plants and sweet potato slips
Local ads cite Smiths of DeSoto promoting a broad line of affordable plants and sweet potato slips. Weekend visits include area residents and neighbors at Rev and Mrs Ross's home. Other notes mention farm trucks, new housing moves, club meetings, hospital updates, and injuries from a train accident near Centralia.
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Smith
Margaret Cox
Evelyn Balliance
Harriett Smith
Juanita McIntyre
Alta Logan
Thelma Gray
Chester Pohling
New York
Henry Pugh
Maude Ellis
Sandy Branch Obituaries and Local Social Notes
Mrs. Pearl Lowe, ill for seven weeks, was taken to Greer hospital Vandalia for a serious operation Saturday morning. Lyle Williams spent the weekend with Pid Williams and family. Mrs. Virgie Garrett visited Kinmundy with sister Nellie Williams. Billie Morris attended the funeral of Aunt Kate Gray in Fredonia. Carl Robinson and Dick Brown hosted visiting Carl and Nellie. Peck Conant shared weekend company with local residents.
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Pearl Lowe
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Lyle Williams
Pid Williams
Virgie Garrett
Kinmundy
Nellie Williams
Billie Morris
Morris
Kate Gray
Fredonia
Carl Robinson
Salem
Dick Brown
Peck Conant
Local Social Roundup Reflects Weekend Visits and Games
Sunday at the Tom Doudera home. Dick Brown and Selby Garrett shopped in Centralia Friday. Merle Jones and Tom Garrett were business visitors in Alma and Salem Friday. Mrs. Fiona Haynes spent Friday afternoon with Virgie Garrett. The Conants and family visited the Greens and their daughter Sunday. Young folks played basketball at Jim Bassetts. Lovell Conant spent Friday in Kinmundy with Nellie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Doudera
Dick Brown
Selby Garrett
Centralia
Merle Jones
Tom Garrett
Alma
Salem
Fiona Haynes
Virgie Garrett
Marvin Conant
S. C. Green
Jim Bassetts
Lovell Conant
Kinmundy
Nellie Williams
Patoka High and Grade School Spring Program
An evening program of musical and dramatic numbers is set for Thursday April 7 at 7 30 p m in the gymnasium The program features Standard Career Pale Moon Chorus Be Home by Midnight Play Waltz Band Giannina Mia Chorus Violin Solo Betty Altom and I Love a Little Cottage Chorus Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for students
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Pale Moon
Pansy Wasem
Giannina Mia
Betty Altom
Beacon Lights
D. D. Club Social Evening at Doolens
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Doolen hosted the D. D. Club at their country home near Vernon on Friday evening March 25. An intelligence contest opened the entertainment with Mrs. Homer Outhouse winning a prize. Rook followed with winners Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier and Wilbur Doolen. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. James Wernsman. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Outhouse, Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Genre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Doolen
D. D. Club
Vernon
Homer Outhouse
Carroll Mojonnier
James Wernsman
Ralph Elliott
Caroll Mojonnier
Orville Genre
Lewellen Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Homer W. Lewellen of township in Marion County declares his candidacy for county treasurer subject to Democratic voters in the primary on April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer W. Lewellen
Township
Marion County
Finn for County Judge in Marion County Primary
S N Finn, a Democrat, announces candidacy for County Judge of Marion County with primary set for April 12, 1938. The filing highlights his party and bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Finn
Candi
Marion Beart
Wayne E Hilge ford for Marion County Sheriff
The candidacy of Wayne E Hilge ford Little Dutch for Sheriff of Marion County appears in a Democratic Party notice urging support on Tuesday April 12. The message solicits backing from voters.
Bob Simons Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Marion County
R. E. Bob Simons announces as candidate for Sheriff of Marion County. Subject to the Democratic primary on Tuesday April 12 1938. Your vote appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E
Bob) Simons
Marion County
Illinois
Chance Named Candidate for Marion County Schools Superintendent
Paul B. Chance has been authorized to announce his candidacy for county superintendent of schools in Marion County. The notice specifies his bid for the elected position and outlines his intent to lead the county school system.
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Paul B. Chance
Marion County
Salem woman Eva Black seeks Democratic nomination for County Treasurer
Eva A. Black of Salem announces her candidacy for the Democratic primary election for County Treasurer on Tuesday April 12 1938.
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Denver
Colo
Lady Pohling
Mrs. Pugh
Mr.Pohling
Mrs. Ellis
Alden Sears
Reba Gray
Annie Pugh
W. W. Richeson & Son
Ida Smith
M. D. Ballance
Patoka
Ballance
Arthur L. Irvin
Les Belcher
Frank Frizzell
John Chance
Fred Schaffnit
Clarence Strang
Sandoveland Bloomington
O. J. Hill
Fred Kennedy
Décatur
J. W. Alexander
Agnes May Nattier
Harry Nattier
James Owens
Centrali
Blackie
Taylor Bros. Drilling Co
Bob Clendening
Buck Cornelius
Taylor Drilling Co
Langenfeld Hotel
St. Mary’s Hospital
Buck
Bob
Roy Jones
Cornelius
Austin’s
Sandy Branch
Jolliff Hardware
Wayne’ E. Hilgeford
Little Dutch
Eva, A. Black
Senate
John J. Parish
Patoka High School
Beatrice McCartney
Wm. Hutter Clothing Co
Oscar L. Hawkins
Democratic
Joseph A. Thomas
Sandoval Township
A. J
Ben} Sweney
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