Federal Farm Board session launches relief mission
Washington July 29 The Federal Farm Board begins its mission to stabilize American agriculture with a 500 000 revolving fund. Secretary Charl Christensen heads the cooperative division and President Hoover urges broad, steady actions rather than quick fixes to align production with need and create farmer owned marketing institutions. The board meets at the Mayflower Hotel to appoint a wheat representative and establish a commodity council to provide loans to co operatives. Members include James C. Stone Carl Williams C B Denman C C Teague Arthur Hyde W I Schilling and Charles Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Farm Board
Chris L. Christenson
Bureau of Agriculture Department
Hoover
Thorugh
Farm Relief Board
Mayflower Hotel
Alexander Legge
International Harvester Company
Hyde
Wheat Pool
James C. Stone
Lexington
Carl Williams
Oklahoma City
C. B. Denman
Farmington
C. C. Teague
Los Angeles
Ariculture
Arthur M. Hyde
Farm Board
W I. Schilling
St.Paul
Minn
Charles Wilson
State of
New York
Cow in Pope Township Diagnosed with Hydrophobia
On the Tom Cox farm a cow showing hydrophobia symptoms caused alarm when Elmer Kinney was bitten by frothing saliva from an open wound. The cow was killed and buried. authorities ordered the head sent to Springfield for analysis and Kinney began serum treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cox
Elmer Kinney
Springfield
Kinney
Foster Township Farm Home Destroyed
Fire at George Headley farm seven miles east of town destroyed his home and contents Wednesday evening. Cause is unknown and under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Headley
Science Club Met Friday in Regular Session
The Science Club met in reg ular session at the gymnasium on Friday July 26 with eighteen members and guests present. County Nurse Mrs Mary Matthew spoke on tuberculosis care noting symptoms prevention and the need for good food especially milk eggs and vegetables. She urged protective clothing and sunshine and rest. Members were asked to submit tried recipes to Maude Malan Lilly Nattier or Mrs Sam Pugh. The park stand yielded about 10 for the gym lawn. Refreshments included homemade ice cream with caramel sauce. August committee assignments were drawn for Mrs W Parks Mrs Kate Davis and Mrs Lottie Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Science Club
Mary Matthew
Maude Malan
Lilly Nattier
Sam Pugh
W. Parks
Kate Davis
Lottie Ballance
Wreck at Griffin Curve Injures Buick Driver
At about 7 am Thursday a Buick coach driven by J O Huffman of Moneaqua left Griffin curve and turned over in a roadside ditch. Huffman, initially thought seriously injured, was freed by the Mays brothers and brought to town for medical care. The Nash car will be repaired after insurance review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Huffman
Moneaqua
Griffin Road
Huffman
Mays Brothers
Meridian Service
Nash
Soa
Centralia
Two Colored Boys Lift Parks Cash
Two colored boys loitered around the Parks orchard Friday morning and were later seen toward the railroad. A check of the Walter Parks fruit stand receipts showed cash missing, triggering a chase. Deputies located them near the railroad and found the stolen money in their clothing. Deputy Barnhill arrived and the youths were jailed in Salem awaiting transport to Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
Walter Parks
Wasem
Barnhill
Salem
Cleveland
Ohio
July Fourth Picnic Fund Update at Cemetery
The cemetery fund shows a net gain of 107.02 after receipts of 358.61 and expenses of 251.55. Organizers urge continued support to advance the cemetery work and invite larger donations from those who could not attend the Fourth.
Purcell Attends Funeral in Alma for Jasper Day
George Purcell attended the funeral of Jasper Day at Alma last Friday. Day was well known across the region and many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Purcell
Jasper Day
Alma
Mr. Day
Local visitors noted in East St. Louis and Bloomington
Mes B V Crosby visits Frank McConnel in East St. Louis while Thomas P and Lee C Walker are business visitors in Bloomington on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. B. V. Crosby
Frank McConnel
East St. Louis
Thomas P. and
Lee C. Walker
Bloomington
Baptist Church News and Upcoming Revivals
Local church notices detail a busy schedule with Saturday night August 3 service at 8, Sunday school at 9 30 and morning preaching at 10 45. B Y P U events, a Sunday night program August 4, and revival starting August 4 at Sandy Branch are announced along with prayer meetings and gospel outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church News
Francis Belcher
Jesus
Artie Rogier
Jacob Davis
Talmadge Outhouse
Eld
H. H. Hedges
W. M. A. of Kaskaskia Association
Bear Creek
Geo. Nattier
Bessie Hill
Faye Fiscus
Ewing
Mrs. Appleby
Brazil
Ganized
Bro. Spicer
Sandy Branch
Vernon Pentecostal pastor bids farewell to Vernon church
The pastor announces he resigns from Vernon to take the pastorate in Vandalia and expresses gratitude to the Assembly and the public for support. He will deliver his farewell message on Sunday, August 4, inviting church members and friends to attend both the morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Zion Church Evening Service Topics and Hymns
A Zion Church program outlines topics on learning from Jesus in prayer plus hymns and readings. It lists prayers by Lulu Jones Mildred McNicol and Frances Neilson as leader with readings from first Corinthians passages and names parishioners involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Jones
Harold Belcher
Mildred McNicol
Carl Arn
Lutie Williams
Wilma Caldwell
Mildred Walton
Dean Arnold
Lucile Nichols
Kathryn Souter
Mary Williams
Lois McNicol
Alice Nichols
Nina Doolen
Emily Green
Dwight Williams
Prayer Meeting Leader Chosen for Aug 1 at M. E. South News
Unk Ren Nichols selected to lead the Aug 1 prayer meeting. Delegates reported on a League Conference trip to Cairo with talks on Mark's Gospel and themes like Spiritual Life Youth and America World Friendship Training. A large crowd attended with a vocal duet by Mabel and Marie Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Ren Nichols
Cairo
Mark
M. D. Ballance
Alice Martin
America
Genevieve Ballance
Lucille Britt
Willis
Mabel
Marie Belcher
Ethel Rogier
Local Notes Highlight Patoka Area Activities and Sales
Local items report visits by Bob Walton and others in Alma and Pana, half price straw hats at Altom's Patoka, Delayed news notes and community updates. Mentioned are Thelma Walker's expected return from Du Quoin, Joe Clark visiting from Kansas City, and the Ebert Craig family moving to the Haines Belcher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Walton
Alma
Corb
Tyne
Kitchell Park
Pana
Altom's
Patoka
Thelma Walker
du Quoin
Armour
Altom’s
Ill
Homer Potts
Keyesport
Spicer
California
Joe Clark
Kansas City
Amanda Clark
Ebert Craig
Mitchell
Haines Belcher
Lowell Belcher
Piper City
Underwood
Belcher
Elizabeth Williams
St. Louis
Springfield
Joyce Wiley
Decatur
Jawn D
Tom Stephens
Effingham
Stephen
J. L. Parks
M E Church News Sunday Services and Sermons
The Vernon church schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 45 A M with a sermon on the Second Coming of Christ and the Lord's Supper. Evening worship in Vernon at 7 45 P M features a sermon on Brotherly Love. Pastor W G Wigham invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church News
Vernon
W. G. Wigham
Truth themes in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
The Sunday Lesson-Sermon across Christian Science Churches on July 28 focused on Truth. Biblical citations from John 17 and Deuteronomy 32 framed the unity of believers and God's just nature. The Science and Health text by Mary Baker Eddy identified God as Life Truth and Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Churches
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Patoka Pentecostal Sunday School Noted For Strong Attendance
Sunday School at Patoka Pentecostal Church drew good turnout despite warm weather. Members asked many questions to prompt Bible study as the ladies of the church contributed to the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Pentecostal News
City Primaries Not Necessary Under New Law
A new act exempts cities villages and towns with 5000 or fewer people from primary nominations for officers next April allowing nomination by convention or caucus. It also requires caucuses to occur at least 35 days before election and makes other election law changes including voting power for delegates and allowances for absent voters including sick or disabled residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahey
House
Committee On Elections
Centralia Man Hits Car in Vernon Collision
Fred Wham Jr of Centralia struck a Ford driven by Ora McKimmey in Vernon as McKimmey attempted a turn off the road. The Hudson sustained heavy left side damage. the Ford was severely damaged and children in the McKimmey car were slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wham, Jr
Centralia
Ora McKimmy
Vernon
McKimmey
Hudson
McKimmy
Sun day visitors and local notices from the Register
A list of Sunday visitors includes Mr and Mrs Dove Mrs Pohling Henry Pugh and family and others. Mrs Mary Belcher moved to Haley Eye Infirmary for eye treatment. Shoes offered at half price at Altoms Patoka IL. Visitors from Kitchell Park Pana and Moran home. News of visits from New Athens Salem Decatur and Texas. Vernon’s A L Brown takes charge of Brown store and features in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubye Eagan
Phil Harmon
Springfield
C. J. Metzger
State Farm
Metzger
Altom’s
Patoka
Ill
Schrader
Breese
Umnois Ballance
Dove
Tack Carter
Mabel Belcher
Alice Britt
Kitchell Park
Pana
Adolph Schrieber
Moran
Chicago
Ira C. Land
New Athens
George Purcell
Earl Branson
Salem
Land
Sue Nichols
Decatur
Texas
Hudspeth
Diamond Springs
Jimmy Tedrick
Paul Scott
Charlie Freeman
Vandalia High School
Register
Carlyle
Paul
U. of I
A. L. Brown
Vernon
Brown
Register Office
State to reorganize police and enforce motor laws
Springfield July 29 A state police reorganization is ordered by Harry Cleveland and Governor Emmerson to appoint a new chief after John Stack resigns. Patrols are directed to enforce 1929 license plates, weight and speed limits, full stop at stop signs, and functioning tail lights. Two patrolmen were discharged for disobeying orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Harry Cleveland
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Louis L. Emmerson
John Stack
Kankakee
Cleveland
Division of Highways
Illinois
J C Will Use Illinois Coal On Illinois Central Lines
L A Downs president of Illinois Central promises exclusive use of Illinois coal on its lines. He confirms in a letter to Edward A Wieck secretary manager of Illinois Coal Sales Association that the railroad will favor Illinois coal not only in Illinois but in other states as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
57 Fired At Anna By New Regime
The state hospital at Anna undergoes mass changes with 57 employees replaced since June 1 amid rumors of more cuts. H. E. Rodman of Du Quoin is named chief gardener, replacing W. A. Dale of Balcom who served two years under Governor Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
State Hospital For
H. E. Rodman
du Quoin
W. A. Dale
Balcom
Small
Howe Furgoep of St. Louis Seeks Secaratation With Hravea Family
Howe Furgoep of St. Louis is reportedly spending time with the Hravea family during a separation period. The notice notes local connections and the arrangement discussed in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Furgoep
St. Louis
Hravea Fam'ly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pope Township
Foster Township
Science Club
T. B
Griffin Curve
Zion
M. E. South News
J. C
Illinois Coal
Illinois Central
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!