Zion revival and Thanksgiving visits across the county
The Zion revival continues this week with Sam Hudspeth and Barthol Anderson visiting. Many relatives spent Thanksgiving with Jamie Caldwell and others visiting relatives near Kinmundy and Vandalia. A game warden inspected hunters without licenses and local residents report milk hauling and corn shucking activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Sam Hudspeth
Barthol Anderson
Jamie Caldwell
Dean Anderson
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Odin Township
Mr and Mrs Mason Holtslaw assisted in hog butchering at Albert Holtslaw s Friday. Isaac Ross and family from Sandoval as well as Fred Ross and Robbie visited Shanafelt and Forrest near Salem for Thanksgiving. Tom Holtslaw and daughter Juanita spent Thursday with W R McCleland s family. Ethel Austin spent Wednesday with Flora Case. Nellie Holtslaw of Salem stayed with Mason Holtslaw s family Wednesday night into Thursday. Martha Geary and sons Leon and Tie joined Thanksgiving with Mrs Geary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Holtslaw
Albert Holtslaw
Isaac Ross
Sandoval
Fred Ross
Robbie
Shanafelt
Forrest
Salem
Tom Holtslaw
Juanita
W. R. McCleland
Ethel Austin
Flora Case
Nellie Holtslaw
Martha Geary
Leon and
Tie
Geary
Marie
Hazel Andereck
Thelma
Edna Holtslaw
St. Louis
Edgar Willimas
Glen
Merle
Orval Mason
Lula Deadmond
Lora Holtslaw
Rob Meredith
Rob Risinger
Ed Meredith
Jesse R .McCelland
Everett Meredith
Mary Wesver
Walter
John Dily
Alice
Johnie Myers
Dwain Meredith
Asa McClelland
Nellie
Wanda Holtslaw
Rosalie McClelland
Gene Smith
Odin
Claude Carter
Bernard Ross
Jefferson Barracks
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Esther
Zelma
Mary Meredith
Robert Risinger
Local Families Enjoy Weekend Visits Across Town
Residents from Sandoval Odin and Central City flocked to gatherings over the weekend. Evening visits included Rob Meredith Rob Risinger and Ed Meredith families while others hosted relatives from Jefferson Barracks and Centralia.
Vernon High Clinches Narrow Win Over Patoka on Home Court
Vernon High defeated Patoka 19 to 18 on Vernon’s floor last Friday night. A large crowd attended the tight basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Vernon
Vernon Boys
Death of Arewine Willett Sr. Reported
Word was received in Patoka on Thursday morning of the passing away of Arewine Willett Sr. who for many years resided on a farm between Vernon and Shobonier. Funeral arrangements have not been made as we go to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Arewine Willett Sr
Vernon
Shobonier
Community visits and travel notes in Southeast Town
Mr and Mrs Wash Bowen and children visited Irvin Bowen and Charles Bowen. Boyd Steele and sons called on Dave Carson family. Albert Bowen returned from Peoria after employment. Mrs Belcher visited Mrs Pigg and son. Opal Belcher shopped in Centralia. Merediths and Heindrichs visited Steele. Herbert Taylor returned to Peoria after two weeks with his parents. James Meredith Jr and daughter spent Thanksgiving with Snyder relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Bowen
Irvin Bowen
Charles Bowen
Boyd Steele
Dave Carson
Albert Bowen
Peoria
Mat Belcher
Donald Pigg and
Little Son
Opal Belcher
Centralia
Mary Meredith
Minnie Heindrich
Herbert Taylor
Henry Taylor
Charles Gerrish
Huddleston
James Meredith Jr
Wm. Snyder
Thanksgiving Day Social Roundup in Centralia and Salem
Mr and Mrs Clarence Cozad visited Centralia while E E McHaney Ruth Talbert and Wilbur shopped in Salem. Several families shared Thanksgiving with Chas McHaney and Ed Goodwin, with visits from Jake Mack Walter Somerville J P Jensen and others in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cozad
Centralia
E. E. McHaney
Ruth Talbert
Wilbur
Salem
Mattie Chance
Billie Gray
Seymour Chance
Glen Parker
Kinmiundy
C. E. Goodwin
Gene Simpson
Chas
McHaney
Jake Mack
Walter Somerville
John Talbert
Wm. Smith
Boulder
May Kretzer
Ed Goodwin
Sandoval
J. P. Jensen
Shattue
Cracker Neck News Buys Welcome Babies and Visits
Mr and Mrs Harry Murray announce the arrival of a baby boy born November fifteenth. Mother and baby are doing well. Wm Boothman and family of Sandoval visited relatives in the Neck. Various local families visited friends and neighbors Sunday and Saturday including Belcher Heather Stone Shepard and Roseman. Buster Longe and wife announce another baby boy born November seventeenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Murray
Harry
Wm. Boothman
Sandoval
Arthur Fouty
Robinson
John Shepard
John H. Belcher
Glen Heather
Dale Simcox
Harley Cole
Wm. Alexander
Patoka
Myrtle Stone
Etta Shepard
Loyd Cooper
Luther Barnes
Toad Island
Lucille Heather
J. H. Belcher
Wm. Bryant
Joy Roseman
Oleta Roseman
Ted Moore
Lou Belcher
Lee Gordon
Buster Longe
Henry Stone
Diamond Springs
Neck
Alvie Herrin
Lena Brown
Wm. Brown
Virgil Herrin
Peoria
Calvin Colbrook
Morrisonville
Hubert Muray
Thanksgiving notes from Sandy Branch community
The Sandy Branch column lists Thanksgiving visits and health updates. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewellen of Arcola, Mr. and Mrs. George Headley, Mrs. Etta Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Doudera, Mrs. Vinda Conant, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams and son Lyle, and many others visiting or hosting in Decatur, Kinmundy, Patoka, Alma, Odin, Carbondale, Chica go, and surrounding areas. A sale at Marshall Williams draws a large crowd. An A P T A is organized at Sandy Branch school with officers elected for a Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewellen
Arcola
George Headley
Etta Jones
Ed Doudera
Vinda Conant
Elizabeth Williams
Son Lyle
Chicago
Richard Schuabe
Kinmundy
Ben Wainscott
Ross Hanna
Elvin Conant
Selby Garrett
Eddie Cronberg
Ida Morgan
Cecil
Oklahoma City
LeRoy Roberts
Roberta
Virginia
Decatur
Bob Nichols
Patoka
Buster Bender
Paul Caldwell
Alma
Marshall Williams
Odin
Charlie Robb
Tom Garrett
Frank Doudera Sr
Lois Wineganer
Carbondale
Bettie Nichols
Zion Prairie
Virgie Garrett
James
Virgina Williams
Mae Robb
Billie Morris
Frank Green
Sandy Branch School
Marjorie Green
Lois Winegarrie
Clelia Wainscott
Helen Schaube
Elsie Morris
Leah
Glora Williams
Joan Cole
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Zion
Edith Caldwell
Tom Dorris
Cleave McWhirter
Vandalia
Oscar Caldwell
Chatter and Stitch Club
Audrey Kissner
Rose Thomason
Mac McCarty
Roy Mulvaney
George
Dean Meador
Charley Meador
Frank Frizzell
Joe Frizzell
Elmer Frizzell
Burl Sullens
Guy Chandler
Joe Knight
Rebecca Jolliff
Walnut Hill
Cyrus Nichols
Illinois
Clyde Green
Lester Griffin
Crystal Beauty School
East Broadway
Centralia, Ill
Wasem Fruit Mkt
Odin Township
TUDOR
Satterlee Motor Co
Centralia, Illinois
Gehrig Studio
East Broad
Photographers of Children
Patoka Elevator CO
Anied
Ross Reed
Lizzie Gillmore
Mary Ann Thomas
Central City
Lawrence Talbert
Vernon High
Arewine Willett
Fredonia
Sandy Branch
George's
Candy Shop
Breese
Ill
Lyric Theatre
Salem, Illinois
Light Brigade
Laurel and Hardy
Kay Francis
George Brent In
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Brian Kent
Tarzan
Rox Illinois
Dance
Eleanor Powell
James Stewart
Virginia Bruce
Thurs
Robert Young
Florence Rice
Guy Kibbee
Sybil Jason
Gary Cooper
Madaleine Carroll
Stuart Erwin
Betty Furness
Egypt
Egyptian Academy OF Beauty Culture
City National Bank
Philco Radios
Maurice Reynolds
Burtschi Motor Co
Field’s Barber Shop
MAE Eagan
Phone Patoka
Linton
Beery
Byrd-Watson Drug CO
COX & Martin
Vernon Sandoval Patoka
C. S. Huddleston
Centralia, Haineis
P. C. Box
Agent’s Commission
E. Main St
B. Boze
Prop
K. W. Webster
South Poplar Street
Old Capitol
South 6Th St
Websters
6Th St
S. Loowst St. Centralia, Ill
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