Christian Church Revival Ends With Baptisms
Rev. Sam P. Jones and his daughters led a revival at the local Christian Church closing Sunday night with two baptisms. Converts were Mrs. James Cox and Miss Peggy Tacke. The Jones family then left for Mt. Vernon area before continuing to Lexington, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Jones
Blue Bonnet
Jones
Kentucky
Delta Theda Jones
James Cox
Peggy Tacke
Rev. Jones
Viciity
Mt. Vernon
Lexington
Obituary of Rachel Meador McHaney
Rachel Meador McHaney born Marion County March 17 1852 died December 12 1937 at her daughter Mrs George Jett’s home after nine years there She joined Zion church at age 15 and remained a faithful member She married George McHaney March 21 1872 and had nine children Arvilla Hines Clinton Livesay Rollin McHaney Henry Mack Robert George W Jett and a deceased infant Also survived by 38 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren plus a half brother George Ballance Her husband died November 28 1897 and a daughter died in infancy The family sorrows are shared by many relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Meador McHaney
Elias
Nancy Meador
Marion County
George Jett
Zion Church
George McHaney
Arvilla Hines
Salem
Clinton Livesay
Vernon
Rollin McHaney
Clinton
Henry Mack
Ramsey
Robert
George
Springfield
George W. Jett
Odin
Devehter
George Ballance
Rand-Chidren
Childten
Davar
Bricht
Mer
Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Missionary Society of the M. E. Church, South, met at Mrs. Elmer Rogier’s home Wednesday afternoon to study Why I give to Missions. Mrs. J. W. Alexander led, with a World Outlook article read by Mrs. Rogier and What kept the first Witnesses as the theme. Officers elected: Ross Smith president, B N Griffin vice president, Don Wison secretary, Joe Simcox treasurer, Thomas Altom president local work, Elmer Rogier superintendent of study, F B Ballance superintendent of publicity, J W Alexander superintendent of supplies, and Walter Diveley and Thomas Altom on Christian social relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church, South
Elmer Rogier
J. W. Ailexander
Missionary Society
Ross Smith
B. N. Griffin
Don Wison
Joe Simcox
Thomas Altom
F. B. Ballance
Twins Celebrate Birthday Sunday at Ballance Home
A birthday dinner was held Sunday December 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Ballance in Patoka to honor Moody Logan and Eli Logan on their twin birthdays. Relatives including the Ballance and Logan families gathered from nearby towns for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ballance
Ballance
Moody Logan
Eli Logan
Oliver Wadkins
Ruth
Hiram Ballance
Darlene
Dwight Ballance
Betty
Maralyn
Public Asked to Buy Christmas Seals by Committee
Committee urges the public to purchase Christmas Seals to support welfare and charitable drives. The appeal highlights the well known seals and their role in aiding community health and relief efforts.
Illinois as Empire by Charles M Thammeon
Illinois would be an empire by population wealth and industry if placed elsewhere. The 250000 farms with 32000000 acres produce crops valued over a half billion yearly, plus 6000 million in Illinois manufactured goods from 20000 firms. Illinois leads in railroad density and mining while Chicago serves as a key railroad hub and manufacturing center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
United States
Charles M. Thompson
Illinois Sage
University of I Illinois College of Commerce
Bulgaria
Australia
Belgium
Greece
Holland
Portugal
Italy
Span
Canada
India
China
Texas
America
Chicago
East St. Louis
Peoria
Rockford
Springfield
Cicero
Oak Park
Evanston
Aurora
Quincey
Charles M Thammeon
University of the Illinois College of Commerce
Carrigan Spelling Contest Saturday
The Carrigan School hosted a township spelling contest on Saturday December 4. Four pupils competed from Carrigan Temple Eaglin and Fredonia schools. Bonnie Palmer won the prefect score and qualified for the County contest at Salem. Colleen Petrea was second with two misspelled words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrigan
Gladys Wernsman
És Goldie Beard
Eunice Holtslaw
Delbert “Hicks
Raymond Bowen
Temple School
Colleen Petrea
Eaglin
Bonnie Palmer
Fredonia
Seal Sale Aids Fight Against Tuberculosis This Christmas
Funds from the sale will be used to battle tuberculosis in the community. A tax levy may come late next fall, keeping the Seal Sale essential this season. Marion County has seen TB deaths, and money from the sale could help provide proper care and possibly save lives. Buy as many seals as you can to support the cause this Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
New York World's Fair Promises Advanced Amusement Plans
President Grover Whalen previews ambitious entertainment aims for the 1939 World’s Fair. He says the event will surpass all previous fairs with a broad array of amusements, modern standards, and a dedicated playground for children, drawing on global sources for ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grover Whalen
United States
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Air Rifles
Tricycles
Schaeffer Wasp
Patoka Hardware
Patoka
Christian Church Revival
Rachel McHaney
Spain
Lyric Theatre
Salem, Illinois
Leo Carrillo
Jean, Parker
Blonde
Lionel Barrymore
Robert Young
Lynne Overman
John Barrymore In
Clu
Rox
Centralia, Ill
Pat O’brien
George Brent
Barbara Stanwyck
Herbert Marshall
Shanghai
Anna May Wong
Charles Bickford
Jane Withers
Gene Autry
Egypt
Liberty Theatre
Vandalia, — Ill
Bette Davis
Leslie Howard
Bobby Breen
Chester Morris
Ken Maynard
Robert Montgomery
Rosalind Russe
Pinky Tomlin
Ralph Bellamy
Kay Francie
the Firefly
True Confecpione
Remalie
Jolliff Hardware
Morris
Telinois
Yardley
Lentheric
Coty
Paris
Max Factor — Houbigant
Dresser
Bill Folds
James’ Drug Store
Vandalia, Ill
Maytag
Fredman Bros
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