Census of Distribution and Manufactures underway soon
The census of distribution and manufactures will begin in a week as an experimental effort to reveal price discrepancies between producers and consumers. It will collect detailed business profiles from manufacturers wholesalers retailers and others while excluding profit data. District supervisors will lead field work in several counties with exceptions for large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Herman R. Sherbarth
Effingham
Fayette
Jasper
Crawford
Clay
Richland
Lawrence
Wabash
Washington
Local Milk Prices and Production Questioned
A street report claims milk is worth 1.60 per 100 pounds at the local plant. The piece asserts top prices at 2.00 and 1.90 and notes the plant payroll exceeds Odin coal mine. It asks readers to consider milk consumption and self production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odin
New Insurance Co for Patoka Promises Active Campaign
Sel are Mutual Benefit Association launches with George Simcox as manager and a Patoka office likely in Cruse Millinery Shop space. Agents are canvassing charter members as a welfare effort shifts from old mutual doubts to broad community coverage. A house to house canvass is planned to push the charter drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Benefit Assocision
Hee Seon
George Simcox
Welfare Association
Patoka
Cruse
Local Court Rules in Favor of Luther Williams in Debt Suit
Luther Williams, a Fair man merchant, sued Julius Chausse for a store and garage debt. After a court hearing, Judge Carter delivered a verdict for Williams as Chausse refused payment on the garage debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Williams
Fairman
Julius Chausse
Patoka Folks Write From Tucson Arizona
A Patoka reader describes Tucson as a health resort with desert surroundings and mountains. The letter notes dry air, irrigation limits, many hospitals, a growing University of Arizona, and locals from midwestern states. The writers praise the Register, cheer Patoka basketball, and plan to return home in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Arizona
Old Mexico
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Centralia
T. B
Barbara
Tuscan
el Conquistador
Patoka
Blanche Renner
Floyd Smith
P. S
Salem visitors call at Patoka Lodge Tuesday evening
E. J. Jones and W. R. Brock from Salem visited Patoka I. C. O. lodge on Tuesday evening February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Jones
W. R. Brock Salem
Patoka I. C
Lodge
Young Preacher M D Ballance to Speak at Sunday Service
Local church invites all to hear M. D. Ballance preach Sunday morning February 16 at 11 oclock. He is described as a young preacher with excellent ability whose sermons are thoroughly enjoyed by listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Ballance
Bro. Ballance
Baptist Church Sunday School and Evening Services
The Baptist Church held Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching in morning and evening services led by Bro Lockard pastor B Y P U at 7 00 p m The B Y P U program for Sunday February 16 features Scripture Lesson Carroll Mojonnier Willie Nattier Jesus Fulfills God s Promises Dale Nattier etc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Lockard
Carroll Mojonnier
Willie Nattier
Jesus
Dale Nattier
Emily Ballance
Violet
Nattier
Marion Belcher
Francis Belcher
Spirit theme dominates Christian Science Sunday lesson
The Sunday Lesson-Sermon across Christian Science Churches centered on Spirit as key to understanding God. Golden Text declares not by might but by spirit, and citations include Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. The referenced Mary Baker Eddy text links baptism of Spirit to purity and spiritual Life demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Zechariah
Mary Baker Eddy
Midweek Prayer and Sunday Night Program at M. E. South
The M. E. South church announces Thursday prayer at seven led by Robert Walton. Sunday School at 9:30. Epworth League service at 6:15 with a February 16 program on Negro youth social obligation. Readings, talks, solos, and duets listed. Elizabeth Simcox leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walton
Epworth League
Ina Anderson
Annabelle Wilson
Howard
Maurice Willis
Georgia Cruse
Willis
Leona Belcher
Paul Logan
Elizabeth Simcox
Zion Church Epworth League Program on Sunday Feb 16
An Epworth League schedule for Zion Church lists events at 6 30 p m including songs prayers Bible readings and talks. Carl Arnold Lois McNicol Marion Caldwell and others present readings and talks on social obligations and neighborly duty with several hymn selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Epworth League
Carl Arnold
Robert Jones
Marion Caldwell
Lois McNicol
Jesus
Mary Williams
Dorothy McNicol
Ella Arnold
Francis Neilson
Wilma Caldwell
Hilda McNicol
Dean
Illinois educators brace new certificating interpretation
The Attorney General outlines how the new certificating law rewards teaching experience. Provisional and limited elementary certificates will be issued based on three years of successful teaching and one year of training or seven years of teaching with appropriate county superintendent approval. Clinton County has received certificates. Marion County awaits alphabetical calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Carlstrom
State’ Examining Board
Francis G. Blair
State Examining Board
A. L. Whittenberg
Carlstrom
Clinton County
Marion County
Alma mail carrier marks 25 years on Route 2
Jake Johnson of Alma Illinois completed 25 years of continuous service as a mail carrier on Route 2. He started on Route near Tonti Marion County, later moved to Alma, traveled over 201 thousand miles, and remained within six miles of his home post office during his career. His family aided during bad weather and he dreams of flying someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Johnson
Alma
Ill
Tonti
Marion County
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Helen
Frank Elifritz Fishing Season Opens for 1930
Frank Elifritz, local champion fisher, reports six fish caught with total length of six inches using one worm. Mrs. Lisle Sincox and her children visited Clinton relatives this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Elifritz
Methodist Tea Meeting Brings Valentine Themed Fun
The Silver Tea of the Methodist Church met at W H Cain's home on Feb 6 with hostesses Miss Ruby Cain and Miss Ruby Eagan. Mrs Donna Jennings and Mrs Mae Logan organized a playful program with surgeons and nurses, heart crafts, contests and duets by Miss Ruby Cain and Miss Ruby Eagan. Davis Jennings won the main prize. Mrs Eagan held the booby prize. Bobby Jennings won best valentine verse. Vivian Stiles of Sandoval, a guest, guessed the number of red hearts correctly in a battle count. Refreshments were served and the group plans to meet in March with Mrs Mae Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cain
Ruby Cain
Ruby Eagan
Donna Jennings
Mae Logan
Jennings
Troyer
Logan
Valentine
Bobby Jennings
Vivian Stiles
Sandoval
Mae Simcox
Kinmundy Leads Early Northern Egyptian Conference Standings
Official basketball standings for the Northern Egyptian Illinois High School Athletic Conference reflect results through February 1930. Kinmundy tops with 12 wins and 2 losses, Vandalia and Patoka tied at 10-2, followed by Sandoval and Altamont, with Brownstown near 9-4 and Odin 0-14 as reports show recent game results: Kinmundy over Altamont, Brownstown over Sandoval, Vandalia over Odin, Farina over Odin, Patoka over St Elmo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Egyptian Illinois High School Athletic Conference
L Pet
Kinmundy
Vandalia
Patoka
Sandoval
Farina
Brownstown
ALT St. Elno
Altamont
Odin
St. Elmo
L. DeLay
Household Science Club Program
The program shown for Saturday afternoon February 22 at 2:00 includes a Roll-A health preservation, a lecture on Dental Hygiene by Dr. Corlew of Mt. Vernon, a health talk by Miss Effie Andrus, a nurse, and musical interludes with Mrs. W. W. Murfin serving as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Corlew
Mt. Vernon
Effie Andrus
W. W. Murfin
Infant Dean Cozad Dies in Brief Illness
An infant three days old, Dean, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Cozad, died after a short illness at their Fairman home. Funeral and burial were in Fredonia cemetery, with wide sympathy offered to the young parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Clarence Cozad
Fairman
Fredonia
Victoria Chapter Initiates Members at Evening Meeting
At a regular Victoria Chapter gathering Monday evening, degrees were conferred on Mrs Carrye Alexander Mrs Myrtle Rogier and Mr Artie Rogier. Affiliations welcomed Mrs Laura Haley and Mrs Mattie Crosby. Visitors from Vandalia and St Elmo attended. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Carrye Alexander
Myrtle Rogier
Rtie Rogier
Laura
Jones and Gaston Families Visit Centralia
Roy Jones and family spent two days visiting with William Gaston and family in Centralia. Gerald Nichols holds a farm and plans to move to the Singer house south of the Parks orchard, now occupied by Hugh McKimmey and family, who expect to move north into the large corr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
William Gaston
Centralia
Gerald Nichols
Hugh McKimmey
1929-30 Area Basketball Schedules
Column outlines remaining schedule for Class A and B tournaments across Vandalia, Patoka, St Elmo, Salem, Vandalia High, Ramsey, Raymsey, Altamont and other locales. Listed dates show games at Patoka, St Elmo, Centralia, Kinmundy, Salem, Vandalia, Ramsey, Altamont and Farina with opponents including Farina, Kinmundy, Vandalia, Greenville, Patoka, Trenton, Mt Vernon, Pinckneyville, Salem, Mt Carmel, St Elmo, Brownstown, Sandoval, Effingham, Macon, Morrisonville, Mulberry Grove, Beecher City and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Salem
St. Elmo
Ramsey
Mulberry Grove
Sandoval
Odin
Brownstown
Coffeen
Patoka
Fillmore
St. James
Carlyle
Centralia
Nashville
Greenville
Trenton
New Baden
Keyesport
Okanville
Aviston
Kell
Dix
Breese
Beckemeyer
Patoka H. S
Farina
Kinmundy
Altamont
Sandoval High School
Centralia High School
Mt. Vernon
Pinckneyville
Mt. Carmel
Kinmundy High School
Louisville
Salem High School
Vandalia High School
Effingham
Ramsey High School
Macon
Beecher City
Local speed officer injured in Vandalia motorcycle fall
Harold Bigelow, a local speed officer, was thrown from a motorcycle in Vandalia Tuesday afternoon and suffered a scalp wound needing several stitches. He stayed in Greer Hospital for a couple days. officials said the accident was not more serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bigelow
Vandalia
Greer Hospital
Former Patoka Boy Circles Globe in Navy Ship
Walter L. Simcox of the United States Navy has left Philadelphia for Buenos Aires aboard the cruiser Salt Lake City. The ship, stationed at Hampton Roads, Virginia, will circle the globe this year and next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
NAVY
Walter L. Simcox
United States Navy
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Philadelphia
Buenos Aires
Salt Lake City
Local Social Notes From The Area
Francis Gaston and Bill Eagan visited on Sunday. Miss Vivian Stiles of Sandoval stayed with Miss Florence Cain Thursday night. George Purcell and wife remain ill. Miss Virginia Parks visited J. W. Delassus family in St Elmo Friday to Sunday. Mrs Jessie Delassus visited relatives Tuesday. Walter Parks and wife visited St. Louis on Wednesday. Light rain fell Wednesday morning. Roy Thompson farm sale noted with strong horses. A L Vallow spent time with his mother Mrs Josie Vallow. Frances Gilley and Lincoln family visited over the weekend. Fred Gilley of Centralia opened a grocery store on North Third Street in C. L. Wadkins’ family visited local relatives Sunday. Dorothy Wasem of Trento spent Sunday with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Gaston
Bill Eagan
Vivian Stiles
Sandoval
Florence Cain
George Purcell
Virginia Parks
J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Jessie Delassus
Walter Parks
St. Louis
North Third Street
C. L. Wadkins and
Dorothy Wasem
Trento
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