Alma Area Happenings Include Births Visits and Fire
Kinmundy and Alma residents visit relatives in Alma. A baby boy named Robert Edward Ford born to Mr and Mrs John Ford. A house fire on Earl Jackson’s residence roof was controlled with neighbor help. Several locals travel for work and family days with birthdays noted and visits to Kinmundy, Centralia, and Neoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Gammons
Kinmundy
Alma
Ed Fox
Champaign
Sprouse
Sam Claton
Odin
Agnes Moore
E.iott
Ashley
John Ford
Robert Edward
Joe Gregory
Mabel Malone
Centralia
Bessie Aldrich
Riley Williams
Effie Arnold
Earl Jackson
Emma Wiley
Carrie Nicols
South Bend
Ind
Dan Clow
Chicago
Will Eagan
Salem
Bessie Black
Rosa Deford
Juanita
Harry
Elma Smith
M. E
Monroe Smith
Alma Cemetery
Walter George
Mary Williams
Williams
R. E. Walters
Dee Slagley
Gragg
Lila Pullen
Tom Kinkbone
Ludlow
Geo. Black
Carrigan Community News and Local Notes
Wayne Carrigan works on Fred Briscoe’s car while other residents report visits and illnesses. Burial services for Clarence Cozad held. locals attend Sunday School. several sick list updates show recoveries and worsening conditions. Carrigan Literary Society meets. debate on school consolidation wins for the negative. upcoming debate concerns ignorance versus crime and education.
Vernon News Highlights From Vandalia Visitors to Town
Local notes record visitors from Vandalia and nearby towns including Helen White Marion Epps Mildred Morgan Louise Betts and Marie Hathaway visiting Wednesday night Archie Sorrell and wife of Salem visiting Sunday at Neat Sorrell home The Chatter and Stitch club met February 5 at Mrs Chas Epps with John Rouse and grandsons Dale and Robert Bevis Also visits by Mrs Dr A G Purdy of Harlingen Texas Mrs Wm Wade Miss Edna Leniger and Miss Alice Wade among others Vernon High School basketball beat Hobonom 13 to 5 at Patoka gym last Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen White
Marion Epps
Mildred Morgan
Louise Betts
Marie Hathaway
Archie Sorrell
Salem
Neat Sorrell
Chatter and Stitch Club
Chas, Epps
John Rouse
Dale
Robert Bevis
Lucas Snyder
A. G. Purdy
Harlinge
Texas
Wm. Wade
Lowell Smith
St. James
John Miller
Moss
Howard Pope
Phylis
Decatur
John Thompson
Wm. Hathaway
Glen Cox
Rose Logan
Guthrie
Vandalia
Edna Leniger
Alice Wade
Centralia
Clara Murfin
Arthur Lee
Champaign
I. W. Doolen
Chris Beck
Clinton
Jacob Beck
Anna Wasmuth
Earl Graham
John Gehrkin
Goldie
Orvel West and Son
Lizzie Linton
Hattie Lawrence
Illinois Christie
Will Oates
Arch Tillman
Forsythe
Lizzie Johnson
H. O
Local Extended Family Visits Across Town
East of Town notes a series of visits as Jack Gilley and family of Lincoln and Les Thalman of Vandalia spend Sunday with Frank Gilley and family. Merritt Caldwell and family attend a funeral in Alma last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gilley
Lincoln
Les Thalman
Vandalia
Frank Gilley
Local Social News From White Haven Metro
John Curtis Snyder entertained his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Rouse on Sunday. Helen Thompson visited Cecil and Anna Mae Peddicord and spent weekend with Maud Carter who is attending Centralia. Everett Wernsman visited Leo Landreth family Sunday. Fred Carter visited Mrs Luke Snyder on Thursday. Vinis Linton, recently in Springfield for eye treatment, arrived home Saturday. Stephen Ballance visited cousins Glen and Ruby Ballance Sunday. Vinis Linton called on Leo Landreth Monday evening. Anna Mae and Cecil Peddicord were absent from school Tuesday. Mrs George Peddicord visited Monday with Mrs Fred Carter. Stephen Ballance was absent from school one day last week due to carache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Curtis Snyder
John Rouse
Helen Thompson
Cecil
Anna Mae Peddicord
Maud Carter
Centralia
Everett Wernsman
Leo Landreth
Fred Carter
Luke Snyder
Vinis Linton
Springfield
Ome
Stephen Ballance
Glen
Ruby Ballance
Anna Mae
Cecil Peddicord
Geoge Peddicord
Fred Carpe
Norris Couple Reunion Noted Near Town
Mr and Mrs Claud Norris of west of town are mentioned in a social note highlighting family ties and local community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Norris
West of Town
Steele School and Local Visits Reported
Miss Ferne Troutt visited Steele school Friday afternoon. Mrs. Sarah Adams visited with Mrs. Henry Troutt Friday evening. Charles Ahls owns a new Ford Tudor sedan. Lester Troutt visited Sunday with Frankie and Alfred Chigoi. Mrs. Sarah Adams spent Sunday with Ralph Hibbs and family. Paul Ververs called on Wilbert and Nelson Schmitz Sunday. Mrs. Arthur Ahlf and children of Wenona visited with Dick Ahlf's Saturday. Edith Hibbs visited with Mildred and Eunice Ververs Saturday evening. Jake Foltz took mules to East St. Louis last week for Chas. and Fred Lutz. Ed Wood and wife visited Joe Yardley and family Sunday. Henry Troutt, Chas, Lutz and Ed Wood attended the Tacke sale Friday. Genevieve Wood visited with Earl, Nina and Marie Lutz Sunday. Tony Desidereio was a Centralia visitor Saturday and Sunday. Boyd Steele visited Dave Corso and family Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Alph and daughter and Miss Clara Merten called on Minnie Merten Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Craig
Sandoval
Fred Briscoe
Dwight Briscoe
I. W. Barnett
Will Gordon
Archie McClaren
Centralia
James Meridith
Clarence Cozad
Fairman
Nelson Hicks
Arthur McGéeh
Jimmie Meridith
Lis . Carrigan
Allen Fulton
John Hicks
Rose Kirgan
Juanita King
Link Parrish
Harry Bopp
Frank Harker
Maxine Groff
Ruth
James McKee
Bud Adams
Bob Vaughn
Luther Groff
Calvin Tartar
Tonti
George Fulton
Frank Galbreath
Russell Tate
Tate
Dan Hicks
Chicago
Joshua Hicks
Carrigan Literary Society
Steele
Wood
Carrigan
Brick
Temple
Isaac Barnett
Ferne Troutt
Steele School
Sarah Adams
Henry Troutt
Charles Ahls
Lester Troutt
Frankie
Alfred Chigoi
Ralph Hibbs
Paul Ververs
Wilbert
Nelson Schmitz
Arthur Ahlf
Wenona
Dick Ahlf
Edith Hibbs
Mildred
Eunice Ververs
Jake Foltz
East St. Louis
Chas
Fred Lutz
Ed Wood
Joe Yardley
Lutz
Dayné
Genevieve Wood
Earl
Nina
Marie Lutz
Tony Desidereio
Boyd Steele
Dave Corso
Family
Wm. Alph
Clara Merten
Minnie Merten
Local Social Notes and Passing Remarks
John Shepard attended the Roy Thompson sale and bought three young sons. Bill Bryant butchered a 475 pound hog. Seldon Cooper and Raymond Alexander left to work north. George Belcher visited Patoka. Elmer Clement hosted by William Alexander and wife. Grandma Wall visited Mary Belcher. Mrs John Shepard and children visited Mrs Joe Beckler. Rev J M Smith preached at Mound Chapel. Elmer Clement and wife welcomed a baby boy. Comment on big men leaving and famous deceased figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shepard
Roy Thompson
Bill Bryant
Seldon Cooper
Raymond Alexander
George Belcher
Patoka
Elmer Clement
South of Boulder
William Alexander
Grandma Wall
Mary Belcher
Joe Beckler
J. M. Smith
McGlasson Files Sheriff Candidacy in Marion County
The Patoka Register announces J. W. McGlasson of Centralia as a Republican primary candidate for Sheriff of Marion County, set for April 8, 1930, with eligibility subject to voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patoka Register
J. W. McGlasson
Centralia
Marion County
Farm Auction Seeks Buyers For Linoleum and Machinery
Farm items listed include a spring wagon two 12 inch walking plows a 6 inch diamond plow a hay rake a mower a roller a 120 egg incubator and other miscellaneous equipment. Terms of sale are cash. Fred Stark owner Jno A Jennings auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stark
Jno
A. Jennings
Public Auction at Patoka Farm Seeks Liquidity
Farmers selling at public sale after quitting farming. Auction Tuesday February 18 1930 at 10 am on father’s farm two miles south and three miles west of Patoka. Featured items include bay horse Holstein and Jersey cows milk yields, brindle cow, yearling heifer, multiple harness sets, and farm machinery such as a John Deere binder and riding cultivator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
John Deere
Janesville
Household goods and tools go under the hammer
Household items include bench a blue enamel range one kitchen cabinet a library table and a log chain eight pitch forks plus many more articles. Terms offer cash under five dollars while larger sums receive seven months credit with a note and security. Five percent discount for cash on time sales. Gerald Nichols owner and Jno A Jennings auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Nichols
Jno
A. Jennings
Public Sale Near Patoka Illinois
Public sale to be held at the vendor's home four miles southwest of Patoka and two and a half miles northwest of Fairman on Monday February 17 1930. Items include a 13 year old black mare harness sets and various household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Fairman
Ill
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Lewis Kissner
Bert Chance
Mary Caldwell
Paul Caldwell
Julius Neilson
Walter
George
Thompson
Maroa
White Haven
Liberty Theatre
OUR Screen
FRIDA
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Sophie Tucker
Moo Marxigs
Joan Crawford
Paramount
Warner Bros. ‘ Bag
Minnte Blue
Betty Compson
da Wrince
Sy Lee
Ssikinner
Tarzan the Tiger and
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OUR Christmas Club
OUR
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First State Bank OF
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Magnesia
Phillips Milk of
Patoka Farmers Elevator
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