Vernon and Walton Families Attend Lincoln Funeral
Vernon Rollin Doolen and Jesse Walton join Mrs. C. C. Murfin for a Lincoln funeral of their uncle John Layman. Jay Layman and family visited the Waltons en route home from Lincoln. ME Church Centralia hosted an all day meeting led by Dr. C. C. Hall with ministers from Arnold Chapel and Patoka. The Ladies Aid set lunch for the Lewis Jarrett sale. Lillian Livesay wed Clifford Norton of Ramsey, planning to live there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin Doolen
Jesse Walton
C. C. Murfin
Lincoln
John Layman
Russell Green
W. L. Hathaway
Clus
Isabelle Prott
Effie Arnold
June
East of Town
Efsie Caldwell
Zion
Geo. Carmaney
Decatur
Jay Layman
Benton
Walton
F. L. Cox
Arlie Sprinkle
Urbana
Flora Cox
Centralia
C.C. Hall
Hall
Bro
C. C. Lowe
Arnold Chapel
Grant
Pentecostal Church
Bro. Storey
Vernon Charge
W. H. Jones
Lewis Jones
Paul Ehrat
H. H. Jones
Mary Walker
Patoka
F.M. Smith
Lulu Troyer
Ladies Aid
Lewis Jarrett
Carrie Alexander
Ethel Rogier
Harold Jolliff
Lillian Livesay
Clifford Norton
Ramsey
Ida Wilson
Lora Wilson
Edinburg
Ray Walton
Mildred Morgan
Fay Walton
Ally Purdue
Jesse Binnion
Louise Betts
Marian Epps
Marian Hollenbeck
Thelma Doolen
Local families share birthday and Sunday gatherings
McHaney families and friends celebrated birthdays with dinners and visits from Lizzie and Francis Gray Clara Irvin Alvin Gray and others. Church attendees Rev Clifton and Mrs Ruby Zoeller attended services at Givens and McHang. Community members, including Hays Somerville and Black households, visited Kinmundy and nearby farms during the week and weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Black
Susan Black
Mattie Chance
Kinmundy
John Hays
Jin Tuka
Lewis “Hays
Fulton
Dona Somerville
A. W. Gray
Chas. Sullens
Leander Sullens
Clara Irvin
Salem
Lazzie Gray
Lon Pritchett
Eva Howard
Howard Smith
Wm. Hays
Richview Eighth Grade Honors For January Averages
The eighth year class selects students with averages of 85 or above for January. Named from eighth grade are Alice Caudle 94 Bernice Meader 89 Meredith Doolene 88 Geral dine Sorrell 85. Also sixth grade Mar win Sorrell 85 and Harry Thorpe 89 qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeleine
Alice Caudle
Bernice Meader
Meredith Doolene
Geraldine Sorrell
Marwin Sorrell
Harry Thorpe
Shower honors newlyweds at Galbraith home in Brick
A Saturday evening miscellany shower at A A Galbraith's home honored newlyweds Earl Ramsey and wife with sixty guests and gifts including a quilt by Margaret Ramsey. Refreshments were served late, and friends offered best wishes.
Local notes from Shattuc area recall visits and gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Murfin Mason and children visited the Seidels one evening. Relatives from this vicinity attended the funeral of Bobby Dean Schaffnit in Odin. Dwight Briscoe shows improvement after scarlet fever. Local residents hosted and visited in the past week, with several shop and church activities noted. Sympathy extended for the death of Mrs. Ford Stein. Activities include quilting, wood hauling, and visits to Centria, Sandoval, and Odin communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfin Mason
Shattue
Murfin
Patoka
John Nagel
Geeif Hicks
Ted Ticknor
Roy, Kretzer
Fredonia
James Meredith
Rollin Robinson
Near Sandoval
Elsie Hicks
Eunice
Nelson Hicks
Sandoval
Harry Lush
Odin
Wm Johnson Visits Babe Ticknor Home Monday
Wm Johnson called at the Babe Ticknor home on Monday, recording a routine social visit between neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Johnson
Babe Ticknor
Social visits fill Greenridge Sunday afternoon
Visitors to Frank Horessi home include Frank and Mrs Dondera and son Harry plus James Bilek and Forrest Willims families. Several local residents, including Headley, Stevenson, Doudera, and Mazanek households, enjoyed Sunday calls and Friday visits. Roy Williams is listed as sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Horessi
Frank Dondera
Harry
James Bilek
Forrest Willims
F. L. Dondera
George Headley
Joe Dondera
Velma Aldridge
Edith Doudera
Lois Stevenson
Bessie Thomas
Thomas Doudera
Clyde Osborne
Nellie Grzar
Frank Doudera
Lillian
Joan Mazanek
Alma
Roy Williams
Local Social Notes From Fairman Area
East Fork Henry Stillabower and Earl Horton shop in Fairman. Ruby and Nettie Schmahl visit Mrs Ida Stillabower. Don Peddicord bought corn from Wash Bowen. Mrs Bertha Williams has been ill. Cort Walker and Henry Stillabower attended Herschel Campbell sale. Bill Campbell and family visited Centralia. George Peddicord and family visited Cort Walker. Clarence Bowen and family Dan Reeter and family Vandalia Wash Bowen and children Leonard Crothers spent with Charles Bowen. Matt Branson and Bill Crothers visited Henry Stillabower. Burl and Raymond Bowen visited Ralph and Wayne Williams. Isabel and Mabel Bowen stayed with Ruby and Nettie Schmahl. Fred Wheking and wife shopped in Patoka. Oze Hill hauled wood. Those at Schmahl home: Isabelle, Mabel, Albert, Dean, Clifton Bowen and Leo Carson. Cort Walker and wife visited Ed Monahan and wife at Salen. Frank Bradford and family of Sandoval visited Luther Williams. Don Peddicord called on Cort Walker. Herbert Schmahl was in Patoka and Sandoval. Henry Stillabower called on Elze Clark. Darrel and Ernie Foltz and Dean Hill went to Marion. Ed Johnstone and son Bob helped Cort Walker saw wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stillabower
Earl Horton
Fairman
Ruby
Nettie Schmahl
Ida Stillabower
Don Peddierod
Wash Bowen
Bertha Willliams
Cort Walker
Bill Campbell
Centralia
George Peddicord
Clarence Bowen
Dan Reeter
Vandalia
Leonard Crothers
Charles Bowen
Matt Branson
Bill Crothers
West of Patoka
Henry Stillabover
Burl
Raymond Bowen
Ralph
Wayne Williams
Isabel
Mabel Bowen
Fred Wheking
Patoka
Oze Hill
Schmahl
Isabelle
Mabel
Albert
Dean
Clifton Bowen
Leo Carson
Ed Monahan
Salen
Frank Bradford
Sandoval
Luther Williams
Don Peddicord
Herbert Schmahl
North Fork social notes list local residents visits
Lyle Green called on Jack Cox Saturday night. Willie Garrett and son Bert called at St. Paul Saturday afternoon. Pupils enjoyed a visit from Paul B. Chance and the State Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Bob Green oiled the North Fork school floor. Several residents, including Leroy Keith Green Burl Green and Dale Cox, went skating Saturday. Abbie Cox hauled logs to Elmer Berry's saw mill and Abbie Cox visited Tom Jones. Cecil Headley Hubert Headley and Mark Arnold left Saturday for Michigan. Abbie Cox called on Fred Headley in Kinmundy. Otho Basset returned home from an extended trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Green
Jack Cox
Willie Garrett
Bert
St. Paul
Marvin Garrett
Marvin Ehrat
Elizabeth Arnold
Kinmundy
Guy Arnold
Paul B. Chance
North Fork
Bob Green
North ‘Fork
Leroy Kieth Green
Burl” Green
Dale Cox
Abbie Cox
Elmer Berrys Saw Mill
Cecil Headley
Hubert Headley
Mark Arnold
Michigan
Tom Jones
Fred Headley
Otho Basset
Local families share Sunday visits and baby news
Alton Wednesday morning lists Charles Berry Clyde Green and others visiting or spending Sunday with relatives. The Headley family welcomes a granddaughter born to Carl Headley of Loami while extended relatives, including Bert and Win Headley, stop by Willie Garrett and Cecil Garrett homes.
M. E. Church South Patoka Charge Services
Zion hosts Sunday services with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Superintendent Addis Walton. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young peoples meeting at 7:00 p.m. Public invited. Pastor W. D. Humphrey delivers sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Zion
Addis Walton
Young Peoples Meeting
Publication Notice in Illinois Circuit Court Chancery
In Marion County Illinois the case Hazel M. Allen vs Elmer O Allen Chancery No 34 1007 to be heard January Term 1934. Non residence affidavit filed. Complainant’s bill filed January 29 1934. If Elmer O Allen fails to appear February 1934 a decree may be entered by default. Salem Illinois January 30 1934 J Lem Ballance Clerk Ward P Holt Solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Hazel M. Allen
Elmer O. Allen
Salem
Ilinois
Bryan Pitts Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Centria
Political notice states Bryan Pitts of Centria seeks the Democrat nomination for sheriff in the primary on April 10, 1934, subject to Democrat voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Pitts
Centralia
Announcement of S N Finn for County Judge
The notice states S N Finn is a Democratic candidate for County Judge of Marion in the primary with the election set for April 10 1934 and asks for voter support.
Salem man John L. Kagy seeks Marion County judge nomination
The committee announces John L. Kagy of Salem as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Judge in Marion County. Primary election date is April 10, 1984.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Kagy
Salem
Marion County
Chance runs for Superintendent of Schools in Marion County
Authorized notice names Paul B. Chance as candidate for Superintendent of Schools subject to Democratic voters will in Marion County primary on April 10 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
Marion County
For Sale and Rent Classifieds in Patoka Centralia Area
A jumble of ads listing farm goods and services. Items include 1932 seed oats at 45 cents per bushel from Wm Ehrat Sho bonier Illinois. Rentals offered by Mrs Lizzie Gray with a four room house and separate downstairs rooms. Also hay and livestock sales including 50 tons Timothy and four bred Shorthorn bulls from J C Leicht & Son. Requests to buy soybeans oats corn stock peas each noted with locations Patoka Sandoval Centralia. Gloves found by Henry Pugh. Hayes Chicks advertising flock improvements with hatch days Monday and Thursday. February sale of living dining bedroom suites and furniture with delivery offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ehrat
Shobonier
Ill
Lizzie Gray
Henry Pugh
R. Robinson
Sandoval
C. A. Adams
Patoka
J. W. Alexander
HAYES
S. W. Hayes
S. Locust St
Centralia
Wandalia
Géo
Raines
S. Locust
J. C. Leicht & Son
Boulder, Il
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Etta M. Olinger
The administrator of the estate of Etta M. Olinger deceased will appear before the Marion County Illinois County Court in Salem at the May term on the first Monday in May to hear and adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly as of February 12 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta M. Olinger
Marion County
Illinois
Salem
Card of Thanks for Christina Yardley
The Yardley family thanks friends for kindness and sympathy during Christina Yardley’s illness and death from Mrs Christina Yardley, Joseph Yardley and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Yardley
Joseph
Notice from Patoka Cream Station Operator Jessie Ellis
Cream station west of I C Depot in Patoka reports continuous operation with operator Jessie Ellis always on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Depot
Patoka
Jessie Ellis
Silver Tea at M. E. Church Honors Mrs Jennings
Mrs. J A Jennings hosted the Silver Tea of the M E Church on Thursday evening with guest Mrs. Wilma Crawford. Ruby Eagan sang and Elsie Gray read. Contests for Valentine and Washington's Birthday awarded to Mrs. Jennings Mae Eagan Fayette Belcher and Clifford Douthitt. Next meeting at Anna Belcher on March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Jennings
M. KE
Wilma Crawford
Beckemeyer
Gayle Belcher
Ruby Eagan
Elsie Gray
George Washington
Jennings
Mae Eagan
Fayette Belcher
Clifford Douthitt
Gayle
Fayetta Belcher
Anna Belcher
Local Social Notes From Sandy Branch
Mr and Mrs Ben Wainscott and Mr and Mrs Mack Robb visited Sam Lowe and family. Dale Conant returned from St Louis after three weeks of medical treatment. Bettie Nichols visits Marshall Williams home. Gilbert Doolen called at Carol Garrett home. Mrs Sam Arnold Loyd Emmett Nichols visited Marsh Williams family. Mark Swift Paul visited Dale Arnold. Green and Carol Garrett with Mack Robb kinfolk visited. Valinda Conant Elma Mae Conant visited Mack Robb. Billy Morris Mack Robb Rene Wainscott Helen cooked for wood sawers. Ben Wainscott visited Marshall Williams family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wainscott
Mack Robb
Sam Lowe
Dale’ Conant
St. Louis
Bettie Nichols
Marshall Wiliams
Gilbert’ Doolen
Carol Garrett
Sam Arnold
Loyd
Emmett Nichols
Marsh Williams
Mark Swift
Paul
Dale Arnold
Green
Valinda Conant
Little Elma Mae Conant
Mack Robbs
Billy Morris
Rene Wainscott
Helen
George Cole
Marshall Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon
Paul Brown
Doris Kleeman
Helen Brown
Kenneth Meador
Meredith Doolen
Geraldine, George
Marvin Sorrell
MC Haney
Richview
A. A. Galbraith
Earl Ramsey
Earr
Margaret Ramsey
Herschel Campbell
Dennis
G.F. Jett
Jim Winders
Violet
Nelletta Durbinsare
Tudie Hurd Felton
Springfield
Lucille Beach
J. G. McKee
G. F. Jett
Fannie Fulton
A. E. Bell
Mildred Durbin
Gus Guryler
Hoots Chapel
Campbell
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Beryl Durbin
S. H. Hurd
George Nicholson
Jett
A. H. Sebastian
Warrie Jackson
Frank Jett
Brown Shoe Co
Carrigan
Greenridge
Archie Purcell
H. W
Thomas and
Claud Robinson
Bill Headley
Augusta Skokan
Doudera Boys
Ed Doudera
F. L. Doudera
Juanita Stevenson
Laura
Josephine Doucera
East Fork
Linton & Beery
Phonie
Patoka, Illinois
Alton
Charles Berry
Clyde Green
Bill Garrett
Darrell Arnold
Cecil Garrett
Bert Garrett
Win Headley
Carl Headley
Loami
Dale Ballance
Pete Headley
Bud Feathers
Lawrence Bassett
Hall Feathers
John Wilson
Howard Quick
Pid Bassett
Baby
Carroll Garrett
Dwight
Bundy
M. E. Church South
W. D. Humphrey
State of Illinois
J. Lem Ballance
Ward P. Holt
S. N. Finn
Marion
SUPT
MAE Eagan Auto and Property Insurance
Floyd Cain
Patoka Register
Patel
Congress
Sandy Branch
Smith & Cox Ambulance Service
Farmers’ Cooperative
Ford Cars
Geo. J. Wasem
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