Caudie Finds Unusual Box on Farm Near Vernon
Mr John Caudie on a farm east of Vernon found a small box tied to a parachute with a note directing its return to Baltimore for a reward. The box contained a radio weather instrument launched from a Weather Bureau station and recovered after the balloon burst, with rewards issued for each returned item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caudie
Vernon
Baltimore
Maryland
Caudle
Julien P. Friex & Sons
Div
Bendix Aviation Corp
Standard Instruments and Control
Earth
Weather Bureau
U. S. Weather Bureau
E Broadcasting
Julien P, Friez & Sons
Birthday Party For Betty Burton Held At Vernon Home
A birthday celebration was hosted by Beth Burton for her granddaughter Betty Lou Burton turning 13 on Monday evening February 5. Prizes went to Betty Livesay Lowell Thomas and James Cudd, with brick cream angel food cake Hawaii punch and jumbo salted peanuts served. Attendees included Mildred Betty Livesay Joyce Hatha Lowell and Eugene Thomas Bill Cudd and Betty Lou Burton. Guests departed at 9 30 wishing many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cudd
Betty Lou Burton
Miss Betty
Social Ice Club entertained at Altom home
Dale Altom hosted two tables of go i play for her ice club last Friday afternoon. Mrs. S. E. Altom won high honors, Mrs. Orville Schroeder was second, and Mrs. Clayton Beery won the floating prize. Ants were served by the hostess. Also present were Mesdames C. Kilgore Verle Kirk Howard and Porter Simcox of Green-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes Dale Altom
S. E. Altom
Orville Schroeder
Clayton Beery
Mesdames C. Kilgore
Verle Kirk
Howard and Porter Simcox
Green
Miss Virginia Wernsman Contracts Mumps In Ml
Virginia Mae Wernsman is diagnosed with the mumps in Ml as doctors report her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Mae Wernsman
Black walnut tree planting linked to soil conservation
The College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois promotes black walnut planting as a soil erosion control practice. Program payments up to 30 dollars plus potential cash income from land make it attractive, alongside other conservation practices in 1940. The industry spans regions from Whinvis to Iowa, with trees often yielding more cash in a year than their lumber value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
J. E. Davis
West Virginia
Kentucky
Temyersee
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Davis
Birthday Honor for 94th Eliza Farmer Cele brates
Mrs Eliza Farmer celebrated her ninety fourth birthday with an afternoon tea hosted by her foster mother Mrs Eliza Farmer’s 94th birthday observed on February 7 guests included Mrs Dale Altom Mrs J W Alexander and a long list of friends and relatives from Staunton Edwardsville Centralia Bedford and Vernon with greetings gifts and best wishes from many well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Marfin
Eliza Farmer
Dale Altom
J. W. Alexander
Centralia
A. A. Griffin
Leo Walker
Mojonnier
Roy Jones
John Jennings
T. E. Irvin
L. DeLay
John Simox
Lizzie Wasem
Belle Simcox
Bedford
Indiana
Lilly Blankinship
Elsie Gray
Edna Leininger
Vernon
Alice Murfin
Republican Woman's Club Luncheon Planned in Salem
The Marion County Republican Woman's Club will hold a luncheon at 12 30 p m Friday February 16 at the Presbyterian church in Salem. All women in the county are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Republican Woman's Club
Presbyterian Church
Salem
Vernon W. C. T. U. Meeting Notices
The Vernon W. C. T. U. will meet Saturday evening February 17 at the home of Mr. Geo Walton. Meeting night changed from Monday to Saturday for revival. Rev 8 M Spurgeon will speak. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon W. C. T. U
Geo. Walton
M. Spurgeon
Lyons in Salem Tuesday Speech by Gov. Candidate Lyons
Richard J. Lyons Republican candidate for Governor will speak at the Court House in Salem Tuesday evening February 20 at 7 30. He is well known in the state and leads Dwight Green in a preliminary poll for the nomination. A large crowd is anticipated. Dorothy Ververs and three friends from Breese dined with her parents William and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Lyons
Court House
Salem
Dwight Green
Shop Around the Corner at Lyric Salem with Sullavan and Stewart
Ernest Lubitsch brings his favorite of two one act stories to the screen in The Shop Around the Corner starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart and opening Sunday and Monday at the Lyric Theatre in Salem for a two day engagement. Lubitsch first directed Greta Garbo in Ninotchka before returning to the Budapest shop tale with a hand picked supporting cast including Frank Morgan Joseph Schildkraut Felix Bréssart Sara Haden William Tracy Inez Courtney Sara Edwards Edwin Malewell Charles Helton and Charles Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lubitsch
Margaret Sullavan
James Stewart
Lyric’ Theatre
Salem
Miss Sullavan
Stewart
Metro-Goldwyn, Mayer
Lubitsch
Greta Gando
Ninotchkal
Budapess
Frank Morgan
Joseph Schildkraut
Felix’ Bréssart
Thetcher
Sara Haden
William Tracy
Inez Courtney
Sara Edwards
Edwin Malewell
Charles Hélton
Charles Smith
Baptist Church Plans and Sunday Services Schedule
The church announces 9:30 Sunday School led by Artie Rogier, 10:40 Morning Worship, and 7:00 Evening Worship. A Thursday devotional at 7:20, and next Wednesday WM meeting at Mrs. Geo Ballance's. Mrs. Bryan Davidson presides, with program leader Mrs. Oscar Davis on Evangelization per Luke 10:1-9,16-20. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie- Rogier
W. M
Geo. Ballance
Oscar Davis
Shower for Mrs Denny hosted by Mojonnier and Carter
Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier and Mrs. Milburn Carter hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ray Denny of La Salle at the Mojonnier home last Friday evening. Mrs. Denny, formerly Miss Mildred Carter, received many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Milburn Carter
Ray Denny
la Salle
Denny
Mildred Carter
Patoka Boys Compete In Centralia Golden Gloves Tourney
Three Patoka entrants boxed in the Centralia Golden Gloves tournament Monday night. Brooks Meador at flyweight 104 pounds lost on decision. Marvin Walker bantam 115 pounds narrowly lost on a close decision after several sharp lefts. Dale Towler featherweight 135 pounds lost by technical knockout to a taller experienced foe. All three express hope for future matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Styles
Centralia
Brooks Meador
Marvin Walker
Marvin
Stem
Stern
Dale Towler
Dale
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs J M Daniels of Villa Grove and others visited families including the Hails and the Wortmans. Dean DeComb showed health moving pictures to Tokata Schools and Vernon school. Trips to Jacksonville St Louis and Centralia are noted with several families visiting relatives and enjoying events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Daniels
Villa Grove
Burl Wortman
iDean DuComb
Patoka
Health Department
Vernon
Madaline Porter
Dearhter Gayle
Gerald Cox
Charles’ Cox
Paul Logan
Jacksonville
Charles Belkwhier
Reba Gray
Cecil Pletcher
Johnson City
A Bilis
James Ballance
James
Yin
Centrilia
Kainnedy
Suncor
Bob Huff
Chicago
Joe Limecox
Dean DeComb
St. L Luis
Patsy Spurgeon
Betty Wengert
Centralia
Ray Denny
LaSalle
Missee
Jean Tee
Milburn Carter
Maurice Ballance
Lois Belcher
Victoria Chapter Held Semi Monthly Meeting
Victoria Chapter held its semi monthly meeting Monday evening. Sick members include Mr. and Mrs. G J Wasem and several others. The chapter invited Vandalia Kinmundy and Sandoval Chapters for initiatory work on Feb 26. Refreshment committee named. Next meeting March 11 with past matrons night. Mrs G J Wasem to be guest of honor from Grand Chapter Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
G. J. Wasem
Josie Vallow
S. Be, Altom
J. C. Beery
A. W. Cruse
Lowell Belcher
A. W. Thalman
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Sandoval
P. J. Mojonnier
Artie Rogier
Christina Crawford
Winifred
Spurgeon
Virginia Martin
Grand Chapter
Commnittee
Revival Meeting at Vernon Methodist Church Begins Feb 19
There will be a revival meeting at the Vernon Methodist Church starting Monday February 19. Rev R M Stockton of Vienna Illinois will be the evangelist. Gather for singing prayer and gospel sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Methodist Church
R.M. Stockton
Vienna
Iil
Ordination Services At Salem Baptist Church
Sunday afternoon at Salem Baptist Church the ordination of Milferd Rogier was performed with Bro. Milferd Rogier ordained a deacon. Assistants included Rev Seville Borum pastor Rev Green of Zion Fall Rev Sam McCoy of Mt Vernon Rev Sitney Speer of Effingham and Artie Rogier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Artie Rogier
Salem Baptist Church
Milferd Rogier
Seville
Borum
Salem Church
Green
Zion Fall
Sam McCoy
Mt. Vernon
Sitney Speer
Effingham
Bro
Hi Lite Class Meeting At Christian Church
The Hi Lite Class of the Christian Church met Thursday evening at Mrs. Robert Eagan’s home. Miss Lucille Field led the lesson with Mrs Joe Herrera reading the scripture. The group voted to continue the Galloping Tea until the next class and enjoyed gifts from a mystery exchange. Hostesses served chili dill pickles and Coca Cola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Robert Eagan
Artiste Smith
Lucille
Health and Welfare program marked Woman's Club meeting
The Woman's Club Health and Welfare Committee presented a state health films program on February 10. The club planned a Jubilee party fundraising, cataloged pioneer mothers, and prepared future events with speakers on jury service for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Gisre Gray
Wirs
Walvin
Seta’ Matuin
Ors
Wik L2
TL Wiaptin
Wmds
Bans Wlaeee
D. W
Snompson, Wis, Linder, Jmrs, Uv. Te Beery
Mra
Hinot
Dean Davomb
State Board of Health
Wilton
Schiol
Jidna Belcher
P. J. Mojonnier
Lulu Troyer
Edith Cruse
Hicks
Eva Wasem
Tacke
Lettye Thalman
Beery
Miss Christie
Adams
Mrs. Gray
Rachel Adams
Onziste
W. W. Murfin
American Citizenship Committee
Ward Holt
SMP employees verify butter fat tests and weigh scales
The eight licensed SMP check testers handled 226122 butter fat tests in 1939, visiting 2079 dairy plants and making 940 adjustments after rechecks. They also performed 1411 examinations of weighing scales with 16 corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bone
Association
SMP
Sew No More Club Meets At Mrs Harriett Smith Home
The Sew-No-More club met at the home of Mrs Harriett Smith last Wednesday evening. Sewing and conversation filled the evening and refreshments were served by the hostess. Those present were Mesdames Davis Jennings, Paul Logan, Robert Eagan, James Ballance, Marcus Cox, Willard McIntire and Harriett Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Smith
Mesdames Davis Jennings
Paul Logan
Robert Eagan
James Ballance
Marcus Cox
Willard McIntire
P T A Notice Urges Attendance at February Meeting
P T A notice states the meeting date cannot be changed and asks all members to attend at 7 39 on Tuesday evening February 20 Bessie Foltz signs the notice Mrs Cecil Williams of Detroit Michigan visits due to her father Rich Keener's illness who is reported better now De caturs business visitors include Mrs J W Alexander Mrs Wall ace Alexander Mrs Orville Schroeder and daughter Sandra
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Foltz
Cecil Wiliams
Detroit
Mich
Rich Keener
J. W. Alexander
Wallace Alexander
Orville Schroeder
Sandra
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Betty Burton
Bridge Club
LYONS
Dorothy Ververs
Breese
Wm. Ververs
Baptist
Mrs. Denny
Dwig
Fir Gosh
Ran& Miids
Pouars
Eberl Witchinson
Durraw
Saler
Lite
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