Illinois January 1 1938 Livestock Report Summary
A summary of the Illinois and United States livestock estimates as of January 1, 1938. Total Illinois cattle hogs sheep and horses and mules numbers and values are given, noting increases in cattle and sheep per head value, hogs up, horses and mules down. US-wide cattle and sheep value up while horses and mules fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Surratt
Federal Dept. of Agricuture
Illinois
United Statees
United States
Mary
Janary
Strip mining expands coal output in Illinois
About 53 million tons were mined in Illinois in 1937. One fourth came from strip mines where coal beds are near the surface. Strip mining is cheaper faster and leaves more coal mined. Maps are being prepared to show the No 6 coal seam altitude across southern Illinois to guide future shaft and strip mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Southern Illinois
Sothern Illnois
Kinmundy Social Notes Include Local Visits
Sandy Branch reports Marvin and Elgin Conant shopping in Kinmundy Saturday. Tom Garrett and Eulaine Williams spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Mark Arnold. Mr and Mrs Charlie Johson and family visited North Fork with their son and family, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Johnson. Mrs Virgie Garrett and Lucile visited Alma with Mrs Lorene Bender. Mrs Harvey Bassett of Billings Montana spent Saturday night with Elmer Bassett. Clyde Garrett was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Selby Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Elgin Conant
Kinmundy
Tom Garrett
Eulaine Williams
Mark Arnold
Charlie Johson
North Fork
Wilbur Johnson
Virgie Garrett
Lucile
Alma
Lorene Bender
Harvey Bassett
Billings
Montana
Elmer Bassett
Clyde Garrett
Selby Garrett
Surprise Dinner For Francis Livesay
A surprise birthday dinner was held February 13 for Frances Livesay who turned 16 on February 15. Guests included many relatives from Salem Illinois and Vernon and friends from the area. The gathering featured a good meal and enjoyable conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Livesay
Glen Livesay
Bobbie
Pauline Chouder
Eula Britt
Alice Connelly
Velma ‘Kretzer
Britt Hines
Rollin McHaney
Orvilla Hines
William Jr
Serious Accident Injures F. J. Quayle in Los Angeles
Francis J. Quayle was injured in a head on crash in Los Angeles California. He suffered a broken collarbone and pelvis and will remain in hospital for about six weeks. He recently moved his family to the city and the accident occurred as he drove to work under the influence of liquor was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Francis J. Quayle
Francis
Mr. Quayle
East 28Th Street
Vernon Rebekah Lodge Holds Annual School of Instruction
Vernon Rebekah Lodge held its annual school of instruction on Tuesday February 15 with Mrs Olive Williams in charge. Officers gained useful knowledge from her instruction. Mr Williams was a visitor and gave an interesting talk. Refreshments were served by sisters Marie Snyder and Dot Doolen. Bertha Danbery publicity chairman Alva Jett and Laura Carter were shopping in Salem Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Olive Williams
Williams
Marie Snyder
Dot Doolen
Bertha Danbery
Publcity
Birthday Party for Frances Elifritz
Mrs Frank Elifritz Jr hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday for Frances Carolyn Elifritz nine years old. Inclement weather kept some away but attendees enjoyed games, dainty refreshments, and gifts from friends including Betty Lou Richeson Nellie Mae Crawford Imogene Richeson Mary Louise Beckman Irma Vera Clarice Ann Bushnell Genevieve Barnes Dorothy De Lay Peggy Parks Donald Lee Ellis Warren Black Owen Weathers Lee Adams Frances and Jimmy Elifritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Elifritz Jr
Francis Carolyn
Frances
Betty Lou Richeson
Nellie Mae Crawford
Imogene Richeson
Mary Louise Beckman
Irma Vera
Clarice Ann Bushnell
Principles and Platform of the Church of Our Lord Sermon
The sermon outlines church founding elements and unity through Scripture alone. It urges Christians in all churches to unite, rejecting human creeds and man made laws. The pastor George Birch invites the public to services held the first and third Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Our Lord
George Birch
In Memoriam Andrew M. Peddicord 1931 Notice
In loving memory of Andrew M. Peddicord who passed away February 26, 1931. The world may change from year to year. And friends from day to day But never will the one we loved From memory pass away. J. H. Peddicord and family. Lawrence Talbert called on Dorris Cozad Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Peddicord
J. H. Peddicord
How to Prevent Losses Among Baby Pigs
This piece outlines scientific steps to reduce piglet losses from overlying births to scours and cannibalism. It stresses balanced sow diets, sanitation, vaccination around weaning, proper housing and ventilation, and prompt veterinary guidance to cut mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Bey
Seanad
Valentine Party At Hatch School
Mrs. Edith Hines Jones and Hatch School pupils hosted a Valentine Party for Doolen and Independence Schools on Monday February 14 at 2 30. Games and contests used 5 hearts as forfeit money. Favors included toy balloons inside paper hearts. Winners enjoyed heart shaped cookie faces. Refreshments featured marshmallows toasted and candy hearts. A white house filled with valentines greeted guests. Doris Kleemann won a prize for perfect scene unscrambling animal names on log cabins. Heart puzzles engaged lower grades. Attendees numbered 29 with a list of names including the Gil lispies and the Doolen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hines Jones
Hatch School
Doolen
Independence
Doris Kleemann
Valda Jean
Jack
Jonh Gillispie
Fred
Robert
Patsy
John Thorpe
Doris Kleemar
Donald Belcher
Lyle Jones
Kenneth Meador
Helen Goedel
Eugene
Jesse
Lyle Black
Junior
Eleanor
Billy Bates
Raymond Meador
Elston Pratt
Gladys Wengert
Bonnie
Lewis Bassett
Raymond and
William Griffin
Irene Perkins
Joyce Doolen
Elsie Hicks
Rose Doolen
Local Social and Visiting News from Fredonia and Odin
Lawrence Talbicht called on Bill Kirgan Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs E E McHaney were business visitors in Odin Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Everett Jett and Mrs Thurman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs William Perkins and family. Edgar and Freddie Perkins and Phillip Webking called on Cecil Talbert Sunday evening. Guy Charlton from Champaign and John and Bennett Charlton called on William Perkins Wednesday night. Wilbur Talbert called on the Jett brothers Sunday evening. Lawrence Heinzman and Elmer Kirgan called on Bill Kirgan Sunday night. Bill Perkins Clarence Tackett and Everett Jett were shopping in Patoka Saturday. Leona Ella and Walter Webking were Odin callers Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Talbicht
Bill Kirgan
E. E McHaney
Odin
Everett Jett
Thurman
William Perkins
Edgar
Freddie Perkins
Phillip Webking
Cecil Talbert
Guy Charlton
Champaign
John
Bennett Charlton
Wilbur Talbert
Jett Brothers
Lawrence Heinzman
Elmer Kirgan
Bill Perkins
Clarence Tackett
Patoka
Leona
Ella
Walter Webking
Local visits span several families across towns
Ira Hicox and Daniel Hampton of Oklahoma visit Edson Bell and wife and Mrs Arthur Fouty of Robinson with John Shepard and family last Tuesday. John H Belcher and family visited George Goodin and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hicox
Daniel Hampton
Oklahoma
Edson Bell
Arthur Fouty
Robinson
John Shepard
John H. Belcher
George Goodin
WANT COLUMN LOOKS FOR 1938 TRACTOR POWER UPGRADE
Advertisements from a 1941 local page list Wanted a 1938 Case Tractor upgrade and car repair services. Dealers offer parts for model T Fords and various farm items. Also noted are hay, seeds, horses, a stray sheep, and farming equipment like endgate oat seeder. Four in ten Illinois families own radios.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mirror Hosiery and Lingerie Shop
E. Broadway
Centralia
Sandy Branch
Farthing’s
Francis Livesay
F. J. Quayle
Vernon Lodge
Alva Jett
Laura Carter
Salem
Frances Elifritz
Memoriam
Lawrence Talbert
Dorris Cozad
Hatch
Fredonia
Furniture Exchange
Locust Centralia, Ill
J.C Adams
Miles Nervine
Miss Glivar
Jervine
William Ehrat
Shobonier
Everett Perdue
The
Standard~ Vehicle CO
Lawrenceburg
Indiana
Howard Perrine
Herschel Heather
R. R
Vandalia
John R. Fulton
Tonti Township
Chas. B. Jett
Illinoi
Endgate Oat Seeder
F. H. Brockemeyer
O. H. Britt
Inllinois
George’s
Radio Repair Service
Philco
Radios
Maurice Reynolds
Burtschi Motor Co
Hlinois
Porter Simcox
K. W. Webster Plumbing—Heating—Eléctrico Contractors
South Poplar Street
Centralia Telinois
Field’s Barber Shop
Centralba
Ull
Breese
Websters Greenhouses
Fifth Centralia
Ill
C. S. Huddleston
Centralia, Illinois
P. O. Box
Ifinois
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