Blizzards Test Illinois Central Rail Service in February
The Illinois Central System faced a dire February with blizzards that halted and stretched rail service across Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota. Workers kept 35 snow plows in operation as crews shoveled through drifts to move coal fuel and food and passengers endured stalled trains and isolation while a devoted workforce kept vital lines open amid sub zero conditions.
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Illinois Central System
Letha Bos Eiebo
L. A. Downs
Illinois Central States
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois Central
Chicago
Tlinois Central
4A Peoria
Anthony Eberhardt
Dubuque
Petitions Filed for County Officials at Salem
Thirty two candidates filed petitions with County Clerk Oscar L Hawkins in Salem with Monday as the deadline Of these 22 sought county offices while the rest aimed at state senator and state representative Eleven Democrats and three Republicans filed for circuit clerk seven for coroner four for state's attorney and incumbents up for re election include J Lem Ballance Ward Holt S D Carrigan W L Finn and A B Lager many names listed as Democrats or Republicans with towns such as Salem Sandoval Patoka Carlyle Centralia and Effingham appearing among candidates.
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Oscar L. Hawkins
Salem
J. Lem Ballance
S. D. Carrigan
Sandoval
Ward P. Holt
W. L. Finn
Iuka
A. B. Lager
Carlyle
George Bauer
Effingham
Robert Branson
Centralia
J. W. (Button) White
Thomas B. Riste
Cordin Saubter
Lawrence Phelps
Lucian Gaston
Stevenson
James Meredith
Carrigan
Leslie A. Beard
Omega
E. E. .Fyke
Elmer Squibb
Marshall Goldsboro
Oscar Hill
Patoka
D. Carrigan
C. M. Brinkerhoff
Wilbur Heaton
Ed Anderson
Harvey G. Hudspeth
G. N. Welch
E. D. Telford
Wm. E. Miller
Glendon Hodson
J.D. Duke Erlinger
Car Ile
D. D. Club Hosts February Evening At Elliott Home
The D. D. Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elliott on February 22 for games and contests. Prizes were won by Miss Mildred Carter and Mrs. James Wernsman. Refreshments included sandwiches, pickles, cherry pie with ice cream. Two guests attended: Miss Mildred Carter and Henry Carter. Members present: Mr. and Mrs. Orville Genre, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Doolen, Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman, and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Gray.
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D. D. Club
Ralph Elliott
Mildred Carter
James Wernsman
Mildred
Henry Carter
Orville Genre
Wilbur Doolen
Ivan Gray
Drift to succor Iowa villages prompts public reflection
A fragmented remark urges thoughtful consideration by Iowa readers about relief efforts for distressed communities. The line implies concern for stranded villagers and the broader response by authorities and citizens. No specific names or places are provided in the readable text.
Elmer E Carter Dies After Ill Health in Eureka Springs
Elmer E Carter born July 2 1867 in Assumption Illinois died Friday February 21 in Eureka Springs Arkansas after a period of illness. He lived much of his life in farming in Christian and later Patoka and Assumption areas and is survived by three sons Harry Earl and Joseph. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the M F E Church South with interment in Assumption Cemetery.
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Elmer E. Carter
Assumption
Ill
Eureka Springs
Ars
Christian County
Jennie I. Carter
Harry
Riverside
Ark
M. FE. Church
South
J. M. Smith
F. M. McKinney
C. J. Piland
Assumption Cemetery
Card of Thanks for E. E. Carter Bereavement
The family expresses gratitude to those who offered help and comforting words after the death and burial of father E. E. Carter. They name Harry, Joseph and Earl among the supporters.
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E. E. Carter
Harry
Joseph
Earl
Worth While Facts to Remember Carelessness Warning
A reprinted caution from Glennarm describes carelessness as a universal threat. It claims carelessness steals billions yearly, harms workers and families, and affects homes, streets, factories, railroads, and seas, bringing sickness and death while offering nothing in return.
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Glennarm
United States
Revival brings crowds to M. E. Church gatherings
The M. E. Church invites attendees to continue revival services with song, special singing, and preaching. Sunday at Vernon at 11:00 a.m. and Patoka at 7:15 p.m. The union revival of the M. E. South and M. E. Churches will be announced by pastors F. M. McKinney and C J Piland.
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Vernon
Patoka
M. E. South
M. E
F. M. McKinney C
J. Piland
Rehabilitation Work In Midwestern States Director Appointed
R C Smith was named regional director of the resettlement administration overseeing Illinois. Ohio Indiana Iowa and Missouri with HQ at Champaign Illinois. He replaces RE Norton and will supervise rural loans and land utilization projects affecting about 300000 rural residents. Smith is a WWI veteran and former county extension agent.
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R. C. Smith
Resettlement Administration
Smith
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Champaign
Ill
RE. A. Norton
Soil Conservation Service
Norton
University of Ilinois
Ohio State
Tobacco
The
AAA
Production Credit Corporation of
Louisville
Kentucky
Farm Credit Administration Agency
Death of Hiram Farmer in Rialto California
Mrs. Fannie Chandler reports the death of her uncle Harry W. Farmer known as Hi ram Farmer of Rialto California. The Masonic Lodge Ri alto and Eagles of San Bernardino served as pallbearers with cremation at Mountain View Crematory. The deceased and wife Zora were longtime well regarded residents before moving to California. A daughter in New York City survives the couple.
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Fannie Chandler
Harry W. Farmer
Rialto
Galif
Hiram Farmer
Masonic Lodge
Eagles of
San Bernardino
Mountain View
Calif
Zora Farmer
Mr. Farmer
New York City
Chatter and Stitch Club Meets at Green Home
The Chatter and Stitch Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Green for an all day session focused on tacking comforters. A pot luck dinner followed at noon with members and guests including L. E. Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hathaway, Mrs. Robert Foltz, Mrs. Charles Moore, Mrs. Jesse Walton, Mrs. Charles Epps, Miss Edna Leniger, Roy Jones and families, Miss Lois Shaw, and Mrs. Orville Schroeder.
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L. E. Green
W. Hathaway
Robert Foltz
Charles Moore
Jesse Walton
Charles Epps
Edna Leniger
Roy Jones
Lois Shaw
Orville Schroeder
Missionary Society Serves School Lunch Friday
The Missionary Society of the M E Church organized a fund raising lunch Friday for about sixty pupils and teachers. Rev F M McKinney hosted the event with hot chili and pie, offering a warm meal at low cost and boosting school finances.
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Ladies of the Missionary Society of the M. E. Church
F. M. McKinney
Births in February adds two new arrivals
Born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Cooper a baby boy on Wednesday February 26. James Durward is the name of the son born to Mr and Mrs James McCallen of St Louis Missouri on February 8.
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Lloyd Cooper
James McCallen
St. Louis
James Durward
Brown obituary notice from Vernon area
William E Brown born in Fayette County on November 25 1864 died at his Vernon home February 26 1936 Funeral services were held at the M E Church at 2 p m Thursday February 27 1936 Rev J M Smith officiating Interment followed in Vernon cemetery
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Mr. Brown
Fayette County
Vernon
M. E. Church
J. M. Smith
Vernon Cemetery
Voice of the People letters oppose public dances near Patoka
In a readers column a writer urged "nice" public dances for Patoka youths but the responder, a church member, rejects public dancing and argues religion is needed to oppose evil. They insist church involvement is essential for moral progress.
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Voice
Patoka
Illinois State Fair to Run Longer with Record Premiums
The Illinois State Fair will open August 23 with 135000 in premiums for exhibitors, signaling the best fair yet as exhibitors seek space and inquiries rise. Improvements include new walkways and rebuilt streets while Rad's Tower nears completion to broadcast for the State Police Department to aid highway patrols statewide.
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Illinois
Gene. Irwin
Thas
United States
Rad
Erwin
Patoka Real Estate Sold This Week
Patoka reports another real estate sale this week the Farmer residence several acres west of the Patoka school and ten acres near the old Catholic Church site to P J Mojonnier. Purchases came from Mrs Francis Rogier and Mrs Will Jackson of Decatur. Mojonnier family plans to move this spring after Ed win and Mrs Ed win Arnold find alternative housing. Homes in Patoka are scarce prompting a call for a home building project considered necessary.
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Patoka
P. J. Mojonnier
Francis Rogier
Will Jackson
Decatur
Mojonnier
Edwin Arnold
Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Anna Pugh at home
Mrs. Anna Pugh was entertained Thursday evening February 20 at the home of Mrs. Nelle Quayle. The party featured refreshments and well wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Anna Pugh
Nelle Quayle
Chance Couple Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
A group gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Chance on February 22 to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The event included games a treasure hunt and a re ceremony by Rev. J. M. Smith. Gifts included a 26 piece Community Plate set from their son Harold Dean Chance, with many Patoka residents attending.
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John Chance
J. M. Smith
Harold Dean Chance
Chicago
A. L. Irvin
JA. D. Nichols
F. B. Ballance
R. L. Walton
C. D. Martin
T. E. Irvin
Edgar
J. M .Smith
C. B. Anderson
Ed Lawson
Chas. Cruse
Patoka
Wren Wainscott
Kinmundy
Lawson
Ballance
Anderson
Rev. Smith
Mrs. Chance
Hard Winter Strains Illinois Farm Crops Across State
Illinois farms endure a record cold midwinter with snow as roads freeze and marketing slows. Northern winter wheat stays dormant under snow with little damage. southern wheat faces fly damage and sparse snow. Peach crop largely wiped out in the north. apples show light winter harm. Livestock in fair to good shape with ample feed. cattle on feed up 25 percent, sheep and lambs down 23 percent. Farm supplies show corn double last year and oats up about 2.5 times.
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Illinois
Federal Departments of Agriculture
Cribb
Mlinoi
To Organize 4 H Calf Club in Patoka Saturday
A notice invites all interested to attend a Patoka 4 H Calf Club meeting Saturday evening at 7 30 p m at the Patoka Elevator office. Mr Blackburn of Salem of Farm Bureau will organize a club for members aged ten to twenty one. Plan to attend and boost this movement.
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Patoka
Blackburn
Salem
Farm Bureau
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