National 4-H Week Planned by Marion County Clubs
Marion County 4-H members will observe National 4-H Club Week March 1 to 9. Farm Adviser Rex Rhea and Home Adviser Frances England invite rural youth ages 10 to 21 to join 4-H. Last year 255 joined agricultural clubs and 292 joined home economics. goals this year are 300 and 350 respectively.
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Marion County
Rex Rhea
Frances England
Bannister Hustlers
Frank Duncan
James Crippen
Blue Ribbon
Sidney A. Gooch
John Telford
Dean H. Beals
Clark Parkinson
Harold Beals
Handy Helpers
David Sutherland
Jolly Farmers
Fred Ed Chausse
OGA
Fairchild
Junior Stockmen
Donald Mee Laughlin
Otis Boyles
Don Morgan
Kinmundy
Wide-Awakers
Eugene
Robert Schwartz
Don Cruzen
Birdies Merry Homemakers
Birdella Storment
Mary Jones
Busy Bees
Martha S. Tate
Busy Fingers
Roy Miller
Dwight Currie
Kneneth Easley
Mary Jane
Phyllis Miller
Donna Currie
Eager Beavers
Herbert Winston
Glenridge
Go-Getters
Joan Hester
Tony Schweda
Happy Go-Luckies
Kay Sokes
Verna
Purdue
Happy Helpers
Jolly Workers
Geraldine Gaston
Mildred Hays
Homemakers
Lewis Mercer
Inka
Glen Blessing
Kay Clifton
Handy Stitchers
Alice Hanna
Beverly Hanna
Kinmundy Mennettes
Katherine Wormley
Edith Hammer
Loyal Workers
Edna Meeks
Wilma Pfeffer
Meacham
Cornelia Parrill
Irlene Parrill
Dorothy Owens
Lulu Whitchurch
Odiille
Jennie Day
Grace Farthing
Eldon Branch
H. H. Campbell
Sunshine Homemakers
Robert Foster
Printed Service Ends For Weekly Newspapers March 29
The Western Newspaper Union in New York announces the suspension of its Printed Service effective March 29. Once used by over 7,000 weeklies, the program offered ready print news content to reduce production costs but rising newsprint and labor costs render it economically unviable. Currently 1,412 weeklies still rely on the service.
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New York
Western Newspaper Union
Selective Service Reexamines Class IV F Registrants
The Selective Service announces March reexamination for 342 Illinois men in Class IV-F for mental reasons only. Colonel Paul G. Armstrong notes January reviews found about one third acceptable. those previously deemed unfit due to IQ may be reclassified if acceptable, possibly inducing induction. Men facing possible deferment should file status with local boards promptly as the 1951 amendments lowered passing standards from 13 to 10 points.
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Illinois
Selective Service National Headquarters
Paul G. Armstrong
Illinois Selective Service
Armstrong
Congress
Gas Savings Tip From CarCare Note
A brief tip advises placing a sunshade over a storage tank and painting it white to reduce heat buildup and save about 31 dollars a year on gasoline costs.
Soldier Dean Good Deploys From Fort Riley to Seattle Then Japan
Pvt. Dean Good, after five months at Fort Riley Kansas and ten days with his parents Mr and Mrs Austin Good, departed Sunday for Fort Lawton Seattle. He expects to sail for Japan soon.
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Pvt
Dean Good
Fort Riley
Kansas
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Washington
Austin Good
Japan
Roberta Sparks and Dwight Britt Honored at Church Shower
Miss Roberta Sparks and Dwight Britt, slated to wed March 2, were honored at a Baptist Church shower Wednesday evening hosted by the WMS. Attendees included out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. George Parker of St Elmo Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones and children of Sapulpa Oklahoma.
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Roberta Sparks
Dwight Britt
Baptist Church
W.M.S
George Parker
St. Elmo
Ill
Roy Jones
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Merritt Caldwell Writes From Jacksonville
Merritt Caldwell of the Register reports from Jacksonville noting Roy Ballance sightings of Snow Birds and Bluebirds on Burton Branch. He jests on wildlife in a barren land and jokes about a robin mistaken for a Jay. He also mentions egg shortages due to war shell shortages affecting hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Roy Ballance
Burton
No-Man’s Land
Burtom
Robin
Merritt Caldwell
P.S
M.C
Patoka Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Revival
Pfc Robert Towler left Patoka for Seattle en route overseas after 23 days with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Towler. Vernon Pentecostal Church opens an old fashioned Holy Ghost Revival with Rev E R Crum of St Louis as evangelist. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Leo Walker of Metropolis, Wes Lake of Niath Ill, Mrs Charles Humes of Centralia, Miss Ruth Crawford of Chicago, Rev and Mrs M W Friesner and daughters Janet and Patsy of Mt Olive. Revival begins March 2 with Divine healing services each evening at Vernon Pentecostal Church. Orville Britt and family moved to the DuCombe property. Roy Jones of Sapulpa Oklahoma visiting Sparks home and attends Roberta Sparks and Dwight Britt wedding. Mrs Jones and children visiting Sparks family.
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Pfc
Robert Towler
Seattle
Washington
Albert Towler
Vernon
Wes Lake
Niath
Owas
Patoka
Register Office
Charles Humes
Centralia
Ruth Crawford
Chicago
Frank Crawford
M. W. Friesner
Janet
Patsy
Mt. Olive
Vernon Penticostal Church
Orville Britt
DuCombe
Roy Jones
Sapulpe
Oklahoma
Rolla Sparks
Roberta Sparks
Dwight Britt
Jones
Sparks
Wade Lawson
Clarence Lawson
Shirley
Dam DuQuenne
Opal Jones
Frank Hatch
Joe Compton
East St. Louis Suday
Hatch
John Gehrken
Rebekah Lodge
Charles
Panat
Death of George Harry Ford in Detroit
Word reached here of the death of Harry Ford in Detroit Michigan on February 20 He formerly farmed in Pope Township before moving to Detroit He belonged to the Masonic Lodge of Patoka and the Odd Fellows Lodge of Vernon Funeral services were held in Detroit on February 23.
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Harry Ford
Detroit
Michigan
Ford
Pope Township
Masonic Lodge
Patoka
Odd Fellows Lodge
Vernon
Sunbeams Plan March Televised Program at Baptist Church
The Sunbeams will air a 2 pm program on Station S.B. channel 5 Saturday March 1 at the local Baptist church. Nancy Snider welcomes visitors and new members. Roll calls, Bible verse, prayers, booklets Our Friends Babies Acrostic M A R C H, closing prayer. Roy Eastman Nibble Nook. Kathryn Nattier games. Booster Choir practice at 3.00.
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the Sunbeams
S.B. Channel 5
Manch
Nancy Snider
God
Roy Eastman
Kathryn Nattier
Sandoval Eastern Star Initiation Ceremony Held
The Sandoval Chapter Order of Eastern Star held initiation Monday evening February 18 with Mrs. Russell Childers joining the order. Worthy Matron Mrs. Floy Powell and officers presided. Ruth Cruse sang as soloist. Refreshments followed in a dining room decorated for Washington's birthday. guests from Centralia Carlyle Patoka and Ashley attended. About 8 000 bushels of Perry soybean for 1952 Illinois planting are available.
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Sandoval
Order of
Eastern Star
Russell Childers
Floy Powell
Ruth Cruse
Washington
Centralia
Carlyle
Patoka
Ashley
Perry
Illinois
Illinois Veterans Commission offers renewed NLIS renewal chance
Veterans in Illinois who failed to renew National Service Life Insurance due to incomplete applications before expiration may have a second chance. The Illinois Veterans Commission will reconsider rejected renewals where final premiums were paid or where renewal premiums were sent but the final expired premium was not, with evidence of renewal intent. In Marion County contact Salem Courthouse IVG officer. in Centralia, IVG officer at City Hall on Tuesdays.
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National Service
Illinois Veterans Commission
IVC
Marion County
Salem
Centralia
Revival Begins Sunday Night With Evangelist Crum
A Holy Ghost Revival opens Sunday night led by Rev. E R Crum of St Louis. Miracle working power of God promised with diving healing services each evening at 7 30. Bring the sick and afflicted the deaf and blind for healing. Rev C R Farmer pastor Vernon Pentecostal service continues nightly starting Sunday March 2 at 7 30.
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Vernon
Annual meeting notice for Round Top Telephone Co
Round Top Telephone Co schedules its annual meeting for Saturday March 1 at Patoka Elevator at 2 p.m. Io Secretary announces 1952 community service scholarships to the University of Illinois for Rural Youth groups across 29 Illinois counties.
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Round Top Telephone Co
Patoka
University of Illinois
Illinois
George Smith Found Dead In Patoka Church Basement
George Alexander Smith 61 of Patoka was found dead Wednesday night Feb 27 in the Patoka Pentecostal Church basement where he janitored. A World War I veteran and American Legion member he is survived by his wife Myrtle three daughters and one son. Funeral set for March 1 at Patoka Church with military rites by the Patoka American Legion post.
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George Alexander Smith
Patoka
Pentecostal
Smith
Busch
Ill
Daniel Newton
Virginia Underwood Smith
American Legion
Marion County
Myrtle
Clara Goff
Lucille O'Dell
Vandalia
Charlotte
Robert M. Smiith
Seth Martin
Nellie Smith
Charles D. Smith
Anna, Lll
Murfin writes from California with new address found
Mrs Bessie Murfin writes from San Bernardino California to Mr and Mrs Pike announcing a new address 1861 Kenwood Avenue and noting slower mail since moving She recalls cooler winter and her first cold of the season while expressing fondness for old friends back home and anticipation of news from the newspaper
Meador Ripple Visit. Revival Opener at Vernon Pentecostal Church
Vernon residents share Sunday meals with friends, while the Pentecostal Church in Vernon opens a revival on Sunday night March 2 led by Bro. Crumb of St. Louis. World Day of Prayer observed February 29 promotes world peace and brotherhood.
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Emery Meador
Jesse Ripple
David
Pentecostal Church
Vernon
Bro. Crumb
St. Louis
Pentecostal Sunday School
Wanda Beal
Universal Brotherhood
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Roy Sears
Patty
John Gehrken
Pearl Steinhauer
Wayne Walton
Poultry Disease Losses Tied to Hygiene and Early Chicks
A historical note suggests reducing poultry disease losses by purchasing healthy day old chicks and maintaining sanitary equipment and housing. It emphasizes a clean brooder, proper rotation of yards and ranges, and sanitary feeders and waterers to promote flock health.
Card of Thanks from Henry Brumfield
I thank all who sent cards and calls during my home confinement after my operation. I also thank Frank's Sunday School Class for the beautiful item. God bless you all. Henry Brumfield.
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Frank
Henry Brumfield
Sailor Floy E. Cook Begins Marine Boot Camp in California
Floy E. Cook, son of Mrs. Martha Cook of Sandoval Illinois, starts eight weeks of Marine Corps recruit training at the San Diego depot after being inducted in St. Louis. The program covers drill, first aid, history, field tactics, rifle and pistol firing, and live hand grenade instruction with ranges at Camp Matthews. Upon completion he earns a ten day leave and possible promotion to Private First Class before further assignment or advanced schooling.
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Office of Public Information
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Calif
Floy E. Cook
Martha’ Cook
Sandoval, Ill
Sandoval
Marine Corps
St. Louis
Cook
Camp Matthews
K. C. Fish
Ill
Marine
Heart Disease Death Toll and Fund Drive
Heart disease causes more than half of yearly deaths and disables millions. Citizens are urged to support the fight by contributing to HEART care of their local postmaster.
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Seattle, Washington
Merrit Caldwell
Jacksonville
George Harry Ford
C.E.S
George Smith
Bessie Murfin
California
Floyd E. Cook
Marine Base
Vernon Pentecostal Church
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