Floating Classifieds note multiple listings and notices
Classified column shows rental ads, lost and found items, services offered, and several farm property sales around Salem Illinois. Notable items include a four room rental by Wm Ververs, a lost Brown leather pocket book at Patoka church with a $1 reward, a lost watch on school grounds, saw sharpening service by Denver Adams, a RCA battery radio for $10, several large farms with oil leasing context near Salem Patoka Alma and a J Doty farm sale or rent listing plus two year old colts offered by Harold Foltz. The multiple items reflect a small town classified page with diverse notices and real estate opportunities.
Christmas Day Personal Notices Scattered Across Local Homes
Christmas day callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams and sons included Miss Martha Gorden of Decatur and Kinmundy visitors Mrs. Pearl Jimmerson and Mrs. Ben Wainscott. Numerous relatives and friends from Kinmundy Oblong Vandalia Sandoval Glenridge Nokomis and Jefferson Barracks gathered for dinners and holiday visits with families such as the Murfin Altom Beery Eaglin and Holtslaw clans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams
Martha Gorden
Decatur
Ben Wainscott
Pearl Jimmerson
Kinmundy
W. W. Murfin
L. D. Altom
Betty
Ruth Smith
St. Louis
Edna Leninger
Vernon
Alice Murfin
Robert Eaglin
Orville Britt
M. Eagan
Mae Bogan
G. F. Linton
Floyd “Puch
Lucille Garrett
Selby Garrett
J. C. Beery
Patsy
Agnes Beery
Kinneardy
Marshall Williams
Verle Kirk
Oblong
James Melluish
Bloomington A
H. N. Potts and Sons
Keyesport
E. L. DeLay
Local Social Visits Reported Across Centralia and Nearby Towns
Mr. and Mrs. Mason Holtslaw called on business in Centralia Wednesday. Mrs. Helen Ross visited Mrs. Emma Ross Tuesday afternoon. The Ross and Carter couples spent Tuesday in Sandoval with relatives. The McClellands visited the Austins Thursday. Emma Ross spent days last week with her mother near Salem. Mrs. Lorackslaw spent Thursday afternoon with her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Holtslaw
Centralia
Helen Ross
Emma. Ross
Claude Carter
Sandoval
Prohitives
Pearl “McClelland
Melvin Austin
Emma Ross
Bhavafelt
Salem
Lorackslaw
Christmas Program and Community Holiday Highlights
East Zion reports a well attended Christmas program at Zion with programs at Chance and Jones schools. Numerous local families visited relatives during the holidays including Caldwell, Green, Arnold, Nichols, Garrett and others. WPA workers went to Centralia for pay. Aunt Bettie Nichols visits with daughter Nellie Williams.
Weekend Visits Spark Local Gatherings Across Town
Monday with Jessie Walton and Barthol Anderson plus family visited Friday with Harvey Hudspeth. Eli Green of Alton spent holidays with relatives. Elmer Frizzell plans a Granite City stay this week. Nellie Williams of Chicago visits with Guy Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Walton
Barthol Anderson
Harvey Hudspeth
Eli Green
Alton
Elmer Frizzell
Granite City
Nellie Williams
Chicago
Guy Chandler
Christmas program at Shady Grove school reported
The Shady Grove school community documented a Christmas program by the teacher and pupils. Local residents including Earl Carter and various Belcher, Murray, and Brown family members were noted in visits, suppers, shopping trips, and family gatherings. Several relatives and neighbors were mentioned in casual social rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Carter
Shady Grove School
Hubert Murray
Wm. Alexander
Wm. Boothman
Della Stone
Sandoval
Ella Shepard
Mary Belcher
Stanley Barnes
Patoka
Raymond Alexander
Rhoda Belcher
Bryant
Alvie Herrin
Brown
Martin Nelson
Toad Island
Lon Belcher
Bud Jarrett
John Shepard
Zola Belcher
Nora Goodin
Jobe Murray
Lena Brown
Lucille Heather
Dallas
John H. Belcher
Dreuth
Josie Moore
Joy Roseman
Ted Moore
Low Belcher
Sag
Christmas Week Social Ties and Visits in Stringtown
Stringtown residents shared a busy Christmas period with visits and gatherings. Notables include Mrs. Cliffie Lane, Mrs. Gladys Linegar, and families visiting central Indiana kin. Several attended church events, gifts were given to the pastor, and many locals spent Christmas with relatives and friends across nearby towns.
Couple Weds on Saturday December 26 by Reverend Michels
The couple were married Saturday December 26 in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Michels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michels
Christmas visits and social notes from Odin Patoka Patoka area
Fredonia residents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Cozad of Odin visit Dorris Cozad family. E. E. McHaney and Chas. McHaney family groups, Christmas gatherings at Cozad McHaney and Talbert households. Many neighbors, shopping in Salem Patoka and Odin, Christmas circuses, church Ladies Aid quilting, and mystery gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Cozad
Odin
Dorris Cozad
E. E. McHaney
Chas. McHaney
Clarence Cozad
Wim. Smith
Boulder
Everett Jett
Wm. Perkins
Chas. MccHaney
C. E. Goodwin
Gene Simpson
John Talbert
Laurence Talbert
Pearl Poole
Dad Palmer
Salem
Helen Jean Wagner
Katherine Cozad
E. E. MecHaney
Oscar
Ollie
Annabelle Campbell
Geo. Engelmeier
St. Louis
Johnnie Wagner
Wilbur Talbert
John Wagner
Patoka
Harry Perkins
Caroline Harmier
Shobonier
George Jett
Ruth Talbert
Sea Stillabower
S. E. McHaney
J. P. Jensen
John Jensen
Mary Hilen
May Kretzer
Henry Stillabower
Social notes from Sandy Branch community
Mrs Marjorie Bacias visits with sister Mrs Carrie Garrett. Mr and Mrs Mark Arnold visit Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bill Conant. Mr and Mrs Ben Wainscott Xmas shop in Salem. Mr and Mrs Sam Lowe visit with Mr and Mrs Selby Garrett. Mrs Fiona Haynes spends Wednesday in Salem with Mrs A E Haynes and daughter. Mrs Vinda Conant owns a new radio. Mrs Virgie Garrett sick. Eulaine Williams and Nelda Thomas attend Zion Sunday school. Frank Lewellen drives from Arcola with corn for Geo Headley. Mr and Mrs Mae Robb and Mr and Mrs Marvin Conant in Salem on Friday. George Cole in Salem to see Orville Winders who is seriously ill. Willing Workers Club meets with Mrs Lenora Lowe. all present except one. Quilting and piecing a comfort was the day’s work. Mrs Lorene Bender and daughter visit with home folks Tuesday night and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Marvin Conant and Mr and Mrs Tac Green in Vandalia Friday afternoon. Mrs Betty Nichols visiting daughter Mrs Virgie Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Bacias
Carrie Garrett
Mark Arnold
Bill Conant
Ben Wainscott
Salem
Sam Lowe
Selby Garrett
Fiona Haynes
A. E. Haynes
Vinda Conant
Virgie Garrett
Eulaine Williams
Nelda Thomas
Zion
Frank Lewellen
Arcola
Geo. Headley
Mae Robb
Marvin Conant
George Cole
Orville Winders
Willing Workers Club
Lenora Lowe
Lorene Bender
Tac Green
Vandalia
Betty Nichols
Young Men Invited to Enroll in CCC Camps
Young men aged 17 to 28 may apply through their township supervisor to join CCC camps in January. ERC Area Headquarters at Centralia will notify accepted applicants when to visit the office to finalize the application. Applicants must be unmarried, unemployed, physically fit U.S. citizens not on public relief rolls or WPA eligibility lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
ERC
Centralia
United States
Reemployment and Enlistment Offer Through Resettlement Plan
The Resettlement Administration announces a program for eligible families and dependents with verified relief records. An allotment of 25 dollars monthly will be paid to eligible dependents, with CCC alumni allowed to re enroll under strict conditions. Enrollment begins January under supervision of federal and state forestry and park officials. Camp life mixes work and leisure with an educational program and sports. Leadership opportunities exist with pay increases to 36 or 45 dollars monthly. Enrollment is voluntary and military training is not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resettlement Administration
Public Relief Office
CCC
Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Ververs
H. N. Potts
Denver Adams
RCA
L. W. Warner
Horn
Crawford
McLaughlin
Anglin
Alma
W. O. Roddy
Insurance Co
Illinois
J. Doty
Ella Doty
Harold Foltz
Itp
Fred Ross
Bobby
Isaac Ross
Thomas Holtslaw
Juanita
W. R. McClelland
Oral Mason
Allen of
Edgar Williams
Chas. E. Breakfield
James Cases
Elvin Holtslaw
Cordin Holtslaw
Gertrude Shreve
Robert Risinger
Deloris
Ellen
Little Brick School
Mildred Risinger
Meredith
Everett Meredith
Wanda
Nellie Holtslaw
Bernard Ross
Jefferson Barracks
Will Carter
Donald
Donald Pigg
Maurice Day
Elvin
Albert Holtslaw
Ray Andereck
Orval Mason
Allen
Mattie Bryant
Central City
Glenn
Merle
Edward Meredith
Less
Andereck
Alferd Carter
Eugene Smith
Chas. Carter
Earline
A. J. Deadmond
Dwain Meredith
William
Howard MacClelland
Odin Township
East Zion
Ennos Davidson
Ora Green
Ted Caldwell
Clinton
Jamie Caldwell
Gus Green
Montana
Paul Caldwell
Charles Berry
Hubert Headley
Effie Arnold
Joe Knight
Frank Frizzell
Russell Caldwell
Wiley Campbell
Cyrus Arnold
Cyrus Nichols
Harry Nattier
Edwin Arnold
Oscar Caldwell
Marion Caldwell
Hester Oglesby
George Simcox
Chance School
Zion School
Jones School
Zion Church
Laura Frizzell
Anna Green
Blanche Jones
WPA
Bettie Nichols
Robert Nichols
Stringtown News
Cliffie Lane
Gladys Linegar
Down Here
Hiram Wyant
John Cleary
Ralph Morey
Clarence Holt
John Anderson
Rollie Klinge
Stringtown
Henry Frisby
Freda Lane
Marcella Funk
Merle Willett
Miss Pugh
Jones
Sarah Willett
Byron Albert
Frank Beck
Jesse Walton
Mervel Willett
S. A. Willett
Paul Metzger
Ione Funk
James Lane
Laurine
Virgil Klinge
B. F. Beck
Earl Funk
Fred Klinge
Lucy Klinge
Xelpha Fiscus
A. R. Fiscus
Pearl Norris
Emma Walton
Wrenk Rock
Tehbannea
Crice Bhrat
Ruth Puch
John Revis Ard
Oscar Searsona
Dale Mahon
Enant Fridew
Hiram Wreant Ard
Dennis Metzger
Fredonia
Sandy Branch
Lyric Theatre
Salem, Illinois
Eleanor Powell
Sybil Jason
Guy Kibbee
Barbara Stanwyck
Joel McCrea
Thriss
Jean Muir
Rox
Centralia, Ill
Jack Benny
Martha Raye
Mary Boland
Burns and Allen
Clark Gable
Joan Crawford
Franchot
William Powell Kay Francis
Jungle Princess
Dorothy Lamour
Ray Milland
Carter
St. Centralia
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Byrd-Watson Drug CO
Philco Radios
Maurice Reynolds
Burtschi Motor Co
Breese
Ill
Field’s Barber Shop
MAE Eagan
C. S. Huddleston
Centralia, Illinois
P. O. Box
Agent’s Commission
E. Main St
Salem, Ill
Chas. B. Boze
K. W. Webster
Phumbing and Heating Contractors
South Poplar Street
Old Capitol
South 6Th St
Websters
5Th St
R. C. McGuire
Hoffman Bldg
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