Dairy Meeting Program at Vandalia Illinois
Illinois State Dairymen's Association holds its fifty eighth annual convention in Vandalia January 19 to 21 1982. The program lists welcomes committees judging contests milking events farm production talks dairy product improvements and banquet addresses by prominent industry leaders and university officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Dairymen’s Association
Vandalia
C. F. Easterday
Vandalia Chamber of Commerce
George Caven
J. E. Hill
State of Illinois
Jerry Spencer
Sugar Creek Creamery Co
Guernsey
Jersey
Clyde Patterson
Sullivan
Frazier
University of Illinois
J. C. Spitler
Agricultural Extension Service
Urbana
Illinois
Ruehe
M. C. Maughan
Milk Council, Inc
Chicago
Clyde Bechtelheimer
National Dairy Council
N. W. Hepburn
Peoria Creamery Company
W. A. Evans
Chicago Daily Tribune
A. M. Loomis
National Dairy Union
Washington, D. C
Illinois Creamerymen’s Association
Illinois Dairymen’s Association
M. G. van Buskirk
Illinois Butter Manufacturers’ Improvement Association
F. A. Jorgensen
Pioneer Creamery Company
Champaign
Louis Neilson
Galesburg
Peoria
Ill
Fancy Work Club Meeting Recaps Home Event
An enjoyable Friday meeting of the Ladies Fancy Work club was hosted by Mrs. Elsie Gray. Prizes went to Mrs. Leona Belcher for best New Year’s resolution and to Mrs. Elsie Gray for the intelligence test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Elsie Gray
Eunice Altom
Leona Belcher
Katie Nattier
Leone Belcher
Troyer
Dale Altom
Chas. Hill
Roy Jones
Homer Potts
Elmer Belcher
D. W. Troyer
S. M. Spurgeon
O. A. Nattier
W. W. Murfin
J. R. Wasem
P. B. Simcox
Editorial from 1857 Haunts Modern Panic Reflections
The piece argues amid global and domestic distress in 1857 that economic depression tests virtue and charity. It notes France, Russia, China tensions, and British empire strains while urging humane action and steadfast faith. It cites Harper's Weekly October 10 1857 and recalls recoveries seen after prior downturns.
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France
Russia
Europe
China
Harper’s Weekly
Science Club Met Last Saturday in Patoka
The Patoka Household Science club met on Saturday January 9 at the gym. Talks covered why pupils drop out and the role of home leisure time. A saxophone solo and vocal numbers were performed. The group showed chilli making, shared snacks, and thanked local merchants for donations. The Geo Washington Bicentennial was noted to begin February 22 1932 and run to Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Household Science Club
Delay
Sole Mio
Edi Capua
Paul Belcher
Brown Bird
Haydn Wood
Sylvia Willard
Merchants of Patoka
Geo. Washington
Revival at Mound Chapel Draws Big Crowds
A practical spiritual revival is underway at Mound Chapel five miles west of Patoka on the Vernon Patoka charge. Conversions occur, seekers gather, and there is intense interest with great rejoicing. Special services run each evening through Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Pastor M. Jackson invites all to attend to give and receive help.
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Mound Chapel
Patoka
Vernon- Patoka
M. E. Church Revival Closes Wednesday Night
The two week plus revival at Patoka led by Rev. Sweitzer ends Wednesday night. Attendees gained value from sermons and thanks are given to out of town singers pastors and local schools. No Thursday prayer meeting this week but services resume weekly with league Sundays and Sunday school at 9 30 a m.
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Sweitzer
Patoka Schol
Patoka
Christian Church Announces Sunday Services and Topics
Bro. A. Calvin Stewart will lead morning and evening services with topics including Christian Progress and The Birth of a Nation. Read Exodus chapter fourteen. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.. preaching at 10:45 a.m.. evening service at 7:00 p.m. All welcome.
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Calvin Stewart
Christian Progress
M. E. Church Holds Revival Services at Mound Chapel
Preaching services conducted at Patoka Sunday 11:00 a.m. and Vernon Sunday night. Pastor called to Grafton for a funeral last Sunday then returned for revival at Mound Chapel Monday night.
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Patoka
Vernon
Grafton
Mound Chapel
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Emphasizes Robes Washed in Blood
The January 10 Lesson Sermon across Christian Science churches centers on white robes from Revelation and seeks divine deliverance. It cites Psalms 79:9 and Eddy’s Science and Health noting baptism of Spirit washing impurity to reveal spiritual Life and its demonstration.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Zion Epworth League Program at Zion Church
Zion Epworth League plans Sunday night event January 17 starting 6:30 p m with songs from pages 147 and 53 readings by Marion Caldwell Mildred McNicol and Mary Jane Williams piano solos by Harry Chance and Nellie Maz Jones vocal solo by Bobby Williams Benediction by Etna Knight and leadership by Lila Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Epworth
Mildred Walton
Marion Caldwell
Mildred McNicol
Harry Chance
Mary Jane Williams
Nellie Maz Jones
Bobby Williams
Etna Knight
Lila Williams
Bills Aim to Speed State Tax Payments to Treasury
The general assembly drafts bills to speed and compel payment of the state's share of taxes into the state treasury. Proposals may separate state tax collection from local collection to avoid delays. Under current law the state awaits counties to collect and remit its share to the treasurer.
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General Assembly
Milk price cut by Pevely sparks farmers’ protests
Pevely Dairy reduced price by 29 cents per hundredweight to 1.70 at city stations for 3.8 butterfat, while Sanitary Milk Producers quote remains 1.90 for 3.5 test milk. Producers, many former SMP members, protest as the cut lands on Pevely shippers only, with arguments about consumer benefit and rival creamery competition in Cabool, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pevely Dairy Company
Sanitary Milk Producers
Pevely
A. D. Lynch
Pevely Company
Lynch
Cabool
Texas County
Missouri Farmers Association
Farm Cooperative Creamery
St. Louis
D. C. Kerckhoff
Producers’ Association
St. Louis Star’s Fund
E. W. Tiedeman
Pevery Dairy Company
Joseph Hathaway Buried Friday in Vernon Illinois
Joseph Hathaway born May 17 1854 on a Vernon farm died January 7 1932 after months of ill health. He lived with his sister Lucinda Foster after 1889 and joined the Vernon I O O F lodge in 1889 earning a jewel in 1930 for forty years of membership. He leaves a sister a brother and many relatives. Funeral held January 8 at his home with ministers and lodge members. Interment in Holt Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hathaway
Vernon
Illinois
Leonard
Louisa Hathaway
Tennessee
Mr. Hathaway
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Lucinda Foster
Vernon I. O. O. F. Lodge
Harrison Hathaway
Peoria
Ill
J. M. Smith
R. E. Willis
Patoka
Holt
Patoka Man Weds Boston Woman in Newport Ceremony
Mildred Goodwin of Boston Massachusetts marries Walter L Simcox formerly of Patoka. The couple were married September 5 1931 in Newport Rhode Island. Mrs Simcox is the daughter of Edward and the late Mrs Goodwin of Boston. The groom's parents are Mr and Mrs Joseph Simcox. Simcox spent most of his life in Patoka and has served three years in the U S Navy, stationed in Boston much of the past year.
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Mildred Goodwin
Boston
Massachusetts
Walter L. Simcox
Newport
Rhode Island
Miss Georgia Cruse Recovers After Monday Operation
Miss Georgia Cruse who underwent surgery at Centralia Hospital last Monday is reported to be progressing well and her outlook for recovery is described as very bright at this time.
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Georgia Cruse
Centralia
Thirteen year old Louis Dale Sharp dies of diphtheria
Louis Dale Sharp, aged 13, died January 10 1932 after a brief diphtheria illness at his home near Patoka. The family was quarantined except for Miss Lillie Sharp who stayed away from the home. Funeral services were held at Mound Chapel Church with Rev. J. M. Smith officiating and interment in Pratt Cemetery. He left a father Elza and mother Lula Sharp four sisters and four brothers. Two brothers had previously died.
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Louis Dale Sharp
Elza
Lula Sharp
Shady’Grove
Wwest
Patoka
Frank Sharp
Rialto
California
Mound Chapel
J. M. Smith
Pratt Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Dale Sharp and Family
The Sharp family expresses gratitude to all who aided them during the illness and death of their son and brother Dale. They thank the singers pallbearers and everyone for kind words of sympathy. May God bless you all. Elza Sharp and family.
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Dale
Elza Sharp
St James High Posts Strong Athletic Record
St James High celebrates a 34 to 17 win over Beechie City on January 9 and posts seventeen wins in twenty one games. The squad, led by coach Willard E Campbell, features key players Dennis Mahon Wilson Smith Derald Fulton Emil Stine Herschel Mahon Willard McEndollar and Wayne Lowry. The three year old school also fields a baseball team with a 5 8 record in fall and an 8 4 spring campaign totaling 170 points to 82 for opponents.
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St. James High School
Beechie City
St. James
Dennis Mahon
Wilson Smith
Derald Fulton
Emil Stine
Herschel Mahon
Willard McEndollar
Wayne Lowry
Arno Smith
Irvin Case
Willard E. Campbell
Weekend visit notes from Alma area families
Misses Lucile Britt and Lucile Walker visited near Alma with Mr and Mrs Carl Hines and their daughter Bettie Lou. Mrs Nina Caldwell of Clinton returned home after visiting her father Dr W W Murfin and wife and with Mrs Dale Altofé and family.
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Lucile Britt
Lucile Walker
Carl Hines
Bettie Lou
Alma
Nina Caldwell
Clinton
W. W. Murfin
Dale Altofé
Murder Follows Separation in Johnston City Tragedy
Geo Gahn 64 a Johnston City real estate dealer killed his son in law Owen Stilley 26 after Stilley visited his estranged wife. Three shots struck Stilley as he left the home Gahn surrendered to authorities and awaits an inquest postponed due to Mrs Stilley’s condition.
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Johnston City
Geo. Gahn
Owen Stilley
Mary Stilley
Gahn
Stilley
W. E. Clayton
James Avery
Williamson County
Marion
Johnston City State Bank
Edwin Stilley
Patoka
Joseph Yardley
Patoka Telephone Co Cuts Rates Ten Percent
The Patoka Telephone Company announces a 10 percent rate reduction and implements new payment rules. Beginning March 1, 1932, patrons owing $10 or more must pay by month end or face barred long distance access. Board urges cooperation to cover monthly tolls.
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Patoka Telephone Company
The
Patoka Telephone Co
De Luxe Cleaners Fall To Fort Warren Five In Practice
De Luxe Cleaners lost 34 to 26 at the local YMCA to a strong Fort Warren five. J Weitzel and R Weitzel each scored nine for De Luxe, while Adams led all players with 20 points and the Soldiers played the full game with no substitutions.
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de Luxe Cleaners
Fort Warren
Wyo
de Luxe Quint
J. Weitzel
R. Weitzel
de Luxe
Adams
Springfield Visitor Earl Miller Spotted in Patoka
Earl Miller of Springfield visited Patoka on Wednesday of last week, meeting local residents and touring the town. He spoke briefly with community members and toured notable sites before returning home.
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Earl Miller
Springfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Science Club
M. Jackson
M. E. Church Revival
M. E. Church
Christian Science Churches
Louis D. Sharp
St. James High
George Gahn
Wyoming
Walter Clay Adams
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