Illinois Dairy Men Hold 59th Shelbyville Convention
The 59th annual Illinois State Dairymen's association convention convenes February 1–3 in Shelbyville. Events include student judging with 250+ boys from 50 schools, adult judging, and a large milker contest with prizes of 10, 5, and 2.5 dollars. Notables include Professor C S Rhode and Delos L James.
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Shelbyville
Ill
Illinois State Dairymen’s Association
Illinois
Association
C. S. Rhode
University of Illinois
J. E. Hill
State Department
Chamber of Commerce
Delos L. James
United States Chamber O. Commerce
Washington, D. C
Playhouse
Party for Miss Doris Mae Adams
The ninth birthday of Miss Doris Mae Adams was celebrated at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Adams. Friends and family attended and played games and contests with help from Misses Elizabeth and Ettie Simcox. A large pink birthday cake with nine candles and valentines decorated the dining room as refreshments were served.
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Doris Mae Adams
Sond
Walter Adams
Elizabeth
Ettie Simcox
Doris
Uta
Gadam
Christina Crawford
Leslie
Wesley Griffin
Mae
Fae Field
Wanda Lea Belcher
Mary Hele
Evalina Jennings
Nancy Simcox
Asam
Visiting Mrs Millfeldt Brings Decatur Guest to Town
Mrs Paul Millfeldt of Decatur is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Simcox and other relatives for a few days with friends.
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Paul Millfeldt
Decatur
John Simcox
Rostra Club Meets At Mrs Beery Home In February Session
The Rostra Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Clay Beerys home with ten members. President Mrs. W W Murfin and secretary Mrs. Homer Potts led a brief business session, roll call, and new member acceptance. Members discussed word formation and literature on Washington Irving, with talks by Miss Ruth Pugh and Mrs. Elmer Belcher. The next meeting is set for Februarys third Tuesday at Miss Georgia Cruse home.
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Rostra Club
Claythe Beery
W. W. Murfin
Homer Potts
Elmer Belcher
Washington Irving
Ruth Pugh
J.W. Alexander
Mesdame Elvin DeLay
Clayton Beery
J. W Alexander
A. Ellis
Household Science Club Meets for January 14 1933
The regular gym meeting featured roll call food item picks a health play by younger students a talk on health of the school child by Leta Beery substitute by Leta Fiery round table discussions led by Eva Potts a school lunch demonstration by Frances Simcox and several visitors.
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Leta Beery
Leta
Eva Potts
Frances Simcox
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meets at Mrs Altom Home
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday January 13 at Mrs L D Altom’s home. Members present included Mesdamus Roy Jones Clayton Beery Austin Good D W Troyer Millard Rogier and others. Mrs Wasem and Mrs Beery led a program with two musical numbers a solo a duet and a Eugene O Neill plays review. Refreshments were served by Mrs Altom and Mrs Mourdin. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Beary with Mrs E W Belcher and Miss Georgia Cruse in charge.
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Ladies Farocy Work Club
Priday
L. D. Altom
Mesdamus Roy Jones
Clayton Beery
Austin Good
D.W. Troyer
Millard Rogier
E. W. Belcher
Geo. J. Wasem
P. B. Simcox
H. N. Potts
W. W. Murfin
E. L. DeLay
S. M. Spurgeon
A. T
Births and Deaths in Marion County 1931 1932
Comparative statement shows births and deaths in Marion County for 1931 and 1932. It notes 981 deaths and 692 births in 1931 with a decline of births and increase in deaths overall, and 108 more births than deaths in 1932, plus totals of marriages: 1931 1862 and 1932 333.
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Marion County
Indy
Marion
Robt Gray at Tackers in Court
The man and woman known as Mr and Mrs Melnin who ran a cafe on South Chestnut Centralia attacked Robert Gray in Salem last week over an oil stove mishap. Melnin received one year at the state Marmard. his wife was discharged.
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Melnin
South Chestnut
Centralia
Robert Gray
Charless R. Myers
W. Floyd Sonneman
Fayette County
Chicago
Lake City
Miami
Florida
Representative Butler
Oregon
Washington
Congress
Fred Britten
Ilinois
Britten
Illinois
Herley Brewbaker
St. Elmo
Rev
B. Adams
M. E
Shobonier
Vandalia American Legion
Taylor Nall
Martin Enek, Jr
Vandalia
Moweaqua
Nvestigation Committee
Minneapolis
State Farm
Jacksonville
Moneaqua
Tases Co
Penwell
Pang Neni
Ted Newberry
Saered Gange
Chunsley
Coffeen
Slingertown
Landis
Whiteh Way
Horner
United States Congress
Seventy-First Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Josie Vallow
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Altom hosted a family birthday at their home for Mrs. Josie Vallow’s seventy first year. Friends and relatives attended including brothers S. E. Altom and Thos. Altom, sons Jesse Vallow and A. L. Vallow, and great grandson George Dean Crawford. A noon dinner followed by days of family visiting. Mrs. Vallow, a well known community figure, has two sons with notable positions in Illinois Centralia and California. Congratulations to Mrs. Vallow.
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S. E.altom
Mr. Altom
Josie Vallow
Mrs. Vallow
George Dean Crawford
S. E. Altom
Thos. Altom
Jesse Vallow
Los Angeles
Calif
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Nellie Mae Crawford
Mother Vallow
Vallow
Illinois Centralia
Lee
I. C
Jesse
California
Ira Morris Store Robbed Sunday Kinmundy
Between 10 a m and 3 p m on Sunday January 15 the Red and White store run by Ira Morris in Kinmundy was entered through a window and robbed of about $100 cash papers and small change. Bloodhounds from St Elmo tracked a hot trail and suspects were seen near the scene around 3 p m. This marks the fourth robbery at the Morris store in two years.
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Red & White
Ira Morris
Kinmundy
Morris
St. Elmo
Roof Fire Extinguished in Crothers Home
A Saturday morning alarm from the Crothers residence in the south town prompted a bucket brigade and fire extinguishers. Firefighters gained access to the attic roof and extinguished the blaze. Damage covered the south roof side and water damage, impacting Wheeler heirs property. If discovered later, losses could have been worse.
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Crothers
Wheeler
Sandoval Basketball Slips in Conference Standings
In a week of reversals, Sandoval dropped two games to Michigan and Ohio and to Ashley 28 to 26. They then lost 24 to 21 at Vandalia, aiming to rebound at Kinmundy where they had defeated Kinmundy previously. Potoka beat Keyesport but lost 148 to 12 to Greenville. upcoming games include Carlyle on Jan 20 and Farina at home Friday night.
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Iincis
Michigan
Ohio
Sandoval
Ashley
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Secore
Sandovals
Potoka
Keyesport
Greenville
Carlyle
Farina
Masonic Installation Elects 4933 Officers
The local A R P and A Masonic lodge installed the 4933 roster Monday night with P. B. Fimeox assisting. New officers include T. S. Weeters W M Artie Rogier J W M D M Radlance J D S B Griffin J S, Wm Ellis J W, P B Simcox Tyler, Dr W W Murlin Marshall, P J Mojonnier Chaplain, A M Peek Secretary, I P M Smith Treasurer.
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J.S
Artie Rogier
Wm. Ellis
J. W
P. B. Simcox
Tyler
W. W. Murfin
Marshall
P. J Mojonnier
A. M. Peek
I’. M. Smith
Patcka Cheese Factory Move Sparks Farmer Meetings
An undercurrent favors a cheese factory project with a preliminary meeting at Berk on Thursday afternoon. Another gathering is planned for Monday at the gym at 2 p m, with all farmers urged to attend.
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Berk
Sandoval Bank Robbers Break Jail
Two of four men linked to the Sandoval bank robbery escaped from jail Friday around 2 pm after overpowering the jailer and two attorneys, taking keys and leaving in Hodson’s car. Authorities from Sheriff Vogt to Deputy Hanks organized a pursuit as another Kingerys member was later arrested in Salem.
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Sandoval
Stoker Williams
Centralia
Williams
Woolard and Hodson
Kingerys
Salem
Smith Dalrymple Named Editor of Bridgeport Leader
Smith Dalrymple, the old field poet humorist and publisher, will join The Bridgeport Leader as editor starting this week. He returns to lead the weekly with his humor and newsy approach, urging reader cooperation to make the paper strong in southern Illinois.
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Smith Dalrymple
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Leader
Dalrymple
The
Leader
Ilinois
Lawrenceville
Smith
Patoka High School First Semester Honor Roll List
Patoka High School reports first semester honor students across grades. Freshmen include Pauline Kleystenber Paul Belcher Clifford Douthitt and Mary Evelyn Bopp. Sophomores feature Alice Mojonnier Lu tile Nichols June Meece Bobby Eaglin Cheries Griffin. Juniors list Nina Walker William Watson Sturgeon Freda Carter Margaret Ballanse Char Belcher Ellen Ballance.
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Patoka High School
Freshmer
Pauline Kleystenber
Pat Belcher
Clifford Douthitt
Alice Mojonnier
Lutile Nichols
June Meece
Bobby Eaglin
Nina Walker
William Watson Sturgeon
Freda Carter
Charles Berry
Wallace Alexander
Frank Crawford
Violet Nattier
Mildred Logan
Mary Evelyn Bopp
Fayetta Belcher
Pauline Hayes
Cheries
Griffin
Margaret Ballanse
Char Belcher
Ellen Ballance
Telephone Rate Critique Reflects Uncertain Public Costs
The article cites confusion over telephone rates from Telephone Rates Inc. and Regieer, noting a claimed $1 minimum and differences between private lines two party and party lines. It suggests the public should be content with small rental reductions while recognizing incomplete knowledge from the press.
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Raton
Grass Fire Near Light Plant Sparks in Morning Exhaust
Early Monday at about 6 30 a m a grass fire near the local light plant started from exhaust burning out. Fire crews controlled the blaze quickly before it caused any damage or injuries.
Pana Candidates Lead Filing and Wide-Eyed News Roundup
A jumble of notes reports Pana leading in city elections filings. The roundup notes Combs of Findlay facing a mail fraud charge in East St. Louis, a Coffeen lumberman losing his home to a January fire, and various political, weather, and crime items from across the country.
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Pana
C. A. Combs
Findlay
Wham
East St. Louis
Combs
James Mclean
Coffeen
Roosevelt
Gov Horner’s Message Urges Economy and Reforms
Gov Horner’s speech text urged readers to consult last week’s print for the full message and to follow up this week. The address called for consultation, economy and reforms with cooperation to help Illinois out of troubles.
Third Sunday Night Program Well Attended
The M. E. Church hosted a strong third Sunday night program with a three act play titled The Lost Church. Cast included Bob Eagan E Beckemier Paul Bel cher Patricia Spurgeon Leona Bel cher Mae Eagan Anna Belcher Gen evieve Ballance June Meece Edna Magee. The play showed churchwork needs and the impact of a world without churches with a hopeful awakening in Act III. Special choir numbers by local members and performers Miss Georgia Cruse and Mrs Elmer Belchor were praised.
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Bob Eagan
E. Beckemier
Paul Belcher
Patricia Spurgeon
Leona Belcher
Mae Eagan
Anna Belcher
Genevieve Ballance
June Meece
Edna Magee
Georgia Cruse
Elmer Belchor
Sunshine Class Meeting At Meyers Home
The Sunshine class met at Charles and Lula Meyers home Saturday night January 14 with twenty six people and two new members. Officers elected: Charles Meyers president Evelyn Pugh vice president Lula Meyers secretary and treasurer. The next meeting will be in February. A good time was enjoyed by all.
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Charles
Lula Meyers
Charles Meyers
Evelyn Pugh
Thelma Puxh
Howard Parrine
Demands for Fourth July drinks rise amid turmoil and crime
A flood of political talk blends with alarming crime notes as a New York infant’s death after a stabbing shocks readers. Banks in Flat River Missouri suspend deposits. a liquor seizure valued at 108000 dollars is dumped into a sewer as Judge Wham orders actions. Enduring illness and financial strains affect the community and governance in East St. Louis and surrounding regions.
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Gres
Democrat-leader
New York
Galvin Coole Read
Flat River
Milneis
Wham
Centratia
East St. Louis
Dupo
Missouri Pacific
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Illinois Dairymen
Mrs. Beery
Household Science Club
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Robt. Gray
Sport News
Patcka
Honror
Gov. Horner
M. E. Church
Sunshine
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