Marion County Soil Conservation District Annual Report 1946
The board elected new directors Ezra Feller Estle Luttrell and John Ford were replaced by Wm. Seidel Lucian Gaston and Eugene Shufelt. The 1946 plan was adopted and aims focus on soil erosion control and soil rebuilding through cooperative efforts and education with broad public outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Williams
Ezra Feller
Estle Luttrell
John Ford
Wm. Seidel
Lucian Gaston
Eugene Shufelt
Mr. McLaughlin
Mr. Williams
Belleville
Marion
Key
Patoka School News Grades report and sports win
First grade students study the Our New Friends reader and report $16.90 raised for the March of Dimes. Carl Jones injured requiring two stitches. Examinations complete. report cards issued Friday. Eighth grade works on prisms and cones. Seventh and third grades study multiplication tables. St Marys defeated 47 to 17. Marion county tournament opens January 28 with a 31 to 28 win. Carolyn Nattier and Mr Chance visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes Fund
Carl Jones
PTA
St. Marys
Marion
Cattle Prices Dip While Hogs Hold Firm in January
January saw cattle prices slip from record highs though most classes stay above prior OPA ceilings. Hog prices remained strong with top daily quotes near 24.25 dollars, about eight dollars above the old OPA lid, as producers note hog demand staying robust while cattle supplies rise and hog numbers are expected to fall in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Producers Live Stock Commission Association
Birth of Charles Arthur Foltz at St Marys Centralia
Mr and Mrs Bruce Foltz of Patoka welcome a 7 pound 1 ounce son named Charles Arthur born Thursday January 23 at St Marys hospital Centralia. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Anderson of Sandoval and Mr and Mrs Charles Foltz of Patoka with Ada Anderson of Sandoval as former.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Foltz
Patoka
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Charles Arthur
Foltz
Ada Anderson
Sandoval
George Anderson
Charles Foltz
Rudolph Behrens
Irvin Noller
Alberta George
Bessie George
Card of Thanks from Laura Haley
I wish to thank all who remembered me with cards flowers letters and visits during my recovery from my accident Mrs Laura Haley expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their support during that time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Haley
Nylon Hosiery Sale Sparks Shopper Frenzy
Nylon hose at 51 gauge is advertised at 1.00 per pair as a smart limited offer. Illinois Brokerage promotes other bargains on page 4 with coupons to clip. The note hints at possibly sharing coupons for extra value while urging readers to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Sunbeams Schedule Trusting Service With Members
The Sunbeams plan a gathering with Jes sie Lou James Allen and Marion Thomas on Saturday February 1 from 2 to 3 pm. Those without transport should meet at Mrs P J Mojonnier at 1 30 pm. Program includes salutes prayer song roll call scripture Psalm 23 acrostic heart 5 exercise shepherds recitation God loves the lamb closing prayer and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lou
James Allen
Marion Thomas
P. J. Mojonnier
God
Lamb
Marion County 4-H Plans First 1947 Meeting at Odin Gym
The county 4-H Club opens its 1947 schedule on February 6 at Odin High School Gymnasium starting 7 30 p m. President reports on last year will be heard and plans include showing the 1946 Illinois State Fair film or an alternative. Members may attend without current membership cards and clubs should start year meetings soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Odin High School
County Federation Board of Directors
Elizabeth B. Burton
D. R. Norman
New Baby Born at Mark Greer Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ray Gray announce the arrival of a son named Lyle Joe at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia on Tuesday January 28 The infant’s grandparents are Lyle Gray of Milwaukee Wisconsin Mrs F W Firby of Detroit Michigan and Mr and Mrs O J Hill The great great grandmothers are Mrs Ella Doty and Mrs Sarah Gray
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gray
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Lyle Joe
Lyle Gray
Milwaukee
Wisc
F. W. Firby
Detroit, Mich
O. J. Hill
Ella Doty
Sarah Gray
Patoka Baptist Church Birthday Songs Honored Members
The birthday songs were sung to Mr. Geo Snider and Mrs. L P Hill Sunday at Patoka Baptist Church. All are invited to Sunday services and the Thursday evening prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Snider
L. P. Hill
Legion Meeting Set for February at Tejon Hall
The American Legion holds its regular monthly meeting on February 6 at Tejon Hall. All members are urged to attend. The next meeting will be February 20, announced by Commander Stanley Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tejon Hall
Good Will Club News From January meeting reported
Mrs Bettie Howell and daughter LaHoma Hilliard hosted the Good Will club on January 22 with fourteen members present. They quilted and pieced a quilt, prayed, ate chicken pie and angel food cake, and held a contest won by LaHoma Hilliard for a clothes pin apron. The next meeting is a Valentine party on February 5 at Glenna Holingshead with a mystery pal to bring a Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Howell
LaHoma Hilliard
Nellie Doolen
la- Homa Hilliard
God
Glenna Holingshead
U of I Galesburg Division Expands for 1500 More Students
The University of Illinois Galesburg Undergraduate Division will admit 1500 additional students for the second semester beginning March 3. Registration is Feb 25 to 28 with housing for veterans and other accommodations planned including 25 apartments and 300 private rooms. The Urbana campus limits enrollment, so Galesburg will offer freshman and sophomore courses in Commerce Liberal Arts and Engineering with 22 new courses added to 78 existing. Regular U of I requirements apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of Illinois
Galesburg
Frederic R. Hamilton
Hamilton
Urbana-Champaign
Vernon Methodists Churches Community Notices
Vernon Methodist Churches announce Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 a.m. Vernon Church holds monthly Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer meetings Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Zion Church offers Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching 7:30 p.m. on the 1st Sunday and 2nd Tuesday, plus 11 a.m. on the 6th Sunday. Leah Pearl Walton in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.m
Vernon Church
Leah Pearl Walton
Davenport Man Visits Wife and Newborn Son
Ray Gray of Davenport Iowa arrived Tuesday evening to visit his wife and their newborn son Lyle Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Gray
Davenport
Iowa
Lyle Joe
Conservation Scrap Book Contest For Marion County
Marion County sponsors a conservation scrap book contest for school groups and individuals. Prizes range from 1 to 10 dollars for various class levels, with entries due by April 30, 1947. Judging emphasizes content quality, picture descriptions, workmanship, and local conservation material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Marion County Soil Conservation District
Salem Chamber of Commerce
Marion ‘County Soil Conservation District
Patoka Woman's Club Plans February Meeting
The Patoka Woman's Club holds its monthly program Saturday February 8 at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium. The program features music, paper on Advances In Medical Science by Mrs. Ruth Coleman, plus a solo and skit by school children. Bring plate cup and spoon. Christina Crawford, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s, Club
Ruth Coleman
Christina Crawford
Birth of Ronald Wayne to Marion Outhouse family
Mt. Vernon announces the birth of Ronald Wayne, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Outhouse, born Tuesday at the local hospital. Grandparents listed include Mrs. Cora Reed and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Outhouse. Formerly Mrs. Marie Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, Outhouse
Mt. Vernon
Ronald Wayne
Local residents host gatherings and travels noted in Patoka paper
Mr and Mrs Albert Wernsman hosted a birthday dinner for Ivan Smith with many relatives present including George and Nelle Smith. Several visitors arrived from Norfolk Charleston Vandalia and Centralia to spend weekends or months with local families. Carl Adams and Glen Dean Towler left for Army Air Corps exams with Carl delayed by malaria. revival meetings at the Methodist church closed after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wernsman
Ivan Smith
George Smith
Charlotte, Nelle Smith
Virgil Wernsman
Carl Adams
Glen Dean Towler
Chicago
Army Air Corps
Carl
Glen Dean
San Antonio
Tex
Methodist Church
Catur
C. B. Anderson
Florida
Chili Supper Benefit for Vernon Cemetery
The Better Neighbors club of Vernon hosts a chili supper at the Vernon Gym on Friday evening. Menu includes chili hamburgers pie and coffee. Proceeds aid the Vernon Cemetery. All are invited and donations are appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Neighbors Club of
Vernon
Vernon Gym
Vernon Cemetery
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Board OF Directors
Salem Republican
Farm Bureau Bulletin
County
Patoka School News
Room
Mr. Chance
Carolyn Nattier
Farmer City
Mr.Chance
Mr. Price
Patoka Baptist Church
American Legion Meeting
Stanley Barnes
Good Will Club News
U. OF Ill
Harry Mason Fish
Arnold Chapel
Prairie Farmer
Cappers Farmer
Successful Farmer
Farm Quarterly
Agriculture Departments
Implement Co
Patoka Womans Club
Wilbert Palm
Gary
Alfred Wiedle
Wm. Hill
Robert Stein
Mangie
Clifford Talbott
Norfolk
L. W. Ballance
Conway Malan
Charleston, Ill
Mrs
Roy Malan
Rufus Stephens, Jr
Roger
Salem
F. E. Adams
Rufus Stephens
Ellery Watson
Alexandria, la
W. W. Murfin
Dale Altom
Hugh O’dell
Orville Goff
Charlotte
F. M. Peddicord
W. GC. Carner
Belle Prairie
H. K. Pike
St. Louis
J. W. Alexander
Mrs. O. F. Davis
Boyd Cook
Gretchen
Mrs. C. D. Martin
Lizzie Wasem
Nellie Adams
Harriet Meador
J. R. Wasem
Della Johnstone
Ed. Markham
George Simeox
Pomona Park, Fla
J. L. Davidson
Leslie Wasem
Florence Simeox
Armond Wasem
Ed Markham
St- Louis
Carl Meador
Porter Simcox
Lou
Earl O’neal
John Murray
Charles Griffin
E. W. Werner Implement Co
Ted
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