Local residents visit Patoka and area relatives
Kinmundy visitors Mrs L E Green and friends spent an afternoon in Kinmundy with kin. Wenona guests Mrs John Nattier and children visited here with the Carter and Nattier families. Centralia shoppers included Mrs C R Richeson and Mrs Tillie Richeson. Numerous neighbors from Patoka, Vandalia, Salem, and St. Louis vacationers and shoppers frequent the area, with outings to Centralia, Salem, and Vernon noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nattier
Wenona
Fred Carter
I. W. Nattier
C. R. Richeson
Tillie Richeson
Centralia
Lizzie Griggs
Dewey
St. Louis
Patoka
Albert Cruse
Cecil Elliott
Clifton Elliott
Bette Altom
Roy Gray
Linton Reunion Shines at Kitchell Park Pana
A large turnout for the Linton descendants reunion at Kitchell Park Pana Illinois featured a morning and noon feast. Chester P Linton of E St Louis spoke in the afternoon on salvation and the need for spiritual renewal. About 60 attendees from eleven towns were present with children enjoying the park activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchell Park
Pana
Ill
W. D. Linton
Nelson Park
Lake Decatur
Atingis
Martha Gaylon
Taylorville
Tittie
James Linton
Mr. Linton
Rome
Norby
Chester P. Linton
E. St. Louis
Christ
Fourth of July Traffic Clash Warned by Safety Council
The National Safety Council warned the Fourth of July 1940 would bring the largest holiday traffic toll as 30 million motorists hit the roads. It urged a nationwide effort to cut deaths and injuries via caution, with 900,000 injured and 2,790 traffic deaths last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Ens Bobateas Coe
Council Aid
America
Naval Reserve Starts New Drive For Shore Duties
The Naval Reserve seeks enlistees for shore duties including administrative maintenance and guard roles. Ex service members with stenography cooking or supervisory skills are favored, with pay from 21 to 99 dollars monthly. A 300‑man quota may fill quickly. apply by wire or in person at Reserve Vocational School, foot of Tsy Street, St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Tranning
Dan
Sf Navy
Naval
Reserve Vocational School
Tsy Street
St. Louis, Mo
Baptist church holds a June 28 church picnic meet
The Sit) i Churctty i plans held an afternoon meeting and a park picnic on July at the Baptist church. Present were Kay Nattier Darlen Wortman Virgil Wortman Joe Simeos W H Seinger Carol Miller Ed Miller Julia Ellen Miller and Mrs P J Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Ce
Rasent
Kay Nattier
Darlen
Virgil Wortman
Joe Simeos
W. H. Seinger
Carol
Edwin Miller
Julia Ellen Miller
P. J. Mojonnier
Brown Couple Headed West for Extended Vacation
Mr and Mrs Fred Brown departed Patoka on Thursday for an extended vacation through the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Patoka
West
Fire Prevention Week Urges Vigilance in Waste Reduction
President Bernard M. Culver of the American Fire Insurance and Indemnity Group told top executives at a Union Club dinner in New York that Fire Prevention Week emphasizes conserving national resources. He warned that fire destruction may ruin businesses and homes despite insurance, urging insurers to impress vigilance on property owners to cut fire waste and support defense production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard M. Culver
American Fire Insurance and Indemnity Group
Union Club
New York
Culver
National Safety Council predicts 475 Fourth of July deaths
The council warns 475 people may die on Independence Day from traffic accidents and related hazards. It urges drivers and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution to prevent losses, noting drownings fireworks injuries and heat exposure as additional risks during the three day holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Acs
Registering for Selective Service On July First
Men registering for Selective Service on July 1 may list any one of multiple residences on their card to choose the local board with jurisdiction. Director Paul Armstrong explains the change aims to reduce confusion and preserves original board jurisdiction despite address changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Armstrong
Directon
Ee Elias
Armstrong
Beguerian
Hayig
Peek Family Celebrates 80th Birthday in Illinois
Mr and Mrs A M Peek returned home Saturday with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Messenger from Hinsdale. Mr Peek celebrated his 80th birthday at Miller Park Bloomington with relatives and friends. They visited Pontiac Chicago and Hinsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Peek
Messenger
Hinsdale
Peek
Miller Park
Bloomington
Pontiac
Chicago
Birth of Baby Girl Caroline Williams at Vera
Mr and Mrs Ellis Williams of Vera announce the birth of a daughter on June 29 named Caroline. The mother is formerly Miss Kathryn Gerrish of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Williams
Vera
Caroline
Kathryn Gerrish
Patoka
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L. E. Green
Z. Smith
Normal
Town
Rubye Cain
I. B. Green and
Porter Simeex
Vandalia’ Wese-C Allers
Afteenailay
Salem
Berry
Danter
Fof
Vandalia
Toka
John’ Wasem
Wedness
Rogier
H.N. Potts
Neil. Potts
Paul ‘Belcher
Jessie Leigfield
Wista
Ella Doty
Mrs
J. R. Wasem
C. B. Anderson
C.F. Davis
L. F. Zimmerman
C. Rogier
Lyle Gray
Milwaukee
Wis
J.C. Berry
Denver, Colo
Denver Adams
Charles B. Anderson
Carl Towler
W. S. Field
Leslie Morey
Vernon
Zola Miller
O’fallon
C. M. Miller
Ernie Mascher
Dietrich
Charles
Rev
Sam Holland
Dale
Leroy
Laura Haley
Ollie Alexander
Sam Jolliff
Springfield
American Legion
Maxine Belcher
Bertha Chambers of
Robinson
Carl McColpin
Linton
Jime
Teans
Fitioinkt
Naval Reserve
Mickie
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