C O F Officers Installed July 2 1929
The passage lists newly installed officers of C O F on July 2 1929 including A L Irvin N G Jess Yardley V G Thos Altom Rec Sec A A Griffin Warden Russell Collins Cond Elza Dukes R S N G Ed gar Dukes L S N G C V Bowen R S N G Ed Wodds L S N G D R Livesay R S Oscar Dukes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Irvin
N. G
Jess Yardley
V. G
Thos, Altom
A. Griffin
Russell Collins
Elza Dukes
Edgar Dukes
C. V. Bowen
Ed Wodds
D. R. Livesay
Oscar Dukes
Haley and Mason Named in Army Chaplain Corps List
The record lists T. F. Haley, chaplain, along with Geo. Mason, I. G., and Joe Yardley, associated with L. 8. S. and the 0. G. unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Haley
Geo. Mason
I. G
Joe Yardley
News Notes from Vernon and Nearby Towns
Miss Mildred Morgan of Vernon visited the local insurance office with Miss Marion Epps on Wednesday. Rev Murphy and family of Clarksdale stopped in Patoka Friday morning while enroute to their home from Nashville to greet friends. C V Doolen and family with Mrs Clara Murfin and son and sister Miss Maude of Champaign spend the week with I W Doolen and wife at Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Morgan
Vernon
Marion Epps
Rev. Murphy
Clarksdale
Nashville
Patoka
C. V. Doolen
Clara Murfin
Maude
Champaign
I.W. Doolen
State to spend 1.6 million on flood relief programs
Illinois will earmark 1 million dollars for flood relief in the Illinois river valley and 600 thousand for other stream relief over the next two years. Governor Emmerson signed the appropriation bills urged by Senator A S Cuthbertson and Representative H V Teel, with another bill from Representative Arthur Roe. The funds are to be managed by the state department of purchases and construction under director Henry Kohn. Also, the Illinois State Fair Better Babies contest reports many enrollments with 500 dollars in prizes across 50 awards. no twins or triplets yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River Valley
Emmerson
A. S. Cuthbertson
Bunker Hill
H. V. Teel
Rushville
Arthur Roe
Vandalia
State Department of Purchases
Henry Kohn
Anna
Andy Hall
Hall
Governor Allocates $75 Million in Appropriation Bills
Governor Emmerson has disposed of a large number of appropriation bills totaling about $75,000,000. Most funds fund biannual state department expenses, with over $36,000,000 allotted to the state department of public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmerson
State Department of Public Welfare
Deneen Seeks Precinct Support and Illinois Political Moves
Senator Deneen mails a signed request to Republican precinct committeemen statewide excluding Cook County to avoid local interference. The item notes Illinois political moves, coal marketing efforts, a revenue commission bill, and the 10th anniversary of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce with leaders named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charles S. Deneen
Cook County
Deneen
Deugen
Sede
Sweeny
Republers
Kill No Stock Campaign Inaugurated by Gilinois Den
A Kill No Stock campaign will be inaugurated by the Gilinois Den aiming to curb waste and promote humane animal practices. The initiative seeks community support and outlines steps for responsible stewardship of livestock resources.
Illinois moves to honor first woman legislator
Secretary of State William J. Stratton issues a charter to the Lottie Holman O Neill organization aimed at promoting the Illinois legislator's political and other interests. Internal checks at the University of Illinois are praised as public accountants complete a thorough audit, finding records and accounts complete and correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Stratton
Lottie Holman O'Neill
Illinois
University of Illinois
University Board of Trustees
Veterans return to mark 42nd birthday of oldest long distance train
Veterans with over a half century of rail service gathered to celebrate the 42nd birthday of the nation’s oldest long distance train. Two aging Burlington Route veterans Cyril W. Dusell aged 88 of Aurora and Francis M. Frary aged 80 of Berwyn served long careers on the line as engineer and conductor respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cyril W. Dusell
Aurora
Burlington Road
Francis M. Frary
Berwyn
Chicago South Park Commission Tours New Airport
Governor Emmerson was taken on an airplane inspection tour of the new South Park airport by the Chicago South Park commission. Jessie M. Banghart, beauty shop operator, filed for a bill of injunction against Michael F. Walsh over the barber act as it affects beauty shop operators. Diphtheria is rising in the state, Dr. Andy Hall reports, urging toxin-antitoxin as a preventive for next autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jessie M. Banghart
Michael F. Walsh
State Department of Registration and Education
Andy Hall
Hall
Governor Signs Bills for Uniform Conservation Commission
Governor Emmerson signs measures by Senator Earl B. Searcy of Springfield calling for a uniform conservation forestry and game and fish laws commission to study and recommend legislation at the next assembly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmerson
Earl B. Searcy
Springfield
Uniform
Conservation, Forestry, Game and Fish Laws Commission
Governor veto blocks muffler cut-out ban measure
Governor Emmerson vetoes the Lyons bill from Mundelein to bar muffler cut-outs on motor boats, rejecting the proposed environmental safety rule. The action halts a legislative effort backed by advocates seeking quieter, cleaner waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmerson
Richard J. Lyons
Mundelein
Bridge work speeds across Illinois river at Florence
Work on the Florence Illinois river bridge advances with extra men and night shifts. Officials say the structure will open to traffic some time this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River
Florence
Virginia official backs ad tax hike for fire protection
Epler C. Mills of Virginia, with support from the governor, pushes municipalities to extend the ad valorem tax to fund fire protection services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epler C. Mills
Virginia
Ice Cream Supper At Mound Chapel This Saturday
An ice cream supper will be held at Mound Chapel Church Saturday night July 13. The event invites community members to join for desserts and fellowship at the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel Church
Zion Ice Cream Supper At Church Lawn
Zion Church Epworth League hosts an ice cream supper Saturday night on the church lawn. Proceeds go to buy new song books for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Epworth League
Household Science Club Plans Ice Cream Sale
Members of the Household Science club will serve ice cream and dessert items at a planned fundraiser event. Proceeds support club activities and supplies for the next semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Science Club
Cold drinks on the next regular press show night
A fragment notes a July Fourth schedule item about cold drinks on the next show night and mentions benefits to the unseen in caring for the gym lawn.
Local Visitors Winter Benton's Holiday Note
J W Alexander and son with George Limecox and son Harold and Harley Cole visited Benton last Monday. Bert Walker of Detroit Michigan came Tuesday to visit home folks. Ruth Elmore of Sandoval visited Patoka folks Tuesday. Rose Davis and Dorothy Wasem went to Chicago Wednesday to visit relatives and friends. Porter Robert Walker and family of Chicago joined them at Decatur to visit home folks this week. Ven Gray and family of Assumption spent the weekend here. Jarence Linton and family and Geo Stephens and family of Decatur and Glen Meryman and family of Maron were Fourth of July visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Alexander
George Limecox
Harold
Harley Cole
Benton
Bert Walker
Detroit
Michigan
Ruth Elmore
Sandoval
Patoka
Rose Davis
Dorothy Wasem
Chicago
Decatur
Porter Robert Walker
Ven Gray
Family
Assumption
Jarence Linton
Geo. Stephens
Glen Meryman
Maron
Local Bits From St Elmo and Nearby Towns
St Elmo residents and visitors collected in a flurry of calls and visits. Names span Vernon, Vandalia, Decatur, Bloomington, and McLean with short notes on marriages, arrivals, and social events. A new Chevrolet truck announces local business activity as towns keep up with kin and neighbors.
Fairman Notes On Visits And Farm Chores
Mr and Mrs Henry Siilabower visit relatives in my roots area. Jake Foltz hauled a truckload of nudge for Nelson Hicks Friday. Chautse mowed weeds around Wilhisim's store Saturday improving looks and quieting mosquitos. Mr and Mrs Wa Smith of Boul dex shopped in Fairman Saturday afternoon. Visits by Charlie Bopp family Dad Palmer and sons to Pete Bopp family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Siilabower
Charlie Bopp
Daisie Lee
Dad Palmer
Pete Bopp
Myr
Willaghtare
Gie Snyder
Report of finances for First State Bank Patoka Illinois 1929
Official publication presents the 1929 June 29 condition of First State Bank Patoka Illinois. Resources total 203578.38 with items including cash real estate and loans. Liabilities total 208578.38 with deposits notes and capital accounts. Cashier M. Smith sworn July 1929 before Notary Public Mac Eagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Patoka
Ilinois
Public Pesci
State of Ilinois
Mac Eagan
Local Social Roundup From Patoka and Nearby
Gil Tedvick and Mr and Mrs Cahoon and Miss Ethel Haus with Dr Carrigan spend Sunday at the Crothers home. Sherman Sabin leaves for Fairmount Ill after weeks with his sister Bertha Crothers. Frances Stone and Bill Stone visited Marie Cozad Sunday morning. Orville Hill and family, Eugene and Jessie Roe, and Will Long visited Clarence Cozad Sunday afternoon. H J Stone and children were Centralia visitors Monday. Ralph Foltz of Sandoval seen driving a new Chevrolet roadster on Fairman streets Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Tedvick
Will Long
Clarence Cozad
H. J. Stone
Centralia
Ralph Foltz
Sandoval
Fairman Streets
Local Visit Notes From Salem Residents
Mc Haney Chas Fulton of Montana visited relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Lionel Leon of St Louis spent the weekend with H W Somerville and Alvin Gray. Amuel Smith and family and Ellis Williams were Salem visitors Saturday. Ted Wickenhauser and family of Salem spent Sunday with Guy Chandler and family. Alvin Gray and family Guy Chandler Argie Howard and Miss Alpha Gray made a business trip to Salem Saturday afternoon. Herschel Campbell and wife spent Sunday with Wiley Campbell and family. Howard Deems has been visiting with Wiley Campbell. Walter Somerville is working at Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Fulton
Montana
Lionel Leon
St. Louis
H. W. Somerville
Alvin Gray
Amuel Smith
Ellis Williams
Salem
Ted Wickenhauser
Guy Chandler
Argie Howard
Miss Alpha Gray
Herschel Campbell
Wiley Campbell
Howard Deems
Walter Somerville
Vandalia
Local Notes From Fostersburg and Nearby Areas
Mrs Elmer Bassett visited her son Mason Bassett on Tuesday Corn planting is finished in this vicinity as farmers rush to catch up Mrs Mary Jones spent Thursday at her son Erna Jones F Griffin and wife were in Patoka Friday Lew Englér had a toothache and had a molar extracted Lewis Jones and family visited Ernest Stevens near Salem Robert Arnold and family of Sandoval seen on streets Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Clair Stevens and Mr and Mrs L Fisher of St Louis called on Mrs L Foster Sunday morning Edgar Jones and family of Kimmund y spent Sunday with his parents Miss Alice Arnold went to Wood River Friday evening Mrs Mary Walker spent Friday with daughter Mrs Lester Griffin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Oates
St. Elmo
Lewis Leninger
Vandalia
Anna Morton
Bloomington
Hoewing
Frank
Charlie
Clara
Moneaqua
Guy Jones
Henry Meador
McLean
Ill
W. J. Jones
Pauline Garrett
Villa Grove
Isobel Pratt
Frank Cox
Kinmundy
L. E. Green
Decatur
J. W. Jones
Maggie Grieder
Macon
Hallie Kingery
Atwood
Maggie
Martin
Mae Grieder
Alice Binnion
J. M. Binnion
Wes Binnion
W. H. Linton
Mary Revis
Lula Quayles
I. W. H. Hathaway
Rod Chriss
Clara Murfin
Arthur
Champaign
I. W. Doolen
Bertha Bingsk
Earl Graham
Elmer Bassett
Mason Bassett
Mary Jones
Erna Jones
F. Griffin
Patoka
Lew Englér
Lewis Jones
Ernest Stevens
Salem
Robert Arnold
Sandoval
Clair Stevens
L. Fisher
St. Louis
L. Foster
Edgar Jones
W. H. Jones
Alice Arnold
Wood River
Mary Walker
Lester Griffin
Card of Thanks from the Legion Boys
The Legion Boys express thanks to everyone who assisted with their ice cream supper. Gratitude goes to those who provided cakes and to the school band for performances and to Ike Walker for the use of his lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Walker
Legion Boys
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June Collier
THE
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Gertrude Olmstead
Alice White
ITEC
Illinois Central System
Mississippi Valley
Illinoi Central System Organization
L. A. Downs
State Capitol News
Brnstson
Bani Leslie
Indiana
Illinois Coal’ Sales Association
Martin R. Carlson
Moline
Mi‘nois Chamber of Commerce
State
Jane Humber
Anindie Journal of Commerce
Scott Brown
Land Afl Re Ferris
W. C. Chynowéth
Decaur
56Th General Assembly
Tral Railroad
Illinois Agricultural Association
Love Brothers
Fairman
U.S
Gary See
D, M. Smith
State of
Marion
MC Haney
Fostersburg
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