Farm Bureau Reports 1927 Growth and Freight Cut
The Illinois Agricultural Association announces peach freight reductions of about seven cents per hundred from Illinois Central south of the B and O R R to Mississippi alley points. Marion County records show Farm Bureau assets at about 50 000 with no liabilities, and membership gains in 93 counties totaling over 4 100, reflecting strong support for agricultural advocacy.
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Illinois Central
Illinois
Mississippi
Iinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau Federation
American
Ve Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Marion County Farm Bureau
G. E. Metzger
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureaus
Metzger
Illinois Agri-cultural Association
Chicago
St. Louis
Peo
Washington
Massac
State Association
Davidson Family Holds Reunion in Patoka City Park
On Sunday July 10 1927 the Davidson family held a reunion in Patoka City Park for J W Davidson and seven children marking James L Davidsons forty sixth birthday. Fifty two attended including relatives from Decatur Chicago Denver Fort Lauderdale Elkhart and Pomona with a large basket dinner before James L Davidson and family left for Florida early Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davidson
James L. Davidson
Patoka City Park
Bettie Clark
Henrietta
Decatur
Louie Wasem
P. B. Simcox
Porter
Elizabeth
Carl Meador
Leon, Brooks
Dean
West Frankfort
Dorothy
Stanley Wasem
C. Virgil Farmer
Denver
Colorado
Joseph Simcox
George Wasem
Harold
Pansy Jean
Leslie Simcox
Edith Douthitt
John Crimion
Mark David
Betty Jo
Neil Landis
Richard
St. Louis
J. L. Davidson
Anna Mae
Esther
Charles
Pomona
Fla
Neil Davidson
Champaign
Ed Barenfanger
Louis Barenfanger
Salem
George English
George
Ft. Lauderdale
Miner Lewis
Chicago
Osborn Lewis
Coco, Fla
Nell J. Hill
James A. Bell
Elkhart
Ind
Florida
Co. V. Farmer
Clark
Douthitt
W. W. Murfin
Walter Murfin
John Jennings
Mulberry Grove
Harold Gough
Langenfeld Buick Motor Co
Centralia
Harvey Duff
Food and Dairy Department
Sig Kaufman
Chas, Meyer
Behrendt
Sampson
Bloomington
Roger Peek
A. M. Peek
Harry Banfield
Johnny
Clara Moran
Big City
Berthel Branch
W. W. Cain
George Willett
C. O. Livesay
Davidson
Vernon
D. R. Livesay
Pinckneyville
Olney
Walter Adams
Nell Jennings Hill
Jennings
C. N. Cruse
Miss Georgia
Muskogeon
Mich
B. N. Griffin
Russel Snyder
Diamond Springs Ice Cream Supper Draws Local Attendance
A Diamond Springs church lawn ice cream supper drew a large crowd last Saturday. Hester Leight and Jensen served, while neighbors enjoyed visiting and the social benefit of community bonding. Next Saturday's event heads to Toad Island with plans to raise funds and strengthen local ties. Town residents urged to attend and meet rural neighbors. Selby Cheshier and family visited Lee Hudspeth’s west of town. Mr. and Mrs. Blizzard and Mrs. Thompson of Greenville called on John Thompson Sunday.
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Diamond Springs
Hester
Leight
Jensen
Toad Island
Blizzard
Thompson
Greenville
John Thompson
Selby Cheshier
Vandalia
Lee Hudspeth
Concert program highlights and performer notes
A fragmented listing of band pieces and selections with composers and titles such as The Gypsy Queen Spirit of the Age Rosemary Cupid charms Hello Bluebird and Scenes from Operaland. The text references Holmes Hayes Eilenberg Miller Fulton Jarrett and Rubenstein with stray symbols and partial timings.
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Holmes
King
Rosemary
Tee Rubenstein
Ees Miller
Fulton Overture
Operaland
Hayes Fox
Friend March
R. M. Bot
Jarrett
Local Notes Record Moves and Visits Across Counties
Community updates from Granite City to Greenville include Mrs. W. F. Cox and children planning a new home with her mother in Greenville. Numerous visits and travels noted among residents: Roy Edwards buys a Buick in Centralia, Danvers residents, and various trips to Decatur, Vernon, and Champaign. Also listed are sales ads and a few farm animal offerings.
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Granite City
Greenville
W. F. Cox
Waltons
Cecil Martin
Logan
Dewitt County
Smith & Crawford Hdn
Vernon
Henry Pugh
Denver
Colo
David van Fossan
Roy Edwards
Langenfeld Buick Motor Company
Centralia
Harvey Smith
Decatur
Vincent McKinney
Wm. Nall
Bertha Belcher
Betty Tefentellar
Pana
Harold Linton
Margaret Forehand
Frank Porter
Springfield
Harriet Quayle
T. H. Quayle
Neil Davidson
Champaign
Rev. Murphy
Bryan
Clarsdale
Nashville
Marvin
George Somerville
William Pilger
State Highway Patrol Department
Patoka
Clyde Davis
Teym
L. Cox
Dr. We
Local Party Returns From Westward Auto Trip
Miss Lora Murfin, a member of a local party, reports a 4500 mile round trip to the west and back. The group traveled via St. Louis, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak region, Denver, Wyoming, Yellowstone Park, Idaho, and Iowa, returning home after a month with high spirits and appreciation for Illinois roads.
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Lora Murfin
Patoka
St. Louis
Kansas City
Great Plains
Colorado Springs
Great Pikes Peak
America
Denver
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
Idaho
Iowa
Home
Lora
Illinois
Former Resident Promoted to Field Superintendent
Leslie Morey, formerly of this place, now in Artesia New Mexico, has been appointed field superintendent of the Operators Oil Co. He has accepted the position and begun work. His years of experience in the field support high expectations from his employers.
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Leslie Morey
This
Tulsa
Okla
Artesia
New Mexico
Operators Oil Co
Leslie
Commercial Club Holds Important Meeting
An important business session of the Commercial Club was held Wednesday evening at the Bank rooms. The meeting focused on the Legion Two Day picnic and the Local Bakery shop to be backed 100 percent by the city’s business concerns.
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Commercial Club
Bank Rooms
Ever Ready class entertained at Dorothy Logan home
The Ever Ready class of the M. E. Church South met at Miss Dorothy Logan's on Wednesday evening July 6. Attendees included Lucille Walker Esther Davidson Elizabeth Simcox Pauline Chandler Lucille Britt Dona Nesbit Lee Britt Walter Chandler Francis Gaston and Dale Thompson. Games were played and ice cream and cake served. The next meeting will be at Miss Elizabeth Simcox's home.
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M. E. Church South
Dorothy Logan
Lucille Walker
Esther Davidson
Elizabeth Simcox
Pauline Chandler
Lucille Britt
Dona Nesbit
Lee Britt
Walter Chandler
Francis Gaston
Dale Thompson
Corb Tunes Cushion Seats Stolen At Toad Island
At Toad Island last Wednesday night unidentified persons removed Ford seats from Corb Tunes car and replaced them with older serviced ones. Mr Tune urges those responsible to return the seats to avoid publicity and further trouble.
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Toad Island
Corb Tunes
Miss Marjorie Caldwell Visits Morfin and Caldwell Families
Miss Marjorie Caldwell of Clinton is visiting the Morfin and Caldwell families, spending time with relatives and sharing joyful moments.
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Marjorie Caldwell
Clinton
Morfin
Caldwall
Post Office Examination Held July 9th for Rural Carrier Vacancy
The second examination for the Post Master vacancy in Vandalia was held Saturday with eleven applicants listed. Eligible were Orville Genre Arlene Walker Mrs Mae Walker John A Jennings Willard W Lawrence Elmer Rogier Bernie N Griffin Forrest McK Baxter Fred Gilley Roy I Malan Helen Chandler. Chandler did not attend. Three certified for appointment Clark Simcox Forest Baxter and Elmer Rogier. The rural vacancy remains unfilled with a waiting list and prior delays since June 1926.
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J. W. Alexander
Vandalia
Orville Genre
Arelene Walker
Mae Walker
John A. Jennings
Willard W. Lawrence
Elmer Rogier
Bernie
N. Griffin
Forrest McK. M. Baxter
Fred Gilley
Roy I. Malan
Helen Chandler
Orville
A. M. Peek
Hud
Ballance
Clark Simcox
Forest Baxter
City Appropriations Set At 3500 For Year
At the monthly city hall meeting the budget was approved with Bond and Interest 700, Incidentals 1000, Salaries 100, Park 100, Cemetery 100, Streets and Alleys 1500 totaling 3500. No new update on the power and light project, but committees push to advance progress.
Home Economics Club Plans Meeting at Legion Hall
The Home Economics club will hold their regular meeting at the Legion Hall at the usual time, instead of the high school gym.
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Legion Hall
Evangelist Hoag to Speak at Sandy Branch Shed Meeting
Evangelist Wm. K. Hoag announces a gospel meeting at the Sandy Branch Shed. He promises sermons on repentance, spirit filling, the second coming, divine healing, and Armageddon with additional soul stirring messages from the Bible. All are invited to hear the truth.
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Sandy Branch
Jesus
Palestine
Evang
Wm. K. Hoag
Cemetery Picnic Returns Increase Fund
The Fourth of July picnic under the Cemetery Association added $251.60 to the fund for care taking. Receipts show profit from Eating Stand $190.97 and $138.06 shown as net. Ice Cream-Pop $199.75 and $91.27. Novelty Stand $72.63 and $22.28. Total profit reported is $251.60.
Rain Enlivens Thursday Morning Section
A light shower moved through the area Thursday morning brightening streets and gardens. Residents reported few delays as damp air settled in, with colorful reflections on wet surfaces and a cooler feel to the day.
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Farm Bureau News
Maurice Murfin
Legion
Potala
Religious Advancement Organization
Oe Baptist Er
M. E
South Christian Eee
Pentecost
M. E. Church
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