June Jobless Benefits Rise Seven Percent From May
State labor director Francis B. Murphy reports June unemployment payments totaled 755,921 to 11,259 workers, up 7 percent from May while remaining 25 percent below June of last year. Chicago and downstate areas show uniform increases, with Cook and DuPage counties home to over half the state's covered workers. Military benefit claims rise 22 percent. Eligibility requires USES registration, ability and availability to work, and at least 225 earned in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Murphy
Chicago
Downstate
Murphy
Cook and
DuPage
United States Employment Service
East Fork Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
East Fork residents report visits and travel milestones. Mr and Mrs William Snyder and their nephew Claude Snyder visited Saint Louis Missouri. Pauline Williams returned to Decatur after a several week visit with relatives here. Mrs Lola Trueshell accompanied her to Pana. Mrs Mat Belcher remains on the sick list. Boyd Steele and sons shopped in Centralia Saturday. Willadean Heinzman and Annabell Heinzman spent Sunday with Betty and Helen Trueshell. Fred Carson and the Hills hosted visitors Saturday. Boyd Steele and sons Arthur and Carl visited Belchers Sunday. Susie Snyder and Mildred Leighs enjoyed a sulfur bath in Centralia Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Snyder
St. Louis, Mo
Claude Snyder
Pauline Williams
Decatur
Lola Trueshell
Pana
Boyd Steele
Arthur and
Carl
Mat Belcher
Price Ceilings Set On Peaches In Marion County
Marion County Farm Bureau reports price controls for peaches set by the Springfield District Office of the Office of Price Administration. Maximums include 6.30 per bushel to consumers, 3.66 per bushel for standard graded peaches at shipping point, 1.99 for half bushel, and 4.74 per bushel for retail delivery to stores. Average bushel weight listed as 48 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Farm Bureau
Springfield
Office of Price Administration
Farm Bureau
Maxi
Local weekend visits span several families in area
SHOBONIER Cpl and Mrs Walter Meyer coming from Texas spend a few days with parents Mr and Mrs Herman Meyer and family. Pvt and Mrs Lucian Evans on fur lough from California visit Anna Rad cliff and relatives. Mr and Mrs Smith of Seminary visit Irene McArt and sons. Mr and Mrs Bob Hathaway vacation in northern Illinois with relatives. George Oldham and Otis Oldham families visit. Sunny Tedrick of Vandalia visits cousins Thomas and Clarence Alender. Betty Zimmerman and Bonnie Zimmerman of Vandalia spend weekend with Jess Zimmerman family. Guests at Herman Meyer home include Martha Meyer Roy Edwards and family. Cleta Oldham travels to Alton to visit sister Alma Oldham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Walter Meyer
Texas
Herman Meyer
Lucian Evans
California
Anna Radcliff
Herman Meyer and
Martha Meyer
Centralia
Roy Edwards and
Save and Sew Club Holds Regular Meeting
Lois Oltz presided at the Save and Sew Club meeting with 14 members and 3 visitors. Betty Taylor spoke, Mary Wadkins demonstrated, Jean Peddicord was elected secretary, and Jean Moore gave a talk. Irene Moore and others sang, refreshments followed, next meeting at Stringer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save and Sew Club
Lois Oltz
Zion
Jean Jones
Betty Taylor
Mary’’ Wadkins
Jean Peddicord
Mildred Hill
Jean Moore
Stringer’s
Irene Moore
Jean More
Marilyn Jones
Sue Wireman
Glendine Towler Sides Bert Bushnell Car in Narrow Collision
Glendine Towler narrowly avoided a serious crash Wednesday evening when his vehicle side swiped parked car belonging to Bert Bushnell in front of Goff's Cafe. Bushnell’s car sustained only a flattened rear fender, while the Theodore Stone auto suffered torn and twisted right front and rear fenders. Theodore Stone’s two daughters rode on the fenders but were not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendine Towler
Theodore Stone
Goff
Bert Bushnell
Bushnell
Stone
Theodore
Local Notes Record Patoka Area Visits and Travels
Cadet George DuComb Kahlert called on grandparents in Patoka then returned to West Point. Friends and relatives from Centralia Vandalia Danville Decatur Gary and Detroit visited, traveled, or spent weekends here. Hospitalizations and routine updates include Mrs. Epperson from St Mary's Centralia and Mrs. Logan after surgery. Major operation noted for Eli Logan. families frequent showings and summer travels referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George DuComb Kahlert
Patoka
M. P. DuComb
West Point
Eli Logan
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Logan
Paul Logan
Pearl Smith
Vernon W C T U Notes Reflect July Meeting
The Vernon Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Walter Kleemann's home July 17 with sixteen members. President Helen Betts led, prayers and songs followed, devotionals by Mrs. Kleemann, and Ellen Walton gave the closing prayer. They discussed plans to dedicate an Honor Roll and read a Time Magazine article on a bombing mission over Japan. Meredith Doolen participated in the mission, adding interest. Mrs. Kleemann received birthday gifts, new members Amanda Binnion and Mrs. George Johnson were welcomed, refreshments were served, and reporter Doris Kleemann noted local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Betts
Opning
Time
Japan
Meredith Doolen
Freda Arnold
Curtis
Kleemann
Amanda Binnion
George Johnson
Navy enlistment drive for seventeen year old boys in Effingham
R L Hoffman chief Quarter master of the U S Navy retired and recruiter in Effingham Illinois urges seventeen year old boys to file applications now due to monthly enlistment limits. Applicants receive file numbers and approximate enlistment dates after papers are complete. The traveling recruiter visits Mattoon Robinson Lawrenceville Mt Carmel Olney Flora Centralia and Vandalia on a weekly schedule to collect consents and begin the screening process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Hoffman
U.S. Navy
Navy
Effingham
Illinois
Springfield
Hoffman
Mattoon
Robinson
Lawrenceville
Mt.Carmel
Olney
Flora
Centralia
Vandalia
Eaglin's Neighbor Club Meeting Notes
On Friday July 7 the Eaglin's Neighbor Club met at Edith and Alberta Thalman's home. Nee ma Mack presided at three o'clock with Grace Gerrish leading the prayer. Thirteen members attended and shared time saving tips. Cards were sent to two sick friends and readings by Gladys Wernsman covered Soldier's Plea and Soldiers In New Guinea Build Own Chapel. Mrs John Thalman received a birthday surprise shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin’s
Edith
Alberta Thalman
Neema Mack
Grace Gerrish
New Guinea
Gladys Wernsman
John Thalman
Mystrey
Cladys Wernsman
Wilma Gereeni
Lulu Hanson
Obituary for John C. Bowen of Patoka and Sandoval
John Charles Bowen born December 8 1864 died July 10 1944 at 79 years of age. He married Mary Ann Belcher February 26 1885 in Salem Illinois. He leaves eight children twelve grandchildren and forty great grandchildren with several relatives listed. Funeral services were held July 12 at Cox and Martin Home Sandoval with interment at Harrison cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles Bowen
George W
Margaret Bowen
Mary Ann Belcher
Salem
Illinois
William Bowen
Maude Hintz
Christian Church
Patoka
Clarence Bowen
Sandoval
Elizabeth Henager
Agnes Rolling
Carmen Reeter
Vandalia
Wash Bowen
Irvon Bowen
Odin
Ogal Lockard
Pana
Jake Bowen
Escalion
California
Nanie Wise
Webster City
Iowa
Florence Goatley
Decatur
Ill
Cox & Martin
Robert Graham
Dieterick
Harrison Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Montgomery
Macoupin
Kentucky
East Fork
Boyd Steele and Sons
Miss Willadean
Annabell Heinzman
Miss Betty
Helen Trueshell
Fred Carson
Mrs
Jim Hill
Susie Snyder
Mildred Leighs
Shobonier
Mrs. Smith
Seminary
Irene McArt
Bob Hathaway
George
Snake) Oldham
Otis Oldham
Kenneth Hanley
Sunny Tedrick
Thomas and
Clarence Alender
Betty and
Bonnie Zimmerman
Jess Zimmerman
Cleta Oldham
Pete Oldham
Alton
Alma Oldham
Clifford Talbott
Don Griffin
Frank Miller
William Epperson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Roy Garrett
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Camp McCoy
Evelyn Easton
Roscoe Jolliff
Randolph
Rae
Irma Linton
George Goodenough
Gary
Indiana
Marcus Cox
James Ballance
Robert Eagan
Mary Margaret Thalman
Sarah Thalman
John Coleman
Detroit, Mich
Ruth ‘Coleman
Aly
Clarence Hansei
Ally
Dolla Hanson
Pvt
Frederick Towler
Camp Grant
John Williams
Long Beach
John Hull
Hazel Smith
Roy Thompson
Maron
J. W. Thompson
Luther Caldwell
Burl Nelson
Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Thompson
Dean Meador
Wes Griffin
Will King
Mr. Dille
Holland Oil Co
Hazleton
John Slagle
S. B. Garret
Alma
Denver Adams
John Hetzler
David and la Marr
Jerry Hamilton
Vernon W.C.T.U
Walter Kleemann
Doris Kleemann
Kathryn Nelson
Howard Nelson
Don Fagan
Informatio
Eaglin’s Neighbor Club
Vandalia Rendering Works
U.S. Hwy. 41
Evansville
Henderson
Owensboro, Ky
Judge
Steve
Scott Hayes
Vandalia, Ill
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industras
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