Marion County Reunion Parade Opens Eight Day Event
Salem hosts the annual Marion County Reunion at Bryan Memorial Park with eight days of festivities. The event, begun by the G A R and now including Spanish American War and World War veterans, features a large Sunday parade, a 25 band contest, and a $25 purse for entrants. Events include district conventions, field days, and a dog show, with speakers from the American Legion and Veterans groups and programs across multiple days from Tuesday to Friday.
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Marion County
Salem
Bryan Memorial Park
G. A. R. Boys
United States
Genral
Earl W. Merritt
the American Legion
Sons of the American Legion
Squire J. W. “Button” White
Reunion Association
Greater
Collinsville
Woodriver
Troy
Highland
East St. Louis
Sons and Daughters of the
American Legion
Mattoon
Charleston
Belleville
Lebanon
Hurst Bush
Effingham
Murphysboro
Altamont
Sons of the
Ivan Howe
Salem Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scott P. Squires
Merritt
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
D D Club Hosts Chicken Supper at Outhouse Home
The D D Club enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Homer Outhouse residence on July 18 with a fine chicken supper. Prizes in the after supper contests were awarded to Gladys Wernsman Loretta Genre Wilbur Doolen James Wernsman and Mr and Mrs Orville Genre and Mr and Mrs Homer Outhouse.
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Homer Outhouse
D. D. Club
Gladys Wernsman
Loretta Genre
Wilbur Doolen
James Wernsman
Mrs
Orville Genre
Bank opens in new Patoka building after fire
The First State Bank began business Monday in a new red brick Patoka bank building after last October’s fire destroyed the previous bank and the Martins store. The 52 by 32 foot structure features reinforced concrete vaults, a storage vault, burglar alarm, walnut interior woodwork, air heated system, and electric stokers. Contractors include R C Emerick Vandalia wiring Salem Electric Shop plumbing Alex Andrews Salem and Dunlap and Son Kinmundy. The new addition enhances Patoka’s business district.
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First State Bank
Bank
Martin
O. L. Wadkins
R. C. Emerick
Vandalia
Salem Electric Shop
Alex Andrews
Salem
Dunlap & Son
Kinmundy
Patoka
Rev Birch to Hold Revival Meeting at Christian Church
Bro George Birch will begin a revival meeting at the Christian Church on July 28. All Christian denominations are invited to help win souls for Christ. Converts will be given church members preference. Evening services begin at 7 45 p m with singing praying and gospel preaching in fullness and power.
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George Birch
Christian Church
Zion 4-H Club Meeting July 7th 1938
Zion 4-H club met with Anna Lula Mae and Lovell Black on July 7 1938 with all members present. After cutting out dresses judging of goods and patterns filled part of the time. Visitors were Marion Garner and Mary Alice Blackburn. Next meeting at Ruby Chandlers.
Republican Day Basket Dinner at Reunion
A noonday basket dinner will be a feature of Republican Day at the Reunion on Tuesday July 76th. Tables for 1000 will line the north edge of the park and free ice tea will be provided. Farmers and all citizens are invited regardless of political affiliation to attend this jolly event. Speakers include John Hamilton chairman of the RNC Richard Lyons U S Senate candidate William R McCauley State Treasurer candidate plus all state district and county candidates.
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Aller
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Richard Lyons
William R. McCauley
Bus to Reunion Republican Day Bus Schedule
Bus will leave Walton Hardware corner at 1 00 P M Tuesday July 26 free transport for voters Republicans and AntiNew Dealers with no other transportation.
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Walton Hardware Corner
Baptist Elder to Preach at Mt. Vernon Church
Elder A. J. Douglas of Mt. Vernon will preach at the Baptist Church Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock and again Sunday night. The public is invited to all services.
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A. J. Douglas
Mt. Vernon
The
Baptist Church
Mrs. and Mr. T. E. Irvin Visit Wednesday Afternoon
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Irvin were visitors on Wednesday afternoon, described as Ver non business attendees in the local report.
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T. E. Irvin
Vernon
Freedom and spiritual reliance in oil field discourse
The piece argues freedom comes through understanding divine Principle and man’s likeness to God rather than through material means. It cites Christian Science themes, Jesus’ example, and the need for obedient, constructive living to achieve harmony, with brief notes on local oil well activity at the end.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Moses
Pharaoh
God
Science
Christ Jesus
The
Christian Science Monitor
Greenes Host Patoka Bank Officers and Directors
Mr and Mrs L E Green entertained Patoka Bank officers directors and their families at P J Mojonnier home on Tuesday July 19 for a three course dinner. The table featured green baskets and flowers. Attending were L E Green and son L E Jr W J Schroeder O C Schroeder T E Irvin Fred Brown M Rogier and son Edgar Mae Eagan Anne Wasem and P J Mojonnier.
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L. D. Green
P. J. Mojonnier
L. E. Green
L. E. Jr
W. J. Schroeder
O. C. Schroeder
T. E
Vandalia Shoppers Mr and Mrs Stasik and Daughter
Mr and Mrs Joe Stasik and their daughter Margie were seen shopping in Vandalia on Wednesday afternoon.
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Joe Stasik
Margie
Patoka All Stars Defeat Hoffman Clothiers 21 to 1 Saturday
Patoka All Stars beat Hoffman Clothiers of Centralia 21 to 1 before a large crowd on Saturday night. Johnstone and Foltz starred as Patoka builds momentum, with plans to host Hollywood Candy Co. of Centralia next. The league schedule lists July games and protests over a Cubs East pitcher eligibility.
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Patoka All Stars
Hoffman Clothiers
Centralia
Johnstone
Foltz
All Stars
Hollywood Candy Co
Phelps and Robinson
Tigers
Wer
Cubs
East
Tigris
Pirates
Vernon
West
Weet
Obituary of Samuel E. Morey
Samuel E. Morey born December 7 1867 in Richwood Ohio spent early years near Centerburg Ohio. He married Lola Wilson August 8 1889 and had six children. He moved to Vernon Illinois and later remarried Mrs Gusta Abrams. He died July 14 1938 at age 70 years 7 months 7 days leaving a large family and stepchildren.
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Samuel E. Morey
Richwood
Ohio
Centerburg
Lola Wilson
Leslie
Floyd
Thural
Vada
Jane
Marie
Vernon
Illinois
Gusta Abrams
Centralia
Milford Disciples
Knox County
Myers Corner
Mulberry Grove
Minoak
Dana
Steve Eskew
St. Louis
Walker McDowell
Cicero
Wilmer Meadors
Dell Morey
Centerbury
Clarence Abrams
Atlanta
Georgia
Harry Abrams
Shelbyville
Junior Girls Class Meeting at Mrs Parks Home
The Baptist Sunday School Junior Girls met at Miss Peggy Parks home Tuesday afternoon. They planned an August picnic and heard a brief devotional by Mrs. W M Nattier. Evelyn Traston won the sight-seeing contest and refreshments were served by Mrs. Parks. Present were Joyce Barnes Genevieve Barnes Peggy Parks Rachel Adams Evelyn Easton Mrs Walter Parks Mrs W M Nattier and Carolyn
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the Baptist Sunday School
Mrs Slocumb Visits Chicago Family for Ten Days
Mrs. Lloyd Slocumb of Chicago arrived Saturday night for a ten day visit with her mother Mrs. Ella Dotl and her brother James.
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Lloyd Slocumb
Chicago
Ella Dotl
James
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Henry Horner
Big Legion
C. L. Edwards
A. R. Williams
Henry H. Horner
John C. Martin
Congress
Democratic Party
Scott Lucas
Louis E. Lewis
T. W. Smith
John A. Weiland
Laurence F. Arnold
Prentiss M. Brown
U. S
Michigan
Benton
Xenia
Flora Odin
DuQuoin
Clem Smith
Indiana
Albert Herring
Egyptian Fire Fighter’s Association
Simon Kellerman III
Illinois Firemen's Association
H. Y. Storment
J. J. O’boyle
Shde
Glenna Strong
Martin L. Duffey
New York
Ross McKee
New York Daily News
McKee
Tryion
Rev. Birch
Reunion
Oil Field News
Robin H. Brians
Nattier
Adams Oil & Gas Co
Cox
Archie H. Carpenter
Illinois Central
Mueller
Patoka Bank
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