Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Wikenhauser
One hundred twelve relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Wikenhauser on Sunday July 22 to celebrate Mrs Wikenhauser's thirty eighth birthday and her sister Mrs Marinda McWhirter of Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wikenhauser
Wikenhauser
Marinda McWhirter
Alma
Edd McWhirter
Lester
Leslie McWhirter
Helen
Ella Williams
Jim Bassett
Jim Osborn
Jack Osborn
Thurby Meadors
Leslie Sullens
Luther Sullens
Ham Stipps
Jesse Aldrich
Bill Headley
Norrie Holder
Verlee Mulveney
Orrine
Dorothy Gwathmey
Milton Bayliss
Sam Phillips
Kinmundy
Bessie Bassett
Theo. Wikenhaus
Jimmy Nicholson
Stella Phefer
St. Louis
Rufus Stephens
Fred Black
Clyde Osborn
Agnes Campbell
Patoka
Harvey Wikenhauser
Edna Shirtz
Emma Shirtz
Frank Murray
Blanche Murray
Vandalia
Leroy Walker
Decatur
Illinois Troops Readied for Camp Grant Encampment
Springfield July 23 The Thirty third Division Illinois National Guards will depart for Camp Grant Rockford for the annual encampment from Saturday through August 11 About 6000 officers and enlisted men will be in the field Troops from multiple cities and new Dixon company will join the One Hundred and Twenty ninth Infantry and Thirty third Division units Governor Small will inspect on Governor's Day August 8 at Camp Grant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois National Guards
Sycamer
Waukegan
Yorkville
Dixon
Woodstock
One Hundred
Cairo
Carbondale
Champaign
Decatur
Delavan
Jacksonville
Lawrencville
Paris
Peoria
Quincy
Salem
Sullivan
Eighth Infantry
Chicago
Urbana
One
Small
Camp Grant
Missionary Society Meets at Church for July Session
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South met at the church Thursday evening July 19 with Carrie Alexander leading. The topic Shifts of Home Missionary Emphasis was discussed after the devotional period and several good talks were given. Members paid dues and pledges. Visitors are welcome, next meeting set for the third Thursday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Carrie Alexander
Tech
State Epworth League Convention In Murphysboro Attended
The Epworth League of the M. E. South holds its annual state convention in Murphysboro this week. Attendees include M. D. Ballance Patoka Epworth League President Lacile Walker Genevieve Ballance Anice Outhouse Etna Knight Zion League president Ella Arnold Pauline McNichol and Rev Willis who attended the session briefly before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. South
Murphysboro
M. D. Ballance
Patoka Epworth League
Lacile Walker
Genevieve. Ballance
Anice Outhouse
Etna Knight
Zion League
Ella Arnold
Pauline McNichol
Willis
Vernon and Patoka M E Church News
Sunday services announced with Rev. Frank Brokelmeyer preaching at Mound Chapel 11 00 a m and Vernon 8 00 p m Rev Cecil Lowe at Patoka 10 45 p m and Rev C D Mitzel to preach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brokelmeyer
Mound Chapel
Vernon
Cecil Lowe
Patoka
C. D. Mitzel
Air Mail Expands to More States Across Nation
The Post Office Department reports air mail extends to Washington and 26 states now, with plans to reach 35 states with direct service by the end of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Invited VP Candidates to Illinois State Fair
Springfield Illinois July 23 Candidates for vice president on both the Republican and Democratic tickets were invited to tell Illinois farmers what their farm planks mean and what they will do if elected. August 24 was set as Farmers Day at the state fair with invitations to Senator Charles Curtis and Senator Joseph J Robinson to outline party stands on farm legislation. Illinois's farming issues are seen as influential in the national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Charles Curtis
Joseph J.robinson
Middle West
Hawaiian newspaper copy from Patoka soldier overseas
A Hawaii newspaper copy arrives with unreadable language and figures. The article notes Patoka resident Louie Wasem, in the U S Army, has completed three years of service but will remain overseas for winter. He performed well in the army baseball league and will join his team in the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
U. S. Army
Louie Wasem
Louie
Army Baseball League
M. E. Church Ladies Organize Silver Tea
The M. E. Church Ladies organize a Silver Tea held Tuesday evening with Miss Mae Hagan as presiding class president. Officers elected include Mrs. Lulu Troyer president Mrs. Winnie Spurgeon vice president Miss Dorothy Logan secretary treasurer and Mrs. Elsie Gray reporter. Meetings are set for the first Thursday evening of each month with guests. Dues support church affairs and invite others to join.
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M. E. Church
Mae Hagan
Lulu Troyer
Winnie Spurgeon
Dorothy Logan
Elsie Gray
Local residents greet visitors and vacation travelers
E. N. Norris, formerly of this place but now in Fillmore, visits friends this week. Joe Hudspeth of Chicago arrived last Saturday for summer vacation with his wife and young daughter. Jack Tune and wife are away touring the north in their new Chevrolet coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Norris
Fillmore
Joe Hudspeth
Chicago
Jack Tune
Northland
Early bird duties and RSVP misreadings quoted in light humor
A humorous column excerpt in Atlanta cites a wife noting a busy routine of ice pan, milk, and coffee while a wake RSVP alarm prompts a joking rush to socialize. A probate judge exchange ends with a playful mispronunciation as a troubled widow seeks aid after her husband’s death leaving three children.
Joke Exchange At School And Clinic
A physician remarks on the patient’s recovery from a three week bed spell and jokes about billing. Soap and Suds exchange quips about adulthood and attention in class with a professor commenting on study effort.
Wife and Widow Reflections in a Rowdy Gathering
A carnival of quips and quibbles unfolds as characters joke about marriage, sin, and finances. Reggie and Peggy discuss happiness and dogs, while Minerva and Bobby joke about graduation and crime. Brown delivers a cemetery punchline, revealing the crowd’s blunt humor.
Local Visitors Spur Hay Harvest Notes Across area
Frank Thomilson and wife visit with Mordecai Lee as Paul Caldwell returns from Maron. Lorn Williams and Joe Knight travel to Greenville on business while Albert Potts helps John Gillespie near Vernon. Hay harvest is in full blast with good quality but below last year. Lester Ballance plans to enter the harvest contest at the Centralia Farmers Institute if about a dozen supporters join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomilson
Assumption
Mordecai’ Lee
Paul Caldwell
Maron
Chas.Maulding
Tom Gray
Rolla Gregory
Orvil Arnold
Alma
J. A. Caldwell
Albert Potts
Mamie
Clarence Millen
Decatur
Tony Potts
John Gillispie
Near Vernon
Lester Ballance
Farmers Institute
Centralia
Local Social Roundup in Fostersburg Neighborhood
Fostersburg residents report haying and blackberry picking this week. Mason Bassett threshes wheat last week. Several families visit Mrs. L. Foster and Uncle Sam Jones. Harold Gerkin’s death prompts Ed Gerkin’s trip to Farina. Various visits occur among Frizzell, Jones, and related families with a Sunday feast at Lewis Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Bassett
Wm. Farris
Champaign
Earl Sanders
Wayne
Iola
L. Foster
Laura Frizzell
Patoka
Ed Gerkin
Farina
Harold Gerkin
W. J. Jones
Vernon
Sam Jones
iRoy Thalman
Rob Arnold
Frank Frinzell
M. Lee
Zion
Edgar Jones
Kinmundy
W. H. Jones
Cecil Lowe
Ralph Feathers
Lewis Jones
Francis Griffin
Alma
Marion
Elmer Frizzell
Frank Frizzell
Alma Francis and Gladys Caldwell Visit with Mother
Francis and Caldwell sisters in Champaign visit their mother Mrs. Wm Caldwell. Henry Chance family of West Frankfort spent Sunday with Riley Williams and family. Mary Pullen spent the weekend with relatives.
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Francis
Gladys Caldwell
Champaign
Wm. Caldwell
Henry Chance
West Frankfort
Riley Williams
Mary Pullen
Kinmundy News Notes Include Local Visits and New Baby
In Kinmundy sisters share visits with Mrs. Geo Bargh and June Arnold with others in town. Charles Broom Helen Meuhlhausen and Russel Williams spent Sunday in St Louis. LeRoy Walker of Decatur visits friends here. Evelyn Wilson of Centralia stays with relatives. Iris Jackson travels to Chicago for a several week visit. Mr and Mrs Jake Kramer welcome a baby girl born Sunday afternoon July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinmundy
Geo. Bargh
June Arnold
Charles Broom
Helen Meuhlhausen
Russel Williams
St. Louis
LeRoy Walker
Decatur
Evelyn Wilson
Centralia
Iris Jackson
Chicago
Jake Kramer
Mrs Ferne Bales Spends Sunday with Mrs Mary Gragg
Mrs Ferne Bales visited Sunday with her mother Mrs Mary Gragg, sharing a family afternoon together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferne Bales
Mary Gragg
Truth as Light in Christian Science Sermon
Sunday worship in Christian Science churches centered on the Lesson-Sermon with John 8 31 32 as Golden Text. Citations included John 8 12 and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health page 504, noting light from Truth when ideas focus.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
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Whiteside
Illinois State Fair
Nme Bess
Mike
Patty Murphy
Atlanta
Blank
Tenez
Soap
Suds
Stude
Soi
Reggie
Peggy
Minerva
Bobby
Jones
Brown
James
Fostersburg
Christian Science Churches
Jersey
Frank Hatch Place
Cort Widger
John A. Jennings
Superior Mutual Benefit Association of
Patoka, H Insis
Superior Mutual Benefit Association
Patoka, Illinois
Superior Mutual Benefit Ass
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