Tragedy Strikes Greenville as Harlan Van Horn Is Killed
Harlan Van Horn athletic director at Greenville High School died instantly Saturday at 8 42 AM when struck by Pennsylvania Line train No 88 three miles west of Pierron station. He was 35 and a brother of Eva Wasem. Van Horn and student Boyd McCracken had been marking a curve for railroad work when the collision occurred. Funeral services were held at the Greenville Methodist Church with burial at Mount Auburn Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan van Horn
Greenville
Pennsylvania Line
Pierron
VanHorn
Eva Wasem
Harlan
Boyd McCracken
McCracken
Mr. VanHorn
Pittsburgh
Fayette County
George R
Laurana R. VanHorn
Vandalia High School
Eastern Illinois Normal University
Charleston
Green
Greenville Methodist Church
Mount Auburn Memorial Park
Remembering Harlan Vanhorn A devout friend remembered
A brief tribute recalls Harlan Vanhorn as a man of tireless charity and steadfast faith. The poem notes his ascent to heaven in eagle likeness and honors him with the line Here, indeed, there lies a man.
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Robert M. Bases
Vernon Good Will Club Meeting Holds Quilting Breeze
The Vernon Good Will Club met on June 3 with eleven members and three guests for a quilting afternoon. Ada Bates received birthday gifts as Mystery Pals exchanged tokens. a plate lunch was shared and gifts given.
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Vernon Good Will Club
Mises Sophia
Emma Protz
Ada Bates
Protz
Marie Crawford
Maud Meador
Tony Sorrell
Amanda Binnion
Sylvia Binnion
Florence Wolf
Tillie Meador
Tina Murfin
Sophia Protz
Pearl Meseka
Ruth Murfin
Eloise Pinkley
Card of Thanks for Flora Hurst and family
The relatives thank friends and neighbors for kind words and help in the burial of our sister and aunt Flora Hurst Amanda McCarty Rose Doolen Maurice D Ballance was in Salem Monday on business
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Flora Hurst
Amanda McCarty
Rose Doolen
Maurice D. Ballance
Salem
Miss Betty Dunaven Weds Lt Charles Belcher in Dayton
Miss Betty Lee Dunaven daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dunaven Roadhouse Illinois becomes the bride of Lieutenant Charles L Belcher in a quiet 2 30 p m ceremony at the Christian parsonage in Dayton Ohio The groom son of Mrs Madeline Porter Patoka Illinois wears Army Dress Uniform Attendant is Lieutenant William L Marble The couple plans a wedding dinner at the Hotel Van Cleve and wishes for a peaceful future reflecting the service for peace.
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Betty Lee Dunaven
Lloyd Dunaven
Roadhouse
Illinois
Charles L. Belcher
Dunaven
Tay Lee Meadows
Dayton
Ohio
Maxine Dells
Pleasant Hill
Madeline Porter
Patoka
William L. Marble
Lindsey
California
Belcher
Mac
Lieutenant
Mrs. Belcher
P J Mojonniers entertains Sunday school class
Last Friday night June 5, P P Mojonnier entertained his Sunday Beboolee Intermediate Boy Bowl at Glenwood Malan Hard Parker and Derwood Stringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Glenwood Malan
Hard Parker
Derwood Stringer
Illinois Law Requires Permanent Voter Registration
A new Illinois statute mandates permanent voter registration between June 8 and October 5 to be eligible for the upcoming fall election. Voters must reside in the state 12 months, in the county 90 days, and in the precinct 80 days, with full qualifications. registration requires personal and demographic details and signatures, or in cases of inability to sign, parental names and last address.
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Illinois
State of
Othrwise
Indiana Trucker Fined $10 for Missing Safety Sticker
An Indiana oil transport trucker pleaded guilty in Justice Noah Carter’s court to operating a truck without a safety sticker and was fined $10 with costs. Road Patrolman Donahue of Salem made the arrest in the area.
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Indiana
Noah Carter
Donahue
Salem
Members of 1st Home Nursing Class Called for Certificates
Notice directs all members to visit the Information Center in person between 12 and 5 p.m. to receive their certificates. Signed M. Adams, R. N.
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Adams
R. N
Criticism Afloat On Sugar Rationing
Editorial from the June 4 issue of the Vai dalia Union features S. P. Preston lashing at the sugar rationing setup. The piece is noted for a salty tone and sharp critique, offering readers a vivid example of local sentiment.
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The
Vaidalia Union
S. P. Preston
Sugar Rationing Critique Sparks Editor Letter War
A hot letter from Macoupin County Rationing Board chairman Preston accuses Washington, Henry Pope, and Illinois editors of mismanaging sugar rationing. The missive, released via R. R. Barlow, blasts shortages, costly federal directives, and strained cooperation, urging newspapers to publicize the chaos across Illinois.
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S. P. Preston
Gillespie News
Preston
Macoupin Cou Rationing Board
R. R. Barlow
Nois Press Association
Barlow
Washington
Illinois
Henry Pope
Mrs Helen Richeson Hosts Ladies Fancy Work Club
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at Mrs Helen Richeson home on Friday June 5. Weather was warm yet the group enjoyed sociability as Mrs Gladys Jones presided and Mrs Elsie Gray presented the secretary report. Mrs Richeson and her daughters Imogene and Betty provided refreshments.
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Ladies Fancy Work Club
Helen Richeson
Gladys Jones
Elsie Gray
Mrs H N Potts Hosts Patoka Bridge Club
Mrs. H. N. Potts entertained the Patoka Bridge Club Thursday afternoon at her home. Prizes were won by Mrs. Matchett and Mrs. AL Tom. Mrs. Matchett was a guest. This was the last meeting of the club until September.
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H. N. Potts
Patoka Bridge Club
Appreciation for sympathy after death of Harlan Van Horn
Mrs. George J. Va expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy following the death of her brother Harlan Van Horn of Greenville.
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Br Harlan van Horn
Greenville
George J. Va
Victoria Chapter O. E. S. Holds Guest Night
Victoria Chapter O. E. S. held a guest night on Monday June 8 with visitors from Poca, Greenvills, Vandalia, Alma, Salem, Odin, Sandoval, Vena and Carlyle. Miss Jean Miller sang a song to Mrs. Shaffnitt, the Worthy Matron's mother, who was the honored guest. Refreshments of ice cream and ers were served.
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Ictoria
Xka
Jessie Vailow
Ninmundy
Martha
Ek . Seimer
Pocafas
Greenvills
Vandalia
Aldy
Salem
Odin
Sandoval
Vena
Carlyle
Jean Miller
W. S. Shaffnitt
Patoka Register Receives Citation for Distinguished Service
The Patoka Illinois newspaper reports the Patoka Register received a June 10 1942 citation from the U S Treasury Department signed by Henry Morgenthau Jr for distinguished service to the War Savings program. A letter from John R Mitchell Deputy Administrator War Savings Staff accompanied the citation praising continuous cooperation since the December 7 1941 declaration of war.
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Register Office
National Defense Savings Program
United States Treasury Department
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
John R. Mitchell
War Savings Staff
Treasury Department War Savings
Patoka Register
Patoka
Illinois
War Savings
Marion County
Register
Treasury Department
Auto tax stamp sale begins at local post office
Automobile use tax stamps priced at $5 each available now through June 30 1948 at the Cashier's division of the Collector of Internal Revenue. Local post offices report immediate availability with stamps bearing serial numbers and back space for vehicle details. Some regions may ration sales if required by law.
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Ice
Live stock feeders in Marion County market hogs
Marion County buyers market hog reports show Otis Davidson and W. A. Hunter shipments from Salem weighing 218 and 225 pounds selling around 14.05 to 14.10 dollars per cwt. Garrett of Kinmundy moved hogs that weighed 191 to 282 pounds. Archie Beard of Iuka topped the day with 225 pound porkers at 14.10 dollars.
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Marion County
St. Louis
BO. Garrett
Kinmundy
Otis Davidson
W. A. Hunter
Salem
E. Ray
Archie Beard
Iuka
Missionary Family to Speak at Pentecostal Church
The Rev and Mrs George White and their son George Jr travel from the homeland after a brave escape from Java. They will speak at the Pentecostal Church on Thursday June 18 at 745 pm. The public is invited to attend this special service. C H Webb Pastor
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George White
George Jr
C. H. Webb
Woman's Club Plans Open House This Saturday
The Woman's Club invites members for an open house this Saturday June 13. They ask attendees to bring any antique carved wood silver or handmade paintings and glass items for display or consideration.
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I Woman’s Club
Woman’s Club
Mth
Jay
Ellis Leaves for Chicago with Son Dayne
Ellis departed for Chicago on Saturday to be with his son Dayne Ells. The move centers on family matters and travel arrangements were arranged for the journey.
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Ellis
Chicago
Dayne Ells
Vernon W C T U Meeting With Mrs Walter Kleeman
The Vernon Woman's Christian Temperance Union met with Mrs Walter Kleeman on Monday evening June 8 at 8 p m with fifty five present. Mrs W B O'Neal of Champaign spoke. Special music was by Mrs Charles Miller Patoka and Mrs John Curtis Jr of Vernon. Several war mothers were guests.
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Vernon Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Walter Kleeman
W. B. O’neal
Champaign
Charles Miller
Patoka
John Curtis Jr
Vernon
Rural letter carriers hold meeting in Salem
At the County Rural Letter Carriers Association meeting last Friday night in Salem, state delegates were elected to attend the annual convention in Springfield July 23 24 25. The delegates named are George McGuire Iuka J E Thomas Salem Edward Hawkins Walnut Hill Fred Sanders Centralia and H G Hudspeth.
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Salem
Springfield
George McGuire
Iuka
J. E. Thomas
Edward Hawkins
Walnut Hill
Fred Sanders
Centralia
H. G. Hudspeth
Baptist Sunbeams Meet Saturday June 6 at Church
On Saturday June 6 the Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church to study Africa. The book Little Black Sunday was read. Eight children attended and an 80 cent offering supported cooperative missions. Guest Jimmie Simcox of Centralia joined the group. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Carolyn and George Lee Nattier, Carol and Ed win Miller, Leon Walker, Marie Crawford, Leighton Wasem, and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier the counselor. The next meeting is July 3 at the church. Attendees earning mission study certificates will be recognized.
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Sunbeams
The
Baptist Church
Africa
Jimmie Simcox
Centralia
Carolyn
George Lee Nattier
Carol
Edwin Miller
Leon Walker
Marie Crawford
Leighton Wasem
P. J. Mojonnier
Miss Freda McCormick Weds James V. Lawrence
James V. Lawrence recently married Miss Freda McCormick of Champaign after his junior year at the University of Illinois. Miss McCormick withdrew from her junior year to care for her invalid mother. The couple stayed with his parents near Ottumwa and now reside at 615 East Fourth Street. James works in the bacteriological laboratory at John Morrell and Co. testing and counting microscopic organisms for wholesome military food.
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James V. Lawrence
University of Illinois
Freda McCormick
S. Oak St
Champaign
McCormick
W W. Lawrence
East Fourth St
Ottumwa
Iowa
James
John Morrell and Co
Ice Cream Supper Postponed by Onagassie Cemetery Committee
War shortages prompt Onagassie cemetery committee to postpone the annual ice cream supper for this year due to rationing of rubber sugar and possibly gasoline.
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Onagassie Cemetery
Oil drilling advances spark activity in Illinois basin
Sinclair Wyoming Oil Co contracts Olson Drilling to test a Joe Murry farm well on section SWQ NW, name of location 34 T4 RMW. Morning cementing completed by Halaburtin method, with about 1 000 feet depth reported as promising. earlier wells in Pope Township reached 1 700 feet and were abandoned. The Be noist pool near Boulder shows major oil potential with 25 feet pay, 1 200 feet depth, four wells completed, three producing. Further tests include T R Buell No 1 near Thurman E Robb, and Arrow Drilling on the Vernon district Smith and Crawford lands awaiting leases and royalties amid local speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Wyoming Oil Co
Olson Drilling Company
Joe Murry
Halaburtin
Pope Township
Keysport
Boulder
Clinton County
Illinois
E. Frank Jones
No. 1
Harrison
T. R. Buell No
Thurman E. Robb
Kinnhundy
Paul Doran
Vandalia
Vernon
Arrow Drilling Company
Smith and Crawford
Mable Walraven
Vernon N.W. N.E
Lift Rationing Fog on Tires Gasoline Urges C W Wursell
C W Wursell argues for lifting rationing on tires and gasoline nationwide. He dismisses reports hurting business and urges cautious, hearing guided action by Congress to prevent sweeping power. He notes price control could hamper workers, farmers, and defense efforts while praising patriotism in the Midwest. Continued on Page 4 Col 1.
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C. W. Wursell
Congress
Congressional
Henderson
Middle West
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. M. Strain
Greenville High School
Harlan Vanhorn
Charles Belcher
P. J. Mojoinnier
Justice Carter
Mrs. H. N. Potts
Bridge Club
Mhctoria Chapter
O.E.S
Pentecostal Church
Baptist Sunbeams
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