Lift Rationing Fog On Tires Gasoline Urges C W Wursell
C W Wursell argues against nationwide rationing of tires and gasoline. He condemns parental government overreach and urges responsible use to preserve miles and tax receipts. He notes economic harm to garages, auto dealers, and tax revenue while calling for a transparent plan on rubber supply and synthetic rubber development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wursell
Papa Henderson
Washington
Southwest
Kansas
Louisiana
Ilinois
Congress
Mary Underwood obituary notes long life and family ties
Mrs. Mary Underwood daughter of David and Elizabeth Nichols died June 8 1942 at Rest Haven Nursing Home Decatur Michigan aged 88 years 1 month 14 days. She married William Henry Underwood on November 6 1881 and leaves two children two sisters a daughter in law a granddaughter great granddaughter and a grandson by marriage among many nieces and nephews. The Nichos Foster and Underwood families were early settlers and active church members in Marion County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Underwood
David Nichols
Elizabeth Foster Nichols
Rest Haven
Decatur
Patoka
Ill
Foster Township
William Henry Underwood
Miss Maude Underwood
Archie Underwood
Paducah
Mary Hyden Dies After Fall At Age 83 In Odin Illinois
Mary Hyden died June 3 1942 at 9 p.m. in Vandalia hospital from injuries from a fall that broke her hip. Born September 21 1858 near Patoka Marion County Illinois she was one of thirteen children with only Flora Hurst and Amanda McCarty surviving. She married William Hyden March 5 1891 and had four children two of whom survive Nellie Fletcher and Florence Organ. Funeral services held at Zion Church Odin Illinois with Rev Maurice Ballance and burial in Odin Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hyden
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Patoka
Marion County
Tlllinois
Flora Hurst
Smithboro
Amanda McCarty
St. Louis
William Hyden
Odin
Nellie Fletcher
Joppa
Ill
Florence Organ
Windis
Hyden
Zion Church
Maurice Ballance
J. C. Beery
Pioneer Lillie May Eldridge Gillette obituary
Lillie May Eldridge born April 10 1874 near Greenville Illinois died June 3 1942 at her Boulder home. She married Charles H Pritchett May 11 1892 producing four children. after his death she married Fred Gillette May 5 1900 producing seven more children. She was a devoted M E Church member and mother of a large family. Services 2 30 pm at Boulder Methodist Church Rev Miller Shattue. burial in Pritchett cemetery. Cox and Martin Funeral Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie May Eldridge
Greenville
Boulder
Bond County
Charles H. Pritchett
Elmer Pritchett
Fairfax
Oklahoma
Edgar Pritchett
Collinsville
Ill
Mr. Pritchett
M. E&. Church of
Boulder Methodist Church
Rev. Miller of
Shattue
Cox
Martin
Pritchett Cemetery
Public Auction of Household Goods in Patoka Ti
A public auction will be held at the Arthur Irwin home Patoka Indiana on Saturday June 20 1942 at 1 30 p m to sell a list of items including beds rugs dishes sewing machine phonograph radio rocking chairs and more with cash terms. Mrs Clyde Davis is the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Irwin
Patoka
Clyde Davis
Notice of Letting for Arterial Streets Materials Patoka IL
Sealed proposals due by 2:00 p.m. June 22, 1942 for furnishing 15 000 gallons E-8 or E-4 asphalt to maintain arterial streets in Patoka Illinois. Proposals on village forms must be enclosed and endorsed. The village may reject all proposals and waive technicalities. Robert Eagan, Clerk. June 6, 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Ilinois
Wil F Patoka
Robert Eagan
Local social notes from Salem and surrounding area
William Walker improves at Salem hospital. Mrs. Anne Cruse of Fulton visits her sister Mrs. Bill Green and brother William Walker. Russel Howard, recently home from Coast Guard duty, has days off to visit family before returning to Norfolk. Ray Sullens called to service. Clarence Smith and wife visited Alma. A W Gray and wife on business trip to Salem. Parel Williams and Chicago family visited Sadie Black and relatives. Hazel Barlow and daughter Pearl shopped at Patoka. Rev Clifton filled services at Given’s Chapel. Walter Kretzer and family visited Fannie Boring and Alpha Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walker
Salem Hospital
Anne Cruse
Fulton
Bill Green Walt
Wm. Walker
Russel Howard
Coast Guard
Washington
Alaska
Eli Howard
Norfolk
Ray Sullens
Clarence Smith
Alma
A. W. Gray
Salem
Parel Williams
Chicago
Sadie Black
Hazel Barlow
Pearl
Patoka
Rev. Clifton
Given’s Chapel
Walter Kretzer
Fannie Boring
Alpha Gray
Local Contacts and Visits Highlight Fredonia Area Life
Fredonia residents Fre d onia Les Cozad and family called on W D Cozad and family Monday. Gene Simpson served on the election board Monday. Mrs Millie Richards of Springfield visited early in the week with Mr and Mrs C E McHaney. E E McHaney and C E McHaney shopped in Patoka Thursday. Rev Atchison and wife had Sunday dinner with John Talbert family. Miss Ruth Carter visited Wednesday night through Sunday. Rev Atchison and wife with Centr Mr and Mrs John Talbert shopped in Patoka Friday. Robert Carter and Alfred seek work at Carlyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Cozad
Odin
W. D. Cozad
Gene Simpson
Millie Richards
Springfield
C. E. McHaney
E. E. McHaney
C. E. Me McHaney
Rev. Atchison
John Talbert
Ruth Carter
Atchison
Centr
Son
Patoka
Robert Carter
Alfred
Carlyle
Island Chapel Neighbors Share Weekend Visits
Mrs Virgil Rape and Mie Crawford joined Betty Sharp in visiting Leota Carter on Thursday afternoon. Brother Dever attended church services Sunday night and kept his regular appointment. Ruth Crawford of Chicago visits Frank Crawford and family. Archie Hopkins and Elza Sharp visited William Smith and wife in Boulder Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leoia Carter
Virgil Rape
Mie Crawford
Betty Sharp
Leota Carter
Brother Dever
Ruth Crawford
Chicago
Frank Crawford
Archie Hopkins
Ora Brumfield
Elza Sharp
William Smith
Boulder
Government plans early coal transport to avert car shortage
The government warns of a potential railroad coal car shortage this fall and seeks to move large coal quantities to retail dealers, homes, and businesses before August 1, 1942. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation offers financing through 32 loan agencies, including the Chicago Loan Agency on 164 West Jackson Boulevard, to support mining purchases and transit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Chicago Loan Agency
West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Illinois
Federal Reserve District
I C Railroad Reports Record Freight Volume
Illinois Central President J L Beven notes the first four months of this year set a record for freight traffic. Daily net freight averages climbed from 48 to 65 million ton miles per day, with tank car miles increasing to meet eastern petroleum shortages. Government bills of lading also show rising traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Beven
Illinois Central System
Illinois Central Family
Inois Central
Seaboard
Travel on Illinois Central Surges in Early 1942
The Illinois Central saw traffic in the first three months of 1942 more than double that of 1941. Credit goes to customer cooperation, employee efficiency, and managerial preparedness for handling the rise with little congestion. Daily net ton miles rose from 53 million to 65 million over four months, with little change in cars loaded on line and from connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Beven
Wisdom Echoes On Self Control And Temptation
A reflective piece contrasts learning from others with self discipline. It emphasizes correcting one’s mistakes, balancing temptation, and conquering wrath as paths to character. The prose frames personal growth through measured restraint and moral conduct.
Decoration With Effie Bricker Family Near Town
Effie Bricker and her daughter joined relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ike Walker for a local Decoration celebration west of town. The gathering highlighted family ties and community hospitality in a rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Bricker
Ike Walker
St Louis Milk Hearing Set For June 12 At Forest Park Hotel
A public hearing on proposals to raise prices paid to dairymen shipping to the St Louis Market will begin at 10 00 a m June 12 at the Forest Park Hotel St Louis The Dairy producers say prices have dropped 30 to 40 cents per hundred pounds while costs rise and demand for Class I milk has grown If evidence warrants a change the Agricultural Marketing Administration will draft an amendment for industry approval
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Forest Park
Department of Agriculture
Fred L. Shipley
Sanitary
Agricultual Marketing Administration
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S. M. Spurgeon
Mrs. Mary Underwood
Fredonia
Island Chapel
Griffin
Pilace
I. C. Railroad
Farthing
Wyandottes
Farthing’s Hatchery
Oden, Eleinois
Cory
Ivanhoe
Ivanh
Patoka Hdn
Furn. Co
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