The American Passion Play Returns to Bloomington
An article extols The American Passion Play staged in Bloomington Indiana each year at water tide. It notes sixteen years of audiences exceeding 350000 from across the United States, with many repeats due to spiritual rejuvenation. The piece promises new scenes and stronger religious teaching to uplift faith and civilization.
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Bloomngton Hainois
United States
Winess
Jesus of Nazarus
Jesus
Jesus’ of Nazareth
West of the Ohio: Illinois Territory under Virginia era
The passage notes how land west of the Ohio was claimed by Virginia and later recognized as part of the Illinois country during 1778 to 1782, with congressional acts expanding Virginia’s territory and integrating western settlements into the commonwealth’s domain.
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Ohio
Illinois
Commonwealth of Oran
Railroad Changes Rates for Shippers Experiment
The Illinois Central unveils a streamlining plan to simplify freight classifications. Under the new system carloads are broken down and distributed within 48 hours, applying a single less than carload rate across the distribution chain. The experiment focuses on Memphis Tennessee Jackson Mississippi and Meridian Mississippi trade areas and replaces overnight Chicago St Louis and fast Louisville New Orleans services.
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Illinois Central Tem
F. H. Law
Illinois Central System
Memphis
Jackson
Miss
Meridian
Chicago
Obituary of Melvin H. Doolen
Melvin Hiemry Doolen born July 12 1876 in Marion County Illinois died February 25 1940 at age 64 1 13. He taught school here and married Della Atkins July 18 1898. They had ten children Forrest Morle Keith Clyde Merritt Darrell Earl James Walker Clyde Green and Paul plus grandson Donald Doolen. Funeral February 27 at Arnold Chapel Church with burial at Doolen Cemetery. Card of thanks from Mrs Della Doolen and family.
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Della Atkins
Forrest
Merle Doolen
Champaign
Keith Doolen
South Bend
Ind
Clyde Doolen
Decatur
Tll
Merritt Doolen
Rock Falls
Darrell Doolen
Livingston
Mont
Earl Doolen
Sterling
James Walker
Alma
Ill
Clyde Green
Paul Doolen
Donald Doolen
Mellie
Cox & Martin Funeral Service
Della Doolen
Visit to Mother Goose Operetta at Salem High School
The operetta A visit to Mother Goose will be presented at Salem High School gym Saturday evening March 16 at 8. Mrs Chester Donohue directs the music pupils and twenty rural schools take part including Fredonie Carrigan and Wisher from Carrigan township. No admission charge and all are invited.
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Salem High School
Chester Donohue
Fredonie
Carrigan
Wisher
Sch
Carrigan Township
Sunday School and Evening Services Reported at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church reported 89 Sunday School attendees on February 25 with a 4.86 offering and 49 remaining for the morning service. Evening attendance reached 160, with 24 at the Young People service. Host Dav Jones hosted and 0 guests joined the month. Rewards went to seven members for bringing 40 or more. The Greenville College Quartet performed at the Sunday evening service. Rev. F L Ferkins gave a temperance talk as Southern Illinois District Superintendent of the Anti Saloon League.
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Dav
Jones
Paul Quayle
Martha Matchett
Maxine ‘Scott
Zola” Miller
Lois Belcher
Betty Ball
When They Measure Up The Hole At Last
Mr and Mrs Max Conrey of Cuetralia attended the funeral of Mr John Simcox Saturday. The poem asks if a life’s work is measured fairly when the final tally comes and the rig is laid to rest.
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Max Conrey
Cuetralia
John Simcox
All Illinois Fish Seek To Stay In Their Lot
Illinois fishermen prefer current habits and habitats, resisting new species. A study by the Illinois Writer's Project concludes the state's underwater residents would gain little from stocking Illinois waters with different fish. The fish respond to good treatment and oppose change to their environment.
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Illinois
Early Convention Finds Plentiful Hospitality
The piece notes Chicago hosted the River and Harbor convention in 1847 with over 20,000 visitors and 10,000 delegates. It highlights the era’s limited transport and records that delegates came from 16 states, reflecting civic pride and hospitality.
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Chicago
Covention
Fancywork Club Entertained by Mrs Beery
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday afternoon March 1 at Mrs Leta Beery’s home after a business session. Entertainment committee members Mrs Lula Troyer and Mrs Eunice Altom arranged contests with prizes to Mrs Potts Mae Good and Winifred Spurgeon. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Patsy.
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Ladies Fancy Work Club
Leta Beery
Lula Troyer
Eunice Altom
Potts
Mae Good
Winifred Spurgeon
Patsy
Marion County Woman Republican Club Banquet Planned
The Marion County Woman's Republican Club will hold a banquet on Friday March 15 at 6 30 p m in the Centralia Christian Church at Elm and Second Street. About 300 reservations are expected with prominent Republicans from across the state to speak. Tickets may be bought from Mrs G J Wasem or Mrs F B Miller.
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Marion
G .J. Wasem
F. BE. Miller
Brooks Lyons Campaign Meet Draws Overflow Crowd in Centralia
Wayland Brooks and Richard J Lyons spoke at Odd Fellows Hall in Centralia on Tuesday evening March 5 to an overflow Republican crowd. It was their last Marioni County stop before the April 9 primary. The speakers were described as popular Republican leaders known nationwide for eloquent oratory and long efforts for Republican principles. Attendees from Patoka included F E Miller, J W Alexander, John A Jennings, and Taylor Nall.
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Wayland Brooks
U.S
Richard J. Lyons
Ilinois
Centralia
Odd Fellows Hall
Marioni County
Lliois
F. E. Miller
J. W. Alexander
John A. Jennings
Taylor Nall
Patoka
Christian Church Sunday Services and Notes
The church lists 9 30 Sunday School with Edwin Arnold, 10 30 Communion, 16 46 Preaching and 7 00 Evening Worship. Tuesday prayer meeting. Hebrews 10 25 encourages not forsaking assembly. Mr and Mrs Maurice Ballance visited son John Arnold at Rates Hospital in St Louis. John Arnold improving. Floyd Britt made a business trip north last week.
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Edwin Arnold
Maurice Ballance
John Arnold
Rates Hospital
St. Lowis
Floyd Britt
Farmers Can Save Anemic Pigs With Proper Treatment
Illinois researchers warn swine producers of nutritional anemia in nursing pigs kept from soil. Methods include iron-rich soil or sod in pens and applying ferrous sulfate solution to the sow’s udder. feeding iron to the sow is ineffective as iron does not pass into milk. Copperas is inexpensive and can cut piglet losses, boosting profits when pigs are kept away from soil during March weather.
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W. E. Carroll
Illinois
Carrell
Birthday Party for Billy Wadkins at School
Billy Lee Wadkins observed a leap day birthday with a party at school last Thursday. His mother Mrs Otto Wadkins and great-aunt Mrs Lee Wadkins attended with ice cream and gifts for classmates. A song dedicated to Billy aired on WIA radio station and friends sent gifts.
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Billy Lee Wadkins
Otto Wadkins
Lee Wadkins
Billy
WIA
Turola
Darrie Atchison
Jackie Adams
Tommy Mullen
Bobby Slagle
Marmie Waiking
Fana Wae Steele
Leierhton Wasem
Rose Mary Lane
Billy Bob Beckman
Tan Davis
LaMar Hetater
Buddy Wehrle
Denven
Belcher
Joseph Charles Garcia
Dimmy Elifritz
Bettie Simeoy
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Social Week
East II The Chatter reports social calls and a surprise farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Less Belcher. Carl Arnold and Wanda McWhirter are mentioned in illness and visits with Cleave Whirter. Kathleen Nelson and Darrell Nelson are noted with Howard and Wayne Belcher.
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Clella Hasse
Lewis Kissner
Wift Vn
Rich Kissner
Less Belcher
Carl Arnold
Wanda McWhirter
Cleave Whirter
Lala Anderson
Kathleen Nelson
Howard Nelson
Oscar Caldwell
Marion
Darrell Nelson
Wayne Belcher
Hazel Howerd
Perk Caldwell
Helen Herring
Vandatia
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Melvin H. Doolen
Wm. Cahill
Salem
Katie Nattier
Ren
Mrs. Hammond Gaston
Salivar
Joannz Yareley
J. B
Bonnie Gerrish
Cay] Thalman
Dwig
Deak
Davis
Krives
County Womans Republican Club
Brooks-Lyons
Billy Wadkins
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