Brooks Named True Son of Illinois for Treasurer Bid
C Wayland Brooks also known as Curly Brooks is presented as a true son of Illinois in a biographical sketch. He was born in Bureau County, educated at Wheaton College, and served as a Marine officer in World War I earning the Service Cross and Croix de guerre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Illinois
C. Wayland Brooks
Curly” Brooks
Bureau County
Ida N. Bickford
Kewanee
Jonas G. Brooks
Wayland
Weeat’ Bureau
Ilinois
Neponset
Dixon
Peoria
Kce
Igh
Wheaton
Wheaton College Congress Cor
University of Illinois
United States
We University
Russell
Paris Island
Southarolina Pantico
Virginia
83Rd
6Th Regiment Marines
Belleau Woods
Chauteau Thierry
John J. Pershing
France
97Th Company
6Th Regiment of Marines
Soissons
Hos
Limoges
Lawrence
United States Marines
Great Lakes
Orahis
Challand
Longer pasturing season could cut dairymen's costs
Urbana Illinois March 15 Dairymen can save by lengthening the pasture season. C S Rhode dairy extension specialist says pasture costs less than barn feeding and can be extended with oats early, Sudan grass, rye, and sweet clover. Properly rotated pastures boost milk production and reduce feed search time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Ill
C. S. Rhode
College of Agriculture, University of Ilinois
Sudan
Cemetery Notice for Harrison Cemetery Fence
Trustees H B Gerrish Clarence Bowen and Tom Fulton call a meeting at the Harrison cemetery on Saturday March 26 to erect a new fence and urge all interested to attend and assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Cemetery
H. B. Gerrish, Clarence Bowen
Tom Fulton
Noted Illinois Lawyer Brooks Achieves Distinction
The article profiles attorney Brooks, an assistant Cook County State’s Attorney since 1926, with a career spanning bank embezzlement cases, the Linlge murder case, kidnapping, and other major matters. A Northwestern Law School lecturer, he also serves as a trustee of a two million dollar Chicago real estate trust and holds multiple civic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
University of Illinois
Northwestern University Law School
Illinois
Cook County
Brooks
American Banker’s
Lingle
Supreme Court
Chicago
American Legion
Marine Post
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Chicago Bar Association
National Union Assurance Society
Combat Medal Men's Association
Fargo Avenue
Russell
Substance as Faith in All Churches of Christ Scientist
Sunday March 13 lesson sermon centers on faith as substance and evidence. Golden Text from Hebrews 11:1 cited. James 2:14 26 warns faith without works is dead. Science and Health quotes recount healing as part of Christian Science theology and Jesus example.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Bakere Eddy
Vandalia Wins District Final Over Sandoval In Thriller
Vandalia edged Sandoval 23 15 in the district final at Vandalia. Eadie sparked the Vandals with a late two point basket and free throws as Sandoval challenged throughout the game.
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Vandalia
Sandoval
Vandals
All
Eadie
Staned Porting
Bent Oval Boys
Swagier
Vandalia Basket
Ramsey
St. James
Patoka
Crawford
Maurice Eagan
Rawlings
State Athletic Association
Alstar
Beecher City
Baptist Church Night Meeting and Rally Planned
Sunday School 9 30 a m Church services 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m B Y P U 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Young People's Association rally Friday night April 1 B Y P U Rally Sunday afternoon April 10 held at this church
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Young People’s Association
B. Y. P. U. Rally
Obituary of Melvin Hines
Melvin Hines born near Alma Illinois January 81 1871 died March 7 1932 at his home aged 61 years 1 month and 7 days He married Agnes Ballance February 10 1895 nine children five sons and four daughters survive him His wife mother five sons Otis Carl Loyd Gail and John and daughters Florence Edith Agnes Elizabeth preceded him He also leaves sister Mrs Emma Pugh and four grandchildren He was a farmer and fruit grower on his Alma farm for 25 years a cheerful neighbor and believer in the Methodist Episcopal Church from Zion later Alma He valued friendship and helping others and faced his summons without fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hines
John
Meddie Hines
Alma
Ilinois
Agnes Ballance
Otis
Kinmundy
Carl
Loyd
Gail
Shipman
Fort Brady
Mich
Florence Wood
Petersburg
Indiana
Edith
Agnes
Ill
Elizabeth
Emma Pugh
Patoka
Methodist Episcopal Church At
Zion
Card of Thanks to Mrs. Agnes Hines and Family
The Hines family expresses gratitude for the kindness and assistance shown during their sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hines
Birthday Party for Miss Anna Belle Adams
For Anna Belle Adams eighth birthday on Sunday March 13 her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Adams hosted a surprise dinner. Guests included Velma Heinzman Mary Helen Jennings Pansym Doris Mae Adams Betty Hance Margaret Easton Betty Simcox Juanita Easton Anna Belle and Sonny Adams.
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Anna Belle Adams
Claude Adams
Velma Heinzman
Mary Helen Jennings
Pansym
Doris Mae Adams
Betty Hance
Margaret Easton
Betty Simcox
Juanita Easton
Anna Belle
Sonny Adams
Stout Couple Visits Patoka From Springfield
Mr. and Mrs. Stout of Springfield were short time visitors in Patoka on Thursday of last week. Mr. Stout is an employee in the H. L. Williamson office.
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Mrs. Stout
Springfield
Patoka
Mr. Stout
H. L. Williamson
Infant Helen Richards Dies at 1 in Wilerton Township
Helen Marie Richards daughter of Mr and Mrs George Richards was born October 13 1930 in Wilerton township and died February 29 1932 at age 1 year 4 months 15 days. She is mourned by her parents sister Nellie Louise grandparents Mr and Mrs A L Abendroth and J F Richards great grandparents Mr and Mrs A F Zimmer and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marie Richards
George Richards
Wilerton Township
Nellie Louise
A. L. Abendroth
J. F. Richards
A. F. Zimmer
Alma Visitor Carl Hines Attends L'Atoka Event
Alma resident Carl Hines traveled to L'Atoka on Saturday to participate in a local event as a visiting attendee.
Poultry Profit Advice for Farmers Warns on Prices
Hatching expert Mr. Farthing explains low egg prices stem from feed price spread. 1931 1932 trends show poultry profits fluctuating but manageable with good stock. A March Poultry Tribune article notes farmers may keep poultry as costs stay low and prices recover.
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Mr. Farthing
Iowa Poultrymen
Iowa State College
Poultry Tribune
Roy C. Potts
Patoka Science Club Meeting Highlights March 12 1932
The Patoka Household Science club met Saturday March 12 1932 with a program including Bible verse, hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul, scripture readings by Elsie Gray, a piano solo Medley of Sacred Songs, and a talk on Religious Training in the Home by Ellen Simcox. The talk emphasized home religious practice, Christian family roles, and three core ideas for a Christian home. A Peach Telight demonstration dessert was served and a call meeting for April 2 1932 at the gym to elect officers and delegates was announced along with committees for a family night banquet on April 9 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Household Science Club
Jesus
Elsie Gray
Ellen Simcox
Effingham
Marion County Farm Bureau organizes county wide drive
Marion County Farm Bureau Organization Committees met at Odd Fellows Hall Salem to plan a county wide membership campaign. Officers include President John Rogier Patoka and Secretary S K Spitler Salem, with eight districts each led by a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Farm Bureau
Odd Fellows Hall
Salem
John Rogier
Rogier
Farm Bureau
Marion County
Patoka
S. K. Spitler
Glenn Jones
Farm Bureau Board
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureaus
Cook County
W .L. Cope
Earl C. Smith
Geo. E Metzger
J. C. Spitler
Frank Longmire
Urbana
Metzger
Longmire
University
Vernon Man Dies From Heart Failure
Claude Norris died Monday morning near Vernon from heart failure believed caused by a horse kick two to three days earlier. Coroner Ed Anderson ruled the death. funeral held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Vernon M E Church with Rev. F O Fannon officiating. Burial followed in Midlard City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Norris
Vernon
Harry Norris
Jerry Zimmerman
Mr. Norris
Ed Anderson
Patoka
M. E
F. O. Fannon
Centralia
Midlard City
Community Event Committee Roles Listed
Refreshment Myrtle Rogier chairs with Maude Irvin Annabelle Wilson Mae Good and Elsie Gray. Entertainment Katie Nattier chairs with Leta Beery Sylvia Ward Eva Potts and Leona Belcher. Table decorations chaired by Madaline Porter with Blanche Willis Winnie Spurgeon Wilma Dively and Clyde Black. Coffee by Mrs Augusta Peek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Rogier
Maude
Irvin
Annabelle Wilson
Mae Good
Elsie Gray
Katie Nattier
Leta Beery
Sylvia W
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Wayland Brooke
Christian Science Churches
Baptist Church News
Carl Hines
Patoka Science Club
Vernon Man
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