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Local society notes from North Zion and surrounding areas
Ruben Rhodes and family of North Zion visit with Marshall Rhodes and family in Salem. Charles Mitchell calls in Centralia. Marion Caldwell and children of Wilmington visit the Caldwells. Mitchell visits Headley in the Doolen district. Clara Frizzell calls on Della Caldwell. Wilma Jean Caldwell hosts a slumber party. Marshall Soutier returns to Springfield after weekend at home. Guy Chandler visits with Frank Garrett near Kinmundy. Robert and Julius Neilson and families visit the Neilsons in Decatur. Walter and Georg Neilson visit with Chris Neilson. Reader complains about busy streets near the railroad. editor replies that road work depends on weather and will be addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben Rhodes
Marshall Rhodes
Salem
Russell Caldwell
Charles Mitchell
Centralia
Marion Caldwell
Wilmington
Ill
Oscar Caldwell
Merle Headley
Doolen
Clara Frizzel
Della Caldwell
Wilma Jean Caldwell
Marshall Soutier
Springfield
Guy Chandler
Frank Garrett
Near Kinmundy
Robert Neilson
Julius Neilson
Decatur
Chris Neilson
Walter
Georg Neilson