Local Social and Farm Activity Near Zion
Rollin Smith made a business trip to Springfield Monday. Wm Williams and son Dwight moved to the Ed Bender farm. Oscar Doolen and Delbert Shaw haul wood from Lizzie Caldwell’s farm. Art Sullens and granddaughter visit relatives nearby. A large Zion congregation attended church both Sunday sessions as heavy rains Friday night caused damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin Smith
Springfield
Wm. Williams
Dwight
Ed Bender
Oscar Doolen
Delbert Shaw
Lizzie
Frank ‘Thomason
Frank Frizzell
Gusta Nichols
Paul ‘Caldwell
Vandalia
Dwight Williams
George Meadows
Elmer Berry
Dwight Bundy
Barthol Anderson
Burl Sullens
Charles Sullens
Guy Chandler
Howard Nelson
Luther Caldwell
Tom Warren
Lizzie Caldwell
Fent Caldwell
Zion
Briding Collapse Swamps East Fork Crossing Action
A flood washed away the bridge across East Fork at the bottom south of the big bridge, removing the structure entirely and blocking passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fork
Birth announcement and local visits in Fredonia
A baby girl named Savaughnn Lee was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tackett on Wednesday, March 15. Mr. and Mrs. John Talbert and children visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kretzer on Saturday. Mrs. John Nichols spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McHaney. Dr. Murfin attended Mrs. Wm. Fulton, who is improving. Mrs. Dana Somerville is also improving after illness. Leroy Simpson visited the Charlie Jett home Sunday afternoon. Thelma Jett visited Alice Simpson and Edith March Sunday afternoon. Children visited Mr. and Mrs. John Nichols on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tackett
Savaughnn Lee
John Talbert
J. W. Kretzer
John Nichols
Charlie McHaney
Murfin
Wm. Fulton
Leroy Simpson
Charlie Jett
Thelma Jett
Alice Simpson
Edith March
Social visits noted across Odin Township households
Mrs Lois McClelland and Gertrude spent Tuesday with Mason Holtslaw and family. Ethel Austin visited Tuesday afternoon with Etta Day. Ethel Austin and daughter Phyllis and Sarah McClelland visited A C Austin in Sandoval. Numerous callers stopped by Mason Holtslaw and Chas Breakfield homes. Isaac Ross and family visited, and A C Austin with Sandoval visitors returned from Kentucky. Litterel ill with sore throat but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois McClelland
Gertrude
Mason Holtslaw
Ethel Austin
Etta Day
Phyllis
Sarah McClelland
A. C. Austin
Sandoval
Cordin Holtslaw
Asa McClelland
David
Ethel Alustin
Rosalie McClelland
Viola Hicks
Flora Case
Mason Holtslaw’s
Emma Ross
Ethel Ausin
James
Case
Chas. Breakfields
Lizzie McClelland
Isaac Ross
Emma Breakfield
Alvah Hargis
Harry Williams
Kentucky
Fannie Deadmond
Lora Holtslaw
Jane Williams
J. R. Holtslaw
Litterel
Death and Burial of Helen Louise Holtslaw
Helen Louise Holtslaw born May 8 1922 died March 18 1933 at age ten years ten months ten days after influenza illness. Survived by parents Mason and Lora Holtslaw sister Nellie brother Elvin four grandparents and many relatives. Funeral at Bethel Church Sunday 2 30 pm conducted by Rev De Moulin with burial in Deadmond cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Louise Holtslaw
Mason
Lora Holtslaw
God
Nellie
Elvin
J. R. Holtslaw
W. R. McClelland
Bethel Church
de Moulin
Mulberry Grove
Deadmond Cemetery
Hawleys Visit During Chicago Pair’s Local Stop
Stralia spent Sunday evening visiting friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawley of Chicago visited here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stralia
Roy Hawley
Chicago
Filling Station and Grocery Store Opened
Sandoval C. E. Conour, formerly managing Mrs Edna Watkins filling station, opens a grocery in his northeast town home. Mrs Watkins and Mr John Watkins reopen the station and a lunch room adjoining.
Milk Truck Deposition Adds New 8 Ton Fridge Rig
Sandoval Terry Day, milk buyer for a St. Louis dairy, owns a new eight ton milk refrigerator truck with its own ice machine. The truck includes a tractor and trailer and keeps milk below 40 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Terry Day
St. Louis Dairies
P T A Seeks Funds With Luncheon And Show
The Sandoval Parent Teacher Association appeals for funds to buy clothes and shoes for needy students and support other activities. A luncheon is planned in the school basement on Tuesday evening March 21 with public invitation. A picture show in the school gym on Friday evening March 24 will feature The Shepherd of the Hills and a one act comedy.
Funeral and visiting notes from North Fork community
The North Fork column records numerous visits including Tom Bundy funeral attendees at Arnold Chapel and many Thursday to Sunday calls. Names mentioned include Marie Ford Lodema Wilson Leta Atkins Helen Joe Richard Feathers Laura Jean Green Bernice Arnold Loyd Cox and others. A heavy rain Friday night raised the Creek to its highest level this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bundy
Arnold Chapel
Marie Ford
Lodema Wilson
Leta Atkins
Junior
Floyd Garrett
Ella Garrett
Kieth Green
Helen
Joe Richard Feathers
Laura Jean Green
Juanita Feathers
Green
Family
Guy Arnold
Irma
Leona Moellers
Bernice Arnold
Loyd
Alta
Mildred Cox
Jim
Tom Jones
Kathryn Lowe
Sam Lowe
Dean Arnold
Carol Garrett
Arrival of a daughter for the Schauberts of Boulder
Mr and Mrs Clarence Schaubert announce the birth of a daughter named Inez Maxine at their Boulder home on Friday March 17 Mrs Schaubert is daughter of Mrs Ruth Williams. The item also notes social events including a Retail Credit Bureau banquet in Centralia and a Friday afternoon club gathering hosted by Mrs William Hegmann with prizes won by Mrs Julius Konrad and Mrs Anne Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Schaubert
Boulder
Inez Maxine
Julius Konrad
Anne Reed
T. M. Jones
Illinois Pipe Line Co
Jones
Don Lee
Frank Reid
Salem
George Garren
Centralia
Pm Brother
F. A. Wright
Fanny
Clarence Smith and family visit with Harvey Smiths
Clarence Smith and family spent Sunday with his parents Harvey Smith and wife. Mrs. J. F. Black suffers a badly cut hand from a power washer incident. Aunt Lizzie Gray learned of her sister Mrs. Conrad Laubmeyer dying suddenly on March 5 in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smith
Harvey Smith
J. F. Black
Lizzie Gray
Conrad Laubmeyer
California
Local Social Notes and Farm Moves Reported
Residents of Odin Prairie and surrounding area share updates on health visits and visits with neighbors. Several families report illnesses and recoveries, farm relocations, and visits to Alma, Salem, and nearby towns as Charles, Arthur, and Ernest families move between farms and residences.
Parent-Teacher Association Meets With Strong Attendance
The Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting on Monday night March 13 with good attendance. President Mrs. Ruby Pfeifer led the session, opening with a verse of America and the Lord's Prayer.
Sandoval High Students Lead Evening Program
Supt. L L Green chaired a Sandoval high school student produced program which included a Summer Round-Up report by Green. A social is planned for March 21 in the school basement with lunch. A picture show will be shown in the high school gym on March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. L. L. Green
Sandoval High School
Supt. Green
Mary Mathews
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East Zion
Prohibition
G. O. P. Party
Wm. Brokelmeyer
Patoka Township
Precinct No. 1
Democrat
A. L. Irvin
T. F. Haley
J. N. Lawson
W. H. Cain
George Ballance
George Purcell
Republicar
C. M. Rogier
Archie Pugh
E. W. Belcher
Howard Riley
Alvin Hathaway
Marion County
P. J. McJonnier
Linton & Beery
Patoka, Illinois
Fredonia
Odin Township
Rebekah Lodge
Emmit Wood
Rena Wilson
Girls Glee Club
Wanda Trout
Virginia Ruddick
Mabel Belcher
Alta Pugh
Marion Belcher
Paul Logan
Patoka
Mildred Merten
Elmer Haworth
Howard Merten
Shattuee
Rebekahs
Parent-Teacher Association
North Fork
Cecil Baker
Cen
MC Haney
Odin Prairie
J. R. Chance
Harry Warren
Dana Somerville
Lela Fulton
Alvin Gray
Sam Gray
Orville Arnold
Alma
Martin Schlosher
Iuka
Perry Smith
Argie Howard
Chlorene Mason
Forest Sanders
Dennis Adams
Merrit Caldwell
Arthur Jenkins
Dennis
Ernest Harper
Cunningham Farm
John Fulton
T. M. Boring
K. W. Webster
Pleg. & Heat. CO
S. Poplar St
Centralia, Tl
M. D. Ballance
Mr. Wet
Oil and
Star Service & Petroleum Co
Illinois
C. L. McMackin & Son
Furniture & Rugs
Southern
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