Local Notes From The Neck District
Cracker Neck column reports Lou Belcher recovering from illness while Luther Barnes and family visited Toad Island. Lucile and Chlo Shepard stayed with their grandmother Mrs. Shepard. John Hull visited his half brother Walla Cooper and wife. Hubert Murray planted grass seed on Elmer Carter place and Lee Gordon visited after hogs, after J A Shepard provided one hog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shattuc
Lou Belcher
Luther Barnes
Toad Island
Luther
Lucile
Chlo Shepard
Mrs. Shepard
John Hull
Centralia
Walla Cooper
Hubert Murray
Elmer Carter
Lee Gordon
J. A. Shepard
St. Louis Visit Families and Local Gatherings Noted
Vernon A L Brown and wife visited relatives in St. Louis. Mrs Earl Roberts and children of Chicago joined her husband here to make their future home. Several residents were listed as visiting, sick, or traveling, including birthdays celebrated by I W Doolen’s family gatherings attended by relatives from Kinmundy Lincoln Vandalia Chicago and Maron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brown
St. Louis
Earl Roberts
Chicago
Henry Tillman
Fannie Crowder
Laverne
Salem
A. F. Hathaway
Lela Grey
Decatur
Juanita Carmaney
W. L
Lillie
Estelle
Francis Livesay
C. O. Livesay
Wm. Danbury
F. C. Freyer
Hubert Reisman
Mulberry Grove
Smithboro
I. W. Doolens
Fannie Lowe
Kinmundy
Dean Doolen
Lincoln
F. R. Cox
Robert
Maron
Gerald Cox
Vandalia
Clem Doolen
Glora Murfin
Arthur
Maud
Smith’s
J. W. Alexander
Muss Ruth Smith
Dr. Murfin
James Wasem
P. B. Simcox
Russell Cahill
Harriet Meadors
Elizabeth Simcox
George W. Stephens
L. M. Black
Francis J. Rogier
Altom
S. Don Eagan
Floyd Pugh
State Farm
Tom Stephens
Effingham
Patoka
Frances Belcher
Carbondale
O. A. Nattier
Taylorville
Ladies Aid
Donald Lee
Sandoval High School
Johnny Bingaman
Centralia
Wilmer Meador
Green Farm
Roy Jones
Ohio
Altom’s
Rev. Glotfeity
Vernon
Dietrich
Lee Farmer
Venona
Chas. Hurt
T. E. Irvin
Robert Walton
Salon
Clara Irvin
Irvin
Howard Adams
Floyd
Fritz
Howard
Roy Cox
I. C
Millard Cox
Carl Meaders
Springfield
W. R. Smith
G. C. Spurgeon
L. V. Lovell
Harvey’s Point
Brasel
Fern Kahlert
Carlyle
DuComb
Dr. Hess
Frank Walker
Clinton
T. B, Walker
Doolen and Niece Dorothy and Rose Mary Cox Honored
Doolen and niece Dorothy along with Clyde Doolen and Rose Mary Cox of Champaign are named in a local acknowledgment. The notice highlights family ties and regional recognition within the Cham paign area.
Social News in Southeast Town Visits and Births
Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Poole and family spent Thursday with Charley Bopp and family. Clarence Bowen and Irvin Bowen called on Mat Belcher. John Thalman visited Ben Thalman. Bessie Perrine and family visited Wm. Gerrish. Wash Bowen hauled corn for Alex Anderson on Thursday. Pete Bopp Charley Bopp and daughter and Norman Gerrish visited Wm. Snyder. Oze Hill was seen driving in the vicinity. Leland Johnson and wife welcomed a baby girl born March 16, Mrs. Johnson is Myra Snyder by marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Palmer
Lee Attaberry
Patoka Prairie
Clarence Tackett
la Vana Lee
Babe
Gene Simpson
Willie Perkins
Eli Palmer
Chester
Logan Meredith
Sam Meredith
Moneaqua
Lozan Meredith
Meredith
Dorris Cozad
Lon Pritchett
Henry Meredith
Wm.Perkins
Iaily
James Meredith and Son
Caj Workers Communist Club
Elva Palmer
Mesdames Mayme Muck
Gladys Palmer
Mary Perkins
Ella Cozad
John Wagner
Clarence Cozad
Pearl Poole
Charley Bopp
Clarence Bowen
Irvin Bowen
Mat Belcher
John Thalman
Ben Thalman
Bessie Perrine
Wm. Gerrish
Wash Bowen
Alex Anderson
Pete Bopp
Social Calls Reported Across Local Homes
Charley and Raymond Bopp visited John Gerrish on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Edd Belcher spent Friday with Mat Belcher and family. Mr and Mrs Boyde Steel and children called on Dave Carson and family Sunday morning. Pete Bopp visited Mat Belcher Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Raymond Bopp
John’ Gerrish
Edd Belcher
Mat Belcher
Boyde Steel
Dave Carson
Pete Bopp
Mat ‘Belcher
Local notes from Patoka area events and visitors
Local page records visits from Salem Decatur St Louis and Centralia with families and friends. People attend church funerals travel for shopping and social events. Advertisements promote Altom's seed potatoes onions and stock foods amid a march 25 gym event and quilt display.
Supt. C. W. Shaw Visits With Walker Couple
Tuesday reports that Supt. C. W. Shaw of the St. Louis Division and his wife visited here last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Walker. Shaw, formerly a division superintendent, has since been promoted to a higher post. The piece ends with a philosophical reflection on public figures and patience with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Shaw
St. Louis
T. B. Walker
Mr. Shaw
Fairman Ladies Visit Mrs Minnie Merten Friday
Mrs Otto Henning and Mrs Guy Foltz spent Friday with Mrs Minnie Merten in the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Henning
Guy Foltz
Minnie Merten
Community notes from Carrigan area social calendar
Local residents visit relatives and attend events in Patoka Centralia Vandalia and Salem. Friends and neighbors like the Merediths Kerwins Hicks and Thompson families share calls dinners and shopping trips. The Carrigan Church hosts a Community Club meeting with Red Cross and 4 H club plans announced for area youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ahlf
Patoka
Harold Snyder
Lee
Sandoval
Vandalia
Chas. Lutz
Nina
Tom Dwyer
Centralia
Carrigan Church
Salem
Bigelow
Red Cross
Blackburn
Rollin Robinson
Card of Thanks for Thomas L. Bundy
The Bundy children thank everyone who assisted during the illness and burial of their father Thomas L. Bundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Bundy
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Lone Prairie
RED & White
Ib. Schultze
Fairman
Chas. Fairchild
Richard
Russell Meredith
Joe Kerwin
Neil Kerwin
San
A. C. Mert
Glen Hicks
Meren
Perry Thompson
Paxton
Mr. Thompson
Geo. Fulton
Brubaker
T. J. Fulton
Carrigan
Ed Wood
Jas. Troutt
Patéka
Cecil Hicks
Ted .Ticknor
Etta Carrigane
Alta. Pigg
Irma En Ea
G. N. Smith
Bobby
Ilinois Theatre
Virginia Harvey
Mildred Ververs
syRue Aires
Maxwell House
HIGH
P&g
Camay
Martin
Shor
Sac
Ken
VAC Boots
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