Custer Aid Campaign Urges Statewide Government Reorganization
Ex service leaders head a state wide drive backing Omer N Custer for governor with Foreman at the helm. The Illinois National Guard veteran campaigns stress economy and firm leadership to avert tax revolt and a looming government breakdown.
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Hivago
Til
Foreman
Omer N. Custer
Chicago
Biman
Memhn
Custer
Illinois
American Legion
Teadership
Springfield
Ilinois
Pope Township Hard Road Boosters Meet
Hard Road boosters of Pope township met at the Town Hall on Friday night March 18 and agreed on a route for the proposed new hard road. They decided that a straight west route from Kinmundy through Pope township would be more valuable and useful than any other route proposed so far.
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Pope Township
Kinmundy
Obituary of Claudus Norris
Claudus Norris born January 29 1870 in Butler Kentucky died March 14 1932 at age 62. survived by wife Belle Gregion eight children and nine grandchildren. Funeral at Vernon M E Church with Masonic rites, burial at Hallsville. interment preceded by Vernon I O O F last rites. Norris long respected farmer and citizen, lived in Illinois and later California.
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Claudus Norris
Butler
Kentucky
Vernon
Illinois
Minnie FE. Henderson
Virgie E. Norris
Wesley Earl
Ivan Lee
William Yelton Norris
Vernon M. E. Church
F. Q. Fannon
Centralia
J. M. Smith
Vernon I. O. O. F
Lodge
Hallsville
Now Everybody Can Cook With Gas Now
Gas service is no longer exclusive to big cities. The Coleman Instant Gas stove is a self contained gas plant and stove, ready to use on delivery with no installation or fixtures needed. Patoka residents are invited to see the new unit displayed by R L Walton. James Davidson of Pomona Florida and Mr Pace arrived in Patoka Tuesday en route to Decatur with a truckload of fruit.
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Coleman
Patoka
R.L. Walton
James Davidson
Pomona
Fla
Mr. Pace
Decatur
Custer Backed by Republicans in Governor Bid
Samuels and Tice praise Omer N. Custer as an experienced, people-centered leader. They argue his platform offers governmental reform, tax reduction, and a businesslike administration benefiting state and local levels. They urge Republican voters to nominate and elect Custer.
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Omer N. Custer
Tice
Custer
William Harmeier Dies After Brief Pneumonia Illness
William Harmeier 62, a well known Augsburg farmer, died Saturday at home after a short pneumonia illness. He leaves a widow married two months. Funeral services were held Monday at Augsburg church by Rev. E I G Richter with burial in the church cemetery.
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William Harmeier
Augsburg
Augsburg Church
E. I. G. Richter
Card of Thanks for William Harmeier Helpers
Card of Thanks to the many neighbors and friends who assisted during the illness and death of William Harmeier. Mrs. William Harmeier and family extend heartfelt appreciation for support and kindness.
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William Harmeier
4 4 Club Meeting Notice Invites Girls 10 to 29
All girls from 10 to 29 are invited to meet at Mrs. F B Ballance's home from 1 to 2 pm Saturday afternoon March 26. Leader is Mrs. Artie Rogier with Rose Chandler as assistant.
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F. B. Ballance
Artie Rogier
Rose Chandler
Sunrise Easter Prayer Service at Local Church
A Sunrise Easter prayer service is planned for Sunday at 5 30 in the morning with song, opening prayer by Bro Monroe Smith, scripture by Bro Spurgeon, and a 15 minute talk on the Resurrection by Bro Willis. An Easter play titled He Lives will be presented at 7 30 Sunday evening inviting all to attend.
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Monroe Smith
Spurgeon
Willis
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Highlights Spiritual Power
Sunday services across Christian Science Churches centered on the theme Matter with Golden Text from Psalms 46 10 Be still and know God The readings also cited Isaiah 51 6 about salvation and righteousness and passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy noting Spirit holds power and the senses must yield to truth
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Mary Baker Eddy
Baptist Church News B Y P U Plans Study Class
The B Y P U will study the B Y P U Manual with Mrs. Elsie Kidder leading the Thursday evening prayer service. Special music is planned. Prayer Meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m Sunday School at 9 30 a m G A Girls at 10 30 a m B Y P U at 7 p m Youth meeting starts half hour later. Members urged to attend the study course Monday to Thursday evenings at the church.
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Elsie Kidder
Simcox Barbecue Robbed Monday Night
Thieves entered the Simcox Barbecue building run by Harold and Dale Simcox in North Sandoval on Monday night causing major damage while seeking cash. Cigars and cigarettes were stolen. three Centralia youths were detained Tuesday and admitted involvement, later held in Salem. little stolen property recovered as suspects discarded items into a reservoir.
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Bulding
Harold and
Dale Simcox
North
Y) Sandoval
Centralia
Salem
Charles Ahlf Weds Central City Lady
Charles Ahlf of Sandoval married Mrs Lena Otto of Central City at J M Smith's Patoka home on Saturday night March 19 at eight o clock Rev Smith officiated The couple will reside on Ahlfs farm near Fairman
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Charles Ahlf
Sandoval
Lena Otto
Central City
J. M. Smith
Patoka
Rev. Smith
Mr. Ahlf
Fairman
In Memoriam Geo E Hnitz One Year Silent Grave
In loving memory of our father Geo E Hnitz who passed away March 24 1931 a year ago. The verse recalls the moon and stars over a silent grave and the heartache hidden behind smiles. The Children.
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Geo. E. Hnitz
Walter Adams Sr Celebrates 58th Birthday Family Reunion
Walter Adams Sr marked his fifty eighth birthday with a weekend home gathering in which seven children and numerous relatives from Chicago St Louis Champaign Odin Patoka Cheyenne Centralia and nearby towns joined in a six o clock dinner. The event, the first time all nine family members sat to dine together, featured gifts and warm wishes for many more reunions.
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Walter Adams
Doris Mae
Mr. Adams
Howard
University of Illinois to balance budget amid savings drive
University of Illinois President H W Chase outlined plans to end the biennium with a balanced budget despite projected shortfalls of over a million dollars and possible further losses if state funds for a Chicago medical and dental unit are not approved. He noted six months of austerity, salary cuts for the Summer Session, and temporary measures aimed at permanent reorganization to preserve core values.
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Champaign-Urbana
University of Ilinois
H. W. Chase
Chicago
Chase
University of Illinois
Dr. Chase
Seed Testing Rise at Springfield Reported by State Official
Phil S. Haner, superintendent of the division of plan t industry in the state department of agriculture, notes Illinois farmers are adopting a purer seed standard. He reports seed samples tested in Springfield have doubled over three years, reflecting growing emphasis on seed purity.
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Springfield
Phil S. Haner
Division of Plan‘ Industry
state department of agric@ayre
Ilinois
Storm Tolls Marion County Property in Severe Storm
A late Monday afternoon storm battered Marion County with severe damage. Sandoval suffered unroofed homes and destroyed outbuildings, the Farmer's Fruit Market sheds were ruined, and several businesses and farms sustained losses. One child, Norma Bell, was injured by shattered glass at Kroger. Centralia saw roof destruction at Goodale-Puffer, with extensive stock and building losses. Across Breese and Patoka, trees fell and injuries occurred. the storm reportedly spanned five states with 214 fatalities noted.
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Marion County
Sandoval
Farmer’s Fruit Market
Burnett
Welman
Ben Merkle
Wm. Gilbert
Masonic
McKinley
Opp
Norma Bell
Breese
Charles Peck
Rebekah Lodge Day School Of Instruction In Patoka
Mrs Olive M Williams former Rebekah State Assembly president led the annual school of instruction for the Patoka lodge. Winners included A L Irvin and Mrs Amy Towler with readings by Mrs Elsie Gray. Guests included Mr Williams and Miss Juna Belle Chance of Salem.
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Olive M. Williams
Rebekah State Assembly
Patoka Rebekah Lodge
Williams
Anna Belcher
Bettie Simcox
A. L. Irvin
Amy Towler
Olive Williams
Helen Troyer
Elsie Gray
Troyer
Rebekah Lodge
Junabelle Chance
Salem
Pateka Lode
Augusta Peek
Peek
Lawrenceville Wins Salem Sectional to Reach State Tourney
Lawrenceville high school basketball clinched a state berth by defeating Mt. Vernon Centralia and Collinsville in the Salem District tournament. Final night saw Lawrenceville topple Collinsville to advance to the state tournament in Champaign starting Wednesday this week, joining Benton and Hillsboro as sectional qualifiers.
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Lawrenceville
Champaign
Mt. Vernon
Centralia
Collinsville
Salem
Vndalia
Carlinville
Effingham
Noble
Vandalia
Benton
Hillsboro
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