Horner to Speak at West Frankfort March Rally
Gov Henry Horner will address voters in West Frankfort at 8 p m on March 22 with Speaker Louie Lewis and other candidates. The event gathers more than ten thousand southern Illinois voters for a key rally in the governor s campaign and downstate representation in the Senate.
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Henry Horner
WE Frankfort
Mar
Little
West Frankfort
Louie EF. Lewis
Christopher
Lucas-Lewis
T. W. Smith
Chicago
Supreme Court
Wos
Illinois
Kelly Nash
Horner
Downstate
United States Senate
Lewis
Obituary for Mrs. Sarah Woolsey of Vernon
Mrs. Sarah Woolsey born March 29 1858 in Louisville Kentucky died March 16 1938 in Vernon NL at her home. She married Benjamin Woolsey on January 13 1884 and had seven children two of whom died in infancy. Surviving children are Fred and Leslie of Vandalia Illinois and Mrs. Mary Law of Pana Illinois. Husband died March 26 1938. Survived by one stepson Josephine Wantland and a late stepdaughter Nellie Caudle. 22 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and many relatives. The family moved to Vernon 26 years ago. She joined the M E Church at Sholonier Illinois and remained faithful. Services March 17 at M E Church Vernon with burial in Vernon cemetery. Card of Thanks from Leslie Fred Mary Law families.
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Sarah Perkins
Christopher
Nancy Perkins
Louisville
Vernon
Benjamin Woolsey
Williard
Nancy Lockwood
M. E. Church
Shaffer
Vernon Cemetery
March Poems From Patoka High And Grade School
Miss Murfin teaches sixth graders to craft original poems about March and spring. Students Evelyn Easton Imojean Richeson Seth Martin submit vivid verses about winds, robins, floods and daffodils. The program also notes a spring musical April 7 with ticketed admission.
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Alice Murfin
Seth Martin
Cooking School at Patoka High School Gym
Patoka hosts its first cooking school in the high school gym Tuesday April 12 at 2 pm sponsored by Gibson Appliance Co Centria and Cribben Sexton Universal Gas Stove Co. Miss Beatrice McCartney will lead with recipe demonstrations time saving tips and new food prep ideas. Door prizes offered and further notices printed elsewhere in this issue.
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Patoka
Gibson Appliance Co
Centralia
Cribben-Sexton Universal Gas Stove Co
Beatrice McCartney
Obituary of Mrs Kate Gray
Catharine Smith born February 2 1849 in Tonti township died March 18 1938 at 89. One month and eighteen days. Charter Zion Church member last survivor of the Zion class. Married December 23 1869 to Thomas W Gray. six children born. Surviving are Fannie Boring Alvin Alpha Gray and seven grandchildren. Funeral March 20 at Fredonia church Rev Monroe Smith. burial Fredonia cemetery.
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Catharine Smith
Britton
Mahala Smith
Tonti Township
Chance School
Zion
Zion Church
Thomas W. Gray
Emma Maulding
Mahala Maybel
James Denton
Fannie Boring
Alvin
Alpha Gray
Otto
Raymond Maulding
Wilma Morgan
Katie Arnold
Elsie Morris
Maurice
Alpha Maulding
Kates
Fredonia Church
Monroe Smith
Maurice Piallance
Fredonia Cemictery
American Legion Post Promotes Youth Citizenship Programs
Edgar R. Rogier Post 543 emphasizes Americanism through sponsoring Boy Scout troops and junior athletics. The post highlights leadership by legionaires, outdoor activity, and a nationwide boys baseball program. Detailed information is available from the National Americanism Committee and department officers.
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Americanism Committee
Legionaires
National Americanism Committee
The
Legion
National Americanism Commission
Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Robert Hayes at Hayes Home
A Friday night March 11 gathering at the Thos Hayes home honored Mr and Mrs Robert Hayes. Guests included Clayton Beery and daughter Patsy, Bob Eagan, Kathryn Crawford, Everett Meryman, Sam Pugh, Donald Murfin and family, Roy Malan, Fred Carter and family, Maude Carter, Berty Simcox, Carrol Mojonnier, Les Walker and son Buddy, Virginia Singer, I W Nattier and son Floyd, Clyde Walker, John Houston and daughter Nellie. Fresh meats were served after gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Hayes
Robert Hayes
Clayton Beery
Patsy
Bob Eagan
Kathryn Crawford
Everett Meryman
Sam Pugh
Donald Murfin
Mark
Cemetery Association Meeting Scheduled for March 26
The Cemetery Association will meet Saturday night March 26 in the Library room at 7:00. Those interested in cemetery care and maintenance are urged to attend the gathering.
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Cemetery Association
County Meeting of Marion County Woman's Clubs Held
A Federated Women's Clubs gathering in the Marion County high school gym on March 19 drew members from Iuka Salem Centralia Oui Alma and local clubs. State officers spoke about continuing the work and junior clubs, with about 130 attendees at a luncheon and discussions on club cooperation and conventions.
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Federated Woman’s Clubs
Marion
Tron
Iuka
Salem
Centralia
Oui
Alma
Loca
W. D. Hamilton
Mirs
Baward Lenman
Odin
Stat
A. James Vpalem
Patoka Club
Spurgeon
Hone
Alme Club
Oaby Club
Th County
W.N. Hamilton
Hamilton
Illinois
Edward Lehman
Lehman
Chicago
Kansas City
Womnn
Centralia Woman’s Club
M E Church Ladies Aid March Meeting
Mrs Edith Cruse entertained the M E Aid at the March meeting with most members present. Mrs Elsie Gray presided over business, Mr Mae Logan read devotions, and Mrs Donna Jennings arranged amusements. Refreshments were served. next April meeting planned with Mrs Prudy Ballance.
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Edith Cruse
M. E. Aid
Bushnell
Elsie Gray
Sesson
Mae Logan
Donna Jennings
Augusta Peek
Aid
Prudy Ballance
Patrons Local Post Office Sells Savings Bonds Record
Post office sales spokesman W. O. H. Cain reports Patrons office has sold 2 156 25 worth of United States Savings Bonds since beginning sales. The total state and national figures show high demand with bonds available in denominations as low as 25 dollars to include small investors.
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U.S
Maurgrenthau
United
Washington
Ecch
Ams
United States Savings
W.O H. Cain
Batoka
Flatoka
Iilinets
Cain
Irvin Families Celebrate March Birthdays in Family Gathering
A large gathering from the Irvin family and relatives met at Mrs. F. P. Hiatt’s home to celebrate March birthdays. Attendees included A. L. Irvin, F. Balkamenes, A. D. Nichols, John Chance, Marcus Cox and many spouses and children from Decatur Alma Patoka and Vernon. After dinner, guests enjoyed ice cream and cake and spent the afternoon socializing and visiting.
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A. L. Irvin
F. B
Bat— Lance
Betts
John Chance
A. D. Nicolls
Lucille Ann
Lela Mae
Arcus Cox
Ft Vernon
Assumption
Mr. Irvin
F. P. Hiattman
Manele
Ora Hoffman
Decatur
Jare Hoffman
Ibbie Hoffman
Gaace Chance
A. L
T. E Irvin
al Me
F. P. Hoffemare
Wayne Hoffman
Picsenit
Kenneth Hoffman
Hazel
Kea Hoffman
Helen Popa
Iowa
Emegeneoc Phasant
Moweaqua
Louise Mott
Howard Dormer
Tylerville
Marcus Cox
Vernon
F. B. Balkamenes
A. D. Nichols
Famcily
Alma
Witfece
Patoka
Primary colors announcement for Marion County election
Official notice lists party color designations for the April 12 1938 primary in Marion County Democrat pink Republican yellow and assigns color to each party. Clerk Oscar L Hawkins signs the document dated March 17 1938.
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Marion County
Mureli
Oscar L. Hawkins
Pentecost Church Announces Sermons and Schedules
Pentecost Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and prayer meetings Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 p m Rev J H Reeter of Vandalia will preach. Everyone is invited to attend all services.
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Pentecost Church
J. H. Reeter
Vandalia
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Fred Woolsey
Mary Law End
Dwig
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Raspa
Kinney
Welcomb
Beshe
Ano Frank
Robin Red ‘Breast
Evelyn Easton
Imojean Richeson
Mary Baker Eddy
H. S. Gymnasium
Kate Gray
Edgar R. Rogier
American Legion
Mr. and
Mrs. Hayes
County Meeting Woman's Clubs
M. E. Church Ladies Aid March Meeting
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