How Mr Griffin Became Mayor of Centralia
A New York Magazine profile recalls G W E Griffin of Centralia who never ran yet won mayoralty as friends wrote his name. His success is linked to his broad appeal, theatre hosting, and active engagement with youth voters shaping Centralia’s public life.
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Mr. Griffin
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Decatur Daily picks Northern Egyptian all stars
The Decatur Daily selects first and honorable mention teams from the Northern Egyptian conference. First team includes Morris Kinmundy forward Roger Vandalia forward Walker Patoka center Hamilton Vandalia guard Began Patoka guard Gaty on Sandoval forward White Kinmundy center Turner Brownstown guard Oglesby Vandalia guard. Honorable mentions span Tedrick Vandalia Smith St Elmo Steiner Sandoval Guar ammon Kinmundy Hebron Farina Barnick St Elmo Burkett Kinmundy Mason Sandoval.
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Eptian
Ioka
Sahtioval
Cain
Kinincundy
Faria
St. Elmo
Altamont
Brownstown
Vandalia
Morris
Iy Began
Patoka
Orward
Ga Tyon
Sandoval
White
Kinmundy
Turner
Oglesby
Tedrick
Smith
Steiner
Guar Ase Ammon
Hebron
Farina
Barnick
Burkett
Kininundy
Mason
Snowbound Region Halts Traffic Across Area
Snow swept through surrounding country causing paralysis of roads from Monday into Tuesday. White drifts and blocked routes stranded cars north and south of Tuscola near Ratoka. Dale Altom reported being stranded three miles from Tuscola, with others trapped at a farmhouse.
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Sanoval Vend
Ratoka
Dale Altom
Vernon High School Boy Stricken With Appendicitis
Henry, son of George Jones and his wife, a Vernon High School second year student, fell seriously ill and was taken to Centralia Hospital where an appendix operation was performed. He is now recovering and hopes to return to school soon.
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Henry
George Jones
Centralia
Vernon
the Register
Dandy Fresh Apple Butter in Big Glass Jars
Advertises Dandy Fresh apple butter in large glass jars priced at 25 cents at Altoms grocery. Local shopper notes bargain for preserve lovers and families seeking pantry staples.
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Altoms
You Will Change Your Mind? A 1930 Election Solicitation
Primary on Tuesday April 8 1930 urged readers to back a candidate with emphasis on influence and support solicitation.
Local Church News and District Conference Outlook
Sunday Lesson Sermon themes across Churches of Christ, Scientist focus on spiritual mindedness and divine will. The Bible passages Romans eight and First John frame the discourse along with Eddy’s Science and Health claims that corporeal senses are evil and harmony lies beyond matter. District Conference is less than a month away, with hopes for a strong report from this charge.
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Matter
Churches of Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Phrev
Baptist Church Activity Schedule for Sunday and Week
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m B Y P U program Sunday March 30 6 45 p m with topics The New Testament and Modern Missions Lessons include The Mots of Belcher The Methods of Missions Pearl Britt The Ministry of Missions Marion Outhouse The Maintenance of Missions Mrs Emily Ballayee Poem The Fijser Thought Fr [Francis] Belcher W M S Quarterly meeting of Kaskaskigs Association at Mysigery Grove Wednesday April 2 10:00 a m
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Belcher
Pearl Britt
Ministry of Missions
Marion Outhouse
Emily Ballayee
Fijser
Francis Belcher
W. M.S
Kaskaskigs Association
Mysigery Grove
Wednesay
Zion Church News Epworth League Sunday Event
Zion Epworth League holds a 7 30 service with readings from II Timothy Psalms Isaiah Matthew John and Hebrews led by Ilma Caldwell. Participants include Pauline McNichols Ella Arnold Elmo Williams Harold Belcher and Alpha Maulding with Lila Williams Juanita Nias Jones Alice Nichols and Beryl Meador. Benediction by Mary Jane Willems and League.
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Zion Epworth
Scripfire
Pauline MccNichols
Isaiah
Ella Arnold
Matthew
Elmo Williams
John
Harold Belcher
Alpha Maulding
Ryal
Lila Williams
Corinthians
Juanita Nias — Jones
Hym
Alice Nichols
Beryl Meador
Mary Jane Willems
League
Ilma Caldwell
Mrs Ryman’s Home Robbed After Open Window
The home of Mrs. Cora B. Ryman was entered Monday. thieves stole jewelry and medals awarded to Dr. Herbert D. Mann for World War service. Mrs. Ryman and her daughter Lucille discovered a reception room window open, alerted police, and found the thief gone when help arrived. Decatur Herald.
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Cora B. Ryman
Herbert D. Man
M B Church News Invites Members and Neighbors
The church announces 9 30 service and welcomes members and the public. Brother A A Vernon preached the last meeting and was well received. Epworth League gathers Tuesday at 7 30 despite weather. Pastor Farrell invites all to attend and join the church ministry.
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Freyer
Epworth
Ev. Farrell
Family Returns Home From Michigan Winter
Last week a Haley couple returned to their home from Michigan where they spent the winter. It may have been a send off for their homecoming. Their daughters accompanied them back as far as Harvey.
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P. Haley
Michigan
Harvey
Patoka Pentecostal Revival at Legion Hall
Evangelists Jos B and Elizabeth TM Viarsh from Winnipeg lead a revival week at Legion Hall Patoka with themes including The Palse Prophet and his Followers and Christ or Barabbas. Services run Friday Saturday Sunday with messages on salvation divine healing and nourishment in Christ Jesus.
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Legion Hall
Jos. B
Elizabeth
Viarsh
Winnipeg
Canada
Palse
Christ
Peoria Manuel Wins State Championship in Narrow Final
Peoria Manuel captured the state title defeating Bloomington 38 to 26 before 5000 fans at Champlain. Olney beat Beardstown 27 to 18 for third place in the final standings.
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Peoria
Manuel
Illinois
Chamvaien
Bloomington
Olney
Beardstown
Local buys and notices from Altom's and Patoka area
Local shop Altom's advertises low price shoe sale with boys and girls school shoes at 75 cents a pair from $2.50, plus a roll top desk and chair. Nall and wife travel from Toledo to Patoka area. Donald Wilson reported sick this week. Patoka Herald notes weekend visitors Holland family from Entrasia and Ruth Pagh accompanying them to Centrallia for a show.
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Altom
S. Nall
Friféy
Toledo
Ohio
Donald Wilson
Altom’s
Patoka Hdn
Furn Gc
Xelpho Holland
Entrasia
Patoks
Jevening
Ruth Pagh
Centralia
Zion Patoka churches plan Easter service series
The Zion and Patoka congregations join an Easter outreach with three concurrent Sunday appointments from now to Easter. Rev F H Brokelmeyer will lead Zion, Rev M D Lane at Patoka, and the pastor at the Chapel. Easter Rally Day and programs are set for all three churches on Easter Sunday with music by the orchestras and a ladies quartette. The third quarterly meeting is set for Patoka April 12–13 led by Rev W D Hum.
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Heyworth
Joe
J. H
Humes
Patoka
Earl Miller
Zion and Patoka
Ladies Quartette
W. D. Hum
Etchison Seeks Republican Nomination for 42nd District
John M. Etchison, a stock dealer and lifelong resident of the district, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 42nd Senate District. He plans to meet voters before the April primary and asks for fair consideration of his qualifications.
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John M. Etchison
McCormick Meeting at Salem Last On Monday Nite
Salem special correspondent reports a Monday evening Salem circuit court room audience heard Miss Helen Bennett of Chicago endorse Mrs Ruth McCormick for the United States Senate nomination. Regis Parks presided as E B Vandervort praised women in public life before Bennett highlighted McCormick’s integrity, brains and patriotism. She noted support for pension bills and WWI veteran compensation.
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Salem
Circuit Court
Helen Bennett
Chicago
Ruth McCormick
United States
Regis Parks
E. B. Vandervort
McCormick
Vandervort
Miss Bennett
Mrs. McCormick
Suffrage Talk Draws Local Audience at Byron Farm
Miss Bennett spoke at a Byron farm meeting on women’s suffrage. Local and visiting attendees included Mrs George Jolly McMahon Sheriff James Kant and others who heard endorsements from Mr Davidson and remarks by out of town guests Adele Vollemecke and Anna Peters.
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Byron
League
Lufkin
James BR
Kant
Astéasdc
George Jolly
McMahon
Ofney
Harry Mapes
Centralia
Relza Troutt
Forrest Davidson
Plotz
Anna Peters
Adele Vollemecke
Sandoval
Davidson
Afar-Abloom Amorphophallus Rivierimore Noted By Dr Zobrist
Assumption Tribune reports Dr Zo Zobrist owns a rare Amorphophallus Rivierimore, nicknamed African Lily or Oriental Sacred Lily, bloomed in winter and called Snake Palm in summer. The specimen reaches five feet two inches tall with a twelve inch blossom and a thirty two inch spadix, bulb weighing five pounds.
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B. F. Zobrist
Assumption Tribune
I O O F District Meeting Notice
I O O F district 88 of Al holds a meeting at Patoka Lodge Hall Tuesday evening April 8th. Degree work by Salem staff. Members invited to attend. A J Irvin N G Thos Altom Sec
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Patoka Lodge
Salem
A. J. Irvin
N. G. Thos. Altom
Sec
School Election To Be Held On April 12
Election of school officers scheduled for Saturday April 12 at High School and Grade School. Voters will choose student leaders and staff advisers for the upcoming term.
Illinois to start road work soon in 1930 program
Illinois plans a 1930 road program with 750 miles of new pavement and a budget between 26 and 30 million dollars. Director H H Cleaveland and Chief Highway Engineer Frank T Sheets announced bids opening April 11 for 140 miles of paving and 26 miles of heavy grading, plus bridges. Metropolitan area work is limited until rights of way are dedicated.
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H. H. Cleaveland
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Frank T. Sheets
Louis L. Emmerson
Emmerson
Richland County
Olney
Richland- Edwards
Prading
Parksboro-South
Keawards Sunty
Eradi Athio
Ramsey May Host Real Railroad Ties in Town Plans
The Ramsey News-Journal notes Ramsey sits on Clover Leaf line now Nickel Plate and reports Van Sweringen brothers plan may gain ICC approval to unify with Missouri Pacific. If realized, Ramsey could become a major transportation hub with intercity terminals and a southern Illinois linkage.
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Ramsey
Wondenfield
Muellex
Ramsey News-Journal
van Sweringen
Inter State Commerce Commission
Missouri Pacific
Will. Marvel-Al
T’c
Ransey
Crossing at Route 2 in Illinois Sparks Political Battle
Ashley and State reach a rough agreement on a grade crossing site where Route 2 meets the railroad, a location similar to Harvey Crossing. The region has suffered from intense factional politics in road building, with bitter wrangling over projects in Salem Kinmundy Alma and nearby routes.
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Ashley
Harvey
Sandoval
Centradia
Salem Kinmundy
Alma
Salem
Kell
Mt. Vernon
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