Smith's plants amid local notices and farm prices
Local column reports plant listings at Smith's with sweet potato slips and general prices on gas and kerosene for farmers. It notes visits from Decatur and Noble residents, family travel, a funeral in Salem, moves to a new east side house, beautician meeting in Centralia, and a pipe line project west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith’s
Smith
Bettie Clark
Decatur
Richeson and Son
Ora Hamilton
O. L. Wadkins
Ruth
Pomeroy
Washington
Gray
Kentucky
Neil Davidson
Salem
John Miller
Lizzie Wasem
Ellen Simcox
James Wasem
Clarke Simcox
Bettie Simcox
P. B. Simcox
L. W. Ballance
Man
Wm. Chill
Howard Riley
Elliott Caldwell
Clinton
iBeile Willett
Ruby Cain
Bessie Murray
Thelma Goff
Beauticians
Pittenger
Centralia
Evelyn Lake
Taylorville
B&rian Goff
Delpha Jolliff
Vernon
Illinois Pipe Line Co
W. H. Cain
Colburn Richeson
Bob Eagan
Lee Crawford
Springfield
David Gerrish and
Amily
Bluford
Ale Ashton
F. M. Smith
W. E. Field
Lucille and
Maye
Dickie Lee Hubbard
Marcel Field
Francis Conwell
O. Z. "Smith
Indiana
Leo
Conwell
Spiritual Life Group Meeting At M S Church South
The Spiritual Life group of the M S Church South gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Frank Ballance home to discuss Mother's Christian Influence citing Samuel. Carrye Alexander led scripture with songs by Lizzie Walton. Members shared personal mother influences as nine attended plus visiting Mrs. Flemning of Noble.
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M. S.church
South
Frank Ballance
Samuel
Carrye Alexander
Lizzie Walton
Ethel Rogier
Thomas
Reta Hill
A. E. Thomas
Flemning of
Noble
Growth of Sugar Consumption in the United States
Historical data show per capita sugar use rising from eight pounds in 1821 to 93.6 pounds in 1933 across the United States, reflecting long term dietary shifts and industrial changes.
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United States
$50,000 Relief Drive for Jewish Refugees Starts
Patoka is included in the 1939 Southern Illinois drive to begin May 1 and run to May 15. Jewish leaders will head local solicitation teams for refugees in Europe. Non Jews may donate. funds go to the United Jewish Appeal for Refugees and Overseas Needs. Max Cornick, Vernon, is drive chairman. Wm. Bensinger is treasurer. General officers include Mr. Cornick, Mr. Bensinger, and Max Adelman as secretary.
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Patoka
Europe
Max Cornick
Vernon
Wm. Bensinger
East St. Louis
United States
United Jewish Appeal For
Southern Illinois
Cornick
Bensinger
Max Adel Iman
Illinois oil 4.6 percent of national total in early 1939
Illinois produced 13.784 million barrels in the first quarter of 1939, 4.6 percent of U S output. The 1938 Illinois crude total is estimated at 23.929 million barrels. Lake Centralia Salem pool led producer counts with 762 wells. Fayette 742. Centralia 545. Ten counties formed the oil region: Bond Washington Fayette Marion Clinton Jefferson Coles Clay Wayne Richland.
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Illinois
State Geological Survey
Fayette County
Centralia
Bond
Washington
Fayette
Marion
Clinton
Jefferson
Coles
Clay
Wayne
Richland
Young Peoples Sunday School Class Meeting
The Young Peoples Sunday School class of the M. E. Church met at Cloud Betts home on Monday night May 1. Many games were enjoyed. Next gathering will be with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Doolen in May. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Hubert Doolen Marcus Cox Mrs Jess Cudd Mrs John Quayle Opal Jones Marian Hollenbeck Wayne Walton Rev Linder Hazel Cox Otis Thomas Marilyn Quayle and Keith Betts.
Wheat and corn carloads average 1500 bushels at Chicago
The record notes that the typical Chicago carload carries about 1,500 bushels of wheat or corn while oats reach about 2,000 bushels. This highlights differing grain handling standards and shipment sizes in midwestern rail logistics.
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Chicago
Chick Feeding Options for Baby Chicks from Farm to Feed Mix
Poultry expert H H Alp of the University of Illinois endorses commercial chick feeds as satisfactory and notes home mixed rations from farm grains are viable. A sample mix uses corn wheat oats bran alfalfa milk meat scrap and salt with oil added for early brooding. Thorough cleaning of brooder houses and equipment before 1939 chicks arrive is advised, with disinfectants prepared from soap lye solutions or various chemical mixtures applied to all surfaces.
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Alp
Peach Crop Loss Not Yet Known in Southern Illinois
Farmers report wide range of damage from Easter cold wave. Cobden orchards show none to 90 percent peach loss. pears killed in northern areas but intact in southern areas. early apple varieties hurt but not enough to ruin harvest. Strawberries bloom damaged. Centralia dairies show pears likely killed. bees rented by greenhousemen for cucumber pollination.
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Illinois
Cobden
T. A. DuBois
State Department of Agriculture
Roy Frazier
Centralia
Sew-No-More Sewing Club Meets in Vernon
The Sew-No-More Sewing Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Marcus Cox’s Vernon home. Members sewed and planned a weiner roast, then joined a treasure hunt ending with a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Davis Jennings, who is moving to Brownstown. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Jim Ballance. Next meeting at Mrs. Robert Hagan’s home.
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Marcus Cox
Vernon
Davis Jennings
Brownstown
Cox
Jim Ballance
Robert Hagan
Local Social News and Quotes From Arnold Chapel Area
Arnold Chapel updates list weekend visits among families in St Louis Patoka and Breese with extended relatives. Community notes include CCC member Jesse Jones visiting home and Otho Bassett visiting Mt Vernon relatives. A brief moral quote by Babson and a historical rail car fact conclude the item.
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Ivy Lowe
St. Louie
Ivy
Wm. Lowe
James Bassett
Patoka
Magnus Lucas
Salem
Henry Jones
Clayton Beery
Patsy
Jeff Smith
Sam Arnold
Guy Arnold
Breese
Darrell Arnold
Merle Jones
Charles Lowe
William Lowe
Jesse Jones
CCC
Otho Bassett
Mt. Vernom
Abbie Cox
Tom Jones
Ernest Bassett
George Headley
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Rich Kissner
William Kissner
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B. S. Livesay
Crosley
Geo. E. Raines
THE
Armanda Tilden
Nettie Tilden
Hattie Storey
Myrtle Heartsease
Esmy
Tilden
Katie
Neddy Page
Peggy Page
Tommy Ross
Neddy
Jonathan Ross
Tommy
Wheeler
A Missionary Society
Twila Jolliff
Maye Field
Esther Crawford
Margaret Jett
Patsy Spurgeon
Irene Belcher
Max Quayle
Virginia Henry Floyd Walker
Lawrence Ainscough
Versal Hicks
S. W. Hayes Hatcheries
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society One
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Spiritual Life Group
I. N. Denny
Dr. Miles
Young Peoples Sunday School
H.H. Alp
College of Agriculture
University of Iinois
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Wears
Dwig
Frog
Sie
Wirasseld
al Maerert
Syums
Royr
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