Local residents share weekends and visits across towns
Stringtown and nearby communities record weekend visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs John Revis visited Byron Albert. Dawson and family met Maggie Holt’s. shoppers frequent Powoka, Vandalia, Divernon, and nearby homes. Idle Ladies Club met with Mrs Fred Klinge. several Wyants and Lanes hosted relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Revis
Mrs
Byron Albert
John Dawson
Vernon
Maggie Holt
Divernon
Chris Ehart
Idle Ladies Club
Fred Klinge
War era farm finance guidance on reserves and War Bonds
The article urges farmers to build reserve funds as part of wartime finance, using War Bonds as a safe way to save for postwar needs and emergencies. It warns against overborrowing to chase land price gains and emphasizes debt repayment, insurance, and long term security for farm families. It notes Treasury Department guidance.
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Treasury Department
University of Illinois Leads in Business Education History
The University of Illinois College of Commerce and Business Administration traces its origins to 1868 and 1902 training courses, later forming a 40 year old college with a focus on professional, service oriented business studies. Key figures include David Kinley and President Edmund J. James, who stressed leadership and theory in marginal utility and trade concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois College of Commerce and Business Administration
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
David Kinley
University of Illinois
University Schools of Commerce
Edmund J. James
District Meeting of Methodist Youth Fellowship Held in Vernon
The District Meeting of the Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church was held in Vernon on Monday evening May 1. Vernon and Zion charge members performed music, Rev Funkhouser of Herrick spoke, followed by business. Members adjourned to the gym for games led by Dottie Freeman of Vandalia, with refreshments provided, next gathering slated for Herrick in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church
Vernon
Vernon and Zion
Funkhouser
Herrick
Dottie Freeman
Vandalia
Picnic and visits mark White Haven community week
The White Haven School enjoyed a picnic together and residents shared meals and visits over the weekend. Mr and Mrs William Jones hosted with Mr and Mrs Carl East, while Mr and Mrs Homer Jones and family visited the Gilber Brown household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Haven
Mrs
William Jones
Carl Easton
Homer Jones
Gilbert Brown
Bear Creek News Weather and Local Social Notes
Rain brings cooler weather as the river stays out of its bank. Neighbors share farming talk while residents return from trips to Canada and Wilmington. School notes report PTA finale, officer elections, and a pot luck supper with a short program.
Mothers Needed at Home More Than War Work for Teen Daughters
University of Illinois sociologist B F Timmons argues mothers of teen age girls are more vital to the nation than factory labor or military service. He cites lack of supervision leading to delinquency and suggests closer parental oversight, planning social life, and guiding daughters toward appropriate roles.
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B. F. Timmons
University of Illinois
Timmons
USC
Illinois leads in scholastic honors with 19 societies
A University of Illinois survey shows Illinois founded more national honorary and professional societies than any other U.S. institution, totaling 19. Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta, the national scholastic honoraries for freshmen, have 89 chapters combined.
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University of Illinois
Illinois
Phi Eta Sigma
Alpha Lambda Delta
Thomas Arkle Clark
Maria Leonard
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Stringtown
Nellie Lane
Clarence Holt
Sumarian
Patoka
Arewine Willett
Hiram Wyant
Jaagnita Terry
Roberta Richards
Miss Gertrude
Vivian Lamborn
B. F. Beck
W. D. Klinge
Lumarian
Delbert Wyant
Saul Blackenship
Rollie Klinge
Fred Carter
Farmer’s Reserve Fund
By O. R. Johnson
University of Missouri
Crawfords
Mobil Oil and Gas
Patoka, Ill
Elu Mnic
Vandalia Rendering Works
U. of I
Education For Business
Methodist Youth Fellow
Warren Lake
George Christie
Carl Robertson
Joe Henson
Lucy Robertson
J. F. Anderson
Granite City
Mike Meyers
Wm. Lawrence
Bear Creek News
Bert Brewer
Canada
Charlie Christie
Wilmington
Ill
W. E. Meyers
Mrs. Lee Outhouse
Lars Robertson
Raymond Caudle
Ashur Brummett
Lawrence Robertson
Salem
Frank Robertson
Wilma Linton
Doyle Robertson
Addie Jones
Virginia Payne
Vernon Payne
St. Louis
Virginia
Cardinals
William Lawrence
Marion
Australia
Darrel Linton
Carl Roberts
E. M. Caudle
Bear Creek
U. of IL
COX
Martin
Patoka — Sandoval
John A. Jennings
Modern Business College
Centralia
Richeson’s Cafe
Helen Richeson
Victory Garden
Dr. L. D. LeGear
George H. Lee
Patoka Elevator Co
George J. Wasem
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