Income Tax Debate before Illinois Revenue Committee
Witnesses from the Illinois Agricultural Association and real estate interests push for an income tax to replace property taxes. John C. Watson testifies that in the 42nd district property tax relief would total 183 770 dollars with 58 310 in Marion County. Committee to reconvene May 12 at 2:00 p m.
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John C. Watson
Illinois Agricultural Association
House Revenue Committee
Springfield
Marion
Effingham
Clay
Clinton
Watson
Cook County
Downstate
R. T. O’keefe
Chicago
Eugene A. Eckert
Mascoutah
Illinois State Grange
Ralph Field
Galesburg
Fred Diehl
W. A. McLennan
Big City
Odin Experiment Station to Demonstrate Marion County Soil Treatments
Results from experimental plots at Odin Experiment Station will be shown next Tuesday May 19 at 1 30 pm. Dr F C Bauer of the University of Illinois will lead the session with assistants to explain the plots and outcomes to attending farmers.
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Marion County
Odin Experiment Station
F. C. Bauer
U. of Illinois
Odin
Farm Bureau Sets Four Community Meetings Next Week
Farm Bureau members schedule four group meetings starting May 19 at New Bethel Church to elect officers and plan programs. May 20 at W L Cope’s home in Tonti township to select officers. May 21 at Amable School near Marion County with Dorr Percels Parrill and O Dell guiding. May 23 Alma Omega unit meeting at B E Siple’s home with Spitler as chair. All events start at 8 PM.
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Farm Bureau
New Bethel Church
W. L. Cope
Tonti Township
Amable School
Marion County
Philip Dorr
Chas. Percels
Dean Parrill
E. A. O’dell
Alma and Omega
B. E. Siple
S. K. Spitler
Guy Shaffer
Loren Middleton
Patoka Science Club Holds May Meeting in Patoka Gym
The Patoka Household Science club met on Saturday May 9 1931 in the gymnasium. Members elected committees for the new year and welcomed new member Mae Simcox. The district convention report and programs included a cornet solo piano solo and a book review. A June grab bag was decided due to small attendance and plans for the June 26 district picnic at the Salem Illinois country club were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Household Science Club
Cornet Solo
Maurice Willis
Emma Smith
Morrow
Carrye Alexander
Leona Belcher
Salem
Illinois
Katie Nattier
Augusta Peek
Lula Troyer
Wilma Rogier
Lillie Nattier
Myrtle Rogier
Rose Thomason
Kate Walker
Alice Cruse
Edna Belcher
Gladys Jones
Donna Jennings
Effie Smith
Ethel Rogier
Eva Potts
Bettie Simcox
Ruth Carter
Maude Malan
Stella Pugh
Elsie Gray
Madaline Porter
Annabelle Wilson
Esta Martin
Ina Anderson
Susie Carter
T. E. Irvin
Edith Cruse
Frances Simcox
Mattie Crosby
Mary Anderson
Rose Chandler
Mae Simcox
DeMOSS-SACKETT WEDDING AT FILER
Ruth La Verne De Moss and Orville Dexter Sackett were married May 4 in Boise Idaho. Both from Filer families graduates of Filer High School and plan to live on the farm and stock ranch northwest of Filer after June 1.
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Filer
Idaho
Ruth la Verne de Moss
Orville Dexter Sackett
Filer Idaho
Boise
Edward de Moss
Jay B. Sackett
Filer High School
Former Resident John Frisby Buried in Vandalia
The funeral of John Frisby of Lapanta Arkansas was held Sunday morning at 9 in Vandalia. Attendees included T. W. Frisby and family, Lee Frisby and family, John Frisby and family, Henry Frisby and family, Richard Rawecliffe and family, Chris Ehrat and family, John Cleary and family, Robert Holt and family, John Anderson of Shobonier, and Polkenhorn of Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rawecliffe
Chris Ehrat
John Cleary
Robert Holt
John Anderson
Shobonier
Polkenhorn
Arkansas
Whatsoever Ye Sow Biblical Drama at Patoka Gym
The First Baptist Church of Salem presents a three act musical drama Whatsoever Ye Sow with songs and readings at Patoka High School gym Tuesday May 19 at 8:00 p m. Admission is free with a free will offering to enlarge the church chair platform and buy chairs. Invite friends.
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First Baptist Church of
Salem
Patoka High School
Local Church News and Community Notes from Patoka
Sunday School at 9 30 a m and church services at 10 45 a m. Bt 8 UU CNG Pa church services at 7 30 p m. W C T U meets Friday at two. Missionary Society with Mrs Rogier Tuesday at two. Sunbeams after Sunday School May 17. B Y P U program May 17 with leaders and topics. Several residents visit relatives and travel to hospitals. births announced: Darrell Gene Gilley born May 11 to Kathryn Donley Gilley and Reuben Gilley Jr. Various locals visited, traveled, or stayed with relatives in area and beyond.
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CNG
Baptist
Women’s Missionary Society
W. B. Rogier
Sunbeams
I Irene Malan
Frances Belcher
Witness of the Holy Spirit
Wm, Nattier
Alice Mojonnier
Christ
Violet Nattier
Glen Hil
Dale Thompson
Carl Rogier
Georgia Cruse
Centralia Hospital
Leo Walker
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Walker
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Vallow
Clyde Davis
Kathleen
Centralia
Cecil Griffin
Mt. Vernon
A. A. Griffin
Frank Porter
Springfield
Lytle Porter
Rachel McHaney
Fredonia
Patoka
Forrest Cothern
Mary Cothern
Nannie Gaultney Brown
Long Beach
Calif
H. G. Hudspeth
Brown
John Gaultney
California
Guy Montgomery
Mary Hickson
Pomona
Mr. Montgomery
A. L. Irvin
New Jersey
Don Wilson
Latham
D. W. Troyer
Dick Wasem
W. E. Field
Dan Wickersham
Peeples
Iowa
Anna Pugh
Dupo, Sr
F. J. Rogier
Bertha Belcher
Laura Haley
East St. Louis
C. S. Talbott
G. E. Ballance
Vene Gray
Assumption
Reuben Gilley, Jr
Sandoval
Ill
Darrell Gene
Gilley
Kathryn Donley
Harvey Munger
Simcox
Frank Miller
St. Elmo
Mother's Day Sermon At M E Church South
Ninety seven attended Sunday School last Sunday and the collection for roof repairs totaled over $33. Rev Willis delivered an interesting sermon in keeping with Mother's Day. Announcements list Sunday School at 9:30 and preaching at 11:00 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. League meets Sundays at 6:45 and prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30.
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Willis
Mortals and Immortals Theme in Christian Science Lesson
The May 17 Lesson-Sermon across Christ and Christian Science churches centered on Mortal and Immortal man. The Golden Text warned that sowing to the flesh yields corruption while sowing to the Spirit yields life everlasting. Isaiah 2:22 and a passage from Science and Health are cited to define mortal man as opposite of immortal being.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Epworth League Program At Alta Pugh Church
M E Church Alta Pugh led Epworth League on Tuesday night May 12. The program featured songs prayers scripture readings talks piano solos and vocal duets. Elsie Gray Mae Eagan Thelma Pugh Anna Belcher Claire Smith Mary Alice Field Irma Schaefer participated with the league meeting at 7 30 PM each Tuesday. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Pugh
Epworth League
Elsie Gray
Thelma Pugh
Anna Belcher
Claire Smith
Mary Alice Field
Mae Eagan
Irma Schaefer
Mr and Mrs Thos Stephens Visit Effingham Friends
Mr and Mrs Thos Stephens of Effingham spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J T Steplins.
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Thos. Stephens
Effingham
J. T. Steplins
Win the Weed War Stay Ahead In Your Garden
Lee A Somers of the University of Illinois says the only way to win the race with weeds is to stay ahead at all times. Regular shallow cultivation and hoeing prevent weeds from maturing. Deep cultivation harms crops, wastes moisture, and weakens soil. a common five to eight shovel cultivator works best in most cases.
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Lee
Somers
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
School Board Selects Coach John Merhleback for Vandalia High
The School Board chose John Merhleback as coach for the coming year. A Centralia native and Milikin University graduate, he was captain of the Milikin basketball team and is well recommended as a student and athlete. He succeeds Harvey Munger as Vandalia High School coach.
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John Merhleback
Merhleback
Centralia
Milikin University
Decatur
Milikin
Harvey Munger
Vandalia
Britt Twins Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Family Home
O. H. and O. L. Britt marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at the Britt residence. Only the Samuel Britt, Sr. and Carl Hines families attended, continuing a yearly alternating celebration at each family home.
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O. H
O. L. Britt
Samuel Britt, Sr
Carl Hines
Marion County Farm Bureau warns against colored oleo sales
An executive committee meeting discusses low milk prices tied to oleo use and stresses Illinois law against selling colored oleo. Merchants defying the ban risk heavy fines as enforcement increases. farm bureau asks Marion County merchants to stop selling colored oleo to protect farmers.
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Marion County Farm Bureau
Illinois
Marion County
Vernon Chatter and Stitch Club Meeting
The Chatter and Stitch club met at Mrs. W. J. Hathaway’s home with Miss Opa Jones as an all day guest. Members quilted and visited, sharing a pot-luck noon dinner. husbands and Misses Opal Jones Maxine Walton and Louise Betts attended for dinner. The next meeting is set for June 3 with Mrs. Ethel Green.
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Chatter and Stitch Club
W. J. Hathaway
Opa Jones
Opal Jones
Maxine Walton
Louise Betts
Ethel Green
Mother's Day Program At Vernon M E Church
Mother's Day was observed in the Vernon M E Church. The program titled Famous Mothers was led by the young people's class and attended by a large crowd. White flowers were given to those whose mothers are living.
Dr W W Murfin Family Visit in Charleston
Dr W W Murfin and his wife spent Sunday with their daughter Alice in Charleston, sharing a family day.
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W. W. Murfin
Alice
Charleston
Patoka Plans Enthusiastic 4th of July Celebration
Citizens show strong interest as J L Simcox calls a 2:00 p m Wednesday meeting at his office to form committees and organize a large program with entertainment and prizes for the Independence Day event in Patoka.
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Patoka
J. L Simcox
OUR LAND King The sun shines not upon a free land
A piece arguing that American happiness, liberty, and government rest on the Constitution and Union. It praises the steady masses as the true safeguard, while acknowledging dissension in free minds, town meetings, and the press. It asserts immunity from oppression and the integrity of the Union.
War Costs vs Education and Social Betterment
United Nations quotes argue governments neglect social programs due to funding limits. One battleship cost could fund a university, enabling gains in education, irrigation, reforestation, housing, and other social needs amid fears of war.
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United Nations
Ranger Girls to Play Here May 22
The All-Star Ranger Girls baseball club, touted as the world's greatest female team, will face the Patoka Eagles on Friday May 22 at the Patoka ball ground. The open date means no $200 guarantee, posters have circulated nationwide, and a large crowd is anticipated.
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Ranger
Patoka Eagles
Patoka
Mother's Day Program Draws Large Town Attendance
The Mothers Day program sponsored by local churches at the gym Sunday evening drew a large crowd. Various scenes and pantomimes were presented with fine labor by committees and all acts and songs were well rendered.
Chicago collector Kay Jennings visits with family
Kay S. Jennings of Chicago, noted antiques collector and former owner of the statue "Virgie Sue," arrived with his family for a few days visit with his brother Col. John A. Jennings and family on Tuesday afternoon.
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Kay S. Jennings
Chicago
Virgie Sue
Col
John A. Jennings
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Revenue
Patoka Science Club
Baptist Church News
M. E. Church South
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church
TWINS
Vernon M. E. Church
Our Land
Ranger Girls
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