Noting a calm wool outlook for Marion County farmers
Farm Adviser Blackburn reports to Marion County producers that rumors of a dire wool market are overstated. Illinois annual wool production runs around 5 million pounds, with June carryover near 125 million pounds and a projected 1935-36 total consumption around 494 million pounds, indicating a normal carryover and balanced supply.
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Marion County
Blackburn
College of Agriculture
University of Inois
Marion
Illinois
Farm Credit Administration
Illinois House hears bill to ban filled milk production
Dairymen of Illinois back a proposal to outlaw filled milk manufacture in Illinois. M. E. Bone of Vandalia cites support from Sanitary Milk Producers and Pure Milk Producers leaders. Hearing before the Agriculture Committee on April 9 includes E. W. Tiedeman John Case H. E. Ferguson and Frank Pothast among supporters.
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Illinois
Illinois House of Representatives
Hunter
Bolger
M. E. Bone
Vandalia
Agriculture Committee of
House
E. W. Tiedeman
Sanitary Milk Producers
John Case
Pure Milk Producers
H. E. Ferguson
Reno
Frank Pothast
Greenville
Ferguson
Lesson-Sermon Topics Across Christian Science Churches
Christian Science churches on May 12 presented the Lesson Sermon titled Adam and Fallen Man with the Golden Text from John 3 14 15 and citations including Isaiah 2 22. The readings also cited passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy emphasizing Spirit over matter and divine Mind.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Farmers Urged to Check Records for AAA Pork Tax
Farm Adviser Blackburn urges Marion county pork producers selling directly to consumers to review records for the marketing year that began Nov 5 1934. Tax applies to sales over 300 pounds up to 1 000 pounds with exemptions for household use and certain direct sales._tax rate is 2.25 per hundredweight live hogs.
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Marion County
Blackburn
Internal Revenue
Springfield
Tax detail: five enets per bushel above that amount
The article notes a tax rate of five enets per bushel applies to quantities exceeding a certain threshold, outlining how the levy increases beyond the specified amount. It emphasizes the unit of measure and the higher charge for overflow volume.
College majors with practical experience boost job prospects
A national university survey led by Prof. A. H. Edgerton says students who study two or three subjects and gain shop or factory experience have a better chance of employment than those with limited education. Key qualities include resourcefulness, adaptability, self control and dependability. Standardization in big firms is discouraged to preserve initiative.
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United States
A. H. Edgerton
University of Wisconsin
Professor Adgerton
Hudspeth and Fields Attend Passion Play in Bloomington
Mr and Mrs Harvey Hudspeth and Mr and Mrs W F Fields traveled to Bloomington on Sunday to view the Passion Play an annual sacred production directed by the Masonic order They called the enactment of Biblical characters one of the most inspiring scenes they have witnessed and said it exceeded their expectations.
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Harvey Hudspeth
W. FE. Fields
Bloomington
Inferior seed hinders Illinois corn crop comeback
Illinois farmers face a weak 1934 corn outlook as seed corn of unknown vintage floods markets at low prices. J C Hackleman cites tests showing top quality seed yields four bushels more per acre and suggests investing in certified seed to avoid losses. Lists of quality seed corn are available through farm advisers.
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Illinois
J. C. Hackleman
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Hackleman
Farm Bureau Farm Management Service
McLean
Livingston
Tazewell
Woodford
State Agricultural Colleges
Prayer meeting and Bible study at local church
M. E. Church South schedules a Thursday 7 30 p m prayer meeting and a Bible study on Acts chapter five led by Mrs. George Ballance. A Friday 7 30 p m young people meeting at Zion Church is announced with morning and evening services urged for all.
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George Ballance
Zion Church
Mrs Clyde Davis of Sandoval Visits Patoka
Mrs Clyde Davis of Sandoval spent Friday in Patoka, engaging in activities around town and meeting local residents. The brief visit highlights cross town interaction and community ties between Sandoval and Patoka.
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Clyde Davis of
Sandoval
Patoka
Cardinals Open 15-Game Home Stand at Sportsman's Park
The world champion St. Louis Cardinals return from a long road trip to host a 15 game homestand at Sportsman's Park starting Friday May 17 against the Boston Braves Babe Ruth visits St Louis for his first NL appearance and Dizzy Dean fans await his matchup with Ruth Opening day features 3 o clock start with subsequent games at 230 Friday through Sunday Also on the slate are Philadelphia Monday Tuesday Wednesday Brooklyn May 25 26 series with the New York Giants and a concluding three game set with the Cincinnati Reds
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St. Louis Cardinals
Sportsman's Park
Boston Braves
Boston
Babe Ruth
St. Louis
Dizzy
Ruth
Babe
Braves Field
Giants
Carl
Hubbell
Philadelphia Phillies
Casey Stengel
Brooklyn Dowers
Red Birds
New York Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Cardinals
Hi-Lite Class Meeting at Christian Church
The Hi-Lite Class met May 9 at Leta Beery home with Lucille Garrett and Lola Belle Morey as hosts. Thelma Pugh led, Arlene Perrine read scripture, and Doris Good led Better Homes study. Ruby Eagan elected class reporter. members dressed as book characters and played games. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.
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The
Christian Church
Leta Beery
Lucille Garrett
Lola Belle Morey Aothostesses
Thelma Pugh
Arlene Perrine
Doris Good
Ruby Eagan
Christian Church Laymen and Laywomen Week Program
Week program lists daily 7 30 p m meetings at the Christian Church. C M Rogier Frank Ballance W E Field Mrs Emily Ballance and others lead talks on layman duties spiritual power worship Bible study and stewardship of womanhood with special music and readings by Loretta Genre Eva Wasem Myrtle Marie Speer Mae Nattier and Georgia Settem.
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C. M. Rogier
Loretta Genre
Eva Wasem
Myrtle Marie Speer
Carrol Mojonnier
Tueday
Frank Ballance
Lora Altom
Ellen Simcox
B. N. Griffin
M. E. Church
Thuersday
W. E. Field
Ralph Simox
Mae Ang Fae Field
Austin Good
Emily Ballance
Georgia Settem
Eva Potts
Funeral guests attend service for J. T. Stephens
Out of town attendees at the funeral of Mr. J. T. Stephens include Mr. and Mrs. Rieterman Miss Oura Greenwood Miss Wilde Sharp Mr. Hope Walker and daughter of Greenville Mr. J. Lacey Mr. and Mrs. Abram Shite Mr. Leo Walker Carlyle Mr. and Mrs. Kay Jennings and family of Chicago Mrs. Eliza Sharp Miss Leta Jennings Mr. Vernon Mrs. Fred Pietrick Miss Florence Jack Miss Virginia Telford Miss Irene Munro ve of Salem and Miss Ruth Rohrbaugh of Kinmundy Mrs. Dr. DuComb of Carlyle.
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J. T. Stephens
Rieterman
Oura Greenwood
Wilde Sharp
Hope Walker
Greenville
Irene Munrrove
Salem
Ruth Rohrbaugh
Kinmundy
Dr. DuComb
Carlyle
Patoka Woman's Club Meets with Program Highlights
The Patoka Woman's Club met at the gymnasium Saturday at 10 with 31 members present. Reports from the district convention were given, a Home department program featured readings and a talk on homes of tomorrow, and a Purity Bread Co demonstration was shown. Memorials were observed for deceased members Letha Wasem Nellie Crawford and Daisy Mojonnier. A May Breakfast was staged with stage decorations and four-person tables. New members joined committees for American Tom e, Literature Music and Art, Garden and Conservation, Welfare.
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Patoka
Robinson
J. C. Beery
Homer N. Potts
American Home Department
S. M. Spurgeon
Patricia Spurgeon
G. J.s Wasem
F. B. Ballance
Purity Bread Co
Henry Rustater
Pana
Don Eagan
Letha Wasem
Nellie Crawford
Daisy Mojonnier
Bertha Miller
Eva. Wacom
Ethel Green
Lola Marvin
Weeklong Christian Church Meeting Begins Monday
If your name is on any church book in town or elsewhere, attend the Christian Church next week starting Monday night the 21st at 7 30 p m. Laymen and laywomen from different churches conduct the services. Join to hear talks on church work and Christianity, with good singing and music. Everyone welcome.
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Christian Church
Family Gathering at Adams Home Feels Pleasant
A gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Pierdine Adams home included Mrs. Adams brothers and sister with most relatives attending except Mrs. George Wickersham. Attendees listed hail from Vandalia West Mansfield Patoka Vernon and nearby families sharing an enjoyable evening.
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Pierdine Adams
Laverle and
Junior
West Mansfield
Ohio
Elaine Wickersham
Harlan Goff
Pauline
Edith
James Gray
Clara
Lucile Smith
Orvel
Ella
Goldie Goff
Bill Williams
Beulah Wickersham
Patoka
Grover Prater
Enid
Vernon
Local Sick List Notes Several Ill Citizens
As we go to press we mention several citizens in ill health. Cephas Adams is recovering from pneumonia. Mesdames G. Hudspeth, Lyte Porter and H. G. Hudspeth are confined to their homes due to recent illnesses.
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Mr. Cephas 'Adams
Prcent
G. Hudspeth
Lyte Porter
H. G. Hudspeth
Card of Thanks from Belle Stephens and Family
The Stephens family expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers from Round Top friends during their recent bereavement.
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Belle Stephens
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Mita
M. E. Church, South
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