Poppy Day Remembrance Encourages Disabled Veterans
Local notices urge support for Poppy Day in Illinois on May 25th with poppies made by disabled veterans. The draft includes multiple social visits and community events across Carlyle, Centralia, Alma, Metropolis, and Salem as residents honor the dead and assist the living.
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Archie Underwood
Piper City
Mary Underwood
Carlyle
Rufus Stephens
Theodore Williams
Alma
Merle Anderson
Max Edward
Litchfield
Oscar Davis
Chicago
Rose Cook
Leq Walker
Winton Wright
Walier
Dayne Wal
S. E. Kellow
East, Texas
Porter Simcox
Harold Atchison
Centralia
Dorothy Voss
Sandoval
Lee Murray
Mary Edith Linton
Springfield
Joe Herrera
Danny
Lucille Field
Haines Belcher
Leo Walker
Leon Mendenhall
Salem
Charles Pugh
Fred Carter
Ralph Elliott
Lee Vallow
Clinton
Sadie Whattier
Hiram Logan
Dedication of Historic Cahokia Court House
The Cahokia Court House in St. Clair County will be rededicated Memorial Day with ceremonies sponsored by the State of Mindrs Cahokia Historical Society and other civic groups. The event marks the return to its original site of an early state landmark used as a meeting hall storehouse and residence in the occupancy era.
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Cahokia Court House
St. Clair
County
State of Mindrs
The
Cahokia Historical Society
Revised softball schedule includes Vernon entry
A Vernon team joins the local league and a revised schedule by O C Schroeder lists May games from May 22 to 29 with Browns Cubs Cards Reds and Vernon matchups. June games extend to June 25 with Vernon Cubs Cards Reds Browns and Browns Cards results. Week results note Reds defeat Cards 11 to 2 and Browns defeat Cubs 24 to 15.
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Vernon
O. C. Schroeder
Browns
Cubs
Cards
Reds
Memorial Day Proclaimed in Illinois by Governor Horner
Governor Horner designates Thursday May 30 as Memorial Day in Illinois. He emphasizes that Americans owe gratitude to those who sacrificed for the nation, noting the day’s long tradition of patriotic observances and the founding and unity of the country.
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Horner
Illinois
Memorial Services At Sandy Branch May 26
A memorial service is arranged at Sandy Branch on Sunday May 26 at 2 00 pm Rev Russell D Laycock of Centralia will deliver the address. Everyone is welcome.
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Sandy Branch
Russell D. Laycock
Centralia
Administrator's Notice of Claim Date for Estate of S Ervin Altom
L E Green is appointed administrator of the estate of S Ervin Altom deceased. He notifies that Monday, June 1, 1940 is the claim date for the estate and all claims must be filed by that date without summons. Attorneys William A Miller and Alfred E Pfaff, Salem Illinois.
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S. Ervin Altom
L. E. Green
William A. Miller
Alfred
Pfaff
Ice Cream Supper by Ladies Auxiliary Planned
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion hosts an eight? cream supper in front of the Foxfree on the west side Thursday night May 30. Entertainment will be provided.
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Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Memorial Service Schedule by American Legion Post
Memorial service set for Sunday June 26 at 2 00 PM conducted by the American Legion Post. The notice lists observance details and local timing for the community event.
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American Legion Post
Tal Paar
Veterans Make Poppies for Memorial Day War Dead
Disabled veterans across the state produce memorial poppies for May 25 in honor of World War dead. The poppy program, a nationwide industry, yields over 100 thousand dollars annually for veterans with little or no government pay. Poppy work starts in winter under American Legion Auxiliary guidance with hospital support and paid by Auxiliary funds.
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the American Legion Auxiliary
Auxliary
Baptist Sunday School Plans Children's Day Program
The Sunday School of the Baptist Church voted to hold a Children's Day program on June 9. P. J. Mojonnier will lead B. A. U. Sunday evening at 6:45. Messages by Orville Genre Mrs. Artie Rogier Evelyn Ellis and Mrs P. J. Mojonnier urge crusade for souls and revival efforts inviting neighbors to attend all church services
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P. J. Mojonnier
Artie Rogier
Evelyn Ellis
Southern Baptists
Harrison Cemetery Cleanup For Decoration Day
To all interested, meet at Harrison Cemetery Saturday morning May 25 for cleaning the grounds in preparation for Decoration Day observances.
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Harrison Cemetery
Mortals and Immortals Theme in Christian Science Lesson
The May 19 Lesson-Sermon across Christ Scientist churches centers on immortality and incorruption. It cites 1 Corinthians 15:58 and Hebrews 12:1, and quotes Mary Baker Eddy on the real spiritual man versus the mortal self.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
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