Big Legion meeting held at Salem
The November meeting of the Marjon County Council of the American Legion was held at the Legion Hall in Salem last Thursday evening with County Commander W. S. Broom presiding. The “Ladies Night” event featured members and spouses as speakers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar‘jon
Harvey Brown
Benton
American Legion
Brown
Department of Highways
Jackson County
S T Louis
DuQuoin
American Legion Ndt
Steates
St. Louis
Holid
Centralia
Sale’ ii
Legionaires
Jo Raymond
Fire destroys smokehouse at Martin home. flames limited
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the smokehouse adjacent to Mr and Mrs Dean Martins residence near Effingham on Route 51. Dyno boys returning to town raised the alarm. A storeroom building and a corner of the house were damaged. two stoves and winter clothing were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Martin
Entertained Friends Monday Evening in Vernon
Mr and Mrs J D Hicks and Mr and Mrs T F Walker hosted a six o clock dinner and cards. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Phillips Centralia Mr and Mrs Virgil Simms and Mr and Mrs Cecil Bell Sandoval Mr and Mrs Glenn Lowery Patoka Mr and Mrs Wilber Doolen Mr and Mrs Hubert Doolen and Mr and Mrs Claud Edmondson all of Vernon Honors went to Mrs Phillips and Mr Hubert Doolen The gathering marked Mrs Simms birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hicks
T. F. Walker
Thomas Phillips
Centralia
Virgil Simms
Cecil Bell
Sandoval
Glenn Lowery
Patoka
Wilber Doolen
Hubert Doolen
Claud Edmondson
Vernon
Phillips
Simms
Card of Thanks for Fire Alarm Assistance
We express thanks to those who answered the fire alarm and helped control the blaze at our home Monday morning.
American Legion urges action against crime to aid youth
Edgar R. Rogier Post 543 calls for cooperation with welfare agencies, youth groups, and courts to help children from broken homes. J Edgar Hoover cites crime statistics and asks communities to plan to instill moral values and balanced culture for coming generations.
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American Legion
J. Edgar Hoover
Fair Country
United States
Thieves Enter Local Store Early Thursday Morn
During the early hours Thursday the Martin Cash Store was entered and robbed. The loot included leather coats boots rubber boots other items and 55 dollars in cash. Entrance gained by forcing the rear door. Night watchman Wesley Grupp reported the back door ajar at about four oclock. Martin and county officials were notified and tracks led to a parked car near the Geo Simcox residence. suspects not yet apprehended.
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Martin Cash
Wesley Grupp
Martin
Victoria Chapter Eastern Star Elects Officers
The Victoria Chapter of the Eastern Star held its annual officer elections Monday at the regular meeting. Officers include Eva Wasem-Worthy Mintron P J Mojonnier-Worthy Patron Dot Doolen-Associate Mat A M Pesk-Associate Patron Bettie Limecox-Conductress Reta Hill-Associate Conductress Florence Cain-Secretary T E Irvin-Treasurer Installation set for Monday November 28 with 3 installing officers from East St Louis and one guest per member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Eastern Star Order
Eva Wasem
P. J. Mojonnier
Dot Doolen
A. M. Pesk
Bettie Limecox
Reta Hill
Florence Cain
T. E. Irvin
Rebecca Parker
Rose Herman
Marguerite Glascoe
East St. Louis
S M C Young Boys Class Elects Officers at Church
The M E Church South boys class met Wednesday evening at 6 30 selecting James Ballance as president Bob Altom as vice president Harold Benny as secretary and treasurer Darvin Jones as publicity agent. They formed two basketball teams and planned class goals then distributed bananas and cookies in the basement.
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M. E. Church South
James Ballance
Bob Altom
Harold Benny
Darvin Jones
Rostra Club Hosts Meeting At Wasem Home
The Rostra club met November 17 at Mrs. J. R. Wasem’s home with Mrs. J. W. Alexander chairing. Officers elected: Mrs. J. R. Wasem President, Miss Bettie Simcox Vice President, Miss Grace Weinsman Secretary and Treasurer, Dorothy Christie Press Correspondent. The study theme was The House Beautiful with discussions on floors living room design and avoiding blocking passages. Redman and Grace Weinsman shared letters from interior decorating students offering tips for home beauty.
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Rostra Club
J. R. Wasem
J. W. Alexander
Grace Weinsman
Dorothy Chritie
Desgin
Redman
Baptist Missionary Society Organized at Patoka Church
On November 17 the women of Patoka Baptist Church formed a Woman's Missionary Society under the guidance of Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier and Rev. J. L. Hill of Centralia. Officers include President Rose Mojonnier and First Vice Eva Wasem with several other roles named. The next meeting is set for December 21 at Mrs. Jennie Carter's home with Maude Lawson leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Baptist Church
P. J. Mojonnier
Woman’s Missionary Society
J. L. Hill
Centralia
Rose Mojonnier
Eva Wa
Sem
Loretta Genre
Mae Naltner
Emily Ballance
Ada
Belcher
Fannie Dave Wasem
Sunbtam
Lola
Mae “Mojonnier
G. A
Sadie Nattier
R. A
Carror Mojonnier
Jennie Carter
Maude Lawson
In Memoriam Remembrance of Husband and Father
In loving remembrance of our husband and father who passed away November 26 1935 May Walker Arline McCoy Mr and Mrs Roy Jons were St Louis business visitors Tuesday of this week.
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May Walker
Arline McCoy
Roy Jons
St. Louis
Christmas Seal Campaign Announces 1938 Committee
The 16 member committee for the 1938 Christmas Seal drive was announced this week by Mrs. Harry B. Mapes general chairman. Members include several county chairs and board members from Centralia Patoka Sandoval Purdue and Salem with various subcommittees led by Mrs. Arthur Kaiser and Mrs. Everless. Volunteers across the region contribute time to fight tuberculosis and support local state and national efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Mapes
Pixs
Robert Vaughn
Louise Davidson
Isc.of
Beery
Patoka
Jo Nm
Silas Garrett
C. W. van Buskirk
Walter Reichel
Meeting at Vernon Sign Day in People's Home
A Monday night meeting at Rev and Mrs Linders home had fifteen members with officers elected for the year: Marcus Cox president, Helen Betts vice president, Mildred Walton secretary and treasurer. Contests and games followed. Next gathering planned with Minnie Poldicard in December. Dan Livesay and Mr and Mrs C B Anderson attended a quail dinner at the Walton home. Lucille Smith is training as a telephone exchange operator at the local office.
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Ing
Linder
Marcus Cox
Helen Betts
Set
Treas
Mildred Walton
Minnie Poldicard
Dan Livesay
C. B. Anderson
Myr
Lucille “Smith
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Laura Livesay
Mrs Laura Livesay was surprised Tuesday by the unexpected arrival of her children who helped celebrate her seventieth birthday with a noon potluck dinner. Guests included Mrs Flossie Bleicher of Mt Zion Mrs Bernice Pork of Centralia and Ira Livesay of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Livesay
Flossie Bleicher
Mt. Zion
Bernice Pork
Centralia
Jra Livesay
Decatur
Neighbors Help Harvest Corn During Illness of Son
The Hayes family thanks neighbors and friends who assisted in harvesting their corn crop while their son Thos. Hayes was ill.
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Thos. Hayes
The Citadel on Screen At Lyric Sunday Night
The Citadel by A J Cronin screens at the Lyric in Salem Sunday and Monday November 27 and 28 as MGM’s British photoplay. Robert Donat Rosalind Russell star with King Vidor directing in a tale of a young doctor’s rise amid miners and a love affair with a schoolteacher. Demand for the film has been high and it features a large cast including Ralph Richardson Rex Harrison Emlyn Williams Mary Clare and Penelope Dudley-Ward.
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the Citadel
A. J. Cronin
Lyric Theatre
Salem
MGM
Robert Donat
Rosalind Russell
King Vidor
Cronin
Donat
Miss Russell
Ralph Richardson
Rex Harrison
Britain
Emlyn Williams
Miner’s Medical Aid Society
Mary Clare
Penelope Dudley-Ward
Patoka Woman's Club Holds Large Meeting and Library Drive
The Patoka Woman's Club met last Saturday at the high school gym with strong attendance. President Mrs. B. M. Spurgeon led a new project to fund the Patoka library. Verle Kirk, Myre and Mrs. Cruse were named to supervise. The program featured a vocal trio, a clavinet duet, and an address on Current Poetry by Gordon Wooters of Centralia, former Patoka high school superintendent, followed by refreshments and dues.
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Patoka
Verle Kirk
Nancy Simcox
Betty Ballance
Vivian Robinson
Mary Helen Jennings
Dorothy Christie
Gordon &. Wooters
Centralia
Wooters
Educational Department
Baptist Church Announces Sunday Evening Programs
Mrs Artie Rogier will lead the B T U program Sunday at 630 PM and Mrs P J Mojonnier will lead Bible readers quiz A Sunday School delegation attended the conference in Centralia The next meeting will be Sunday December 18 at 2 PM plans for next year will be made A miscellaneous shower was held for Mr and Mrs Lee Murray Tuesday evening at the Mojonnier home All are welcome at all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
P. J. Mojonnier
Bible Readers
Centralia
Lee Murray
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Edgar R. Rogier
Eastern Star Lodge
S. M. C. Young Boys
Wasem
Bettie Simcox
Baptist Missionary Society Organized
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Seva
Dwig
Huriel
Muriel Caus Opello
Willy
Muriel Ars
Jim Wita
Seno
Ade
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Christian Church
Lucille Field
Austin Good
Faye Herrera
Maye Field
Lord
Shepherd
Paul Logan
Doris Good
Gayle Belcher
Mgr
Luther Perrine
Anna Pugh
Alta Logan
Eveslyn Ballance
G. A. Ellis
Iris Calloway
Madaline Porter
W. E. Field
Mrs
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