Centralia Boy Applies College Farm Theory On Field Trip
George C. Bates of Centralia joins a large group of University of Illinois College of Agriculture students on a field trip to two Homer area farms. Professors and graduates discuss farm management methods, with Bates noting practical applications and career paths in farming, extension work, or agriculture teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Bates
D. O. Bates
East Fifth Street
Centralia
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Homer
R. H. Wilcox
Bates
Well Known Young Couple Wed in Nashville
William P. Wade of Vernon and Miss Flossie Sprinkle of Vandalia were married in Nashville by Rev. Wright of the M E Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Josie Sprinkle, lived in Shobonier Vernon and Vandalia, and worked for Burtchi Co. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wade of Vernon, graduated from Centralia Township High and worked with Mantz & Oren road builders. The couple resides in Litchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Wade
Vernon
Flossie
Prinkle
Vandalia
Dean Merritt
Centralia
Alice Wade
Nashville
Washington
Wright
M. E. Church
Josie Sprinkle
Shobonier
Vandal
Register
Local youths wed in Vandalia on Thursday
News of a surprise ceremony in Vandalia as Mrs Chas Meryman Weatherholt and Mr T M Cole of Pope Township wed in the same historic courthouse once used by Abraham Lincoln. Judge Caleb Torrence officiated after a reception at the bride’s home. witnesses included Harley Cole and Mrs Chet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Cole
Pope Township
Chas. Meryman- Weatherholt
Vandalia
Caleb Torrence
Abraham Lincoln
Harley Cole
Chetch
Register
Traveling Rep Visits Town Amid Silk Stock Blowout
Joyce Wiley, once a resident and now a traveling representative of the S. 10. Co., visited the area briefly. Altom's announces a large shipment of ladies silk and crepe de chine at a sale price of 49 cents per pair, down from 1 dollar, while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Wiley
Ths Place
Decatur
S. 10. Co
Altom’s
Death of Mrs Fred Meseke Jr
Mrs Kate Meseke wife of Fred Meseke Jr died at their home two miles south of Augsburg on Tuesday night Nov 27 at 9 00 PM after a brief illness from pneumonia and a stroke of paralysis She leaves husband two sons Freddie in St Louis and Charles at home four sisters three brothers all of St Louis Funeral services were held at Augsburg church Wednesday evening conducted by Rev Rechter St Louis relatives visited Patoka relatives after the burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Meseke
Fred Meseke, Jr
Augsburg
Fred
Freddie
St. Louis
Charles
Lena Achs
Laura Holmner
Minnie Dorfel
Elizabeth Beckemeyer
Alonzo
al Wasem
Augsburg Church
Rechter
Patoka
Bettie Clark
Decatur
Thos
Earl Jackson
Springfield
Alice
Walter Murfin
Beryl Linton
Chicago
Altom’s
Faye Fiscus
Centralia
Ray Adams
Viola Thalman
Wm. Thalman
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Tom Anderson
Chas. Grasher
P. J. Mojonnier
Roy Malan
Highland
J. W. Meador
Maplewood
Geo. E. Ballance
Nellie. Nichols Williams
Swift
Annie Wheeler
Russell Snyder
Pato
Local High School Basketball Scores and Big Ten Outlook
Louisville defeated Iuka 34 to 21 with quarter scores 11 to 0, 15 to 10, 20 to 17. Witt Vandalia beat Fenton Switzer’s team 28 to 17. Corray refereed at Salem. Beecher City, coached by William Crawford, shows strong basketball form this season. Illinois pride remains from a Big Ten weekend of Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville High
Louisville
Iuka
Rae Gray
Harvey Munger
Witt-Vandalia
Vandalia
Fenton Switzer
Witt
Corray
Salem
Beecher City
William Crawford
Illini
Ohio
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pride of Illinois
Fayette County Farmer to Vernon
Last week Johnny McConnell and his wife near Pope township held a closing out sale as they move to Self Residence Vernon, a move that may end the long career of a successful farmer and stock man. The veteran farmer is expected to be tempted into city farming with an auto oriented retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny McConnell
Pope Township
Stringtown
Vernon
I. Ae Iest
John McConnell
John
Foreign Missionary Visitors To Speak At Local Churches
Mr and Mrs Robert A Steedman visitors with Mrs Elizabeth Williams and John Ashton will be heard next Sunday at 11:00 A M at the Baptist Church and at 7:30 P M at the M E South Church They spoke at both morning and evening services last Sunday sharing detailed experiences and a large attendance is expected at both events
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Steedman
New Chevrolets Announced In Local Issue
The Register reports the new Chevrolet now a six cylinder car and ready for market. Dewitt Motor Company of Centralia and local agent J W Alexander expect to meet demand and serve customers locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Dewitt Motor Company
Centralia
J. W. Alexander
Sunday School News Sees Growing Attendance and Talks
The M. E. Sunday School notes rising attendance and invites members to join next Sunday. Missionaries Rev. Mr. Steedman and Mrs. Steedman spoke on Africa during recent sessions and will give further talks on December 2, 1928, at the Baptist and M. E. Churches. Samuel M. Spurgeon, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steedman
Africa
Baptist
M. E
Samuel M. Spurgeon
Local Notes Roundup of Visitors and Small Town Deals
Mrs. Jessie Gray of Detroit visits home folks. Alcom’s ads hawk inexpensive canned goods while Altom’s lists visitors and neighbors from Patoka to Decatur. The column notes holidays, school visits, and shopping bargains alongside weather flurries and local errands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Gray
Detroit
Mich
Nannie Wilson
J. W. Alexander
Brownstown
Alcom’s
Howard Riley
Altom’s
Ven Gray
Lucille
Marion County Mine Production Statement
State Mine report shows two Marion county mines produced 46 246 tons. Illinois totals 181 mines 5 890 144 tons with Franklin county producing 1 685 702 tons and Clinton county 74 014 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Marion County
Franklin County
Clinton County
Patoka and Brownstown Clash in Egyptian Conference Showdown
Patoka travels to Brownstown on Friday November 30 for a decisive Egyptian Conference battle. Brownstown may be without center Bradford forcing Bartimus to fill the role. Both teams boast strong form but Patoka aims to upset and seize the conference lead with a large crowd expected at the Brownstown arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Brownstown
Bradford
Bartimus
Escapes With What Could Have Been A Very Serious Injury
Mrs. Willie Ballance was struck and knocked down crossing the concrete road at the Ballance store corner by a Ford driven by Mr. Tabor. She suffered head and body wounds but is on the road to recovery as friends hope for no lasting harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Ballance
Ballance
Tabor
Band Welcomes Whiteman on His Visit to Omaha
Paul Whiteman arrived in Omaha from Kansas City and was greeted by Father Flanagan’s Boys Home musicians who also serenaded him. He urged the homeless boys to study hard and strive for success, highlighting equal opportunity and civic duty. The event featured the boys from multiple states and noted the Home’s funding by public subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebr
Paul Whiteman
Kansas City
Omaha Union Station
Coolidge
Father Flanagan
Boys
Douglas County Post No. 1
American Legion
Mr. Whiteman
America
John Phillip Sousa
Whiteman
Iowa
Zion League Sunday Service and Worship Roles
Beginning at 6 30 P M Sunday night call to worship Hilda McNichol prayer Etna Knight hymn I am Resolved Page 65 hymn More About Jesus Page 222 piano solo Dorothy McNichol scripture reading I Cor 11 25 29 references The Promise of His Coming Acts 1 9 11 Ella Arnold A Parable of Preparedness Matt 24 42 51 Hilda McNichol The Virgins Matt 25 1 13 Alice Nichols The Pounds Luke 19 22 27 Dorothy McNichol prayer Mary Williams hymn Therell Be no Dark Valley Page 46 League Benediction Leader Lois McNichols
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda McNichol
Etna Knight
Jesus
Dorothy McNichol
Ella Arnold
Matt
Alice Nichols
Luke
Mary Williams
League Benediction
Lois McNichols
Mrs W F Davis Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. W F Davis of Godfrey was surprised Saturday afternoon by a party arranged by her mother Mrs Annie B Storm. Bunco and bridge with prizes followed a 4 80 oclock repast for twelve guests. A second surprise brought six couples for pinochle and late supper to close the birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Davis
Godfrey
Annie B. Storm
Davis
In Memoriam Virgil Walker Remembrance Notice
In memory of Virgil Walker who died one year ago on November 29 1927. The family Mrs Emily B Walker and Mrs Jessie Walker mourn his loss with a sorrowful verse and a place in their home that cannot be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Walker
Wmnthae
Patoka High School Assembly Delivers Boy Focused Program
Friday morning Patoka High School showcased an assembly with speakers and musical performances led by Maurice Willis and Howard Willis, stressing character building. That evening Patoka teams won basketball games, defeating Tuka and Keyesport as students faced lessons on patience and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Chance
Cornet
Maurice Willis
Howard Willis
Oscar Hill
Thires
Patoka
Tuka
Keyespor
Tuka Patoka
Elbert Hubbard
Marie Cox
Georgia Cruse
Steadman
Africa
Stummick
Iuka
Centralia
Junior Jones
Clinton
Irene Livesay
Zion
Annabelle Adams
New White Beans at Altom's and Patoka Visit
In Altom's store Mrs. Xelpho Holland and children Max and Velma spent the week with Patoka townsfolk. They were joined on the return trip to Cortrain by Miss Ruth Pugh from the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altom’s
Xelpho Holland
Max
Velma
Patoka
Cortrain
Ruth Pugh
T Local School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fayette County
M. E. Sunday School News
Mister Claus
Claus
Santa Claus
Charles Frizzell
Smith & Crawford Hardware Company
Frank Porter
Rena Tomlins
Franks
Lytle Porter
Earl Branson
Marion County Mine Production
Northern Egyptian Illinois
H.S. Athletic Conference
Farina Vandalia
St. Elmo
Kinmundy
Odin
Sandoval
Farina
B. E. Gum
Memoriam
Iveewe
Emily B. Walker
Jessie Walker
Patoka High
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