Sensational Attractions Announced for DuQuoin Fair Program
Officials at the DuQuoin State Pair announce a sensational midwest show lineup for Labor Day week. The fair offers harness and running races Society Horse Show 15 vaudeville acts Ernie Young's mammoth revue with 100 performers and internationally known singers and dancers. Children and moonlit youths with free gate on Tuesday. Wednesday features Jimmy Lynch's Daredevil Drivers with car stunts and a dramatic airplane crash by Capt. Frakes. Thursday Friday focus on races and shows. Saturday highlights 30 fast auto races sponsored by the Central States Racing Assn. Goodman's Wonder Shows and a large farm machinery display complete the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuQuoin
Middle West
Ernie Young
Mammoth
New York
Hollywood
Jimmy Lynch
Capt. Frakes
Fairgrounds
United States
Minnesota
Indiana
Iowa
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Central States Racing Assn
Central States
Goodman’s
DuQuoin Fair
Oliver
Allis Chalmers
International Harvester
John Deere
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Highlights Bethlehem Nazareth
The August 28 Lesson-Sermon centers on Christ Jesus with the Golden Text from Micah 5 2 and Bible excerpts from Luke 1 26 28 31. It also cites Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures noting Jesus as the son of a virgin and the spiritual conception of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Jesus
Churches of Christ
Bethlehem Ephratah
Judah
Israel
Gabriel
Galilee
Nazareth
Joseph
House of David
Mary
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
109 Producing Wells Drilled in Local Field
Adams Oil & Gas Co cemented their No. 2 Chas. Cox west of the city park and the wells await the cleanout rig. The Patoka Field reaches 109 producers with new No. 4 Verne Nattier. Beecher City area sees hundreds of rigs and near-perfect producing records as exploration continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Beecher City
Illinois Oil Basin
SMP Developing Even Milk Production Plan in St Louis Market
Sanitary Milk Producers plans an even production program to raise dairy farmer incomes by stabilizing supply and pricing. A September board meeting will discuss with dairy economists and marketing experts a plan to align breeding with the St Louis market for the 1939 production season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bone
Association
St. Louis
Neil Moore and Lenore Brewer Married in Indiana
The marriage of Miss Lenore Brewer daughter of Wm Brewer and Bud Moore son of Clarence Moore was announced. The ceremony occurred in Indiana on June 30 1938 and the couple now reside near Decatur Illinois where they are employed. Friends wish them a long and happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Brewer
Wm. Brewer
Nil
Bud) Moore
Clarence Moore
Indiana
Decatur Ill
Patoka welcomes home Oblong couple from summer
Mr and Mrs Verle Kirk of Oblong returned to Patoka last week. Mr Kirk is Patoka High School coach and History teacher after spending the summer vacation months at Oblong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Kirk
Oblong
Patoka
Kirk
Patoka High School
Techer
Oil Reserves in Illinois Report Sizeable Field
State Geologist M M Leighton reports southeastern Illinois pools hold over 200 million barrels with enough oil to average at least 40 000 barrels daily for more than 16 years. He notes untapped areas in the state may contain additional millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
M. M. Leighton
Dr. Leighton
Infant dies Monday in Centralia hospital
Stephen Lee Mojonnier infant son of Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier died Monday morning at 10 35 at St Marys Hospital in Centralia Short funeral services were held in Patoka cemetery by Rev Ottis Atchinson of Centralia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Lee Mojonnier
Carroll Mojonnier
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Patoka
Ottis Atchinson
Benefit Picnic at Eaglin Sunday School
A benefit picnic is planned for Saturday night September 3 to aid Eaglin Sunday School. All Sunday schools are invited and the public urged to attend to support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin
Shower Given for Mrs Smith in Salem
On Tuesday evening a party was hosted at Miss Virginia Telford’s home in Salem to honor Mrs O Z Smith. Penochle and a two course luncheon were served, prizes awarded, and many gifts were given to the honoree as friends prepared to depart for their future vocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Telford
Salem
0. Z. Smith
Baptist Church to Hold Services With Elder A L Smith
Elder A L Smith of Dix will preach at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday at the Baptist church. All are invited to attend worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Smith
Dix
Local social notes from Salem and nearby towns
Miss Winitred Vernor of Salem and Mr George Holslaw of Iuka were guests of Mr and Mrs 0 Z Smith Sunday evening. Lucille Shepard visited Ruby Merritt near Tamaleco Saturday night and Sunday. John L Belcher and Edd Kidder were Vandalia callers last Friday. Dale Alexander has returned home to stay. He has been employed near Palmer Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winitred Vernor
Salem
George Holslaw
Iuka
0. Z. Smith
Lucille Shepard
Ruby Merritt
Tamaleco
John L. Belcher
Edd Kidder
Dale Alexander
Palmer
Ill
Dinner honors Chas Arnold in shared community gathering
Seventy people attended a family dinner at the Cyrus Arnold home to honor Charles Arnold now living in Montana. The noon basket meal drew ninety three expected guests, followed by an afternoon of music by the Ehrat Brothers and greetings from relatives and friends including Jim and Marion Caldwell and the Ehrat family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Charles Arnold
Montana
Ehrat Brothers
Jim McNicol
James
Helen
Mary
Barbara
M. C. Souter
Louie
Kathryn
Mary Dell
R. L. Bassett
Dean Arnold
Stanley
Leo Mendenhall
Edwin Arnold
Effie Arnold
Howard Nelson
Kathleen
Darrel
Burl
Stella Arnold
Charlie Arnold
Roberta
Hobart Arnold
Ancel, Lyle and
Buryle
Donald Herring
L. J. Bates
Eleanor
Billy
Soldier Enlisted In 76th Field Artillery At Fort Francis E Warren
Word arrives that Ralph Simcox enlisted in the U S Army on August 16 in B Battery 76th Field Artillery based at Fort Francis E Warren Cheyenne Wyoming. Mrs Henry Pugh and daughters Mrs Geo Ellis were Centralia shop workers Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Simcox
U. S. Army
76Th Field Artillery
Fort Francis
F. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Henry Pugh
Geo. Ellis
Centralia
Local News Notes Highlight Visits and Home Improvements
Charles Belcher visits family in Salem area while others travel from Illinois and Clinton. Kell family reunion held at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem. Local repairs add fireproof glass to school building. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Centralia Patoka and Decatur frequent visits and business trips. Community activities include a Sunday School picnic at Fairview Park and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Belcher
Jacksonville
Adaline Porter
Omer Meyers
Cropsey
Ill
J. F. Meyer
Kell
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Patoka
Clyde Davis
Josie Vallow
Elliot Caldwell
W. W. Murfin
Betty Blosser
Centralia
Annabelle Adams
Ida Smith
Deneen Smith
Lincoln
Geo. Ballance
Ellis
James Ballance
L. W. Ballance
T. E. Irvin
Dean Martin
Decatur
Russell Collins
Roy Jones
St. Elmo
Harold Jolliff
Vernon
Bettie Simcox
Bill Eagan
Geo. Simcox
Betty
Rollin Belcher
Peru
Illinois
Chas. Belcher
Dayne Ellis
Maude Ellis
Madaline Porter
Christian Church
Appointments Made At Murphysboro Conference
The Annual Conference of the M. E. Church South at Murphysboro closes with unity talks ahead. A uniting conference will be held in April with a delegate named. Waverly District and Murphysboro District assignments listed for clergy including Humphrey, Hobbs, Scott, Smith, Swecker, and others across multiple congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Murphysboro
M. E. Church
Methodist Protestant Church
M. E. South
Illinois
Waverly
W. D. Humphrey
Presiding Elder
Buckhorn—Wright
Palestine
Hobbs
Centralia
cCorzine
Clay City
Roberts
Dennison
Kepner
el Dara
Davis
Girard—Wolverton
Heaton
Morehead
Moccasin—Phillips
Odin—Sceott
Patoka—Thomas
Rushville
J. T. Smith
Salem
W. T. Mathis
Tioga
R. V. Henry
Ross Smith
Rev. Free
Patoka All Stars Dominate Alma 26 to 4 in Ball Park Clash
A large crowd watched the Patoka All Stars defeat Alma 26 to 4 last Friday as Alma’s pitcher arrived late and Patoka capitalized with 11 runs before a new pitcher took the mound. The article notes a new schedule and upcoming games including Hollywood Candy Co. of Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Alma
All Stars
Hollywood Candy Co
Centralia
Cubs
Pirates
East
West
Tigers
Vernon
First PTA Meeting At School Gym
The first P T A meeting of the schol year will be held at the High School Auditorium Tuesday evening Sept 6 beginning at 7 30 o clock A good attendance is desired Anyone wishing to subscribe to the P T A Magazine will be given an opportunity to do so at this meeting Also dues may be paid The program includes Song America Salute to the Flag Installation of Officers Business Vocal Solo Billy Dean Good Reading Rachel Adams Discussion How fit is Your Child led by Mr DeLay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. A. Magazin
America
Billy Dean Good
Rachel Adams
Mr. DeLay
Calloways and Belcher Attend Centralia Show Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. James Calloway and Gayle Belcher attended the show in Centralia Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Calloway
Gayle Belcher
Centralia
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Christian Science Churches
SMP
Neil Moore
Miss Lenore Brewer
Mrs. Smith
Chas. Arnold
Dwig
Worden—Robinson
Xenia
Corey
Baldwin—Collins
Blairsville
Paine, Cairo
Cady
DeSoto—Kazee
Meredith
Galatia
Hoover
Gorham
Ditterline
Grand Tower
Brookman
Marion—Sweckard
Nashville
Willis
Olmstead
Beaty
Oroville
W. Smith
Pulaski—Burris
Sweitzer
Patoka All Stars
PTA
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