Victoria Chapter O E S initiates at special meeting
At a special Victoria Chapter O E S meeting Kenneth Price and his wife were initiated. Illness and travel reduced attendance. Music by Mrs W W Murfin and Miss Maxine Miller. Flowers by Mr and Mrs J C Beery. Refreshments by Christina Crawford J C Beery and Joe Live say with ice cream and wafers. Worthy Matron Rose Mojonnier to visit Salem Chapter September 11 and Hillsboro Chapter September 16.
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Victoria Chapter
Kenneth Price
Ance
W. W. Murfin
Maxine Miller
J. C. Beery
Christina Crawford
Joe Livesay
Rose Mojonnier
Salem
Ruth
Hillsboro
Rally Day at Methodist Church Highlights Attendance and Plans
The Sunday School and worship services drew 156 people with an offering of 8.40. The newly purchased American Flag was dedicated by the congregation and pastor. Evening service attracted 60. Women are asked to meet Thursday at 2 o clock to plan next year’s work. Dr C C Hall will lead the Fourth Quarterly Conference Thursday at 7:30, preach, and lead the business session. An annual conference delegate will be elected. Lavon Barnes leads Sunday night League. youth encouraged to attend. The Southern Illinois Conference meets Harrisburg on Tuesday September 24.
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Our Church
C. C. Hall
Centralia
Hall
Lavon Barnes
Harrisburg
Combined Services Schedule at Harrisburg Church
Presided by Bishop E L Wal drof of Chicago area Rev C M Miller will attend the Harrisburg Conference as lay delegate. Order of service Sept 8 1940 with combined Sunday School and worship at 9 30 to 11. Young People's service at 6 30 and Evening service at 7 30. Everyone welcome. C M Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Waldrof
Chicago
C. M. Miller
Harrisburg
Crowds Attend Local Sale and Visitor Callers
Floyd Dale and Jean Bowen with Mrs. Gladys Schmahl and Ruby and Nettie Schmahl visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jett on Thursday. A large crowd attended Luc Cozad's sale held Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Dale
Jean Bowen
Gladys Schmahl
Ruby
Nettie Schmahl
Everett Jett
Luc Cozad
Du Quoin to Host 37 Top Dirt-Track Drivers in 1940 Meet
Jimmy Wilburn of Indianapolis headlines 37 leading dirt-track racers for Du Quoin State Fair program on Sept 7. The Central States Racing Association champ seeks new track records, with rivals Johnny DeCamp Eddie Zalucki Travis Webb and others among the field. The 1940 program features five 10-lap eliminations one 16-lap pursuit and a 25-lap sweepstakes.
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Uniontown
Wilburn
Johnny DeCamp
Richmond
Ind
Eddie Zalucki
Detroit
Travis
Spider
Webb
Bell
Calif
Woody Woodford
Tacoma
Washinton
Civil Action In Equity No 40 1148 In Illinois Court
Affidavit shows defendant Alfred LeRoy Rayburn cannot be found so service cannot be made. Plaintiff Bessie Rayburn filed August 14 1940 seeking relief. Defendant must appear by October 1 1940 or risk default on October 8 1940 as court sits. Eva A Black Clerk. R K Johnson Attorney Centralia Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
County of
Marion
Bessie Rayburn
Alfred LeRoy Rayburn
Lions Tour to Havana Cuba Highlighted by Stephens Speech
Casey Illinois Lions Club members, led by Tom Stephens, traveled aboard the S S Cuba from Key West to Havana to attend the 24th Lions Convention. Delegates, numbering about 5,000, witnessed flag ceremonies, parades, and a Pan American gathering showcasing Lionism across the Americas. President H E Swinford thanked Stephens for his engaging convention report and talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey, Ill
Patoka
Casey Lions
Tom Stephens
Havana
Cuba
Stephens
P. B. Simcox
Greenville
Key West
Florida
S. S
Havana Bay
Lions International
Alsaka
Argentina
Capitol
Bru
Lion H. E. Swinford
Lion Stephens
Baptist Church Plans Growth and Weekly Services
The church invites regular Sunday services at 9 30 with worship described as God speaking through praise. Mid week prayer meets Thursday at 730 with Rev Walter Miller from Marshal Illinois to preach. A business meeting follows the Thursday service. The Young People invite a Wiener roast Saturday at 6 at the old Scout Camp. Mrs Sadie Nattier’s birthday song closed Sunday School. Dean Hill from Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs Ozie Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Miller
Marshal
Illinois
Stringer
Sadie Nattier
Mrs Murphy Visits Logan Couple in Marietta Visit
Mrs. H Murphy of Marietta Illinois called on Mr and Mrs Eli Logan last week during a social visit to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Murphy
Marietta, Illinois
Eli Logan
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