12 Year Soil Plan Paying Dividends on Fulton Farm
L F Randolph of Me tne Illinois shows twelve years of liming and legume use on 250 acres, with 200 limed, yielding 45-55 bushels per acre corn and 12 loads of sweet clover hay. The Illinois College of Agriculture notes better hay pasture and easier shifts to alfalfa, warning that delaying liming risks soil depletion and higher financing later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Randolph
C. O
College of Amin
P Lege
University of Illinois
Randolph
Linsley
Drouth
Fulton County
Illinois
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Sunday Message
The Lesson Sermon for all Christian Science Churches on September 8 centers on trust in the Lord and hope in Him. Scripture from Jeremiah and Isaiah, and excerpts from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, discuss divine creation, mankind, and the reflection of infinite Mind in human life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Israel
Tisiah
Mary Baker Eddy
Weekend visitors and local relatives tale from Charleston
Walter Walden and sister June of Charleston visited Lewis Gray over the weekend. They were accompanied home by Mary Edith Gray who will stay in Charleston for an indefinite time. Loren Eagan James Quayle Glen Hill and Johnie Belcher returned Monday after a week in Decatur with friends and relatives. Ira Livesay of Decatur spent Sunday with relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Walden
June
Charleston
Lewis Gray
Mary Edith Gray
Loren Eagan
James Quayle
Glen Hill
Johnie Belcher
Decatur
Ira Livesay
Giants At St Louis For Final Series Of Season
The New York Giants travel to Sportsman's Park for a four game set September 14 and 15 closing the Giants season at St Louis. The opener on Thursday and the weekend twin bill could decide pennant chances as the two rivals clash, with the Cardinals then facing the Dodgers and others in a crowded slate. Long distance reservations are available via a dedicated line at the Cardinal ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giant
Sportsman’s Park
New York
Giants
Cardinals
Broklyn Dodgers
Sportsmans Park
Red Birds
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburg Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Cardinal
Belcher Family Annual Reunion Held in Rock Island
Descendants of Levi Belcher gathered for their annual reunion at the home of Liv and Mrs. George Langenbacher in Rock Island. A noon dinner followed by a motor trip through Iowa, a brief postmeal business session, and plans for next year at Patoka Park. Attendees included George and Phillis Langenbacher, Charles Barrow and Treca of St. Louis, Lydia Adkins with Howard and Jes Floyd Morey and Mildred of Minonk, Fred Alexander family from Rock Island, Levi Reid of Minonk, and Elizabeth Williams of Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Belcher
Liv
George Langenbacher
Rock Island
Iowa
Patoka Park
Phillis
Charles
Mrs Ethel Robb and daughter visit Mrs Chandler family
Mrs Ethel Robb and her daughter Mrs G Garrett spent Saturday with Mrs Addie Chandler and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Robb
G. Garrett
Addie Chandler
County Legion Meeting Set at Patoka September 30
The Marion County Council of the American Legion will meet in the Patoka High School gym Monday evening September 30 at 8 o clock County Commander A M Wilson will call the meeting to order The opening will use the Salem Post colors Junior Legion of Centralia will act as ushers Three speakers include Bill McCauley former two term Department Commander from Olney and H L Hamilton of Bridgeport District Commander Mrs Mary Hamilton will speak to wives mothers sisters and daughters of veterans The program offers unusual speaker lineup inviting all Marion County World War Veterans and their families to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Council of the American Legion
Patoka
A. M. Wilson
Legion
Salem
Legion of Centralia
Bill’ McCauley
Olney
Bill
World War Veterans of
Illinois
Fiee
Legionnaires
23Rd Congressional District
Mary Hamilton
American Legion Auxiliary
Hamilton
Wilson
Marion County
War Veterans Picnic At Park Here Sunday
The Spanish American War Veterans of Camp No. 10 Vandalia held a picnic at Patoka Park on Sunday September 8 with a regular monthly meeting and reminiscences. Attendees included Col. E. P. Clayton and many local residents from Vandalia Grenville Newton Shobonier Patoka and others. it will be an annual affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp No. 10
Vandalia
Patoka Park
Col
E. P. Clayton
J. C. Rutledge
C. D. Kelly
Charles Bazett
Chas. Crowder
R. A. Brummer
D. W. Troyer
Patoka
Death Comes to Arthur H. Freyer
Arthur H. Freyer born September 26 1861 Elk ton Illinois died September 6 1935 in Bedford Indiana at 73 years 11 months 10 days survived by widow two children four sisters and two brothers funeral at Day and Carter Chapel with burial Crest Haven Memorial Park Bedford Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Freyer
August
Mima Freyer
Elkton
Washington County
Illinois
S. L Crawford
Bedford
Ind
Mary Margaret Blair
Nashville
Ill
Arthur D
Omaha
Neb
S. L. Crawford
Freyer
St. Louis
Frederick C. Freyer
J. M. Thompson
J. H. Peddicord
W. L. Dansbury
Vernon
D. L. Freyer
Patoka
Louis Desmusseaux
Twin Falls
Idaho
Carter
Crest Haven Memorial Park
Leo Chandler Visits With His Mother This Weekend
Leo Chandler spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Addie Chandler. The note highlights family time and a domestic visit, with no additional details provided about location or activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Chandler
Mrs
Addie Chandler
Booster Night Soft Ball Adds September 20 Event
Booster's night scheduled for Friday September 20 features Kin mudy activity and a preliminary game between Patoka High School and Kinmundy High School at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost 10 cents and enter holders in a prize drawing with listed rewards such as flour, overalls, a water bucket, a dish pan, and cash prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinmudy
Patoka High School
Kinmundy High School
Prizse
Langenfeld
Motor Co
Patoka Stars
Centralia Girls
Patoka Girls
Island Chapel
Wha
Baptist Association Convenes in Patoka
The Kaskaskia Association of Baptist churches met in Patoka at the local church on Wednesday and Thursday with about 225 visitors from 21 churches. Attendees praised the inspirational addresses as the meeting continued, and local ladies served meals at the high school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Association
Patoka
Kaskaskia
Baptist Church
Rev H M Cady Starts New Cairo Pastorate
Rev. H M Cady and family report settling in Cairo where he will lead the M E Church South. He notes a warm reception, a first Sabbath attendance of 123 at Sunday School and 140 at evening service, with active church life and cordial pastoral calls. New address: 3608 Elm St Cairo Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
H. M. Cady
Cairo
Cady
M. E. Church
South
Rev. Cady
Card of Thanks from 8. E. Altom
The note expresses gratitude to friends who visited called or sent flowers cards during a ten week illness. The writer says appreciation is strong and reports steady improvement and readiness to greet people with a hearty handshake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Altom
Public Chicken Supper at Masonic Building
The Methodist Church ladies will host a chicken supper in the Masonic building on Saturday September 21. Watch for an upcoming announcement and plan to enjoy a delicious meal.
Altamont Friends Visit Miller Family in Myre
Mr and Mrs A C Tappendorf of Altamont visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs F E Miller and family at Myre Tappendorf is a sister of Mr Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Tappendorf
Altamont
F. E. Miller
Myre Tappendorf
Miller
Terraces Improve Erosion Control For Crops In Marion County
Farm Adviser Blackburn notes that terraces on sloping Marion County land reduce soil loss during fall crop establishment. Agricultural engineer Hay warns of erosion before crops like alfalfa and winter wheat root in, citing Illinois tests. Demonstrations planned with two to three farmers in October to show terracing benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Blackburn
Ralph C. Hay
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Illinois
LaCrosse
Wis
Marion
Hay
Patoka Boy Injured in St Louis Bus Incident
Doyle Becke meyer of Patoka was struck by a car in St Louis while alighting a bus near Seventh and Delmar. He.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
ST. Louis
Doyle Beckemeyer
Seventh
Delmar Ave
Barnes Hospital
Doyle
CCC
Makanda
Belle Beckemeyer
M E Church Sunday School Rally and Rev Story Farewell
The M E Church Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m on September 15 1935 with a rally month and a special October 6 1935 Rally Day program. Rev Story will preach his last sermon before conference September 17 as the Southern Illinois Conference session gathers in Marion. An all day meeting was held at Arnold Chapel last Sunday with basket dinner and Sunday School Conference in the afternoon led by S M Spurgeon Sunday School Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Roy Jones
D. W. Troyer
J. R. Wasem
P. B. Simcox
G. J. Wasem
Chas. H. Hill
Homer N. Potts
C. M. Rogier
E. L.delay
S. M. Spurgeon
A. E. Good
A. T. Gray
W. W. Murfin
L. D. Altom
Ingvald Settem
L. E. Green
Alice Murfin
H. N. Potts’ Farm
L. M. Spurgeon
Story
Southern Illinois Conference
Marion
Arnold Chapel
Spurgeon
Local Social Guests Share Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs L S Squibb of Vandalia spent Friday evening here as guests of Mr and Mrs F E Miller and family. Mr and Mrs Frank Higle of Aurora spent Monday here with Mr and Mrs F E Miller.
Limestone reuse boosts Marion County farm efficiency
Adviser Blackburn notes limestone use is rising on Marion County farms to speed crop adjustment reduce erosion and improve efficiency. A 1934 report shows about 2600 tons spread locally with statewide totals over 425000 tons, including 333878 tons from major quarries and an estimated 90-100 thousand from local sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Blackburn
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Illinois
Marion
C. M. Linsley
State Geological Survey
Illinios
Physician Establishes Practice in Vandalia Illinois
Dr. E. A. Kuehn of Muskegon Michigan has opened an office in the Fehren building above Atkinson store in Vandalia. He brings surgery experience and aims to build a permanent practice and soon provide full medical care. He trained at the University of Michigan and Chicago Medical College and interned at St Luke's Methodist hospital Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Kuehn
Muskegon
Mich
Fehren
Atkinson Store
Vandalia
Kuehn
University of Michigan
Chicago Medical College
St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Jackson Family Reunion at Fairview Park
A Jackson family reunion was held Sunday at Fairview park in Centralia. One o clock dinner served to thirty eight guests including John Phelps and family Harry Phelps and family Nathan Smith Jim Lewis Mrs Frank Davidson Carl Wil Davidson Leo Keith Mrs Addie Chandler Mary Cothern Harold Chandler Mrs Jack Minton Leo Chandler and others. The day included pictures and games and ended with departures after an enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Park
Centralia
Jackson
John Phelps
Harry Phelps
Nathan Smith
Jim Lewis
Frank Davidson
Carl Wil- Davidson
Boulder
Leo Keith
Salem
Addie Chandler
Patoka
Mary Cothern
Harold Chandler
Jack Minton
Decatur Doctor Visits on Friday Business
Dr. W. D. Murfin of Decatur was a business visitor here Friday, meeting local contacts and discussing potential collaborations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Murfin
Decatur
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Fulton
Christian Science Churches
Belcher
County Legion
Booster’s
Cubs
Tigers
Baglin
Cards
Zion
Vandalia, Ill
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