Local notices and visits fill Patoka week
The column lists visitors including Billy Bruening and wife of East St Louis Dr Walter Murfin of Decatur and Mrs Porter Simcox of Decatur. It notes births, shopping at Altoms a sale on flannelette and candies, plus many travels and greetings with Bear Creek Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Bruening
East St.Louis
Cruse
Walter Murfin
Decatur
iMrs
Fayette County
Betty Jane
L. D. Altom
Centralia Hospital
Altom’s
Simcox Brothers
Cahill Brothers
Idaho
Brad
Arthur Beck
Mildred
Frank Adams
Chas. Adams
Adom’s
Edwin Naylor
John L. Belcher
Alice Cruse
L. F. Zimmerman
Pauline
Louie
Cephas Adams
St. Louis
Hamilton
Kansas
Pueblo
Colo
Orville Jackson
Clinton
T. E. Irvin
Sam Ballard
Detroit
Mich
Harvey Monger
Carbondale
Lenora Garrett
Arnolds Chapel
Chas. Gray
Leo C. Walker
Ike Walker
J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Paul Turner
Oregon
Centralia
BE. Irvin
Edgar
Dan Wickersham
Frank Ballance
Austin Good
Merle Carter
Wailt« Adams
Eldoris Gele
E. Alsem
Harvey Hudspeth
Wanted column of farm sales and notices
A list of farm sale notices and wants including Concord grapes, Jonathan and Delicious apples pears, 15 head pigs, family horse and buggy harness, cucumber pickles, 10 gallon Coca Cola kegs, 1 Tudor Ford sedan, White Leghorn cockrels, power washing and sausage grinder trade, and other goods with seller names and locations such as W. W. Lawrence, Wm. Ververs, Joe Wickenhouser, Mrs. M Nagel, Harold Foltz, C. N. Cruse, Everett Perdue, Gilley's Gar, A. A. Griffin, Louie Wasem, Patoka, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
W. W. Lawrence
Wm. Ververs
Jonathan
R. H. Hibbs
Oakland
W. L. Danbury
Joe Wickenhouser
M Nagel
Harold Foltz
C. N. Cruse
Everett Perdue
Patoka
Gilley’s Gar
Johnson Poultry Farm
Tex
A. A. Griffin
Louie Wasem
Frank Williams Weds Miss Hulda Tacke at Salem
The marriage of Hulda Tacke to Frank Williams occurred at Salem last Saturday evening. The ceremony was performed by Hon. J. S. Stonecipher. The groom, son of the late William Williams, is a young farmer. the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tacke. They, with relatives, attended and later hosted a wedding supper and reception at the bride’s home. They are at home on the Williams farm. Former Patoka girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altom’s
Vallow
Tom Altom
Albert Gerrish
Lena Nolte
Kansas
Oklahoma
S. E. Sherwood
Stuttgart
Ark
J. H. Cox
Beryl
Rialto
Cal
Cox
Pauline
Wilma Cole
Salem
Clyde Davis
Centralia
Kathleen
Lake Forest
Chicago
George Ballance
Jack Gilley
Joe Hurspeth
GC. D. Martin
Missouri
H. G. Hurspeth
Dorsey
Clinton
C. J. Metzger
Henry Huss
Vandalia
Patoka
Dorothy Wasem
Trenton High School
John Jennings
Floyd Davis
Godfrey
Leo Horton
el Dorado
Kan
Hulda Tacke
Frank Williams
J. S. Stonecipher
William Williams
Fred Tacke
John Williams
Isabelle Williams
Register
Williams Farm
Board of Review completes work on county assessment gains
Marion County Board of Review finished its labors adding 168,148.00 to the assessment rolls after surveying townships. Several townships show varying increases from 5,045 to 75,300 with Centralia noting a large gain due to missing Merchants State Bank listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board of Review
Cnet
Sandoval
Carrigan Seve Econ
Odin Cate
Former Congressman Candidate Joins Railway Mail Service
Grant Fritscher, once a Republican primary candidate for Congress and runner up to Charles T. Wade of Farina, has accepted a Railway Mail Service position and will perform terminal work at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Fritscher
Congress
Charles T. Wade
Farina
Chicago
State adds six new nur ses to health staff in Illinois
The Illinois state health department announces six new nurses join the child hygiene staff, bringing total field nurses to sixteen and physicians to thirteen. The announcement by Dr. Isaac D. Rawlings describes expanded cooperation with local officials and organizations for a statewide health promotion and disease prevention program. Auction bids were received for 9 million dollars of hard road bonds from a 100 million dollar bond issue, leaving 30 million after sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Isaac D. Rawlings
Illinois
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Illinois bond issues and conservation measures in state news
Illinois plans dated September 1 1928 call for bonds totaling 500 000 annually through 1955 to 1958 with 4 percent interest paid semi annually yielding about 4.15 percent at current prices. The peach crop inspection volume rises with the state department of agriculture signaling increased demand for apple harvest inspections. Reforms include restoring the Main Slough fish preserve signs after 700 sportsmen petitioned, and subpoenas issued for 40 Chicago loop property owners to justify higher Cook county taxes to fund about 20 million dollars in new revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Illinois
Illinois
Division of Standardization and Markets
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Centralia
Hardin
Calhoun County
Carroll
Whiteside
Gus H. Radebaugh
State Department of Conservation
Radebaugh
John Dailey
Peoria
State Tax Revision Commission
Chicago Loop
Cook County
County Board of Review
Downstate
Charles F. Mansfield, Jr
Illnois Conservation and Flood Control Association
Mansfield
Question on baby's age and birth order
A dialogue asks about a baby's age and whether the child is the youngest. The exchange clarifies the infant is six months old and prompts whether this is the family's youngest child.
Kidnapping Reported in Weldon Mystery
News from Weldon states Miss Murl Mildred Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Orson Brown was kidnapped late Saturday with no further word. Bascom French and wife and their child passed through town en route to Weldon after a telegram from the Browns. Strangers seen near the Brown home heighten suspicion around the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murl Mildred
Orson Brown
Weldon
Bascom French
Fairfield
Brown
Epworth League Program at M E South Church
Sunday service outline for September 23 1928 includes Scripture lesson Meeting the Immediate Need of the Kingdom song Stand Up For Jesus readings Clippings by Ford Rose Leaves Kingdom of God and references from Isaiah Psalms Corinthians Exodus Chronicles Matthew selections from orchestra and bass quartet with announcements and soloistsLucille Walker Alice Murfin Roy Sears Jr Miss Walt and Maurice Willis appear among readings and musical items
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. South Church
Jesus
Henry Ford
Lucille Walker
Alice Murfin
Maurice Willis
Roy Sears, Jr
Miss Walt
Zionepworth League Benediction Program
The Zionepworth League holds a Sunday night program on September 23 starting at 7:00 PM led by Mary Williams with Alden Sears as leader. The event features a sequence of prayers, hymns, and reflections including readings from Isaiah Psalms Corinthians Exodus and Matthews, with solos by Lois McNichol Harold Chance and cornet by Harold Chance. A talk by Mr A D Nichols concludes with Benediction by Mrs Blanche Doolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda McNichol
Junita Neilson
Dorothy McNichol
Carl Arnold
Jesus
Lila Williams
Lois McNichol
Harold Belcher
Mary Meador
Harold Chance
Paul Williams
Zion Church Opens New Conference Year Led by Rev Willis
Zion on Sunday September 16 welcomed Rev Willis and wife back to begin the new conference year. Officers were installed including Supt John Chance and Asst Supt Addis Walton. Rev Willis delivered a strong sermon on temptation and the Epworth League met at 7 PM led by Pauline McNichol with the program on Practicing Good Turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Walton
A. D. Nichols
Juanita Neilson
Pauline McNichol
Tom Ballance
Hilda McNichol
Grace Chance
Margaret McNichol
Etna Knight
Edith Nichol
John Chance
JA. D. Nichol
Lottie Ballance
Willis
Mary Williams
Lois Mcc-Nichol
Calvary
Epworth League
Frances Neilson
Local church service features solo and choir performances
A solo performance titled Somebody did a Golden Deed was given with Miss Juanita Neilson at the piano. Rev. Willis led the 7 30 service assisted by Rev. Cecil Lowe. The Men's Quartette delivered an inspiring song I am Dreaming of My Heavenly Home. The sermon urged keeping faith with God and the evening attracted many visitors from afar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Neilson
Willis
Cecil Lowe
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Hulda
Board OF Review
State Capital News
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League
Alden Sears
Wasem
Dayton
R. O. Hanrahan
Ohio
Hanrahan
B. Desrois
Hudson
Langenfeld
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