1941

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Jan. 2, 1941:

- After working 33˝ years in the signal department of the Illinois Central Railroad System, F.G. ALEXANDER of this city, resigned effective Dec. 31. He will receive a pension from the company on account of disability. His career began in 1907 in Odin, his home town. In 1912 he came to Kinmundy, and remained here until 1924 when he was sent to Champaign. In 1931, he returned to Kinmundy and has been at this place ever since. Mr. ALEXANDER contracted heart ailment about 7 years ago, and since that time has been working on "doctors probation". He became 60 years old on Dec. 12. He spent New Year’s Day gathering up his tools around his "shanty" and carrying them to his home. This was the hardest work he has done since starting his career because there was sadness in this. He loved his life’s work.

- William SOLDNER, a highly respected farmer residing northeast of this city was committed to Anna State Hospital Saturday. He had been in failing health for 2 years and has been cared for by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK. During the past few weeks his condition became such that the doctors advised sending him to the hospital for treatment.

- Nelson A. RICE was born Jan. 20, 1869 at Edgewood, Ill., and died Dec. 14, 1940 at Hammon, Okla. He married Nellie E. PIERCE April 29, 1891 at DuQuoin, Ill., and they had 2 children: Helen D. and Chauncey V., and in 1918 Ruby Jo was adopted. Chauncey proceeded him in death 3 years ago. Mr. RICE was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad at Kinmundy for a number of years; for 4 years he was in the mercantile business, after which he went to Hammon in April 1911 and was the first Katy Agent. He moved in 1912 to Forgan, and in 1934 returned to Hammon, where he lived until his death. He is survived by his widow; his daughters, Helen PARKS of Buffalo, Okla., and Ruby Jo HIATT, Strong City, Okla; his sister, Nellie CAMERON of Champaign, Ill.; a brother, Herb C. RICE of Calumet, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

- Levi EAST, a former resident of this city, but for the past several years a resident of Salem, died Sunday in the Anna State Hospital. The body was brought to Salem, and services were held from the Hancock Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. He had been in ill health the past 2 years. He is survived by 2 sons, Leon of Pennsylvania, and Lovell of Salem.

- Mrs. Francis HAMMER underwent an emergency operation in the Mark Greer Hospital Sunday for appendicitis. The appendix had ruptured and she has been very low since.

- Mr. Chas. SMITH of Washington, D.C., who recently returned from a 6 month stay in Puerto Rica, is here helping to care for his father, Mr. R.J. SMITH.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son and Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert ROBB.

- Meacham: Several of the C.B. Circle went to the home of Mrs. Dora HEICHER on Friday to charivari and have a shower for the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard HEICHER.

- Meadow Branch: Dec. 22nd was the 65th birthday of Mrs. Agnes HINES, so her children came from far and near to gave her a surprise dinner. A list of relatives and friends attending was included.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Elmer BASSETT spent one night last week with his son Mr. Gage BASSETT.

- Wilson School: Sunday the brothers and sisters of Emil MEYER gathered and gave him a pleasant surprise in honor of his 40th birthday. A big basket dinner was held at the noon hour. Those present were: Chris MEYER and family, Albert MEYER and family, Marion SHUFELDT and family, Frank KOLB and family, Cecil KEENE and family, Herbert ANDERSON and wife, Mrs. Vernon SULLIVAN, and William MEYER.

- Camp Ground: Word was received here that Miss Helen JOHNSTON and Clark HAMPSTEN are married.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Clark HAMPSTEN were charivaried at the home of her parents, Grover JOHNSTON and wife, Thursday night.

- Miletus: Andrew CRUTCHFIELD, formerly of this community died very suddenly Saturday night at his home in Centralia from heart failure.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. S.M. ROBB, Lois and Howard ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son, Darrel Gene, Misses Helen and Evelyn BASSETT, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and little son, Donn Wesley, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and son, Harold.

- 25 years ago from Dec. 30, 1915.

- William SOLDNER died this morning, aged 78 years, 4 months, and 18 days. The body was brought to the Linton Funeral Home where it will lay in state until Friday when it will be taken to the Dolph SOLDNER home in Farina. Services will be held from the Evangelical Church in Farina with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- Robert Jacob SMITH, son of James Edward and Susan SMITH, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill. on Dec. 6, 1856 and died at his home in Kinmundy on Dec. 31, 1940. He was married to Clara Mae YOUNG in 1881, and they had 11 children: 7 sons, Pearl and Robert of Farina; Raymond of Salem; Clarence of Washington, D.C.; Edwin of Hartford, Ill.; Bryan of Whiting, Ind.; Otis of Centralia; and 4 daughters, Mrs. A.W. CRUTCHFIELD and Mrs. C.R. BAUSMAN of Centralia; Mrs. L.C. JOHNSON of Champaign; and Mrs. Solon SMITHSON of Barrington, Ill. Fifty-two years ago he joined the United Brethern Church in Ford Co., Ill. While yet a young man he moved to Omega twp. in this county, and transferred his membership to the Southern Methodist Church. In 1921 he moved his family to Kinmundy, and has since been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Besides his wife and 11 children, he leaves 28 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Services were held from the first Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list of those attending the funeral was included.

- Mrs. William BUTTS died at her home in Meacham twp. yesterday at the age of 72 years, 14 days. Services will be held from the Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Master Loy MORRIS of Vandalia underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation Saturday at the Mark Greer Hospital. His grandmother, Mrs. Luella MORRIS reports he is doing fine.

- Merle JACKSON has surrendered his lease on the Shell Filling Station and has constructed a service station in connection with his garage building. He will sell Texaco products. What was known as the Shell Station has been leased by Howard ROBB and it will be converted into a Mobilgas Station.

- Miss Charlotte TSCHUDI died at the home of her brother and sister, Fred and Catherine TSCHUDI, Monday aged 80 years and 3 days. Services will be held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She had been in poor health for some time. She arrived here about a month ago from Monango, N.D., along with another brother and sister, Will and Elizabeth TSCHUDI, to spend the winter with Mr. Fred and Miss Catherine.

- Mr. June C. SMITH, a prominent attorney in Centralia, was given the nomination for Justice of the State Supreme Court, Second District, on Jan. 3. He was born in Washington Co., Ill. 64 years ago, and attended Northern Illinois Law School at Dixon, and was admitted to the Bar in 1904, establishing an office in Centralia. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. M.C. HELM were in Vandalia last Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. HELMS uncle, John C. HASENFELT.

- The many friends of Samuel J. NEAVILL are sorry to learn of his death. He died suddenly on Dec. 28 in the home of his sister, Mrs. D.M. WATKINS in Los Angeles, Cal. Services and interment were made in Long Beach, Cal.

- Mrs. Matilda JASPER, widow of the late Henry JASPER, died in Centralia Hospital on Sunday following a major operation on Wednesday. She was 56 years of age. The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur HOEHNE, north of this city. Services were held yesterday from the Evangelical church in Farina with interment in Farina.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Chas WILKINSON of West Frankfort spent Sunday here with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON. Mr. and Mrs. WILKINSON were married Dec. 23 in West Frankfort where they will reside.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Ira MARSHALL accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB to Vandalia Friday morning where he and Mr. ROBB attended the community sale. Mrs. ROBB went on to Coffeen to visit her daughter, Mrs. Dale HAMMER, also to see her new grandson. They all returned Friday evening.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent New Years Day with Elsworth CHANDLER and wife.

- 30 years ago from Jan. 5, 1911:

- Kinmundy to Have an Electric Line: Last Saturday’s issue of the Illinois State Register published at Springfield states that Kinmundy is to have an east and west electric railroad. The names of the new road is the Springfield & Central Illinois Traction Company. The main line will be from Springfield to Centralia, a distance of 110 miles, passing thru Pawnee, Morrisonville, Hillsboro, Coffeen, Kurley, Greenville, Carlyle, Hoffman, and Centralia. Another line will be built from Coffeen southeast thru Vandalia, Kinmundy, Louisville, Saylor Springs Olney and Mt. Carmel. If such a system should be built, it would be a great thing for Kinmundy. Just think how nice it would be to get on the car and go to the Okaw on a fishing trip.

- The rain ruined the good road.

- Mrs. Harry CRAIG of West Liberty, arrived Monday evening to visit her parents, John SHEPPARD and family near this city.

- Norman SUGG has returned to the Milliken University in Decatur, after spending the holidays here with his parents, L.F. SUGG and family.

- Mrs. Allie DENNIS and son, Harry, E.S. COMBS, Jr. and wife went to Effingham Sunday to attend the funeral of Dr. W.B. DENNIS who died last Friday morning after an illness of only a few hours.

- Pleasant ROBNETT, who is employed on the BORDEN farm, spent Sunday at home with his parents.

- Last Thursday night the local Hornets played Farina in the final game of the conference Tournament, being defeated by the close score of 26-22, therefore taking second place in the tournament. Everyone expected a very rough game, but the boys on both teams seemed to be over cautious, fouling very little until the last few minutes of the game, due principally to the fact that there were 2 officials working the game.

- Charlotte TSCHUDI, daughter of Charles Benjamin TSCHUDI and Barbara NENNINGER TSCHUDI was born near St. Louis on Jan. 3, 1881. In 1870 she with her parents and brothers and sisters moved to a farm northwest of Kinmundy, where most of her youth was spent. In 1893, she with her twin sister and youngest brother, moved to a farm in Christian Co., Ill. A few years later, they moved to a farm in Iowa where they were joined by another sister. Several years later they moved to a farm near Monango, N.D., their present home. Her twin sister died in April 1919. On Dec. 20, 1940, they came to spend the winter with their brother and sister near Kinmundy, and she died Jan. 6. Services were held from the residence of her brother, Fred TSCHUDI with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- We are all looking forward to the outcome of the HOFFMAN No. 1 well being drilled on the Mrs. Oscar HOFFMAN land in Kinmundy twp. This is the hot spot and almost everyone is sure oil will be in this well. Another location has been made on the Roy WILLIAMS farm in Section 26 of Foster twp. Our neighboring village of Farina have their eyes trained on a well going down on the Rudolph SOLDNER farm 3 miles east of Farina.

- The fire siren is still in good working order but he department is not getting much practice. The siren sounded last Friday and the engine made a run to the home of Lulu YOEDER on account of a flu burning out. No damage was done. On Monday a run was made to the Chas. GAMMON home where the flue was burning out. And this was under control by the time the engine arrived.

- Miss Anna Margaret JONES of Salem, English teacher in the local high school, on Monday of this week announced her marriage to Leo WATSON of Olney on Dec. 31 in Kentucky. This came as a great surprise to the students and faculty. She will complete her school term here, after which she will make her home in Olney with her husband.

- Mr. G.O. HENSLEY entered the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Monday for examination and treatment. He is suffering a heart and nerve ailment.

- Fred A. PRUETT, who spent the holidays here with homefolks, went from here to Lockhaven, Penn., where he acquired a plane to be used in teaching in Boulder, Colo. He was delayed in his starting because of weather conditions.

- Miletus: Francis KRUTSINGER had the misfortune of getting his nose broken Sunday. He was taken immediately to the office of Dr. WALKER in Farina, but was able to attend school Monday.

- Miletus: Luke COURSON and wife of Ivesdale, Ill. were in this community last week having been called here by the death of his sister, Mrs. Wm. BUTTS.

– Swift: Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Kinmundy visited Monday with her parents, Virgil LIVESAY and wife.

- Swift: Mrs. Effie ROBB and Miss Florence DOOLEN of Kinmundy, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie LOWE of Arnold Chapel visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles LOWE and daughter.

- Meadow Branch: The Busy Bee Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Clara MILNER. It was the birthday of Mrs. Florence MARSHALL, and she was given the seat of honor at the table.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. KELL and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HEISTAND visited Sunday with Pearl ROSE and family. In the afternoon they called on Claude ROSE and wife to see the new baby who made her arrival Jan. 4th.

- 30 years ago from Jan. 12, 1911:

- Mr. H.C. SNOW of St. Louis Industrial Agent for the Frisco System was in our city last Thursday talking to some of our businessmen concerning the location of a tomato canning factory. The ioncern seeking the location is Armour & Co. of Chicago, and no one questions but what they have the money to make a success of a canning factory. They are looking for a location where the farmers are educated in growing tomatoes. It’s a settled fact that Kinmundy is an ideal place for the records show that some 30 or more cars were shipped from here last season and men say who know that thousands and thousands of bushels wasted in the fields after the market got too low for shipping. This place has been greatly in need of a canning factory for a number of years and the matter has been talked a great many times but so far the plant has never been built.

- David T. SCHOOLEY died at his home in the south part of this city on Jan. 10, 1911, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Mr. SCHOOLEY was an old and highly respected citizen of Kinmundy and has been an invalid for years. Services will be held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The HOFFMAN No. 1 well drilled in Section 30 of Kinmundy twp. was pronounced dry and abandoned Monday morning after drilling to a depth of 2251 feet.

- Anna Eliza TAYLOR MINER, daughter of W.H. and Mary Ann TAYLOR, was born in Noble, Ill. on July 2, 1881, and died at her home in Kinmundy on Jan. 17, 1941. She married Harry E. MINER of Kinmundy on May 10, 1905, and moved to Kinmundy. Two children were born: Mary Elizabeth, wife of Herbert H. MARROW of Belleville, Ill., and Charles TAYLOR of Abeline, Texas. She was a member of the Christian Church, and the Eastern Star. She leaves her husband, 2 children, son-in-law and daughter-in-law, 1 brother, Nathaniel TAYLOR of Noble, Ill., and 1 sister, Mrs. C.F. CURTIS of Eustis, Florida, several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Services for Burdette J. SMITH, law book publisher, died Sunday in Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was 58 years old and lived in Chicago. He was head of a law book publishing company, and was born in Kinmundy, Marion county. Surviving are his widow, Carol, a daughter, Mrs. Frances LAMONS, and 2 grandchildren. Burial will be in Oak Woods Cemetery.

- Will MILLER dropped dead from a heart attack yesterday. He fell near the mail box and was found by carrier A.S. PARRISH. Mr. PARRISH notified the wife and daughter and went on his way to get help to take him in the house. He soon met Mr. GORDON, a neighbor, R.C. MAULDING and Alonzo CHURCH, who happened to be in that part of the country. And these 3 men carried him to the house. The doctor arrived and pronounced him dead.

- A petition has been filed with County Superintendent of Schools, Paul B. CHANCE, asking that a certain district be set aside and to be known as the Kinmundy Community High School District. A list of the townships effected was included. An election will be called by the County Superintendent CHANCE in the near future for the purpose of voting on this matter.

- The 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold CHANDLER died Thursday. He had been ill for some time in St. Louis Hospital, where he died. The funeral was held at Zion with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GREEN, Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN, Miss Emily GREEN, Mr. and Mrs. J. BASSETT and Mr. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon ate Sunday dinner at the Elmer FRIZZELL home and helped them celebrate their daughter Ethel’s 27th birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank BALLANCE and daughter, Betty, Arthur IRVIN of Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. John CHANCE, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD gathered at the home if Mr. and Mrs. A.D. NICHOLS Sunday and helped A.D. celebrate his 58th birthday.

- Omega: Mrs. Wayne SCHOOLEY returned home from the hospital in St. Louis last week where she had been operated on for kidney stones.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Mollie COX died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edd HEADLEY on Friday. Services were held at Alma Baptist Church.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS have received an announcement of the arrival of a son, Ronald Ray, to Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN of Sterling, Ill. on Jan. 16.

- Dr. and Mrs. Joe TELFORD of San Francisco have an 8 lb. daughter born Jan. 18. Grandpa and Grandma TELFORD happened to be there for the arrival and this is Great-grandpa and Great-Grandma WILKINSON’s first great-grandchild.

- Carrie A. WALKINGTON, daughter of George and Nancy RAVENS, was born near Omega on Nov. 21, 1874, and died on Jan. 24, 1941 at the St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham. She married Lyman WALKINGTON on June 26, 1892, and they had 4 sons, all of whom are living. They spent their entire married life of over 48 years on the same farm in Alma twp. She joined Omega Presbyterian Church as a child and remained a member until death. She was a constant sufferer for years, but would not give up until 2 weeks ago when she entered the hospital for treatment. She leaves her husband, Lyman WALKINGTON; 4 sons, Clarence E. of Tunnel Hill, Ill.; Forrest E. of Jasper, Minn; George W. of DeSmet, S.D.; and L. Burdette of Carterville, Ill.; 8 grandchildren; and 2 sisters. Services were held from the Omega Presbyterian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Thomas Hayes STOKELY, son of Samuel M. and Ann FRENCH STOKELY, was born Jan. 1, 1877, and died at Vandalia on Jan. 23, 1941. He was a brother to: Benjamin A. STOKELY of Union, Ia.; Mrs. Mary MICHENER of Lizton, Ind.; Joseph M. STOKELY of Sheridan, Wyoming; Mrs. Jessie F. PEARCE of Champaign, Ill.; Emmet STOKELY of Marchalltown, Iowa; Samuel M. STOKELY of Quincy, Ill.; Mrs. Fern FISH of Chicago; Mrs. Dosh HANNAN of New York City; and Stephen O. STOKELY of Salem, Ill. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- John Curtain LEE, son of John T. and Kathryn LEE, was born in Melroy, Penn. on Nov. 22, 1863, the second of eight children. When quite young he moved with his parents from Penn. to St. Charles, Mo., and later to Xenia, Ill., where most of his young manhood was spent, and where he was an electrical engineer of the municipal light plant for several years. Here he met Stella WILSON to whom he married in Effingham in 1903. They had 5 children: Glen, now from the U.S. Navy; John, Frank, Theodore, and Robert. In 1909 the family moved from Xenia to Kinmundy where Theodore and Robert were born. Here the deceased was electrical engineer and city electrician until the city plant was taken over by the C.I.P.S. Company about 1931. The remainder of his life was spent in Kinmundy, where he died at his home Jan. 26, 1941. He leaves his widow, and 4 sons, Theodore having preceded him in death in 1934; 2 brothers, Arthur of Xenia; and Knox of Decatur; and 5 grandchildren. Services were conducted from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Hugh LACEY and Miss Laura WEISS, both of Kinmundy, stole a march on their many friends Saturday, when they slipped away to St. Louis, Mo., and were married. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN, Miss Maxine BAILEY, and Mr. Carroll ALLEN. The young couples returned home that night after a very enjoyable day spent in sight seeing, taking in moving pictures and other amusements. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Olga WEISS and is a graduate of K.H.S. with the class of ‘40. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton LACEY and is at present employed at Hane’s Café at Salem. They will make their home on the Milton LACEY home. A wedding dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS. Those present were Mrs. Olga WEISS, Mr. and Mrs. Milton LACEY, Kenneth and Nancy LACEY, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN, Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON, Vernon SMITH, Miss Maxine BAILEY, and Mr. Carrol ALLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. John JAMES (better known as Pat) were made very happy some time ago when Mr. JAMES was notified that he had been selected as Signal Maintainer at Kinmundy. He had been working at Odin for the past few years in a temporary position.

- In Memoriam of Charles A. ALLEN, who died Jan. 30, 1940.

- Mrs. Amelia DENNISON passed her 96th milestone yesterday. She received many nice cards and had a few visitors in honor of the occasion. She is not enjoying very good health at the present, and is required to be in bed most of the time.

- Truman SPURLIN, formerly of Kinmundy, but now of Vandalia, is ill again with Mucous Colitis and heart trouble.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and Mrs. Victoria JACKSON motored to Iola Saturday morning and attended the funeral of Mrs. Nora GILLEY who died suddenly Thursday morning.

- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JONES and Mrs. Lou MORRIS attended the birthday dinner for Burdette MAXEY Friday.

- Mrs. L.M. INGRAM of Bloomington, has announced the marriage of her daughter, Miss Elaine INGRAM of Rantoul, to Francis Stephen HUGGINS, son of Mrs. Earl HUGGINS and the late Mr. HUGGINS of Leroy. They were married Dec. 31 at the Jefferson Presbyterian church at St. Charles, Mo. Miss Clar HUGGINS, sister of the groom, was the only attendant. The bride, who has been teaching history and art in Rantoul Elementary school for a year and a half, is a graduate of University High School and Illinois State Normal University. Mr. HUGGINS is a coach and science teacher at Fillmore High School and is also a graduate of Illinois State Normal University.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle held their annual regular meeting with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL on Jan. 23, tacking carpet rags, making pillowtops, and other sewing was the work of the day. A delicious dinner was served at the noon hour. The next meeting is to be with Mrs. Ray SOLDNER on Jan. 30.

- Mr. and Mrs. E. WORMLEY and Katherine, Mr. and Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH, Ruth and Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. L.B. KING of Champaign were birthday dinner guests at the L.C. ROHRBOUGH home in Salem Sunday in honor of L.C.’s birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON and Vernon SMITH and Mrs. Olga WEISS attended the dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS, Sunday, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh LACEY who were married in Clayton, Mo. on Saturday. The bride was formerly Miss Laura WEISS.

- Meacham: Several members of the C.B. Circle gathered at the home of Mrs. E.G. DILLON Tuesday and gave a stork shower for Mrs. Hugh COPPLE and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER.

- Will Henry MILLER was born May 4, 1868 at Madison Co., Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER. On April 1882 he was confirmed at St. Peter. He died Jan. 22, 1941. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Fannie MILLER, and the following children: Miss Lon MILLER of Kinmundy; Walter and Fred of Farina; Mrs. Ida MALONEY of Springfield; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-daughters, Miss Lavern CROWDER of Alma; Mrs. Marie HATHAWAY of Vernon; 3 step-grandchildren; and the following brothers, John of Kinmundy; Henry of Bonnie, Ill.; Fred of Centralia; and 1 sister, Mrs. Lena AUSTERKAMP of Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment was in St. Peter Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT received a telegram Sunday reporting their son, Harold, had been found dead that morning. It was certainly a great shock to them as well as the whole community. Harold enlisted with the Army Air Corps on Nov. 29, 1939 in Texas for a period of 3 years. He received training at Kelly Field. For the past few months he has been on guard duty with the 24th Air Base Squadran, Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico. All the message stated was that he was found dead. Particulars will follow by letter. Harold was 19 years old and a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘38.

- Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM had as dinner guests Sunday all of their children: Mr. and Mrs. W.C. INGRAM and children of Sullivan; Dr. and Mrs. C.L. WRIGHT and son of Carbondale; Miss Nellie INGRAM and friend, Miss Josephine DAWSON of Beardstown; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DOUGLAS and son and Miss Dorothy INGRAM of Karnak; Mr. and Mrs. George JOHNSON and children of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Ray INGRAM of Arenzville; and L.C. INGRAM of Chicago.

- Several of our readers will be disappointed when they see there is no news from Meacham this week. This is all because our correspondent, Grandma DILLON, is busily engaged otherwise. And it was because Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER went to the Centralia Hospital Saturday where a 5 lb. son was born. Naturally daddy is all smiles and grandpa DILLON is grinning from ear to ear because he says, "For nigh on to forty years, I’ve wanted a boy, and now I have one."

- Another Good Republican: Mr. and Mrs. Robt LEE of Arcola are rejoicing over the arrival of a 6˝ lb. boy who made his arrival Sunday at the LEE home. Grandpa HICKMAN says, "That youngster was in such a hurry to get here before the coming election, that he wouldn’t wait for his mother to get to a hospital. He wouldn’t even wait for grandma HICKMAN to get there for the occasion.

- East Zion: Dresden HEADLEY is the owner of a new ‘44 V-8.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HEISTAND spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Van MUNDWILER in their new modern home.

- Miletus: Miss Lucile HAYS went to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Tuesday of last week to accompany her mother home, who had been a patient there for 7 weeks. She was operated on for gallstones Jan. 21.

- Miletus: Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. YATES and family were his brother, Pearl and family of Alma; 3 sisters, Mrs. Walter JOHNSON and husband of Coden, Ill., Mrs. Harry MILLISER and husband of St. Elmo, and Mrs. Josie WHITE of Dexter, Mo., who had not been here for 28 years.

- Camp Ground: W.G. HAYS and daughter, Lucile, spent the weekend in St. Louis visiting with Mrs. HAYS and Mr. and Mrs. Paul ROSE and daughters. Mrs. ROSE is better known to radio and movie fans as Patsy MONTANA.

- Mr. and Mrs. Eli ROBB report their son, Wayne, who is a patient in the Naval Hospital at Mare Island is improving. Wayne has been having a tussle with arthritis.

- Mr. and Mrs. Maurice WILLIAMS of Chicago have a new son born Jan. 29 named Robt. Bruce.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Bill HARRINGTON of South Bend, Ind. have a baby daughter. The mother was formerly Nondas SWIFT.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen called on Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Bert GARRETT and family visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT visited Sunday with Orville GARRETT and wife.

- Swift School: Helen and Evelyn BASSETT visited Sunday afternoon with Leah and Gloria WILLIAMS.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 4, 1916.

- An article was printed as to why Kinmundy should organize a Community High School District.

- Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT received a letter last week from the war department regarding the death of their son, Harold, which occurred in Puerto Rico on Feb. 2. The letter states that Harold had been shot and from all appearances, it was self inflicted, but the investigation would be carried further. The body would arrive in New York on the 12th. The body will arrive on the I.C. Train No. 3 here tonight.

- A double wedding ceremony was performed at the Methodist Parsonage in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Monday. The contracting parties were Lyle WILLIAMS, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.P. WILLIAMS, residing west of this city, and Miss Avanelle PHILLIPS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John PHILLIPS of this city; Mr. Thomas BOONE, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. BOONE, residing south of this city, and Miss Lucille SANDERS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. SANDERS of this city. The happy couples then spent a short honeymoon viewing the Ozark country. Mr. WILLIAMS is a congenial young barber in this city. His bride, a graduate of K.H.S. with the class of ‘39, has been employed as secretary for the Bell Telephone Co. in Salem. They have rented the BREWER property in the east part of town. Mr. BOONE has been referred to many times as the master nimrod of the Shriver district. For the past few years he has been substitute rural mail carrier on Route 1. He also farms when not carrying the mail. His bride has been employed in the George BARGH home for the past few years as housekeeper. For the time being this couple will make their home with their parents.

- Mr. D.F. NEATHERY of this city was called to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Edward BRIGGS in Greenville, Sunday. Mrs. BRIGGS died Monday, and the funeral was held in Greenville.

- Mrs. Anson BRANSON entered St. Mary’s Hospital, Centralia, Sunday, and underwent an operation Monday for gallstones.

- John SHAFFER, Harold SLANE, and Cecil BRIM were among the 32 boys who left Tuesday night for the induction station of Chicago. These boys were all volunteers in the Selective Service. Just where they will be sent from Chicago, providing that pass the final examination, remains to be seen, although it is supposed the most of them will go to Camp Grant near Rockford.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.L. FISHER have an 8˝ lb. daughter born Feb. 8 at Hartsack’s Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. named Marcella Sue. The mother formerly Miss Virginia PIPER of this city.

- J.H. WILEY, retired Methodist Minister, died in Decatur at the home of his son, Wilson, on Feb. 6, aged 90 years, 4 months, and 26 days. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Services were held from the Moran Chapel with interment in Decatur. He leaves 5 daughters: Mrs. Earl BARBEE of Kinmundy; Mrs. Edna SHANKS of Assumption; Mrs. Neva MURPHY of Lovington; Mrs. Mervil JACOBS of Macomb; and Gladys of home; 2 sons, Wilson and Joyce WILEY, both of Decatur; 19 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Mr. WILEY will be remembered by many of the older residents of this city.

- Maxine MAHAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN who is employed in Centralia, was awarded the second highest grade in final examinations of prospective civilian airplane pilots who have completed a 12 hour course of ground instruction conducted under supervision of the civil aeronautics authority at Centralia High School. The 5 highest students will be awarded scholarships for actual flight training, a course supervised by the government.

- The whole community and more especially, the immediate relatives, received quite a shock Saturday afternoon when Mr. W.W. LOWE received a telegram announcing the death of his youngest son, Gordon, which occurred that morning after a brief illness in a government hospital in Los Angeles, Cal. Then there were many anxious hours of waiting by Mr. LOWE as well as Mr. and Mrs. Airs CONANT, until further word could be received. Sunday passed and still no word. Finally on Monday another telegram was received stating services would be held Monday with interment in Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. On Monday afternoon, airmail letters were received by Mr. LOWE and Mr. and Mrs. CONANT giving more of the particulars. The letters were written by the wife (Chat nee CONANT). Gordon was employed as a mechanic for a transportation company in Los Angeles, he being specialized in Diesel Engineering. He was a veteran of the World War, and a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘16, a member of the local Methodist Church, and a member of the Kinmundy Lodge.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters, and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY were shopping in Centralia and Salem Saturday.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY, wife, and son, Darrell, visited Sunday evening with Frank JONES and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD of Kinmundy, Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and son, Leroy, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE Sunday.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James OSBORNE.

- East Zion: Mr. Marvin BASSETT who has been employed in Chicago is home for a visit.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 10, 1916.

- The remains of Pvt. Harold E. SHUFELDT arrived here Thursday night on I.C. Train No. 3 and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT, south of this city. Services were held in the high school gymnasium. There were more than 500 friends and relatives in attendance. The obituary was written and read by Mrs. Clyde HEISTAND, a neighbor and close friend of the family. Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON presided at the instrument playing songs, a quartet composed of Helen PRUETT, Marjorie BAILEY, Donna ANDREWS, and Annette VALLOW sang songs as well as Mrs. J.N. VALLOW. Pallbearers were Marvin BASSETT, Richard WILLIAMS, Howard ROBB, Benny DOOLEN, Charles KLINE, and Arthur BOYD, all with the exception of 1, former classmates. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Harold Edwin, eldest son of Marion and Mary MEYER SHUFELDT, was born Sept. 24, 1921, and died in Puerto Rico on Feb. 2, 1941. He graduated from Kinmundy H.S. at the age of 16. When just a lad he joined the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. In Nov. 1939 he enlisted in the U.S. Regular Army, sailing to Puerto Rico in March 1940. He died while on duty in the service of his country. He is survived by his parents; 1 sister, Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON, 3 brothers, Kenneth, Darrell, and Lawrence; 1 grandmother, Mrs. Chas. SHUFELDT of Salem, and a number of uncles, aunts, and cousins.

- Darrell ARNOLD received some severe burns last Thursday while at his work with the Gulf Pipe Line Co. near Breese, Ill. The pumps in the station in which he is employed, had just undergone a complete overhauling, and the workmen were cleaning up. At this particular time, Darrell was sweeping the floor. His work clothing was saturated with oil and when he neared the furnace, the clothing was ignited. Darrell threw his hands over his face and his fellow workmen used fire extinguishers to put out the blaze. The right hand and right leg were burned very bad. He was taken to Breese Hospital.

- Alice Jane HEFLIN BOYLE GARNER, daughter of Martha Jane and Morgan HEFLIN, was born in Indiana on Sept. 30, 1864, and died Feb. 16, 1941. At an early age she moved with her family to Marion Co., Ill., and here she met and married David BOYLE. They had 10 children. Her husband and 3 children preceded her in death. Later she married John GARNER of Kinmundy who died Feb. 28, 1940. She had been in poor health the past year, but had been up and around in the first part of December when she was stricken with pneumonia. She leaves: Thomas BOYLE, Mrs. John PETERS, Mrs. Homer WARDEN, all of Salem; Noah BOYLE and Mrs. Mollie HALL of Iuka; Perry BOYLE of Rock Island; and Wm. BOYLE of Alma; 1 sister, Mrs. Maggie BLACKBURN of Calif.; 4 brothers, Hershel, Morgan, Frank and Jim HEFLIN of Iuka; 4 step-children; 25 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held from the Bell Church near Kell, with interment in Bell Cemetery.

- Mrs. Emma Augusta EAGAN, widow of the late Albert G. EAGAN, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank HARDSOCK, in Centralia Sunday at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Services were held at Baldridge Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased was a former resident of Kinmundy and a sister-in-law of C.B. FRENCH of this city.

- Roy HINES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amy HINES of Alma, and Miss Oleane COLEMAN of Salem, motored to St. Charles, Mo. on Feb. 15, and were married. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry GIBSON of Salem. The couple left Sunday for Chicago where he has employment and an apartment ready for his bride.

- A Thank you note was printed from Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE on behalf of their son in the Anna State Hospital.

- Rev. R. Leland BROWN died at his home in Kinmundy on Feb. 19, 1941, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 24 days. Services will be held Feb. 22 at the Christian Church in Vandalia with interment in South Hill Cemetery in Vandalia.

- More information was printed on the advantages of organizing a Community High School.

- Green Ridge (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Charles DONOHO have a baby boy.

- Major June C. SMITH was elected to the State Supreme Court by a 20,000 Majority.

- Little Dickie PROVINES had the misfortune of falling over his football Tuesday cracking a bone in the lower part of the leg. He was taken to Mark Greer Hospital where an x-ray was taken and the leg put in a cast.

- Services were held for R. Leland BROWN Saturday at the Vandalia Christian Church. There was also a brief service at the home in Kinmundy. Rev. L.H. HOOE, son-in-law of the deceased. Pallbearers were Virgil HOOE, Kenneth HOOE, and Geo. BROWN, grandchildren of the deceased, and Marion HELM, Norman BLACKBURN, and Thurman McCULLEY.

- Mr. J. B. MAXEY received word Saturday of the serious accident which had befallen his brother-in-law, Louis FERGUSON, who is a member of the Indianapolis Police Force. According to the report, Mr. FERGUSON was riding his motorcycle in the line of duty, when a car pulled out in front of him upsetting the motorcycle. He sustained a broken arm, mangled hand, skull fracture, knee fracture and lacerated face. He is in serious condition. Mrs. FERGUSON was formerly Miss Mary MAXEY of this city.

- Frank REEDER who resides in Chicago suffered a stroke last Friday.

- Mrs. Fred GAMMON entertained several friends to a prenuptial shower given in honor of Miss Nelda GRAY, in her home Friday evening. Many useful and beautiful gifts were received. The entire evening was spent in a social way with dainty refreshments being served by the hostess.

- East Zion: Mr. Guy ARNOLD, Carroll GARRETT, and James McNICHOLS called Sunday in Breese on Mr. Darrell ARNOLD who is suffering from burns in the hospital.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Loren JOHNSON, Miss Lucille NICHOLS, Miss Ruth BASSETT, Mr. Dresden HEADLEY, and Mr. Marvin BASSETT called last Wednesday night on Miss Kathryn and Mr. Louie SULLENS.

- Meacham (from last week): The C.B. Circle gave a shower for the newlywed’s first on last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON for Mr. and Mrs. LACEY. Then on Friday at the home of Mrs. Susanna JONES for Mr. and Mrs. Loyd SELBY of Sullivan.

- Swift News (from last week); Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL visited Sunday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. Ed BRASEL helping them celebrate their 30th anniversary.

- Swift News (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. C.S. CHANCE have a 9˝ lb. daughter born Feb. 12 named Dorothy Louise.

- Swift News (from last week) Clyde GARRETT and family, Bert GARRETT and family, Lyle SWIFT and Mr. and Mrs. Joe McGRATH of St. Louis were dinner guests of Virgil LIVESAY and family Sunday.

- Swift News (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Several from this community attended the funeral of R. Leland BROWN in Vandalia Saturday.

- Omega: The Omega Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Valeria SCHOOLEY last Thursday. Members gave a stork shower for Mrs. Merle HELMS and Mrs. Ethel JENKINS.

- Omega: Gene HUDDLESTON and family and Ollie MULVANEY and family helped G.W. VANCLEVE celebrate his birthday Sunday. He was born Feb. 22.

- Elva Leroy O’DELL, son of William and Evaline SHORT O’DELL, was born Aug. 14, 1891 in Joseph Co., Ill. He with his parents and brothers and sisters moved to Marion Co. at the age of 14, where he spent the remainder of his life, having lived in Salem the past 23 years. He was employed by the C. & E.I.R.R., and died Feb. 9, 1941 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He leaves: his wife, Mrs. Betty MALOY O’DELL whom he married May 31, 1940; his 3 sons by a former marriage, Estel of Salem, Francis of Edwardsville, and Lawrence of Odin; his mother of Xenia; 2 brothers, Lester of Salem, and Vernie of Xenia; 5 sisters, Mrs. Elsie MULVANEY and Mrs. Florence GREENE of Kinmundy, Mrs. Blanche DURRALL of Iuka, Mrs. Winnie KNAPP of Salem, and Mrs. Leona MARTIN of Urbana; and 1 granddaughter, Phyllis Marilyn O’DELL of Salem. He was preceded in death by his father on Nov. 26, 1931; 1 infant brother; and his only daughter, Lois Pauline, who died in 1925 at the age of 10 years after a lingering illness of typhoid fever.

- A letter was printed from Mary E. SHRIVER.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 17, 1916.

- James JONES and Miss Nelda GRAY motored to Pesotum, Mo. Saturday where they were married in the Methodist Parsonage. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt GRAY residing northwest of this city. She graduated from the local high school in 1937. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Frank JONES, also residing northwest of this city. He is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘30, and since his graduation has been engaged in farming. The infair dinner was served Sunday in the home of the groom’s parents, known as the Ras JONES farm northwest of this city.

- Another Rat Killing Time: The Farm Bureau will sponsor a banquet again this year. The date has been set for March 28 and we have agreed to handle the poison bait in this community. The bait will be 31 cents per package. Last year the rat population was greatly reduced by a banquet that was staged for them. It has been estimated that 1 rat will do $2.00 worth of damage each year. One package of bait is sufficient to kill 100 rats.

- Mr. and Mrs. Steve HOGGE and son, Orval WINDERS and family of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Otto HOUGH of Centralia, Mr. Geo. COLE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT of Kinmundy, Mac BOZZELL and family, and Mrs. Susie MANNING of East St. Louis met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE to help him celebrate his 50th birthday on March 2. His birthday cake was presented by his sister, Mary WINDERS.

- In Memoriam of Gladys DOWNS SCULLION, who died 1 year ago today.

- Richard MOTCH, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH, left Sunday for Lincoln, Neb. where he enrolled in the Flying School.

- Howard HELM was inducted into the Selective Service last week in Chicago. He has been employed in Chicago for the past few years.

- Services were held at the Kinmundy Methodist Church for Mrs. Martha KENNEDY, a former resident of this city, and interment made in Evergreen Cemetery. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otis HIESTAND, Hurst, Ill. on Feb. 23. Death was due to senility. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. BEAM of Alma, and was born in Columbia Co., Pa. on Dec. 27, 1859. She had lived with her daughter at Hurst for the past several years. The following children survive: Mrs. Carolyn BROWN of Mt. Vernon; Clark E. KLINE of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. Aletha HIESTAND of Hurst. She also leaves 7 step-children, 6 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.

- O.B. JACKSON of Plainview lost part of a finger when 1 of the fine blooded horses in the JACKSON stables became impatient at feeding time early Saturday night. JACKSON’s index finger on the right hand had the flesh and nail stripped off just above the joint when it was caught between the horse’s teeth while the owner was feeding the animal. His finger was amputated at the first joint and he remained in the hospital until Sunday. He was back on the job this morning at his meat packing plant.

- The election to vote on the proposed Community High School will be held Saturday.

- On April 15 at the City Hall in Kinmundy, an election will be held to elect city officers. Also to vote on the proposition to "Determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquor shall be licensed in the City of Kinmundy."

- Meacham: Carl CRAIN, who is stationed at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., spent a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN and Gene.

- Meacham: Mrs. Mattie HITT and little grandson, Mickie of Casey, came Saturday to spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS and Mrs. Oliff BLAIN and helped Mr. HARRIS celebrate his birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE had a daughter born Sunday at their home. The mother was formerly Miss Olga WEISS.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McWILLIAMS are enjoying a new radio in their home.

- Kenneth FULFER, who is attending State Teachers’ College in Charleston, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rube FULFER and sister, Wilma Jean.

- Miletus: On Feb. 15, 1891, David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy COURSON, and Mattie, daughter of Rev. S.M. WILSON and wife, were married at the home of the bride’s parents, near Texico, Jefferson Co., Ill. by Rev. A.B. SMITH. On Feb. 15, 1941 they celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. Mr. COURSON has 1 living brother, N.T. COURSON and Mrs. COURSON; 1 brother, Bill WILSON; 2 sisters, Mrs. Rose ENSMINGER, and Dora VANNATTA, all whom were present. They lived in Meacham twp. all of the 50 years and all of their children, Earl, Arthur, May FRANCE, Ethel MERRITT, and Leta GRUNDEN lived in Marion Co. Mrs. COURSON joined the Meacham Baptist Church shortly after coming into this locality and Mr. COURSON a few years later. A list of those present was included.

- Miletus: A birthday dinner was given in honor of Mrs. Orion BUTTS at her home March 2.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Ora DOUGLAS and 2 daughters came from E. St. Louis Sunday and helped Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary.

- 25 years ago from March 2, 1941.

- Quite an enthusiastic election was held Saturday for the purpose of voting for and against the proposition of forming Community High School District. The proposition carried by a majority of 206 votes. The vote was 720 for and 514 against. Here is the vote in districts:

	For	Against
Kinmundy	549	64
Booker	47	23
Swift	54	5
Omega	41	68
Alma	29	354

 

Our neighboring village of Alma was opposed to it mostly because it will do away with their 2 year high school. Although they could foresee the passing of the 2 year high school anyway, they were hoping to form a community high school of their own.

- James Wallace ALEXANDER was born in Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace ALEXANDER of Patoka, on March 4. The mother is formerly Miss Madolyn GREEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elston GREEN of Patoka.

- Eli DOOLEN has accepted a position in the laboratory of St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. His family will remain on the farm west of town until the children have completed this term of school, and then they will move to Centralia.

- The Alma Eagles 4-H Club met at the home of Russell BROOM Wed., March 5, 1941. A very interesting talk was given by Bob FORD on "Stomach Worms in Sheep". Several songs were sung. Two new members came into the club, Eugene RHOADS and Loren DAVIDSON. Refreshments were served and games were played. Howard BROOM, Reporter.

- A misc. shower was given Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE, who were recently married. About 35 guests were present.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dan HEISTAND, residing on the Geo. SNELLING farm south of this city, were made very happy Saturday night over the arrival of an 8 lb. girl. She has been given the name of Martha Sevanne. Both mother and babe are doing fine. Daddy is also doing as well as can be expected, although the neighbors report the occasion reminded them of the "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere", the way he spread the news.

- Dean LANG of Rockford, son of Mrs. H.L. HANNA, and Miss Norma LANDIN of Rockford were married March 8 at Jackson, Mo. The groom’s mother and sister, Mrs. H.L. HANNA and Mrs. Velma LAMMERS of Rockford, and B.L. HANNA, son of Dr. H.L. HANNA. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl LANDIN of Rockford. After a short visit here with Dr. and Mrs. H.L. HANNA and son, B.L., the young couple departed for Rockford where they will reside.

- Mrs. N.S. SUTTON received the message Saturday announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. Ollie McKANEY of Wheeling, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. SUTTON in company with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. SNELLING, left Sunday to go to the funeral. While away they received another message announcing the death of Mr. SUTTON’s cousin, William PIGG, of Arcola. The funeral was also held Monday, but they knew nothing of it until they returned.

- Celebrates 74th Birthday: Mrs. Icy GARRETT celebrated her 74th birthday anniversary Tuesday by entertaining her children and other relatives to dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and son, Roy, and daughter, Mrs. Wade LAWSON, Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and daughters, Mildred and Leta, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Dorothy Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, and son, Larry, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon. Afternoon callers were Mrs. A.C. DUNLAP and Mr. Eli DOOLEN. Needless to say that this was a very happy occasion for all those present.

- Has Surprise Party: The members of the Rainbow Division of the Ladies of the Methodist Church, met a the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE Monday evening where they gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs. BALLANCE’s mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, whose 74th birthday fell on the next day. And it certainly was a surprise for "Aunt Icy". Many presents were received. The entire evening was spent in a social way. At a late hour, refreshments were served by Mrs. BALLANCE, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS. A little later, goodbyes were said, all wishing Aunt Icy many more happy returns on the day.

- Private John W. SHAFFER Writes: We are always glad to hear from the boys in camp and the first letter in this respect was from John SHAFFER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER residing in the Elder School District. Here it is: Ft. Warren, Wyoming.; March 2, 1941; Dear Norris and family; I am afraid you think I have forgotten all about my promise to write until I had something to tell you, although, some people, had they seen all I have, could talk for years about it. We were examined at the 122nd Field Artillary Armory in Chicago. I was inducted into the service, with a solemn "I do" at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14th. In the examination I rated "good" or "negative" in everything but posture, which was "fair". I was sent to Ft. Sheridan Recruit Reception Center that evening. In due time I got my uniform and outfit and shots. I was booked to go to Ft. Presido, Calif., 30th Infantry. I had a sore throat and the doctors wouldn’t let me go. I stayed in Camp and went out with the 4th bunch that came through. I lost all Marion County boys except SLANE who is staying as cook. I came out to Fort Warren 3 miles north of Cheyenne with 26 men who are mostly from Kalamazoo and Detroit. We are in a new quartermaster outfit. These boys had the highest I.Q. of any trainees who have come to Sheridan. We will undergo 13 weeks of intensive training, which will include 2 months study of 10 to 12 hours per day learning a trade. These boys are mostly car factory employees and I signed up as carpenter. The Q.M. Corps is made up of highly specialized skilled craftsmen, so I consider myself extremely lucky. The elevation here is between 6 and 7 hours thousand feet. Several of the boys have nose bleeds every time they run up stairs. We all have cracked lips. I walked 6 miles today and every joint in my body is so tired I am miserable. I would not be nearly so tired if I had followed a harrow for 15 hours. I got here the 28th. Come on the Union Pacific. The sky is bright blue when it is not cloudy. Friday and Saturday the temperature was 75; today it is 48. The air smells just like spring only there is no smell of things growing. The only trees or bushes here, have been planted, without exception. I had better close and go to bed. Pvt. John W. SHAFFER; Company ‘C’; 2nd Q.M. Reg’t; Ft. Warren, Wyo.

- Mr. and Mrs. S.B. PARRILL of Farina ate Sunday dinner at the home of Misses Evangeline and Luella PARRILL, given in honor of F.O. GRISSOM’s birthday.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB visited Sunday with her parents, Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift News: Fred GAMMON and wife of Kinmundy visited with Mr. and Mrs. James JONES Saturday evening.

- Swift News: Velma Jean CONANT spent the weekend with Norma Del GARRETT.

- Swift News: Mr. Elmer BASSETT and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD and daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill CONANT Sunday.

- Dr. and Mrs. H.L. HANNA attended the funeral of Mrs. O.H. BRITT of Patoka Sunday.

- 25 years ago from March 9, 1941.

- Miss Margaret WARREN, teacher of the 5th and 6th grades in the local schools tendered her resignation. She has taught in our schools for the past several years. She is betrothed to Eugene SHUFELDT, a former resident of this community, who is employed in Oregon. They will leave on April 1 for Oregon where Mr. SHUFELDT will resume his duties as a railroad engineer.

- Mrs. Annie YOUNG has leased her orchards, consisting of 200 acres, including house and barn to George CLEMENTZ of Highland, Ill. for a term of 5 years. Mr. and Mrs. STOCKER, a brother-in-law and sister of Mr. CLEMENTZ will occupy the house and manage the farm.

- Mrs. Matilda MAXWELL received word last week of the death of her daughter, Mrs. J.O. RENNIE, of Oswatomie, Kan. Services were held in Oswatomie and the body taken to Shenandoah, Iowa for burial. She had undergone an operation for liver trouble in Kansas City. The operation revealed cancer. The deceased will be remembered by older residents as Miss Jennie SPICER.

- Harry F. DENNIS of Paris, Ill. has purchased the entire mortuary equipment of the late B.F. GLARDON of Louisville, Ill. and will open a new funeral home about April 1 in that city. Mr. and Mrs. DENNIS are our home people but have lived in Centralia and Paris for several years.

- Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER were in Charleston over the weekend where they visited and attended a family reunion and dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT’s 59th anniversary on March 15 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. FLETCHER. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bert GIBBONS of Muncie, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son, Donn, of Coffeen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell BAGOTT of Charleston.

- Harry HEBRON of Farina has been appointed as Maintenance Patrolman on State Route 37. He assumed duties this morning, having relieved A.J. JACKSON of this city. This was quite a blow to the republican party of Kinmundy twp. because this was one political job that they wished to see stay in Kinmundy. Mr. JACKSON will now turn his attention toward the management of the Texaco Service Station, as his son, Merle, will leave for the army as soon as he is able. He is suffering from a strained back at present.

- Leland SHORT, a volunteer, James HANKS and Arthur MULVANY, of Meacham twp., Roy NORTHCUTT, who has been managing the farm for Mr. Roy HULSEY, north of this city, and James BASSETT of Foster twp., left Salem last night where they will be inducted into the selective Service this morning in Chicago. H. Merle JACKSON, of this city, was scheduled to accompany these boys, but due to a back injury, is in bed and unable to go.

- Dwight ALEXANDER is stepping high this morning over the arrival of twins last night, although he was really expecting triplets. But he seems pretty well contented with twins. So right now, Sally, the family milk goat, and her twin kids, are the center of attraction around the ALEXANDER home.

- Frances Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. MAXEY of Rock Falls, Ill. underwent an operation for mastoids in the Sterling Hospital Thursday.

- Mrs. Carrie HEATON and daughter, Hester, were called in Tuckerman, Ark. Tuesday on account of the death of Mrs. HEATON’s brother-in-law, Mr. Mace SEE, who was killed in an auto accident Monday. The deceased was a former resident of this community.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lenly WHITECOTTON of Oklahoma City, Okla. announce the arrival of a 7˝ lb. boy who was born March 15 named Lenly Dwane. The mother will be remembered here as Miss Dorothy BOUGHERS.

- A few friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross OLDEN on March 14 to help their daughter, Lillie Mae, celebrate her 14th birthday. Refreshments were served by the sister, Miss Thelma and sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond OLDEN. Those present were Agnes BORING, Arlene ZIMMER, Jean ALEXANDER, Virginia MULVANEY, Helen JACKSON, Peggy JACKSON, Mary Lou FOLLOWELL, Charles BASSETT, Joe FEATHER, Roy HALL, Calvin BARBEE, Bobby BAILEY, Walter BORING, Leland and Bruce OLDEN.

- Word has been received here by Mrs. Icy GARRETT, announcing the death of her cousin, Mrs. Etta DARDEN of Little Rock, Ark. Death came last Saturday after several months of suffering with cancer of the chest. Funeral services were held and interment made there. Mrs. DARDEN was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.J. FOSTER. She leaves besides her husband and 2 daughters, 2 brothers, Orville and Clyde FOSTER of Chicago.

- In Memoriam of Luella HARVEY, who died one year ago, March 24.

- Mr. and Mrs. Theo MILLER in company with Mr. and Mrs. Theo MILLER of Flora, and Mr. and Mrs. A.N. GRAY of Kinmundy motored to Breese and had birthday dinner at the Stella McGEE home in honor of her 82nd birthday, and 7 others whose birthdays are in March.

- The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church gave an old fashioned supper for the public on Monday in the Church basement. The menu consisted of corn bread, plain boiled potatoes, sausage, sausage gravey, beans, sauercraut, and apple pie. A goodly number attended the supper. After the meal, a short program was given. A trio by the BAILEY sisters, Baritone solo, Nancy LOWE, trio Freshmen boys, Kenneth PIGG, John PIPER, and Duane HANNA, and a vocal solo by Helen PRUETT. Group singing was enjoyed by all, the songs being old-fashioned songs and Irish songs since it was St. Patrick’s Day.

- Omega: The house on Dr. LOGAN’s dog and fox farm east of here caught fire Monday and was completely destroyed.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the community meeting in Brubaker Friday night. Talking pictures were shown on the proper care of a tractor, and a talent discovery contest was held which furnished good entertainment. At the close of the meeting, sandwiches and coffee were served. Edgar KAGY was the winner in the amateur contest.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT of Granite City visited over the weekend with his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER.

- Swift: Mrs. Kenneth ROBB is the proud owner of a new Speed Queen Washing Machine.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and family visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB Sunday afternoon.

- Swift: Mrs. Bertha ROBB and Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Kinmundy visited Wednesday with Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. H.H. HOWELL and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. BAYLIS attended the shower given for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Martin HASSEBROCK attended birthday surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus STARK at St. Peter, Saturday.

- 25 years ago from March 16, 1916.

- Mr. M.G. SEE, former Kinmundy resident, was killed in Tuckerman, Ark. when a passenger train struck his automobile at the crossing, instantly killing him and little Francine LAYTON, 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom LAYTON. Mr. SEE was repairing a pump at one of his tenant houses in which the LAYTON family lived and had come to the Graham shop on the other side of the tracks for some repairs, the little girl coming with him to buy some candy at a nearby store. Mr. SEE apparently did not see the train and drove on the track directly in front of it. Mason Greenlee SEE passed his 81st birthday last month having been born in Marion co. Ill. on Feb. 2, 1860, son of Mary Jane FRENCH and John SEE. He married Mary Ellen GRIFFIN on Nov. 9, 1881, and in 1887 they moved to Arkansas. Mrs. SEE died in 1936. He had lived in the Tuckerman community for nearly 50 years and had engaged in various enterprises, including mercantile, sawmill and lumber, farming, but a great deal of his life was spent doing carpenter and contracting work. He is survived by 3 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sadie SEE and Mrs. Carrie HEATON of Kinmundy, Ill.; and Mrs. Nora CHURCHMAN of Pine Bluff, Ark., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. SEE reared a niece, Mrs. O’Neil Jamison BJORKMAN, who has made her home with him the past 4 years. Interment will be at the Cheshier cemetery in Tuckerman.

- The farm home of Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS was destroyed by fire Friday evening, as well as the greater part of the contents. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mrs. WILLIAMS was visiting in Chicago with her sons, Maurice and Richard, and daughter, Clara. She had spent the greater part of the winter with them, but returned home as she learned of the fire. The home is also occupied by another son, Russell and family. Russell happened to be delivering wood on that afternoon, and Mrs. WILLIAMS and son was spending the afternoon with her parents, the A.J. JACKSON’s here in town. The neighbors discovered the fire and spread the alarm. Only a few personal effects were salvaged. The family dog crawled underneath the house and was burned also.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil CAMPBELL of Salem have been notified by military personnel in Puerto Rico that their son, Warren CAMPBELL, was drowned during an attempt to save a buddy from like fate. The elder Mr. CAMPBELL is an oil worker and this family lived in Kinmundy for several months, moving to Salem about 2 months ago.

- On March 22, thirty-six of the neighbors, children and friends of Mrs. Martha DOWNS gathered at her home to help celebrate her birthday. Mrs. DOWNS could not keep back the tears as it brought back memories of when her own children were all home and now so far away. The afternoon was spent in games and an egg hunt, also singing by Kenneth PIGG, Duane HANNA and John PIPER accompanied by Richard JONES on the guitar and songs by Patricia and Gene BAILEY. There were also several readings. Refreshments were served by Mrs. DOWN’s daughter, Thelma and Margaret BARBEE.

- Miss Margaret WARREN was honored with 3 pre-nuptial showers. The first was given by Miss Margaret WISEHEART at the home of Miss Florence JACK, with the members of the Methodist Church Sunday School class, and she was presented with an electric waffle iron and sandwich toaster. On Tuesday she was a guest of honor of the Eastern Star. The third shower was given by Mrs. Paul MONICAL in her home in Farina.

- Former Circuit Judge, William B. WRIGHT, of Effingham died in Effingham Hospital Sunday at the age of 81 years. He had served for 24 years in the judicial district.

- Miss Thelma OLDEN was taken to Mark Greer Hospital Saturday, and on Monday underwent an operation for appendicitis.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS and son, left Sunday for Chicago, where Mr. SULLENS has employment. Lewie made a trip there last week to look over prospects for a job. He came home Friday and reported that he had been offered 3 positions. He said the factories are all working on defense orders and are needing men.

- H.C. RUSSELL, of the U. of I., to Conduct Livestock Tour in County Next Thursday: A Livestock Feed Lot Tour is planned for Marion County Livestock feeders, Thursday, April 3. The following farms have been selected in different parts of the county for places to stop and observe different methods of handling stock. Mr. H.C. RUSSELL, Livestock Extension Specialist from the university and also a livestock salesman from the E. St. Louis Market, who has daily contact with the market, will accompany the farmers on this tour. We believe something worthwhile and of interest can be seen at each stop and would like to have a large group take the complete trip, but if this is not possible, farmers may join the group at any place. Those coming for the entire trip may either bring their lunch or eat at Salem, as we will be near Salem between 12:00 and 1:00 o’clock. The following schedule will be followed as close as possible:

8:00 a.m., April 3, 1941 - W.F. BLANKENSHIP farm in Haines twp. ˝ mile west and ˝ mile north of Slapout; beef cattle, sheep and hogs; general farm practices used on this farm.

9:00 a.m., O.A. JAMES and H.H. McLAUGHLIN farm in Stevenson twp., 2 miles south of Banister and ˝ mile west; cattle, sheep and hogs, on the JAMES farm and registered Hereford cattle on the McLAUGHLIN farm.

10:30 a.m. R.C. CLUSTER farm 1˝ east of Salem., feeder cattle, Chester White and O.I.C. Hogs.

11:30 a.m. John FORD farm, 1 miles of Alma; Hereford cattle, sheep and hogs.

12:30 p.m. Stop at Salem for dinner or eat lunch and meet at

2:00 p.m. Reuben YOUNG farm 1 mile east and 3/4 mile north of Odin, registered Hereford heifers and also feed cattle and hogs.

It is rather hard to determine the exact time at each place as the length of time spent will depend somewhat on the size of the group and their interest and questions, but the plan is to visit the 5 above places and have some discussion at each, then at the last stop, perhaps summerize what has been seen. This is the first livestock tour for several years and although it may be a busy time for some farmers in the field, it might be time well spent to take a few hours off for this trip.

- Mrs. Paul HANNA was employed as teacher of the 5th and 6th grades for the remainder of the school year.

- Eighty Years Ago: The following is a clipping from the Patoka Register, June 24, 1921, but was copied from a Kansas City paper. For some unknown reason, the name of the writer was not given. Nevertheless it does make pretty good reading from a historical standpoint. After you have read this, it may be that you can tell us just who the writer may be. Here’s the story: When I was a boy, in 1861, living in Kinmundy, Ill., I was down at the town’s depot one day when a cattle train pulled in and stopped. It was loaded with confederate prisoners bound for the prison camps in the north, and on top of the cars sat Federate soldiers with guns, guarding the trainload. The sight was calculated to impress one of my age. But something far more striking followed. Half a dozen soldiers dropped out of one of the cars and began digging a hole at the side of the road. When this was perhaps 18 inches deep, they went to one of the cars and took from it a Confederate soldier, dead, and hurriedly buried him. The soldiers then climbed on board and the train pulled out. Sticking from the dirt at the foot of the crude grave were tips of the 2 feet of the dead man. Some 3 miles from Kinmundy at that time lived Uncle Isaac EAGAN on a farm that was like a southern plantation in its size and appearance. He was rich and had won the good will of the people among whom he dwelt, in spite of his strong southern sympathies, by having presented 20 acres of sightly land near the town for a public cemetery. Someone told Uncle Isaac about the youth that had been buried by the roadside. He bought a coffin, procured a lot in the cemetery he had given the city, sent his men and had the body exhumed and given a decent burial in the city cemetery, placing a marker at the grave. Years passed and the war came to an end. I was at the station on another occasion when a well dressed woman alighted from the incoming passenger train. After the excitement of unloading the baggage was at an end, and the train had pulled out, this woman approached the station agent and with evident Southern modulation asked if there had not during the war been a young soldier, who had died enroute to prison, buried near the town. The agent answered in the affirmative, and told how Uncle Isaac EAGAN had dug up the body and buried it in the village cemetery. Then his eyes fell upon me. "Here is a lad who saw the original burial, and can direct you to the new grave and to Uncle Isaac EAGAN, who buried the boy." "Son," the woman said, turning to me, "I wish you would go to the livery stable and get the best rig you can, then tell your mother and go with me to see Mr. EAGAN." I did as directed. We drove up to Uncle Isaac’s, finding him sitting in shirt sleeves on a wide veranda in front of a big house in the midst of a shady grove, smoking a cob pipe. He received the woman with southern courtesy, and, after hearing her story, led us into the house. Going to an old fashioned mahogany desk, he drew forth a package of papers, which he explained had been found on the body of the dead man, and handed them to the woman. She first looked at the daguerreotype and exclaimed: "This is enough. It is my brother; and 1 cannot thank you enough for the kindness you showed us." This woman remained in Kinmundy for about a month. In that time she had a monument made for the dead confederate. The women of the town called on her at the hotel, and a feeling of deep sympathy sprang up between her and her sisters of the northland. When at last the marble for the grave had been placed, and she was at the depot ready to depart for her southern home, she told them how she had appreciated their kindness, and that her views of northern callousness had been fully dissipated. Many were in tears as she finished her little talk. Then seeing me on the platform, she took a $5 bill from her purse and insisted on my taking it. It was the only time in all my life when I was really rich.

- Pleasant Grove: Willadene SHAFFER attended the funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frances RITTER at Mt. Carmel Church, Friday.

- Pleasant Grove: Funeral services were held Friday at the Baptist Church in Salem for Mrs. Bertha LAWRENCE, who died at a hospital in Chicago, following an operation. Mrs. LAWRENCE is the mother of Mrs. Ralph SQUIBB of Brubaker.

- East Zion: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. Artie SCHICK which was held in Vernon on Tuesday.

- Swift: Word has been received here of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Orville HARVEY of Ridgefarm named Richard Orville.

- Swift: Kenneth ROBB and wife visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Norma Del GARRETT spent the weekend with Velma CONANT.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and son, Leroy, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT and daughters, and Norma Del GARRETT were in Breese Sunday afternoon visiting Darrell ARNOLD at the hospital.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and wife and son, Darrell Gene, visited Sunday on Zion Prairie with friends.

- Swift: Roy HULSEY and wife spent Sunday with Katy MICHAEL.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS went to Pesotum Monday to attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Fred BEHL.

- On April 2, 1891, Henry Kalvin LANE and Miss Mary Eva COLLIER were married in Sullivan, Ill. After their marriage they remained on a farm in Moultrie Co. for 14 years, moving to Kinmundy 36 years ago, where they settled on the ALLEN farm (later known as the WARD farm) south of town. They lived on various farms in the neighborhood until 1930, when they purchased the the WHISNANT farm, where they remained until Aug. when they sold the farm and moved to town. Mr. LANE was born in Indiana, moving to Moultrie county with his parents when 7 years old. There he grew to manhood and later met his bride. He is 74 years old. Mrs. LANE was born in Moultrie Co. and is 69 years old. They have 7 children: 2 sons and 2 daughters, living, 2 sons dying in infancy and 1 son dying at the age of 9. They also have 14 grandchildren. The celebration was held on Sunday and 53 relatives and friends gathered at the home with well filled baskets and presents. A list of those attending was included. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Misses Katherine WORMLEY and Alice FRENCH entertained a number of friends Friday at the home of Miss WORMLEY with a silver and linen shower for Miss Margaret WARREN. 5 tables were at play with bridge, rook, and Chinese checkers.

- The fire department made a run to the home of Mrs. Mollie BROWN Tuesday when a short circuit in a drop cord caused the cord to catch fire and burn. As soon as the outlet switch was pulled the fire ceased and only the cord was burned.

- A farewell and birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. ARNOLD residing west of Alma, the guests of honor being Jesse JEZEK, who will soon leave for camp, and Mrs. J.O. ARNOLD, who was celebrating her 49th birthday. A list of those attending was included.

- The body of a man who was found Tuesday along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad about 4 miles north of this city by the Farina section crew. It was supposed that he had fallen from the blinds of the northbound passenger train. The left arm was cut off just below the elbow and a deep gash thru his skull. His Selective service register card was found in his pocket, and they found his home to be in New Orleans, La., and his name as William David McGITTIGAN. The body was shipped to relatives in New Orleans.

- Eugene SHUFELDT of Salem and Miss Margaret WARREN of this city motored to Murphysboro yesterday where they were married in the Centenary Methodist Church, by the former pastor of the local Methodist church. Much to the surprise of the contracting parties, the ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Paulene JOHNSON and son, Neil, Miss Virginia ROHRBOUGH, and Miss Katherine WORMLEY of this city. The bride is daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry WARREN, and since the death of her parents, has made her home with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. WARREN. She is a graduate of the local high school class of ‘26. For the past 9 years she has been a teacher in the local grade school. The groom is youngest son of Mrs. Adora SHUFELDT of Salem. He is also a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘23. Since his graduation, he has been employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad and has attained the position of locomotive engineer with his headquarters at Klamath Falls, Ore. The couple will reside in Oregon.

- The Athletic Banquet was held Monday. Bennie DOOLEN was given award for scoring the most free shots of the year. Letters were presented to Bennie DOOLEN, Earl BRIMBERRY, Robert GRAY, Ralph JENKINS, Charles SEE, Russell MOUNT, John JEZEK, Kenneth WRIGHT, Guin VALLOW, Harold SIMMONS, and Charles VALLOW, the players; Manuel WELSH, the manager; Margaret BARBEE, Juanita BAILEY, Marie KLINE, and Kenneth JACKSON, the cheerleaders.

- The Democrats were victorious in the local township election held Tuesday, although Republicans did elect 2 Justices of the Peace. The results were:

For Town Clerk: Wilma BOUGHERS (D) over Stella LEE (R)

For Assessor: R.H. PIGG (D) over Chas. BLOMBERG (R)

For Justice of the Peace: C.A. BOONE (R) and R.S. ROWAN (R)

For School Trustees: F.G. ALEXANDER (D) over Fletcher COLE (R).

It was found that District No. 25 already has a trustee at the present time, so Mr. ALEXANDER will withdraw his name from the ballot.

- Pleasant Grove: The U.S.C. met Wednesday with Mrs. Dora SPITLER.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Ray MILLER and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, and Will SHAFFER and daughter, Willadean, attended a birthday dinner at the Dalt VANDEVEER home Sunday in honor of Mrs. VANDEVEER’s birthday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL visited Sunday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Buster BENDER from Chicago spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT.

- Green Ridge: Misses Laura Josephine, and Kathryn DOUDERA of Chicago spent the weekend with their parents, F.L. DOUDERA and family. They came down with Mr. and Mrs. Buster BENDER.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Elmer BASSETT and daughter, Edith called on Gage BASSETT, Sunday.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil GARRETT are the proud parents of a baby boy, born 1 day last week.

- Harold ROBB returned home Friday from Chicago where he has employment.

- 25 years ago from March 23, 1916.

- Noah Sanford SUTTON, son of Brazier and Mary SUTTON, was born in Reelsville, Ind. on May 24, 1876, and died at his home in Kinmundy on April 2, 1941. When 2 years old, he moved with his parents to Illinois. Most of his boyhood was spent in Longview, Ill. At the age of 19 he began the study of telegraphy. He followed the railroad business until 4 years ago when he was retired on pension. 34 years ago he accepted the position as station agent at Kinmundy and held this until he retired. However, 23 years ago he was forced to take a leave of absence on account of his eyesight. He married Miss Esta Belle LEFLER on Dec. 16, 1900, and they had 2 daughters, one dying in infancy, and the other, Alta, now Mrs. Wilfred SNELLING of Kinmundy. He also leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Nannie GREGOR of Villa Grove; 1 brother, Perry SUTTON of Longview; and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Kinmundy Lodge A.F. & A.M; Salem Chapter of R.A.M., and Knight Templars in Centralia. Services were held from the Kinmundy Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.

- Mrs. Estella PRUETT entertained a few friends last evening in honor of Mrs. Annie YOUNG’s birthday.

- The Illinois Central Railroad has a gang of 110 men laying new rails thru here on the southbound track.

- Miss Leola YUND and Delbert BOLES were married at the Methodist parsonage in Philo, Ill. on April 2. Attendants were Miss Kathryn B. NEWEN and Lester SHIPMAN, Jr. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Nola YUND and graduated with the class of ‘29 from Kinmundy H.S., and the groom is eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James BOLES of Urbana. They couple will reside in Urbana.

- The Marion County Board of supervisors have agreed to purchase 60 acres of land for a permanent fair site.

- Mrs. C.R. KENNINGTON and son, Charles, of Villa Park, Mr. and Mrs. Jack PFEFFER and daughter, Susan, of Lebanon, Mr. Walter DOOLEN and Miss Josephine DAVIS of Macomb were here Sunday helping their father, E.W. DOOLEN, celebrate his birthday. Afternoon callers were: Mrs. L.L. THRASHER and children of Glen Ellyn, Charles PRUETT of St. Louis, Jack PRUETT of Springfield, Mrs. Estella PRUETT and Miss Martha MORGAN.

- Miletus: Edd BUTTS and wife have a son born March 29th.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB are the proud parents of a 7˝ lb. baby girl born Monday, April 7th. They named her Judith Ann.

- Swift: Clyde GARRETT and family visited Sunday with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter.

- Swift: Fred GAMMON and wife of Kinmundy were dinner guests of Virgil LIVESAY and family Sunday.

- The speech of Curly BROOKS was printed. He appeared at the Town Hall Meeting taking the negative side of the debate "Shall we use our ships to convoy material to Britian", using our boys as targets across the waters.

- In spite of the wet day Tuesday, the residents of this city voted dry on the liquor proposition. The total vote was 263 for prohibiting the sale of liquor while 108 votes were registered against. Carl DUNLAP was elected Mayor with very few names written in, as well as A.H. MILLER, City Clerk; F.E. JONES, City Treasurer; and Chas. Robb, Police Magistrate. In Ward 1, Harry BURGE was elected Alderman with a vote of 99, while E. YUND, whose name was written in, received 28; In Ward 2, Lowell DISS, whose name was written in received 32 votes, while Lewie SULLENS received 23. As it was stated last week, Mr. SULLENS is out of the city and expects to remain for some time, therefore, he could not have qualified now had he been elected. In Ward 3, Fred GAMMON was elected with very little opposition. The hold-over alderman are Ward 1, Med BOYD; Ward 2, Elwin INGRAM; Ward 3, C.S. WATSON.

- In the local school election held Saturday, D.J. ALEXANDER was re-elected as president of the Board of Education. E.O. ZIMMER and Alonzo CHURCH were elected members of the board. In the election for members of the Board of Education for High School district No. 500 which is our new Community High School district, the 5 members, namely, Bert GARRETT, W.S. PRUETT, A.H. MILLER, Woodrow WILKINSON, and John FORD, were all elected without any opposition to speak of.

- On April 14, 1941, Tessie Delos DODSON, son of Chas. and Martha DODSON, died. He was born at Salem on Jan. 27, 1923. He was a family of 7 children, 3 brothers and 1 sister preceding him in death. He leaves his father, mother and 2 sisters, namely, Mrs. Wilbur BROOM of Hammond, Ind., and Miss Dorothy at home. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Chas. BRUCE of Salem and Miss Corrine BAILEY of this city motored to Murphysboro last Sunday where they were married in the Centenary Methodist Church. Attendants were Miss Loretta SELLARS cousin of the bride, and Richard VANDERPLUYM, both of Breese. The bride is daughter of Bert BAILEY of this city, and graduated from the local high school in ‘37, being employed in the local post office the past 2 years. The groom is son of Mrs. Anna BRUCE of Salem, and is a graduate of the Salem H.S. in ‘35, being employed in the Robt. MERZ grocery store in Salem. They will be at home in the Dunlap apartments here.

- Mrs. Mary KOLB fell Tuesday injuring her limb.

- Mr. and Mrs. Mel BOYD were called to Centralia Hospital Friday on account of the serious illness of their son, John, of Salem. An emergency operation was performed for gastric ulcers.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER of Coffeen, who went to Coffeen a year ago from Kinmundy to open a funeral home there, bought the Harry Blackburn house in Coffeen, Saturday, which they will remodel and make into a modern funeral home. They have been renting the property since going to Coffeen, and have operated their mortician’s business there.

- Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT and daughter, Mrs. Kenneth LECKRONE and son, motored to Rantoul Sunday, where they were met by Mr. LECKRONE. The LECKRONES returned to their home in Whiting, Ind.

- Miss Grace ARNOLD of Olney spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Dr. EVANS of Iuka was called Thursday to the Charlie WANTLAND home, Mrs. WANTLAND being so badly burned when her clothing caught fire from a heating stove. Mr. WANTLAND’s hands were also burned.

- Miletus: A 10 lb. boy, Leroy Arthur, was born to Lee HOLMES and wife April 10, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence MULVANEY.

- Miletus: The baby daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Walter MILLER of Patoka died. The funeral was Tuesday.

- Miletus: The teacher, W.G. HAYES, and scholars of Miletus School enjoyed an egg hunt and wiener roast Friday P.M.

- Camp Ground: Friday afternoon the pupils of Camp Ground school and their teacher, Miss HAYS, went to the creek on a picnic. The children boiled and roasted eggs and fished. But the great delight came when the teacher had the children make skewers and roast their fish over an open fire.

- 25 years ago from April 6, 1916.

- Arthur COX, Jr. of near Edgewood and Juna Mae McCARTY of near Iola, were married at Louisville on April 5. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COX, Sr. He attended the rural school near his home, later attending high school at Edgewood and Farina. He is one of the prosperous young farmers of that vicinity. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Ms. Marshall McCARTY who at one time lived west of this city and in and near Alma, later moving near Iola where she attended high school and graduated from San Jose, Ill. in ‘40. The couple will reside on a farm 2 miles east of LaClede.

- On April 15, J.R. CHEADLE of this city celebrated his 83rd birthday by coming to town and casting his ballot to help make Kinmundy a better town in which to live. These are the words of Mr. CHEADLE. On the following Saturday and Sunday, his children and grandchildren came home to help dad celebrate. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. L.L. CHEADLE of Knox, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. H.F. CHEADLE, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. VERHOOKS and sons, Floyd and Gene of Kankakee, Mr. and Mrs. T.P. CHEADLE and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. CHEADLE of this city in whose home the happy occasion occurred. The high light came Sunday when a telegram came from the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry CHEADLE, Glen, who is in training camp in Michigan. There were 4 birthday cakes.

- Mrs. Mary KOLB died at her home in this city Tuesday aged 86 years, 7 months, and 1 day. Services will be held from St. Philomena’s Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She has been in ill health the past several years, but her condition became serious last week when she fell, supposedly from a stroke. She never regained consciousness since her fall. She leaves 1 daughter, Anna, and 1 son, Frank, both of Kinmundy.

- The School Boards were organized at a joint meeting. Details of the meeting were included.

- Sandra Lee, 8˝ daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley ALLISON in South Bend on April 19. The mother will be remembered here as Miss Phyllis HAMMER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HAMMER.

- In Memoriam of our darling baby who died April 22, 1936. Sadly missed by loving parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean BRUBAKER and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley JONES.

- The fire siren sounded Sunday when the roof of the residence occupied by the Harry GRAY family was found to be on fire. The fire was extinguished by Mr. GRAY before the arrival of the fire engine.

- In Springfield: A.H. MILLER, W.S. PRUETT, John FORD, Woodrow WILKINSON, and Bert GARRETT, the Board of Education of the Kinmundy Community High School in company with superintendent, John L. KNIGHT, were in Springfield yesterday on school business.

- Charles JONES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom JONES of this city, was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Sunday where he underwent an operation for appendicitis Monday.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON have received word from their son, Merle, that he is now in Camp Forrest, Tenn. With the 108th Engineering Corps.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter MURPHY and daughter, Barbara, and son, Reed, spent the weekend in Chicago. While there, they visited WLS Studios where Barbara and Reed were permitted on the "Money Bag" program which is a quiz program. Both gave correct answers to their questions and received 50 cents as a prize.

- Coach Richard PROVINES has resigned as coach and accepted a position in Olney as principal.

- Mr. and Mrs. Morris CHASTEEN have an 8 3/4 lb. boy born at their home Monday, and named Marvin Ray.

- The Annual Fireman’s Ball was held last Friday and was well attended. The receipts were about $125. The money is to used to buy smoke masks for the fire dept. as well as some civic improvement for the city and community in general.

- Christy E. GENTRY, H. Merle JACKSON, Merle HEADLEY, John Wm. McCULLEY, and Harold B. JONES left last week for camp. They went to Chicago on Wednesday but we haven’t heard just where each was sent.

- The local high school participated in a county wide track meet in Salem Saturday. In the mile run, Duane HANNA of the local school set a new county record of 5 minutes, 8.4 seconds.

- Meadow Branch: Wm. PYLE received word from Tipton, Ind. that his sister died last Thursday.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Loren JOHNSON and Miss Ruth HINES spent Saturday afternoon with Kathryn MARSHALL, Mrs. Florence BASSETT, and daughter, Ruth, were also callers.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter visited Monday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Burt GARRETT and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter.

- Swift: Marvin CONANT and family called at Kenneth ROBB’s Sunday evening to see the new girl.

- Swift: Raymond ATKINS and mother, Norma Del GARRETT and Velma Jean CONANT of Kinmundy were at Kenneth ROBB’s Monday afternoon to see the new baby.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters visited at Ernest BASSETT’s Sunday afternoon.

- Green Ridge: A party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA’s for Merle HEADLEY who left for camp Wednesday.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BRASEL and children of Hoopeston, Ill. came Thursday afternoon to visit with her mother, Mrs. Alice H. SEE. They returned home Sunday.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS was a guest of her sister, Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and husband last Saturday night and Easter Sunday.

- Meacham: Miss Beulah PERRY and Grover Chas. VETETO went to Charleston, Mo. Tuesday and were married. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Myrtle PERRY. The couple will make their home in the home of the bride’s mother. The young people gave them a rousing charivari Friday.

- Miletus: Several from this vicinity attended the birthday dinner in honor of the 55th birthday of Earl JAMISON at his home near Omega Sunday.

- 25 years ago from April 13, 1916.

- Mrs. Mary KOLB, who was born as Mary Margaret WAGNER in Bamberg, Germany on Sept. 21, 1854, died at her home in Kinmundy on April 22, 1941. She came to the United States in 1882 and made her home in New York City for almost 3 years. In 1882 she came to Illinois and on July 27, 1885 was married to John KOLB. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters, Frances Marie and Henry dying in infancy, and John Jr. died on June 1934. After living on a farm north of Kinmundy for 3 years, she with her husband purchased and made for themselves a home 4 miles south of Kinmundy where she reared her family. On Jan. 9, 1918, her husband died. She remained on the farm until 18 years ago when her home burned. She with her daughter, Anna, then went to Denver, Colo. to be with her son, John, but the home ties were too great to be broken and after 9 months they returned to Kinmundy where she lived until her death. She was of a family of 4 sisters and 2 brothers all of whom have preceded her in death. She leaves 1 son, Frank; 1 daughter, Anna; and 7 grandchildren. Her daughter cared for her for 23 years in her home, she having been an invalid. She was a member of St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in this city, where the funeral was held. Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery in this city. A list of those from out-of-town attending the funeral was included.

- Carl SCHMIDT of Farina died Saturday in Centralia Hospital. Death was caused by cancer of the stomach. Services were held in Farina with interment in Farina Cemetery. He was well known throughout the countryside, having operated a feed mill and elevator in Farina for the past several years.

- Milton LACEY of Meacham twp. has been appointed assistant warden of the State Penal Farm at Vandalia. He assumed his duties this week.

- Earl JACKSON of Alma has accepted the position of Drivers’ License Inspector.

- Harold WATSON and Miss Lona SANDERS motored to St. Louis, Mo. last Friday and were married. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. WATSON of Alma. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin SANDERS of this city. They returned home Sunday for dinner at the home of the bride’s parents. Others attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. J.G. WATSON and Miss Ruth HINES of Alma, Rev. Chas. POWERS of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. A.S. ALLARD, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE and Miss Mildred SANDERS. The couple will reside in Alma.

- George Onis HENSLEY died at his home in this city Tuesday, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Services will be held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. His death was attributed to heart trouble.

- Meacham: Saturday was the last day of school at Rockhold and the patrons went with well filled baskets for the children and teacher, Mrs. Walter WEISS. A program of songs of the History of America were presented.

- Omega: Several from this community attended the shower given to Rev. and Mrs. HARBOUGH who recently moved from Chicago to the parsonage at Zion Church near Xenia.

- Omega: Ray SCHOOLEY had his house wired for electricity last week.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the charivari of Mr. and Mrs. Ed CRUTCHFIELD Tuesday night.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City visited over the weekend with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter.

- Swift: Friday afternoon, the boys of Swift School were greatly surprised by their teacher, Mrs. Ava WILLIAMS. She took them to Alma where they were treated to ice cream, candy and pop, they were also given orange and blue silvercaps. The boys all thanked their teacher for a pleasant afternoon, On Saturday, Mrs. Ava WILLIAMS took all of the girls of Swift School to her home where a lovely Mexican luncheon was served at noon. The table was decorated in Mexican style with candles. Then later in the afternoon, she took them all to the theater to see a good show. The girls all agreed that they enjoyed the day very much.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY were calling on friends in Patoka Sunday afternoon.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT were shopping in Salem Monday afternoon.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and children visited Sunday with Elvin CONANT and family.

- Swift: Darrell Gene LIVESAY visited Friday night and Saturday in Kinmundy with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Swift: Mrs. Thomas BOONE returned to her home in Kinmundy Sunday. She has been staying at the Kenneth ROBB home.

- Attempts to Steal Heifer: Chas. BLOMBERG had the misfortune of losing a yearling heifer a week ago Saturday night. The heifer was grazing in the Will MILLER pasture and was O.K. on Saturday evening. But Mr. BLOMBERG found her dead on Sunday morning. Upon examination he found that her neck had been broken. Also there was a short rope around her neck. The heifer was laying by the fence and there was evidence of quite a struggle. The fence wires had been spread and from all appearances the heifer would not go through. Either the pulling on her or an attempt to bulldoze her, broke the neck. This was reported to the sheriff and an attempt is made to catch the culprits. This pasture has been a favorite fishing grounds of many but signs have been posted prohibiting fishing now, so no one will have any business whatsoever in the pasture.

- James EAGAN and Miss Wanda SHREFFLER, both of this city, motored to St. Louis Saturday and were married. They were accompanied by Joe BORING, Miss Laura GREEN, and Mrs. Tiona BLAIR, sister of the groom. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil SHREFFLER, residing 1˝ miles west of Alma, but formerly of this vicinity. For the past 2 years she has been employed at the Fulfer Café in this city. The groom is son of Mrs. Gladys EAGAN and is employed at the C. & E.I.R.R. as a section laborer. They will reside with the groom’s mother.

- Elected as officers of the Chamber of Commerce were: President, D.J. ALEXANDER; V. President, J.N. VALLOW; Sec-Treas., G.E. ROLLINSON.

- D.J. ALEXANDER and family are feeling mighty blue over their last kid committing suicide by hanging itself Tuesday night. It will be remembered that twins made their arrival at this home sometime ago but one was given away. So now the mother goat is the only one left. The ALEXANDER children, as well as the other children on Quality Hill, had become attached to this kid and it was quite a pet.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG formerly of Mt. Vernon moved recently to the Ed DILLON property on the south part of town. Mr. and Mrs. CRAIG will probably be remembered by many of the older residents, as they lived in Kinmundy several years ago.

- Teachers hired in Kinmundy Grade School Thursday were: Margaret WISEHEART, grades 1 & 2; Hester HEATON, grades 3 & 4; Annie YOUNG, grades 5 & 6; and Alice FRENCH, grades 7 & 8.

- Mrs. Nelle SPURLIN died at her home in Chicago April 18 after a brief illness. She was 44 years old. Services were held and interment made in Chicago. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James BAYLIS and was born and reared in this community. She was a sister of Mrs. Perry NEAVILLE and Mrs. Tom JONES of this city. She also leaves 2 sons and 1 daughter, and her husband, Cleman SPURLIN.

- Wayne PIGG, who joined the navy last year, was in St. Louis a short while last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. PIGG and sons, Wydell and Kenneth, Miss Maxine BAILEY and Verchial TROUT, motored there to spend time with him. They report him looking fine. He was on his way from the Pacific coast to Norfolk, Va. where he will probably see some active service. He has just completed a course in radio and is now a full fledged radio operator.

- The 4-H Club was organized in Meacham and they chose the name "Meacham Ramblers". Officers elected were: Fred CRAIN, President; Ira MERRITT, Jr., V. President; Francis KRUTSINGER, Sec-Treas.; Forrest BURKETT, Reporter; Junior BUTTS, Recreation Leader; Gene BURKETT, Director; W.G. HAYS, local leader.

- Swift School: Mrs. Ava WILLIAMS of Salem closed a successful term at Swift Friday. The parents came at noon with well filled baskets. Mrs. WILLIAMS has taught here 3 years and they are very sorry to lose her as a teacher. She will teach near Salem next year.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and family, and Wes ROBB and wife visited with Virgil LIVESAY and family Sunday.

- Swift School: Mrs. Orville GARRETT was in Kinmundy Thursday to sing at the funeral of George HENSLEY.

- East Zion: Word was received here last week that Aunt Mary WALKER, who now lives in Wood River but formerly of here, fell on the Church steps and broke her arm.

- Pleasant Grove: See MILLICAN’s school closed Thursday at Frog Pond with a basket dinner at noon.

- Meadow Branch: Rufus WOODEN and Helen MOORE were married Apr. 28 at Vernon. The groom is son of Jess WOODEN of this vicinity, and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore MOORE who live west of Patoka. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents.

- Meadow Branch: Friday was the last day of school at Meadow Branch, and teacher, Miss JOHNSON, took the children to Bryan Park for the day on Saturday.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Wm. McWILLIAMS took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART.

- Camp Ground: School was out last Thursday. At the noon hour a basket dinner was served.

- Omega: Omega school closed last Friday with an all-day picnic at Bryan Park at Salem.

- Cliff OLDEN left Sunday for Chicago where he has employment. His position at the Standard Station is being filled by Benny DOOLEN.

- 25 years ago from April 27, 1916.

- Legality of Formation of Kinmundy Community High School Being Attacked: Quo Warranto proceedings have been started against the Board of Education of High School District No. 500. The bill of complaint, with Ira HUMES, William WILLIAMS, Joe MAZANEK, et al, as plaintiffs, and A.H. MILLER, John S. FORD, W.W. PRUETT, Bert GARRETT, and Woodrow WILKINSON as defendants, has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk. Process has not been served as yet, so consequently no date has been set for the trial. The above named plaintiffs are attacking the legality of the formation of the Kinmundy High School District as well as the election of the above named members of the Board of Education.

- Mrs. Anson BRANSON died at her home in this city Saturday aged 60 years, 6 months, and 29 days. Services were held from the Church of God with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. BRANSON underwent an operation a few months ago for a liver disturbance. It was found at that time to be cancer of the liver which finally caused her death.

- The Prairie Go-Getters 4-H Club met at the home of Jerry McCARTY May 9. Officers elected were: President, Jerry McCARTY; V. Pres., Arkel DIPPOLD; Sec., Imogene McCARTY; Treas., Billy HANBAUM; Reporters, Audrey HANBAUM and Phillip MARLOW; Rec. Chm., Oren HANBAUM; Social Leader, William MARLOW.

- Charles A. HASELDEN, nearly 58, who was taken very ill when driving Monday to Carroll, Neb. where he served as depot agent, died Monday in a hospital there. He had suffered with diabetes for several years. He realized that he was having an attack, stopped his car at the side of the highway and got out of the machine. He had fallen to the ground in a diabetic coma when the highway patrolman and others found him and brought him to Wayne, Neb. Charles A. HASELDEN, son of John Burr and Sarah McCULLEY HASELDEN, was born in Louisville, Ill. on May 30, 1883. There he spent his boyhood. He visited Kinmundy on several occasions with his brother, Dave, a former resident of Kinmundy, who is now deceased.

- Mr. and Mrs. George HEEG of Springfield, Ohio are announcing the marriage of their youngest daughter, Betty Francis, to Homer DeTRAY of Springfield, Ohio. The wedding took place on Easter Monday in Portsmouth, Ohio. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Marjorie HAUGHTT of Portsmouth. The couple are making their home with the bride’s parents. The bride is the granddaughter of Miss Rebecca ZEIGLER of this city.

- Thomas BOONE and Forrest JOHNSON have been appointed guards at the penal farm. They will take up their duties about the first of the month. J.N. VALLOW has accepted the position of oil inspector in this district.

- Charles Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles GRAY, was proclaimed winner of the "Popular Baby Contest" last week conducted in connection with the play, "Glad Rags". Freddie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS, ran a close second. Charles Robert was presented with a silver loving cup.

- A baseball team has been organized and will play their first game of the season on the diamond on the school yard on May 18. Howard ROBB is manager of the team. The team will consist of A. BOYD, K. ROBB, R. JENKINS, J. GORDON, S. SULLIVAN, C. KLINE, Howard ROBB, Harold ROBB, N. EAGAN, K. PIGG, P. GRIFFIN, E. JONES, C. VALLOW and probably a few others.

- Carl GREEN of Kinmundy is a prominent figure on the campus of Billings, Mont. Polytechnic Institute where he is a junior this spring. He has just been elected secretary of the local chapter of Pi Alpha Pi, national honorary letterman’s society. Carl is earning part of his college expenses at Billings Polytechnic as assistant in the Mathematics and Chemistry dept. But he still takes time to play centerfield, where he earned his letter last year.

- Meadow Branch: There was a charivari and shower given Saturday night at the Jess WOODEN home for their son, Rufus and bride.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Dan HEISTAND attended the 55th wedding anniversary celebration and basket dinner Sunday of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam BARKSDALE.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HEISTAND were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON last Sunday evening in honor of Herbert’s birthday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Pearl ROSE received a message Thursday of the death of her brother in law, John BORRALL, who died very suddenly at his home west of Salem. Services were held in Salem with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: The W.S.C.S. met Wednesday with Mrs. Bertha SEE.

- Pleasant Grove: An all day meeting and basket dinner will be held at Pleasant Grove Sunday, May 18.