1942

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Jan. 1, 1942:

- The HUMPHREY family met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mac HUMPHREY in Lawrenceville on Dec. 28, with 25 members of the family gathered in memory of Matthew and Marv HUMPHREY. After they all met at the house, they were taken by cars to the new Freezer Storage Plant, owned and operated by J. Mac HUMPHREY, returning for a turkey dinner. A list of those present was included.

- A small wreck on the Illinois Central between Kinmundy and Alma happened Monday evening. Not a bad wreck but it delayed the trains for about 2 hours. The southbound local freight had stopped at Alma to do some switching. The engine was cut loose from the train and the switching was being done. A car was cut loose in course of the switching to roll back to the train. This it did, but when it struck the train, it started the whole train moving backwards. That particular part of the track is downhill and naturally the train gained momentum. The flagman hopped on and tried to apply the hand brake, but it was too much for him. The train kept gaining speed and when he saw a freight coming, he jumped. The train struck the freight train, smashing the caboose and throwing it over on to the northbound main. No one was injured.

- Mrs. E.W. ROWLIN was badly burned Friday while attempting to start a fire with kerosene. The flames leaped from the stove catching her clothing on fire to the room. She was wearing her night clothing at the time. She managed to get her 2 small children cut the window and then smothered the flames from her clothing by getting into bed and covering herself with her bed clothing. She then started to her neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Robert GRAY, screaming, but fell in the yard before reaching their home. The fire alarm then sounded. Carl PRUETT, a medical student home on his Christmas vacation, was among the first to arrive on the scene and helped to administer first aid to Mrs. ROWLIN. He also accompanied her and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW to the hospital in Vandalia where she is being treated. This family had lived here only a short time, and Mr. ROWLIN is an oil worker.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jess BROOM of Edgewood, received a wire Wednesday from thee Navy Dept. stating that they had located their son, Vail Theron, and that he was well and hearty. Consequently, we know they enjoyed Christmas much better than they had anticipated. The mother just couldn’t believe the death message they had previously received and mailed Vail his Christmas box with the thought in her heart that if it was true, some other mother’s son could enjoy the package.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. CARROLL have an 8 lb. boy born in Vandalia hospital on Dec. 26 named Richard Marvin.

- Miss Margaret WISEHEART, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison WISEHEART of Iola, married Alonzo CHURCH, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. CHURCH of Oklahoma City, Okla. at the Methodist Church in Kinmundy. She was attended by her 3 sisters, Miss Ester WISEHEART, maid of honor, Mrs. Geo. WELLS of Decatur, and Mrs. Joseph MALONE of Salem. The groom was attended by his brother, William CHURCH of Oklahoma City, Frederic PRUETT of Boulder, Colo., and Robert WOLFE of Harrisburg. Mrs. WISEHEART attended Southern Illinois Teachers’ College and the University of Illinois. She is a teacher in the Kinmundy Public School. Mr. CHURCH is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Law School, and is now practicing law in Kinmundy, where they will reside. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Guests at the home of Mrs. Icy GARRETT on Christmas were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, Charlene HULSEY, Dale HULSEY, Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and daughters, Mrs. Bessie THOMAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil GARRETT and three sons, Mrs. Noah THOMAS, Nelda and Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and Roy, Mrs. Charlotta HEINRICH, Mr. and Mrs. Orville THOMAS of Three Rivers, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS and son, Clyde Thomas, and Miss Helen JARDEN of Jackson, Mich., and Rolla and Floyd SULLENS of Chicago.

- Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER received a short note from their son, James, who is the U.S. Navy and stationed in Hawaii stating that he was well and happy. The message was not directly from him, but had gone thru the censors and emerged a form letter. Mr. HAMMER stated that the letter took 19 days to arrive at its destination, while in ordinary times, it took about 9.

- Meacham: Mrs. Alice SEE of Kinmundy, Mr. and Mrs. G.D. BRASEL and Edith and Ned of Hoopston were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE and son, David, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT and son Leroy, spent Saturday p.m. with Elsworth CHANDLER and wife.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and family spent Sunday with Ren WAINSCOTT and wife.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LECKRONE and son, Garrett, of Whiting, Ind., spent Christmas and the holidays here with her parents, Orville GARRETT and wife. They all motored to Lawrenceville Sunday and attended a dinner.

- Swift: Harvey BASSETT of Salem and Lee BABOR spent Christmas with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son, Don, of Coffeen, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON spent Sunday with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- North Fork: Kenneth ROBB and family, Carroll GARRETT and family spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT were in Salem Saturday.

- North Fork: Miss Norma GARRETT visited a few days with Eli DOOLEN and family in Centralia.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank WOODWARD of Salem announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Velma, to Clifford TURNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. John TURNER, of Tulsa, Okla. at St. Charles, Mo. on Dec. 25 by a Justice of the Peace. She graduated with the class of ‘41 of K.H.S. having recently moved to Salem. The couple will reside in Salem.

- Kenneth JONES died at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia on Dec. 29 aged 36 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He suffered for the past several years with a heart ailment which finally caused his death. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Besides the widow, he leaves the aged father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. JONES. A list of those attending the funeral from out-of-town was included.

- Women in Marion County have begun work toward a Home Bureau, a professional organization for homemakers.

- A Book Drive for Soldiers has been started.

- Farina Business District Threatened by Fire Tuesday; Total Damage Near $6000: Farina witnessed a fire in the business district Tuesday afternoon which threatened the entire district. The fire started in the Masonic Hall where most of the damage was done. The janitor had built a fire in the lodge room as the Eastern Stars were to meet that evening. As soon as he lighted the fire, an auto accident happened on the highway directly in front of the hall. He left the hall to witness the accident. When he returned, he found the ceiling ablaze. The alarm was spread and the St. Peter and Kinmundy Departments were asked to come and help. The 3 departments were able to confine the fire to which the Masonic Hall and Woodman Hall just south of it. The Masons estimated their loss at $3000 which was partially covered by insurance. The Kinmundy Lodge has offered use of their hall for the time being. The Woodman Hall was damaged to some extent. The Randolph Jewelry Store, which is located under the Woodmen Hall, and the Harvey Drug Store under the Masonic Hall suffered quite a bit of damage from water. The Farina people went to thank the Kinmundy department, but really, the credit is all due A.C. DUNLAP and B.F. LINTON, who made the trip on the fire truck, because it was certainly 1 cold trip for them.

- Pvt. Dale R. BROOM, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. BROOM of Alma who has been stationed at Chanute Field the past 15 months, has been transferred to the 1st pursuit group, March Field, Calif.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.O. CHARLTON have a 7 3/4 lb. son born Dec. 31 at the Mark Greer Hospital in Centralia named John David.

- Harold ROBB spent Friday afternoon with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD of this city received word Tuesday morning of a new grandson born to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BECHTELHIEMER, living in Waterloo, Iowa. The young man has been named Clyde.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN, sons Leroy and Keith, Mrs. Harriett MORGAN and Miss Kathleen BROWN were in St. Louis Sunday when Leroy left via train for Chillicothe, Mo. to enter Chillicothe Business College to study telegraphy.

- Little Sammie, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar JONES, fell off his dog while riding him down the steps at their home Tuesday, breaking both bones in his arm.

- A defense meeting was held Monday evening in the schoolhouse. There were several of our townspeople present. County co-ordinator, John BIGELOW of Salem, and Wm. ANDERECK of Sandoval, Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, were present and explained the work of the defense council. Mayor DUNLAP appointed Mr. J.R. MAHAN to the position of local co-ordinator. Mr. MAHAN in turn has appointed as his local advisory committee Messrs. D.J. ALEXANDER, E.O. ZIMMER, W.S. PRUETT, and Mrs. Florence CONANT. A county tire rationing committee has also been established consisting of Salem residents. If you are just an ordinary civilian, there won’t be any use of you seeing this board, because you can’t get a tire for your car. Provisions are made for most trucks to procure them. But as for cars, doctors are about the only ones in our immediate vicinity who can qualify for a new tire.

- Pleasant Grove: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom BEASLEY, who was born Dec. 27, was buried last Monday at Phillip’s Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE and Paul SEE and son, Leroy, spent Wednesday night at the Claude ROSE home as the little son, Paul MARSHALL, was quite sick with an attack of appendicitis.

- North Fork: Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, and Mrs. Icy GARRETT visited Sunday afternoon with Orie ATKINS and family.

- Shanghai (from last week): Charlie FORD had the misfortune to fall and fracture 3 ribs. The injury wasn’t serious but very painful.

- Shanghai (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, Dale and Charleen HULSEY spent Christmas with Tom BALLANCE and wife.

- East Zion: Several young people gathered at the Addis WALTON home Saturday and helped them celebrate their son’s, Duane’s, 19th birthday. He is a student at Rantoul at Chanute Field.

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT entertained several young people at a New Year’s Party Wednesday night. Everyone enjoyed the evening playing Pinochle, Carron, and other games. Candy and Root Beer were enjoyed. After a delightful evening, everyone left wishing each other a happy New Year.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Robt. BEARD are the parents of a baby girl born New Year’s Day and named Patsy Sue.

- Richard A. BROOM, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. BROOM of Alma, has returned to resume his studies at the U. of I. after spending the holidays with his parents.

- Miss Nancy LOWE returned to her studies Sunday at Carbondale after spending holidays here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. LOWE.

- Capt. John A. BROOM, Jr. of Alma, who has been stationed in Savannah, Ga. Air Force Base, has been transferred to Miami, Fla.

- Noah THOMAS, a farmer residing west of this city, died suddenly Monday at his home. He had finished his supper and was sitting in a chair reading paper when he fell to the floor dead. He was 49 years old, and died of heart trouble. Services were held from the home with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. J.B. MAXEY of this city accompanied his brother, Harold of St. Louis to Indianapolis Friday after receiving a telephone message stating that the brother-in-law, Louis FERGUSON, had been seriously injured. Mr. FERGUSON is a member of the police force in Indianapolis and was on patrol duty on his motorcycle. A cattle truck struck his cycle and ran over him. The result was a broken arm, a crushed shoulder, and a mean head injury. He regained consciousness and was able to smoke a cigarette. Mrs. FERGUSON, formerly Miss Mary MAXEY, has been confined to her bed with strep throat.

- A birthday party was held for Eileen LYONS at her home Jan. 7 with 16 guests present.

- Mr. and Mrs. Milton BAYLISS of Champaign have an 8 lb. baby boy born Dec. 28 named Warren Eugene.

- P.Q. ZIMMER of Neoga died at his home Wednesday. Services will be held in Neoga.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT received word of a new granddaughter born Jan. 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. PRUETT of Arthurdale, W. Va.

- Duane WALTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. WALTON in Foster twp., graduated Tuesday from Chanute Field in the Airplane Ground Mechanics course. He came home that evening to celebrate his 19th birthday.

- Carl and Roy DOOLEN, Bill GARRETT, Marvin BASSETT, Adolph TOCKSTEIN, Willard WILEY, and Merle SCHNEIDER, left Tuesday night for Camp. D.A. ARNOLD, who was released a few weeks ago on account of being over 28, was re-called and left Sunday night. Arthur BOYD, Charles KLINE, Paul WRIGHT and Louie SOUTIER are in St. Louis today where they are receiving their final physical examination.

- The Express was more than glad to receive a letter from Pvt. Steven EAGAN telling us how much he enjoyed receiving the Express. Steven reports that when he received the paper, he began to read it and forgot that he was in the army. He goes on to say that there is only one thing that beats the home town paper and that is being home. He doesn’t know just how long he will be at his present camp, but says if the boys go to the front they will think of their friends back in Kinmundy and fight that much harder for peace.

- A 11 lb. daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BRASEL Wednesday night, Jan. 14. She has been named Clara Eveline.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. H.H. HOWELL and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS were in Fillmore Thursday to attend the funeral of the latter’s nephew, Pvt. 1st Class Billy R. REINDL.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and daughters spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS were afternoon callers.

- North Fork: Mr. Kenneth ROBB and family visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- North Fork: Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and children spent Sunday with Jim McNICHOLS and family.

- North Fork: Bert and Carroll GARRETT were in Centralia, Friday.

- There was an article titled "How to Distinguish Nationality of Aircraft", which included several drawings of symbols which are on different country’s aircraft. This is what Civilian Air Raid spotters watch for.

- Swift: The Linton Ambulance was called to the T.E. ROBB home Friday morning to take Miss Helen ROBB to the Effingham Hospital for treatment. We hope she will be able to return home soon. Her mother remained with her.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son visited Sunday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Swift: Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and Mrs. Fred GAMMON visited Monday with Clyde GARRETT and family.

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

- Swift: Carl and Roy DOOLEN left Tuesday night for the Army Training Camp at Fort Sheridan.

- Wayne ROBB and Miss Maxine BAILEY accompanied by Harold ROBB and Velma CONANT, motored to St. Charles, Mo., Sat. where they were married. They returned here that evening, the bride and groom going on to Rantoul where they spent the weekend with the groom’s parents. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. BAILEY of this city. She is a graduate of Oklahoma City High School with the class of ‘38. For the past few months she has been employed as telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Co. in Salem. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. S.E. ROBB, former residents of this community but now residing in Rantoul. He is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘40. Soon after his graduation, he enlisted in the Navy. After serving with the navy a year, he was given an honorable discharge on account of ill health. He is at present employed on the Illinois Central Gang. For the present, they will make their home in Salem, where they have an apartment, Mrs. ROBB desiring to hold her position.

- Eli S. COMBS, 80, died at his home in Findlay, Dec. 16. He was the father of E.S. COMBS Jr., formerly of this city and a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. NELMS. He was the owner of the local lumber yard several years ago. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Findlay Sunday with interment in Findlay cemetery.

- Gussie W. GREEN died in the Chicago Hospital on Jan. 13, 1942. She was on a street car going into the city when she took ill. She was moved to the hospital, living only a few hours. She was the wife of Attorney Edward J. GREEN, a brother of the late Elizabeth SWIFT. She leaves a son, Edward, and a daughter, Evelyn. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON of this city reported to us that their grandson, Chas. WILKINSON, better known to most of us as "Bud" of Detroit, Mich., will leave for camp in the near future. He will have the rating of Second Lieutenant.

- W.T. WILKINSON of this city celebrated his 83rd birthday on Jan. 18. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. WILKINSON and family of West Frankfort, Mr. and Mrs. Roy TELFORD of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. WILKINSON of Detroit, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Claude WILKINSON of Centralia, were at the home to help him celebrate.

- The War Dept. has directed that all enlisted reservists be recalled to active duty by Feb. 1.

- The Express was more than glad to receive a letter from Pvt. Dwight HANNA. Dwight reports that this camp in which he is stationed is a new camp and when completed will be the largest medical training center in the U.S. Army. He goes on to say that he doesn’t mind the Army life for it reminds him of his by gone school days, as he only has 1 hour of Military drill and the rest of the day is spent in the classroom.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.W. BAYLIS of this city have an 8 lb. boy born Friday and named Larry Reindl.

- Notes from Clarence WALKINGTON of Tunnel Hill, Harry WEST of Houston, Texas, and Jake ALLEN of Granite City were included with their remittances for another year of the paper.

- A letter from Corp. Philip E. SHORT said that he found several copies of the Kinmundy Express when he returned to camp and thanking them. He also said he was sure the Pvt. Steven EAGAN was telling the truth when he said the boys in the service would think of friends back in Kinmundy and fight that much harder.

- The Marion County Tire Rationing Board has become the rationing board for other articles as well. Raymond O. HORN is the director.

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT and Mr. Richard WILLIAMS spent Sunday and Monday in Chicago.

- Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. Roy HULSEY and children, and Charlie FORD attended the show in Farina Saturday night.

- Shanghai: Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE and Mrs. Roy HULSEY took their father, Chas. FORD to see Dr. SNOW in Centralia, Tuesday.

- Swift: Bee BABER and Clyde BASSETT and daughters were business visitors in Salem Saturday.

- Swift: Mrs. Carroll GARRETT visited Saturday p.m. with Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Swift: Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent Monday with her parents, Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Mrs. Wes ROBB spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Pleasant Grove: The ladies of the W.S.C.S. met Wednesday with Mrs. Hazel MAXEY with most of the members present.

- Meacham: Mr. John TIPSWORD went to the Olney Sanitarium for an indefinite stay.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on his sister, Mrs. Alice SEE in Kinmundy Sunday p.m.

- Miss Gladys BRADLEY received word Monday of the death of her brother-in-law, Ollie BURROUGHS, which occurred on Sunday at his home in Detroit, Mich. Services and interment were made in Detroit. Mrs. BURROUGHS was formerly Miss Leona BRADLEY.

- Mrs. Amelia DENNISON is 97 years old today but is not expected to live thru the day. She sank into a coma yesterday.

- Mr. C.M. RAEMER will speak at the Defense Council mass meeting at the High School Gymnasium Thursday. Among the jobs of the defense council will be the registering of all civilians above 15 years of age for defense duties.

- In Memoriam of Mrs. Agnes JONES who died Jan. 25, 1937.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN accompanied Miss Edith MAZANEK of Alma to Harrisburg, and spent the weekend with Miss MAZANEK’s sister.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.H. NELMS of this city, received word this week that Mr. and Mrs. John ROBB of Fort Sill, Okla., are parents of an 8 lb. girl named JoEllen Marie.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH and daughters, Miss Ruth, and Mrs. James GREEN of Farina, Mr. E. WORMLEY and daughter, Katherine, attended a birthday dinner held in the L.C. ROHRBOUGH home in Salem in honor of L.C. ROHRBOUGH’s 79th birthday.

- Noah, son of Wallace Henry and Savilla THOMAS, was born Nov. 13, 1892 in Foster twp. and died Jan. 12, 1942. Here he lived with his sisters leading the normal life of an average American boy. On April 2, 1913, he married Allie Belle JONES and they moved to the farm in Foster twp. where they lived until the time he died. They had 5 children: 3 sons, Orville, Paul and Clyde; and 2 daughters, Bessie and Nelda. His father and mother preceded him in death. 1 brother, Harvey, and 1 sister, Lola, died in infancy. He leaves his wife, 2 sons, Orville and Clyde of Jackson, Mich.; Paul, at home; 2 daughters, Bessie and Nelda, both at home; 1 grandson, Kenneth Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville THOMAS; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank DOUDERA, JR., and Mrs. Forrest WILLIAMS, both of Foster twp.

- A "Silver Star of Service" to distinguish the Illinois homes which have sent men into the armed services of the country. The design was displayed, and is to be used in the windows of home and carries the wording, "Illinois Honors Her Sons in Military Service".

- Wilson School: Mrs. Chris MEYER and son, George, went to Stanford, Ill. Friday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Florence OWENS, who died Wednesday following an operation on Tuesday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.

- North Fork: Mr. Carroll GARRETT and family went Sunday with Jim McNICHOLS and family.

- North Fork: Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS and son, and Mrs. Icy GARRETT visited Sunday with Claude GARRETT and wife.

- North Fork: Mr. Kenneth ROBB and family called on Bert GARRETT and family Thursday night.

- Shanghai: E.H. GRAY and wife celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary Sunday with 50 relatives and friends. A very fine meal was served at noon cafeteria style.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and wife, Frank JONES and family, Mr. and Mrs. James JONES and son, Leland BRASEL and wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LOWE attended the dinner at the Emmett GRAY home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. GRAY celebrated their 25th anniversary.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd WILLIAMS of Alma visiting Friday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY were business visitors in Centralia Wednesday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DOOLEN and daughter visited Monday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Dale BALLANCE and family, Kenneth ROBB and family, and Elsworth CHANDLER and family played Pinochle at Paul SWIFT’s Saturday night.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd WILLIAMS of Alma visiting Friday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Following is a letter we received this week in appreciation of a package sent to different boys in the service by the Salem Women’s Club: Dec. 30, 1911; Dear Ladies; I received your package Christmas morning and you may be sure I was pleased - as well as surprised to have received such a remembrance from old Marion County. I had read in the paper that you were going to send packages to the Salem boys in the service but never thought that I would be remembered too. It was very nice and thoughtful of you. The boys of my Platoon and myself certainly did enjoy it. Perhaps you would like to know what we in the Army did Christmas day? Our days now are extremely full to say the least. We wondered if we would even get Christmas day off. It was the first Christmas most of us had ever spent away from home, and, although we wished each other lots of "Merry Christmas", we were a pretty glum bunch of boys that morning! Our Post was put on extra alert that day as we were expecting an attack, so several of us were on Alert Duty and couldn’t be off. A few of us had to take turns keeping the shops open. Our friends and relatives had supplied us with lots of nice gifts and good things to eat, but really, that doesn’t make Christmas, does it? We turned on the radio listened to them sing Christmas carols and had a perfectly lovely dinner. The high point of the day, and the one thing that made it seem like Christmas to us, was an indescribably beautiful service at the Post Chapel. A service in which the word "War" was never spoken (probably the only one in the Nation.) Somehow, it made us feel that Christmas was there instead of on the battlefield or the news reel, and that there was something that we could share with our families and friends at home. It made us feel that there is still peace on earth if we only look in the right place for it. It made us further concentrate ourselves to see that peace which we never fully appreciate until we are about to be deprived of it, would never be lost. We have been put in the "Theatre of Operations" here on the Coast. Among other things, that means that we cannot have any more furlows. We work lots at night and will work New Year’s Day. No one can go to town until January 3rd. I am in the Quartermaster Corps. My Company does general mechanical work on Army vehicles. I work in the Ignition Department at the shop. I like my work fine - for more reasons than one. I like that kind of work, it is very necessary to our modern mechanized Army, and it will fit in nicely with my work after the war is won. Thank you again for the nice box of candy and popcorn. If I can ever repay your kindness, I shall be more than glad to do so. Sincerely yours, Pvt. John W. SHAFFER.

- In the Service: Daniel A. ARNOLD, James A. BASSETT, Lawrence H. BASSETT, Thomas F. BOYD, Cecil BRIM, Dale R. BROOM, Carl CRAIN, Carl G. DOOLEN, Roy DOOLEN, Floyd EAGAN, Steven EAGAN, Tiny L. ELLIS, Dwight W. GARNER, Chas. W. GARRETT, Christy GENTRY, Delbert S. HAMMER, Howard HAMMER, James E. HAMMER, H. Dwight HANNA, Harve L. HEADLEY, Robert D. HANNA, Orville E. HEICHER, John HINES, Edward JEZEK, Woodrow JOHNSTON, John W. McCULLEY, Raymond A. MOELLER, R. Wayne PIGG, Merle SCHNEIDER, Leland F. SHORT, Philip E. SHORT, Harold SLANE, Maxey M. SPENCER, Sterling J. SULLIVAN, Theodore E. TROUT, Kenneth WILKINSON.

- Mrs. Amelia DENISON died at the age of 97. Amelia Anne PATE, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth PATE, was born Jan. 29, 1845 near Nashville, Ill., and died Feb. 2, 1942 at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BOYD in Kinmundy. She married Horace A. DENISON of Hoyleton, Ill., formerly of Syracuse, N.Y. on May 8, 1864, and they had 4 children: Irene E., Cecil A., Edith A., and Estella M. A nephew of Mr. DENISON, Geo. D. CLARK, of Syracuse, N.Y. was also reared in the home as a son. Her husband died in July 1900. Others preceding her in death were Mrs. Irene E. JACK, Cecil A. DENISON, Geo. D. CLARK, a granddaughter, Mary E. JACK, and a grandson, Howard WILKINSON. Surviving are the daughters, Mrs. Edith BOYD and Mrs. Estella WILKINSON; grandchildren, Van A. DENISON, Florence E. JACK, Frances BOYD ETHERTON; Great-grandchildren, Patricia Ann and James Hopkins DENNISON, and Richard Joseph, and James Francis ETHERTON. Mrs. DENISON has been a member of the Methodist Church since her girlhood. A list of out-of-town relatives attending the services were listed.

- The government decree of 1 oil well to 40 acres has struck a body blow to oil development in Illinois, has thrown men out of work, has reduced oil production by over 80,000 barrels a day, and has stopped almost to a standstill exploration in new fields. If this is necessary to win the war our people will take the punishment. But is it necessary? Thousands of oil men, farmers, and business men do not think it is.

- Last Monday the Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce held their February meeting in the basement of the Christian Church with a delicious dinner served by the ladies of that church. The program was opened by the singing of "America". Mr. J.R. MAHAN, the chairman of the local Defense Board, reported that 107 citizens of Kinmundy registered for civilian defense last Saturday. President ALEXANDER made the suggestion of painting the flag pole by the band stand and putting on a new rope. ( A picture of the repaired flag pole was included. On Tuesday morning, Rea GARDEN had one of his trucks, which he uses in the oil drilling business, on hand, and extension ladders were used. The fellow on top of the ladders was James Harvey BROWN, the younger boys were afraid to tackle it. He repaired it. Now Old Glory will again wave over our city for the duration of the war.

- In Memoriam of Jesse H. WILEY, who died Feb. 6, 1941. Daughter, Ollie BARBEE; Granddaughter, Vivian TUCKER.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT were business visitors in Centralia Friday.

- North Fork: Miss Norma GARRETT spent Saturday night with Mildred ATKINS.

- North Fork: Kenneth ROBB and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT.

- Shanghai: Mrs. Jana EVANS of Boylis, Ill. is here for a visit with her father, Charlie FORD, who is ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE.

- Booker: Ivan DeVORE celebrated his birthday with a party last Friday night, as he is soon to leave for the army.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Pid BASSETT.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER and son, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK and Geneva, helping Chas. celebrate his 1st birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY spent Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Mr. Carl Ford WHITE of Amy, Colo. and Mr. John FORD of Alma called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Monday afternoon.

- Samuel E. HOWELL, son of James Franklin and Isabel HOWELL, was born on a farm near Kinmundy, on Jan. 12, 1871, and died in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham on Feb. 3, 1942. He grew to manhood on the farm, attending school, and assisting in all the farm activities, later choosing farming as his life’s occupation, which he followed until a few years ago when he retired and moved into town. On Aug. 24, 1902, he married Miss Katy GREEN, and they had 3 children. Freda and Fredie died in early childhood, and Lester, a successful teacher in Farina, Ill. His husband died in 1916. He married Miss Florence SEE in March, 1923, and she died March 1931. Mr. HOWELL was member of the Methodist Church, serving on the Board of Trustees and the Board of Stewards. Besides his son, Lester, and wife, he leaves to mourn his 3 brothers, Charles of Kinmundy, Sellie of Farina, and James of California; 2 sisters, Mrs. Arminda BROWN of Kinmundy; and Mrs. Eva M. PARRILL of Hammond, Ill.

- Joseph FRAZIER, eldest son of John Wesley and Rachael HOOD BACKENSTO, was born Nov. 27, 1864, in Louden, Fayette Co., Ill., and died Feb. 4, 1942. When a small lad, he moved with his parents to Moccasin, Ill., where he grew to manhood. At the age of 16, he entered the employ of the B. & O. railroad as a brakeman, and after a few years was promoted to conductor. He continued this vocation for 18 years and in 1898 he entered business in Edgewood. It was here that he met Miss Anna L. PETERS, and they were married on Nov. 24, 1899. Soon after their marriage they moved to Strasburg, Ill., where their 2 children were born, namely, John Howard, now of Hartford, Ill., and Jessie Avis, now Mrs. J.N. VALLOW, of this city. In 1919 they moved to Kinmundy, where they have since resided. Besides the wife and 2 children, he leaves 7 grandchildren; 4 brothers and 2 sisters, namely, Lloyd of Moccasin; Harry of Pana; Walter of Tuscola; Ferdinand of Johnston City; Mrs. Della MALONE of Paris; and Mrs. Hattie KUHNS of Moccasin. In 1913, he united with the Methodist Church. He was a member of the Kinmundy Lodge. A list of those attending the funeral from out-of-town was included.

- Harold JONES, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Frank JONES, living northwest of this city, was called back to the armed forces this week. Harold left for camp Tuesday a.m. Harold was released from the Army last November being over the 28 age limit.

- Repair your farm machinery and put more guns in the hands of the fighting forces. Every farmer who repairs an old machine, instead of buying new one to replace it as he might do in normal times, is giving two-fold aid to the fighting forces by reusing essential materials for war use, as well as producing food for the war effort.

- One war ration book will be issued for each person in the country regardless of age. Each book contains 28 stamps. Each stamp will entitle the book holder to purchase weekly an amount of sugar to be announced by the office of Price Administration of the War Production Board.

- Feb. 16th will be the Registration Day for many men. All male residents of the United States (both citizens and aliens) previously unregistered for Selective Service, who have not attained their 20th birthday on or before Dec. 31, 1941, and have not attained their 45th birthday on or before Feb. 16, 1942, must register. The only exception are those who are now serving in the army or navy. Local registration will be held in the High School Gym, Alma School House, Brubaker town house, Omega town house, Meacham town house, and Foster town house.

- Xon WILKINSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WILKINSON, residing southeast of this city, who didn’t know the difference between a micrometer and a milling machine a dozen weeks ago, has been the title of Mt. Vernon’s "NYA Youth Worker Most Valuable To War Production."

- Pvt. William Harley HILL has just arrived at Camp Polk, La. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. HILL residing south of this city.

- Harold SLANE, who is stationed at Ft. Sheridan, writes us a nice letter thanking us for the paper. Says he is glad to get it as it keeps in touch with his relatives and friends.

- In Memoriam of Billy DODSON who died Feb. 11, 1940. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DODSON, and daughters.

- In the Zatso column, he talks about the deaths of Mrs. DENISON and Sam HOWELL.

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

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, spent Sunday afternoon with Sam LOWE and family.

- Swift: Mrs. Effis JOHNSON is staying with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, accompanied by Mrs. Walter GEORGE and Mrs. Thelma WRIGHT of Kinmundy motored to Alma on Saturday and spent the day with Mrs. GEORGE’s and Mrs. COLE’s mother, Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS, it being her birthday.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON are rejoicing over the arrival of a new 9 lb. daughter in their home on Sunday afternoon. Both mother and "father" are doing fine. "Grandpa" SHUFELDT - well he is simply walking on air and is about the proudest grandpa yet, and grandma is right with him.

- Wilson School: Norma GARRETT visited over the weekend with Marie KLINE.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Chris MEYER is staying at the Herbert ANDERSON home caring for the new baby.

- Shanghi: Delmar BUTTS received word Sunday of the death of Ralph LINSLEY of Bismark, Mo.

- Shanghi: Charlie FORD’s condition remains the same. Those who called on him the past week were Edw. FORD, Alma; Gene FORD of Farina; George, Marion, and Chas. and wife of Alma.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER Sunday to help them celebrate their wedding anniversary and for others having birthdays in February.

- Those from Kinmundy who went to Alma Saturday for a surprise pot-luck dinner on Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS were Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, Mrs. Thelma WRIGHT, and Mrs. Nettie GEORGE. The occasion was Mrs. WILLIAMS’ 76th birthday. Others who were there were Mr. and Mrs. Forrest WILLIAMS and Miss Evelyn WARREN, Mrs. Louie STIPP, Mrs. Lela WILLIAMS and daughter, Elmora, and Mrs. Lottie WILLIAMS of Alma.

- During a recent visit to Kinmundy, J.W. BLAKESLEE, a former citizen, but now of Los Angeles, Cal., presented the Evergreen Cemetery Association a check to be placed in a special fund and used for the car for some old soldier’s grave that is unkept, because of the fact that no member of the family is living. Mr. BLAKESLEE is interested in Evergreen Cemetery as this is the resting place of his parents and sister, and is a commendable act. The public may be interested to know there are a number of old soldiers graves unkept, and if anyone would like to follow his example, it will be thankfully received.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.C. BARGH attended the wedding of their nephew, Arthur Eugene HOLBROOK to Miss Anita RINGHOHEN on Feb. 14 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago. When a boy, Gene often visited the BARGH families in Kinmundy.

- In Memoriam of Rev. R. Leland BROWN, who died at his home in Kinmundy on Feb. 19, 1941. His sister, Lucy M. PUFFER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE have a daughter, who was born at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia on Saturday morning and named Karen Sue. Grandpa (Tom) BALLANCE is running in high gear now and says, "At last, I’ve got a girl."

- Mrs. M. EAGAN of Patoka, yesterday held the distinction of having 3 sons in the Army and 5 more registered for selective service. The 8th and oldest son, Jack, 42, registered at Patoka. Already registered for service were William of Centralia, Don of Pana, Robert of Patoka, and Dean of Flint, Mich. Her youngest son, Loren, 24, is in the Field Artillery in Mo. Maurice is in the Signal Corps in New Jersey, and Lynn is in the infantry in California. In addition, a son-in-law, already registered for selective service, may enlist in the Air Corps. Mrs. EAGAN is the mother of Mrs. B.F. LINTON of this city.

- East Zion (from last week): Mrs. Eunice ARNOLD and sons, Ancel, Lyle, and Beryle, called Monday evening at the Chas. ARNOLD home. The evening was spent in playing instrumental music. Refreshments of candy and cookies were served.

- East Zion (from last week): Miss Ruth BASSETT and Mr. Richard WILLIAMS called in Centralia Sunday night on Mr. and Mrs. Amos HAKE.

- North Fork (from last week): Clyde GARRETT spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- North Fork (from last week): Miss Velma CONANT spent Thursday night with Norma GARRETT.

- North Fork (from last week): Elsworth CHANDLER, wife and daughter, Frank GARRETT and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT Saturday night.

- North Fork (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS spent Sunday afternoon with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- North Fork (from last week): Claude GARRETT and wife called on Cecil GARRETT and family Sunday afternoon.

- North Fork (from last week): Miss Norma GARRETT spent the weekend with Marie KLINE.

- Miletus (from last week): James BOSTON and Miss Violet SCHOONOVER of Sanduros, Ill. motored to St. Louis on Monday where they were married. They are now at the home with his parents, Robert BOSTON and wife.

- Miletus (from last week): Mrs. Mary FARRIS, who has gone to make her home with her daughter in West Virginia, will sell her furniture Feb. 18 at the Pearl SMITH farm, near Woodrow WILKERSON’s store.

- Miletus (from last week): Ivan DeVORE has received his call to enter army training Feb. 13.

- Miletus (from last week): Some of the K.C.H.S. students are enjoying the fresh morning air being picked up by the bus before daylight.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Ira MARSHALL was called to Vandalia Feb. 4th to assist with the care of her mother, Mrs. Lizzie B. COLLINS at Vandalia, who was seriously ill with the flu. She died Feb. 10.

- East Zion: Miss Leah Pearl WALTON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Addis WALTON, was taken to the hospital in Vandalia and on Friday operated on for the removal of her appendix.

- Meacham: Mr. John FORD and family of Alma, and Mr. Carl Ford WHITE of Amy, Col., were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Miss Rhoda CROSSETT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. CROSSETT of Granite City, and Marion E. WILSON, U.S. - N.R., were married at the Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The bride was accompanied to Washington by her mother and her mother-in-law, Mrs. S.M. WILSON. They were accompanied by Miss Bliss NELSON of Seattle, Wash. and Ensign Richard VOELKER of Seattle, who is also stationed in Washington. The couple will reside in Washington.

- William Thomas CAMPBELL, son of James and Helen CAMPBELL, was born in Elizabethtown, Ind. on Jan. 28, 1862, and died Feb. 17, 1942 at his home in Kinmundy. When a small boy, the family moved to a farm near Flora where he grew to manhood. On. Jan. 10, 1893, he married Miss Mary Grace WINKS of Alma, who preceded him in death on March 16, 1914. They had 3 children: Caroline, now Mrs. Truman NICHOLS of South Bend, Ind.; Helen R., now Mrs. Edgar DAWSON of LeRoy, Ill.; and son James, who died in Sept. 1923. Besides the 2 daughters, he leaves 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.. For a number of years he lived in and near Alma. Since March, 1938 he has made his home in Kinmundy.

- Miss Jean Ellen MORRISON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. COX, married John Logan SUGG, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman SUGG of Lake Grove, Ore. on Saturday at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland, Ore. The couple will reside in Portland. Mr. SUGG is the grandson of Mrs. Lillian SUGG of Kinmundy, and has lived here in the past.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Friday of last week, and friends gathered at their home in Chicago on Saturday. The elderly couple are former residents of Kinmundy, and many of the guests were acquaintances from the old home town now residing in Chicago. They have 2 sons, Hallet, with whom they live, and Lee, who resides with his family at Sheboygan, Wis. They have 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mr. SNELLING keeps at his hobby, drawing. He exhibits his drawings to his friends which are highly rated works of art.

- Raymond O. HORN, Director of Rationing for Marion County, has issued a notice that the rationing of sugar will begin sometime early in March. The rules were announced about the rationing booklets.

- Drilling machinery was moved in Wednesday on the Ezra FELLER farm 8 miles east of Kinmundy in Meacham twp. This makes the fifth test well in Meacham twp., the other four were all dry wells.

- Henry JACKSON will celebrate his 84th birthday on March 1. He has been an invalid in the home of his son, Clifford, for several years and we know a card or visit will make him very happy.

- Pvt. Dwight HANNA of Camp Barkley, Texas, who has been attending veterinary school there, was the only student out of 1000 to be sent to specialists training hospital at Camp William, El Paso, Texas. He is the son of Dr. H.L. HANNA of this city, graduating from the local high school, and then studied a year in veterinarial school before his army training.

- A.J. WEST entered Barnes Hospital Saturday for treatment of sinus infection and ulcers of the stomach.

- Frank WILKINSON of Meacham twp. died at his home Saturday. Services will be held from the Mt. Carmel Church with interment in Phillips Cemetery.

- Audrey Nell was born to Mr. and Mrs. James LECKRONE, Jr. of Salem, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia on Feb. 20. The mother was formerly Miss Lucille LUCAS of this city.

- Major L.F. "Tommy" TOMLINSON, who for the past 15 years has operated the Ford automobile agency in West Frankfort, has been called to active duty by the U.S. Army and will report to Macon, Ga.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son, of Coffeen, were here Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER.

- Mr. and Mrs. John OSBORN, Mrs. Mary OSBORN, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace OSBORN and daughter, of Farina, and Miss Louise GREEN, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert MALINSKY, the occasion being Albert’s ??th birthday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Glen ROBB of Salem spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB. Miss Velma CONANT was a supper guest in the home.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Pid BASSETT.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB attended the club at the Mildred DISS home last Friday.

- Swift: Frank JONES and wife visited with Virgil LIVESAY and family Friday evening.

- Swift: Misses Beulah and Irene DISS visited one afternoon last week with Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Swift: Cecil JONES of Chicago called on Clyde BASSETT and family Sunday a.m.

- Pleasant Grove: Charlie WANTLAND was called Friday to the bedside of his brother, Calvin, who was suffering from hemorrhages.

- Miletus: Charles COX died at his home Feb. 15. The funeral was held at Brown Church.

- Miletus: Ira KRUTSINGER and wife and Mrs. Eura KRUTSINGER attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Charles DUNN in Salem Wednesday of last week. She was formerly Miss Rosa CRUTCHFIELD of Meacham. Interment was in Phillips Cemetery.

- Miletus: Frank WILKINSON died at his home Saturday, Feb. 21. Services were held at Mt. Carmel Church with interment in Phillips Cemetery.

March 5, 1942:

- On Feb. 21, Mary Evelyn JOHNSON of Kinmundy and Lee CUMMINS of Salem, were married at the Methodist Church in St. Charles, Mo. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J.C. CUMMINS of Cisne. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JOHNSON, and for the past 2 years had been teaching Meadow Branch School just west of this city. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett CUMMINS of Olney, and is employed in Salem. Mrs. CUMMINS will finish her school year, and then the couple will reside in Salem.

- Andrew J. WEST died in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on March 2, 1942 aged 34 years, 7 months, and 10 days. He was the son of Leonard and Alta WEST of Kinmundy. He leaves his wife, and 2 children, Paulina WEST, Paul Jewel and Edith Alta. His father and mother, Leonard and Alta WEST; 2 brothers, Don and Darrell of Kinmundy; 4 sisters, Mrs. Fauna JONES, Mrs. Edna LIVINGSTON, Mrs. Lourena ROBB, all of Decatur; and Mrs. Marie McCLURE of Peoria. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Ed DOOLEN is all smiles, and has a perfect right to do so. And here is the reason. Way out in Tucson, Ariz., is a lad by the name of Bryan DOOLEN, who is basketball coach of the Tucson High School. He is better known as Bud. Last Saturday night Bud’s team won the State Basketball Tournament at the University Gymnasium at Tucson. He has the honor of being the first Kinmundy Boy to coach a state championship team.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred BOYD had a baby boy born last Friday named Thomas Pullen.

- Enlists in Army as Red Cross Nurse: Miss Grace ARNOLD of Cincinnati, Ohio, came Sunday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. ARNOLD and family. Miss ARNOLD has enrolled in the Base Hospital Unit No. 25, now under the organization by the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She will be in one of the U.S. Army camps for military training before leaving with the Base Unit for foreign duties in a 1000 bed Base Hospital. Her rank in the Army will be Second Lieutenant.

- Feb. 20 being Mrs. Rose MARSHALL’s 83rd birthday, her relatives, friends and neighbors gave her a card shower. It took her 2 hours to open and read all the mail.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dean BRUBAKER have a 9 1/4 lb. boy born Feb. 26 and named Jerry Jean.

- Dinner guests at the A.J. JACKSON home Sunday were Mrs. A.K. GEIBE and brother, Kenneth JACKSON, and friend of Mt. Vernon, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS and children. They were celebrating Ella’s and Alberta’s birthdays.

- Mrs. Forrest JOHNSON and children left this week for Joliet where they will make their home, Mr. JOHNSON being employed as a guard at the State Prison there.

- Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD have received word from their son, D.A., that he has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He is stationed at Camp Polk, La.

- Prairie Grove: Several young folks were entertained in the Ernie HANNBAUM home Feb. 22, in honor of Oren and Audrey’s birthdays. Present were: Dorothy COMBS, Danny MANGNER, Jerry and Imogene McCARTY, Wm. and Adelia MARLOW, Melvin, Lavern and Bud ENGLE, Jeanette and Jack HOHLT, and Francis and Ed VANSANT.

- Meacham (from last week): On Friday, E.G. DILLON fell from a ladder in the hay mow in the barn to the feedway floor, and has a lame back and neck sprain.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Jo McGRATH of St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON were Sunday dinner guests of Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift: Selby GARRETT of Alma visited Sunday with his sister, Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and Virgil LIVESAY helped Ernest BASSETT saw wood Tuesday afternoon.

- Pleasant Grove: A farewell party was given for Will SHAFFER, and Mr. and Mrs. Mont RITTER, who moved Saturday to the George RAY farm near Young School.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar SMITH went to St. Louis last Sunday to see their son who was injured while at work several days ago. They report him as having a bad head injury.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Wes ROBB spent Monday afternoon visiting Mrs. WANTLAND.

- East Meadow Branch: A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred BOYD and named Thomas Pullen.

- East Meadow Branch: Howard ROBB of Kankakee spent the weekend with Harold ROBB.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene HARRILL have a 7½ lb. girl born March 1st.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.H. NELMS of this city received word this week of the marriage of their granddaughter, Miss Helen COMBS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund COMBS of Springfield, to Herbert WILEY of the U.S. Navy on Feb. 19.

- W.H. MORGAN received word Sunday of the death of his oldest brother, Geo. W. MORGAN of Oklahoma City, Okla. He leaves his wife, 4 sons, 1 sister, and 2 brothers, and was 88 years old.

- Local farmers are asked to repair farm machinery now - new repairs are scarce.

- Several representatives from all of the communities of Marion County met in Odin to discuss the possibility of securing a rubber plant.

- P.F.C. Daniel A. ARNOLD of Co. E., 36th Armored Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Armored Division stationed at Camp Polk, La., has been promoted to Sergeant, according to information received from Col. W.L. Roberts, commanding the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment. Sgt. ARNOLD is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD of Kinmundy.

- P.F.C. Xon SCHOOLEY of Co. "H" 32nd Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Division has been promoted to Technician. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James SCHOOLEY residing south of this city.

- Freddie, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS, underwent an operation in Vandalia for a double hernia.

- Meacham: Elmo KNAPP and family and Lester O’DELL and wife spent Sunday with the Willie GREEN family. Lester, a brother to Mr. GREEN, leaves for the Army March 10.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Glen JARHAUS and daughter, and Bob BREWER called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Friday p.m.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Estle JAMERSON have a baby girl born Saturday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Jennie HEISTAND, after consulting her doctor in Effingham, was confined to her bed for at least a month. She has been suffering from high blood pressure for some time.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB attended Club at the home of Mrs. Edith HAMMER on Friday.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. James BOSTON have a 6½ lb. birl born March 4, named Barbara Ellen.

- Miletus: Estel JAMISON and wife have a baby girl born March 7 and named Joan. Mrs. Della SIMMONS is in the home caring for them and her mother, Mrs. Nettie GOEN, who is in critical condition.

- North Fork: Mrs. Clyde GARRETT spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Carroll GARRETT.

- North Fork: Miss Norma GARRETT spent Thursday night with Bill DOOLEN and family.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT and family visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT.

- North Fork: Mrs. O.M. ARNOLD visited with Mrs. Clyde GARRETT Tuesday afternoon.

- North Fork: Mrs. Bert GARRETT and daughters called on Kenneth ROBB and wife Saturday afternoon.

- The Navy Dept. informed Mr. and Mrs. Earl MORRIS of Marshall, but formerly of Kinmundy, on Saturday that their son, Ralph Edgar, had been lost at sea. Memorial services will be held at the Methodist Church in Marshall on Sunday.

- Mr. and Mrs. George HEEG of Springfield, Ohio were informed by the Navy Dept. that their son, George, had been lost at sea. The following sketch was sent by his mother, formerly, Miss Lillian ZEIGLER of this city. George Bernard HEEG, Jr., son of George and Lillie HEEG, was born Sept. 5, 1916 at Goes, Ohio and died Feb. 28, 1942. He graduated from Springfield H.S. and enlisted in the navy on Jan. 11, 1939. On May 16 he married Mary Reta KEARNS of Springfield. He lived in Kinmundy during World War I while his father was serving his country in France. He leaves the widow and parents, 3 sisters, Mrs. Marjorie HAUGHT of Dayton, Mrs. Deoma McNELTY at home; Mrs. Betty DeFRAY of Galion; and 1 brother, Ray at home; and a grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca ZEIGLER of Kinmundy.

(Editor’s note: The names of the ships on which these boys served are being withheld from publication.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed DOOLEN received word last week from their son, Walter, in Macomb that he underwent an emergency operation for acute appendicitis.

- Mrs. Pete MILLER celebrated her 83rd birthday on March 11. She is not well and her children could not be with her so she and Mr. MILLER celebrated alone, although she was remembered by gifts from her children and friends.

- Leona Myrtle PARRISH, oldest daughter of N.J. and Anna PARRISH, was born Aug. 7, 1870 at Trinity Spring, Martin Co., Ind., and died March 11, 1942. She was the eldest of 7 children. Her mother, father, and 2 sisters, Ola and Dollie, preceded her in death. She leaves 1 sister, Junia CAMPBELL of Brazil, Ind., and 3 brothers, Edward of N. Dakota, and Robert and Arthur of Kinmundy. She moved in 1879 with her parents to Marion Co., Ill., settling on a farm southeast of Kinmundy, where her father died in 1898. From there the family moved to Farina where they lived for several years. At the age of 7 years, Lonie, as she was affectionately called by her family, suffered from an attack of brain fever from which she never fully recovered.

- Lyman WALKINGTON, son of William H. and Mariah WALKINGTON, was born in Marshall, Mich. on Oct. 20, 1868, and died at his country home on March 12, 1942. He was of a large family of 11 children, all whom have preceded him in death, except 1 brother and 1 sister. He came to Alma twp. in the year 1882 with his parents, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was married to Carrie A. RAVENS on June 26, 1892, and at once settled on the farm west of Omega where they lived for over 48 years until his wife died on Jan. 24, 1941. They had 4 sons, who survive: Clarence E. of Tunnell Hill; Forest E. of Jasper, Minn.; George W. of DeSmet, S.D., and L. Burdette of Mounds, Ill.; 1 brother, Aaron WALKINGTON of Greenville, Mich.; and 1 sister, Mrs. Jane ATTVATOR of Salem; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held at the Omega Presbyterian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BAGOTT observed their 60th wedding anniversary on March 15 in the home of their children in the home of their children, Mr. and Mrs. Fred FLETCHER in Charleston. Sunday was also Mr. BAGOTT’s 83rd birthday.

- Celebrates 75th Birthday Anniversary: Mrs. Icy GARRETT of this city, celebrated her 75th birthday anniversary on March 11th and had as her dinner guests in honor of this occasion, Mr. and Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, Mrs. Allie THOMAS and daughter, Nelda, Mrs. Orie ATKINS and daughters, Mildred and Leta, Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS and son, Mrs. A.C. DUNLAP and William DOOLEN.

- Camp Ground (from last week): Mrs. Mary MEYER had a serious fall Saturday. She was taken by Linton ambulance to Vandalia Hospital.

- Pleasant Grove: The W.S.C.S. met Wednesday with Mrs. Laura ROSE.

- North Fork: Mesdames Clyde and Cecil GARRETT helped Mrs. Ruby GARRETT cook for wood sawers Thursday.

- North Fork: Bert GARRETT and family were business visitors in Vandalia Saturday.

- Swift: Mr .and Mrs. Orville GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT, and Kenneth ROBB, wife and daughter spent Wednesday at Mack ROBB’s and assisted with their butchering.

- Swift: Cliff JACKSON and wife of Kinmundy visited Sunday afternoon with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Mrs. Clyde BASSETT was pleasantly surprised Monday. Harvey BASSETT, of Salem came and brought her a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Then the Swift Club gave her a beautiful potted plant.

- Swift: Mrs. Effis JOHNSON, who is staying at the Clyde BASSETT home, spent the weekend at home.

- Prairie Grove: Dewey COMBS and family called Sunday afternoon to see Earl COURSON, who is suffering from a severe heart attack.

- Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS and little son have returned from Vandalia Hospital. Fritzie was operated on for a double hernia.

- Harriett Jane SEE, daughter of Michael SEE and Nancy Jane CARRIGAN SEE, was born Aug. 2, 1869 on the farm where she was living when she died March 20, 1942. She united with the Baptist Church in 1889. She leaves 3 sisters: Mrs. Florence WHITE of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Addie YATES and Miss Clara SEE, both of Kinmundy; 1 nephew , Carl WHITE of Hugo, Colo; 1 niece, Mrs. R. LOWE of this city; 2 grand nephews, Carl Ford WHITE of Colorado Springs, Colo., and David LOWE of this city; 1 niece, Nancy LOWE also of Kinmundy. Hattie, as she was fondly called, was a member of a family of 9 children. 2 brothers and 2 sisters died in childhood. 1 sister, Mrs. Cornelia ANNA died in 1901, leaving a son, Geo. Herman ANNA, who was a member of the A.E. F. in the first World War. He was killed in the Battle of Marchville in France on Nov. 10, 1918. He was sighted for gallantry on the field of battle. She was an inseparable companion of her sister, Clara. Services were held from the home with interment in Eastland Cem.

- Chas. W. VURSELL is running as the Republican candidate for a member of Congress from the 23rd district. He has been co-publisher of the Salem Republican for several years, and is a native of Marion county. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- A 6½ lb. son, Warren Eugene, was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT at Kenneth Falls, Ore. The mother is formerly Margaret WARREN.

- The fire siren was sounded Wednesday. A small patch of shingles was burned on the Pete MILLER home, the blaze being extinguished before the dept. arrived.

- A potluck dinner was held March 22 at the home of W.M. HEADLEY, west of town in honor of the birthdays of Mrs. W.M. HEADLEY, Harry HEADLEY, and little Hubert HEADLEY. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. David HEADLEY of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert HEADLEY and sons of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Merle HEADLEY and daughters of Vernon, and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert DOOLEN and family of Kinmundy.

- Mrs. Melvin HULTS and children of Beardstown spent the weekend with their great-grandmother, Mrs. Mattie DOWNS, and helped celebrate her birthday.

- To our lads in the service: Thanks to all of you for your many letters thanking us for the paper. That includes boys in Alaska, Iceland, and other foreign parts. We would like to publish your letters but we just can’t do it. Many of the letters received by us are censured by the proper authorities and are passed with the understanding that no part of them will be published. So you see, we just can’t do it. However, keep your letters coming along and although we can’t publish them, we can show them to your relatives and friends. We must remember that "A slip of the lip may sink a ship."

- Lyle WILLIAMS, proprietor of the Williams Barber Ship left for E. St. Louis where he enlisted in the Coast Guard Service of the Army.

- On March 22, friends and neighbors and children came to call on Mrs. Mattie DOWNS and wish her a happy birthday.

- We received a nice letter from Mrs. R.F. HAMILTON of Wheeling, W. Va. This week giving us the low down on their first trial "blackout"." And from the way the instructions read, we would rather be right here in Kinmundy than on the coast.

- Chas. Robt. GRAY, the 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GRAY, fractured his left elbow while playing in a swing.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN called at the James BASSETT home Saturday night.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and daughter, Ruth, were business callers in Salem Saturday afternoon.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FRADENBURG entertained with a family dinner at their home, Sunday, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus MULVANEY, together with their son and daughter and families in honor of her father’s birthday and parent’s anniversary.

- Meacham: Mrs. Mary MAYER is in Vandalia Hospital with a dislocated hip and a broken bone near the dislocation.

- Several of the memorials written for Edgar MORRIS were printed.

- Charles Bartlett FRENCH, son of James D. and Eleanor C. FRENCH, as born in Lowell, Mass. on Oct . 5, 1850, and when a young boy moved with his parents to Kinmundy arriving April 20, 1865, and this has been his home these many years. On Nov. 1, 1880 he married Miss Alice M. BURLING in Kinmundy, and they had 7 children: 5 sons and 2 daughters. His wife and 2 sons, Charley and Justus, preceded him in death. Surviving are Alonzo E., John H., Margaret ZIMMER, Mary E. GRAY, of Kinmundy; and William B. of Effingham. He leaves 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Rosedale Rebekah Lodge I.O.O.F.; Tecumseh Camp Modern Woodmen of American. He was a skilled carpenter and cabinet maker and from 1871 to 1892 was in the employ of the I.C.R.R. building bridges, tanks, etc. He died March 25, 1942. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Privates First Class Stephen and Floyd EAGAN of Camp Forrest, Tenn. came Saturday to spend a 7 day furlough with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison EAGAN.

- Sugar rationing plans have been completed.

- The Junior Play was given last week in the local gym. A picture of the cast was included with: Bailey WILLIAMS, Frances BAILEY, Virginia KELL, Jean VALLOW, Alfleta WILLIAMS, Margaret BARBEE, Eileen PARKER, Marie KLINE, Eileen LYONS, Manuel WELSH, Norma GARRETT, Charles VALLOW, and Dick GRAY.

- Swift: T.E. ROBB and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and daughter visited Sunday afternoon with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City visited Saturday night and Sunday here with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son were visitors Sunday with Clyde GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Several of this vicinity attended the kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Richard FEATHER at the Carroll GARRETT home Saturday evening.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Mamie BASSETT.

- North Fork: Miss Norma GARRETT spent the week with W.F. DOOLEN and family.

- Mrs. Estella LEE received word from her son, Glen, who is in the Navy, that he had returned to shore after a lengthy cruise.

- Mrs. James ADAMS and daughter, Karen, have gone to Decatur to join Mr. ADAMS where he has employment and they will make their home.

- Jimmie, the 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS, is very ill with pneumonia.

April 9, 1942:

- Funeral services were held for Darrell Gail CARTER, the 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lucian CARTER, of Garrett, Ill. in the home of Sherman JEANS, Tuesday. Darrell climbed into a dish cupboard and took some medicine, by mistake that had been prescribed for his mother. He lived an hour after the accident. He is survived by his parents and a 6 year old sister, Deloris LaPearl. Mr. CARTER is the nephew of Mrs. Gene KEEN of our city.

- Again another dry hole for the community of Omega, as the Fannie MILLER No.1 well being drilled by the Seaboard Oil Co. was abandoned over the weekend.

- Sarah Adeline YATES, daughter of Michael and Nancy Jane CARRIGAN SEE, was born Oct. 2, 1855, and died April 5, 1942. She married Joseph YATES on Feb. 21, 1893, and they had a daughter, Gwendoline, who died at the age of 3. She began teaching at the age of 18 and taught in rural and grade schools of Marion county for at least 15 years. She leaves 2 sisters: Mrs. Florence WHITE of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Miss Clara SEE at home; 1 nephew, also of Col., and 1 niece, Rhea LOWE of Kinmundy. Services were held from the home with interment in Eastland Cemetery.

- W.B. ROBERTS, 70, publisher of the Marion County Democrat for the past 25 years, died Monday after a lingering illness at his home in Salem. He was born in Henderson, Ky. and came to Marion county in 1912, and in 1920 became the publisher of the Marion County Democrat. He leaves his wife, 2 children, Charles, the Salem Postmaster, and Miss Lora. Services were held from the First Christian Church in Salem.

- Rev. J.P. WATSON died at his home in Alma on April 6 aged 91 years, 11 months, and 21 days. Services were held from the Alma Methodist Church with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- The Chamber of Commerce held it’s monthly meeting in the basement of the Methodist Church where a turkey dinner was served to 53 members and guests in honor of the high school basketball squad. Coach DAVIDSON presented the players with their letters: Robert GRAY, Richard GRAY, Kenneth PIGG, Chas. DOOLEN, Pleasant ROBNETT, C.V. VALLOW, and Ralph JENKINS. Calvin BARBEE and Junior GARRETT were also presented as well as the 3 cheerleaders, Margaret BARBEE, Jean VALLOW, and Marie KLINE.

- Rev. and Mrs. Glenn SHARP attended the funeral of Mr. Bill COLE in Edgewood Wednesday.

- Bob MAHAN of the U. of I. spent Easter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN and sister, Miss Maxine.

- Miss Nancy LOWE of S.I.N.U. at Carbondale, spent Easter at home.

- Pleasant Grove: Herschel ROSE accompanied by his brother, Ralph and wife, attended the funeral of Mr. Iasdore FEAR at Woodlawn Church, Tuesday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen and Miss Velma CONANT spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and son, Harold.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Eura SHAFFER entertained Sunday to a family dinner in honor of their daughter, Betty Jane’s 6th birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom SHAFFER and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Winfred DENHAM and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harold BOUGHERS, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald SHAFFER.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN received a letter Saturday from their son, Carl, stating that he had arrived safely in Iceland.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Several from here attended the charivari of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd BASS at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom GREGORY, last Friday night.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): The P.G. ladies served lunch at the WALKINGTON brothers sale Saturday. Quite a nice sum was cleared, also some donations were received. Many thanks to all that helped in any way.

- East Zion: Word was received here Monday by the Roy WILLIAMS family that their son, Mr. and Mrs. Jack WILLIAMS of Chicago, had a 7½ lb. daughter.

- Meacham: The little son of Mr. and Mrs. CARTER of near Tuscola at a poison tablet which caused his death. His body was brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. JIANS (who live on the Chas. ALLEN farm), and burial was made in Oskaloosa. Mr. CARTER is a brother of Mr. JIANS.

- Meacham: Mrs. F.S. HARRIS called on Mrs. Edwin HARRELL last Thursday.

- Swift: Mrs. Leland BRASEL spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and family and Miss Evelyn BASSETT were in Salem and Centralia Saturday.

- Swift: Sunday callers at the Clyde BASSETT home were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DOOLEN, Clyde GARRETT and family, Virgil LIVESAY and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON, and Mrs. Glen JOHNSON and children at Kinmundy.

- 1 Killed in Truck Crash!: Charles H. JENNE, 60, a gasoline dealer of Sullivan, Ill., was fatally injured Monday when the gasoline truck which he was driving ran into a stalled oil truck. Mr. and Mrs. Omar L. GASTON of Watertown, Wis., who were driving a car were also injured. Mrs. GASTON received a fractured skull and internal injuries. The accident occurred under the C. & E.I. underpass west of the business district on State Route 37. An oil plunger attached to the truck which was owned and driven by L.A. McLENDON of Centralia, hit the underpass and was wrecked. The GASTON car, which was following closely, hit the wrecked truck that was hauling the oil driller then went off the road and hit the side of the trestle. Then the gasoline truck hit the stalled oil equipment. The Linton ambulance took JENNE and Mr. and Mrs. GASTON to the Effingham Hospital where he passed away. With all the gasoline that was spilled, a freight train was stopped south of the underpass to make sure that no sparks would fall down and ignite the gasoline, and was allowed to pass after the fire dept. washed down the pavement. (Pictures of the wreck were included.)

- Max McCARTY of Iola and Miss Marjorie LINDER of Salem were married March 21, at St. Charles, Mo. Max is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall McCARTY, living in and near Alma at one time where Max attended grade school, later attending high school in Iola. For the past 2 years he has been employed by the Warren & Bradshaw Trucking Co. of Salem. Marjorie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl LINDER of Salem, attending grade school in Iuka, later completing her schooling at Salem. The couple will reside in Iola.

- In Memoriam of Brownie DODSON who died April 14, 1941. Missed by his parents and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DODSON, Dorothy and Jessie.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PRUETT have received word of the birth of a 7½ lb. son to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne JONES of Scott Field. Mrs. JONES is the former Marcelline PRUETT.

- Mr. and Mrs. John A. BROOM received a letter from their son, Dale, sent from Karachi, India, stating he is feeling fine and while in Australia visited with James "Red" HAMMER from this city. Previous to this letter, Mr. and Mrs. BROOM received several pictures from Melbourne, Australia.

- School elections were held Saturday with a very light vote cast. District 25 elected Geo. H. BARGH, President; D.J. ALEXANDER and J.R. MAHAN as members for full-time; and Glen JOHNSON as a member for an unexpired term. District 500 re-elected A.H. MILLER and Woodrow WILKINSON as members of the Board of Education. The Board met Tuesday and organized. A.H. MILLER was elected president, and John FORD, Clerk.

- Those placing in the Track meet between Salem and Kinmundy Tuesday were: WELSH, HANNA, GAMMON, BURKETT, GRAY and VALLOW.

- Meadow Branch: Howard MILNER went to Minneapolis, Minn. Friday where he has employment.

- Meadow Branch: Evelyn BLACK spent the weekend with Norma GARRETT.

- Miletus: Mrs. Nettie GOEN died at her home Thursday. She had suffered from cancer for several years. Services were held at the Meacham Baptist Church. The body was laid to rest beside her husband, D.C. GOEN, in Elder Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Melvin CURRIE of Brubaker returned recently from a week’s visit with her brother, Herbert GASTON at Camp Polk, La., making the trip with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren GASTON of Dix.

- North Fork: Miss Norma GARRETT spent a few days in Sterling with Mr. and Mrs. Jack GARRETT.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT and family, and Kenneth ROBB and family, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT.

- Meacham: The school election was held Saturday at Rockhold and Wm. SLANE was elected director.

- Meacham: Elmo KNAPP and family of Meacham spent Saturday night with Willie GREEN and family. Sunday they all attended a birthday dinner being in honor of birthdays at Chappy DURALL, Willie GREEN, and Miss Evelyn GREEN.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and daughters, and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY were in Centralia Friday.

- Swift: On April 7, the Shanghi Club pleasantly surprised Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL, it being their 25th wedding anniversary. All came with well filled baskets.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter, and Mrs. Fred GAMMON visited Sunday with Mrs. Virgil GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY helped Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON move Tuesday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Pid BASSETT.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jack HONN of Champaign have a 7 lb. son born in Burham Hospital. The mother was formerly Miss Pearl JACKSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON. This is their second child, the first being a girl.

- Word was received by Mr. and Mrs. John A. BROOM of Alma that their son, Capt. and Mrs. John A. BROOM, Jr. have an 8 lb. boy born April 11 named Robert Dale. BROOM is stationed at Dale Mabry Field Airbase in Tallahassee, Fla.

- Roy FENSTER, 61, a Champaign businessman since 1920, died of a heart attack Thursday. He was born Oct. 11, 1880 at Kinmundy, son of Rachel and George FENSTER, and married Harriett WOOLEY on Aug. 7, 1904 at Salem. They went to Champaign in 1912, and Mr. FENSTER was employed in a number of shoe stores until 1920 when he went into the shoe business with the late A.W. SPALDING under the name of Spaulding & Fenster. The last few years he was in business by himself operating Fenster’s Shoe Store. He leaves his widow; 3 sisters, Mrs. Seth FOSTER of Champaign; Mrs. Nelson LINGENFELTER and Mrs. Kate SONGER of Kinmundy. He also leaves the following nieces: Mrs. Dorothy LINGENFELTER of Kinmundy; Miss Harriett DUNCAN of Champaign; and Mrs. Robert MOATS of Lincoln, Neb., all of whom make their home with Mr. and Mrs. FENSTER for a number of years; Miss Edna FOSTER of Champaign; Mrs. Paul DUBIE of Tulsa, Okla.; and Mrs. Joe HALEY of Houston, Texas; and 1 nephew, Roy LINGENFELTER of Kinmundy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father dying on the same day, 32 years ago, and also from a heart attack. His mother died Oct. 4, 1936; a brother, Charles, died May 17, 1938, and a sister, Mrs. Ed GRAY of Oklahoma on Oct. 24, 1938. As a young man, Mr. FENSTER was employed by C.B. ROHRBOUGH in the mercantile business in Kinmundy. In 1906 he and his wife moved to Oklahoma City, Okla. for 6 years where he was engaged in the shoe business. A list of those attending the services from out-of-town was included.

- An application form for war ration books was included in order to prepare those who would be registering May 4, 5, 6, and 7 and speed up the registration process. A separate form must be completed for each member of the family unit.

- Word has been received here that Capt. W.C. INGRAM of Sullivan has been promoted to the rank of Major. He is the second in command at Selfridge Field, Mich.

- Alonzo CHURCH, Elwin INGRAM, Harold LEMAY, and Clyde SCHOOLEY left yesterday for St. Louis where they had their final exam. Mr. CHURCH called his wife last evening and said that he and INGRAM were in the Army now but said nothing about SCHOOLEY and LEMAY. It was thought that LEMAY would fail to pass his examination on account of poor vision.

- Mrs. Lewella MORRIS and Mr. D.F. NEATHERY were quietly married April 16 at the Methodist parsonage with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse GEORGE as attendants. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. NEATHERY, together with Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE, Mrs. Vera MAXEY and son Charles, Mrs. Bertha ANDREWS and daughter, Donna, proceeded to the home of the bride for a 10 o’clock luncheon. They couple will reside at the bride’s residence.

- On April 27, all male citizens the ages of 45 to 64 must register.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter spent the weekend in Chicago with relatives.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and daughter of Granite City, spent the weekend here with relatives.

- Swift: Velma Jean CONANT is ill with the measles.

- Swift: Callers at the Clyde BASSETT home Sunday were Mrs. Rada CALDWELL and Mrs. Earl JACKSON of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN, Clyde GARRETT and family, Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City.

- Swift: Mack ROBB and wife, and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB were shopping in Salem Monday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB and son, Harold, were Centralia visitors Saturday.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Bertha SEE closed a very successful term of school here last Friday and has been re-employed for the coming term. At the noon hour, patrons visited with good things to eat, and then a fine program was presented by the students.

- Bryan PITTS is suffering from neuritis. His neighbor have been helping get his oats planted.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Roy HULSEY and children visited one day last week with Mrs. Marie FORD.

- North Fork: Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and daughters called on Mrs. Carroll GARRETT Friday afternoon.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim McNICHOLS.

- North Fork: Clyde GARRETT and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE were surprised Thursday when neighbors and friends came to their home north of the city to help them celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary. Some brought sandwiches while others brought cake. A list of those attending was included.

- A picture of the war ration book was included.

- The united efforts of the Salem, Centralia, Mt. Vernon, Odin and Flora Fire Departments late Monday night failed to save the new Salem Theater Building from almost complete destruction, but without question they saved the South Broadway block from a like fate. At 11:30 the south side door suddenly blew open freeing a cloud of smoke. Windows also burst under the terrific gas pressure.

- Card of Thanks: I wish to thank everyone who remembered me with cards, letters, and flowers or in any other way while I was in bed. Your kindness will always be remembered. Mrs. Mamie BASSETT.

- John L. KNIGHT, who has served as superintendent of the local schools for the past 2 years, has been re-employed. (His picture was included.)

- On April 24, the Prairie Grove Go-Getters 4-H club elected the following officers: Carroll JARHAUS, President; Helen ERNST, V. Pres.; Audry HANABAUM, Sec.; Francis VANSANT, Recreational Leader; Jeanette HOHLT and Oren HANABAUM, Reporters. The Club Leader is Glen McCARTY.

- Misses Florence DOOLEN, Wilma BOUGHERS, Margaret KENNEDY, Anna DILLON, Mesdames H.M. FISHER, J.A. HOLT, Stella LEE, Fannie EAGAN, and Hattie COCKRELL were in Salem last Thursday attending the 44th Annual Rebekah Assembly.

- Shanghi: Charlie FORD, who has been sick for several weeks in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, is very much improved, and is able to be up.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of Clabe SIPES Friday at Lovell’s Grove Church. Interment was made in Alma Cemetery. Services were performed by Rev. WIGHAM of Alma.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Ed REPEC have a son born April 26.

- Swift: Private Harold JONES of Camp Forrest, Tenn. spent last week with his parents, Frank JONES and family.

- Swift: Raymond ATKINS called on Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY, Monday p.m.

- East Meadow Branch: John W. McCULLEY came home Sunday from Camp Forrest, Tenn. for a 7 day furlough.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB and Miss Dorothy WANTLAND were in Salem visiting Wednesday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen spent Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.

- Dr. and Mrs. H.L. HANNA had as their dinner guests on Thursday in honor of Miss Velma’s birthday, Misses Helen TRAYER, Florence and Rubye CAIN and Cecil GRIFFIN of Patoka.

- April 19 being the birthday of Mrs. Kate BOUGHERS, the following relatives helped her celebrate with a basket dinner: Mr. J.C. HELM and Mrs. Mary BEAVER, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. HASENFELT of Loogootee, Mr. and Mrs. McKinley TURNER and family of Farina and Mr. and Mrs. H.E. HELM.

- Word was received Wednesday morning by Mr. and Mrs. Dolph HAMMER of this city of the death of Harold HAMMER, their nephew. The telegram stated that Harold met his death in an airplane accident. Harold is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur HAMMER living in Woodriver, Ore. Harold has been in the Air Corps for 2 years. He leaves a wife and a small daughter. Services were held in Woodriver, Ore.

- Mrs. Lillian SUGG received word of the death of her son-in-law, Charles E. WILCOX, which occurred in Sitka, Alaska, where Mr. WILCOX had gone in government defense work about a month ago. News has been slow getting particulars but it seems he died from meningitis but news has been censored and details are hard to get thru. If it is meningitis, it is considered contagious and the body could not be brought back without cremation. Mr. WILCOX was born and reared in Hillsboro, where he worked in the Post Office several years, then in a Chicago office. They moved to the Pacific coast in 1936 and had since made their home in Yakima, Wash. He leaves the widow, Effie SUGG WILCOX, a daughter, Miss Roberta, and a son, Charles, who is in the Marines on a ship in the Pacific.

- In Memoriam of Mrs. A.C. BRANSON who died May 10, 1941.

- Charles JOHNSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank JOHNSON, residing west of this city, married Miss Marjorie WALDEN on March 14 in St. Louis. Charles has been employed in the steel industry in Chicago for the past year or so, and it was here that he met his bride. They will make their home in Chicago.

- Mr. and Mrs. O.K. MILLER, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. MILLER, P.F. ROBNETT, Riley WILLIAMS and Richard WILLIAMS are in Wisconsin on a fishing expedition. We know their red flannels are feeling pretty good.

- At the regular meeting of the Kinmundy Lodge A..F. & A.M., Ellis WOLFE was presented with a gold button signifying that he had been a Mason for 50 years.

- Mr. Christy E. GENTRY of Camp Forrest, Tenn, is here spending furlough with his parents.

- Kinmundy Citizens are urged to buy War Bonds and Stamps. The drive will start soon. The bond quota for Marion county is $147, 000.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen visited Sunday afternoon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Harold ROBB was a visitor in Centralia, Saturday.

- Shanghi: Mr. and Mrs. Glen JARHAUS and babe were Sunday visitors in the Clyde BALLANCE home.

- Shanghi: Charley FORD was in St. Louis Friday to see a physician.

- Wilson School: Sgt. Paul TRAINOR of Camp Forrest, Tenn. and wife of Farina, and Lester VAN SCYOC and family visited Friday evening with the KLEISS family.

- Meadow Branch: Our school was out Friday and the teacher, Mrs. Evelyn CUMMINS, took the children to Bryan Park for the day. Mrs. Rada CALDWELL is hired to teach the coming winter.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of Uncle Charley HEISTAND at the Old Baptist church Sunday. Interment was at the cemetery nearby.

- Pleasant Grove: Ermagene LEWIS visited Elder School Friday. It being the last day of school, a wiener roast was enjoyed at noon. Mrs. Helen MILLICAN has been re-employed to teach the coming term.

- Pleasant Grove: Herbert ANDERSON has been quite ill with an attack of appendicitis.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter entertained the family at a dinner Sunday at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER and Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son, Don of Coffeen were guests. They were at the 28th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER.

- Swift: There were only 4 pupils attending school at Swift the last few days as all of the children were ill with the measles.

- Bennie DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. DOOLEN of this city, who has been employed since last June with the Curtis-Wright airplane factory in Buffalo, N.Y., is among the 60 selected out of 3000 to go to Columbus, Ohio, and work on the world’s largest dive bomber for the navy. Some of the planes on which he has worked are now seeing action in Australia. Bennie graduated last May in the class o f ‘41.

- Miss Christine TROUT, 18, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verchial TROUT of this city, and Mr. Francis ZINSER, 21, son of Mr. Frank ZINSER of Chicago, were married in St. Louis on Saturday. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Phillip HILL, sister of the bride. Mr. ZINSER is in defense work in Chicago, where the couple will reside.

- Permits have been granted to T.R. Buehl and associates by the state to drill an oil well on the Thurman ROBB farm in Kinmundy twp in Section 19. It is expected that the well will be started around the first of June. This well is 1 mile south of the Sam LOWE No. 1, and ½ mile north of the FRENCH well No. 1.

- Zerold LEWIS closed a very successful term of school at Bell on April 24. This is Mr. LEWIS’ 5th successive year at this school and would have been employed for the coming term but due to the fact that he expects to be called into military service he would not accept a new contract for another year. However, the directors have agreed to give him the school when he returns from the service. At noon the friends of patrons of the school gathered with well filled baskets. After dinner, Mr. LEWIS treated the gathering to 10 gallons of ice cream.

- Miss Betty THOMPSON and Paul WRIGHT of Salem were married. Both were former high school students here, Paul having graduated with the class of ‘39. He is now in the service stationed in Texas.

- The Senior Class presented the class play "Black Derby" last Friday and Saturday. A picture of the cast was included of: Merle GREENWOOD, Richard JONES, Bob GRAY, Virginia KELL, Agnes GRIFFIN, John L. KNIGHT, Charles DISS, Eileen LYONS, Ray BAILEY, Eileen PARKER, Opal EAGAN, and Laura GREEN.

- The 4½ year old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Truman SPURLIN of Vandalia died in the home of his grandparents. He was the son of Loren SPURLIN of Vandalia. Services will be held in Vandalia.

- Mrs. SUGG received word from her daughter, Mrs. Effie SUGG WILCOX that her husband had been buried at Sitka, Alaska for at least the duration of the war. The son, Chas. WILCOX, Jr. was located at sea in Alaska, and had obtained shore leave to go and see how and where the father was laid to rest. Mrs. WILCOX is at present with her brothers, Norman and Maxey SUGG at Portland, Ore.

May 14, 1942:

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter spent Sunday with his parents, Guy CHANDLER and wife near Zion.

- Bruce Ellis, the 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry GEILER has been ill from drinking kerosene. Latest reports are that he is better.

- Miss Martha MORGAN left Monday morning for Salem, where she has accepted a position in the new hospital.

- Sarah Ellen KING ROHRBOUGH, was born near Georgetown, Ohio on Sept. 23, 1864, and died at her home in Salem in May 15, 1942. When a small child, she moved with her parents to Kinmundy, where she attended Kinmundy Public Schools, graduating with the third graduating class, the class of 1881. After finishing school, she taught in the Public Schools of Kinmundy. She married L.C. ROHRBOUGH on Oct. 5, 1887, and they had 3 children: Frank, who died Sept. 6, 1941; Elsie of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Helen of Salem. She was a member of the Eastern Star; of the White Shrine of Jerusalem; and of the Isaac Hull Chapter of the D.A.R. For the past 25 years she resided in Salem, where 4 years ago, she and her husband observed their 50th wedding anniversary. She also leaves 2 brothers, W.E. KING of Salt Lake City, Utah; L.B. KING of Champaign, Ill.; and a sister, Mrs. F.C. WARDELL of Los Angeles, Cal.

- Carl and Lyle GREEN of Kinmundy will receive their B.S. Degrees at the Billings, Montana Polytechnic Institute on May 29. Lyle has completed an industrial arts major and Carl a mathematics major. Both have played on the baseball team throughout their college career, and were members of the Student Senate.

- Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN have received word from their son, Carl, who is stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. that he was given the rank of Sergeant on May 13.

- Jimmie Lyle SPURLIN, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Arno SPURLIN of Vandalia, died May 13, age 4 years, 5 months and 8 days. Services will be held from the Christian Church with interment in Vandalia Cemetery.

- Cpl. Lester I. BASCOM of Camp Robinson, Ark. was sent recently to Fort Lewis, Wash. While there he looked up an old friend, Pvt. John W. SHAFFER, stationed there, and they spent a happy day together.

- Mr. Burd G. PULLEN, a highly respected businessman of Alma, died at his home in Alma, Tuesday, from a heart attack. Services will be held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. He was 70 years old and had been in ill health for some time. He is the father of Mrs. Geo. BARGH of this city.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER were made grandparents by the arrival of a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul SHAFFER in the new Salem Hospital on May 12.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Audie SILLS spent several days with her daughter, Mrs. Lester MULVANEY, helping care for their baby, who has been ill with pneumonia, but is much better now.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT spent several days of last week in St. Louis on business.

- North Fork: Mrs. Dick FEATHERS visited with Mrs. Carroll GARRETT, Tuesday.

- North Fork: Miss Mildred ATKINS spent a few days last week with her grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- North Fork: Mrs. Clyde GARRETT called on Mrs. Carroll GARRETT Wednesday p.m.

- Meacham: Sgt. Woodrow JOHNSTON returned to Ft. Bragg, N.C. Thursday afternoon spending 10 days with his parents.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Arlie SLANE have a baby girl.

- Farmers are in an "All-Out" production of agricultural products for at least the next 5 years to meet war demands.

- Monday evening several citizens of Marion County met in Salem to organize a county U.S.O. committee.

- A very pretty wedding was solemnized Sunday morning, May 24, at Pleasant Grove church in Alma twp., when Miss Wilma SHAFFER, pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER, became the bride of Herbert VANDEVEER, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. VANDEVEER of south of Kinmundy performed by Rev. W.G. WIGHAM, pastor of Pleasant Grove. They were attended by Ruth Edna, sister of the bride, and Ray, brother of the groom. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Maxine BARKSDALE. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. D.H. VANDEVEER and son, Lester, were entertained at dinner at the home of the bride’s parents. The couple will be at home at the Lyman WALKINGTON farm near the Church where they were married.

- A happy gathering of relatives and friends was enjoyed May 24, at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. METZGER living northwest of this city. The occasion was in honor of the 85th and the 76th birthdays, respectively, of Mr. and Mrs. METZGER. All of their children were home for the occasion: their sons, John and daughter, Virginia of Springfield; Joe and wife of Randolph, and Henry, wife and daughter, Charlene, and sons, Donald, Robt., Tommy and Jerome of Decatur, and their daughter, Mrs. George WALLWEBER of Kirkwood, Mo. Other relatives and friends attending were listed.

- A biography and picture of Justice June C. SMITH, Republican candidate for the Supreme Court was included. He was born on a farm near Walnut Hill.

- Shanghi: Sunday being the 76th birthday of Mrs. Chas. METZGER, families and relatives came for dinner in her home. The children were all home: Joe and wife of Bloomington, Henry and family of Decatur; John and daughter of Springfield; and Mrs. Geo. WALWEBER of Kirkwood, Mo. Mr. METZGER was 85 years old in April, this serving as a joint celebration for the two.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE motored to Ft. Knox, Ky. Saturday to visit their son, Charles. They were accompanied home by 2 soldiers, boys from New York City, who returned to Fort Knox, Sunday.

- East Zion: Pvt. Louie SOUTIER is home on a week’s furlough visiting relatives and friends. He is stationed at Camp Buoy, Texas.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Dresdon HEADLEY and Miss Lela Mae NICHOLS left last Friday night for a visit to Fort Riley, Kansas visiting Roy DOOLEN, who is stationed there.

- Miletus: Ralph MULVANEY, another son of Clarence MULVANEY, entered the service last week. At present he is stationed at Scott Field.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle received a letter from Pvt. Carl CRAIN who is stationed in Iceland, that he received the box that the Club sent him.

- Forrest VAN WINKLE, of Lebanon, was injured when the truck in which he was driving went off the road in a deep ditch 3½ miles south of Kinmundy on Route 37. The accident happened Wednesday afternoon. The extent of VAN WINKLE’s injuries were several bruises and a bad cut on the chin. He was taken to Salem Hospital for treatment, but was able to return to the scene of the wreck a few hours later. The cause of the accident, according to VAN WINKLE, was that he had to cut the wheels of his truck quickly to avoid hitting some workmen who were repairing the hard road. When he did so, this threw the truck down and then going down a 15 foot embankment, turned the truck over. Then according to some workmen, they reported that VAN WINKLE had fallen asleep, but looking at the angle of the tire marks, it is hard to believe that VAN WINKLE was asleep. The truck was damaged beyond repair but the tires were okay.

- Charles Edwin PRUETT of Kinmundy graduated from St. Louis University with a doctor of medicine degree.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virl SEE of Greenville announce the arrival of a 9 lb. daughter named Shirley Kaye born at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE. Grandpa LANE says he sure had an awful time. He was right in the midst of shearing sheep when the bees began to swarm. But isn’t it just like an old man to do something like that when something like this is taking place.

- Mrs. Annie YOUNG left Sunday for Chicago, where she will attend the U. of I. graduation exercises, her son, Charles, being a graduate.

- The Kinmundy Roudies 4-H club met last Friday and elected the following officers: President, Carl VALLOW; Robt. LANE, V. Pres; Herschel ROSE, Sec’y; Henry SPENCER, Rep; Clyde ROSE, Rec. Chm. Guin VALLOW was chosen as club leader and Burl GREEN as his assistant.

- Justice June SMITH of Centralia was re-elected to the Illinois Supreme Court in Monday’s election.

- Mr. and Mrs. H.B. WILKINSON of West Frankfort, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Kathryn, to Sgt. Robert KNEEMEYER of Salem. They were married in Columbia, Ill. on May 7 with Mr. and Mrs. Herschel WILKINSON, Jr., brother and sister-in-law of the bride witnessed the ceremony. Sgt. KNEEMEYER is home on a 90 day furlough and is stationed in Tennessee. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON of this city.

- A picture of the first graduating class of the new community high school was included with Mildred JONES, Ray BAILEY, Velma CONANT, Laura GREEN, Burl GREEN, Merle GREENWOOD, Donna MAULDING, Dwight DAY, Bob GRAY, Richard JONES, Francis KRUTSINGER, Eileen LYONS, C.V. VALLOW, Opal EAGAN, Charles DISS, Barbara MILLER, Eileen Parker, and Melba SIPES.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Dora HEICHER and family and Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER, Sunday afternoon.

- Meacham: Glenn BRASEL at Hoopston and Mrs. Alice SEE of Kinmundy called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Roy MILLER and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER attended a family reunion at the Park near Flora, Sunday.

- Shanghi: Mr. and Mrs. Roy HULSEY entertained the following persons to a lovely dinner served cafeteria style last Sunday, honoring her sister, Mrs. Jana EVANS and son, Ford. Attending were: Mrs. Jana EVANS and son, of Baylis; Mr. and Mrs. George FORD and Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FORD and sons, Mr. and Mrs. John FORD and children of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, and C.C. FORD of Kinmundy; Mrs. Lou HULSEY, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph LOUSEDA of St. Louis.

- Shanghi: C.C. FORD and daughters, Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, Mrs. Roy HULSEY and daughter, Charlene, were in Vandalia visiting Friday, called on Miss Emma REISS of St. Peter, who has been ill for some time.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and daughter are spending the week here with Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth CHANDLER and daughters.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON spent Sunday with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family were in St. Peter Saturday.

- Swift: Wes ROBB called at the T.E. ROBB home Sunday a.m.

- On May 31st, several relatives and friends came with well filled baskets and gave a surprise dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond BANNING of Meacham township, their birthdays being within a few days of each other. A list of those attending was included.

- Kinmundy is getting another oil test on the Thurman ROBB farm in section 19. They have drilled so far to 1900 feet.

- Chas. W. YOUNG will graduate on Friday from the U. of I., College of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy in Chicago. He will receive a degree of Doctor of Medicine. He will also receive a commission as First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps of the U.S. Army. He will begin an internship at Milwaukee County Hospital on June 15.

- Mr. and Mrs. Hank NICHOLS of Kinmundy, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Lela Mae NICHOLS, to Pvt. Roy DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN. They were married May 28 in Junction City, Kansas, and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Dresdon HEADLEY of Kinmundy.

- Miss Armethia SCHMALZ, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Florian SCHMALZ of Waterloo, became the bride of Ralph W. SIMER, in East St. Louis at the First Christian Church. Helen SCHMALZ, sister of the bride, and James SIPES, brother of the groom, were the attendants. The bride is a graduate of Valmeyer High School, and the Christian Welfare Hospital Training School for nurses. She is a supervisor in the hospital. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Frances SIPES of Salem, and graduated from Salem H.S.

- The first gold star to be placed on the Honor Scroll at Indiana State Teachers College will represent Edgar MORRIS, who attended that college. He was a member of the crew of the United States Cruiser Houston which was sunk by the Japanese in the action near Java.

- The first class to be graduated from the Kinmundy Community High School consisted of 18 members. Special awards were presented to: Eileen LYONS, D.A.R. Medal; Eileen LYONS, Valdictorian; Donna MAULDING, Salutatorian; Norma GARRETT, highest grade in Junior Class; George BARGH, highest grade in Sophomore Class; Marion MOELLER, highest grade in Freshmen Class; David LOWE, Glee Club; Jimmy YUND, Outstanding Boy; Pleasant ROBNETT, athletics; Norma MILLER, Band; Marie KLINE, typing. The class was welcomed into the alumni association on Saturday night. At that reception during roll call, Mr. L.C. ROHRBOUGH was the oldest member present to respond. He graduated with the class of 1880. The following officers were elected for next year: Myrtle HILL, Pres.; Thelma BAILEY, V. Pres.; Katherine WORMLEY, Sec’y; Ella WILLIAMS, Treas.

- Mr. and Mrs. M.E. HELM have just received word that their son, Howard, has been promoted from Corporal to a Tech. Sergeant. He is now stationed at Ft. Lewis, Wash., and has been in the service 15 months.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WILKINSON and Mr. and Mrs. Verchial TROUT received letters this week from their sons, Kenneth and Ellwyn, respectfully, who are supposedly stationed in Australia. They both said they are well and having a good time. Both are members of the Infantry.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS, Patricia Ann DOOLEN, Mrs. H.H. HOWELL and Marilyn Kay were in Decatur Monday of last week attending the funeral of the former’s boyfriend.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Esta ROBB attended the Memorial services at Sandy Branch, Sunday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and son, visited over the weekend in Sterling with Mr. and Mrs. Elno WILLIAMS, and Jack GARRETT and wife.

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT and Mr. Richard WILLIAMS spent a few days this week in Chicago with relatives.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Amy SIPES and son, James, spent the weekend in East St. Louis with relatives to be present at the wedding of her son, Woodson, who was married Saturday to Miss Armethia SCHMALT, also of St. Louis.

- Pleasant Grove: Calvin WANTLAND, brother of Chas. WANTLAND of our neighborhood, died Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Kate RHOTAN in Salem. He had been in ill health for more than a year.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER received many nice gifts at the kitchen shower and charivari, which was held recently in their home.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HEISTAND attended the funeral of Norman FYKE at Fairview Church near Centralia, Tuesday.

- Pleasant Grove: Services were held at Lovell’s Grove Church for the little 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morine BRANDEBERRY of Salem, who was accidentally killed by her father when backing his car from the driveway.

- The ROBB No.1 was plugged and abandoned as a dry hole Wednesday evening. All the sands were dry all the way down, and they stopped at 2210 feet.

- Called to active duty with the Navy, was Lewis J. CONANT, Miami, Fla. businessman and former vice president and treasurer of the Miami Chamber of Commerce. He has been assigned to temporary duty at Port Everglades and later to St. Petersburg as an executive officer with the inshore patrol.

- The Marion County Farm Bureau office moved after vacating Saturday the room in the courthouse which they occupied for the past 24 years. They are now located 5 blocks south of the court house.

- James Calvin WANTLAND, son of James Martin and Lucinda E. WANTLAND, was born in Marion county, Nov. 25, 1867, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Kate RHOTAN in Salem, where he had lived for some time, at the age of 74 years, 6 months, and 12 days. Most of his life was spent on the farm, where he was a hard working man. Two brothers, Newt and Will have preceded him in death. Besides the sister mentioned, he is survived by 1 brother, Charles, of Alma twp.

- On June 12, Charles R. SEE of Kinmundy was enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve as an Apprentice Seaman. He will receive his recruit training at the Naval Training Academy at Great Lakes, Ill. Charles’ mother, Mrs. Margaret GRAY, lives near Kinmundy.

- M.E. ARNOLD in Battle: Commander Murr E. ARNOLD, son of Mr. Mass ARNOLD of Kimberly, Idaho, and nephew of Mr. J.T. ARNOLD and Mr. and Mrs. John HOLT of this city, was a leader of a United States aircraft carrier bombing group in the battle of Midway Islands. He gave an account of the battle to the press and was permitted to broadcast from Honolulu last Saturday evening.

- A letter received by Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN from Mrs. Genora GREEN LUHR telling of the death of her husband, J.A. LUHR in Yucaipa, Cal on June 3, 1842. He would have been 84 years old on July 1, and died of hardening of the arteries. They lived with their daughter, Lillian. Burial was made in Yucaipa, Cal. Mrs. LUHR has several relatives here. She also stated that her sister, Dorcia SWIFT of Florida, had died on March 23.

- Sgt. Chas. Edwin HENSLEY and Miss Lucille SMETANA of Chicago, were married at the First Baptist Church on May 24 in Hollywood, Cal. Charles is in the Air Corps and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester HENSLEY, formerly of this city.

- Kinmundy citizens are urged to join in the nations scrap rubber campaign and turn in every bit of rubber you can spare in a 2 week collection between June 15 and June 30.

- Charles E. PRUETT has been appointed as Acting Assistant Surgeon in the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant. He will train in Norfolk, Va.

- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LECKRONE and son, Garrett, spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville GARRETT.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT spent Friday evening with Kenneth ROBB and family.

- North Fork: Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Carroll GARRETT and family, visited with Bert GARRETT and family, Sunday.

- Green Ridge: Misses Jean and Alfleta WILLIAMS and Elsie TOCKSTIEN left last week for Chicago to seek employment.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Paul JENKINS and baby daughter returned to their home, Friday. She was born Wednesday in Salem Hospital and named Sandra Pauline.

- Pleasant Grove: Some family from here attended the funeral of Calvin WANTLAND which was held at the Christian Church in Alma Tuesday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Wilson School: Larry and Michael STOCK of Centralia are staying with their uncle, Fred KLEISS and family while their mother is recuperating from a recent appendectomy.

- Swift: Nearly everyone attended the kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Roy DOOLEN at the A.D. NICHOLS home Saturday evening.

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

- Swift: Wes ROBB and wife visited Sunday evening with T.E. ROBB and family.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Pvt. Roy DOOLEN, who spent last week with relatives, returned Sunday to Fort Riley, Kansas.

- Meacham: Jasper KRUTSINGER died Sunday after a long illness. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F ROBB spent Wednesday in Coffeen with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER.

- Miss Betty Eileen GERALCHER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. GERALCHER, and P.F.C. Xon R. WILLIAMS of Camp Polk, La., son of Mrs. Hazel L. HAMILTON WILLIAMS, and the late Tech. Sgt. Gus H. WILLIAMS of Wheeling, W. Va., were married June 6 in St. Luke Protestant Church. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ROSE, brother-in-law and sister of the bridegroom were the only attendants. Both the bride and groom were graduates of Wheeling H.S. Pvt. Wm. H. WILLIAMS has been transferred to Sheppard Field, Texas to Scott Field, Ill. and is a cadet of the Radio Air School. He could not get leave for the marriage of his brother, Bob’s marriage.

- On June 19, 1892, Edward BOUGHERS of this city and Miss Sarah LANSFORD of Farina went to the M.E. Parsonage and were married. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. John PLUE, sister and brother-in-law of the groom. The couple went to housekeeping in Kinmundy where they have since resided. They had 2 daughters, Daisy (MENEELY) and Pansy (SCHWABE). And so last Friday this couple rounded out their 50th year. The celebration merely consisted of a dinner with Mrs. MENEELY and Mr. and Mrs. Orlando SCHWABE being present. Mr. BOUGHERS has attained the age of 72, while Mrs. BOUGHERS is 69. Mr. BOUGHERS was employed by the firm of F.A. PRUETT for 42 years and retired about 5 years ago. He was born here in the city of Kinmundy and has never lived anywhere else.

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- The Second Annual Marion County Fair will open July 1st.

- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. CRAIG of Danville, announce the marriage of their eldest daughter, Norma Jeanne, to Wayne F. SCHAFER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan SCHAFER of Marshall. They were married Jan. 18 at Robinson, and it has been kept a secret. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Vern SCHAFER of Marshall. The couple will reside in Danville. The groom is employed at the C. & E.I. Shops.

- Raymond ATKINS and Earl OUTHOUSE left Tuesday morning for St. Louis where they were inducted into the service. Raymond entered the induction quarters at Scott Field while Earl came home on a 10 day furlough.

- The annual DISS Family Reunion was held June 21 in Pana at Kitchell Park. There were about 60 present. Those from Kinmundy were: Miss Beulah DISS, Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard DISS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. BLOMBERG and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter.

- We received a letter stating that Pvt. Ivan DEVORE, son of Mrs. Ella THOMPSON, graduates from the Air Mechanics Technical training School at Chanute Field. He is expecting to leave soon for a new destination.

- Green Ridge: Bill WILLIAMS spent the weekend with home folks. He has employment in Chicago.

- Prairie Grove: Gilbert FORD fell from the roof of his barn Wednesday and was taken to Vandalia Hospital where it was found he had no broken bones.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Woodson SIMER of East St. Louis spent weekend with his parents, Francis SIPES and family. They were given a rousing charivari Saturday night. Mr. SIMER is expecting to leave Tuesday for Military training which of course, casts a shadow over the lives of loved ones. He doesn’t know yet where he will be stationed. We all wish him well and hope that soon all the boy can be home again.

- Pleasant Grove: The Roy MILLER family and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER visited Monday with their aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John EAGAN of near Iuka, who had quite a lot of damage done to the roof of their house and their chicken house and some other buildings blown down by the wind Sunday.

- Pleasant Grove: Although the weather was rather rainy, a good sized crowd enjoyed the children’s program at Pleasant Grove Sunday night.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann, spent Sunday in Vandalia with Thomas BOONE and wife.

- Swift: Clyde GARRETT and family spent Sunday evening with Claude HANNA and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters spent Sunday with Clyde GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son, and Donna Mae GARRETT spent Sunday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Miletus: Mrs. Maude KRUTSINGER died June 14 at the Olney Sanitarium. Services were held at the Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Miletus: Ivan DEVORE visited Sunday with homefolks, Mr. and Mrs. Harry THOMPSON and son, Donny. He has been stationed in Rantoul for some time but is expecting to be moved in the near future.

- Merle JACKSON, stationed at Camp McVoy with the Military Police Detachment, is home on furlough.

- Several relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas NEAL to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, also Mrs. NEAL’s 71st birthday. A list of those attending was included.

- At the Shriver School House on June 28, 1942, relatives and friends gathered to celebrate the annual CRAIG Reunion with 31 present. Well filled baskets were brought at the noon hour. After dinner prayer was offered by Mrs. Mattie CHANCE, hymns were sung, with Miss Melba SIPES at the piano. A list of those in attendance was included.

- On a recent 10 day furlough from Canada, Lieut. Elroy SNELLING was married to Madeline WACHTER, daughter of Mrs. Lily WACHTER, in the parish house of St. Barnabas Church. Lieut. SNELLING, son of H.M. SNELLING, will shortly be stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were attended by Lucille MOORE and Fred WACHTER. Mrs. SNELLING expects to join her husband when he is settled in Corpus Christi.

- Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy TELFORD of Salem received word Monday that they have a grandson. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. TELFORD at Bishop, Calif. on June 21 and has been named Joseph Leroy. Dr. TELFORD is the physician for the U.S. Vanadium mines at Bishop reportedly one of the largest tungsten and copper miens in the world. Dr. and Mrs. TELFORD also have a daughter. Little Joseph Leroy is the second great-grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Monroe LUCAS moved their household goods to Stonnington Tuesday where Mr. LUCAS has been employed to teach Vocational Agriculture the coming year.

- The Marion County Fair schedule was listed.

- North Fork: Junior and Floyd GARRETT spent Saturday night with Eli CONANT.

- North Fork: Mrs. Morris ADAMS, Mrs. Donald HERRING, Mrs. Jim McNICHOLS and children, visited Tuesday with Mrs. Carroll GARRETT.

- Wilson School: Chris MEYER and family, Emil MEYER and family, and Marion SHUFELDT and family attended the HOEHNE family reunion near St. Peter, Sunday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Gene KLINE and son of St. Joseph, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Glen ROBB of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB and Miss Velma CONANT spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB and Harold. Mr. and Mrs. Dale ROBB and son of Coffeen were supper guests.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Effie ROBB visited one afternoon last week with Mrs. Esta ROBB.

- Pleasant Grove: Ace MULVANEY had quite a serious accident Sunday night when he hit the abatement of a concrete bridge on the gravel road west of Omega. He was taken to Salem Hospital for treatment, returning Monday. He was accompanied by his son, Howard, who is still in the hospital, and besides other injuries it was reported that Howard’s tongue was almost cut off.

- Pleasant Grove: Betty, Mary Joan, Billy and Francis WANTLAND attended the birthday party of little Ralph PRATHER Tuesday at his home in Omega given by his mother, Mrs. Bert PRATHER.

- Swift: Mrs. Frank GARRETT and son, Emmett, of Granite City, spent the weekend here with Ellsworth CHANDLER and family, and Donna Mae GARRETT.

- Swift: Mrs. Selby GARRETT and Mrs. Paul CALDWELL of Alma and Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS and children of Wilmington called Wednesday afternoon on Mrs. Marvin CONANT and children.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT received a telegram from their son, Bill, that he had landed safe in Australia and was safe and well.

July 9, 1942:

- Foster township will again get another oil test. The well will be drilled on the John MAZANEK farm in section 36. This will be the second well drilled on the MAZANEK farm. The first well was a good producer, and this well is less than a half mile east of the first.

- A family reunion was held July 4th at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy KNABE of Chicago, son-in-law and daughter of Dr. H.L. HANNA. All 6 of Dr. HANNA’s daughters were there and 2 of his sons. Three sons were unable to attend: Paul of Kinmundy, and Dwight and Bob, who are in the Army stationed at El Paso, Texas. At noon a bountiful fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings was served in the basement of the KNAGE home, and places laid for 40. The chickens (25 of them) were furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HANNA. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. H.L. HANNA, Miss Velma LONG, Mrs. Wallace HULTS and children, Mrs. Merle HANKS and babe, of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HANNA and family of Holt, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Gray DAVIS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy ANDERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Victor SMITH and family, Mrs. Anna SMITH, Mr. and Mrs. B.L. HANNA, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer REICK, Mr. and Mrs. Roy KNABE and family of Chicago.

- During the electrical storm which accompanied the rain storm yesterday evening, lightening played another of it’s freak tricks, striking again in the same place where it struck last year - the chimney of the Orville DISS home. It knocked a hole in the wall, but did no other damage, except, of course, scaring them badly. So now everyone knows "Lightening does strike twice in the same place." It was also reported that it struck and killed a pony belonging to Earl LANE, living southeast of Kinmundy Tuesday night.

- Salem has had another fire, this time the McMACKIN Furniture Store located on East Broadway. The fire started about 10 o’clock last night on the second floor. The cause of the fire is believed to be from bad wiring or from lightning running in on the wire. The estimated damage is about $5000. The Salem fire department was called and much damage was caused by water and smoke.

- Fireman Roy RAVER, 41, of the Salem Fire Department was drowned yesterday in the swollen creek bout 2 and ½ miles west of Salem on Route 50. RAVER and 3 other firemen were called out to this bridge where it was reported that a car had been stalled in the creek and was being swept down stream. As the firemen reached the scene, the car had been pulled to safety by an Army truck but RAVER walked in the creek and was reportedly swept under. The creek was 5 feet above the bridge.

- Two carloads of our young men went to Effingham hospital Friday where they were typed for a blood transfusion to be given to Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY, who has been in a serious condition in Mercy Hospital, Champaign. The donors were Bob MAHAN, Alva OLDEN, and John PHILLIPS, brother to Mrs. SCHOOLEY.