1943

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- Mrs. Della HANSON received word Wednesday of the death of her son, Luzon JOHNSON, which occurred at his home in King City, Cal., that morning. Burial will be in California. This new came as a great shock to the mother as she had just received a long letter from him a few days ago and he was apparently in fair health when writing the letter. He served several years in the service of the United States and was a veteran of World War I.

- A farewell surprise party was given at the Rebekah Hall Friday following the regular lodge meeting honoring Mrs. Daisy MEENLEY the retiring Noble Grand, who is soon to become the bride of Mr. C.E. WEISE of Chicago. The evening was spent socially with music, and sandwiches, coffee and pickles were served at a late hour.

- Services were held Jan. 3 at the Linton Funeral Home for Mrs. Nellie EAGAN, age 76. Mrs. EAGAN, nee GARNER, was the last of her immediate family, she being a sister of John and Bill GARNER. She is survived by 8 children. Burial was in the Martin Cemetery near Alma, Ill.

- While washing dishes last Thursday, Mrs. Frank HICKMAN cut her left hand and wrist. She was drying a plate when it broke into cutting her hand. She was rushed to Dr. MILLER who dressed the cut.

- Mr. and Mrs. Glen SHARP and daughters spent last week in Sorento, Ill. with her mother. They were called home by a message announcing the death of Mrs. SHARP’s brother Tyson BRIGGS in Norfolk, Va. Mr. BRIGG was struck by a taxicab and killed instantly. He was 53 years of age and is survived by his wife and 3 children. Services were held at the Methodist Church in Sorento.

- Henry JACKSON was taken to Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Monday in the Linton Ambulance. Uncle Henry, as he is familiarly known, has been bedfast for the past 5 years and is 85 years of age.

- Mrs. Clyde GARRETT living in the North Fork community was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital last Friday in the Linton Ambulance. She is reported to be in very serious condition. Latest report stated Mrs. GARRETT is slowly improving. We hope for her a speedy and complete recovery.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN received word from the son-in-law, Jack PFEFFER of Lebanon announcing the arrival of a baby son. This is 2 children for Mr. and Mrs. PFEFFER, a girl and a boy. The mother was Lora Elsie DOOLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. Morris CHASTEEN have a 9 lb. girl who was born yesterday named Ella Sue.

- In Memoriam of Noah THOMAS who died Jan. 12, 1942, missed by Mrs. Allie THOMAS and family.

- Fritzie, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS underwent a tonsillectomy in the Salem Hospital Saturday. This makes the second trip for Fritzie to a hospital. 10 months ago he had a hernia operation in the Greer Hospital in Vandalia.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and wife were in Vandalia Monday visiting Mrs. Clyde GARRETT.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family visited Friday evening with Billie MORRIS and family.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City spent New Year’s Day here with Ellsworth CHANDLER and family. Mrs. Ellsworth CHANDLER returned home with them, and spent the weekend, returning home Sunday.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family were in Vandalia Sunday afternoon visiting Mrs. Clyde GARRETT who is a patient in the Mark Greer Hospital.

- Swift: Kenneth ROBB and family, Elsworth CHANDLER and family, and Dale BALLANCE and family spent New Year’s Eve near Vernon with Merle HEADLEY and family.

- Richard MOTCH, who is in the U.S. Navy, spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH, and John. Richard is located in Tenn.

- Some pictures which were printed in the 1942 Express editions were included.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and daughter, Ruth.

- East Zion: Mr. Merle JONES and Mr. Chas. ARNOLD called at the Frank GARRETT home near Vandalia Sunday afternoon.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Carl ARNOLD of Patoka have a daughter born in Vandalia Hospital Dec. 27 weighing 9 lbs. and 4 oz., named Margaret Ann.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB enjoyed a family Christmas dinner at the Mark ROBB home last Sunday.

- Cpl. Ralph DAY is spending 15 day furlough with his parents in Alma. Ralph is on his way from a camp in Washington to a camp in Georgia.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): The P.T.A. meeting held at the schoolhouse, Dec. 29th was very entertaining. After the business meeting, the children gave their program, which was enjoyed by all. Their pieces, plays and songs were well rendered. Mrs. Florence MARSHALL played the songs for all the children, also 2 piano solos. Mr. Homer MILNER made a good Santa Claus, and each child received a gift and treat from the teacher, Mrs. Rada CALDWELL.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Agnes HINES in spending the winter at Wilmington, with her children as her son, Loyd, was drafted into the army recently.

- Russell S. LENHART, son of John and Caroline KAISER LENHART, was born at their farm home, near Kinmundy on Aug. 21, 1879, and died Jan. 8, 1943. He was 1 of a family of 6 children of Mr. and Mrs. LENHART. 2 sisters preceded him in death, 1 in infancy, and another Cora, in young girlhood in 1895. He passed all his years on the farm and among immediate relatives and friends. He became a member of the Masonic order, also of the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah Order. His pal and his best friend was his nephew, Cpl. John William McCULLEY. A little more than 3 years ago he was attacked by disease. He leaves his brother, Harmon, who with him continued at the home after the passing of their parents, and a sister, and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY and their son, John William, and daughter, Dorothy, and a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART, and daughter Mrs. Clyde GARRETT, and 3 little daughters, and 3 great nephews, sons of the late Nita LENHART JOHNSON. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. George BARGH of this city celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in their home here in Jan. 11 in a very quiet way. They are both enjoying good health.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HAMMER of Decatur wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, Margie, to Joseph LAMENDOLA on Dec. 12 at the home of the groom’s parents in Champaign. Mr. LAMENDOLA is a farmer living north of Champaign. The bride received most of her schooling here, graduating from the Decatur High School with the class of 1939. She is a registered nurse, having graduated from the Burnham City Hospital in Champaign with the class of 1941.

- Mrs. Daisy MEENELY of Kinmundy and E.C. WEISS of East Chicago, Ind. were married Jan. 5 in Crown Point, Ind. by the Methodist minister. The couple will reside in East Chicago, Ind.

- C.B. SMITH sold his business to Howard DISS, better known as Jack, who took possession Saturday evening. Mr. DISS is no stranger to this community, having been born and reared northwest of this city. For the past several years, he has purchased the surplus grain of the community and trucked it to East St. Louis to the market. Mr. SMITH was rounding out his 48th year in the business world in this city. It was then that he became associated with the late T.M. SMITH in the livery, hay, and grain business, later added other lines such as implements, grass seed, etc. This firm has done an enormous business in its day, shipping corn and oats. Mr. SMITH died in 1934, and Charley, as we know him, purchased T.M.’s interest from the heirs. Business was good until about 3 years when Charley’s health began to fail and couldn’t give his full attention to the business. He is domiciled in the Mattie CHANCE home and will take it easy for awhile.

- Mr. Albert HAMPSTEN of Iuka has received a Christmas card from his son, Louis Ervin who is in the Pacific. Our readers will remember Louis was wounded on Aug. 9. And this is the first word from since then.

- Mrs. Clyde GARRETT reported in last weeks’ paper as seriously ill in the Greer Hospital was able to return to her home and is well on the way to complete recovery.

- Meadow Branch: Our teacher, Mrs. Rada CALDWELL, was unable to teach Monday and Tuesday, so she sent out a substitute.

- East Meadow Branch: Alonzo BAYLIS returned home Sunday evening after attending the funeral of his brother, Elmer, in Sterling, Ill., and visited his son-in-law and daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN in Maywood, Ill.

- East Meadow Branch: Pvt. Merle BAYLIS is stationed in a camp in Louisiana.

- Pictures from 1942 editions of the Express were reprinted.

- Pleasant Grove: Private Lee BARKSDALE was killed in action on Dec. 21, 1942.

- Pleasant Grove: Friends of Pvt. Guin VALLOW were pleased to hear the broadcast by him from Camp McCoy, Wis. Sunday night on the "We the People" program.

- Pleasant Grove: The W.S.C.S. met with Laura ROSE, quilting on a top for Mrs. HORN of Salem, and piecing quilt blocks for another one. The election was held and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Ruby HIESTAND; Vice Pres., Mrs. Harriett MILLER; Treas., Mrs. Hazel MAXEY; Secy, Mrs. Lucille VANDEVEER; Corr. Sec’y, Mrs. Laura ROSE. Guests were Mrs. Alice SIPES, Miss Mary BEARD, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ROSE and baby, and Private James SIPES who is spending a few days with his parents. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Harriett MILLER.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE received a letter Friday announcing the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Elmo WILLIAMS of Sterling, Ill. The mother is formerly Miss Kathryn LOWE.

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

- Miletus: Art COMBS, son of Lewis and Martha CRUTCHFIELD, formerly of Marion Co., died at his home in Louisville, Ill. on Jan. 9. Services were held from the residence with burial in Oskaloosa Cemetery.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Paul WILKINSON have another son born Friday of last week at Vandalia Hospital.

- Miletus: Mrs. Sarah MULVANEY has come to make her future home with her daughter, Mrs. Ora YATES and family. She had been living with her son, Charlie and children.

- Miletus: Mrs. Woodrow WILKINSON received word yesterday of the death of her brother, Ray KING’s daughter. They will live at Louisville.

- Raymond ATKINS received his bars last Thursday, making him a Second Lieutenant. He is enjoying a few days visit here with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS, and friends, while enroute from Oklahoma to Oregon.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB received word from their son Harold stating that he had graduated from the National School of Radio in Calif. Harold is now stationed in a camp in North Carolina, and was promoted to Cpl. Tech. 5th class before leaving Calif.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON of this city received word of the promotion of grandson, Charles WILKINSON, to a Lieutenant. Charles is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel WILKINSON of West Frankfort.

- Mrs. Clara STEVENSON died at the home of her son, Frank, in Washington, D.C., Friday, after suffering a stroke about a week ago. The remains arrived here Monday and taken to Linton Funeral Home. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery. The body was accompanied here by the son and daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth WINCHELL of Cal. started here a few days previous to the death but became ill enroute and had to turn back. Clara HUMPHREY, third daughter of Matthew and Mary HUMPHREY, was born at Remington, Ohio on Feb. 5, 1861. At the age of 13, she moved with her parents to Kinmundy, where she grew to womanhood. She married Homer STEVENSON on Nov. 4, 1884, and they had 2 children, Frank M. STEVENSON of Wash., D.C., and Mrs. Earl HAZELTON of Candy, Calif. Homer preceded her in death in 1926. She was a member of the Christian Church and Rosedale Rebekah Lodge of Kinmundy. She is a sister of Mrs. Harriet DeVORE, Mrs. Anna SCOTT, Mrs. Fannie SCHWARTZ, Mrs. Margaret GRAMLEY, Frank HUMPHREY of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Elizabeth WINCHELL of Vallejo, Calif.

- Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM received word of the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. L.C. INGRAM in Decatur weighing 7˝ lbs. and has been named Phillip Darrell. L.C. is in New York with the Navy.

- B.O. WILCOX was called to Mt. Vernon Saturday to be with his son, Gerald, who underwent an appendectomy the same day. Mr. WILCOX is our Science Teacher in our local high school.

- Memorial Services will be held Jan. 24 for Sgt. William Hamilton WILLIAMS in the 4th Street Methodist Church in Wheeling, W. Va. He has been reported killed in the defense of his country in western foreign soil on Dec. 12. He is the nephew of Mrs. Allie NELMS of this city.

- Mrs. Dell HANSON received word Monday of the death of Harry HANSON’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Chas. RAINES of Wood River, Ill. Services were held in Wood River.

- Pvt. Richard WILLIAMS of Florida, came Wed. for a 10 day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS, and other relatives and friends.

- The executive committee of the Marion County Republican Central Committee has decided to sponsor a Lincoln Day Dinner this year.

- We are in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Georgia EAGAN, who is now living in Antonito, Colo. telling us about her 19 year old son, Lyle, who is now in Calif., after seeing several weeks of fighting on foreign shores. Lyle has enjoyed a much earned 30 day furlough with his parents over the Christmas season. Lyle is the grandson of the late Tom SMITH and Gustin EAGAN. Both of these families are old Kinmundians.

- East Zion: Neighbors gathered at the home of J.A. CALDWELL and cut wood. Mrs. CALDWELL has been ill since October and is still in serious condition.

- Meacham: A farewell party was given at the home of Mrs. Susanna JONES Monday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Igo JONES and family, who left Wednesday for their new home in Homer, Ill., where they have employment.

- Pictures from 1942 editions of the Express were reprinted.

- Swift School: All the young people in this vicinity attended a pinochle party at the Bert GARRETT home Saturday night.

- Swift School: Sgt. Carl G. DOOLEN of Ft. Lewis, Wash. is spending a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. Eli ROBB of Rantoul and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne ROBB of Salem were weekend guests of Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE. Sunday was Mr. and Mrs. Wayne ROBB’s 1st wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS were Sunday dinner guests.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Dorothy Francis, spent the weekend here with relatives, Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. A.C. DUNLAP.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE dismissed school at Allen Monday and Tuesday on account of the death of Mr. BARKSDALE’s grandmother, Mrs. BANDALOW, who passed away Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence BARKSDALE. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Bee Branch Church.

- Pvt. Wydell PIGG stationed in Scott Field spent the weekend here with his family.

- East Meadow Branch: Lieut. and Mrs. Glen CHEADLE of O’Fallon visited Sunday evening of Jan. 10 with Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Miss Anne SLOVICK, daughter of Mrs. Mary SLOVICK, has joined the Women’s Naval Reserves and is leaving Miami, Fla. for Cedar Falls, Iowa for training.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB received word from their son, Harold, that he was being transferred from a camp in Calif. to a camp in North Carolina.

- Lt. ATKINS and mother, Mrs. ROBB and daughter, Norma Gail, were weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. BACKENSTO in Hartford, Ill. Joe Dick, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. BACKENSTO was inducted into the Navy, Jan. 18, in St. Louis.

- M. Sgt. Carl DOOLEN is home enjoying a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN. He is located in Washington, and inducted into the army a year ago.

- August W. JASPER, aged 66 years, 2 months and 28 days, was found dead in his bed Tuesday. He had been under a doctor’s care for about 2 years, being treated for uremia. He died at the home of his son, Chris JASPER, in this city. Services will be held from the Linton Funeral Home in Kinmundy, Jan. 28, with interment in the Farina Cemetery. He leaves 4 sons, John E. of Centralia, Christ of Kinmundy, Arthur W. of Charleston, and Harley L. of Centralia, and 3 daughters, Ella SIGRIST of Kinmundy, May SIGRIST of Kinmundy, and Eunice BARNES of Bradley, Ill.

- Mr. L.C. ROHRBOUGH celebrated his 80th birthday on Jan. 24 in his home in Salem. Guests for his birthday dinner were Mr. and Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH and daughter, Ruth, Mr. E. WORMLEY and daughter, Kathryn of this city, Mrs. James GREEN and daughter, Ruth Ann of Chester, Ill.

- George J. EDLAND, who has been manager of the Salem and Kinmundy exchanges of the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. since June 1940, was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Signal Corps of the United States Army, on Jan. 17.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE received word from their son, Sgt. Charles KLINE, in Cal., stating he had been promoted from technician fifth class to Sergeant.

- Mrs. Lucille JOHNSON received word from her husband that he has been promoted to the rank of Captain. He is serving with the armored force of Northern Africa.

- Dwight GARNER of the U.S.N. is here for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. GARNER, and sister Cora Lee. This is his first visit in 16 months. He has been on active duty in the Pacific for several months.

- Joe BORING of the U.S.N. is home from California for a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John BORING.

- Corp. Merle JACKSON from Wisconsin is here for a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jesse GEORGE are rejoicing over the arrival of Virginia Carol in the Mark Greer Hospital on Jan. 24, and weighs 6 lbs.

- On Wednesday morning the fire siren called every one to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry GRAY, Jr. The house was damaged mostly by smoke and water.

- M. Sgt. Roy DOOLEN left Saturday for Washington after a furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN.

- Mrs. Viola NICHOLS SMITH died Tuesday at her home in Farina aged 72 years. She suffered a stroke about a week ago. She is survived by a daughter, Thelma PARRILL of Urbana; 5 grandchildren, Virginia and Richard PARRILL of Urbana, and Marjorie, Wanda and Dorothy COURSON of Meacham; 2 sisters, Mrs. Hattie COCKRELL of Kinmundy, who was spending the winter with her, and Mrs. Ella ANDERSON of Murphysboro; 1 brother, Harry NICHOLS of Meacham. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church.

- Word has been received of the death of Mr. R.J. McBRYDE which occurred on Nov. 29th, 1942 in Texas City, Texas. Interment was made there beside his wife who died about 5 years ago. He was known to his friends as "Jodie", was a brother of the late R.P. McBRYDE and was the last member of the family of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. McBRYDE, living in Kinmundy several years ago.

- Miletus: Clarence MULVANEY received word that his son, Ralph, who is in camp in Montana, was operated on for appendicitis Jan. 12.

- Miletus: Mrs. Nellie BOUSMAN spent Saturday in Farina at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Albert SMITH, who is seriously ill, after he suffered from a stroke.

- Greenridge: Cpl. Adolph TOCKSTEIN returned to camp in Kansas after spending his 10 day furlough with home folks.

- Greenridge: PFC Louie DOUDERA came home the 15th for a 15 day furlough from a camp in Texas.

- Wilson: Two farewell parties were given this week. First on Tuesday night for the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FORD, and the second on Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SIPES, both moving in the near future. Both Mrs. FORD and Mrs. SIPES were present with enough blocks for a friendship quilt.

- Pictures from 1942 editions of the Express were reprinted.

- Pleasant Grove: Pvt. James SIPES was called to Decatur for duty Jan. 25.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Bessie HIESTAND has been employed to finish teaching the term of school at Zion as the teacher resigned. She begins Monday.

- Swift: About 60 neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Cleve DOOLEN last Friday night to give a surprise farewell and birthday party to Sgt. Carl DOOLEN.

- Swift: Selby GARRETT and wife of near Alma spent Sunday with Clyde BASSETT and wife.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter spent Monday evening near Zion with Guy CHANDLER and wife.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and little son of Coffeen visited her Sunday with the L.J. HAMMER and Wes ROBB families.

- Dwight GARNER left Wednesday afternoon for his ship on the coast.

- Mrs. George NEWLYN of Villa Grove, spent Sunday here with Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Mrs. Alta SNELLING and Mrs. Belle SUTTON.

- Lt. Raymond ATKINS departed Sunday for Oregon where he will be stationed. Raymond has enjoyed a 10 day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS and friends.

- A double funeral and burial were held Sunday in Alma for E. Laverne WINKS, 43, and Stanley HARRIS, 20, both victims at 1 a.m. Saturday of a collision with the fast eastbound passenger train No. 12 at the South Broadway B. & O. railroad crossing. WINKS, an employee of the McNamar Boiler and Tank company of Salem, and HARRIS, unemployed, were killed instantly. Their automobile was a total wreck. The accident delayed the passenger train 20 minutes. No exact details were known for certain. The funeral was held at the Alma Christian Church, both of the men being Alma residents. WINKS leaves his mother, Mrs. Rosa ROSS WINKS, Alma; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lloyd WEEKS of Salem, and Mrs. Ray WHITE of Sandoval; 3 brothers, Gordon WINKS, Centralia; Eugene WINKS, Alma; and Andrew WINKS, Alma. HARRIS leaves his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest HARRIS, Alma; and a sister, Miss Ruth HARRIS.

- August JASPER died suddenly at the home of his son, Chris, in Kinmundy on Jan. 26, 1942. He was the son of Ebehard and Anna Marie JASPER, and born Oct. 29, 1876. He married Emma SCHNEIDER, Sept. 20, 1897, and they had 9 children. His wife and daughter, Laura, and son, Elmer, preceded him in death. He was christened in the Lutheran Church in infancy, and later joined the Evangelical Church and was faithful to that religion until 1935, when he became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He leaves 4 sons: John E. of Centralia, Chris S. of Kinmundy, Arthur W. of Charleston, and Harley of Centralia; and 3 daughters, Mrs. Ella and Mae SIGRIST in Kinmundy, and Mrs. Eunice BARNES of Bradley, Ill.; 15 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild; 1 brother, Emil W. JASPER of Gilmore, and 1 half-sister, Mrs. Sofia BRINK of Centralia. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home in Kinmundy with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- Lyle GREEN, son of W.L. (Bill) GREEN of Kinmundy, and Miss Frances HADDY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HADDY of Malta, Montana, were married in the First Methodist Church of Billings, Montana, on Jan. 23, 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. JONES were attendants. After the ceremony, a reception for close friends and relatives was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BASSETT. Lyle has served as a civilian pilot for the Army Air Corps at Mather Field, California for the past 4 months. While there he received officer’s training and was recommended for his commission as second lieutenant on Jan. 16, 1943. After Feb. 1, he will be stationed at Luke Field, Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. GREEN attended the School of Business of the Billings Polytechnic Institute, and is now employed as secretary at the Billings Gas Company. She will join her husband in about a month.

- On Jan. 28th, a group of boys met at the home of Sam LOWE to organize a 4-H Club. It was decided to call the club the Victory Producers. The following officers were elected: Floyd JONES, President; Junior GARRETT, Vice President; Harold JONES, Sec. & Treas.; Lyle SWIFT, Recreational leader; Deane JONES, Reporter. Burl GREEN was made assistant leader to Sam LOWE. There was a total enrollment of 14. The next meeting will be at Swift School, Feb. 10. Deane JONES, Reporter.

- Dora Jean SHREFFLER, the 6 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil SHREFFLER, died in Alma on Jan. 30 after a very brief illness. Services will be held in the Methodist Church in Alma with burial in Martin Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.

- Pleasant Grove: Little Mary Jane WILKENS burned her arm very badly Sunday when she fell against the heating stove.

- Wilson School: Pvt. Harold KLEISS of North Carolina came Saturday to spend a week with homefolks.

- Green Ridge: PFC Louie DOUDERA returned to his camp in Texas after a 15 day furlough with home folks.

- Green Ridge: This community was shocked to hear of the accidental death of Hody WINKS and Sparky HARRIS. The family has our sympathy.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Elizabeth WILLIAMS was called to Chicago on account of her daughter, Mrs. Eulaine WILLIAMS, who was operated on for appendicitis.

- Meacham: The P.T.A. of Rockhold School held their regular meeting Friday at the school house. Mrs. Walter WEISS is teacher and Mrs. GREENWOOD is President. Scholars gave a program, a quiz question program was held with 4 men against 4 women, the men winning, Mrs. DILLON was at the piano for a group sing and then she played a solo, and Miss Annalou HASSELBROCK and Miss Marilyn SLANE sang a duet.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Dewey COMBS and son attended the funeral of Mrs. Viola SMITH of Farina Thursday afternoon.

- Swift News: Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE and Mrs. Roy HULSEY spent several days near Springfield with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. EVANS and son.

- Swift News: Cecil JONES has been spending several days with his parents. He left Wednesday for Chicago to be inducted into the Army.

- Swift News: Leroy GREEN came home from Stratten Sunday evening. Monday he and his parents spent the day in Salem where Leroy took his first Army examinations.

- Meadow Branch: Fred CHANCE sawed wood Thursday. Homer MILLER who was helping had a narrow escape from a serious injury. His coat got caught in the saw and the men tore it off of him and got the engine shut down just in time.

- Five sons and one son-in-law in the armed forces and four sons in defense work - such is the contribution of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred HEADLEY, Kinmundy, to their nation in time of war. Mr. HEADLEY, who is 71 years old, owns and manages a 330 acre farm 7 miles northwest of Kinmundy in Foster twp., doing much of the work himself. Another son, Merle, 28, assists him at the farm. Mr. and Mrs. HEADLEY have 13 children, 11 of whom are sons. One son, Pvt. Harvey, 33, who is now stationed in Colorado, has served 4 years with the army in the U.S. and Alaska. Other sons in the service: Pfc. Leslie HEADLEY, 44; Pvt. Russell HEADLEY, 43; Pvt. Harry HEADLEY, 35; Pvt. Wesley HEADLEY, 29; Pvt. Herschel SIMMONS, son-in-law. One daughter, Mrs. Herschel SIMMONS, has taught in the rural schools of Marion County for 16 years. A second daughter is Gilbert DOOLEN of Kinmundy. Mr. HEADLEY was born near Kinmundy on Nov. 10, 1872, and has served all his life as a farmer. On Nov. 10, 1898, at Vandalia, he was married to Miss Mary Lillian DOOLEN. After selective service took his sons from their large farm, HEADLEY went ahead with the work, raising many cattle and hogs, and harvesting more than 800 bushels of hybrid corn in addition to other customary farm crops, such as wheat, soybeans, clover and redtop hay. (A picture of the couple accompanied the article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Harold HOWELL are rejoicing over the arrival of Harold Charles, Monday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jim EAGAN have named their little daughter who arrived Jan. 28, Sharon Marie.

- The members of the Rosedale Rebekah Lodge was honored Friday evening at their regular meeting by a visit from Miss Florence DOOLEN, a W.A.A.C. from Oglethorpe, Ga. After the business meeting, a social time was spent in her honor and delicious refreshments were served.

- Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON received word from her son, Neil, saying he was promoted from Corporal to Sergeant.

- Word has been received here by Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS stating that their son, Beryl, has been promoted from Corporal to Sergeant.

- In Memory of Billie DODSON, who died Feb. 11, 1940. From his parents and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DODSON and daughters.

- Chief Petty Officer Orville SPURLIN, U.S.N., was married in Mattoon a week ago Monday to Miss Isabel DOLE, whom he met a number of years ago, when both were attending school at Eastern Illinois State Teachers’ College. The ceremony took place at the Central Community church in Mattoon. Witnesses were the bride’s mother and her uncle, Wm. CHECKLEY. The couple have known each other for 3 years, both graduating from Eastern Illinois Normal University in Charleston in 1941. She is now teaching in Columbia grade school in Mattoon and will finish her term there. Chief Petty Officer SPURLIN is now stationed in Rhode Island, where he is on duty with the Navy. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. SPURLIN of Vandalia, where he graduated from high school. His brother, Louis, is now serving with the Marines. Both sons entered the service as volunteers. Before going to the Navy, Orville was the athletic director for Brownstown Community High School.

- In the Zatso column, a visit from Guin VALLOW, his son, from the Army was the subject.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter, Wanza, spent Saturday night with her parents in Granite City, Frank GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY, Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT, and Mrs. Billie MORRIS and son attended the funeral of Mrs. James CALDWELL the Zion Church Thursday afternoon.

- Swift School: The Swift Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. Mack ROBB. All the members were present and several guests. Tacking a comforter was the work of the day. A lovely dinner was served at the noon hour which everyone enjoyed. Guests were: Mrs. Effie ROBB and daughter, Aux. Florence DOOLEN, Mrs. Mary GARRETT, Mrs. Marvin CONANT, and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann. Our next meeting will be with Mrs. Mildred HANNA.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and family spent Sunday with Clyde GARRETT and family.

- Meacham: Pvt. Harold KLEISS returned to his camp in North Carolina after a 10 day furlough.

- Meacham: Pvt. Joseph G. VALLOW has returned to Michigan after 3 day furlough.

- Meacham: Merle JACKSON was called to his camp in Wisconsin and moved to a camp in Michigan.

- Meacham: Aux. Florence DOOLEN returned to her camp in Georgia after spending the week with her mother and many friends.

- Meacham: Pvt. Earl BRIMBERRY is home from Cal. on a 14 day furlough with his parents and friends.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle met with Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER Thursday. All members were present except Mrs. HARRELL, who is in Effingham Hospital.

- East Zion: Pvt. Ted CALDWELL from Cal. is visiting with his father, Jamie CALDWELL.

- East Zion: Pvt. Robert JONES from Texas is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will JONES.

- East Zion: Ellis BASSETT visited Sunday with Elmer BASSETT.

- Greenridge: Mrs. Allie THOMAS received a letter from her son, Mr. and Mrs. Orval THOMAS, announcing the arrival of a daughter on Jan. 30, named Mary Ann.

- Greenridge: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORN.

- Omega: A number of friends and neighbors gathered at the Byron MILLICAN home Saturday for a farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas MARLOW, who are moving to a farm in Meacham twp.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON attended the wedding of Robert FULTON and Treva LUTTRELL last Sunday.

- Pleasant Grove: Lt. John SHAFFER of Omaha, Neb. spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER.

- Pleasant Grove: A telephone meeting was held at the Pearl ROSE home Saturday night. Only 3 members were present. Chas. WANTLAND was elected President, and Johnnie BAKER, Sec’y and Treas.

- Wilson School: Last Tuesday evening friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess CHARLTON to help Mrs. CHARLTON celebrate her ? birthday. A beautiful lace tablecloth was presented to Mrs. CHARLTON.

- Registration for War Ration Book Two will be held the week of Feb. 22 at the local schoolhouses for processed food and coffee. A form was displayed in the paper also.

- William John GILLESPIE, son of Francis and Rachel GILLESPIE, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1848, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred WEHKING on Feb. 9, 1943. He was the eldest of a family of 15. He moved to Indiana in early childhood with his parents, then later to Illinois where he spent the remainder of his life. On April 23, 1890, he married Permelia HAWN and they had 4 children: Mrs. Fred WEHKING of Alma, Mrs. William WELTY of Flora, Mrs. William MATLOCK of Edgewood, and Letha, who died in infancy, and 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Joseph PILMAN; 26 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. In early manhood he united with the Methodist Church. Services were held from the Fredonia Church with interment in the Church Cemetery.

- Frank W. WILSON was born in Louisville, Clay Co., Dec. 20, 1861, and died in the Salem Memorial Hosp. on Feb. 12, 1943. Mr. WILSON was one of a family of 6 children. All of Mr. WILSON’s life was spent on the railroad and he was retired at the age of 70 years. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The family of Leo STOCK are quarantined because their 14 year old daughter is ill with diphtheria.

- Mrs. Minnie FIELDS is in Walnut Hill, Ill. helping to care for her brother, who suffered a stroke Thursday.

- Sgt. D.A. ARNOLD is spending his furlough with his mother and sisters Ruby and Grace.

- Marion County motorist holding B and C Gasoline Ration Books face a gasoline famine March 1st, unless they make immediate application of their books.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie BAKER attended the funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Chas. CRAIG in Salem last Monday.

- East Zion: Ellis BASSETT and Darrell NELSON have been cutting wood for Elmer BASSETT.

- Omega: Chas. PITTMAN died at his home today after several weeks illness. Services were held Monday near Cisne.

- Swift School: Virgil LIVESAY and Clyde BASSETT attended the sale at Henry POWELL’s near Alma, Tuesday.

- Swift School: Darrell Gene LIVESAY spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann spent Sunday with her parents, Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN.

- Swift School: Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Kinmundy called Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER.

- Mrs. Edith WOLFE SHULTZ died at her home in Chicago on Feb. 18, aged 67 years. She was married to Adolph SHULTZ in Kinmundy. He died in 1938. She leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters, Warren of Cincinnati, Ellis of Philadelphia, Meredith and Maybelle of Chicago; 1 sister and 3 brothers, Bertha BUCKMINISTER of St. Louis, Ellis WOLFE of Sandoval, John ALLEN of Chicago, Uriah ALLEN of Rockford; and 7 grandchildren. She was a charter member of Rosedale Rebekah Lodge of Kinmundy, and also a member of the Eastern Star and in the Aid Society of the church. Services were held Saturday with interment in the family lot in Chicago.

- Mrs. Mary HOOVER, known to her many friends here as "Aunt Phy", died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert MARLOWE, near Maroa, Thursday, after a brief illness. She was almost 93 years old. Services were held from the Maroa Methodist Church with interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM and Mr. R.L. INGRAM were in attendance at the funeral, the deceased being an aunt to the Messrs. INGRAM. Mrs. HOOVER was born in Worick Co., Ind. on Feb. 26, 1850, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel INGRAM. At the age of 4, her family moved to Kinmundy where she grew to womanhood. On Dec. 20, 1894, she was married to G.L. HOOVER, who preceded her in death in 1908 at Ashley. After her husband’s death, she lived with relatives and for sometime made her home in Maroa with her niece, Mrs. Nellie HOUSTON and a grandniece Mrs. Herbert MARLOWE. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fannie DeFORD of Los Angeles, Calif., and a step-daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth WHITESELL of Bloomington. A list of those attending the burial services was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING of Chicago observed their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday. In the evening, 25 old friends and neighbors gathered there, most of them were old friends from their former old town of Kinmundy, who now live in Chicago. A luncheon was served, and friendly games of cards were enjoyed. Mrs. W.E. HENSLEY of Chicago, whose husband was born in Kinmundy, was in charge of arrangements. The SNELLINGs have 2 sons, Lee, who lives in Sheboygan, Wis., and H.M. SNELLING with whom they live. They also have 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

- Miss Nora YOUNKIN died in the Salem Hospital this morning after an illness of only a few days. The body was brought here to the Linton Funeral Home. On Sunday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG, next door neighbors, did not notice any smoke coming from Miss YOUNKIN’s flue and went to see about her. They found her sitting in a rocking chair in an unconscious condition. Dr. MILLER was summoned but she probably suffered a stroke. She was taken to Salem Hospital but never regained consciousness.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ROBB and daughter, Norma Gail, moved to Ottawa, Ill., Wednesday where they will make their future home on a farm.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BORING have received word that their son, Joe, has been promoted to parachute rigger 2nd class. Joe has been in the navy over a year.

- Mrs. Chas. SEIMER returned home last week from Springfield, Ill. where she had spent the last 2 weeks. She was accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. Ed COMBS, who will spend several days here with her mother Mrs. Allie NELMS. Mrs. COMBS suffered a very painful accident a few days ago having caught her arm in the electric wringer.

- Mrs. Pearl FISHER is suffering from a burn on her arm caused by catching her dress sleeve on fire.

- Mrs. B.F. LINTON and sister, Miss May EAGAN of Patoka, are spending 10 days in Florida with their brother, Maurice, who is in the service there.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter PRUETT were called to Bloomington, where their daughter, Helen, underwent an appendectomy Friday.

- Sgt. D.A. ARNOLD left Tuesday for Louisiana after enjoying a 10 day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and daughters.

- Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS moved last Thursday from her home on the west side of town to the Wm. GARNER property across from the city park.

- In a letter from Mrs. L.E. GREGORY of Mammoth Spring, Ark., she states that her grandson, S.L. WHITSON, Aerators Machinist’s Mate first class, U.S.N., has been cited for bravery and awarded the Air Medal. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley WHITSON, Beaumont, Texas, but formerly of Alma.

- Miss Pearl ARNOLD of Springfield spent the weekend hear with her mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and family.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Mont RITTER, formerly of this community, announce the arrival of a son born Feb. 20, named Charles Larry.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Paul JENKINS received a telegram Wednesday announcing the arrival of a grandson, who was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe MEDLEY of Los Angeles, Cal. on Feb. 15 named Paul THOMAS.

- Miss Nora YOUNKIN is in Salem Hospital and remains unconscious and in critical condition.

- Green Ridge: A farewell party for Clyde THOMAS Sunday night was well attended.

- Wilson School: Chas. FORD and family have moved from our district the past week to a farm near St. Peter.

- Wilson School: James WALKER and family have moved to the farm vacated by the FORD family.

- Mr. A.K. GEIBE is 2nd Class Petty officer in the Navy and he boarded a steamliner Sunday afternoon to return to the western coast.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB assisted Mrs. Rada GARRETT CALDWELL with the registering Monday.

- East Meadow Branch: Charles JOHNSON of Chicago, visited a part of last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank JOHNSON and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART before entering the services of our country.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB spent Sunday with her aunts, Mrs. Lizzie ATKINS and Bertha ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and children spent Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George LENHART and called at the W.F. ROBB home also.

- East Zion: A large crowd attended the farewell party for Clyde THOMAS at the home of his mother, Mrs. Allie THOMAS. Clyde left for the army on Monday.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughter called Sunday night at the Chas. ARNOLD home.

- Sgt. Carl PURCELL of Penn. spent Thursday evening with Sgt. D.A. ARNOLD.

- Swift School: Elmer FRIZLE and wife and daughter of near Zion, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Kinmundy spent Sunday with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift School: Clyde GARRETT and family spent Sunday with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Sgt. Daniel A. ARNOLD was a supper guest in the Dwight PURCELL home in Alma Saturday evening.

- Meacham: Word was received here last week by the Mrs. Willie SLANE family of the marriage of her brother, James KAGY, who is the Moab, Utah to Paulene STELLE.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle held their regular meeting Thursday with Mrs. E.G. DILLON with nearly all members present. Articles for a "Sunshine Box" were received and on Friday, 4 of the Circle went to the home of Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and presented it to her.

- Meacham: Miss Mary LONG, Mr. Everett SIMMONS, Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin SOLDNER and son called on Mr. and Mrs. Edd HARRELL Thursday evening.

- Nora Louise YOUNKIN, daughter of Joel and Martha Louise YOUNKIN, was born June 11, 1867 in DeSoto, Ill., and died in the Salem Memorial Hospital on Feb. 25, 1943. Her parents and sister, Mrs. Frank FANNON, and 1 brother preceded her in death. She spent the winter of 1942 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.F. FANNON in Chicago and they wanted her to live with them but she wanted to spend her last days in her own home. Miss YOUNKIN, parents and sister came to Kinmundy when she was quite small and she has lived the greater part of her life in Kinmundy. She was a charter member of the local Christian Church. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Louis M. ROTAN, son of John M. and Martha V. TUCKER ROTAN, died at his home in Kinmundy, Feb. 22, 1943. "Lou" was married to Jennie FYKE on Dec. 15, 1897, and they had 4 children. He leaves his wife and 4 children: Mildred of Pasadena, Calif.; Pvt. FYKE of Texas; Mary of Forthmorth, Texas; Annalou of Lansing, Mich.; 1 sister, Merta, of Kinmundy; and 1 brother, Byron, of Kinmundy; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Maude L. MORGAN died in the Salem Hospital after suffering from a stroke the day before. She was 60 years old. Services were held at the Church of God with interment in Loogootee Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John MORGAN, and 2 sons, Harry and Melvin GEILER.

- The drive is on for the Red Cross War Fund. Kinmundy twp.’s quota is set at $800.

- Mrs. Fred CHANCE was called to Paducah, Ky., last Tuesday to be with her sister, Mrs. Earl WILLIAMS whose husband was seriously injured by a fall. He is a Salesman for the Ferguson Harness Co. of Paducah and was helping with inventory. He was walking with his arms full of boxes and stepped into an empty elevator shaft, falling 2 stories suffering from a serious head injury and broken bones. Mrs. WILLIAMS was formerly Miss Katherine KENNEDY, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lem KENNEDY.

- Mrs. L.M. ROTAN, Mrs. Mildred SMITH, Mrs. Mary WITT, and Pvt. Fyke ROTAN departed Sunday for Fort Worth, Texas, where Mrs. ROTAN will spend time with Mrs. WITT and family. Pvt. ROTAN will leaves Friday for camp, and Mrs. SMITH will return to her home in California.

- Miss Barbara MILLER of this city and John S. RIDLEY of Springfield, Ill. were married on Feb. 19 in St. Charles, Mo. Both Mr. and Mrs. RIDLEY are attending school in Champaign. Mrs. RIDLEY is attending Business School and Mr. RIDLEY is a junior in the school of Engineering at the University of Illinois. Both will continue their schooling, and in June, Mr. RIDLEY will be called into the service, as he is a member of the Army Reserve Signal Corps.

- Miss Grace DAVIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. DAVIS of Elmhurst, and a niece of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. DAVIS of Chicago, has joined the W.A.A.C.s and left last week for Georgia.

- Mr. and Mrs. Tom JONES received word from their son, Emmerson, last Thursday announcing the arrival of a baby to Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson JONES in Joliet. She is also the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JOHNSON of Joliet.

- Mr. and Mrs. J. Harley HAYES were called to Scottville, last Tuesday due to the death of Mrs. HAYES grandfather, Mr. James ELLIS. He was 87 years of age on the previous Monday.

- Miss Helen PRUETT, who underwent and appendectomy a few days ago has returned to her school work in Bloomington, Ill.

- The Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce met in the basement of the Methodist Church where a delicious chicken dinner was served to 38 members and guests by the ladies of that church. The nominating committee came up with the following: President, F.G. ALEXANDER; V. Pres., G.H. BARGH; Sec’y, J.F. HICKMAN; Treas., C.R. ALDERSON.

- In loving memory of our dear husband and daddy, A.J. WEST, who died 1 year ago.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. James ALDERSON have traded their property in Kinmundy to Mike BUTTS for his farm in Meacham twp.

- Miletus: Eura KRUTSINGER and wife have been informed that their son, Harlas, who is stationed in Oregon, has been promoted to Private First Class. He is now in the hospital with the mumps.

- The home of Wm. SADLER burned Monday and the family got out with only the few clothes they had on.

- Miss Sarah SADLER was married at St. Charles, Mo. Sunday. Her sister, Sadie, accompanied her. The young man, whose name we did not learn, is in the Navy, and was in the Hawaiian Islands at the time Pearl Harbor was bombed. He is home on furlough.

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

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and family spent Sunday afternoon on Zion Prairie with Jim McNICOLS and family.

- Swift School: Harvey BASSETT of Salem spent Monday with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and wife, and Virgil LIVESAY helped Ren WAINSCOTT and wife paper Tuesday.

- Swift School: Roy JONES and wife of Patoka, Merle JONES and family, Guy CHANDLER and wife of Zion, and Claude HANNA and family visited Sunday afternoon with Elsworth CHANDLER and Frank GARRETT and families.

- East Zion: Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Guy CHANDLER to help him celebrate his birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Burl SULLENS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore WICKENHOUSER, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DEADMOND and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve McWHIRTER and family.

- Tuesday being Mr. F.S. HARRIS’ 80th birthday, Mrs. HARRIS served a delicious chicken dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Fred HARRIS of Salem were guests. He received a number of cards and presents from his children, who could not be present for the occasion.

- E. Floyd CHEATUM, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin CHEATUM of Kinmundy is spending an 11 day furlough with his parents. He was recently promoted to Sergeant, and is stationed in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. CHEATUM have another son, Francis, in the service having entered Feb. 25, 1943.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HANNA have returned to their home in Lansing, Mich. after being called here by the death of Mrs. HANNA’s father, L.M. ROTAN.

- Herschel BRIM returned to the hospital Monday to have an operation on his leg. This will be a minor operation to remove a silver plate which was to support the bone and hold in place while healing. He broke his leg in a sled and car accident Dec. 5 and has been in bed since then.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ben JENKINS received word from their son, Ralph, saying he has been promoted to Corporal. Ralph is in Tenn. Congratulations, Pug.

- Pvt. John Fyke ROTAN, son of the late L.M. and Mrs. ROTAN, graduated from an intensive course in aviation mechanics. He returned last week to his camp after being called her by the death of his father.

- Kenneth JACKSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON, graduated from the Univ. of Mich. engineering school in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Feb. 27. He left last week for Dayton, Ohio, where he is employed under Civil Service as an engineer at Wright Field. He graduated from our high school in 1941.

- Junior GORDON was given a very pleasant surprise Sunday when quite a number of his friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orval GORDON to visit with him while he is home on a furlough. A list of those attending was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frances F. HUGGINS of Wilson, N.C. announce the arrival of a 6 1/4 lb. baby boy on March 4 named Stephen Harold.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lee STEVEN of Dehfield, Ill. announce the arrival of Robert Lee, Jr., 7 lbs. The mother was formerly Miss Dorothy BARBEE of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed HALL of this city announce the arrival of a 6 lb. baby girl in their home, named Leona Marline.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Louie SULLENS and son are spending a few days here in their home after several months employment in Indianapolis, Ind.

- Pvt. and Mrs. Hugh LACEY of Calif. and Mrs. Olga WEISS were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS on Wednesday. Pvt. LACEY had a 15 day furlough.

- Chas. FOX returned home Tuesday after spending the past 2 months with her sister in Claremont, Calif., she also visited her niece in San Diego, Cal., and a nephew and wife in Boulder City, Nev. While there she visited the Boulder Dam project.

- Meacham: The JONES family had a reunion Sunday at the home of Mrs. Susanna JONES. A list of those attending was included.

- Meacham: Mrs. Cora CORNELL of Kinmundy is staying in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Swift School: The Shanghai Club held a dinner at the Frank JONES home Sunday for Pvt. Harold JONES of Wash., who is here spending his furlough with his parents and other relatives. A large crowd attended. Those from this vicinity were Sam LOWE and family, Virgil LIVESAY and family, Cleve DOOLEN and wife, and Clyde BASSETT and family were afternoon callers.

- Swift School: Sgt. Carl GREEN of Salt Lake City is here spending furlough with his father, Bill GREEN and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT and son, Leroy, received a message announcing the death of their uncle, Harry MULVANEY. Services were held at Zion Church with interment in Patoka Cemetery.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann, spent Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT spent Friday in Salem shopping.

- Omega: Monday afternoon, Leslie ELBIN was putting oil into See MILLICAN’s car at the filling station, and See was airing a front tire when a car from the south driven by Miss Ruth HINES hit both of them, tearing See’s coat off, and turning him a flip flop, and then hitting Leslie and running over both legs. The doctor reports no bones broken, but both received painful bruises.

- East Zion: Harry MULVANEY died Sunday at the Sanitarium in Ottawa. He was taken Saturday morning to remain for treatment.

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT spent the weekend in Centralia with Mrs. Amos HAKE and son.

- Mrs. Lucille JOHNSON, who is making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM for the duration, received word from her husband, Captain George A. JOHNSON, stating that he had been awarded the Silver Star. The letter that they were sent by the government was included. It was from his performance from Jan. 21 to 24 in action against an armed enemy in the vicinity of Oussetia, Tunisia.

- PFC Francis HICKMAN spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank HICKMAN.

- Mrs. Ellen BOUGHERS attended the funeral of Mrs. Chas. FOLGER in Farina, Saturday.

- Mary E. SHEESLEY, daughter of Geo. and Esther Ann RAY, was born at Kinmundy on Aug. 26, 1851, and she died at Webb City, Mo. Hospital on March 11, 1943. She married Henry SHEESLEY in 1879. He died in 1920. They had 2 children: Mrs. Chas. RAY of Texarkana, Ark., who died in 1940; and Arthur living at home with his mother near Carthage, Mo. She also leaves 2 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Aunt Mame often visited here with her sister, Mrs. Geo. WHITE, Mrs. Florence SHRIVER, Ellis WOLFE and family, and Glen WHITE, and Ray WHITE and family. Services were held at the funeral home in Webb City, Mo., and burial was in the family lot at Carthage, Mo.

- Fred E. CRAIN returned to Chicago yesterday after spending his furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN.

- Miss Virginia ROBERTS of Duluth, Minn. and Sgt. John E. HINES of Fresno, Cal. were married March 1 in Fresno. Sgt. HINES is the son of Mrs. Agnes HINES of Alma.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS received word from their son, Harold, last week stating that he had been promoted to Corporal. He is stationed in North Carolina.

- Mr. W.L. GREEN has received word from his son, Lyle, who is stationed in Arizona, that he received his commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Corps on March 8.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.E. WILLIAMS returned home Tuesday after a week’s visit in Peoria with their son Fred and family. Fred was home on a furlough from New Jersey and was recently promoted to Corporal. They also visited with 2 daughters, Mrs. Pete PASQUALE and Mrs. Virgil GOWDY in Peoria. They also visited 2 other daughters, Mrs. G.W. SMITH and Mrs. W.J. PRESLEY in Villa Grove.

- Morris CHASTEEN and family have moved to Verona, Ill. where he has employment.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WOLFE of Sandoval spent Saturday here with Mr. and Mrs. J.H. NELMS. They just sold their property south of Sandoval and are looking for a new home. We tried to tell them there was only one place for them to locate and that was right here in Kinmundy.

- Carl E. PRUETT of Chicago is here for a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT. Carl will graduate from the Univ. of Ill. College of Medicine on March 26.

- Carl DUNLAP and Louie SULLENS are employed in Seneca, Ill.

- Sgt. Carl GREEN departed Monday for his camp in Utah.

- Swift School: A family dinner was held Sunday for Sgt. Carl GREEN at the Bill GREEN home. Those present were Chas. FORD and family, Hal FEATHER and wife, Richard FEATHER and wife, Albert MALINSKY and wife of Kinmundy, Mae, Frank and Fern GREEN, and Tom JONES. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES and daughter, Mildred. Carl left Monday from Salem for camp.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Wess ROBB visited Sunday afternoon with T.E. ROBB and family.

- Swift School: Carrol GARRETT and family, and Fred GAMMON and wife spent Sunday at the Virgil LIVESAY home.

- Swift School: Orie ATKINS and wife spent Sunday with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES received a telephone call recently from their daughter, Lora, in New York City that she would be home soon as her husband, Ray INGRAM, would be leaving New York for foreign duty soon.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and daughters spent last Sunday with his parents. Little daughter, Susann, and her grandmother, celebrated their birthdays which were March 8, Susann being 2, and Mrs. HIESTAND, 52.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB went to Effingham and met their son, Cpt. Harold W. ROBB, who accompanied them home for a 6 day furlough. He left Tuesday for camp, and was accompanied as far as Vandalia by his parents.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB and Mr. and Mrs. Pid BASSETT were callers at the ROBB home recently.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son, of Coffeen visited Sunday with their parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and Cpl. Harold ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: PFC John W. McCULLEY arrived home Wednesday to visit his parents and sister.

- East Meadow Branch: Miss Edith Louise CALDWELL was given a birthday party in honor of her 11th birthday.

- East Zion: Perry SMITH moved to the Edd FORD farm.

- East Zion: Cpl. Louie SOUTIER is spending a 14 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SOUTIER.

- Miss Virginia KELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert KELL, who live on a farm southeast of Salem, and Staff Sergeant Roy F. GARREN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. GARREN of Salem, were married Friday in the Salem Methodist Church. Attendants were the bride’s sister, Alice, and Herschel FRAMBES, brother-in-law of the bridegroom. A wedding supper was attended by the immediate families in Hanes Café. The bridegroom left Sunday to return in Georgia, where he is stationed with the army air corps. The bride, a graduate of the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale, has been teaching in our local High School, and will continue until the end of the school term. The bridegroom enlisted in the service more than a year ago, and before that was employed with the Caterpillar plant in Peoria.

- Miss Minnie S. STOAKLEY of Norfolk, Va. was married to Joseph H. LOVETT on March 7, at Snow Hill, Maryland. The bride is daughter of N.H. STOAKLEY of Keller, Va., and the groom is son of the late J.H. LOVETT, a late resident of Kinmundy. Mrs. LOVETT will continue her work at the Naval Base where she is employed by the Navy. Mr. LOVETT is attached to U.S.C.C. Lifeboat stationed off the shore of Virginia.

- Mr. and Mrs. Gene SHUFELDT of Kalmath Falls, Ore. announce the arrival of Robert Charles in the local hospital. He arrived on his brother, Warren Eugene’s first birthday on March 21.

- Dale and Annette ALEXANDER, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER of this city, were with the cheerleaders of the Keryn Park High School of Chicago, and at the State tournament last week, stole the whole show with their acrobatic stunts, and were termed the "State Darlings".

- Mrs. Mattie DOWNS, was made very happy March 22 when she received a birthday greeting by phone from her son, Tracy, of Wis. She also received lovely gifts from her other 2 sons, Rube and Harry, both of Calif. She also received many cards and gifts, and many visits from neighbors and friends.

- Glen WHITE is repairing his property known as the late George WHITE Feed Store. He says he may rent it or may use it himself. He just got tired of looking at it the way it was.

- Pvt. Harold W. ROBB, who was selected by the army for specialized training in Electricity at the National Schools of Los Angeles, has just completed his training and was graduated with honors, it was reported today by Lt. Col. K. B. KOZLOWSKI, Commandant of the school. Pvt. ROBB is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.

- Blue stamps, D,E, and F in War Ration Book 2, totaling 48 points, will be good from March 25th thru April 30. Stamps A,B, and C. will be valid only thru March 31st. - The old brick building known to many as the WETTER building, standing on the corner of Madison and Second Streets, is being torn down. For the past several years the building has been unfit for occupancy. A few years ago it was condemned by the city council and state fire marshall. But finding the owner was another thing. Recently the owner was contacted by Jack DISS and he secured a contract to tear it down. This building has been an eye sore to our business district for some time and we are glad to see it coming down. We have not been able to find out just when it was erected but it is the supposition of many of the old timers, it was in the 70's.

- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. CHEADLE are the parents of an 8˝ lb. boy, born at their home on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, named Lester John.

- Mr. and Mrs. Freddie MISELBROOK are the parents of a boy born March 22 in Salem Hospital named John Robert.

- Omega: Word has been received that Burn MULVANEY is stationed in California.

- Pleasant Grove: Herschel ROSE and Miss Nina Rose RAY were married Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jason CHAPMAN in the presence of a few close relatives by her uncle, Rev. Basel PARRISH of Salem.

- Meadow Branch: Cpl. John W. McCULLEY is home from Washington on furlough.

- Meadow Branch: William McWILLIAMS returned home last Tuesday from Oregon. He was released from the Army as being over the age limit.

- Meacham: Mrs. Mary HARRELL is improving in health. Mrs. Cora CORNELL is staying in the home helping care for her.

- Meacham: Callers at the Edwin HARRELL home were Mrs. F.S. HARRIS, Friday afternoon. Miss Florence STORRS, Mr. Glen JARHAUS, and Mr. Robert BREWER, Saturday afternoon.

- Swift School: Mrs. Fred GAMMON spent Monday with her parents, Virgil LIVESAY and wife.

- Swift School: Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT spent Tuesday afternoon in Kinmundy with Mrs. Dan ARNOLD.

- Mrs. J.W. ARNOLD of Salem spent Tuesday with Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB, Mrs. Nelda BOYD, and Miss Dorothy WANTLAND were in Farina Sunday night.

- Mr. and Mrs. H.O. HINKLEY of Alma, have just received word from their son, Henry, who was recently inducted into the army at Camp Grant, Ill. Henry writes that he is taking basic training in California.

- Pvt. Erwin SCHNEIDER has returned to Camp in Kentucky.

- PFC Darrell REESE and wife departed last week for his camp in Virginia.

- Pvt. Lloyd BAILEY is enjoying furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil BAILEY and family.

- PFC Darrell REESE of Virginia returned today after a 6 day furlough here with his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REESE and family.

- On March 28 at the First Methodist Church of Bloomington, Ill. occurred the wedding of Dr. Carl E. PRUETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT of this city, and Miss Jean KEPLEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. KEPLEY of Gibson City, Ill. The groom is a recent graduate from the University of Ill. College of Medicine and Miss KEPLEY is a music student at Ill. Wesleyan at Bloomington. Miss Helen PRUETT, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, Miss Mary Louise DIBBLE and Miss Kay SALYARDS of Gibson city were the bridesmaids, and Herbert BRICKER was best man, along with the ushers were Ray EVERS and William GUYTON were ushers. A reception was held at the Delta Omicorn Sorority House. After the honeymoon, Dr. PRUETT will go to Virginia to begin his internship in the U.S. Navy. Mrs. PRUETT will join her husband at the end of the school year in June.

- Mrs. Esther MITCHELL aged 91 is suffering from the effect of catching her hand in the wringer of her electric washer. Twenty-six stitches were required to close the wound.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles GRAY have another boy born Saturday night named Jackie Lee. They now have 3 sons.

- Pvt. Lloyd BAILEY returned to Nebraska after a visit here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil BAILEY.

- Sgt. Neil JOHNSON of North Carolina is enjoying a 10 day furlough with his family.

- Cpl. Ralph JENKINS of Tenn. is here on a 10 day furlough, visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben JENKINS.

- Edwin SHREFFLER of North Carolina is home for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon SHREFFLER near Alma.

- Dwight GARNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. GARNER has been promoted from Seaman 2nd class to Seaman 1st Class. He has been transferred to a hospital ship where he will under go a tonsillectomy.

- Guin VALLOW was promoted to Private First Class this week in Michigan.

- Pvt. Ralph P. MULVANEY, son of Clarence MULVANEY, has been promoted to Private First Class.

- Wilson School: Paul KOLB and James WOODEN spent Saturday with Darrell SHUFELDT and helped him celebrate his 13th birthday.

- Wilson School: Word has been received by relatives that Pvt. Henry CHARLTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. CHARLTON, is now in Hawaii.

- Pleasant Grove: Roy MILLER was taken to Salem Hospital Sunday where he underwent an operation for appendicitis that afternoon.

- Swift School: Virgil LIVESAY and wife spent last Wednesday in Olney.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and wife, and Billie MORRIS and son, Jackie, spent last Wednesday afternoon in St. Peter.

- Swift School: Mrs. P.T. CURLEY of Centralia, and Mr. and Mrs. O.T. MAULDING of Beardstown and Clyde BASSETT and family visited Sunday afternoon with Billie MORRIS and family.

- Swift School: Last Wednesday a farm meeting was held at the Swift Schoolhouse. The BAILEY children of Kinmundy furnished good music and Dorothy SWIFT and Louisa also sang several songs. Mrs. FISHER gave a talk on the Red Cross. Candy and popcorn were served.

- East Zion: Cpl. Louie SOUTIER returned to Maryland after spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SOUTIER.

- East Zion: Ellis BASSETT helped Elmer BASSETT saw wood.

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

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB attended the P.T.A. and farm program at the schoolhouse Thursday evening.

- Pvt. William P. VANDEVEER, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton H. VANDEVEER, Kinmundy, has been promoted to the rank of corporal. He is attached to the Judge Advocate General’s Office at the AAF-West Coast Training Center - headquarters for all Army flying schools in the 11 western states.

- Mrs. Elizabeth LANGDELL died in the Methodist Home in Lawrenceville on April 6, aged 93 years, 5 months, and 7 days. Services were held from the Methodist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. "Aunt Lizzie" ate her noon meal on Tuesday and then laid down for a while, and never awoke. Dale HAMMER, of Coffeen, a grand nephew, was in charge of the funeral.

- Lt. John SHAFFER, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. SHAFFER, residing south of town, has graduated from an Ordnance Automotive School in Maryland in a special course of Tire Repairing and Rebuilding. He has been assigned to the staff and faculty of an Ordnance Automotive School in Nebraska.

- Lester VAN SYOC who is employed by the Illinois Central R.R. out of Farina, fell last Thursday from a motor car. The accident happened so quick no one seems to know just what did happen. He was taken to Effingham Hospital where he remained until the next day. His injuries involved his left hand.

- Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS received word last week from her son, Dick, stating he has been promoted to Corporal. He is located in Florida.

- Mr. and Mrs. Noah EAGAN have a baby boy.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lyle BARBEE have another baby girl born April 2 in Centralia Hospital named Lylette Jean.

- A still born baby girl named Sharon Kay, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan STEVENSON at their home in Odin on March 26 with burial in Odin Cemetery. Mrs. STEVENSON was formerly Miss Dorcas GRAY, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry GRAY of this city.

- The Prairie To-Getters met at the home of Jackie and Jeanette HOHLT for the purpose of organizing a club for the year of 1943. Officers elected were: Oren HANBAUM, President; Jerry McCARTY, V. Pres.; Jeanette HOHLT, Sec’y; Jackie HOHLT, Treas.; Audrey HANBAUM, Recreation Leader; Imogene McCARTY, Reporter.

- In the township election held, the following were winners:

For Supervisor, C.G. JACKSON, R. over R.C. GARNER, D.

For Highway Commissioner, Jesse REESE, R. over Raymond SWIFT, D.

For School Trustee: Frank JOHNSON, R. over A.J. BAYLIS, D.

School Trustee (short term): J.F. COLE over Ray GEORGE.

Glen JOHNSON and Art COCKRELL were elected as constables on the Republican ticket without any opposition. Republicans were victorious, as far as electing supervisors were concerned in Alma, Carrigan, Centralia, and Kinmundy twps. The Democrats were victorious in Salem, Iuka, Odin, Sandoval, and Tonti. On the Board of Supervisors there are 10 Republicans and 17 Democrats.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Claude ROSE and children were entertained to dinner Sunday at his parents, it being Paul’s birthday.

- Omega: Dr. LOGAN called Saturday to see Ben MILLICAN, who was suffering from an attack of kidney stones.

- Meacham: Mrs. Edwin HARRELL is reported improving but still spends part of her time in bed.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and Cora CORNELL were in Effingham Tuesday consulting with the doctor.

- Prairie Grove: Miss Margaret LEONARD entertained 9 little boys and girls Saturday in honor of her 9th birthday. Jello and cookies were served. Attending were: Betty and Sonny FURROW of Farina, Danny and Loretta McCARTY, Virginia WEISS, Charloette HANABAUM, Richard BOUSMAN, Harley and Richard COURSON.

- East Zion: PFC Marvin BASSETT of Texas is spending a 15 day furlough here with his parents.

- East Zion: Pvt. Lyle WILLIAMS of Texas is spending an 8 day furlough here.

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT has been staying at the Richard BROWN home this week.

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

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB visited Sunday afternoon with Virgil LIVESAY and wife.

- Harry HEADLEY, age 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred HEADLEY, residing in the North Fork District, was found in a dying condition along the hard road north of Salem Sunday night by Forrest WILLIAMS. He was taken to the Salem Memorial Hospital where he died soon after. Just what happened, no one knows, but it is the supposition that he was the victim of a hit and run driver. Bud, as he was known, had gone to Salem that evening to a show. The supposition is that he tried to hitch hike back but as the traffic was light, started to walk home. He was found near the Tonti road. Bud was recently released from the army to help with the farm work. The body was brought here to the Linton Funeral Home where an inquest was held Monday. Services were held this afternoon from the Arnold Chapel Church with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery. Bud is survived by his parents, 9 brothers, and 2 sisters, namely, Russell, Leslie, Harvey, and Wesley who are members of the Armed Forces, Mark of Alton, David and Hubert of St. Louis, Carl and Cecil of Lansing, Mich., Merle of Vernon, Myra SIMMONS and Mabel DOOLEN of this city.

- Shriver School 4-H Club: Our first meeting was March 13, 1943 and the following officers were elected: Doris SMITH, Pres.; Geneva CHARLTON, Vice Pres.; Carlin HANKS, Sec’y; Delores SULLIVAN, Recreational Leader; Phyliss SULLIVAN, Reporter; Other members are Dorothy ATTERBURY, Betty SILLS, Pauline JONES, Alberta SMITH, Mrs. MAXEY is our leader and Mrs. SMITH is her assistant.

- Mr. and Mrs. Burdette SHAFFER had a baby girl on April 9.

- Miss Audrey H. AHLEMEYER and Pvt. Carol H. WHITSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry WHITSON of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Kinmundy, were married Sunday at the St. James Evangical and Reformed Church in St. Louis. The groom, in the Medical Corps, U.S. Army, has now returned to his station in Mo. His bride will make her home with her parents temporarily.

- Elizabeth Jane PRUETT LANGDELL, daughter of Jarrett W. and Susan CORWIN PRUETT was born Oct. 29, 1849 south of Kinmundy where she grew to womanhood. She was married to Wilbur DEUELL in 1872, and they had 1 son, Frederick, who died at the age of 17 years, which was 4 years after the death of his father. Following the death of her mother in 1885, she kept the home of her father until 1888, when she was married to Horace LANGDELL of Eau Claire, Wis. Her brother, Ben, died leaving a daughter, Ethel, whom she took into her home and raised as her own. She was connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Kinmundy soon after it’s organization. She was of a family of 6 children, 3 of whom spent their entire life in this community. They were F.A. PRUETT, M.M. PRUETT, and Mrs. E. HAMMER of Kinmundy, and B.S. PRUETT of Chicago, and Ben of Wetaug, all of whom have preceded her in death. She had the misfortune of breaking her hip in 1938, and since then spent much of her time in a wheel chair. After her injury she entered the Methodist Home in Lawrenceville, Ill. She leaves a sister-in-law, Mrs. B.S. PRUETT of Evanston, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Elmer GREEN, 65, died at his home in this city Tuesday after an illness of only a few days. Services were held this morning from the Church of God with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born on July 8, 1877, in Bureau Junction, Ill., the son of H.F. and Lizzie RAMSEY GREEN. When just a lad he moved with his parents and sister to this city where the father was proprietor of a drug store. Elmer grew to manhood here. After leaving here, he held a responsible position with a railroad but due to ill health, was forced to retire. He returned to Kinmundy about 5 years ago to make his home. He is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. R.G. COFFMAN of Pensicola, Fla., who is blind and in very ill health, who was unable to attend the funeral.

- Mr. and Mr. Wes ROBB received word from their son, Harold, that he had been promoted from Corporal to Sergeant.

- School Elections Quiet: The voting at the school elections in Kinmundy was a very quiet Saturday afternoon. And those who had their names on the ballots were almost unanimously elected. In District 25, George H. BARGH was re-elected president of the Board of Education, E.E. BROWN was re-elected and Glen JOHNSON, elected as members of the Board for the full term, J.H. DISS was elected as a member of the Board to serve an unexpired term. In District 500, John S. FORD and B.O. GARRETT were re-elected as members of the Board of Education. The board met Tuesday evening to canvass the vote and re-organize. A H. MILLER was re-elected President, and John S. FORD, re-elected as clerk of the board.

- The Methodist Church held a dedication for the Church Service Flag containing 78 stars of those boys and girls in the service who had attended services at the Church.

- Robert MAHAN, a student in the College of Engineering at the Univ. of Ill., has been initiated in an honorary civil engineering fraternity.

- Bill BARBEE of the U.S.N. located in Florida is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe BARBEE.

- Sgt. Beryl DISS of Louisiana is home on furlough.

- Pvt. Donald PARRISH of Cal. is home for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.S. PARRISH. The PARRISH family will visit their son, Hugh PARRISH, in Beloit, Wis.

- Pvt. Merle SCHNEIDER of Louisiana, is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman SCHNEIDER.

- Dwight DAY, Jr. of U.S.N. is home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight DAY Sr. in Alma. He has been assigned to Radio School.

- Louie SIGRIST was found dead in his truck 3˝ miles north of this city last Friday evening. He had been missing since the evening before. He left home here on Thursday afternoon, going in his truck to his mother’s home west of Farina. After leaving there, no one knew where he went until he was found the next evening by George MEYERS who lives in Fayette County. As soon as Mr. MEYERS discovered him, he immediately notified his neighbor, Mr. JARHAUS, who came to town to notify the family while MEYERS notified the authorities in Vandalia. B.F. LINTON was sent for the body and upon his arrival, he found the sheriff and states attorney of Vandalia present. The body was taken to St. Peter for the inquest. The jury returned a verdict of suicide. It was presumed from all appearance that he had taken spirits of camphor. He left a note to his family, and stated that it was financial worries that caused him to do it. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Farina Cemetery. Louie, the son of Gus and Katherine SIGRIST, was born on a farm west of Farina on Feb. 6, 1905, and died April 15, 1943. On Oct. 5, 1925 he married Miss Ella JASPER and they had 4 children: Samuel, who died in infancy, and Laura Mae, Richard and Leon. After their marriage, the couple engaged in farming. Finding this an uphill business, they moved to Kinmundy about 8 years ago and since then Louie has been engaged in the trucking business. He was closing out this trucking business and was soon to leave for the west on account of the wife’s health. Besides his immediate family, he leaves his mother and sister, Leona, who still live on the home place west of Farina; 4 brothers, Glen and Raymond of Kinmundy; Earl of Edgewood; and Theodore of Farina.

- Harry Winfred HEADLEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred HEADLEY, was born in Foster twp., Kinmundy on March 25, 1907, and died in Salem Hospital on April 12, 1943. He spent most of his life on the farm near Kinmundy. In July 1942, he was called into the service of his country, and received an honorable discharge March 3, 1943 because of ill health. He was preceded in death by little sister, Bessie, who died in infancy. Those surviving him are his mother and father; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mira SIMMONS and Mrs. Mabel DOOLEN of Kinmundy; 10 brothers, Cecil and Carl of Lansing, Mich., David and Hubert of St. Louis, Mo.; Mark of Alton; Merle of Alma; and 4 brothers in the service, Russell, Leslie, Harvey and Wesley; and 16 nieces and nephews. Services were held at Arnold Chapel with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. Frank ARNOLD of Detroit, Mich., spent Sunday and Monday with his mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and sister, Miss Ruby.

- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE announce the arrival of Sandra Sue in the Mark Greer Hospital on April 16. Congratulations Thomas and Lucille.

- Mr. Corral A. BOONE is now entitled to be called "His Honor, the Mayor". He received 219 votes while Jim BRIM received 25 in the mayor race Tuesday. Quinn E. SMITH was elected Alderman in the First Ward, Bill DOOLEN in the Second, and H.M. FISHER in the Third. O.K. MILLER received the most votes for Police Magistrate with Art COCKRELL running a close second. The City Council may be just a little handicapped for leadership for a short while because becoming a grandpa for the first time and being elected mayor all in the same week is just about all Mr. BOONE can stand.

- A Musical was held by the high school and grade school students. The program included:

Girls Vocal Trio: Marion JOHNSON, Leah P. WALTON; Frances BAILEY

Vocal Solo’s: Carl VALLOW and Leah P. WALTON

Vocal Duet: Carl VALLOW and Frances BAILEY

Girls Duet: Leah P. WALTON and Marion JOHNSON

Clarinet Trio: Marilyn MILLER, Frances BAILEY, Norma MILLER

Cornet Duet: Cora Lee GARNER and Marie BAILEY

Trombone Solo: Bobby BAILEY

Clarinet Solo: Frances BAILEY

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Homer MILNER went to Shelbyville, Thursday, to accompany his daughters, Mrs. Maurice PRICE and Miss Louise, to Wisconsin to see their son and brother married Saturday. Mr. MILNER is still away.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): At the school election Saturday night, Chris MEYER was elected Director for 3 years.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER that their son, George, has been moved from a camp in Texas to a camp in Arkansas.

- East Meadow Branch: Relatives and friends of Harold ROBB are glad to know that he has been promoted to Technical Sergeant 3rd Class. Harold is stationed in Texas.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. Peck CALDWELL received word Sunday of his brother-in-law’s death, Mr. Art SULLENS of Aurora, Ill.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. F.S. HARRIS received word Sunday of the death of a brother living in Yale, Ill.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Lt. John SHAFFER of Maryland was home on furlough last week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER, and other relatives and friends.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Herschel ROSE entertained their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jason CHAPMAN and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE and son, Clyde, it being Herschel’s 20th birthday.

- Green Ridge: Pvt. Henry WILLIAMS has returned to his camp in Washington after a 10 day furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest WILLIAMS.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and Mrs. Cora CORNELL called on Mr. and Mrs. Martin HASSEBROCK Wednesday afternoon and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON on Sunday evening. We are glad to report Mrs. HARRELL improving in health.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN received word 2 weeks ago that their son, Fred E. CRAIN, is now stationed in Cal.

- Prairie Grove: Gilbert FORD was in Vandalia Tuesday and called to see his father, Charlie FORD, who is a patient in the hospital there.

- Omega (from last week): At the township election held Tuesday, Geo. LONG was elected Commissioner, and Sherrill VANDEVEER and Paul LONG, Constables. The vote on liquor was for the drys.

- Omega (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Ollie MULVANEY have a boy born April 4 named Lowell Wesley.

- Harvey GRAY, 35, a former Kinmundy lad, is now the Chief Test Pilot and Flight Operation Manager for Curtiss Wright Corp. at the St. Louis plant. He was born in Kinmundy on Oct. 11, 1906, and is the son of Mrs. Winifred GRAY of Urbana, and William H. GRAY of Urbana. His family went to Urbana when he was ready to enter high school in 1920. He was married about 9 years ago to Bobby KUMLE of Jacksonville.

- Adora May LOURY, wife of the late Charles SHUFELDT was born in Marietta, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1866. She was the only daughter of William Prall and Elizabeth HEARN LOURY. She died in Salem on April 17, 1943. She was married to Charles SHUFELDT of Barrington, Ill. in Aug. 1890, and they had 8 children, who survive her: namely, Clyde of Iuka, Hazel DeVORE of Lakeview, Ore., Walter of Seattle, Wash., Marion of Kinmundy, Henry of Salem, Eugene of Klamath Falls, Ore., Mary and Pearl at home. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was a member of the Epiphany of Chicago and of the Eastern Star at Kinmundy. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Pauline JOHNSON received word from her son in N.C. that he has been promoted to Technical Sergeant.

- Donald D. PARRISH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Art PARRISH has been promoted to Corporal in Army Flying School in the Technical Supply Dept. He enlisted in the Air Force in March 1942.

- Ralph DAY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight C. DAY of Alma, has completed his 3 months of schooling and was graduated from Officers Candidate Course in Georgia. Ralph is now commissioned Lieutenant.

- At a joint meeting of the Boards of Education of Districts 500 and 25, held Friday, J. Harley HAYES was re-employed as superintendent, Miss Rena DaMOSSO as music supervisor, and Mel BOYD as janitor for the coming school term.

- Prairie Grove: Mrs. Edith FORD spent a few days the past week at the Palmer Sanitarium in Springfield.

- Shriver School: Elmer ALBERT and son, Loren, attended the funeral of Mr. ALBERT’s granddaughter, Miss Juanita DUNCAN at Cubbage Chapel, Saturday.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Amy HINES, who has been working at the defense plant in Bloomington, is spending a few days here with her husband.

- Swift School: Miss Velma Jean CONANT left last Friday for Texas to visit with Sgt. Harold ROBB.

- Swift School: Mary Evelyn and Helen BASSETT spent Saturday night with Clyde GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and wife spent Saturday evening at the Billie MORRIS home.

- Swift School: Elsworth CHANDLER and family spent Easter near Zion with Guy CHANDLER and family.

- Sgt. Frank BOYD of Louisiana is here on furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mel BOYD and Harry.

- Green Ridge: Frank DOUDERA Sr. celebrated his 75th birthday Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. George DOUDERA and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde OSBORNE and son, Dennie, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. DOUDERA and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry DOUDERA, Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA, and Mr. DIXON.

- East Zion: A large crowd from this vicinity attended the funeral for Glen HILL held at the Patoka Gym Sunday.

- East Zion: A large number from this community attended the funeral for Charles MEADOR held at the Vernon Methodist Church, Monday.

- East Zion: Mrs. Roy DOOLEN, who has been in Texas with her husband the past 5 months, returned home Saturday. Her husband was moved to another camp in Texas.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Marvin CONANT and daughter, Velma, called on Mrs. Esta ROBB, Thursday morning.

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

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Mary SLOVICK enjoyed a long distance call Sunday from her daughter, Anne, who is stationed in Okla.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES were in Patoka Sunday attending the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wes MARTIN. Mrs. MARTIN is a sister of Mrs. JONES.

- Cpl. Ralph JENKINS of Kentucky spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben JENKINS.

- Cpl. Cecil INGRAM has returned to his camp in Louisiana, after a 10 day furlough with his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed INGRAM.

- Sgt. Beryl DISS returned Tuesday to Louisiana after furlough spent here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS.

- Miss Pearl ARNOLD of Springfield spent the weekend here with her mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and Miss Ruby.

- Miss Ruth STOCK of Farina, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex STOCK, and Rubin BUSHUE of Mason, son of Tom BUSHUE, were married May 5 in St. Philomena Catholic Church of this city. The attendants were Blanche BUSHUE, sister of the groom, and Richard STOCK, brother of the bride. They couple will reside on a farm near Mason, Ill. Mr. BUSHUE is a nephew of Mrs. Pat JAMES of this city.

- The recent War Bond Drive for Kinmundy amounted to $46,050 which was $14,050 above the quota set.

- Cecil Henry, 11 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward ROWLAND, of this city, died Monday at 10 p.m. after drinking kerosene at 7 p.m. that same evening. The baby was crawling on the floor when it found a tin can partially filled with the kerosene. The ROWLANDs have been inhabitants of our city for more than a year. Mr. ROWLAND is an oil worker. Mrs. ROWLAND was severely burned about a year ago while attempting to kindle a fire with kerosene. The boy is survived by the parents, 1 brother, Marion, 6, and 2 sisters, Sandra, 5, and Annette Ruth, 3. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Ed CRAIG, residing 3 miles southeast of this city, died suddenly from a heart attack last Thursday while at work in his barn. His daughter noticed him sitting in the doorway of the barn cleaning his shovel. She went on about her work in the kitchen and when she glanced that way again, she could see he had fallen backwards. She rushed to him and found him dead. Mr. CRAIG had lived nearly his entire life in this community and was a highly respected and well-to-do farmer. Services were held from the Methodist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. J.E. CRAIG, son of James and Katherine WILKINSON CRAIG, was born March 30, 1866, and died April 29, 1943. His mother died Feb. 2, 1891, and his father June 24, 1911. He was the youngest of their family of 5 sons and 3 daughters, and the last of them to pass away. He was married to Miss Emma BAIR on Dec. 25, 1877, and they had 1 daughter, Eula, at home, and a son, Marshall, who lives nearby. He joined the M.E. Church South in 1903. He leaves his wife, son and daughter, daughter-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

- Jesse REESE and family received word Sunday that their son Ernest Eugene, was stationed in Missouri.

- Mrs. Annie FOSTER passed her 80th birthday May 4 in the home of her sister, Mrs. Kate SONGER. Due to the serious illness of Mrs. SONGER, the day was spent very quietly. Most of Mrs. FOSTER’s life has been spent in Oklahoma City, OK., but for the past 6 years, she has made her home here.

- Pleasant Grove: School closed at Elder last Thursday. A wiener roast was enjoyed at noon. Mrs. See MILLICAN was the teacher.

- Meacham: The P.T.A. of Rockhold School held their last meeting for the school year, Friday, at the schoolhouse with a large crowd. Mrs. WEISS had the scholars give a program, and Mrs. DILLON played a piano solo. Officers chosen for the next year were: President, Mrs. Ruben CRAIN; 1st Vice, Mr. William SLANE; 2nd Vice, Mrs. HASSEBROCK; and secretary, Mrs. GREENWOOD.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN Sunday evening.

- Wilson School: Friday being closing day of our school, a big surprise basket dinner was prepared by patrons of the district for the teacher, Mrs. Bertha SEE. A program was also enjoyed.

- Wilson School: Wilford DENHAM and son, Mr. and Mrs. Verl BOWLEN, Mr. and Mrs. Harold BOUGHERS of Salem, Mrs. Latha BASS of Goshen, Ind. were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eura SHAFFER, it being Mrs. SHAFFER’s 27th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul CHITWOOD of Salem were afternoon visitors.

- Omega: Lawrence VANDEVEER is home on furlough on account of the illness of his mother, who is in serious condition.

- Omega: See MILLICAN finished his term at school at Oak Park last week and parents came at the noon hour with well filled baskets.

- Last Thursday evening a reception was held in the Methodist Church in honor of the new minister and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Lisle MEWMAW.

- Mr. and Mrs. John CONANT have a baby girl named Barbara Sue.

- Robert James is a new member of the family of Mr. and Mrs. T.P. McHENRY and Carol Ann of Shelbyville. He was born May 5 in Decatur Hospital. The mother is Dosh, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert NIRIDER, former residents of Kinmundy.

- The Graduation Program of the Kinmundy 8th Grade School was printed. Graduates were Bobby BAILEY, Charles BASSETT, Junior DISS, Mary Lou FOLLOWELL, Charles GARDEN, Betty Jean GEILER, Roy HALL, Betty LEE, Marilyn MILLER, Dora MULVANY, Howard MULVANY, Mary Ruth MULVANY, Lillie OLDEN, Zola ROBNETT, Raymond SHAFFER, Lester VANDEVEER, and Arlene ZIMMER. Miss Alice FRENCH is the teacher.

- Richard MOTCH of Tenn. has been promoted from Seaman 1st Class to Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class. Richard has just completed a 20 week course and graduated last week. In 2 weeks he will be sent to either Florida, Oklahoma, or Kansas to school.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY have a 7 lb. girl born in the Salem Hospital on May 9 named Amy Josephine, and will be called Amy Joe.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON received word that their grandson Pvt. William D. WILKINSON is in a base hospital in Ga. for an operation on an injured knee.

- Richard MOTCH, A.M.M. 3rd Class of Tenn. visited Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH and John.

- Pvt. Clyde THOMAS of Jefferson Barracks called on his grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- A.M.S. 3rd class Bennie DOOLEN who is in the Navy spent Mothers Day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN and Charles Lee and Lela Mae.

- P.F.C. Tom GARRETT of Calif. is spending his furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT in Alma and relatives here.

- Sgt. Maxey SPENCER of Georgia is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER.

- Cpl. Carl JONES of Pa., and Mrs. JONES of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. W.H. JONES of Foster twp. were callers at the Edgar JONES home Friday of last week.

- Prof. B.O. WILCOX has returned home after spending the past several weeks in Savannah, Mo. receiving treatment for cancer.

- Mrs. Martha DOWNS has received word from her son, Tracey, who is in the army, Wis. stating he has undergone an operation and is recovering.

- Melvina Josephine NANCE THOMPSON ALLARD was born June 26, 1865 in Cape Girardeau Co., Mo. At the age of 19, she was married to Henry THOMPSON and they had 4 children, 3 girls and 1 son, Mrs. Frank BALDWIN of Flint, Mich., Mrs. Alvin SANDERS of Kinmundy, Mrs. Etta BURFORD of St. Louis, Mo., and Roy L. THOMPSON who died at the age of 3. Her husband died Feb. 26, 1906. Besides her daughters she is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In 1908 she married to Ambrosia ALLARD. She died at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 10 days. Services were held from the Church of God with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- East Zion (from last week): Carl JONES, who is stationed somewhere in camp, and wife spent a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. JONES.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): The school in the district closed Friday and we regret that our teacher, Mrs. Rada CALDWELL will not be with us another winter. She has contracted to teach the Green Ridge School next year. She made many friends here.

- Shanghai (from last week): Mr. Pat FORD was brought home from the Vandalia Hospital last week and is staying with his daughter, Mrs. Tillie HULSEY. He is still very ill. (DFM note: This name should be Mr. Charlie FORD, not Mr. Pat FORD.)

- Green Ridge (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Russell OSBORNE’s infant son as buried Saturday in the Allman Cemetery.

- Meacham: Thursday was the last day of the Rockhold School, and the teacher, Mrs. Walter WEISS, with Mrs. Bertha JOHNSON and Mrs. Clark HAMPSTEN, took the scholars to Bryan Park in Salem for a picnic.

- Swift School: School closed the last day of April at Swift School. The parents surprised the teacher Miss Maude LEWIS by coming at noon with well filled baskets.

- Swift School: Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann, and Carol GARRETT, wife and son spent Monday afternoon in Salem shopping.

- Swift School: Elsworth CHANDLER and family spent the weekend in Granite City with Frank GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Pvt. Emmett GARRETT of Kentucky and Mrs. Frank GARRETT were calling on relatives and friends in this community Tuesday.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann spent Sunday with Burt GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Fred GAMMON and wife of Kinmundy spent Sunday with Virgil LIVESAY and wife.

- Howard MILNER left Sunday for Detroit, Mich. to be inducted into the Army Tuesday. He enjoyed a week’s vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer MILNER and Miss Louise.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER were made grandparents again by the arrival of a granddaughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul SHAFFER, May 5.

- Pleasant Grove: Sgt. Flory REPEC of Calif. came home Sunday on a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Nellie MAYBERRY.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin CURRY attended the funeral of their little nephew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWRY in Salem, Wednesday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE was rather surprised Sunday when their children, Mr. and Mrs. Claude ROSE, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck KELL, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HIESTAND, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ROSE, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel ROSE, and families came with well filled baskets to spend the day. Paul SMITH and Mrs. Lulu BARALL and son, Gene and daughter, Lois were also present. The children presented their mother with some nice presents in honor of Mother’s Day.

- East Zion: Ellis BASSETT visited Friday with Elmer BASSETT.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Ruth MARSHALL PIERSTORFF is visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL, her husband, Chas. F. PIERSTORFF reported for duty in U.S. Army at Camp Grant, May 11.

- Meadow Branch: Howard MILNER visited from Tuesday thru Sunday with his parents and sister, Louise, and he went to Chicago Sunday for induction into Military Service.

- Under the direction of Farm Advisor, Fred BLACKBURN, the annual Marion County 4-H Club Rally and Officers Training meeting was held at the High School Gymnasium on May 12, with approximately 300 boys and girls and 50 leaders and parents attending. This is the largest 4-H Club Rally held in Marion county.

Boys Leaders are:

Dean BEALS, Centralia, leader, and Charles KINSEY, Centralia, Assistant Leader, of Egyptian Willing Workers.

John OSTRODKA, Sandoval, Leader, Richard SIEDEL and Vance AL____ of Sandoval, assistant leader of "Sandoval Producers"

H.R. MORRIS, Salem, Leader of "Hickory Holler"

Glen McCARTY, Kinmundy, Leader of "Prairie Grove Go-Getters"

Franklin CRAWFORD, Kell, Leader of "High Point Production"

Sam E. LOWE, Kinmundy, Leader, and Burl GREEN, Kinmundy, Assistant Leader of the "Victory Producers"

Jesse BLANKESHIP, Kell, Leader, and Bob PURDUE, Kell, Assistant Leader, of the "Kell 4-H"

Charles BOOKOUT, Salem, Leader, and Paul VURSELL, Salem, Assistant Leader of the "Plow Jockeys"

Jake DAVIS, Patoka, Leader of the "Patoka Panthers"

Paul LONG, Iuka, Leader of the "Siloam Victory Bees"

O.M. KING, Centralia, Leader of the "Victory Fighters 4-H"

Paul HESTER, Salem, Leader of the "South Side Junior Farmers"

Francis LECKRONE, Salem, Leader, and O.K. FRANCIS, Salem, Assistant Leader of the "Tonti Wildcats"

G.M. VILLERS, Salem, Leader, and S.J. SEIBER, Odin, Assistant Leader, of the "Home Front Victory Club"

W.G. FEATHERLY, Iuka, Leader, and Leroy WOOLRIDGE, Assistant Leader of the "Iuka Tigers"

Cloud BETTS, Vernon, Leader of the "Vernon Victory Club"

Girls Club Leaders are:

Mrs. H.H. BELLAMY, Sandoval, Leader, and Mrs. M.M. BELL, Sandoval, Assistant Leader of the "Sandoval 4-H Foods"

Miss Ada Marie HARVEY, Sandoval, Leader of the "Sandoval 4-H Clothing"

Miss Vivian MORTON, Kell, Leader of the "Panhandle Girls 4-H"

Mrs. Grace JACKSON, Alma, Leader of the "Lucky Four" and also the "Stitch and Chatter Club"

Mrs. Florence WYATT, Salem, Leader of the "Jolly Workers"

Mrs. Bruce PUGH, Patoka, Leader of the "Save and Sew"

Mrs. O.M. KING, Centralia, Leader of the "Girls Victory Fighters"

Mrs. Norene KELL, Salem, Leader of the "Rainey 4-H Victory Club"

Mrs. Alta AUSTIN, Salem, Leader of the "East Union Busy Boosters"

Mrs. Hazel MAXEY, Kinmundy, Leader of the "Shrivers Sewing Sircle"

Mrs. Leroy EVANS, Salem, Leader of the "Girls Home from Victory Club"

Mrs. Cloud BETTS, Vernon, Leader of the "Vernon Victory Fighters"

Mrs. Roy MILLER, Kinmundy, Leader of the "Brubaker Busy Bees"

Mrs. Paul LONG, Iuka, Leader of the "Siloam Girls 4-H"

Miss Alice KELL, Salem, Leader of the "Apple Ridge 4-H Club"

Mrs. Anabess WALSH, Salem, and Mrs. Eleen CROSBY, Kell, are organizing girls clubs but have not named their club to date.

- Mrs. Kate SONGER died at her home here Saturday after an illness of several months duration, aged 67 years, 6 months, 6 days. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Katherine Louise, daughter of Gotlieb and Rachel FENSTER, was born in Kinmundy, 1 of 7 children. The parents; 3 brothers, William Grant, Charles and Roy; and 1 sister, Mary (Mrs. Ed GRAY), have preceded her in death. She was married to Dr. Frederick S. SONGER on Dec. 7, 1903, and he died July 4, 1919. She was a member of the Easter Star and White Shrine. She is survived by 2 sisters, Anna (Mrs. Seth FOSTER), and Jennie (Mrs. Nelson LINGENFELTER), both of Kinmundy; 3 nieces, Miss Edna FOSTER, St. Louis, Mrs. Paul DUBIE, Tulsa, Okla.; and Mrs. Joel HALEY, Houston, Texas; 1 nephew, Roy LINGENFELTER, Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BROOM have received word from their son, Charles, who is in the Navy, and stationed in Maryland, that he has been promoted from Lieutenant Junior Grade to Lieutenant.

- Bennie E. DOOLEN, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. DOOLEN of Kinmundy was promoted to the rating of aviation metalsmith third class, upon graduation from the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Navy Pier last week.

- PFC Joseph Guin VALLOW, son of ye editor and wife, and Miss Mildred JONES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Frank JONES, residing northwest of this city, were married Tuesday at the Methodist Church of this city. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. James JONES, Mrs. Ray INGRAM, brother, sister-in-law, and sister to the bride, and Carl VALLOW, brother of the groom. The infair dinner will be served Sunday in the home of the bride. They will leave next week for Michigan, where the groom is stationed.

- Miss Pauline BAGGOTT and Mrs. L.J. HAMMERS received word Sunday of the death of their aunt, Miss Alice BAGGOTT in Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss BAGGOTT, who was 90 years old, was the sister of Thomas and W.W. BAGGOTT. Services were conducted in Cincinnati, May 18 with interment in Spring Grove twp.

- Mr. and Mrs. Earl SCHWABE have a baby girl born May 13, and will be called Patricia Ann.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Roy MILLER, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER attended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Emma VANDEVEER at the Onstott Baptist Church Monday. Others attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE.

- Omega: Mrs. Emma VANDEVEER, wife of H.B. VANDEVEER, died at the farm home south of Omega Saturday. Services were held at the Onstott Church near Xenia with interment in the cemetery nearby.

- Pleasant Grove: Sgt. Flory REPEC left Sunday for Georgia where he will be stationed for a few months.

- Miletus: Several from this vicinity attended the dinner at Earl JAMISON’s Sunday in honor of their son, Virgil, who will go to camp this week.

- Miletus: PFC James BOSTON of Wash. is spending furlough with his wife near Louisville and his parents, Robert BOSTON and wife of this community.

- Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo CHURCH moved their household furniture to Iola yesterday where they will store it for the duration. Mrs. CHURCH will accompany Mr. CHURCH back to Chicago where they will reside for the time being. Mr. CHURCH is in the Intelligence Service of the Army.

- Mrs. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon came Tuesday to visit a few days with her mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- Swift School: Carol GARRETT and family and Marvin CONANT and wife spent Saturday evening at the R.H. GREEN home.

- Swift School: Velma Jean CONANT returned last week from Texas where she has been visiting with Sgt. Harold ROBB.

- Swift School: Lieut. Roy DOOLEN of Texas came Sunday for a visit.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and family spent Monday afternoon in Salem shopping.

- Swift School: Darrell Gene LIVESAY spent part of last week in Kinmundy with Fred GAMMON and wife.

- Swift School: Virgil LIVESAY and family spent Sunday afternoon near Zion with his sister, Mrs. Joe McGRATH and son.

- Swift School: Kenneth ROBB and family, and Elsworth CHANDLER and family were Sunday dinner guests near Zion with Pete HEADLEY and family.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and family spent Sunday afternoon with Marvin CONANT and family.

- Green Ridge: Pvt. Tom GARRETT was calling in this community Thursday.

- Green Ridge (from last week): Pvt. Clyde B. THOMAS of Jefferson Barracks spent the weekend at home with his mother, Mrs. Allie THOMAS and family.

- Green Ridge (from last week): Friday was the last day of school and the parents gave a dinner for the teacher, Mrs. Rose THURMAN.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BROSNAHAN of Waterloo, Iowa, have twin boys born May 22, James Charles, 7 lbs 5 oz., and John Buswell, 6 lbs. 3 oz. The mother was formerly Miss Helen BUSWELL. Grandma Kate BUSWELL lives in Waterloo, Iowa.

- Mrs. Anna L. BACKENSTO died Monday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.N. VALLOW, from a heart attack.

- Mrs. Roy LINGENFELTER has received word of the marriage of her sister, Harriet DUNCAN, to Vincent LINDQUIST on May 8 in Lincoln, Neb. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Robert MOATS, Mrs. MOATS being a sister of the bride and the former Audrey DUNCAN of this city. They were married in the First Methodist Church in Lincoln. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Forrest DUNCAN of Sandoval.

- Mr. and Mrs. Melvin GEILER have a baby girl weighing 8 lbs. born May 19 named Barbara Marie.

- Pvt. and Mrs. B.L. HANNA have a 9˝ lb. son born May 16 at the Kentucky Baptist Hospital, Louisville, Ky. He has been named Darrell Patrick.

- Hattie Castilla HILLERMAN, daughter of W.M. and Kate COX, born July 9, 1868, and died May 22, 1943. She was became a member of the Mound Chapel Church. On Sept. 15, 1892, she married James HILLERMAN, and they had 3 children: Mabel, who died at the age of 2 years; Clyde, who was buried the 19th of this month in St. Louis, Mo.; and Forrest, who is now serving in the U.S. Navy. She also leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. Mattie VINTON of Vernon; Mrs. Lyde DAVIS of Decatur; and W.H. COX of Boulder, Ill., and many nieces and nephews. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment west of Patoka. The deceased was an aunt to Mr. LINTON.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ruben FULFER closed their café Sunday and are selling out their stock and fixtures. This was due mostly in not being able to get sufficient help which was impairing their health, rather than from lack of business. They will leave in about 2 weeks for Lincoln, where Mr. FULFER has accepted a position with the Raleigh Co.

- Lorentz WORMLEY, former Kinmundy lad, has been named Senior Training Specialist in Oregon. He is the son of Mr. E. WORMLEY of this city.

- Pvt. Noah EAGAN, who is stationed in Texas, was promoted to Corporal on May 17.

- Mrs. Lillian SUGG received a letter recently stating that her grandson, John L. SUGG, had been commissioned Lieut. In the United States Naval Reserve.

- East Zion: Mack ARNOLD was inducted into the Army last Friday.

- Shriver School: The Shriver Sewing Sircle will meet with their leader, Mrs. Hazel MAXEY, Sat. afternoon. All members are urged to be present.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called on Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Virgil LIVESAY and family spent Sunday evening with Billie MORRIS and family.

- Swift School: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City spent Sunday here with Elsworth CHANDLER and family.

- Omega: Donald EBLIN was thrown off a bicycle last Thursday and broke his left arm above the elbow.

- Wilson School: Miss Sarah FRADENBURG underwent an operation last week in a Chicago Hospital. It would be nice if we all remember Sarah with a card or handkerchief on her birthday which will be June 4.

- Pvt. Dale WRIGHT of Fla. is here and at Alma for a 15 day furlough.

- Pleasant Grove: Dedication Services will be held Sunday morning May 30th for the service flag at Pleasant Grove.

- Sgt. Dwight HANNA is convalescing from an operation in the Wm. Beaumont Gen. Hospital at El Paso, Texas.

- Meacham: Mrs. Ezra FELLER called on Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Wed. afternoon.

June 3,1943:

- Mrs. Viola SUMMERVILLE, aged 87, died Sunday night in the home of her daughter, Mrs. John CHASSELS, of Salem. Mrs. SUMMERVILLE, has been ill since last January. She is survived by the following daughters, Mrs. J. Frank HICKMAN of this city; Mrs. Roxie VAN SCHOICK of Bloomington; and Mrs. John CHASSELS of Salem. Services were held in the CHASSELS’ home and burial in Odin, the old home of the SUMMERVILLEs. Mrs. SUMMERVILLE spent most of her time here with her daughter, and had lived in Marion County for 70 years.

- Private 2nd class Joseph BORING and Miss Nell ROBERSON of Kingsville, Texas were married in the bride’s home in that city. Joe has been in the Navy for more than a year and is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. John BORING of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. P.F. ROBNETT have a 10 lb. baby boy born in Salem Hospital named Quinton Laverne.

- Miss Helen MILLER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. MILLER of this city will receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics from the University of Ill. on June 7.

- William WEISS who has had employment at the shipyards near San Francisco, Calif. for the past 9 months is now with the Navy Reserves stationed in Idaho.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BROOM received word Saturday that their son, Major John A. BROOM, was now in North Africa.

- Charles B. SMITH became seriously ill in the home of Mrs. Mattie CHANCE week before last and it was necessary to take him to the Anna State Hospital last week, where he passed away Sunday. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Charles Britton SMITH, second son of John and Elizabeth SMITH, was born near Tonti, Nov. 7, 1873, and died May 30, 1943. He was a family of 6 children, 1 brother, 3 half-brothers, and a half-sister. Two brothers, Marvin and Hilary and a sister, Ethel, preceded him in death. Charles was left motherless at the age of 3 years. He was converted at an early age and joined the Southern Methodist Church at Zion. When a young man, he came to Kinmundy and went into business with his uncle, T.M. SMITH with whom he made his home and lived as one of the family til this home was broken up by death. After the death of T.M. SMITH, Chas. carried on the business till forced to retire in Jan. 1943 because of failing health. For the past 4 months he was cared for in the home of Mrs. Mattie CHANCE. He leaves 2 brothers, George, of Bloomington; Harry of Alma; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hilary SMITH, also of Alma; and 3 cousins who always considered him as an older brother, Mrs. G.M. NIRIDER of Decatur, Ill.; Mrs. Minnie RUDOLPH of Vallejo, Calif.; and Mrs. Georgia EAGAN, Antinito, Colo.

- Anna L. PETERS BACKENSTO, eldest daughter of John and Emily PETERS, was born Jan. 3 in Edgewood, and died May 24, 1943. She grew to womanhood near Edgewood and on Nov. 24, 1899, was united in marriage with Joseph F. BACKENSTO of that city. Soon after their marriage, they moved to Strasburg, Ill., where they lived until 1919 when they moved to Kinmundy, where they have since resided. They had 2 children, John Howard, now of Hartford, Ill., and Jessie Avis, now Mrs. J.N. VALLOW of this city. Her husband died Feb. 4, 1942. Since then she has made her home with her daughter. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Kinmundy, and of the Eastern Star. Besides the son and daughter, she leaves 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Roy of Lucerne, Ind.; Henry of Altamont; and Charles of Centralia; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Ciff KELLY of Effingham; and Mrs. Jay McCLUSKY of St. Paul, Minn. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Leon SIGRIST, the 12 year old son of Mrs. Ella SIGRIST is in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham recovering from severe injuries received Friday when he was caught in the back end of a manure spreader at his grandmother’s home north of town. He is still in very serious condition.

- William E. MAXEY, the 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie MAXEY of Alma twp. died in the family home Friday after an illness of 3 weeks caused be sleeping sickness. Services were held at Zion and burial in East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. He is survived by his parents and a baby brother.

- The Annual Alumni reception was held Sat. evening in the High School Gym with 106 members and guests present for a potluck dinner. Miss Martha JACKSON, Secretary, took charge. Not as many as usual was in attendance this year due to the several hindrances caused by the war. Miss Pauline J. BAGGOTT reported as being the oldest member present, graduating with the class of 1897. Officers elected for next year were: Pres., Donna MAULDING; V. Pres., Shirley MILLER; Sec’y, Donna ANDREWS; Treas., Virginia BROWN. Mrs. W.B. VALLOW gave 2 beautiful vocal selections with Mrs. HEINRICH at the piano. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing.

- Mrs. Minnie PRUETT spent a few days last week helping her daughter, Mrs. Wayne JONES and son move to Kinmundy for the duration. Lt. JONES is in the army and is in school at Yale University.

- Miss Helen MILLER will graduate from the University at Illinois June 9th with a B.S. Degree in Home Ec.

- Lt. Grace ARNOLD returned to Kentucky, Monday after a 10 day furlough with her mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and daughters.

- Miss Pearl ARNOLD of Springfield spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and daughters.

- Seaman Anne SLOVICK spent a few days here with her mother, Mrs. Mary SLOVICK, while enroute to Chicago, where she will be stationed.

- P.F.C. C.V. VALLOW of Missouri spent Sunday here with his parents and attended the Alumni Banquet Saturday.

- Cpl. Ralph JENKINS of Kentucky is home for a 3 day pass with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben JENKINS.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB called on Mrs. Lois ROBB Sunday evening.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Esta ROBB attended the services at Sandy Branch Saturday afternoon.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and her Orchestra of Allen School consisting of the MILLER girls, Lois, Mary Jane, Phyllis Jean and Barbara, Rosalie ALDERSON, Jeanie EMBSER, and Jean HIESTAND played and sang 2 numbers at Youngs’ Chapel Church Sunday night. Clyde ROSE, who is taking guitar lessons from Mrs. BARKSDALE, played with them also. As Rogene ALDERSON was ill and unable to go, Mrs. BARKSDALE filled her place at the piano. Parents of the children who attended the Church services were Mrs. Roy MILLER, Mr. and Mrs. Ted EMBSER, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel HIESTAND, and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE. Mr. and Mrs. Loren KLINE also accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Herschel HIESTAND there.

- Pleasant Grove: The dedication services were well attended Sunday morning.

- Francis KOLB left Sunday for the state of Washington and expects to find employment.

- Green Ridge: Cpl. James THOMAS called on F.L. DOUDERA Saturday morning.

- East Zion: Lieut. Roy DOOLEN, who has been spending a 2 week furlough with his wife and parents, returned to camp Sunday.

- East Zion: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Billy ARNOLD Sunday afternoon at the McMackin Funeral Home.

- East Zion: Pfc Ancel ARNOLD of Oklahoma is spending a 15 day furlough with his parents.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BROOM of Alma have received word from their son, Dale, serving overseas, that he has been promoted to Sergeant.

- Shriver Sewing Sircle 4-H: We have changed our meeting day to Friday. We started our dresses and have 3 dresses cut out. Pauline JONES gave a talk on Seams and Phyllis SULLIVAN gave one on Artificial Respiration. 4 members were absent, Doris, Roberta and Nadine SMITH and Betty Ruth SILLS. Phyllis SULLIVAN, Reporter.

- Lt. Clyde Q. MORGAN arrived this morning for a few days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. MORGAN and Miss Martha. Clyde was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Finance Dept. on June 2. He graduated from O.C.S. at Duke University in South Carolina.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Claude HANNA and daughter, Wiona and Leland and wife were in Mattoon Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. Freeman TANNER (formerly Mildred BRASEL).

- Swift School (from last week): Darrell Gene LIVESAY went to Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Kinmundy to Clinton and spent Friday and Saturday with Billy JACKSON.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle met Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER to help celebrate their 25th anniversary with well filled baskets.

- East Meadow Branch: Pvt. Merle BAYLIS of Louisiana came Friday night for a 2 weeks furlough with relatives.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Charles ARNOLD attended the funeral of Mrs. Alex ALEXANDER at the Penecost Church in Patoka Sunday.

- East Zion: Miss Ruth BASSETT was a business caller in Kinmundy Thursday afternoon.

- Wilson School: Francis KOLB left a week ago for Olympia, Wash. to seek employment and visit his sister, Mrs. Victor MERCER.

- Omega: A new baby was born at the Geo. FISK home. The mother is Mary Jane MULVANY, and the father, Buren MULVANY will be home on furlough soon.

- Pleasant Grove: Several attended the funeral of Ed JACOBS at the Zion Church Sunday.

- Green Ridge: A farewell party was held for James THOMAS Saturday night. He is leaving Tuesday.

- Cpl. Fred W. WILLIAMS just returned to camp in New Jersey after spending a week’s furlough with his wife and family of Peoria and also brothers and sisters of Chicago. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. WILLIAMS of this city.

- Mary LANDRETH FOLLOWELL was born in Clay County, near Edgewood on Jan 10, 1885, and died at the home of her son, Percy FOLLOWELL near Kinmundy on June 13, 1943. She was 1 of 6 children born to Aaron and Judith LANDRETH, pioneer residents of Edgewood and Clay County. On Nov. 7, 1900, she married Henry FOLLOWELL at Effingham, and they had 3 children, Percy and Olive FOLLOWELL of Kinmundy, and 1 son, Alvie, who died at the age of 3 years. Mr. and Mrs. FOLLOWELL resided at Edgewood from the time of their marriage, until 1920, when they moved to Kinmundy, where they have since been engaged in farming. Mrs. FOLLOWELL has been a member of the Metho