1946

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- Calvin L. BARBEE, QM3c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy BARBEE, arrived home last Monday to spend a leave with relatives and friends. Calvin entered service in Nov. 1944. He took his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he was dispatched to Schomaker, Calif., where he was assigned to the USS Wm. C. Miller, a destroyer escort. Calvin did quite a bit of globe trotting with a special task force of the Third Fleet, during the 8 months he was overseas. This group led the attacks of the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, Guam, Saipan, and Tokyo Bay. This unit was one of the first to enter Tokyo Bay. Calvin is authorized to wear the American Theater Ribbon and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star for the Third Fleet’s participation in the operations against Japan. Calvin arrived back in the States Oct. 17 at the Kaiser Ship Yards, where his ship was decommissioned. After his leave is up, he reports back to St Louis for reassignment.

- Sgt. Darrell WILSON, with his wife and 6 year old son, buddy, spent Sunday here with his father, Lewis WILSON, and other relatives. (Darrell is better known to his friends as "Bill".) He received his discharge at Jefferson Barracks Jan. 4. Darrell first entered the army Feb. 23, 1936, and was honorably discharged Feb. 1939. He again entered the service June 23, 1943, and shipped overseas in Oct. 1944, landing in England. From there he went to France then to Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. He started home Dec. 17, landing at Norfolk, Va., Dec. 30. He wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the European Theater Ribbon with 3 stars representing the Campaigns of Ardennes, Central Europe, and the Rhineland. Sgt. WILSON and family live in Lemay, Mo., and he will resume his work in St. Louis.

- Mr. and Mrs. Emmerson JONES had a daughter born Sunday named Carol Eerne in the Salem Hospital.

- A picture was printed of PFC James E. JENKINS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben JENKINS, who arrived home on New Year’s Day after arriving back in the states on Christmas day. He served in the European Theater.

- Here’s a nice letter from Paul PARRISH, SC2c, who is still sailing the seven seas aboard the USS Cleburne. He says: I am still sailing the high seas aboard the USS Cleburne, and when I say the High Seas, it isn’t just another sailor’s line, because the ground swells have been coming over the bow like water over Niagra Falls. I don’t want to say too much about the sea, or some of those old salty sailors will be aching to get another whiff of that old salt spray, and some more of that good old Navy chow. We left Portland of the 7th of December with Shanghai, China as our destination. Almost immediately upon leaving the Columbia River we ran into rough weather and we have been riding in a storm ever since that time, with the exception of 2 days. Most of the time no one is allowed to go topside for fear of getting washed overboard. We took one roll of 42 degrees and we almost had to walk on the bulkheads (walls) to keep from falling over. Sunnyside eggs were on the menu, but the automatically turned into scrambled eggs - how many times does that happen in the Navy?! Early in the morning of the 16th we received an S.O.S. from a merchant vessel which had struck a mine and was sinking. At the time we were the nearest ship to her, so we changed our course and prepared to give her assistance. After 10 hours of sailing we received word that the ship was in the East Latitude instead of the West Latitude and our rushing to assist her was a waste of time. That same day we received orders to change our course and head for Sasebo, Kyushu, Japan, rather than to Shanghai. This trip should be interesting, as this port is just 20 miles from where the second Atomic bomb was dropped, the one that hurried the Japs decision a little. We are going to try and take some pictures of the damage done if possible, and if we are successful, I will send you some of the snapshots. Our last trip, from Korea, China, to Portland, Ore., we were loaded with high point men headed for all points of the United States. About 10 days out at 2300 (11:00) o’clock in the evening we were all lounging around our bunks; it seems as though no one on the ship could sleep, we preceded to tell stories to kill the weary hours. The trend of our conversation was mostly of home. Jesse JOHNSON, who hails from Waxahachie, Texas, made a few remarks about home; Richard BROPHY added a few comments about Havastraw, New York, and told us how it got it’s name. So, I proceeded to tell the story of how Kinmundy got it’s name, of which you all know very well. They all got such a big bang out of it. In the mess hall we have a map of the United States and all the separation centers and their locations marked on it; someone marked the exact spot where Kinmundy is located and wrote Kinmundy. It seems to be the password on the Cleburn now, "Can’t today, but kin Monday (Kinmundy). Now I will close by wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and many more to come.

- Miss Anna T. DILLON, daughter of Isaiah T. and Sarah DILLON, was born on a farm in Meacham twp., and died at her home in Kinmundy on Jan. 3, 1946. She attended Rockhold School, then the Farina Normal School. She taught several terms of school, and afterward took a position in the U.S. Pension Office in Chicago. She then returned home and spent the remainder of her parent’s lives helping care for them. She was active in the Methodist Church, and in the Order of Eastern Star, and Rosedale Rebekah Lodge. She leaves 2 sisters: Mrs. Belle SCHERMERHORN of Ridgefarm, and Mrs. Gertrude WADE of Salem; and 1 brother, E.G. DILLON of Kinmundy. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- With the 1st Calvary Division in Tokyo - Private Ralph G. HOYT, Kinmundy, Ill. of the 8th Army’s 1st Cavalry Division now in Tokyo, is among the latest group of men selected to return to the United States for demobilization. Overseas 19 months, Private HOYT served in "F" Troop, 5th Calvary Regiment as rifleman. A veteran of 4 campaigns, he wears the Asiatic-Pacific Theater-Ribbon with campaign stars for New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, Leyte, and Luzon, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars. Employed by the Warren Pet. Co. in civilian life, Private HOYT entered the army in Aug. 1943. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess HOYT, live in Kinmundy.

- T4 Richard WILLIAMS, son of Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS, arrived home January 2, after being discharged at Jefferson Barracks the same day. He is now busily engaged visiting with his wife, mother and other relatives. Richard entered the service July 11, 1942, and shipped overseas Jan. 8, 1944, landing on Good Enough Island. From there he went to New Guinea, then to Borneo, and then to the Philippines. He started for home Nov. 9, landing in San Francisco Dec. 19. He was attached to the 5th, 7th, and 9th Divisions as an Amphibian Engineer, Radio Operator, High Speed, Enciphering and Deciphering messages in the International and Morse codes. Sgt. WILLIAMS wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Asiatic-Pacific with 3 stars, representing the bismark Archipeligo, Southern Philippine and New Guinea Campaigns, and an Arrow Head for the Boreno Campaign. On Aug. 4, 1943, Sgt. WILLIAMS and Miss Ruth BASSETT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT, were married. After Dick gets caught up on his loafing, he and Mrs. WILLIAMS will go to Chicago, where he will enter the Appliance business. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- A picture was printed of PFC Willard MOELLER, son of Mrs. Ida MOELLER, who arrived home week before last after serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater with the famous 33rd Division for 2˝ years.

- Omega: Thomas EDWARDS and Virgil HARRIS are home on furlough and were in Omega, Saturday.

- Pleasant Grove: Miss Ruth SHAFFER was returned to her home Saturday from Salem Hospital where she had been a patient several days suffering from an attack of appendicitis and throat trouble.

- Pleasant Grove: James SIPES, who was home on a 5 day furlough, was extended a 10 day furlough on account of his father’s illness.

- Pleasant Grove: Fred MULVANEY received a message of the death of his aunt, Mrs. Chas. RITTER of Auburn, Ill., recently.

- Joe SLOVICK left this week for Angola, Ind., where he has entered the school of engineering.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the charivari and shower Wednesday for Mr. and Mrs. Roy WHITNEY.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the Farewell Party given Wednesday night for Ivory NEAL and family. The NEALS moved Thursday to Watson where they purchased property.

- Miss Anna CHALFANT who was taken to the Invalid Home in Centralia, last week, was committed to the State Hospital in Alton, Friday.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Verne SCHOONOVER, who has been here several weeks visiting his parents, and wife and children, was to leave the 30th for his camp in Va.

- Capt. Rex Spencer McCARTY, husband of Mrs. Kathryn McCARTY of Buffalo, N.Y., and son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall McCARTY of near Iola, Ill., has reported to the AAF Redistribution Station No. 5 at Greensboro, N.C. He recently returned to this country after having spent 20 months with the 8th and 9th Air Force in European Theater of Operations. He holds the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters.

- A short note from Miss Mary E. SHRIVER, of Lawrenceville, this week, states that her brother, George W. SHRIVER, died at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 8, aged 88 years. He leaves a widow, 2 sons, and several grandchildren. Miss Mary is now the only living member of her immediate family.

- Duane HANNA, S1c, arrived here Jan. 7 to spend a 30 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralston HANNA. Duane entered the Navy in June 1944, and received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he was sent to New London, Conn., where he attended Submarine School. After he finished his course, he was sent to San Diego, and assigned to the Submarine S31. After a short while he was assigned to the Communications Office at Mare Island. For the past 4 months, he has seen duty on the USS Pelias, a submarine tender. After his leave has expired, he will report to San Diego.

- Miss Gladys M. MERCER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denard MERCER, Salem, former residents of Kinmundy, became the bride of Charles B. KLINE, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE, living south of town, on Jan. 12 in the Christian Church. They were attended by Miss Ann MERCER and Dale R. WRIGHT. Both Mr. and Mrs. KLINE are graduates of our high school and the bride graduated from the Alton Beauty School; the groom from Brown’s Business College of Centralia. Before the groom entered the army, he was employed as a clerk by the Texas Co., of Salem. He served overseas in the 9th Armored Division and received his discharge on Oct. 31. The couple will reside in Salem. The reception was held following in the MERCER home.

- Bennie DOOLEN, Aviation Metalsmith 2nd class, wife and son, Stephen Carl, arrived here last Friday and are now at home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. DOOLEN, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight PURCELL, of Alma. Bennie entered the navy Oct. 1, 1942, and received his boot training at Great Lakes. He was then sent to Seattle, Wash., then to Carvallis, Ore., then to Bend, Ore., and then back to Seattle. Here he remained until receiving his discharge on Dec. 10 at Puget Sound Navy Yards, Bremerton, Wash. On Aug. 29, 1943, he married Miss Pauline PURCELL of Alma. As to his future, Bennie says he has traveled from the east to west coast and the best place he has seen yet is Kinmundy. And so now it is his intention to go into business with his father.

- Jan. 13th in the local Methodist Church occurred the wedding of Miss Frances KLINE, older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. residing south of town, and Dale WRIGHT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery WRIGHT, of Chester KLINE of Alma. The couple was attended by Miss Marie KLINE, sister of the bride, and Kenneth WRIGHT, brother of the groom. They will reside in Salem, where the groom is employed by the Texas Co. Both Mr. and Mrs. WRIGHT attended the local high school. Mrs. WRIGHT graduated from the Illini School of Beauty Culture of Champaign and since has been employed in Salem. Mr. WRIGHT recently was discharged from the army after serving 26 months overseas with the 9th Air Force. He was employed by the Texas Co. before entering the service. A reception was held at the Church parlor.

- PFC Darrell REESE arrived home Jan. 9 after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant the day previous and is again with his wife and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REESE. Darrell entered the service Aug. 13, 1942, and shipped overseas, Dec. 2, 1944, landing in England. From there he went to France, Belgium and Germany. He started home Dec. 27, landing in New York, Jan. 3. PFC REESE wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the European Theater Ribbon with 2 stars representing campaigns of central Germany and the Rhineland. Darrell will probably follow his former occupation of farming.

- Mrs. Anna SMITH died Saturday at the Greenville Hospital, Greenville, Mich. She had been spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Dell WALKINGTON, in Greenville. Services were held from the Farina Methodist Church yesterday with interment in Farina Cemetery. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Harve BRANSON and Mrs. William BAGOTT of this city.

- Carl D. WAGNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. McKAY of this city, arrived home Jan. 10 from the Enlisted Personnel Separation Center at Great Lakes, where he received his honorable discharge. WAGNER being in the service 2 years of which 20 month were spent overseas. He served in both Theaters of war. In the Pacific, he served in the Marshalls, Carolinas, Admiralty, Philippine Yokahoma, Tokyo, Wake and Formosa. On Dec. 18, 1944, his ship, the USS Monterey taking a mighty beating from a typhoon and only 9 of the planes were left of which 6 were able to fly. 33 planes were lost or burned beyond repair. The battle scarred warship bearing flags which told in Navy code of its record of 500 Jap planes shot down, hundreds others damaged and at least 5 war ships sunk. The last 2 months spent in the Atlantic transporting troops from Naples, Italy to Norfolk, Va. WAGNER is spending a few days with his parents; also got to see one of his brothers, E.R. WAGNER, who was recently discharged from the Navy. The brothers had not seen each other for over 4 years. WAGNER wears the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 4 stars, the Philippine Ribbon with 4 stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars, American Theater of War Combat Ribbon. His home is in Mt. Carmel, Ill.

- Miss Florence STORRS fell in the KRUTSINGER Café Tuesday which resulted in a broken hip. She is in the Vandalia Hospital.

- Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo CHURCH of Mattoon, entertained Mr. and Mrs. D.J. ALEXANDER to dinner last night in honor of the ALEXANDER’s 20th Wedding Anniversary as well as their own 4th Wedding Anniversary.

- Billy Dean SHAFFER, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SHAFFER, was taken to the Salem Hospital Thursday for an examination. At first it was thought he was a victim of Polio, and was immediately taken by his parents to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. According to reports reaching his relatives here, they have pronounced it as being cerebral meningitis, caused by previous blows on the head. It is a known fact that this child has been knocked unconscious twice at school, once by the teeter-board, and once with a rock. The report is that Billie is better but he will be required to stay in the hospital at least a week yet.

- Sgt. Carl DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. DOOLEN, arrived home New Year’s Day after receiving his discharge at Jefferson Barracks the day previous. Carl entered the service Jan. 14, 1942, and shipped overseas Jan. 5, 194__, landing in Australia. From there he went to New Guinea and then to the Philippines. He landed back in the U.S.A., Dec. 21. Sgt. DOOLEN wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 1 star representing the New Guinea Campaign, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and a Bronze star awarded for Meritorious Service in Hollandla, New Guinea. In all probability, Carl will resume his duties his duties with the Shell Oil Co. in Centralia.

- Sgt. Vernon C. PERRY, son of Mrs. Myrtle PERRY, arrived home Tuesday after receiving his discharge the same day at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Vernon, or Cleo, as he is known to his friends, entered the service Oct. 1942, and shipped overseas Jan. 10, 1945, landing in Calcutta, India. From there he went to China where he was stationed until he started home Dec. 15. He landed in Seattle, Wash. Dec. 29, but due to the congestion at that time, remained on his boat for several days. Sgt. PERRY wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, and the China Defense Ribbon with 2 stars. In all probability, Cleo will take up farming.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.R. WAGNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. McKAY, are moving to Salem this week. WAGNER was recently discharged from the Navy and is now employed with the Kingwood Oil Co.

- Brown: Harold PERRY and wife have a baby girl.

- Swift School (from last week): Carl DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN, arrived home New Year’s Eve from overseas. Welcome Home, Carl.

- Swift School (from last week): Leroy GREEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN, has also arrived home from overseas to spend his leave with relatives. Welcome Home, Leroy.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB have moved in the Virgil LIVESAY property. We are glad to have them in our community.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB helped Mack ROBB and wife butcher, Monday.

- Omega: Chester LEWIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Halice LEWIS, and Louise KRANTZ, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. KRANTZ, were married in Iuka, Monday of last week. They were charivaried at the LEWIS home Thursday.

- Omega: Oggie BRANSON, who was recently discharged from the army, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Byron SILL.

- Omega: It is reported that Lester MULVANEY, a former resident, returned to his home in Salem, after being discharged from the Army.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin BASSETT and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Richard WILLIAMS, and Mr. James OSBORNE enjoyed a turkey dinner with Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT, Sunday.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN was in Salem last Friday evening taking part in the installation of the new officers of Salem Rebekah Lodge.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert BRANSON and daughter, Mrs. Paul PROVINES of Sumner, spent Tuesday here with Mr. and Mrs. Harve BRANSON and attended the funeral of Mrs. Anna SMITH of Farina, Wednesday.

- Dinner guests at the A.J. JACKSON home Tuesday were: Mr. and Mrs. A.K. GEIBE of San Diego, Cal., Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS, daughter, Brenda, and Merle JACKSON. Mr. GEIBE received his discharge Jan. 5th.

- A picture was printed of Sgt. Vernon C. PERRY, son of Mrs. Myrtle PERRY, who arrived home last week after serving a year in China.

- A picture was printed of Sgt. Carl G. DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. DOOLEN, who arrived home New Year’s Day after serving 2 years in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater.

- T5 Earl W. DOOLEN received his discharge Jan. 4 at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Earl entered the service on Aug. 25, 1944, at Ft. Sheridan, and received his basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo, and was attached to the 1758th Engr. Base Depot as a Supply Clerk. He was shipped overseas Aug. 30, landing on Saipan. He started home Dec. 11, landing at Santa Ana, Calif., Dec. 24th. T5 DOOLEN wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon and the Asiatic-Ribbon. Prior to entering the service he was employed at the Dodge Chicago Plant Division of Chrysler Corp. He is now home with his family and in the near future intends to go to school.

- On Jan. 22 in the Catholic Rectory in Salem, Russell FATHEREE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ora FATHEREE of Iuka, and Miss Betty HARGIS, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo STOCK of Kinmundy were married. They were attended by the bride’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry MONTAGUE, of Sullivan, Mo. The bride attended K.C.H.S., and the groom the Iuka School. Following the ceremony, a buffet luncheon was served at the bride’s home in Alma twp. A list of relatives and friends attending was included.

- Cpl. Thomas BOONE, son of Mayor and Mrs. Corral A. BOONE, arrived home last week after receiving his discharge at San Antonio, Jan. 9th, and is now at home with his wife and daughter in Vandalia. Thomas entered the service Sept. 7, 1943, and spent 18 months in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. He wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 3 stars representing the campaigns of New Guinea, Luzon and Manila. Thomas will return to his old position as a guard at the State Penal Farm at Vandalia, the first of the month. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- PFC George Junior BARGH has returned to Kearns, Utah after enjoying a furlough here with his mother, Mrs. Mildred BARGH, and brother, Jo.

- A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. George TAYLOR, Jan. 21, in the Decatur Macon Hospital, named Karen Gale. The mother was the former Norma Gayle ROBB of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. G.M. NIRIDER entertained a number of friends to a turkey dinner at their home in Decatur Sunday in honor of their 2 sons, recently home from the service: Merle from Japan, and Fred J. from France. The guests were the 2 sons, Merle, Fred, and wife and the daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. McHENRY and little daughter, and son, of Shelbyville; Mr. and Mrs. E.E. BROWN and 3 daughters, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. MORGAN, Miss Virginia and Mrs. Dwight DAY, also Mr. and Mrs. H.M. FISHER, of Kinmundy. Just to say the least it was a very happy reunion.

- Omega: Ralph EAGAN, who is now discharged from the army, is at home with his parents in Siloam District.

- Omega: Jewell LUTTRELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe LUTTRELL, is now at home, having been discharged from the army.

- Omega: Frank BAKER, who was recently discharged from the army, spent a few days of last week with his mother, Mrs. Maye BAKER.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Pvt. Jack JENKINS, who has been in the Hawaiian Islands, came home Wednesday for a 30 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul JENKINS, and other relatives.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER are expecting their son, Lt. John SHAFFER home soon. His wife, Mrs. Ruby SHAFFER received a telegram from him at San Francisco.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lester VANSCYOC received a telegram from their son, Leroy, stating that his ship had arrived in the states, and that he would soon be with them.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle met with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL on Jan. 3 with a very good attendance. A fine dinner was served at the noon hour.

- Brown: Charley KRANTZ and family moved Tuesday to the northern part of the State where they have employment.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and son, Sammie, Mr. and Mrs. Roy DOOLEN and Carl DOOLEN spent Sunday in Oblong, Ill. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil LOWE. Cecil has just returned from overseas.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT, Mr. Guy ARNOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT attended the funeral of Mrs. Orville WALTON at Zion, Sunday.

- Swift School: Miss Evelyn and Helen BASSETT attended the basketball game in Kinmundy last Friday night.

- Swift School: Betty Ann HELPINGSTINE spent Saturday night with Helen ROBB, and Donna Mae GARRETT spent Friday night with Virginia Lee HELPINGSTINE.

- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest ARNOLD of Frederick, Okla., and Frank and D.A. ARNOLD of Detroit, Mich., are visiting their mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and Ruby.

- Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS and family, and Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS entertained Thursday in honor of Charles Frederick’s 7th birthday: Mr. and Mrs. Richard WILLIAMS, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and daughters, Martha and Peggy. Mr. and Mrs. Harry SEMRO also called from Chicago and extended congratulations to their little nephew.

- Word has been received here by relatives that Thomas W. FRENCH died at his home in Red Bay Alabama Jan. 16. Mrs. FRENCH is an aunt of Mrs. Alfred LEMAY, Abe and Maude BAYLISS. Mr. FRENCH taught school in the rural districts several years ago.

- Cpl. Ray BAILEY, son of Bert BAILEY, of Kankakee, spent the first of last week here with his grandmother, Mrs. Victoria BAILEY. He was discharged at Camp Grant, Jan. 17. Cpl. BAILEY entered the service in Sept. 1943 and shipped overseas in June 1944, landing in England. From there he went to France, Belgium, Holland and Germany with the First Army. He sailed from Marseilles, France for home, Jan. 1, landing in New York, Jan. 1th. Cpl. BAILEY wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon, and the European Theater Ribbon with 4 stars, representing the campaigns of Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and the Rhineland. As to his future, Ray says he is undecided at the present. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Richard MOTCH, AMM1c, Downed in Ocean: The Associated Press sent out a story over its wires last Thursday stating that the entire crew of a Navy Patrol Bomber, which was forced down in the water south of Wake Island, had been picked up by the Escort Carrier Shibley Bay and taken on to Pearl Harbor. Richard MOTCH, Aviation Machinist Mate, First Class, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH of this city, was a member of this crew. According to the dispatch, they were picked up on Jan. 18th after being in the water for 12 hours. The next morning after hearing this dispatch, the parents received a letter from Richard written on Jan. 12th, stating that they would take off within a few hours from the Philippine Islands, on their way home to be discharged. They were to make 5 stops enroute home. It seems rather odd that after spending 3˝ years on these on these planes, the first time for this crew to be forced down was when they were on their way home to be discharged. No word has been received since the incident direct from Richard, but the family are daily awaiting a telephone call from him stating that he has again landed in the states. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- A telegram was received yesterday by Mrs. Estella PRUETT from Mr. and Mrs. Frederic PRUETT, of Boulder, Colo, stating that a baby boy had arrived at their home.

- A picture was printed of T5 Earl W. DOOLEN, who was discharged Jan. 4, after seeing service on Saipan. He is now at home here with his wife and children.

- Miss Vera HAMPSTEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin HAMPSTEN, and Harvey JOHNSTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grover JOHNSTON, were married Jan. 28, at the home of Mrs. Clifton LEMAY with O.E. CORRELL officiating. The attendants were Mrs. Clark HAMPSTEN, twin sister of the groom, and Clark HAMPSTEN, a brother to the bride. The groom was recently discharged from the army. At present the couple will be at home to their many friends with the groom’s parents.

- Mrs. Mary MAYER of Meacham twp. fell last week and suffered a broken hip. Mrs. MAYER broke her other hip a few years ago and since has been confined to her home. She is in Vandalia Hospital.

- Junior VANSCYOC, S1c, and wife are now visiting with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester VANSCYOC, near Farina. Junior entered the service Oct. 28, 1943, and received his boot training at Farragut, Idaho. From there he was sent to Norman, Okla., where he attended Aviation Ordnance School. He then went to New Orleans and then to Brmerton, Wash., where he was assigned to the USS Killen when it was commissioned. He sailed over most of the northern and southern Pacific and saw action in the invasion of the Philippines, and Borneo, and Sarago Strait. His ship was hit in an air attack Nov. 1, 1944, and laid up for repairs for sometime. He landed in Seattle Dec. 2 and was discharged Dec. 17th. Junior wears the American Theater Ribbon, The Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 2 stars. As to his future, he says he is undecided as yet. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Sgt. Earl BRIMBERRY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur BRIMBERRY, received his discharge at Jefferson Barracks, Jan. 21, and arrived home the same day. Sgt. BRIMBERRY entered the service Dec. 2, 1942, and shipped overseas Oct. 27, landing in Australia. From there he went to Good Nough Island, then to New Guinea, Philippines, Okinaw and then to Japan. He started home from Japan on Nov. 15, landing at Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 27. He was held there for 10 days awaiting transportation and after arriving at Jefferson Barracks, spent another 10 days in the hospital with malaria. Sgt. BRIMBERRY wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars representing the campaigns of the Southern Philippines and Okinaw, and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 3 stars representing the campaigns of Southern New Guinea, British New Guinea and Luzon. After resting a bit, Earl intends to enter a trade school in St. Louis.

- Mrs. L.T. BABCOCK of Clarkston, Wash. recently died. Mr. BABCOCK was principal of the schools here in 1909-1910.

- Rufus DONOHO of Salem has entered the race for Sheriff of Marion county on the Republican ticket. His record is reviewed in this article.

- Jesse GEORGE has been busily engaged for the past few week, far into the nights, improving his store. And when his doors were opened for business Tuesday morning; the public found the first "self service store". Mr. GEORGE says that although the plan has been in operation only a few days, it is meeting with the utmost satisfaction with the public and is less work for himself as well as the clerks. People like to be waited on as soon as they go into a store. In this way, if they don’t get service, it will be their fault.

- Former resident, Mrs. Tance HOCKER-SMITH, died at her home in Bloomington of a heart attack Tuesday. She is survived by her son, Howard J., and daughter, Faith, both in the service. She is also survived by a sister, Nelle, who lives in Iowa. She was the youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. HOCKER, who were residents here a number of years ago, he being pastor of the M.E. Church South.

- Miss Helen ROHRBOUGH entertained to dinner Sunday at her home in Salem, in honor of the 83rd birthday of her father, L.C. ROHRBOUGH. A list of out-of-town guests were listed.

- Fort Sill, Okla., Jan. - (FAS) John G. PHILLIPS, Kinmundy, Ill., a driver in the Field Artillery Motor Pool Detachment, School Troops, Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, has been promoted to technician fifth grade. Corp. PHILLIPS, who has been in the army 19 months, was employed by the Brown Shoe Co. in Salem before his induction. Corp. and Mrs. PHILLIPS and their children, Julia Marcella, 9, and Beverly Kay, 5, are residing in Lawton, Okla., while Corp. PHILLIPS is stationed at Fort Sill. Corp. PHILLIPS is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. PHILLIPS of Kinmundy. Mrs. PHILLIPS’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. William SADLER are residents of Richview, Ill.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON attended the funeral services for Grandpa BROOM in Mason, Wed. afternoon.

- Meacham: Mrs. Mary MAYER is in Vandalia Hospital with pneumonia and a broken hip in a very serious condition.

- Pleasant Grove: Jack JENKINS and Miss Betty WELLS of Salem were married in Salem last Monday and charivaried at the home of his sister, Mrs. Joe MEDLEY and family.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Roy MILLER and daughters spent last Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dalt VANDEVEER and family. Her brother, William, is home having received his discharge from the army.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT received a telegram from their son, Emmitt, who has been overseas for some time, stating that he was boarding a train for Jefferson Barracks.

- Cpl. Albert D. CORRELL left Friday for Greensboro, N.C. after spending a 60 day furlough here with his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL. He re-enlisted for another year.

- Brown: Douglas GOODWIN and Laurell RITTER were called to Chicago for pre-induction examinations. They returned home Saturday.

- Wilson School: A large crowd attended the charivari and shower Saturday at the Leo STOCK home for newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Russell FATHEREE.

- Mr. and Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE attended the funeral of Mrs. BALLANCE’s uncle, Oscar PRUETT, held in Hunter Funeral Home in Vandalia, Tuesday.

- Leon JONES spent Tuesday in Decatur and Champaign. He is a discharged veteran, and plans on attending school.

- Tuesday being the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ora ATKINS, residing in North Fork neighborhood, relatives surprised them on Sunday by gathering at their home with well-filled baskets. The two daughters presented them with a beautiful cake. Those present were: Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. G.T. BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter.

- Sgt. Harold SIMMONS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll SIMMONS, residing southeast of this city, arrived home Jan. 29, after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant that day. Harold entered the service Jan. 19, 1943, and shipped overseas in July 1943, landing in Bombay, India. From there he went to Iran, where he was stationed for the 2˝ years. He started home Dec. 31 and after spending 23 days on the water, landed in New York. Sgt. SIMMONS wears the Good Conduct Medal, the African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon. As to his future, Harold says he is undecided at the present. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Word was received here last week by George HOWELL, stating that his sister, Miss Flora HOWELL, died at her home in Lloyd, Fla., Jan. 24, aged 85 years, 4 months, 27 days. Funeral services were held in Monticello, Fla., and interment was made in Monticello Cemetery. She will be remembered by most of our older residents, as she spent most of her life here.

- Sgt. Ralph HOYT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess HOYT, arrived home Jan. 13, after receiving his discharge at Jefferson Barracks that same day. Ralph entered the service Aug. 6, 1943 and shipped overseas Feb. 9, 1944, landing in Australia. From there he went to New Guinea, then to Admiralty Islands, Leyte, Luzon, and Japan. He left Japan Dec. 13, landing at Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 26. He was forced to remain there about 10 days on account of the transportation congestion. He was attached to the 1st Calvary Division. Sgt. HOYT wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 4 stars representing the campaigns of New Guinea, Admiralty, Leyte, and Luzon. As to his future, Ralph says at the present time, he is just going to rest.

- 1st Lt. Raymond ATKINS, who is on terminal leave, received word a few days ago that he had been promoted to the rank of Captain. His leave will expire in about a month, after which, he says he will be a civilian again.

- PFC Charles DISS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS, arrived home Jan. 30, after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant that same day. Charles entered the service in Nov. 1943, and shipped overseas July 23, 1944, landing in Scotland. From there he went to France, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Holland, and then back into Germany. He sailed from LaHarve Jan. 12 and landed in New York Jan. 23. PFC DISS wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon and the European Theater Ribbon with 4 stars representing the campaigns of northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was also awarded the Meritorious Plaque. He came home with the 84th Division. As to his future, Charles says he is undecided, but the first thing he is going to do is just enjoy a good vacation. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- 1st Lt. Grace ARNOLD, daughter of Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD, of this city, who was discharged Dec. 31st and is now a patient in the Dunham Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Lt. ARNOLD entered the service as a nurse in Aug. 1942 and shipped overseas in Dec. 1943. Her work was mostly in a Field Hospital in Belgium. She was returned to the states in April 1945 and sent to the Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver, Colo., as a patient. She is reported as being some improved in health but it will be some time yet before she is completely well again. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Swift School: Cpl. Emmitt GARRETT arrived home last week after receiving his discharge. He was in the service 38 months and will spend 2 months with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT, before returning to his old job in Granite City. Welcome Home, Emmitt.

- Swift School: Sunday dinner guests at the C.A. HANNA home were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and family, and Mrs. Effie ROBB and daughter, Florence.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB helped Kenneth ROBB butcher, Tuesday.

- Meacham: Gene BURKETT, who is in Navy training in Pensacola, Fla., is home on leave, and Francis KRUTSINGER spent Sunday after with Willard MERRITT.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Carl CRAIN called on Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and Charles Friday and helped Charles celebrate his 5th birthday.

- Omega: Luther GORDON’s farm home in the northeast part of Omega twp. was destroyed by fire Sunday. They are spending the winter in Florida, and how the fire got started has not been discovered.

- Omega: See MILLICAN is enroute home from Japan and was scheduled to land in Seattle last Saturday.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT spent Sunday with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin BASSETT and daughter, Donna.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the charivari and shower at the Ora RITTER home Wednesday night for Mr. and Mrs. Warren SMITH.

- Pleasant Grove: John SHAFFER, who has been overseas several months, is now home. He and his wife, who had spent a few days in St. Louis with him, arrived Wednesday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Ira MARSHALL spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. A.M. WILSON in Alma, and they attended the Silver Tea given by the Willing Workings Class of the M.E. Sunday School. Mrs. John FORD, Mrs. Claud RAINEY, and Mrs. Dwight DAY rendered two vocal selections, and Mrs. WILSON and Mrs. MARSHALL played a piano duet. Mrs. Waldo BAKER, of Salem, gave a report on the book "The White Tower". After the program, tea, coffee and cakes were served, and all enjoyed a good social time.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Geo CRIST, a sister of Mrs. Elmer BUTTS, returned home near Alma, Jan. 13, from Ottawa, Ill. where she had been taking treatment for several months.

- Miss Evelyn KILLIE was in Farina Friday at the OSBORN home. Mrs. Mary OSBORN, an aunt, died Thursday.

- A dinner was held Feb. 3 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS honoring their son, PFC Charles, who had just returned home from Germany. It had been 21 months since he left Kinmundy. 35 relatives came with well filled baskets. It was also the wedding anniversary of Orville and Bessie. A list of those attending was included.

- In Memoriam of our son and brother, Billy DODSON, who died Feb. 11, 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DODSON and daughters.

- Richard MOTCH, AMM1c, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH, arrived home Sunday after spending the past 6 months in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater aboard a PBY plane. Richard entered the service Oct. 21, 1942, and received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he went to Aviation Mechanics School in Memphis, Tenn., then to Gunnery School, Purcell, Okla., then to Operational Training School, San Diego. From there he went to Fleet Air Wing 14, North Island, then to Oakland, where he entered the Naval Transport Service. He was then sent to the Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island, Wash. From there he flew overseas on Aug. 2, 1945 to the Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, and from there to the Naval Air Station Samar, Philippine Islands. He started back to the states Jan. 12, but had a little a bad luck with their plane, making a forced landing in the ocean 130 miles south of Wake Island. They were picked up after 13 hours and taken back to Pearl Harbor. They left there via boat and landed at Alemeda, Calif., Feb. 3. Richard is now on leave and will report to Great Lakes Feb. 21, when he will receive his discharge. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- The following is an account as taken from the "News Buoy", a newspaper printed aboard the USS Shipley Bay, the issue of Jan. 20. "During the early hours of the morning, Jan. 19th the following officers and enlisted men were taken on board the USS Shipley Bay after floating about in their crashed PBY Catalina for almost 13 hours: J. EVANS, Lt. (jg), Frankfort, Ky.; L. BALL, Ensign, Cleveland, Ohio; W. LUMPKIN, Ensign, Richmond, Va.; D.F. TAGGEE, AMM1c, Moline, Ill.; W.C. HERNDORN, AMM1c, Pavo, Ga.; R.F. MOTCH, AMM1c, Kinmundy, Ill.; J.A. QUINN, AOM1c, Philadelphia, Pa.; A.M. CASTELLANO, ARM1c, Waltham, Mass.; E.E. STRICKLIN, AMM2c, Boise, Idaho; E.K. STEWART, ARM2c, Columbus, Ohio; D. L. PULLEY, ARM2c, Marion, Ind.; and A. CLEWELL, AOM3c, Easton, Pa. The downed PBY was one of 2 planes which left Samar at 0900, Jan. 12th, enroute to Kaneohe, Hawaii. The story of their flight involves not only a struggle with mechanical difficulties, but with a battle with hazardous flying weather. The first stop of their long journey was Pelelin. They remained overnight, and early the next morning, took off for Saipan, arriving there at 1525 on the 13th. Another night’s layover found them on their way to Eniwetok early the next morning, arriving at dusk on the 14th. The following morning, the 2 planes were again airborne, this time the destination was Majuro, where they landed in mid-afternoon. Two days later, they began flying the next leg of their journey. Their course this time was directed towards the Johnston Islands, a distance of approximately 1,100 miles. Unfortunately, after flying nearly half the distance, severe headwinds averaging 45 knots were encountered, and the airmen were forced to return to Majuro. The flight plans were then altered so that the rough area of weather would be circumvented. It was decided to fly more miles with better weather enroute, as well as more stops, this lessening the danger inherent in the high rate of fuel consumption necessitated by strong headwinds. It was the following morning, Jan. 18, that the 2 Catalinas executed their change in plans. Destination - Wake Island. Soon after about 4 hours of flying, a severe gas leak was discovered in the starboard engine of one of the planes. The danger of fire demanded that the engine be cut, thus putting the full load on the port engine. Gradually the plane began losing altitude, and soon the order was passed to jettison gear. First to go over the side was radio and radar equipment and armament. Next went removable except personal gear.  Shortly thereafter, circumstance made it necessary that all remaining gear be given the "Deep Six", much of which was extremely valuable to the owners. The pilot, Lt. Evans, realizing the need for a crash landing, took every measure possible to ease the impact of the plane meeting the water. The plane came in, skipped off several large swells and then resumed a settled position in the water. Lt. Evans was highly praised by the crew members for his excellent coolness and skill, in handling the plane during this forced landing. The time of the forced landing was 1320, the afternoon of Jan. 18th. Meanwhile, the other PBY circled about, wired Wake Island of the mishap, sought help from any ship that chanced the area. No nearby ship was discovered so at 1809 the circling plane made its way to Wake Island. During the afternoon of the crash, the Shipley Bay was having a passing glimpse of the famous Wake Island, when a blinker message was received from the Island Commander. Her assistance was requested to go after the survivors of the downed plane. Captain Louis E. FENCH ordered an immediate change of course and the ship proceeded to the area in which the plane was reported down. This search proved fruitless, and with darkness approaching it became apparent nothing could be completed that night. Then additional information was received as to the possibility the plane was farther from Wake than first reported. Hope for rescue were raised again, and the ship steamed towards the new position. About 0030 the lookouts reported a flare on the horizon and upon approaching closer, a flashing light, then red, then green lights. A message began to come in "PBY, PBY". This was the goal the search was finished, 130 miles directly south of Wake, 100 miles from the originally reported position. The fliers and their crew were taken on board, and after a thorough looking over, were found well and intact, by the medical department, but hungry. They are now happily carrying out their basic orders to Kaneohe, on board the Shipley Bay. Heavy seas hampered transfer of the crew from the plane but this was successfully accomplished within an hour or two. Damage to the plane rendered towing impossible and necessitated that it be sunk. This was done by the means of chopping holes in the hull, and letting in water. The wings kept it afloat for some time but just at daylight the last tip of the tail disappeared, and the Captain ordered "resume course, search completed.".

- On last Tuesday in Salem, occurred the marriage of Elizabeth WHITE of Meacham twp. and Perry Leonard NEAVILLE of this city. They are living on the Victoria JACKSON farm north of town.

- Fred CRAIN, Coxswain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, of Meacham twp., arrived home Feb. 7 after receiving his discharge from the navy at Lambert Field, St. Louis. Fred entered the service Jan. 7, 1943 and received his boot training at Great Lakes. He shipped overseas Sept. 18, 1943 landing on New Caledonia. Here he was assigned to the Amphibians, seeing service on the LCM’s, LCVP’s, and Ferry Barges at Guadalcanal, New Georgia and Admiralty Islands. He arrived back in the states May 23 last, at which time he was granted a 30 day leave which was spent with his parents here. He reported back for duty June 27 and again sailed to Manus and Saipan and finally to Tokyo. He arrived back in the states a second time at San Francisco Dec. 31, where he was stationed until his start for home. Fred wears the American Theater Ribbon and the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 2 stars representing the Munda and Bougainville campaigns.

- Sgt. Rex GAMMON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAMMON, arrived home Feb. 9th after receiving his discharge at Jefferson Barracks the same day. Rex entered the service March 26, 1942, and shipped overseas March 6, 1944, landing in Casablanca. From there he went to Oran and then to Bombay, Calcutta, Chabua and Ledo, India. He started homeward Nov. 3 via rail to Karachi, where he waited for a month for a boat. He left there Dec. 30 and landed in Seattle Jan. 30. Sgt. GAMMON was a radar repairman of the Signal Corps and worked radar and radio. He wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, and the Victory Ribbon. After resting for about a month or so, Rex intends to go back to his former position with the Sun Oil Co. of Beaumont, Texas.

- The fire department was called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom JONES Tuesday morning to extinguish a fire on the roof. This was quickly done. By some more quick work of workmen, the house is now covered with a new roof.

- Miss Dorothy Alene MERCER of Salem, and John William McCULLEY of this city were married in the First Christian Church on Sunday. They were attended by Miss Dorothy McCULLEY, sister of the groom, and Maxey SPENCER, both of this city. The immediate families and a few close friends witnessed the ceremony. A reception was given in the home of the bride’s parents. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Denard MERCER of Salem, former residents of this city. She is a graduate of Salem High School with the class of ‘34. Soon after her graduation, she accepted a secretarial position with the Salem Ice & Fuel co. She held this position until a few months ago when she accepted a like position with the Fabick Tractor Co. of Salem. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY, residing southwest of this city. He is a graduate of the Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘37. He answered his country’s call April 17, 1941, and was sent to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater in June 1943. He took part in the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns and finally reached Japan where he was stationed until October 30 last. He was discharged on Nov. 21st. Since that time he has been in the employ of A.C. DUNLAP & Son of this city, as a metalsmith. This couple has gone to housekeeping in the Harmon LENHART place on the Patoka Road. They expect to moved to their place in this city sometime in the spring.

- On Feb. 13, 1883, E.A. SNELLING and Miss Jennie HALLETT were married in Princeton, Ind., at the home of the bride. This year, therefore, this good couple are observing their 63rd wedding anniversary. On Feb. 10, a group of friends and neighbors gathered at the home of their son, Hallett, to join in the celebration. Some pleasant hours were spent at cards and just visiting, especially those present from the old hometown of Kinmundy. Pictures of the party were made. A list of those attending was included. The couple now resides in Chicago.

- Sgt. Neil JOHNSON arrived here Tuesday morning after receiving his discharge at Camp Fannin, Texas, the day previous. He will visit here with his mother, Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON, until Saturday when he will leave for Chicago to be with his wife. Neil entered the service Sept. 19, 1942 and was assigned to the Air Corps. He received his basic at Seymour Johnson Field, S.C., and was stationed there for several months. From there he went to Mitchell Field, N.Y., then to Luethenthal Field, N.C., then back to Mitchell Field, then to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., then to Kelly Field, Texas, where he was stationed until sent to Camp Fannin, the separation center. Sgt. JOHNSON and Cpl. Gloria MATTHEWS of Chicago were married at Mitchell Field, May 5, 1945. Mrs. JOHNSON was discharged a few months ago and is now attending Beauty Culture School in Chicago. Neil intends to attend school in the near future also.

- 1st Lt. Bill E. McKAY, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. McKAY, of this city, arrived home Feb. 6th from Camp Grant, where he received his discharge, upon arrival from the European Theater. Lt. McKAY served 2 years, 10 months, and 10 days in the army. Fifteen months was spent overseas with the 75th Infantry Division in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He served in 3 major battle campaigns: battle of the Ardennes, Colmar Pocket and the battle of the Ruhur of which he received 3 bronze battle stars. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Colmar Pocket. Leaving the states as a S. Sgt., Lt. McKAY received a battle field commission March 18th on the banks of the Rhine River. He is the last of the 4 sons to return and is making his home in Brownstown, Ill., with his wife, June, and son, Billy.

- Mrs. Jessie POTTER died at her home in Maple City, Kansas, Feb. 1. Services and interment were held there. The deceased was an aunt of Miss Florence JACK, of this city, being a sister to her father, the late William R. JACK.

- T5 Freddie MISELBROOK, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy MISELBROOK, of Meacham twp., arrived home Feb. 6 after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant that same day. He is now at home with his wife and 2 children, John Robert, 3, and Freddie Russell, 1˝. Freddie entered the service June 15, 1944 and shipped overseas March 17, 1945, landing in England. From there he went to France, Holland and Germany with the 175th Army Postal Unit. He started home Jan. 15 and landed in New York, Jan. 31. Cpl. MISELBROOK wears the Good Conduct Medal, the European Theater Ribbon with 3 stars representing the campaigns of Northern France, Central Germany, and the Rhineland, and the Victory Ribbon. As to his future, Freddie intends to farm. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Shriver School (from last week): Sgt. Harold ROBB returned home Tuesday after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant the same day.

- Shriver School (from last week): Several from this community attended the charivari and shower at the Chester KLINE home Friday night given for Mr. and Mrs. Dale WRIGHT and Mr. and Mrs. Charles KLINE.

- Omega: Several from here attended the funeral services for Mrs. Ida STEVENSON at Bee Branch Church Monday.

- Omega: Mrs. Helen MILLICAN received a phone call from her husband, See MILLICAN, Monday night. He is at Jefferson Barracks and will soon be discharged.

- Swift School: Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and children of Fairbury, are visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB spent Sunday afternoon with Wes ROBB and wife.

- Swift School: Clyde GARRETT and family called on Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift School: Evelyn BASSETT spent Sunday night with Lila GARRETT and attended school at North Fork, Monday.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN entertained Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB, Kenneth ROBB, wife, and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE Saturday evening to a chili supper.

- Miletus: Woodrow WILKINSON, who was discharged from the army a short time ago, is repainting the interior of his store and dwelling east of Kinmundy along the blacktop. He and his wife expect to move there in the near future and will restock the department soon.

- Miletus: Freddie MISELBROOK, who recently received his discharge from the army, arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert BOSTON Wed. night, Feb. 6, where his wife and sons had made their home with her parents during his absence.

- Meacham: Two of our boys made it home from the army and navy. Freddie MISELBROOK and Gene CRAIN both have received discharges.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.H. MORGAN Jr. left Sunday for Houston, Texas to spend a few days and from there they will leave by boat for Havana, Cuba. They expect to be gone 2 years. They just recently returned from Barranqvilla, Columbia, SA, where they spent 2 years. Wes is employed at the Independent Exploration Co.

- Mr. and Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE attended the funeral of Mrs. BALLANCE’s last uncle, Fred MILLER, held in Brown Funeral Home, St. Elmo. Burial was in Old Loogootee Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Floyd WILLIAMS of Salem called on Mr. and Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS and family Sunday evening. Mrs. Rada CALDWELL of Alma called Sunday on the WILLIAMS family.

- PFC Charles VALLOW returned to Camp Grant Tuesday after spending furlough here with his mother, Mrs. W.B. VALLOW and Billy.

- Mrs. Frank ZINSER left last Sunday for Norfolk, Va. to visit her husband, Frank ZINSER, WT1c.

- Remodeling began 2 weeks ago on the Farina Lyric. To date only the building repairs have been made. Progress being slow because of the material and labor shortage. Among the items to be installed is a new sound system, new seats, larger screen, better lighting, and other changes. Until reopening, the Lyric will be operated nightly two shows being shown each night with continuous showings on Sunday afternoons and nights.

- Earl DOOLEN has purchased the electrical shop known as the Kinmundy Supply. He assumed charge last Saturday.

- Mrs. Emma SNELLING LIVESAY suffered a stroke of apoplexy last Thursday morning and is in a very critical condition. According to reports, we are sorry to say, there is little hope of her recovery.

- A picture was printed of Sgt. Rex GAMMON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAMMON, who arrived home Feb. 9, from India, where he spent almost 2 years.

- Miss Jessie FISH, of Mt. Vernon, daughter of Mrs. Anna SCOTT, of this city, was recently honored by the Lions Club of Mt. Vernon, for her record as a registered nurse in that city. She has rounded out 25 years of nursing in Mt. Vernon.

- Cpl. Lavern KEEN, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene KEEN, arrived home 2 weeks ago and is now at home with his wife, in the home of her mother, Mrs. W.B. VALLOW. Lavern entered the service Feb. 5, 1943, and took his basic training at Camp McCoy, Wis. He was then assigned to the Military Police and sent to Camp River Rouge, Detroit, Mich. From there he went to Fort Custer, Mich, and then to Camp Van Dorn, Miss. He was then transferred to the paratroopers and sent to Fort Benning, Ga. He was next sent to the staging center at Ft. Meade, Md. Here he failed to pass his oversea’s examination and was sent to Camp Howzie, Texas, where he became an instructor in the infantry. He held the same position at Camp Hood, Texas. He was next sent to Fort Lawson, Wash., and then to Ft. Lewis, Wash., where he received his discharge on Feb. 2nd. Cpl. KEEN wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon. On Jan. 2, 1945, Cpl. KEEN and Miss Jean VALLOW, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. VALLOW, were married in St. Louis. This young couple expect to make their home in St. Louis where Mr. KEEN expects to be employed.

- Harry O. MANION, of Lansing, Mich., died Monday of a heart attack in his car near Lansing, Mich. He was born May 25, 1903, in Marion Co., a son of Isaac and Martha MANION. On Aug. 29, 1924, he married Ruth EVANS, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sisters, Mrs. Imogene PEER of Decatur; Mrs. Clella WAINSCOTT of Kinmundy; Mrs. Nellie ADAMS of Patoka; and Mrs. Pearl RUDELL OF Salem left Tuesday morning for Lansing, Mich., in answer to a message announcing the sudden death of their brother.

- 1st Lt. John W. SHAFFER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER, residing in the Elder School neighborhood, arrived home Feb. 1st, and is now enjoying a terminal leave. He and his wife have rooms in Iuka at present. John entered the service Feb. 12, 1941 and received his basic training at Fort Warren, Wyo. From there he went to Ft. Lewis, Wash., and then back to Ft. Warren where he attended O.C.S. On Nov. 20, 1942, he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Quarter Master Corps but later changed over to the Ordance Corps. He shipped overseas Feb. 5, 1945, landing on Leyte. From there he went to Biak, then to Mindanao and then back to Leyte. He started home Dec. 21, landing Los Angeles Jan. 16. Lt. SHAFFER wears the American Defense Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with 2 stars representing the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns. On June 25, 1943, Lt. SHAFFER married Miss Ruby CANTRELL residing near Iuka. John has purchased the farm equipment and livestock from his father and expects to soon move on the SHAFFER farm.

- Word has been received here of the promotion of T5 Charles BEERY to that of T4. He is stationed in Seckenheim, Germany.

- A picture was printed of S. Sgt. Neil JOHNSON, son of Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON, who arrived home Feb. 12 after receiving his discharge Feb. 11. His wife met him here Thursday night. The couple left Sunday for Chicago where they expect to make their home for awhile.

- Charles JASPER is a patient in the Veterans’ Hospital at Marion, Ill., where he is receiving treatment for a nervous disturbance. Mr. and Mrs. Chris JASPER spent yesterday with him.

- Omega: See MILLICAN arrived home Thursday after being discharged from the army at Jefferson Barracks.

- Omega: Mrs. Merl WALKINGTON received a telephone call from Robert WRIGHT Monday stating that he would be discharged at Great Lakes this week.

- Andrew YATES, who recently returned from overseas spent Saturday night with his uncle, Elmer BUTTS and family.

- Wilson School: About 100 guests attended the recent shower and charivari at the Chester KLINE home given for the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Dale WRIGHT and Mr. and Mrs. Charles KLINE.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Helen MILLICAN dismissed school Thursday afternoon to meet her husband, See MILLICAN in Salem, who was returning home from Japan.

- C.B. ROHRBOUGH was taken to Salem Hospital Saturday night suffering with a heart attack. He is reported to be some better and expects to return home soon.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary Feb. 17th, by having all of their children with them. It was also the 8th birthday of their granddaughter, Little Miss Patricia Ann DOOLEN. Those present were: Merle BAYLIS of Sterling; Mr. and Mrs. R.W. BAYLIS, Mr. and Mrs. Harold HOWELL, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN, Charlie HOWELL and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin YUND were also guests. The children presented them with a Kent Coffee Brewer Set.

- Eugene SHANAFELT has been receiving treatments the past week from septicaemia. He cut his hand one day last week while working on his disc and blood poisoning ensued. He is reported much better.

- Mrs. Allie D. NELMS received word of the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Harold COMBS of Kalamazoo, Mich. This is Mrs. NELMS first great-grandson, she enjoys her 3 great-granddaughters.

- Charles JASPER returned home from the Veteran’s Hospital at Marion last week where he had been receiving treatments. He is suffering from a nervous disturbance but is reported some better at this time.

- Miletus: Laverne YATES, who was recently inducted into the army, was granted a weekend leave from Ft. Sheridan, and spent the time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora YATES and other relatives.

- Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie RUSH and Ralph and Clark KRUTSINGER attended the 18th birthday party given in honor of their cousin, Dalene KRUTSINGER, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eura KRUTSINGER in Kinmundy, Saturday. Refreshments were served and a merry time was enjoyed by a number of relatives and friends.

- Wilson School: Saturday evening about 45 friends and neighbors gathered at the Eura SHAFFER home and tendered them a farewell party, as they will soon be leaving our community. Refreshments were served and a 7 piece Pyrex ware presented to them by their friends. A list of those attending was included.

- Brown: Steward MONICAL and wife attended the funeral of a nephew, John BAUMGARNER, age 3, who’s death was caused by swallowing corn, which lodged in the lungs. Services were held in Iuka Friday with interment in Iuka Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: Walter HIESTAND, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude HIESTAND, and Maxine PURCELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight PURCELL, were married Sunday at the Methodist Church in Alma.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll SIMMONS and family attended the funeral of her mother near Mt. Vernon, Saturday.

- Swift School (from last week): Donna Mae GARRETT spent Saturday in Kinmundy with her uncle, Forrest GARRETT.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE entertained Thelma DOWNS and Beulah DISS to a delicious chicken dinner last Sunday. As Sunday was Beulah’s birthday and Monday was Lottie’s birthday, a cake was decorated by Thelma.

- Leon JONES left this week for Champaign where he enrolled in the University.

- Cadet Richard MAULDING is enjoying a furlough here with her parents.

- Swift School: Harold CHANCE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack CHANCE, arrived home Sunday night after receiving his discharge. He served 3 years in the army.

- Swift School: Charles LOWE had the misfortune of sticking a nail thru his foot while working, Monday.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Omega: Merle WALKINGTON went to Effingham Saturday to meet Robert WRIGHT, who was discharged from the Navy.

- Pvt. Eugene LANE of Ft. Sheridan, Ill., spent the weekend with his folks, Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE and family.

- A picture was printed of Cpl. Robert G. MARSHALL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL, who was discharged at Camp Beale, Calif., Feb. 11, after 3˝ years in the service. He wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, and the Victory Ribbon. Robert and his bride of 2 years, expect to take up farming just where he left off in 1942.

- Nelle SOMERVILLE HICKMAN, daughter of Lafe and Viola SOMERVILLE, was born in Odin, Ill. April 12, 1878, and died in Salem Memorial Hospital March 2, 1946. She grew to womanhood in Odin, and was a member of the Methodist Church there, and was the oldest child in the family. She married James Franklin HICKMAN of Salem on Jan. 9, 1911, and they had 3 children, all of whom survive her: James Russell HICKMAN, now of Decatur; Sherman Francis HICKMAN now at home; and Mary Margaret LEE of Edgewood. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She has been in poor health the past several years, and she died March 2, 1946. She leaves her husband, Frank HICKMAN; 2 sons, James RUSSELL and Sherman Francis; a daughter, Mary Margaret; 2 grandsons, James Norman HICKMAN and David LEE; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth HICKMAN; a son-in-law, Robert LEE; 2 sisters, Mrs. Julia Ray CHASSELS of Salem, and Roxy VAN SCHOICK of Bloomington; 3 aunts, Mrs. Emma DUNLOPE of Peoria; Mrs. Ella CROWELL and Miss Alpha SOMERVILLE of Middleport, Ohio, and Mrs. Alice STEVENS of Pittsburg, Pa. Services were held in the Methodist Church in Odin with interment in Odin Cemetery. For the past 3 years, Mr. and Mrs. HICKMAN have made their home in Vernon, where Mr. HICKMAN is principal of Vernon School.

- Emma SHADER SNELLING LIVESAY was born Jan. 16, 1868 in Minden City, Mich. On June 26, 1883 she married George SNELLING, and they had 2 children: a daughter, Rhea, died in 1901, and 1 son, Wilford, who lives in Kinmundy. One grandchild, George SNELLING of Pueblo, Colo., also survives. In 1931, her husband died. In 1938, she married Rollie LIVESAY. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Sgt. Carl GREEN, son of W.L. GREEN, arrived home Sunday after receiving his discharge at Ft. Douglas, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Feb. 5th. Sgt. GREEN entered the service July 25, 1942 and spent 18 months in Salt Lake City and 2 years in California with the Army Services Forces. He wears the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon. He intends to return to school in the near future.

- Mr. and Mrs. John McCULLEY were very pleasantly surprised last Wednesday evening. Friends and relatives gave them a charivari and shower.

- Cora E. DOOLEN MORGAN, daughter of John W. and Martha ROBB DOOLEN, was born on the family farm on Nov. 18, 1866, and died March 1, 1946. She was the oldest child of a family of 9, and was reared in this home until her marriage with Wesley H. MORGAN on Dec. 2, 1886. They established a home on the farm where they resided until they moved to Kinmundy to spend their remaining days. They had 12 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. Daughter Helen died by accident on June 9, 1940, and their eldest son, Dr. John Benjamin MORGAN of Cleveland, Ohio died on Sept. 7, 1943. Surviving are: Dr. Charles Maurice of Texhoma, Okla.; Edith Louise and Genevieve CURRAN of Cleveland; Martha THRASHER of Glen Ellyn; Martha at home; Dr. James Edward of Cleveland; Capt. Clyde Q. of Los Angeles, Cal.; and Wesley H. Jr. of Havana, Cuba. She also leaves 20 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She united with the Methodist Church in her youth, and was a member of the Eastern Star. Also surviving are 3 brothers and 2 sisters: Edward W., Agnes B. ARNOLD, of Kinmundy; Daniel of Harvey; Stella M. PRUETT and G. Cleveland of Kinmundy. Services were held from the Methodist Church. A list of the family attending was included.

- T5 Harold CHANCE, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. CHANCE, residing northwest of this city, arrived home Feb. 24, after seeing action in both theaters of war. Harold entered the service June 18, 1943 and took basic at Camp Crowder, Mo. in the Signal Corps. He shipped overseas Feb. 11, 1945, landing in France. From there he went into Germany, then back to France, where he shipped for Luzon. From there he went to Japan. He left Japan the latter part of January and landed in Seattle, Wash. From there he went to Jefferson Barracks, where he received his discharge Feb. 24. T5 CHANCE wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the European Theater Ribbon with 1 star representing the campaign of Central Germany, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon; the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon and the Distinguished Service Unit Citation awarded for service in Central Germany. As to his future, Harold says he is undecided as to what he will do.

- Mrs. J.H. NELMS received word this week a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. H.W. WILEY of Springfield. The mother was formerly Miss Helen Jean COMBS.

- The birthdays of Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS and Mrs. A.K. GEIBE were observed March 4, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS. The following relatives assembled for a delicious chicken dinner: Mr. and Mrs. A.K. GEIBE of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and daughters, Martha and Peggy. Peggy JACKSON baked the angel food cake that bedecked the table.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Fred HARRIS of Princeton, Ind., and Mrs. Mattie HITT of Casey, Ill. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS helping him celebrate his birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. John FORD and wife and Mr. Carl WHITE of Amy, Colo. called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Thursday.

- Omega: Omega School reopened Monday with See MILLICAN as teacher.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Walter HIESTAND were charivaried Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude HIESTAND and expected to leave Thursday for Champaign, where he will attend the U. of I.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE are the proud parents of a baby daughter, born Tuesday, March 5th in Salem Hospital. She has been named Janet Sue.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL and son were in Iowa Sunday attending the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. CROSLEY.

- Word has been received by his wife that Lt. Richard BRANSON was one of the 18 survivors of a C-47 transport plane which crashed on Casiguron Sound off the East coast of Luzon. The survivors were rescued and taken to a hospital in Manila for treatment.

- Paul PARRISH, SC1c, is here spending a short leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert PARRISH.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Robert BOWERS and parents of Newton, called on Harold SIMMONS Sunday evening. Harold and Robert were stationed together in Iran for 2˝ years.

- Mrs. Wes ROBB was hostess to the Linger Longer Club in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold ROBB Wednesday, Feb. 20th, with 8 members being present. A good time was enjoyed by all. Interesting contests had been prepared by the hostess, prizes going to Hester JAMES, Beulah DISS, Mary JONES, and Ethel HANNA. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. ROBB and her daughter-in-law, Velma ROBB. Next meeting, March 20th with Mrs. Edgar JONES.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT and Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN and son spent Monday in Bethalto with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orie GREEN and daughter, Margaret.

- East Zion: Lyle ARNOLD has been discharged and returned home after several months overseas.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin BASSETT and daughter, Donna, called Sunday night on his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- PFC George MEYER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER, residing south of this city, arrived home March 5th after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant 2 days previous. George entered the service Sept. 11, 1942, and shipped overseas Nov. 30, 1944, landing in Scotland. From there he went to England, then to France, Belgium, and Germany. He started home Feb. 15, landing in New York, Feb. 25. PFC MEYER wears the Good Conduct Medal, The American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon, and the European Theater Ribbon with 2 stars representing the campaigns of the Rhineland and Central Germany. George says he intends to stay right at home this summer and will probably start to school this fall.

- Mrs. Theodore MILLER celebrated her 87th birthday Sunday with a family dinner. Her daughter, Nell, of Decatur, was the only one of the children who could attend. Others were: Beulah DISS, Thelma DOWNS, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Ank GRAY, Donald MILLER, wife and son, Kent.

- Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB entertained March 10, the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and Judy, and Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN. This was in honor of Mrs. GREEN, Messers COLE, LOWE, and Mack ROBB whose birthdays occur in March This has been an annual affair for 18 years. A delicious dinner was held at noon.

- The congregation of the Christian Church of Kinmundy and the Brown’s Christian Church gave a farewell party to Rev. and Mrs. Geo. KELLY, Mt. Vernon. They are moving to Chicago due to his health.

- Cecil KEEN had the misfortune of having a tree fall on him while at work Monday cutting timber in the Orville GARRETT woods. He was rushed to the Vandalia Hospital where it was found he had some broken ribs, and some muscles which were torn loose in the back. Although he suffered a great deal of pain, he returned to his home that evening.

- Cpl. Clifton LEMAY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred LEMAY, arrived home March 9 to be with his wife and daughter, after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant the day previous. Cpl. LEMAY entered the services Jan. 18, 1944, and shipped overseas Sept. 20, 1944, landing in France. From there he went to Belgium, Germany and Austria. He sailed for home from Bremerhaven Feb. 15, landing in a New York Feb. 26. Cpl. LEMAY wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon and the European Theater Ribbon with 2 stars representing the campaigns of the Rhineland and Central Germany. As soon as he has caught up on his visiting, Clifton will return to his old job on the Signal Gang of the Illinois Central Railroad. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- As Monday was the birthday of Mrs. Icy GARRETT, her children and their families came in Sunday with well filled baskets and a fine cake to help her celebrate the occasion and wish her many happy returns of the day. Those present were: Mrs. Geo. NEWLIN, Villa Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Dow GREEN, Mt. Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. G.T. BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil GARRETT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ora ARNOLD and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS and son.

- In the Zatso Column, Mr. VALLOW wrote of Guin’s activities while in the service, now that he’s been discharged.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB, and daughter, Judith Ann, were in Vandalia Sunday at the Mark Greer Hospital, calling on Elvin CONANT, who is some better at this time.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT called on Frank GARRETT and family Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER of Fairbury, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Tom HELPINGSTINE and daughters were in Centralia Friday at the Wm. HELPINGSTINE home and enjoyed a birthday dinner in honor of their 2 sons, who had just returned from overseas.

- Swift School (from last week): Mrs. Effie ROBB and daughter, Florence, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie LOWE called on Chas. LOWE and family, Sunday.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB called on Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters, Sunday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL were shopping in St. Peter Saturday and also called on Mr. and Mrs. Martin HASSEBROCK.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Mr. Raymond ATKINS and mother of Kinmundy called on Mrs. Clyde BASSETT last Friday afternoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harold ROBB and daughter spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT and family.

- Swift School: Miss Evelyn BASSETT spent the weekend in Kinmundy with her cousin, Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the farewell party at the Charley WILCOXEN home Wednesday night for Doyle MULVANEY, who is leaving for the service.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER and Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB were called by Mrs. Dale HAMMER Tuesday evening, to come at once to the bedside of Dale HAMMER, who submitted to an appendectomy in Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind. All of Kinmundy wish Dale a speedy recovery.

- Alvin Alonzo SOUTHERS, son of Eph and Malinda SOUTHERS, was born in Marion Co., Ill. Sept. 19, 1869, and in died in Champaign on March 14, 1946, after 2 months suffering from the dreaded disease (heart trouble). In 1893 he was married to Minnie POWELL, and they had 6 children, 4 preceding him in death. Two daughters, Mrs. Clara GRAVES of Champaign, and Mrs. Evelyn FISHER of St. Louis, Mo., 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He spent most of his life in and near Alma until 2 years ago he came to live with his granddaughter. He united with the Primitive Baptist Church at Alma in 1932. The body was taken to Mittendorf Funeral Home and services then held at Primitive Baptist Church in Champaign. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Champaign beside son-in-law.

- Mrs. J.C. McCARTY is convalescing in the Olney Sanitarium where she has been a patient for the past 3 weeks, suffering from arthritis and a fractured hip.

- Leroy VANSCYOC, S1c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester VANSCYOC, residing east of Farina, arrived home March 2nd, to spend a 20 day leave with his parents. Leroy entered the service March 18, 1945, and received his boot training at Great Lakes from there he went to Shoemaker, Calif., and then to Treasure Island where he shipped aboard a transport for Leyte. On Sept. 1st, he went aboard the USS Formoe, D.E. 509 and went to Okinawa, Hongkong, Shanghai, and Tokyo Bay. He left Tokyo Jan. 20th, sailing for the states via Midwal Islands and Pearl Harbor and landed in San Francisco Feb. 20. He will report back for duty on March 22nd. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- George Jr. BARGH has been promoted to the rank of Corporal. He is stationed in Kearns, Utah.

- Stella Arvilla MORRIS COX, daughter of Samuel and Mary MORRIS, was born in Foster twp. on March 30, 1887, and died at her home in Salem on March 15, 1946. On Oct. 29, 1908, she was married to Abbie COX and they had 5 children. Early in life she united with the Methodist Church at Arnold Chapel, later being baptized in the Pentecostal Church at Vernon, Ill. She had been in poor health for some time, but her condition became critical about 10 days ago. She leaves her husband, Abbie; 3 daughters, Mrs. Jesse JONES of Alma, Mrs. Chas. BASSETT of Mt. Vernon; and Mildred at home; 2 sons, Loyd of Kinmundy; and Dale at home; 7 grandchildren; 4 nieces and 2 nephews. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Frank GILLEY, born in Marion Co., March 21, 1860, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis GILLEY at Edwardsville, Ill. Mr. GILLEY married Miss Margaret BRISCOE, and they had 3 children: Fred GILLEY of Centralia; Mrs. Lester THALMAN of Vandalia; and Francis GILLEY of Edwardsville. Two brothers and four grandchildren are also left. Services were held in the Cox and Martin Funeral Home with interment in Patoka Cemetery. The following attended from Kinmundy: Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and Mrs. Victoria JACKSON.

- R.C. MAULDING, for several years second trick operator at the tower, bid in the position as station agent at Farina.

- Pvt. Richard MAULDING, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. MAULDING, left last week after spending a short furlough here at home, enroute from Camp Roberts, Calif., to Ft. Benning, Ga., where he entered paratroop training.

- Cpl. Frederic SEE, son of Mrs. Margaret GRAY of this city, arrived home Saturday after receiving his discharge at Ft. Dix, N.J., the day previous. Cpl. SEE entered the service Feb. 12, 1943, and shipped overseas Jan. 28, 1944, landing in Scotland. From there he went to England where he was stationed for 1˝ years. Then he went to France and then to Germany. He started homeward from LeHarve, France, March 2nd, landing in New York, March 10th. Cpl. SEE wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the European Theater Ribbon. After a short rest, Frederic intends to go back to his old position in Buffalo, New York. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- A picture was printed of Sgt. Carl GREEN, son of W.L. GREEN, who was discharged at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 5. Carl is enjoying his visit here with homefolks.

- Elaine BREWER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. BREWER, of Lombard, became the bride of Robert William PAYNE, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. PAYNE of Oakland, Calif., March 2, at the Methodist Church in Lombard. Discharged from service 2 weeks before the wedding, the groom arranged to have a series of pictures taken thru the ceremony. His parents were unable to attend due to illness. Robert is a graduate of the Univ. of Cal. and attended Columbia Univ. in New York, while Elaine graduated from Glenbard and attended Northwestern University. The BREWER family were residents of this city for several years.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Paul JENKINS have a son born March 11 in Salem Hospital named Dickie Ray.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): James SIPES and George MEYER arrived home last Tuesday, having received their discharge from the Army at Camp Grant. Phillip GRIFFIN arrived home a few days earlier. He and George spent several months overseas.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Gilbert FORD entered the hospital at Vandalia and had his tonsils removed Saturday.

- L.J. HAMMER returned home yesterday from Vincennes, Ind., where he has been at the bedside of his son, Dale, in the Good Samaritan Hospital. He reports Dale as being on the mend now, and well on the way to recovery.

- Clifford BRIMBERRY, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roley BRIMBERRY, residing on the Chas. BOYD farm east of this city, was accidentally shot by his brother, Walter, 21, about 6 o’clock Saturday evening. The charge struck him between the eyes and he died immediately. Both boys had shotguns, one of them a new gun, and they were doing a little target practice in the barn lot. The father was home at the time and told them they had better stop shooting in the barn lot and get over the fence into the bean field east of the barn, away from the stock. The father then left in his car to come to town and get a sack of dairy feed. The boys proceeded to obey their father. Clifford was standing about 12 feet away and the full charge struck him between the eyes. Coroner HANCOCK held an inquest Monday afternoon and the jury rendered the verdict, "Clifford BRIMBERRY met his death by accidentally being accidentally shot with a shotgun in the hands of his brother, Walter BRIMBERRY. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist Church in this city. Elder Clyde SINCLAIR, officiating. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. L.E. WORMLEY of Menlo Park, Calif., are the grandparents of an 8 lb. granddaughter, Lorene Margaret, born to Lieut. (j.g.) L.E. WORMLEY and wife at Almeda, Calif. So it’s great grandpa for E. WORMLEY.

- Capt. Clyde Q. MORGAN, son of W.H. MORGAN, arrived home last Thursday after receiving his discharge on March 13 at Fort MacArthur, Calif. Clyde entered the service Oct. 17, 1942 and received his basic training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. From there, he was sent to O.C.S. at Duke University, Durham, N.C. He received his commission 2 June 1943 and was sent to Smyrna, Tenn. for a month, where he served as Finance Officer. From there he was sent to Tyndall Field, Fla., for 11 months where he served as Deputy Finance Officer. While stationed there, he was advance to 1st Lieutenant on 14 Feb. 1944. Lt. MORGAN was then transferred to the AAF Contract Termination Dept. and spent 2 weeks at the Army Industrial College, Washington, D.C. He then spent 4 weeks at Wright Field and in July 1944, was transferred to the West Coast and served thru 5 Dec. 1944 with the Lockheed and Boeing Aircraft Corporations, doing various work in readjustments and serving as Personnel Officer at Boeing. On 24 Dec. 1944, he was assigned to the Western Audit District, the Contract Audit Dept. of the AAF. He made various audits for the letting of War Contracts and later on for the termination of War Contracts. He served in this capacity until the time of his discharge. On 29 May, 1945, he was promoted to the rank of Captain. Clyde says he just wants to loaf for awhile and then he will go back to work in Ohio.

- Ruby O. CHRISTIAN HULTS, only child of Thomas and Elizabeth CHRISTIAN, was born at Oakland, Cal. on July 15, 1892. Here she grew to womanhood, moving to Illinois after the death of her parents. On Oct. 10, 1936 at Effingham, Ill., she married Lutie HULTS. Following their marriage they moved to Tuscola, Ill.; later moving to Fountain Creek, Ill. Some 3 years ago, her health began to fail. After spending many weeks in the hospital she expressed the desire of returning to Kinmundy to await the end. She died March 23, 1946. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Nancy LOWE graduated from Washington University, St. Louis, as a registered nurse. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. LOWE and is a graduate of the Kinmundy H.S. Mr. and Mrs. LOWE attended the graduation exercises. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Lawrence Garfield CRIST, 65, died suddenly Thursday at the family home following death of 6 months. Mr. CRIST was born Oct. 8, 1880, in Rushville, Ohio, son of the late William and Henrietta CRIST of Salem. He lived at Salem until the last 30 years when he came here to make his home. He married Verna CLOW of Kinmundy in 1903. Mr. CRIST leaves his widow and the following children: Helen, Julia, Aubra, and Mrs. Roy DIFFERDING, all of Champaign; Harry and Lynn of Danville; and Lawrence, Jr., of St. Joseph. A daughter, Florence, preceeded him in death in 1929. Services will be held from Mittendorf Chapel with interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

- T5 Charles VALLOW, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. VALLOW, arrived home Friday morning after receiving his discharge at Camp Grant the day previous. Cpl. VALLOW has spent the past 3 years in the army, 10 months of which was spent in the European Theater. He returned from overseas last Sept., and was granted a 30 day furlough. Since that time he has been on duty at Camp Grant. Charles will return to his work with the Signal Dept. of the Illinois Central Railroad in the near future

- Mr. and Mrs. Elwin INGRAM have a baby boy born in St. Anthony’s Hospital, Monday.

- Swift School (from last week): Mrs. Wes ROBB returned home Sunday night from Sumner, Ill. where she had been helping care for Mr. Dale HAMMER. She reports him as doing fine.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB enjoyed a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester ROBB and family Sunday in Kinmundy.

- Swift School (from last week): The Swift School has an electric radio and are enjoying the school on the air now, which is very helpful to their education.

- Mrs. R.C. MAULDING spent the week in Fort Benning, Ga., with her son, Pvt. Richard MAULDING.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Pvt. and Mrs. Glen HAMPSTEN of Meacham called Sunday afternoon at the Ira MARSHALL home. Glen is now on an 8 day delay route from Ft. Sill, Okla. to Camp Pickett, Va.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Richard WILLIAMS of Chicago have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN and sons called at the James BASSETT home Thursday night.

- In Memoriam of our husband and father, Albert MOELLER, who died March 27, 1945. Ida MOELLER and children.

- In Memoriam of our wife and mother, Mrs. Lola E. GREEN.

- Capt. Walter DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, received his discharge at Jefferson Barracks March 28th. He was met there by his wife and they came to Kinmundy Saturday evening to spend a few days with homefolks. Walter entered the service May 7, 1942, and received his basic at Ft. Warren, Wyo. From there he was sent to O.C.S. at Camp Lee, Va., and received his commission July 2, 1943. He shipped overseas Oct. 2, 1943, landing in Scotland. From there he went to England, then to Italy, France and Germany. He was advanced to the rank of 1st Lieutenant in Feb. 1944 while in England, and to the rank of Captain in Oct. 1945 while in France. He was attached to the Army Air Force Re-enforcement Depot. He started home on March 12, landing in New York March 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. DOOLEN will return to their home in Macomb, Ill. within a few days, where Mr. DOOLEN will resume his duties as managers of the Woolworth Store in that city.

- Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and daughters, Ruby, Pearl, and Mrs. Orville DISS and son, Charles, spent the weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio, with their daughter and sister, Miss Grace ARNOLD. They found her feeling fine and improving in health.

- Farewell Party: The Royal Neighbor Lodge gave a farewell party for Mrs. Fred GAMMON in the home of Mrs. C.B. MENDENHALL, Tuesday night. A gift was presented to Mrs. GAMMON from the Camp. Designing Easter Bonnets was the fun for the evening. Ice cream was served by the hostess. The Camp, 569, extends best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. GAMMON for much success in their new home.

- Zola Tinsley WILSON and Cecil L. PLUE were married in East St. Louis, at the First Christian Church, March 31. They were attended by the bride’s sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll JONES, of Bismarck, Mo. They will make their home in East St. Louis.

- After dodging the ammunition throws by the Japs for several months, and not getting a scratch, John ‘Bill’ McCULLEY fell from a small stool Monday morning breaking his left arm in the wrist. He was employed by A.C. DUNLAP & Son, and was helping install a furnace in the new Benke Studio in Salem. Now John Bill is enjoying a rest, but says he doesn’t like it a bit.

- Lt. Walter B. PRUETT, Protestant Chaplain of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Milwaukee, Wis., has been promoted to Captain, the War Dept. announced Monday. Capt. PRUETT came to the Disciplinary Barracks in Nov. 1945 from the 19th Reinforcement Depot at Etampes, France, and is a native of Kinmundy.

- Mrs. L.J. HAMMER returned home Tuesday after having spent the past 3 weeks in Vincennes, Ind., and Sumner, Ill., helping care for her son, Dale. She reports him doing fine and able to be up part of the time.

- Brown (from last week): A large crowd attended the party at the E.C. GOODWIN home Wednesday for Douglas GOODWIN and Laurell RITTER who left Thursday for the service.

- Brown (from last week): Doyle MULVANEY and wife have a baby girl born March 23 in Salem Hospital.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL were Salem visitors Friday.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, and Merle GREENWOOD called on Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER and Billie, Sunday afternoon.

- Shanghai (from last week): Mrs. Tillie HULSEY was helping Mrs. PURCELL paper 1 day last week.

- Shanghai (from last week): Mrs. Vera GIGAR is confined to her bed with heart trouble. Her sister, Miss Marjorie RINKLE, is with her.

- Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS has returned after a few days visit in Decatur with relatives.

- Wilson School (from last week): Eura SHAFFER and family left last Monday for their new home near Tuscola where he has employment.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER and family moved last week to the farm recently vacated by Eura SHAFFER and family. Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER have moved to the Guy SHAFFER farm.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Dr. FATHEREE of Xenia was called Thursday to see Pearl ROSE, who was injured while inside of a building, being put up, by a rafter, which fell, striking him on the head. He is about to be out going again.

- Mrs. Roy FINLEY had a son, Stephen Alan, born in Marissa, Ill. She was the former home economics teacher here.

- Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON is visiting in Chicago this week, helping her son, Neil, celebrate his birthday.

- Samuel Eli ROBB, only son and youngest child of Julia LOWE and F.M. ROBB, was born in Foster twp., Aug. 18, 1887. He married Miss Josie BALLANCE, Sept. 29, 1908, and took her to his childhood farm home to begin a happy wedded life of almost 38 years. They had 2 daughters and 1 son. One daughter died in infancy; daughter, Veda BECK of Los Angeles, Calif.; and son, Wayne, of Salem; also a grandson, Johnny BECK of Los Angeles. After residing on a farm for some years they moved to Rantoul where they remained for 5 years, returning to Kinmundy sept. 1945, and purchased property. Eli was a veteran of World War I, and served with the 326 Machine Gun Bn. overseas. He was a member of the American Legion, and of the Kinmundy Lodge. On Friday he took violently ill, and was taken to Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia for an emergency operation. He died April 7, 1946. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Ronald Ray DOOLEN, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN, was taken to the Salem Hospital Friday morning after suffering a slight concussion from a piece of concrete striking him on the head. His wound was dressed and apparently, he is well on the way to recovery. He, in company with some other boys, were playing around the property recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. DOOLEN. One of the boys threw a piece of concrete striking Ronald Ray on the head.

- Capt. and Mrs. Wayne JONES spent the weekend here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PRUETT.

- Mr. and Mrs. Herschel BRIM have a baby girl born April 7 at the Champaign Hospital named Roberta Jean. Pass the cigars Herschel.

- Tec. 4 Cecil JONES, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Frank JONES, residing northwest of this city, arrived home after receiving his discharge at Camp McCoy, Wis. on April 2nd. Cecil entered the service Jan. 28, 1943 and received his basic training at Camp McCoy, Wis. He was then sent to Fort Custer, Mich., where he underwent basic again and assigned to the Military Police. He was later transferred to the Medical Corps and shipped overseas, Jan. 18, 1945, landing in France. Here he was stationed until October when he was sent to Germany. He started homeward March 18, landing in New York March 28th. He was with the Medical Corps of the 3rd Army. He wears the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, and the European Ribbon. After getting caught up on his visiting, he will return to his old position in Chicago. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles KENNINGTON, of Chillicothe, Ohio, came Saturday morning to visit Mrs. KENNINGTON’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN and to help Mr. DOOLEN celebrate his 75th birthday. Mr. DOOLEN has been holding his own as far as health is concerned and says that he can trade horse just about as well as he ever did. Whenever you see Ed with a halter rope in his hand and a horse tied to the other end, you can rest assured that he is a happy man.

- Word has been received this week from the Naval Dept. officially declaring Ensign Hubert Max SEE dead. He had been missing in action since March 26, 1945, and was supposed to have been shot down while flying over Japan. He was the eldest son of Guy SEE of Kankakee and a grandson of H.W. SEE, residing south of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Herschel ROSE of Pleasant Grove have a baby girl born Monday. They now have 4 girls.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Several met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne ENGLE Friday night and formed a 4-H Club.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS and Miss Loretta McCARTY spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur WEISS and daughter, Virginia. There were helping Virginia, celebrate her 11th birthday.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, and Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS were in Salem visiting Friday and while there, Mr. and Mrs. HARRELL called to see Mr. and Mrs. V.E. MUSGROVE, who are very ill.

- Misses Wilma BOUGHERS and Florence DOOLEN accompanied Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WEISE of Centralia, to Springfield, New Salem and Canton, Sunday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harry NELSON have a baby son born April 15 in Chicago named Daniel Gray. The mother was formerly Miss Lauralee DAVIS of this city.

- On April 7, 1946, William BUTTS died. He was son of Michael and Nancy LACEY BUTTS, and born in Farina on Feb. 24, 1867, the oldest of 10 children. On Sept. 21, 1887, he was married to Maria E. COURSON, and they had 9 children. His wife and 2 sons preceded him in death, as did the father, mother, 1 brother, Elmer, and 3 sisters, Nellie, Nettie, and Maud. He was a member of Brown Church, and was a farmer. Six sons and 1 daughter survive: Ben, Michael and Ed of Kinmundy; Mrs. Cora YATES and Elmer, of Alma; Cecil of Mahomet; and Willie of Xenia. One brother, 4 sisters, 27 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren also survive. Services were held at Union Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde FOSTER announce the marriage yesterday in their home in Glencoe of their daughter, Gayle, and Merle NIRIDER of Decatur. 20 members of the family attended. Attendants were Mrs. Clark FESTER and Bruce PENSINGER. Mr. NIRIDER served in the Marines for 3 years and in the South Pacific for a year, is now out of the service and associated with the insurance business in Decatur. He was born and raised in Kinmundy.

- John DAVIS died at the I.O.O.F. Home, April 10, 1946. Services were held from the I.O.O.F. Chapel. Interment was in Mattoon Cemetery. He was born Jan. 31 at Defiance, Ohio. When 15 years old, he came with his parents to Odin, Ill. In 1887 they came to Kinmundy. His brother, Harry DAVIS and wife of Bloomington, attended the services.

- Etta MARSHALL McCARTY was born July 21, 1871, near Alma, only daughter of Early and Mary BASSETT MARSHALL. Her early childhood and girlhood was spent in the farm home of her parents north of Alma, during which time she finished the 8th grade in the nearby school of Meadow Branch, and later obtained more advanced instruction in the public school at Kinmundy. While in her youth, she became a member of the Christian Church at Alma. She married J.C. McCARTY on April 18, 1894, by the late Rev. Wm. SIMERS and this couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary nearly 2 years ago. 8 children were born, all of whom are still living: 5 sons, Marshall of Iola; Burdette of Salem; Charles of Harvey; Glen of Kinmundy and Kenneth of Harvey; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mary FAHRENBACHER of Olney; Mrs. Helen MARQUART and Mrs. Veva PETIT of Harvey. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild; 1 brother, Emory MARSHALL of Lewistown, Montana; and one half brother, Ira MARSHALL of Alma. During World War I, two of her sons, Burdette and Charles, served with the armed forces overseas, and during the recent was 8 of her grandsons served while 1 grand son-in-law lost his life in Germany. She died April 18 at Summers Hospital in Olney. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Floyd HERRICK and Mrs. BARTENOTT of Hillsdale, Ind, Mr. and Mrs. Harry HOWELL of Farina, and Mr. and Mrs. James E. EAGAN were Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. EAGAN, helping Messrs. Wm. and James EAGAN celebrate their birthdays.

- Omega (from last week): Herschel ROSE and wife have a baby girl born Monday night.

- Swift Swift (from last week): Callers at the Frank GARRETT home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES and daughter, Betty, Helen BASSETT, and Betty and Dorothy FEATHER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE and Mr. and Mrs. George COLE spent Tuesday in Omega with their sister, Mrs. Ella WIMBERLY and son, Keith, helping her celebrate her birthday.

- Meacham (from last week): E.G. DILLON and Mrs. Mary BALKE attended the funeral services in Farina Sunday for C.T. WADE.

- Omega: Douglas MARLOW was severally burned last week when a tar barrel exploded. He works on the maintenance gang on the slab.

- Meadow Branch: 3 directors were elected at the school election Saturday: Loyd HINES, W.J. McWILLIAMS, and Robert MARSHALL.

- In Memoriam of Lt. Lyle J. SHREFFLER, who gave his life on Okinawa for his country, April 20, 1945.

- Rear Admiral and Mrs. Clyde B. CAMERER arrived here last Wednesday to visit with Mrs. CAMERER’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT. Rear Admiral CAMERER left Saturday for the Naval Medical Center at Bethesda, Md., where he will report for further orders. He is the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. J.D. CAMERER, former residents of this city. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in May 1909, and the following October entered the service of the U.S. Navy. He has served in all parts of the world and has taken several Post-Graduate courses. Since 1912, he has specialized in Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat. During World War I, he served with both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, on Transports and with the Marines. At the close of the war, he accompanied the Root Commission to Russia. After his return to the states, he entered the Naval War College from which he graduated. He then served on the Hospital ship Mercy, on the Battleships West Virginia and Tennessee, as well as on the medical staff of several destroyers. In 1940, he was again sent to the Philippine Islands where he was placed in command of the U.S. Naval Hospital at Canacao. Soon afterwards, things begin t get pretty warm there, and he was brought back to the states in 1941, and sent to Parris Island, S.C., and place in command of the Marine Hospital there. While there, he planned and supervised the enlarging of the hospital. In 1944 he was sent to Great Lakes, Ill. where he served as Medical Officer of the 9th Naval District. Here his duties were many. He did quite a bit of Medical Inspection Duty in China, the Marshall Islands, the Philippine Islands, Hawaii, and many other places. His staff processed all the war prisoners in their district. He was detached from active duty on April 6, and recommended for the Legion of Merit, which will probably be presented him while in Washington, D.C. Clyde, as he is known by his older friends, came thru the ranks. Early in 1945, he was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, M.C. There are only 5 men of this rank in the entire navy. So now, after spending his entire career of 37 years with the U.S. Navy, Clyde plans retiring this year. He says he and Mrs. CAMERER will reside on the West Coast where he has some interests. And yet, he can’t forget his old home town town. So more than likely, his time will be divided between California and Illinois.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON were so proud to have 5 of their daughters home Sunday. They celebrated their mothers birthday. A delicious chicken dinner was served. Miss Helen JACKSON of Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. A.K. GEIBE of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS and children, Martha and Peggy were present.

- William E. NEAVILL died at his home in Palatka, Fla. Tuesday after an illness of several months duration, aged 50 years, 7 months, 24 days. Services and interment will be made there. For the past several years, he has been a painting contractor in Palatka. He is a brother of James NEAVILL of this city.

- Miss Beulah DISS, O.R. DISS and family, Lowell DISS and family, J.H. DISS and family, Francis HAMMER and family, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. BLOMBERG enjoyed a basket dinner at the Chas. BLOMBERG home Sunday, in honor of their son, Charles Edward, who leaves for induction on April 25. A list of evening callers was also included.

- Lewis L. SPURLIN, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Truman SPURLIN of Vandalia, was married April 5, to Miss Janet OGLESBY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene OGLESBY, also of Vandalia. They were married in Los Angeles, Cal. where the bride had been employed for the past 3 years. Lewis also had been employed there since last Nov., when he was released from the service. They both are graduates of Vandalia H.S., Janet with the class of ‘41, and Lewis with the class of ‘42. They will reside in Los Angeles.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Elmer HULTS is in Salem Hospital suffering from a broken ankle. She had backed her car out of the garage and stepped on the running board to get out, when her foot slipped, throwing her and breaking her ankle.

- Wilson School (from last week): Little Larry CHARLTON was painfully injured 1 day last week when he fell off the manure spreader causing the wheel to pass over his hand.

- Wilson School (from last week): The School election was held last Saturday night. Chris MEYER was re-elected President for a 3 year term, Jess CHARLTON, Clerk, and Jim WALKER for a 1 year term to fill the vacancy of Eura SHAFFER.

- Omega: Douglas MARLOW purchased a new radio last week.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL were Salem visitors Saturday afternoon.

- Meacham: Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, Mrs. Carl CRAIN, Mrs. Susanna JONES, and Mrs. Anna MERRITT attended a shower for Mrs. Ray MULVANEY at her home, Tuesday afternoon.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL attended the funeral services in Effingham Sunday for Emery TENDLEY, who was killed Friday in the Railroad Yards there. He leaves a wife and 2 sons. Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JARHAUS attended also.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the baptizing Sunday afternoon at Millican Bridge, east of Omega. Mrs. Elsie ROSE was baptized.

- The Lyric at Farina after 4 months of intensive remodeling opened May 1. Seating capacity has been greatly increased to 415.

- Swift School: Mrs. C.A. HANNA and Wyona, Donna GARRETT, Dot SWIFT, Betty HELPINGSTINE, Louise GREEN, and Helen ROBB attended Sunrise Services at the Methodist Church Sunday morning.

- Cpl. Donald WEST of Ft. Knox, Ky., is spending furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don WEST.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harry NICHOLS and Mrs. Hattie COCKRELL attended the funeral of their cousin, Jerome MOLT in Wayne Co., last Thursday.

- Bailey WILLIAMS, Ship’s Cook 3c, son of Mrs. Crrynne BAILEY of Salem, but formerly of this city, arrived home Friday evening after receiving his discharge at Great Lakes that same day. Bailey entered the Navy April 22, 1944 and received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he went to Memphis, and then to New Orleans for further training. Then to the west coast where he was assigned to the Military Government. He soon shipped overseas, landing at Okinawa. From there he went to Kume Shima and then back to Okinawa, where he remained until he started back to the states, landing on the west coast on April 17th. Now that he has captured his ruptured duck, Bailey intends to re-enter the University of Indiana and take up his studies where he left off, just as soon as there is an opening for him. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- David LOWE, Coxswain, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. LOWE arrived home last Thursday evening and is now enjoying a 30 day leave with his parents. David entered the Navy in July 1944 and received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there, he was sent to the west coast. He shipped overseas, landing at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 1, 1944. Two weeks later, he was assigned to the USS LSM 77. He spent Christmas Day at Pearl Harbor. From there he went to the Russell Islands, Guadalcanal, New Heberdees, and entered Okinaw on D day plus 6. Here he remained for 6 months. From there he went to China, Korea, Guam, and spent Christmas Day 1945 back in Pearl Harbor. He left Pearl Harbor in January and headed for the states landing in San Diego. From there, he sailed through the Panama Canal to Galveston, Texas, where his ship was decommissioned. After the expiration of his leave, he will report to Great Lakes, where he will receive his discharge. And then back home again to his loved ones. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Dwayne WALTON, Who Has Been Reported Missing, Found; Says He Was Never Lost: Last week, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. WALTON, residing west of this city, received word that their son, Dwayne, had been missing for more than a week in Arizona. Mr. WALTON, in company with Mr. L.E. GREEN, of Patoka, left immediately, via plane for Phoenix. They spent the entire week searching for Dwayne and finally contacted him on Saturday morning, sending a telegram informing his wife to this effect. Mrs. WALTON received another telegram Saturday afternoon direct from Dwayne stating that he had never been lost.

- Miletus (from last week): Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira KRUTSINGER; Walter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolly BRIMBERRY; and Junior, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orion BUTTS are among those who received notice of induction and will take off from Salem, Thursday.

- Miletus (from last week): S. Sgt. George BUTTS, who is stationed at Scott Field, spent the weekend with his parents, Pete BUTTS and wife.

- Miletus (from last week): Pvt. Laverne YATES arrived Saturday evening to spend furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora YATES and other relatives. He has been stationed at Ft. Knox, Ky.

- Miletus (from last week): James BOSTON and family of Louisville; Mr. and Mrs. Roy MISELBROCK and family from Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Albert LAMPKIN of Xenia; Mr. Marion BOSTON and family met with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert BOSTON and Uncle Jack Easter Sunday and celebrated his 42nd birthday.

- Miletus (from last week): Gladys, the 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold KRUTSINGER, who was seriously injured by a car, was brought to the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd KRUTSINGER after spending 2 weeks in Salem Hospital.

- Brown: Mrs. Chas. MONICAL received word Sunday of the death of her father, A.C. SMITH, who has been a patient in Olney Sanitarium.

- Brown: Mrs. Opal LUTTRELL closed a successful term of School Friday.

- East Zion: Paul McWHIRTER, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve McWHIRTER, and Hazel ALDRICH, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess ALDRICH, were married Saturday at Grace Methodist Church at Salem.

- Swift School: Mr. C.H. ARNOLD of Boise, Montana is here visiting a few days at the Clyde BASSETT home and with relatives and friends at North Fork.

- Swift School: Our school ends tomorrow, Mrs. Bertha SEE having taught a very successful term. She entertained the pupils, the parents, and the North Fork School to a wiener roast held in BASSETT Woods, Monday.

- Swift School: Sam LOWE assisted by Carol GARRETT held a meeting at the Swift School Wednesday night to elect officers for the 4-H Boys Club.

- Swift School: Mrs. Sam LOWE entertained her mother, Mrs. Lilly McCULLEY to a birthday dinner, Sunday.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and children visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER were in Salem Thursday night, as his brother, David, and several others were leaving for the army that night.

- Wilson School: Miss Marjorie PETREA, of Iuka, closed a very successful term of school here Monday with a party for the pupils. There is to be no school here next year as there is not a sufficient number of pupils in the district.

- Victor YATES, Radioman 2nd Class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. YATES, of this city, arrived home Thursday morning after receiving his discharge at Great Lakes the day previous. Victor entered the navy October 26, 1943 and received his boot training at Farragut, Idaho. From there he went to California, then to Utah and then shipped overseas Dec. 16, 1944. He was never assigned to a ship but saw service on the Admiralty Island, Los Negroes, Leyte and Luzon. He left Luzon on April 1st, homeward bound and landed in San Francisco April 22nd. From there he went to Great Lakes and received his discharge on May 1st. As to his future, Victor says he intends to go to school.

- Miss Anna CHALFANT, daughter of Mary EAGAN and Jefferson CHALFANT, was born in Kinmundy, Jan. 20, 1866, and was the last surviving member of this family of 3 daughters, Lillie ROBNETT, Anna, Ella, and 1 son, Frank CHALFANT. When a young girl she joined with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Kinmundy and remained a loyal member. She received her education in the city schools and was a ve