1946

- 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 very efficient teacher in the public school here for a number of years. During her later years, she had been in ill health, but had maintained her home with the help of her adored nephew, Pleasant ROBNETT and family. Since his death, this family has given her the same care. Her condition grew much worse and she was taken to the hospital in Alton for treatment, where she died May 1, 1946. She is survived by her niece, Mrs. Lura ROBNETT and children, Tech. Sgt. Pleasant Jr., serving with the armed forces in Tokyo, Japan; Jimmie, Zola, Helen and Quinton. Services were conducted from Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Pvt. Robert E. LANE of Ft. McCellan, Ala. is spending a furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE. At the end of his furlough, Pvt. LANE will report for duty at a camp in N.J.

- Harry H. MAXEY, son of Lucindia and William H. MAXEY, was born March 7, 1883, at Kinmundy, and died May 2, 1946 at his home near Alma where he has resided the past 25 years. In early manhood he united with the United Brethren Church at Dalton City, Ill., later moving his membership to the Alma Methodist Church. In 1904, he married Delia M. BARRETT, of Dalton City, Ill., and they had 9 children, 3 who preceded him death in infancy. He leaves his wife and 6 children: Hurshel, Melvin, Omer, Ruby, William, and Buddy Earl, all of Salem; 11 living grandchildren; 2 brothers, Walter W. and Robert F. MAXEY of Polo, Ill.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bessie THOMPSON of Mattoon; and Mrs. Nellie SPENCER of Kinmundy; 2 half-brothers, Harold MAXEY of St. Louis and Burdette MAXEY of Kinmundy; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Helen SIPES of Lebanom, Ind. and Mrs. Mary FURGERSON of Indianapolis, Ind. Services were held from the Alma Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.

- William Orie MERRITT, son of Anderson and Elizabeth MERRITT, was born in Meacham twp. March 25, 1873, and died May 4, 1946, at his home in Jacksonville, Ill. He married Mayme BAYLIS in 1915, and they had 2 children, 1 dying in infancy. He leaves his wife, and 1 daughter, Vonna of Jacksonville, and a son by a previous marriage, Orie MERRITT of Indianapolis, Ind.; 7 grandchildren; also 2 brothers, Emmitt of Kinmundy, and Joseph of Salem; 2 sisters, Mrs. Josephine GLOSSAR of Salem, and Mrs. Della BROUGHER of Decatur. 5 brothers and sisters preceded him in death: Susannah, Alice, George, Daniel, and Jesse. He also leaves 6 nieces and 7 nephews. Services were conducted at the Linton Funeral Parlors with interment in Eastland Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.A. MALINSKY and Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY were in Gilmore yesterday attending the funeral of their brother-in-law, August BECCUE. Mr. BECCUE died at his home near Gilmore Sunday, age 79. Services were held yesterday from the Zion Lutheran Church at Gilmore and interment made in the Church cemetery.

- Swift School: The men of the community are all repairing the telephone line which was very much needed.

- Swift School: Mrs. Effie ROBB and daughter, Florence, called at the C.A. HANNA home, Sunday.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew YATES were married in England last December and are now making their home with Mr. and Mrs. Pearl YATES in Kinmundy, called on their uncle Elmer BUTTS and family, Sunday. Mrs. YATES arrived here from England last Wednesday

- Ensign Robert MAHAN is here enjoying a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mancil CANTRILL, as her mother is ill.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Mabel EMBSER has been keeping Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE’s baby while she was in the hospital a few days the last of the week.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the basket dinner in the Johnny DAVIS home Sunday, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. DAVIS’ Golden Wedding Anniversary.

- Brown: Funeral Services were conducted Tuesday from the Branson Funeral Home in Flora for A.C. SMITH. Interment was in Parker Cemetery.

- Brown: Oak Park School closed Tuesday with Otis TATE as teacher.

- PFC Bruce OLDEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rosco OLDEN, arrived home Sunday morning after receiving his discharge at Camp McCoy, Wis., the day previous. Bruce entered the service in Dec. 1943 and received his basic training at Camp Croft, S.C. He shipped overseas Nov. 15, 1944, landing at South Hampton, England. From there he went to Belgium where he went to Belgium where he was wounded in the Battle of Ardennes, Jan. 13, 1945. He was then sent to a hospital in England where he recuperated. In May following he was again returned to his company was sent to Austria where he stationed until he started home on April 27. He landed in New York May 7 and received his discharge at Camp McCoy on May 11. PFC OLDEN wears the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the European Theater Ribbon with 1 star representing the battle of Ardennes, the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon, the Army of Occupation Ribbon, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. As to his future, Bruce says he is just so glad to get home that he is not worrying about the future at the present time. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mrs. Pat JAMES, Miss Anna KOLB, Mrs. Mary SELCHER, and Mrs. Fred KLEISS attended the wedding of Mrs. JAMES’ niece, Miss Blanche BUSHUE and Wilbur SWINGLER in the Edgewood Catholic Church on Saturday.

- Mrs. Caroline ROBNETT, of St. Louis, has donated to the city of Centralia, a 40 acre tract, which adjoins the city on the east, to be used as a park. The park will be known as ROBNETT Park and is named in honor of her late husband, Charles H. ROBNETT. Charles ROBNETT was the brother of the late Noah J. ROBNETT of this city, and this tract of land is the old homestead of this pioneer family. The old house which stands on the tract is to be returned to its original home. Pleasant Avenue, the north and south street at the east city limits bordering this park and to be made into an 80 wide boulevard, is named after Charles’ and Noah’s father, Pleasant H. ROBNETT, who died in 1888 leaving a family of 7 sons and 3 daughters. The wife died in 1906 in Centralia.

- A wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN, when their only daughter, Maxine Virginia, became the bride of Francis Gordon PRUETT, son of Mrs. Estella and the late Chas. F. PRUETT. The ceremony was solemnized by Chap. (Capt.) Walter B. PRUETT, of Milwaukee, cousin of the groom. The attendants were Mrs. Roy FRAZIER and Byron JACKSON. The bride is a graduate of Kinmundy High School and of Brown’s Business College, Centralia, and was associated with the Red Bank Oil Co. at Salem. The groom is a graduate of the Kinmundy H.S., and U. of I. Champaign, and is owner and manager of F.G. PRUETT Wholesale Co. in Kinmundy. The couple will reside in Kinmundy. A list of the guest was included.

- Kenneth PIGG, Store Keeper 3 c, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. PIGG, arrived home Saturday to to spend a 30 day leave with his parents. Kenneth entered the service July 4, 1944 and received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he went to Fort Pierce, Fla., where he received amphibious training. He was then assigned to the USS Grundy APAIII. This ship served as a training ship at New Port, R.I., for awhile but was transferred to the Transport Command in April 1945. Kenneth then sailed through the Panama Canal to the Pacific Theater visiting Pearl Harbor, Guam, Saipan, and several other Islands. He participated in the Okinawa Campaign (landing troops). They went to Pelelieu and brought Marines back to the States landing here Aug. 19, 1945. He then went back to taking loads of supplies and troops to the Philippines and Japan. Then back to the states from Japan with a load of soldiers. Then back to Shanghai with more troops and supplies, and on to Korea where his boat picked up more troops and brought them back to the states, landing in Portland, Ore., Dec. 19. His ship then went back thru the Panama Canal to Norfolk, where it was anchored until May 8, when it was decommissioned. After his leave has expired, Kenneth will report to Great Lakes where he will receive his discharge. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mrs. Gertrude WILLIAMS has tendered her resignation as a rural mail carrier and is being placed on the retired list after serving more than 27 years in this capacity. She is now 62 years old and eligible for pension. Mrs. WILLIAMS started her career on Sept. 23, 1918, by carrying mail on Kinmundy Rural Route 4. At that time there were 6 routes of the Kinmundy office. She carried mail for the Kinmundy office for 16 years in 1934, when the routes were cut to 4, she transferred to the Alma office where she has carried mail ever since. Mrs. WILLIAMS started out with a horse and buggy and ended her career with a jeep. She has driven 24 different cars on the routes and until the past 4 years, has kept a team of horses to make rounds when the roads were bad. In addition to her work, Mrs. WILLIAMS has kept a home, which is no small matter. This home included her father until his death, a brother, and a daughter until her marriage.

- A picture was printed of Victor YATES, RM 2c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. YATES, who was discharged from the Navy May 1. He spent 16 months in the Southwest Pacific.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Harold ROBB and daughter, Sharon, spent Sunday with Marvin CONANT and family.

- Swift School: Mr. Emmitt GARRETT spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Harold ROBB spent Sunday evening at the Wes ROBB home.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, and Raymond SWIFT and wife attended the show in Farina Sunday night.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS Sunday afternoon. Mr. HARRIS has been very ill the past week but is improving, Mrs. HARRIS is very lame from a fall she had when she slipped on a wet board in the yard.

- Charles DISS, C.V. VALLOW, and Floyd GARRETT were in Salem Friday evening attending the Jr.-Sr. Prom at the Armory.

- Mrs. BRUBAKER, daughter, Jean and son, Joe, of Salem visited week at the Beryl DISS home. Joe recently returned from the Pacific and is on a 30 day leave from the Navy.

- Wilson School: Bruce OLDEN, who has just returned from overseas visited on Monday at the Chester KLINE home.

- Pleasant Grove: Wednesday being the last day of school at Elder, the teacher, pupils and some of the mothers, took dinner to the Park in Salem. Mrs. Helen MILLICAN and her pupils attended a show in the afternoon.

- Brown: Lonnie MULVANEY and family were in Flora Sunday afternoon to see Mrs. MULVANEY’s mother, Mrs. Maggie HERALD, who is suffering from burns she received from starting a fire with kerosene. She is reported better.

- Brown: Harold MONICAL, of the Merchant Marines, is visiting in the MONICAL and BAKER homes. He expects to be discharged soon.

- John SEE, RM1c, came Thursday to visit his mother and brothers, Mrs. Margaret GRAY, and sons, Frederick and Charles. John has been stationed in San Francisco and was granted a 30 day leave. He will report back to St. Louis the 27th for reassignment.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Decatur, spent this week here, with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAMMON.

- Mrs. Chas. FOX was in Salem Sunday as a guest at a dinner party at the Southern Gardens, given in honor of Fred E. MERRITT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle MERRITT, who arrived home Saturday after serving 2˝ years in the U.S. Secret Service in India.

- Mrs. Frank KLEISS is here in the home of her son, Fred. Mrs. KLEISS is recovering from a serious heart attack.

- James DONOHO, 32, and his wife, the former Thelma BRIMBERRY, 28, were killed instantly in a car wreck near Compton, Ill., Sunday afternoon about 5:30. Their 10 year old son, Gene, was in the car but received only a minor scratch on his leg. Mr. DONOHO’s mother, Mrs. Gracen PARKER, residing west of Alma, received a fractured skull and is in a serious condition in the Mendota Hospital. This family in company with Mr. DONOHO’s sister, Mrs. Sam McLean, of Rochelle, Ill. had spend a week’s vacation in Jackson, Mich. with a brother and son, Hansel DONOHO and family. They were returning to their home in Salem and had returned Mrs. McLEAN to her home in Rochelle. According to the story gathered by relatives from here who went to the scene of the accident as soon as they were notified. Thelma was driving the car. It was pouring rain and they were meeting a car driven by Harland HUTCHINS, Mendota. This car was over the line too far and Thelma applied her brakes which caused her car to skid and the HUTCHINS car hit them broadside. Mrs. HUTCHINS, who was with her husband, was also killed, and Mr. HUTCHINS is in serious condition in the Mendota Hospital. The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. DONOHO were brought here Monday night to the Linton Funeral Home. A double funeral service was held in the High School Gym yesterday. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. James served as Seaman 1st Class in the navy for 3 years and saw service in the Southwest Pacific. He was discharged last December and since that time has been employed by the Warren Petroleum Co., of Salem. Mrs. DONOHO was employed by the Resnick Mfg. Co. of Salem. Since their marriage, this couple made their home in this city until soon after James left for the Navy, when Mrs. DONOHO and son moved to Salem so as to be close to her work.

- Mr. H.S. BUTLER and sons, H.S. BUTLER, Jr., and Elbert W. BUTLER, of Hillsboro, completed purchasing of the old opera house lots from C.B. ROHRBOUGH last week, and just as soon as materials are available, will erect a modern theater building thereon. They own theaters in Hillsboro, Clay City, Louisville, Toledo, Kansas, and Sandoval.

- James CHANCE, Fireman 1st Class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour CHANCE, arrived home last Thursday to spend a 30 day leave with his parents. James entered the service Jan. 12, 1945, and received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he was sent to Shumaker, Calif., from there to Treasure Island, then to PT Base 17, Philippine Islands, where he was stationed for the past 13 months. He left the Philippines April 22, and landed on Treasure Island, May 10th. After his leave has expired, he will report to Chicago for reassignment. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Maxey SPENCER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER, returned home Tuesday from the Salem Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. He is suffering from a sprained back received in a car upset Saturday night. Maxey, in company with Burl GREEN, son of W.L. GREEN, spent Saturday evening in Farina. They in company with Wallace HOLSAPPLE and Chas. ABERNATHY, took a spin in HOLSAPPLE’s car. They were returning on Route 181 about 11 o’clock. In rounding the curve west of the Farina Cemetery, they met a car and the lights blinded HOLSAPPLE to such that he pulled the car too far to the right. The back wheel slipped off the pavement and in getting back on, sent the care skidding across the road, striking a post which upset the car. The car rolled completely over and the 4 occupants were thrown from the car. The 3 other boys received bruises, but they say the car is in awful shape.

- Mr. and Mrs. Paul PIPER announce the marriage of their son, John E., to Miss Helen MULVANEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arvie MULVANEY, of Salem on May 16, 1946. The attendants were Miss Daisy SPROAT of Salem, and Floyd E. GARRETT. The bride attended school in Salem, and was employed at the time of her marriage. John graduated from K.C.H.S. in 1944, and is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. PIPER. He is employed by the C. & E.I.R.R. At present is agent at Loogootee. They will reside in Kinmundy.

- Last Friday, Mr. Rea GARDEN became the owner of GRISSOM Hardware, purchasing the complete stock, fixtures, and building from Mr. F.O. GRISSOM. He has owned this hardware the past 23 years and until the war came, gave the people of this community a large stock of merchandise from which to choose. Mr. GARDEN, an oil driller, has lived in this community for the past several years. He will restock the shelves just as soon as articles are available. Mr. George A. NEAVILL will be retained as manager of the store and Mr. Lewie SULLENS has been employed as his assistant.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles GRAY have a baby boy born Saturday in Salem Hospital named Harold Bruce.

- Pvt. Richard R. MAULDING, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. MAULDING, of Kinmundy has earned the right to wear "Boots and Wings" of the United States Army Airborne Troops. He has completed 8 weeks of combined Parachute and Glider Training during which time he has made 7 jumps, the last 2 are tactical jumps, all at night, and the other at the break of dawn, at Fort Benning, Ga.

- FORD-STEPHENS Reunion: A FORD-STEPHENS Reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. William DIPPOLDs’ home near Farina on Sunday, May 19th. A basket dinner was served at noon. There were 75 present. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. FORD, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene FORD and son, Donald, Mrs. Martha ERVIN, Mrs. Mary HOOVER, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. FORD and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. FORD and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Roy HULSEY and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert FORD and son, Mr. and Mrs. George FORD and family, Mrs. Jana EVANS and son, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. FORD and family, Mr. and Mrs. G.M. FORD, Misses Irene and Myrtle FORD, Mrs. J.H. GLENN and daughter, Mr. Duane GOODMAN, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. MAHAN, Mr. and Mrs. V.E. SPRATT and son, Mrs. E.H. LLOYD, Mrs. Bessie CHESHIER and daughter, Mr. Floyd HOOVER, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HOOVER and son, Mr. and Mrs. Dale EVANS, Miss Charlene WADE, Mr. Jake REITZ, Mr. George REITZ, Mr. and Mrs. Joe FRANCIS, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DIPPOLD and daughters.

- Pictures of the students graduating with the Kinmundy H.S. Class of 1946 were printed including: Deane JONES, Vera HENKE, Louise GREEN, Floyd GARRETT, Marian JOHNSON, Mona WEST, Joann ALEXANDER, Leah WILLIAMS, Dorothy SWIFT, Naomi SIMMONS, Margaret MILLICAN, Joann COLE, Henry SPENCER, Sammie HIESTAND, Elwyn CHEATUM, Charles MONICAL, Mary MOSES, Mary McGUIRE, Erma HENKE, Virginia SULLENS, Robert JOHNSON, Robert HOYT, Carl VALLOW, Eileen EAGAN, Marie BAILEY, Helen GEORGE, Helen ROBB, Lela Blanche MULVANY, Jane HESKETT, and Wilma OSBORNE.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Susie MALONE closed a successful term of school May 4. She has been re-hired to teach our school the coming year.

- John Howard WILKINSON, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel WILKINSON, of West Frankfort, was buried here last Sunday. A large crowd of friends of the family of this community, who were unable to attend the funeral, which was held in West Frankfort, gathered at the grave as a tribute of respect. Mrs. Prudence WILKINSON, grandmother of the deceased lad, who went to her son’s home in West Frankfort as soon as she heard the sad news, became ill and could not attend the funeral nor accompany the cortege to Kinmundy. This was her 4th grandson who had met with untimely deaths. A detailed article which was published in the West Frankfort Daily American was included. The accident occurred when the automobile in which the 4 youths were occupants crashed into the steel bridge across the Big Muddy River, 3 miles west of Benton at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday. The 4 victims were all graduates who had attended the senior prom, and 2 of the boys were killed and 2 were seriously injured. WILKINSON is survived by his parents and 5 brothers: Herschel Jr, Charles, Bill, Joe and Bobby WILKINSON, and 4 sisters: Mrs. Robert KNEEMEYER, Salem; Mrs. John R. MARTIN of Murfreesboro, Tenn; Misses Helen and Mary Louise WILKINSON; at home; grandmothers, Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Kate BUSWELL of Mattoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert LEE of Edgewood have a baby boy born in Effingham hospital last Thursday.

- With the 8th Army in Sendai, Japan - Technical Sergeant Pleasant H. ROBNETT, son of Mrs. Lura ROBNETT of Kinmundy, was promoted to the rank of master sergeant. He is Chief Clerk of the Engineer Section of of Headquarters, IX Corps, in Sendai, Honshu, Japan. Sgt. ROBNETT entered the Army in Jan. 1945, and received his training at Camp Hood, Texas. In August, 1945, he sailed for overseas, joining the 154 Engineer Combat Battalion on Leyte. In December, he was assigned to IX Corps, Headquarters. Prior to his entrance into the Army, Sgt. ROBNETT was Manager, and part-owner of the Kinmundy Ice Plant, Garage and Oil Co. He is a 1944 graduate of the Kinmundy Community High School.

- Leo J. DOYLE died at his home in this city Monday after suffering a severe heart attack the day previous. He was 62 years old. Services were held from St. Philomena’s with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. He was a native of St. Louis, but for the past several years made his home here with his aunt, Mrs. Mary SECHLER.

- James Eugene DONOHO, son of Elizabeth PARKER, was born Dec. 16, 1914 at Hickory Hill, Ill., and was killed in a car wreck May 19, 1945. He attended school in Alma, that being his home until his marriage to Thelma BRIMBERRY in Oct. 1935, afer which they lived in Kinmundy. One son, Gene, now 10 years old, was born. On Dec. 29, 1943, James entered the United States Navy, and was awarded 5 Bronze Stars during the Asiatic Pacific Battles, and 2 Bronze Stars in the Philippine Liberation. At the time of his discharge, Dec. 16, 1945, he was Seaman First Class. Before entering the service, he was employed by the Warren Patroleum Co., and had resumed his work there. The following are his survivors: his mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Grayson PARKER, Alma; his son, Gene; 2 brothers, Hansel DONOHO, Jackson, Mich.; Gilbert DONOHO, Alma; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ethel PALMER, Mrs. Ruby MEADOR, Jackson, Miss.; Mrs. Alvina McLAIN, Rochelle, Ill. His father preceded him in death several years ago.

- Thelma BRIMBERRY DONOHO, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur BRIMBERRY, was born in Kinmundy on June 21, 1917. On May 19, 1946, an automobile accident caused her death and also her husband’s. She was 28 years, 10 months and 29 days. Thelma attended school in Kinmundy. In Oct. 1935 she married James DONOHO of Alma. One son, Gene, was born. This couple lived in Kinmundy until the husband entered service, and then Thelma moved to Salem where she had employment. She was one of 10 children; her death being the first in the family. Her survivors are her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur BRIMBERRY, Kinmundy; her 10 year old son, Gene, 6 sisters, namely: Mrs. Estella CHANCE, Kinmundy; Mrs. Marie GRAY, Alma; Mrs. Flora LEE, Mrs. Maxine McMILLIAN, Miss Katherine BRIMBERRY, Salem; 3 brothers, Joe and Norman of Kinmundy; and Earl, of Alma.

- Omega (from last week): The MULVANY Bros. sold their store to WILKINSON and JONES last week and the new owners are now operating it.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and baby entertained relatives from Davenport, Iowa Saturday night on Sunday, Mother’s Day, all attending the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sam BARKSDALE.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Several relatives and neighbors gathered at the Oran ALDERSON home Friday night and enjoyed a potluck supper for Mr. and Mrs. Roy MILLER and family, who moved the last of the week to their home they bought in Zion neighborhood.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. Emmitt GARRETT of Granite City is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Swift School (from last week): Wyona HANNA, Evelyn BASSETT, and Betty FEATHER visited the K.H.S. one day last week.

- Omega: Albert HAMPSTEN announced that his son, Lewis, and Mrs. NAVERT were married last Thursday. They were charivaried at the HAMPSTEN home Saturday night.

- Omega: Mrs. Rada CALDWELL of Alma called on Mr. and Mrs. See MILLICAN Sunday afternoon.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER were Salem visitors, Monday.

- Meacham (from last week): Funeral services held in Farina Tuesday for Sam COURSON with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Brown: Mr. and Mrs. Charles MONICAL and Mr. and Mrs. Paul MONICAL spent Friday night and Saturday in Edwardsville in Alton, and attended the wedding of Harold MONICAL and Miss Mary Ann DEAN in St. Patrick’s Church in Alton.

- Mrs. Milton GIGAR vacation to South Bend, Ind. was written about. Among the events, she saw Frank Sinatra there.

- Last Sunday, Lewis WILSON was happy to have his children come in and spend the day with him. A potluck dinner was held at noon. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred WILSON, and Mr. JOHNSON of Midlothian; Mr. and Mrs. J.O. MILLER and son, of Flora; Mr. and Mrs. Albert MEYER and son, of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel WILSON and son, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn AMBUEHL of St. Louis, Mrs. Wilma HANKS, and Charles WILSON of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. PHILLIPS.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL had word that their son, Virgil I. MARSHALL, received his discharge from the Navy May 15. He had been a personnel worker at Corrie Field, Pensacola, Fla. the past 2 years.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mrs. Chas. BERRY had word that her husband was to leave Germany May 10th and will be home soon.

- 164 members and guests of the Kinmundy High School Alumni Association partook of the delicious potluck dinner Wednesday in the High School Gym, helping to welcome the class of ‘46. We had with us 8 members of the association who had graduated from Kinmundy High prior to 1900. They were L.C. ROHRBOUGH, class of 1880; E.C. BARGH and Mrs. Allie NELMS, 1882; Mrs. Rose WHITTENBURG and Miss Evangeline PARRILL, 1890; Miss Evelyn KILLIE, 1896; Miss Pauline BAGOTT, 1897; Mrs. Pearl FISHER, 1898. Each gave a few comments regarding their high school career. Then Miss Pauline BAGOTT gave a history of Kinmundy schools. Officers elected were: Beulah PRUETT, Pres.; John W. McCULLEY, Vice Pres.; Maxine PRUETT, Sec’y; Velma ROBB, Treas. A good many of the boys who had been in the service were present and asked to stand. Then everyone was asked to stand for a moment of prayer in honor of the boys who had lost their lives in the services. The following program was then rendered: Vocal Solo, Marian JOHNSON; Quartet, Messrs BAILEY, SULLENS, FORD, and BAILEY; Vocal Solo, Miss Marjorie PRIEBE. After the class was sworn in, the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing to the music of Glen WHITE’s Orchestra.

- Miss Margaret AUMILLER, daughter of Edward AUMILLER, Mt. Vernon, became the bride of Arthur WHEELER in the First Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon. Mr. WHEELER is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles WHEELER. Eileen PARKER, cousin of the bride and Herman RUNGE attended the couple. A reception was given by her sisters, Misses Mildred and Martha AUMILLER. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mattie CHANCE of this city.

- Robert D. MAHAN is home from the Navy on terminal leave. After a rest Bob plans to finish his schooling at the University of Ill., where he will receive his degree of Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

- Mrs. Prudence WILKINSON is a patient in the Salem Hospital suffering with gall bladder trouble.

- Forty Meacham, Foster, and Kinmundy Township Graduates Receive Diplomas here June 1: The rural eighth grade graduation exercises were held at the Kinmundy High School Gymnasium Saturday evening, June 1. It was the largest graduating class this year, including graduates from Meacham, Foster, and Kinmundy townships. James McMACKIN, lawyer, of Salem, gave the address to he class "Getting the Right Start" in which he brought out many interesting and very useful thoughts. Those of the class included: Jerold D. WALKER, Calvin ENGEL, Freddie NEAL, George MULVANEY, Carrol SLANE, Joanne SINCLAIR, Virgil TIPSWORD, Burdette BUTTS, Alice TATE, Loyd HEIDEN, Eva Darlene MERRITT, Paul LANE, Pauline JONES, Leon SIGRIST, Nellie Pauline BRASEL, Robert Glenn SIGRIST, Albert Roy SIGRIST, Glen Edward BUTTS, Anna Mae RITTER, Callie Donia McGUIRE, Martha Louise MONICAL, Harry B. BRASEL, Mary Evelyn BASSETT, Sammy E. LOWE, Betty Jean FEATHER, Wyona K. HANNA, Mary Lillian BUNDY, Donald E. GARRETT, Agnes Lavonne LANSFORD, Don ADAMS, Kathryn Elsie JONES, Ruth GRAY, D.L. HOPKINS, Donna June CONANT, Elma Mae CONANT, William H. TOCKSTEIN, Laura E. WILLIAMS, Elmo LeRoy DONOHO, Loren Eugene DONOHO, Claude W. BLACK.

- Gerald, the 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom CHEADLE, living northwest of town, is a patient in the Salem Memorial Hospital, suffering with a ruptured appendix.

- Brown: Harold LANE and wife have a baby girl born May 28 named Judith Ann.

- Swift School: The boys and girls 4-H Club of this community attended a physical fitness meeting held at Salem Memorial Park last Saturday. They were accompanied by their leader, Mrs. C.A. HANNA and Mr. Clyde BASSETT also attended.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Ruben McCURTY, Mr. and Mrs. Roy DOOLEN, Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN and sons, Miss Clara FRIZZELL, Mr. Emmitt GARRETT, Carl DOOLEN, and Wes HEADLEY gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dres HEADLEY and helped celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Roy DOOLEN’s 4th wedding anniversary Thursday. Candy, ice cream, and angel food cake were served.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN and sons spent last Sunday and Monday in Bethalto with Mr. and Mrs. Orie GREEN, and Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin BASSETT and daughter spent Thursday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- East Zion: Mrs. Florence BASSETT, Mrs. Fern BASSETT and daughter called on Mrs. Sypha ARNOLD and Mrs. Roberta GREEN and sons Thursday afternoon.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Leslie EBLIN and children attended the funeral of their little niece, who was killed by a truck in Centralia, Sunday.

- Capt. Charles W. YOUNG, son of Mrs. Annie YOUNG, arrived here Tuesday morning on terminal leave and will spend some time with his mother before re-entering school. Dr. YOUNG entered the service immediately upon his graduation from the University of Illinois School of Medicine, June 16, 1943, and received the rank of First Lieutenant in the Reserve Army Medical Corps. He served 1 year internship in the Milwaukee county Hospital and was then sent to the Medical Field Service School at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., for a 6 weeks course. From there he was sent to surgery school at the University of Pennsylvania. After finishing this course, he was assigned the 41st Field Hospital Unit at Camp Ellis. From there he went to Maxton Laurin Air Base in North Carolina for another short course. And then to Camp Buckner, S.C. He shipped overseas with his Unit Feb. 19, 1944, landing at Milne Bay, New Guinea. From there he went to Biak, Luzon and was finally sent to Japan with the 33rd Division and the 36th Evacuation Hospital Unit. He started home May 22 and landed in Seattle June 2. From there he went to the Ft. Leavenworth Separation Center where he received his terminal leave. His discharge will come to him on Sept. 5th. Dr. YOUNG says he would rather be just plain doctor than an army man. He is thinking very seriously about going back to school for a post graduate course but we have assured him, if he would just hang out his shingle right now in Kinmundy, he would get plenty of experience and would not have to go back to school. And, seriously, we hope that he will see fit to take our advise. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- John William, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER, has been seriously ill for several days and was taken to Children’s Hospital for treatment.

- On June 10 in the First Methodist church in this city occurred the wedding of Miss Daisy L. SPROAT, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry SPROAT, of Xenia, and Duane J. HANNA, older son of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. HANNA, residing north of this city. The reception was held afterwards at the home of the groom’s parents. Miss SPROAT is employed in the Bell Telephone Office in Salem. Duane, recently discharged from the Navy at Schomaker, Calif., May 31, after serving 2 years will assume his duties at the C. & E.I. Railroad Tower in Salem as a student telegrapher.

- Samuel A. SNELLING, 60, died June 10 at his home in Chicago, according to word received here by W.G. SNELLING, a cousin of the deceased. Services were held in Chicago with interment made there. He was born a reared in Kinmundy, and is survived by his wife, Mildred; 4 sons, Paul, Tom, Albert and Sammie; also 1 sister, Mrs. Lettie ORAN; and 1 brother, Dave SNELLING, all residing in Chicago.

- Leroy GREEN, Yeoman 2c, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN, residing northwest of Kinmundy, arrived home on June 8, with a discharge from the Navy at Schomaker, Calif. Separation Center. Leroy entered the Navy on April 25, 1944. He received his Boot Training at Great Lakes, being dispatched from there to Corpus Christi, Texas. After 2 months in Texas, he was sent to Port Hueneme, Calif., where he was attached to the Marine Corps he did quite a bit of globe-trotting, leaving California, Nov. 10, 1944 on to Pearl Harbor, Iwa Jima, back to Hawaii, to Japan. Leroy hit the states on Dec. 10, 1945, where he received a 30 day leave after which he reported back to St. Louis. His next stop was Schomaker, Calif., then to Fleet Training Center, Treasurer Island, to Damage Control School on to the Schomaker, Calif. Separation Center. Leroy was employed as a telegrapher for the Illinois Central R.R. before entering the service. As to what he wants to do now, he is undecided.

- Mrs. Caroline ROSS YEAGER moved her household goods here this week from Memphis, Tenn. to the property she recently purchased, known as the Laura Readnour property. We are only too happy to welcome Mrs. YEAGER back home again.

- Mr. and Mrs. Geo. MORTLAND have a baby girl born June 5 in Burlingame, Calif., named Sharon Sue. She is the only granddaughter of Mrs. E.C. HUGGINS of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HANNA have a baby boy born June 9 in the Salem Hospital. They now have 2 sons and 2 daughters.

- Meacham: On June 9, relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh LACEY and pleasantly surprised Mrs. LACEY, the following day being her birthday. A potluck dinner was enjoyed at noon.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Dora HEICHER and Merle Sunday evening.

- Swift School: Leroy GREEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN, arrived here Saturday morning after receiving his discharge from the Navy.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth CHANDLER and daughters of Fairbury, Ill. spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT of Alma spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. C.A. HANNA and Carroll GARRETT were in Centralia Monday for business purposes.

- Swift School: Mrs. Effie ROBB and daughter, Florence, called at the C.A. HANNA home Monday.

- Pleasant Grove: James SIPES and sister, Miss Marian, came to Pinckneyville Sunday afternoon where she will room with some friends and attend S.I.N.U. at Carbondale this summer.

- Prairie Grove: Miss Dorothy COMBS left Tuesday for Bloomington where she has employment.

- Meadow Branch: Sgt. Charles BERRY returned home from Germany, Friday morning. He entered the service in June ‘44, and was discharged at Ft. Sheridan, June 6th. He was sent first to Little Rock, Ark., then to Oklahoma, and Texas and in Feb. ‘46 to Germany, where he remained 5 months. He and his wife moved up into their own home in Kinmundy, Monday.

- T5 Leonard PARKER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert PARKER of the Sandy Branch District, arrived home June 6 wearing his discharge button. And needless to say that he was one happy lad to reach home. Leonard entered the service in Feb. 1943 and was shipped overseas in Feb. 1945, landing in Africa. From there he went to Italy, France, and then into Germany. He started home on May 23, and landed in New York, June 2. He wears the Army of Occupation Medal (of Germany) the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, the American Theater Ribbon, the European African-Middle EasternTheater Ribbon, 1 bronze battle star, 3 overseas bars, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. A brother, Pvt. John PARKER, is stationed at Fairfield, Calif. As to his future, Leonard says he is undecided. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mrs. Anna SCOTT was hostess to her family and relatives, June 16. At 12:30, a bountiful dinner was served to 20 guests. The hostess was assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Jed HARPSTER and Miss Jessie FISH. A list of those attending was included.

- Miss Eleanor HOLMAN, daughter of Mrs. Ocie HOLMAN of Rock Falls, and Pearl Eugene BASS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe BASS of Rock Falls, were married Sunday in the HOLMAN home. Miss Maxine BAKER of Rock Falls, and Everett BASS, brother of the groom, were the attendants. The groom was recently discharged from the army. He is a carpenter by trade. The couple will reside in Rock Falls.

- John William, 2˝ year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER, became suddenly ill and was taken to the Salem Memorial Hospital, Saturday. Tuesday he was rushed to the Children’s Hospital in St. Louis with what was thought to be typhoid fever, but was later diagnosed as dysentery, the cause of which at present is unknown. He is still in serious condition, but out of danger, now.

- Abbie JONES WILKINSON, daughter of Dennis and Rebecca JONES, was born in Salem on Oct. 21, 1853, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.B. SONGER in Kankakee on June 14, 1946. On July 1, 1869, she married John Edward WILKINSON of Kinmundy, and they had 12 children, 6 of whom survive. They are Denver and Ellis of Kinmundy; Doris of Mattoon; Charles of Paxton; Roy of Centralia; and the daughter, Mrs. W.B. SONGER, with whom she made her home; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, Ruth Ann FELCHLIA of Centralia. The husband, 3 daughters, and 3 sons preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

- Miss Mary Ann DEEM, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. DEEM, was married to Lt. (jg) Harold L. MONICAL, Maritime Service, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. L. MONICAL, of Kinmundy, May 31 in St. Patrick’s Church. The couple will reside in Alton. The groom, who resided with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Verle MONICAL, before entering the service, is a graduate of LaGrove High School, Farina, and Kingsport Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island. Mrs. MONICAL is a graduate of Marquette H.S.

- A.C. DUNLAP & Son have sold their plumbing dept. of their business to Ren GARDEN, who will combine it with the hardware store.

- Miss Grace ARNOLD, daughter of Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD, arrived home last week, and we are very happy to report, has regained her health to such an extent that she really looks hale and hearty, but realizes she must go slow for awhile. Miss ARNOLD entered the service as a nurse and was given the commission of Lieutenant in Aug. 1942. She went overseas in Dec. 1943 and served with a Field Hospital Unit in Belgium. The untiring service she gave our wounded lads, and the exposure to the elements of the weather proved too much for her health. She returned to the states in April 1945 and was sent to the Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver, Colo., as a patient. Here she remained until she was discharged on Dec. 31st last. After her discharge, she entered the Dunham Hospital, Cincinatti, Ohio as a patient. She had trained in this hospital and had great faith in it and the doctors. She remained there until her return home. And it looks as though her faith was well founded. We sincerely hope that Grace will soon be strong enough to soon carry on with her chosen profession. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Funeral services were held for Mrs. Minnie V. McCARTY, wife of Harry McCARTY, yesterday from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She died at her home in Alma Monday aged 72 years, 2 months, 17 days.

- On June 12, Theodore MILLER celebrated his 86th birthday with a dinner given in his honor. Dinner guests included Mrs. Victoria JACKSON and son, Grover BAILEY, Miss Beulah DISS, and Mrs. Scott DAVIDSON, of Odin.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOYT moved their personal effects from Salem to Kinmundy last week.

- Mrs. Daisy PRUETT died at her home in Pana on June 4th. Services were held there and the body brought here with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased was a widow of the late Robert PRUETT, formerly of this city, and a sister to Miss Ellen BOUGHERS of this city.

- Meadow Branch: Edward McINTOSH, of the Navy, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McINTOSH and spent Monday with his sister, Mrs. Verne SCHOONOVER and family.

- Swift School: Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY of Decatur is here visiting relatives.

- The Willing Workers Class of the Alma Methodist Church presented the Tom Breneman "Breakfast in Hollywood" Show last Monday in the Kinmundy Gymnasium with a large group attending. Mrs. William E. WILLIAMS was chairman. Miss Phyllis MIDDLETON was the aspiring actress from Hollywood, who was the co-master of ceremonies. Miss Nancy JACKSON was the aspiring young opereratic singer. Mrs. Earl JACKSON led the "silly hat" parade down the aisles and across the stage. 28 ladies modeled their own creations which were clever and varied works of art. Winners were: Mrs. WILLIAMS, first prize, who wore a wire cage containing a live pet squirrel; Mrs. Floyd WILLIAMS, second prize, for a slightly over-sized lightning bug with lights and all; Mrs. Nina MIDDLETON, third prize, for a delicious looking white birthday cake, complete with pink candles and decorations. Other given prizes were: Mrs. Norris VALLOW, for a stunning vegetable creation; Mrs. J.C. WILSON, who wore a "Simple Simon went a-fishing" scene, and Mrs. J.O. SLAGELY, who modeled a plate lunch. Winners were determined by applause. Probably the portion of the show that caused the most laughter was the men’s hat contest. Among those in the contest were: Charles BEE in a modest blue felt; Omar MAXEY in a brown Robin Hood type, Jason OWEN wore a fetching black velvet picture hat, Russell WILLIAMS looked out of this world with a betasseled brown stain skull cap, Clyde FRANCE wore the latest thing in a feathered fall model, Vernice TATE was stunning in an off the face felt, Mr. HAWLEY was winsome in a wine turban, Charles GARDEN wore a navy number. J. Lem BALLANCE was glamorous in a charming chartreuse chapeau, while Calvin BARBEE, in a dashing tan felt dashed into winning place in the game of "Musical Hats" and walked off with a live duck for a prize. Mrs. Nellie SHREFFLER, age 84, received a lovely orchid for the oldest lady present. Mrs. Minnie SIPLE, age 75, received a potted plant. Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS, mother of 4 children at home, received 100 baby chickens as a prize. A cookie jar went to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight C. DAY, Jr. as the most recently married couple. A birthday cake was presented to Miss Elizabeth BROOM, who was celebrating her 18th birthday. A pair of baby shoes was given Mrs. LeRoy WILLIAMS, for having the youngest baby. Mrs. HAWLEY and Vernice TATE of Odin were given the prizes for coming the longest distance. John SMITH received the giant cigar. Prizes for the couples being married the longest were received by Mr. and Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE, who have been married 42 years, and Mr. and Mrs. James GAMMON, married 39 years. Robert WILLIAMS drew the lucky number for the wishing ring. Mrs. Floyd WILLIAMS accompanied at the piano during the entire show.

- Calvin L. BARBEE, Quartermaster third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy BARBEE, arrived June 19 after receiving his discharge from Great Lakes Naval Training Station, after serving 20 months in the Navy. Calvin enlisted in Oct. ‘44. He received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he was dispatched to Shoemaner, Calif., where he was assigned to the Destroyer Escort 259. While aboard, it was sent to Pearl Harbor, Marshall Islands, Carolina Islands, Guam, Saipan, Tokyo, then back to the States, landing in San Francisco, where his ship was decommissioned. After a 20 day leave, he reported back to Shoemaker, Calif., where he was assigned to the Landing Craft Infantry 661. While there he went thru the Panama Canal up the coast to Norfolk, Va. From there he was sent to Great Lakes, where he received his discharge June 19. At present, Calvin is considering the 31 months course accorded him under the G.I. Bill of Rights for College Training.

- The program of the Veterans’ Day Program to be held for all Veterans of World War II in honor of their Home-Coming that will be held June 30 at the Methodist Church was listed.

- Miss Florence SCAWTHON, for many years a resident of this city, died Monday last in the Methodist Home in Lawrenceville after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by 1 sister, Miss Kate SCAWTHON, who is the Methodist Home in Lawrenceville.

- The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SCHENIDER, died last Wednesday from bowel trouble. Funeral services will be held Thursday.

- Duane HANNA, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. HANNA, entered service June 15, 1944, immediately after graduation from K.C.H.S. and received his boot training at Great Lakes. He attended radio school at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. After enlisting in submarine service, he was sent to New London, Conn., for advanced radio training and finished sound school in San Diego, Cal. After 2 months in the Communication Office at Mare Island, Calif., he went aboard the U.S.S. Pelias where he remained the last 9 months previous to his discharge, May 31, 1946, at Shoemaker, Calif.

- The Alma Unit of the Marion County Farm Bureau met Tuesday night at 8 o’clock in the school building with 16 members and 1 guest. The Home Advisor, Miss K. Virginia SEIDEL, gave the major lesson on "Fitting" after which games were played and we had our apron exchange. Next meeting will be July 16th at the same place. The major lesson will be "Accessories" and the minor lessons will be "Mexico". They will be presented by Mrs. Theo DIETRICH and Mrs. Lelia FORD.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Eura SHAFFER had a son born in Salem Hospital. They now live in Atwood.

- Brown: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HANKS, Mr. and Mrs. Paul MONICAL, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MONICAL attended the funeral Sunday in Staunton for Phillips MELTON. He is the nephew of Mrs. HANKS.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Carl CRAIN, Mr. and Mrs. Dolph SOLDNER of Farina, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON enjoyed homemade ice cream with Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and Charles helping Mrs. SOLDNER celebrate her birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JARHAUS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. SHUMAKER were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS and watched the setting up of the machinery for oil drilling on Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS’ farm.

- Mrs. Rea GARDEN visited Sunday in Benton with relatives. She made the trip by plane, she being the pilot.

- Swift School: Mr. Bert GARRETT visited with his daughter, Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and family, Tuesday.

- Swift School: Wyona HANNA visited Sunday with Helen and Mary Evelyn BASSETT.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Chester LEWIS had a baby boy born Friday.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): The Pleasant Grove Home Bureau Unit met in Brubaker Friday afternoon.

- Wayne PIGG, RM1c, and wife of Cocoa, Fla., have a daughter born Monday.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the Revival services Sunday night. There were several special numbers from the other Churches. There have been several conversions and much interest being shown. Come out and help in these meetings.

- Mr. and Mrs. William PYLE celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary, June 30th, in a rather quiet way in their farm home west of this city. They had as their dinner guests Mr. and Mrs. William McWILLIAMS. During the afternoon and evening, many friends and neighbors called to extend congratulations. William PYLE and Miss Mary BENNET were born in Goldsburg, Ind., both of them 74 years ago. They were married in Indianapolis, Ind. on June 30, 1896. They moved to their farm west of Kinmundy from Franklin, Ind., 40 years ago. With the exception of a few years spent in Arkansas, these years have been spent on this farm. They have a foster son, Leo Fitzpatrick who died 8 years ago. Those calling on Aunt Mae and Uncle Bill Sunday were served with ice cream and cake by Mr. and Mrs. R.E. GREGORY, nephew and niece of the happy couple.

- The Future Homemakers 4-H Club met Wednesday evening, June 26, at the home of our leader, Mrs. Mildred HANNA. Lillian BUNDY was the only member absent. Two visitors were present, Bonnie ARNOLD and Helen FEATHER. The meeting was called to order by President, Evelyn BASSETT. Several talks and 1 demonstration was given. Plans were discussed for the Boys and Girls’ 4-H club party. It is to be held Sunday night, June 30, at Mrs. Mildred HANNA’s. Every 4-H boy and girl and family are to bring either ice cream or cake. After the meeting, games were enjoyed and refreshments of cake and lemonade were served by Mrs. HANNA. Our next meeting is to be held in the afternoon of July 10, at Swift School. Lila GARRETT, Reporter.

- Miss Ruth ROHRBOUGH, who has been employed in Salem for several years, has accepted a position as bookkeeper in the Garden Hardware Store. She assumed her duties Monday.

- Wm. H. HOUSE graduated from Worsham College, of Mortuary Science. Mr. and Mrs. HOUSE will leave Chicago Sunday for their new home in Mansfield, where he will enter business. Mrs. HOUSE was formerly Miss Helen MILLER of Kinmundy.

- Veterans of either WWI or WWII who become permanently disabled from disease or injury incurred after discharge from service are entitled to a pension of $50 a month. This pension can be paid to veterans so disabled whose income is less than $1000 a year if single, or $2500 if married with minor children.

- PFC Richard MAULDING has returned to Fort Benning, Ga., after a month’s visit here with his parents and friends.

- On June 29, occurred the wedding of Jane PURSELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles PURSELL, and Walter RUBEN, son of Mrs. Alma RUBEN of St. Peter. They were attended by the bride’s sister, Vera, and the groom’s brother, Clarence RUBEN. Mrs. RUBEN, a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. with the Class of ‘44, prior to her marriage was employed in Kankakee. Mr. RUBEN, a veteran of the Pacific Theater, is employed in Kankakee as a painter and interior decorator. The couple will reside in Kankakee.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.E. McKAY of this city had a family reunion at their home last Sunday. A list of those present was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. Howard ROBB and Mr. and Mrs. Dick GRAY have purchased the Frank & Mary Café from Mr. and Mrs. Frank SHELDON. They assumed charge last week.

- A program in honor of the homecoming of the veterans of World War II, was given in the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. A large crowd was in attendance. The program was very interesting and well rendered. A memorial to the Gold Star Veterans was held and the following list of Gold Star Veterans read:

Major George A. JOHNSON, killed in action in Italy, May 25, 1944, husband of Lucille INGRAM JOHNSON.

PFC Henry O. HINKLEY, Jr., killed in action in the Southwest Pacific June 7, 1944; son of Henry O. and Abbie KELSEY HINKLEY, Alma.

PFC Garland Lacey NORMAN, killed in action at San Lo, France, July 13, 1944, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse NORMAN, husband of Louise WILLIAMS NORMAN, Indianapolis.

Pvt. Manuel Ralph WELSH, killed in action at San Lo France, July 4, 1944; son of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. WELSH; husband of Mildred ATKINS WELSH.

Sgt. Dean HANKS, killed in action in France, Aug. 8, 1944; son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HANKS.

Cpl. Xon SCHOOLEY, killed in action in France, Aug. 28, 1944; son of James and Lena WHITSON SCHOOLEY.

Pvt. Kenneth Paul CALDWELL, died of wounds in Germany, Sept. 17, 1944; husband of Rada GARRETT CALDWELL, Alma.

Pvt. William H. HILL, killed in action in Luxembourg, Oct. 7, 1944; son of W. Harley and Ethel MERCER HILL.

PFC Allen BRASEL, killed in action in Holland, Oct. 5, 1944; son of Paul and Sylvia NEAL BRASEL, Alma.

Sgt. Harold W. KLEISS, died of wounds in Belgium, Dec. 19, 1944; son of Fred and Dora STOCK KLEISS.

PFC Beauford L. HANNA, killed in action in France, Feb. 3, 1945; son of Dr. H.L. HANNA; husband of Irene HANNA.

Sgt. Carl E. PURCELL, died of wounds in Belgium, Jan. 18, 1945; son of Dwight and Carrie BROOM PURCELL, Alma.

PFC Floyd F. EAGAN, killed in action in Luzon, Feb. 19, 1945; son of Harrison and Lena EAGAN.

PFC Harold LAMBIRD, killed in action in Iwo Jima, March 9, 1945; son of Walter and Minnie MERRITT LAMBIRD.

Pvt. Wilbur BROOM, killed in action at Luxembourg, Dec. 20, 1944; husband of Jessie DODSON BROOM.

Lt. Lyle J. SHREFFLER, killed in action in Okinawa, April 20, 1945; son of Cecil and Lillian BLACK SHREFFLER, Alma.

- Miss Pearle ARNOLD, of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BECHTELHEIMER and children of Waterloo, Ia., spent the weekend with Mrs. Dan ARNOLD and daughters. They were especially happy to see Grace and their nephews, Charles and Beryl DISS. They attended the program at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon in honor of the Veterans of World War II.

- Calvin L. BARBEE, QM 3c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy BARBEE, who received his discharge at Great Lakes, June 19th. Calvin was a recent visitor to Pearl Harbor, Marshall Islands, Carolina Islands, Guam, Saipan and Tokyo, aboard the Destroyer Escort 59. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Sgt. and Mrs. John HANSON of Scott Field spent the weekend here with his mother, Mrs. Della HANSON.

- On June 30, at the Alma Methodist Church, Alfleta WILLIAMS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy WILLIAMS, of Kinmundy, became the bride of Ancel ARNOLD. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart ARNOLD, who reside near Patoka. Jean WILLIAMS, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Lyle ARNOLD, were bridesmaids, and Beverly WILLIAMS, niece of the bride, was flower girl. The ring bearer was Jimmy WILLIAMS, small nephew of the bride. Lyle ARNOLD, brother of the groom and Chloris WILLIAMS, brother of the bride, were best man and groomsman. The groom served as a Lieutenant in the armed forces and is at present employed in Decatur.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank BURKETT and family Sunday afternoon.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Ira MARSHALL received word Thursday that her sister, Mrs. Geo. METZGER died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Genevieve ALLEN, in Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL and son, Robert G., and wife attended the funeral Saturday at Barksley Funeral Home at Vandalia.

- Mrs. Chas. FOX was in Salem Friday to attend the birthday dinner party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle MERRITT in honor of their son, Capt. Fred MERRITT, who has recently returned from 3 years military service in India.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank BURKETT and family Sunday afternoon.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Ira MARSHALL received word Thursday that her sister, Mrs. Geo. METZGER died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Genevieve ALLEN in Alton. Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL and son, Robert G., and wife attended the funeral Saturday at Barksley Funeral Home at Vandalia.

- Mrs. Chas. FOX was in Salem Friday to attend the birthday dinner party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle MERRITT in honor of their son, Capt. Fred MERRITT, who has recently returned from military service in India.

- Miss Annette VALLOW became the bride of Philip S. PAGANO in the Blessed Sacrament Church, in St. Louis, on Saturday morning. The couple was attended by Miss Grace PAGANO of St. Louis, sister of the groom, and Miss Helen KLEISS, of Kinmundy as bridesmaid. Carl VALLOW, brother of the bride, as best man, and Frank SALAMONE of St. Louis, as groomsman. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW. She is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘41, and a graduate of the DePaul School of Nursing of St. Louis with the class of ‘45. Since her graduation, she has been employed in the DePaul Hospital, St. Louis. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph PAGANO, St. Louis. He is a graduate of Conception Academy with the class of ‘42. On March 31, 1943, he was inducted into the service, and assigned to the 13th Air Force. He served 9 months in the Southwest Pacific Theater with the rating of T Sergeant. Among his decorations was the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was discharged Dec. 2, 1945, and immediately entered Washington University as a student. The couple will reside in St. Louis. (A picture of the couple accompanied this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew CARLSON of Tranquillity, Calif., arrived here Sunday to spend a few days with his sister, Mrs. Edna WILLIAMS and family. This was the first meeting of this brother and sister in 45 years. This brother and sister became separated when small children, because of the death of their father and mother. They have been in touch with one another for several years but this was their first meeting.

- You will still need your stamps for sugar. Sugar rationing is still very much in effect, although there is no price control during this interim period. Spare stamps 9 and 10 are each valid for 5 lbs. of Home Canning Sugar thru Oct. 31, 1946. Spare stamp 49 is valid for 5 lbs of sugar for table use thru Aug. 31.

- On last Tuesday, Miss Helen KLEISS, assisted by her sister, Miss Mildred, was hostess to a linen shower at their home in honor of Miss Annette VALLOW, who was soon to become the bride of Mr. Phillip PAGANO of St. Louis. A list of those attending was included.

- On July 5, a number of relatives gathered at the home of Hall FEATHER to surprise him on his 73rd birthday. Some of them brought cookies and cakes while others came with a freezer of ice cream which was enjoyed very much along with Mr. FEATHER’s favorite cake which was baked by Mrs. George FEATHER and decorated with 73 candles. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FORD and sons, Bill GREEN and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle GREEN and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Earl FEATHER and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FEATHER and daughters. On the following Sunday, July 7th, this family group motored to Pana and enjoyed a reunion with relatives from Pekin, Ill. At the noon hour a fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings was enjoyed from the well filled baskets that each family had taken.

- Mr. and Mrs. Richard WILLIAMS and Mrs. Maurice WILLIAMS and children, of Chicago, came Sunday and visited until Thursday with Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS, Mr. and Mrs. Harley HILL, and Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- On July 6th, in the Pleasant Grove Parsonage in Alma, Miss Ruth Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER of Kinmundy, became the bride of Leon MILLER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon MILLER of Sandoval, by Rev. John R. CURTIS, pastor of Pleasant Grove. They were attended by Mrs. Wilma VANDEVEER, sister of the bride, and Herschel MILLER, brother of the groom. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER, Mr. and Mrs. Lon MILLER, son Herschel, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER and son, John, Mrs. Margaret MARTIN and son Gene, Rev. and Mrs. John R. CURTIS. After the ceremony, the groom took his bride to their new home in Sandoval, which he had furnished awaiting her. The infair dinner was held Sunday in the home of the bride’s parents.

- Swift School: Marvin CONANT became ill while working in the field today and was taken to the hospital in Vandalia. He is at home and feeling better.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT, and Mrs. Hazel LIVESAY called at the Clyde BASSETT home last week.

- Swift School: Mr. Emmitt GARRETT and Mr. Carl DOOLEN spent the weekend with their parents.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT, and Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB have been calling on Mrs. Clyde BASSETT, who is very ill.

- Omega: "Bud" CHAPMAN, who has been stationed in Germany, is now home, having been discharged.

- Robert HOYT, who recently volunteered for service in the armed forces at Scott Field and went to Ft. Sheridan, has been transferred to Camp Lee, Va., where he will take basic training.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale WRIGHT spent Sunday in Alma with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emery WRIGHT and family, helping Kenneth celebrate his birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. COLE and family of Woodlawn, Ill. spent Saturday night and Sunday with their parents, J.F. COLE and wife, and celebrated the granddaughter, Marilyn Sue’s, birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE have received word from their son, Pvt. Robert, that he is now doing guard duty in Bad Abling, Germany.

- Burl GREEN, son of W.L. GREEN, was taken to Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Wednesday, suffering from a nervous disturbance.

- Clara Etta RODE VALLOW, only child of Siamke E. and Mary PARKER RODE, was born Sept. 13, 1867, in Fayette Co., Ill. near St. Louis. When a small child, she moved with her parents to the community known as ‘Four Mile Prairie’ where the family engaged in farming. She received her education in the school in that community. After finishing this school she moved with her parents to Brownstown, where the father entered business. Etta then took up school teaching, which profession she followed a few years. She was also a seamstress, which vocation she followed during the summer months. In the summer of 1892, she came to Kinmundy as a seamstress and here she met Charles H. VALLOW. They were married in Effingham on Aug. 16, 1893. Immediately after the ceremony, the groom brought his bride to Kinmundy where she has lived ever since with the exception of 8 years which was spent in O’Fallon, Ill. They had 4 sons: Meter R., who died Nov. 21, 1915, W. Byron, and J. Norris, of Kinmundy, and Audrey L. of East St. Louis, and 1 daughter, M. Zelma, of St. Louis. She is also survived by 2 daughters-in-law, Amelda VALLOW and Jessie VALLOW of Kinmundy; 4 grandsons, Guin of Battle Creek, Mich., Charles, Carl and Billie, of Kinmundy; 2 granddaughters, Mrs. Annette PAGANO of St. Louis and Mrs. Jean KEENE of Kinmundy. Early in life, she joined the Methodist Church in Brownstown, from which she never removed her membership. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, having been a member for almost 50 years. She had been in ill health for the past year and on July 11th entered the Salem Hospital where she died, July 15, 1946. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Six grandsons, namely, Guin, Charles, Carl, and Billie VALLOW, Laverne KEENE and Philip PAGANO, were privileged to be the pallbearers. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mrs. Minnie BAILEY, of Farina, was laid to rest in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery on Wednesday.

- Rev. and Mrs. Orlando BRAKEMEYER have a daughter born in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville on July 5th. She has been named Marcia Lynn.

- Mr. and Mrs. J. Lem BALLANCE have received word that their son-in-law, John PETERS, of Meredosia, has meningitis. He is reported as improving nicely.

- Mrs. Bertha SEE entertained her Summer Bible School Class to a party at her home last Monday afternoon from 2 until 4:30 o’clock. All members were present and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP was a guest. After the close of the party, Mrs. SEE treated them to ice cream at Mr. ZIMMER’s restaurant. Two prizes of a Bible were awarded to the two who knew and repeated the "Ten Commandments" best. Those went to Wanda GARRETT and Shirley BAILEY. Prizes for the best made ‘hanky’, which was their recreational work, went to Wanda GARRETT and Sue WILLIAMS.

- Brown: Mr. and Mrs. Ted BRADY have a baby girl born July 10. Mrs. BRADY is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred HANKS.

- Brown: Thelma and Katherine McGUIRE were patients in the Salem Hospital having their tonsils removed.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Merle SEE have a baby boy born on July 13.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. MORGAN of Dayton, Ohio have a son born July 5th in Good Samaritan Hospital named Michael Frederick. The mother is formerly Miss Thelma BAILEY of Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and children spent Tuesday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER. They were enroute to their home in Sumner after spending a week’s vacation in the Ozarks.

- Meacham: Mr. Glenn JARHAUS spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Omega: Little Miss Sharon EBLIN fell on a milk bottle one day last week and received quite a gash on her chin which had to be cared for by the doctor.

- James HAMMER, SOM 1c, arrived Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER.

- Capt. (Dr.) Chas. W. YOUNG returned home Friday after 3 weeks stay in the hospital recuperating from an appendicitis operation.

- Mrs. Clyde BASSETT Funeral Wednesday: Mamie GARRETT BASSETT, youngest daughter of William and Ella LANSFORD GARRETT, was born in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, on February 11, 1901, and passed away quietly after a long illness at her home near Kinmundy, July 21st, 1946, age 45 years, 5 months, and 10 days. Early in life she united with the Methodist Church at Arnold Chapel, from which she never moved her membership. On Sept. 14, 1929, she was married to Clyde BASSETT. Two daughters came to bless this home, Evelyn and Helen. Besides these two devoted children and her faithful companion, she is survived by four brothers and two sisters, Selby, Alma, Ill.; Berthol, Frank, and Clyde of Kinmundy; Mrs. Hazel LIVESAY of Decatur, Ill.; and Mrs. Esta ROBB of Kinmundy; and a host of relatives and friends. Mamie was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a true and loyal friend and neighbor and will be sadly missed by this whole community. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist Church, in Kinmundy, Rev. BRAKEMEYER officiating, and interment made in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

Card of Thanks: Many thanks to our many kind neighbors and friends for their assistance in any way during the illness and death of our loved one. Especially do we thank you for the kind words of sympathy, the beautiful floral offerings, the sweet music and the words of condolence.

- On July 26, 1886, John W. BANNING and Miss Sarah A. TIPSWORD were married near Ramsey, Ill. Immediately after the ceremony, the groom took his bride to a home he had furnished and awaiting her in Cowden, Ill. The couple lived in Cowden for 1 month, and moved to a farm south of Pana, where they remained for 2 years. Then they moved to a farm south of Beecher City where they lived 2 years. From there they moved south and west of Cowden in Fayette Co. where they remained for 2 years. Then they went to Arkansas, making the trip in covered wagon drawn by a yoke of oxen, to make their fortune and stayed there 3 years, then back to Pana for 3 years, moving from Pana to Mount Rose for 3 years, then to Effingham 1 year, then to Cumberland Co. for 11 years, then to Mason for 2 years, then to Edgewood for 4 years, then to Farina 2 years. They finally located on what is known as the A.H. LACEY farm in Meacham twp. where they remained for 11 years. Because of declining years, they moved to Kinmundy 9 years ago, and here they expect to spend the rest of their days. They are the parents of 7 children, 2 dead and 5 living, namely, Marion of Farina; Perry of Maroa; Argola INGRAM of Meacham twp.; Alvirda FRANCIS of Mason; and Raymond of Maroa. They also have 28 grandchildren. On July 21, all the children, many of the grandchildren, as well as many relatives and friends, all in all numbering about 100, met this couple in the city park and helped them celebrate their 60th anniversary with a basket dinner. Both Mr. and Mrs. BANNING are enjoying fairly good health although Mr. BANNING has just about lost his eye-sight, and Mrs. BANNING is just a little hard of hearing. Mr. BANNING is 83 years of age and Mrs. BANNING is 81.

- Mr. J.F. HICKMAN has resigned as principal of the Vernon Schools and has accepted the position as teacher in Kinmundy H.S. We welcome this good man back to Kinmundy.

- DISS-JONES Reunion: A basket dinner was held at the Salem Park on July 21, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin DISS and daughter, Mrs. Irene BERGER, and son, Johnnie, of Hooper, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Ed JONES and son, Lewis, of Borger, Texas. A list of those attending was included.

- The annual Arnold Chapel Sunday School picnic will be held Saturday night, Aug. 3 in the Merle JONES Grove, in Foster twp. The FINLEY kids of Ramsey, will furnish the entertainment. Everybody welcome. Come out and eat ice cream with us.

- Word has been received here of the promotion of Cpl. Albert CORRELL to that of Sergeant. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL of this city, and is stationed somewhere in Germany.

- Rex GAMMON, of Clovis, New Mexico, arrived here Saturday evening to spend his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAMMON and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- On July 11th at the Presbyterian parsonage, in Salem, occurred the wedding of Naomi SIMMONS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll SIMMONS, and Sterling SULLIVAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy SULLIVAN of Kinmundy. The couple was attended by Miss Margaret MILLICAN and Harold SIMMONS, brother of the bride. Mrs. SULLIVAN is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘46. Mr. SULLIVAN, a veteran of the E.T.O., is engaged in farming.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday in a very quiet way. In honor of the occasion, they entertained to dinner on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Roy JONES and Mr. and Mrs. Darvin JONES of Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie DOOLEN and son, Charles Lee DOOLEN, who has just been discharged from the navy and Lela Mae DOOLEN. Mr. and Mrs. JONES stood up with this couple when they were married. This time was the first time all of the immediate family had eaten together for more than 3 years.

- James HAMMER, Sound Man Second Class, arrived home last Thursday after receiving his discharge from the Navy at San Pedro, Calif., July 13th. He is now visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER. James enlisted in the Navy July 9, 1940, and received his boot training at Great Lakes. From there he went to Mare Island, Vailejo, Calif., where he went aboard the USS Phoenix. He then set sail for the southwest Pacific, visiting the Philippine and Hawaiian Islands. He happened to be at Pearl Harbor when the Japs did their damage to that place. He was afterwards assigned to the USS Heron, a seaplane tender and visited Australia, New Guinea, Admiralty Islands. New Maya, and New Heberdies. He came back to the states in Oct. 1944 at which time he enjoyed a 30 day leave here with his parents. He reported back to the U.S. Naval Repair Base at San Diego, where he remained until receiving his discharge. He wears the American Defense Medal with 1 star representing the Battle of Pearl Harbor, the American Area Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 stars representing the Battle of Pearl Harbor and the Admiralty Islands landings, and the Victory Medal. After a little rest, James intends to start working for the Bell Telephone Co. as an apprentice electrician.

- The Alma Unit of the Home Bureau met Tuesday night at the school house. For roll call each member answered by giving their family’s favorite drink. Mrs. Theo DIETRICH and Mrs. Lelia FORD gave a very interesting talk and demonstration on "Accessories". Next meeting will will be Au. 20th at the same place at 8 p.m. The subject will be, "Taking Care of the Sick in the Home", and will be given by Mrs. Rada CALDWELL and Mrs. E.G. FORD.

- Swift School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER of Sumner, Ill. are visiting at the Wes ROBB home.

- Swift School (from last week): A potluck dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB honoring their sister, Mrs. Gene KLINE, and husband, of St. Joe, Mo., who are spending their vacation here with relatives. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Harold ROBB and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman ROBB and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB of Salem, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and Judith Ann.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the baptizing Sunday afternoon at the Guy SHAFFER pond. Those being baptized were Leo DEADMOND, Paul SMITH, Herschel, Clyde, and Ralph ROSE and wife.

- Pleasant Grove: Miss Eula CRAIG placed her membership here at Pleasant Grove Sunday along with the new members who came into the church, as this was put off 2 weeks ago; also, Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and Mrs. John SHAFFER just recently transferred their membership here from Bee Branch. All were welcomed into the church.

- Mrs. Howard BACKENSTO and daughters, Shirley and Donna, came Saturday evening to visit her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS and son, Raymond. She attended the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Clyde BASSETT, Tuesday and left for home that evening. Donna remained for a longer visit with Grandma.

- Marvin GARRETT of Sterling came Monday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and attended the funeral of his Aunt, Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Fred PRUETT will be a new full-time instructor in the college of journalism at the University of Colorado. Previously he served as a part-time instructor in the dept. He is now acting as assistant to the director of veteran’s affairs for the summer, and completing work on his master’s degree. After obtaining his degree in journalism from the University of Illinois, he did publicity work for the Airline Pilots’ Association and edited an aviation publication, also handling publicity for a flying school in southern California. Besides his journalistic career, PRUETT has also been a flight instructor for the civilian pilot training program in Boulder and during the war served as flight instructor and pilot for the air transport command.

- Some 50 relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil HAMPSTEN in Meacham twp. on July 27th to help him celebrate his birthday. Mr. HAMPSTEN was discharged from the army last winter, after more than 3 years overseas. He was very much surprised when all the people came in. A list of those present was included.

- Miss Phyllis Jeanne WORMLEY became the bride of Calvin C. ADAMS at the Christ Episcopal Church in Los Altos at the beginning of last month. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorentz E. WORMLEY of Menlo Park, formerly of San Francisco. Mrs. Helen BILLINGS (Helen GAY) and her husband were attendants. The groom is son of Mrs. Claude ADAMS and the late Mr. ADAMS of Lubbock, Texas. Mr. E. WORMLEY and daughter Katherine of Kinmundy attended the wedding.

- W.G. SNELLING has sold his garage on Route 37 to Frank SHELDON, who will open an eating place and filling station.

- Mrs. Harriet DeVORE celebrated her 94th birthday at home. A long distance call from her only son, Seth G. DeVORE of Portland, Ore., was clearly heard despite her hearing not being so good. She is in good health for one of advanced years.

- Mr. J. Harley HAYES tendered his resignation to the 2 boards of education last week. They then employed Mr. Lewis O’DELL, who has been principal of the grade schools in DuQuoin for the past few years.

- John Hanson FRENCH was born Aug. 9, 1891 in Kinmundy. He was one of 7 children of Charles B. and Alice BURLING FRENCH. He died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia on July 23, 1946. His parents and 2 brothers, Justus and Charles, have preceded him in death. He was educated in the public schools in Kinmundy, the place which has always been his home. In 1908, he became a member of the Methodist Church. World War I found John willing to give his services to his country. He entered Feb. 24, 1918, and was discharged Feb. 27, 1919. He was a member of the Kinmundy American Legion. He is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Margaret ZIMMER, and Mrs. Mamie GRAY, Kinmundy; 2 brothers, Alonzo, Kinmundy, with whom he made his home, and William of Effingham; 7 nieces and 4 nephews.

- Donna June CONANT, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William CONANT, died at her home in Foster twp. July 31 of rheumatic fever. She had been ill for the past several months. Services will be held at the Sandy Branch Shed in Foster twp. with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- The summer social given on the Catholic Church lawn on Saturday night was a great success.

- The N.I.P. Club was entertained by Mrs. Harold ROBB, July 26th at it’s regular afternoon bi-monthly meeting. The business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Beryl DISS, after which games were played with prizes being given to Mrs. Wydell PIGG and Mrs. William R. DAY. Mrs. ROBB was assisted in serving the refreshments by Mrs. Edwin SHREFFLER.

- Victor YATES and Bette RINKLE accompanied by Forrest BURKETTE and Neta SHAFFER motored to Morganfield, Ky., and were married on July 27. Sunday morning the couple returned and after a short visit with their parents, they moved to St. Elmo where Victor had a home in readiness, and is employed by an oil company.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.C. DUNLAP are in Savannah, Mo., where Mrs. DUNLAP entered the Dr. Nichol’s Sanatorium for medical treatment.

- Mrs. Marjorie HESTER underwent an operation for the removal of gallstones and the appendix in the National Homeopathic Institute in Washington D.C. on July 12. According to her mother, Mrs. Gertrude WILLIAMS, she was able to return to her apartment last Saturday. She has a Civil Service position in Washington.

- Meadow Branch: Several from this community attended the funeral of Mrs. Clyde BASSETT Tuesday afternoon.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BUTTS, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse WOODEN attended the shower given for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew YATES Wednesday.

- Swift School (from last week): Our community has been saddened by the passing of one of our dear neighbors and friends, Mrs. Clyde BASSETT. The family has the sympathy of the entire community.

- Swift School (from last week): Emmitt GARRETT spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Swift: Keith GREEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN, arrived here Monday night after receiving his discharge from Great Lakes. Welcome Home, Keith.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae, and Virginia HELPINGSTINE spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: A new oil well is being drilled on the Bert GARRETT farm. We hope it’s a good one.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL attended the Salem Reunion Sunday afternoon.

- Miss Pauline HILLER and Miss Lena SHAFFER attended the FELLERs Reunion Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ezra FULLER from Meacham twp.

- Brown: Roy WHITNEY and wife have a daughter born July 26.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Madeline SHAFFER and Mrs. Lucinda CANTRELL cooked dinner to hay hands a few days last week for Mrs. Ruby SHAFFER while she was in the hospital.

- Brown: Dean BAKER and family and Mary MONICAL attended the SOUTHWARD Reunion at Bryan Park in Salem, Sunday.

- Brown: Junior McGEE, who is stationed in Alabama, is spending leave with his parents, Earl McGEE and wife.

- Brown: Ronald LANE, son of Ross LANE and wife, returned home Saturday after receiving treatments for injuries when a horse kicked him.

- (From last week): The Annual Fish Fry was held at the Chas. MONICAL home was held with 99 in attendance.

- (From last week): Mr. and Mrs. Earl OUTHOUSE have a baby girl born July 18 in Salem Hospital named Linda Kaye.

- F.O. GRISSOM has tendered his resignation as postmaster and will be placed on the retired list. He asked that the resignation become effective on March 31st but was induced to stay until a successor could be appointed. The salary of the postmaster of the Kinmundy postoffice is $3000 per year.

- Mr. Harve BRANSON sold his stock of merchandise to Jesse GEORGE and retired from the business world on Aug. 1. This was due to ill health.

- PFC Edward ESSARY was discharged on July 24th at Fort Sheridan. He entered service June 8, 1945 and spent the past 8 days in Germany with the army of Occupation.

- Donna June CONANT, daughter of G. William and Grace BASSETT CONANT was born in Foster twp. June 1, 1932 and died July 31, 1946. She had been ill for 4 months suffering from a heart ailment. She received her 8th grade diploma on her birthday and was planning on entering high school as soon as her health permitted. Besides the mother and father, she leaves 2 brothers and 3 sisters, Lyle and Dale, Betty, Marjorie and Mona, all of home; a grandfather, Elmer BASSETT; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Decatur are happy to announce the arrival of Frederick Dean in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, July 30. Weight 8 lbs. Both mother and baby are fine and returned to their home at 346 N. 24th St., Wednesday. Congratulations.

- Sergeant Andrew K. NEAL of Kinmundy is now serving with the famous 1st Cavalry Division in the present occupation of the Nippon Capitol. Overseas 10 months, Sergeant NEAL is working at the D Troop, of the 16th Cavalry Quartermaster Squadron. Formerly a member of the 693rd QM Truck Company, he wears the Good Conduct Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon, The Army of Occupation Ribbon of Japan, and the 16th Cavalry Quartermaster’s Quartermaster’s Meritorious Service Citation. As a civilian, he worked his own farm. He entered the army in March 1945, and took basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama. He is coming home next month. His wife, Mrs. Geneva, and their daughters, Lois and Evelyn make their home in Kinmundy.

- Omega: Leroy SEE arrived home from Germany last week with an honorable discharge from the army.

- Omega: Virgil HARRIS is home on furlough from the army.

- Sunday callers in the Marshall WILLIAMS home were Mr. and Mrs. Rufus STEVENS, Denzil GAMMON and son, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd WILLIAMS, Mr. and Mrs. John FORD. Jean FORD spent most of last week in the WILLIAMS home as a guest of Miss Gloria.

- Brown: Those who spent Sunday in the Steward MONICAL home were Mrs. I.N. WOOLEY, Ezra WOOLEY, wife and son, Henry WOOLEY, Miss Mildred BALL, Miss Mary WOOLEY, Mr. and Mrs. Paul MONICAL, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MONICAL, Ren TUCKER, Dean BAKER and family. The occasion was in honor of Charles N. MONICAL’s birthday and Mr. and Mrs. Paul MONICAL’s wedding anniversary.

- Private David SHAFFER of Chanute Field spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER.

- The 41st annual Reunion of the PARRILL Reunion was held Aug. 11, 1946 at the Tri-City Fishing Club Lake on Route 37, ˝ mile south of Kinmundy. A larger group, than since the war began, gathered to enjoy the day together. Invocation was given by our president, Dean PARRILL. A list of those attending was included.

- Will RUSH, aged about 70, of St. Elmo, was struck by the car driven by Charles BASSETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. MAXEY, of this city, near Farina, last Friday evening. He was killed instantly. Mr. RUSH, in company with Claude EDWARDS, of St. Elmo, came to Farina that evening in Mr. EDWARD’s truck on business. While there they thought they would buy some peaches. They headed south on Route 37 and had passed the C.E. PURSELL home when they decided to turn around, go back, and inquire at this home about peaches. BASSETT, accompanied by Floyd GARRETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT, was enroute to St. Elmo, where he is employed as a telegraph operator at the tower. They followed the truck and saw that it was stopping on the shoulder, Mr. RUSH stepped from the cab on the right hand side, walked into the front of the truck, right into the path of the BASSETT car. The body was picked up by F.G. STONECIPHER, of Farina, and was taken to his funeral home, but was later taken to the BROWN Funeral Home in St. Elmo. The inquest was held in St. Elmo Saturday morning and BASSETT was exonerated of any blame for the accident.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.E. BROWN were in Vandalia Sunday attending the funeral of Mrs. BROWN’s cousin, Forest HECKETHORNE, who died in the Greer Hospital. Services were held in Barkley Funeral home with interment in Ardmore, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and Mr. and Mrs. L.E. GREEN of Patoka, also attended the services.

- Mr. and Mrs. Loren EAGAN and family left Tuesday for Nashville, Tenn. where they will make their new home.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON attended the funeral Sunday at the Farina Funeral Home for Mrs. HENNING.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Friday evening.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Pvt. David SHAFFER and Pvt. Lewis PHILLIPS of Chanute Field, Ill. arrived here Saturday. David had a weekend pass and Lewis an 8 day furlough, then he expects to be sent overseas.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the wedding of Miss Doris SMITH and Claude WEHMEYER, Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church in Salem.

- Pleasant Grove: The Homecoming at Pleasant Grove will be held Sunday Aug. 18th with a basket dinner at noon. Rev. Burdette WALKINGTON will preach in the afternoon.

- Pleasant Grove: A list was printed of those attending the family reunion honoring Norman ROSE of California.

- Mr. and Mrs. Richard WILLIAMS of Chicago are here visiting their parents, Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS and Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- Registration for students at Kinmundy Community High School will be held Aug. 26. This year, there will be almost a complete new corps of teachers, only one, Miss HOPPER, returning. As we go to press, only an English teacher needs to be acquired. The following is the list of teacher as it now stands: Lewis J.T. O’DELL, Superintendent and will teach Science; J.F. HICKMAN, Latin and Social Science; Cecil HILAND, of Carthage, Ill., Mathematics and Science; Mrs. Manda NEWSOM of Salem, Home Economics; Kenneth McGUIRE, Hoopeston, Ill., Science and Physical Science, Hoopeston, Ill., Science and Physical Education; Ava Dell CANTRELL, Smithville, Tenn., Commercial; Roberta HOPPER, French and Social Science.

- Family Dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT entertained their children to a family dinner Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Carl HEADLEY and children of Lansing, Mich.; Jack GARRETT of Sterling, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Edwin SHREFFLER of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Carroll, Floyd, and Wanda GARRETT of this city. Also present was Miss Helen BASSETT. Afternoon callers were Mrs. Icy GARRETT and Mr. Clyde BASSETT and daughter, Evelyn.

- Lenhard LEWIN and Miss Alice FRENCH surprised their many friends when they motored to Morganfield, Ky., on Aug. 12, and were quietly married at the Christian Church in that city. They were unattended. They spent 2 days touring the south in the rain and then decided to return home and take another honeymoon sometime when the weather was better. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. FRENCH of this city, and a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘24. After her graduation, she attended the S.I.N.U. and then taught 2 years in the Odin Grade School. For the past 19 years she has been employed as a teacher in the local grades, and she has been re-employed for the coming term. The groom is son of Albert LEWIN of Readfield, Wis. He came to this part of the country several years ago as a cheese-maker for Art SCHMITT. He later acquired the plant and operated it until the outbreak of the war. Due to the lack of milk, he was forced to close his plant, which he afterward sold and it was moved elsewhere. He was then employed as a locomotive fireman for the C. & E.I. resigning from that position about a year ago. He is now a salesman dealer for garage tools. For the present, they will make their home with the bride’s parents.

- Mr. and Mrs. James ADAMS of Patoka have a baby boy born in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Monday. The mother was the former of Helen CURRY.

- Jennie B. HANNA, nee Virginia Belle GRAY, daughter of the late Martha E. NICHOLS and Isaac Denton GRAY, was born on a farm north of Kinmundy on Nov. 1, 1868, and died Aug. 14, 1946. She is the last survivor of 1 brother, James Melvin, and 3 sisters. Her childhood years were spent in this community where she attended Sherman country school. At an early age she joined the M.E. Church South. Her membership has been with the M.E. Church of Kinmundy since 1933. On Dec. 24, 1892, she married Clarence W. HANNA of Cameron, Texas, where they resided for several years. They had 5 children: Leon, Ralston, Claude, Ruby Lee, and Harvey. She was widowed in 1937. She leaves her 5 children and 8 grandchildren. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Major and Mrs. Leo DONOVAN of Springfield are here visiting her mother, Mrs. Margaret O’BRIEN and family. He recently returned home from the European Theater and is now on Terminal Leave.

- The 18th Annual BROWN Family Reunion was held in Salem Memorial Park on Aug. 4th. A list of those attending was included. A basket dinner was held at noon. President Mrs. Tillie O’CONNELL conducted the business meeting. There were 2 deaths in 1946, Mrs. Anna SMITH and Aaron WALKINGTON; 4 marriages, Earl PATHEL to Josephine JAMES, Jimmie MARTAIN to Marjory KAGY, Lewis Edgar KAGY to Faye STEVENSON, Howard RINKEL to Geraldine TROVENGER. Also 1 birth, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Alva CRUTCHFIELD of Wilmington, Ill.

- Junior GARRETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT, arrived home Monday night after being discharged from the Navy in Seattle, Wash., last week.

- The HOLT Family Reunion will be held Sundayl, Aug. 25, in the Kinmundy Park. All friends of the family are invited to attend.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB enjoyed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB. Mack attended the ballgame in Kinmundy in the afternoon.

- Swift School: Helen ROBB, Evelyn and Helen BASSETT, and Donna Mae GARRETT spent Wednesday afternoon with Betty and Virginia Lee HELPINGSTINE.

- Swift School: Mr. Clyde BASSETT, Charles LOWE, and Jack CHANCE are repairing our schoolhouse, getting it ready for school.

- Pleasant Grove: A fairly large crowd attended the Basket Dinner Sunday. Owing to the rain which came up at noon, the tables were spread in the house with plenty of good things to eat. We were glad to have Rev. DYCAS and family with us, he bringing the message in the afternoon, as Rev. WALKINGTON was unable to be present. Rev. CURTIS spoke in the morning and at the close of the afternoon services, administered the christening of 4 children. Special numbers were furnished by the Brown Quartet, Mrs. Ruth WILSON and her Sunday School Class, and Miss Jean WILLIAMS of Alma.

- Wilson School: A family dinner was enjoyed Aug. 11 at the Arthur PARRILL home. Those present were: Mrs. Geneve GLENDEMING of New Martinsville, W. Va.; Rev. and Mrs. C.L. HILL and family of Farina; Vera PARRILL of Salem, and Mr. and Mrs. Clark PARRILL.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Jess CHARLTON and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bob SMITH and family spent Sunday on Farina with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John KAISER helping them celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary.

- Omega: Word has been received here by the SCHOOLEY families that Mrs. Mollie TUCKER of Olney died. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. BAKER and Mr. and Mrs. Dean BAKER attended the funeral Wednesday.

- Meacham: Mrs. Mabel MARSH, daughter Miss Regina MARSH and son, Edward MARSH and wife, St. Cloud, Fla., spent several days last week with her brother, Edwin HARRELL and wife. They departed for their home Saturday morning.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Ray MULVANEY have a baby daughter born Aug. 13 named Helen Gertrude.

- Pvt. Francis KRUTSINGER, now stationed at Scott Field, Ill. spent his furlough with homefolks last week, Aug. 11th. Eight ex-servicemen: Harlas KRUTSINGER, Virgil JAMISON, King Gene STIPP, Jr. MERRITT, Freddie MISELBROOK, Dalton and Floyd MOODY with relatives and friends gathered at his home and enjoyed dinner. A list of others present was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD, Mrs. Estella PRUETT, Misses Edith and Martha MORGAN were in Salem Tuesday attending the burial of a cousin, Will JOHNSON, who died in a hospital in Belleville.

- Friends of Mr. and Mrs. William R. DAY will regret to hear that the latter’s mother remains in critical condition at Memorial Hospital in Anniston, Ala.

- Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter, Kaye, spent Sunday in Sumner with Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and family.

- The annual Illinois-Michigan Reunion was held on Aug. 18 at Ferguson Park, Okemos, Michigan. A list of those attending was included.

- Mrs. S.A. WHISNANT’s 86th birthday was celebrated in her home in Kinmundy Sunday by 25 of her relatives coming to her home with well filled baskets of food for a potluck dinner. Those present were her son, Earl WHISNANT and wife of Virginia, Ill.; Roland WHISNANT, wife and son, Marcus, of near Springfield; Burton SHAFFER, wife and daughter, Charlotte, a sister, Mrs. Ollie BOGAN, of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Will HIESTAND; Mrs. Pearl ANDERSON and children, Cleo, Elinor, Rosemary and Richard, Mrs. Rosa THURMAN, Harold and Howard THURMAN of Salem; Mrs. Laura HOFF of Villa Grove; Mrs. Virgil WIGGINS of St. Louis; Mrs. Joe HUFF; Flossie HUFF and Richard HUFF of Salem.

- Mr. MOYE of El Paso, Texas has been employed as the English teacher at Kinmundy High School.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER were host and hostess to their family and relatives Aug. 25th. A turkey dinner was served. A list of those attending was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harold ROBB and daughter moved last Friday to Cowden, Ill. where Mr. ROBB will be telegraph operator for the C. & E.I. Railroad in Mode, Ill. The many friends of this family wish them success and happiness in their new home.

- Misses Katherine WORMLEY and Florence JACK entertained a large number of friends at the WORMLEY home last Thursday honoring Alice FRENCH, who recently became the bride of Len LEWIN.

- The local group of GAA girls went to St. Louis last Thursday for 2 days. They all reported a very nice time. Some of the things they did was shop, attended 2 shows, took an excursion trip down the Mississippi River on the "Admiral" and broadcasted over the Ed Wilson Radio Show on KWK. We were sorry all the girls couldn’t attend bu the following members did: Arlene ZIMMER, Jean FORD, Thelma McGUIRE, Betty HELPINGSTINE, Marie BAILEY, Millie BAILEY, Marilyn MILLER, Zola ROBNETT, Helen ROBNETT, Dorothy SWIFT, Charlene HULSEY, Marian JOHNSON, and Betty HAMMER. We wish to thank Mrs. Rea GARDEN and Miss Norma MILLER for taking their cars. We also want to thank Mrs. Jeanne BROOM, our sponsor. The officers of last year were: Zola ROBNETT, Pres.; Mary McGUIRE, V. Pres.; Betty HAMMER; Sec’y, Marilyn MILLER, Treas.; Jean ALEXANDER, Point Chairman; and Arlene ZIMMER Reporter.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the charivari and kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Claud WEHMEYER at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert SMITH, Friday night.

- Pleasant Grove: Neighbors and friends were shocked and grieved when they heard of the tragic death of Lawrence TRIMBLE, who killed himself with a shotgun Sunday. He leaves a wife and 5 children. Mrs. TRIMBLE was taken to the hospital Sunday night. The relatives have the sympathy of the community. Mrs. Fred DEMIER and children, a sister-in-law of Mrs. TRIMBLE, was calling on Mrs. TRIMBLE Sunday and his death had not yet been learned.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE were very pleasantly surprised Sunday when the relatives and friends began to arrive at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse GEORGE to help them celebrate their birthdays. Mr. GEORGE’s birthday is Aug. 28th and Mrs. GEORGE’s on Sept. 1st. Two beautiful birthday cakes adorned the table. Those present were: Mrs. J.L. DAVIS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry NELSON and sons, Kenny and Danny of Chicago; Mrs. Bertha ANDREWS, Mr. and Mrs. Harry LECKRONE, Mr. and Mrs. Charles ANDREWS of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. D.F. NEATHERY and grandson, Loy MORRIS, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LUX and sons, Jimmy and Charles, Mrs. Eileen SCHWABE and daughter, Patsy and son, Keith.

- Mr. and Mrs. Murrell REESE attended the wedding of Miss Stella SINCLAIR to J.D. BROWN in Salem, Sunday.

- Meacham: Miss Darlene MERRITT accompanied Lewis BURKETT and family to a birthday dinner for Stanley SHAFFER at his home Sunday. About 75 were present.

- Swift School: Mrs. Frank GARRETT entered Salem Hospital Sunday night to undergo a minor operation and will return Thursday to her home.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judy, were in Patoka Saturday on business.

- Swift School: Virginia HELPINGSTINE and Patty GIGAR called on Helen and Evelyn BASSETT, Monday.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and daughter attended the JONES Reunion in Salem, Sunday afternoon.

- Brown: E.C. GOODWIN and wife, and Dean BAKER and wife attended the funeral of Mrs. Mollie TUCKER in Olney, Wednesday.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. E.L. GREGORY of Mammoth Springs, Ark. accompanied by her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. A.L. DeNEGAL of St. Louis and her sister, Ida, of California; called on old neighbors in this vicinity last Monday. Mrs. GREGORY lived in this vicinity over 20 years ago.

- Miletus: School opens Aug. 26 at Miletus, Otis TATE, teacher.

- Emily Alice PARRILL SMITH, daughter of Peter S. and Nancy PARRILL, was born in Marion Co., July 15, 1860, and died Aug. 25, 1946, after an illness of 10 months. She married Daniel R. SMITH, who died Dec. 6, 1929. Mrs. SMITH went as a bride to the home in which she lived until her death. Surviving are 1 daughter, Mrs. Ivah WINEGARNER, and 1 son, Clarence N. SMITH of Silver Spring, Maryland; 6 grandchildren, Mrs. Margaret HAMERSON, Robert and Betty WINEGARNER, Donald, Gordon, and Jean SMITH; and 5 sisters, Mrs. Byron SIPLE, Mrs. Edward RICHARDSON, Mrs. William BOGIE, Mrs. Edward RICHARDSON, Mrs. William BOGIE, Mrs. Edward HOHLT, and Mrs. Fred GRISSOM. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church of New Bethel. A list of relatives attending the funeral was included.

- James CRAIG, for many years a coal inspector for the Illinois Central Railroad, died Monday in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, aged 60 years, 2 months, 17 days. He had been in ill health for about 2 years. Services will be held in Centralia with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. The deceased, son of the late Joseph and Francis CRAIG, was born in Kinmundy, and where he grew to manhood. He leaves his wife, and a daughter, and 2 brothers.

- School opened Monday morning with a total enrollment of 286. It looks mighty good to see so enrolled in high school again this year which means that the youth of the community are taking advantage of the splendid opportunity are taking advantage of the splendid opportunity of getting an education. And anyone who know anything about our school building, knows that they are very crowded. There is no question but what High School District 590 will have to have a building of their own within the next few years. We are anticipating the consolidating of the grade schools in the community in the very near future and as soon as this happens, the high school will be crowded out of the present building.

- Sgt. George BARGH returned home last Friday after serving 16 months in the army. Sgt. BARGH was stationed in Kearns, Utah. After his discharge, Sept. 9, he will return to his studies at the U. of I., Champaign.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harry GRAY, Sr. moved their personal effects to Buckley, Ill., Monday, where Mr. GRAY has accepted a position of signal maintainer.

- The stillborn sons born in the Greer Hospital at Vandalia to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. DACE of St. Elmo, were buried in the Cubbage Chapel Cemetery, Aug. 29. The babies were named Lonnie and Leon. The mother was formerly Edith SULLIVAN.

- Omega: Marion PHILLIPS received a broken collar bone and several bruises when he was hit by a car driven by Rev. ATTEBERRY last Thursday night. The lights on the car went out and the preacher kept on driving slowly when he hit Mr. PHILLIPS. He is now at his daughter’s home in Centralia.

- Omega: Funeral services were held for Mrs. Katie BRANDEBURY at the Christian Church Thursday afternoon with interment in the Church cemetery nearby.

- Swift School: Mrs. Frank GARRETT returned Thursday from Salem Hospital much improved.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN, Mr. and Mrs. Merl JONES and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and Sammy were callers at the Frank GARRETT home Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Our school started Monday with Mrs. Virgil SEE as teacher again.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. John BLANKENSHIP, Mrs. Mae SIMCOX and Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN and sons, Larry and Billy, ate Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD and helped celebrate Mrs. BLANKENSHIP’s 73rd birthday, and Mr. ARNOLD’s 71st birthday.

- East Zion: Mrs. Fern BASSETT and daughter, Donna, were callers at the James BASSETT home Wednesday.

- East Zion: Mrs. Frank BALLANCE and daughter, Betty, Arthur IRVIN and Master Bill COX, at Patoka ate Sunday dinner at the A.D. NICHOLS home and helped them celebrate their daughter, Mrs. Dres HEADLEY’s birthday.

- Brown: Andrew NEAL, who has been overseas for sometime returned home the latter part of the week discharged from the Army. His wife and daughter have been living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl JAMISON.

- Miletus: S. Sgt. George E. BUTTS and wife of Scott Field spent Saturday night with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete BUTTS and family.

- Miletus: A message was received from Barnes Hospital Monday that Herman EADS had died.

- Pleasant Grove: Pvt. David SHAFFER of Chanute Field spent Saturday night and Sunday with John SHAFFER and wife.

- Meadow Branch: Wm. PYLE went to Russellville, Ind. last Wednesday to attend the funeral of his sister.

- Patsy, 6 year old granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd KRUTSINGER, of Meacham twp., has been ill for the past few days, and her case was finally pronounced as poliomyelitis by the physician and the district health officer. She was taken Tuesday to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield for treatment. This is the first case of polio in this vicinity and we sincerely hope it will be the last.

- James DOUDERA, the 4th son of Frank and Josephine DOUDERA, died Sept. 2, 1946, at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia. He was born Sept. 11, 1896, in Foster twp., where he spent his entire life. On Dec. 15, 1945, he was married to Anna MALEKOVIC of Chicago, with whom he spent a very happy, short married life. He leaves his wife; 3 step-daughters, Helen, Violet, and Blanche; 2 step-sons, George and Albert; an aged father; 1 sister, Mary OSBORN; and 7 brothers, Frank Jr., John, Joseph, Thomas, Edward, George, and Harry. He was preceded in death by his mother, and a sister, Lillian GARRETT. Services were held at the Alma Methodist Church with interment in Martin Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed BRASEL suffered quite a loss Sunday morning when their residence caught fire from a kerosene stove. They had left the stove burning while they ran an errand. When they returned to the kitchen, it was afire on the inside. When the fire dept. arrived, the blaze had made good headway. But after using different wells in the neighborhood, the blaze was finally extinguished. Considerable damage was done to the inside of the house as well as the furniture.

- Recently discharged from the navy, Charles William DAVIDSON, radio man third class, is now at home with his parents, the Scott M. DAVIDSON’s of Kenilworth. A graduate of St. John’s Military Academy in 1944, he attended the school of commerce at Northwestern university before entering the service in Jan. 1945. After taking his boot training at Great Lakes, he was sent to radio school at Gulf Port, Miss. He was stationed in the Pacific for one year on a patrol craft and was on duty near Guam, the Marianas, the Caroline Islands, and the Marshall Islands. Mr. DAVIDSON plans to return to Northwestern University in the fall.

- Pleasant Grove: A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle SEE Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Earl SEE of San Diego, Cal., who have been visited relatives here. A list of those attending was included.

- Pvt. Vernon ZOLLER of Ft. Sam Houston, Texas is here visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Pat JAMES. He will receive his discharge soon.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Ira KRUTSINGER were the recipients of a long distance call from their son, Pvt. Francis KRUTSINGER, at Ft. Lawton, Wash., Friday. Also an air mail letter Saturday stated the he would set sail for Yokahoma, Japan enroute to Tokyo.

- Miletus: Miss Neita SHAFFER, daughter of Miss Mary SHAFFER of Oskaloosa twp. and Forrest BURKETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis BURKETT, were married one day last week.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON attended the Fair at Salem Thursday afternoon.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Roy SMITH have a baby girl born Tuesday in Effingham Hospital named Judy Marie.

- Prairie Grove: A kitchen shower was given to Mr. and Mrs. Earl HASSEBROOK in her home Tuesday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS Thursday afternoon and Mr. and Mrs. Robert BEARD and family, Sunday evening.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Igo JONES and family returned to their home near Homer, Ill., Sunday. They were called home by the death of Mrs. JONES’ father, Herman EADS, whose funeral was held at Oskaloosa, Wednesday.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Roy DOOLEN have a new ‘46 Chevrolet which they purchased Saturday.

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

- John CRAIG of Tripp, S.D., Mr. and Mrs. Eugene CRAIG and daughter of Glendale, Ariz. spent Saturday among friends after attending the funeral of their brother, James CRAIG of Centralia.

- Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe OLDEN and sons, Alva and Bruce, Miss Marie KLINE, Mr. and Mrs. Ray OLDEN and children, Patty and Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn INGRAM, niece, Connie WEAVER, Mrs. Peggy JENKINS and daughters, Linda and Joan, motored to Newton, Ill. Sunday and attended the FEAR Family Reunion.

- Edwin WORMLEY and daughter, Katherine, were in Chicago last Friday where Mr. WORMLEY was one of the 23 honored guests at luncheon in the Crystal Ball Room of the Blackstone Hotel, given by the officials of the Illinois Central Railroad. These guests had rounded out 50 years of service with the Illinois Central Railroad. Each man was presented with a gold pass, which entitles the holder to ride on any train in the system. He was the son of Englehart and Caroline RHINESMITH WORMLEY, and born in a one story log cabin near Kinsman, Grundy Co., Ill. on Dec. 3, 1870. The following March, he came with his family to a 2 story log cabin near Alma. He had one brother, Frank, and one sister, Mae, both now deceased. The mother died in Jan. 1877, and the father in October 1877, and the father in October of the same year. Then Edwin went to live with the late Mr. and Mrs. Smith McCULLEY near Alma. He gained his education in the school at Alma. In 1891 he accepted a position with the Milwaukee Railroad as station helper at Tripp, S.D. He remained there 1 year and then went to Big Timber, Mont. with the Northern Pacific. He remained here until 1893 when the panic caused his job to cease. Then he returned to Alma, and worked at whatever he could. On Jan. 1, 1896, he was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad as station agent and operator at Alma. Here he remained for 1 year and then on the ‘extra list’, working as extra operator at various places along the line. His first regular job was at Kinmundy, which he held for just 1 week. From there he went to Edgewood and then to Savoy in Dec. 1898. He came from Savoy to Kinmundy in May 1907, and here he has been ever since. On Sept. 28, 1898 he married Miss Katherine GROVE of Kinmundy. They had 3 children, Lorentz of Menlo Park, Calif., Eugene who died in March 1937, and Katherine at home. The wife and mother died in Dec. 1936. For several years he was clerk of the local Board of Education, and for several years, a member of the City Council. For the past 20 years he has been a director of the Kinmundy Building and Loan Assoc., and is at the president time, it’s President. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Harry GRAY, Jr. have a daughter, Judith Lynn, born in Salem Hospital on Sept. 16.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ora ATKINS have a daughter, Loretta Lynn, born in Greer Hospital in Vandalia on Sept. 15.

- Beulah DISS and Mrs. Chas. BLOMBERG returned home Sunday from a visit in El Paso, Texas, with the latter’s son, Pvt. Chas. BLOMBERG, Jr., who is stationed there. They also visited in Hooper, Colo. with their brother, L.M. DISS and family.

- On Sept. 7, Miss Shirlee REDMANN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William REDMANN, became the bride of Charles Lee DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robb DOOLEN of Kinmundy at the Perpetual Help Church in Everett, Wash. Miss Patti REDMANN was her sister’s maid of honor, and Miss Lela Mae DOOLEN, young sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. Ray KREGOR of LeRoy was best man. The groom graduated from Kinmundy H.S., and just recently received his honorable discharge after serving overseas with the United States Navy. The couple will reside in Everett, Wash. Both the bride and groom have employment there, the bride being employed by the First National Bank as a secretary and the groom being employed by the J.C. Penney Co. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Joe MALONE have a daughter, Patricia Ann, in Salem Hospital on Sept. 20.

- Mrs. Bennie DOOLEN entertained the N.I.P. Club on Sept. 20 by giving a Stork Shower for Mrs. Edwin SHREFFLER. 8 members were present and 1 guest.

- Ralph LUX was taken to Salem Hospital Tuesday suffering from pneumonia.

- D.A. ARNOLD of Denver, Colo. is visiting his mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD and family.

- George BARGH, Jr. left last Monday for Champaign where he will attend school this winter.

- An article about the "Meadowlark", the new C. & E.I. post-war Steamliner was written about.

- Last Sunday, Sept. 29, invited guests met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS and enjoyed a most delicious birthday dinner, honoring Mrs. F.S. HARRIS, and Mr. Edwin HARRELL, whose birthdays occur Oct. 1st. The fried chicken, on this occasion, was served on a platter that has been in the family for a century and formerly belonged to Mrs. HARRIS’ maternal grandmother. The beautifully decorated angel food cake was made and presented by daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred HARRIS. Those present at this happy gathering were their son, Mr. and Mrs. Fred HARRIS, Princeton, Ind.; Mrs. HARRIS’ sister, Mrs. Levi WEAVER, her son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank WEAVER, their children, Frank Jr., and Sharon, of Casey, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL. Late in the afternoon all departing wishing for the honorees many more happy birthdays.

- Brown: Doyle WILKINSON of the U.S. Navy has completed his basic training and is spending a 10 day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Gertie WILKINSON.

- Miletus (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow WILKINSON have a son born Sept. 23 in Salem Hospital named Dennis Leon. The mother is formerly Olive KING, daughter of Mrs. Martha KING of near Oskaloosa. The other grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Denver E. WILKINSON.

- Miletus (from last week): Patsy, 6 year old granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd KRUTSINGER, who was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, a victim of paralysis, returned home Sunday.

- East Zion (from last week) Pvt. Beryle ARNOLD of the Armed Forces from Camp McClellan, Ala. is spending a 3 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart ARNOLD.

- Swift School (from last week): James GARRETT of New Jersey, spent the weekend with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT.

- Swift School (from last week): Clyde GARRETT and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL spent Sunday afternoon with the Clyde BASSETT family.

- Swift School (from last week): Louise GREEN, who is attending Business College in Centralia, spent the weekend with her father, Bill GREEN.

- Swift School (from last week): Mrs. Raymond SWIFT entertained Mr. and Mrs. Harry DENNIS of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Russell SWIFT and family of Alma, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom HELPINGSTINE and daughter to a delicious birthday dinner last Friday honoring her husband, Raymond.

- Swift School (from last week): Most of our community attended the Fox Hunters Meeting in Kinmundy last week. Thurman ROBB’s dog won a prize.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Ed HAWKEY received word that a son had been born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank DIETRICH. The mother is formerly Miss Vivienne HAWKEY.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): PFC Jerry McCARTY of Ft. Lewis, Wash. came Saturday to spend a 30 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McCARTY and family.

- Swift School: Bill GREEN received a telegram from his son, Lyle, of Seattle, Wash., announcing the arrival of a baby girl named Murna Louise.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Gene COSBY of South Bend, Ind. came Monday to spend the week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom HELPINGSTINE. Gene just received his discharge.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the wedding of Miss Cecela DOUGHERTY and Paul SMITH at Pleasant Grove Sunday night.

- Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER and Mrs. Dale HAMMER went to St. Louis Thursday and were accompanied home by Mr. Dale HAMMER, who had been a patient in a hospital there.

- Mrs. Laurence LENTHOLD of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Chas. JORDAN of Salem, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter FORD of East St. Louis visited Saturday with their sister and aunt, Mrs. Chas. DODSON and family.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. JOHNSON of Chicago moved into the old home of his grandmother, Mrs. Effis JOHNSON BUTTS last Thursday. Mrs. BUTTS now lives in Iuka.

- Omega: Several members of this community gathered at the Omega Church Saturday to put a new roof on the church building.

- Omega: A rig for drilling another oil well is being set up on the A.A. MILLICAN property southeast of Omega.

- Lewis Ebb ETHERTON, 53, died at his home in Murphysboro on Monday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Services were held yesterday in Murphysboro with interment made there. The deceased was a school teacher. He graduated from Southern Illinois Normal University in 1915 and came to Kinmundy H.S. as assistant principal that that fall, remaining here 1 year in that capacity. He again returned to Kinmundy as Supt. in 1919 and remained in that capacity for 2 years. He then returned to Murphysboro, and was elected county supt. of schools of Jackson Co., which he held for 20 years. He also served as assistant coach in Murphysboro H.S., and resigned from that position just 2 weeks ago on account of his health. Besides his widow, the former Miss Dorothy DOOLEN, he leaves 3 daughters: Eugenia, the present assistant County Supt. of Schools of Jackson County; Betty Lee, a teacher in the Plano schools, Lora Gene, a senior in the high school; and 1 son, Lewis Edward, aged 10. Ebb, as we always called him here and ‘Pop’ as he was known around his own hometown had a host of friends in this community.

- Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS was called to Kankakee Saturday by her brother, Bob NICHOLS. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. NICHOLS died Friday night aged 2 days. He was named Clark Wesley. Services were held Sunday. Mrs. Selby GARRETT and son, Tom, of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Bob EAGAN, of Patoka, drove to Kankakee Sunday and also attended the burial also. They all returned home Sunday night.

- Relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George KEEN, Sunday to help George celebrate his 28th birthday. A list of those attending was included. The evening was spent in taking pictures and everyone had an enjoyable time, as this was George’s first birthday at home in 2 years. His last birthday was spent overseas in Germany.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN have a great-grandson, Charles Christopher, who was born Sept. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Chester CONANT of Denver, Color.

- E. Henry SPECKER of Brownstown formerly well known of Kinmundy, died in his home after a lingering illness due to paralysis, from which he has been an invalid for years. He is a brother-in-law of the Misses PARRILL of this city.

- Horace, son of McKendree and Cornelia PRUETT, was born in Kinmundy on Jan. 9, 1871, and died at the home of a daughter in Granite City, Ill. on Oct. 4, 1946. In 1892, he married Lula HARRISON and they had 6 children, 2 sons, Eddie and Earl dying in infancy. He resided in Kinmundy until just a few years ago, at which he went to Flora to make his home with a daughter. This year he had been living with another daughter in Granite City. He was a member of the Kinmundy Methodist Church. Four daughters survive: Mrs. Ethel WOOD of Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Elva READ of Granite City, Ill.; Mrs. Esther McGEE of Flora; and Mrs. Mildred JEFFERSON of Edgemont, S.D. He leaves also 1 sister, Mrs. Blanche PATTERSON of Chicago, and 2 brothers, Harry and Clyde PRUETT of Kinmundy. Two brothers, Robert and Floyd have preceded him in death. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- George L. BOONE, 66, died Monday in Effingham Hospital after a few days illness. For the past few years, he has made his home with his nephew and niece, George and Doris LACEY in Effingham. Services were held from Bauer Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. He leaves a brother, Coral A. BOONE of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Daisy KNABB of Valley PARK, Mo.

- Oct. 4th Mrs. Beryl DISS was hostess to the N.I.P. club and honored Mrs. Howard ROBB with a Stork Shower.

- Leroy SWIFT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT, is suffering with a broken finger.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chris JASPER and family, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. PHILLIPS, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis CORNELL and family of Alma spent Sunday in Mattoon attending the CORNELL family reunion.

- Junior GARRETT left Tuesday for Wooster, Ohio where he will be employed.

- Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS and Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS served a delicious chicken dinner Oct. 3 in honor of little Brenda Sue’s 5th birthday.

- Prize Winners from the 5th annual meeting at the Fox Hunters were listed.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jed HARPSTER of St. Peter, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Oct. 13, 1946, at their home. A host of relatives gathered to make the occasion a gala one. A list of those attended was included. The afternoon was spent visiting and singing old familiar songs and hymns, led by Mrs. Orville GARRETT, with Mrs. Lula WEGMILLER at the piano. Mrs. WEGMILLER also made the wedding cake.

- Miss Marian JOHNSON, a student at S.I.N.U., University of Carbondale, spent the weekend at home.

- George Lowrie BOONE, youngest son of Thomas and Margaret STOKELY BOONE, was born on a farm near Kinmundy, April 24, 1880, and died on Oct. 7, 1946 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, following a heart attack suffered at home a few hours previously. After completing grammar and high school, he enrolled in law school of Wesleyan University. In 1904, he graduated having passed the Illinois Bar Examination at the close of his junior year. He entered the law office of H.S. PARKER, where he remained for a short time. Mr. BOONE did not like the law profession, preferring medicine, but agreed to study law because it was his mother’s choice. When his health began to fail he went to Indian territory and from there to Selma, Calif. He worked for the Rosenbery Bros. (fruit packers) at Selma for 27 years. Being interested in National Defense, he was disappointed at being too young to enlist in the Spanish American War. When he came to Effingham he joined Company G of the National Guard in which he was active for several years. His physical condition and age kept him out of World War I, but under a different set-up in World War II, obtained civil service positions in Bremerton, Wash., and San Francisco, shipyards because of his expert knowledge of guns. After 2 attacks of pneumonia within a few months time, he was informed that he would never be able to work again or take strenuous exercise, so he returned to the LACY home at Effingham. He leaves 1 brother, C.A. BOONE of Kinmundy; 1 sister, Mrs. C.S. KNABB of Valley Park, Mo.; 2 nephews, George I. LACY of Effingham and Thomas BOONE of Vandalia; 4 nieces, Mrs. Jack BARNES, Miss Dorothy and Lorraine LACY of Effingham and Mrs. Bryan PITTS of Kinmundy. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mrs. J.W. NOOT and Mrs. W.A. LACY, both of Effingham.

- Miss Millie BAILEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil BAILEY, and Mr. Charles BASSETT, son of Mrs. J.B. MAXEY, both of this city, were married in Salem, Monday morning, Rev. HAWKINS, performing the ceremony. This happy couple will make their home with their parents for the present, and we are wishing for them a blissful wedded life.

- Swift School (from last week): Those attending the Fall Festival in Patoka last Wednesday were: Frank GARRETT, Clyde BASSETT, Tom HELPINGSTINE and family, Raymond SWIFT and wife, Cleve DOOLEN, Roy DOOLEN and wife, Sam LOWE, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN.

- Swift School (from last week): George FORD and family have moved into our community, occupying the Roy ROBB farm.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): A large crowd attended the charivari and kitchen shower at the Ralph HIESTAND home Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Paul SMITH.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Deacon MORGAN, who lived south of Xenia had the misfortune of turning their car over on the Louisville Road, just east of Ervin SOLDNER’s, Sunday evening. The couple were bruised and cut some and badly shaken up. They were taken to the doctor at Xenia by Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL and son, Clifford, visited Monday at Ezra FELLER home, getting acquainted with their new granddaughter, who arrived in Salem Hospital last week to Mr. and Mrs. Clark PARRILL.

- Omega: Tommy MULVANEY is here on terminal leave and expects to be discharged from the army soon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert MOATS of Maquon, Ill. have a baby son born Oct. 11 in St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. Mrs. MOATS is a sister of Mrs. Roy LINGENFELTER and was Mrs. Kate SONGER.

- Bob WINEGARTEN of Carbondale, SINU visited his mother over the weekend.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Wm. PYLE spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McWILLIAMS Monday morning Mrs. PYLE had a stroke. She can use her limbs but cannot talk yet.

- Pvt. Charles E. BLOMBERG left Friday for Camp Stomeman, Calif. after spending 2 weeks furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. BLOMBERG and family. On Oct. 6th a basket dinner was held in his honor and also to celebrate the 17th birthdays of Jean and June whose birthdays were Oct. 7. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. E.C. SCHAUFELBERGER and daughters of Greenville, Orville, Lowell, J.H., Beryl DISS and families, Francis HAMMER and family, Beulah DISS, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. BLOMBERG.

- Capt. and Mrs. Arthur DOOLEN of Mattoon returned to their home Sunday after spending a short time with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, and they also attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, L.E. ETHERTON.

- PFC Richard MAULDING, Paratrooper, has landed in Japan and is stationed with the 511th Sig. Co. Airbourne Div. near Sapporo.

- Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER and Mr. and Mrs. F.W. HAMMER spent Sunday in Sumner with their son and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER. Mrs. L.J. HAMMER remained in Sumner until Wednesday.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and son, Charles were in Centralia, Friday evening attending the wedding of Richard ROBB at the Methodist Church.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Jane HADDIN of Iuka visited Sunday with her granddaughters, Mrs. Ruby SHAFFER, and husband and attended Sunday School at Pleasant Grove.

- Omega: Robt. SILL is in Salem Hospital suffering from a bruised hip received when a horse kicked him last week.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Wm. PYLE is able to be up and around now. She still cannot articulate plainly, but keeps trying to speak.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB have moved from the Virgil LIVESAY family to their home in Kinmundy.

- Swift School: Evelyn and Helen BASSETT attended Sunday School at Arnold Chapel and spent the day with Lila GARRETT.

- Rea A. GARDEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. GARDEN, was born in Sycamore Valley, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1902, and died suddenly of a heart attack at his residence in Kinmundy, Oct. 25, 1946. Mr. GARDEN and his family, consisting of Mrs. GARDEN and 3 small sons, came to Illinois from Chase, Kan., in 1938, and came to Kinmundy in 1939. Desiring to make this their home, they purchased property here. He later purchased the hardware store, enlarging it, and became one of Kinmundy’s most progressive business men. He was a member of the Clarington Lodge A.F. & A.M., and of the Aniad Temple. He was a member of City council, and Scout Commissioner. He is survived by his companion and sons, Chuck, Johnny, Dick; his father and mother of DeRidder, La.; 3 sisters, Mrs. A.E. FRANCIS and Mrs. D.O. HARRELL of DeRidder, La.; Mrs. Earl WEATHER of Wichita, Kan.; 2 brothers, Jim of Benton, and Harry of DeRidder. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Candidates for King and Queen at the Carnival to be held Nov. 1 at the Gym are: Seniors, Chuck GARDEN and Zola ROBNETT; Juniors, Bob PHILLIPS, Marj. CONANT; Sophomores, Dale HULSEY, Gloria WILLIAMS; Freshmen, Bill GRAY, Callie McGUIRE.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles BASSETT are the proud parents of a "premie" boy, who arrived in the Salem Hospital Friday afternoon, weight 4 lbs. The mother will return home about Sunday while the son will remain in the hospital in the incubator for a few weeks.

- On Oct. 20, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL entertained at their home in honor of Mrs. CORRELL’s mother, Mrs. Sarah HAMPSTEN, the occasion being Mrs. HAMPSTEN’s 85th birthday. A list of those present was included.

- Jerry, the 10 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester ROBB, returned home Sunday from St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham. Last Thursday he entered the hospital for examination and observation and the doctors found he had had polio. His condition is fine and he has suffered no ill effects of the dreaded disease. The ROBBs have another son, Dennis, who is being kept out of school, but is well.

- Miss Ruth WRIGHT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emery WRIGHT of Alma, student at Kinmundy H.S., won second place in the District Rural Youth Talkfest held Oct. 24 in Breese. Bill FRANCIS, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.K. FRANCIS of Salem, student at Salem H.S., tied for third place and was named as second alternate. Miss WRIGHT is now eligible for the all-expense paid trip to the I.A.A. Annual meeting held in Chicago, Nov. 18-20.

- Charles DISS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS, underwent an appendectomy in Salem Memorial Hospital, Saturday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Glenn SCHOOLEY are parents of a baby girl born Oct. 26 at Salem Hospital named Glenda Louise.

- Mrs. Ray GEORGE entered the Effingham Hospital last Wednesday for gall bladder trouble and asthma.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, son and daughter, Art and Mrs. H. GRAY, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD, Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. FISHER, H.L. WARREN were in Vernon Sunday attending the funeral of their Aunt Rose DOOLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.A. HOLT, Ed JONES, and Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS were in Patoka Saturday attending the funeral of a cousin Monroe HOPKINS.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN and sons, Richard and John, Mrs. Edna MOTCH, and Mr. and Mrs. F.G. PRUETT were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George MOTCH in their home in Centralia, Sunday. Turkey with all the trimmings was served. The birthdays of Mrs. MAHAN and Mr. MOTCH were celebrated.

- Pvt. Robert HOYT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles HOYT, arrived home yesterday for a 24 day furlough. After the expiration of this furlough, he will set sail for China where he expects to remain for 2˝ years.

- Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN have another son, born in Salem Hospital last Thursday.

- Mrs. T.C. FRICKLEY and son of Frestus, Mo., and Mrs. Gilbert KOTTKAMP and son of St. Louis spent Monday here helping their mother, Mrs. Art COCKRELL celebrate her birthday.

- The Halloween Parade sponsored by the P.T.A. and financed by the local merchants was held Oct. 31. First and second prized were given to the following:

Negro: Brenda GRAY, Peggy PRUETT

Raggedy Man: Dwayne HANNA, Robert HANNA

Fat Man: Bonnie GRAY, Paul GRAY

Girl Dressed as a Boy: Sue JACKSON, Velma HANNA

Boy Dressed as a Girl: Charles GRAY, David HANNA

Clown: Gene DONOHO, Barbara HAMMER

Cowboy: Charles Harold HOWELL, Ila May HANNA

Gypsy: Julia PHILLIPS, Marilyn ALLEN

Old Lady: Jerry GRAY, Helen BASSETT

Ghost: Teddy Joe TROUT, Marilyn HOWELL

Child Couple: Carol THOMAS and Gladys BRIMBERRY; Ila May HANNA and David HANNA

Negro Couple: Shirley HOWELL and Loretta DISS

Miscellaneous: Denny GEILER; Barbara HOWELL

- Earl ALLMON sold his barber shop Monday to Harvey WICKENHAUSER of Salem. The new owner has assumed charge. Mr. ALLMON is now looking for a new location.

- A large birthday dinner was celebrated Sunday in honor of Mrs. Alice DUNLAP, who was 88 years old, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Addie LANDRETH. A pot luck dinner was served and a large 3-tiered cake that said Happy Birthday Grandma was served. A list of those attending was included.

- George MEYER, son of Mr. Chris MEYER of Kinmundy, is attending McKendree College.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE’s grandfather, Perry COX, died Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will COX, at the age of 86 years. Services were held at Young’s Chapel.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Mancil CANTRELL helped Mrs. John SHAFFER cook for silo fillers the first of last week.

- Meacham (from last week): Mrs. Mary BALKE received word last Tuesday of the death of her brother, Frank NORMAN of Pawnee, Ill. She accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Percy LACEY there for the funeral.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mrs. Chester KLINE and daughter, Marie, attended the yearly birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt GRAY last Sunday.

- Omega (from last week) Mr. and Mrs. Ray SCHOOLEY announce the arrival of a granddaughter born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Glen SCHOOLEY.

- E.P. COCKRELL, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James COCKRELL, born and reared in Meacham twp., and for a number of years was General Passenger Agent for the Monon Railroad, died at his home in Sarasota, Fla., Oct. 21.

- On Nov. 8th, Mrs. J.A. BROOM of Alma, entertained relatives to a very fine turkey dinner in honor of her mother, Mrs. Belle SCHERMERHORN’s 88th birthday. She received a large number of birthday greetings and one especially from her granddaughter, Miss Irene SCHERMERHORN, who is stationed on the Hawaiian Islands. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John A. BROOM, Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse BROOM, Linton, Ind.; Mrs. Gertrude WADE and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, Kinmundy; John BROOM, Jr. of Salem; Richard BROOM of Kinmundy; Ernest BROOM of Alma.

- Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter, were visiting his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and family, in Sumner, Tuesday.

- Mrs. J.H. BACKENSTO and daughter, Shirley, of Hartford, Ill., spent the weekend here with Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS and son, Raymond. Shirley visited in the J.N. VALLOW home.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Pvt. David SHAFFER of Chanute Field, who has been spending a 10 day furlough here with his brother, John and wife, and other relatives, left Monday for Mass., where he will be stationed.

- Swift School (from last week): Mrs. SEE entertained her pupils last Thursday morning to a Halloween party, playing games and serving to them delicious refreshments. Prizes were won by Billy Deane SEE, Helen BASSETT, and Rosalind LOWE. Billy Deane gave all the pupils a candy bar and all were grateful to their teacher for an enjoyable time.

- Mrs. Caroline YAGER spent a part of last week in Iowa attending the funeral of Mr. YAGER’s cousin.

- Mrs. Chas. FOX went to Salem Monday to attend a birthday dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer KEELER, given in honor for Mrs. KEELER’s father, Fred MERRITT and aunt, Mrs. Anna VAWTER. A turkey dinner was served to 26 guests.

- William Jackson PHILLIPS, more commonly known as "Jack", died at his home in Meacham twp. Tuesday. He had been ill health for the past 9 years.

- Word has been received here by friends of the death of Mrs. Sarah HASELDEN, which occurred Oct. 18, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie KAGY, of Wayne, Neb., with whom she resided. She was 87 years, 11 months, and 18 days of age. She was the wife of the late John B. HASELDEN and the mother of 3 sons, Edwin Forest, David R., and Chas. A., all of whom have preceded her in death, and 1 daughter, Minnie KAGY, who survives. Also mourning is a granddaughter and grandson, Christine and John HASELDEN of California, and a sister, Mrs. Ellen McELYEN of Urbana, Ill. The HASELDENs were former Kinmundy people.

- Word has been received here of the death of Frank SCHOENBORN of Salisbury, Ill. on Nov. 2, at the age of 79 years. He was a former resident of Kinmundy and leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Kate BUSWELL of Gilman, Ill.; 2 brothers, John of Parsons, Kansas; and Tom, with whom he made his home in Salisbury. He had been blind for years and suffered a stroke about a week before from which he never regained consciousness.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS left Monday for Savannah, Mo. where Mr. DISS will enter the Sanatorium for medical treatment.

- E.R. LOWE had the misfortune of falling from the roof of his barn last Thursday, dislocating his shoulder. He was in the Salem Hospital for a few days.

- Larry SULLENS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, underwent a tonsillectomy in the Salem Hospital Saturday.

- William LUX underwent an appendectomy in the Salem Hospital on Monday.

- Two weeks ago, the Albert MILLICAN well, located just east of Omega was brought in and pronounced a pretty good well, making about 200 barrels on test. Now leasing around Omega is pretty lively.

- Miss Anna SUKUPCHACK, daughter of Paul SUKUPCHACK of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Merle JACKSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON, were married in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in East Chicago, Ind. on Nov. 18. They were attended by Miss Mary SUKUPCHACK and John J. VANA, of Chicago, both cousins of the bride. The bride is a graduate of the Twin City Business College of Benton Harbor, Mich. Since her graduation, she has been employed by the State of Michigan at Lansing. The groom is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘30. Soon after his graduation, he entered the service station business, which business he still has. He entered the service on April 17, 1941, and was discharged Nov. 4, 1945, after spending several months overseas It was while he was stationed at Fort Custer, Mich., that he met the bride. They couple will make their home on the LINGENFELTER property for the time being.

- On Saturday in Vandalia in the home of Rev. Henry F. NEAL, occurred the marriage of Miss Nola MILLER and Donald ROBB. They were attended by Miss Helen ROBB, sister of the groom, and Lester MILLER, brother of the bride. The bride is the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simon MILLER, of Loogootee. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurman E. ROBB, residing west of this city, and is a prosperous young farmer. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was given in the home of the bride’s mother. The happy couple are now at home with the groom’s parents.

- Before members of their families and close friends, Miss Mary Margaret SNOW, daughter of Mrs. William G. SNOW of East St. Louis, and William A. BURRELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. BURRELL of University City, were married at St. Philomena’s Church in Peoria on Nov. 16. The attendants were John BURRELL, brother of the groom, and his fiancee Miss Mary Virginia TWOMLEY of St. Louis, who will be married on Thanksgiving Day. The bride graduated from East St. Louis high school, and the groom attended Washington University before entering the Navy. He received his release from service in February. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Carol BAYMUELLER, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, entertained with a dinner in the Peoria Country Club. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret O’BRIEN of Kinmundy.

- At the monthly meeting of the Marion County Rural Youth Organization held at the Salem Oak Park Auditorium, Wednesday, Warren BUNDY, 20 year old veteran of World War II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul BUNDY, was elected President. Other officers elected are: Vice President, Ruth WRIGHT, Alma; Secretary, Cleta MERCER, Salem; Treasurer, Odell HENSON of Iuka; Reporter, Doris BUNDY of Iuka; and Recreation Leader, Robert Clifton of Iuka.

- Phillip Ray, 1 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY, is improving from a serious illness of bronchitis. He celebrated his first birthday Nov. 13.

- Meacham (from last week): Ruben CRAIN and family attended a charivari for Bill WELLS and bride, Monday.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BRASEL of Hoopeston, Ill. spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL. Mr. Glen JARHAUS was a caller Wednesday afternoon.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Little Johnnie McGUIRE returned home Monday from Effingham Hospital. He is a victim of polio.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Bill CONANT, who is on leave from the Navy, and Lowell REESE, called Monday on Mr. and Mrs. Art WEISS and daughter, Virginia.

- Brown (from last week): Laurell RITTER, who is stationed in Texas, is spending furlough with his parents, Ora RITTER and family.

- Swift School: Mrs. Raymond SWIFT received a telegram from her son, Lyle, stating he was in San Francisco, and would soon be home.

- Swift School: Carl DOOLEN and Emmitt GARRETT spent the weekend at home.

- Swift School: Lillian BUNDY spent 1 night last week with Evelyn BASSETT and attended the basketball game in Kinmundy.

- Swift School: Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD were in Farina last Thursday on business.

- Wilson School: On Sunday a birthday dinner was enjoyed at Sunnyslope farm honoring the birthdays of Mrs. Clark PARRILL. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Clark PARRILL and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra FELLER, Miss Vera PARRILL, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL and son.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS and daughters, Mildred and Helen, were in Effingham Saturday attending the wedding of their nephew and cousin, Frederick J. STOCK, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred STOCK, to Miss Pearl TRULLINGER of Altamont at the Sacred Heart Chapel in Effingham.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank HAMMER, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER spent Wednesday in Giant City Park and Crab Orchard Lake. On Thursday they visited in Sumner with Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and children. Mr. and Mrs. Frank HAMMER returned to their home in Morris, Ill. Friday morning.

- William Jackson PHILLIPS, son of Henry and Elizabeth ALLGOOD PHILLIPS, was born in Wayne Co., Ill. on Oct. 15, 1868, and died on Nov. 19, 1946. Death claimed his mother when he was 11 years old, and at that time he moved with members of his family to Marion Co. On Jan. 5, 1895, he married Margaret PRATHER. This couple spent all but 2 years of their married life at their present home in Meacham twp. His kindness was made more evident when more than 2 years ago, he took James LEWIS, an orphaned boy, into his home and loved him as dearly as his own. 47 years ago he was baptized, and became a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and an infant daughter. He leaves his wife; his foster son, James; 2 brothers, John of Kinmundy, and Robert of Salem. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Phillips Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lyle BARBEE have a daughter born Friday in Salem Hospital.

- Clella E. WAINSCOTT, wife of Ren WAINSCOTT, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Friday and was rushed to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, where she lay in a coma until she died on Monday.

- Emmitt A. MERRITT died at the home of his son, Ira, in Meacham twp. on Nov. 22, aged 77 years, 7 months and 5 days. Services were held from Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Ray INGRAM is getting ready to put out 20 acres of new peach orchard on terraces this month on a field where his father started erosion control 5 years ago. Ray has just taken over this farm from his father, Mr. I.D. INGRAM, who has operated it for 33 years. It is located on the south edge of Kinmundy. There is another 15 acre peach orchard adjacent to this 20 acre field, on which Mr. INGRAM built terraces after the trees were set.

- Mrs. Ivy June BUTTS, Kinmundy, and Donald Sheldon WARREN, Millard, Neb., were married Nov 1, in the Methodist Parsonage in Gretna, Neb. They will make their home in Millard, Neb.

- Tom CHEADLE entered the Salem Hospital Thursday for a tonsil operation, but due to kidney trouble, he was not able to have the operation.

- Due to the Coal Strike, Monday night shows have been discontinued until further notice at the Farina Theater.

- The Illinois Central Railroad will withdraw 17 passenger trains to comply with the order of the Office of Defense Transportation calling for a reduction of 25 percent in steam operated passenger service because of the impending stoppage of coal production.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. LECKRONE died Sunday and services were held Tuesday in Salem.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Lucinda CANTRELL visited Saturday with her daughter, Mrs. Ruby SHAFFER. and husband.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. See MILLICAN announce the arrival of a baby girl born last Friday in Salem Hospital.

- Clella Elizabeth MANION WAINSCOTT, oldest child of Martha and Isaac MANION, was born in Kinmundy twp., July 2, 1889. She was one of a family of five children. Her father died when she was a young girl, her mother in Jan. 1945, and a brother, Harry, in Feb. 1946. She married Ren WAINSCOTT on May 18, 1909, and they had 2 daughters, 1 dying in infancy, and Helen. Ren and Clella made their home on their farm northwest of town until 2 years ago, when ill health caused them to dispose of it, and come to town where they purchased a home. She was converted and baptized at a meeting held at their home church some years ago. She was a member and officer of Rosedale Rebekah Lodge. On Friday she suffered a stroke and was taken to Centralia Hospital. She died Monday, Nov. 25, 1946. She is survived by her husband, and daughter, Helen SCHWABE, and a small grandson, Dickey SCHWABE; also 3 sisters, Pearl RUEDL of Salem, Nellie ADAMS of Patoka; and Imogene PEER of Decatur. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Darrell REESE have a daughter, Edith Karen, born in Salem Hospital on Nov. 21. She is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REESE.

- Paul LANE, 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE, is in the Salem Hospital receiving treatments for tularemia (rabbit fever) contracted a few weeks ago from dressing a rabbit.

- A kitchen shower and charivari was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Donald ROBB on Nov. 27, in Loogootee, at the home of Mrs. ROBB, which had been planned by 3 of her sisters, Mrs. Ewald RUNGE, Miss Opal Marve MILLER, and Mrs. Vernon RUNGE, with 44 present. Refreshments were served consisting of candy bars, cigars, sandwiches, and coffee.

- PFC and Mrs. Robert LINDER have a daughter, born Dec. 2, in the Salem Hospital, named Virginia Pauline. PFC LINDER is in the hospital at Camp Campbell, Ky., due to injuries suffered in an accident Nov. 1. The mother was formerly Miss Lilly OLDEN of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter TAYLOR of Meadfield, Mass., have a son, Walter Douglas, born Nov. 26. The mother was formerly Katheryn MARSHALL.

- Mr. Marshall WILLIAMS has been appointed as Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff Tib WOOLBRIGHT. Mr. WILLIAMS moved his family to Salem Friday and will make their home at the jail residence. Sheriff WOOLBRIGHT will continue to reside in Central City.

- A double wedding was performed Sunday afternoon in the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, northwest of this city. The 2 brides were sisters, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore MOELLER, residing northwest of this city. The first to be wed were Miss Marion MOELLER and Harold BUTTS, residing north of this city. They were attended by Miss Lavina DREWES, cousin of the bride, and Charles JASPER, close friend of the groom. The next to be wed were Miss Bernice MOELLER and William BARBEE, son of Mrs. Maude BARBEE, of this city. They were attended by Miss Vera MOELLER, sister of the bride, and Kenneth PIGG, a close friend of the groom. Misses Evelyn and Judith MOELLER, sisters of the bride, were flower girls, and Theodore MOELLER, Jr., brother of the brides, was ring bearer. Mrs. BUTTS attended the local high school, but graduated from the Soldan High School in St. Louis with the class of ’44. Since that time she has been employed by the Bell Telephone Co. in St. Louis. Mr. BUTTS was discharged from the army in Sept. of last year and since that time has been employed by the S.G. Adams Metal Ware Co. of St. Louis. Mrs. BARBEE also attended the local high school and for the past 2 months has been employed in St. Louis. Mr. BARBEE was discharged from the navy in October of last year. For the past 2 months he has been employed in St. Louis. On Sunday a reception was held at the home of the brides’ parents. More than 100 relatives, neighbors and friends attended this reception. Both couples left Wednesday for St. Louis where they will return to their positions.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lyle GREEN and children spent Thanksgiving with their father, W.L. GREEN and children. They were enroute to Miami, Fla. where Lyle has employed with the Pan American Air Ways.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON and baby of Decatur were Thanksgiving guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAMMON.

- Brown (from last week): Sandra SCOTT, who had the misfortune of breaking her leg on the way to school Friday, is getting along nicely.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER, Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER, and Barbara Kaye, Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and family in Sumner. They all enjoyed a turkey dinner.

- C.W. WITWER of Centralia, real estate dealer, died this morning at his home of a heart condition. He had been ill for only a short time. Born at Casey, Aug. 31, 1875, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson WITWER, he lived in Centralia for the past 37 years. He married Nellie MAHAN at Kinmundy, Dec. 28, 1904, and moved here from that city. He was a member of the Kinmundy Masonic Lodge. Surviving relatives include his widow and 2 brothers, Henry, of Effingham, and R.W. of West Palm Beach, Fla. In 1916, he founded the WITWER-TATE wholesale grocery, and operated it until 1924, when he sold out to the Goodale-Puffer firm. For 9 years, Mr. WITWER was Vice President of the Merchant State Bank in Centralia. In 1922, he founded his own wholesale hardware business in the city and the time of his death had completed 40 years in the real estate business. The funeral will be held at the Galbreath Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ella NEWELL who died Tuesday will be held in the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- In the December 2nd issue of the Miami, Fla., Herald, is the picture of the first "Eye Bank" signers of the Dade Co. Veterans Eye Exchange. There are 5 in the picture, with Lewis J. CONANT, Washington, D.C., assistant field director for the U.S. Employment Service as one of the signers. This Exchange was organized authorizing the Veterans Administration to use the corneas of eyes of the signers after death to aid those who lost their sight during the war. Lewis is a former Kinmundy boy and has many friends here.

- Joseph Thomas ARNOLD, son of J.W. and Nancy ARNOLD, was born in Foster twp., May 12, 1857, and quietly fell asleep at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ralph FEATHER, Dec. 6, 1946, aged 89 years, 6 months, and 24 days. He was one of a family of 8 children, all preceding him in death, but 1 brother, E.M. ARNOLD, of Kimberly, Idaho. In March, 1877, he was married to Mary Elizabeth CHANCE. Three sons, Emory, Guy and Edson came to bless this home. Edson died when 4 years old, and Emory reported missing in Alaska in 1902 while serving with the Signal Corps of the United States Army. The wife and mother passed away in 1898. In August, 1900, he was married to Hattie E. GREEN. One daughter, Vivienne (now Mrs. Ralph FEATHER) was born. In April 1940, this companion was called to her eternal home and (Buzz) as he was known to all, made his home with the son and daughter. He was a member of the Kinmundy Lodge No. 398 A.F. & A.M. for 62 years. Besides the son, daughter, and brother, he leaves 3 step children, L.E. GREEN, Patoka; R.H. GREEN and Mrs. Mildred BROWN of Kinmundy; 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist Church, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating. Interment was made in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Vernon ALLEN have twin girls born Dec. 9 at the Salem Hospital named Nina Faye and Ina Kaye. The ALLENs moved here about 2 years ago, and Mrs. ALLEN is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. YATES of this city.

- Master Charles WHITE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn WHITE, will appear on the bandwagon program on station WCNT Centralia on Dec. 16, playing the piano.

- William ROADMAN, 58, of Alma, died in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Tuesday morning after suffering from cancer for the past several months. Services will be held at Alma Methodist Church with interment in Alma Cemetery. He was well known in this community, having had a café in Kinmundy several years ago. For the past several years, he has been employed by the Wilson Produce Co., of Alma.

- Mrs. Edna GRAVES, 63, of Champaign, died Monday at Burnham City Hospital. Death followed a year’s illness with heart disease. Services were held from the Mittendorf Funeral Home. She was born Aug. 20, 1883 at Alma, daughter of Charles and Bertha HARVEY, and married to Noah GRAVES on Feb. 10, 1904. She leaves her husband and 2 children, Mrs. Paul STEVENS of Chicago, and Mrs. O.E. THOMPSON of Bellingham, Wash.; one grandson, Paul STEVENS of Chicago, and 1 sister, Mrs. Mabel GROTTS of Olympia, Wash. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery in Urbana.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mancil CANTRELL.

- Miletus (from last week): Pvt. Junior BUTTS of Lowry Field, Calif. arrived home Sunday to spend a short furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orion BUTTS and other relatives.

- Miletus (from last week): Pvt. Walter BRIMBERRY and brother, Garland, called on Ira KRUTSINGER family Friday night. Walter has been spending a few days with home folks. He will leave Dec. 2 for Hamilton Field, Calif., and ship overseas soon.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the charivari and shower at the E.C. GOODWIN home for Mr. and Mrs. Larmin LANDGRADER.

- Swift School (from last week): A kitchen shower was given Friday night to Mr. and Mrs. Donald ROBB at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman ROBB. Those attending were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT, Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL, Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Lester ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and Judith, Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LOWE, and Rosiland, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and Keith, Mr. Clyde BASSETT, Evelyn and Helen BASSETT, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SWIFT and Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. George FEATHER, Berle GREEN and Virginia KEEN, Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN, Mr. and Mrs. Roy DOOLEN, Mr. and Mrs. Tom HELPINGSTINE and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Billie MORRIS and Jackie of Flora, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. RICHARDS and Patty HARRINGTON of Plymouth, Ind. Many useful presents were received, and refreshments of pop, apples, and cigars were enjoyed by all present.

- Swift School (from last week): Lyle SWIFT is spending a 60 day furlough at home after spending a 60 day furlough at home after spending a year overseas.

- Swift School (from last week): Lyle GREEN and family left Saturday for Calif. where they will make their home, as Lyle has a position as a flyer.

- Lillie Bell READNOUR GERARD ROWAN died at her home on Dec. 15, 1946. She was the daughter of J.S. and Lucy READNOUR, born in Georgetown, Ill., Nov. 7, 1865, and moved with her parents to Kinmundy in 1881. In 1886 she married Wm. N. GERARD, and he died in 1896. In 1898 she married Robert S. ROWAN. At the death of Alice READNOUR’s mother in 1906, Mr. and Mrs. ROWAN took this little girl into their home, and cared for her as if she were their own daughter. Mrs. ROWAN was a member of the Methodist Church having been transferred with her husband from the Presbyterian Church in 1925. She was active in the church and her auxiliaries as long as health permitted. She was also a member of Rosedale Rebekah Lodge. She was the last of her immediate family. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, her niece, Alice, who cared for her aunt thru her long years of illness; an aged aunt, Mrs. Sarah PIETY, and a nephew, Earl READNOUR, Harrisburg, Penn.; a great nephew, George KAZEN of Chicago. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Ella Helen SCHOOLEY NEWELL, daughter of David and Charlotta KENNEDY SCHOOLEY, was born Feb. 5, 1870, in Guadenhutten, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, and died at her home in Kinmundy, Dec. 10, 1946. When just a small child, she came with her parents to Illinois, and settled near Kinmundy, where the father was a farmer, and where Ella grew to womanhood. When a young lady, she accepted a position in the Anna State Hospital. Here she met George W. NEWELL and they were married on Feb. 20, 1896. Soon after their marriage, they came to Kinmundy where they made their home. The husband died on Aug. 3, 1938. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Kinmundy, and all her spare time was spent with Church work. Although Mrs. NEWELL had no children, she shared a mother’s love and affection upon her nieces and nephews. She again felt the sorrowing of death when one of the nephews, Pvt. Xon SCHOOLEY, was killed in action in the recent war. She leaves 3 brothers: John SCHOOLEY of Little Rock, Ark., James and Clarence SCHOOLEY of this city; 1 sister, Mrs. Beatrice ALLEN of Charleston; 8 nephews and 2 nieces, all of whom were permitted to attend the funeral except Clyde SCHOOLEY, Burbank, Calif., and G.A. SCHOOLEY and Freda SCOTT, Little Rock, Ark. Services were held from the Methodist Church in this city with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth PICKLE have a baby girl in their home here. The family now have 4 little girls.

- Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT have a baby daughter born in Vandalia Hospital, Dec. 13th.

- Mrs. J.O. COX had the misfortune of falling in her home Wednesday breaking her right leg in 2 places below the knee. She was taken to Salem Hospital.

- Omega (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Lewis HAMPSTEN have opened their restaurant in the COPPLE building. Mrs. Gertrude NEURT is helping them.

- Pleasant Grove: The W.S.C.S. met Wednesday with Mrs. Hazel MAXEY with most members present. Christmas gifts were exchanged, and names were drawn for Mystery Pals. Officers elected for next year: President, Mrs. Marjorie DEADMOND; V. Pres., Mrs. Gladys HIESTAND; Treas., Mrs. Maxine BARKSDALE; Secy, Mrs. Lillian CURRY; Symp. Chairman, Mrs. Mabel SMITH; Dev L., Mrs. Lucille VANDEVEER.

- Charles BASSETT spent Sunday with his uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. CONANT and family, celebrating his 17th birthday along with Marjorie, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CONANT, whose birthday was also on the same day as Charles.

Please note!!! The articles on this web site were originally reported in weekly editions of "The Kinmundy Express" (also known at one time as "The Marion County Express") which are now located on microfilm at the Illinois Historical Library in the Microfilm Depository in Springfield, Illinois. Please note that the gleanings listed within this compilation do NOT represent entire articles in most cases, but instead, general and summarized information with special interest being focused upon data which is significant to genealogical research.

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