1947

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Jan. 2, 1947:

- Miss Emma Lucille BLACKBURN, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. BLACKBURN, became the bride of Aubrey O. CARY, Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents, 115 South Marion, Salem, Illinois.  The Rev. E.M. DYCUS, pastor the Grace Methodist Church performed the double ring ceremony.  Preceding the bride and her father down the stairs were her bridesmaid, Miss Jo McGRAW, matron of honor, Mrs. Lorin McMACKIN, sister of the bride, flower girls, Miss Bonnie Lee SMITH and Chonita McMACKIN, nieces of the bride, and her ringbearer, Master David SMITH, nephew of the bride.  Mr. CARY is the son of Mrs. Jessie CARY of St. Louis, Mo.  He was attended by his brother, Wiley A. CARY of Salem.  Ushers were: Wilbur D. SMITH, Waterloo, brother-in-law of the bride, and J. Robert BLACKBURN, Litchfield, Ill., cousin of the bride.   The bride graduated from the Salem Community H.S. in 1944, and has since attended Southern Illinois University.  The bridegroom attended Salem Community H.S. entering the Armed Forces in 1943 and was discharged in 1945.  Since his discharge he has attended St. Louis University.  He is now a civilian employee of the army in St. Louis.  After a short wedding trip they will be in their home at 2123 Menart St., St. Louis.

- Mr. and Mrs. Cecil HIGHLAND announce the arrival of John Patrick, in the Salem Memorial Hospital, Dec. 27.  Mr. HIGHLAND is one of the instructors in our local high school. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter HIESTAND, of Champaign, are the parents of a baby boy born last week in the Salem Memorial Hospital.  He will answer to the name of William Douglas.  The mother is the former Maxine PURCELL of Alma.

- Mr. and Mrs. Willard SCHOOLEY left last week for East Moline, Ill., were they have accepted positions as attendants in the State Hospital there.

- Mrs. Carroll GARRETT is a patient in the Mark Greer hospital in Vandalia.  We wish for her a speedy and complete recovery.

- Miss Myrtle BRASEL slipped Sunday morning and suffered a broken wrist.  At present she is staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL.

- Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. HANNA purchased the Zimmer Café this week and assumed full charge of the same yesterday morning.  Both Mr. and Mrs. HANNA are well known in this community, having been born and reared here and for the past several years have been engaged in farming in this community.  We can see no reason why Mr. and Mrs. HANNA won’t do well in their new undertaking and we are wishing for them the best of success, and now Mr. E.O. ZIMMER is retiring from the business world after 23 years.  In 1922, he purchased the Buswell Restaurant.  Then in 1927, purchased the Willis Bakery and combined the two.  He later closed out the bakery and has been operating the café ever since.  During all these years Mr. ZIMMER has made many friends who are very sorry to see him leave the business world.  At the present, he says he has no definite plans.

- Meacham Oil Well Reported A Producer: An oil well was commenced a little over a week ago in Section 21 of Meacham Twp. on what is known as the old WEISS farm now owned by George BOYE of St. Peter.  Last Friday morning, the drilling was stopped at a depth of about 2200 ft. when a ten foot saturation was encountered.  Pipe was set and the derrick was taken down Saturday.  Now it is awaiting a cable tool outfit to drill it in.  Just how strong a well this will make remains to be seen.  Anyway, we are all happy in the thought that there is oil this close to Kinmundy.                                                                                                                     

- Mr. and Mrs. Russell SHAFFER of San Bernardino, Calif., announce the arrival of Linda Charlene, on Dec. 24.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed BRASEL were happy Sunday to have their entire family with them for the day: Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Ellis JOHNSON and daughters, Betty and Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie HALLER of Highland, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon STOCKER, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN, and two sons, Garry and Mickie.

- Ray GEORGE is now home from St. Anthony’s Hospital, Effingham.  He is recovering from double pneumonia.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clifford JACKSON and daughter have moved a part of their household goods to Vandalia where Mr. JACKSON has accepted a position as guard at the Illinois State Penal Farm.

- Mrs. Margaret GRAY was happy to have her 3 sons with her over Christmas, John See, R.M. 1/c, Charles of Hines, Ill., and Fred at home.

- A.L. VALLOW of East St. Louis and Miss Zelma VALLOW of St. Louis, Mo. spent Christmas with their father, C.H. VALLOW.

- Miss Alice Marie ZIMMER and Shirley GRAY are visiting Shirley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry GRAY Sr. in Buckley over Christmas vacation.

- Eli CONANT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT has arrived home from the Army.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. B.E. DOOLEN and son, Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN and son spent New Year’s Eve in the W.R. DOOLEN home.

- Wilson School: Miss Viola MEYER returned Monday to her school work near Lawson, Ky. after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER.

Jan. 9, 1947:

- Kinmundy Alumni Stars Crush Kinmundy High School Hornets 39 to 24: The Kinmundy Alumni defeated the local Community High School’s Hornets last night before a capacity crowd.  Once again the citizens of Kinmundy were able to see the High School stars of yesteryear.  As everyone expected, the game was hard and fast, and in some cases rough.  This year the mighty Alumni team consisted of 12 stars of by-gone days, namely, Bob GRAY, Kenneth PIGG, Art BOYD, Junior and Floyd GARRETT, Bob JOHNSON, Howard ROBB, Willard WILEY, Dick GRAY, Billy BROOM, Bennie DOOLEN, and Calvin BARBEE.

- Mrs. Kate EARL Funeral Tuesday: Katherine Mary, only daughter of George W. and Martha BEAVER, was born in Kinmundy, Ill.  At an early age she was converted and joined the Southern Methodist Church.  She was very fond of music, and for years was a regular member of the choir of her church.  When the S. Methodist church was dissolved, she transferred her membership to the Methodist Episcopal Church.  She was married to Edward Reynolds HENSLEY, and to this union was born 7 children, 3 of which died in infancy.  Those surviving are: Mrs. Bessie PARRILL of Kinmundy; John W. Of Prestonburg, Kentucky; Chester of Chicago; and Mrs. Martha McGRUE of South Bend, Ind.  There are also 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Her husband, Edward, passed away in 1922, and soon after she went to Chicago to live.  In 1928 she was married to Louis EARL of Chicago, who preceded her in death a few years ago.  For the past several years, because of failing health, she has made her home with her children.  She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Schuyler PARRILL, on Saturday evening, Jan. 4, 1947.  The funeral service was held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Alta Mae, beloved wife of W.G. SNELLING, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, aged 45 years, 6 months, 26 days.  Funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mrs. SNELLING succumbed to a heart ailment.

- Joe FIELD Dies: Word was received here this week on the passing of Mr. Joe FIELDS, of Clarkston, Mo., a former citizen of Kinmundy.  Mr. FIELDS died Christmas morning from a heart attack while showing a neighbor girl the Christmas presents he had received.

- Joins Polar Bears: Not to be outdone by some of the larger metropolitan areas, Kinmundy has accidently started a branch of the Order of Polar Bears, and it all happened this way.  The thermometer dropped down to around 14 degrees Saturday and had been hovering below the freezing mark for about a week.  Naturally, one would think it an excellent time to ice-skate.  So a small band of the younger generation proceed to the C. & E.I. Lake.  One lad, namely, John GARDEN, ventured out just a little too far from the shore line, the ice gave way, and he dropped into the water up to his neck.  Yes, the water was cold and in the clamor to set himself out, he lost his spectacles in the water.  No, he didn’t feel the urge to recover his spectacles either.  So thus far this season, John is the only official Polar Bear that we know of, and by the way, if any of you nimrods happen to land one of those “Old Grandpappy” bass next spring wearing a pair of spectacles, you will know that they rightfully belong to John GARDEN.   

- Wilson School - Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn WOODEN have a new son born Saturday night at Salem Hospital.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Sterling SULLIVAN spent the weekend in St. Elmo with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin DACE.

- Mr. and Mrs. Roy SULLIVAN, sons, Charles, Norman, Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling SULLIVAN spent Tuesday at the Carroll SIMMONS home and helped butcher.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Walter HIESTAND of Champaign have a new son born in Salem Hospital on Dec. 26^th.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Pearl ROSE and family called on Claude ROSE and family Sunday afternoon to see the new grandson born Dec. 28^th.  Other visitors were Herschel ROSE and family, Leroy SEE, Ralph ROSE and Donald SMITH.

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

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): A large crowd attended the Christmas program Tuesday night.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Several from here attended the Christmas program at Lovell’s Grove Monday night.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Merle SEE and family attended the Christmas program at Omega school Tuesday night.

Jan. 16, 1947:

- Buys Farm: Mr. Chas. BLOMBERG has purchased 80 acres of what is known as the Dr. CAMERER farm northeast of this city, from Mr. Harvey HANNA.  This farm joins Mr. BLOMBERG’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. BLOMBERG land on the north.  The house on this farm has been occupied by Mr. BLOMBERG’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. BLOMBERG, since last April.  They will continue living in the house.

- Great-Grandad: Mr. W.W. LOWE is pretty proud of the fact that he is again great-grandad and it all happened this way.  James Edward, son, was born to his grandson and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edward LOWE, of Brunswick, Ga.  Gordon Edward is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James O. LOWE of Hercules, Calif.  and James Oswell is the son of William Warren LOWE, of this city.  There you have it, and may we say congratulations to everyone concerned.

- Celebrates 95^th Birthday: Mrs. Esther L. MITCHELL, of this city, celebrated her 95^th birthday last Monday, Jan. 13.  At noon a small birthday dinner was given for her by her family and friends.  The dinner included a large cake with candles and all the trimmings.  Those present were Clyde BARROW and family, Lawrence and Andrew BRUBAKER, Charles and Ale BURK all of Salem.  The Express joins in with Mrs. MITCHELL’s friends in wishing her many more happy birthdays.

- Mr. Arthur D. HOLBROOK, youngest brother of Mrs. E.C. BARGH, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11^th, in Chicago.  Funeral services were held Jan. 14, at Drake Funeral Home with burial in Irving Cemetery, Chicago.  It was not possible for Mrs. BARGH to attend the services.

- Sgt. Albert CORRELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL, arrived here Friday after receiving his discharge from the army at Ft. Sheridan the day before.  Sgt. CORRELL has spent the past year in Germany with the Army of Occupation. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred BOYD are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl, who made her appearance in the Salem Hospital early Wednesday morning.

- Business Changes Hands in Alma: Mr. Lavern GRAY purchased the grocery stock and fixtures of Gex PULLEN in Alma and assumed charge last Monday morning.  Mr. GRAY has been employed in the Rainey Store for the past several years.  Mr. PULLEN opened this fine grocery store about 2 years ago and has enjoyed a splendid trade.  We have not learned just what his future plans might be.  Mr. GRAY states that he will continue his cream buying station in connection with the store.

- Life History of Mrs. Virginia SULLENS of Alma: Virginia M., daughter of Thomas and Mary WILLIAMS, was born April 3, 1865 in Fayette county and departed this life Jan. 10, 1947, at the age of 81 years, 9 months, and 7 days.  Nov. 22, 1891, she was united in marriage to Charlie SULLENS.  To this union, one son, Relza, was born.  She and Relza and family shared their home together, she loving her daughter-in-law, Ruby, and her 3 grandchildren as her very own. At the age of 13 years, she gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Church, at which she has been a faithful Christian for 68 years.  One sister, Mrs. Julia MAXEY, of Kinmundy and her husband, Charlie, preceded her in death a number of years ago, leaving to mourn their loss, her son, Relza, daughter-in-law, Ruby, and 3 grandchildren, Virginia, Betty, and little Mike; 3 brothers-in-law, Frank, Oscar and Lawrence SULLENS; a number of nieces and nephews and friends.  For many years she was a teacher in public school and many of her scholars and schoolmates remember her good works and teachings in past years.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church in Alma, Rev. CURTIN officiating.  Interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Swift School: Eli CONANT has returned home from the Army and will be with us for quite a while now. Welcome home, Eli.

- Swift School: George FORD has gone to Hammond, Ind. where he has employment.

- Meadow Branch: Word has been received this week of the death of Mrs. Homer MILNER’s father, who died New Year’s Day at 11 a.m. at his home in _______ county.  Mr. and Mrs. MILNER, sons, Howard and Harmon and wife and daughter, Mrs. Naomi PRICE, Shelbyville, attended the funeral.  Mr. TROTTER visited his daughter’s home ______ when they lived her.

- Swift School: Helen ROBB has employment in Flora and spent the weekend with home folks.

- Swift School: Mrs. Thurman ROBB, who has been in the Effingham hospital, returned home last Thursday.

- Omega: Robert WRIGHT left for St. Louis this week where he will attend an electrical school.

- Mr. and Mrs. Webster LOWE of Phoenix, Ariz. visited during the holiday with their new granddaughter in San Diego.

Jan. 23, 1947:

- John William BANNING, son of Eunice Emeline Lily BANNING and Fieldon Brooks BANNING, eldest child of a family of 8 children, was born in Fayette Co., Ill., near Cowden, Dec. 19, 1863, and died at his home in Kinmundy, Ill., Jan. 16, 1947, aged 83 years and 27 days.  On July 26, 1886, he married Sarah Adell TIPSWORD of Ramsey, Ill., and they had 7 children, 2 whom preceded him in death.  Surviving him are his wife and 5 children as follows: William Marion of Farina, Ill.; Perry Brooks of Cisco, Ill.; Mrs. Argola INGRAM of Kinmundy, Ill.; Mrs. Alvirda FRANCIS of Mason, Ill.; Raymond Moses, of Kinmundy, Ill.  He also leaves 28 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sarah TROUTMAN of Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Clara ROWLAND of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Mrs. Lola HALL of Tower Hill; 2 half-brothers, Ed BANNING of Gladewater, Texas, Brooks BANNING of Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.  They took into their home to rear, a granddaughter, Mrs. Henrietta BANNING STOGE, when she was a very small child.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hira BYERS in the Church of God at Kinmundy, Jan. 18, 1947.  Interment in Elder Cemetery. (A thank you note was also included from Mrs. Adell BANNING and family.)

- Coon Hunters Elect Officers: The annual meeting of the Kinmundy Coon Hunters Association was held Tuesday evening in the City Hall.  After discussing the affairs of the association, Kenneth ROBB was elected President and Dwight INGRAM, Secretary-Treasurer.  T.E. TROUT, Loren ALBERT, and C.S. CHANCE were elected directors.  The association reported that it had purchased 11 coons which were taken alive during the open season from the hunters and that they had turned these loose just after the season closed. The hunters report a good season this year, with a total take of about 80 coons by members of the association.

- Consults Specialist: Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. H.M. GRAY, of Urbana, and Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW, spent Friday in St. Louis where Mrs. DOOLEN consulted a specialist regarding a fractured hip.  Mrs. DOOLEN fell several months ago injuring her hip.  Enroute home, they were entertained to dinner in the home of another daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack PFEFFER in Lebanon.  Mrs. DOOLEN accompanied Mrs. GRAY home on Sunday for an indefinite visit where she will recuperate.

- Mr. and Mrs. Richard GRAY are rejoicing over the arrival of a 7½ lb. daughter, who made her arrival last Thursday morning in the Salem hospital.  She will answer to the name of Gloria Jean.  Both mother and daughter, as well as daddy, are doing fine.

- The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred BOYD will answer to the name of Betsy Jane.    

- WELSH-LANGENFELD: Mrs. Mildred WELSH, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS, residing northwest of this city, and Mr. Fred LANGENFELD, of Centralia, were married Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock in St. Theresa’s Church, in Salem, Rev. Fr. A.B. SCHOMAKER officiating.  They were attended by the groom’s sister and husband.  Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left on a honeymoon trip to Miami, Fla.  They will make their home in Centralia.  The bride has been employed for the past few years as an operator for the Bell Telephone Co., in Salem.  The groom is also an employee of the Bell Telephone Co. in Centralia.  Those from here attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Dorothy Frances, Mrs. Lewis SULLENS and son, Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS, and daughter, Helen, and mother, Mrs. Frank KLEISS.

- Fire Department Makes Run: Last evening, about 9 o’clock, the fire department was called to the home of Mrs. Pauline WEST, in the west part of the city, and quickly extinguished a blaze which caused about $250 damage.  The fire was confined between the studding which is evidence that the fire caught from the flue which is built on the outside of the house.  It took quite a while to get at the blaze.

- In the Methodist Church in this city on Sunday, Jan. 19 occurred the marriage of Miss Lois Marie KLINE and Mr. Bruce OLDEN, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER reading the double ring ceremony.  They were attended by Mrs. Dale WRIGHT, sister to the bride, and Mr. Clifford OLDEN, brother to the groom.  Before the ceremony, Mrs. Frank BAKER of Salem sang “Always” with Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON at the instrument.  After the reception, the happy couple left for St. Louis, where they will spend their honeymoon.  After two weeks, they will be at home in to their friends at 319 W. Warmouth St., Salem, Ill.  The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE, residing south of this city.  She is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘43.  Since that time, she has been employed as a stenographer in Salem.  At the present time, she is employed by the Central Pipeline Co., of Salem.  The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Rosco OLDEN of this city.  He attended the local high school and served in World War II with the 69^th Infantry Division in Germany.  He returned home last May 10^th, wearing the Purple Heart in addition to his other decorations.  At the present time, he is employed in the Wooley News Stand in Salem.

- Omega: William DEETER, who has recently purchased a “jeep” was in Omega last week.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Irvin HAMPSTEN received a letter from their son, Glenn, who has been in Germany several months, saying he was starting home Jan. 16^th.

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

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and son were visiting in Kinmundy Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lilly McCULLEY who is suffering with a burned arm she received last week.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT were shopping in Patoka Saturday.

- Swift School: Bill GREEN is moving into Kinmundy.  Sorry to lose this family from our community.

 Jan. 30, 1947:

- On last Thursday morning, Miss Donna MAULDING, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.C MAULDING of this city, and Mr. Dan S. RAINEY, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan S. RAINEY, Sr. of Alma, motored to Morganfield, Ky, where they were united in marriage in the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. Gilbert ROBERTSON.  They were unattended.  After spending Friday sight seeing in Kentucky, they returned home Saturday.  For the present, they will make their home in Kinmundy.  The bride is the graduate of Kinmundy Community High School with the class of ‘42.  For the past 3 years, she has been employed as a bookkeeper in the First National Bank of this city.  The groom is a graduate of the Salem Community High School with the class of ‘42.  He spent 32 months in the army in the Medical Corps.  He spent 2 years in the Southern Pacific Theater. Since his discharge he has been employed in his father’s store at Alma.  He will continue with his position. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank LEE, 118 S. Marion, Salem, announce the marriage of their daughter, Betty to J. Roy FOGLE, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy FOGLE, Sr., 312 E. Bennet, Salem, in Mayfield, Ky., on Sept. 28, 1946.  The couple are living at the home of the groom’s parents and attending Salem Community High School.  A kitchen shower was held one night last week at the home of Mrs. ARNETT, after a meeting of the Alpha Delta.  Many useful gifts were received. 

- Among the 719 candidates for degrees who will be graduated from the University of Illinois, Feb. 2, include the following: Robert D. MAHAN - B.S. Civil Engineering; Earl A. YUND - A.M. Education.

- Mr. and Mrs. Howard ROBB announces the arrival of a baby daughter girl in the Salem Memorial Hospital Sunday morning.  Her name is Linda Lou.

- Mr. and Mrs. Beryl DISS are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby daughter Monday morning in the Salem Memorial Hospital.  They now have a fine family, a boy, Danny Joe, and Gretchen Ann.

- Life History of Mrs. Emma ADAMS: Emma K. DANIELS, daughter of George and Adeline DANIELS, was born in Clay Co., Ill., on Dec. 18, 1860.  At the age of 86 years, 1 month, and 12 days, she entered into her eternal rest after a week’s illness.  In 1880 she united in marriage with Hilary Lafayette ADAMS, who preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1945.  With the exception of one year, her entire married life was spent in the home in which she passed away.  Three children came to bless the home and in her loving kindness she took Cecil, a nephew into her home and cared for him as her own.  She was a member of the Church of Christ at Shiloh.  She leaves as survivors her two sons, Edward, of Kinmundy, Ill.; Ernest, of Edwardsville, Ill.; and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel SMITH, Farina, Ill.; the nephew, Cecil JAMISON, who lived at home with her; one sister, Mrs. Alice DUNLAP, Kinmundy; and one brother, Arthur DANIELS, Salem, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were conducted from the Linton Funeral Home, Monday afternoon, at 1 o’clock, Rev. Wm. REED, officiating.  Interment was made in Phillips Cemetery.

- Chamber of Commerce Reorganized, F.G. PRUETT Elected President: Twenty-three businessmen, employees and those interested in the welfare of Kinmundy met in the Legion Hall last evening and reorganized the Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce.  The meeting was called to order by D.J. ALEXANDER, president of the old organization.  F.G. ALEXANDER, secretary of the old organization, read the minutes of the last meeting of Apr. 30, 1945.  The first thing was the election of officers which resulted in the following: President - F.G. PRUETT; V. President - Dwight DAY; Secretary - Edwin SHREFFLER; Treasurer - Junior GARRETT.

- Mrs. Rose CHEADLE received a telegram Monday stating that her niece, Mrs. Grace JOURAN, of California, was killed in an auto accident.  The body was taken to her home town at Rosati, Mo., for burial.  Mrs. CHEADLE was unable to attend the funeral.  Mrs. JOURAN served in the Marine Corps for 2 years.

- Wilson School: Guy SHAFFER and wife are moving this week to their farm in Meacham twp. after residing the past 10 months on what is known as the HUMPHREY-GRAMLEY farm.

- Wilson School: Owing to the bad roads leading to Pleasant Grove Church, prayer meeting Tuesday night was held at the Chris MEYER home.  A nice crowd was in attendance.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bruce OLDEN have returned from their honeymoon and spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE.

- East Zion: Several attended the kitchen shower and charivari for Mr. and Mrs. Gene GOODWIN of Bethalto at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN Saturday night.  Mrs. GOODWIN is the former Miss Margaret GREEN, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.M. GREEN of Bethalto and a sister of Eli GREEN.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Ancel ARNOLD left Sunday morning for Lebanon where he will enter school to study for the ministry.

- East Zion: Mrs. Elmer JONES, Mrs. Florence BASSETT, Mrs. Della CALDWELL and Mrs. Roberta GREEN attended the stork shower in Patoka Friday night for Mrs. Vivian JONES at the home of Mrs. Imogene MARTIN.  She received many nice gifts.  Refreshments of pudding with whipped cream, coffee and pop were served.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Lowell REESE spent Tuesday with her father, Mr. Fred HOHLT, and helped him celebrate his birthday.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Chris JASPER and family, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. PHILLIPS, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis CORNELL and family attended a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Minnie CORNELL of Mattoon.  She was celebrating her 80^th birthday and had the pleasure of having all of her children present.

Feb. 6, 1947:

- CONANT Funeral Friday: Mrs. Emma CONANT, widow of the late John R. CONANT, passed away at the home of her son, Willis, in Granite City, Wed. morning.  Funeral services will be held from the Linton Funeral home in this city Friday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.  The deceased leaves 2 sons, Willis, of Granite City, and Roy of Decatur.  Mrs. CONANT is an aunt of Mr. J.R. MAHAN, being a sister to the late Mrs. Jennie MAHAN.

- Thomas M. JONES Laid to Rest Saturday P.M.: Thomas Marion, son of Thomas and Mariah Lee JONES, was born July 30, 1864, near Birmingham, Ala., and departed this life Jan. 29, 1947, aged 82 years, 5 months and 29 days.  While but a boy, this family moved to Marion Co., Ill., where T.M. grew to manhood.  On Nov. 5, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Etta GREEN, daughter of the late Philip GREEN.  This couple established a home on the farm where they lived for 54 years.  To this union was born 10 children: Albert, of Chicago; Milburn of St. Louis; Jesse, Foster Twp.; Leslie, Alexandria, S.D.; Edward, Lincoln, Ill.; Gifford, Richland, Wash.; Chester, Billings, Mont.; and Noah, Centralia, Ill.  One son, Martin, and one daughter, Emily, died in infancy.  He was bereft of his companion July 20, 1942, and 2 years ago moved to Centralia, where he has since resided.  T.M. was of truly pioneer stock.  His mother, Mariah LEE, being a cousin of Gen. Robert E. LEE.  T.M.’s paternal grandmother had the distinction of being the first white woman to spend a winter in Foster twp., having migrated her from Georgia with a family of six sons, settling near what was later called Fosterburg.  Here the subject’s father grew to manhood, going back to Georgia, where he married and reared a family.  Later he moved to Alabama and to Illinois.  The subject leaves to mourn 8 sons and their families, two brothers, W.H. of Foster twp., and James, of St. Louis, and a host of other relatives and friends.  Funeral services were held at the Galbreath Funeral Home in Centralia, Feb. 1 conducted by Rev. WIGHAM of Central City, burial in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. James GREEN are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby son, Charles Wesley, in the Salem Memorial Hospital Tuesday night.

- Meacham: Charles NORMAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse NORMAN, and Mrs. Florence HOHLT are both seriously ill and were taken to the Effingham hospital.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COURSON and children called on Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT Sunday.  Mrs. COURSON went to Decatur, where her mother, Mrs. Katie OUTHOUSE, suffered a stroke and is in serious condition at the Macon Co. Hospital.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON were Sunday dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAINS and also helped Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER celebrate their wedding anniversary.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and family have moved to their new home known as the old HUMPHREY-GRAMLEY farm, located by Guy SHAFFER.  This vicinity extends to them a hearty welcome.

- East Zion: Forty-two attended Sunday School at Zion Sunday morning.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Ted CALDWELL, formerly of this community, have a baby born Feb. 2 at Salem Hospital.

- East Zion: A large crowd attended the bingo party at the Jones Schoolhouse Friday night.

- Swift School: Mr. Tom JONES, an old neighbor of our community, died at his new home in Centralia.   He was buried Saturday at Sandy Branch.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES.

- Swift School: A kitchen shower was given to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy GREEN at the home of his parents last Thursday night.  About 50 were present.  Many beautiful and useful presents were received. Candy bars and cigars were enjoyed by those present.

- There was a “In Memoriam” poem for Beauford L. HANNA by his wife, Irene HANNA, and children.

Feb. 13, 1947:

- Miss Bernadine POLLOCK, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.H. POLLOCK, became the bride of Leroy GREEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN of Kinmundy, on Jan. 28 in St. Mary’s Rectory, Centralia, with Rev. Michael PODROSKY, officiating.  Attendants were Miss Margaret POLLOCK, sister of the bride, and William AYDT of Centralia.  After the ceremony, the couple left for a short wedding trip.  For the past year, the bride has been employed with the Jasper Grocery Store in Centralia.  The bridegroom attended Kinmundy schools and served 25 months in the Navy.  The couple will reside in Tolono, Ill., where he is a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Railroad.

- Life History of a Mrs. Katie OUTHOUSE: Mary Katherine, daughter of Robert D. and Emily SEABORN GRIFFIN, was born in Louisville, Illinois, on March 18, 1868, and passed to her eternal rest on Feb. 3, 1947, in the Decatur and Macon County Hospital, Decatur, Ill., at the age of 78 years, 10 months, and 15 days.  On Sept. 20, 1883, in Louisville, Ill., she was united in marriage with Thomas OUTHOUSE, who preceded her in death in 1922.  Five children were born to this union - one, Johnny, died in infancy.  She spent most her married life around Farina and Oskaloosa.  She was a member of the Meacham Baptist Church.  She leaves as survivors her 4 sons: Louis of Mattoon; Robert of Kinmundy; Jeff of Sullivan, Ill.; and Howard of Warrensburg, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. Amy BONHAM, Odin, and Mrs. Ira CONANT, Farina; one brother, Frank GRIFFIN of Sandoval, Ill; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Farina Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Elder H.H. SHELTON, assisted by Elder Eddie LOMELINO.  Interment in Oskaloosa Cemetery.

- Obituary of Wm. Hardy JONES: William Hardy JONES, of Arnold Chapel in Foster Twp., passed away at his home Tuesday evening, Feb. 4^th.  He was born in Jefferson Co., Ala., near Birmingham, on Mar. 1, 1867, the son of Thomas P. and Mariah JONES.  When he was 8 years of age he came to Illinois with his father and older brother, Thomas.  His first year in Illinois was spent with Aunt Nancy ARNOLD, of whom he often spoke of as being a good Christian woman, who gave him good care and training while in her home.  She took him to Arnold Chapel when Brother MANIFOLD was the minister.  Mr. JONES’ mother came to Illinois soon after with his younger brother, James, and the family was reunited.  The mother and father were Primitive Baptists in Alabama, but after coming to Illinois, the mother joined the Methodist Church at North Fork.  When 16 years of age he was converted and joined the Methodist Church at Arnold Chapel where he was an active member throughout his life.  On Feb. 19, 1889, he was united in marriage to Martha Geneva JONES in Foster Twp., Marion Co., Ill.  To this union were born 6 children, Samuel P. of Duncan, Okla.; Lewis H. of Alma, Ill.; Edgar L. of Kinmundy, Ill.; J. Carl of St. Louis, Mo.; and two who died in infancy, Mina Beatrice and Herold.   Uncle Will Hardy, as he was always known to them all, lived a full religious life, always taking an active part in Sunday School and church work.  He taught the Men’s Bible Class and sang in the choir for many many years.  When Sunday came he took his family to church.  Those left to mourn the loss are his wife, four sons, four daughters-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, a brother, James of St. Louis, and many other relatives and friends.  His brother, Thomas, proceeded him in death a few days.

- The residence on the farm property belonging to Mrs. Edgar GREEN located about a mile southeast of Kinmundy, and sometimes referred to as the Waterburg place, was completely destroyed by fire this morning.  An alarm was sent in to town about 9:30 and several men responded to the call with the city fire truck.  But about all they could do was to battle the grass fire that was spreading from the burning building.  The house was not occupied at the time.  We understand, Mr. GREEN, who recently purchased this property, was burning the high grass around the house and the fire got out of control.    

- Mr. E.C. BARGH celebrated his 88^th birthday Feb. 7 in a very quiet manner.  The weather being rather chilly, he said he just stayed at home.

- Emma Jane CONANT Dies: Emma Jane, daughter of Christian and John Wesley ROBB, was born on a farm west of Kinmundy, Feb. 14, 1860, where she lived until her marriage to John Rasmus CONANT.  Two children came to this union, Willis W. of Granite City, and Roy J. CONANT, of Springfield, Ill.  She suffered the loss of her husband Jan. 20, 1923.  She moved to Springfield, Ill., in 1901, having lived there since.  She leaves to mourn her loss, her two sons, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter.  She was a member of Flower City O.E.S. in Springfield.  Funeral service was held from the Linton Funeral Home in this city, Friday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Notice to Dog Owners: We have had several complaints lately regarding dogs.  We seem to have several running at large who have no owners.  Therefore, we are asking that you keep your dog securely tied or kenneled so that all these stray dogs may be killed.  We ask your cooperation in this matter.  Remember, if your dog is killed, don’t blame us.  City Council.  C.A. BOONE, Mayor.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. George FEATHER spent Sunday at the home of Bill GREEN in Kinmundy.  It being Bill’s birthday, the relatives all came out at the noon hour and surprised him with a delicious pot luck dinner.

- Swift School: Guy ARNOLD’s had as their Sunday afternoon callers: Mr. and Mrs. G.F. JONES, Mr. and Mrs. Orie ARNOLD, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JONES spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Swift School: Helen ROBB of Flora spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman ROBB.

- Swift School: Little Billy Dean SEE had to miss school Monday afternoon on account of a burnt arm.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. George SOLDNER, Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and Charles were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER celebrating Raymond, Billy, Charles, and Mr. George SOLDNER’s birthdays.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE accompanied by their brother, Hugh COUGHLIN, motored to Mackinaw, Ill. Saturday to attend the funeral of their uncle, George CORREY.

- Pleasant Grove: Floyd COURSON and family have moved to their farm they bought of Leroy KNISELY and wife which was recently vacated by Lester SMITH and family.

- Meadow Branch: PFC Clayton GENTRY was discharged at Fort Sheridan recently. He arrived home Feb. 10 and spent a few days here.  He was in the army 1½ years.  He served the infantry in Italy.  He left Sunday for Decatur where he has employment.

- “In Memoriam” poem was printed in honor of Billy DODSON, who died on Feb. 11, 1940, our son and brother, by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DODSON and ________________. 

Feb. 20, 1947:

- Virginia Mae, the 10 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester VANSCYNC of Farina is very ill in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham with typhoid.  There is a mild epidemic in Farina and there have been 4 cases there.

- Bennie DOOLEN has accepted a position as manager of the Kohl & Meyer Wholesale House in DuQuoin.  He assumed charge of the store Monday and will move his family there in the very near future.

- Mr. E.C. BLOMBERG and wife spent Sunday with their son, C.H. BLOMBERG and family.  Grandpa BLOMBERG was 88 on Feb. 14^th.  He is enjoying good health and looks forward to reading the daily news and hears a sermon on the radio each Sunday morning.  He has a sister in St. Louis who is 86 and a brother in New York who is 84.  He also has another son, John, who resides in Cuba, Mo.  He was made very happy on his birthday when he received quite a number of birthday cards from relatives, friends and neighbors.

- Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD of the Zion neighborhood had the misfortune of falling last Thursday evening breaking her hip.  She was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia, where she is recuperating.

- Mr. and Mrs. Edwin SHREFFLER announce the arrival of a baby boy in the Salem Memorial Hospital.  He will answer to the name of Michael Kyle.  Both mother and baby are doing fine and are now at home. 

- A very pretty wedding occurred Saturday afternoon in the Alma Methodist Church when Miss Veda MEYER became the bride of Mr. David LOWE.  Rev. CURTIS, pastor, read the single ring ceremony.  They were attended by Miss Nancy LOWE, sister to the groom, and Mr. George MEYER, brother to the bride.  Only the immediate families were in attendance.  Mr. UNDERWOOD, and evangelistic singer from Kentucky, sang “I Love You Truly” immediately preceding the ceremony.  The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER, residing south of this city.  She is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘45.  Since her graduation, she has been employed by the Brown Shoe Co., Salem.  The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. LOWE residing southwest of this city.  He is also a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘45, having received his diploma while in the service of his country.  He spent two years in the navy, most of which time was spent in the Southwest Pacific.  Since his return home, he attended school in Chicago one semester and then went to Peoria, where is now employed by the Catapillar Tractor Co.  The happy couple left Sunday afternoon for their new home in Peoria.  Their present address will be 437 Missouri Ave., Peoria, Ill.

- Feb. 18^th, 1947 marked the 64^th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING, and to celebrate the occasion, this good couple held open house Sunday afternoon and evening in their home with son, Hallett, in Chicago on the 16^th.  A large group of relatives and friends came to help honor the event.  The afternoon was spent playing games and lively conversation until the dinner hour when the hostess served a bountiful supper which was much enjoyed by all.  (A list of those attending was listed in this article.)

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ELKINS and sons moved Wednesday to the place recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Roy SMITH.

- Prairie Grove: Miss Dorothy COMBS who has employment in Bloomington, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey COMBS and son, Harry.

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

- Miss Joann COLE, who is employed as a bookkeeper in the City National Bank, Centralia, spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George COLE.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Lewis JONES, Mrs. Jack and Mrs. Lester GRIFFIN, went to Wood River Friday to see Mrs. JONES’ and Mrs. GRIFFIN’s mother, Mrs. Mary WALKER, who is seriously ill.  They returned Saturday.

- East Zion (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Marvin BASSETT and daughter, Donna, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT.

- Miletus (from last week): Mute KRUTSINGER, son of Charlie and Jane KRUTSINGER was born in Oskaloosa twp., Clay Co., Ill., and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Annie SMITH, in Hardy, Iowa., Jan. 25^th, aged 64 years and 3 days.  He was the youngest of a family of seven.  His parents and 5 brothers, namely, Edd, Jasper, Silas, Clark, and Marion, preceded him in death.  His only sister, Annie, one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, 20 nieces and nephews, and a number of cousins mourn his passing.  Ira KRUTSINGER of Kinmundy and his sister, Mrs. Anna BOYLE of Alma, attended the funeral in Hardy, Iowa on Jan. 28.

- Miletus (from last week): Friends - can you imagine what a thrill it would be to talk to your son some 6000 miles away?  Such was the experience of Mrs. Ira KRUTSINGER when her son, Cpt. Francis KRUTSINGER called from Tokyo, Japan Saturday night.  He landed in Yokahoma, Sept. 21 and is stationed in Johnson Army Air Base as a clerk-typist in the Orderly Room.  He expects to sail for the U.S.A. about March 26.

- Miletus (from last week): Aunt Mag BOSTON, an elderly resident of Oskaloosa, died at her home Saturday night.  Services in Oskaloosa, Feb. 11.

- Miletus (from last week): Ora YATES and wife received a letter from their son, Cpl. Lavern, who is in Japan, postmarked, Jan. 29^th, with the good news, “Coming home”.

- Mesdames Effie DOOLEN, Kate BOUGHERS, Mildred HANNA, and Misses Florence DOOLEN and Wilma BOUGHERS were in Mt. Vernon attending a REA meeting.  They report a good time and also report that Mr. O.E. GARRETT, residing northwest of this city, was made a director.

- Brown: Charles MONICAL and wife received word of a granddaughter, born Feb. 2 to Harold MONICAL and wife of Alton, named Margaret Madelyn.

- Mr. and Mrs. August MALINSKY and daughter, Clara, of Flora, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY of Kinmundy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert MALINSKY, helping Albert celebrate his birthday.

- Miss Beulah DISS of this city received a letter this week from her nephew, Charles BLOMBERG, who is with the army in Japan.  Charles has been in training and is soon to return back to Yokahoma.  Charles also stated it shouldn’t be too long before he gets on a boat to come back to the good old U.S.A.

Feb. 27, 1947:

- Charles C. SPENCER’s body was brought here Tuesday morning.  Mr. SPENCER died Sunday in Glencoe, Ill.  Funeral services were in Alma the same morning at the home of Mrs. PURCELL with burial in the Wilson Cemetery.

- Saturday afternoon a birthday party was held at Salem, Ill. for Virginia Sue WILLIAMS.  The ones who attended were Joyce McHATTON, Lela Mae DOOLEN, Patricia and Shirley BAILEY, Shirley HOWELL, Alice Marie ZIMMER, and Charles WOOLBRIGHT of Centralia.  Games were played and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.  Mrs. Selby GARRETT was also a guest.

- A Girl!  Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. WILLIAMS of 4585 Elston Ave., Chicago are the proud parents of a baby girl, weight 8 lbs.  10 oz.   She has been named Patricia Eilene.  Mrs. WILLIAMS is the former Ruth BASSETT of Foster Township.          

- Stork Shower: Mrs. Marie BARKSDALE (DFM note: should be Maxine BARKSDALE) was hostess last Friday to a stork shower in honor of Mrs. John SHAFFER, of Kinmundy.  Those attending from here were Mesdames Lucille VANDEVEER and daughter, Mabel SMITH and daughter, Marjorie DEADMOND and daughter, Lillian CURRY and daughter, Lois ALDERSON, Lottie MUNDWILER, Pearl SHAFFER and children, Imogene ANDERSON, Madeline SHAFFER, Lucinda CANTRELL, Hattie BARKSDALE, Laura ROSE, Wilma VANDEVEER and son, John, Meryl HELM and daughter, Emila WAGGONER, Mae BRANNON, Jennie HIESTAND, Bessie EMBSER, Mabel EMBSER, and Miss Amber HIESTAND.  Many other fine and lovely gifts were given by several ladies who were unable to attend.  After the gifts were given, the hostess served refreshments.

- Mr. Ray SCHOOLEY of Omega died in his home at 2 p.m. Sunday.  Mr. SCHOOLEY had been ill for some time.  Before he was taken ill, Mr. SCHOOLEY was a blacksmith in Omega.  Funeral services were held at the Omega Church Wednesday.  Burial was made in the Lovell Grove Cemetery.  Mr. SCHOOLEY was 64 years of age.

- Hugh Aaron McCLURE passed away at his residence a few miles north of Salem, Ill., on Saturday, Feb. 22, 1947, at the ripe old age of 81 years, 1 month and 28 days.  He was born Dec. 24, 1865 the son of James Warren and Harriott LaRUE McCLURE, at their home about 4 miles southeast of Farina, Ill. In Meacham twp.  Here he grew to manhood and was united in marriage on Sept. 26, 1898 to Nettie Ann HOWELL at Watson, Ill.  The first 7 years of their married life they resided in Missouri and went from there to Kansas where they lived until 1908, at which time they moved back to Kinmundy, Ill.  To this union were born five sons and two daughters, namely, Mrs. Forrest JOHNSON, of Joliet, Ill.; Mrs. Virgil MILLER, of Xenia, Ill.; and sons James of Los Angeles, Calif., Eugene of Lake Bluff, Ill.; John and Earl of Salem, Ill.; and Arad of Secor, Ill.  He also leaves to mourn his passing his divorced wife, Mrs. William REYNOLDS, of Bloomington, Ill.; one brother, James Warren of Los Angeles, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs. Charles WILKINSON of Paxton, Ill; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, namely John, of Pocatello, Idaho; Alfred, of Posey, Okla., and George of Jackson, Miss., and 2 sisters, Mr. Maggie PARRILL of Farina, Ill, and Miss Anna McCLURE, also of Farina.  Funeral services were conducted from the Linton Funeral Home in this city Tuesday afternoon, Rev. CURTIS officiating.  Interment was made in the Elder Cemetery.

-  Those in “The Darling Brats” were: ______ AVERY, Helen ROBNETT, John GARDEN, Kathern HESKETT, Kathryn POLANKA, Betty HAMMER, Bob PHILLIPS, Henry JUDD, H.R. MOYE, Mona MULVANEY, Patty LOGUE, Benny GRAY, Benny BRASEL, Betty Ann HELPINGSTINE, Jean ALEXANDER. (A picture of the Junior High School Class Play Cast was included).

- Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. MALINSKY attended the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Annie BECUE in Gilmor last Friday.  Mrs. BECUE died last Tuesday after a short illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband a few months ago.  She is survived by one son, Arnold, and his family.  A few years ago the BECUES occupied the farm where Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT and sons now reside.

- Swift School: Lila GARRETT spent the weekend with Evelyn and Helen BASSETT.

- Swift School: Guy ARNOLD and wife entertained Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae, and Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and Keith to an oyster supper last night.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Maxine BARKSDALE’s mother, Mrs. Will COX, and some of the Young Chapel Ladies spent last Friday with her and helped her finish a quilt.  Mrs. Lucille VANDEVEER and daughter also spent the day with them.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): At the Pleasant Grove Home Bureau meeting Feb. 14^th, the following officers were elected: Mrs. Ralph HIESTAND, Chairman; Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Melvin CURRIE, Sec. & Treas.; Mrs. Clyde HIESTAND, Rec. Leader; Mrs. Theo EMBSER, 4-H Club Leader.

- Pleasant Grove (this week): James SIPES of Champaign and Miss Jean WILLIAMS of Alma spent last Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis SIPES.

- Pleasant Grove (this week): Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER and daughter, and Ora ALDERSON and family attended a kitchen shower at the Chris MEYER home Saturday night for newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. David LOWE.  Several nice gifts were received.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Fred ALEXANDER called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Thursday afternoon.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL were in St. Peter Saturday afternoon.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl CRAIN helped Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN celebrate his birthday Thursday evening.

- Meacham: On Friday evening, the P.T.A. of Rockhold school held their regular monthly meeting at the schoolhouse.  A very pleasant time was had by all - singing old songs and then Mr. J.P. HICKMAN gave a fine talk enjoyed by all.  Cherry pie and ice cream was served.

- Prairie Grove: Mrs. Mary HANBAUM talked with her son, Kenneth, saying he would soon be home.  Kenneth is serving in the U.S. Navy.

- Mr. Cal LANE is recovering from a light stroke.  He is now able to be up and around the house, and is able to talk some.  We wish for him a speedy recovery.

- Mr. Cecil Frank JONES of Chicago visited a few days the first of this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. JONES.

- Omega: Last week was moving week in Omega as Lyman JONES moved his stock of goods from the PERRY property to the new store building.  Mrs. NAURT moved her restaurant from the COPPLE Building to the PERRY building, and Lewis HAMPSTEN moved his furniture to Salem where he will make his home.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Henry McWILLIAMS of Cicero came down Saturday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William McWILLIAMS.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. Tony BEBERGER of Chicago is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. Mary SLOVICK.       

March 6, 1947:

- Mrs. Jeanette BOUGHERS, the daughter of the late Belle and Martin ALLEN of Kinmundy, passed away Monday, March 3, at City Hospital in St. Louis, aged 64 years, 18 days.  Jeanette ALLEN was born Feb.  13, 1883 on a farm east of Kinmundy and later moved into town with her parents.  On March 17, 1901 she was united in marriage with Joseph Seph BOUGHERS.  To this union 2 children were born, a son, who preceded his mother in death, Oct. 7, 1931, and a daughter, Mrs. Oneta ______EASTER of St. Louis.  She was a member of the Christian Church of Kinmundy until she moved to St. Louis where she became a member of the Tower Grove Church.  Funeral services were conducted from the Hoppe Funeral home in St. Louis, March 4, after which the remains were brought to the Linton Funeral Home in Kinmundy for a brief services conducted by Rev. MAHON of Mason, Wednesday with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.  Besides her daughter, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. F.B. GEORGE of Alanson, Mich., and aunt, Miss Stella COX of Kinmundy and a stepfather, Wm. T. EAGAN of Kinmundy.

- Minnie B. Smith RUDOLPH entered into her Eternal rest on Feb. 28, 1947 in Decatur, Ill. after a year’s illness.  She was born in Kinmundy Mar. 7, 1886, the daughter of Thomas and Dosh BORING SMITH.  At the time of her passing, her age was 60 years, 11 months and 21 days.  She attended the public school in Kinmundy.  She was united in marriage to Emmitt RUDOLPH, now deceased.  She made her home in California for a number of years, and while there she became a member of the Free Methodist Church in Sacramento.  For the last several months, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. NIRIDER in Decatur, who, with the assistance of Mrs. FLANIGAN and Mrs. Mona CROSSMAN, close friends, so tenderly cared for her.  Those left to miss this dear one are: 2 sisters, Mrs. Mattie NIRIDER, Decatur, Ill.; Mrs. Georgia SMITH EAGAN, Antonito, Colo.; one half-brother, Thomas Clyde SMITH, San Diego, Calif.; 4 nephews, Merle and Fred NIRIDER, Decatur; Tom and Lyle EAGAN, Antonito, Colo., and one niece, Mrs. Dosh McHENRY, Shelbyville, Ill..  Funeral services were held from the Linton Funeral Home Sunday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Duane HANNA moved their household goods from Salem Saturday and are now occupying the Ida SMITH apartment.

- Has Birthday Party: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and Sammy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. George COLE and Joann, and Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and Keith were very pleasantly entertained Sunday, March 2, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, in honor of the birthdays of Fletcher, Mack, Sam and Marjorie, whose birthdays occur in March.  We have enjoyed this happy occasion for 20 years and hope next year, all of our families can be with us.  All were present this year but Bill and Darlene and families, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. COLE, and Leroy GREEN and wife.  Bill and Darlene both called by telephone and wished us all a happy birthday.  A delicious dinner with home made cake and ice cream were enjoyed by everyone.  We plan to meet next year with Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE.

- The Health Committee of the City Council ordered the local schools closed Tuesday and remained closed for the remainder of this week. This action was taken in hopes that it will curb the flu epidemic which is raging throughout this part of the state.  Several students were absent from school last week.  On Monday of this week, about 40 percent of the students were out of high school, and about 50 percent from the grade schools.  The school authorities recommended to the Health Committee that they take this action.  School will reopen on Monday of next week.  Mr. O’DELL announced that when schools are closed by local health authorities, the time lost is not required by law to be made up at the end of the school term.  Several schools throughout Southern Illinois have been closed because of this epidemic.

- Clarence MINGEE and Helen JACKSON speak vows in Champaign Saturday:  The wedding took place at the University Place Christian Church on March 1^st.  Miss Martha JACKSON, sister of the bride was maid of honor, and Mr. Howard REVELL served as best man.  After the wedding, a reception was held at the home of Mrs. Jack HONN, sister of the bride, in Champaign.   Mrs. MINGEE is a graduate of the Kinmundy High school, class of ‘43, and was employed by the Bell Telephone Co. in Champaign.  Mr. MINGEE is a graduate of the Tolono H.S. and attended the U. of I.  He is employed by the Caterpillar plant in Peoria.  The couple will make their home in Peoria. 

- Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN accompanied their son, Bob, in Springfield, Monday where Bob has accepted a position as an engineer with the state.

- Mr. Beryl DISS was taken to the Salem Hospital Monday.  His appendix was removed that evening.  Beryl is reported as doing fine.

- Mr. and Mrs. Verchial TROUT have bought the property of Mr. and Mrs. George POWELL and intend to make this their future home.  This property, the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee BARBEE, is near the city park.  Mr. and Mrs. POWELL expect to remove to Belleville to make their future home.  We hate to lose this family from our community, but congratulate Mr. and Mrs. TROUT on buying their home, and wish them much success.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Peter BURKE and Mrs. Robert HIKERT of Chicago and brother, Joe COUGHLIN of Calif. are here visiting their sister, Mrs. Chester KLINE and family, and brother Hugh COUGHLIN and family.  It is the first time in 12 years that they have all been together.

- Meacham:   Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and Charles were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE helping Miss Donna Marie celebrate her 6^th birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON attended the funeral service at the Linton funeral home for Mrs. Minnie SMITH RUDOLPH.

- Omega: Halice LEWIS is walking on crutches after being kicked by a horse at Mt. Vernon last week.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARNOLD to Centralia last Wed. where Mrs. ARNOLD entered the hospital for treatment.

- Brown: Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Mt. Carmel Church for Mrs. Mary EVELAND.   Interment in Parker Cemetery.

- Brown:   Mr. and Mrs. Wm. O’DELL and son, Vern, moved Saturday to the O’DELL property recently vacated by Wm. DEITER and wife.

 March 13, 1947:

- James Franklin HICKMAN, member of the K.C.H.S. faculty, funeral Sunday: James Franklin, son of Zachariah and Mary Frances DOTY HICKMAN was born Jan. 17, 1881 in Carrigan Twp., Marion Co., Ill., and passed away in the Salem Memorial Hospital, Salem, Ill. March 6, 1947, aged 66 years, 1 month, 20 days.  The mother passed away when Frank was about 10 years of age.  The father, with the rest of his family, migrated to Oklahoma, leaving Frank with relatives that he might finish his schooling. His education was acquired in the rural schools of Carrigan Twp., Salem H.S., Southern Illinois Normal University, State Normal School at Normal, Ill., and the University of Illinois, Champaign.  He held a State Life Supervisory Certificate.  On Jan. 9, 1911, he was married to Miss Nelle SOMERVILLE, of Odin.  To this union, 3 children were born, namely, James Russell and Sherman Francis, of Decatur, Ill., and Mary Margaret LEE of Kinmundy.  His beloved companion died March 2, 1946, just four days over a year ago.  Frank very plainly showed his grief for his loved one.  “Pop” as he was commonly called by several of his students, was a great educator.  He began his teaching career in a rural school located north of Odin, Ill.  Then he went to the Odin H.S.  In 1910, he was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Marion County.  After the expiration of his term in 1914, he became editor of the Salem Republican.  After serving for one year in this capacity, he accepted the superintendency of the Vandalia Schools.  From there he went to Mowequa, Ill., as superintendent of schools, which position he held for 14 years.  In Sept. 1932, he resigned his position and accepted the position of manager of the Mowequa Coal Mine.  Just two days before Christmas the same year, the mine met with a great disaster.  A gas explosion took the lives of 52 men, and injured several others.  Frank was one of the first to go into the mine after the explosion and there he spent tireless hours directing the rescue work.  He came to Kinmundy in the fall of 1935 as a member of the high school faculty and remained her for 9 years.  In the fall of 1940, while attending a meeting of the Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce one evening, he advance the idea that we should improve our local high school by making it a Community High School.  Little by little the idea grew and finally, the following spring, this came to pass.  So this community is deeply indebted to Frank HICKMAN for the great improvement in our school system.  Frank remained with the school here until 1944, when he accepted the superintendency of the Vernon Schools. Love for his Kinmundy friends, young and old, caused him to accept his former position here on the faculty last fall.  He was certainly a happy man, and again the writer heard him remark, “I am home again and unto death do us part.”  Yes, he loved Kinmundy and Kinmundy loved him. Besides his 3 children, he is survived by 2 brothers, Sam E. HICKMAN, Altus, Okla., and Charlie HICKMAN, Eldorado, Okla., and 2 sisters, Nellie MOYER, Tahoka, Texas, and Annie McREYNOLDS, Eldorado, Okla.; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, wife of James Russell, a son-in-law, Robert LEE, both of whom he loved as his very own, and 3 grandchildren, James Norman HICKMAN, son of James Russell, and David Russell LEE and John Franklin LEE, all of whom he was very proud.  He was a regular attendant of the Methodist Church and for several years was chorister of the Sunday School.  He was a lover of music.  Even in this service today, when the family was asked if they had any special selections, they answered, “No, just open the book.  Just any song would have been alright with dad.”  He was a member of Kinmundy Lodge No. 398, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.  Funeral services were held Sunday in the High School Gymnasium with Rev. J.R. CURTIS officiating, and Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, assisting. By request of the family, the life of the deceased was eulogized by Rep. R.J. BRANSON of Centralia.   Interment was made in the Odin Cemetery.

- A surprise birthday party was given for Mrs. Theodore MILLER, March 11, in honor of her 88^th birthday.  Those present were Mrs. Victoria JACKSON, Miss Beulah DISS, and Mr. Grover BAILEY.  Three lovely cakes were given to Mrs. MILLER as well as several presents.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.C. BARGH have sold their business building, known as the West Building, to Mr. J.B. HARRELL, of Louisville.  Mr. HARRELL owns and operates the Farina Lyric and we are certainly in hopes he will establish a show in this city.

- Sells Property: Mr. and Mrs. E.C. BARGH have sold their business building, known as the West Building to Mr. J.R. HARRELL of Louisville.  Mr. HARRELL owns and operates the Farina Lyric and we are certainly in hopes he will establish a show in this city.

- James HANKS as Teacher: Mr. James HANKS of Crossville, Ill., a former G.I., was hired Wednesday to fill the vacancy of the former J. Frank HICKMAN, it was announced by Lewis J.T. O’DELL, Supt. of Schools.  Mr. HANKS is a graduate of Charleston Normal, Charleston, Ill.

- Members of the Eastern Star and their husbands and members of this local Masonic fraternity and their wives, will gather Friday evening, March 14^th, beginning at 6:30 o’clock for a dinner prepared by the members of the Eastern Star.  A program has been arranged afterwards dedicated to the new banquet room.  Each family of the Eastern Star is asked to bring a pie. 

- Mr. H.K. LANE celebrated his 80^th birthday March 8.  He received many nice cards and on Sunday, his sister, Mrs. Cleora BINEGER, of Arthur, Ill., and Mrs. Lela BENNETT and Mrs. Roy FULFER of Champaign, Ill., spent the day with him.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle surprise Mr. and Mrs. Merl JOHNSTON Sunday, the day before being their 13^th wedding anniversary.  They were very much surprised.   Guests came with well filled baskets and at the noon hour a fine dinner was served.  The afternoon was spent in topics of the day.  26 were present.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Victor YATES have moved to the farm of Mr. Erman ALLEN and family, and formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. BUTTS and family.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Kenneth HANNABAUM, who is serving in the U.S. Navy is here spending his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest HANNBAUM and family.

- Prairie Grove (from last week): Leo PORTER returned to his camp Friday after spending furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve PORTER.

March 20, 1947:

- Celebrate 65^th Wedding Anniversary:  Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BAGOTT observed their 65^th wedding anniversary and Mr. BAGOTT’s 88^th birthday with a family dinner in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred FLETCHER, in Charleston, March 16.  They were privileged to have all their children with them for this occasion; also all the grandchildren except one: Mrs. Dorothy LEAVITT of Cleveland, Ohio, and all the great-grandchildren except four.  The home was decorated with cut flowers and two beautiful cakes adorned the table.  After dinner, which was served to about 30 guests, Mr. and Mrs. BAGOTT enjoyed opening the many gifts and cards which they received from friends far and near.  Present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. John Clark BAGOTT of Palouse, Wash.; Mr. and Mrs. Russell BAGOTT of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BAGOTT of North Manchester, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Max CARRAWAY and son, Ronnie of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Bert GUBBINS of Muncie, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER, Donn and Janet Lee, Sumner; Mrs. Rose BROWN, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie DE WERFF, Mrs. Ted HOWARD, Mr. and Mrs. Milford STORCK and Mr. and Mrs. Herman SMITH, Farina; Mrs. Gage VAUGHN, Mt. Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell BAGOTT, Tommy and Gerry, of Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER and Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and Kaye of Kinmundy.

- Mr. Willard BROWN, 60, committed suicide by hanging himself in his home in Mattoon Wednesday morning.  The body was brought here to the Linton Funeral Home and prepared for burial.  Funeral services will be held March 21, from the Funeral home, Rev. BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Harriett, of New York, and one son, Earl, of Effingham, his mother, Mrs. Arminda BROWN of this city, two brothers, Harvey and Elno, both of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Harriett SCHLANGENHAUFF, Janesville, Wis., and Mrs. Rochelle LACEY, of Pontiac.

- Breaks Arm: Miss Dorothy SHAFFER, 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette SHAFFER, broke her arm Tuesday while on her way home from school.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold RICHARDSON, of Centralia.  Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs.  Otto DE WERFF and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin BURTON and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. A.T. SIGRIST.  The occasion being in honor of Mr. and Mrs. A.T. SIGRIST’s 42^nd wedding anniversary and the birthdays of Mrs. DE WERFF and Mrs. PITTS.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.C. MAULDING received a telephone call from their son PFC Richard MAULDING, Paratrooper, from Oakland, Calif., saying that he had arrived Friday and expected a furlough soon.  Richard has been stationed for the past 7 months in Japan.

                                                                       

March 27, 1947:

- Fear 112 Miners Lost in Centralia Explosion; 142 Men in the Mine at the Time; 30 Escape Deadly Gas Blast; 35 Miners Now Known to Be Dead; Centralia Mine No. 5 Explosion Worst Since 1909: Centralia is suffering from one of the worst disasters in the history of Marion county.  An explosion occurred in the No. 5 mine, owned by the Centralia Coal Co. and located just south of Centralia in Washington county, at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, entrapping 131 men.  30 of those men were rescued soon after the explosion.  However Mark WATSON, a pumper, died soon after his rescue.  The news of this great disaster spread over the nation like wildfire.  Assistance came from every direction.  Ambulances from most every point in southern Illinois, as well as many from Scott Field, rushed to the scene and are still standing in readiness to receive the injured.  Nurses and doctors are on the scene and in readiness.  A truck load of blood plasma is on hand.  The state mine rescue crews from DuQuoin, Eldorado, Zeigler, Herrin, Benton, Benld, and Belleville, as well as the federal crew from Evansville, Ind. are on hand doing everything they possibly can in the rescue work. They are assisted by a few of the local miners who worked another shift, and know the mine.  The Red Cross was soon on hand with their First Aid units.  and the Salvation Army was soon on the scene with a mobile unit service hot coffee, doughnuts, and sandwiches to the workers and bystanders.  The Illinois Central Railroad switched their wrecker diner and sleep on the siding where the rescue workers are being taken care of.  Photographers and newsmen from every news service and magazine, as well as news reel photographers, are on hand.  Soldiers from Scott Field are hand helping the State Police and county enforcement officers.  Business was at a standstill in Centralia Wednesday.  No one cared to shop and very few cared about going about their usual vocations.  Most everyone went to the mine intent on helping hand if at all possible.  But there was little anyone could do.  Wives, mothers, fathers, and children of those entrapped, stood all night Tuesday and all day Wednesday, awaiting some word from their loved ones in the mine.  This was indeed a pitiful sight to behold.  Everyone felt just as sorry as they could for these folks.  The rescue work is slow.  The workers are forced to work with the aid of gas masks and oxygen tanks strapped to their backs.  The mine is filled with gas and black damp.  Yesterday, it was reported, the workers were about 3000 feet from the shaft and the main ‘entry’ is about 3 ½ miles long. In this distance, they had run across 16 bodies which were brought to the surface late yesterday evening.  16 more bodies were brought to the surface early this morning.  Little hope is held for the remainder of the men in the mine.  Although, Mr. Robert MEDILL, State Director of Mines and Minerals who is on the job, directing the rescue work, cited a case back in 1911 where men had sealed themselves in against black damp and lived for 22 days to be rescued.  Regular broadcasts are being made direct for the surface of the mine. There is little to be learned in these broadcasts because there is very little news to be had.  The rescue shifts are working in shifts of 7 and 8 hours.  So the only news that can be gathered is when these shifts are changed.  According to radio reports this morning, all business in Centralia will be suspended today, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives.  It is the supposition at this time that the explosion was caused from accumulated dust in the mine.  The state mine examiner had examined the mine just a week ago and found it had air in some parts of the mine as well as loose rock.  He also complained about the excessive dust in the mine, especially along the roadbed and recommended that it be sprinkled.  This was in his written report to the coal company.  We understand that nothing had been done to correct these findings.  U.S. Senator C. Wayland BROOKS, introduced a resolution yesterday, which was immediately passed by the Senate, calling for an inquiry by the senate public lands committee to determine whether any federal official was negligent.  The mine is under government control.  Prayer services were held in more than 500 churches throughout Southern Illinois yesterday for the lives of these men entombed.  All Centralia churches are being kept heated for those who care to visit them at any time for prayer service.  These miners were remembered in prayers last night at the local Methodist Church.  This is, indeed, very horrible.  We cannot begin to paint the true picture unless you have personally visited the scene of this disaster.  It is truly a pitiful sight.  This is the worst mine disaster in Illinois since the Cherry Mine Disaster in 1909, which took the lives of more than 200 men.  (DFM note: There were also 3 pictures of the rescue workers near the mine.)

- A New Cop: Mr. Harvey BROWN is now wearing the star, which designates him as being the official law enforcement officer of the City of Kinmundy.  His appointment took place last night upon the resignation of Mr. Ank GRAY.

- Mrs. Vera DAVIDSON, of Kenilworth, Ill., came Tuesday to spend a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. BARGH.

- Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert DOOLEN are rejoicing over the arrival of Carol Lynn, who made her arrival Saturday in the Salem Memorial Hospital.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Herschel MARLOW of Downs, Ill. were here Sunday to attend his mother’s funeral service.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Adelia MARLOW at Omega church on Sunday.

- Meacham: Mrs. Edwin HARRELL is a patient in the Effingham Hospital.  We hope for a speedy recovery.

- Swift School: Emmett GARRETT, who is employed at Centralia now, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. Fred HOHLT suffered a heart attack Friday.  At present, he is reported as improved.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Herschel MARLOW of Downs, Ill. were here Sunday to attend his mother’s funeral service.

April 3, 1947:

- Dorothy Alice KLINE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis KLINE of Harvey, Ill. became the bride of Eugene Edward PATHEL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie PATHEL of Crete on Saturday evening.  Mrs. James WILTSHIRE, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, and Marcela SCHWARTSKOPF and Dolores KLEIN, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaids.  Earl PATHEL of Columbia, S.C., brother of the bridegroom, served as best man, the ushers were Willis BRAUN of Crete, and Charles KICKERT of South Holland.  The bride graduated from Thornton Twp. H.S. with the class of 1946 and is now employed with the Perfection Gear Company.  The bridegroom attended Crete H.S. before entering the navy.  He served for 2½ years in the South Pacific.  He is now employed at Hibbard’s Hardware store in Chicago Heights.  The groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Harve BRANSON of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. William COLE and family moved to Kinmundy Wednesday and are now at home in the Whitteburg Apartments. 

- Mr. C.G. JACKSON left Saturday for Danville in answer to a message announcing the death of her niece, Miss Aileen OWEN.  The deceased will be remembered by several in this community as she with her sister, Helen, made their home here with Mr. and Mrs. JACKSON and attended High School.  The father, James OWEN, is a brother to Mrs. JACKSON.

- (From the Alamosa, Colorado Daily Courier): Mr. and Mrs. J.M. DISS of Hooper were the honored guests at a surprise party on Monday evening at the I.O.O.F. Hall, the occasion being their 30^th wedding anniversary.  An appropriate program was presented followed by games.  (DFM note: A list of those attending was included.)

- W.L. GREEN-D was elected supervisor of Kinmundy twp. over Beryl DISS-R in the election Tuesday.  Tom HELPINGSTINE-D was chosen as highway commissioner over William LUX-R and Jesse REESE-I who sought re-election on the Independent ticket;  Glen JOHNSON-R and Otis CHARLTON-R as constables, and Dwight INGRAM-R as school trustee over Carroll SIMMONS-D, succeeding Fletcher COLE-R who retired as school trustee.

- In the election in Meacham Twp. held Tuesday, Ruben CRAIN-D won over Claude HENNING-R for Highway Commissioner.  E.G. DILLON-R was unopposed for School Trustee. 

 - Final Count Shows 111 Died in Mine No. 5 Explosion; Investigation Starts: Federal, state and local investigations are underway to determine the cause and who was at fault of the mine disaster in Centralia last week.  The last of the 111 entrapped victims are being buried today.

Although these investigations will not bring back the lives of these men, there is no doubt but what the findings will have a great bearing on the safety of mines in the future.

- DYER Children in Accident: Barbara and Lawrence DYER of this city, in company with Von WILSON of Edgewood, were returning to Kinmundy Tuesday evening in WILSON’s new Ford.  The night was very foggy, and just north of LaClede, they ran head on with a Chevrolet car from Indiana, occupied by two more men. They reported the Chevrolet was astraddle of the black line and was running without lights.  Both cars were demolished.  Lawrence was thrown through the windshield, receiving several cuts about the face.   Barbara received some chest injuries.  and WILSON was cut and bruised.  They were taken to the Salem Hospital in the Linton Ambulance where they were given attention.  Lawrence and WILSON were dismissed the following morning but Barbara was not dismissed until Wednesday afternoon, having had x-rays taken of her chest.  The two gentlemen in the Chevrolet were taken to Effingham hospital for treatment but we did not learn how serious their injuries were.

- Barbara, 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE, was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital on Tuesday of last week and operated for appendicitis.  Her appendix had bursted but from all reports she is getting along fine.  She was able to return home Tuesday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Cecil CURRY of Chicago came this morning to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs. Bertha CURRY.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dean BRUBAKER of Indianapolis, Ind. announce the arrival of a bouncing boy last Saturday.  Grandma (Mrs. Wesley JONES) left immediately for Indianapolis to help care for her new grandson.

- The Junior Community Choir, under the direction of Mrs. F.O. GRISSOM, which will make their first appearance Sunday morning at the First Methodist Church, and again Sunday evening when the group will sing at the Christian Church.  Those pictured were Patricia BAILEY, Shirley BAILEY, Helen HALL, James WHITE, Loretta DISS, Barbara HAMMER, Phyllis HOYT, Wanda GARRETT, Bonnie GRAY, Carol THOMS, Barbara DOOLEN, Patricia DOOLEN, Louis MAXEY, Barbara HOWELL, Morris MAXEY, Donald THOMPSON, Marilyn O’DELL, Patricia PRUETT, Barbara ALLEN, Kathleen O’DELL. (A picture was included with this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. L.M. DISS Honored: Mr. and Mrs. L.M. DISS of Hooper were the honored guests at a surprise party on Monday evening at the I.O.O.F. Hall, the occasion being the 30^th wedding anniversary.  An appropriate program was presented followed by games.  Lovely refreshments were served by the four sons and son-in-law.  (A list of those attending was included.) “Alamosa, Colo. Daily Courier”

- Home Again: PFC Richard MAULDING, Paratrooper, returned home Monday on terminal leave after spending the past few months in Japan.  He was met in St. Louis by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. MAULDING.  Mrs. D.T. UNDERWOOD accompanied Richard here from California and will visit her daughter in Centralia.  

- Danny Jo DISS celebrated his second birthday March 30.  A delicious birthday dinner with a decorated cake with 2 candles was served at noon.  The guests were grandmother, Jesse BRUBAKER, and son and daughter, Jean and Joe, of near Salem.  Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and sons, Charles and Leroy, Miss Beulah DISS, Misses Ruby and Grace ARNOLD and Pearl ARNOLD of Springfield, who celebrated her birthday on Saturday and great-grandmother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD.

- Pleasant Grove: Pearl ROSE and family, Ralph ROSE and family, and Virgil SEE and family ate supper with Ralph HIESTAND and wife Wednesday evening honoring their father’s birthday.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Franklin DIETRICH and son retired to their home in Pennsylvania after spending several weeks in the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs. HAWKEY.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Laverne ENGEL are parents of a baby boy born March 21^st.

- Swift School: Mrs. Effie ROBB and Florence DOOLEN called on Chas. LOWE and family Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Wilbur LONGIE has entered the Swift School, making a total of 21 pupils now.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and daughters, Helen and Evelyn, were in Centralia, Saturday.

- Mrs. Ivy MORGAN spent the weekend here with her nephews, Tom and Lem BALLANCE, enroute to her home in Chicago, after spending the winter in Fla.

April 10, 1947:

- Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REESE left Sunday for Jewel, Iowa to spend a week with Mr. REESE’s brother, Ben and family.

- Dwight HANNA, who is attending school in East Lansing, Mich., is spending a few days here with his wife and daughter.

- The city of Kinmundy is one of the few communities who still have telephone service.  Most of the larger cities are effected by the telephone strike.  The local telephone operators are not union which explains the good service we still have.  However, the long distance calls are affected with the telephone company accepting only emergency long distance calls.

- Alta BRASEL and Steven EAGAN wed: April 5, in the home of Rev. WILSON, Odin, Ill., minister of the Alma Christian Church, Miss Alta D. BRASEL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul BRASEL of Alma, became the bride of Mr. Steven E. EAGAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison EAGAN.  The wedding was held at 10:00 a.m. with the parents of the couple attending.  After the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. EAGAN were given a shower in the home of the bride’s parents in Alma, where many fine gifts were given to the couple.  Mr. EAGAN is employed here in Kinmundy as a truck driver by the Kinmundy Lumber Co., and is a veteran with 2½ years in the service of his country.  The couple will make their home in an apartment provided for them in the home of the groom’s parents, northwest of town.

- Wanda BUTTS and Ivan DEVORE Wed: Wanda Marie BUTTS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orion BUTTS became the bride of Lowel Ivan DEVORE, son of Mrs. Harry THOMPSON in Salem on Friday.  Rev. Orville HAWKINS officiated.  The bride was employed at the Brown Shoe Co. for 3 years. The groom has been employed 1½ years in Griffieth, Ind. as a carpenter.  He served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and spent 3 years in the South Pacific.  They will make their home in Griffieth, Ind., where he is employed.

- Melba SIPES and Neil BUNDY Wed: Miss Melba SIPES and Neil BUNDY were married March 28 in Morganfield, Ky. by Rev. BOWLAND, pastor of the Christian Church.  The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SIPES of Salem, and the granddaughter of Mr. Floyd CRAIG of Kinmundy, on whose anniversary the young couple were married.  The bride is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. and was employed by the Bell Telephone Co. in Rockford for 3 years and the past year in Centralia.  The bridegroom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray BUNDY of Centralia and a graduate of Centralia H.S.  After a trip thru several places of interest in Kentucky, Indiana and Southern Illinois, they will reside on a farm near Walnut Hill, Ill.

- Celebrates 67^th Birthday: Sunday, April 6, several relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar CORRELL to celebrate his 67^th birthday.  Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo CORRELL and children of Garden Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Lester SMITH and son of Bellvidere; Mr. and Mrs. Arley CORRELL and son of Thomasboro; Mr. and Mrs. Louis VOGEL and children and Edwin HAZLETT of St. Elmo; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey JOHNSTON of Farina; Mr. and Mrs. Clark HAMPSTEN of Meacham twp; Mr. and Mrs. Albert HAMPSTEN, Mr. and Mrs. Albert CORRELL and son, Mrs. Hattie HUDDLESTON and grandson of Omega; Mrs. Ed CRUTCHFIELD and Donald of Salem; and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY and daughter of Kinmundy.  A nice dinner was served at the noon hour and several nice gifts were received by Mr. CARROLL.

- Lewis WILSON Sr. Dies: Mr. Lewis WILSON, Jr. passed away Friday in the Lee Convalescent Home in Salem aged 82 years, 7 months, and 6 days.  Services were held from his late residence in this city Sunday, Rev. Clyde SINCLAIR officiating.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.   (DFM note: The article had Lewis as both “Sr.” and “Jr.”)

- The Victory Producers 4-H Club met Monday at North Fork School house with all members present.  Cecil JONES and James Kenneth WALTON gave talks on corn, and William GRIFFIN gave a talk on Electricity.  Our next meeting will be Friday at the Foster townhouse.  Our leader is Lester GRIFFIN.  Leroy SWIFT, Reporter.

- Hep-Cats Meet: The Hep-Cats met Tuesday night from 7 to 9:00 in their club room.  The evening was spent in playing games and dancing.  Popcorn and sandwiches were served.  Election of officers was held and the following were elected.  Charles WHITE - Pres.; Bill VALLOW - Vice Pres.; Lois SHAFFER - Sec’y and Treas.; Lela Mae DOOLEN - Reporter. This is a Recreation Club for teenagers with mothers chaperoning.

- Meadow Branch: George E. SCHOPMEYER of Effingham called on Ira MARSHALL last Thursday.  He and Mr. MARSHALL were both graduates from the Rose Polytechnic Institute of Terre Haute, Ind.

- Omega: Loren MIDDLETON’s house in Soloam district caught on fire from the flue Monday morning, but was extinguished with little damage.

- Meacham: Paul JONES and family of Oskaloosa, Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER and family, Mrs. Lloyd SELBY and family of Sullivan, Fred JONES and family were Easter dinner guests of their mother, Mrs. Susanna JONES.

- Meacham: Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER, Mrs. Mary BALKE, and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN were in Effingham Hospital to see Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, who has pneumonia.  They report her better.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judy, spent Sunday in Kinmundy with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift School: Frank GARRETT and daughter, Donna Mae, spent the weekend at Fairbury, Ill. at the home of Elsworth CHANDLER and family.

- A column of “In Memoriam” of Mrs. Etta McCARTY who died Apr. 8, 1946 was included by Dad and children. 

April 17, 1947:

- Kinmundy Coon Hunters Ass’n Field Trial a Success: The Kinmundy Coon Hunters Association held a field trial Sunday in the A.O. CHARLTON Grove, west of this city with 200 people present.  The field trial consisted of showing of coon hounds, and a puppy race.  However, none of the Kinmundy owners were lucky enough to cash in on prizes.  Most of the prizes went to dog owners of Patoka.  The field trial was held in order for the association to raise money to restock coon in the country around Kinmundy.  The members of the association want to thank every one who helped in any way to make their field trial a success.

- Charles E. BLOMBERG arrived home Friday after serving several months in the army in Japan.  On Sunday the following relatives gathered at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. BLOMBERG, for a “welcome home” dinner in his honor: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. BLOMBERG, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. DISS and family, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. DISS and family, Leroy DISS, Miss Beulah DISS, and Mr. and Mrs. F.W. HAMMER and daughter.  Orville called in the afternoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LECKRONE, of Hammond, Ind. announce the arrival of Robert Martin on April 10^th, in the Hammond Hospital.  This is the second son.  The mother will be remembered as Miss Helen GARRETT.  Grandma (Mrs. O.E.) GARRETT is in Hammond helping keep the home fires burning.

- Buys Store: Chloris and Gerald WILLIAMS and James SIPES purchased the grocery and meat market in this city from W.R. DOOLEN last Saturday and took charge Monday evening.  The WILLIAMS Brothers operate a store at Alma and have taken James SIPES in with them as a third partner in the Alma store as well as this one.  Mr. SIPES is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis SIPES residing southeast of Kinmundy in the Elder School District.  He is a clean cut young man and will make a mighty fine manager for the local store.  Upon retirement from the business world, Mr. DOOLEN says he has no plans at the present except that he is going to take a much needed rest.  We are sorry to lose Bill from the business world and sincerely hope that he will see fit to get back into some kind of business in the near future.

- Mrs. Francis HAMMER entertained the girls of Room I, Saturday, at a party in her home, honoring the 7^th birthday of her daughter, Barbara Kaye.  The afternoon was spent playing games, after which refreshments of ice cream and cake were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. W.B. PRUETT.  Favors were given each guest.  Barbara Kaye received many nice gifts.  Guests include: Ruth BAYLIS, Barbara HOWELL, Beverly PHILLIPS, Barbara ALLEN, Patricia PRUETT, Edith WEST, Kathleen O’DELL, Ellamae HANNA, Marilyn HOWELL, Sheila PICKEL, Peggy PRUETT, Marilyn O’DELL and Barbara Kaye HAMMER.

- Miss Alice BAGOTT of Champaign came Tuesday to visit her sister, Miss Pauline BAGOTT.

- Francis HICKMAN of Decatur spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Robt. LEE and family.

- Mrs. Annie YOUNG has returned home after spending the past few weeks in Chicago attending the wedding of her son, Dr. Chas. W. YOUNG.

- Sunday, April 13^th relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. EAGAN to help celebrate the birthdays of Mr. W.T. EAGAN, who was 77 and Mr. James E. EAGAN.  Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jim EAGAN of Kinmundy, Mr. and Mrs. Harry HOWELL, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest STORCK of Farina and Mr. and Mrs. Dane GUY of LaClede.

- Discharged: PFC David SHAFFER received his discharge March 27^th from the army and is now at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy W. SHAFFER.

- Obituary of Lewis WILSON: Lewis WILSON, son of Lewis and Rhoda WILSON, was born June 28, 1864, at Harmony, Ind. and departed this life in Mrs. Lee’s Convalescent Home in Salem at 12 noon on April 4, 1947 at the age of 82 years, 7 months, and 6 days.  He will be sadly missed by his children and grandchildren and friends.  His wife and two sons preceded him in death.  Funeral services were held from his residence in this city Sunday afternoon, Elder Clyde SINCLAIR officiating.  Interment was made in the Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. J.R. EHERENMAN of Dunsmir, Calif. passed away Saturday morning after an illness which started Feb. 15^th.  He was a brother-in-law of the W.S. PRUETT’s and was visiting in our community last July in company with Mrs. Minnie and Charles LOCKHART, who have made their home with Mr. EHERENMAN since 1919.

- Receives Letter in Regard to Son’s Death: Mr. and Mrs. G.M. WELSH of Mt. Vernon, Ill., and former residents of Kinmundy received a letter the other day from Mr. Walton BARGER of Kansas City, Mo. in regard to their son, Manuel, Jr.’s death in the battle of St. Lou on July 4, 1944.  For several months Mr. and Mrs. WELSH have been trying to contact Manuel’s buddies and men of his old outfit to find out just what happened.  Mr. WELSH advised us that this letter from Mr. BARGAR has given them more data than any other correspondence they have received to date.  Mr. BARGAR was a former Sergeant in Manuel’s outfit.  Here is part of the letter by Mr. BARGAR to Mr .and Mrs. WELSH: “I certainly can never forget July 4, 1944.  It was positively the worst day we had in the whole war, and the Captain and any of the men who lived through the day say the same thing, but I cannot relate what I now remember in a letter.  I only want to give you the information I have as to where the fighting occurred that day.  I have the actual battle maps we used in combat and can pinpoint the place where we fought.  Referring to the report of the day, I have concluded that your son was probably lost in the vicinity of a very small French town, a church only, called Ste. Suzanne, which is located in Normandy, exactly 5.8 miles east of La slaye De Puis, and a little off the main road probably 600 yards north.  Here we met a fierce German counterattack with tanks and infantry, which cost us at least one platoon, and decimated the Company on our flank that day leaving only stragglers and no organized support.  I have no figures and no rosters for all of the war, but I know that the original company which I was in at the start was down to 8 men by the first of August, and about the time involved we had probably some 40 old men left.  Your son was a replacement you say.  I am sorry I don’t remember him.  If anyone of the men I see does remember, I will pass on the information.  One must remember in a case like this, things happen pretty fast, and Mr. BARGAR hadn’t had time to learn all his men.  We thought the many friends of Manuel would like to have this little information.

- City of Kinmundy Remains Dry after Election: There was quite an interest taken in the city election Tuesday and a large vote was polled.  The wet and dry question was up for consideration and the final tally said 296 YES and 194 NO.  Therefore the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be prohibited in the City of Kinmundy.  There were no contest for alderman.  Wydell PIGG was elected for the First Ward, Earl DOOLEN for the second, J.H. DISS and James GARDEN (unexpired term) for the Third.

- Chris JASPER heads District No. 25 School Board: Mr. Chris JASPER won the election for president of School board of District No. 25 with 16 votes, while Mr. James GARDEN, a write-in-candidate, received 11 votes.  There were several other write-in-candidates for President of the Board.  With Mrs. Jean BROOM receiving 4 votes, Ralph LUX 1 vote, and Lewie SULLENS receiving 2 votes.  For the race of board members, J.H. DISS, and E.O. ZIMMER were re-elected.  In this vote Lewie SULLENS received 1 vote, and 1 votes was cast for Marion County.  There were a number of spoiled ballots in the election with people writing in names and forgetting to make the check in the square.  In the election for one board member for the community high school District No. 500, we have the returns from the local precinct showing Tom HELPINGSTINE winning with 37 votes, Mrs. Jean BROOM 6 votes, and W.S. PRUETT with 1 vote.

- Clay B. SIMER, member of the House of Representatives of the Arizona Legislature, delivered a masterful address this session.  Mr. SIMER will be remembered here by many who are glad to learn that he is making himself known in the world.

- Sugar ration books will continue in use.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank ZINSER announce the arrival of Richard Otto in the Salem Memorial Hospital last Monday weighing 7 lbs.  The mother is the former Miss Christine TROUT.  They will return to her parents’ home here today.

- Mrs. Anne ROYAL, Mrs. Clifford BREESE, and Mrs. Earl MARSH of Battle Creek, Mich. spent the weekend here with their father, Mr. Lou ALDERSON, south of town.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Jess CHARLTON and family were in Farina Sunday helping celebrate her father, John KAISER’s, birthday.

- Wilson School: At the school election Saturday night, Leo STOCK was elected school director for a term of 3 years.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL and son, Clifford, were Sunday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. C.L. HILL of Farina, also celebrating the birthdays of 3 members of the family.

- Frank ARNOLD of Michigan, D.A. ARNOLD of Denver, Colo., Forrest ARNOLD of Frederick, Okla., Miss Pearl ARNOLD of Springfield, and Mrs. Clyde BETCHELHEIMER of Iowa are here helping care for their mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD, who is seriously ill.

- Mr. and Mrs. H.M. FISHER, Mrs. Florence CONANT, Mrs. CHANCE, E.W. DOOLEN, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, and F.G. JONES attended the funeral of Belle JOHNSON in Salem Monday.

- Meacham: Mrs. Edwin HARRELL is at home after several days in the Effingham hospital.  We hope for a speedy recovery for her.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Charles EHART of near Shobinier, Ill. and Mrs. Olga WEISS of Farina spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE.  Their daughter,  Donna Maria, is still bedfast with rheumatic fever, but better.

- Meacham: Mrs. Emma COURSON died Tuesday and her funeral service was held at Meacham Baptist Church Thursday with burial in Elder Cemetery.

- Brown: Laurel RITTER of the army returned home Thursday.

- Swift School: Mrs. Guy ARNOLD was pleasantly surprised Saturday evening when her son and family, Darrell ARNOLD and family of Breese, Ill. and daughter, Mrs. Arnold SMITH and family of Centralia came to celebrate her birthday.

- Swift School: Those attending the coon dog meet from our community were: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB, Kenneth ROBB and family, Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae, Sam LOWE and Sammy.

- Swift School: Our school held their election Saturday evening and elected George FEATHER as director succeeding Jack CHANCE.

- Mrs. O.E. GARRETT sent word to Grandpa (Pid) GARRETT that he has another grandson named Robert Martin.

- Miletus: Friends and neighbors were made sad when they learned of the death of Aunt Emma COURSON of the Meacham community, Apr. 9^th.  Funeral was held at Meacham Church Friday officiated by O.A. ATCHINSON of Centralia.  Burial in Courson Cemetery.

- Miletus: Mrs. Ora YATES returned home Thursday from Centralia Hospital where she had undergone an operation for appendicitis on Thursday of the week previous.

- Miletus: We are rejoicing to know so many boys are returning from overseas: Lavern YATES arrived home March 24^th; Francis KRUTSINGER, Apr. 5^th; Charles BLOMBERG, last week, all from Honshu Island, Japan; Douglas DOODWIN arrived home Apr. 7^th from Phillippines, and Jr. BUTTS and Walter BRIMBERRY, Apr. 14^th from Hawaii.

- Meadow Branch: The school election was quiet Saturday.  William McWILLIAMS re-elected director.

- Pleasant Grove: The Pleasant Grove Sunday School are scheduled to sing over Centralia Radio Station WCNT Sunday April 20^th from 2:30 - 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon.

April 24, 1947

- Charles N. WOOD, former Kinmundy Lad, Killed in ‘City of Miami’ Wreck Saturday: Charles N. WOOD, 51, was killed last Saturday in the wreck of the I.C. Train, City of Miami, which occurred about 3 miles north of Champaign.  Mr. WOOD was the baggageman on this train, having relieved Mr. Charles PETERS, the regular baggageman, for a few days.  This was to have been Mr. WOOD’s last trip as Mr. PETERS was reporting back for work on the next trip.  Mr. Charles REEDUS, of Centralia, conductor, was also killed in the accident.  Both men were in the baggage car at the time of the wreck.  Mr. WOOD, who resided in Champaign, with his wife, will be remembered by many here as he grew to manhood in this community.  He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James WOOD.  Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment made in Champaign.  Charles’ many friends in this community were very sorry to hear of his untimely death and the bereaved family have our sympathy.  (Mr. PETERS, the regular baggageman, is an uncle of Mrs. J.N. VALLOW.)

- Kinmundy Merchants sponsors free shows: Starting Wednesday night, May 7, the businessmen of Kinmundy will sponsor a free picture show every Wednesday night this coming summer.  The show will be managed by Mr. WINEGARNER of Carter, Ill., who has been presenting a show here every Wednesday and Saturday night for the past several nights.

- Mr. and Mrs. Cliff LEMAY are rejoicing over the arrival of Brenda Joyce, who arrived last Thursday, April 17^th.  The LEMAYS now have 2 daughters.

- PFC Junior BUTTS and PFC Walter BRIMBERRY Home: PFC Junior O. BUTTS was inducted in the U.S. Army Air Force in April at Fort Sheridan, and was sent from there to Amorilla, Texas and received his training there.  July 1^st was shipped to Lowery Field, Denver, Colo., and entered Aeroplane Mechanic School.  After graduating from school was sent to Hamilton Field, Calif. and shipped overseas in Hawaiian Islands and arrived home on April 14.  He’s spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orion BUTTS.  He will receive his discharge May 2.  PFC Water BRIMBERRY is also home on terminal leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roley BRIMBERRY.  These two boys entered service the same day, trained together, went to the same school, was shipped overseas, and arrived home the same day.

- Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS announce the arrival of a 6 lb. daughter in the Mark GREER Hospital in Vandalia, following a Caesarian operation Monday.  Both mother and daughter are reported as getting along in fine shape.

- Homemakers 4-H Club: The organization meeting of the Future Homemakers 4-H Club was held Friday night, April 18, at the Swift School with 14 members and several guests present.  The business meeting was called to order by our leader, Mrs. Roy DOOLEN, and Mrs. Bertha SEE assisting.  The election of officers was held and the following were elected: President - Betty FEATHER; Vice President - Lillian BUNDY; Sec’y & Treas. - Donna Mae GARRETT; Rec. Leader - Dorothy FEATHER; Reporter - Helen BASSETT.  The meeting adjourned with the next meeting to be held May 14 at the home of our leader.  Helen BASSETT - Reporter.

- Miss Linda Elizabeth REHN and Dr. Charles W. YOUNG were married April 12^th in Evanston, Ill.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland C. REHN of Evanston, and the groom is the son of Mrs. A.J. and the late Anton J. YOUNG, of Kinmundy.  Miss REHN attended Northwestern and Stanford Universities receiving her Masters Degree from Stanford in 1945.  Dr. YOUNG was graduated from U. of Illinois Medical School in 1942, and served during the war in the 41^st Field Hospital in the South Pacific.  He is now taking special work at the U. of Ill. and Research Hospital in Chicago.  They will reside in Chicago for the present.   

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JAHRAUS and their mother, Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS were Sunday afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER are the proud parents of a little son born Sunday night in the Salem Hospital.

- Pleasant Grove: Little Janet BARKSDALE was taken to Salem Hospital Saturday where she was given penicillin treatment, returned home Monday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER and family of Pleasant Grove attended conference in St. Elmo Thursday where their son, George, received a local minister’s license.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil MARSHALL of Granite City brought their aunt, Miss Lillian HENNINGER and cousins, Chas. Jr. and Lillian Mae HENNINGER of Vandalia to spend Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL, Robert MARSHALL, wife and baby also were Sunday dinner guests.  

May 1, 1947:

- Mr. W.W. LOWE, a highly respected retired businessman of Kinmundy, passed away at his home in this city last Thursday after an illness of two months duration.  Funeral services were held Monday from the Methodist Church, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating and Rev. Cecil LOWE, assisting.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.  As a mark of respect to their old associate, all business houses were closed during the funeral.  William Warren LOWE, son of Margaret E. ARNOLD and Samuel Thomas LOWE, was born in Foster twp., Nov. 6, 1862.  He attended school at North Fork.  He parents died when he was a boy of 14 years of age and then he made his home with his older brother, Charles LOWE.  He was converted when young and united with the North Fork Church.  On May 7, 1885 he was united in marriage to Minnie O. HEADLEY and to this union was born 5 sons: Charles Albert, who died in infancy; James O. of Hercules, Calif.; Edward R. of Kinmundy; Webster W. of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Gordon M., who passed away Feb. 8, 1941 at his home in Los Angeles, Calif.  Mr. and Mrs. LOWE and sons remained on the farm until 1900 when they moved to Kinmundy and Mr. LOWE entered the business world.  Having a very pleasing personality and quite honest, he became a very successful merchant, and continued in the business until 1942.  His companion passed away March 6, 1938.  Upon coming to this city, he transferred his membership to the Methodist Church here.  Has been treasurer of the Sunday School for 23 years, was charter member of the First National Bank, and this was his 48^th year as Director of the Building and Loan Assoc.  Mr. LOWE served as Mayor of the city and a member of the School Board.  He was an honored member of the Kinmundy Lodge No. 398, A.F. & A.M.  On Mar. 22, 1939 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Belle HAWKINS of Belleville, who has been a faithful companion, and survives him with the 3 sons, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.  (A picture accompanied this obituary.)  

- T.E. TROUT has sold his interest in the Mobil Station, located along Rout 37 to Joe INGRAM.  Joe is now on the job.

- O’DELL Re-Employed As Superintendent: Mr. Lewis J.T. O’DELL has accepted the position for the coming year as Superintendent of the local community high school, and the grade schools.  At a joint school board meeting Tuesday night contracts were given to the local teachers of both the community high school, and the grade schools.  A salary increase of 20 percent has been offered to the teachers.  As to date, Mr. O’DELL is the only teacher who has accepted.

- Mrs. Nellie HALEY, beloved wife of Ed HALEY, formerly of this city but now of Livingston, Ill., passed away in the Alton State Hospital Monday.  Funeral services were held yesterday in Livingston and the body brought here in the afternoon for burial.

- The American History and Civics class of Kinmundy Community High School, shown here with the superintendent of the school, Mr. Lewis J.T. O’DELL, and Representative Robert J. BRANSON, Centralia, were introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives on a tour of the State Capitol, Tuesday, April 22.  Introduction of the class was made from the House floor by Rep. BRANSON.  Guide service for groups touring the Capitol by Secretary of State Edward J. BARRETT.  Among the students in the group were: Bobby Dan WILLIAMS, Robert L. WILLIAMS, Clark L. KRUTSINGER, James HANKS, Kenneth TIPSWORD, Denton BRASEL, Charles GARDEN, Charlene Jane HULSEY, Arlene ZIMMER, J.B. MAXEY, Vernon JEZEK, B.K. BAILEY, L.E. VANDEVEER, Betty GEILER, Zola ROBNETT, Jimmie ROBNETT, Mary Lou FOLLOWELL, Charles BASSETT, Lowell Junior DISS, Benny BRASEL, William HOYT, all of Kinmundy, and Mary WOODEN, Emma Lou CHANCE, Marilyn PURCELL, Marjorie Edith CONANT, Rosemary CONANT, Betty JONES, Ruth WRIGHT, Betty CONANT, and Robert FORD, all of Alma.  (Note: A picture accompanied this article.)

- Next October, Fred J. BLACKBURN will start his 30^th year as a farm advisor for the Marion County Farm Bureau.  He is Illinois’ oldest farm advisor.  

- Wolf Hunt Set for Sunday morning: Several weeks ago when we printed the story about a couple of wolves running at large in this community, some thought the story was just a lot of bunk.  But it was a true story and these two wolves are still in the community.  It is thought that there have been enough rabbits for these two creatures so no livestock has been molested as yet.  It has been found that these wolves now denned in what is known as the CONANT Hollows, east of town, and it is thought that they now have their young.  Mr. J.R. MAXEY has volunteered to lead a group of men and destroy this den if it can be found.  He has set next Sunday morning 9 o’clock as the time for this.  He is asking 12 or 15 adult sportsmen to join him at the Arnold HIGGINS Farm at this time to help comb the hollows.  You don’t need to bring your gun, just yourself.  For any further information regarding this hu