1948

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- Mrs. Ralph LEE announces the arrival of Dale Edward on Sunday, Dec. 21 in the Salem Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. LUX is now home and is being cared for by her sister, Jennie DUNCAN.

- Word was received here this week by Mr. R.D. HANNA, from his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley LEE and family of Ludlow, Ill., stating that they were in a car accident on Christmas eve, near their home.  It was a head-on collision.  Both Mr. and Mrs. LEE were taken to the hospital.  Mr. LEE was dismissed the next day after receiving ten stitches for a laceration of the forehead.  Mrs. LEE is still in the hospital suffering from a fractured pelvis and it was necessary to take 12 stitches in a laceration of the forehead.  The children were uninjured. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Burl GREEN are parents of a baby girl born Dec. 23 in the Fairbury Hospital in Fairbury, Ill. named Sharon Kay.

- Jimmie JOHNSON, the 11-year-old son of Mrs. Lucille INGRAM JOHNSON, is recovering from a severe gash in his forehead suffered when he was hit by a car door.  The JOHNSONS were visiting Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM over the weekend.  The JOHNSONS returned to their home in Windsor, Monday.

- Mrs. Ida SMITH of this city entertained the following of her children at a Christmas Supper: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil RAYMOND and son, John, of Edgewood; Mr. and Mrs. Irwin SMITH, Janet, Stanley and Ronnie of Edgewood; Mr. and Mrs. Dwight ALEXANDER, Joan, Jean, and Jimmie of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Bert SMITH and daughter, Orvalee; Mr. and Mrs. Norman GANDT and daughters, Phyllis and Cheryl of Centralia.  The rest were not here on account of illness.

- Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER and Mrs. Wes ROBB visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and family Thursday night and Friday.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT entertained their children over Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. John BLYTH, Lincoln, Neb.; Rev. and Mrs. Walter B. PRUETT and daughters of Golden, Ill.; Dr. and Mrs. Carl E. PRUETT and baby daughter of Effingham, Ill.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.A. PRUETT and son of Boulder, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. F.G. PRUETT, and Dr. and Mrs. Chas. E. PRUETT of this city; Dr. and Ms. Hugh H. LANDESS and family of Lewistown, were the Christmas guests of their mother, Mrs. Estella M. PRUETT.

- Mrs. Mary MANGNER passed away at her home in Farina Tuesday evening after an illness of several months.

- Mr. and Mrs. Russell SHAFFER of San Bernardino, Calif., are the parents of Robert Dwane, born Dec. 16.  They now have two sons and a daughter.

- Buys Farm: Clifford O’DONNELY has sold his farm known as the William MILLER farm, located north of this city and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn SIGRIST and family to Mr. Glenn VALLOW of Peotone, Ill.   The farm consists of 170 acres.   Mr. VALLOW purchased the farm as an investment.

- Mrs. Henry SPECKER of Brownstown is a guest of her sisters, Misses Evangeline and Ella PARRILL.

- Mr. and Mrs. Edward RUNGE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Martin SCHAFER and family of St. Peter, Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and son, and Beulah DISS spent Friday evening with Lowell DISS and family, helping Mrs. DISS celebrate her birthday.

- Miss Edith MORGAN of Cleveland, Ohio is here visiting her father, W.H. MORGAN and sister, Martha.

- Meacham: Mr and Mrs. Glen JAHRAUS and family and Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Meacham Mr. and Mrs. John FORD and family of Alma, and Mr. Carl Ford WHITE of Amy, Colorado, were Sunday afternoon callers on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Brown: Mrs. Eddie ADAMS returned home from Olney Sanitarium where she received treatment.  She is reported better at this writing.

- Mrs. Jennie SCRUBY Dies: Jennie SIMPSON was born July 9, 1871 in Kinmundy, Ill.  On Oct. 2, 1902, she was married to Harry SCRUBY, who died Apr. 18, 1940.  Mrs. SCRUBY died in the Huber Memorial Hospital in Pana, Ill. Jan. 5, 1948.  She is survived by 1 brother, Charles E. SIMPSON, Attica, Ind.; 2 nieces, Mrs. Murietle EASLEY and Mrs. Nadine CAUCHRAU, both of Compton, Calif.; and a number of cousins living in and near Kinmundy. 

Services were held in Pana Wednesday morning from the McCrackin Funeral Home.  Interment made in Evergreen Cemetery on Wednesday.

- Birthday Surprise Party: Dec. 30^th being the birthday of Mrs. C.H. BLOMBERG, a number of relatives surprised her by going to her home to spend the evening.  She received many nice gifs.  Refreshments of sandwiches, cake and coffee were served to: Mr. and Mrs. C.H. BLOMBERG, Helen, Howard, and Don; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS, Junior, Darrell, Leo and Jimmy; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. DISS, Keith, Loretta, and John; Charles, Jean, and June BLOMBERG of Urbana; Leroy DISS, Beulah DISS, Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER, and Barbara; and Herschel AMBUEHL of Farina.

- Percy Lemac PARKER, born in Kinmundy, Dec. 13, 1893, the son of Charles W. and Nettie EAGAN PARKER, died in Kingman, Ariz. on Dec. 26, 1947.  While yet a small lad, he moved with his parents to O’Fallon where he lived for several years.  He was employed as a coal miner until he entered the services of his country during WWI.  Twenty years ago he went west for his health, having spent ten and one half years in Kingman.  He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kingman, and at one time served as commander of the post there.  He was also a member of the Eagles Lodge.  Surviving are three sisters: Mrs. Mabel DISTLER, O’Fallon; Mrs. Mittie PRUETT, Kinmundy; and Mrs. Josephine HEMPHILL, Nokomis; three brothers, Clyde of Manteno; Bliss of Nokomis; and Glen of Peoria.                                            

- Joseph Richard CHEADLE, the last of a family of 7 children, was born April 15, 1858, at Pontoosuc, Ill., and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William VERHOEKS, in Kankakee, Ill. on Dec. 29, 1947.  On Feb. 22, 1883, he was married to Miss Ida May AVISE in Pontoosuc, Ill.  To this union was born 7 children, two of whom preceded him in death, Charles R. and at the age of 19 years, and an infant son.  Those remaining are Leon L., Knox, Ind.; Harry F., Kankakee; Thomas P., Kinmundy; Mary E. VERHOEKS, Kankakee; and William J., Richland, Wash.  His faithful companion for more than 48 years died on May 15, 1931.  This happy family came to Kinmundy in 1909 where Mr. CHEADLE followed the occupation of a plasterer and brick mason until just a few years ago when his health failed.  About ten years ago, he sold his home and personal effects and went to make his home with his devoted daughter.  Mr. CHEADLE was a life long member of the Christian Church.  For many years he served as an Elder of the Kinmundy Christian Church and for serval years was the treasurer.  Services were held from the Christian Church, Rev. B.F. MAHAN officiating.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bill HOUSE of Mansfield have a baby girl born in Burham City Hospital in Champaign on Jan. 16.  They now have 2 daughters.  Little Miss Carol is visiting Mrs. HOUSE’S parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. MILLER.

- Mayor C.A. BOONE has tendered his resignation as Mayor of the City of Kinmundy to City Clerk, A.H. MILLER.  So at the next meeting of the City Council, an acting mayor will be chosen.

- Word was received here Saturday of the death of Mrs. Mary METZGER, wife of John METZGER of Springfield, Ill.  She will be remembered as daughter-in-law of Chas. METZGER and has visited here several times at this farm home.  The funeral was in Springfield, Wednesday.

- Mr. John R. HARRELL, of Louisville, has been busy the past few weeks remodeling the second story of what is known as the Charles West Building which he recently purchased from Mr. E.C. BARGH.  He has made four nice apartments, each approximately the size of the new home being constructed.  One of the apartments has been reserved for sometime by Mrs. Eva MYER who will install a Beauty Shop soon.

- Mr. Alonzo FRENCH was taken to the Salem Hospital last Friday night where he underwent an emergency operation for strangulated hernia.  He is doing very nicely. 

- Scout News : Monday night, Troop Committeemen, Gilbert DOOLEN and Dwight ALEXANDER, reviewed the Second Class Work of the following scouts: Glenn DOOLEN, Jimmy Alexander, Glen JOHNSON, Gene GIGAR, Bill VALLOW, and Garold CHASTEEN.

- Miss Dorth and George LACEY of Effingham, sang over the radio station W.C.R.A. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.  This was their first broadcasting experience.  They are a niece and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. BOONE.

- Blanche PATTERSON Dies: Clyde PRUETT received word Wednesday night that his sister, Mrs. Blanche PATTERSON, had died in the Belmont Hospital in Chicago.  She had made her home with her son, Ernie USEMAN in Henry, Ill.  She had been in ill health for the past three years.  Clyde PRUETT, daughter Marcelline, son Kleon, and Mrs. Helen SAXTON motored to Taylorville Friday to attend the funeral of Mr. PRUETT’s sister, Mrs. Blanche PATTERSON.       - Omega (from last week): The Christmas program at Omega School on Christmas Eve was enjoyed by a large crowd.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): The school program was well attended last Wednesday afternoon and the tree and other decorations very nice.  Mr. MULVANEY had a generous treat for each child and served candy to the visitors.  School will take up again Jan. 5^th.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Miss Zella SCHOONOVER came home from Charleston, where she is attending school, to spend her vacation with home folks.

- Wilson School: On New Year’s night, Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and family attended a shower in the home of John HAYS near Alma in honor of the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Merle LONG.

- Beryl DISS went to Anniston, Ala. last week and moved the household goods of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DAY to Mt. Vernon, Ill.  He was accompanied by his father, Orville DISS.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Claude HIESTAND entertained their children, Walter HIESTAND of Champaign; Mrs. Virgil ROBINSON of Centralia; Mrs. Leo DEADMOND and Dan HIESTAND and families to Christmas dinner.

- Swift School (from last week): The community enjoyed the Christmas program at the Swift School last Wednesday afternoon, prepared by the teacher and pupils.    

- The Sergeant Comes Home: Sergeant Harold W. KLEISS, Battery A, 307^th Field Artillery Battalion, 78^th Lightning Division, returned home Saturday morning, Jan. 10, 1948, after an absence of three years, three months.  But it was God’s will that he return home in a baggage car in a flag draped casket.  His journey was a long one but he was at home now, among his loved ones and friends.  As C. & E.I. Train number 123 pulled to a stop at the station, the baggageman gently slid the door open, exposing the flag draped box.  This brought tears to the eyes of many of the near 100 relatives, friends, and comrades, who had gathered at the early hour to accord him the utmost respect.  The trainmen very gently unloaded his casketed remains from the baggage car to an awaiting truck.  As the train pulled out, every train employee looked from a door and bowed their heads in respect.  Of course, they did not realize it, but no doubt but what this lad had waved at them while he was riding a gang plow or a corn cultivator as they passed by Sunnyslope Farm.  Sergeant Harold was just like any other farm lad, he always waved at the train crews as they sped by.  After the train had pulled out, an order was given by an officer in charge and six pallbearers stepped forward, lifted the casket from the truck and placed it in the hearse.  The hearse moved slowly toward the home of the parents.  The casket was removed and placed on a bier, and taken into the home.  The boys in olive drab and blue then proceeded the public square where they raised a flag, and then lowered it to half-mast.  This flag floated at half-mast for three days in honor of Sergeant KLEISS.  Sergeant KLEISS lay in state in his home with a burning candle at either end of his flag draped casket, a kneeling bench in front for those who care to offer a prayer for the repose of the soul.  At either end of the casket also stood the colors of the American Legion.  In the background was a large profuse of the prettiest flowers one could ever wish to see.  In reality, this wasn’t his home when he left.  But it was the home of his grandmother.  So it was just as near and dear to him as Sunnyslope Farm.  You see, Harold was a typical farm lad and did a great deal of the farm work.  But after he was called to the colors, the father, mother, and two sisters, kept right on, trying to do their best to keep everything going until he returned.  But in the last summer of 1944, the father contracted undulant fever which rendered him helpless as far as farm work was concerned.  This threw all the work on the two sisters.  They did not mind it in the least.  Their only thought was just to hold things together until Harold returned.  But after receiving that sad message from the War Department, they realized they could not carry on the farm work.  So they had a sale and moved to town to this house which the parents had purchased after the death of the grandmother.  Several days ago after word reached here that Sergeant KLEISS would return home, inasmuch as the church of his father was rather small and certainly could not accommodate the relatives and friends, it was proposed to the family that the funeral services be held in the school gymnasium.  The family consented.  The matter was taken up with the pastor.  He was favorable but had to have the consent of his superiors.  This consent was readily obtained.  In the meantime, the gymnasium caught fire and considerable damage was done to the interior.  But workmen worked like fury to get these necessary repairs done for the funeral.  Less the 24 hours before the funeral hours,  These workmen laid aside their tools, having completed their work enough to make the place look respectable.  At 9:45 o’clock, the remains left the home escorted by members of the American Legion, the family and friends.  The funeral cortege arrived at the gymnasium at 10 o’clock. The procession was met outside the door by the Rev. R. A.B. SCHOMAKER, pastor of St. Philomena’s Church.  After the usual short ceremony he led the procession into the gymnasium and immediately ascended to the improvised altar on the stage where he offered mass.  Although this was an improvised altar, we can truthfully say it looked beautiful.  Fr. SCHOMAKER was assisted at the altar by two lads in their army uniforms, namely, Charles VALLOW and Alva STOCK.  These two lads responded to the request of the family to be Mass Servers.  Harold had worked with them in that capacity on several occasions.  Although it had been serval years since they had done this, they just couldn’t have done better.  Their rhythm was perfect.  During the mass, three songs were sung by Mrs. W.B. VALLOW and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW, namely “Jesus Savior of My Soul”, “Take Me, My Jesus, To Heaven”, and “Face to Face”.  They were accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON.  The gymnasium was filled almost to capacity with relatives and friends.  There was a little standing room left.  All business houses were closed, the school was closed, and people came from neighboring towns.  Most everyone present knew Harold or his family. It was heart rendering to glance over at the audience and see the tear bedecked eyes of several Goldstar mothers and fathers.  We well knew just what they were thinking. The gymnasium is so massive, those in the rear could not hear the mass being said.  The public address system was set up by Earl DOOLEN, over which Fr. SCHOMAKER delivered his sermon.  He did not dwell much on the life of Harold because, as he said, he was such a good boy there just couldn’t be enough good things said about him.  He well knew that this was the first Catholic Funeral several of his listeners had ever attended.  And so he explained at length, the ritual of the church, telling just why this and that was done.  His talk was very enlightening.  The procession left the gymnasium and the cortege wended it’s way to Evergreen Cemetery. The colors and firing squad preceding the hearse, the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers walking on either side of the hearse and other members of the American Legion walking behind the hearse.  At the grave, the regular ritualistic services were read by Fr. SCHOMAKER after which the firing squad fired three volleys.  Taps was sounded by Dwayne HANNA.  The flag was lifted from the casket by two of the pallbearers and presented to Sgt. Steve MITTL, who had escorted the body from Chicago.  Sgt. MITTL then, on behalf of the United States, presented it to the mother.  The casket was then lowered to its final resting place.  Harold William, son of Fred W. and Dora STOCK KLEISS, was born Aug. 17, 1917, on Sunnyslope Farm south of Kinmundy.  He attended Wilson School and was graduated from High School with the class of ‘35.  After his graduation, he engaged in farming and was a very successful young farmer.  He was inducted into the army on July 7, 1942, and spent the most of this army life at various camps in the States, becoming an instructor in his branch of service.  He applied for overseas duty against the wishes of his superior officers and sailed Oct. 14, 1944.  Soon after his landing, he was thrown into combat service, making his way up through France, Holland, Luxembourg, Belgium, and into Germany.  On Dec. 16, Nazi General Gerd VON RUNSTEDT commenced the Battle of the Bulge.   Two days later, Sergeant KLEISS was sent with a detail to an observation post.  They set up headquarters in a two story building.  The Jerries soon located the building and their aim was perfect.  A shrapnel came down through the roof of the building, on down thru the second story and exploded when it reached the first story Sergeant KLEISS happened to be on this floor. A fragment and this shrapnel struck him in the head, rendering him unconscious.  The medics were soon on hand and transported him to a base hospital.  His wound was serious.  The doctors and nurses did everything within their power.  The Catholic Chaplain offered prayers.   But his life ebbed away the following day.  And he was buried in the Henri Chapelle Cemetery in Belgium.  His cross was one of the 17,320 in this cemetery.  This happened just a week before Christmas.  Always before, he had been lucky enough to spend Christmas with homefolks.  But this Christmas homefolks knew it was impossible.  This Christmas happened to be a bleak cold day in this vicinity.  The father arose early to start the fires.  Mother lay in bed.  Both thought of their son.  Father shed a few tears because he knew Harold wanted to be at home and couldn’t Mother shed a few tears wondering if Harold was warm and had plenty to eat.   Neither knew the other was crying their hearts out for their son.  Within a few days, that expected letter did not come.  Nor did it come the next day nor the next.  Then they were just sure something had happened.  Finally on Jan. 8, 1945, the family received the expected telegram stating Harold had been seriously wounded.  It was certainly a hard task to break this  news to this good family.  But it was still harder on Jan. 15^th, just a week later, to deliver to them the telegram announcing his death.  Memorial services were held the following Monday morning.  This did a lot toward consoling the members of the immediate family.  And yet, there was that thought that maybe the War Dept. might, be mistaken and Harold would show up later.  This memorial was just as trying on them as a funeral.  And yet, they realized the hard part was to come.   That was when the other boys returned home after the war.  Of course, they were glad to see all these boys come home again. They were broad-minded.  Yet, that loneliness or longing for their son was evidenced on several occasions.  Many a tear was shed which no one knew about.  Three years has now elapsed since his death.  Time has partially healed Those of us who knew the Sergeant KLEISS, having nothing but the fondest memories of him.  He did no deed which would cause us to have any other kind.  He was certainly a good lad, we would say one of the best.  We know that everyone of us will cherish his memory in our hearts.  Yes, Sergeant KLEISS is now resting beside loved ones, and we know it is a great relief to the father, mother and two sisters to know that he is there.  Some time ago the family had a large stone placed upon the lot in his memory.  They frequently visited this place and placed flowers in front of the stone.  This was satisfying to some extent, and yet, there was a vacancy that existed.  But now it is different, he is there.  Sergeant KLEISS was the first war dead to be returned to Kinmundy.  And the citizens of this community did their utmost toward showing respect to this honored boy as well as extending every courtesy possible to the immediate family.  And it is our intention to pay the same respect for all the lads who are returning to us.  (Pictures were included of Harold KLEISS in his uniform, the first grave of where he was buried, the casket being carried from the train in Kinmundy, services at the gymnasium, and the flag draped casket at Evergreen cemetery.) 

- Cpl. G. NORMAN arrived this A.M.: A flag draped casket containing the remains of Cpl. Garland Lacey NORMAN, arrived here this morning on C. & E.I. Train No. 123.  It was met by the immediate family, several friends and members of the Farina American Legion.  It was taken to the Stonecipher Funeral Home in Farina and then to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse NORMAN in Meacham twp.  Services will be held Saturday afternoon 1 o’clock from the Methodist Church in Farina.   Interment will be made in the Elder Cemetery under the auspices of the Farina American Legion.  Cpl. NORMAN was killed in action July 13, 1944, at St. Lo, France.

- Ren W. WAINSCOTT, born Aug. 11, 1887 in Marion Co., Ill., the son of Mose and Sarah COLE WAINSCOTT, departed from this life Jan. 4, 1948 at 9 p.m. in Burnham City Hospital, Champaign, Ill.  Before entering the hospital on Jan. 2, he had been lovingly cared for by his daughter, Helen, in her home in Tolono, where he had gone early in December for a month’s visit.  After attending the rural schools in Marion Co., Ren became engaged in farming, and also served as a part time carpenter.  On May 18, 1909, he married Clella MANION, who preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 1946.  Only one daughter was born to this union.  He was a member of the Kinmundy Rosedale Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodge.  Although not a member of any church, he often attended and thoroughly enjoyed the church services.  He leaves the following: his beloved daughter, Helen; his son-in-law, Richard SCHWABE, whom he cherished as a son; one grandson, Dickie, whom he idolized; one brother, Orie H. WAINSCOTT, Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Effie WAINSCOTT, Springfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Grace SPURLIN, Vandalia, and Mrs. Elsie REESE, Kinmundy; two sisters-in-law whom he treated and regarded as daughters and they in turn called him “Dad” - Mrs. Pearl RUDELL, Lincoln, and Mrs. Imogene PEER, Decatur.  Services were held from the Methodist church in this city, Wednesday, 2 o’clock, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Relatives here have received word of the death of Mrs. Irl CECIL, formerly Frances WILLIAMS, of Champaign, Ill.  Services will be hold in Holy Cross Church, Champaign, Friday at 9:30 a.m.  Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and daughter are enjoying a new Chevrolet car.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. Will HIESTAND fell out of his barn loft on New Year’s night injuring his leg and has been unable to walk on it.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Jess WOODEN moved up to Kinmundy Monday.  Mr. and Mrs. Burdette JAMISON of Ivesdale moved into the house vacated by the WOODENS.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL took Sunday dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Robert MARSHALL and helped celebrate Mrs. Ira MARSHALL’s 66^th birthday.  Mrs. Winnie MARSHALL made a lovely white cake for her.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Paul SMITH have a baby boy born Dec. 28 in Salem Hospital and named Robert Ray.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Frank STATES of Robinson, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Art HALLMAN of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Robert EAGAN and family, Mr. and Mrs. Oran VEST and son of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Ed REPEC and sons spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted MAYBERRY and son.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT called on Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB in Kinmundy Saturday night.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. BRASEL of Hoopeston were New Year’s dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.  They were on their return home from Biloxi, Miss. where they spent Christmas with their son, Fred, who is in camp there.

- Omega (from last week): Mr. S.L. LONG of Siloam District died at Salem Hospital Sunday.  Services were held Wednesday.

- Town Meeting Well Attended: Many citizens of Kinmundy were present at Tuesday night at the “Town Meeting” sponsored by the Kinmundy Post of the American Legion which was held in the Legion Hall.  The meeting was called to order by Comd. Calvin BARBEE, with the election of a chairman for the meeting in order.  Mr. Carl DUNLAP was elected as chairman and presided over the meeting.  The main subject of the evening was the repair of the Kinmundy Fire Engine.  Mr. DUNLAP reported that he had visited the HOWELL Fire Company in Anderson, Ind., and gave a report of his findings.  On a motion, two committees were appointed by the chairman.  The first committee, which consisted of five members, are to find out the equipment that will be needed to place our fire engine in tip-top shape.  Three different fire fighting equipment companies have been contacted to send out representatives to inspect our fire engine and give their estimated cost of repair to this committee.  The second committee will act as a finance committee; they will plan and work out some type of program for raising funds to pay for the new equipment.  Both of these committees will meet with the city council in a special meeting of the city council.  The committee will report their findings to the group at another “Town Meeting” which will be held the 22^nd of January.

- Curtis F. QUICK, Buried Here Sunday: Curtis Franklin QUICK, father of Mrs. Elwin INGRAM of Kinmundy died at his home in Christopher, Ill. on Jan. 8, 1948.  He was married to the former Bertha HILLER of this city.  Mr. QUICK leaves his wife, Bertha; two sons, Oscar, (by a former marriage) of Branson, Mo.; Edgar of Christopher, Ill.; and Mrs. Elwin INGRAM of Kinmundy.  He also leaves 5 grandchildren.  Services were held from the M.E. Church of Christopher with Rev. O.E. CONANT officiating, assisted by his son, the Rev. James CONANT, present pastor.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Flag Pole Repaired: Thursday afternoon of last week several of the Kinmundy businessmen met at the City Square for the purpose of repairing the city flag pole, in order that the flag of our country could be flown at half-mast in honor of our returning war dead.  Three sections of ladders were placed up the pole and tied.  Carl DUNLAP and Lewie SULLENS were the two gentlemen who placed the ladders in position.  Both placed a new pulley on top of the pole.  The project required most of the afternoon.  The Kinmundy Lumber Company furnished the pulley, with GARDEN’s Hardware furnishing the chain, rope and snaps.  Members of the Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion, are taking charge of the duties of raising and lowering of the flag.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles BASSETT and little son, Larry, are now living in the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT.

- Editor J.N. VALLOW received a short note from Mr. SNELLING.  It seems as though, no matter who it may be, that when a man gets famous, he likes to look back on yesteryears and brag about the fact that at one time he worked in a printing office.  And this is the case with Mr. SNELLING.  Here is, in part, what he says in his note: “About 80 years ago when I could slip away from home, I used to ink and type for Thos. FREEMAN, editor and publisher of the Kinmundy Independent.  He had a slab of granite with ink on it and a roller.  I would push the roller over the slab, then over the type every time he printed a paper.  He would pay me 15 cents and that was good pay at the time as wages were 10 cents an hour.  The office was in the second story of a building across the street east of the Mike Brenner Lumber Yard.”

- In Jeep Accident: Dale HULSEY had the misfortune of turning his Jeep over Wednesday evening while returning home from school.  Four other high school students were riding with him but none were injured except Joan JEZEK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louie JEZEK, who received a sprained ankle and a dislocated shoulder.

- Alma Home Bureau Meets: The January meeting of the Alma Home Bureau was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Earl JACKSON with 11 members present.  The meeting was opened by the chairman, Mrs. JACKSON.  Roll call was answered with the explanation of “What I Would Do With One Hundred Dollars”.   The minutes of the previous meeting and financial report were read by Mrs. Logan PHILLIPS.  The major lesson, “Oven and Broiler Meals”, was given by Mrs. Joseph POLONKA. Mrs. POLONKA explained over meals and prepared and baked a Down South Meat Pie.  Mrs. FORD demonstrated a broiler meal of ham, sweet potatoes, lima beans and orange halves.  The dishes demonstrated were served to the group at the close of the lesson.  The minor lesson on “Lamp shades” was given by Mrs. Logan PHILLIPS, who displayed a number of beautiful shades which she had made from wall paper, plastic and parachute silk.  Mrs. PHILLIPS has been invited to present this lesson at a meeting of the Kinmundy Unit.  The local leaders training school will be held in Salem on Feb. 6.  Mrs. Dan RAINEY and Mrs. Logan PHILLIPS will take the lesson which is on “Refinishing Floors”.  The next meeting of the Alma Unit will be on Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, at the home of Mrs. Claude RAINEY.  Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON, County Home Advisor, will give the major lesson on “Life Before and After Forty”.  Guests are always welcome.

- Injuries Eye: Herman, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOYT, suffered a serious eye injury Saturday.  Herman was shooting at a target with his air rifle and the shot rebounded hitting him in the right eye.  He is still confined to the Salem Memorial Hospital.  The doctors think Herman will have a partial vision.

- Mr. and Mrs. Richard BROOM announce the arrival of Richard Steward, by Caesarean section in the Greer Hospital last Sunday, Jan. 18.  Mother and baby are doing fine.

- Capt. Arthur DOOLEN Responsible for Christmas Party in Germany: We received a clipping this week from the weekly newspaper of the Military Post in Frankfort, Germany, from Mrs. Myrtle DOOLEN, in Flint, Mich., which is as follows: “5410 orphans and school children were fed in Hoechst, Germany, Christmas with their ages ranging from 5 to 14 years, at the military and civilian personnel station in Hoechst, Germany.  All units in the Hoechst area cooperated to make the party a success.  A large individual share of the sub-posts preparation for the food was done by Capt.  Arthur DOOLEN, of the 7745 HQ and Serv. Co.  The Red Cross helped distribute the food.

- Loses Two Relatives: Mrs. Fred CRAIG received word of the death of her brother’s wife in Lakeland, Fla.  She passed away Monday night, Jan. 12^th, with a heart attack.  She had been poorly for over two years with a heart ailment.  Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG received word of Mrs. Aunt Sadie GILIND, better known by friends here as Mrs. Sadie BROWN, passing away at her home in Indiana.  She was a sister to Mrs. Prudence WILKINSON, and formerly lived south of this city, for several years.

- Mrs. William PYLE Rites Today: Mrs. Wm. PYLE died in the Salem Hospital Monday after an illness of several weeks.  Services will be held from the Christian Church in Alma this afternoon, Rev. WILSON of Odin officiating.  Interment in Alma Cemetery. 

- Mrs. Maude PORTER, of Humble, Texas, has let us know that she is grandma again.  A baby girl, Susanne, made her debut at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn W. PORTER in Shreveport, La., Jan. 13^th and a year ago, little Charles David came to live with them by adoption.  Maude’s other son, Gus, has two children, so this makes her grandma for the fourth time.

- Farm Bureau Directors Elected: Officers are: President - Earl PURDUE; Vice President - C. Glenn JONES; Secretary - Lee BRITT; Treasurer - Ben YOUNG; Township Directors: Centralia - Howard PHILLIPS; Raccoon - Jack SUMMERVILLE; Haines - Earl PURDUE; Romine - D.S. PROPES; Iuka  - Louis QUANDT; Stevenson - C. Glenn JONES; Salem - C.B. BURGE; Sandoval-Odin - Ben YOUNG; Carrigan - Lee BRITT; Tonti - Eldon BRANCH; Alma - Ray VANDEVEER; Omega - Sherrill VANDEVEER; Meacham - Gilbert FORD; Kinmundy - Eugene SHUFELDT; Foster - Lewis JONES; Patoka - W.L. MARTIN.

- Meacham: The funeral services for Garland NORMAN were held in Farina, Saturday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Francis SIPES spent last Sunday night in Salem, helping to care for his sister, Mrs. Lizzie ELLIOTT, who suffered a stroke.  She is reported some better.

- Shriver School: Some of the pupils from Miletus School spent Tuesday night with their teacher, Mrs. Anna MARLOW.

- Brown: Wayne WHITNEY and family moved the latter part of the week to the John EAGAN farm in Siloam neighborhood.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BUTTS and Mr. PYLE called to see Mrs. Mae PYLE at Salem Hospital, Sunday.  Mrs. PYLE can’t swallow now, and doesn’t notice anyone, so she can’t live many days.

- Omega: John FORD of Alma was in this community Friday. 

- Mrs. Fletcher GRAGG Kills Self: Mrs. Mildred BARGH and Mrs. Fred BOYD received word yesterday afternoon of the death of their sister, Mrs. Fletcher GRAGG, nee Mary PULLEN, of Salem.  Mrs. GRAGG was found dead in her home late in the afternoon with a bullet wound through her heart.  A revolver was laying close by.  A doctor estimated that she had been dead for about four hours when found.  The body was taken to the Hancock Funeral Home in Salem.  Funeral arrangements the incomplete.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG has received word from Mrs. Prudence WILKINSON, of San Diego, Calif., stating that they had been in a bad car accident.  Mrs. WILKINSON and her daughter, Mrs. Roy TELFORD, were in a hospital for a week.  Mr. TELFORD was injured also, but not as bad as the women.   Mrs. TELFORD is not able to be up all of the time but is at home now.  The car was torn up and it almost tore them up.

- Jean ANDERSON and Francis HICKMAN Wed: Miss Lylis Jean ANDERSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold ANDERSON of Decatur, and Sherman F. HICKMAN, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank HICKMAN, of Kinmundy, were married in Decatur, Sunday, Jan. 18 in the Third United Brethren Church in the presence of 600 guests.  Miss Patti ANDERSON was her sister’s maid of honor, and Miss Mildred CEARLOCK, fiancee of the bride’s brothers was bridesmaid.  Junior bridesmaids were Betty Jo ANDERSON and Norma Joy ANDERSON of Nokomis.  James HICKMAN was best man and ushers were Merrill ANDERSON, the bride’s bother, and Dean ANDERSON, of Nokomis.  She is a graduate of Brown’s Business College, a member of National Secretaries association, and is secretary to Col. John LEIDENHEIMER, commanding officer at the Signals Corps.  The bridegroom attended Millican, served three years in the army air corps, and is now employed in the staff division of the Signal Corps depot.  Those attending from Kinmundy were: Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER and Mr. and Mrs. Bob LEE.

- Forty relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Faye GOLDEN, Sunday, with well filled baskets to honor Mrs. GOLDEN’s son, Arlie E. STIPP, who has joined the navy and will leave today for Washington.  Those attending were: Mrs. Martha KING, George KING, Mrs. Orlon BUTTS, Mr. and Mrs. Charles MEYERS, Mr. and Mrs. Pat COMBS, Farina; Mr. and Mrs. John PEAVELER and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl PEAVELER and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BUTTS, Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Paul PEAVELER and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Clint STIPP, Mr. and Mrs. Lou GOLDEN, Xenia, Donna PEMBERTON, Edgewood; Doris PEAVELER, Al SULLIVAN, Albion, Richard COMBS, Farina.  At the noon hour the table fairly groaned with the delicious things to eat.  The day was enjoyed.

- Dr. Carl PRUETT has set up his medical practice in Greenup, Ill., it was announced today.  For the past few months, Dr. PRUETT has been in partnership with Dr. HOLMAN, with their offices in Effingham.  Dr. PRUETT expects to have his office complete and practice started Feb. 2.

- Farm Advisor Fred J. BLACKBURN Sees Amazing Farm Progress in 29 Years: The following appeared on the front page of the Jan. 17^th issue of the Prairie Farmer: Starting his 30^th year as farm advisor of Marion Co., Ill., Fred J. BLACKBURN looked back on his 29 years of service and said: “If it was to do over again, I’d want the same job in the same county.”  Talk with the farm folks Fred has worked for and you soon get the idea they too would say: “If we could relive the last 29 years, we wouldn’t want anybody but Fred as our farm advisor.”  This feeling of mutual respect didn’t just happen.  It had to be acquired.  The manner in which it was acquired is a great story of a patient man’s battle for better farm living.  The story rightly begins in Oct. 1918, when a tall sandy-haired youngster, recently out of agricultural college drove his Model T into Salem to take over as farm advisor.  Young Fred soon discovered that as counties go, he hadn’t picked the richest in the state.  Even Dr. HOPKINS, who was then at the peak of his fame as a soil scientist, called the 550 acres he had in Marion county his “poorland farm”.  This farm of Dr. HOPKINS showed the new farm advisor two things.  First, a great deal of the land was sick and needed a doctor.  Secondly, it could be made productive again if handled right.  Looking back today, Fred says, “I soon discovered that there was only one thing worse than a fellow filled with too much book learnin’ and that was a white-collared guy filled with the same stuff.”  It should be recorded that to this day Fred hates neckties.  He wears them, along with shirts, only when he is attending a meeting with farmers who for the most part will be wearing white shirts and neckties.  Maybe the white shirt and necktie angle is the most important of this entire story.  Twenty-nine years ago, Fred BLACKBURN wore a blue shirt and overalls so farm folks would feel more at home with him.  Today he has to wear a white shirt and tie so as not to feel out of place with farmers in their meetings.  Asked to put his finger on the greatest thing that has come to farm people in those 29 years, Fred says without hesitation: “The respect they have acquired for themselves.”  Fred lived with farm families during those early years.  It was a trip of several hours over uncertain roads to the more outlying townships, so when he went out for a meeting he usually stayed overnight.  Fred’s work has always had one goal, better farm living.  Whether it was fighting chich bugs, which threatened to make corn growing unprofitable, or inspiring some youngster “to make the best better” through 4-H, Fred has held to the task.  This has resulted in Marion county taking the lead in many projects.  Take those pesky chinch bugs, for instance.  Marion county farmers under Fred’s leadership were the first to grow Democrat and Blackhawk corn.  Both were chinch bug resistant and did the job for several years.  Some folks might tell the story of Fred BLACKBURN’s service to farmers by pointing to these improvements only.  Such reporting would miss the true story.  The real story is to be found in homes where farm women no longer carry water from a well.  In homes lighted by electricity.  In homes where comforts has replaced poverty and squalor.  In homes where Fred’s former 4-H boys and girls are now successful beyond his fondest dream.

- Mr. and Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS have sold their farm property to Harvey HANNA.  They have now purchased the Martha HUGGINS property and will move to town as soon as the weather permits.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL, daughter, Vera, and son, Clifford, attended a wedding dinner Sunday near Farina at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred FOGLER given in honor of their new son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dale PFEMINGER, who were married Saturday in St. Elmo.  Miss Vera PARRILL was a bridesmaid.  A big charivari was given them Monday night.

- Omega: George ARNOLD has purchased the S.J. MILLER farm and moved his family from the north last week.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Wm. PYLE died last Monday night Jan. 19^th at Salem Hospital and the funeral held at the Christian Church in Alma with burial at Alma Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. WANTLAND were entertained to dinner Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. See MILLICAN in honor of his birthday.

- City Council Votes to Purchase New Fire Engine at Regular Meeting: The City Council met in regular session Monday evening with all members present.  After the usual business was disposed of, the proposition of buying a fire engine was discussed.  For the past few weeks, meetings have been held in the Legion Hall regarding the improving of our fire department.  Salesmen from different companies have been present and presented the good features about their respective engines.  The members of the City Council were present at these meetings and so they know just what the populace was expecting.  The aldermen voted to buy a piston type engine.  Then the mayor appointed Lowell DISS, Ben JENKINS and James PIGG, as a committee, to select the equipment needed and get the lowest price on the installing of a piston type engine on our present truck chassis.  It was the consensus of opinion of the aldermen that a bond issue would have to be floated in order to pay for this engine.  A few interested citizens present offered to underwrite the needed amount until the bonds could be sold, in order in hasten the matter.  This matter being disposed of a motion was made and duly carried that the sale of lots in Evergreen Cemetery include the cost of perpetual care.  The price of the lots are $15 and the present cost of perpetual care is $60, making the total $75.  We wish to commend the action of the City Council in going ahead with the purchasing of the fire engine.  We wish to further commend them on the action taken regarding the cemetery lots.  This should have been done many years ago.

- Funeral Rites Held Sunday for B.L. FURRY: Bernard L., son of Llewellyn G. and Sallie MARTIN FURRY, was born in Alma, Ill., on Jan. 8, 1873 and died on Jan. 30, 1948.  When he was 8 years old his mother died and he was cared for by an aunt, Mrs. John HUMPHRY, who had four daughters, Laura GOFFMAN, Nora WHITE, Effie JOHNSON and Mollie COCKEREL, whom the deceased regarded as sisters.  At the age of 18, he was united with the Methodist Church.  On June 11, 1911, he was married to Miss Amy BROWN of this city.  They lived in Chicago for a number of years where he was a printer by trade.  It was while living in there, a son, William came to brighten their home.  Due to ill health they came back to Kinmundy where the wife and mother passed away in 1937.  He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William FURRY, of St. Louis; and a brother, Earl, of this city.  Services were held from the Methodist Church in this city on Sunday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The oil well being drilled on what is known as the Phillip GREEN farm west of town, in Section 13 of Foster twp. has quite a showing of oil, according to reports received form the neighbors in that vicinity.

- AAA Sign-Up Campaign Begins: All farmers, both landlords and tenants, of Marion county will be given an opportunity beginning Feb. 7, to sign up to participate in the 1948 Agricultural Conservation Program.  The purpose of the program, as explained by Mr. BEARD, is to give some incentive and assistance to farmers in carrying out good soil conservation measures on their farms.

- Mrs. Ada HILL died at her home in Benton, Ill. Sunday at the age of 85.  Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment made in the Harvey’s Point Cemetery, near Cartter.  The deceased will be remembered by many of our older residents, being a sister to the late Henry LUX, with whom she made her home for quite some time.  Mr. William LUX, a nephew, attended the funeral.

- Loyal Neighbors Meet: The Loyal Neighbors held their January meeting in the home of Mrs. W.F. ROBB.  All members were present and Mrs. Geo. COLE, a former member of the Club, was a very welcome guest.  Quilting was the work of the day with a nice lot of work accomplished.  The hostess served a delicious chicken dinner.  The next meeting will be with Mrs. D.F. NEATHERY.

- Withdraws Resignation: Mayor Coral A. BOONE tendered his resignation to the City Council a few weeks ago, but the council had no meeting to accept it.  In the meantime, several citizens have talked with Mayor BOONE and induced him to fill out his term.  He has taken their advice and withdrew his resignation.

- Mr. and Mrs. Laverne KEEN have gone to Lima, Ohio, where “Pete” has accepted employment with the Gulf Pipe Line Co., as a telegraph operator.

- This is to announce the arrival of Joyce Lee ESSARY, born Jan. 29, 1948, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward ESSARY of Mattoon, Ill., formerly of Kinmundy.

- Omega: Mrs. Alice MILLICAN has returned from attending the funeral of her brother near Vandalia.

- Omega: Andrew BEARD died at his home south of her early Tuesday morning after an illness of several years.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON attended the funeral for Mr. Bernie FURRY in Kinmundy Sunday.

- Soil Conservation District Elects Directors for Year: At the first annual meeting of the Marion County Soil Conservation District held Feb. 5 in Salem at the Fair Bureau Building the following five men were elected directors for the district: Elected for a Two-Year Term: Eugene SHUFELDT - Kinmundy; William SEIDEL - Sandoval; G.C. CLIFTON; Elected for a One-Year Term: H.H. McLAUGHLIN - Salem; Carroll GARRETT - Alma.

- Former Resident Dies: Word has been received here stating that Mrs. Cora POPE DAVIS died in her home at Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 16.  She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.  Mrs. DAVIS’ childhood home is the residence that Reindl BAYLIS and family occupy.  She will be remembered by several of our older people.

- Rex GAMMON has been transferred to Beaumont, Texas, from Salem, Ill.  He is an employee of the Sun Oil Co.  He will leave for Texas on Thursday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest ARNOLD of Frederick, Okla., returned home after spending the past week here with his mother, Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Chester LEWIS have moved from Salem to an apartment at Mrs. COPPLE’s.

- Omega: Marion PHILLIPS has sold his property to Claude JAMISON and has purchased property in Iuka.  He reports he will move to Iuka next week.

- Omega: Funeral services were held Thursday at the Christian Church for Andrew BEARD, with Rev. WILSON officiating.  Interment was in the cemetery nearby.

- Meadow Branch: The 11^th being Mr. TIZER’s birthday and the 13^th being Mrs. Ellis BUTTS’ birthday, a joint surprise party was given them by Mrs. Chas. JOHNSON and Mrs. TIZER Saturday night.   It being Valentine’s Day, the 3 tiered cake was covered with red hearts and Happy Birthday written on the top layer.  Fruit salad was served with the cake and coca-cola and popcorn balls.  Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Marshall TIZER, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis BUTTS, Mr. Ellis JOHNSON and daughters, Mr. Leo JOHNSON and family, and Mr. Loren JOHNSON and family of Salem; Mr. Frank JOHNSON and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles JOHNSON.   

- Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING, former citizens, celebrate 65^th Anniversary: Elroy Aaron SNELLING and Miss Jane HALLETT were married Feb. 13, 1883 in Charleston, Ill.  Immediately after the ceremony, the groom took his bride to a farm southeast of Kinmundy where they lived for 19 years.  They then moved to Kinmundy and engaged in the restaurant business for several years.  They later moved their restaurant to Caseyville where they operated it for a short time, selling their business and moving to Chicago.  They lived there for a short time, and then went to California where they lived for 6˝ years.  They came back to Miller, Ind. where they lived a short time.  Twenty-five years ago upon the death of a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hallett M. SNELLING, they went to Chicago to make their home with their son, Hallett, and their grandson, Elroy Jr. at 9935 Winston Ave., and have been there ever since.  This couple has 2 sons, Hallett of Chicago, and Lee of Sheboygan, Wis.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Mr. SNELLING is now 91 years of age and Mrs. SNELLING, 83.  They are both enjoying fairly good health.  For the past 15 years this couple has celebrated their wedding anniversaries and this year, being the 65^th, was no exception.  On Feb. 15^th, twenty-nine former Kinmundians, intimate friends and Kinmundians visited this couple, as well as each other.  After all had eaten, Hallett took several pictures of the group.  A list of those attending was included.  (A picture of the couple accompanied this article, along with a list of those attending.)

- Pvt. Richard WEST, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don WEST, of this city, arrived home Saturday night.  Pvt. WEST is on furlough from the Percy Jones General Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich.  Pvt. WEST entered the Army on Nov. 8, 1945, from Kinmundy and since has been serving with the Occupation Troops in Germany.  While on duty in Germany with the First Division, Pvt. WEST was injured in the left foot by flying metal from a tank his squad was destroying.  He also suffered a nerve injury in his back from the concussion of the explosion and at the present time, Pvt. West does not have any feeling in his left leg. The accident happened August of last year and neither his relatives or friends knew he was in the hospital until his arrival in the Percy Jones General Hospital.  Pvt. WEST was flown from Germany along with other patients in a Army C-64 to the United States, and flown into Kellogg Field, Battle Creek, Mich.  Pvt WEST will return to the hospital the first part of next week where he will undergo an operation for the injured nerve in his back.

- Mrs. W.E. SULLENS, aged 72 years and a life long resident of Alma, passed away at her home Saturday evening at 4 o’clock, after a lingering illness.  She is the sister of Mrs. C.W. WARREN of Kinmundy; Mrs. Homer KAGY of Alma, and Mrs. John ALLEN of Chicago.  Her husband and three children survive her.  Services were held from Alma Primitive Baptist Church Tuesday, Elder JOHNSON officiating.  Burial in the Martin Cemetery west of Alma.

- HARRIS-SELLERS Wedding: At the First Baptist Church, Miss Billye Ruth HARRIS became the bride of James G. SELLERS.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. HARRIS of Electra, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John SELLERS of Walnut Ridge, Ark.  The bride and groom will make their home in Wichita Falls.  The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS.

- Alma P.T.A. Buys Projector: The P.T.A. of Alma School succeeded in getting a new projector for the school.  For sometime the need of a projector for the village of Alma has been noted.  But due to shortage of funds and the high cost of a projector no effort was made to get it. The P.T.A. at the close of the school year 1946-47 had decided to purchase a duplicating machine which cost $125.  This was to be paid for at the beginning of this term.  This debt had to be taken care of.  It was paid by means of the small amount on hands and by the money that was made by the children on their premiums from the County Fair on school work.  Then to finish the projector a bingo party was given.  A goodly sum was received from this which finished paying for the duplicator and left a nest egg to use for the projector.   The P.T.A. in it’s first meeting of the current year, voted to raise money to buy the projector or if not enough money was raised, to continue the project into the next year.  A Harvest Carnival was held in November.  Total receipts from this amounted to $250.01.  Limericks were sent out in December.  A nice sum was taken in from this.  A great many dollars for the two projects above, came from out of town sources.  Last January, a bake sale was held.  Then the final amount was given in donations by liberal friends of both Alma and surrounding communities.  Today we are very proud of our Bell and Howard 16 mm projector bought for $650.  During the school year 1946-47-48, Mrs. John FORD has been President of the local P.T.A., with her officers which consisted of Mrs. Wm. HESTER - Vice President, Mrs. Theo. DIETRICH- Treasurer; Mrs. Vernon GRAGG-Secretary, also the many committees of other P.T.A. members have put out a great deal of effort to reach this goal. The pupils and teachers of Alma are grateful and wish to extend their thanks in this great project.

- Meacham: Miss Betty JOHNSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis JOHNSON, had the misfortune to fall on the ice while playing at Booker School Monday, and broke her ankle.

- Wilson School: Carpenters have been busy the past week at the Chester KLINE home remodeling the kitchen with built in cabinets.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS received a message Sunday stating that his brother, Maurice’s wife had died in Magnolia, Ill.  Services were held Wednesday in Magnolia. 

- Green No. 1 in Foster a Dry Hole: After several days of delay, the oil company officials gave orders to plug Green No. 1 oil well in Foster Twp.  Although the well had several showings in four different formations, company officials stated it would not pay to put a pump on the well.

- M.C. CROSSETT Rites Held Thursday P.M.: Martial Claude CROSSETT, eldest son of the late Loyd and Finette JOHNSON CROSSETT, was born Aug. 31, 1884 in Yates, N.Y.  When a small child, he came with his parents to Salem, Ill., where the father was employed as a school teacher.  In 1892, the family moved to a farm south of Kinmundy, where Claude grew to manhood, attending the public schools in Kinmundy and graduating from the Kinmundy H.S. with the class of 1902.  After his graduation, he attended Washington University, St. Louis, where he studied electrical engineering.  He also studied at the Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, Ft. Collins, Colo.  He was employed by the Commonwealth Edison Steel Corp. at Granite City, Ill., as an electrical engineer.  He advanced in his work quickly and was soon made chief electrician and superintendent of power.  He held this position until 1931 when he resigned to become an instructor in engineering in the Rankin School of Trades, St. Louis.  After spending six years with this school, he was employed by the Fraser Brace Construction Co. as power engineer.  In this capacity, he superintended the building of a government powerhouses.  On June 27, 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Ethel ROSE of this city.  To this union, one daughter was born, Rhoda Belle, now Mrs. Marion WILSON of Lebbeck, Texas.  These two, the son-in-law, and a grandson, David Marshall, and one brother, Ralph, of Altheimer, Ark., are left to mourn their loss.  A few months ago, a dreaded malady struck Mr. CROSSETT.  This finally terminated in a major operation which was performed a week ago.  He died on Feb. 17, 1948.  Services were held Thursday from the Linton Funeral Home, with interment in East Lawn Cemetery in Salem.  

- J.W. ARNOLD of Salem, Dies: Funeral Services were held in Salem, Tuesday afternoon for Mr. J.W. ARNOLD, better known to his friends as “Billy”.  Mr. ARNOLD suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on Saturday and died Sunday.  Mr. ARNOLD had celebrated his 90^th birthday Wednesday, Feb. 11^th.  In October of last year, Mr. ARNOLD and his wife, Sarah, who is 86 years of age, made national news when they celebrated their 82^nd wedding anniversary, being one of the nation’s oldest married couples.  Burial was made in the East Lawn Cemetery at Salem.

- Harry BRASEL, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette BRASEL, and a sophomore in high school, was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Sunday morning where he underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis.  He is getting along okay.

- Boy Arrested After Hanging Dummy: Sunday afternoon, several boys of Kinmundy, some of high school age, thought it would be a lot of fun to hang dummies to represent local school officials.  As a result of their fun making, one boy is in the county jail facing several charges.  The arrest was made Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff WOOLBRIGHT and Deputy Sheriff Marshall WILLIAMS, after complaints by city officials.  One dummy was hung from the city flag pole while another was hung in front of another business house.  These dummies hung until city officials removed them.  On Tuesday morning another dummy was discovered hanging in front of a local business house.  This second dummy caused the city officials to make their complaint to the county law officials.

- City Council To Take Final Action Monday Night on New Fire Engine: The City Council will take final action in their monthly meeting Monday night on the city fire engine.  At their last meeting the council voted to let the contract of repairing the engine to the Howe Fire Fighting Equipment Co., of Anderson, Ind.  A Howe representative was here last week to confer with the city officials and a citizens committee.  The citizens committee along with the council’s committee are in favor of replacing the old engine with all new equipment.  When the local fire engine goes to the factory for reports, the Howe Co. will provide the city with a fire engine so the city will not be without fire protection.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Roy SULLIVAN have moved from St. Louis to the HINES place recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Sterling SULLIVAN.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. COBB, an oil man from near Patoka, has moved his family into the Walter WARREN house, and one of his children has entered our school.

- Meadow Branch: Feb. 15^th being the birthday of the sister of Mrs. Elmer BUTTS, Mrs. Geo. CRIST, so Mr. and Mrs. Chas. BERRY went down to the CRIST home and helped celebrate.  Mrs. PERRY made a nice cake.

- Miss Rosetta WILKINS and Raymond SHAFFER, both of Kinmundy, were united in marriage Saturday, Feb. 28, 1948 at the Salem courthouse.  The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred WILKINS, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette SHAFFER, both of Kinmundy.  The groom’s parents entertained friends and relatives at a wedding dinner in honor of the couple.  Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Burdette SHAFFER and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred WILKINS and family, the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Levena QUINLAIN, Miss Iris and Betty JORDAN, Mr. and Mrs. John BENSON and R.C. all of Salem; the groom’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cal LANE and Mrs. Gertie SHAFFER, also Elmer ROSE and Glen VANSCYOC, all of Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. J. Mac HUMPHREY of Lawrenceville, Ill. received t open house 200 relatives and friends Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20^th.  J. Mac HUMPHREY and Miss Josephine SEVERNS of Lawrenceville were married March 23^rd, 1923 in Bridgeport, Ill.  They have been engaged in business in Lawrenceville for many years in a retail grocery and meat market.  In 1940 they built what is now the HUMPHREY Packing Co., east of Lawrenceville.  J. Mac is the son of the late Arthur and Florede HUMPHREY of Kinmundy.

- Surprise Birthday Dinner: Twenty-three relatives of Fletcher COLE and wife gathered at their home Feb. 29 to help him celebrate his 57^th birthday at their new home west of Kinmundy.  All of his brothers and sisters were present: Mr. and Mrs. Ed ZINDEL and son, William, of Mowequa, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. George COLE; Mrs. and Mrs. William COLE and family, all of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Orval WINDERS and children; Mr. and Mrs. Steve ________and son, Billy of Salem; Mrs. Ella WIMBERLY and son, Keith, and Charles COPPLE of Omega; Mr. and Mrs. Otto HOUGH of Centralia.

- Richard A. BROOM to Head Fruit Growers: Richard A. BROOM of this city was elected President of the Eastern Illinois Fruit Growers Association at their annual meeting Friday.

At the present time, Mr. BROOM is working with his father near Alma.

- A New Reporter: For the past three weeks we have had Mrs. Florence CONANT on the job as our roving reporter.  And we will say that she has done an excellent job at getting some personal items for us.  You people just wouldn’t bring in these items to us and we were too busy to go after them, so this newly created position has worked out fine. 

- The Rex Motor Company, For Dealers in Salem, was robbed Monday night of a considerable sum of money in cash and checks.  Entry into the company’s building was made thru a forced window in the rear of the building.  The burglar or burglars sawed the safe hinges off tearing up the safe in order to get its contents.  The company suffered a robbery in 1940. 

- The regular meeting of the City Council was held Monday evening.  Action was to be taken on the proposition of buying a new fire engine for the city.  So there were several citizens present, as well as representatives of a concern selling fire fighting apparatus.  At a previous meeting the council voted to by a piston type pump.  But his concern will not take no for an answer and are doing their best to sell them a centrifugal pump.  It is generally agreed by several representative citizens as well as the councilmen, that a piston type pump will work to a better advantage in our community, more especially because we do not have water works support.  Our present engine is of the piston type and has served its purpose well, lasting over a period of about 25 years.  But so many parts are worn and some cannot be replaced.  However, it is the intention of the councilmen to use the present truck chassis under the new engine.  This chassis is in good shape and has been driven less than 500 miles.  However, they do plan to put on dual wheels and overload springs.  The committee appointed at a previous meeting of the purpose of getting bids and specifications.

- Mrs. Della HANSON is a surgical patient in the Salem Memorial Hospital under the care of Dr. Chas. E. PRUETT.  She has been suffering from pneumonia and other complications.  Her children are all at her bedside.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE had several relatives and friends for Sunday dinner to celebrate the birthday of their daughter, Donna Marie.  Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh LACEY of Farina, Mr. and Mrs. Merl JOHNSTON, and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and Charles, and Mrs. Olga WEISS of Farina is staying with them for awhile.

- Omega: Oulrey HANKS, son of Guy HANKS and Thelma PERRY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. PERRY, were married Thursday evening in the Methodist parsonage.  

- Miss Velma EDWARDS and Kenneth WILKINSON were married in the Assembly of God Church in Odin Friday, the Rev.  A.J. FIELDS officiating.  They were attended by Miss Ruth SINCLAIR of Iuka, friend of the bride, and Thomas EDWARDS, a brother to the bride.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. Allen EDWARDS residing south of town.  She is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘44.  After her graduation, she attended S.I.N.U. at Carbondale, and for the past four years has been teaching school.  She is at present teaching the Young School in her own home since the building burned.  The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WILKINSON, residing southeast of this city.  He also attended the local high school and spent four years in the army, servicing with the 41^st Division in the Southwest Pacific.  Since his release from the army, he has been engaged in farming.

- Mrs. Eva MYERS and Wilford G. SNELLING, both of this city, was united in marriage in Alma Monday evening, Elder W.S. WRIGHT, reading the single ring ceremony.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Richard GRAY, also of this city.  Mrs. MYERS came here a short time ago and has been operating a beauty parlor in the Harrell Apartments.  Mr. SNELLING is an energetic businessman of this city.  For several years he operated a garage, disposing of that business about three years ago.  He is now operating a pool hall.  It is the intention of the groom to build a new home in the west part of town in the very near future.

- Junior Class Play Friday & Saturday: “Mama’s Baby Boy”, three act comedy play will be given by the Junior Class of the Kinmundy Community H.S. Friday and Saturday evening of this week. Curtain time will be 8:00 p.m. in the Community High school gym.  Juniors taking part in the play are Betty SULLENS, Darrell DISS, Bill WILSON, Millie BASSETT, Ruth HARRIS, Dale HULSEY, Marilyn HESTER, Harriet MIDDLETON, Barbara McNICOL, Loris WILLIAMS and Jean FORD.  Tickets for the play are now on sale at Bargh’s Drug Store, members of the Junior Class and at the door.

- Don’t Trust a Coon: Farmer Sam LOWE, living 6 miles west of Kinmundy on North Fork, found a coon asleep in his barn.  He called a neighbor, a coon dog fancier and hunter, about it.  “Come on over and kill it”, says Farmer LOWE.  “Oh, just fasten the coon up in the barn and I’ll get him” answered the neighbor.  That night the coon rested from his undisturbed nap, killed some fine hens for Farmer LOWE and left.  The next night he came again and killed some more chickens.  Finally, Roy DOOLEN, an ex-GI took the situation in hand, getting up at 3 o’clock one morning, he and his wife located Mr. Coon in a hollow tree, and killed him.  Coons do not eat fowls, they cut their throats and drink their blood, and can destroy a flock of chickens in short order.

- R.D. MAHAN, student at U. of I. and employed in the Engineering Research Dept. had the misfortune to catch his hand in an electric joiner cutting his hand severally.  His family reports he is getting along nicely at this time.

- Mr. and Mrs. Neil BUNDY of Walnut Hill, have a baby boy born March 8^th.  Mrs. BUNDY is the former Miss Melba SIPES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon SIPES of Wilson School district.

- Harry BRASEL, Jr. has returned from Vandalia Hospital where he had an appendectomy last Sunday.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL and son, Clifford, helped their son, Clark and family move into their new home they built this past year.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of Pvt. Lee BARKSDALE at the Methodist Church in Iuka, Sunday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. D. COULSON and family moved recently to the Dalt VANDEVEER farm recently vacated by Jack JENKINS and family.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Frank HENNEMAN moved their household furniture from Arkansas Thursday to the Mrs. Nan KNISELEY farm here.  They are staying with their daughter, Mrs. Ida WARD and family, who recently moved from Arkansas until some work is done on the KNISELEY house.

- Omega: The charivari and shower at the A.A. PERRY home Thursday night of last week for Mr. and Mrs. Oulrey HANKS was attended by a large crowd and received many nice presents.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COURSON and daughter, Phyllis, Mrs. Mattie COURSON and Mrs. Ethel MERRITT attended the funeral for William WILSON, a brother of Mrs. COURSON at Dix Thursday.

- Meacham: Andy NEAL and family moved from the Florence JACK farm to near Ivesdale, Ill. and Hugh COPPLE and family have moved to the JACK farm. 

- Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT celebrated their 66^th wedding anniversary and Mr. BAGOTT’s 89^th birthday, Sunday, March 14^th at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred FLETCHER in Charleston, Ill.  Their four living children, Mrs. Fred FLETCHER, Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER of Kinmundy; Paul BAGOTT o f Charleston; and Mrs. Bert GUBBINS of Muncie, Ind. were with them.  There were 30 relatives in all present, including grandchildren and in-laws.  Mrs. Dell WALKINGTON of Effingham, a sister of Mrs. BAGOTT’s, was present.  Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark BAGOTT of Palouse, Wash., a grandson and wife and son of the late Clark BAGOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and Barbara Kaye, Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and children of Sumner and other grandchildren were there. 

- Have Birthday Dinner: Thursday being the 81^st birthday anniversary of Mrs. Icy GARRETT.  She enjoyed the day in the home of Mrs. Allie THOMAS in the Greenridge District.  Mrs. THOMAS had her 51^st birthday two days previous.  A delicious dinner was served by Mrs. THOMAS.  Others present to enjoy the dinner and day were Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT, Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, Mrs. Ora ATKINS, Mrs. Carl DUNLAP, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, of this city, Mrs. Nelda KRACHT, of Centralia, and Mrs. Bessie McCURDY of Greenridge.  All report a splendid time, and Aunt Icy reported that she received 67 birthday cards as well as several letters and gifts.

- Mrs. Theodore MILLER celebrated her 89^th birthday, last Thursday, March 11^th.  Her daughters, Mrs. Nel WILSON and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence JOLIFF, Mrs. Victoria JACKSON and son, Grover Bailey, helped to celebrate the occasion.  Afternoon callers were: Mrs. Icy GARRETT, Mrs. MITCHEL, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY, Miss Della SEXTON, Miss Beulah DISS, Donald MILLER, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP.

- W.G. SNELLING returned home Wednesday from the Mt. Vernon hospital where he had been since Sunday receiving treatment for shock. He had a car accident Saturday afternoon which bruised him considerably.  A nervous shock followed.  We are glad to say he is okay again.

- The daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth PARRILL, Chicago, a former resident of this city, died in her home in California, Feb. 6.  She was brought to Chicago and laid to rest in the Park View Cemetery.

- The Kinmundy Cemetery Association Re-elected officers at the Annual Meeting.  Fred KLEISS was elected as director for the unexpired term of the late C.B. ROHRBOUGH.  Mrs. Hazel SIEMER and Mr. W.S. PRUETT were elected directors for the term of three years.  The following were re-elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. H.M. FISHER - Pres.; Miss Pauline J. BAGOTT - Secretary; and J.N. VALLOW - Treasurer.

- The Kinmundy Fire Department made two calls this week.  The first was Monday morning around 11 a.m. to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve RAINEY in Alma.  However, the fire was under control when the department arrived.  The fire was caused by oil leaking under a oil heater.  Some damage was reported.  The second call was to the residence of  Mrs. W.B. VALLOW, Wednesday afternoon, when a grass fire got out of control.  Water from the engine’s booster tank was used with the fire being brought under control in a few minutes.

- Baby Girls! Mr. and Mrs. Melvin GEILER announce the arrival of their third child and second daughter.  She was named Judith Faye. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Bailey WILLIAMS of Centralia have a baby girl born on March 10^th in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.  She has been named Mary Cynthia.  The mother was formerly Miss Joan COLE.

- William M. HUMPHREY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY, returned to Kinmundy Sunday, and Monday morning found him in his new position with the Kinmundy Lumber Co.  We say that he returned home because he has been away from Kinmundy for the past 20 years and is now going to make this his home.  He has become a member of the corporation of the Kinmundy Lumber Co.  For the past 20 years, Bill, as we all know him, has been in the employ of the General Telephone Corp. and has been stationed in various cities.  He came here from LaFayette, Ind. where he has been scarcely a year.  Mrs. HUMPHREY, the former Miss Nelda ALEXANDER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER and the two daughters, Marilyn and Jacquelyn, will remain in LaFayette until after the girls have finished their school term.  Several years ago, while going to school here, during the summer vacation, Bill was employed by Mr. D.F. NEATHERY at the lumber yard.  And just a few days ago Mr. NEATHERY remarked to the writer that he was mighty glad to have one of his boys come back and take interest in the work.

- The Kinmundy’s Woman’s Club was the host to the County meeting here Saturday afternoon for the groups of Centralia, Salem, Odin Sandoval and Kinmundy with 69 attending.  A picture was included of the officers of the Kinmundy and Marion county Women’s Club Federation. 

- Former Resident Dies: Word was received her this week of the death of Mrs. Lawrence BAKER nee Lottie GRAVES, which occurred at her home in Perryville, Mo., March 9^th.  Services and interment were made there.  The deceased was a former resident of this city.  (DFM note: A correction was printed in the April 1^st edition that said it should have said the former Miss Elaine GRAVES, not the former Miss Lottie GRAVES.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Reindl BAYLIS have purchased the CROSSETT farm south of this city and expect to move there in the near future.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and daughters attended the shower Friday for Kenneth WILKINSON and bride at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard SMITH.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and Sammy entertained March 14^th, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judy, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob GREEN.  This dinner is an annual affair in honor of the birthdays of Sam, Mark Fletcher, and Marjorie, whose birthdays occur in March.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. George COLE received word from Centralia last Tuesday telling them they were grandparents.  Mr. and Mrs. Bailey WILLIAMS are the parents of a baby girl.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SWIFT ate supper Monday with Tom HELPINGSTINE; it being Tom’s birthday, Mrs. SWIFT baked him an angel food cake.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the funeral at Brown Church for Mrs. Bertha MULVANEY.  Interment in Phillips Cemetery.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll SIMMONS and family have moved from the H. CRAIG farm to the ENGELBRECHT homestead.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frederic SEE have a daughter born in Salem Hospital Wednesday morning named Vickie Ann.

- Bobby and Warren SHUFELDT, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT, living south of Kinmundy celebrated their 5^th and 6^th birthdays, Sunday.  This is quite unusual for two brothers to have their birthdays on the same day.  A cake with five candles, and a cake with six candles were the order of the day.  Mrs. Edith WARREN and Mrs. Pauline JOHNSON helped the boys celebrate their birthdays with a big dinner in the home of their parents Sunday.

- Mrs. Orie M. GREEN died at her home in Bethalto, Ill. Tuesday March 23^rd aged 63 years, 5 months, and 7 days.  Services will be held from Arnold’s Chapel Church this afternoon, the Rev. Cecil LOWE officiating.  Interment will be in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- The Second Annual Family Night of the Marion County Home Bureau held at the Community Center in Centralia on the night of March 19^th was a huge success.  In spite of the fact that this event was at a far,  family members and guest were in attendance.  Mrs. Earl JACKSON, County Recreation chairman was the master of ceremonies.  All six units presented during the evening were excellent.  Kell Unit began the evening by presenting “Pages from Grandma’s Picture Album”.  The Fair Unit presented on the their junior members as “The Lonely Petunia in an Onion Patch”.  Raccoon Unit presented two vocal numbers, dressed in colorful Easter bonnets.  The Tonti Unit presented a quartet who sang “My Darling Clementine” complete with costumes and gestures.  The Pleasant Grove Unit portrayed an old time wedding.  Rural YOUTHERS put on the “Human Ford” stunt.  In addition to the stunts, Mrs. John FORD led the group in community singing and a movie was presented.  The evening ended with the “Grand March” led by rural YOUTHERS which took the guests to the refreshment tables.                                

- Harry A. MORRIS, aged 58, of Lakeville, Ind., died Saturday, March 13, at the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. Ethel WERNER, of Walkerton, Ind., from a heart attack.  Other survivors include Frank MORRIS, a son of Bremer, Ind.; Harry A. MORRIS, Walkerton, Ind.; Mrs. Anna Pearl EAST of Clay Pool, Ariz.; Mrs. Lelia POOR or Plymouth, Ind.; Harold MORRIS, of Kinmundy, Ill. and two brothers, Bryan MORRIS and family of Chicago, Ill.; and Claude MORRIS and family of Detroit, Mich.  Mr. MORRIS was born in Marshall, Mo., March 8, 1890.  Interment was at South Bend, Ind. in the South Lawn Cemetery.

- Remains of P.F.C. Harold LAMBIRD to Arrive in Kinmundy Soon from Guam: The casketed remains of Private First Class Harold LAMBIRD, a World War II deceased member of the Marines from Kinmundy being returned from overseas for final burial, will arrive within the next month accompanied by a uniformed Marine escort from the Chicago Distribution Center.

- Wins Spelling Contest: In the spelling contest held Saturday, the winner in Kinmundy twp. was Miss Adelle BUTTS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben BUTTS.  She represented the Shanghai School where Mrs. Mary BRASEL is the teacher.  The county contest is Apr. 17.  In Meacham twp. the winner was Miss Kaye GREENWOOD, a sixth grade pupil of the Rockhold School where Mrs. Florence WEISS is the teacher.

- Pleasant Grove: Little Lela WARD, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elsburry WARD, became suddenly ill Tuesday night falling to the floor in a convulsion.  Neighbors were called in, and as they were unable to get a doctor out to see her, they took her at once to Salem Hospital but she died before reaching the hospital.  Besides her parents, who with their family moved here from Arkansas about 3 weeks ago, she also leaves two older brothers, Edward and Lee; also her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HENNEMAN, who also moved from Arkansas about 3 weeks ago.  Services held at Hancock Funeral Home in Salem, Thursday, with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Walter HIESTAND and baby spent Saturday night and Sunday with his brother, Ralph and wife.  Mrs. HIESTAND and baby, who have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Claude HIESTAND and other relatives, returned with him back to East St. Louis where he has employment and a place for his family to live in.

- Meacham: The storm Friday did some damage in the neighborhood, blowing down limbs and turning over small buildings.  It tore the roof off the barn on the farm owned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles BOYD.

- In the spelling contest held Saturday, the winner in Kinmundy township was Miss Adelle BUTTS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben BUTTS.  She represented Shanghai School where Mrs. Mary BRASEL is the teacher.

- The casketed remains of Private First Class Beauford L. HANNA, a World War II, deceased member of the Army from Kinmundy, will be returned from overseas for final burial, and will arrive in the next month.

- Chas. BOYD has resigned from caretaker of the Cemetery Association on account of his health and age, after 10 years of faithful service.  Noel SHAFFER has been employed to take his place.

- Clyde A. DOOLEN Killed By Train: Decatur, Ill., March 27: Clyde A. DOOLEN, 43, a Staley employee of rural route 7, Radio Towers Additions, was found dead on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad tracks east of Lake Decatur at 7 a.m. Friday.  The body, badly mangled, was identified by relatives and friends.  Sheriff A. AMMANN and Coroner Harold BRINTLINGER said he apparently was struck by the westbound B. & O. No. 90 train as it passed the location at about 3 p.m.  A man’s cap and bloodstains were found on the front of the engine by Engineer L.R. SMITH and Fireman J. WEST, when the train arrived in Springfield.  The body was found about 400 feet east of the Lake Shore Drive road which crosses the tracks near the Lakeside club.  Ray JEWELL and Ernest SEMMELL, who live in that vicinity, discovered the body.  They went to police headquarters and the sheriff’s office was notified.  The body remained unidentified for several hours.  Sheriff AMMANN explaining that no identification papers could be found. A key was found in Mr. DOOLEN’s pocket, and an inquiry was sent by state police radio to the maker in an effort to learn where it had been delivered.  Meantime, finger prints were taken by Deputy Sheriff Earl COPELAND and sent to the F.B.I. for possible i.d., because no record of the fingerprints could be found in the Decatur police dept. or sheriff files.  Sheriff AMMANN visited the A.E. STALEY plant and it was learned that the key fit a locker at the plant.  The locker was in Clyde A. DOOLEN’S name.  Relatives and friends identified the body at the funeral home.  It was learned that Mr. DOOLEN left his home at 6 a.m. Thursday and had not been seen since.  Trainmen later explained it was raining when they passed the spot where the body was found.  Officials were of the opinion that Mr. DOOLEN was walking along the tracks to his home when he was struck by the train. An inquest was planned by the Coroner.  Moving to Decatur from Champaign, Mr. DOOLEN had lived here 9 years.  He worked was an oiler at the Staley plant and was a member of the Staley Fellowship Club.  He was born Feb. 27, 1905, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin DOOLEN near Vernon.  He was married May 10, 1930 in Champaign.  Mr. DOOLEN leaves his wife, Ruby Irene, a son, Carroll Dean and daughter, Bonnie Jean, at home and his mother of Chicago.  A son, David, preceded him in death.  He also leaves six brothers: Merle of Indianola; Keith of South Bend, Ind.; Merritt, Rock Falls; Earl and Paul of Kinmundy; and Darrell of Chicago; besides his two sisters, Mrs. Freda WALKER and Mrs. Marie GREEN, both of Alma.  Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday.  Burial will be in North Fork Cemetery, Decatur.

- William Burling FRENCH, born Nov. 4, 1887, at Kinmundy, the son of Charles Bartlett and Alice BURLING FRENCH, departed this life Mar. 19, 1948.  He gave his heart to the Lord in 1932, and rededicated his life, was baptized into the Effingham Baptist Church in April 1946, and has been a faithful and true member ever since.  In 1908, he went to work for the Illinois Central Railroad, and on March 16, 1948, had just completed 40 years of services.  For the past 15 years he had been Chief Yard Clerk to the Yard Master at Effingham.  He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.  His father, mother, and three brothers preceded him in death.  He leaves his wife, May; two sons, Willard Merle of Effingham; and Charles of Highland, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Audrey ANGEL of Effingham; two sisters, Mrs. Mayme GRAY and Mrs. Margaret ZIMMER; and one brother, Alonzo E. FRENCH, all of Kinmundy; and six grandchildren.  The services were held March 21 from the First Baptist Church in Effingham.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Cordelia GREEN was born Oct. 16, 1883, in Foster twp., and died in Bethalto, Ill. on Mar. 23, 1948.  She was married to Orie M. GREEN on Oct. 8, 1908.  To this union, 7 children were born: Herbert of Seattle, Wash.; Emily of Bethalto; Eli, Clyde and Pearl of Alma; and Margaret of St. Louis.  One child died in infancy.  Besides her companion and these children, she is survived by 7 grandchildren, an uncle and host of relatives and friends.  At an early age she professed her faith in Christ at North Fork.  Her church membership is at Arnold’s Chapel.  Services were held from Arnold’s Chapel, the Rev. Cecil LOWE officiating, with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. A.H. MILLER in company with Mrs. MILLER, went to St. Louis last week where he underwent an operation for the removal of a growth from his nose.  They expect to return home this week. 

- Dr. Carl PRUETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT and who recently located in Greenup, Ill., received word last week that he had been accept by the navy and will soon be called back into the service.                                  

- Charlie MONICAL Succumbs to Cerebral Hemorrhage While Attending Church: Charlie MONICAL, son of Lorenzo Dowe and Mandie MONICAL, was born near Flora in Clay Co., Aug. 26, 1875, one of a family of 6 children; two sisters, Nettie MONICAL and Belle HINNEMAN preceding him in death.  He died at the family home 10 miles east of Kinmundy on Monday, Mar. 29, 1948. He was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Sunday morning while attending Sunday School in his home church. At the age of 12 and after the death of his parents, he went to the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Steward HANKS.  Here he was accepted along with their own children, Loyd, Ollie, Maude CONNLEY COMBS, Fred and Guy, whom he knew and loved as brothers and sisters.  On Jan. 6, 1901, he married Cora SMITH and they had 10 children, three dying in infancy and a daughter Maude BRANSON in 1929.  A niece, Thomas MONICAL WHITNEY, came to live in this house at the age of 12 years.   She too is deceased.  In 1903 he united with the Brown Church and served as Deacon.  Surviving is beloved companion and children: Steward of Kinmundy; Dowe of Edwardsville; Paul of Farina; Verle of Alton; Fern BAKER of Kinmundy; Harold of Alton; Twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; Brothers: Arthur MONICAL of Flora; Joseph MONICAL of Mt. Vernon; Herbert MONICAL of Iuka; Loyd, Fred, and Guy HANKS of Kinmundy; Maude CONNLEY COMBS of Salem.  Services were held from Brown Church officiated by Rev. HARGRAVES, with burial in Parker Cemetery in Clay County.

- Last Saturday, Mrs. Bertha LITTEN received a most beautiful Easter cake via express, from her nephew, Myron ROSS, of Artesia, New Mexico.  Mr. ROSS is a baker by trade and owns the bakery at that place.  He and his wife spend much of their time in decorating cakes and from the sample they shipped here, we will say that they do wonderful work. (A picture was included with this article.)

- Celebrates Birthday: Mr. and Mrs. Jim GARDEN were host and hostess to several dinner guests Tuesday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mr. Lewie SULLENS.  The guests were Miss Ruth ROHRBOUGH, Miss Florence JACK, Raymond ATKINS, Harry BOYD, Mrs. Thelma GARDEN, Lloyd BAILEY, and Mr. and Mrs. SULLENS and son, Larry.  Mrs. SULLENS baked the birthday cake which was adorned by 39 candles.

- Dr. Carl PRUETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, and who recently located in Greenup, Ill., received word last week that he had been accepted by the navy and will soon be called back into the service.

- Girls 4-H Club Organized: On Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock a group of girls with Mrs. J.N. VALLOW as their leader met at the Kinmundy Gym for the purpose of organizing 4-H Club.  The following officers were elected: President - Donna Mae GARRETT; Vice Pres - Dorothy FEATHER; Sec’y & Treas. - Martha HANNA; Recreation - Doris JOHNSON; and Reporter - Dorothy DUNLAP.  Handy-Stitchers was selected as the name for the club.  On Monday night Mrs. VALLOW and Mrs. Ellis JOHNSON took the 4-H club members to a 4-H Rally at the Salem High School Gym where they enjoyed a movie and played games.

- Carl WHITE and son, Carl Ford WHITE, Jr. of Amy, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. David LOWE and daughter of Peoria, Nancy LOWE of St. Louis were Easter guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. LOWE.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Dorothy ALDERSON and daughter, Lucille, and Sarah FRADENBURG of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur WOODEN and family; Mrs. Betty RICHARDSON and son were all at home Easter Sunday helping their folks, Mr. and Mrs. Dave WOODEN celebrate their wedding anniversary.

- Swift School: Rosalind LOWE spent Easter Sunday with her grandmother and aunt, Mrs. Effie ROBB and Florence DOOLEN.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Tom SHAFFER called on their son, Donald and family Monday, whose household furniture and clothing were nearly all destroyed by fire, when the house on the Rev. MILLICAN farm in which they lived, was burned to the ground.

- Omega: The house occupied by Donald SHAFFER on the A.A. MILLICAN farm southeast of here, burned Monday morning.  Mrs. SHAFFER had built a fire in the summer kitchen to heat warm water and had gone to the house to care for the baby.  When she returned to the summer kitchen, it was afire and the high wind quickly spread the flames to the house.  The fire department from Salem arrived but were unable to get to the fire on account of the dirt road which was very bad.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Lyman JONES called at the Martin WELSH home Sunday to see the new baby recently born to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy SEE.

- On April 1^st, at 8 o’clock, Kinmundy Chapter No. 606 O.E.S. had a special meeting in the Masonic Hall to celebrate their 40^th year and observe Guest Night.  There were 110 in attendance.  - Selection in the Kinmundy Mausoleum to be erected in the Evergreen Cemetery continues to gain momentum.  Over the past week, several Kinmundy families made the trip to Louisville to inspect their mausoleum before selecting space in the one to be built here.  Letters are beginning to come in from former Kinmundy residents who desire to be buried here.

- Mrs. Anna FOSTER, a former Kinmundian will celebrate her 85^th birthday at the family home in Marion, Ill. on May 4^th.  Mrs. FOSTER lives with her sister, Mrs. Jennie LINGENFELTER, and nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Roy LINGENFELTER of Marion.  They resided here for many years.  She has been handicapped by almost total blindness for sometime, but it has not changed her bright and sunny disposition.                  

- Mr. Ezra HALL of Decatur has purchased the C. & E.I. Lake from the C. & E.I. R.R. and intends to build himself a summer home on the adjoining land in the near future.  We understand that it is not his intention to keep Kinmundy folks from fishing in his lake although he has posted “No Trespassing” Signs for his own protection.

- Roland ALDERSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence ALDERSON, who is a student at the Univ. of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., and recently initiated into the Upilson Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi.  This is a National Scholastic accounting fraternity and was founded at the Univ. of Illinois in 1919.

- The casketed remains of PFC Harold LAMBIRD will arrive in Kinmundy tonight on the Illinois Central Train No. 29 at 11:17 o’clock.  Members of Kinmundy Post No. 519 American Legion will meet the body.  The body will lay in state at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter LAMBIRD in this city.  Services will be held from the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Miss Mildred KRUTSINGER and Mr. Charles LANE were married Monday morning in the Methodist Parsonage, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating. They were attended by Miss Hildred KRUTSINGER, twin sister of the bride, and Richard LANE, brother of the groom.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eura KRUTSINGER of this city.  For the past few years she has been an employee of the Brown Shoe Co.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross LANE, residing southeast of this city, and is engaged in farming.

- The following was received by Mrs. Guy BARBEE and is a clipping from the station where her son, Wallace, is stationed in Adak, Alaska at the camp laundry.  “Due to the observation of 3 of your shipmates, H.W. GIPSON, W.D. BARBEE, and W.I. NOYCE, the station is still able to enjoy the privilege of a laundry.  These men noticed the fire which recently occurred in the laundry and by remaining calm, cool and collected and by applying what knowledge of fire fighting, they had were able to keep the fire until control and until the arrival of the fire department.”

- Mr. and Mrs. Laverne KEEN of Lima, Ohio, spent the weekend here with homefolks.

- Mrs. Gertrude WILLIAMS and grandchildren, Marilyn and Billie HESTER, spent the weekend in Rankin, Ill., with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CUTLER and visited in Paxton with her niece, Mrs. Robert McNEIL and husband.

- Mrs. Charles LOWE, Mrs. Effie ROBB and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL accompanied J.R. HARRELL to Louisville Monday afternoon.

- Bell Telephone Company to Install Dial Phone System Here in Near Future: Fast, accurate dial telephone service is scheduled for Kinmundy telephones within the next few years, W.A. GILMOR, manager for the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. announced this week.  GILMOR said that the company’s schedule will depend on economic conditions and the availability of equipment.  Although no operators will be required in Kinmundy after the change over, GILMORE stated that those working prior to Feb. 21, 1948, will be given an opportunity to transfer to another Illinois Bell Exchange when dial service is inaugurated.  Those who do not wish to make such a transfer will be given separation allowances determined by their length of employment.  Operators employed a Kinmundy by Thelma LYONS, contractor, will be hired with the understanding that their employment will end when Kinmundy telephones are changed to dial according to GILMOR.

- The 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy FOLLOWELL had the misfortune of having a fish hook run thru his finger.  His parents fearing to remove the hook, the little fellow was taken to Farina, where a doctor cut the hook out of his finger.  The children’s father said he did not cry or even flinch when it was being done.  Too bad more grown-ups do not have that gift.

- Former Citizen Dies: Word was received this week of the death of Mrs. Sarah M. STEADMAN COLEMAN of St. Louis, Mo.  Mrs. COLEMAN died at her home March 30.  She was born in Kinmundy July 22, 1872, where she spent her childhood and the early part of her married life.  Mrs. COLEMAN was the wife of Edward COLEMAN, also a former citizen of this city.

- Last Funeral Rites Held Here Sunday for Marine Hero PFC Harold LAMBIRD: The casketed remains of Marine Cpl.  Harold LAMBIRD arrived here last Thursday night on I.C. Train No. 29, accompanied by Marine Cpl. CLARK.   They were taken to the home of the parents in this city where they remained until the funeral hour.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery with full military honors.  The flag on the public square, as well as those throughout the business district and in front of many homes throughout the city, floated at half-staff on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  The church was filled almost to capacity and a large profuse of flowers symbolized the sympathy extended to the immediate family of this lad who laid down his life for his country.  Harold, son of Walter and Minnie MERRITT LAMBIRD, was born Dec. 13, 1921, at Warrensburg, Ill.  When just a small child, he moved with his parents to their home in Meacham Township.  Here he grew to manhood, attaining his education in the Booker School.  He helped his father with the farm work and then went to Champaign, Illinois, where he found employment in a factory.  Harold enlisted in the U.S. Marines on July 31, 1942.  In October 1942, he was sent to the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations.  Here he saw much action on Guada Canal and Tarwawa.  In March 1944, he was returned to the states and granted a 30 day furlough, which was spent here with his parents.  After the expiration of his furlough, he was sent to North Carolina where he remained for four months.  He was then sent back to the Southwest Pacific.  His last assignment was in the ragged campaign of Iwo Jima.  Here his conduct reached a high point when he became No. 1 gunner of machine gun squad, taking the place of men who were casualties before him.  He remained at this post for several days under the heaviest of rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, doing a difficult job with never a complaint.  On March 6^th, he was wounded by rifle fire and was evacuated to the Hospital ship, U.S.S. Samaritan.  The ship’s chaplain, Clarence F. CROUSER, in a letter to the bereaved family, written 3 days after Harold’s passing had this to say “Undoubtedly you were informed by our government of the death of your son, Harold, on this ship.  After his injury upon the field of battle, he was transferred to this Naval Hospital Ship for treatment.  Our doctors are among the best in the profession and they did everything possible to save his life.  Our nurses and corpsmen did much to make him comfortable during his last hours.  Human efforts failed and God called him to his eternal home at 11 a.m. on March 9^th.  I was with him shortly before his death and offered a prayer.  Our prayers have been with him all during his suffering and with his dear ones at home, that they might be strengthened in the hours of affliction.  Cpl. LAMBIRD was laid to rest in the Marine Cemetery in Guam.  Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Carl LAMBIRD of East St. Louis; Leonard LAMBIRD of Vandalia; Mrs. Geneva HAYS of Kinmundy; Pauline and George at home; and an aged grandmother, Mrs. Cora MERRITT of Champaign; six nieces and four nephews. (Pictures were included of Harold LAMBIRD in his uniform; the first resting place in the cemetery in Guam; and the casket being carried from the family home to the Church by the military escort.)

- Sherman DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli DOOLEN of Centralia, has been awarded a four-year scholarship by the U.S. Navy.  He has a choice of several universities but states that he prefers Illinois.  Upon his graduation from the University, he will be commissioned an Ensign in the Navy.  Sherman received this award thru a competitive examination taken last fall.

- Mrs. H. BRANSON Laid To Rest Here Tuesday: Florence Belle BROWN, daughter of John and Nancy HOLLETT BROWN, was born near Kinmundy, Ill. February 21, 1875, and departed this life April 10, 1948.  She grew up on the home farm in Pleasant Grove Church community, and participated in the pleasures and duties of the neighborhood.  Here she met and married her life companion, Mr. Harve BRANSON.  They were married near Farina on Oct. 6, 1897.  To this union were born two daughters, Cleta and Rena.  Rena is Mrs. Archie PATHEL of Crete, Ill.  There are also two grandsons with their families, namely: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene PATHEL of Crete, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl PATHEL and their 7-month-old son, Stanley James of Columbia, S.C.  The elder daughter, Cleta, passed away on rather suddenly in her young womanhood Mar. 17, 1926.  She spent the winter months in Crete with her daughter and family.  She leaves one daughter and family, Mrs. Rena PATHEL and her grandsons and one great-grandson.  Also three sisters, namely, Mrs. William BAGOTT of Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. Delle WALKINGTON and Mrs. Tilla O’CONNELL of Effingham.  She was a member of the Kinmundy Methodist church and her church affiliation meant much to her.  Services were held from the Methodist Church Tuesday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Robert JENKINS, Alma Navy Vet. Dies Thursday: Robert Duane JENKINS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert JENKINS, R. 1, Alma, who died in the Veteran’s Hospital, Marion, Ill., April 8^th, aged 20 years, 10 months, and 11 days.  Services were held Sunday at the Methodist Church in Alma, Elder Joy VANDEVEER officiating.  Interment was made in Martin Cemetery.  Robert was a graduate of the local high school. (A picture of Robert JENKINS in his uniform was included.)

- James E. WILLIAMS, 71, husband of Theodosia MOUNT WILLIAMS, died in St. Anthony’s hospital in Effingham Saturday.  He had been ill for the past several months.  He was born in Jefferson County June 10, 1876, the son of Rev. and Mrs. James J. WILLIAMS.  He was married Sept. 10, 1893.  They had resided on a farm near Dix up until about 10 years ago when they moved to Kinmundy.  Besides his wife, he is survived by sons, James, of Oregon, Ill.; Horace of Genoa; Paul of Dixon; Kenneth and Donald of Chicago; Glen of Villa Grove; and Fred of Peoria; five daughters: Mrs. G.W. SMITH and Mrs. W.J. PRESSLY of Villa Grove; Mrs. Virgil GOWDY and Mrs. Pete PASQUALE of Peoria; and Mrs. Anna Belle WILSON of Columbus, Ind.  Thirty grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive him. Five children preceded him in death.  Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home in this city Tuesday, with Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment was made in the Jourdan Chapel Cemetery near Dix.

- Grades to Have Coach: At a meeting of the Board of Education of District No. 25, held last night, Mr. Lester HOWELL of Greenup, but formerly of this city, was employed as physical education teacher and coach.  Mrs. Annie YOUNG, Mrs. Alice LEWIN, Miss Alice READNOUR, and Miss Hester HEATON were employed as teachers.

- Mr. W.G. SNELLING was taken to the hospital in Mt. Vernon early Wednesday morning suffering from a heart ailment.  Yesterday he was reported as being under an oxygen tent.  We did not learn his condition this morning as we go to press.

- Mrs. Allie NELMS and daughter, Mrs. Hazel SIEMER, were called to Louisville Tuesday on account of the illness of their son and brother, Harry DENNIS.

- Carl DUNLAP and John W. McCULLEY spent a part of last week in Columbus, Ohio, where they attended an air-conditioning school.

- Mr. and Mrs. James BRIM have received word from their son, Cecil, that he has rejoined the army and is now stationed at Fort Knox, Ky.  He is a World War II veteran and chose a five year assignment with the 3^rd Armored Division of Fort Knox, Ky.

- W.L. CATES to Open New Modern Theatre Here in Kinmundy Soon: Mr. W.L. CATES of Peoria was here yesterday closing a lease for the Elder Building from Mr. A.H. MILLER.  He will begin remodeling this building within the next week or so and by the latter part of May expects to have it fitted and opened as a theatre.  The theatre will be known as the “Kindy”. It will operate seven days a week and will show the latest in pictures and news reels.  It will contain about 300 good leather, spring cushions seats.  It will be equipped with two 35 min. sound Devio projectors and a 10.6 x 6 x14 screen.  Mr. CATES states that after looking for a location throughout the state, he finally centered on this city.  He and his family intend to make Kinmundy their home.  His family consists of his wife and four children, ages 4 to 11.  We welcome this family to our community and we wish Mr. CATES the best of success in this undertaking.

- Linger Longer Club was entertained by Mrs. Pat JAMES.

- Rainbow Circle met at Mrs. Jess GEORGE’s home.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): A miscellaneous shower was held at the Allen School Friday night for Mr. and Mrs. Donald SHAFFER whose home was destroyed by fire.  They have been receiving many gifts.

- Meadow Branch: Electricity has been installed in this neighborhood, we are all very glad to have the lights and the means for having other labor saving devices.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur WOODEN have a baby girl, Bertha Christine, born Friday at Salem Hospital.

- Brown: Steward MONICAL and family spent Saturday with I.N. WOOLEY and wife, the day being Mr. and Mrs. WOOLEY’s 50^th wedding anniversary.

- In Memoriam of our son and brother, Brownie DODSON who died April 14, 1941, by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. DODSON and daughters.

- Dr. and Mrs. Chas. YOUNG of Chicago spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. A.J. YOUNG.  They celebrated birthdays of Chas. and his mother, April 9 and 14, and also the 1^st wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. YOUNG, Apr. 12.

- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest DOOLEN of Hammond, Ind. visited over the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Effie ROBB and sister, Miss Florence DOOLEN.

- Buys Store: Mr. and Mrs. G.M. NIRIDER of Decatur, and former Kinmundians, have bought the Raffington No. 2 Store at West Main St. and Oakland Ave. In Decatur.  A.B. RAFFINGTON, who sold the store, still owns his two other stores at St. Jasper and East Wood St. and at N. 22^nd and William St.  Mr. NIRIDER formerly worked for the Fisher Grocery Co. for 18 years.  G.M. NIRIDER’s father, the late Fred J. NIRIDER, owned a drug store in Kinmundy and “Gillie” grew up wanting to own a drug store all his life.

- Robert Deane JENKINS, son of Robert M. and Mary (WRIGHT) JENKINS, was born May 27, 1927, in Alma, and died on Apr. 8, 1949 in the Veterans’ Hospital at Marion at the age of 20 years, 10 months and 12 days.   He served in the U.S. Navy for 14 months or more in WWII.  “Bob” as he was familiarly called, had been in ill health the past few weeks, but was never one to complain, bearing his illness cheerfully, although he suffered intensely near the end.  He graduated from Kinmundy H.S. on May 30, 1946, and entered the Naval Service June 2^nd at the same year, enlisting earlier.  He never united with any church but before his death he said he was trusting in the Lord.  He was preceded in death by an infant sister several years his senior.  Others surviving are his parents, two brothers, Charles W. and Shirley E., two grandparents, Elder W.E. WRIGHT, and Mrs. Nellie JENKINS and step-grandmother, Mrs. W.E. WRIGHT, uncles, aunts, cousins and a host of friends.  Services were held in the Alma Methodist church and interment was in Martin Cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Post 519 American Legion.  Casket bearers were a very close friend of “Bob’s”, Robert GAIN of Salem; 3 classmates, Calvin BARBEE, Keith GREEN, and Junior GARRETT; also Richard GRAY and Wayne ROBB of Kinmundy.

- University of Illinois students will be given special recognition for high scholastic achievement when Honor Day Ceremonies are held here on April 30 include George H. BARGH Jr. from Kinmundy, Ill.

- Mrs. Edgar JONES entered the Salem Hospital Saturday where she underwent an appendectomy. She is doing fine and expects to be home this weekend.

- Mrs. Eileen SCHWABE was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital Wednesday morning where she underwent an appendectomy.  She was accompanied to the hospital by her father, Ray GEORGE.

- Mrs. Raymond SHAFFER returned home Wednesday from the Mark Greer Hospital where she had undergone and appendectomy.

- The Marion County Spelling Contest was held Saturday, April 17, 1948. Following are the townships, names of winners, age, grade in school, score, name of school, Dist. No., and name of teacher: Iuka, Fern ATTEBERRY, 13, 8^th, 99, Woodlawn, 91, Vera JACKSON; Meacham, Kaye Elaine GREENWOOD, 11, 5^th, 98, Rockhold, 14, Florence WEISS; Kinmundy, Adelle BUTTS, 14, 8^TH, 96, Shanghai, 22, Mary BRASEL; Stevenson, Jo Ann HEAVENER, 13, 8^th, 94, Apple Ridge, 106, Alice METCALF.

- Basket Dinner: More than 100 guests partook of a basket dinner, Sunday, April 18^th at the Farina Methodist Church.  Mr. Edward HALLADAY, who was 79 years old.  He had been a faithful member there since his youth, and sang in the choir most all of his life.  The church was newly decorated and looked very beautiful.  They are preparing to install the new Hammond Organ soon.  Rev. SMITH is the pastor. 

- Pleasant Grove: Fourteen men built and repaired the fence for Will HIESTAND Wednesday, as he hasn’t been able to do any work since he fell some time ago.  Those helping were: Roy YOUNG, Ray VANDEVEER, Frank EMBSER, Jack BARKSDALE, Van MUNDWILER, John H. SHAFFER, Gene HELM, Oscar SMITH, Claude and Ralph HIESTAND, and we didn’t learn who the others were.  Mrs. Ralph HIESTAND helped get dinner for the men.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Laura HIESTAND of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Claude HIESTAND, Mr. and Mrs. Roy STEVENSON, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett POWELL of Salem were entertained to dinner last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HOWELL in honor of the latter’s birthday.

- Pleasant Grove: David SHAFFER is hauling lumber for a new house which they expect to build in the near future for Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER and son, to replace the one that burned 2 or 3 years ago.

- Brown: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Marshall MULVANEY of Marseilles, Ill. Wednesday.  He was a brother to Mrs. Ora RITTER of this community.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and Mrs. Charles ROBB of Decatur visited here over the weekend as guest at the Fred GAMMON’s and Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. George FEATHER entertained Sunday the following people: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER and family; Mr. and Mrs. Bud FEATHER of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Charles FORD and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill GREEN and Louise and Laura Jean; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle GREEN and family; Mr. Charles WHITE of Kinmundy; and Mr. and Mrs. Hall FEATHER.  It was the birthday dinner honoring their father, Hall FEATHER.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT called on Clyde GARRETT Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Mrs. Frank JONES helped Mrs. Guy ARNOLD celebrate her birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER, Mrs. Avis WOKER, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER spent Friday afternoon at New Baden, Ill. at the home of Mrs. Bill COLEMAN and family.  Mr. COLEMAN died suddenly Wednesday morning.  Mrs. COLEMAN is a niece of Mrs. Herman SOLDNER.

- Mrs. Effie ROBB, Mrs. Estella PRUETT, and Miss Florence DOOLEN were in Wood River, Ill. Sunday to visit their aunt, Mrs. Mary WALKER.

- Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon in Gymnasium for PFC Beauford L. HANNA: Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for the casketed remains at PFC Beauford L. HANNA in the gymnasium, Rev. C.L. HILL of Farina officiating.  This lad was wounded on Jan. 31, 1945 in France, and died in a hospital in France on Feb. 3 following.  A large crowd of friends attended this sad service.  and the profuse of flowers expressed the sympathy of the entire community.  The flag draped casket was