Jan. 5, 1950:

- A New Year Eve’s Birthday Party: Mr. and Mrs. Emil MEYER entertained 71 of their friends and neighbors to a party at their home on New Year’s Eve.  The occasion was to celebrate 3 birthdays which fell on New Year’s Day, namely Emil MEYER’s 49^th, Jimmie LANE’S 19^th, and Lee STOCK’s 8^th.  Mrs. MEYER was assisted in entertaining by her two daughters, Mrs. Vernon SULLIVAN and Mrs. Richard BRANSON.  The evening was spent in singing hymns, playing Pinochle and Bingo and many beautiful prizes were awarded by the hostess.  As the waning hours of 1949 drew to a close, delicious refreshments of sandwiches, cake, coffee and pop were served.  Many pictures were taken and a good time was had by everyone.  After 1950 was ushered in, good-nights were said and many were the thank you’s extended Mr. and Mrs. MEYER for an evening long to be remembered.

- Laura GREEN and Emmett GARRETT Speak Vows: Miss Laura GREEN, daughter of William L. GREEN, and Emmett GARRETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT, were married Saturday evening at seven o’clock at the Christian Church with Rev. HARGRAVES officiating at the double ring ceremony.  The bride was attired in a blue suit with black accessories and had a corsage of white roses.  Her sister, Louise, was her attendant and wore a cinnamon suit with black accessories and had a yellow pom corsage.  Elwin CHEATUM was the groom’s attendant.  Miss Dorothy GRAVITT of Lawrenceville sang “Because” and “I Love You Truly” preceding the ceremony and was accompanied by Mrs. Eldon DUNBAR.  Mrs. GARRETT graduated from Kinmundy high school in 1942, attended business college in Centralia and has been employed by the Borah-Holman Motor Sales in Olney.  The groom graduated from Granite City high school, business college and has been employed in the office of Sohlo Oil company at Centralia.  He served in the Southwest Pacific Theatre for several months.  A reception was held immediately following the ceremony with Miss Dorothy McCULLEY of Kinmundy with Misses Helen SAFLER and Irene WALTERS of Olney serving.  The couple left on a short wedding trip and will be at home in Independence, Kansas, where the groom has been recently transferred.  (A list of out-of-town guests was included.)

- Mrs. PENDLETON Dies: Mrs. Annalee PENDLETON passed at her home in Farina, Dec. 18.  Funeral services were held on Dec. 21 and interment made in New Bethel cemetery at Golden Gate, Ill.  Mrs. PENDLETON and her husband resided in Meacham twp. for several years before moving to Farina a few years ago since which time Mr. PENDLETON has managed the Lyric Theatre there.

- Gilbert DOOLEN submitted to an emergency appendectomy in Salem Memorial Hospital Wednesday.

- Richard GRAY is a medical patient in Salem Memorial Hospital since Monday.  At first it was feared he was suffering from polio.  We are glad to report this is not the nature of his illness.

- Mr. and Mrs. John W. McCULLEY have a baby boy born in Salem Hospital Jan. 1 and named Russell Allen.

- BASSETT-REESE: Mrs. Florence BASSETT and Mr. Otto REESE were married in Salem on Dec. 28 in the Grace Methodist Parsonage by the Rev. Heber BURGE.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES.  After the ceremony, they came to the groom’s home in Kinmundy where they are at home to their many friends.

- Robt. HUDDLESTON Dies: Funeral services for Robert HUDDLESTON, 72, Omega farmer, were held Monday at Brown Church with Rev. Clyde SINCLAIR officiating.  He died at his home Saturday night having been in ill health for some time.  He is survived by his wife, three sons: Beryle, Earl, and Bruce and one daughter, Mrs. Beulah JONES, all of Omega twp.  Interment was in Parker Cemetery.

- Rev. and Mrs. Angus PHILLIPS and son, Ted, motored to Bloomington last Wednesday and spent the night with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin PHILLIPS and two daughters.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Joe MEDLEY have moved into the PERRY property here in Omega.

- Wilson School: Miss Viola MEYER returned Tuesday to her school work in Vancleve, Ky. after visiting the past week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER and other relatives.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and daughter attended the charivari and shower for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edwin LONG at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George LONG, Wednesday night.

- Word has been received by Mrs. Erwin CHEATUM that little Gary NELSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin NELSON of Mason is in Vandalia Hospital suffering with a fractured skull and is in serious condition.  Gary, age 2, fell from the family car and hit the pavement.  Mrs. NELSON is the niece of Mrs. CHEATUM.

Jan. 12, 1950:

- Mrs. Lloyd BAILEY was hostess to a group of friends Sunday evening honoring the birthday of her husband.  The evening was spent socially and refreshments were served.

- Mr. Rube FULFER of Decatur, a former resident and businessman of this city, underwent a spine operation in Mercy Hospital in Champaign on Dec. 14.  He returned home Dec. 26 and is slowly improving.

- Fred GAMMON Announces for County Clerk: After a lot of coaxing and urging, Mayor Fred GAMMON has decided to make the race for County Clerk on the republican ticket.  He will very likely have no opposition in the primary election this spring.  Fred is a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre.  For the past 2½ years, he has been secretary of the Kinmundy Building and Loan Association.  Last year, he was elected mayor of the city of Kinmundy.  We feel that Fred is well qualified for the position which he seeks.

- Buys Business: Pleasant H. ROBNETT, better known as Bud ROBNETT, is now the owner of the Star Garage, Kinmundy Ice Plant, Kinmundy Oil Company, and White Star Service Station, all formerly owned by the ROBNETT family.  His father, the late Pleasant F. ROBNETT, entered the business world in Kinmundy in March, 1913 by erecting a small garage.  After returning from World War I, he enlarged the garage and in 1922 added the ice plant.  Later he also became engaged in the bulk oil business.  When the hard road was completed through this city, he erected a filling station.  He is a student in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois, and upon graduation, will make his home in Kinmundy and operate these businesses so ably started by his father.  Good luck, Bud.

- Louella SHREFFLER Rites Held Saturday Afternoon: Louella Isabelle CHANDLER, daughter of John Bell and Nancy CHANDLER, was born in Foster twp. Oct. 13, 1861, and departed this life Jan. 4, 1950.  She was united in marriage to Aaron Irving SHREFFLER on Dec. 24, 1884.  They had nine children, four of whom have preceded her, passing away in early life.  The death of her companion, who died Nov. 13, 1918, left Mrs. SHREFFLER and five sons.  For a number of years she has been confined to her home because of ill health.  During this time her son, Leslie, has been with her.   The other surviving sons, besides Leslie at home are: Harry of Wilmington, Ill.; Cecil, Gordon, and Herschel, all of Alma.  One brother, Oscar CHANDLER of Decatur, Ill.; and 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  A sad incident in her late life was the death of one of her older grandsons, Lyle, who gave his life in the defense of his country during the last war.  Services were held Saturday from the Alma Methodist Church with interment in Martin Cemetery.

- Dr. Chas. W. YOUNG joined the medical clinic in DeKalb, Ill. with Drs. J.W. OVITZ and John W. OVITZ, Jr.  He is a graduate of the Univ. of Ill. College of Medicine, interned at the Milwaukee General Hospital, and during World War II he served two years in a field Hospital with the U.S. Army.  For the past 3 years he has been a resident physician in Internal Medicine at the Research and Educational Hospital and an assistant instructor at the Univ. of Illinois College of Medicine.  He will be in Chicago two afternoons a week to continue his work there.  Dr. and Mrs. YOUNG and son will reside in Sycamore.

- The fire department was called Friday to the home of Miss Pauline BAGOTT to extinguish a fire in the living room caused by an overheated stovepipe.  The celotex around the pipe caught fire burning out to the ceiling.  The fire was of short duration with about a $30 damage.

- Mr. and Mrs. John PHILLIPS Celebrated Golden Wedding Anniversary: On Jan. 6, 1900, Miss Martha Anne SHANAFELT and John PHILLIPS, both of Meacham twp., went to Salem where they were married.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Simmos PHILLIPS.  The day was warm, rainy and roads muddy.  They left home at 3 a.m. and didn’t get back until 1 o’clock the next morning spending only enough time in Salem for the ceremony.   After their marriage they lived on a farm in Meacham twp. for five years.  They then moved to the southern part of the state near Steelville.  They lived there for four years after which they returned to Kinmundy where they have since resided.  Mr. PHILLIPS has been a farmer and day laborer all his life.  This couple has been blessed with 8 children, 4 dying in infancy.  Those now living are Mrs. Don WEST, Decatur; Miss Avanelle PHILLIPS, Rockford; Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY, and John, Jr., Kinmundy.  They now have 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  Both are enjoying fair health.  On last Friday evening, a family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY in honor of the Golden Wedding.  All of the children were present for the occasion except Mrs. WEST.          

- Pleasant Grove: The school bus didn’t go Friday as the Kinmundy school was dismissed on account of the roads being a glaze of ice.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Florence MARSHALL celebrated her 68^th birthday Sunday at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Robert MARSHALL where Mrs. Robt. MARSHALL served a chicken dinner with angel food cake and ice cream for dessert and her little granddaughter, Darlene sang “Happy Birthday” to her grandmother.

- In Memoriam of dad and granddad, Ren WAINSCOTT who died Jan. 4, 1948, by Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE and Dickie Dean.

  Jan. 19, 1950:

- Paula Joyce MULVANEY: Paula Joyce, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester MULVANEY of Iuka, died at 8 o’clock Monday morning.  She was taken ill on the day previous.  A doctor was summoned but she died before he reached the MULVANEY home.  The body was brought here to the Linton Funeral Home.  An inquest was held Tuesday and the coroner’s jury returned a verdict of “cause unknown”.  Services were held today in Iuka.

- Mr. and Mrs. Rufus ADAMS of Meacham twp. have a baby girl born in Salem Hospital named Connie Faye.

- The baby daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. PRUETT born last Thursday in the Salem Hospital has been named Susan Corwin.  This family now have two daughters.

- A Boy!  Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and son named John Miller have returned home from the Greer Hospital in Vandalia.  Both are doing fine.  We extend congratulations.

- Fred ALTVATER Dies: Services were held Monday from the McMackin Funeral Home in Salem for Fred ALTVATER, 72, who died at his home in Salem twp. on Saturday.  Rev. A.A. MILLICAN was in charge of the funeral and burial was made in Evergreen Cemetery in this city.  Mr. ALTVATER was born in Germany and came to this country when five years of age.  He and brother, John, were reared in the home of Frank EMBSER, south of Kinmundy in Alma twp.   In addition to his wife, Mrs. Daisy THURSTON ALTVATER, he leaves a son, Kerron, of Salem, and his brother, John of DeSoto, Mo.

- Our local high school received notice that a member of the senior class, Bill TOCKSTEIN, residing west of town, is honored by having one of his poems published in the National High School Poetry Anthology of Poetry.  The National High School Poetry Association was founded in 1937.

- Graveside services were held Monday for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde JONES of Iuka.  The baby was born Sunday in the Salem Hospital.

- The fire department was called out this morning to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter GEORGE to extinguish a fire caused by an overheated stovepipe.  The flames were quietly extinguished and very little damage done.

- Family Fights Fire Next Day After Funeral: A funeral one day and a fire the next has been a lot of the BUCKMINISTER family of St. Louis.  On Friday, Elbert BUCKMINISTER, 45, a bus driver, was buried.  Saturday a fire drove his mother, wife and daughter from their home.  They are the driver’s widowed mother, Mrs. Bertha BUCKMINISTER, his widow, Ella, and daughter, Mary.  The fire began in the daughter’s room and destroyed all her personal belongings.  The family was given refuge by Mr. and Mrs. John BECK of St. Louis.  (St. Louis Globe Democrat).  Mrs. Bertha BUCKMINISTER, daughter of the late Samuel ALLEN, was a former Kinmundian and will be remembered by the older folks.

- Buys DISS Business: Glen COLEE, and son, Don, of Tolono, have purchased the grainfeed and coal business from Mr. J.H. DISS and will take charge of the business next Monday morning.  They are here this week getting acquainted with the business as well as the customers.  Mr. COLEE has purchased the Chas. F. PRUETT property on Quality Hill and the family will move here soon.  The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Glen COLEE and Mr. and Mrs. Don COLEE and small son. As to Mr. DISS and family, at the present time, they have in mind moving to Colorado but are undecided.  The family will remain here until the end of the school term at least.

- Wm. C. McELYEA Laid to Rest: Services for William C. McELYEE, 76, retired farmer, were held Sunday at the Linton Funeral Home.    Rev. George SCHERR, St. Louis, officiated with burial in Oskaloosa Cemetery.  He died Friday and is survived by his wife and several children.  He was a Spanish-American war veteran.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie HALL are parents of a daughter born Friday.  Mrs. HALL is a patient at Greer Hospital in Vandalia.

- Sunday marked the golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Harley HILL.  The day was spent quietly however as Mr. HILL was a patient at the Salem hospital at the time.

- There will be a meeting Jan. 24^th to discuss the possibilities of a merger between the LaGrove and Kinmundy Community High Schools.

- Have Family Dinner: Mr. and Mrs. R.W. MAXEY of Freeport; Marion MAXEY and family of Polo; J.E. STEWART and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe HOLMAN and family of Sterling; Clyde SMITH and family of Rock Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Robert SELOOVER and family of Como; Mr. and Mrs. Mervin JANSSEN and family of Mt. Morida; William MAXEY of Sterling; and Dale MAXEY of Menominie, Wis. were dinner guests on Dec. 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert MAXEY.  With 7 grandsons, 7 granddaughters, all our children and the 7 in-laws, don’t think we didn’t enjoy seeing them all seated at one time.  Last night, the SELOOVERS, STEWARTS, MARIONS, and Brother W.W. and wife of Polo, had an oyster supper with us in memory of our 41^st anniversary. Now Baileyville is on the new blacktop between Forreston and Freeport and our place is just across the track from the deport and right by the Post Office.  R.F. MAXEY.

- The Kinmundy P.T.A. meeting held it’s regular meeting Monday with Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY, president, in charge.  Reports by the secretary, Mrs. Lester HOWELL, and treasurer, Mrs. William COLE, were given.  The program was in charge of Mrs. Fred BOYD.  A film on cancer was shown, and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW gave a talk on “How to cooperate with Your Doctor”.  A quartet composed of Marceline GENTRY, Lillie BAILEY, Jacqueline HUMPHREY and Wyona HANNA rendered several numbers as did the members of the Boxer Quartet.

- Nursery Shower: Mrs. Harold CHANCE was honored at a nursery shower Monday at the home of Mrs. Wydel PIGG with Mrs. Carl CRAIN and Mrs. James EAGAN, assistant hostesses.  (A list of those attending was included.)

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Will WALSH called on Mr. and Mrs. Paul SMITH and sons Tuesday night bringing Larry a cake and helped him celebrate his 1^st birthday.

- Pleasant Grove: There was no school at Allen Monday as the teacher, Marjorie WALKINGTON, attended the funeral of Fred ALTVATER in Salem Monday.

Jan. 26, 1950:

- The 31^st Annual Meeting of the Marion County Farm Bureau was held Jan. 21 in the Young School Gymnasium in Salem twp. and was attended by 800 members and members of their families.  The following were elected directors: Kinmundy - Eugene SHUFELDT; Raccoon - Leon McBRIDE; Foster - Harry PERKINS; Meacham - Gilbert FORD; Stevenson - George IRWIN; Tonti - Eldon BRANCH; Carrigan - Lee BRITT; Odin-Sandoval - Ben YOUNG; Omega - Sherrill VANDEVEER; Centralia - David SUTHERLAND; Iuka - Erwin WIEHLE; Romine - Euell CLARK; Haines - Ira DALTON; Salem - Claude BURGE; Patoka - E.L. SHARP; Alma - Ray VANDEVEER.  Roger CRUZEN, president of the Marion County 4-H Club Federation gave a talk on funds being raised for 4-H Club camps.  The charter members present were: W.W. BLAIR, W.L. COPE, Henry CLIFTON, Guy SHAFFER, J.I. JONES, Lena BOYNTON, Edna JONES, H.H. McLAUGHLIN and W.T. GASTON.

- Mr. and Mrs. Gene JEZEK entertained at their home Saturday night John JEZEK, Miss Pauline LAMBIRD, Miss Joan JEZEK, Billy George WALSH, Mr. and Mrs. Edward JEZEK, and daughters, Brenda and Nancy, of Salem.  The evening was spent playing Bingo and Pinochle.  It being John’s birthday Sunday, a cake was decorated and served as well as coffee and sandwiches.

- Birthday Dinner: A birthday dinner was given Sunday in honor of Mrs. W.L. BARNES birthday.  Tables were set in the Robb & Barnes Garage and a delicious dinner was enjoyed by all at the noon hour.  Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert NICHOLS of Vandalia; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson LAUX of Carlyle; Mr. and Mrs. Luther BARNES,  Mrs. Ralph BARNES and son of Patoka; and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil HAMPSTEN of Kinmundy.

- Mrs. Bryan PITTS underwent a gall bladder operation in Salem on Saturday.

- Marlis Ann is the name of the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray INGRAM.  She was born Jan. 23.

- Mrs. Florence SHRIVER fell and broke her hip Friday and is now a patient at St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis.

- A birthday surprise supper was given in honor of Mrs. Bertha JEZEK at her home last Wednesday.  Those who helped her celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. J.O. ARNOLD of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. C.M. HESKETT, Sarah, Billie Jo, Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Edward JEZEK, Brenda and Nancy; Billy George WALSH of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Gene JEZEK, Miss Lillian BUNDY, Miss Fern FORD, Miss Pauline LAMBIRD, Joan, John JEZEK and Billy Joe.  She received many nice gifts.

- Mrs. Charles ROSE of Champaign died at the home of her son, Myron ROSE, in Maryville, Mo. Jan. 19^th and was laid to rest in Champaign.  Her husband, Charles ROSE, died suddenly about 4 months ago on their farm east of Kinmundy.  Mrs. ROSE leaves the son, Myron of Maryville, and a daughter, Mrs. Earl JUPIN, of Centralia.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  Thomas POTTER and a sister of Mrs. Charles KELLER.

- On Monday evening, 197 citizens of the LaGrove and Kinmundy High School Districts assembled at the local gym to discuss organization of a new unit school district.  Another similar meeting will be held in St. Peter in the town hall on Feb. 1^st.

- Meacham: Mrs. GREENWOOD, who resided at Sibley, Ill., and is the mother of Earl GREENWOOD, died Saturday and was buried Monday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JAHRAUS, Virginia, and Dale called at the Ed HARRELL home Sunday afternoon.

 Feb. 2, 1950:

- Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN and sons moved their household effects to Tolono Saturday where Mr. OLDEN is employed as a signal maintainer.  Mrs. Ed BRASEL and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon STOCKER spent the weekend with them getting them settled in their new home.

- Mr. and Mrs. Porter SIMCOX have a baby daughter born Jan. 26 in Vandalia Hospital.  Mrs. SIMCOX is the former Pauline NELMS of Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. Erwin CHEATUM spent Sunday in Edgewood with Mr. and Mrs. Ervin NELSON.  Little Gary NELSON is now home and is reported to be slowly recovering although his right side is still paralyzed.

- Roy DAVIS of Brighton Park, son of Mrs. Margaret DAVIS of Chicago, but formerly of this city, was elected an officer of the Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company.

- Riley WILLIAMS received word that his sister, 79, died at her home in Brazil, Ind., Sunday.  The funeral was held Tuesday with interment there.

- Mr. J.B. MAXEY has purchased the Florence JACK farm, consisting of 80 acres in Section 24 of Kinmundy twp., located 2 miles east of Kinmundy on the Louisville Rd.

- Harold JONES has purchased the Emmitt GRAY farm, consisting of 222 acres in sections 4, 5, 8 & 9 of Kinmundy twp.  This farm joins Harold’s father’s farm (G.F. JONES) on the east.  We understand that Mr. GRAY and daughter, Fern, will move to town as soon as they locate a place.

- Mr. Jesse GEORGE has purchased the Ray GEORGE farm located in section 11 of Kinmundy twp.  The farm is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William LUX.  We imagine within a short time Jesse will build himself a private lake on the back 40.

- Thomas Darrell PERRY: Funeral services for Thomas Darrell PERRY, two months old, were held Monday at the Meacham Baptist Church with Rev. HANEY of Centralia officiating.  Thomas was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold PERRY of Sadorus, formerly of Kinmundy.  He died Jan. 28 in Champaign Hospital.  There are several brothers and sisters surviving, as well as the parents.  Mrs. Myrtle PERRY of Kinmundy was the child’s grandmother.

- Birthday Dinner: Relatives and friends from St. Louis, Flora, Clay City, and Kinmundy gathered at the W.T. PHILLIPS home Sunday and surprised Mrs. PHILLIPS with a birthday dinner.  Those present were Mr. and Mrs. O.J. MILLER and son, Flora, Mr. and Mrs. Merle HARVEY, Clay City; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon GIVERN, St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Fred WILSON and son and Mr. and Mrs. John WILSON of Kinmundy.

- Birthday Dinner: Relatives and friends from St. Louis, Flora, Clay City, and Kinmundy gathered at the W.T. PHILLIPS home Sunday and surprised Mrs. PHILLIPS with a birthday dinner.

- Miss Jean ALEXANDER left Monday for Shelbyville where she is now employed by the Chamber of Commerce in that city.

- Dewey HOSKINS, Clay county farmer, Dies after falling from tree: Funeral services are being held this afternoon from the Iola Baptist Church, for Dewey HOSKINS who died in Olney Tuesday.  Death was due to injuries sustained in a fall from a tree.  Mr. HOSKINS and his family resided on a farm in Clay county just north of the Kinmundy-Louisville road.  He was topping the trees about his place Saturday when the accident happened.  He leaves his mother, Lena HOSKINS; his wife, Pauline; and three children, Gary 9, Roxanna 6, and Roger 5.  He also leaves 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

- Ira N. ALLEN Dies: Word has been received here of the death of Ira N. ALLEN, 75, at his home in Oakland, Calif. on Jan. 8, 1950.  He was the son of the late A.M. ALLEN and is survived by one son, Mitchell, and a daughter, Martha, at home.  He also has 4 grandsons and a half-sister, Mrs. Webster LOWE of ElCajon, Calif.  His wife died several years ago.  Ira grew to manhood in Kinmundy.

- Kinmundy Royal Neighbors Lodge held their installation of officers last Tuesday with a large crowd attending.  Officers installed were: Mrs. Amy COLE, oracle; Mrs. Walter WEISS, vice oracle; Mrs. Francis HAMMER, past oracle; Mrs. Erwin CHEATUM, chancellor; Mrs. Fred GAMMON, recorder; Mrs. Chris JASPER, receiver; Mrs. Virgil SEE, Marshall; Mrs. Erwin SOLDNER, assistant marshal; Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, inner sentinel, Mrs. Percy FOLLOWELL, outer sentinel; Mrs. R.H. PIGG, manager; Miss Pauline LAMBIRD, faith; Mrs. Kenneth WILKINSON, courage; Miss Zola BARBEE, modesty; Miss Bonnie JONES, unselfishness; Mrs. William CALDWELL, endurance; Mrs. Elwin INGRAM, musician; Mrs. Chester MENDENHALL, flag bearer.  Mrs. Gene JEZEK was chairman of the refreshment committee.

- A Nursery Shower was given Mrs. Charles JASPER in her home Tuesday by Mrs. Glen INGRAM and Mrs. Kenneth DUCKWITZ.  (A list of those attending was included.)

- Meacham: Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, Mrs. Freddie MISELBROOK, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer NEAL attended the funeral Monday at the Meacham Baptist Church for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Harold PERRY.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Junior MERRITT of Salem and Mr. and Mrs. Earl HASSEBROCK and baby spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT helping them celebrate their wedding anniversary.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie ALDERSON moved Tuesday of last week to the place formerly known as the Jasper KRUTSINGER farm south of WILKINSON Store.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER attended the funeral of Dr. and Mrs. NESMITH’s little daughter at the Presbyterian Church in Salem Friday afternoon.

 Feb. 9, 1950:

- Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS fell on the walk at her home here Sunday morning and suffered a broken right arm near the shoulder.  She was taken to the Salem Hospital and Monday afternoon taken to St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis.  She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Mabel GARDNER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed SHREFFLER, Jack GARRETT, and Miss Dorothy LOTZ were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Berthol GARRETT in St. Peter Wednesday night.

- Mrs. Lou KING Dies: Word has been received here of the passing of Mrs. Lou KING of Champaign, her death occurred in Chicago.  Misses Katherine WORMLEY, Ruth ROHRBOUGH, and Helen ROHRBOUGH spent Monday in Champaign.

- Mrs. B.F. MAHON, wife of our former Christian Church minister, died suddenly Sunday noon at her home near Mason.  Funeral services were held Tuesday at the family home and interment was in Mason Cemetery.

- Surprise Birthday Dinner: Thirty-one friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Noel SHAFFER, Feb. 5^th, with well filled baskets and pleasantly surprised her, it being her birthday, and also honoring Patsy SHAFFER, it being her birthday also.  Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Burdette SHAFFER and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS and family and Miss Jackie HAMPHREY, Mrs. Gertie SHAFFER, Elmer ROSE, Miss Adelle BUTTS and Jimmie SADLER, all of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond EAGAN and Mrs. Etta EAGAN of Alma;  Mrs. Nola MAYBERRY, Jacob REITZ, of Farina, and Mrs. Sarah GRIFFIN of Salem.

- Charles EAGAN, 72, died at his home in St. Louis Feb. 4.  The body was brought here Tuesday and services were held from the Christian Church, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS, officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.  He leaves his wife, Lillie, and two sons, Colbert R. of St. Louis, and Kleon D. of DeQueen, Ark.  Mr. EAGAN was a former resident of this city, being a brother to the late William EAGAN.

- Janet HAMMER Makes Radio Debut: Little Miss Janet HAMMER, accompanied by her teacher, Mrs. Herman LATHROP, made her bow in the air as a piano soloist Saturday morning over station WVLN at Olney.  Janet is five years old and quite talented on the piano.  Janet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER (Sumner Press)

- Mrs. E.C. BARGH, who is spending the winter in Kenilworth, Ill. with her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. S.M. DAVIDSON, will undergo an operation in the Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago.  She has been in the hospital for the past week getting tests, x-rays, and blood transfusions.

- Anniversary Dinner: A basket dinner will be held for Mr. and Mrs. Charles FORD to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the noon hour in the Evangelical Church Parish House, Farina.   Bring service for your own family.  All friends are invited.        

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Joe POLANKA and son and daughter spent Sunday with Frank AUMILLER and family, and celebrated their mother’s birthday anniversary.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER celebrated their 20^th anniversary and the 9^th birthday of Charles, Thursday with the following friends: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE and Donna and Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Ross SMITH and Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. Rubin CRAIN, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON.

- Miss Ruth ROHRBOUGH and Miss Katherine WORMLEY accompanied Miss Helen ROHRBOUGH of Salem to Champaign Monday where she had been called due to the death of her aunt, Mrs. L.B. KING.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ARMSTRONG and Farrel attended the funeral of Fred CARTER at the Needmore Church southeast of Iuka in Romine twp. Sunday.

- Shriver School: The Rockhold school children held a birthday party for their teacher, Mrs. Bertha SEE and one of the pupils, Charles SOLDNER, whose birthdays were on Feb. 2.  Some of the mothers came with two large angel food cakes and fruit salad.

- William GARRETT has purchased the Eli DOOLEN farm west of Kinmundy.

- Guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT, Mrs. Orie ATKINS, Mrs. Allie THOMAS, and Mrs. Bessie McGRUDY of Alma; Mrs. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, Mrs. Carl DUNLAP, Mrs. Dale BALLANCE, and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE.  The occasion was Mrs. BALLANCE’s birthday.

 Feb. 16, 1950:

- Frank HARRIS, Meacham Farmer, Dies Friday: Funeral services for Frank HARRIS, 86, were held Tuesday at the Linton Funeral Home at the Restitution church in Casey, the Rev. C.L. HILL, Farina officiating.  He was a retired farmer and resided in Meacham twp.  He died Friday at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia.  Interment was made in the Slucher cemetery at Casey.  He is survived by his wife, two sons, W.F. HARRIS, Electra, Texas, and Fred HARRIS, Princeton, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Mattie HITT, Casey, Ill.; Mrs. Mamie CHESEBRO, Riverside, Calif.; and Mrs. Nellie McDOWELL, Las Vegas, Nevada.

- The daughter of Representative and Mrs. Ora DILLAVOU of Urbana and the son of Anthony WESTRATE of Chicago were married last Sunday in Urbana.  The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. W.H. GRAY, who made his home here many years ago.

- Free Coffee and Cookies: The DOOLEN Electric will celebrate their 4^th Anniversary Saturday and will serve coffee and cookies free to the public all day.  They invite you to visit their store on this day.

- Billie MORRIS, son of Mrs. D.F. NEATHERY had the misfortune to crush his hand between a pipe and truck on which he was working at Flora.

- Pleasant Grove: Mansford ALLPHIN, Jack BARKSDALE, Ora ALDERSON, John SHAFFER, Herbert ALDERSON, Ray VANDEVEER, Sammie HIESTAND, Dan HIESTAND, Darrell and Dwight KLINE, Floyd BEARD and Clyde ROSE cut and burned brush along the high line from the gravel road to Pleasant Grove Church Friday.

- Shriver School: Carroll SIMMONS attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. John PADGETT at the OSBORN Funeral Home in Dix Sunday.

Feb. 23, 1950:

- Surprise Birthday Dinner: Mrs. Burdette JENKINS entertained at a surprise birthday dinner honoring her husband Sunday.  Present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert JENKINS and son, and Arthur JENKINS of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Ben JENKINS, and Mr. and Mrs. James E. JENKINS.

- Breaks Hip: Mrs. Alice MILLER had the misfortune of tripping on a rug Tuesday evening, falling and breaking her hip.  She was found Wednesday morning by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. A.H. MILLER, who had gone to her home with some cold medicine.  She was taken to the Salem Hospital in the Linton Ambulance , and then on to St. John’s Hospital, St. Louis, where she will receive medical attention.

- Mr. Emmitt GRAY has purchased the Clyde PRUETT property from Mr. and Mrs. Roy HULSEY.  He and his daughter, Fern, will move therein within the next few days.  Mrs. Richard MOTCH and son, who has been occupying the property, will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. HULSEY until such time as they sail for the far east to join Sgt. Richard MOTCH, who is now stationed there.

- Mr. W.L. CATES has purchased a part of Lots 27 & 28 D.P. SNELLING’s Addition from William BARBEE.  This real estate is located just of ROBB’s Café on Route 37.  Mr. CATES says he merely bought it as an investment, although he may make a used car lot out of it.

- Frank S. HARRIS: Frank Sigel HARRIS, son of Thomas and Martha STULL HARRIS, was born on March 2, 1863, at Chambersburg, Columbiana Co., Ohio.  He died away on Feb. 10, 1950, at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia.  At an early age he came to Illinois to reside.  He spent a few years in Oklahoma.  He was a resident of the town of Belle Air, Ill., for a number of years, where he engaged in the mercantile business.  In 1905 he moved to Casey, Ill. where he was engaged in several lines of business. His first wife, to whom he was married in 1884 was Miss Sarah Frances TOUTY of Bell Air, Ill.  She died in 1893.  Six children were born, of whom four survive, two sons LeRoy and Ernest preceded him in death several years ago.  Mr. HARRIS was married a second time to Miss Ora B. FINNEY of Casey.  Two children were born to this union, a daughter who died in infancy and a son who survives.  Mr. HARRIS has resided on his farm east of Kinmundy for the last 30 years.  He leaves the following children: Mrs. Mattie HITT, Casey, Ill.; Fred F. HARRIS, Princeton, Ind.; Mrs. Mayme CHESEBRO, Riverside, Calif.; Mrs. Nellie McDOWELL, Las Vegas, Nevada; William F. HARRIS, Electra, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Perry MILLER, of near Bell Air, Ill.; also 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.  Services were held Tuesday at the Linton Funeral Parlors in Kinmundy and at the Church of the Restitution seven miles east and south of Casey, Ill. By Rev. C.L. HILL of Farina, and burial was made in the family lot in the cemetery near the church.

- Buys Café: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne ROBB have purchased the Frank & Mary’s Café along Route 37 and are now open for business.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank SHELTON were forced to sell their place of business due to the ill health of Mr. SHELTON.  They have moved into the home they recently built near the café.

- Nellie BRASEL to Receive Annual DAR Medal.  It is the custom every year, for the D.A.R. to make an award to the outstanding girl of the senior class.  The Seniors of 1950 nominated four candidates and from those Nellie BRASEL was selected by the student body in an election conducted by the Student Council.  The other candidates were Rojean ALDERSON, Anna Mae RITTER, and Nadine SMITH. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Donate Site for New St. Philomena’s Church: Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS have donated a deed to a part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Mary E. EAGAN’S addition to the Original Town, now City of Kinmundy, to St. Philomena’s Church for the sole purpose of erecting a new church there.  The local Catholic congregation have been anticipating erecting a new church, for the past several years.  Under the leadership of the local priest, Fr. A.B. SHOMAKER, a building fund was started some time ago.  This fund is large enough now that the parishioners think they can start on their new building program. Most all of the parishioners wanted the new church more centrally located in the city but the Bishop of the Diocese thought it ought to be erected on the present site.  The Bishop finally gave his consent to change the location.  So now, in the very near future, probably this summer, a new beautiful brick St. Philomena will be erected on the corner of Madison and Sycamore streets.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harold CHANCE announce the arrival of a son on Feb. 14 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Centralia.  He has been named Delvin Phillip.

- Mr. and Mrs. Donald ROBB have a baby son, Morris Dean, born Feb. 16, in Salem Hospital.

- BAILEY-MALEY: Miss Marjorie BAILEY, a daughter of Bert BAILEY, of Kankakee, and Billy K. MALEY, were married Feb. 18, at the Shiloh Congregational Christian Church in Dayton, Ohio.  Her brother, Russell, gave her in marriage.  The BAILEY family were former Kinmundy residents, and the bride graduated from Kinmundy high school and worked at the post office here for several years.  She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Victoria JOHNSON of this city.

- Celebrates 67^th Wedding Anniversary: Feb. 13^th being the 67^th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING, open house was held at the home of their son, Hallett, on the 12^th.  The following relatives, friends and neighbors called on the couple: Mrs. Mae HALLETT, Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. PENETON, Hammond; Mrs. Jennie WAINSCOTT, Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. Elroy SNELLING and children; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. ALLEN, Mrs. Ruth LARKIN, Mrs. Rena EAGAN, Mrs. Carrie ARMAGAST, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. MANGNER, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. HENSLEY, Walter HENSLEY, and Mr. and Mrs. J.G. HOLDSWORTH.

- Cecil WILLIAMS and Howard PERRINE have announced the opening of WILLIAMS and PERRINE Tractor Sales on Highway 50 west Salem in the building formerly occupied by Salem Automotive Sales and Service.

- Carl DOOLEN of Oklahoma City, Okla. spent Friday and Friday night here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. DOOLEN.  Carl and his family have been in Oklahoma for about a month.  A few days before leaving Oklahoma, his car was stolen in Centralia.  The car was found in Indianapolis about a week later.  Carl drove his car home with him.

 March 2, 1950:

- Commerce Commission Restricts Electricity Due to Lack of Coal: As part of the emergency coal conservation program, customers of Central Illinois Public Service company, commencing Monday, Feb. 27, will be required to reduce the use of their electricity by at least 25 percent.

- 1500 Attend Singing Convention: A crowd estimated at 1500 people attended the Marion County Singing Convention held here in the gymnasium Sunday afternoon.  It was to have been held in the Christian Church but due to the forethought of those in charge, it was taken to the gymnasium instead.  It was undoubtedly, the largest crowd ever assembled in Kinmundy outside of a 4^th of July Celebration.  There wasn’t standing room in the gymnasium.  Many did not care to stand and returned to their homes.  The actual count of the cars parked on the streets, leading in all directions to the gymnasium was 297 at 2:15 o’clock.  It was estimated that at least 50 more cars drove through the lines and seeing such a large crowd, turned away.  The writer was one of those late comers and could not get inside the gym.  We know it was a might fine program and those who did hear it, were really lucky.  The following quartets appeared on the program: Gospel Aires, Pleasant Grove (from Centralia), Wabash Five, The Three Hit and 1 Miss Quartet, The Boxers, and Kinmundy Quartet, and Feather Sisters Quartet and several duets and solos.   

- Mrs. Laura GARRETT of Independence, Kansas visited over the weekend at the W.L. GREEN and Frank GARRETT homes.

- Entertained on Wedding Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS and daughter, Mildred, were in Effingham Sunday where they were entertained at the Park Haven with a delicious chicken dinner, which was awarded them on a Radio Programme in honor of their 40^th wedding anniversary.  They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. STOCK and daughter, Deloris, as their guests, as their 35^th anniversary was the same day. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB have purchased the property belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE located on Route 37.  Mr. and Mrs. SCHWABE of Tolono, were here Tuesday transacting the business.

- Charles INGRAM Dies: Mr. I.D. INGRAM received word this morning of the death of his brother, Charles INGRAM, 77, which occurred at the home of his son, Walter, in Wellston, Okla. last night.  He had been in ill health for some time.  Mr. I.D. INGRAM in company with his nephews, Dwight and Joe INGRAM, will leave Friday morning to be in attendance at the funeral in Wellston Saturday.

- Mrs. Florence BASSETT called on Mrs. Nola ROBB Monday afternoon.

- Virginia SPENCER and Merle GREENWOOD Wed: Miss Virginia SPENCER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER, and Merle GREENWOOD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl GREENWOOD were married here Saturday afternoon in the Methodist parsonage, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS, officiating. They were unattended.  Immediately following the ceremony, the couple left for St. Louis, where they spent the weekend.  The bride is a senior in Kinmundy H.S.  The groom is a graduate of the local high school and was a member of the armed forces.  Since his  discharge, he has been engaged in farming with his father.  The young couple are at home in the Jack HOCKADAY property in the west part of the town.

- Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER Have Unwelcome Visitors Friday Night: Deputy Sheriff Marshall WILLIAMS was called to the Herman SOLDNER farm home Friday night about 11 o’clock to investigate late night callers of Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER.  Mr. SOLDNER states that he was awakened by the barking of his dog.  He saw the lights of a car coming toward his house.  At once he arose, he  turned on the yard light, and went out to welcome his callers.  He said he saw two men in the car.  He asked them what they wanted but they would not reply.  He asked them a second time and they said nothing.  AT that he walked around behind the car where he could see the license number.  He had nothing to write down the number but memorized it.  He started back to the house and then one of the men commanded him “Come here”.  But Herman kept right on going to the house.  This command scared him enough that he forgot the license number.  Upon reaching the house, Herman grabbed his shotgun but could not find the shells.  The next best thing was to call the sheriff.  This he did and deputy WILLIAMS responded.  The men stayed for awhile and then left before deputy WILLIAMS arrived.  It is supposed that these two gentlemen were up to some kind of mischief.  Mr. SOLDNER found the shells for his gun the next day and now, if they return, Herman is ready and he’ll sure shoot a tire off their car.       

- Mr. and Mrs. Lee H. PEYTON of Vandalia have a baby girl born Feb. 16 named Jo Lynn.  This is their second child.  The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mason BASSETT of Alma, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee O. PEYTON of Vernon.

- Brown (from last week): A charivari and shower was given at the Fenton NEAL home Wednesday night for Mr. and Mrs. Richard MUNDS.

- Rev. Angus PHILLIPS was called to Odin Sunday to officiate the funeral service of Charles CARLYLE.

- In Memoriam of Don D. GRAY who died March 1, 1949 by mother and father and wife, Annie.

 March 9, 1950:

- Cleveland RIPPY, who was elected president of the Marion County Singing Convention, has appointed D.J. ALEXANDER, of this city, as his vice president.

- Anna and Amos WILBUR, Katy HULTZ, Marion ELDER, and Lillie HEEG ate birthday dinner with Mrs. Rebecca ZIEGLER on March 3.  Mrs. JAMES was also a caller in the afternoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. G.E. SHREFFLER and children were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT Monday evening.

- Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff LEMAY spent Sunday in Oblong.  They were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex HAMILTON and attended the funeral of Mrs. CORRELL’s cousin, Frank FOUTY, in Yale in the afternoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY of Decatur spent three days last week here with their daughter and family, the Fred GAMMONS.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles BASSETT and family have moved from the WAINSCOTT property to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne ROBB.  Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB have purchased the WAINSCOTT property.

- Mr. and Mrs. Berthol GARRETT of St. Peter were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eli CONANT Saturday evening.

- The Tri-City Fishing Club held a meeting Thursday evening at the Legion Hall and elected a new board of directors and set of officers.  The new directors are Morris CHASTEEN, and Cecil BAILEY, representing Kinmundy; Ocal ALTOM and Robert GRAY, Alma; and Jack WATSON and Earl STANSBURY, Farina.  Cecil BAILEY was elected President, Jack WATSON, vice president, and Ed SHREFFLER, secretary-treasurer.    

- Wilson School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL and son, Clifford and daughter Vera were Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde FRANCE of Salem helping them celebrate their 29^th wedding anniversary.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mrs. Leo STOCK and daughter, Mrs. Betty FATHEREE were co-hostesses to a nursery shower Monday for Mrs. Peggy BOLINGER.  A good crowd was in attendance and many beautiful and useful gifts received.

- Omega (from last week): Miss Sharon Sue EBLIN entertained a number of her little friends at a birthday party on Tuesday afternoon.

 March 16, 1950:

- Marion County War Memorial Association Compiling List of Dead: The Marion County War Memorial Association has begun work on compiling the list of names of Marion County servicemen who lost their lives in past wars so that these names can be inscribed on the war memorial which is to be built within the next few months in the Bryan Memorial Park in Salem.

- Bridal Shower: Mrs. Percy FOLLOWELL was hostess at a shower honoring her daughter, Mrs. Herbert BELL, a recent bride, Friday evening at her home.  Those present included Mrs. James EAGAN, Mrs. James HALL, Mrs. Wydell PIGG, Mrs. Richard MOTCH, Miss Zola ROBNETT, Mrs. Roy HALL, Mrs. Carl CRAIN, Mrs. George KEEN, Mrs Roy OLDEN, Mrs. Melvin GEILER, and Mrs. Edward HALL.

- The Kinmundy Cemetery Association met Saturday with Raymond ATKINS presiding.  Election of officers was held.  Fred KLEISS was elected President, Raymond ATKINS, Secretary, and I.D. INGRAM, treasurer.  Mrs. S.E. SHELLEY and Fred GAMMON were elected to the board of directors.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frederic PRUETT of Boulder, Colo. have a baby boy born March 13^th in the Boulder Hospital.

- Kaye GREENWOOD, Kinmundy, is a winner in the Prairie Farmer WLS School Time “Citizenship” contest.  The 13-year-old girl from Marion county is in the 8^th grade of the Rockhold School and her teacher is Mrs. Virgil SEE.  5271 essays were written by elementary school children about “What Citizenship Means to Me”.  50 winners were selected from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan and will be award two beautiful table model General Electric radios - one to take home and one to present to his or her classroom.

- Five Celebrate Birthdays: About 24 relatives and friends helped to celebrate 5 birthdays Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar CORRELL.   Two sons, Arley CORRELL of Thomasboro, Ill., and Albert CORRELL of Kinmundy; a son-in-law, Clifton LEMAY, also of Kinmundy; a granddaughter, Anna Marie VOGEL of St. Elmo; and Mrs. CORRELL’s brother, Albert HAMPSTEN, of Iuka.  Among those present were: Arley CORRELL and family of Thomasboro; Louis VOGEL and family of St. Elmo; Mr. and Mrs. Albert HAMPSTEN of Iuka; Edwin HAZLETT and family; and Mrs. Sarah HAMPSTEN, Mrs. CORRELL’s mother of Granite City; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie HAMPSTEN of Meacham; Albert CORRELL and family and his mother-in-law, Hattie HUDDLESTON, and Clifton LEMAY and family of Kinmundy.  Several flash pictures were taken and all enjoyed the day, if it was raining.

- Bridal Shower: Zola BARBEE and Geneva CHARLTON had a kitchen shower for Mrs. Virginia (SPENCER) GREENWOOD March 6 at the BARBEE home.  Guests were: Mrs. Eugene ERNST and daughter, Betty, Mrs. Earl GREENWOOD and daughter, Kay, Mrs. Pauline WEST and daughter, Edith, Mrs. Marshall SPENCER, Mrs. Eva SNELLING, Wanda FRADENBURG, Roberta COOPER, Marilyn SLANE, Martha MONICAL and Mrs. Guy BARBEE and grandson, J.R.

- Celebrate 91^st Birthday: Mrs. Sarah MILLER celebrated her 91^st birthday, March 11^th.  Mr. and Mrs. Clarence JOLLIFF of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Bill MILLER and son, John, of Tuscola; Miss Beulah DISS and Mr. and Mrs. Frank WILSON ate dinner with her.  She had three lovely birthday cakes baked by Mrs. Neva JONES, Miss Beulah DISS, and Mrs. Clarence JOLLIFF.  She received many gifts and 60 birthday cards.  Afternoon callers were Mrs. I.D. INGRAM, Emmett GRAY and daughter, Fern, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY; Mr. and Mrs. Fred ALEXANDER, Mrs. SADLER, Dorothy SULLENS, Mrs. Neva JONES of Kinmundy.  Mrs. Mabel GARDNER of St. Louis had a surprise party for Mrs. MILLER just a few days before her birthday, serving ice cream and cake.  Mrs. Ida WILLIAMS and Mrs. Lena ROBNETT of St. Louis were guests.  On Sunday, March 12, members from the Christian Church, and Rev. TAYLOR called on Mrs. MILLER, singing songs and offering prayer, also gifts.

- Miss Twila PIGG was guest of honor at a birthday party given by her mother at her home Saturday.  16 little girls in Twila’s room attended.  It was Twila’s 12^th birthday.

- Mary Louise SULLIVAN: Funeral services were held Friday from the Alma Methodist Church for Mrs. Mary Louise SULLIVAN, 52, wife of Roy SULLIVAN, who died at her home in Foster twp. on Wednesday from a heart attack.  Interment was in Alma Cemetery.  Besides the husband, she leaves 9 children: Vernon of Salem; Sterling of Kinmundy; Violet TOCKSTEIN of Alma; Edith DACE of Alma; Phyllis JONES of Alma; Delores of Salem; Charles, 14; Norman, 12; and Larry, 10, at home.  She is also survived by her father, Hiram THOMPSON, of Alma; three brothers, William and Charles THOMPSON of Mt. Vernon; and Harold THOMPSON of Centralia; and four sisters, Tillie THOMPSON, Lucy RANDOLPH, and Edna PITTMAN of Alma; and Lillie PITTMAN of Bakersfield, Calif.                

- Shriver School (from last week): Dinner guests at the Virgil SEE home Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill CALDWELL and son, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WILKINSON and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WILKINSON, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BARRETT and daughter, the occasion being the birthday of Kenneth WILKINSON and also Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WILKINSON’s 2^nd wedding anniversary.

- Shriver School (from last week): Dinner guests at the Carroll SIMMONS home Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Harold SIMMONS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling SULLIVAN and Janet, and Mrs. Anna MARLOW.  The occasion was the birthday of Harold SIMMONS.  Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER and Mr. and Mrs. Merle KLINE and children.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. John FORD and daughter of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JAHRAUS and two children, Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER, and Mrs. E.G. DILLON called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Sunday.

- Pleasant Grove: Robert (Bob) SMITH entered McMullen Hospital in St. Louis Friday where he will have an operation on one of his eyes on March 6^th.  His eye was injured some time ago when a piece of steel struck him in the eye while working in one of the Salem Shops.  Mrs. SMITH wishes to state he would be glad to hear from relatives and friends as he will be there three weeks.

 March 23, 1950:

- Officers and the board of Directors of the Kinmundy Cemetery Association met Saturday to discuss rocking the arterial streets of the cemetery.  The present roads are of cinder base and as usual every spring, are in poor condition.

- A Freak Accident: When Merle JACKSON opened his filling station Sunday morning, he found shattered glass on his floor. He looked up and saw his plate glass window had a three inch hole in it.  Then he noticed his stove pipe cut thru.  Then he saw a steel object embedded in the wall.  Upon examination, he found the steel object to be a piece of a truck spring 3x7 inches.  The only thing he could figure out was that a passing truck dropped the piece of spring which was picked up by the wheels and whirled thru the window.  It happened lat Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

- Mary S. WALKER: Mary S., youngest daughter of Samuel and Agnes PRUETT ROBB, was born March 3, 1864 in Marion county, Ill., and died Mar. 14, 1950 of Woodriver, Ill.  She was converted in girlhood and united with the Methodist Church at Arnold Chapel.  She was married June 16, 1887 to M.S. WALKER, who died July 11, 1927.  Eight children were born to them, two dying in infancy.  Those surviving are Edwin, Janesville, Wis.; Martha, Woodriver; James, Alma; Jane STEVENS, Salem; Nell JONES and Beth GRIFFIN, Alma.  She also leaves 19 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.  Almost her entire life was spent near her birthplace, but advancing years and failing eyesight caused her to give up her old home and go to the home of her daughter, Martha, in Woodriver, where she made many friends.  (A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.)

- Mrs. Chas. FOX spent Sunday in Salem as one of the 24 guests at a dinner given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer KEELER to celebrate her mother’s birthday, Mrs. Fred MERRITT.

- Loren KLINE Kills Another Wolf Tuesday: Loren KLINE, residing 6½ miles south of Kinmundy was in Iowa Tuesday displaying a wolf which he had killed that morning.  He stated that he was aroused at the break of day by his chicken being molested.  He grabbed his single barrel shotgun and stepped out of the back door.  He saw what resembled a dog around his chicken house.  He stepped just a little farther and the animal, not seeing him, came toward him.  He let it have it and killed it the first shot.  When he got a closer look at it, he found it wasn’t a dog.  Everyone who saw the animal said it was a wolf or a coyote, and a few arguments ensued as to which it was.  But we fell plenty safe in calling the animal a wolf, because if you will look up the word coyote, you will find it is a prairie wolf. This makes the third one killed in this vicinity within the past three years.  Where they come from no one knows.

- Captain Walter W. WILLIAMS of Kinmundy is presently on a 15-day active duty tour with the Air Training Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.  During this period he will serve as a squadron commander.

- HANKS-LANE: Miss Alene HANKS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Masel HANKS of Farina, and Robert LANE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE, of Kinmundy were married Wednesday in the Kinmundy Methodist parsonage, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS officiating.  Mr. and Mrs. Virl SEE were the attendants.  The bride attended high school in Louisville, and the groom attended two years high school in Kinmundy.  He also served in the armed forces.  They will make their home with the groom’s parents for the present.

- Farm Home Burns: The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER in Meacham twp. caught fire Friday afternoon and considerable damage was done before the blaze was brought under control by the local fire department.  Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER were in Kinmundy at the time the fire was discovered by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER living on the adjoining farm.  It was not long after the alarm was spread until there were several there with the fire engine.  Luckily, the well held out until the fire was extinguished.  From all appearance, the fire was caused by a defective flue.  The whole upstairs as well as the contents were destroyed.  The contents of the downstairs were carried out but practically every room in the house was ruined with smoke and water damage.  Mr. and Mrs. SOLDNER are now at home in one room of the house which they hurriedly fitted up.

- Mr. and Mrs. Roy HULSEY have purchased the Frank DAVIS property on Route 37.

- Clifford G. JACKSON has purchased the property on Route 37 from James E. JENKINS and will reopen a grocery store and filling station in the near future.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. THRASHER, Jr. of Park Forest, Ill. have a baby daughter, their first child, named Tracey Nadine on March 8^th.  The maternal grandmother is Mrs. E.J. HALLEMAN and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd THRASHER of Glen Ellyn, Ill.

- Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Gustin L. EAGAN in Denver, Colo. on March 12.  She was a former resident of Kinmundy and will be remembered by the older folk.  Burial in Alamosa, Colo.         

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Herman SOLDNER had the misfortune Friday to have their home badly damaged by fire which started in the attic.  They were not home at the time but the fire department at Kinmundy was called by Mrs.  Raymond SOLDNER, who saw smoke coming from the roof.  They are very thankful to all who helped in any way to save their home and furniture.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON received word of the death of Mr. Lish JOHNSON on Monday in Centralia Hospital.  They attended the funeral service held at Odin Tuesday.

- Pleasant Grove: Francis SIPES and son, James, of Alma went to Springfield early Thursday to be with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Geneva BOYD, who is in a TB Sanitarium there for sometime.  During an operation, 5 robs were removed.  She came thru the operation as well can be expected. 

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of Roy SULLIVAN at Alma Friday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE’s children and families have been assisting in helping care for them while on the sick list.  Clyde was in the hospital a few days threatened with pneumonia.

- Pleasant Grove: Most all the Pleasant Grove Home Bureau members attended the Home Bureau family night at Kinmundy Thursday night and report a nice program.  We were sorry to hear that one of our members, Mrs. Robert FOSTER, was injured in a car accident while returning home and taken to the hospital, also sorry to hear of the accident on Friday when Halice LEWIS’ truck and Jimmy SHREFFLER’s car were demolished and occupants injured.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Herschel ROSE and daughters spent Sunday with his parents, after going to Bee Branch for Church and Sunday School, but the oil heater had blown up that morning and there were no services as they had no heat.

- Omega: Mrs. Minnie KNISELEY is in the hospital with a broken leg.

- Omega: Mrs. Hattie HUDDLESTON spent a few days last week with her father, C.W. VANCLEVE.  Mr. VANCLEVE is 91 years old, his last birthday which was Feb. 22.

March 30, 1950:

- Mrs. Jennie LINGENFELTER of Marion, a former Kinmundy resident, was guest of honor on her 80^th birthday at a luncheon at Fishers in Salem Saturday, ben for her by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy LINGENFELTER.  A list of those attending was included.

- Mrs. Frank GARRETT underwent a major operation in the Salem hospital Tuesday morning.

- Harold HOWELL was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner given by his wife Sunday at their home here.  Out-of-town guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne BECHTOL and son of Dundas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred PURVIS, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert LOCKART of Odin.

- The Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce met in regular session Monday evening in the Rebekah Lodge Room with 18 members present.  The spring “clean-up” day, a joint “Beautifying the City Park” with the Woman’s Club, flood lights for the Softball team, and Community Planning Committee were discussed.

- Mrs. Eugene PRUETT Dies: Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Eugene PRUETT of Marlette, Mich.  Services were held Tuesday at Marlette.  She is survived by her husband and 3 children.  Mrs. Stella PRUETT and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT of here are sisters-in-law of Mrs. PRUETT.  Mrs. W.S. PRUETT and F.G. PRUETT of here joined by Mrs. H.M. LANDES of Lewiston, and Rev. Walter B. PRUETT of Golden, left Monday for Marlette.

- Miss Vickie SEE was guest of honor at her 2^nd birthday party held at the home of her mother, Mrs. Fred SEE.  Present were Mrs. Denard MERCER and Mrs. Howard HELM and daughter of Salem, Mrs. Charles KLINE and daughter and Mrs. J.W. McCULLEY and son.

- Birthday Party: Mrs. Orie ATKINS was guest at honor at a birthday party held at her home Tuesday.  Present were members of her family and brother and sisters, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, Mrs. Carl DUNLAP, Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE, Mrs. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Allie THOMAS of Alma, and Claude GARRETT.

- Jack GARRETT and Miss Dorothy LOTZ of St. Peters were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. SHREFFLER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER of Sumner spent Sunday here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER.  Miss Nannie BURKETT of Sumner, accompanied them there.

 April 6, 1950:

- Union Easter Sunrise Service Sunday Morn: The annual Easter Sunrise Services will be held Sunday morning promptly at 5:15 a.m. in the Methodist Church.  Rev. WALLACE of the Church of God will deliver the message.  Assisting with the services will be Rev. DEBAULT and Rev. PHILLIPS.  The choir will be made up from all the churches and there will be special musical numbers.

- Mr. and Mrs. Merle GREENWOOD were guests of honor at a shower given them at their home Saturday evening.  (A list of those attending was included.)

- Bake Sale: The Pleasant Grove W.S.C.S. of Alma charge will hold a Bake Sale, Saturday, April 8, at DeLuxe Cleaners at Salem.  Homemade candy and colored eggs will be sold also.

- The basketball banquet honoring the high school boys, cheerleaders, and managers was held Tuesday evening in the high school cafeteria.  Dinner was potluck.  Mr. Thomas BRUMMETT, coach, was the master of ceremonies.  Group singing was led by Sue HESTER, Patricia GRAY, and Betty FEATHER followed by the address of the evening, by V.V. BARCROFT, Supt. of schools in Clinton county and former coach and principal here.  Letters were awarded Don CHEATUM, Don ADAMS, Lon EBLIN, Bill VALLOW, Bill HESTER, Al MALEKOVIC, Charles WHITE, Dick JOHNSON, and Bill WRIGHT.  Sue HESTER, president of the Pep Club, was awarded a letter as were Bill BEARD and Danny JOHNSON, managers.  Cheerleader letters were given Marcelline GENTRY, Betty WILLIAMS, Joyce McHATTON, Lela DOOLEN and Shirley ERNST.  A large crowd attended.

- A host of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Jennie ALBERT April 2 in honor of her birthday which was March 28.  All those present brought baskets filled with food and a delicious dinner was enjoyed by all.  She received many nice gifts as well as cards.  (A list of those attending was included.).

- April 2^nd was J.C. McCARTY’s birthday and 30 of his relatives came with well filled baskets to help him celebrate the occasion.  Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McCARTY and grandson, Lynn KINCAID of Iola; Mr. and Mrs. Burdette McCARTY and daughter, Teresa of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McCARTY, Loretta and Darrell of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Sam FEHRENBACHER, Sammie and Tommie , and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer MARQUART of Olney; Mr. and Mrs. Rex McCARTY and Rex, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCARTY and Bobby, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles JINKINS of Farina; Mrs. Robert HAMOND, Pamela and Bud of Salem; Frank and Harry McCARTY, brothers of Jake, of Alma.  Though the weather was quite rainy, everyone had a nice time.  After playing some games til a late hour all went home wishing him many more birthdays.

- Many witnessed the tree setting demonstration on the Clyde SHUFELDT farm on March 28^th, 2½  miles north and 7 miles east of Salem.  2000 Shortleaf and 5000 Loblolly pines were set out using a new mechanical tree planter.

- Delmar D. DEBAULT and family are returning to the Kinmundy Christian Church as pastor of the church this week.  They have spent the past 3 months in Florida where Mr. DEBAULT recuperated from a chest condition caused by pneumonia.   

- Mrs. B.F. LINTON attended the golden wedding anniversary of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. S.E. ROBINSON in Shobonier Sunday.

- Meacham (from last week): Ira MERRITT moved the household goods of Mr. and Mrs. Cleo PERRY to their home near the Brown Church last Friday.

- Meacham (from last week): Earl HASSEBROCK and family spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT celebrating Earl’s birthday.

- Pleasant Grove: The pupils at Allen School enjoyed vacation as their teacher, Mrs. Merle WALKINGTON attended teacher’s meeting in East St. Louis. 

- Omega: The school children enjoyed vacation Friday while their teacher, See MILLICAN and wife, Helen MILLICAN attended the teacher’s meeting in East St. Louis.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and family attended a surprise supper Friday on her father, Geo. LONG, in honor of his 56^th birthday.

- Omega (from last week): Herschel ROSE and family have moved from his farm south of here to the Elder farm west of town.

- Shriver School (from last week): A large crowd attended the charivari and shower given for Mr. and Mrs. Robert LANE Saturday night at the Earl LANE home.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Virgil SEE, Claude, Ralph, and Clyde ROSE helped Mr. and Mrs. Herschel ROSE move Tuesday from their farm south of Omega to the Arno MILLER farm recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. E.B. WARD and family.

- Shriver School (from last week): A large crowd attended the shower Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. Merle GREENWOOD, given for them at their home in Kinmundy.

- Meacham (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. John FORD and daughter, Janet, called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Sunday afternoon. 

April 13, 1950:

- Eight children attended the birthday party for Jimmy PIGG Friday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wy PIGG.  Present were Charles, Bruce and Denny GRAY, Lavrene and Buddy HANNA, Dewin CHANCE, and Billy BOYD.  Mrs. Irene CHANCE and Mrs. Marjorie BOYD were also present.

- An Easter egg hunt sponsored by the P.T.A. was held Saturday in the school yard with a committee and Room Mothers in charge.  Mrs. GADDIS and the Home Ec classes colored the 29 dozen eggs which had been donated for the occasion.  The following were winners: Golden Egg - Ronnie CATES; Prize Egg - Chas. PERGL; Lucky Egg - Beryl KEEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. Leo DONOVAN spent the weekend here with homefolks enroute from Clinton to Paducah, Ky, where Mr. DONOVAN will be Division Engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad, succeeding C.J. CARNEY, deceased.  Mr. DONOVAN began his Illinois Central service in 1921.  He has served as an accountant, timekeeper, clerk and foreman.  In 1938, he was loaned to the government during the construction of Chanute Air Force Field near Rantoul, returning to the railroad the following December.  He served with the railway battalions in the European Theater during WWII from 1943 to 1946, and returned as track supervisor in Springfield.  In 1949 he was named Division Engineer of the Springfield Division at Clinton, and on April 1, was named Division Engineer at Paducah, Ky.  He attended the Chicago Technical School and was married to the former Marie O’BRIEN of this city in 1938.

- Unusual Happening: April the 9^th, being the birthday of J.A. HAMPSTEN of Oblong, Ill., a number of relatives were gathered at his home to help celebrate.  In the afternoon Mr. HAMPSTEN brought in a box containing 4 bunny rabbits and 3 small kittens, which he said, and we have no reason to doubt, were being mothered by the mother cat.  Both the bunnies and kittens were thriving well.  About the same time in the afternoon, Mr. HAMPSTEN was informed that twins had just arrived and that both mother and kids were doing well.  The twins were goats.

- Birthday Dinner: Mrs. B.O. GARRETT was a guest of honor at a birthday dinner Sunday at her home.  Present were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and family, Mr. and Mrs. William GARRETT and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Berthol GARRETT of St. Peter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed SHREFFLER and family, Jack and Wanda GARRETT.  Mrs. GARRETT received an Easter lily from her son, Floyd, the only son not present.  He is stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass.

- Kinmundy Wide Awakes 4-H Club Organized Friday: On April 7^th, a group of boys and one girl met at the office of the Kinmundy Express and organized what will be known as the “Kinmundy Wide Awakes” 4-H Club.  Wyett COLCLASURE will be the local leader of the club.  Those present were: Harry BRASEL, Neal BRASEL, Gary KLINE, Charles WILLIAMS, Lewis O’DELL, Kent O’DELL, Keith DISS, Betty ERNST, and Morris MAXEY, along with their fathers.  Election of officers were held and the following elected: Betty ERNST - President; Lewis O’DELL - Vice President and county federation director; Harry BRASEL - secretary-treasurer; Kent O’DELL - reporter; Morris MAXEY - recreation chairman.

- Word was received here Wednesday by the Prudence WILKINSON family of the tragic death of Capt. John R. MARTIN in a plane crash in Sandia secret weapon base, New Mexico, Tuesday night.  Capt. MARTIN was one of the men lost.  The plane and crew were completely destroyed by flames.  Capt. MARTIN is the husband of the former Virginia WILKINSON of West Frankfort.  Mrs. MARTIN and four little daughters survive.

- John MILLER, 79, died in a nursing home in Vandalia, Sunday morning.  Funeral services were held from the Stonecipher Funeral home in Farina Tuesday with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- School Elections Held Saturday: School elections were very quiet here Saturday as the candidates running were unopposed.  Elected were Tom HELPINGSTINE as a member of the high school board;  Wyett COLCLASURE as president of the grade school board, and Robert LEE, Fred BOYD, and Ener ZIMMER as members of the grade school board.         

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

- Omega: At the Omega School election Saturday night, Lyman JONES was elected director.

- Birthday Dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar CORRELL, Albert CORRELL and family, and Hattie HUDDLESTON of Kinmundy drove to Oblong, Ill. to help celebrate birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Alex HAMPSTEN of this city, Harvey HAMPSTEN of Hammond, Ind., Nellie HAMPSTEN of Robinson, Ill., and Oscar CORRELL of Kinmundy.  A few flash pictures were taken.  (A list of those attending was included.)

 April 20, 1950:

- Louise GREEN and Elwyn CHEATUM Married Saturday Afternoon: Miss Louise GREEN, younger daughter of Mr. W.L. GREEN, of this city, and Elwyn CHEATUM, son Mr. and Mrs. Erwin CHEATUM, also of this city, were married Saturday in the Christian Church with Rev. Delmar DEBAULT officiating.  Attendants were Miss Helen ROBB and brother of the groom, Francis CHEATUM.  Mrs. CHEATUM attended Kinmundy schools and graduated from high school here in 1946.  She attended Brown’s Business College at Centralia and for the past 3 years has been employed as bookkeeper at the National Auto Supply firm in Salem.  Mr. CHEATUM also attended Kinmundy schools and graduated from Kinmundy H.S. in 1946. Since his graduation he has been employed as a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Railroad at Edgewood and Odin.  A reception was held in the basement of the church immediately after the ceremony.  Mrs. Paul MONTGOMERY, Mrs. G.E. ROLLINSON of Salem, and Miss Dorothy McCULLEY, friends of the bride, presided at the table.  That evening, a bridal dinner was served at the home of the groom’s parents.  (A list of those attending was included.)  After the dinner, the couple departed on a week’s wedding trip to New Orleans.  Upon their return, they will be at home in the Dunlap Apartments.  

- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GIBSON of Arthur spent Sunday here with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS.  Mr. C.H. VALLOW was also a dinner guest.  This happened to be on the 60^th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAMS.

- Miss Barbara Kaye HAMMER celebrated her 10^th birthday Wednesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER.  Present were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER, Miss Beulah DISS, and Miss Ruth BAYLISS. 

- On April 16^th, thirty-eight relatives and friends gathered to help Mrs. Ralph HOYT and Mrs. Frank HOYT celebrate their birthdays.  Those present were: Mrs. Daisy ADAMS and son, Mr. and Mrs. Marion EVANS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Guy MOORE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Guy WHITE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Millard EVANS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy MOORE and son, Mrs. Goldie PHELPS and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOYT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HOYT and Mr. Jess HOYT.

- A surprise Anniversary dinner was given Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene JEZEK.  Others helping them celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. Louie JEZEK, John and Billie Joe, Mr. and Mrs. William LUX and sons, Jimmy and Charles, Mrs. Eileen SCHWABE, Patricia and Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse GEORGE, Carol and Kay.

- Twenty-eight members of the Pleasant Grove Home Bureau met in the Brubaker townhouse on Friday.  The following officers were elected: Chairman - Mrs. Melvin CURRIE; Vice-Chairman - Mrs. Fred MOODY; Secretary - Mrs. Leo STOCK; Treasurer - Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER; others appointed were: health chairman - Mrs. Will WALSH; recreation - Mrs. Ralph ROSE; reporter - Mrs. Ralph HIESTAND.

- Mrs. Burdette MAXEY was guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner Sunday at her home here.  Present were the immediate family: Mr. and Mrs. Charles BASSETT and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. D.F. NEATHERY of Kinmundy; and Mr. and Mrs. Billie MORRIS and family of Flora.  It was also the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. NEATHERY.

- Meacham (from last week): Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JAHRAUS and daughter and son, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Sunday afternoon.

- Omega: Elsa ARNOLD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George ARNOLD, received a broken leg Saturday in Salem when she was hit by a car while crossing the street.

- Wilson School: The brothers and sister and families of Leo STOCK gave him a nice surprise dinner last Sunday in honor of his 50^th birthday which occurred on April 14^th.  Those in attendance to enjoy the sumptuous dinner and family get-together at the old homestead were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. STOCK and daughter, Delores; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. STOCK and son, Jimmie, and daughter, Cheryl Annette of Effingham; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur STOCK and sons, Larry and Michael; Mr. and Mrs. Charles STOCK and daughter, Sandra of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS and daughter, Mildred of Kinmundy; and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence QUANDT of Salem.

- Brown: Several of the neighbors gathered at the Jack YATES home Friday and sowed oats while Mr. and Mrs. YATES were in St. Louis with their son.

- Pleasant Grove: Floyd BEARD, Herschel, Clyde and Claude ROSE and son, Paul MARSHALL sowed 28 acres of oats for Ralph ROSE who had been in the hospital several days last Wednesday.  Jimmie LANE helped in the afternoon and the Cecil LANE family has been doing his chores.

- In Memoriam of our husband and father, Daniel DOOLEN, who died April 19, 1949.  Mrs. Dan DOOLEN and family.                   

April 27, 1950:

- Charles C. GARNER: Charles C. GARNER, 73, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John GARNER, died April 21 at his home in Centralia after several weeks illness.  Mr. GARNER spent most of his early days in Kinmundy.  Later he married Mrs. Ada GOFORTH and moved to Centralia.  He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, and sister, Mrs. Edna HUNT of Taylorville.  Services were held April 23 from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Miss Carrie SEE is assisting in the care of Mrs. Alice MILLER during her recovery from a broken hip.  

- The organization meeting of the Kinmundy 4-H Clubs was held Apr. 22 at the home of Miss Katherine WORMLEY.  The leader of the Kinmundy Handy Stitchers is Mrs. Lester HOWELL.  The officers for this club are as follows: President - Donna SCHOOLEY; Vice-President - Beverly HANNA; Secy-Treas. - Loretta DISS; Reporter - Norma HAYS; Recreation Leader - Marilyn O’DELL.  The members other than the officers are Nancy BEARD, Whitney HANNA, Bonnie GRAY, Barbara DOOLEN, and Rosalyn LOWE.  The cooking club, the Kinmundy Menuettes, with Katherine WORMLEY as their leader chose their officers as follows: President - Loretta DISS; Vice-President - Shirley BEARD; Secy-Treas - Karen JONES; Reporter - Beverly HANNA; Recreational Leader - Barbara DOOLEN.  Other members are Rosalyn LOWE, Phyllis HOYT, Marilyn O’DELL, and Edith WEST. 

- Raymond W. WALTERS, died in Pana on Apr. 24^th after a short illness.  He will be remembered as bookkeeper at the First National Bank about 1918 and was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, being first Worthy Patron of Kinmundy Chapter No. 606.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and daughter, Nellie, attended a party Thursday for Sammie Lee SHAFFER, given at the Mancil CANTRELL home.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Leo STOCK visited Sunday at Salem Hospital with her daughter, Mrs. Peggy BOLLINGER, and new baby daughter, born on Saturday morning.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin DACE and son, Ronnie, moved last week from Alma to their new home near Shriver School.

- Meacham: Wednesday is the last day of school at Rockhold and on Tuesday the parents and friends and families surprised the teacher, Mrs. Virgil SEE and her scholars by taking their dinner to the schoolhouse and enjoyed dinner together.  There were 34 present.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Robert SILLS have a baby boy born April 18 named Ellis Eugene.

- Miletus: James ALDERSON and Claude JAMISON traded farms and James ALDERSON and wife, who have been living in the Jasper KRUTSINGER house, moved one day last week to their new farm near Omega.     

May 4, 1950:

- Mrs. Oscar CORRELL who was in Salem Hospital several days with pneumonia, came home last Thursday and is slowly improving, but is still confined to her bed most of the time.

- On April 29, Avanell PHILLIPS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John PHILLIPS of this city, and John ALIS, of Rockford, Ill., were married at the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY by Rev. Angus PHILLIPS.  They were attended by Dorothy SCHOOLEY and John PHILLIPS, Jr., sister and brother of the bride.  Avanell graduated from Kinmundy H.S. in 1939 and has been supervisor of the Bell Telephone Co. in Rockford for the past 5 years.  Her husband is a graduate of Rockford H.S. and is a machinist.  They left immediately after their wedding dinner for their wedding trip to Miami, Fla.

- Services were held Sunday from the Atkins Funeral home in Salem for Frank G. HENNEMAN, 69, rural route1, Kinmundy who died in Salem Memorial Hospital Friday after an illness extending over the past two weeks.  The Rev. Frank TREADWAY was in charge of the service with burial in Alma Cemetery.  Born in St. Louis on June 2, 1880, HENNEMAN was a lifelong resident of Marion County, engaging in farming.  In addition to his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ida WARD, Salem, and Mrs. Opal GOODMAN, Oakland, Ore.  In addition, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Helen SMITH of Alexis, Ill., and a brother, Henry HENNEMAN, Centralia.

- Mrs. Alice HABEL has sold her residence property to Mr. and Mrs. Burdette JENKINS.

- Hazel L. DEVORE Brought Here for Interment: Hazel L. second child of Charles and Adora SHUFELDT, was born, in Chicago on Aug. 16, 1892, and died in Portland, Ore. on Apr. 22, 1950.  She came with her parents to Kinmundy when a small child and here she grew to young womanhood.  When a young girl she united with the Methodist Church.  Hazel was married to G. Seth DeVORE at Lakeview, Ore. on June 4, 1919, and they had two daughters, Gwendolyn, now Mrs. Abram MERCER of Yuba City, Cal., and Harriet, now Mrs. William AUXLER of Kiamath Falls, Ore.  Besides her husband and daughters, she leaves 4 little granddaughters, Pamela and Marilyn MERCER, and Colette and Coleene AUXLER; two sisters and five brothers, Mary and Pearl of Salem, Clyde and Marion of Iuka, Henry of Salem, Eugene of Kinmundy, and Walter of Seattle, Wash.  She also leaves two sons-in-law, and two nieces and nephews.  Services were held in Portland, Ore. on Apr. 24, 1950.  Then the body was brought to Kinmundy, and services were held here from the Methodist Church on Apr. 28 with Rev. Angus PHILLIPS officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON, Mr. and Mrs. John BROOM of Alma; Mr. Richard BROOM of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse BROOM of Effingham and Mrs. OWNES of Marion; Mrs. Minnie LOCKHART and Ms. Bertha PRUETT of Kinmundy were among the friends that attended the service of Dedication of the Carl V. SCHERMERHORN Memorial Organ on Sunday at the Methodist Church in Ridgefarm, Ill.  The Hammond Electric Organ was presented to the church by Lt. Irene SCHERMERHORN in memory of her brother, Capt. Carl SCHERMERHORN, who died in a Japanese Prison Camp near Manila in 1942.

- William H. GRAY Dies in Champaign Sunday: William Harvey GRAY, 74, of Champaign died in Burnham Hospital in that city.  Services were held Wednesday at the Mittendorf Funeral Home, and the body was cremated in accordance with the deceased’s wishes.  He was born Apr. 12, 1876, a descendant of early pioneer families of Marion county.  He moved to Champaign from Kinmundy in 1920.  He had been associated with the Champaign National Bank for the past 20 years.  He was a member of the First Methodist Church and of Champaign Western Star Lodge, A.F. & A.M., and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W.H. ABNEY of Quincy, and Mrs. Ora DILLAVOU of Urbana; a son, James Harvey GRAY of St. Louis and Muroc, Calif.; and two granddaughters, Betty Ann ABNEY, Quincy, and Mrs. Kent WESTRATE, the former Joanne DILLAVOU of Urbana.

- R.W. PIGG, aviation chief electronicsman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. PIGG of Kinmundy, recently reported for duty with Air Development Squadron One, Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station, Key West, Florida.  Before entering the Naval service on Sept. 10, 1940, he graduated from Kinmundy H.S. and was employed by The Kinmundy Express.      

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE and Billy Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth WILKINSON and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy MULVANEY, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BARRETT and daughter spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bill CALDWELL helping Billy CALDWELL and Markie SWIFT celebrate their birthdays.

- Shriver School: Mrs. Anna MARLOW and Mrs. Burdette BRASEL and daughter, Betty, visited Swift School Wednesday which was the last day of school.  The parents and friends gathered at the noon hour with well filled baskets and surprised the teacher, Mrs. Mary BRASEL.        

- Wilson School: Mrs. Arthur PARRILL accompanied by her son, Clark and wife and daughter, Vera, and sister, Mrs. C.L. HILL, left Saturday for New Martinsville, W. Va. to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Geneva GLENDIMING.

- Pleasant Grove: Guy SHAFFER has started working on the new house he is building for his son, Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER.  John GARDNER of Salem is supervising the job and others are helping with it.

- Pleasant Grove: Several families from here attended the funeral of Frank HENNEMAN in Salem Sunday.  Interment was made in Alma Cemetery.

- In Memoriam of Mrs. Alta WEST who died May 7, 1949.

 May 11, 1950:

- The Marion County Home Bureau held it’s 4^th annual meeting on Friday in Salem.  The following officers were elected for 1950-51: Mrs. Cecil KELL - Pres.; Mrs. Bartley BURLEYSON - V.P.; Mrs. Rollin WILLIAMS - Treas.; Mrs. See MILLICAN - Sec.; and directors: Mrs. Scott TRICKEY, Mrs. Ernest LEICHT, Mrs. Frank DUNCAN, Mrs. James STEPHENS, and Mrs. Maxey AYERS.  The officers for 1949-50 were: Mrs. H.J. BARKSDALE - Pres.; Mrs. Earl PURDUE - V.P.; Mrs. H.B. SEAGER - Treas.; Mrs. See MILLICAN - Sec.; Directors - Mrs. Raymond RICHARDSON, Mrs. Herbert WINSTON, Mrs. Ed GILLEY, Mrs. Frank DUNCAN, and Mrs. James STEPHENS.

- Car Accident Fatal to Mrs. Wesley ADAMS: Mrs. Wesley ADAMS, 53, of Meacham twp. was fatally injured Tuesday morning when her car rolled down a steep embankment one mile west of the I.C. overhead on the Kinmundy Louisville road.  Mrs. ADAMS was returning home from Louisville where she had purchased some baby chicks.  Just what happened, no one knows.  It is supposed that she lost control of her car which caused the car to run down the embankment striking a tree sideways.  This happened close to the Pearl WHITE home and was seen by one of the children playing in the yard.  The child immediately notified his father, who went to the scene.  Soon Oran COOPER, residing just to the south, came along.  He went to the Wilkinson Store and phoned the Linton Ambulance.  He also picked up some help, went back and removed Mrs. ADAMS from the car.  Just as the ambulance arrived, she died.  The body was brought here to the Linton Funeral Home, and an inquiry was held yesterday by Coroner JOLIFF.  Death was caused from a fractured skull.  Services will be held Friday from the Meacham Baptist Church.

- Glen Dale VANSCYOC, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester VANSCYOC, was taken to Mark Greer Hospital Friday where he underwent an emergency appendectomy.

- The Kinmundy Women’s Club met Friday at the Methodist Church and the following officers were elected for the new year: President - Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT; Vice President - Mrs. Rodney SCHOOLEY; Secretary - Mrs. Lester HOWELL; Treas. - Mrs. C.R. ALDERSON; Reporter - Mrs. Richard BROOM.        

- Mr. and Mrs. Stan ROBERTS of Farina have a son born May 5^th and named John Stanton.  The ROBERTS now have two sons.  Mr. and Mrs. Ener ZIMMER are the happy grandparents.

- On Sunday, May 7, Mr. and Mrs. Frank LOWE of Seattle, Washington were guests of honor at a family reunion held at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem.  It is Mrs. LOWE’s first visit back for 43 years and 34 years since Mr. LOWE was here.  A delicious pot luck dinner was enjoyed at noon.  This was a very enjoyable day for this family who has been separated for so many years.  (A list of those attending was included.) 

- Saturday, May 6^th, Miss Grace ARNOLD celebrated her (?) birthday quietly at home.  She received many cards and beautiful flowers.  Grace has been shut-in for several months and all these cards, calls and flowers helped her pass the time.  We hope she will soon be out enjoying good health.

- Mrs. Jane HOHLT accompanied her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth BOGIE to her home in Vincennes, Ind. Sunday.  Mrs. BOGIE is recovering from a serious accident and has been in the F.O. GRISSOM home several months. 

- Richard MOTCH, who has been stationed in Japan the past two months, returned home Monday to spend furlough here with relatives.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY of Decatur came Wednesday to visit their daughter and family, the Fred GAMMONS.  Mr. LIVESAY returned Friday but Mrs. LIVESAY is staying here for an extended visit.

May 18, 1950:

- Jerry BARBEE in Hospital after Gun Battle with Gene SHAFFER: Jerry BARBEE and Berneice SHAFFER are both in the Salem Hospital as a result of a gun fight which took place in the Gene SHAFFER home Friday evening.  Mrs. SHAFFER has a broken arm while Jerry has a gunshot wound in his right chest.  The almost fatal shot was fired by Gene SHAFFER, divorced husband of Berneice.  According to Gene, he and Berneice became separated last fall.  Berneice and Jerry BARBEE then went to Chicago where they lived.  Two months ago, Gene obtained a divorce.  Last week, Berneice returned to Kinmundy to visit her children, leaving Jerry in Chicago.  He followed.  Not being able to find her in Kinmundy, he went to Centralia to the home of a niece, Mrs. Harley JASPER.  Not finding them at home, he broke in and searched the house.  He first broke into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert STONECIPHER, a daughter, thinking that was the niece’s home.  Immediately warrants were sworn out for his arrest by the Centralia police failed to pick him up.  BARBEE then returned to Kinmundy and visited the home of the SHAFFERS.  He and Gene had words and Gene ordered him off the place and never to come back or he would call ‘the law’.  Jerry remarked that he was coming back and to have plenty of ‘law’ on hand because he would need it.  That evening he went to the SHAFFER home again.  The daughter happened to be in the filling station near the home and saw Jerry coming.  She ran into the house and told her daddy that Jerry was coming.  He was only a few feet behind her.  But Gene locked the door from the inside as Jerry stepped on the porch.  Jerry finding the door was locked, began kicking it and finally broke the lock.  This did give Gene time to get his shotgun.  Much to his amazement, he hand only one shell.  When Jerry entered the room, he had a .38 Colts revolver in his hand.  Berneice seeing this, tried to get it out of his hand.  But Jerry began shooting at Gene.  After shooting twice, Jerry brushed Berneice aside which gave Gene the opening he had been waiting for.  He shot and Jerry slumped to the floor dropping his gun.  Gene then stepped over his body to see just how bad Berneice was hurt, as a part of the charge had struck her in the arm.  Jerry then came to and grabbed his gun in the other hand and fired one shot.  He then rose and ran outside where he fell.  Realizing that he could go no farther, he pitched his gun in the grass and weeds.  The Linton Ambulance was then summoned and deputy sheriff, Marshall WILLIAMS, was called to the scene.  After some questioning, BARBEE and Mrs. SHAFFER were taken to Salem Hospital.  At first there was very little hopes of BARBEE’s recovery but later reports are to the effect that he has a 50-50 chance.  Just as a matter of routine, Gene was also taken into custody and immediately posted bond, whereupon he was released.  The evidence was very plain that he had shot in self-defense.  So if BARBEE recovers, there is no question but what he has a prison term staring him in the face.  BARBEE is just past 21 years of age.  He was reared in Chicago by an aunt and uncle who were very devoted to him.  His mother died when he was 6 years of age.  About two years ago, he came here and made his home with his step-grandmother, Mrs. Maude BARBEE.

- Edward S. JONES: Edward Seymour JONES, the son of James F. JONES and Elizabeth ARNOLD JONES, was born June 25, 1868 in Foster twp., west of Kinmundy.  He was the youngest of 7 children, 4 brothers and 2 sisters, all of whom preceded him in death.  He was married to Rilla HOLT on Dec. 17, 1890, and they had 1 son, Kenneth JONES, who died Dec. 30, 1941.  At the age of 19 years, Ed JONES became a member of the Methodist church at Arnold Chapel, and at the time of his death he was a member of the Methodist Church of Kinmundy.  He is survived by his wife, Rilla; 1 granddaughter, Mary Alice JONES of Harvey, Ill.; his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jule JONES of Blue Island, and several nieces and nephews.  Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home on May 13, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS officiating, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Walter CONANT Knocked Down by Truck Saturday: Walter CONANT, son of Mrs. Florence CONANT, was the victim of an unavoidable accident Saturday morning while crossing State Route 37, near the A.J. JACKSON home.  Walter was crossing the slab afoot when he was struck by a pickup truck driven by Harvey JOHNSTON living north of this city.  Walter rolled quite a distance and received burns and bruises about his head and face.  He was taken to Salem Hospital where he received treatment and was allowed to return home.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON and family spent the weekend in Decatur.  Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY, who has been visiting here, returned to her home there.

- Gertrude L. WADE: Funeral services were held yesterday from the Methodist Church in this city for Mrs. Gertrude L. WADE, 80, who died Monday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Glenn ROBB in Salem.  She had been an invalid for several years.  Rev. Heber BURGE, pastor of the Methodist Church of Salem, officiated.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.  Gertrude L., daughter of I.T. and Sarah WILSON DILLON was born June 5, 1869, and died in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB, May 15, 1950.  On June 5, 1891, she married Thomas J. WADE and 2 daughters were born.  After the death of her husband, she made her home with these daughters and sons-in-law.  She was a member of the Kinmundy Methodist Church and of the Order of the Eastern Star.  She is survived by the daughters, Mildred (now Mrs. Glenn ROBB of Salem), and Marjorie (now Mrs. Robb GREEN of Kinmundy); 4 grandsons, Richard ROBB of Wayne, Mich.; Daryl ROBB, Tokyo, Japan; Leroy GREEN of Tolono, Ill., and Keith GREEN of St. Peter, Ill.; 1 great-grandson, and 2 great-granddaughters; 1 brother, E.G. DILLON of Kinmundy, and nieces and nephews.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles JASPER have a son, Tommy Alan, born May 14.  The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chris JASPER, and the maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed INGRAM of Farina.  This is their second child and son. 

- Henry FOLLOWELL Dies: Henry Clay FOLLOWELL, 78, was found dead in his apartment in the Jesse REESE home Monday. He and his daughter, Olive, have made their home in this apartment for the past few years.  The daughter had gone to Salem for the afternoon and was supposed to come home on the bus.  But finding a ride with a friend who was to come later, she phoned Mr. REESE to tell her father that she would be late.  Mr. REESE knocked on the door and not rousing anyone went in.  Mr. FOLLOWELL was lying on the couch.  Mr. REESE shook him but found he was dead.  Mr. FOLLOWELL had been sitting on the front porch talking to a neighbor, George SHUMAKER, who left him about 3 o’clock.  He was the victim of heart trouble and it was apparent that he died of a heart attack.  Services were held this afternoon from the Methodist Church in Edgewood, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS, officiating.  Interment will be made in the Edgewood Cemetery.

- Guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.O. GARRETT Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and family, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. SHREFFLER and children, Mr. and Mrs. Berthol GARRETT of St. Peter, and Jack and Wanda GARRETT.

- The Chamber of Commerce and city authorities met with the Illinois Central Railroad official to discuss the possibly of using the I.C. Lake as a source for Kinmundy’s water supply. 

- Brown (from last week): Brown School closed Wednesday.  The teacher, pupils, and patrons enjoyed a wiener roast and basket dinner.  Mr. NICHOLS has been re-employed for next term.

- Meacham: The neighborhood was made very sad by the sudden passing away of Mrs. Wesley ADAMS.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Tuesday, May 2^nd being the last day of school at Allen, the pupils, teacher and several friends and relatives went to Bryan Park for a picnic dinner.  In the afternoon most attended the matinee at the Salem Theater.  (A list was included of those who attended.)

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Robert MARSHALL and little daughter, and mother, Mrs. Florence MARSHALL, went out to Sandy Branch Sunday morning, and called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CONANT, Mr. Elmer BASSETT, who has been so poorly, but is getting better slowly.  They also stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ank NICHOLS.

- Dr. and Mrs. Harry CRAIG of LaCrosse, Wash. are here visiting Mrs. CRAIG’s sisters, Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS, as well as other relatives and friends.

- Omega: Claude JAMISON has purchased the S.J. MILLER property in the north part of town and will move there soon.

 May 25, 1950:

- Producing Oil Well Brought in on T.E. ROBB Farm West of town: Luttrell & Hannon have been drilling an oil well on the T.E. ROBB farm west of this city the past week.  Saturday, they had a good showing of oil.  Pipe has been run and the well will be put on a pump.  It is expected to make from 75 to 100 barrels per day.  This will be the first producing well in Kinmundy twp.

- Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom: The annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom were held Saturday evening at the high school.  The theme of this year’s affair was “Hitch Your Wagon to a Star” with blue and silver the color scheme.  The lunch room where the dinner was served was decorated according to the theme as was the gym where the couples danced.  Leading the grand march were the newly crowned queen, Mary BOUSEMAN and her escort, Harold BLANK, followed by Junior President, Ronald SMITH and Zola BARBEE and Senior Class President, Albert MALEKOVIC and Eileen BEARD.  The queen’s attendants, Callie McGUIRE, Nadene SMITH, Darlene MULVANEY, and Elnora WILLIAMS, and their escorts were also in the grand march.  Mothers of members of the Junior class served the dinner to approximately 120 students and guests.  Mrs. Beulah McCLURE and Jamie McGEE are class sponsors.

- Henry C. FOLLOWELL: Henry Clay FOLLOWELL, son of Mary Jane and Wilson FOLLOWELL, was born Apr. 22, 1873 in Casey Co., Ky. on May 15, 1950.  Mr. FOLLOWELL came with his parents when a young man to Effingham Co., Ill., where he lived on a farm near Edgewood.  He was married to Miss Mary LANDRETH in 1900.  They had 3 children, one dying in infancy, Percy FOLLOWELL of Kinmundy, and Olive FOLLOWELL of Kinmundy.  In 1933 he moved to a farm south of Kinmundy where they resided for several years, before moving to Kinmundy.  His wife preceded him in death by 7 years, 1 month and 2 days.  He leaves his son, Percy and daughter, Olive, both of Kinmundy; 6 grandchildren, Mary Lou, Leon, Shirley, Henry, Wayne, and Ronnie; 3 brothers, Killis and James, both of Kentucky, and Carson, of Effingham; 2 sisters, Lillie and Hattie, who both preceded him in death.

- Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD of Salem have a son named Theodore Franklin (Ted) born in Salem Hospital on Monday.

- Mrs. William McELYEA died in the Flora Hospital Monday.  The body was brought here and prepared for burial.  Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Oskaloosa church and interment made in Oskaloosa Cemetery.

- The Eighth Grade Commencement was held in the school gymnasium for Kinmundy Grade School on May 26, 1950.  The class roll: James McHATTON, Shirley Jean HOWELL, James Edwin WHITE, Leon FOLLOWELL, Connie Joe HOYT, Shirley Ann BAILEY, Carol Sue THOMS, Paula Rogene SMITH, Wesley Dean DOOLEN, Loretta Jo DISS, Shirley E. FOLLOWELL, Gladys L. BRIMBERRY, Lillian Ruth TATE, Joyce Ann GEILER, Donna Marlene SCHOOLEY, Shirley Ann JASPER, Janie SHAFFER, Julia Marcella PHILLIPS, Ronald WHITNEY, Neal R. BRASEL, Burl Duane WHITNEY, Jimmy Ray LUX, Bonnie Jane GRAY, David HANNA, Leroy DISS, John G. DOOLEN, Earl Leonard McCLURE, Darrell Eugene BUTTS.

- The program for the Kinmundy Community High School Commencement was printed.  It was held in the School Gymnasium on Monday, May 29, 1950 at 8 p.m.  The Class Roll: Rojean ALDERSON, Rosalie ALDERSON, Mary Evelyn BASSETT, Mary Louise HOUSEMAN, Claude Wesley BLACK, Nellie Pauline BRASEL, Shirley Edwin JENKINS, Mary Marcelline GENTRY, Donald E. GARRETT, Helen Marie FEATHER, Betty Jean FEATHER, Geneva Mae CHARLTON, Glen Wesley JOHNSON, Paul Eugene LANE, Martha Louise MONICAL, Anna May RITTER, James KERLEY, Betty Jane WANTLAND, Jerry Dale WALKER, Virginia Lee GREENWOOD, Nadene Rae SMITH, Robert Dean GEILER, Callie D. McGUIRE, Donald M. ADAMS, Lillian Louise BAILEY, John William BEARD, Betty Louise BRANCH, Harry B. BRASEL, Mary Lillian BUNDY, Charles Kenneth CHANCE, Fern Ann FORD, Donald Ray EBLIN, Cora LaVern CRUTCHFIELD, Elma Mae CONANT, Donald Wayne CHEATUM, Wanda E. FRADENBURG, Wyona May HANNA, Sarah Lucille HESKETT, Addonia Mae HUBBELL, Betty WILLIAMS, Sammy E. LOWE, William B. VALLOW, William Robert MIDDLETON, Albert Charles MALEKOVIC, Richard Leo JOHNSON, Bill TOCKSTEIN, Glen Charles WHITE, Virgil L. TIPSWORD.

- A birthday dinner was held in the honor of Guy and Fred BARBEE at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy BARBEE Sunday, May 21^st (A list of those attending was included.)

- Miss Pauline BAGOTT is suffering from a dog bit in her right hand.

- Charleston and Louisville School Bus Collide Here Monday: Charles STEWART, 67, was seriously injured Monday morning when his car side swiped a school bus on the curve just west of the C. & E.I. subway on State Route 37.  His wife was also injured but not seriously.  The STEWARTS were enroute here after visiting a brother, F.A. STEWART at Dix.  The car went out of control on the curve and struck the left front of the south bound school bus.  The car turned over, righted itself, and crashed several feet in a fence on the Lowell DISS place.  STEWART was rushed to the Salem hospital where he is in a critical condition.  The school bus was loaded with 38 Louisville high school seniors, enroute to St. Louis, to spend the day.  After the accident, they changed their plans and spent the day in the Centralia Park.   

- Meacham: Dr. and Mrs. H.F. CRAIG were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Monday and Monday night and on Tuesday morning departed for their home in LaCrosse, Wash.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Jack KRUTSINGER, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernie HASSEBROCK of Alma called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Tuesday evening.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Nellie MAYBERRY received the announcement of a granddaughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad REPEC of Modest, Calif. on May 9^th named Ruby Sharon.  She was born on Uncle, Fred MAYBERRY’s, 14^th birthday.

- Solomon CAUDILL had the misfortune of severely injuring one finger and having another finger amputated at the first joint on the drilling rig on which he was working Friday.

- Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. McCULLEY Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Denard MERCER and son, Max, of Salem, and Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY.  Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles KLINE and daughter.  The occasion was John’s birthday.

- Memorial services will be held at the shed at Sandy Branch on May 20.  Rev. Tommy McGEE of Louisville will deliver the address.

 June 1, 1950:

- The Kinmundy High School Annual Association held it’s annual reception at the schoolhouse Saturday evening.  For some unknown reason, several of the graduating class were absent.  In all, there were 157 members and guests present.  A delicious chicken dinner was served by the members of the P.T.A. after which the business meeting was held.  Mrs. Robert JOHNSON, president, welcomed the new class into the association.  The response was given by Donnie CHEATUM in the absence of the class president.  The minutes of the meeting held last year were read by Mrs. Elwyn CHEATUM, secretary.  The financial report was given by Joan ALEXANDER, the treasurer.  In the roll call, Mrs. Mattie KILLIE, had the distinction of being the oldest member present, having graduated with the class of 1900.  Mrs. Laura GRESHAM was second with the class of 1902 and Mrs. Josephine SNOW was third with the class of 1912.  The nominating committee reported the following officers for the coming year: President - Norma MILLER; Vice Pres. - Mrs. Laverne KEEN; Sec.- Jean ALEXANDER; Treas. - Mrs. Edwin SHREFFLER.  The group then went to the gymnasium where the initiation ceremonies took place.  After this the reminder of the evening was spent socially. (A list was included of those attending from out-of-town.)

- Mrs. Rochelle MISELBROOK, Poppy Chairman, wishes to thank all who helped make Poppy Day a success.  A total of $59.50 was collected from the sale of 500 poppies.  The Poppy Posters were judge by the Unit Wednesday night. Winners in class No. 1 were: Paula SMITH - 1^st; Leroy DISS - 2^nd; Donna SCHOOLEY - 3^rd.  Winners in Class No. 2 were: Barbara DOOLEN - 1^st; Karen JONES - 2^nd; Marilyn O’DELL - 3^rd.

- WEST-INGRAM Wedding: Mrs. Paulene WEST and Joseph INGRAM, both of this city, were married Saturday at the home of the bride.  Rev. W.L. WALLACE officiated the ceremony.  Attendants were Mrs. Lorna MOSSER of Chicago and Maxey SPENCER.  Flower girl was Miss Edith WEST, daughter of the bride, and Earl Leonard McCLURE was ring bearer.  A wedding reception was held immediately after the ceremony at the home of the bride.  Mr. INGRAM is associated with INGRAMS Elevators and Mrs. INGRAM is employed with the Brown Shoe company at Salem, which position she will remain for the present.  (A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. REYNOLDS of Bloomington are moving into the property recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Burdette JENKINS.  The JENKINS bought Mrs. Alice HABEL’s property.  Mrs. HABEL is accompanying her daughter, Mrs. Mary TOLLISON, to her home in Minnesota and she will stay with her. 

- John N. METZGER: John N. METZGER, son of John and Barbara METZGER (deceased) was born in St. Clair county, near Collinsville, Ill., on Oct. 14, 1865.  After five years of suffering, he died on May 22, 1950 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.  When a young lad, he moved with his parents to a farm near Kinmundy, where he grew to manhood.  In 1891, he was married to Lillie KRUTSINGER and they lived for some time in Farina, Ill. later moving to Arkansas and 23 years ago he settled in St. Louis, where he spent his declining years.  They had 3 children: Bertha, who died at the age of 2 years; Eva, who lived with her father and Carl, of Belleville.  He also leaves his son and daughter, a very dear daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carl METZGER, a brother, Charles METZGER of Decatur; and a sister, Mrs. Kate BROCKELMAN of Springfield.  Two sisters and three brothers have preceded him in death.  Services were held in Kinmundy from St. Philomena Catholic Church conducted by Rev. A.B. SHOMAKER with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. (A list was included of those attending from out-of-town.)            

- Lulu Belle HARKEY: Lulu Belle HOLT, the youngest of 5 children born to Samuel and Susan ATKINS HOLT, was born Aug. 24, 1880, west of Kinmundy in Marion county and died at the Bennett Nursing Home in Vandalia on May 20, 1950.  On Oct. 9, 1898 she married John William HARKEY and with him moved to their farm west of St. Peter.  They continued to reside here at their splendid farm home where they lived an ideal life together for more than 47 years.  Her husband died suddenly the afternoon of Dec. 5, 1945.  When quite young she joined the Methodist church but after her marriage she attended services with her husband at the Loogootee Lutheran Church.  One son, Glen , was born to this union and now resides in Maplewood, Mo.  She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Rilla JONES of Salem; and a brother, John HOLT of Kinmundy.  Three sisters preceded her in death, Mary ARNOLD, Betty CHANCE, and Emma ARNOLD.  Services were held at the Lash funeral parlors Monday by Rev. C.L. HILL and burial was made in the Old Loogootee Cemetery.

- Minnie WAINSCOTT HOWE: Mrs. Minnie WAINSCOTT HOWE, 82, died in the Burnham city hospital, Champaign, Monday, after an illness of several months duration.  Services were held from Mittendorf Funeral Chapel in Champaign Wednesday with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot.  Mrs. HOWE was born Nov. 12, 1887 on a farm near Kinmundy, the youngest daughter of Isaac and Symantha HARRIS WAINSCOTT.  She grew to womanhood at Kinmundy and received her education in the public schools there.  In early childhood she united with the Christian Church and transferred her membership to the University Place Christian church upon coming here a few years ago to make her home.  On March 3, 1915 she married Forrest HOWE of Kinmundy.  For a few years they lived in Iowa where they were engaged in business, later returning to Kinmundy to care for Mrs. HOWE’s aged parents.  Later they moved to Xenia where they entered the gasoline and oil business.  Mr. HOWE died in 1935.  Mrs. HOWE was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and 2 sisters.  She leaves four brothers, Richard WAINSCOTT and Jesse H. WAINSCOTT both of Champaign; Louis WAINSCOTT of Baytown, Texas; and Charlie WAINSCOTT of Kinmundy; John M. WAINSCOTT of Champaign is a nephew, and Mrs. Millard E. LANE of Urbana is a niece.   The funeral was in Champaign

- Mel BOYD Rounds Out 25 Years as Janitor of Kinmundy Schools: Mel BOYD and Alva OLDEN have been re-employed as the janitors for the local grade and high schools.  Mr. OLDEN was employed a few weeks ago due to the resignation of James CHANCE, who worked with Mr. BOYD the past winter.  Today, Mr. BOYD commences his 28^th year in this position.  This speaks pretty well of the service he has rendered.  This is a year around job.  When these boys are not stoking fires, they are mowing grass.  Up until this past winter, Mr. BOYD has done most of the work alone, save for the help of a boy now and then.  The schools have grown to such an extent that both boards of education deemed it necessary to have two janitors.

- Phillip D. INGRAM, 7, only child of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. INGRAM of Decatur died in Springfield Memorial Hospital Wednesday after a week’s illness.  Services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Dawson & Wikoff Funeral home in Decatur, with interment in Decatur Cemetery.  The deceased is grandson of Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM of this city.

- An election will be held June 10 to determine whether there shall be a consolidated unit district grades one to twelve in the territory now consisting of Kinmundy Community High School and the Farina Community High School District.         

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Robert SMITH and children went to St. Louis Sunday to visit their husband and father, who had another operation on his eye last Friday.  He returned home Monday.

- Mrs. Walter RINKEL and daughter accompanied Mrs. Milton GIGAR to Greenville to attend commencement at Greenville College.  Gene K. RINKEL, son of the former, graduated.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Leo STOCK had with them over the holidays their children: Harry MONTGUE and son, Berry Richard, of Sullivan, Mo.; Mrs. Betty FATHEREE and Mr. and Mrs. Elwin BOLLINGER and daughter of Salem.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Chris MEYER and daughters, Ruth and Viola, attended graduation at McKendree in Lebanon, Tuesday, George being a graduate.

- Meacham: A fair sized crowd attended services at Meacham Baptist Church Sunday, and also went to Elder Cemetery for Decoration services.  The cemetery was very nice, has been well mowed, and taken care of.

June 8, 1950:

- Christy E. GENTRY, son of S.W. GENTRY of Kinmundy, received the Bachelor of Arts Degree from the School of Religion with a major in English Bible at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. on May 31st.

- Mr. George CLEMENTZ was called to his home in Highland, Ill. Wednesday due to the illness of his wife who suffered a stroke.  She was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland where she died that same evening.  Services will be held in Highland Friday.  Mr. CLEMENTZ has been spending much of his time here working in the Tony YOUNG Orchards which he has under lease.

- Kinmundy Softball team, managed by Cecil BAILEY, playe