1953

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- Headline highlights from the Express for 1952 were printed.

- Funeral services were held Sunday from the McMackin Funeral Home in Salem for Harry K. CLARK, 50, who died in a hospital in Joliet on Dec. 26 after suffering a heart attack a week previous. Interment was made in East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Mr. CLARK and his family were residents of this city, living in what is known as the Mendenhall property. Surviving are his wife, Bertha; 4 sons, William, a Marine stationed in San Diego, Cal.; Richard, Edward, and Keith, at home; 3 daughters, Mrs. Harry LAUGHLIN, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. George CORTNEY, Salem, and Barbara Sue CLARK, at home; 5 grandchildren, and 1 sister, Mrs. Henry WILLIAMS, Chicago.

- Mr. and Mrs. Calvin BARBEE of Collinsville have a daughter born Dec. 28 at St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis named Ann Marie.

- Pvt. Bud DYER of Fort Leonard Wood, spent Christmas and until Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Lela DYER.

- Mr. A.D. BORLAND, District Manager of the C.I.P.S. Co. of Effingham was in Kinmundy Saturday and paid a visit to our office, relating this story. He was in Kinmundy to clarify the matter. A few days ago, Miss Ella PARRILL of this city, received an electric bill through the mail. As was her custom when receiving her bimonthly electric bill, she went directly to the postoffice to the bank where she paid the bill to the local collector, A.H. MILLER. The bill was for the amount of $1.35. The very next day, Miss PARRILL received another bill from the company for her electricity in the amount of $6.10. Not being able to understand why she should received two bills within two days, she wrote to the Springfield office regarding the matter. The Springfield office referred the matter to the Effingham office began checking and made a big discovery. The $1.35 bill Miss PARRILL had paid was dated Dec. 5, 1931. This bill had been somewhere on the road for 21 years. Now we won’t say just what happened. It could have laid in the office at Mattoon (where the bills were made out); it could have laid in the postoffice here or at Effingham; or anywhere else along the line. Miss PARRILL had destroyed the envelope so Mr. BORLAND could not check the postmark. The only comment Miss PARRILL had to make was that she thought her electric bill was exceedingly low for those 2 months.

- The following letter was printed: "Seoul, Korea; Dec. 23, 1952; Dear Editor, I wish to thank the very thoughtful people who sent Christmas cards. It sure is good to know that people at home haven’t forgotten me completely, even if I am thousands of miles away. Thanks very much and keep the home fires burning, but not too high. Pvt. George A. LAMBIRD. P.S. I would like to subscribe for the paper. If it isn’t too much trouble." Thanks George, for this nice letter. Many who send these cards sometimes wonder if the boys get them O.K.

- Mr. and Mrs. Darrell LIVESAY of Decatur are the parents of a 7 lb. son born Saturday, Dec. 27^th. Mr. LIVESAY is a brother of Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Agnes ARNOLD Dies: Mrs. Agnes ARNOLD, 80, passed away in her home here Tuesday night after an illness of several years duration. Funeral arrangements are not complete as we go to press.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.G. PRUETT have a son born Dec. 28 in Salem Hospital named Gordon Robert.

- We have been informed that Donald PARRISH has been a patient in Vaughn Hospital in Hines, Ill. for quite sometime. He is a veteran of WWII and has been in various hospitals for the past 2 years suffering with a back injury.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JAHRAUS and family, and Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, and their supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer NEAL and Freddie NEAL.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON and sons spent Christmas Day in Decatur with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY.

- Mr. and Mrs. Abbie COX had the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with them for Christmas dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie BASSETT, Clara and Roger of Mt. Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse JONES, Wayne and Gordon, and Mrs. Raymond GRIFFIN, all of Centralia (Raymond was unable to be with them being in the army); Mr. and Mrs. Jack COX and Jackie, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean JONES of Arnold Chapel, and Mildred and Dale COX of Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Frank JOHNSON and Dannie were evening callers.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and Mr. and Mrs. George COLE were callers at the Truman SPURLIN home in Vandalia Sunday. We extend sympathy to them and their daughter, Jean, because of the death of Jean’s husband, Glen HAMILTON, who was killed in Korea on Dec. 22.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB were guests on Christmas Day in the Bert GARRETT home. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB. We are thankful that Cleda could be home for Christmas.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Pid BASSETT enjoyed Christmas dinner with her mother, Mrs. Effie ROBB.

Jan. 8, 1953:

- Water customers using city water will receive their first bill in March, as the City Council voted to start water revenue beginning Feb. 1^st. The State Dept. of Health reported that the water in the mains and the water being treated was safe for consumption.

- Maggie A. WESTERFIELD, daughter of Jacob and Nancy WESTERFIELD, was born June 29, 1871 near Peoria, and died Jan. 5, 1953. At an early age, she united with the Christian Church and at the time of her passing, was a member of the Kinmundy Christian Church. She married Thomas A. NEAL of Sullivan, Ind. on Jan. 21, 1892. They had 10 children, 3 of whom preceded her in death. She leaves her companion, Thomas; Mrs. Ervin (Lillie) HAMPSTEN; Roy E. NEAL and Fenton NEAL, all of Kinmundy; Mrs. Paul (Sylvia) BRASEL, of Alma; Mrs. Verl (Iva) BEARD of Xenia; Ivory NEAL of Watson; Mrs. Dollie WEISS of Farina; 28 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, C.M. WESTERFIELD, of Bloomington. Services were held Wednesday from the Kinmundy Christian Church, Bro. Harold BURNSIDE officiating. Interment was in Phillips Cemetery.

- The announcement of the engagement of Miss Carol Ann CONRAD of Centralia and Richard SEIBEL of Belleville was made this week. Mr. SEIBEL was grade school coach and 8^th grade teacher in Kinmundy last year, and is now attending McKendree College in Lebanon and teaching 7^th grade at Harmony school in Belleville.

- Floyd SMITH, Farm Advisor of Clinton County, was employed as Farm Advisor by the Board of Directors of Marion County to succeed Rex R. RHEA, who resigned to accept a position in Whiteside County.

- Obituary of Agnes ARNOLD: Agnes Belle, daughter of John W. and Martha ROBB DOOLEN, was born at the family farm home four miles northwest of Kinmundy, Nov. 27, 1872. She was of a family of ten children. Surviving of these is a sister, Mrs. Stella PRUETT, and a brother, Cleveland DOOLEN, both of Kinmundy. After the death of her mother on November 20, 1887, she assumed the duties of the household and the care of the younger children. On February 3, 1895, she was united in marriage with Daniel A. ARNOLD and to this union came ten children. Two have died, Mary Gail and Edna May. The husband and father passed away on Dec. 4, 1942. The surviving children are: Forrest, of Fredrichs, Okla; Bessie, Kinmundy; Emma, Waterloo, Iowa; Pearl, Springfield; Grace and Ruby at home; D.A. of Salem, and Frank, of Detroit, Mich. She also leaves ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. ARNOLD has been an invalid for the past six years. During all this time, she has been lovingly and tenderly cared for by her children. She was converted and united with Arnold Chapel Church when a young girl. After moving to Kinmundy she moved her membership to the local Methodist Church. Her life was that of a consecrated Christian. Being of a happy and cheerful disposition she made warm friends of those with whom she came in contact. She peacefully fell asleep on Wednesday morning, December 31, 1952, at 1 o'clock at the family home in Kinmundy. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, of Belleville, officiating. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Obituary of Mrs. W. LOWE: Grace Gertrude, daughter of John Ivy and Jennie Elma ARNOLD, was born at Vernon, Ill., July 12, 1881, and died Dec. 31, 1952. She married Sept. 7, 1903 to William Carrol LOWE at Clayton, Mo., and 3 children were born. In girlhood, Grace was converted and joined the Methodist Church at Arnold Chapel, of which she remained a member until her death. Surviving are her husband, William C. LOWE; a daughter, Mrs. Merle JONES of Arnold Chapel; 2 sons, William Ivy LOWE of St. Louis, Mo., and Charles W. LOWE of Kinmundy; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 3 from Arnold Chapel Methodist Church. Rev. Raymond CURRY officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ellis JOHNSON have purchased the Charles BERRY property in the east part of town.

- Harry HOWELL, 66, of Farina, died Sunday in Barnes Hospital, St. Louis. Services were held Wednesday from the Evangelical Reformed Church in Farina, Rev. Alvin KNICKER, officiating. Interment was in Farina Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and 1 daughter, Mrs. John Paul COURSON of Farina.

- Miss Marilyn SLANE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William SLANE, of Meacham twp, has been employed by Postmaster R.R. ATKINS, as a clerk in the postoffice, due to the resignation of Mrs. Dale WRIGHT, who moved to Sandoval.

- The Kinmundy Grade School Board of Education is pushing ahead with plans for the proposed building expansion.

- Rev. and Mrs. Vance COMER have a daughter born Jan. 4 at Vandalia Hospital named Angeline Sue.

- Ann Marie, week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin BARBEE, Collinsville, underwent surgery for pylori stenosis, Jan. 4 in St. Mary’s Hospital, East St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES have been spending some time in East St. Louis with their daughter.

- Infant Son Dies: Daniel Lee, 4 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell LIVESAY of Decatur died Thursday, Jan. 1. The funeral was held Saturday from the J.J. MORAN home.

- Pfc. G. HAMILTON Killed in Action in Korea, Dec. 22: Mrs. Jean HAMILTON, the former Jean SPURLIN of this city, received a telegram from the Sec. of the Army that her husband, Pfc. Glenn E. HAMILTON, had been killed in action in Korea on Dec. 22. The telegram stated that further details would follow by letter. No further word has, however, been received by Mrs. HAMILTON as of yet. On Dec. 29, both Mrs. HAMILTON and her mother, Mrs. W.T. SPURLIN received letters from Glenn dated on Dec. 21 in which he wished for them a Merry Christmas. Mrs. HAMILTON is now making her home with her parents on South Eight Street, Vandalia. Pfc. HAMILTON only recently was present the Combat Infantryman Badge for excellent performance of duty under enemy fire in Korea. He was serving with the 40^th Infantry Division and had been in Korea since July 1. He was born near St. James and would have been 23 years old on Jan. 2^nd. He attended the St. Elmo H.S. At the time he entered service on Feb. 11, 1952, he was employed by the Robinson Drilling Co. Previously he had been employed at the J.S. & S. shoe factory and the Wides Oil Station in Vandalia. On July 3, 1948, he was married to Miss Jean SPURLIN. Besides his wife, he leaves his mother, Mrs. John REYNOLDS of St. James, and a sister, Mrs. Bernice BOLYARD of Bluff City.

- Mrs. John W. McCULLEY entertained several young friends Friday afternoon in honor of her son, Russell’s, 3^rd birthday. (A list of those attending was included.)

- Sgt. Jack DISS Gets Bronze Star Award: Sgt. Jack D. DISS, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. DISS of Hooper, Colo., was awarded the Bronze Star medal by direction of the President. A member of the 2^nd Engineer combat battalion, 2^nd infantry division, he distinguished himself by heroism in action on Oct. 2, 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date, Sgt. DISS was serving as assistant platoon sergeant with a platoon engaged in the tasks of improving the defenses of Arsenal Hill. He was supervising the laying of a barbed wire obstacle in front of the friendly position and within 100 yards of the enemy positions, when the enemy suddenly unleashed a barrage of mortar fire upon the work detail seriously wounding the 4 men with him. Sgt. DISS with complete disregard for personal safety, remained in the open with his wounded men giving such aid and comfort as possible and refusing to take cover of any sort until the last man was removed to safety. Realizing the importance of the mission, he returned that same night, under bright moonlight, and completed erection of the obstacle. (From the Center, Colo. Post-Dispatch.)

- In Memoriam of "Dad", Ren WAINSCOTT, who died Jan. 4, 1948. By daughter, Helen SCHWABE.

- Mrs. Junior GORDON was very pleasantly surprised Jan. 4 when several neighbors, friends and relatives arrived at his home carrying food for a potluck supper to help him celebrate his 33^rd birthday. The evening was spent playing cards and other social activities. Later, refreshments of ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. GORDON. (A list of those attending was included.)

Jan. 15, 1953:

- The Grade School Board of Education accepted bids on bonds at a meeting Friday night for the new building. The addition of the building will be voted on in a special election in February.

- Mr. and Mrs. Richard BROOM have a son born in St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis named Kent Hamilton.

- Fifteen people received attendance pins for perfect attendance in the Christian Church Sunday School for 1952: Mrs. Noel SHAFFER, Leroy, Jim and Ann SHAFFER, Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY, Miss Dorothy McCULLEY, Mrs. John McCULLEY and son, Russell, Jerry MORRIS, Jimmy BURNSIDE, Mrs. Mac ROBB, Miss Delores GARRETT, Miss Wanda GARRETT, Miss Bonnie GRAY, and Mrs. Burdette JENKINS.

- T. Sgt. and Mrs. William B. BUNDY of Waco, Texas have a daughter born Jan. 5.

- Mr. and Mrs. D.H. VANDEVEER celebrated their 45^th wedding anniversary Sunday with open house in the afternoon. All of their children were there except two sons, Lester, who is in Hawaii, and William, who is in California. Several neighbors, relatives, and friends called. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served.

- A surprise birthday dinner in honor of I.D. INGRAM and son, L.C., was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray INGRAM, Jan. 11^th. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. W.C. INGRAM and son, Bob, of Sullivan; Dr. and Mrs. C.L. WRIGHT, Carbondale; Miss Neil INGRAM, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. Lucille JOHNSON and children, Jim, Nancy and Joyce, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce MORGAN and son, Gene, Karnak; Mr. and Mrs. Ray INGRAM, Kinmundy; and Mrs. and Mrs. L.C. INGRAM, Decatur. Mr and Mrs. Bob EASLEY of Carter were afternoon visitors.

- Carla Ray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN entered the Salem Hospital Jan. 8, suffering from pneumonia. She returned home Saturday.

- Mel BOYD returned home from the Salem Hospital where he had been a pneumonia patient.

- Billy Dean SEE placed first in the Silver Medal W.C.T.U. Oratory Contest held at Salt Creek Church South and East of Effingham last Monday.

- Wilson School (from last week): George MEYER returned to Dallas, Texas to resume his studies at SMU College. Mrs. Geo. MEYER and little daughter remained longer visiting with her parents at Olney and Mrs. Helen MEYER.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughter, Helen, spent Sunday with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD.

- Wilson School (from last week): A family dinner was held New Year’s at Mrs. Myrtle POWELL in Salem. Those attending from this community were Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIESTAND, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HIESTAND and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude HIESTAND.

- Pvt. Gerald CHASTEEN of Ft. Knox spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris CHASTEEN.

- Meacham (from last week): This community was made sad to hear of the death of Harry HOWELL of Farina. He spent his boyhood days in Meacham.

- Meacham (from last week). Arthur EDWIN, who is stationed with the Navy in California, arrived in Kinmundy Monday for a few days. Then his wife will accompany him back to California.

- Pvt. Bill VALLOW and Pvt. Dick STEELE of Ft. Knox, Ky., spent Sunday with the former’s mother, Mrs. Amelda VALLOW.

Jan. 22, 1953:

- A special meeting of Kinmundy Community High and Grade School Boards of Education and faculty members of the grade and high schools were held Wednesday afternoon to hear a report by a member of the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He stated that the High School will be place on probation unless several things are remedied. There are textbooks not up to standard, there is low pay for teachers which created a high turnover each year, the gymnasium is not suited for Physical Education and the recitation rooms are too scattered. There is also no chemistry, agriculture or shop classes and the science room is in need of equipment. The homemaking and commercial classes have a lack of room. These were all on the critical list.

- Mrs. Stella LEE received word this week that her grandson, Teddy, who was recently inducted into the armed services, is now stationed at Park’s Air Force Base, California,

- Ferninand R. MUCCI, voice and instrumental instructor in the local schools resigned Monday. He explained that he was leaving on the advice of his physician and did not want to impair his health further.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bob GEILER have a daughter born Jan. 14 at Vandalia Hospital name Carla Sue.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ben JENKINS were hosts to their children and families on Jan. 13 in honor of their son, Ershel’s birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ershel JENKINS and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Burdette JENKINS and daughters, and Ralph JENKINS of St. Louis.

- Mr. and Mrs. Herschel ROSE have a son born Saturday at Salem Hospital named Herschel Edward.

- Mrs. Charles BASSETT, Mrs. Ed SHREFFLER, Mrs. Wayne ROBB, and Mrs. Bob JOHNSON and families spent Friday in Brownstown at the home of Mrs. Dick GRAY, helping Gloria celebrate her birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Norman JENKINS of East St. Louis are the parents of a baby girl, Jo Ann. The mother was formerly Miss Patricia SNOW, daughter of Mrs. W.G. SNOW.

- Mr. and Mrs. George HATFIELD of Farina have a daughter born Jan. 13 in Salem Hospital named Vickie Ann.

- Miss Betty BOYD was hostess Thursday at a party given in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred BOYD in honor of her 6^th birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl CRAIN moved into the house formerly known as the Beulah DISS property this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. CRAIN recently purchased the property from Mr. and Mrs. Emil MEYER.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH received word early this week that their son, Sgt. Richard MOTCH has arrived in Stuttgarr, Germany.

- Mr. and Mrs. Gene JEZEK returned to their home here after spending a few months in Aurora where he had been employed.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND and son Sunday afternoon.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Leo STOCK accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Clarence QUANDT to St. Peter Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mildred TORBECK of Farina.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel ROSE, Mr. and Mrs. Leo STOCK, and Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER attended the banquet at the Shanafelt School Monday night to report the new members obtained during the Farm & Home Bureau membership drive. The Home Bureau signed 86 new members and Farm Bureau 75. All enjoyed a steak dinner.

- Miletus: Sfc and Mrs. Doyle M. WILKINSON and daughter, Doris, from Camp Atterbury, Ind. came last Thursday night and visited with his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Claude MULVANEY, and other relatives until Saturday. They took the bus at Effingham on Saturday for Shelbyville, Ind. Sfc WILKINSON left Camp Atterbury Monday going to New Jersey to be sent for another assignment. He doesn’t know just where he will be sent but he thinks Germany.

Jan. 29, 1953:

- Chas. WAINSCOTT, a patient of the Lee Nursing Home in Salem, is reported to be in a serious condition with very little hopes of his recovery.

- Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON received word this week that her brother, Lloyd NEIL, Chicago, underwent an operation on his throat last Friday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph WILLIAMS have a daughter born in Salem Hospital Jan. 21 named Debra Kaye.

- Mrs. O.M. SLATER and Mrs. Ettie EAGAN of Salem were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley JONES, Wednesday in honor of Mrs. JONES’ birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harold ARNOLD of St. Louis have a son born Jan. 7 named Mark Leonard. Mrs. O.M. ARNOLD is the grandmother.

- B.F. LINTON returned Fred HEADLEY from the hospital in Hot Springs, Ark. to the Vandalia Hospital on Friday, where he is reported to be in a serious condition.

- Paul SEE celebrated his 68^th birthday at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy SEE and family of Salem. Those present to enjoy the delicious turkey dinner and help Mr. SEE celebrate were his wife and all of his children and their families, except Earl of California, and Inez of Texas; Namely, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman JONES and son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth CHAPMAN and son, Mr. and Mrs. Claude ROSE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Virl SEE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eli CONANT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles DISS and family and Mr. and Mrs. Tony KNUF.

- Eight High School students and one pupil from the grades received poetry awards during an assembly last week. They were Larry MORRIS, 8^th Grade, "The Things I Love"; Jerry CARPENTER, Freshman, "Autumn Woods"; Charles ERNST, Freshman, "The Vision"; Patricia JOHNSON, Sophomore, "Winter Fireside"; Dorothy KERLEY, Sophomore, "Winter"; Kaye GREENWOOD, Junior, "Death"; Don HANKS, Senior, "Sunset"; Jack BOYD, Senior, "Lineman’s Lament"; David SCHOONOVER, Senior, "Ribbon of Steel". In addition to the awards and publication, the poems of Jerry CARPENTER and Jack BOYD have received special mention.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bob JOHNSON of Salem have a daughter born Jan. 25 at Salem Hospital.

- Frank JONES Ill: Mr. and Mrs. W.C. INGRAM of Sullivan were here Sunday and were accompanied home by Mrs. INGRAM’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. JONES. Both Mr. and Mrs. JONES are ill and will recuperate in the INGRAM home. Mr. JONES suffered what is thought to be a very light stroke last week.

- In a joint meeting of the Boards of Education at Kinmundy Community High School and Grade Schools and Alma Grade School, a motion was unanimously passed to start the proper machinery spinning for the formation of Kinmundy-Alma Community Unit District.

- Donnie GORDON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior GORDON, had the misfortune of falling while at play Jan. 22 and breaking his arm in the elbow joint.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Dalt VANDEVEER celebrated their 45^th wedding anniversary recently with an open house in the afternoon.

- Jim EAGAN and children, Sharon and Garrel, were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll CROSS in Mattoon in honor of Gladys EAGAN’s and Sharon’s birthdays.

Feb. 5, 1953:

- Kinmundy Express Found on Sale in News Stand in Korea by Darrell Diss: Jan. 27, 1953, Tuesday night 9 p.m.: Dear Mr. and Mrs. VALLOW, Seven miles east of Seoul, Korea is the little boy who used to stop in at the printing office when school was out on Thursday of each week and ask for the Kinmundy paper. I sure do miss that. What I wouldn’t give to be there right now where I could see good old Kinmundy anyway. I have been intending to write sooner but I wanted to wait until I received all my Christmas cards then write a thank you note at the same time. Well I think I have them all now. I received the last one Jan. 15^th, I do believe. I think I did pretty good. I received a total of 63 Christmas cards. So I want to thank everyone who sent the nice cards. It sure does mean a lot especially over here in this God forsaken land. As I am the Unit Mail Clerk for the AG Office, I always get my mail first. It sure is good to finger through the letters and see Darrell D. DISS on one of them. It makes you think that you are more important than the Commanding General, and he does get the bigger share of the mail. I might tell you a little about my last journey over here. I left the states Sept. 20, 1952, and landed in Inchon, Korea Oct. 5, 1952. In 8 hours, I was at my destination which was 14 miles away. So you see I had a nice long trip by the Korean Fast Express. It reminds me of old Local IC No. 25. I am stationed 7 miles East of Seoul at the Rear Compound of the 45^th Infantry Division. I have a very nice job in the Adjutant General Section. Just about like a Civilian Section. Just about like a Civilian job, except you don’t have any very close friendly neighbors around. The food is very good considering Army Cooking. We have three hot meals daily. The only thing I don’t like about is that we sleep in tents, with a little old pot-belly stove, and all is rationed, so there is not many times that we are very warm. I really consider myself lucky though not to be up at the front lines. Back here I have been on two patrols so far, and have only had three small raids so I am lucky. Another thing is you can’t eat a meal without the fence being lined with little Korean children and Mamasons screaming their heads off "Hello Chop Chop". All the garbage we throw away they eat. It is really awful. It makes you realize why we are fighting in Korea. I sure would hate for our country to be in this shape. Well I am going to close this for now. I just wanted your to put a little letter of thanks in the paper for me and also thank you for the Kinmundy paper. Not many people have heard of Kinmundy, but they all read the Zatso, so the Kinmundy paper is becoming quite popular over here. Oh yes, by the way, whenever I get through with the paper, I always throw it way. Well we have Koreans who burn all the trash and whenever they find magazines, papers, cigarettes, and candy boxes, they always salvage them. I was walking the other the streets of Seoul last Sunday and I stopped at one of their swanky newsstands, and I was reading the sign. It said, you can get all your hometown newspapers here. I was looking through the pile, and by golly they had the copy of the Kinmundy Express for sale. So me feeling sorry for them I bought it for 1000 Won, which is 16 cents in Military Script. So this time I tore it up to make sure that no one else bought it. I sure didn’t know they sold them or I would have torn them up the first time. The Captain told me that is a good lesson to learn that we should always tear up our Secret Material or they will salvage it. So it is really a small world when you read your paper, throw it away and then buy it back again just to tear up. Thanks again for the Christmas cards and keeping the Kinmundy Express rolling. As ever, Darrell D. DISS. P.S. I talked to George LAMBIRD last night by phone. Quite a surprise to both of us. We are only 16 miles apart.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BOUGHERS of Hermosa Beach, Calif. have a son born Jan. 25^th at the Torrance Hospital in Torrance, Calif. This is their first child and has been named William Richard. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Avery BOUGHERS of Redondo Beach, Calif. The great grandfather is Mr. Jess HOYT of Kinmundy. This is Mr. HOYT’s 8^th great-grandchild.

- Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON received word Monday of the death of her mother-in-law, Mrs. B.F. JOHNSON in Wichita, Kan. Mrs. JOHNSON had suffered a broken hip three months ago. She died at the age of 86 years.

- Lt. and Mrs. Robert YOUNG of San Luis Rey, Calif. have a daughter, Sue Elaine born Jan. 19^th. The mother is the former Jean BLOMBERG.

- In the regular meeting of the Board of Education of Grade district 25 Tuesday night, it was announced that Carl R. BROEKER had been employed by the local schools to teach voice and instrumental. BROEKER is married and comes to Kinmundy from Quincy College where he has been student director of the band of chorus.

- ARBOGAST - JEZEK: Mrs. Vera ARBOGAST, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Austin PARKER of Westfield, Ill., and 3FC, John JEZEK, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie JEZEK of Kinmundy, were married Wed. evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene JEZEK with Rev. Angus PHILLIPS officiating. The groom’s attendant was his brother, Edward JEZEK, and the matron of honor was Mrs. Edward JEZEK. The bride graduated from Westfield and has been employed at the Goodyear Store in Casey. Sgt. JEZEK graduated from Kinmundy H.S., and has been serving in the U.S. Army for 2 ½ years. He will return to New Jersey and then overseas. Those attending the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Louie JEZEK, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne PARKER ARBOGAST, David and Kathey; and Elsie GABLE of Westfield, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward JEZEK, Mr. and Mrs. Bill WALSH of Salem; and Mr. and Mrs. Gene JEZEK.

- Mr. and Mrs. Norman SHOWERS of Alton have a son, Robert Alan, on Jan. 16. The mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark HEADLEY of Alton. This is the great-grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. DOOLEN, and Mrs. Lillian HEADLEY of Kinmundy.

- Word was received here by Mr. and Mrs. Rosco OLDEN of the death of his sister, Mrs. Carrie BOLEN, who died at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Friday. The funeral was held there Monday. Mrs. BOLEN was a former resident of Kinmundy before moving to Florida for her health. She had been in the Hospital for 2 weeks before her death.

- The City Council met Monday night and decided that all stragglers on the water hook-ups will be charged the minimum bill of $3.25 beginning April 1 if they wish to hold on to their service connection rights. City Clerk, John E. PIPER, reported that some 140 customers are all ready hooked up and using city water, but the balance of 295 who signed up are not. The city has invested $60 in service fittings for each person who signed up and they feel the property owner should have completed hookup.

- Ed LACEY, well known farmer in Meacham twp., was injured in a fall from a horse Monday. He was taken to Vandalia Hospital where it was found he had a couple of ribs broken. He was permitted to return to his home Wednesday. Mr. LACEY was riding one horse and was leading another one. He had the halter rope tied to the horn of the saddle. The second horse jumped sidewise, jerking Mr. LACEY from the saddle.

- Mrs. Kenneth ROBB was returned to the Greer Hospital in Vandalia, Sunday afternoon. She had been at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.J. GARRETT since Christmas.

- Edgar JONES was employed by the Howell Motor Company effective last Monday as a car salesman. Since 1925, Edgar has been selling Ford cars, so he enters his employment with a wealth of experience. For several years past, he has been working in Salem.

- Monday night a meeting at the local schoolhouse was held to discuss further formation of a Community District for Kinmundy Alma, and surrounding territory. The group heard Mr. KEELER, state school visitor from the office of the Supt. of Public Instruction. Those attending the meeting were directors from nearly all the affected districts: McHaney Dist., 62 - Lloyd E. SIEVERS, Mrs. Beryl SMITH; Greenridge Consolidated 5 - Clyde OSBORNE, T.P. WILLIAMS, Lewis H. JONES; Lacey District 12 - Chas. MANGNER, Fred MILLER; Allen Consolidated 4 - John W. SHAFFER, Leo STOCK, Herbert ANDERSON; Oak Grove Dist. 61 - Louis Glen JONES, Archie A. CALDWELL; Omega District 84 - Lyman JONES, Lester MULVANEY, Hugo WAGONER; Miletus Dist. 17 - Elery BUTTS, Otis E. TATE, Mrs. Ona BUTTS; Brown Consolidated 3 - John HENKE, Mont RITTER, Wayne WOODWARD, Dean BAKER, Mrs. Susie P. MALONE; Alma Dist. 74 - William HESTER; Booker Dist. - Clark HAMPSTEN, Lewis BURKETT; Oak Ridge Dist. 16 - Harvey PILMAN; Kinmundy Dist. 25 - R.R. LEE, J.B. MAXEY, James R. JONES, Ervin SOLDNER; Kinmundy Community High Dist. 500 - R.H. SCHOOLEY, Tom HELPINGSTINE, John S. FORD, Carl DUNLAP.

- Mr. Tom JONES underwent an operation for the removal of his right eye, Jan. 21, in the St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He is recovering very nicely at his home.

- Charlie WAINSCOTT Dies: Charles WAINSCOTT, son of Isaac and Samantha HARRIS WAINSCOTT, was born Oct. 1, 1877, on a farm south of Kinmundy, and died in Salem on Jan. 28, 1953. His entire life was spent in Kinmundy working for various farmers in the community throughout the years. He was always ready and willing to do his share in any task and was always happiest doing farm work. He was preceded in death by his father who died in 1929, and by his mother, who followed in 1930. Also 3 sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. Survivors include 3 brothers, Richard of Champaign; Jesse of the same city; and Lew of Baytwon, Texas. Services were held Friday from the Church of God, Rev. Harold BURNSIDE officiating. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Fannie (Rose) SMITH of Decatur died Monday, Feb. 2 with heart trouble. She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley ROSE and was born and reared in Omega twp. She is survived by 3 brothers, Norman of California; Pearl of Omega; and Elmer of Kinmundy; and 1 sister, Mrs. Gertie SHAFFER of Kinmundy.

- William ORCUTT, 97, died in Champaign Monday. Services ware being held Thursday from the Linton Funeral Home, Elder Clyde SINCLAIR officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The Kinmundy Lions Club will play the "All Comers" basketball team in a fight to the finish on Feb. 25 to benefit the March of Dimes. The opposition team lineup is not complete as yet, but the Lions have theirs’ practiced up from last year and will include: General GEORGE, Non Stop; Earth Eating O’DELL, Backstop; Sunken BARGH, Water boy; Dog Pound JAHRAUS, Setter; BAILEY the Bull thrower Pitcher; Rosebud ROBNETT, Center; ALEXANDER the Great, End (rear end); Wavey ATKINS, Playing forward; Downspout DUNLAP, Playing backward; All round DOOLEN, Playing (just playing); Galloping GAMMON, Ball Carrier; Hoot’en Holler GARRETT; Guard (using water pistol); Vigorous VALLOW, forward guard (mostly); BROWN the body basher, guard (using Black Jack); WILLIAMS the worst, North End; INGRAM the corno Kid, Third Base; Meatball JASPER, Back (way back); Shock of the Century TUCKER, Up; Seven Percent ALDERSON, Way UP. Mr. WILLIAM (Bill the bugger) SOLDNER will referee to insure the Lions against loss of the game. The Loins reserve the right to screen any or all members of the members of the "All Comer" team to make sure they are all alive before starting therefore eliminating the possibility of any liability suits as a direct result of the game. All money squeezed from you, taken from you, shaken from you, extracted, subtracted, contracted, and willfully given by you will be turned over to the county chairman to help fight the dreaded disease of Polio. G.E. SHREFFLER, Chairman, March of Dimes for Kinmundy and vicinity Lions Publicity Chairman.

- Wilson School: Mrs. John FORD and daughter, Janet Sue, called on her son, Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD Saturday morning.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD called to see Larry CHARLTON Sunday morning and presented him with a gift from his Sunday School class.

- Wilson School: Ray VANDEVEER, Jack BARKSDALE, and Bob FORD attended the Soil Conservation meeting Tuesday at the Little Theater in the Salem high school.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT. Mr. and Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND and son, Dennis, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD Sunday evening.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER entertained to dinner Sunday celebrating Charles’ birthday and the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE and daughters, Donna and Barbara, and Ronnie SMITH, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON.

Feb. 12, 1953:

- Miss Amy Jo LEMAY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY, was a patient in Salem Hospital Thursday to Saturday for strep throat.

- Bert WILLIAMS, 78, died in Anna State Hospital Feb. 5. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home in this city on Saturday, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS, officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased is survived by 1 brother, Clarence, of Centralia; and 2 sisters, Gertrude WILLIAMS, who is spending the winter in Florida, and Margaret CUTLER of Rankin, Ill.

- Wesley JONES received word of the death of his brother, Orville, of Peoria, early Monday morning. Mr. JONES had been in poor health the past 2 years.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS, Jr. of Salem, are the parents of a daughter born Saturday, Feb. 7 at Salem Hospital. The have named her Linda Louise. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS are the paternal grandparents.

- Private Donald G. McCARTY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen McCARTY, Kinmundy, was graduated from the Signal School here at Fort Monmouth, N.J. Prior to entering the service, he attended Farina H.S. Pvt. and Mrs. Donnie McCARTY arrived here Saturday from Ft. Monmouth. He will leave for Ft. Lewis, Washington, Feb. 17^th. Mrs. McCARTY will remain at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Percy FOLLOWELL.

- There will be a free lecture on "Christian Science: The Science of Christianity" at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Salem, IL.

- Mrs. Ralph FEATHER was hostess Thursday at a dinner given in honor of Mrs. E.E. BROWN’s birthday. Present were the guest of honor, Mrs. E.E. BROWN, Mrs. Frank JONES, Mrs. Guy ARNOLD, Mrs. R.H. GREEN, Mrs. O.M. ARNOLD, and Mrs. L.E. GREEN of Patoka.

- Coral A. BOONE, son of Margaret J. STOKELY and Thomas BOONE, was born in Kinmundy twp., Nov. 26, 1876, and died at the home of his son, Thomas BOONE in Vandalia, Feb. 2, 1953. His father died when he was quite young, and he and his sisters and brother were reared at the Soldiers and Orphans home at Normal, Ill. He was a Spanish American War veteran. When he returned home, he took up farming and continued at this until his retirement in 1942. He married Dolly HAMILTON, Feb. 18, 1914, and 1 son, Thomas BOONE, was born to them. His wife died July 31, 1947. They moved to Kinmundy in the fall of 1942, and he served as mayor until his health forced him to retire. He has made his home with his son and daughter-in-law at Vandalia, for the past 3 years. He enjoyed them and his grandchildren, Danny and Sue, and loved them very much. He is survived by his twin sister, Daisy B. KNABB of Valley Park, Mo. His brother, George BOONE, and sisters, Maude NOOT and Florence LACY, having preceded him in death. Other survivors are son, Thomas BOONE; daughter-in-law, Lucille BOONE, and 2 grandchildren; daughter, Mrs. Bryan PITTS, and son-in-law, Bryan. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy, Feb. 4, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS officiating, assisted by Rev. Vance COMER. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. W.S. PRUETT received word Saturday of the death of her sister, Mrs. Minnie LOCKART at Dunsmuir, Calif. She will be remembered by Kinmundy friends as Miss Minnie STEUBER, who lived in the A.W. SONGER home and from this home was united in married with Montgomery LOCKART, a young attorney from Vandalia. They made their home in Oak Park, Ill. After his death with her two young sons, she went to California to make a home for her little niece, Martha, on the death of the mother, Louise EHRENMAN. She leaves this niece, who was like a daughter to her and her two sons, and five grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday with burial in the family lot in Dunsmuir.

- William H. ORCUTT died at the Clark Nursing Home in Champaign on Feb. 2, where he had been a patient for 2½ years. He has been in failing health for some time. Mr. ORCUTT was born in Phedonah, New York, Nov. 8, 1885 (DFM note: should be 1855), and died Feb. 2, 1953, aged 97 years, 2 months, and 25 days. He married Anna YERIAN, April 20, 1890, and they had 2 sons: George Frederick, and Edward Forrest, both of Champaign, Ill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna, April 8, 1932, and a stepson, Gussie YERIAN, Jan. 3, 1949. He leaves besides his two sons, one sister, and 1 brother in Jamestown, New York; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a step-daughter-in-law, Mayme YERIAN. Services were held at the Linton Funeral Home in this city, Feb. 5, with Elder Clyde SINCLAIR officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Mabel SMITH entertained the WSCS Wednesday with a potluck dinner at noon. The time was spent quilting the quilt that has been sent to Mrs. Ruby ROSE.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): A nursery shower was held for Mrs. Don ANDERSON at the home of Mrs. See MILLICAN Thursday night. (A list was included of those attending from Pleasant Grove.)

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD were dinner guests Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John FORD.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD attended the Polio Benefit supper in Alma, Friday night. This supper was given by Alma mothers and the proceeds were $240.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dwight KLINE and Mr. and Mrs. Oran ALDERSON Friday evening.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON gave a surprise birthday party for their daughter, Joann, Sunday afternoon. (A list of those attending was included.)

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE were called to Decatur last Monday morning by the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Fannie SMITH, who died that morning, Feb. 2. They were accompanied by another sister, Mrs. Gertie SHAFFER, and their daughter, Mrs. Ralph HIESTAND, who took them to Decatur. She and her father, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Harold SMITH, returned home that night.

- Pleasant Grove: Some family from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Mark PRESGROVE at Bee Branch Church Tuesday.

- Pleasant Grove: A list of those from here who attended the funeral of Mrs. Fannie SMITH of Decatur Thursday were listed.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HIESTAND, assisted by Mrs. Ralph ROSE, entertained several children with a party Thursday in honor of the 1 year old birthdays of their daughters, Doris (Feb. 5^th) and Linda (Feb. 4^th).

- Pleasant Grove: Several relatives from here attended a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. KELL in Salem Saturday night in honor of his birthday.

Feb. 19, 1953:

- The Kinmundy Lions Club has finally assembled a basketball team who are not fearful of opposing them in the March of Dimes benefit game to be played Feb. 25. Dan HIESTAND will manage the "All Comers" team which will include the following: Vern SCHOONOVER, Ralph and Francis KRUTSINGER, Charles BASSETT, Len LEWIN, Floyd GARRETT, Robert and Paul LANE, Sterling SULLIVAN, Bill LUX, and Tom HELPINGSTINE. B.F. LINTON will be on hand to provider ambulance service and Billy SOLDNER will no doubt be busy writing accident insurance along with his job of refereeing the game. D.J. ALEXANDER will be the other referee, thereby assuring the Lions Club the benefit of the doubt on any major decision.

- Mr. and Mrs. Keith GREEN of St. Peter have a daughter, Paula Mae, born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia on Feb. 11. Mr. and Mrs. Victor DREWES, and Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN are the grandparents.

- Thomas Isaac ARNOLD, youngest son of John Washington and Nancy Jane WOOTEN ARNOLD, was born in Muncie, Ind., Sept. 22, 1871, and died Feb. 10, 1953. On Jan. 8, 1902, he married Elsa SMITH, daughter of Curtis and Alice SMITH, and they built a new home in the community where they grew up. To this union, 9 children born, all surviving. They are Fred, Onarga, Ill.; John Loris, St. Louis, Mo.; Everett, Frank, and George, Salem, Ill.; Mason, Charles, and Mrs. Annabelle PERRY, Iuka, and Mrs. Ina PERRY, Ivesdale, Ill. Besides these children and their mother, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Allie LASITER, Centralia; 44 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 6 daughters-in-law; and 2 sons-in-law. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and 1 brother and 1 sister. They spent their married life 51 years in this community. Services were held at the Lovell’s Grove Christian Church Feb. 12, Bro. Harold BURNSIDE, officiating. Interment was in Lovell’s Grove Cemetery. The Linton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

- Marie DOUDERA has received the D.A.R. Award for Citizenship for the class of ‘53. Every year such an award is made to a girl of the Senior Class. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George DOUDERA, who live west of Alma.

- Dale BASSETT of the Junior Class of Kinmundy H.S. was the top salesman of magazines. Others who exhibited unusual selling ability were: Kaye GREENWOOD, Shirley BAILEY, Donna SCHOOLEY, Bonnie GRAY, Delores GARRETT, Jim LUX, Robert GAMMON, and Betty FORD. The fundraiser will be used for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom.

- Mrs. Rosco OLDEN entertained all of her children during the weekend, in honor of her birthday. All the children were unable to be there on the same day. Those at home Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN and sons, Tolono; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce OLDEN and son; Mr. and Mrs. Frank LINDER of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Burdette JENKINS and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray OLDEN and children, of Kinmundy. Sunday guests were Mrs. Robert LINDER and children of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. Glen INGRAM of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Leland OLDEN of Arcola. Sunday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. George LINDER of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Ray UCHITJEL of Centralia, and Mrs. Ed INGRAM of Meacham.

- E.C. BARGH wrote a thank you for the messages and word of cheer on his 94^th birthday observed on Feb. 7^th at the home of his daughter and her husband in Kenilworth, Ill.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed BRASEL were guests of honor at a dinner given Sunday at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis JOHNSON. The dinner was given in honor of the BRASELs’ 43^rd wedding anniversary. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon STOCKER of Savoy, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie HALLER of East St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN and sons of Tolono, and Lee LOGUE of Alma.

- Mr. and Mrs. Leroy GREEN of Tolono, have a son, Robert Joseph, born Feb. 7 in Champaign. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN are the paternal grandparents, and Mr. and Mrs. T.H. POLLOCK of Centralia are the maternal grandparents.

- In Hospital: Mr. Ed HARRELL, of Meacham twp., entered Olney Sanitarium, Tuesday, Feb. 17, for medical treatment.

- Billy Dean SEE was awarded first place in a W.C.T.U. oratory contest held at Mt. Zion Church east of Mason Monday.

- Funeral services for PFC Glen Eugene HAMILTON, age 23, who was killed in Korea on Dec. 22, 1952, will be held Feb. 22 in the Christian Church in Vandalia. Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. He was the son of Loren HAMILTON and Mrs. Fay HAMILTON REYNOLDS of Vandalia. He was born in St. James, Ill. on Dec. 30, 1929, and married Jean SPURLIN, formerly of Kinmundy, and now residing in Vandalia, on July 3, 1948. He leaves his parents; his wife, Jean; and one sister, Mrs. Bernice BOLYARD, Bluff City. Glen was a member of the Macedonia Christian Church. He entered the U.S. Armed Services Feb. 11, 1952, and a member of the 40^th division, 223^rd Infantry Division.

- March 12^th has been set as the day for the hearing of the community unit district proposition. With this hearing approaching, we are one step nearer the goal of the actual formation of a unit district for the territory now included within the bounds of Kinmundy Community High School District 500.

- Shriver School: Several attended the shower given in honor of Mrs. Ella Mae KNUF at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lyman JONES on Wednesday evening.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wesley JONES were in Peoria Thursday attending the funeral of his brother, Mr. O.E. JONES. They were accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. John W. JONES, Patsy, and Edna of Northville, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. George F. JONES and son, George and grandson, George, of Detroit, Mich.

- Pvt. Donnie McCARTY left Tuesday for Ft. Lewis, Wash. after spending a week with friends and relatives here.

- Local Items (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BALLANCE entertained his mother, Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE, Sunday in honor of Mrs. Tom BALLANCE’s birthday.

- Feb. 17^th, Mrs. Cora HOYT was hostess to a pink and blue shower in honor of Mrs. Clifton LEMAY. (A list of those attending and those sending gifts was included.)

- In Memoriam: Linda Joyce HOWELL, who died 2 years ago - by mother, Daddy, sisters and brother.

Feb. 26, 1953:

- Bobby OSTERHOLTZ was guest of honor at a party given in honor of his 9^th birthday at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. A.S. PARRISH, Feb. 23 with 13 guests present.

- Mr. Gene (Zombie) JADWIN has returned home from Germany after 3 years.

- Pvts. Gerald CHASTEEN and Chuck WHITE of Fort Knox, Ky. spent the weekend home with their families and friends.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles BLOMBERG received a phone call from their son, Pvt. Charles BLOMBERG Tuesday from Korea where he is stationed.

- Pvt. Bud DYER left Sunday for Seattle, Wash. to report for overseas duty, after spending a 10 day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Lela DYER.

- Pvt. Rosco WIMBERLY of Ft. Riley, Kansas spent the weekend here with his wife, Louise.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): A large crowd attended Donald SHAFFER’s sale Thursday.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Mrs. Norman DUKE’s mother, who has been in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis after she fell off the porch and broke her shoulder, has been moved to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She is reported as doing nicely.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD visited Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB Sunday afternoon.

- Wilson School: Friday night a potluck supper was enjoyed at Allen School. It was a farewell supper for Mr. and Mrs. Donald SHAFFER and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Manford ALLPHIN and daughters, who are moving to Alma. After supper, the regular meeting was conducted by President Ray VANDEVEER. Mr. O’DELL of Kinmundy Grade and High Schools was the speaker.

March 5, 1953:

- Two Lose Lives in Auto Wreck North of Town Sunday - Icy Roads Blamed: Mrs. Lorotto HENDRIECK of Effingham was killed instantly, and Mrs. Fleta STRANGE of Decatur, died soon after arrival at Salem Hospital as the result of a car, semi-trailer wreck north of town Sunday afternoon about 1:30. Cletus STRANGE, driver of the car and husband of Mrs. STRANGE, is reported to be in serious condition in the Salem Hospital. Randell LACY, driver of the loaded semi-tractor truck out of New Orleans, was not seriously injured, although the tractor which he was driving was nearly a total loss. The accident resulted when the STRANGE automobile slid into the northbound lane and collided with the truck broadside. The car was a total loss. All roads in the vicinity were covered with snow and ice as the result of the cold spell and visibility was very limited.

- Mrs. Gladys HIESTAND and Mrs. Mamie EBLIN were co-hostesses for a pink and blue shower in honor of Mrs. Clyde ROSE, Feb. 25, at the home of Mrs. HIESTAND. Games were enjoyed by the 30 guests who attended. (A list of those receiving prizes, and sending gifts was included.)

- A Girl! Mr. and Mrs. Robert FORD announce the arrival of a daughter, March 2, weighing 7 lb. and 10 oz. She has been named Diane Kay.

- Mrs. Sarah DEAN died Feb. 25, 1953 at the home of her granddaughter, Miss Jeanette DEAN, of Murphysboro, Ill. She was born Sarah Ellen RUSH, second of four daughters of Samuel and Rebecca HATFIELD RUSH on a farm near Alma, Ill. on Nov. 19, 1857. Her parents were recent arrivals in what was then the comparatively new country of Illinois. They had left their former home in Ohio, joining the rolling tide of pioneers which was seeking to establish homes and fortunes farther west, and the farm on which Sarah was born was the one chosen by Mr. and Mrs. RUSH as that on which to erect their home and build their future. These plans, however, met with an unforseen interruption caused by the outbreak of the Civil War, and Mr. RUSH, although he was nearing 42 years of age, answered the call for volunteers and enlisted in the 111^th Illinois Regiment of the Union Army with which he served until he contracted an illness which resulted in his death in 1864; Sarah with a widowed mother and orphaned sisters was left to fact the battle of life. Some years after this, Mrs. RUSH became the wife of William McCARTY and grew to womanhood, still living on the farm of her birth; her education was obtained, in the small district school now known as White located north east of Alma. At the age of 16, she joined the Christian Church of Alma, and about 2 years later on Oct. 29, 1875, she married to Charles DEAN, the marriage taking place in the Christian Church. The first 2 years of their married life was spent on a farm near Farina, but in 1878, they purchased the home farm from Sarah’s mother on which farm they lived until 1913. Three children were born; 2 daughters died early in infancy, but a son Charles Noah had grown to manhood and he was now a successful practicing physician in the town of Sumner, Ill. It was in order to retire from hard work on the farm be near Dr. DEAN, their son, that they made the decision to move to Sumner in 1913. But Mr. DEAN was not long to survive this move, he contracted pneumonia and died in the spring of 1914, and Mrs. DEAN continued to live in her home in Sumner. Apparently at the height of a successful career, Dr. DEAN, her son, developed a fatal illness at the early age of 49. Mrs. DEAN continued to live in Sumner until 1941, when she went to live in the home of her granddaughter, Miss Jeanette DEAN who was and is employed as Home Advisor for Jackson County; here in her declining years, Jeanette bestowed upon her constant and devoted care until the hour of passing. The only surviving members of her immediate family are her granddaughter, Jeanette of Murphysboro; and one half-brother, J.C. McCARTY of Kinmundy. Services were held from the Christian Church in Alma with Rev. A.J. COLLINS, officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert LANE have a daughter born March 1 in Salem Hospital named Karen Anne.

- Mrs. Allie BEARD, mother of Robert BEARD, of Kinmundy, died at her home in Xenia Feb. 27^th, at the age of 89 years. Services were held Sunday at the Xenia Christian Church.

- Mr. and Mrs. Cecil HARVEY have a son born Feb. 21 at Salem Hospital named John Steven.

- Billy HARVEY, son of Mrs. W.E. HARVEY, of Ridgefarm, Ill., and Miss Marjorie YATES

of Christman, Ill., were married Feb. 24^th in Arkansas. Billy is a brother of Cecil HARVEY of this city.

- Annie WATSON ROHRBOUGH: Annie Grove, eldest child of W.H. and Molly GROVE WATSON, was born near Watson, West Virginia, May 29, 1870, and died in the home of her daughter at Farina, Ill. on Feb. 28, 1953. On Dec. 6, 1899, she was married to Charles B. ROHRBOUGH of Kinmundy, Ill., who died July 13, 1947. They had 4 children: two, Jean and Charles, dying in infancy. Surviving are Ruth, of Kinmundy; and Virginia, now Mrs. James GREEN of Farina. Besides her two daughters, she is survived by her son-in-law; 2 grandchildren, Ruth Ann and Charles Wesley; and 4 sisters, Miss Maggie WATSON, Morgantown, West Virginia; Mrs. F.R. LOWE, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. George PEDDICORD, Mt. Lake Park, Maryland; and Mrs. William WADE, Fairmount, West Va. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home Monday, Rev. PRESLEY of Farina, officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The local volunteer fire department answered 2 calls last week, the one on Friday was a grass fire on the ROBNETT land north of the old Catholic church. Saturday’s fire was also a grass fire on the Robert HOGA land southwest of Walter LAMBIRD’s residence.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. REYNOLDS were guests Sunday at a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Virgil MILLER of Xenia. The dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. McCLURE in Mason. Others present were Virgil MILLER and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl McCLURE and son, and Mr. and Mrs. John McCLURE of Salem.

- Shriver School: Mr. and Mrs. Robert LANE have a baby daughter born Sunday at Salem Hospital.

- In Memoriam of Don GRAY who died March 11, 1949 - from Mother and Father.

March 12, 1953:

- Ruth Lucille SMITH Dies: Ruth Lucille KENNEDY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.N. KENNEDY, was born near Kinmundy, Ill. on March 30, 1897. She died after a long lingering illness on March 5, 1953 at the Holden Hospital in Carbondale, Ill. She spent the early part of her life at the family home near Kinmundy. After the death of her mother, she and her twin sister, Naomi, kept house for their father. On Aug. 17, 1923, she married Clinton SMITH, and they had 1 son, Ralph. When Ralph was a small boy, she was left to rear him. Ralph is now in service to his country. Ruth was converted when a young girl at Old Camp Ground Methodist Church, in the community in which she lived. Having lived in Marion for the past 20 years, she had moved her membership to the Aldersgate Methodist Church. She leaves to mourn her son, Ralph, and his wife, Floretti; her twin sister, Mrs. Fred CHANCE, Alma; 3 other sisters, Mrs. C.E. WALKINGTON, Tunnel Hill, Ill.; Mrs. L.E. WILLIAMS, Benton, Ill.; Mrs. Oscar CURTIS, Bloomington, Ill.; 1 brother, Jim KENNEDY, Alma, Ill. Services were held from the Mitchel Funeral home in Marion, Ill. March 7. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harvey BROWN attended the funeral of Miss Amy MONICAL in Louisville Wednesday afternoon.

- Miss Anna BAHDE of St. Peter died Monday afternoon. Miss BAHDE spent the winter here caring for Mrs. Sarah MILLER.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN was called to Tolono Sunday due to the illness of their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Leroy GREEN.

- Saturday afternoon the fire department was called to a grass fire that had gotten out of control at the Wayne ROBB home. No damage was reported.

- Mrs. Sarah MILLER celebrated her 94^th birthday Sunday, March 8, with a family dinner at noon. In the afternoon, Misses Carol and Kaye GEORGE sang Happy Birthday and a few other selections. Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Bill MILLER of Tuscola, Mr. and Mrs. Frank WILSON of Farina; Mr. Walter MILLER of Lincoln, and Mrs. Nettie GEORGE.

- Mr. and Mrs. Earl HARRIS of St. Elmo have a baby daughter, named Elaine Marie, born March 3^rd. Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL are the great-grandparents.

- Mrs. Charles BOYD had the misfortune of falling and breaking her hip Sunday. She is a patient in the Greer Hospital in Vandalia.

- Mrs. L.E. GREEN of Patoka was hostess to a group of Kinmundy ladies Thursday at her home in honor of the birthdays of Mrs. R.H. GREEN and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER. Those present were: Mrs. Ralph FEATHER, Mrs. Guy ARNOLD, Mrs. F.G. JONES, Mrs. R.H. GREEN and Mrs. E.E. BROWN.

- Mrs. C.E. BAILEY and son, Gene, celebrated their birthdays Thursday with a family dinner at their home. Others present were: Mr. C.E. BAILEY, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne ROBB and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BASSETT and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dick GRAY and daughter of Brownstown, Mr. and Mrs. Bob JOHNSON and family of Salem, Mrs. Belle SUTTON, Mr. and Mrs. Harry BEGGS also of Brownstown, and Mr. and Mrs. K.V. ALBERSON and family. Mr. and Mrs. Howard ROBB of Waukegan arrived Friday for the weekend.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS returned to her home Friday after spending several days with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, while Mr. HARRELL was in Olney Hospital. He is home now.

March 19, 1953:

- City Council OK’s Ordinances for Bonds and Fire Protection Tax of Two Mills: The City Council unanimously approved ordinances Monday evening. The first bond paves the wave for $10,000 in water revenue bonds with which to complete the city’s waterworks project and will apply toward line extensions, additional fire hydrants, and putting water into the homes of Pensioners or public assistance rolls. The second bond for the Fire Protection Tax of two mills, will be voted upon in the City Election on April 21 and what it amounts to is this. For Fire protection, the City will use water processed and purchased by the water department. Since General funds are very limited for the city, this proposed tax would be at hand to maintain and replace the necessary equipment and supplies as well as paying the hydrant rental.

- To meet the requirement of the school code of Illinois, Kinmundy Community High School District citizens must elect 7 members to form the Board of Education for the coming year. The law requiring 7 members instead of 5 members became effective last year. Four vacancies now exist on the board. Petitions bearing the names of Ray VANDEVEER, William HESTER, Tom HELPINGSTINE, and Carl DUNLAP are now being circulated. Holding over as members are R.H. SCHOOLEY, John FORD, and D.J. ALEXANDER. SCHOOLEY, present clerk for the district 500 states that he has the petitions for anyone wishing to run for school board members.

- Mrs. Jean KEEN and Miss Carolyn HURLBURT were hostess and co-hostess to the Kinmundy Unit of Farm Bureau March 9^th with 25 members answering the roll call of "A new spring fashion I will enjoy". The following were elected officers for the coming year: Mrs. George HATFIELD, Chairman; Mrs. Chester MENDENHALL, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON, Sec. & Treas. Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER and Mrs. Clarence ALDERSON presented the major lesson "Easier Trend in Sewing", and gave demonstrations and exhibited some samples. The minor lesson "Herbs" was given by Katherine WORMLEY. An auction was held among our members of some articles that had been made and we had fun as well as realizing a nice sum for our treasury. We were also busy modeling Wedding dresses, practicing for Friday night.

- A pink and blue shower was given in honor of Mrs. Louise WIMBERLY by Mrs. Marie ROSE and Mrs. Elsie SHAFFER at the SHAFFER home on March 11. Refreshments of sandwiches, cookies and coffee were served. A list of those sending gifts was included.

- The radio sent out storm warnings Saturday, stating that a cyclone would strike southern Illinois. We were looking for it around here , it did not come. However, it did strike the southwest part of the county coming from Nashville, up through Walnut Hill and on to Iuka. There were no deaths or injuries. The Dr. Harold SNOW farm near Walnut Hill is reported to have suffered an $8000 damage. The Little Grove Christian Church near Walnut Hill was unroofed while a Youth meeting was in progress in the Church. Houses and outbuildings as well as trees along the path of the storm were damaged. A vacant house two miles south of Iuka was overturned. The outbuildings on the farms across the road were demolished. The storm made a level path of the trees from this point on to about 2 miles north east of Iuka. Just when we were thinking that the radio didn’t know what it was talking about, just because we were lucky enough to not be in the path of the storm, it was really happening right in the southern part of our county.

- Claude MULVANEY, residing in the Miletus neighborhood east of Kinmundy, had the misfortune of scalding himself Saturday evening after being struck by lightening. Mr. MULVANEY was in the act of lifting a teakettle of boiling water from the kitchen stove when a bolt of lightening jumped from the kitchen lamp to his body, burning his right arm and right side and caused him to drop the tea kettle. The water splashed on his right foot and into his house slipper, severely scalding his right foot. He was given first aid and is recuperating at home under the doctor’s care. The accident happened at about 8 o’clock Saturday evening.

- Due to the fact that her birthday fell in the middle of the week, Mrs. Sarah MILLER had two celebrations. As reported last week in this paper, her children were here for a family dinner, Sunday, March 15, several friends and relatives called to offer their congratulations. (A list was included.)

- "Wedding Gowns of Former Years" was presented at the annual Marion County Home Bureau Family Night in Salem Friday evening by the Kinmundy Unit. To provide entertainment for the evening, several units throughout the county were asked to present a skit or some type of program. The Kinmundy Unit members presented a group of wedding gowns, one over 100 years old. The first gown to be modeled by Miss Irlene PARRILL of the Meacham Worthwhile 4-H Club was 105 years old. It was worn by Rebecca J. EVANS, who was married to John B. KING on May 21, 1848 at Georgetown, Ohio. This dress was loaned to the group by a granddaughter, Miss Pauline BAGOTT. A red wool gown trimmed in velvet and ribbon was worn by Miss Lucy STOCK at her wedding in Kinmundy on March 19, 1884 to Charles METZER. It was modeled by Mrs. Jean KEEN. This dress now belongs to Mrs. Roy HULSEY. The next wedding dress of while organdy was worn by Miss Katherine GROVE, when she was united in marriage to Edwin WORMLEY. This marriage was at the home of Capt. and Mrs. ROHRBOUGH, uncle of the bride in Kinmundy, on the evening of Sept. 28, 1896. This dress was shown by Mrs. Beryl LINTON. Mrs. Merle JACKSON modeled the dress worn by Caroline ROBB at her wedding at the Methodist parsonage in Springfield, Illinois on March 6, 1922 to Frank W. YEAGER. This was purchased at Kinmundy. The next wedding dress, completed with beige hat and shoes worn by Mrs. Clarence QUANDT, was the wedding ensemble of Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT. On Apr. 2, 1941, Miss Margaret WARREN was united in marriage at the Centenary Methodist Church in Murphysboro, Ill. by Rev. Walter WILLIAMS to Eugene SHUFELDT, then of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER modeled her own wedding dress. Wilma, daughter of Guy and Madeline SHAFFER, was united in marriage on May 24, 1942 in the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church by Rev. W.G. WIGHAM. On Oct. 9, 1948 at St. Philomena Church in Kinmundy, Miss Helen KLEISS, daughter of Dora and Fred KLEISS, married Clarence QUANDT of Iuka. The tiara was worn by the mother of the bride on her wedding day in 1910. The gown was modeled by Mrs. Helen KESSLER. The last wedding gown to be modeled was worn by the owner, Mrs. Joe BARGH. Barbara McNICHOL was married to Joe BARGH in a wedding at the Christian Church at Patoka on June 8, 1952. (A list of those attending was included.)

- PFC Glen E. BUTTS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben BUTTS, was recently promoted to the grade of Corporal for his exemplary performance of duty, from news received from headquarters of the 17^th Infantry. Glen has been in Korea for over a year and reports that he will be withdrawn from there within the next few months.

- Shriver School (from last week): Mrs. Ruth KENNEDY SMITH of Marion, formerly of the Shriver community, died after a long illness at a hospital in Carbondale. She was brought to Kinmundy for burial.

- Brown: 44 attended Sunday School at Brown Sunday.

- Brown: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene MULVANEY of Georgia are parents of a son born March 13 named Rickie Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. L.W. MULVANEY are the paternal grandparents.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Paul SEE received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Charles BOYCE of Washington announcing a baby boy named David Chester born Feb. 8. Also received by friends here was the announcement of a son born Feb. 11 to Cpl. and Mrs. Lewis PHILLIPS of Ann Arbor, Mich.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Earnest MULVANEY of Iuka called on her sister, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. WILKINS and family Saturday night. When they returned home, they found their barn had been blown down by the wind which did quite a lot of damage there and nearby.

March 26, 1953:

- Captain and Mrs. Daryl ROBB of Ft. Riley, Kansas, have a daughter, Bonnie Jean, born March 24. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn ROBB, Salem, are the paternal grandparents.

- Mrs. Harold BURNSIDE and Mrs. Fred SEE entertained several guests at the BURNSIDE home, Tuesday afternoon, in honor of Vickie SEE and Timmie BURNSIDE, who were both celebrating their 5^th birthday. (A list of those attending was included.

- Mrs. Logan ROARK, 54, of Norris City, died following a heart attack on March 20. She is survived by her husband, Logan ROARK, and two sons, Logan ROARK, Jr., teacher at the Kinmundy Community High School, and Billie Gene ROARK, stationed with the Marines, at Santa Anna, California. Funeral services were held Sunday.

- Mr. Harvey HANNA of Kinmundy, and Miss Helen LAUGHBAUM of Salem, were married on the evening of March 20. The Rev. Vance COMER officiated before the altar of the Kinmundy Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS, of Kinmundy, attended the couple. After a trip to Memphis, Tenn., they will reside in Salem at 308 W. Schwartz for the present. Mrs. HANNA is teaching in the Southside School of Salem. Mr. HANNA is engaged in farming near Kinmundy.

- Pfc. Darrell DISS, who is stationed in Yongdongpo, Korea, went to Pusan, Korea, March 17, and ate lunch with Pvt. Bob GEILER and Pvt. Charles BLOMBERG. This is the first time Pvt. DISS has had the opportunity of seeing a fellow Kinmundian since being sent overseas although he has talked via telephone to George LAMBIRD who is stationed at Seoul.

- Mrs. Curtis VINCENT, of Kankakee, formerly Ruth OSBORNE of Farina, died Saturday afternoon, at her home in Kankakee. Services were held Tuesday with burial in Kankakee. Mrs. VINCENT was a cousin of Miss Evelyn and Mr. F.W. KILLIE.

- Mr. and Mrs. Laurel YATES have a baby daughter named Patricia Sue, born Sunday night in Salem Hospital.

- Boards of Education Meet Monday in Further Discussion About Unit District: Representatives of the Kinmundy Community High and Grade Schools met jointly with school officials from Alma, St. Peter, and LaGrove of Farina, Monday evening in further discussions on the formation of Unit Districts which would include all of the communities. The opinion of the Farina directors seemed to indicate that they are not interested in forming any school district which would not include St. Peter and Lone Grove township. The Kinmundy and Alma communities have their plans will along toward the formation of a Community Unit District. The hearing on the petition was held March 12, and the entire proposed district will vote on the issue soon. Oliver GLUSENKAMP, spokesman for the St. Peter delegation explained that St. Peter citizens are not interested in any form of new school because they have an exceeding low tax rate at present on the elementary schools, and of course, wish to maintain the same. Harry SOLDNER of the Farina officials explained that they realized the pupil graduating from the small high school and entering college is handicapped because he has not had the proper variety of subjects but he felt the formation of a unit district which would include the LaGrove school district is premature and would not be feasible at the present time. Much discussion on the subject was presented by all sides. The County Supt. of Schools from both Marion and Fayette counties was present. It should be pointed out here that this meeting was not called by request of the Kinmundy or Alma School Boards. These men met with the LaGrove board of Education some time ago in an effort to determine as to whether they were interested in forming a unit district to include them. During this former meeting it was established very definitely that they were not, and from the tone of Monday night’s meeting, it is evident that are still not interested. Even though the meeting did not seem worthwhile as such, it does point out to some few members of the community that the formation of a unit with LaGrove possible only at some future date. As all at the meeting admitted, the smaller high schools and grade schools will be forced into a unit district sooner or later. The Kinmundy-Alma boards feel the sooner the better. The unit district is a definite step forward in educating our youngsters. There are advantages, therefore which cannot be had under present school districts. To some of the rural schools, it is the only means of preserving their existence, not as they now operate, but through the attendance center. The day of the horse and buggy is past although some still prefer the same slow gait. Schools are no different. We can keep up, or fall behind. Meanwhile the pupil suffers.

- Pleasant Grove: Miss Elizabeth SOUTHWARD of Salem spent Wednesday night with Mrs. Mag WANTLAND, then both spent Thursday with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. See MILLICAN and family in Omega. It was Mrs. WANTLAND’s 80^th birthday. She was given a card and handkerchief shower. She received 112 cards and 78 handkerchiefs, also 2 aprons, and two 1 dollar bills.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE had for their guests Sunday to help celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Olga WEISS and Barbara COPPLE, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh LACEY and Rickie of Waterloo, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jr. PAULSMEYER and babe of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS, Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON, Mrs. Dollie WEISS of Farina, and Mrs. Olga WEISS of Farina.

- Wilson School: Larry CHARLTON’s schoolmates presented him with a basket of colored eggs and two pictures which they had all made at school.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin CURRIE and daughter, Ruth, visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and baby Saturday morning.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND called on Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and baby, Sunday afternoon.

April 2, 1953

- A Boy: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER, of Bridgeport, are the parents of a baby son born Wednesday, March 25^th at the Lawrenceville Hospital. The boy weighed 5 ½ lbs. and has been named Michael Jay.

- A Union Easter Sunrise Prayer Service will be held at the Methodist Church at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Bro. Harold BURNSIDE, Pastor of the local Christian Church will bring the message. Wyett COLCLASURE and D.J. ALEXANDER, Committee.

- Mr. Bud JENKINS was guest of honor at a party given Sunday in honor of his birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bob WHITT and son of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Oren PLOWMAN and daughter of Tolono, Mr. and Mrs. Henry REYNOLDS and son of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eldon STORCK and family of St. Peter, Mr. and Mrs. Keith CHANCE of East Alton, Mr. and Mrs. Glen McCARTY and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCARTY and family, Mrs. S.A. WHISNANT and Mr. J.C. McCARTY.

- Brown Church was awarded the golden cup for having the largest number in attendance at the monthly youth rally held Thursday night in Odin with 38 present.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harry THOMPSON attended the 50^th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred HOLTZHAUSEN near Farina, Sunday.

- Miss Betty Lou MITCHELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MITCHELL of Farina, and RD2 Benny BRASEL, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette BRASEL, were married at the home of Rev. Angus PHILLIPS, March 28^th. They were attended by Miss Nellie McKINNEY of Louisville, a friend of the bride, and Harry BRASEL, brother of the groom. The groom was graduated from Kinmundy H.S. in 1948, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1950. The Bride received her education at Farina. Mr. BRASEL will leave Saturday for Norfolk, Va. Mrs. BRASEL will remain in Farina for the present.

- Miss Doris ROSE LINDER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan LINDER, of Salem, and DC3 Fred Eugene CRAIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, exchanged marriage vows March 28^th in Mt. Vernon. The groom will report to his ship in San Diego on April 7.

- Miss Roberta Pauline COOPER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren COOPER, and Leroy SWIFT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT, were married in Tupelo, Miss. Friday March 27 with Rev. BEELSBY, Pastor of the Tupelo Methodist Church officiating. Both the bride and groom graduated from the Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘52. Mrs. SWIFT is employed as High School Secretary and Mr. SWIFT is engaged in farming with his father. The couple will make their home with the groom’s parents for the present.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles SEE of Chicago, have a daughter, born March 29th. She is the 5^th grandchild of Mrs. Margaret GRAY, all of them girls. Mr. and Mrs. W.S. CONANT are the maternal grandparents.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.H. BACKENSTO and two daughters, Donna and Shirley, of Hartford, Ill., spent the weekend here with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth ATKINS and son, Raymond. They returned to their home Sunday afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. ATKINS, who will spend a few days with them.

- Miss Rosalie ALDERSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oran ALDERSON, Kinmundy, has completed her preclinical training at the Missouri Baptist Hospital school of Nursing in St. Louis. She was "capped" March 21, with 38 fellow students at an impressive ceremony at Euclid Baptist Church in St. Louis. Miss ALDERSON graduated from Kinmundy H.S. She now lives in the nurses’ residence adjoining the hospital.

- Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and Mr. L.J. HAMMER spent Sunday in Bridgeport and Lawrenceville with the Dale HAMMER family. Mrs. Dale HAMMER is seriously ill in the hospital in Lawrenceville. Mrs. L.J. HAMMER, and Mrs. Wes ROBB, are in Bridgeport caring for the children.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed FORD of Alma, spent Sunday with Mrs. Tom BALLANCE.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bob JOHNSON entertained several guests Monday evening at their home in Salem in honor of her sister, Mrs. Wayne ROBB’s birthday. Other guests were: Wayne ROBB and son, Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BASSETT and children, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. BAILEY and family, Mr. and Mrs. K.V. ALDERSON, all of Kinmundy, Mr. and Mrs. Dick GRAY and daughter, Gloria, of Brownstown, and Miss Lillie BAILEY of Salem.

- Mr. and Mrs. Art MULVANEY are parents of a daughter born March 18^th at Salem Hospital. This is their second child. Mrs. MULVANEY is the former Miss Betty CHANCE.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Dwight KLINE called on Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John FORD and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT called to visit their new granddaughter.

April 9, 1953:

- The township elections created a bit of a contest in some offices, but others lipped into office without much notice. Among the highlights of the elections in surrounding communities, was the re-election of Mason BASSETT as supervisor in Foster, and the election of Willie SLANE in Meacham twp. to serve as supervisor.

Kinmundy Township (Precinct 1 totals are listed in the first column, and precinct 2 totals are in the second column):

For Assessor:

• Charles BOYD, D 144 147
• R.R. LEE, R 33 32

For Town Clerk:

Wilma BOUGHERS, D 133 135

For Justice of the Peace:

Norman BLACKBURN, D 92 88

Walter LAMBIRD, R 83 83

For Constable:

James E. JENKINS, R 95 87

G.W. JOHNSON, R 88 74

For School Trustee:

Dwight INGRAM, R. 107 96

There was no contest for Town Clerk, Constable or School Trustee.

Foster Township:

For Supervisor:

Mason BASSETT, R 122

S.M. ROBB, D 97

For Assessor:

Wm. JONES, R 132

Orie GREEN, D 79

For Town Clerk:

Harold W. JONES, D 114

Maurice NATTIER, R 89

For Justice of the Peace:

F.L. DOUDERA, D 114

Harold CHANDLER, R 88

Arnot CONLEY, R 85

For Constables (write-ins):

Marvin BASSETT, R 30

Louie SOUTIER, R 31

For School Trustee:

Edw. DOUDERA, D 106

There was no contest for Constable and School Trustee.

Meacham Township:

For Supervisor

Willie SLANE, R 124

James HANKS, D 109

For Assessor:

F.R. MISELBROOK, R 172

Otis TATE, D 61

For Town Clerk:

Kenneth PARRILL, R 121

Clark PARRILL, D 98

For Justice of the Peace:

Victor YATES, R 136

Glenn WELLS, R 133

Ray MULVANEY, D 88

Charles HAMPSTEN, D 74

For Constable:

Kenneth ELKINS, R 134

(Also six write-ins with one vote each who will be entitled to election by drawing straws at a later date.)

For School Trustee:

Oren BUTTS, R 129

Ona L. BUTTS, D 81

The Democrats offered no contest for Constable.

Alma Township officials elected were:

For Assessor: Cecil SHREFFLER, D

For Town Clerk: Howard DOWNEY, R

For Justice of the Peace: Ed McWHIRTER, D, William HESTER, R

For Constable: Raymond BEARD, D and John BARKSDALE, R

For School Trustee: Claude HEISTAND, D.

There was no contest for Assessor.

Omega Township officials elected:

For Supervisor: Loren MIDDLETON, D

For Town Clerk: Beulah JONES, D

For Assessor: Mason ARNOLD, D

For Justice of the Peace: C.C. KITCHEN, D, Francis SIPES, D

For Constable: Hugo WAGONER, D, Fred MULVANEY, D

For School Trustee: Elmer WYRICH, D

The entire Democratic ticket was unopposed.

- LOYD-GARDEN: Miss Wanda Lee LOYD of LaClede, became the bride of John GARDEN of this city on March 29^th in the First Methodist Church of Farina, Rev. J.N. PRESLEY, officiating. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred LOYD of LaClede. The groom is the second son of Mrs. Lloyd BAILEY of this city. Charles GARDEN, of this city, brother of the groom, was best man, and Richard GARDEN and Robert BAILEY, of this city, were the attendants. The maid of honor was Miss Janet TAPPLE of Farina, and bride’s maids were Miss Charlotte HANBAUM of Farina, and Miss Rose Mary O’NEAL of Cleveland, Ohio, cousin of the bride. Little Miss Sue BAILEY of this city was flower girl, and Master Ronnie GRAVES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior GRAVES, of Farina was ring bearer. Ushers were Dorsa SPROUSE of LaClede, and Gene BAILEY of this city. The bride graduated from LaGrove H.S. and attended Beauty Culture School in Alton, Ill. Mr. GARDEN is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. and attended the Univ. of Ill. for 2 years. He is employed by the Texas Company. They are at home in Alma.

- Mrs. O.E. CORRELL was taken to the Salem Hospital Tuesday after suffering a light stroke a few days ago.

- The Jolly Girls Club met April 2 at the home of Mrs. Wayne ROBB. An Easter Egg hunt was enjoyed by the children. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Gilbert DONOHO, Apr. 17.

- Approximately 125 youngsters turned out Sunday afternoon for the 3^rd annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Kinmundy Lions club. The hunt was held on the school grounds. 30 dozen eggs had been placed around the grounds for the children. Two golden eggs were hidden along with the colored eggs. These brought a special basket filled with candy eggs. They were awarded to Kaye GEORGE and Mary Jo PAGANO. The prettiest homemade basket went to Judy SHAFFER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Leon JONES of Farina have a daughter born April 6 in Salem Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar JONES are the paternal grandparents.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY have a son born April 7 in Salem Hospital, named Randy Lee.

- Mr. and Mrs. Howard ROBB of Waukegan are here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil BAILEY. On Monday, they signed a lease, effective May 1, for the Gregg Café located on Route 37, north of Salem.

- Dedication services will be held Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church in Iuka dedicating their new parsonage. Rev. Samuel CARLTON is the pastor of the church.

- Former neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Tom CHEADLE when they lived in Bible Grove, Missouri, visited with them.

- Lt. Commander and Mrs. Carl E. PRUETT and family from Arlington, Va. spent the past week with his mother, Mrs. W.S. PRUETT.

- Pvt. Bill VALLOW is spending a few days furlough here with his mother, Mrs. Amelda VALLOW. He will leave next week for Ft. Ord.

- Victoria JACKSON Dies: Mrs. Victoria JACKSON died at her home in this city on Sunday aged 92 years, 3 months, and 23 days. Services were held April 8^th from the Methodist Church, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS officiating. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Joseph HECKLEBECH, Beckemeyer, Ill.; 3 sons, Grover of this city; Bernie of South Bend, Ind.; and Bert of Three Rivers, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Sarah MILLER of this city; seven grandchildren: Mrs. Charles BRUCE, Mundelin, Ill.; Mrs. B.R. MALEY, Fairbourne, Ohio; Mrs. Fred MORGAN, Ray and Russell BAILEY, Dayton, Ohio, Richard BAILEY, Mt. Clemens, Mich., and Harold HECKLEBECH, LaCross, Wis.; 7 great-grandchildren; and 4 step-children, Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER, Oran, Andrew and Emery JACKSON.

- Miletus (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Otie TATE took their son, Russell, to Centralia Hospital last Wednesday for x-rays of his hips. He has been lame some time in his left leg. Mrs. Lona TATE stayed with Mrs. Pearl TATE while they made the trip.

- Meacham: Glenn JAHRAUS called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Friday morning.

April 16, 1953:

- Victoria BAILEY JACKSON, 92 Year Old Local Resident, Laid To Rest Last Week: Victoria McGEE was born in Carroll Co., Va on Dec. 12, 1860, and came with her parents to Indiana when 8 years old in a covered wagon and located near Alfordsville in Davis county. They later moved to Washington, Indiana, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to B.J. BAILEY July 3, 1881. They had 5 children, one dying in infancy, Pearly May, Cora, Grover and twin sons. Bert and Bernie. Later she moved to Odin, Ill., and later to Kinmundy, where they lived 37 years in the country home. She was converted early in life at Washington, Ind., and united with the Methodist church. After coming to Illinois, she united with the Southern Methodist Church. On Oct. 13, 1923, her husband died, and just 4 months later, a daughter-in-law, wife of Grover was taken, whom she loved as her own. Later she married to J.H. JACKSON, who died Oct. 9, 1939. She leaves to mourn her children: Mr. and Mrs. Joe HECKLEBECH, Grover BAILEY, Mr. and Mrs. Bert BAILEY, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernie BAILEY, and 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, also a step-daughter, Mrs. Fred ALEXANDER; 3 step-sons, Orin, Andrew and Emery JACKSON whom she loved as her own. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Sarah MILLER. Mrs. JACKSON died on April 5. (A list was included of relatives attending from out-of-town.)

- HARRELL-DOOLEN: Miss Betty Ann HARRELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry HARRELL of Odin, and Wesley DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN of this city, were married April 10 in Mt. Vernon at the home of Rev. W.T. GIBBONS. The couple was attended by Patricia DOOLEN, sister of the groom, and Wm. Donald FRALA of Alma, friend of the groom. Mr. DOOLEN attended school at Kinmundy H.S. He left Monday to be inducted into the Army Air Corps. Mrs. DOOLEN is a student in the Odin H.S., and remain in Odin for the present.

- Guy W. SHAFFER was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis Thursday where he is a patient. He is suffering from a heart ailment. He is being cared for by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. John SHAFFER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter LAMBIRD announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Miss Norma Jean HAYS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. HAYS of Wichita, Kansas, to Arthur Dwain FORD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. FORD of Wichita, Kansas. They plan a June wedding.

- Meacham Home Bureau met at the home of Mrs. Earl GREENWOOD on April 1^st with 12 members present and 2 guests. Business followed the regular procedure and roll call was answered with "An Account of "My Wedding Day". A report on the 4-H activity was given by Mrs. Olga COPPLE the 4-H chairman. Mrs. Clark PARRILL was appointed "Health Chairman".

- The Kinmundy Lions Club will put "Scotchlight" tape on the bicycles of all youngsters in community. The tape is made to reflect light and is an aid for motorists in seeing a bicycle at dusk or dark.

- The Allen Party-a-Month Club met Monday night, March 30, at the Brubaker Townhouse. The meeting was called to order by the president, Eugene KENLEY, and the minutes were read by the secretary, Joan ANDERSON. Following the business meeting a splendid program was presented. 43 members attended. Games and refreshments were enjoyed by all. John BALLANCE, Reporter.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DOOLEN of Oklahoma City have a daughter born April 5^th named Janet Kay.

- Miss Kaye HAMMER was guest of honor at a birthday party Friday in the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER. 19 of her schoolmates were present to enjoy the fun.

- Mrs. Glen WHITE and Mrs. Charles WHITE left this morning for Fort Knox, Ky they will be accompanied home by Pvt. Charles WHITE, who will spend a 10 day furlough here.

- Wesley DOOLEN and Carl LANE left Monday for St. Louis to report for the Army. They were accompanied by Don FRALA of Alma who reported to the Air Force. Wesley and Carl will be stationed at Fort Custer, Mich., and Don will be at Lackland Air Base, Texas.

- The many friends of Tom SCHOENBORN, a former resident of this city, will be sorry to hear of his misfortune. He had spent Easter Sunday in the home of his nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. John BROSNAHAN in Springfield. They accompanied to his home in Salsbury in the afternoon. Soon after his return home, he had the misfortune of falling, breaking the knee cap of his right leg. His left was put in a cast and he will be confined several weeks. He is in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

- Mrs. Charles BOYD was released Monday from the Greer hospital where she has been receiving treatment for a broken hip. She will stay at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe E. ETHERTON in Carbondale at present.

- Miletus: Pvt. Jack MITCHELL of Ft. Leonard Wood visited Saturday night with Lonnie TIPSWORD and family.

- Miletus: Raymond BANNING was elected school director of Miletus School, Apr. 11.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Jack J. BARKSDALE will make her home with her parents while her husband, Jack, is in the Armed Forces. Jack left Friday for training.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert SMITH and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo STOCK and son, Lee, attended the Marion County Married Group meeting Friday evening in the Salem Presbyterian church basement. The speaker for the evening was Floyd SMITH, Farm Advisor. The topic was "Control Insects". A large crowd was attended and enjoyed the evening.

- Wilson School: Carl Bernard, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil LANE, enlisted in the Armed Forces recently and left Monday morning for his training. Mr. and Mrs. LANE’s son, Jimmy, is now stationed in Korea.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON and Virgil LIVESAY of Decatur attended the funeral of Mr. LIVESAY’s brother, Howard, in Maplewood, Mo. on Tuesday.

April 23, 1953:

- The Board of Education of School District No. 25, which is known as the Kinmundy Grade School District, is just a little alarmed over the amount of money they have in their educational fund. It was a great deal more than they had anticipated. They are of the opinion that they must get rid of all this balance before July 1^st or they will lose out on the special state aid which is given them by the state. This is absolutely not the case. The balance of the educational fund is $25448. (DFM note: The paper wrote up all of the debits and credits for the district in several paragraphs.) The balance is really $19,371. They are allowed a balance of $22,696. So don’t worry, boys, about being able to qualify for your special state aid claim. You will have expended $2,325 more than you will need to in order to qualify.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph FEATHER announce the marriage of their daughter, Evelyn, to Robert MIDDLETON, son of Mrs. Nina MIDDLETON, Alma. The wedding took place in Mt. Vernon, March 7. They were attended by Miss Patricia DOOLEN, a friend of the bride, and Don FRALA of Alma, a friend of the groom. The groom is a graduate of the Kinmundy H.S. in 1951. He has been employed at the Caterpillar plant in Joliet until recently. He is now in the Air Corps and stationed in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. MIDDLETON is a senior at the Kinmundy H.S. and is making her home with her parents for the present.

- A birthday party was enjoyed Monday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil HAMPSTEN for their daughter’s 2^nd birthday. (A list of those attending was included.)

- Mrs. Jack PRUETT underwent an appendectomy Saturday in the Salem Hospital.

- Mr. and Mrs. McKinley TURNER of Farina, and Miss Kathryn TURNER of Effingham, were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Katherine BOUGHERS, celebrating Mrs. BOUGHER’s 75^th birthday.

- Family Birthday Celebration: Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe OLDEN were hosts Sunday at a family gathering in honor of Mr. OLDEN’s birthday. All the children were able to be present, they are: Mr. and Mrs. Frank LINDER, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce OLDEN, of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Robert LINDER and family of Macon, Mr. and Mrs. Glen INGRAM of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN and son of Tolono, Leland OLDEN of Arcola, Mr. and Mrs. Burdette JENKINS and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ray OLDEN and children, and Mr. Alva OLDEN, of Kinmundy.

- Mrs. O.E. CORRELL suffered a stroke at her home April 21. She has been ill for several weeks.

- Sunday was celebrated by relatives for the birthday of Mrs. Ralph HOYT. She received many nice gifts. Those who attended were Ralph HOYT, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOYT and children, Charles HOYT and daughter, Mr. Jess HOYT, Miss Pat SMITH of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. Guy WHITE, Mrs. George PHELPS and daughter of Salem, Mrs. Marion EVANS of Odin, and Mart PRESGROVE.

- Bell Telephone Co. Granted Raise in Rates: Most residence telephone users in Kinmundy will pay about a penny a day more for service as a result of the Illinois Commerce Comission’s order increasing Illinois Bell’s revenue. Sixty 4-party residence customers will pay 25 cents a month more than the present rate which will be $2.65; seventy-nine 2-party residence customers will pay 35 cents a month more which is $3.00, and the fifty-eight 1-party 50 cents more which is $3.40. The charges become effective April 16, 1954.

- Lloyd VAN LOVELL: Relatives here received word of the death of Lloyd VAN LOVELL, who died April 15, at the home of his daughter, in Portland, Ore., where he had been staying since Feb. He suffered a heart attack in November. The funeral was held in Pasadena, Cal., where he had made his home. He was the son-in-law of Mrs. Lillie McCULLEY and the nephew of Mrs. J.W. WHITTENBURG. He had been pastor of the local Christian Church for several years, and at the time of his passing, was pastor of the Christian Church in San Demas, Calif.

- Darrell DISS is enjoying a 30 day furlough in Rome, N.Y., with his wife. He is to be stationed in the U.S. after his furlough is up.

- Miss Wilma BOUGHERS, Mrs. Clyde BASSETT, Mrs. Hubert FISHER, Mrs. John HOLT, and Mrs. Claude WILKINSON attended the 50^th anniversary of Rebekah Lodge 596 in Centralia, Wednesday evening. An interesting program was presented, including the history of the lodge, compiled and read by Mrs. Ray HARGRAVES, a former Kinmundian.

- Apr. 17 the Jolly Girls met at the home of Mrs. Ruby DONOHO with 8 members present. Mending was the work for the day. Pin cushions were exchanged. Refreshments of coffee and doughnuts were served by the hostess.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER left Tuesday for Bridgeport to care for their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dale HAMMER. Mrs. Wes ROBB, who had been caring for her, returned home.

- Mrs. Kenneth ROBB Dies: Cleda Maxine ROBB, wife of Kenneth ROBB, passed away in the Mark Greer Hospital, Vandalia, Tuesday, April 21, 1953 at 1:10 a.m. at the age of 37 years. Funeral services will be held from the Christian Church, Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m., with Bro. Harold BURNSIDE, officiating. Interment will be made in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Wed 45 Years: Mr. and Mrs. Charles GAMMON celebrated their 45^th wedding anniversary, April 19^th at their home. Guests included: Mr. and Mrs. D.C. JACKSON and family, Mr. and Mrs. James JACKSON and son, and Charles JOST of Clinton; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON and sons of Kinmundy. Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER were afternoon callers.

- Surprise Birthday Dinner: Saturday evening was celebrated by relatives for the birthday of Mrs. Frank HOYT. She received many nice gifts. Those attending were: Frank HOYT, Mart PRESGROVE, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HOYT, George, Herman, Phyllis, Ronnie Lee, and John HOYT, Betty and Doris JOHNSON, Connie HOYT, Donna and Jeanie HAZLETT, Gene (Zombie) JADWIN and David HANNA.

- G.E. SHREFFLER was elected President of the local Methodist Men Tuesday evening at the annual election. On account of a death in the immediate family, he was not present. Fletcher COLE was re-elected Vice President and Eugene ERNST was elected Secretary-Treasurer. Committees elected were Entertainment: George FEATHER and Leland BRASEL; Refreshments: Glen BRASEL, Sam LOWE and Roy DOOLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. George FEATHER and children, Beverly, Mary and Kay, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles WHITE spent the weekend in Sparland, Ill. visiting Mrs. FEATHER’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Page PARRISH and helping them celebrate their 40^th wedding anniversary, Sunday.

- For the first time in more than 30 years, the citizens of Kinmundy witnessed an old time, hard fought election for their city candidates. Consequently, a big vote was cast. The total vote is as follows:

For Mayor: E.E. JAHRAUS, 223; C.E. BAILEY, 210.

For City Clerk: John E. PIPER, 281; Velma LUX, 159.

For City Treasurer: G.E. SHREFFLER, 352.

For Alderman: 1^st Ward: Ben JENKINS, 151; Don COLEE, 34.

2^nd Ward: P.H. ROBNETT, 108

3^rd Ward: John McCULLEY, 70; James BRIM, 31; Thelma BAILEY, 29.

The vote on the "Fire Protection Tax" proposition was YES 295 and NO 78.

April 30, 1953:

- Saturday, May 9 will find the people of Community High School District 500 voting upon a very important issue - that of the formation of a new Community Unit District. This proposed district follows the same boundaries as the present High School district with the exception of a few sections of land laying in the Northeast corner of Tonti Township which has heretofore been non-high school territory.

- Cleda Maxine ROBB: Our little city was saddened Tuesday morning when we heard of the passing of a young wife and mother, Mrs. Cleda ROBB, who peacefully fell asleep at 1:10 a.m. April 21, 1953 at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia. Cleda Maxine, daughter of Berthol and Ruby DOOLEN GARRETT was born Dec. 24, 1915 in Foster twp. She lived on a farm in early life. She was married to Kenneth ROBB Aug. 11, 1937 in Indiana. Two daughters came to bless this happy couple, Judith Ann and Helen Jean. Helen Jean was only permitted to be with them five months when her tiny soul was wafted across the tideless sea safe in the arms of Jesus. Cleda was a member of the Christian Church of Kinmundy. Her many prayers to remain here with her loved ones were countless, but only those nearest and dearest to her knew of her affliction. Her illness was of many months duration but she was always cheerful and never complained. She was given every care possible both medical and physical to relieve her intense suffering but her Savior came and took her to her Heavenly Home where she will be free from all pain. Besides her devoted husband and daughter, she leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT of Kinmundy; three sisters, Mrs. Irma HEADLEY of Lansing, Mich.; Mrs. Norma SHREFFLER and Miss Wanda GARRETT of Kinmundy; five brothers, Carroll, Bill, Jack, Junior and Floyd, all of Kinmundy; a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB; five sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and many dear friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, Apr. 23, at 2 p.m., from the Christian Church, Bro. Harold BURNSIDE, officiating. Interment was made in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

Card of Thanks: We wish to express our appreciation to our many friends for your cards, flowers, and visits during the illness of our loved one. Also your kind expression of sympathy, your assistance in any way, the words of condolence and the sweet music. The ROBB & GARRETT families. (A list of those attending from out of town was also included.)

- Mr. and Mrs. William GRIFFIN of Foster township announce the arrival of a son born April 20 at Vandalia Hospital named William Junior.

- Sgt. 1^st class and Mrs. M. Boyd THOMPSON of Fort Lewis, Washington, spent Monday at the Marshall SPENCER home.

- W.L. GREEN, Kinmundy Supervisor, was chosen as the Chairman of the Marion County Board of Supervisors in their monthly meeting held Monday.

- Miss Marla Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill GARRETT underwent a tonsillectomy at the St. Mary’s hospital in Centralia, Monday.

- Dr. H.L. HANNA: Homer Luther HANNA, only child of David R. and Mary LANDRUM HANNA, was born in Kinmundy on Dec. 24, 1877, and died Apr. 21, 1953. His passing occurred on the 121^st anniversary of his mother’s birth, and the 40^th commemoration of his father’s death. As a youth he attended rural school near Kinmundy. On Sept. 8, 1895, he married Martha Jane GRAY, and they had 12 children: Leota, passing away in infancy; the wife and mother on Aug. 23, 1927, and B.L. died in the service for his country Feb. 3, 1945. He married Esther GEORGE on Sept. 6, 1933, and she died June 15, 1939. He then married Mrs. Ethel LONG on Dec. 24, 1940. Dr. HANNA received his Doctor of Veterinary Medical Degree from the Terre Haute Veterinary College in 1918 and engaged in general practice in Kinmundy and surrounding communities for 34 years. Two weeks before he expired, Mr. and Mrs. NEATHERY called at the home to visit the doctor. He was much to ill to talk to them but he told Mrs. HANNA to tell them that he bought the lumber for all of the houses he built from Mr. NEATHERY but he was now trading all earthly possessions he had for a mansion in heaven. Dr. HANNA leaves his wife and the following children: Bertha DAVIS, Chicago; Gail HULTS, Kinmundy; Clyde, Pasadena, Calif.; Paul of Kell; Mary HANKS, Kinmundy; Ruth KNABE, Rockford; Leona REICK, Chicago; Ada SMITH, Centralia; Dwight, Lansing, Mich.; Robert, Kinmundy; 5 step-children; 44 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held from the Methodist Church on Apr. 24, Rev. Angus PHILLIPS, officiating, and Rev. A. VANCE assisting. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Lodge 398 A.F. and A.M. (A picture was included with this obituary.)

- The Kinmundy City Council met in special session Friday and agree to have R.R. CALAGHAN, contractor for the waterwork’s project, go ahead with the hookup of the water services into the pensioner’s homes. There are 35 hookups to be completed at the cost of $73.50 each.

- The first Republican in Kinmundy Twp. to receive an appointment from Gov. Stratton was C.G. JACKSON. Effective May 1^st, he will begin working at the State Armory in Salem.

- His Excellency, G. Clinton PELHAM, C.M.C., Her Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Mrs. PELHAM have announced the engagement of their daughter, Anne, to William F. GRESHAM, son of Mrs. Laura FISHER GRESHAM, of Chicago and Kinmundy, and the late Mr. W. Franklin GRESHAM. The wedding will take place Sept. 3 at Nicosia on the island of Cyprus.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): A pink and blue shower was held Monday in honor of Mrs. Edward WARD, the former Miss Alice SINCLAIR, by hostess, Mrs. Oran ALDERSON. (A list of those attending was including.)

- Miletus: Monday was the last day of school at Miletus. The teacher, Ray STEWART, Mrs. STEWART, and the pupils, and some of the mothers motored to Salem and enjoyed a picnic dinner at the park.

- Miletus (from last week): Several from here attended the funeral of Amos WILCOXEN, which was held at Mt. Carmel Baptist church last Saturday. He passed away at his home Wednesday night after a lingering illness of several months. He leaves his companion; 3 sons - Omar, Salem; Cecil and Charles, near Omega; and 1 daughter, Mrs. Ethel MARTIN of Salem; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 1 sister. Interment in the Salem Cemetery.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mrs. Tommy SHREFFLER and son, and Mrs. Dick JOHNSON and daughter, called on Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND and son spent Thursday evening with the FORDs.

- Wilson School (from last week): Miss Helen BASSETT spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. Bob FORD, and daughter.

- Wilson School (from last week): The Pleasant Grove Home Bureau met Friday afternoon at the Townhouse in Brubaker. Mrs. Bob FORD, Mrs. Robert SMITH, and Mrs. Leo STOCK attended from this community.

- Wilson School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter attended the funeral of Mrs. Martha FORD in Farina Sunday afternoon. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. E.G. FORD at Alma Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT and daughter, Mrs. Rosemary MOTCH, were supper guests in Salem Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Eli CONANT and sons in honor of Mrs. CONANT’s and Eli’s birthdays, which were this past week.

- Mr. and Mrs. Glen JOHNSON attended a family dinner in Alma Monday, given in honor of his father, J.B. JOHNSON’s 80^th birthday.

- Army Pvt. Charles F. BLOMBERG, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BLOMBERG of Kinmundy, recently arrived in Korea for duty with the 44^th Engineer Construction Group. He attended Illinois University before entering the Army a year ago.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Helen MEYER was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON and daughters to celebrate the birthdays of Herbert ANDERSON and Lawrence SHUFELDT, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT and relatives from out of town were guests.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND and son, Dennis.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter called on Mr. and Mrs. Bill WILLIAMS of Alma, Saturday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Melford STANFORD and family, and Bob HARMON of Earlville, called on the Clyde ROSE home Tuesday bringing them word of the death of a relative, Edward WILKINS, who died in a hospital near there. The body was brought to Palestine Church south of Iuka where services were held Wednesday.

May 7, 1953:

- Pfc. and Mrs. Darrell D. DISS have a son, David Mark, born April 30 in Rome, New York. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L.C. DISS of Kinmundy, and the maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William HUMPHREY of Rome, New York. He is also the first great-grandchild of Frank HUMPHREY and great-grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER.

- The Kinmundy Menuettes 4-H Club had their organizational meeting May 2 with 9 attending. Officers elected were: President - Barbara DOOLEN; Vice President - Karen JONES; Sec-Treas. - Rosalyn LOWE; Reporter, Ada BRASEL; Recreation Chairman - Kathleen O’DELL. Our leader, Katherine WORMLEY served refreshments.

- Several relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER Sunday to surprise Mrs. HAMMER on her birthday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS and family; Mr. and Mrs. Charles BLOMBERG, Mr. and Mrs. Jack DISS, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS, Jr., and daughter, Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Carl CURTISS and son, Charleston; and Mrs. Robert YOUNG and baby, California.

- Miss Mary Jane JACKSON and Charles JOST, both of Clinton, were married Apr. 20^th in Mississippi. Mrs. JOST is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles GAMMON of Kinmundy.

- Salem to have 3D Picture: Loren CLUSTER, manager of the Salem Theatres, informs us he will show the first 3 dimension picture to be shown in this part of the state. This picture "Man in the Dark" will be shown at the Globe Theatre, and will run for a whole week.

- Walter WILSON was admitted to Centralia Hospital May 2 for an emergency appendectomy.

- Mrs. Gilbert DOOLEN underwent an appendectomy May 5^th at Salem Hospital.

- According to word received here by friends, Mr. E.C. BARGH has just returned to the home of his daughter, Mrs. S.M. DAVIDSON, in Kenilworth, Ill. after a stay in the Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago.

- The Kinmundy Handy Stitchers met at the Methodist Church Saturday for the purpose of electing officers with 14 members present. Elected were: President - Mary FEATHER; Vice President - Marilyn O’DELL; Sec-Treas - Gayle KLINE; Reporter - Clara BRASEL; Recreation Chairman - Patsy BEARD. Refreshments were served by leader, Katherine WORMLEY.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.C. ADAMS of Bangkok, Thailand, have a daughter, Cynthia Claudine, born May 3. She is great-granddaughter of E. WORMLEY.

- Saturday from noon until 7 p.m. the voters in Kinmundy, Alma, and surrounding townships will have the opportunity to pass judgement upon a proposition which will better our existing school system. It is our hope that each voter will carefully weigh the advantages which can come about through the formation of a Community Unit District.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT, Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE, Mrs. Emma RICHARDS, and Mrs. Dale ARNOLD spent Wednesday in Kinmundy with Mrs. Lilly McCULLEY in honor of her birthday.

- Swift School: Mrs. Mary BRASEL completed her school term at Greenridge Thursday. On Saturday, the school went by bus to St. Louis and spent the day at Forrest Park and also attended the Policeman’s Circus. Several mothers attended also.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT Thursday night.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Anna BALLANCE closed a very successful term of school at Allen Thursday. A basket dinner was served a noon. A large crowd enjoyed dinner. Rev. and Mrs. TREDWAY were among the visitors, and also the pupils from Brown School. A ballgame was enjoyed in the afternoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed SHREFFLER and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl YUND of Crete, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin YUND, and Mr. Leslie SHREFFLER of Alma were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. SHREFFLER in Alma in honor of his birthday. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. D.J. ALEXANDER, Rev. and Mrs. Vance SOMER and Mrs. Ida SMITH.

- Wilson School: Allen School district closed Thursday with a basket dinner and a ballgame against Brown School. Ice cream was provided by teachers, Mrs. Anna BALLANCE and Mrs. Maxine BARKSDALE.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT, Sunday evening.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and daughters visited with Mrs. Sammy HIESTAND and son, Dennis, Thursday, to help celebrate his birthday.

May 14, 1953:

- Rev. and Mrs. Angus PHILLIPS Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Home: On May 13, Miss Sena NULL, who lived with her parents near Mt. Vernon, went to Mt. Vernon to write on a teachers’ examination. At the courthouse, she was met by Mr. Angus PHILLIPS, who also lived near Mt. Vernon. Instead of Miss NULL going to the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, she accompanied Mr. PHILLIPS to the office of the County Clerk, where they procured a marriage license. They then made their way to the home of a cousin living in Mt. Vernon, who happened to live right next door to the Rev. William POWLS, pastor of the local Methodist Church. The minister was invited in and it was only a matter of a few minutes until Miss NULL became Mrs. PHILLIPS. This happy couple took up residence in Mt. Vernon as the groom was employed in the car shops there. But later that year, they migrated to Louisiana where they remained four years. They then returned to Illinois and engaged in farming. Then they went to Arkansas where they farmed for a short while, and then returned to Illinois. In 1916, they entered the ministry of the Methodist Church and have been stationed in the following places in Southern Illinois Conference: Moccasin - 3 years; Clay City - 3 years; Mt. Vernon - 2 years; Louisville - 4 years; Thebes -1 year; Norris City - 1 year; Shawneetown -1 year (during the great flood); Steelville - 2 years; Gorham - 4 years; Marissa - 2 years; Odin - 5 years; Kinmundy - 3 years. Just a year ago, this couple was placed in Retired Relationship with the Southern Illinois Conference as Rev. PHILLIPS reached the age of retirement. They saw fit to settle right here in Kinmundy. On May 10, this couple was made very happy because of two occasions. It was Mother’s Day and they had all their children, except one, home with them. They were also celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. One daughter had been with them most of the week helping them get ready for the occasion. The other children began arriving Saturday and the others came on Sunday morning. Then other relatives came in on Sunday and a marvelous family dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour. Open house was held from 2 to 5 in the afternoon when 150 friends signed the guest register. The children and their families present were: Mr. and Mrs. William R. WHITESIDES, daughters, Marjorie and Winona and son, Bill, East Alton, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin PHILLIPS and daughters, Susan and Kathy, Washington, D.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Keith PHILLIPS and sons, Marvin and A.K., Shawneetown; Miss Myra PHILLIPS, R.N., Phoenix, Ariz; Mr. and Mrs. Allen PHILLIPS, son, Teddie, and daughter, Kay, Edwardsville; and Ted PHILLIPS, Chicago. The other son, Robert PHILLIPS of Richmond, Calif. could not be present. (A list of other relatives attending was also included.). A dinner will be given this evening (Wednesday) in the basement of the Methodist Church with Rev. and Mrs. PHILLIPS as guests. All members and friends of the church are invited. (A picture of the couple was included.)

- Mrs. Anna FOSTER celebrated her 90^th birthday May 4 at the home of her nephew, Roy LINGENFELTER, with home she makes her home in Marion, Illinois. Her daughter, Edna, from St. Louis, was with her on that special day, also her sister-in-law, Mrs. Roy FENSTER of Champaign. She enjoyed many cards, letters and gifts from dear friends.

- S. Sgt. and Mrs. Lester VANDEVEER of Honolulu, Hawaii have a daughter, Noni Sue, born May 10, 1953.

- Unit District Formation Voted in With Thumping Majority of 9 to 1 in Favor: The voters of the new Community District No. 301 brought in a thumping vote of nine to one in favor of the formation of the Unit. The vote carried in every township and municipality voting.

- Representatives from Alma, Tonti, Omega, Meacham, and Kinmundy Township Boards of Education met Tuesday night at the local schoolhouse in response to invitations sent out this week. Carl DUNLAP, President of District 500, explained that the purpose of the meeting was to pick 7 men to run for Board of Education members for the newly formed Community Unit District 301. Each of the townships represented were divided into their respective groups and proceeded to pick out their candidate. As there are 6 townships in the new district it was thought their should be one man picked from Alma, Tonti, Omega, Meacham, Foster, and two men from Kinmundy. Foster sent no representatives, so no candidate was selected for the group. Nominations went to the following: Kinmundy - P.H. ROBNETT and J.B. MAXEY; Alma - John FORD and William HESTER; Omega - See MILLICAN; Meacham - Clark HAMPSTEN; Tonti - Lloyd SIEVER. Unless more candidates file for office, this is your new Board of Education which will be elected June 6. Some of the board members represented felt that it was not their place to select one candidate and not let the general public from the township pick more candidates if they wished. They expressed the opinion that the people should decide upon the candidates at a public meeting. Such meetings will probably be held tonight or the following night due to the Friday limit on filing of petitions.

- Pvt. and Mrs. Rosco WIMBERLY have a son born May 7^th at Salem Hospital named Ronald Rosco. Mrs. WIMBERLY is the former Louise SHAFFER.

- Honored Mother’s Day: The Christian Church honored Mother’s Day Sunday by presenting a Gloxinia to the mothers were selected by the committee to Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER as the outstanding mother of the church, and Mrs. Gertie SHAFFER as the mother with the most children and grandchildren present.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Anna BALLANCE and sons, John and Bill, went to Shobonier last week and will assist in preparing for the Silver Wedding Anniversary of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. __OWLER on May 22.

- Pleasant Grove: Members of the W.S.C.S. met at the church Wednesday and put down the new carpet and cleaned the church.

- Miletus: Jerry CARPENTER suffered a fractured bone in his wrist while playing ball one day last week.

- Miletus: A large crowd of neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harlas KRUTSINGER and enjoyed a wiener roast Tuesday honoring the birthdays of their sons, Garry and Norman.

- Brown: 90 attended Sunday School at Brown Sunday.

- Brown: School closed at Brown Tuesday with Mrs. Susie MALONE as teacher. The parents gathered at noon with well filled baskets and all enjoyed a basket dinner. Mrs. MALONE has been employed for the next term.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT called on Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT one day last week. They called on Mrs. AMBUEHL at the Frosty JONES home Sunday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT and Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold ROBB and family in Charleston, Sunday. Bob ROBB went home after a week’s visit here.

- Swift: Mrs. Evelyn BASSETT and daughter were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and Helen.

- Swift: Mrs. Florence BASSETT accompanied Mrs. Effie ROBB, Mrs. Pearl HANNA, and son, Xon, to Lincoln on Wednesday of last week to visit Claude HANNA, who is a patient in the hospital. He is some improved.

- Wilson School: Bob FORD’s Sunday School class enjoyed a wiener roast on the Allen school grounds Wednesday evening.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Bob FORD and daughter, Diane, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT. They also called on Mrs. Wes ROBB enroute home.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Robert SMITH, Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON, Mrs. John SHAFFER, Mrs. Anna BALLANCE and Mrs. Leo STOCK attended the 7^th Annual Home Bureau meeting Thursday. Friday afternoon was the regular meeting of the Pleasant Grove Unit. Mrs. Bob FORD and the above mentio