1941

Jan. 2, 1941:

- After working 33˝ years in the signal department of the Illinois Central Railroad System, F.G. ALEXANDER of this city, resigned effective Dec. 31. He will receive a pension from the company on account of disability. His career began in 1907 in Odin, his home town. In 1912 he came to Kinmundy, and remained here until 1924 when he was sent to Champaign. In 1931, he returned to Kinmundy and has been at this place ever since. Mr. ALEXANDER contracted heart ailment about 7 years ago, and since that time has been working on "doctors probation". He became 60 years old on Dec. 12. He spent New Year’s Day gathering up his tools around his "shanty" and carrying them to his home. This was the hardest work he has done since starting his career because there was sadness in this. He loved his life’s work.

- William SOLDNER, a highly respected farmer residing northeast of this city was committed to Anna State Hospital Saturday. He had been in failing health for 2 years and has been cared for by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred COOK. During the past few weeks his condition became such that the doctors advised sending him to the hospital for treatment.

- Nelson A. RICE was born Jan. 20, 1869 at Edgewood, Ill., and died Dec. 14, 1940 at Hammon, Okla. He married Nellie E. PIERCE April 29, 1891 at DuQuoin, Ill., and they had 2 children: Helen D. and Chauncey V., and in 1918 Ruby Jo was adopted. Chauncey proceeded him in death 3 years ago. Mr. RICE was employed by the Illinois Central Railroad at Kinmundy for a number of years; for 4 years he was in the mercantile business, after which he went to Hammon in April 1911 and was the first Katy Agent. He moved in 1912 to Forgan, and in 1934 returned to Hammon, where he lived until his death. He is survived by his widow; his daughters, Helen PARKS of Buffalo, Okla., and Ruby Jo HIATT, Strong City, Okla; his sister, Nellie CAMERON of Champaign, Ill.; a brother, Herb C. RICE of Calumet, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

- Levi EAST, a former resident of this city, but for the past several years a resident of Salem, died Sunday in the Anna State Hospital. The body was brought to Salem, and services were held from the Hancock Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in this city. He had been in ill health the past 2 years. He is survived by 2 sons, Leon of Pennsylvania, and Lovell of Salem.

- Mrs. Francis HAMMER underwent an emergency operation in the Mark Greer Hospital Sunday for appendicitis. The appendix had ruptured and she has been very low since.

- Mr. Chas. SMITH of Washington, D.C., who recently returned from a 6 month stay in Puerto Rica, is here helping to care for his father, Mr. R.J. SMITH.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son and Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert ROBB.

- Meacham: Several of the C.B. Circle went to the home of Mrs. Dora HEICHER on Friday to charivari and have a shower for the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard HEICHER.

- Meadow Branch: Dec. 22nd was the 65th birthday of Mrs. Agnes HINES, so her children came from far and near to gave her a surprise dinner. A list of relatives and friends attending was included.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Elmer BASSETT spent one night last week with his son Mr. Gage BASSETT.

- Wilson School: Sunday the brothers and sisters of Emil MEYER gathered and gave him a pleasant surprise in honor of his 40th birthday. A big basket dinner was held at the noon hour. Those present were: Chris MEYER and family, Albert MEYER and family, Marion SHUFELDT and family, Frank KOLB and family, Cecil KEENE and family, Herbert ANDERSON and wife, Mrs. Vernon SULLIVAN, and William MEYER.

- Camp Ground: Word was received here that Miss Helen JOHNSTON and Clark HAMPSTEN are married.

- Miletus: Mr. and Mrs. Clark HAMPSTEN were charivaried at the home of her parents, Grover JOHNSTON and wife, Thursday night.

- Miletus: Andrew CRUTCHFIELD, formerly of this community died very suddenly Saturday night at his home in Centralia from heart failure.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. S.M. ROBB, Lois and Howard ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son, Darrel Gene, Misses Helen and Evelyn BASSETT, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and little son, Donn Wesley, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB and son, Harold.

- 25 years ago from Dec. 30, 1915.

- William SOLDNER died this morning, aged 78 years, 4 months, and 18 days. The body was brought to the Linton Funeral Home where it will lay in state until Friday when it will be taken to the Dolph SOLDNER home in Farina. Services will be held from the Evangelical Church in Farina with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- Robert Jacob SMITH, son of James Edward and Susan SMITH, was born in Tazewell Co., Ill. on Dec. 6, 1856 and died at his home in Kinmundy on Dec. 31, 1940. He was married to Clara Mae YOUNG in 1881, and they had 11 children: 7 sons, Pearl and Robert of Farina; Raymond of Salem; Clarence of Washington, D.C.; Edwin of Hartford, Ill.; Bryan of Whiting, Ind.; Otis of Centralia; and 4 daughters, Mrs. A.W. CRUTCHFIELD and Mrs. C.R. BAUSMAN of Centralia; Mrs. L.C. JOHNSON of Champaign; and Mrs. Solon SMITHSON of Barrington, Ill. Fifty-two years ago he joined the United Brethern Church in Ford Co., Ill. While yet a young man he moved to Omega twp. in this county, and transferred his membership to the Southern Methodist Church. In 1921 he moved his family to Kinmundy, and has since been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Besides his wife and 11 children, he leaves 28 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. Services were held from the first Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list of those attending the funeral was included.

- Mrs. William BUTTS died at her home in Meacham twp. yesterday at the age of 72 years, 14 days. Services will be held from the Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Master Loy MORRIS of Vandalia underwent a tonsil and adenoid operation Saturday at the Mark Greer Hospital. His grandmother, Mrs. Luella MORRIS reports he is doing fine.

- Merle JACKSON has surrendered his lease on the Shell Filling Station and has constructed a service station in connection with his garage building. He will sell Texaco products. What was known as the Shell Station has been leased by Howard ROBB and it will be converted into a Mobilgas Station.

- Miss Charlotte TSCHUDI died at the home of her brother and sister, Fred and Catherine TSCHUDI, Monday aged 80 years and 3 days. Services will be held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She had been in poor health for some time. She arrived here about a month ago from Monango, N.D., along with another brother and sister, Will and Elizabeth TSCHUDI, to spend the winter with Mr. Fred and Miss Catherine.

- Mr. June C. SMITH, a prominent attorney in Centralia, was given the nomination for Justice of the State Supreme Court, Second District, on Jan. 3. He was born in Washington Co., Ill. 64 years ago, and attended Northern Illinois Law School at Dixon, and was admitted to the Bar in 1904, establishing an office in Centralia. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. M.C. HELM were in Vandalia last Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. HELMS uncle, John C. HASENFELT.

- The many friends of Samuel J. NEAVILL are sorry to learn of his death. He died suddenly on Dec. 28 in the home of his sister, Mrs. D.M. WATKINS in Los Angeles, Cal. Services and interment were made in Long Beach, Cal.

- Mrs. Matilda JASPER, widow of the late Henry JASPER, died in Centralia Hospital on Sunday following a major operation on Wednesday. She was 56 years of age. The body was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur HOEHNE, north of this city. Services were held yesterday from the Evangelical church in Farina with interment in Farina.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Chas WILKINSON of West Frankfort spent Sunday here with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON. Mr. and Mrs. WILKINSON were married Dec. 23 in West Frankfort where they will reside.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Ira MARSHALL accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB to Vandalia Friday morning where he and Mr. ROBB attended the community sale. Mrs. ROBB went on to Coffeen to visit her daughter, Mrs. Dale HAMMER, also to see her new grandson. They all returned Friday evening.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB spent New Years Day with Elsworth CHANDLER and wife.

- 30 years ago from Jan. 5, 1911:

- Kinmundy to Have an Electric Line: Last Saturday’s issue of the Illinois State Register published at Springfield states that Kinmundy is to have an east and west electric railroad. The names of the new road is the Springfield & Central Illinois Traction Company. The main line will be from Springfield to Centralia, a distance of 110 miles, passing thru Pawnee, Morrisonville, Hillsboro, Coffeen, Kurley, Greenville, Carlyle, Hoffman, and Centralia. Another line will be built from Coffeen southeast thru Vandalia, Kinmundy, Louisville, Saylor Springs Olney and Mt. Carmel. If such a system should be built, it would be a great thing for Kinmundy. Just think how nice it would be to get on the car and go to the Okaw on a fishing trip.

- The rain ruined the good road.

- Mrs. Harry CRAIG of West Liberty, arrived Monday evening to visit her parents, John SHEPPARD and family near this city.

- Norman SUGG has returned to the Milliken University in Decatur, after spending the holidays here with his parents, L.F. SUGG and family.

- Mrs. Allie DENNIS and son, Harry, E.S. COMBS, Jr. and wife went to Effingham Sunday to attend the funeral of Dr. W.B. DENNIS who died last Friday morning after an illness of only a few hours.

- Pleasant ROBNETT, who is employed on the BORDEN farm, spent Sunday at home with his parents.

- Last Thursday night the local Hornets played Farina in the final game of the conference Tournament, being defeated by the close score of 26-22, therefore taking second place in the tournament. Everyone expected a very rough game, but the boys on both teams seemed to be over cautious, fouling very little until the last few minutes of the game, due principally to the fact that there were 2 officials working the game.

- Charlotte TSCHUDI, daughter of Charles Benjamin TSCHUDI and Barbara NENNINGER TSCHUDI was born near St. Louis on Jan. 3, 1881. In 1870 she with her parents and brothers and sisters moved to a farm northwest of Kinmundy, where most of her youth was spent. In 1893, she with her twin sister and youngest brother, moved to a farm in Christian Co., Ill. A few years later, they moved to a farm in Iowa where they were joined by another sister. Several years later they moved to a farm near Monango, N.D., their present home. Her twin sister died in April 1919. On Dec. 20, 1940, they came to spend the winter with their brother and sister near Kinmundy, and she died Jan. 6. Services were held from the residence of her brother, Fred TSCHUDI with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- We are all looking forward to the outcome of the HOFFMAN No. 1 well being drilled on the Mrs. Oscar HOFFMAN land in Kinmundy twp. This is the hot spot and almost everyone is sure oil will be in this well. Another location has been made on the Roy WILLIAMS farm in Section 26 of Foster twp. Our neighboring village of Farina have their eyes trained on a well going down on the Rudolph SOLDNER farm 3 miles east of Farina.

- The fire siren is still in good working order but he department is not getting much practice. The siren sounded last Friday and the engine made a run to the home of Lulu YOEDER on account of a flu burning out. No damage was done. On Monday a run was made to the Chas. GAMMON home where the flue was burning out. And this was under control by the time the engine arrived.

- Miss Anna Margaret JONES of Salem, English teacher in the local high school, on Monday of this week announced her marriage to Leo WATSON of Olney on Dec. 31 in Kentucky. This came as a great surprise to the students and faculty. She will complete her school term here, after which she will make her home in Olney with her husband.

- Mr. G.O. HENSLEY entered the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Monday for examination and treatment. He is suffering a heart and nerve ailment.

- Fred A. PRUETT, who spent the holidays here with homefolks, went from here to Lockhaven, Penn., where he acquired a plane to be used in teaching in Boulder, Colo. He was delayed in his starting because of weather conditions.

- Miletus: Francis KRUTSINGER had the misfortune of getting his nose broken Sunday. He was taken immediately to the office of Dr. WALKER in Farina, but was able to attend school Monday.

- Miletus: Luke COURSON and wife of Ivesdale, Ill. were in this community last week having been called here by the death of his sister, Mrs. Wm. BUTTS.

– Swift: Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Kinmundy visited Monday with her parents, Virgil LIVESAY and wife.

- Swift: Mrs. Effie ROBB and Miss Florence DOOLEN of Kinmundy, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie LOWE of Arnold Chapel visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles LOWE and daughter.

- Meadow Branch: The Busy Bee Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Clara MILNER. It was the birthday of Mrs. Florence MARSHALL, and she was given the seat of honor at the table.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. KELL and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HEISTAND visited Sunday with Pearl ROSE and family. In the afternoon they called on Claude ROSE and wife to see the new baby who made her arrival Jan. 4th.

- 30 years ago from Jan. 12, 1911:

- Mr. H.C. SNOW of St. Louis Industrial Agent for the Frisco System was in our city last Thursday talking to some of our businessmen concerning the location of a tomato canning factory. The ioncern seeking the location is Armour & Co. of Chicago, and no one questions but what they have the money to make a success of a canning factory. They are looking for a location where the farmers are educated in growing tomatoes. It’s a settled fact that Kinmundy is an ideal place for the records show that some 30 or more cars were shipped from here last season and men say who know that thousands and thousands of bushels wasted in the fields after the market got too low for shipping. This place has been greatly in need of a canning factory for a number of years and the matter has been talked a great many times but so far the plant has never been built.

- David T. SCHOOLEY died at his home in the south part of this city on Jan. 10, 1911, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Mr. SCHOOLEY was an old and highly respected citizen of Kinmundy and has been an invalid for years. Services will be held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The HOFFMAN No. 1 well drilled in Section 30 of Kinmundy twp. was pronounced dry and abandoned Monday morning after drilling to a depth of 2251 feet.

- Anna Eliza TAYLOR MINER, daughter of W.H. and Mary Ann TAYLOR, was born in Noble, Ill. on July 2, 1881, and died at her home in Kinmundy on Jan. 17, 1941. She married Harry E. MINER of Kinmundy on May 10, 1905, and moved to Kinmundy. Two children were born: Mary Elizabeth, wife of Herbert H. MARROW of Belleville, Ill., and Charles TAYLOR of Abeline, Texas. She was a member of the Christian Church, and the Eastern Star. She leaves her husband, 2 children, son-in-law and daughter-in-law, 1 brother, Nathaniel TAYLOR of Noble, Ill., and 1 sister, Mrs. C.F. CURTIS of Eustis, Florida, several nieces and nephews. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Services for Burdette J. SMITH, law book publisher, died Sunday in Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was 58 years old and lived in Chicago. He was head of a law book publishing company, and was born in Kinmundy, Marion county. Surviving are his widow, Carol, a daughter, Mrs. Frances LAMONS, and 2 grandchildren. Burial will be in Oak Woods Cemetery.

- Will MILLER dropped dead from a heart attack yesterday. He fell near the mail box and was found by carrier A.S. PARRISH. Mr. PARRISH notified the wife and daughter and went on his way to get help to take him in the house. He soon met Mr. GORDON, a neighbor, R.C. MAULDING and Alonzo CHURCH, who happened to be in that part of the country. And these 3 men carried him to the house. The doctor arrived and pronounced him dead.

- A petition has been filed with County Superintendent of Schools, Paul B. CHANCE, asking that a certain district be set aside and to be known as the Kinmundy Community High School District. A list of the townships effected was included. An election will be called by the County Superintendent CHANCE in the near future for the purpose of voting on this matter.

- The 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold CHANDLER died Thursday. He had been ill for some time in St. Louis Hospital, where he died. The funeral was held at Zion with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GREEN, Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN, Miss Emily GREEN, Mr. and Mrs. J. BASSETT and Mr. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon ate Sunday dinner at the Elmer FRIZZELL home and helped them celebrate their daughter Ethel’s 27th birthday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank BALLANCE and daughter, Betty, Arthur IRVIN of Patoka, Mr. and Mrs. John CHANCE, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD gathered at the home if Mr. and Mrs. A.D. NICHOLS Sunday and helped A.D. celebrate his 58th birthday.

- Omega: Mrs. Wayne SCHOOLEY returned home from the hospital in St. Louis last week where she had been operated on for kidney stones.

- Green Ridge: Mrs. Mollie COX died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edd HEADLEY on Friday. Services were held at Alma Baptist Church.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS have received an announcement of the arrival of a son, Ronald Ray, to Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DOOLEN of Sterling, Ill. on Jan. 16.

- Dr. and Mrs. Joe TELFORD of San Francisco have an 8 lb. daughter born Jan. 18. Grandpa and Grandma TELFORD happened to be there for the arrival and this is Great-grandpa and Great-Grandma WILKINSON’s first great-grandchild.

- Carrie A. WALKINGTON, daughter of George and Nancy RAVENS, was born near Omega on Nov. 21, 1874, and died on Jan. 24, 1941 at the St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham. She married Lyman WALKINGTON on June 26, 1892, and they had 4 sons, all of whom are living. They spent their entire married life of over 48 years on the same farm in Alma twp. She joined Omega Presbyterian Church as a child and remained a member until death. She was a constant sufferer for years, but would not give up until 2 weeks ago when she entered the hospital for treatment. She leaves her husband, Lyman WALKINGTON; 4 sons, Clarence E. of Tunnel Hill, Ill.; Forrest E. of Jasper, Minn; George W. of DeSmet, S.D.; and L. Burdette of Carterville, Ill.; 8 grandchildren; and 2 sisters. Services were held from the Omega Presbyterian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Thomas Hayes STOKELY, son of Samuel M. and Ann FRENCH STOKELY, was born Jan. 1, 1877, and died at Vandalia on Jan. 23, 1941. He was a brother to: Benjamin A. STOKELY of Union, Ia.; Mrs. Mary MICHENER of Lizton, Ind.; Joseph M. STOKELY of Sheridan, Wyoming; Mrs. Jessie F. PEARCE of Champaign, Ill.; Emmet STOKELY of Marchalltown, Iowa; Samuel M. STOKELY of Quincy, Ill.; Mrs. Fern FISH of Chicago; Mrs. Dosh HANNAN of New York City; and Stephen O. STOKELY of Salem, Ill. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- John Curtain LEE, son of John T. and Kathryn LEE, was born in Melroy, Penn. on Nov. 22, 1863, the second of eight children. When quite young he moved with his parents from Penn. to St. Charles, Mo., and later to Xenia, Ill., where most of his young manhood was spent, and where he was an electrical engineer of the municipal light plant for several years. Here he met Stella WILSON to whom he married in Effingham in 1903. They had 5 children: Glen, now from the U.S. Navy; John, Frank, Theodore, and Robert. In 1909 the family moved from Xenia to Kinmundy where Theodore and Robert were born. Here the deceased was electrical engineer and city electrician until the city plant was taken over by the C.I.P.S. Company about 1931. The remainder of his life was spent in Kinmundy, where he died at his home Jan. 26, 1941. He leaves his widow, and 4 sons, Theodore having preceded him in death in 1934; 2 brothers, Arthur of Xenia; and Knox of Decatur; and 5 grandchildren. Services were conducted from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Hugh LACEY and Miss Laura WEISS, both of Kinmundy, stole a march on their many friends Saturday, when they slipped away to St. Louis, Mo., and were married. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN, Miss Maxine BAILEY, and Mr. Carroll ALLEN. The young couples returned home that night after a very enjoyable day spent in sight seeing, taking in moving pictures and other amusements. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Olga WEISS and is a graduate of K.H.S. with the class of ‘40. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton LACEY and is at present employed at Hane’s Café at Salem. They will make their home on the Milton LACEY home. A wedding dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS. Those present were Mrs. Olga WEISS, Mr. and Mrs. Milton LACEY, Kenneth and Nancy LACEY, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff OLDEN, Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON, Vernon SMITH, Miss Maxine BAILEY, and Mr. Carrol ALLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. John JAMES (better known as Pat) were made very happy some time ago when Mr. JAMES was notified that he had been selected as Signal Maintainer at Kinmundy. He had been working at Odin for the past few years in a temporary position.

- In Memoriam of Charles A. ALLEN, who died Jan. 30, 1940.

- Mrs. Amelia DENNISON passed her 96th milestone yesterday. She received many nice cards and had a few visitors in honor of the occasion. She is not enjoying very good health at the present, and is required to be in bed most of the time.

- Truman SPURLIN, formerly of Kinmundy, but now of Vandalia, is ill again with Mucous Colitis and heart trouble.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and Mrs. Victoria JACKSON motored to Iola Saturday morning and attended the funeral of Mrs. Nora GILLEY who died suddenly Thursday morning.

- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JONES and Mrs. Lou MORRIS attended the birthday dinner for Burdette MAXEY Friday.

- Mrs. L.M. INGRAM of Bloomington, has announced the marriage of her daughter, Miss Elaine INGRAM of Rantoul, to Francis Stephen HUGGINS, son of Mrs. Earl HUGGINS and the late Mr. HUGGINS of Leroy. They were married Dec. 31 at the Jefferson Presbyterian church at St. Charles, Mo. Miss Clar HUGGINS, sister of the groom, was the only attendant. The bride, who has been teaching history and art in Rantoul Elementary school for a year and a half, is a graduate of University High School and Illinois State Normal University. Mr. HUGGINS is a coach and science teacher at Fillmore High School and is also a graduate of Illinois State Normal University.

- Meacham: The C.B. Circle held their annual regular meeting with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL on Jan. 23, tacking carpet rags, making pillowtops, and other sewing was the work of the day. A delicious dinner was served at the noon hour. The next meeting is to be with Mrs. Ray SOLDNER on Jan. 30.

- Mr. and Mrs. E. WORMLEY and Katherine, Mr. and Mrs. C.B. ROHRBOUGH, Ruth and Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. L.B. KING of Champaign were birthday dinner guests at the L.C. ROHRBOUGH home in Salem Sunday in honor of L.C.’s birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON and Vernon SMITH and Mrs. Olga WEISS attended the dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter WEISS, Sunday, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh LACEY who were married in Clayton, Mo. on Saturday. The bride was formerly Miss Laura WEISS.

- Meacham: Several members of the C.B. Circle gathered at the home of Mrs. E.G. DILLON Tuesday and gave a stork shower for Mrs. Hugh COPPLE and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER.

- Will Henry MILLER was born May 4, 1868 at Madison Co., Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER. On April 1882 he was confirmed at St. Peter. He died Jan. 22, 1941. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Fannie MILLER, and the following children: Miss Lon MILLER of Kinmundy; Walter and Fred of Farina; Mrs. Ida MALONEY of Springfield; 4 grandchildren; 2 step-daughters, Miss Lavern CROWDER of Alma; Mrs. Marie HATHAWAY of Vernon; 3 step-grandchildren; and the following brothers, John of Kinmundy; Henry of Bonnie, Ill.; Fred of Centralia; and 1 sister, Mrs. Lena AUSTERKAMP of Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment was in St. Peter Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT received a telegram Sunday reporting their son, Harold, had been found dead that morning. It was certainly a great shock to them as well as the whole community. Harold enlisted with the Army Air Corps on Nov. 29, 1939 in Texas for a period of 3 years. He received training at Kelly Field. For the past few months he has been on guard duty with the 24th Air Base Squadran, Borinquen Field, Puerto Rico. All the message stated was that he was found dead. Particulars will follow by letter. Harold was 19 years old and a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘38.

- Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM had as dinner guests Sunday all of their children: Mr. and Mrs. W.C. INGRAM and children of Sullivan; Dr. and Mrs. C.L. WRIGHT and son of Carbondale; Miss Nellie INGRAM and friend, Miss Josephine DAWSON of Beardstown; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DOUGLAS and son and Miss Dorothy INGRAM of Karnak; Mr. and Mrs. George JOHNSON and children of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Ray INGRAM of Arenzville; and L.C. INGRAM of Chicago.

- Several of our readers will be disappointed when they see there is no news from Meacham this week. This is all because our correspondent, Grandma DILLON, is busily engaged otherwise. And it was because Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER went to the Centralia Hospital Saturday where a 5 lb. son was born. Naturally daddy is all smiles and grandpa DILLON is grinning from ear to ear because he says, "For nigh on to forty years, I’ve wanted a boy, and now I have one."

- Another Good Republican: Mr. and Mrs. Robt LEE of Arcola are rejoicing over the arrival of a 6˝ lb. boy who made his arrival Sunday at the LEE home. Grandpa HICKMAN says, "That youngster was in such a hurry to get here before the coming election, that he wouldn’t wait for his mother to get to a hospital. He wouldn’t even wait for grandma HICKMAN to get there for the occasion.

- East Zion: Dresden HEADLEY is the owner of a new ‘44 V-8.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HEISTAND spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Van MUNDWILER in their new modern home.

- Miletus: Miss Lucile HAYS went to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis Tuesday of last week to accompany her mother home, who had been a patient there for 7 weeks. She was operated on for gallstones Jan. 21.

- Miletus: Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. YATES and family were his brother, Pearl and family of Alma; 3 sisters, Mrs. Walter JOHNSON and husband of Coden, Ill., Mrs. Harry MILLISER and husband of St. Elmo, and Mrs. Josie WHITE of Dexter, Mo., who had not been here for 28 years.

- Camp Ground: W.G. HAYS and daughter, Lucile, spent the weekend in St. Louis visiting with Mrs. HAYS and Mr. and Mrs. Paul ROSE and daughters. Mrs. ROSE is better known to radio and movie fans as Patsy MONTANA.

- Mr. and Mrs. Eli ROBB report their son, Wayne, who is a patient in the Naval Hospital at Mare Island is improving. Wayne has been having a tussle with arthritis.

- Mr. and Mrs. Maurice WILLIAMS of Chicago have a new son born Jan. 29 named Robt. Bruce.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Bill HARRINGTON of South Bend, Ind. have a baby daughter. The mother was formerly Nondas SWIFT.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen called on Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT Sunday afternoon.

- Swift School: Bert GARRETT and family visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT visited Sunday with Orville GARRETT and wife.

- Swift School: Helen and Evelyn BASSETT visited Sunday afternoon with Leah and Gloria WILLIAMS.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 4, 1916.

- An article was printed as to why Kinmundy should organize a Community High School District.

- Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT received a letter last week from the war department regarding the death of their son, Harold, which occurred in Puerto Rico on Feb. 2. The letter states that Harold had been shot and from all appearances, it was self inflicted, but the investigation would be carried further. The body would arrive in New York on the 12th. The body will arrive on the I.C. Train No. 3 here tonight.

- A double wedding ceremony was performed at the Methodist Parsonage in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Monday. The contracting parties were Lyle WILLIAMS, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.P. WILLIAMS, residing west of this city, and Miss Avanelle PHILLIPS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John PHILLIPS of this city; Mr. Thomas BOONE, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. BOONE, residing south of this city, and Miss Lucille SANDERS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. SANDERS of this city. The happy couples then spent a short honeymoon viewing the Ozark country. Mr. WILLIAMS is a congenial young barber in this city. His bride, a graduate of K.H.S. with the class of ‘39, has been employed as secretary for the Bell Telephone Co. in Salem. They have rented the BREWER property in the east part of town. Mr. BOONE has been referred to many times as the master nimrod of the Shriver district. For the past few years he has been substitute rural mail carrier on Route 1. He also farms when not carrying the mail. His bride has been employed in the George BARGH home for the past few years as housekeeper. For the time being this couple will make their home with their parents.

- Mr. D.F. NEATHERY of this city was called to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Edward BRIGGS in Greenville, Sunday. Mrs. BRIGGS died Monday, and the funeral was held in Greenville.

- Mrs. Anson BRANSON entered St. Mary’s Hospital, Centralia, Sunday, and underwent an operation Monday for gallstones.

- John SHAFFER, Harold SLANE, and Cecil BRIM were among the 32 boys who left Tuesday night for the induction station of Chicago. These boys were all volunteers in the Selective Service. Just where they will be sent from Chicago, providing that pass the final examination, remains to be seen, although it is supposed the most of them will go to Camp Grant near Rockford.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.L. FISHER have an 8˝ lb. daughter born Feb. 8 at Hartsack’s Hospital in St. Joseph, Mo. named Marcella Sue. The mother formerly Miss Virginia PIPER of this city.

- J.H. WILEY, retired Methodist Minister, died in Decatur at the home of his son, Wilson, on Feb. 6, aged 90 years, 4 months, and 26 days. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Services were held from the Moran Chapel with interment in Decatur. He leaves 5 daughters: Mrs. Earl BARBEE of Kinmundy; Mrs. Edna SHANKS of Assumption; Mrs. Neva MURPHY of Lovington; Mrs. Mervil JACOBS of Macomb; and Gladys of home; 2 sons, Wilson and Joyce WILEY, both of Decatur; 19 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Mr. WILEY will be remembered by many of the older residents of this city.

- Maxine MAHAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN who is employed in Centralia, was awarded the second highest grade in final examinations of prospective civilian airplane pilots who have completed a 12 hour course of ground instruction conducted under supervision of the civil aeronautics authority at Centralia High School. The 5 highest students will be awarded scholarships for actual flight training, a course supervised by the government.

- The whole community and more especially, the immediate relatives, received quite a shock Saturday afternoon when Mr. W.W. LOWE received a telegram announcing the death of his youngest son, Gordon, which occurred that morning after a brief illness in a government hospital in Los Angeles, Cal. Then there were many anxious hours of waiting by Mr. LOWE as well as Mr. and Mrs. Airs CONANT, until further word could be received. Sunday passed and still no word. Finally on Monday another telegram was received stating services would be held Monday with interment in Forrest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. On Monday afternoon, airmail letters were received by Mr. LOWE and Mr. and Mrs. CONANT giving more of the particulars. The letters were written by the wife (Chat nee CONANT). Gordon was employed as a mechanic for a transportation company in Los Angeles, he being specialized in Diesel Engineering. He was a veteran of the World War, and a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘16, a member of the local Methodist Church, and a member of the Kinmundy Lodge.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters, and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY were shopping in Centralia and Salem Saturday.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY, wife, and son, Darrell, visited Sunday evening with Frank JONES and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD of Kinmundy, Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and son, Leroy, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE Sunday.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James OSBORNE.

- East Zion: Mr. Marvin BASSETT who has been employed in Chicago is home for a visit.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 10, 1916.

- The remains of Pvt. Harold E. SHUFELDT arrived here Thursday night on I.C. Train No. 3 and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT, south of this city. Services were held in the high school gymnasium. There were more than 500 friends and relatives in attendance. The obituary was written and read by Mrs. Clyde HEISTAND, a neighbor and close friend of the family. Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON presided at the instrument playing songs, a quartet composed of Helen PRUETT, Marjorie BAILEY, Donna ANDREWS, and Annette VALLOW sang songs as well as Mrs. J.N. VALLOW. Pallbearers were Marvin BASSETT, Richard WILLIAMS, Howard ROBB, Benny DOOLEN, Charles KLINE, and Arthur BOYD, all with the exception of 1, former classmates. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Harold Edwin, eldest son of Marion and Mary MEYER SHUFELDT, was born Sept. 24, 1921, and died in Puerto Rico on Feb. 2, 1941. He graduated from Kinmundy H.S. at the age of 16. When just a lad he joined the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. In Nov. 1939 he enlisted in the U.S. Regular Army, sailing to Puerto Rico in March 1940. He died while on duty in the service of his country. He is survived by his parents; 1 sister, Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON, 3 brothers, Kenneth, Darrell, and Lawrence; 1 grandmother, Mrs. Chas. SHUFELDT of Salem, and a number of uncles, aunts, and cousins.

- Darrell ARNOLD received some severe burns last Thursday while at his work with the Gulf Pipe Line Co. near Breese, Ill. The pumps in the station in which he is employed, had just undergone a complete overhauling, and the workmen were cleaning up. At this particular time, Darrell was sweeping the floor. His work clothing was saturated with oil and when he neared the furnace, the clothing was ignited. Darrell threw his hands over his face and his fellow workmen used fire extinguishers to put out the blaze. The right hand and right leg were burned very bad. He was taken to Breese Hospital.

- Alice Jane HEFLIN BOYLE GARNER, daughter of Martha Jane and Morgan HEFLIN, was born in Indiana on Sept. 30, 1864, and died Feb. 16, 1941. At an early age she moved with her family to Marion Co., Ill., and here she met and married David BOYLE. They had 10 children. Her husband and 3 children preceded her in death. Later she married John GARNER of Kinmundy who died Feb. 28, 1940. She had been in poor health the past year, but had been up and around in the first part of December when she was stricken with pneumonia. She leaves: Thomas BOYLE, Mrs. John PETERS, Mrs. Homer WARDEN, all of Salem; Noah BOYLE and Mrs. Mollie HALL of Iuka; Perry BOYLE of Rock Island; and Wm. BOYLE of Alma; 1 sister, Mrs. Maggie BLACKBURN of Calif.; 4 brothers, Hershel, Morgan, Frank and Jim HEFLIN of Iuka; 4 step-children; 25 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held from the Bell Church near Kell, with interment in Bell Cemetery.

- Mrs. Emma Augusta EAGAN, widow of the late Albert G. EAGAN, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank HARDSOCK, in Centralia Sunday at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Services were held at Baldridge Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased was a former resident of Kinmundy and a sister-in-law of C.B. FRENCH of this city.

- Roy HINES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amy HINES of Alma, and Miss Oleane COLEMAN of Salem, motored to St. Charles, Mo. on Feb. 15, and were married. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry GIBSON of Salem. The couple left Sunday for Chicago where he has employment and an apartment ready for his bride.

- A Thank you note was printed from Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE on behalf of their son in the Anna State Hospital.

- Rev. R. Leland BROWN died at his home in Kinmundy on Feb. 19, 1941, aged 86 years, 6 months, and 24 days. Services will be held Feb. 22 at the Christian Church in Vandalia with interment in South Hill Cemetery in Vandalia.

- More information was printed on the advantages of organizing a Community High School.

- Green Ridge (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Charles DONOHO have a baby boy.

- Major June C. SMITH was elected to the State Supreme Court by a 20,000 Majority.

- Little Dickie PROVINES had the misfortune of falling over his football Tuesday cracking a bone in the lower part of the leg. He was taken to Mark Greer Hospital where an x-ray was taken and the leg put in a cast.

- Services were held for R. Leland BROWN Saturday at the Vandalia Christian Church. There was also a brief service at the home in Kinmundy. Rev. L.H. HOOE, son-in-law of the deceased. Pallbearers were Virgil HOOE, Kenneth HOOE, and Geo. BROWN, grandchildren of the deceased, and Marion HELM, Norman BLACKBURN, and Thurman McCULLEY.

- Mr. J. B. MAXEY received word Saturday of the serious accident which had befallen his brother-in-law, Louis FERGUSON, who is a member of the Indianapolis Police Force. According to the report, Mr. FERGUSON was riding his motorcycle in the line of duty, when a car pulled out in front of him upsetting the motorcycle. He sustained a broken arm, mangled hand, skull fracture, knee fracture and lacerated face. He is in serious condition. Mrs. FERGUSON was formerly Miss Mary MAXEY of this city.

- Frank REEDER who resides in Chicago suffered a stroke last Friday.

- Mrs. Fred GAMMON entertained several friends to a prenuptial shower given in honor of Miss Nelda GRAY, in her home Friday evening. Many useful and beautiful gifts were received. The entire evening was spent in a social way with dainty refreshments being served by the hostess.

- East Zion: Mr. Guy ARNOLD, Carroll GARRETT, and James McNICHOLS called Sunday in Breese on Mr. Darrell ARNOLD who is suffering from burns in the hospital.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Loren JOHNSON, Miss Lucille NICHOLS, Miss Ruth BASSETT, Mr. Dresden HEADLEY, and Mr. Marvin BASSETT called last Wednesday night on Miss Kathryn and Mr. Louie SULLENS.

- Meacham (from last week): The C.B. Circle gave a shower for the newlywed’s first on last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON for Mr. and Mrs. LACEY. Then on Friday at the home of Mrs. Susanna JONES for Mr. and Mrs. Loyd SELBY of Sullivan.

- Swift News (from last week); Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL visited Sunday in Kinmundy with Mr. and Mrs. Ed BRASEL helping them celebrate their 30th anniversary.

- Swift News (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. C.S. CHANCE have a 9˝ lb. daughter born Feb. 12 named Dorothy Louise.

- Swift News (from last week) Clyde GARRETT and family, Bert GARRETT and family, Lyle SWIFT and Mr. and Mrs. Joe McGRATH of St. Louis were dinner guests of Virgil LIVESAY and family Sunday.

- Swift News (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB.

- East Meadow Branch: Several from this community attended the funeral of R. Leland BROWN in Vandalia Saturday.

- Omega: The Omega Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Valeria SCHOOLEY last Thursday. Members gave a stork shower for Mrs. Merle HELMS and Mrs. Ethel JENKINS.

- Omega: Gene HUDDLESTON and family and Ollie MULVANEY and family helped G.W. VANCLEVE celebrate his birthday Sunday. He was born Feb. 22.

- Elva Leroy O’DELL, son of William and Evaline SHORT O’DELL, was born Aug. 14, 1891 in Joseph Co., Ill. He with his parents and brothers and sisters moved to Marion Co. at the age of 14, where he spent the remainder of his life, having lived in Salem the past 23 years. He was employed by the C. & E.I.R.R., and died Feb. 9, 1941 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He leaves: his wife, Mrs. Betty MALOY O’DELL whom he married May 31, 1940; his 3 sons by a former marriage, Estel of Salem, Francis of Edwardsville, and Lawrence of Odin; his mother of Xenia; 2 brothers, Lester of Salem, and Vernie of Xenia; 5 sisters, Mrs. Elsie MULVANEY and Mrs. Florence GREENE of Kinmundy, Mrs. Blanche DURRALL of Iuka, Mrs. Winnie KNAPP of Salem, and Mrs. Leona MARTIN of Urbana; and 1 granddaughter, Phyllis Marilyn O’DELL of Salem. He was preceded in death by his father on Nov. 26, 1931; 1 infant brother; and his only daughter, Lois Pauline, who died in 1925 at the age of 10 years after a lingering illness of typhoid fever.

- A letter was printed from Mary E. SHRIVER.

- 25 years ago from Feb. 17, 1916.

- James JONES and Miss Nelda GRAY motored to Pesotum, Mo. Saturday where they were married in the Methodist Parsonage. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt GRAY residing northwest of this city. She graduated from the local high school in 1937. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Frank JONES, also residing northwest of this city. He is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘30, and since his graduation has been engaged in farming. The infair dinner was served Sunday in the home of the groom’s parents, known as the Ras JONES farm northwest of this city.

- Another Rat Killing Time: The Farm Bureau will sponsor a banquet again this year. The date has been set for March 28 and we have agreed to handle the poison bait in this community. The bait will be 31 cents per package. Last year the rat population was greatly reduced by a banquet that was staged for them. It has been estimated that 1 rat will do $2.00 worth of damage each year. One package of bait is sufficient to kill 100 rats.

- Mr. and Mrs. Steve HOGGE and son, Orval WINDERS and family of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Otto HOUGH of Centralia, Mr. Geo. COLE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT of Kinmundy, Mac BOZZELL and family, and Mrs. Susie MANNING of East St. Louis met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE to help him celebrate his 50th birthday on March 2. His birthday cake was presented by his sister, Mary WINDERS.

- In Memoriam of Gladys DOWNS SCULLION, who died 1 year ago today.

- Richard MOTCH, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH, left Sunday for Lincoln, Neb. where he enrolled in the Flying School.

- Howard HELM was inducted into the Selective Service last week in Chicago. He has been employed in Chicago for the past few years.

- Services were held at the Kinmundy Methodist Church for Mrs. Martha KENNEDY, a former resident of this city, and interment made in Evergreen Cemetery. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otis HIESTAND, Hurst, Ill. on Feb. 23. Death was due to senility. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. BEAM of Alma, and was born in Columbia Co., Pa. on Dec. 27, 1859. She had lived with her daughter at Hurst for the past several years. The following children survive: Mrs. Carolyn BROWN of Mt. Vernon; Clark E. KLINE of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. Aletha HIESTAND of Hurst. She also leaves 7 step-children, 6 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.

- O.B. JACKSON of Plainview lost part of a finger when 1 of the fine blooded horses in the JACKSON stables became impatient at feeding time early Saturday night. JACKSON’s index finger on the right hand had the flesh and nail stripped off just above the joint when it was caught between the horse’s teeth while the owner was feeding the animal. His finger was amputated at the first joint and he remained in the hospital until Sunday. He was back on the job this morning at his meat packing plant.

- The election to vote on the proposed Community High School will be held Saturday.

- On April 15 at the City Hall in Kinmundy, an election will be held to elect city officers. Also to vote on the proposition to "Determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquor shall be licensed in the City of Kinmundy."

- Meacham: Carl CRAIN, who is stationed at Ft. Sheridan, Ill., spent a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN and Gene.

- Meacham: Mrs. Mattie HITT and little grandson, Mickie of Casey, came Saturday to spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS and Mrs. Oliff BLAIN and helped Mr. HARRIS celebrate his birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE had a daughter born Sunday at their home. The mother was formerly Miss Olga WEISS.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McWILLIAMS are enjoying a new radio in their home.

- Kenneth FULFER, who is attending State Teachers’ College in Charleston, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rube FULFER and sister, Wilma Jean.

- Miletus: On Feb. 15, 1891, David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy COURSON, and Mattie, daughter of Rev. S.M. WILSON and wife, were married at the home of the bride’s parents, near Texico, Jefferson Co., Ill. by Rev. A.B. SMITH. On Feb. 15, 1941 they celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. Mr. COURSON has 1 living brother, N.T. COURSON and Mrs. COURSON; 1 brother, Bill WILSON; 2 sisters, Mrs. Rose ENSMINGER, and Dora VANNATTA, all whom were present. They lived in Meacham twp. all of the 50 years and all of their children, Earl, Arthur, May FRANCE, Ethel MERRITT, and Leta GRUNDEN lived in Marion Co. Mrs. COURSON joined the Meacham Baptist Church shortly after coming into this locality and Mr. COURSON a few years later. A list of those present was included.

- Miletus: A birthday dinner was given in honor of Mrs. Orion BUTTS at her home March 2.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Ora DOUGLAS and 2 daughters came from E. St. Louis Sunday and helped Mr. and Mrs. Chris MEYER celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary.

- 25 years ago from March 2, 1941.

- Quite an enthusiastic election was held Saturday for the purpose of voting for and against the proposition of forming Community High School District. The proposition carried by a majority of 206 votes. The vote was 720 for and 514 against. Here is the vote in districts:

	For	Against
Kinmundy	549	64
Booker	47	23
Swift	54	5
Omega	41	68
Alma	29	354

 

Our neighboring village of Alma was opposed to it mostly because it will do away with their 2 year high school. Although they could foresee the passing of the 2 year high school anyway, they were hoping to form a community high school of their own.

- James Wallace ALEXANDER was born in Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace ALEXANDER of Patoka, on March 4. The mother is formerly Miss Madolyn GREEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elston GREEN of Patoka.

- Eli DOOLEN has accepted a position in the laboratory of St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. His family will remain on the farm west of town until the children have completed this term of school, and then they will move to Centralia.

- The Alma Eagles 4-H Club met at the home of Russell BROOM Wed., March 5, 1941. A very interesting talk was given by Bob FORD on "Stomach Worms in Sheep". Several songs were sung. Two new members came into the club, Eugene RHOADS and Loren DAVIDSON. Refreshments were served and games were played. Howard BROOM, Reporter.

- A misc. shower was given Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE, who were recently married. About 35 guests were present.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dan HEISTAND, residing on the Geo. SNELLING farm south of this city, were made very happy Saturday night over the arrival of an 8 lb. girl. She has been given the name of Martha Sevanne. Both mother and babe are doing fine. Daddy is also doing as well as can be expected, although the neighbors report the occasion reminded them of the "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere", the way he spread the news.

- Dean LANG of Rockford, son of Mrs. H.L. HANNA, and Miss Norma LANDIN of Rockford were married March 8 at Jackson, Mo. The groom’s mother and sister, Mrs. H.L. HANNA and Mrs. Velma LAMMERS of Rockford, and B.L. HANNA, son of Dr. H.L. HANNA. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl LANDIN of Rockford. After a short visit here with Dr. and Mrs. H.L. HANNA and son, B.L., the young couple departed for Rockford where they will reside.

- Mrs. N.S. SUTTON received the message Saturday announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. Ollie McKANEY of Wheeling, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. SUTTON in company with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. SNELLING, left Sunday to go to the funeral. While away they received another message announcing the death of Mr. SUTTON’s cousin, William PIGG, of Arcola. The funeral was also held Monday, but they knew nothing of it until they returned.

- Celebrates 74th Birthday: Mrs. Icy GARRETT celebrated her 74th birthday anniversary Tuesday by entertaining her children and other relatives to dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, Mr. and Mrs. Claude GARRETT and son, Roy, and daughter, Mrs. Wade LAWSON, Mr. and Mrs. Orie ATKINS and daughters, Mildred and Leta, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Dorothy Frances, Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS, and son, Larry, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. DOOLEN and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon. Afternoon callers were Mrs. A.C. DUNLAP and Mr. Eli DOOLEN. Needless to say that this was a very happy occasion for all those present.

- Has Surprise Party: The members of the Rainbow Division of the Ladies of the Methodist Church, met a the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Tom BALLANCE Monday evening where they gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs. BALLANCE’s mother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT, whose 74th birthday fell on the next day. And it certainly was a surprise for "Aunt Icy". Many presents were received. The entire evening was spent in a social way. At a late hour, refreshments were served by Mrs. BALLANCE, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Lewie SULLENS. A little later, goodbyes were said, all wishing Aunt Icy many more happy returns on the day.

- Private John W. SHAFFER Writes: We are always glad to hear from the boys in camp and the first letter in this respect was from John SHAFFER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER residing in the Elder School District. Here it is: Ft. Warren, Wyoming.; March 2, 1941; Dear Norris and family; I am afraid you think I have forgotten all about my promise to write until I had something to tell you, although, some people, had they seen all I have, could talk for years about it. We were examined at the 122nd Field Artillary Armory in Chicago. I was inducted into the service, with a solemn "I do" at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14th. In the examination I rated "good" or "negative" in everything but posture, which was "fair". I was sent to Ft. Sheridan Recruit Reception Center that evening. In due time I got my uniform and outfit and shots. I was booked to go to Ft. Presido, Calif., 30th Infantry. I had a sore throat and the doctors wouldn’t let me go. I stayed in Camp and went out with the 4th bunch that came through. I lost all Marion County boys except SLANE who is staying as cook. I came out to Fort Warren 3 miles north of Cheyenne with 26 men who are mostly from Kalamazoo and Detroit. We are in a new quartermaster outfit. These boys had the highest I.Q. of any trainees who have come to Sheridan. We will undergo 13 weeks of intensive training, which will include 2 months study of 10 to 12 hours per day learning a trade. These boys are mostly car factory employees and I signed up as carpenter. The Q.M. Corps is made up of highly specialized skilled craftsmen, so I consider myself extremely lucky. The elevation here is between 6 and 7 hours thousand feet. Several of the boys have nose bleeds every time they run up stairs. We all have cracked lips. I walked 6 miles today and every joint in my body is so tired I am miserable. I would not be nearly so tired if I had followed a harrow for 15 hours. I got here the 28th. Come on the Union Pacific. The sky is bright blue when it is not cloudy. Friday and Saturday the temperature was 75; today it is 48. The air smells just like spring only there is no smell of things growing. The only trees or bushes here, have been planted, without exception. I had better close and go to bed. Pvt. John W. SHAFFER; Company ‘C’; 2nd Q.M. Reg’t; Ft. Warren, Wyo.

- Mr. and Mrs. S.B. PARRILL of Farina ate Sunday dinner at the home of Misses Evangeline and Luella PARRILL, given in honor of F.O. GRISSOM’s birthday.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB visited Sunday with her parents, Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift News: Fred GAMMON and wife of Kinmundy visited with Mr. and Mrs. James JONES Saturday evening.

- Swift News: Velma Jean CONANT spent the weekend with Norma Del GARRETT.

- Swift News: Mr. Elmer BASSETT and Mrs. Mark ARNOLD and daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill CONANT Sunday.

- Dr. and Mrs. H.L. HANNA attended the funeral of Mrs. O.H. BRITT of Patoka Sunday.

- 25 years ago from March 9, 1941.

- Miss Margaret WARREN, teacher of the 5th and 6th grades in the local schools tendered her resignation. She has taught in our schools for the past several years. She is betrothed to Eugene SHUFELDT, a former resident of this community, who is employed in Oregon. They will leave on April 1 for Oregon where Mr. SHUFELDT will resume his duties as a railroad engineer.

- Mrs. Annie YOUNG has leased her orchards, consisting of 200 acres, including house and barn to George CLEMENTZ of Highland, Ill. for a term of 5 years. Mr. and Mrs. STOCKER, a brother-in-law and sister of Mr. CLEMENTZ will occupy the house and manage the farm.

- Mrs. Matilda MAXWELL received word last week of the death of her daughter, Mrs. J.O. RENNIE, of Oswatomie, Kan. Services were held in Oswatomie and the body taken to Shenandoah, Iowa for burial. She had undergone an operation for liver trouble in Kansas City. The operation revealed cancer. The deceased will be remembered by older residents as Miss Jennie SPICER.

- Harry F. DENNIS of Paris, Ill. has purchased the entire mortuary equipment of the late B.F. GLARDON of Louisville, Ill. and will open a new funeral home about April 1 in that city. Mr. and Mrs. DENNIS are our home people but have lived in Centralia and Paris for several years.

- Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER were in Charleston over the weekend where they visited and attended a family reunion and dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BAGOTT’s 59th anniversary on March 15 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. FLETCHER. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Bert GIBBONS of Muncie, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son, Donn, of Coffeen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul BAGOTT, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell BAGOTT of Charleston.

- Harry HEBRON of Farina has been appointed as Maintenance Patrolman on State Route 37. He assumed duties this morning, having relieved A.J. JACKSON of this city. This was quite a blow to the republican party of Kinmundy twp. because this was one political job that they wished to see stay in Kinmundy. Mr. JACKSON will now turn his attention toward the management of the Texaco Service Station, as his son, Merle, will leave for the army as soon as he is able. He is suffering from a strained back at present.

- Leland SHORT, a volunteer, James HANKS and Arthur MULVANY, of Meacham twp., Roy NORTHCUTT, who has been managing the farm for Mr. Roy HULSEY, north of this city, and James BASSETT of Foster twp., left Salem last night where they will be inducted into the selective Service this morning in Chicago. H. Merle JACKSON, of this city, was scheduled to accompany these boys, but due to a back injury, is in bed and unable to go.

- Dwight ALEXANDER is stepping high this morning over the arrival of twins last night, although he was really expecting triplets. But he seems pretty well contented with twins. So right now, Sally, the family milk goat, and her twin kids, are the center of attraction around the ALEXANDER home.

- Frances Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.F. MAXEY of Rock Falls, Ill. underwent an operation for mastoids in the Sterling Hospital Thursday.

- Mrs. Carrie HEATON and daughter, Hester, were called in Tuckerman, Ark. Tuesday on account of the death of Mrs. HEATON’s brother-in-law, Mr. Mace SEE, who was killed in an auto accident Monday. The deceased was a former resident of this community.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lenly WHITECOTTON of Oklahoma City, Okla. announce the arrival of a 7˝ lb. boy who was born March 15 named Lenly Dwane. The mother will be remembered here as Miss Dorothy BOUGHERS.

- A few friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross OLDEN on March 14 to help their daughter, Lillie Mae, celebrate her 14th birthday. Refreshments were served by the sister, Miss Thelma and sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond OLDEN. Those present were Agnes BORING, Arlene ZIMMER, Jean ALEXANDER, Virginia MULVANEY, Helen JACKSON, Peggy JACKSON, Mary Lou FOLLOWELL, Charles BASSETT, Joe FEATHER, Roy HALL, Calvin BARBEE, Bobby BAILEY, Walter BORING, Leland and Bruce OLDEN.

- Word has been received here by Mrs. Icy GARRETT, announcing the death of her cousin, Mrs. Etta DARDEN of Little Rock, Ark. Death came last Saturday after several months of suffering with cancer of the chest. Funeral services were held and interment made there. Mrs. DARDEN was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.J. FOSTER. She leaves besides her husband and 2 daughters, 2 brothers, Orville and Clyde FOSTER of Chicago.

- In Memoriam of Luella HARVEY, who died one year ago, March 24.

- Mr. and Mrs. Theo MILLER in company with Mr. and Mrs. Theo MILLER of Flora, and Mr. and Mrs. A.N. GRAY of Kinmundy motored to Breese and had birthday dinner at the Stella McGEE home in honor of her 82nd birthday, and 7 others whose birthdays are in March.

- The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church gave an old fashioned supper for the public on Monday in the Church basement. The menu consisted of corn bread, plain boiled potatoes, sausage, sausage gravey, beans, sauercraut, and apple pie. A goodly number attended the supper. After the meal, a short program was given. A trio by the BAILEY sisters, Baritone solo, Nancy LOWE, trio Freshmen boys, Kenneth PIGG, John PIPER, and Duane HANNA, and a vocal solo by Helen PRUETT. Group singing was enjoyed by all, the songs being old-fashioned songs and Irish songs since it was St. Patrick’s Day.

- Omega: The house on Dr. LOGAN’s dog and fox farm east of here caught fire Monday and was completely destroyed.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the community meeting in Brubaker Friday night. Talking pictures were shown on the proper care of a tractor, and a talent discovery contest was held which furnished good entertainment. At the close of the meeting, sandwiches and coffee were served. Edgar KAGY was the winner in the amateur contest.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT of Granite City visited over the weekend with his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER.

- Swift: Mrs. Kenneth ROBB is the proud owner of a new Speed Queen Washing Machine.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and family visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB Sunday afternoon.

- Swift: Mrs. Bertha ROBB and Mrs. Fred GAMMON of Kinmundy visited Wednesday with Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. H.H. HOWELL and Mr. and Mrs. R.W. BAYLIS attended the shower given for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Martin HASSEBROCK attended birthday surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus STARK at St. Peter, Saturday.

- 25 years ago from March 16, 1916.

- Mr. M.G. SEE, former Kinmundy resident, was killed in Tuckerman, Ark. when a passenger train struck his automobile at the crossing, instantly killing him and little Francine LAYTON, 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom LAYTON. Mr. SEE was repairing a pump at one of his tenant houses in which the LAYTON family lived and had come to the Graham shop on the other side of the tracks for some repairs, the little girl coming with him to buy some candy at a nearby store. Mr. SEE apparently did not see the train and drove on the track directly in front of it. Mason Greenlee SEE passed his 81st birthday last month having been born in Marion co. Ill. on Feb. 2, 1860, son of Mary Jane FRENCH and John SEE. He married Mary Ellen GRIFFIN on Nov. 9, 1881, and in 1887 they moved to Arkansas. Mrs. SEE died in 1936. He had lived in the Tuckerman community for nearly 50 years and had engaged in various enterprises, including mercantile, sawmill and lumber, farming, but a great deal of his life was spent doing carpenter and contracting work. He is survived by 3 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sadie SEE and Mrs. Carrie HEATON of Kinmundy, Ill.; and Mrs. Nora CHURCHMAN of Pine Bluff, Ark., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. SEE reared a niece, Mrs. O’Neil Jamison BJORKMAN, who has made her home with him the past 4 years. Interment will be at the Cheshier cemetery in Tuckerman.

- The farm home of Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS was destroyed by fire Friday evening, as well as the greater part of the contents. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mrs. WILLIAMS was visiting in Chicago with her sons, Maurice and Richard, and daughter, Clara. She had spent the greater part of the winter with them, but returned home as she learned of the fire. The home is also occupied by another son, Russell and family. Russell happened to be delivering wood on that afternoon, and Mrs. WILLIAMS and son was spending the afternoon with her parents, the A.J. JACKSON’s here in town. The neighbors discovered the fire and spread the alarm. Only a few personal effects were salvaged. The family dog crawled underneath the house and was burned also.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil CAMPBELL of Salem have been notified by military personnel in Puerto Rico that their son, Warren CAMPBELL, was drowned during an attempt to save a buddy from like fate. The elder Mr. CAMPBELL is an oil worker and this family lived in Kinmundy for several months, moving to Salem about 2 months ago.

- On March 22, thirty-six of the neighbors, children and friends of Mrs. Martha DOWNS gathered at her home to help celebrate her birthday. Mrs. DOWNS could not keep back the tears as it brought back memories of when her own children were all home and now so far away. The afternoon was spent in games and an egg hunt, also singing by Kenneth PIGG, Duane HANNA and John PIPER accompanied by Richard JONES on the guitar and songs by Patricia and Gene BAILEY. There were also several readings. Refreshments were served by Mrs. DOWN’s daughter, Thelma and Margaret BARBEE.

- Miss Margaret WARREN was honored with 3 pre-nuptial showers. The first was given by Miss Margaret WISEHEART at the home of Miss Florence JACK, with the members of the Methodist Church Sunday School class, and she was presented with an electric waffle iron and sandwich toaster. On Tuesday she was a guest of honor of the Eastern Star. The third shower was given by Mrs. Paul MONICAL in her home in Farina.

- Former Circuit Judge, William B. WRIGHT, of Effingham died in Effingham Hospital Sunday at the age of 81 years. He had served for 24 years in the judicial district.

- Miss Thelma OLDEN was taken to Mark Greer Hospital Saturday, and on Monday underwent an operation for appendicitis.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lewie SULLENS and son, left Sunday for Chicago, where Mr. SULLENS has employment. Lewie made a trip there last week to look over prospects for a job. He came home Friday and reported that he had been offered 3 positions. He said the factories are all working on defense orders and are needing men.

- H.C. RUSSELL, of the U. of I., to Conduct Livestock Tour in County Next Thursday: A Livestock Feed Lot Tour is planned for Marion County Livestock feeders, Thursday, April 3. The following farms have been selected in different parts of the county for places to stop and observe different methods of handling stock. Mr. H.C. RUSSELL, Livestock Extension Specialist from the university and also a livestock salesman from the E. St. Louis Market, who has daily contact with the market, will accompany the farmers on this tour. We believe something worthwhile and of interest can be seen at each stop and would like to have a large group take the complete trip, but if this is not possible, farmers may join the group at any place. Those coming for the entire trip may either bring their lunch or eat at Salem, as we will be near Salem between 12:00 and 1:00 o’clock. The following schedule will be followed as close as possible:

8:00 a.m., April 3, 1941 - W.F. BLANKENSHIP farm in Haines twp. ˝ mile west and ˝ mile north of Slapout; beef cattle, sheep and hogs; general farm practices used on this farm.

9:00 a.m., O.A. JAMES and H.H. McLAUGHLIN farm in Stevenson twp., 2 miles south of Banister and ˝ mile west; cattle, sheep and hogs, on the JAMES farm and registered Hereford cattle on the McLAUGHLIN farm.

10:30 a.m. R.C. CLUSTER farm 1˝ east of Salem., feeder cattle, Chester White and O.I.C. Hogs.

11:30 a.m. John FORD farm, 1 miles of Alma; Hereford cattle, sheep and hogs.

12:30 p.m. Stop at Salem for dinner or eat lunch and meet at

2:00 p.m. Reuben YOUNG farm 1 mile east and 3/4 mile north of Odin, registered Hereford heifers and also feed cattle and hogs.

It is rather hard to determine the exact time at each place as the length of time spent will depend somewhat on the size of the group and their interest and questions, but the plan is to visit the 5 above places and have some discussion at each, then at the last stop, perhaps summerize what has been seen. This is the first livestock tour for several years and although it may be a busy time for some farmers in the field, it might be time well spent to take a few hours off for this trip.

- Mrs. Paul HANNA was employed as teacher of the 5th and 6th grades for the remainder of the school year.

- Eighty Years Ago: The following is a clipping from the Patoka Register, June 24, 1921, but was copied from a Kansas City paper. For some unknown reason, the name of the writer was not given. Nevertheless it does make pretty good reading from a historical standpoint. After you have read this, it may be that you can tell us just who the writer may be. Here’s the story: When I was a boy, in 1861, living in Kinmundy, Ill., I was down at the town’s depot one day when a cattle train pulled in and stopped. It was loaded with confederate prisoners bound for the prison camps in the north, and on top of the cars sat Federate soldiers with guns, guarding the trainload. The sight was calculated to impress one of my age. But something far more striking followed. Half a dozen soldiers dropped out of one of the cars and began digging a hole at the side of the road. When this was perhaps 18 inches deep, they went to one of the cars and took from it a Confederate soldier, dead, and hurriedly buried him. The soldiers then climbed on board and the train pulled out. Sticking from the dirt at the foot of the crude grave were tips of the 2 feet of the dead man. Some 3 miles from Kinmundy at that time lived Uncle Isaac EAGAN on a farm that was like a southern plantation in its size and appearance. He was rich and had won the good will of the people among whom he dwelt, in spite of his strong southern sympathies, by having presented 20 acres of sightly land near the town for a public cemetery. Someone told Uncle Isaac about the youth that had been buried by the roadside. He bought a coffin, procured a lot in the cemetery he had given the city, sent his men and had the body exhumed and given a decent burial in the city cemetery, placing a marker at the grave. Years passed and the war came to an end. I was at the station on another occasion when a well dressed woman alighted from the incoming passenger train. After the excitement of unloading the baggage was at an end, and the train had pulled out, this woman approached the station agent and with evident Southern modulation asked if there had not during the war been a young soldier, who had died enroute to prison, buried near the town. The agent answered in the affirmative, and told how Uncle Isaac EAGAN had dug up the body and buried it in the village cemetery. Then his eyes fell upon me. "Here is a lad who saw the original burial, and can direct you to the new grave and to Uncle Isaac EAGAN, who buried the boy." "Son," the woman said, turning to me, "I wish you would go to the livery stable and get the best rig you can, then tell your mother and go with me to see Mr. EAGAN." I did as directed. We drove up to Uncle Isaac’s, finding him sitting in shirt sleeves on a wide veranda in front of a big house in the midst of a shady grove, smoking a cob pipe. He received the woman with southern courtesy, and, after hearing her story, led us into the house. Going to an old fashioned mahogany desk, he drew forth a package of papers, which he explained had been found on the body of the dead man, and handed them to the woman. She first looked at the daguerreotype and exclaimed: "This is enough. It is my brother; and 1 cannot thank you enough for the kindness you showed us." This woman remained in Kinmundy for about a month. In that time she had a monument made for the dead confederate. The women of the town called on her at the hotel, and a feeling of deep sympathy sprang up between her and her sisters of the northland. When at last the marble for the grave had been placed, and she was at the depot ready to depart for her southern home, she told them how she had appreciated their kindness, and that her views of northern callousness had been fully dissipated. Many were in tears as she finished her little talk. Then seeing me on the platform, she took a $5 bill from her purse and insisted on my taking it. It was the only time in all my life when I was really rich.

- Pleasant Grove: Willadene SHAFFER attended the funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Frances RITTER at Mt. Carmel Church, Friday.

- Pleasant Grove: Funeral services were held Friday at the Baptist Church in Salem for Mrs. Bertha LAWRENCE, who died at a hospital in Chicago, following an operation. Mrs. LAWRENCE is the mother of Mrs. Ralph SQUIBB of Brubaker.

- East Zion: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Mr. Artie SCHICK which was held in Vernon on Tuesday.

- Swift: Word has been received here of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Orville HARVEY of Ridgefarm named Richard Orville.

- Swift: Kenneth ROBB and wife visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: Norma Del GARRETT spent the weekend with Velma CONANT.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and son, Leroy, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT and daughters, and Norma Del GARRETT were in Breese Sunday afternoon visiting Darrell ARNOLD at the hospital.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and wife and son, Darrell Gene, visited Sunday on Zion Prairie with friends.

- Swift: Roy HULSEY and wife spent Sunday with Katy MICHAEL.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS went to Pesotum Monday to attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Fred BEHL.

- On April 2, 1891, Henry Kalvin LANE and Miss Mary Eva COLLIER were married in Sullivan, Ill. After their marriage they remained on a farm in Moultrie Co. for 14 years, moving to Kinmundy 36 years ago, where they settled on the ALLEN farm (later known as the WARD farm) south of town. They lived on various farms in the neighborhood until 1930, when they purchased the the WHISNANT farm, where they remained until Aug. when they sold the farm and moved to town. Mr. LANE was born in Indiana, moving to Moultrie county with his parents when 7 years old. There he grew to manhood and later met his bride. He is 74 years old. Mrs. LANE was born in Moultrie Co. and is 69 years old. They have 7 children: 2 sons and 2 daughters, living, 2 sons dying in infancy and 1 son dying at the age of 9. They also have 14 grandchildren. The celebration was held on Sunday and 53 relatives and friends gathered at the home with well filled baskets and presents. A list of those attending was included. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Misses Katherine WORMLEY and Alice FRENCH entertained a number of friends Friday at the home of Miss WORMLEY with a silver and linen shower for Miss Margaret WARREN. 5 tables were at play with bridge, rook, and Chinese checkers.

- The fire department made a run to the home of Mrs. Mollie BROWN Tuesday when a short circuit in a drop cord caused the cord to catch fire and burn. As soon as the outlet switch was pulled the fire ceased and only the cord was burned.

- A farewell and birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. ARNOLD residing west of Alma, the guests of honor being Jesse JEZEK, who will soon leave for camp, and Mrs. J.O. ARNOLD, who was celebrating her 49th birthday. A list of those attending was included.

- The body of a man who was found Tuesday along the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad about 4 miles north of this city by the Farina section crew. It was supposed that he had fallen from the blinds of the northbound passenger train. The left arm was cut off just below the elbow and a deep gash thru his skull. His Selective service register card was found in his pocket, and they found his home to be in New Orleans, La., and his name as William David McGITTIGAN. The body was shipped to relatives in New Orleans.

- Eugene SHUFELDT of Salem and Miss Margaret WARREN of this city motored to Murphysboro yesterday where they were married in the Centenary Methodist Church, by the former pastor of the local Methodist church. Much to the surprise of the contracting parties, the ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Paulene JOHNSON and son, Neil, Miss Virginia ROHRBOUGH, and Miss Katherine WORMLEY of this city. The bride is daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry WARREN, and since the death of her parents, has made her home with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. WARREN. She is a graduate of the local high school class of ‘26. For the past 9 years she has been a teacher in the local grade school. The groom is youngest son of Mrs. Adora SHUFELDT of Salem. He is also a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘23. Since his graduation, he has been employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad and has attained the position of locomotive engineer with his headquarters at Klamath Falls, Ore. The couple will reside in Oregon.

- The Athletic Banquet was held Monday. Bennie DOOLEN was given award for scoring the most free shots of the year. Letters were presented to Bennie DOOLEN, Earl BRIMBERRY, Robert GRAY, Ralph JENKINS, Charles SEE, Russell MOUNT, John JEZEK, Kenneth WRIGHT, Guin VALLOW, Harold SIMMONS, and Charles VALLOW, the players; Manuel WELSH, the manager; Margaret BARBEE, Juanita BAILEY, Marie KLINE, and Kenneth JACKSON, the cheerleaders.

- The Democrats were victorious in the local township election held Tuesday, although Republicans did elect 2 Justices of the Peace. The results were:

For Town Clerk: Wilma BOUGHERS (D) over Stella LEE (R)

For Assessor: R.H. PIGG (D) over Chas. BLOMBERG (R)

For Justice of the Peace: C.A. BOONE (R) and R.S. ROWAN (R)

For School Trustees: F.G. ALEXANDER (D) over Fletcher COLE (R).

It was found that District No. 25 already has a trustee at the present time, so Mr. ALEXANDER will withdraw his name from the ballot.

- Pleasant Grove: The U.S.C. met Wednesday with Mrs. Dora SPITLER.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Ray MILLER and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, and Will SHAFFER and daughter, Willadean, attended a birthday dinner at the Dalt VANDEVEER home Sunday in honor of Mrs. VANDEVEER’s birthday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL visited Sunday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Buster BENDER from Chicago spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Selby GARRETT.

- Green Ridge: Misses Laura Josephine, and Kathryn DOUDERA of Chicago spent the weekend with their parents, F.L. DOUDERA and family. They came down with Mr. and Mrs. Buster BENDER.

- Green Ridge: Mr. Elmer BASSETT and daughter, Edith called on Gage BASSETT, Sunday.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil GARRETT are the proud parents of a baby boy, born 1 day last week.

- Harold ROBB returned home Friday from Chicago where he has employment.

- 25 years ago from March 23, 1916.

- Noah Sanford SUTTON, son of Brazier and Mary SUTTON, was born in Reelsville, Ind. on May 24, 1876, and died at his home in Kinmundy on April 2, 1941. When 2 years old, he moved with his parents to Illinois. Most of his boyhood was spent in Longview, Ill. At the age of 19 he began the study of telegraphy. He followed the railroad business until 4 years ago when he was retired on pension. 34 years ago he accepted the position as station agent at Kinmundy and held this until he retired. However, 23 years ago he was forced to take a leave of absence on account of his eyesight. He married Miss Esta Belle LEFLER on Dec. 16, 1900, and they had 2 daughters, one dying in infancy, and the other, Alta, now Mrs. Wilfred SNELLING of Kinmundy. He also leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Nannie GREGOR of Villa Grove; 1 brother, Perry SUTTON of Longview; and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Kinmundy Lodge A.F. & A.M; Salem Chapter of R.A.M., and Knight Templars in Centralia. Services were held from the Kinmundy Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.

- Mrs. Estella PRUETT entertained a few friends last evening in honor of Mrs. Annie YOUNG’s birthday.

- The Illinois Central Railroad has a gang of 110 men laying new rails thru here on the southbound track.

- Miss Leola YUND and Delbert BOLES were married at the Methodist parsonage in Philo, Ill. on April 2. Attendants were Miss Kathryn B. NEWEN and Lester SHIPMAN, Jr. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Nola YUND and graduated with the class of ‘29 from Kinmundy H.S., and the groom is eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James BOLES of Urbana. They couple will reside in Urbana.

- The Marion County Board of supervisors have agreed to purchase 60 acres of land for a permanent fair site.

- Mrs. C.R. KENNINGTON and son, Charles, of Villa Park, Mr. and Mrs. Jack PFEFFER and daughter, Susan, of Lebanon, Mr. Walter DOOLEN and Miss Josephine DAVIS of Macomb were here Sunday helping their father, E.W. DOOLEN, celebrate his birthday. Afternoon callers were: Mrs. L.L. THRASHER and children of Glen Ellyn, Charles PRUETT of St. Louis, Jack PRUETT of Springfield, Mrs. Estella PRUETT and Miss Martha MORGAN.

- Miletus: Edd BUTTS and wife have a son born March 29th.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB are the proud parents of a 7˝ lb. baby girl born Monday, April 7th. They named her Judith Ann.

- Swift: Clyde GARRETT and family visited Sunday with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter.

- Swift: Fred GAMMON and wife of Kinmundy were dinner guests of Virgil LIVESAY and family Sunday.

- The speech of Curly BROOKS was printed. He appeared at the Town Hall Meeting taking the negative side of the debate "Shall we use our ships to convoy material to Britian", using our boys as targets across the waters.

- In spite of the wet day Tuesday, the residents of this city voted dry on the liquor proposition. The total vote was 263 for prohibiting the sale of liquor while 108 votes were registered against. Carl DUNLAP was elected Mayor with very few names written in, as well as A.H. MILLER, City Clerk; F.E. JONES, City Treasurer; and Chas. Robb, Police Magistrate. In Ward 1, Harry BURGE was elected Alderman with a vote of 99, while E. YUND, whose name was written in, received 28; In Ward 2, Lowell DISS, whose name was written in received 32 votes, while Lewie SULLENS received 23. As it was stated last week, Mr. SULLENS is out of the city and expects to remain for some time, therefore, he could not have qualified now had he been elected. In Ward 3, Fred GAMMON was elected with very little opposition. The hold-over alderman are Ward 1, Med BOYD; Ward 2, Elwin INGRAM; Ward 3, C.S. WATSON.

- In the local school election held Saturday, D.J. ALEXANDER was re-elected as president of the Board of Education. E.O. ZIMMER and Alonzo CHURCH were elected members of the board. In the election for members of the Board of Education for High School district No. 500 which is our new Community High School district, the 5 members, namely, Bert GARRETT, W.S. PRUETT, A.H. MILLER, Woodrow WILKINSON, and John FORD, were all elected without any opposition to speak of.

- On April 14, 1941, Tessie Delos DODSON, son of Chas. and Martha DODSON, died. He was born at Salem on Jan. 27, 1923. He was a family of 7 children, 3 brothers and 1 sister preceding him in death. He leaves his father, mother and 2 sisters, namely, Mrs. Wilbur BROOM of Hammond, Ind., and Miss Dorothy at home. Services were held from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Chas. BRUCE of Salem and Miss Corrine BAILEY of this city motored to Murphysboro last Sunday where they were married in the Centenary Methodist Church. Attendants were Miss Loretta SELLARS cousin of the bride, and Richard VANDERPLUYM, both of Breese. The bride is daughter of Bert BAILEY of this city, and graduated from the local high school in ‘37, being employed in the local post office the past 2 years. The groom is son of Mrs. Anna BRUCE of Salem, and is a graduate of the Salem H.S. in ‘35, being employed in the Robt. MERZ grocery store in Salem. They will be at home in the Dunlap apartments here.

- Mrs. Mary KOLB fell Tuesday injuring her limb.

- Mr. and Mrs. Mel BOYD were called to Centralia Hospital Friday on account of the serious illness of their son, John, of Salem. An emergency operation was performed for gastric ulcers.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER of Coffeen, who went to Coffeen a year ago from Kinmundy to open a funeral home there, bought the Harry Blackburn house in Coffeen, Saturday, which they will remodel and make into a modern funeral home. They have been renting the property since going to Coffeen, and have operated their mortician’s business there.

- Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT and daughter, Mrs. Kenneth LECKRONE and son, motored to Rantoul Sunday, where they were met by Mr. LECKRONE. The LECKRONES returned to their home in Whiting, Ind.

- Miss Grace ARNOLD of Olney spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan ARNOLD.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Dr. EVANS of Iuka was called Thursday to the Charlie WANTLAND home, Mrs. WANTLAND being so badly burned when her clothing caught fire from a heating stove. Mr. WANTLAND’s hands were also burned.

- Miletus: A 10 lb. boy, Leroy Arthur, was born to Lee HOLMES and wife April 10, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence MULVANEY.

- Miletus: The baby daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Walter MILLER of Patoka died. The funeral was Tuesday.

- Miletus: The teacher, W.G. HAYES, and scholars of Miletus School enjoyed an egg hunt and wiener roast Friday P.M.

- Camp Ground: Friday afternoon the pupils of Camp Ground school and their teacher, Miss HAYS, went to the creek on a picnic. The children boiled and roasted eggs and fished. But the great delight came when the teacher had the children make skewers and roast their fish over an open fire.

- 25 years ago from April 6, 1916.

- Arthur COX, Jr. of near Edgewood and Juna Mae McCARTY of near Iola, were married at Louisville on April 5. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur COX, Sr. He attended the rural school near his home, later attending high school at Edgewood and Farina. He is one of the prosperous young farmers of that vicinity. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Ms. Marshall McCARTY who at one time lived west of this city and in and near Alma, later moving near Iola where she attended high school and graduated from San Jose, Ill. in ‘40. The couple will reside on a farm 2 miles east of LaClede.

- On April 15, J.R. CHEADLE of this city celebrated his 83rd birthday by coming to town and casting his ballot to help make Kinmundy a better town in which to live. These are the words of Mr. CHEADLE. On the following Saturday and Sunday, his children and grandchildren came home to help dad celebrate. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. L.L. CHEADLE of Knox, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. H.F. CHEADLE, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. VERHOOKS and sons, Floyd and Gene of Kankakee, Mr. and Mrs. T.P. CHEADLE and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. M. CHEADLE of this city in whose home the happy occasion occurred. The high light came Sunday when a telegram came from the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry CHEADLE, Glen, who is in training camp in Michigan. There were 4 birthday cakes.

- Mrs. Mary KOLB died at her home in this city Tuesday aged 86 years, 7 months, and 1 day. Services will be held from St. Philomena’s Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She has been in ill health the past several years, but her condition became serious last week when she fell, supposedly from a stroke. She never regained consciousness since her fall. She leaves 1 daughter, Anna, and 1 son, Frank, both of Kinmundy.

- The School Boards were organized at a joint meeting. Details of the meeting were included.

- Sandra Lee, 8˝ daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley ALLISON in South Bend on April 19. The mother will be remembered here as Miss Phyllis HAMMER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John HAMMER.

- In Memoriam of our darling baby who died April 22, 1936. Sadly missed by loving parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean BRUBAKER and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley JONES.

- The fire siren sounded Sunday when the roof of the residence occupied by the Harry GRAY family was found to be on fire. The fire was extinguished by Mr. GRAY before the arrival of the fire engine.

- In Springfield: A.H. MILLER, W.S. PRUETT, John FORD, Woodrow WILKINSON, and Bert GARRETT, the Board of Education of the Kinmundy Community High School in company with superintendent, John L. KNIGHT, were in Springfield yesterday on school business.

- Charles JONES, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom JONES of this city, was taken to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Sunday where he underwent an operation for appendicitis Monday.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON have received word from their son, Merle, that he is now in Camp Forrest, Tenn. With the 108th Engineering Corps.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter MURPHY and daughter, Barbara, and son, Reed, spent the weekend in Chicago. While there, they visited WLS Studios where Barbara and Reed were permitted on the "Money Bag" program which is a quiz program. Both gave correct answers to their questions and received 50 cents as a prize.

- Coach Richard PROVINES has resigned as coach and accepted a position in Olney as principal.

- Mr. and Mrs. Morris CHASTEEN have an 8 3/4 lb. boy born at their home Monday, and named Marvin Ray.

- The Annual Fireman’s Ball was held last Friday and was well attended. The receipts were about $125. The money is to used to buy smoke masks for the fire dept. as well as some civic improvement for the city and community in general.

- Christy E. GENTRY, H. Merle JACKSON, Merle HEADLEY, John Wm. McCULLEY, and Harold B. JONES left last week for camp. They went to Chicago on Wednesday but we haven’t heard just where each was sent.

- The local high school participated in a county wide track meet in Salem Saturday. In the mile run, Duane HANNA of the local school set a new county record of 5 minutes, 8.4 seconds.

- Meadow Branch: Wm. PYLE received word from Tipton, Ind. that his sister died last Thursday.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Loren JOHNSON and Miss Ruth HINES spent Saturday afternoon with Kathryn MARSHALL, Mrs. Florence BASSETT, and daughter, Ruth, were also callers.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter visited Monday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Burt GARRETT and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter.

- Swift: Marvin CONANT and family called at Kenneth ROBB’s Sunday evening to see the new girl.

- Swift: Raymond ATKINS and mother, Norma Del GARRETT and Velma Jean CONANT of Kinmundy were at Kenneth ROBB’s Monday afternoon to see the new baby.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters visited at Ernest BASSETT’s Sunday afternoon.

- Green Ridge: A party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Joe DOUDERA’s for Merle HEADLEY who left for camp Wednesday.

- Green Ridge: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn BRASEL and children of Hoopeston, Ill. came Thursday afternoon to visit with her mother, Mrs. Alice H. SEE. They returned home Sunday.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS was a guest of her sister, Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and husband last Saturday night and Easter Sunday.

- Meacham: Miss Beulah PERRY and Grover Chas. VETETO went to Charleston, Mo. Tuesday and were married. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Myrtle PERRY. The couple will make their home in the home of the bride’s mother. The young people gave them a rousing charivari Friday.

- Miletus: Several from this vicinity attended the birthday dinner in honor of the 55th birthday of Earl JAMISON at his home near Omega Sunday.

- 25 years ago from April 13, 1916.

- Mrs. Mary KOLB, who was born as Mary Margaret WAGNER in Bamberg, Germany on Sept. 21, 1854, died at her home in Kinmundy on April 22, 1941. She came to the United States in 1882 and made her home in New York City for almost 3 years. In 1882 she came to Illinois and on July 27, 1885 was married to John KOLB. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters, Frances Marie and Henry dying in infancy, and John Jr. died on June 1934. After living on a farm north of Kinmundy for 3 years, she with her husband purchased and made for themselves a home 4 miles south of Kinmundy where she reared her family. On Jan. 9, 1918, her husband died. She remained on the farm until 18 years ago when her home burned. She with her daughter, Anna, then went to Denver, Colo. to be with her son, John, but the home ties were too great to be broken and after 9 months they returned to Kinmundy where she lived until her death. She was of a family of 4 sisters and 2 brothers all of whom have preceded her in death. She leaves 1 son, Frank; 1 daughter, Anna; and 7 grandchildren. Her daughter cared for her for 23 years in her home, she having been an invalid. She was a member of St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in this city, where the funeral was held. Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery in this city. A list of those from out-of-town attending the funeral was included.

- Carl SCHMIDT of Farina died Saturday in Centralia Hospital. Death was caused by cancer of the stomach. Services were held in Farina with interment in Farina Cemetery. He was well known throughout the countryside, having operated a feed mill and elevator in Farina for the past several years.

- Milton LACEY of Meacham twp. has been appointed assistant warden of the State Penal Farm at Vandalia. He assumed his duties this week.

- Earl JACKSON of Alma has accepted the position of Drivers’ License Inspector.

- Harold WATSON and Miss Lona SANDERS motored to St. Louis, Mo. last Friday and were married. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. WATSON of Alma. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin SANDERS of this city. They returned home Sunday for dinner at the home of the bride’s parents. Others attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. J.G. WATSON and Miss Ruth HINES of Alma, Rev. Chas. POWERS of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. A.S. ALLARD, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE and Miss Mildred SANDERS. The couple will reside in Alma.

- George Onis HENSLEY died at his home in this city Tuesday, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Services will be held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. His death was attributed to heart trouble.

- Meacham: Saturday was the last day of school at Rockhold and the patrons went with well filled baskets for the children and teacher, Mrs. Walter WEISS. A program of songs of the History of America were presented.

- Omega: Several from this community attended the shower given to Rev. and Mrs. HARBOUGH who recently moved from Chicago to the parsonage at Zion Church near Xenia.

- Omega: Ray SCHOOLEY had his house wired for electricity last week.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the charivari of Mr. and Mrs. Ed CRUTCHFIELD Tuesday night.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City visited over the weekend with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter.

- Swift: Friday afternoon, the boys of Swift School were greatly surprised by their teacher, Mrs. Ava WILLIAMS. She took them to Alma where they were treated to ice cream, candy and pop, they were also given orange and blue silvercaps. The boys all thanked their teacher for a pleasant afternoon, On Saturday, Mrs. Ava WILLIAMS took all of the girls of Swift School to her home where a lovely Mexican luncheon was served at noon. The table was decorated in Mexican style with candles. Then later in the afternoon, she took them all to the theater to see a good show. The girls all agreed that they enjoyed the day very much.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY were calling on friends in Patoka Sunday afternoon.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT were shopping in Salem Monday afternoon.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and children visited Sunday with Elvin CONANT and family.

- Swift: Darrell Gene LIVESAY visited Friday night and Saturday in Kinmundy with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Swift: Mrs. Thomas BOONE returned to her home in Kinmundy Sunday. She has been staying at the Kenneth ROBB home.

- Attempts to Steal Heifer: Chas. BLOMBERG had the misfortune of losing a yearling heifer a week ago Saturday night. The heifer was grazing in the Will MILLER pasture and was O.K. on Saturday evening. But Mr. BLOMBERG found her dead on Sunday morning. Upon examination he found that her neck had been broken. Also there was a short rope around her neck. The heifer was laying by the fence and there was evidence of quite a struggle. The fence wires had been spread and from all appearances the heifer would not go through. Either the pulling on her or an attempt to bulldoze her, broke the neck. This was reported to the sheriff and an attempt is made to catch the culprits. This pasture has been a favorite fishing grounds of many but signs have been posted prohibiting fishing now, so no one will have any business whatsoever in the pasture.

- James EAGAN and Miss Wanda SHREFFLER, both of this city, motored to St. Louis Saturday and were married. They were accompanied by Joe BORING, Miss Laura GREEN, and Mrs. Tiona BLAIR, sister of the groom. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil SHREFFLER, residing 1˝ miles west of Alma, but formerly of this vicinity. For the past 2 years she has been employed at the Fulfer Café in this city. The groom is son of Mrs. Gladys EAGAN and is employed at the C. & E.I.R.R. as a section laborer. They will reside with the groom’s mother.

- Elected as officers of the Chamber of Commerce were: President, D.J. ALEXANDER; V. President, J.N. VALLOW; Sec-Treas., G.E. ROLLINSON.

- D.J. ALEXANDER and family are feeling mighty blue over their last kid committing suicide by hanging itself Tuesday night. It will be remembered that twins made their arrival at this home sometime ago but one was given away. So now the mother goat is the only one left. The ALEXANDER children, as well as the other children on Quality Hill, had become attached to this kid and it was quite a pet.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG formerly of Mt. Vernon moved recently to the Ed DILLON property on the south part of town. Mr. and Mrs. CRAIG will probably be remembered by many of the older residents, as they lived in Kinmundy several years ago.

- Teachers hired in Kinmundy Grade School Thursday were: Margaret WISEHEART, grades 1 & 2; Hester HEATON, grades 3 & 4; Annie YOUNG, grades 5 & 6; and Alice FRENCH, grades 7 & 8.

- Mrs. Nelle SPURLIN died at her home in Chicago April 18 after a brief illness. She was 44 years old. Services were held and interment made in Chicago. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James BAYLIS and was born and reared in this community. She was a sister of Mrs. Perry NEAVILLE and Mrs. Tom JONES of this city. She also leaves 2 sons and 1 daughter, and her husband, Cleman SPURLIN.

- Wayne PIGG, who joined the navy last year, was in St. Louis a short while last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. PIGG and sons, Wydell and Kenneth, Miss Maxine BAILEY and Verchial TROUT, motored there to spend time with him. They report him looking fine. He was on his way from the Pacific coast to Norfolk, Va. where he will probably see some active service. He has just completed a course in radio and is now a full fledged radio operator.

- The 4-H Club was organized in Meacham and they chose the name "Meacham Ramblers". Officers elected were: Fred CRAIN, President; Ira MERRITT, Jr., V. President; Francis KRUTSINGER, Sec-Treas.; Forrest BURKETT, Reporter; Junior BUTTS, Recreation Leader; Gene BURKETT, Director; W.G. HAYS, local leader.

- Swift School: Mrs. Ava WILLIAMS of Salem closed a successful term at Swift Friday. The parents came at noon with well filled baskets. Mrs. WILLIAMS has taught here 3 years and they are very sorry to lose her as a teacher. She will teach near Salem next year.

- Swift School: Clyde BASSETT and family, and Wes ROBB and wife visited with Virgil LIVESAY and family Sunday.

- Swift School: Mrs. Orville GARRETT was in Kinmundy Thursday to sing at the funeral of George HENSLEY.

- East Zion: Word was received here last week that Aunt Mary WALKER, who now lives in Wood River but formerly of here, fell on the Church steps and broke her arm.

- Pleasant Grove: See MILLICAN’s school closed Thursday at Frog Pond with a basket dinner at noon.

- Meadow Branch: Rufus WOODEN and Helen MOORE were married Apr. 28 at Vernon. The groom is son of Jess WOODEN of this vicinity, and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore MOORE who live west of Patoka. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents.

- Meadow Branch: Friday was the last day of school at Meadow Branch, and teacher, Miss JOHNSON, took the children to Bryan Park for the day on Saturday.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and Wm. McWILLIAMS took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. LENHART.

- Camp Ground: School was out last Thursday. At the noon hour a basket dinner was served.

- Omega: Omega school closed last Friday with an all-day picnic at Bryan Park at Salem.

- Cliff OLDEN left Sunday for Chicago where he has employment. His position at the Standard Station is being filled by Benny DOOLEN.

- 25 years ago from April 27, 1916.

- Legality of Formation of Kinmundy Community High School Being Attacked: Quo Warranto proceedings have been started against the Board of Education of High School District No. 500. The bill of complaint, with Ira HUMES, William WILLIAMS, Joe MAZANEK, et al, as plaintiffs, and A.H. MILLER, John S. FORD, W.W. PRUETT, Bert GARRETT, and Woodrow WILKINSON as defendants, has been filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk. Process has not been served as yet, so consequently no date has been set for the trial. The above named plaintiffs are attacking the legality of the formation of the Kinmundy High School District as well as the election of the above named members of the Board of Education.

- Mrs. Anson BRANSON died at her home in this city Saturday aged 60 years, 6 months, and 29 days. Services were held from the Church of God with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. BRANSON underwent an operation a few months ago for a liver disturbance. It was found at that time to be cancer of the liver which finally caused her death.

- The Prairie Go-Getters 4-H Club met at the home of Jerry McCARTY May 9. Officers elected were: President, Jerry McCARTY; V. Pres., Arkel DIPPOLD; Sec., Imogene McCARTY; Treas., Billy HANBAUM; Reporters, Audrey HANBAUM and Phillip MARLOW; Rec. Chm., Oren HANBAUM; Social Leader, William MARLOW.

- Charles A. HASELDEN, nearly 58, who was taken very ill when driving Monday to Carroll, Neb. where he served as depot agent, died Monday in a hospital there. He had suffered with diabetes for several years. He realized that he was having an attack, stopped his car at the side of the highway and got out of the machine. He had fallen to the ground in a diabetic coma when the highway patrolman and others found him and brought him to Wayne, Neb. Charles A. HASELDEN, son of John Burr and Sarah McCULLEY HASELDEN, was born in Louisville, Ill. on May 30, 1883. There he spent his boyhood. He visited Kinmundy on several occasions with his brother, Dave, a former resident of Kinmundy, who is now deceased.

- Mr. and Mrs. George HEEG of Springfield, Ohio are announcing the marriage of their youngest daughter, Betty Francis, to Homer DeTRAY of Springfield, Ohio. The wedding took place on Easter Monday in Portsmouth, Ohio. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Marjorie HAUGHTT of Portsmouth. The couple are making their home with the bride’s parents. The bride is the granddaughter of Miss Rebecca ZEIGLER of this city.

- Thomas BOONE and Forrest JOHNSON have been appointed guards at the penal farm. They will take up their duties about the first of the month. J.N. VALLOW has accepted the position of oil inspector in this district.

- Charles Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles GRAY, was proclaimed winner of the "Popular Baby Contest" last week conducted in connection with the play, "Glad Rags". Freddie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS, ran a close second. Charles Robert was presented with a silver loving cup.

- A baseball team has been organized and will play their first game of the season on the diamond on the school yard on May 18. Howard ROBB is manager of the team. The team will consist of A. BOYD, K. ROBB, R. JENKINS, J. GORDON, S. SULLIVAN, C. KLINE, Howard ROBB, Harold ROBB, N. EAGAN, K. PIGG, P. GRIFFIN, E. JONES, C. VALLOW and probably a few others.

- Carl GREEN of Kinmundy is a prominent figure on the campus of Billings, Mont. Polytechnic Institute where he is a junior this spring. He has just been elected secretary of the local chapter of Pi Alpha Pi, national honorary letterman’s society. Carl is earning part of his college expenses at Billings Polytechnic as assistant in the Mathematics and Chemistry dept. But he still takes time to play centerfield, where he earned his letter last year.

- Meadow Branch: There was a charivari and shower given Saturday night at the Jess WOODEN home for their son, Rufus and bride.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Dan HEISTAND attended the 55th wedding anniversary celebration and basket dinner Sunday of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam BARKSDALE.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph HEISTAND were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON last Sunday evening in honor of Herbert’s birthday.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Pearl ROSE received a message Thursday of the death of her brother in law, John BORRALL, who died very suddenly at his home west of Salem. Services were held in Salem with interment in Alma Cemetery.

- Pleasant Grove: The W.S.C.S. met Wednesday with Mrs. Bertha SEE.

- Pleasant Grove: An all day meeting and basket dinner will be held at Pleasant Grove Sunday, May 18.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. E.E. SCHAUFELBERGER and daughter of Greenville, and Beulah DISS of Kinmundy were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER on Sunday the occasion being Edith’s birthday. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and son, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER, Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son at Coffeen.

- Swift News: Roy DOOLEN received a message Monday from Washington, D.C. asking him to report to Baltimore May 15 on a Civil Service position.

- Richard WILLIAMS and Marvin BASSETT of Chicago came Saturday to visit relatives. Richard returned to Chicago Monday, while Marvin remained for a longer visit, expecting to be inducted in the next call.

- 25 years ago from May 11, 1916.

- Answer to Plaintiffs’ Complaint in Local School Case to be Filed Monday, May 26: The members of the Board of Education of the newly organized School District No. 500, namely, A.H. MILLER, W.S. PRUETT, John FORD, Bert GARRETT, and Woodrow WILKINSON have been summoned to appear in the Circuit Court and file their answer to the bill of complaint as was filed by Ira HUMES, Wm. WILLIAMS and Joe MAZANEK, et al. This will be on Monday of next week, when the time for the trial will be set. The Board of Education have retained attorneys Alonzo CHURCH of this city, and SMITH & McCULLOM of Flora who have handled many similar cases, carrying one thru the Supreme Court just last year. This particular case was decided in favor of the school district in the Circuit Court and was appealed by the plaintiffs in the case. The Supreme Court sustained the decision of the Circuit Court.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.H. PIGG and sons were in Salem yesterday attending the funeral of Mrs. PIGG’s brother, Clarence MOORE, who died Monday night at his home in Salem of a heart attack. Mr. MOORE was an active night policeman and has been on the Salem force for the past 6 years. He was off duty at the time of his death due to a feeling of illness earlier in the day.

- Mrs. Lola May BRANSON was born in Sullivan Co., Ind. on Oct. 12, 1880. She was the second daughter of Martin and Emily STOREY. She married Anson Curtis BRANSON on Aug. 29, 1900, and they had 11 children, 4 of whom preceded her in death. She leaves her husband and 7 children, Mrs. Beulah DAVENPORT, Floyd BRANSON, Louis BRANSON, Mrs. Vera KAZEN and Miss Ila BRANSON all of Chicago; Mrs. Thelma PRUETT of Salem; Clifford BRANSON of Urbana; and 9 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Susie LaMUNYAN of Rensseluer, Ind.; Mrs. Daisy WALTERS of Paxton, Ind.; Mrs. Ima BROWN of Detroit, Mich.; and 2 brothers, Ray STOREY of Gary, Ind., and Monie STOREY of Kansas City, Kan. Services were held from the Church of God with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Stella LEE was very much surprised Saturday when she received a phone call from her son, Glenn, who called her from Norfolk, W. Va. He is in the Navy and this was the first time in 12 years that his mother had heard his voice.

- Mrs. Jennie MAHAN was surprised Tuesday when members of the East Side Priscilla Club spent the afternoon in her home in honor of her birthday.

- Mrs. G.P. DOUGHERTY underwent a major operation in the Mark Greer Hospital last week. She expects to be back to Farina in a few days.

- Myron HAMMER was rushed to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Tuesday to have an emergency operation for the removal of his appendix.

- Mr. and Mrs. Earl LANE have a 5˝ lb. daughter named Barbara Jean who was born May 18.

- Pictures of the 1941 graduating class of K.H.S. were included of Guin VALLOW, Helen PRUETT, Leroy GREEN, Annette VALLOW, Bennie DOOLEN, Kenneth JACKSON, Thelma BAILEY, Nancy LOWE, Harold SIMMONS, Charles SEE, Velma WOODWORD, Rex McCARTY, Juanita FAILEY, Russell MOUNT.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Frank JOHNSON and family, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JOHNSON, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis JOHNSON and children, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer FRIZZELL and family, Mrs. Marshall SOUTIER and daughter, Kathryn, spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Loren JOHNSON and mother helping to celebrate Loren’s birthday. It also being Mrs. FRIZZELL’s birthday, she was guest of honor.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER, Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter, Barbara Kaye, spent Sunday in Coffeen in the Dale HAMMER home.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest JONES of near Broadlands, Ill. had a baby girl born Friday named Carolyn Sue.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Dave WOODEN had a stillborn baby born last Monday night.

- Swift: Ralph FEATHER and family, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. MALINSKY of Kinmundy, R.H. FEATHER and family, Charles FEATHER and family, Mae GREEN and L.F. GREEN were Sunday dinner guests of the W.L. GREEN home celebrating Louise GREEN’s birthday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Fred COURSON were dinner guests of her parents, Virgil LIVESAY and family, Sunday.

- Miletus: W.G. HAYES closed his third term of school at Miletus, May 9. Patrons met at the noon hour with well filled baskets.

- Miletus: A number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd KRUTSINGER Sunday and helped surprise their daughter, Lovena, on her 19th birthday with a dinner. About 50 were there.

- Jimmie DOLAN, The Hollywood Cowboy Star, spent Friday at the home of Sally SADLER and family. He sang and entertained them with his old guitar "Big Six".

- Meacham: Dr. and Mrs. Harry CRAIG of LaCrosse, Wash., are spending a few days visiting her sisters, Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, and other relatives and friends.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JARHAUS and Virginia Mae were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and visited with Dr. and Mrs. Harry CRAIG, who are visiting the HARRELL home.

- 25 years ago from May 18, 1916.

- Cecil LANE, residing southeast of this city, arose early yesterday morning and noticed a large bird after his chickens. He grabbed his shotgun and ran to the rescue. He fired a couple of shots at the bird causing it to drop an old hen which it was carrying away. But the bird came back and made several attempts to get its prey but more short was poured at it. Finally it soared away. Mr. LANE was just about ready to go to the field when he noticed the bird returning. He ran to the house and grabbed his .22 rifle when he noticed it set down on a post near his barn. He went into the barn and shot at the bird thru a crack. The bird toppled from the post. He went to pick it up and found he had merely broken one wing. After a difficulty, he managed to get a rope on one leg and brought it to town. This proved to be an eagle, an American Bald Eagle, a bird very rare in this part of the country. It has a wing spread of 6 feet 2 inches. The eagle was displayed at our office yesterday and then taken to Salem and turned over to the city authorities for their park.

- The attorneys for the Board of Education of the Kinmundy Community High School district filed an answer to the complaint filed against them and at the same time filed a motion for the dismissal of the suit on account of technical errors in the Circuit Court Monday. The hearing is set for next week. Since the filing of this complaint, there has been other developments which throw some weight on this suit. A majority of the objectors to the formation of the Kinmundy Community High School were of the opinion that the taxes for the High School District would be much higher than for the Non High School Territory. This was due to the Salem Oil field being in the Non High Territory. But now, Salem is proposing a Community High School and will incorporate this oil field in their district. This will mean the tax rate in the Non High Territory will be forced upward again, possibly to the one dollar mark. For this reason we have heard, some few of the objectors are perfectly willing to drop the matter now.

- K.H.S. Commencement was held May 27. Those receiving awards were: Highest average of grades for the past 4 years, Helen PRUETT; we might say that Nancy LOWE ran a close second. Underclassmen for highest average of present year, Junior, Eileen LYONS; Sophomore, Norma GARRETT; Freshmen, George BARGH. Donna MAULDING, a Junior, received the award for the best beginner in typing class. Other awards went to the graduates. Best all-around boy, Harold SIMMONS; Best all-around girl, Thelma BAILEY; outstanding boy in athletics, Bennie DOOLEN; outstanding member of the band, Annette VALLOW; outstanding actor, Charles SEE; outstanding actress, Nancy LOWE; highest number of activity points, Helen PRUETT, Nancy LOWE, Annette VALLOW. These names will be inscribed on a plaque hanging in the high school. Helen PRUETT received the D.A.R. award. Mr. ALEXANDER remarked on the history of the high school, and it was as follows: "The first district school held in Kinmundy was in 1856 in a rough log house near the present home of W.T. PHILLIPS, west of the C. & E.I.R.R.. The first school house built after the town was founded, was erected in the early fall of 1857. It was a frame building 36 X 24 and stood on the north side of the present residence of C.B. FRENCH. In the early fall of 1865, a new 4 room house was built on the present site and was opened in October the same year. The school grew steadily and within a few years it was necessary to build an addition to the building. This made it a 6 room building with a large recitation hall. Finally, the old building was replaced with the present structure in 1910. The first class to graduate from Kinmundy High School was in 1879. Another class to graduate from Kinmundy High School was in 1879. Another class was graduated in 1880 and another in 1881. Then there was a break. Evidently, there ceased to be a high school because another class was not graduated until 1890. The high school was started with a 3 year course. The requirements were raised with the beginning of the 1906-1907 term which necessitated the graduates having 16 credits. In those days the classes were known as Freshmen, Sophomore and Seniors. One member of the previous Sophomore class, namely Orie WAINSCOTT, having carried an extra subject each year, and by carrying 6 subjects that year, had the honor of being the only graduate that year and the first student to graduate with 16 credits. Since 1906 we have been a 4 year high school. On Dec. 3, 1912, we were placed on the accreditation list by the University of Illinois and we have remained there since. During our sojourn as a 3 year high school, 86 students were graduated, and since becoming a 4 year high school after this evening, we will have graduated 519, making a total of 605 students to pass beneath the portals of Dear Old Kinmundy High."

- On Saturday night in the Crystal Theatre in Chicago, a farewell party was given Jesse JEZEK by the employees of the theatre. This group presented him with a portable radio set and flash light. In behalf of his mother, a pocket bible was also presented. Jesse will leave this week for camp. A farewell dinner was given him at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie JEZEK, residing west of this city, Sunday. A list of those present was included.

- Forrest JOHNSON left Sunday night for Joliet and was followed Monday night by Thomas BOONE, where they entered a training school for guards at the prison there. They will attend this school for 60 days and then will be assigned to a penal farm.

- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest WILLIAMS and family entertained many friends and relatives at their home Sunday. This was in honor of Mr. WILLIAM’s mother, Mrs. Mary WILLIAMS of Alma and her sister, Mrs. Nanie DECK, it being Mrs. DECK’s 80th birthday. The celebration was also in honor of the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter GEORGE. What a wonderful day for the 2 sisters, Mrs. WILLIAMS and Mrs. DECK, this being at the old homeplace. A list of those present was included.

- The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey HANNA was burglarized Sunday afternoon while they were visiting away from the home. Two gold watches, 3 dress shirts, and a traveling bag were missed. It was plain to see the house had been ransacked. The sheriff was notified, but no trace of the culprits have been found as yet.

- Word was received here last week by Charles GARNER of the death of his brother, Fred, which occurred following an operation for cancer of the stomach. His home was in San Francisco, Cal., where services and interment were held.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Gene HELM have a son born May 22 weighing 9˝ lbs. and named Franklin Eugene.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde HEISTAND and Mr. and Mrs. Harry FARTHING of Salem attended the funeral of their uncle in Wellington, Ill., Monday.

- 25 years ago from May 25, 1916.

- Motion to Dismiss School Trial Sustained Tuesday in County: The motion to dismiss the case of Ira HUMES, Joe MAZANEK, and Wm. WILLIAMS, et al, plaintiffs; vs. the members of the Board of Education of School District No. 500 filed by the defendants, was sustained in the Marion County Circuit Tuesday by Judge BURNSIDE. The plaintiffs were given leave to file an amended complaint within 10 days. It was also agreed by the attorneys for both parties that an additional 10 be allowed the defendants to file an answer. This means that should the plaintiffs still see fit to file an amended complaint, the case will probably come to trial on June 23.

- Miss Elizabeth Louise SIMERS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James SIMERS, of Irvington, and Elvin BASS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe BASS of Central City, were married May 28 at St. Charles, Mo. They will reside near his parents in Central City.

- Mrs. J.N. VALLOW underwent an operation in Vandalia Tuesday for the removal of her appendix. We are happy to announce that this is the last of the appendixes of the immediate family.

- Charles GIFFIN died at his home south of this city on Sunday aged 81 years and 22 days. Services were held from the home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Miss Florence PRACYK, who was employed at the high school for the coming year, tendered her resignation as she will be teaching at Christopher High School next year.

- A picture of Cecil LANE and Vernon SULLIVAN was included along with the eagle Mr. LANE captured at his farm last week. The eagle’s wing span was 6 ft. 2 inches.

- The many friends of Rev. Walter B. PRUETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT of this city, will be please to learn that he is the pastor of the Community Church in Arthurdale, W. Va. He was honored last week by being privileged to give the invocation at the high school commencement exercises at which Mrs. Franklin D. ROOSEVELT delivered the address. He wrote his pop he did get a kick out of being privileged to sit beside her on the stage.

- The SHAFFER and ROSE family reunion was held at the Bryan Park Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Russell SHAFFER of San Berdardino, Cal., who were visiting in Kinmundy with relatives and friends. There was a basket dinner and after the picnic, Mr. BENKE took pictures of the group. The children enjoyed the amusements of the park. A list of those attending was included.

- George MILLER, who has been our linotype operator for the past several months, has resigned and will attend trade school in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Neil JOHNSON will take over the operation of the linotype while Guin VALLOW will take over the duties of the devil.

- Mrs. Kate BOUGHERS fell Tuesday and broke her arm.

- Seaman Dwight GARNER, who has been stationed in the Hawaiian Islands for the past few months, arrived in San Diego last week and came home to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. GARNER. "Mutt" says he sure likes navy life.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dick BAKER, of New York City announced the arrival of a daughter, Jane Howell, on May 21. The mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. GARRETT of Jersey City, N.J., but formerly of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and babe of Coffeen, spent the weekend here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. HAMMER and Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB.

- Noah BREWER, who is well known by several of the older residents of this community, was here Thursday looking after his father’s grave in the Eastland Cemetery. He just retired from the New York Central System because of his disability of having lost his hearing, after serving 40 years with this company, 36 as a locomotive engineer. During the time he served as engineer, he never attended a coroner’s inquest nor had to make out a personal injury report, which is a mighty fine record. He now lives just east of Urbana.

- The Kinmundy High School Alumni Association held it’s annual reception Saturday evening in the gymnasium. A delicious chicken dinner was served by the ladies of the Christian Church. Three members of the class of 1881 attended for their 60th anniversary: Mr. E.C. BARGH, Mrs. J.H. NELMS, and Mrs. L.C. ROHRBOUGH, each making a short speech. Other speeches were made by Dr. Harry CRAIG of Marcus, Wash.; Russell SHAFFER of San Bernardio, Cal., and M.C. CROSSETT of Granite City. Officers elected were: Donna ANDREWS, President; Neil JOHNSON, V. Pres.; Marjorie BAILEY, Sec.; and Pauline BAGOTT, Treas. After the program, the evening was spent in dancing and visiting. A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harry CRAIG and Mr. and Mrs. John FORD were Sunday evening dinner guests at the E.R. LOWE home.

- Pleasant Grove: Frank HEISTAND and Miss Laura TRUITT of Centralia suprised their friends by going to St. Louis Monday and getting married. On Friday a large crowd gave them a rousing charivari.

- Swift School: Mrs. Frank GARRETT and daughter came Friday and visited the weekend here.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter were dinner guests of Arno SMITH and wife in Centralia, Sunday.

- Swift School: A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred FULTON of South Bend, Ind. The mother is the former Merle SWIFT.

- Mrs. Eli GREEN, Mrs. PEYTON, and Hobart ARNOLD and family attended the Sandoval high school graduation Thursday, as the latter’s son, Beryle, was one of the graduates.

- Meacham: On May 25, Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS was hostess to a number of relatives in honor of her sister and husband, Dr. and Mrs. Harry CRAIG. Those present were Mrs. Allie SEE, Mr. John FORD and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL, and Glenn JARHAUS and family. Mrs. JARHAUS, Mrs. HARRELL, Mrs. CRAIG, and Mr. FORD’s mother were sisters. It was an enjoyable day for all.

- Lois KOLB has employed at the home of Bert FORD near Farina.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil MARSHALL of Jacksonville spent Friday and Saturday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL. Virgil will be coach and math teacher in the high school at Chandlerville this coming year.

- 25 years ago from June 1, 1916.

- George Edward HARGRAVE, the son of Thomas and Anna MOLD HARGRAVE, was born in 1853 near London, England, and when a small boy moved with his parents to America, settling with them on a farm north of Kinmundy, near the old WARREN place, the farm today being known as the HARGRAVE place and remains in the possession of the family. He attended the public school in Kinmundy, and in 1878, married Henrietta WILLIAMS, and with his bride moved to what is now the SIGRIST place, where they resided for about 36 years. It was here that the 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls were born: William, Frank, and Arthur, proceeding him in death. 66 years ago he began taking the Kinmundy paper and when 50 years as a subscriber had passed, the editor sent him the paper free for 1 year as a mark of appreciation. While a young man working on a farm, he was thrown from a wagon behind the team that was drawing it and was injured about his lower limbs, which left him crippled. However, he continued to work though greatly handicapped, and maintained optimistic, hopeful and cheerful. 27 years ago, the family moved to the present home in Farina, and here on June 5, he fell fracturing him hip. He was immediately taken to the Vandalia Hospital but the shock to the system which resulted was more than his 88 year old body could endure and he died Friday. He is survived by his wife; 3 daughters, Juliet at home, Mrs. Alpha OSBORN and Mrs. Lottie LEITH of Centralia. Services were held from the family home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Orville SPURLIN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Truman SPURLIN of Vandalia but formerly of this city, graduated from Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, and has accepted a position of coach in the Bridgeport High School.

- Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS fell on Tuesday and broke her arm below her elbow.

- Mrs. Rose WILSON, daughter of James and Martha WILLIAMS, was born in Harmony, Ind. on Jan. 1, 1871, and died June 4, 1941. She will be missed by her husband and 10 children, namely: Mrs. Bessie McGIVERN of St. Louis; Mrs. Nettie MILLER of Clay City; Chas. WILSON of Iuka; Mrs. Martha MEYER of Alma; Fred WILSON of Midlethian; of Darrell of St. Louis; Lewis, Jr. of Vincennes, Ind.; John, Mrs. Cora CORNELL and Mrs. Mildred DIETER of Kinmundy. 2 children, Jesse and Frankie preceded her in death at an early age. She leaves 13 grandchildren: Melda, Lewis, Ida May, Edith, Mina, Francis, Donald, Weldon, Harry, Charles, Ruth Elaine, Patsy June and Buddie Jr. As a girl, Mrs. WILSON was a member of the Oakland City Baptist Church in Indiana. She came to Kinmundy with her husband 44 years ago.

- A picture of Miss Willadean KNISELEY was included. She will become the bride of Joe BROWN on May 28. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy KNISELEY of near Centralia, formerly of the Elder School District. Since her graduation from the S.I.N.U., she has been teaching the Allen School. They will reside in Jonesboro.

- On June 8, 1941, the relatives and friends of the CRAIG family gathered in the Shriver School yard for their second homecoming. Most of them had either gone to school here or served the school in some capacity. These people are the descendants of James CRAIG, who settled here in the seventies, having come her from Kentucky. Most of those there were descendants of James K. CRAIG, who settled on what is now known as the Cal KLINE farm, where 12 sons and daughters were born. All have passed away except for Ed CRAIG. He and his wife, Emma, have lived most of these 54 years of their wedded life across the road from the school. At noon the relatives sat down to a bountiful dinner. This get-together was due to Harrison WISEHEART, Fred and Eulah CRAIG’s untiring efforts. It was voted to make this an annual event in the month of June. Mrs. L.E. WILLIAMS (nee Katherine KENNEDY) was elected President; and Eulah CRAIG, Sec. A list of those present was included.

- FORD Family Reunion: The FORD family, a pioneer family of the north part of this county, enjoyed a reunion at the lovely country home of Clyde and Fern FORD BALLANCE last Sunday. The day was ideal and a wonderful dinner was served at the noon hour. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, Mrs. Roy HULSEY and family, Charles FORD Sr., and Mrs. CRAIG, all of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FORD Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin FORD, Mr. and Mrs. John FORD, all of Alma; Mrs. Blossom GOODMAN and son, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene FORD of Farina; Mr. and Mrs. Walter FORD, of Waverly; Miss Irene FORD, of Springfield; Geo. FORD, Mt. Vernon; Glen FORD, Champaign; Miss Jeanette SCHMIDT, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Effie FORD, Mrs. Tracy SMITH, Mr. R. COOK, all of Denver, Colo.; Dr. and Mrs. Harry CRAIG, Wash. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McCORMICK, Miss Ella HORNER, Mr. and Mrs. O. PRUETT and family, of Loogootee.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank WOODWARD of this city announce the wedding of their son, Bertie of Cheyenne, Wyo. to Miss Leota (Toots) BARKER of DeKalb, Ill. The wedding took place May 27 at Kimbel, Neb. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur SHAW of Cheyenne. They will reside in Cheyenne where Mr. WOODWARD is employed with the Union Pacific Railroad.

- On June 7, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY, Lawson GEIBE and Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON started on a motor trip to Camp Forrest, Tenn. There are 70,000 soldiers on maneuvers in that locality. John McCULLEY and Merle JACKSON are enjoying good health and were certainly glad to see their parents. They also visited Harold JONES, the EAGAN brothers, Christy GENTRY, and others. After Merle and John secured passes, they all went to Chattonooga then and while there visited the top of Lookout Mountain, where the Battle of Chicamaugua and Chattanooga were fought. Mrs. McCULLEY’s father was stationed on Lookout Mountain during the Civil War, so naturally this visit was of much interest to her. Mr. GEIBE’s grandfather also saw service on this historical mountain.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvie BINNON and daughter of Vandalia visited Sunday afternoon with Dale BALLANCE and family.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters were visitors of Kenneth ROBB Sunday evening.

- Swift News: Norma GARRETT is visiting this weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughters.

- Meacham: Morning and afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON were Mr. and Mrs. George NEAVILL, Mr. Frank NEAVILL of St. Louis, Mrs. Sadie PURCELL, Mr. and Mrs. Claude RAINEY, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed FORD.

- Miletus: Floyd ST. CLAIR and wife, Bill BUTTS, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper KRUTSINGER, Lawrence PERRY, and Charles YATES and families spent Sunday near Patoka at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John LOGUE celebrating their wedding anniversary.

- A family dinner was given Sunday at Morton Park in honor of Mr. A.C. GORDON of Mattoon to celebrate his 82nd birthday. A list of those attending was included.

- Meadow Branch: Miss Evelyn JOHNSON has been hired to teach our school this coming year. She went to Carbondale Sunday to attend school there this summer.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Lester MULVANY have a new baby girl born last week named Judith Ann.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Donald SHAFFER, who have been in Davenport, Iowa for the past several months, moved back to his father’s place east of Brubaker.

- Shanghai: Reports came for Chas. SEE and Bennie DOOLEN that they arrived in Buffalo, N.Y. and have started their Air Craft’s training.

- Prairie Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Art WEISS and daughter attended a birthday dinner in Centralia at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry GOFORTH. It was in honor of Mrs. GOFORTH’s mother, Mrs. Sophia BRINK, it being her 71st birthday.

- 25 years ago from June 8, 1916.

- Rondell Lee DAVIDSON, who has been employed at Edgewood H.S., is now employed at the local H.S. as coach for the coming year and will teach math and physics. He graduated from Eastern Illinois State Teacher’s College and his home is in Edinburg. Monroe LUCAS who has been employed in the Owaneco H.S. has been employed to teach vocational agriculture. He is a graduate of U. of I., and is married. Miss Virginia KELL of Salem has been employed to teach Home Economics and English. She is a graduate of Southern Illinois Teacher’s College.

- Corder Stone FARRIS dies. In the year 1864 in Missouri, Presly FARRIS and Mariah Jane MARSHALL were married. Shortly thereafter they moved to Illinois and purchased land in Meacham twp. in Marion Co., and here established a home. The farm became known as the FARRIS farm and remained in the possession of this family for about 85 years. Corder Stone FARRIS, the youngest of 4 children, was born to this couple, on May 17, 1873, and here all his living children were born. When he was a lad of about 12 years, his father, an old man of 78, died, leaving him to care for his mother with whom he lived until he grew to manhood. When the mother became old and was unable to care for herself, he took her into his home, where she was cared for until her death. He attended Farris School which was located on the south east corner of his father’s farm. His handwriting was plain and easily read and might be called beautiful. On Aug. 27, 1891, he married Mary C. SLAGLEY and they had 7 children: Olive, Guy, Frank, Jesse, Gail, Hazel and Geneva. 3 of the children preceded him in death, Guy, Frank and Jesse. When he had guests it was a common thing for him to say when callers said "well we must hurry on" - "Oh, what’s the use of hurrying, stay for supper, stay all night." Some years ago, he became afflicted with what is today common malady, hardening of the arteries. The contributing factors are unknown, but it is possible that the tragic death of his sons, Jesse and Frank, and the loss of the farm home, played a part. He suffered from at least 4 cerebral hemorrhages, the last resulting in his death on June 14, 1941. Aside from the children already mentioned, and the companion of almost 50 years, he is survived by 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Services ere held at Union Church with interment in the family lot at Elder Cemetery.

- A picture was included of D.J. ALEXANDER, Worshipful Master of Kinmundy Lodge No. 398, presenting a 50 year button to C.B. ROHRBOUGH. There was also L.C. ROHRBOUGH his brother of Salem, who was re-presented with his 50 year jewel. There was also an article about the presentation.

- The annual MATTHEWS reunion was held in Centralia on June 15. The following attended from Kinmundy: Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and daughters, Martha, Helen Peggy and their guests Betty Lou WAINSCOTT and Barney MAXEY.

- Xon SCHOOLEY, Merle HAMMER, D.A. ARNOLD, and Frank BOYD left Tuesday for Chicago where they will be inducted into selective service.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son were shopping in Centralia last Wednesday.

- Swift News: Mrs. Frank GARRETT and daughter of Granite City spent Saturday night with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter visited Sunday with Mack ROBB and wife.

- Swift News: Donna Mae GARRETT of Granite City spent last week with her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Earnest BASSETT and son spent Father’s Day in Mt. Vernon. Their family was all there except their son, James, who is stationed at Camp Croft, S.C.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and they with Mr. and Mrs. CRAIG, spent Sunday with Mrs. Allie SEE in Kinmundy.

- Prairie Grove: Several boys and girls were entertained in the Gilbert FORD home Monday afternoon in honor of Carroll’s 6th birthday. Those present were Jeanette and Jack HOHET, Marlene and Lyle HAWKEY, Dorris REESE, Virginia WEISS, Richard BOUSMAN, and Dale FORD. Refreshments were served after entertainment.

- East Zion News: Mr. and Mrs. Henry JONES and daughter, Mrs. Emma EAGAN and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ARNOLD, and Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN attended the dinner at the Centralia Park for Harry FRENCH’s 65th birthday Sunday. All the children were present and all but 2 of the grandchildren. A list of those attending from out of town was included.

- East Zion News: Mr. and Mrs. James BASSETT called on her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. James OSBORNE one evening last week.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and baby of Coffeen spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.F. ROBB, parents of the latter.

- 25 years ago from June 15, 1916.

- An Oil Field At Last: From all appearances, it looks as though Kinmundy will have an oil field. Enough saturation has been found in Swan King No. 1 Kotva heirs in section 36 of Foster twp.

- Theo MILLER celebrated his 81st birthday on June 12 at his home in Kinmundy. A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.

- The children of Mrs. Robt. GRAY went with well filled baskets to Salem Park and helped her celebrate her birthday Sunday. Frank BOUGHERS of Kinmundy, Mr. ANDERSON of Salem, Paul GRAY and family, Harry GRAY and family, Lavera GRAY and family, Dan GRAY of Vandalia, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. GRAY were among those in attendance.

- First Lt. John R. ROBB of Fort Sills, Okla. accompanied by his wife and babe, arrived in Kinmundy Monday for a 2 week vacation. John, as he is better known, is in the Field Artillary branch of the Army.

- Miss Dorothy BASS and Norman PRICE of Bloomington, were married at Palmyra, Mo. on June 14. They were attended by Miss Mary OVERBY and Howard COFFEY. Mr. PRICE is employed by the C. & A.R.R. Mrs. PRICE will be remembered here as the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John BASS, former residents of this city.

- On June 22, 27 relatives of Mr. J.H. DISS came to his home with well filled baskets and gave him a real surprise in honor of his 37th birthday.

- While assisting in cherry picking Tuesday, Miss Evelyn KILLIE had the misfortune of falling and cracking the bone in her right wrist. She was helping one of the neighbor boys, when one of the limbs broke, throwing him on her, knocking her down, striking her head on the bucket and injuring her right arm.

- Miss Shirley MILLER is attending business school at the Illinois Commercial School.

- Vacationing!!! Mr. Alonzo CHURCH, in company with Miss Margaret WISEHEART, left Sat. morning for Oklahoma City where they will spend a week with Mr. CHURCH’s parents. Yes, we wondered also, but Mr. CHURCH informed us "No".

- Prairie Grove: Mrs. Edith FORD was in Springfield at the Palmer Sanitarium a few days last week. They report her as getting along fine.

- Meacham: Edwin HARRELL received a letter the past week telling of the death of his brother, Dow HARRELL of St. Clowd, Fla. He died of a heart ailment. He is survived by 2 children, and was 57 years old.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Lish JOHNSON of Odin, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. MARTIN of near Salem, Mr. and Mrs. John SOUTHERLAND and 2 sons of near Centralia, Mr. Virgil PHILLIPS of Effingham, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. SOLDNER and Chas. Edward were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON. Mrs. DILLON and Mrs. JOHNSON were celebrating their birthdays.

- Meacham: Dr. and Mrs. Harry CRAIG spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL. They left for their home in LaCross, Wash., Tuesday morning.

- Shanghai: Shanghai School is getting a new coat of paint, both interior and exterior, also have new seats and a piano installed - everything necessary to make it a standard school. Miss Dorothy CHASE has been employed to teach the coming term, salary $95.00.

- Omega: Teddy MARLOW fell off a wagon in front of a rotary hoe one day last week, and received painful injuries. He is getting along nicely.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters, and T.E. ROBB and family visited Friday evening with Billy MORRIS and family.

- Swift News: Virgil LIVESAY, Clyde BASSETT, T.E. ROBB and their families, Louise GREEN and C.S. CHANCE enjoyed a picnic dinner at the Salem Park Sunday.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Orville GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughters enjoyed ice cream with Mack ROBB and wife Sunday evening.

- Swift News: Velma Jean CONANT spent the weekend with Norma Del GARRETT.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Walter WARREN attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary OSBORN Sunday morning.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.F. BOUGHERS observed their 49th wedding anniversary June 19 with a dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. M.W. PATTERSON and daughters, Millicent and Barbara of Champaign, Mr. and Mrs. Ora SCHWABE, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando SCHWABE, Mr. and Mrs. Earl WATERS and daughter, Louise, of Effingham, Mr. and Mrs. C.V. FOGLER of Farina, Mrs. Ruby ZOLLAR and son, Chas., of Centralia.

- School Case to Be Tried July 14: The case of Ira HUMES, Wm. WILLIAMS, and Joe MAZANEK vs. A.H. MILLER, W.S. PRUETT, John FORD, Woodrow WILKINSON, and Bert GARRETT, generally referred to as the "Kinmundy Community High School Case" has been set for trial for Monday, July 14 and will be tried before Judge BURNSIDE. Two days have been set aside on the docket to hear this case.

- Miss Maxine MAHAN, who has been studying aeronautics, has passed her tests, took her cross-country flight on June 23, and last Sunday took her final flight test in St. Louis, receiving her pilot license, and is now a full fledged pilot. She is a Kinmundy girl, a graduate of K.H.S. and of Brown’s Business College in Centralia, and has since been employed by a finance company in Centralia. She is the first girl to receive a pilot’s license in Marion county. She is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN.

- At the Board of Education meeting of the Kinmundy Community High School District last Friday, contracts were awarded to the Wayne Body Co. for 2 bus bodies each having a capacity of 32 persons. These bodies will be mounted on GMC truck chassis and the contract for these was awarded to Walter BROOM of Salem.

- Daniel A. ARNOLD, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. ARNOLD, who was called into the selective service week before last, writes us a short note. He is stationed at Camp Polk, La., and is a member of the 3rd Armored Division. He writes, "Camp Polk is a new camp and is almost finished . It is fine down here. The meals are good and we have a good place to sleep. The fellows here seem to be nice fellows and all seem to like army life. I like it better every day now that I’ve got settled." And we’re glad you’re liking it, D.A., and we sincerely hope that camp will be as far as you will need to go.

- Mrs. Walter GEORGE has been seriously ill the past week, suffering from gall bladder trouble.

- Xon SCHOOLEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. James SCHOOLEY, who was called week before last into the selective service, writes us a short note. He is stationed at Camp Polk, La., and is a member of the 3rd armored division. He writes, "If I don’t die from the heat, the army and I will get along swell. The fellows I came with are all good guys, and the grub is o.k. The officers seem to realize we’re trying to learn and we’ve sure got a lot of that to do. We have a big job ahead of us. The captain told us we’d shoot everything and ride everything here within the next 13 weeks and by then we’re supposed to be soldiers."

- C.H. VALLOW, Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS and Mr. and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW were in O’Fallon Tuesday attending the funeral of Mrs. Clara VALLOW.

- On June 29, several relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. NEAL to help Mrs. NEAL celebrate her 69th birthday. At the noon hour, the table was spread with good things to eat. A list of those attending was included.

- Mrs. Clyde PRUETT told of her trip thru the west.

- Mrs. Helen MITCHELL died Monday at Mark Greer Hospital, aged 85 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Services will be held from the Methodist church with interment in the family lot in Evergreen Cemetery. She died after injuries. Later she was rushed to the hospital and made as comfortable as possible. She developed pneumonia the following day which took her life. She was a native of Scotland, coming to this country alone with her eldest son, John, in her arms. He husband had come over before. She never lost her Scottish brogue and she was very interesting to converse with. She was known by very few people because she rarely left her home because she has hardly been able to walk for the past several years. She leaves 2 sons, John and James, 1 daughter, Martha STOUT, and a granddaughter, Ruth MILLER, who has made her home with her grandmother since an infant.

- In the Zatso column, Mr. VALLOW talks about his aunt, Clara VALLOW from O’Fallon, who died recently.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Roy MILLER and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER attended the VANDEVEER Reunion at Tuscola Sunday.

- East Zion News: The Zion Girls’ Softball team played the Patoka Girls’ Team Friday night winning 12-5.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Homer MILNER, daughter Louise, and son Howard, and Mr. and Mrs. Thurman McCULLEY attended the MILNER Reunion at Brown Memorial Park at Flora on Sunday.

- Shanghai: Dale HULSEY, in company with his grandmother HULSEY, is spending this week in the Ozarks.

- Mr. Rex GAMMON of Athens, Texas, is spending his 2 week vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAMMON. His father and brother, Fred, met him in St. Louis.

- Meacham: Last Thursday was an ideal evening for the ice cream supper at Union Church yard for the Elder Cemetery and a large crowd attended.

- Miletus: About 85 relatives and friends with well filled baskets gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. HAYS on Sunday to help celebrate the 49th birthday which was Friday. About 25 called in the afternoon.

- 25 years ago from June 22, 1916.

- 25 years ago from June 29, 1916.

- Mrs. Helen MITCHELL, daughter of John and Margaret FERGUSON, was born at Kilburnie, Ayrshire Scotland on Feb. 7, 1856. She married in Scotland to James MITCHELL on Aug. 15, 1878, and they had 7 children. Two died in infancy, and William at the age of 9, and Helen at the age of 28. Mrs. MITCHELL came to the U.S. from Scotland in 1880, landing at New York, to join her husband, who had preceded her to the U.S. at Trenton. In 1890 they moved to Kinmundy which was their home thereafter. The surviving children are: Mrs. Martha STOUT of Souses Point, N.Y.; John of O’Fallon, and James of Decatur. The grandchildren are Ruth BREEN MILLER of Kinmundy; Frances MITCHELL MUELLER of O’Fallon; Helen MITCHELL SAUL of Los Angeles; Cal Oliver MITCHELL of Decatur; Russell MITCHELL of Lebanon; James MITCHELL of Decatur; and 4 great-grandchildren.

- Wayne ROBB, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli ROBB, returned home Saturday after receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy. He served in the navy for little more than a year, but the most of his time was spent in the hospital, suffering from arthritis.

- The Swan-King No. 1 Kotva Heirs oil well was drilling to 3550 feet yesterday.

- Pete SCHOENBORN died at his home near Assumption, Ill. on June 28. Services were held and interment was made there. He was born and reared in this community.

- On July 1, occurred the marriage of Harry E. GRAY, Jr. and Miss Jean SMITH of Salem in Morganfield, Ky., in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Neil HILL of Harmony, Ind., a sister of the bride. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. GRAY of this city. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence SMITH of Salem. They will reside in this city as Mr. GRAY is employed as mail messenger.

- Merle JACKSON, Christy GENTRY, Stephen and Floyd EAGAN, all of Camp Forest, Tenn. are home on furlough this weekend.

- Mr. and Mrs. B.E. WILKINSON of Rockford, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WILKINSON of Centralia, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. WILKINSON and 7 of their children, and Mr. and Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of Salem spent the weekend here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON. A real old-fashioned 4th of July picnic dinner was held on the J.R. TELFORD farm southwest of here.

- A picture of Carl VALLOW standing before some of his popcorn on the experimental farm was included.

- Mrs. Matilda HARRIS, daughter of Wm. and Matilda STALLONS, was born Oct. 1, 1866, near Kinmundy and died at the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia on July 2 after an illness of 5 weeks. Her mother died while she was quite young, leaving her to care for the younger ones of the family. She joined the Christian Church early in life. In 1891 she married Geo. HARRIS and they had 1 child, Orvis, of Kinmundy. She leaves 1 son, Orvis and wife, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Minerva SMITH of Jewell, Ia., and Clara GIGAR of Vandalia.

- Miss Donna ANDREWS is a patient in Effingham hospital suffering from a strep throat and threatened with diphtheria.

- The E.W. DOOLEN children home for the 4th this year were Mr. and Mrs. C.W. NEIL and daughter of Flint, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. L.E. ETHERTON and family of Murphysboro; Mr. and Mrs. Bryan DOOLEN and family of Tucson, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. Art DOOLEN of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. H.M. GRAY and family of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. GUNGERSON of Aurora; Mrs. Jack PFEFFER and daughter of Lebanon and Mr. and Mrs. C.B. KENNINGTON of Chicago.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. MILLER of Findlay have moved to Lincoln, Ill. where they have received appointments as attendants in the State Hospital there.

- Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. Mason BASSETT of Vernon called on Clyde BASSETT and family Tuesday p.m.

- Swift News: Mr. and Mrs. Glen EHART of Sterling, and Mrs. Paul EHART of Vernon visited Wednesday p.m. with Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY.

- Swift News: A family birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT, July 2 being Mrs. WAINSCOTT’s and Mrs. Ed ZINDLE’s birthdays. Present at the basket dinner were Orville WINDERS and family of Salem; Hollis BAKER, wife and daughter of Danville; Ed ZINDLE, wife and son of Moweaqua, Geo. COLE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE, Mrs. Pearl JIMMERSON, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard SCHWABE and son.

- Swift News: Mrs. Carl HEADLEY of Michigan visited Monday with her sister, Mrs. Kenneth ROBB.

- Swift News: Mrs. Bert GARRETT and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Carl HEADLEY and children of Michigan visited Tuesday afternoon with Clyde BASSETT and family, and Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Green Ridge: Several folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest WILLIAMS and gave a kitchen shower and charivari on Mr. and Mrs. Harry DOUDERA Wednesday.

- Green Ridge: Misses Josephine, Laura, and Kathryn DOUDERA, Tom GARRETT, Marvin CHANDLER, Cecil ALDRICH, Billie and Chloris WILLIAMS, Teddy CALDWELL, all of Chicago spent the 4th with their parents.

- Mr. and Mrs. Eli DOOLEN and 2 children of Centralia spent the 4th here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT.

- Pleasant Grove: Lewis STATTON was operated on for appendicitis at Vandalia Hospital several days ago.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. HARRIS, mother of Horace HARRIS, died Thursday at the hospital in Vandalia.

July 17, 1941:

- On July 10, Miss Erma WISEHEART, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. WISEHEART of Iola, became the bride of Joseph MALONE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter MALONE of Alma. The vows were heard by the Rev. STOCKTON of Salem. The attendants were Miss Margaret WISEHEART, the bride’s sister, and Alonzo CHURCH of Kinmundy. The couple will reside in Salem. Both Mr. and Mrs. MALONE graduated from K.H.S., Mr. MALONE in ‘38, and Mrs. MALONE in ‘39.

- This community was shocked last Friday when the news of the death of Mrs. A.N. GRAY was spread. She had gone to the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia the week previous and was reported well on the road to recovery. But on Friday she made a sudden change for the worse. Services were held from the Christian Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Kate GRAY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. O’BRIAN, was born in Sandoval on Dec. 8, 1868. There she grew to womanhood and on Jan. 11, 1888 was married to Geo. McGEE of Kinmundy. She came to Kinmundy as a bride and here she has resided ever since. They had 1 child, who died in infancy. Mr. McGEE died July 17, 1921. On Aug. 27, 1924 she married Ank N. GRAY, who survives. Several years ago she became a member of the Kinmundy Christian Church. A list of those attending the funeral from out-of-town was included.

- Albert SMITH of Farina died at his home Tuesday night. Services will be held Friday in Farina with interment in Elder Cemetery. He was a brother-in-law to Mrs. Hattie COCKRELL of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CHEADLE have a 6˝ lb. girl born Sunday in Effingham Hospital named Mary Frances.

- Vernon JAMES, foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat JAMES, underwent an emergency operation for appendicitis last week in Vandalia.

- Mr. George PETTICORD, 48, residing west of Shobonier in Fayette County, was apprehended Saturday and placed in thee county jail at Salem. On Monday he confessed to the stealing of 1 Jersey cow on April 8 from Mrs. Laura MEADORS and 1 cow from Matt BELCHER, both residing north of Patoka. These cattle were transported the same night to the E. St. Louis Stock Yards and there sold for the sum of $72. PETTICORD is being held in the county jail pending the action of the Grand Jury.

- On last Thursday, a deal was closed whereby Mrs. Gail MILLER became the owner of the grocery store known as the firm of COLE & ROLLINSON. Mrs. MILLER has been employed in this store since the existence of the firm. Mr. G.E. ROLLINSON, a partner and manager of the firm, has been in poor health for some time.

- Mr. J.R. CHEADLE has sold his residence property to A.J. WEST. The deal included a large plot of ground and filling station site. Mr. CHEADLE with his son, William and family will move to a smaller place which he owns.

- Judge BURNSIDE Decides School Case in Favor of Kinmundy Community H.S.: The case of Joe MAZANEK, Ira HUMES, and Wm. WILLIAMS vs. the Board of Education of High School District No. 500, was tried in the Circuit Court Monday and Tuesday. A great number of witnesses were put on the stand for both sides and a goodly number from Kinmundy and Alma were in the courtroom as spectators. The complaints’ complaint in this case was based mostly on dirt roads being impassable for a car during a part of the winter and spring months and to Skillet Fork Creek, which is in the extreme southeastern part of the territory, overflowing it’s banks during the excessive rains. Much to the surprise, there were not many objectors from Alma proper. At the close of the trial, both sides waved their arguments, and Judge BURNSIDE handed down his decision immediately in favor of the defendants. In handing down his decision, Judge BURNSIDE stated that it was the desire of every community now to have better schools. Territories must be enlarged so as to include more taxable properties so more and better teachers could be employed and better equipment had in the schoolroom. And in this way, transportation could be provided for the outlying districts, which would encourage more children to receive a high school education. Along with this demand for transportation has come better roads and after the transportation has been established, there will be a tendency toward more improved roads. He stated that he did not consider it a hardship for a boy or girl of high school age to walk a distance of a mile or so in order to catch a bus to school when several of them did walk the same distance to attend grade school. He could see no reason why this district should be dissolved and therefore would have to declare it intact. The plaintiffs immediately said they would take an appeal on the case and that is their privilege. They will have 90 days in which to take this appeal. In the meantime, the present board of education will function as it has since its election last April. However, a few improvements have been withheld pending a decision in this case, but not they will go ahead at rapid speed so everything will be in tip-top shape for the opening of school which is just a month and a half away.

- Shanghai: Retur GENTRY remains a patient in Jefferson Barrack’s Hospital. He is improving slowly due to his diabetic condition.

- A picture of Miss Virginia BROWN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. BROWN at Kinmundy, was included in an ad for Brown’s Business College of Centralia.

- Omega (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Sherill VANDEVEER had a boy born July 4.

- Meacham: Mrs. Ruben CRAIN and son, Gene, and her father, Mr. Chas. DALE, went to Effingham Wednesday and met Mr. DALE’s daughter, Mrs. Joe BODMER and son, Chas., of Steward. On Thursday they all went to Mt. Vernon and visited with Mr. DALE’s half-brother, Jess WOOD and wife. They had not seen each other in 33 years. On Monday they went to Keens, Ill. to the cemetery and called on old friends.

- Meadow Branch (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BUTTS, Wm. STALLON and Robt. MARSHALL attended the funeral of Mrs. Geo. HARRIS Thursday. Mrs. HARRIS was formerly a resident of this community.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LOWE and daughter, and Mrs. Effie ROBB and Florence DOOLEN of Kinmundy motored to Gilman Sunday where they met Forrest DOOLEN and family and enjoyed a picnic dinner at the park.

- 25 years ago from July 6, 1916.

- At a special Township election last Thursday, an $8,000 bond issue was voted to make a few more all-weather roads within the township. The total vote was 204 Yes and 110 No.

- Miss Lillian PARRILL, associate professor of music in Teachers College in Denton, Texas, and Fred O. GRISSOM of Kinmundy were married Thursday at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Denton, Texas. Accompanying the couple were her sister, Mrs. ___.F. HOHLT, and Miss Mary ANDERSON. Mrs. GRISSOM has been connected with the Teachers College since 1915, and was director of the music dept. until 1948. She held a Music degree from Chicago Musical College and had studied in Northwestern University. GRISSOM is a former newspaper man and is now postmaster and merchant in Kinmundy. Their marriage is the result of a meeting last summer in their former hometown at a community homecoming and reopening of an earlier romance.

- Mr. and Mrs. Darrell WEST are the proud parents of a 9 lb. son, who was born at their home last Saturday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clifford OLDEN became parents Monday when a 10˝ lb. boy was born and named Gary Lynn.

- Two truck drivers, Glen PENROD, owner of the truck, and Roy VINES, driver, both of Douglas, Ill. narrowly escaped death and serious injuries Monday night, when the trailer truck which they were driving turned over on the curve on Route 37 just west of the subway in this city. The truck was loaded with 311 bushels of cucumbers enroute to the Chicago Market. All the load was saved except a few bushels, which were damaged.

- Marion County Supervisors in a special session yesterday, ruled the Salem Municipal Band may no longer give concerts from the courthouse steps. The supervisors also turned thumbs down on a motion that would give the Marion County Farm Bureau more time to find new office quarters. The board refused to back down on its order of June 10 that the Farm Bureau find new location within 60 days. The Band action came when Sheriff VOGT asked the board for an opinion concerning the Band concerts. A few weeks ago the sheriff himself asked the band to quit giving as his reason that spectators spoiled the lawn.

- Casing on the Kotva No. 2 oil well was set to Tuesday and the rig moved out yesterday morning. The Kotva No. 1 was swabbing about 50 barrels per day without shooting. It was reported that these wells will be at a standstill until a pipeline can be laid.

- Army Correspondent; Ft. Lewis; Tacoma, Wash.; July 15, 1941: Dear J.N., I was reading in your paper today about the weather in Illinois. You told in "Zatso" about how cold it was in Yellowstone Park at night. Maybe it would interest you to know that we have built a little fire in our tent almost every night since we came here June 9th. Every night, at dark we have to roll down the sides of our tents. We sleep under a wool blanket and 2 inch comforter every night. We sleep like babies. I have never enjoyed sleep so much - or put so many hours at it - in all my life. The days are never cold here. We have never had occasion to wear our blouses in the day-time-yet. We still wear our wool shirts and slacks. As a matter of fact, we haven’t been bothered with cold this week. The thermometer took a notion to stretch out July 13 and evidently found out it was fun, because it went to 101 degrees in Seattle today. The local denizens are having "coniption fits" over it. That was the highest temperature ever recorded in Seattle. I don’t mind it so much, though, because every evening I can "look toward Kinmundy" and see Mt. Rainer all covered with snow and ice. You get to thinkin’ about how cold it is up here and kinda forget about the water dripping off your nose. I belong to Company "D" of the 58th Quartermaster Regiment. We are engaged in heavy maintenance work on Army cars and trucks. We rebuild transmissions, bent or wore crankshifts, re-bore motors and rebuild bearings, generators, carberators, etc., straighten chassis, do body and fender work - in fact, there is hardly anything that can happen to a truck that we can’t fix. Mechanics who think you can’t make a layman into a mechanic in 4 months should see us. We are far from good, out of the 10 or 15 jobs we put out each day, only 1 per week comes back. You folks give us fellows time, and we’ll make a real Army for you! Sincerely, Pvt. John W. SHAFFER; Co. "D", 58th Q.M. Reg’t; Ft. Lewis, Wash.

- East Meadow Branch (from last week): Harmon and Russell LENHART and Dorothy MERCER were dinner guests Sunday in the T.A. McCULLEY home. Callers were Mrs. Lilly McCULLEY, Billy and Carol Sue THOMAS, Paul SWIFT and family, Sam LOWE and family, Harold ROBB, Bol__ MARSHALL, Henry McWILLIAMS and Joe CARPENTER and family.

- Miletus: July 20 was the 76th birthday of Mrs. Emmit MULVANEY. A list of neighbors and friends attending the dinner was included.

- Meadow Branch: Vern SCHOONOVER and Miss Kathleen McINTOSH surprised their friends by going to St. Louis last Thursday to be married.

- South of Town: Miss Myrtle HILL has employment in Salem at the office of the County Supt. of Schools.

- Green Ridge: Frank HOREJSI’s barn and chicken house was destroyed by fire Thursday night and the house and summer kitchen badly damaged.

- Green Ridge: Clyde THOMAS was flying a plan over the neighborhood Sunday morning and was quite a surprise to the people.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN and Wilma BOUGHERS left Sunday for a 2 week’s tour thru the west. They will visit the Yellowstone and the Rocky Mountain Nat’l Parks and other points of interest.

- Swift News: Darrell Gene LIVESAY is visiting in Kinmundy this week with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Meacham: July 18 being the birthday of Mrs. Herman SOLDNER, several gathered at their home for a basket dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Dolph SOLDNER and Bernyce, Dave COLEMAN, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER and Chas. Edward, and Mrs. Dora HEICHER and son, Merle.

- At the Mason Christian Church on July 20, Delmar DeBAULT was formerly ordained to the Christian Ministry. He was graduated from K.H.S. in 1934, and will enter Butler University in Indianapolis to complete his education for Ministry.

- 25 years ago from July 13, 1916.

- 25 years ago from July 20, 1916.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.W. BANNING celebrated their 55th anniversary July 27. Their children gave them a real surprise by bringing well filled baskets and serving dinner out on the lawn at their home in Kinmundy. It was also quite an occasion for Mr. BANNING as the only brother, Chas., and family, of Pelly, Texas, was here for the event. The 2 brothers had not met for over 50 years. The day was spent in visiting and taking pictures. Music on the violin and guitar was furnished by the grandsons of Mr. BANNING, Cecil and Glenn INGRAM. A list of those attending was included.

- Mrs. Harriett DeVORE, a resident of this city for more than 50 years, celebrated her 89th birthday on July 24.

- Mrs. Clarence MULVANY, residing in Meacham twp., was taken to Mark Greer Hospital Wednesday suffering from a liver disturbance. She died that evening.

- The Kinmundy Community High School Board increased the tax levy from 75 cents to $1.00.

- Merle HEADLEY, son of Ed HEADLEY, who is in the army, spent 3 days with his parents.

- Elmer GAMMON had the misfortune of turning the threshing machine over Friday.

- Omega: About 40 descendants of the VAN CLEVE family gathered at the Ray SCHOOLEY home Sunday for the VAN CLEVE Reunion.

- Swift: Donna Mae GARRETT of Granite City is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and family.

- Swift: Velma Jean CONANT spent the weekend with Norma Del GARRETT.

- Swift: Evelyn SWIFT, Mary GARRETT, Louelle CONANT, and Nell ROBB helped Mrs. Kenneth ROBB cook for threshers Tuesday.

- Meacham: Miss Mary MULVANEY and Darrell REESE were married Friday by Mrs. Mary MAYER, who is a Justice of the Peace.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Mrs. Alice SEE Sunday p.m.

- 25 years ago from July 27, 1916.

- The Carter Oil Co. staked a location last week in section 5 of Kinmundy twp. on what is known as Camp Morgan. The land is owned by Eugene MORGAN of Chicago, son of the late Gilbert MORGAN.

- The children and grandchildren of the late M.M. and Cornelia Jane PRUETT held their annual reunion Aug. 3 at Brown Park in Flora. A list of those attending was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy, to Bruce MORGAN on July 22. The bride is a graduate of K.H.S. with the class of ‘34, and is now operating a Beauty Shop in Karnak. The groom is the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. S.A. MORGAN, is a graduate of S.I.N.U. at Carbondale, and is a member of the teaching staff at Karnak. The couple will make their home in Karnak.

- The property of the late John B. GARNER was sold at public auction last Saturday. The purchaser was Alonzo E. FRENCH, who expects to improve the place with the intention of making it his home in some future time. Lon wants to live close to the City Park to be more conveniently located for the 4th of July celebrations and tent shows.

- Pictures from the Reunion Republican Day were printed.

- Swift School: Mrs. Frank GARRETT and son, Emmett, visited here over the weekend with their daughter, Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and family.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE invited several of the neighbors to their home Friday as a surprise on Marshall WILLIAMS and family of Wilmington, who were spending the night with them. A list of those attending was included.

- Swift: Cleve DOOLEN and family, Mrs. Mark HEADLEY and children, and Mrs. Billie MORRIS were in Salem Sunday attending the funeral of Wayne BRACEY at the Christian Church.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON and Miss Lora BALLANCE of Patoka visited Sunday at the Virgil LIVESAY home.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- Miletus: A son, 1 year of age, of John FINKBONE and wife died Sunday. Services were held at Meacham Baptist church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Meacham: The funeral of Mrs. Ella MULVANEY who died in Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia Thursday held at Meacham Baptist Church with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- Meacham: Arthur MULVANEY returned to Camp Forrest, Tenn. on Monday having been called home after the death of his mother, Mrs. Clarence MULVANEY.

- Prairie Grove: Arthur COURSON and wife have a baby boy born in their home July 31.

- Prairie Grove: Mrs. Mellisa RAY is staying in the Arthur COURSON home helping care for the new baby.

- Meadow Branch: Miss Kathryn MARSHALL spent Friday night with her cousin, Miss Ruth BASSETT.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley SHAFER had a baby girl born Monday.

- 25 years ago from Aug. 3, 1916.

- Miss Mayme ANDERSON, died in the State hospital at Anna on Sunday. Services were held at St. Philomena’s Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Bridget ANDERSON. She leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Margaret O’BRIEN of Centralia, and 1 brother, Will, of San Francisco, Cal. Miss ANDERSON was manager of the local telephone exchange for 16 years, and owing to failing health, was forced to resign her position in hopes of regaining her health.

- B.L. HANNA of Chicago, youngest son of Dr. H.L. HANNA, married Miss Irene Slanina, also of Chicago in St. Louis on Aug. 9, 1941, and was witnessed by Dr. and Mrs. H.L. HANNA and Mrs. Velma LAMMERS. B.L. spent most of his life in this community, and graduated with the class of ‘38. The couple departed for Chicago Sunday where they both have employment, and expect to make their future home.

- The 36th PARRILL Reunion was held Aug. 10 at Union Church. It began to rain while we were at the dinner table, so we moved into the church. This year marks the 100th anniversary of grandfather PARRILL’s coming to Illinois. A.J. PARRILL of Farina being the only survivor, spoke briefly of his father and of farm life in that day. 16 grandchildren were present. A list of those attending was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JOHNSON have moved here from Edgewood. Mr. JOHNSON is the third trick operator at the tower. Mrs. JOHNSON is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orie ARNOLD.

- A 10 lb. girl was born at the home of Paul GRAY and wife on July 30 named Brenda Orean.

- Mr. Lester HOWELL, son of Mr. S.E. HOWELL, of this city, and Miss Maud CARTER of Patoka, were married in Vandalia Saturday morning. Rev. BUSH, pastor of the Methodist Church reading the single ring ceremony. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON of this city. Immediately after the ceremony, they left on a honeymoon trip through northern Illinois and Iowa. Lester is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘28 and also a graduate of the University of Illinois. He is employed as principal of the Farina Grade Schools. He had a home furnished and in waiting for his bride in Farina. We join their many friends in extending hearty congratulations.

- Dwight SWIFT died at his home in Alden, Iowa, Tuesday, after having suffered a stroke of apoplexy last Friday. He was 42 years of age. He leaves a wife, 5 daughters, and 1 son. Mr. and Mrs. H.F. DENNIS of Louisville, in company with Russell SWIFT of Alma, and Raymond SWIFT of this city, left for the funeral which will be held there along with the interment. The deceased was a son of the late Mose SWIFT and Elizabeth and grew to manhood in this community.

- The 1st Annual Marion County Fair will open Aug. 19 at the new fairgrounds in Salem on Tuesday.

- The Carter Oil Co. No. 1 John MORGAN was drilled to a depth of 2240 feet, and plugged as a dry hole.

- Quite an electrical storm struck Kinmundy Sunday which did some damage. Lightening struck the corner of the garage on the Annie YOUNG farm damaging it considerably. It also struck the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.O. GRISSOM, knocking the flue stops out filling the rooms with soot. It also struck south of the school house, melting down some street lights and breaking 3 windows in the school house. The most serious damage was done when it struck the chimney on the Orville DISS home, cracking it from top to bottom.

- Omega (from last week): Miss Neva MILLICAN and Mrs. Opal LUTTRELL, who have been attending school in Carbondale, returned home Friday, the school term being finished.

- Bob MAHAN, who has been attending the summer term at U. of I. came home Saturday for a short vacation before returning for full term.

- Meacham: Several from this neighborhood and a large number of other friends and relatives gave a shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. OUTHOUSE Monday for the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Earl OUTHOUSE.

- Swift: Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Billie MORRIS.

- 25 years ago from Aug. 10, 1916.

- Private Carl C. CRAIN was promoted to the rank of Private First Class at Ft. Sheridan, Ill.

- The Kinmundy Community High School and the grades will open Sept. 1.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINS of this city celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary at their home in Kinmundy on Aug. 17. They were married in 1882, and lived on their farm south of Kinmundy for 36 years, and have lived in Kinmundy for 23 years. They have 4 living children, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. A picture of the couple was included.

- The Marion County 4-H Livestock Judging contest was held Tuesday in Salem at the county fair, and for the third year in succession, the Kinmundy Roudies have placed first in the judging contests of beef cattle, horses, hogs, and sheep. The team winning consisted of Clyde ROSE, Floyd GARRETT, Leroy GREEN, and Herschel ROSE. In the individual honors, Clyde ROSE, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE, won first place in the county. Floyd GARRETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT, tied for fourth place. Guin VALLOW was the outstanding dairy judge in the county.

- Mary Ellen, daughter of John and Bridget ANDERSON, was born in Mattoon on June 21, 1883, and died Aug. 10, 1941 after an illness of more than 5 years. When but a small child, Mayme, as she was commonly known, moved with her parents to Kinmundy, where she grew to womanhood. Hers, was a life of service, never having married, she stayed home helping to make a home for her mother. She was employed at the Bell Telephone Co., working as supervisor here for several years until Nov. 1937 until health caused her to retire. Surviving are 1 sister, Mrs. Mike O’BRIEN of Centralia; 1 brother, William, of San Francisco; and a nephew, John D. FREEMAN of Camp Forrest, Tenn. Services were held at St. Philomena’s Church.

- The Annual BROWN Reunion was held Sunday at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem. At noon a basket dinner was spread. At the business meeting, Miss Iris BROWN of Farina, was elected President, and Mrs. Ethel STEVENS of Salem, Sec.-Treas. A list of those attending was included.

- Mr. and Mrs. Harold COMBS of Kalamazoo, Mich., have a 9˝ lbs. of a daughter born Aug. 15. Harold is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E.S. COMBS of Springfield, but formerly of this city, and also grandson of Mrs. J.H. NELMS.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GRAY have a 9 lb. boy born at their home on Monday.

- Darlene, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. MAXEY, former residents of this city, spent 3 days as a patient of the Deaconess Hospital in Freeport, Ill. suffering from a fork injury. She returned home Monday. Her brother, George, had a piece had a piece of iron-weed about 1 inch in length removed form his cheek at the same time. It had been lodged there since September. Both are doing fine.

- Mr. J.E. WHITE of Farina, the local service man for C.I.P.S. Co. has received orders to report for duty Oct. 10 at Camp Custer, Mich.

- Charles Isham DOOLEN, youngest son of Benjamin and Laura Ann DOOLEN, was born in Foster twp. on Aug. 16, 1869, and died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia on Aug. 16, 1941 on his 72nd birthday. He was the youngest of 4 children, all have preceded him in death, except 1 sister, Mrs. Icy GARRETT of this city. On Sept. 4, 1890, he married Margaret Rosella ROBB, and they had 5 children, 1 son died when only a few months old. His wife died June 26, 1918. Then a son, Frank, who had served in the World War, died Dec. 1922. Surviving are Ruby, now Mrs. Bert GARRETT of North Fork, William of Kinmundy, and Eli of Centralia. For the past several months, he made his home with his children. He had gone to Centralia to visit his son, Eli, becoming seriously ill, and was taken to the hospital there. He also leaves 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was a Past Master of Kinmundy Lodge A.F. & A.M. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Doolen Cemetery.

- Meacham: The LEONARD family had a reunion at Salem Bryan Memorial Park Sunday. 5 sisters were present: Mrs. L.E. HANABAUM and family of Springfield, Mo.; Mrs. Dora HEICHER, Merle and Geneva; Mrs. John HEICHER, Mr. and Mrs. Dean PARRILL and Mrs. Clara DIPPOLD and family, with about 25 people in all. 1 brother residing in Cal. was not present.

- Meacham: A new girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. FRADENBURG last Wednesday.

- Wilson School: Our school opened Monday with Mrs. Bertha SEE as teacher.

- Shanghai: Shanghai School will start Sept. 1. Miss Dorothy CHASE of Vandalia will be the teacher.

- Shanghai: Mrs. Roy HULSEY is entertaining an aunt from Belleville this week.

- A get-together picnic of the NICHOLS, PEARSON, and WILSON families, relatives and friends gathered at Vernon Sunday for dinner. A list of those attending was included.

- 25 years age from Aug. 17, 1916.

- A picture of the Kinmundy Roudies 4-H judging team which judged at the U. of I. on Aug. 25 was included. Members were Clyde ROSE, Leroy GREEN, Guin VALLOW, and Floyd GARRETT.

- Forrest SMACK of Greenup escaped serious injury Tuesday when the car which he was driving was hit broadside by H.L. WARREN of this city. The accident happed at the intersection of the road just east of the Jackson Filling Station on Route 37. The JACKSON car turned over and slid down the road for about 50 feet, and was damaged beyond repair. The WARREN car was just slightly damaged.

- Ray GEORGE was surprised by his family and friends Sunday, when they arrived with well filled baskets to help him celebrate his 50th birthday. Those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Walter GEORGE, Mrs. Margaret GRAY and son, John, Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt GRAY and daughter, Fern, Mr. and Mrs. Ed COLE of St. Peter, Mr. and Mrs. Albert MALINSKY, Mrs. Lou MORRIS, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. LUX and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse GEORGE.

- Miss SPEER of Belleville has been hired as Music Teacher for both the grade and high school; and Mrs. TRIAL of Mt. Vernon was hired as the Commercial and English Teacher. Later Note: Mrs. TRAIL tendered her resignation yesterday so now we are without an English and Commercial Teacher.

- Pvt. Xon SCHOOLEY has been chosen to attend the Radio Operators Course in the Armored Force School at Fort Knox, Ky. for 3 months. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James SCHOOLEY of Kinmundy.

- A Letter Written at Sea: The following is a letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Robt. PARRISH from their son, Paul, who is in the Navy; U.S.S. Pennsylvania; At Sea; Aug. 9, 1941: Dear folks: Received your letter at sea this morning and am trying to answer it. I received the letter by plane. They sent 3 planes we have aboard ship to Pearl Harbor, to pick up mail. They send planes off the quarter deck right into the air. They run a distance of 35 feet from the time they start until they take off. It’s too much to explain just how it is done, so I’ll tell you about it when I get home, when I get home, if I ever do. I like to get letters at sea because it sure cheers a fellow up. I hate to go to sea, as bad as I used to hate to shock oats. We will be at sea 8 days this time. We are going to fire all the guns again and that is going to be fun. I like to fire the guns and they sure make a noise. The last time we fired, the 14 inch guns used 420 pounds of powder per gun. There are 12 guns so that makes of total of 5,040 lbs. of powder, fired all at the same time. They fired the guns 7 times which made a total of 35,280 lbs. Used. The guns fired 24 miles. Well, here’s the good news, or maybe the bad news. I am leaving from the Asiatic Fleet the 15th of the month. I don’t know where I will be stationed as yet. It might be in the Phillippines, South America or China. So don’t write until you hear from me again. It might be a couple of weeks or it might be a month. I will send my new address as soon as possible. So watch the mails, you may hear from me anytime. Your son, Paul.

- Fire caused by lightening destroyed the barn of Edgar JONES living a mile and one half northeast of Kinmundy Sunday. The damaged was estimated at $3000. He was able to save 1 set of harness and a saddle. Included in the loss in the fire were 250 bales of red-top hay, which he just put in the barn on Thursday, 8 tons of soy beans, 110 bushels of barley, a set of harness, and many tools. The fire dept. was summoned, but by the time it arrived little could be done to save the barn. Due to the small amount of water in the well, none was used on the barn, but was used to put a small blaze out on the wood pile near by.

- A letter was printed from Floyd and Steven EAGAN from Camp Robinson, Ark which they wrote to their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison EAGAN.

- Pleasant Grove: Fred MULVANEY received quite a hard fall Wednesday while helping Pearl ROSE thresh, when his wagon, loaded with hay, on which he was riding, overturned. At first his shoulder was thought to be broken, but upon examination by Dr. DOUGHERTY, there were no broken bones, just a bad bruise and cut behind 1 ear. His foot which was broken last winter, has been paining him quite a lot again.

- Meacham: Carl CRAIN and Bob OHLMAN of Rockford, members of the P.F.C. 61st Coast Artillery, spent Monday night with Carl’s mother, Mrs. Ruben CRAIN and Gene. They were the soldiers that passed thru Centralia over Route 51 from Ft. Sheridan, Ill.

- Meadow Branch: Meadow Branch school will start Sept. 1st with Miss Evelyn JOHNSON as teacher.

- Bennie DOOLEN returned to his work in Buffalo, N.Y. on Wednesday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BASSETT and Lyle and Carl GREEN of Billings, Mont. came last week to spend a couple of weeks with relatives here.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BASSETT spent several days with Clyde BASSETT and family. They went to St. Louis and he is under the doctor’s care there for an infection in 1 eye.

- Swift: Billie MORRIS and family, Mack ROBB and daughter, Paul SWIFT and family, and Clyde BASSETT and family attended the Rodeo in Salem Saturday evening.

- Swift: Kenneth ROBB, wife and daughter visited Sunday with Mack ROBB and wife.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS and family of Wilmington were dinner guests of Clyde BASSETT and family Wednesday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank WOODWARD and daughter, Miss Velma, and Neil JOHNSON, attended a birthday dinner at Salem Park in honor of Mr. WOODWARD’s father.

- 25 years ago from Aug. 31, 1916.

- Frank ROLLER, World War Veteran, died Sunday from injuries sustained in an auto accident a week before last. Services were held at the Methodist Church in Alma with interment in Martin Cemetery. ROLLER, in company with Andrew ROSS, Ernest HERRIS and James HESTER, all of Alma, made a business call near Flora week before last. While returning home, they collided with another car east of Flora. The occupants of the other car were badly injured and a baby killed. ROLLER sustained internal injuries and died in the Veteran’s Hospital at Jefferson Barracks where he was taken last week. ROSS is in Centralia Hospital with a concussion. HARRIS lost his lower lip and part of his tongue. He was taken to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis after infection had set in. HESTER is able to be about having suffered a deep laceration on his lower leg. Both ROSS and HARRIS remain in serious condition.

- W.T. WILKINSON was taken to Centralia Hospital yesterday evening and underwent an operation for appendicitis this morning. He is 82 years of age and took violently ill on Wednesday, and was taken to the hospital on Wednesday.

- Doris, 7 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell REESE residing northeast of this city, died in Olney Sanitarium Sunday from tetanus, caused by running a splinter from a peach basket into her leg. Services were held at Farina Evangelical Church with interment in Farina Cemetery.

- HOLT Reunion Sunday: The fifth annual HOLT Reunion was held Sunday, Aug. 31 in the Kinmundy City Park with more than 150 attending. At noon a fine basket dinner was served, and everyone enjoyed the day. The reunion for the year was voted to be held in the Kinmundy City Park. Mr. and Mrs. Ed WILSON of Webster City, Ia. were special guests of the day.

- On Aug. 26, Helen Kay, 6 lb. daughter was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loren JOHNSON, who reside west of this city. Everyone concerned is doing fine except daddy, who hasn’t come down to earth as yet.

- Mrs. Hattie COCKRELL attended a dinner at the Harry NICHOLS home Thursday, and the Grace NICHOLS SMITHSON’s Friday in honor of Earl NICHOLS and family of Houston, Texas. Willie NICHOLS of Missouri and Belle NICHOLS of Oklahoma left here 35 years ago. They are nephews and niece of Mrs. COCKRELL.

- Sam HOWELL, who had been receiving treatment for a severe skin rash in the Effingham Hospital, returned Tuesday to his home to enter the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis on Wednesday. It seems as though Mr. HOWELL has most of the doctors stumped as to the cause and cure.

- Dr. BRYANT of Xenia, District Health officer, was here Friday investigating a case of Typhoid Fever. As a result the Ed HALL family is quarantine, Mr. HALL having contracted the fever from some source. Further investigation was made to determine just where the germs came from.

- Mrs. Louisa SPEER and daughter, Miss Leona, have moved their household goods from Belleville and will occupy the J.H. NELMS property vacated by Mr. and Mrs. William COLE. Mrs. SPEER is the music teacher in the local schools.

- The 6th annual Kennedy Reunion was held in the Mt. Vernon Park on Aug. 31 with 57 in attendance. After dinner, the regular business session was held at which time occurred the election of officers which resulted in President, Mrs. C.P. SHEHAN of St. Louis; Vice President, Mrs. Roger KENNEDY of St. Louis; Sec’y, Mrs. J.R. TELFORD of Salem; and Treas, Mrs. Fred CHANCE of Kinmundy. A list of those attending was included.

- There has been an argument in the south part of town as to the identity of some insects which Mrs. SECHLER is tending. She insists they are wild bees, while some say they are wasps, and others call them yellowjackets.

- Dwain WALTON, who is enrolled in the Air Corps at Chanute Field, Rantoul, spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. WALTON, west of town.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT, in company with Dow GREEN and wife spent the week after Labor Day in Paducah, Ky., sight-seeing.

- Miss Katherine WORMLEY attended the funeral of Mrs. Ba____ WILSON in Salem Tuesday.

- Meacham: On Friday at the home of Rev. Emmit MULVANEY, occurred the wedding of Miss Emma BANNING to Mr. WHITE, both residents of Meacham twp. On Friday, a large crowd of relatives and friends gave them a charivari and shower. The bride and her parents have lived in this community several years.

- Meacham: Doris REESE, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell REESE, died Sunday. Services were held in Farina.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Loren JOHNSON have a 6 lb. girl born at their home. Mrs. Marshall SOUTIER is staying with them to care for mother and babe.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BASSETT accompanied by Carl GREEN, left Wednesday for their home in Billings, Mont. They have spent the last 2 weeks here with relatives and friends. Monday, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph BASSETT and Clyde BASSETT and family motored to Maroa and spent the day with Donald ARNOLD and family, and Friday, they all motored to St. Louis and spent the day at Forest Park.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter were business visitors in Salem and Centralia Tuesday.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and family, Billie MORRIS and family, Mrs. Fletcher COLE, and Paul William ROLLINSON, and Mrs. Geo. COLE and daughter, Joan, were in Kinmundy Sunday attending the HOLT Reunion.

- The WIKENHAUSEN Reunion was held Aug. 31 at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem with a basket dinner. A list of those attending was included.

- 25 years ago from Sept. 7, 1916.

- Harold KLEISS returned Saturday to Kinmundy from the DeKalb hybrid seed corn Convention in Wisconsin.

- Oil has been located on the Pat FORD farm just north of the county line northwest of this city. Saturation was found in the Benoist sand and a pipe has been run. Work around the Kotva wells has resumed adding large supply tanks and dikes built around them.

- Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE, residing southwest of this city, were agreeably surprised Sunday when relatives, neighbors and friends to the number of 150 came to their home to help them celebrate their 37th anniversary. A list of those attending was included.

- A 9˝ lb. girl was born at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burdette JENKINS named Linda Kay.

- Miletus: Miss Marjorie COURSON, Earl COURSON and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dave COURSON, Ira MERRITT and wife, and Mrs. Emmit MERRITT, attended the funeral of Mrs. Lillie FISCUS at Paxton, Sunday. She was formerly Miss Lillie COURSON, daughter of Tieford COURSON and wife, and was born and lived to maturity in our community.

- Miletus: Five Freshman board the bus for Kinmundy C.H.S. Monday a.m. They were Delma BUTTS, Gerald BUTTS, Junior BUTTS, Ro__ WHITE and Clifford BRIMBERRY; Victor YATES, Sophomores; Ernie MULVANEY, Junior; and Francis KRUTSINGER, Senior. George BUTTS, sophomore, has the mumps but intends to start later.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LECKRONE and son, George, arrived here Friday. George remained here with his grandparents while Mr. and Mrs. Orville GARRETT and Kenneth and Helen LECKRONE spent part of the time in St. Louis visiting Kenneth’s father at the hospital.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family, and Mrs. Pearl JIMMERSON visited Sunday evening with Ren WAINSCOTT and wife.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE and son, Richard FEATHER, and Miss Helen McNICHOLS visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer FRIZZELL of Zion Prairie visited Sunday with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift: Mack ROBB and wife, Mrs. Mark ARNOLD and daughter, and Mr. Elmer BASSETT visited Sunday evening with Bill CONANT and family.

- Pleasant Grove: Most everyone from this community attended the funeral of Mrs. Laura BASOM at the Old Baptist Church Friday afternoon.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Lucy FRENCH of Kinmundy and Mrs. Sylvia LUKAS and family of Brookefield, called at the Ira MARSHALL home Thursday p.m. Mrs. LUKAS wanted to see the place where her grandparents and mother lived, her grandmother having died here about 1890, and the grandfather and daughter moved to Chicago, where Mrs. LUKAS was born. Mrs. FRENCH was a girl at home then and remembered the family well. Mrs. LUKAS had her picture taken under the linden tree which stood in front of the old house.

- Pictures of Kinmundy Community H.S. classrooms with students were printed.

- 25 years ago from Sept. 14, 1916.

- Miss Martha V. EHERENMAN became the bride of Carl William VANHORN at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, Cal. last Sunday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. EHERENMAN of Dunsmuir, Cal. Mrs. EHERENMAN, mother of the bride, will be remembered as the late Louise STEUBER, a sister of Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher GRAGG of Salem have a daughter, Mary Lynn, who was born Sept. 12. Her mother will be remembered as Mary PULLEN of Alma.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wm. COLE of Dix have an 8 lb. son born Tuesday named William Robert.

- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY Tuesday at the home of Mrs. LEMAY’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. CORRELL. The babe was apparently healthy and doing alright, but on Wednesday afternoon, he died while sleeping. Services will be held from the CORRELL home with interment in Eastland Cemetery.

- Pie and Ice Cream Social: There will be a Pie Supper and Ice Cream Social in the Brubaker Townhouse on Friday evening, Sept. 19th, for the benefit of the Pleasant Grove Church. Everyone is invited.

- C.B. MENDENHALL went to Springfield Tuesday and drove home the second school bus. The bus made it’s first run yesterday morning. One bus has been in operation since the beginning of school and 2 cars have been operated to pick up the children. But now, these children won’t have to ride in an Oldsmobile or Buick or Ford but will be comfortably transported in a bus.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS and Miss Anna KOLB were in Pesotum Monday attending the funeral of Charles KLEISS, an uncle to Fred. He was 72 years of age. His death was due to dropsy. His family lived here for 3 years south of this city.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS accompanied by Miss Anna KOLB went to Pesotum Sunday to attend the funeral at Tuscola of Mr. KLEISS’ uncle, Mr. Chas. KLEISS of Hays. They were accompanied home by their mother, Mrs. Frank KLEISS and family.

- Meacham: Mrs. Olga WEISS, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON and Vernon SMITH attended a family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art WEISS Sunday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. COLE of Dix have an 8 lb. son born Tuesday named William Robert.

- Swift: Clyde BALLANCE and wife were at the Orie ATKINS home attended the GARRETT Reunion.

- Swift: Nell ROBB, Cleta ROBB, and daughter, Clella WAINSCOTT, Carrie CONANT, Mary GARRETT, Gladys CHANDLER and daughter, and Marjorie GREEN visited Tuesday with Mrs. Marvin CONANT and assisted her in cooking for silo fillers.

- 25 years ago from Sept. 21, 1916.

- On Sept. 23, fifty years ago, a wedding ceremony was performed on the front porch of the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MORRIS, 5˝ miles northwest of Kinmundy. There, in the presence of 150 friends and relatives, their daughter, Margaret, became Mrs. Luther DAVIS. 36 years of their married life was spent in and around Kinmundy. On Sept. 21, 1941, this couple renewed their marriage vows in the presence of another 150 guests at the Embury M.E. Church in Chicago. Moving pictures was taken of the party and guests as they left the church. All the grandchildren were present except the daughter of Rev. DAVIS who is now living in Vermont. A recording of their voices made at their 48th anniversary was played on a phonograph. It described their first meeting 58 years ago, their first date, and wedding. A list of relatives attending from Chicago and Kinmundy was included

- There will be a LYNCH family Reunion at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem on Sept. 28.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER wrote about their trip to Connecticut.

- Glen LEE arrived here on a 15 day furlough to visit his mother, Mrs. Estella LEE. This is Glenn’s first visit home since he enlisted in the navy 18 years ago. Mrs. LEE had seen her son on the west coast a few years ago though. Glen left here while he was a sophomore in high school going to work for the I.C. Signal Gang. He soon left the gang and went to Akron to work, and then went to the west coast to work. He enlisted in the navy in 1923. Glen has the rating of First Class Boatswain and is a gun captain on his ship, the U.S. McCawley, a transport. He has seen action on several destroyers. Glen is 37 years old, and has spent half his life in the navy.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Marie FORD and Mrs. Gladys HEISTAND accompanied Mrs. Ed FORD, Mrs. Tom BALLANCE, and Mrs. Roy HULSEY to St. Louis Tuesday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and son visited with Henry WILLIAMS and family west of Alma, Sunday.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family and Marvin CONANT and family visited Sunday p.m. with Billie MORRIS and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES attended the JONES family reunion Sunday.

- Swift: Forrest JONES and wife of Kinmundy, Elsworth CHANDLER and family visited Sunday in Granite City with Frank GARRETT and family.

- Campground: The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. PITTMAN was completely destroyed by fire Friday evening. While saving the two small grandchildren, Mrs. PITTMAN was severally burned.

- Campground: W.G. HAYS was greatly surprised last Sunday when horseshoe pitchers and their families arrived to help him celebrate his birthday. Horseshoe pitching was enjoyed thru the day and the basket dinner at noon. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry MITCHELL and family, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. SCHANTZ and family, and Johnny TAYLOR of Loogootee; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ANDERSON, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill ANDERSON and family of LaClede.

- Mr. and Mrs. Floyd SELBY of Sullivan have a new son. The mother was formerly Miss Ada JONES.

- 25 years ago from Sept. 20, 1916.

- Mr. and Mrs. Roy FENSTER of Champaign announce the marriage of their niece, Dorothy Belle DUNCAN, to Roy C. LINGENFELTER on Sept. 24 in Kansas City, Mo. The bride is a graduate of Champaign High School, Burnham City Hospital School of Nursing, and the Margaret Hague Obstetrical School. For several years she was supervisor of Burnham School. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. DUNCAN of Sandoval, and a niece of Mrs. FENSTER. The groom is nephew of Mr. FENSTER, and is the son of Mrs. Jennie LINGENFELTER of Kinmundy. He is a representative for the Western Auto Supply Co. of St. Louis. The will be in Champaign Oct. 1 for a short time before their return to St. Louis. They will make their home in St. Louis. A group of friends welcomed the bride and groom at their home in Kinmundy with a rousing charivari. Mr. and Mrs. LINGENFELTER, acting as host and hostess to these self-invited guests, led the way to Zimmer’s Café, where delicious refreshments were served. An impromptu parade completed the jolly occasion.

- Mr. and Mrs. Russell WILLIAMS have a 7 lb. girl.

- Dennis Reed, an infant son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl SCHWABE, Sept. 24, in the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray GEORGE. He became ill a few days after birth and died yesterday. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Officers elected during the high school class elections were:

Senior Class: President, Eileen LYONS; V. Pres, Richard JONES; Sec., Dwight DAY; Treas., Steve RAINEY.

Junior Class: President, Frances BAILEY; V. Pres., Leona JACKSON; Sec., Margaret BARBEE; Treas., Richard GRAY; Rep., Alfletta WILLIAMS; Student Council, Bailey WILLIAMS and Norma GARRETT.

Sophomore Class: Pres., John PIPER; V. Pres., Kenneth PIGG; Sec., Helen ST. CLAIR; Treas., Pleasant ROBNETT; Rep., Duane HANNA; Student Council, Chas. Lee DOOLEN, Norma SULLENS.

Freshman Class: Pres., Bruce OLDEN; V. Pres., John MAZANEK; Sec., Norma MILLER; Treas., Junior GARRETT.

- Word was received here this week by C.G. JACKSON, announcing the death of his cousin, Jesse JONES, a former resident of this community. Jesse, with his family, left here about 30 years ago and went to California. He was in an auto accident, last week and died from the injuries. The deceased is a sister to Mrs. Yetta HAMILTON, of Mattoon, and formerly of this city.

- Wilson School: Geo SHAFFER of Indiana visited here last week with his sister, Mrs. J.T. CHARLTON. He was a former resident here, and attended our school about 35 years ago.

- Mr. and Mrs. Chas. KEITH and son, Kery Gene, of Chicago spent Monday with their grandmother, Mrs. Icy GARRETT.

- Miss Anna DILLON accompanied her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Matt WILSON of Farina and their son, Corwin, of Vandalia, to Centralia Sunday to attend the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ev WILSON.

- Swift: Cecil GARRETT and family visited Sunday p.m. with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and wife, Darrell Gene, visited Sunday afternoon with Clyde GARRETT and family.

- Swift: A family dinner was held Sunday at the Mack ROBB home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. ROY of Michigan. There were present: Glen ROBB and wife of Salem, Wes ROBB, wife and son, Harold, T.E. ROBB and family, Kenneth ROBB and family, and Mrs. Lois ROBB and son, Howard of Kinmundy.

- Camp Ground: Pie suppers bring surprises, at least that’s what the teacher at Camp Ground School says. It seems there was only a small crowd present last Friday night, but when the cake was put up for the "most popular young lady", a heated contest resulted. After an hour and a half, the cake was awarded to Miss Wanda MISSELBROOK. As a surprise, the loser, Cleta MULVANEY, was given a basket of fried chicken. The proceeds for the cake alone was $42.33.

- 25 years ago from Oct. 5, 1916.

- Calvin Blair KLINE, son of Joseph S. and Elizabeth PATTERSON KLINE, was born in Columbia Co., Pa. on Feb. 26, 1864, and died Oct. 2, 1941. On March 14, 1888, he married Miss Maggie Elli HARVEY, who survives. He leaves 7 children: Mrs. Gail RICHARDS of Elm Creek, Nebr.; Mrs. Garnet CHAMBERS of Los Angeles, Cal.; Eugene of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Loren Chester, Merle and Mrs. Loi__ GREENWOOD of Kinmundy; and a number of grandchildren; also a half-brother, Clark, of Ind.; and 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Carrie BROWN of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Aletha HEISTAND of Hurst. One daughter preceded him in death, Mrs. Ruby TAYLOR, 3˝ years ago. Mr. KLINE came to Illinois when a young man and spent his entire married life on a farm, living on the farm from where he passed, for more than 40 years. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Miss Audrey HULTS entertained 5 of her little school mates last Saturday, the occasion being the 6th birthday which was Oct. 3. Those present were Billie Dean BAITY, Lela Mae DOOLEN, Madalene HOFFMAN, Dorothy Frances DUNLAP and Beverly Ann HANNA.

- The Kinmundy-California Picnic was held Sept. 28 at Westlake Park for their annual meeting with former Kinmundy folks who now live in the Los Angeles district. 24 were present. Lois HEATON was elected President for the coming year.

- Robert PHILLIPS and Miss Alpha MAULDING, both of Chicago, were married Oct. 2 in the Thorndike Hilton Church in Chicago. The reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter SCHENBACK. (Mrs. SCHENBACK was formerly Miss Thelma ARNOLD of this city.) The bride is a sister to R.C. MAULDING and Mrs. Billie MORRIS of this city. She made her home here for several years. She has been employed by the Bell Telephone Co. in Chicago. The groom is a native of Chicago and is employed as chemist for the International Harvester Co. They will make their home in Chicago.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER, Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BAGOTT attended the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Roy STEVENS in Salem, Sunday.

- Pleasant Grove: Communion Services which were held by all churches Sunday were conducted here by Rev. WIGHAM. He and Mrs. WIGHAM were returning to the Alma charge for the coming year.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Claude HEISTAND became grandparents again by the arrival of a little son born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil ROBINSON in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.

- East Meadow Branch: The Misses Dorothy, Verma Del, Gladys and Anna MERCER, and Verna WOODWARD of Salem were Sunday dinner guests of Miss Dorothy McCULLEY, it being her birthday.

- East Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman GENTRY and babe spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred LEMAY helping their father celebrate his birthday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE and son, Merle HEADLEY and family, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, visited Sunday with Elsworth CHANDLER and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Roy ROBB accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT returned to his home in Lansing, Mich., Friday. Mr. and Mrs. GARRETT will spend a couple of weeks with their daughter, Carl HEADLEY and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB were in Centralia shopping Thursday.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family, and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY were shopping in Salem Saturday.

- Swift: Leland BRASEL and wife visited Sunday afternoon with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Mrs. Frank JONES and Mrs. James JONES visited Friday p.m. with Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Swift: Billy MORRIS and family visited Sunday p.m. with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift: Little Sammy LOWE has been out of school a couple of weeks suffering from rheumatism.

- Meadow Branch: The friends of Oliver MARSHALL will be sorry to hear that he was killed by a horse recently at Emmet, Idaho. Oliver was the oldest son of Monroe MARSHALL who lived for many years near Alma.

- Green Ridge: The Pie Supper at Greenridge was well attended. They took in $33.84. Miss Pauliean PURCELL got the cake for being the most popular lady.

- East Zion: Aunt Kate LAMBERT died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maude JONES, last Wednesday. The funeral was held at the home with interment in Jones Cemetery.

- Mrs. Pearl FISHER, Mrs. John HOLT, Misses Evanegine and Ella PARRILL and Anna DILLON were in Farina Tuesday attending the funeral of Rudolph SOLDNER.

- Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER, Mrs. A.J. JACKSON and daughter, Martha, attended the funeral of Mrs. Harold RAMENT of Neoga Monday.

- 25 years ago from Oct. 12, 1916.

- Several relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Ella SHREFFLER on Oct. 12 with well filled baskets to help her celebrate her 80th birthday. A list of those attending was included.

- Wydell PIGG, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. PIGG of this city, and Miss Eva Ruth WEAVER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John WEAVER, of Carbondale formerly of Farina, were married Oct. 12 in the First Methodist Church in Wickliffe, Ky. The couple was attended by Roland ANDERSON of this city, and Miss Mary Ellen WEAVER, sister of the bride. The groom is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘37, and since his graduation has been employed in the Bargh Drug Store. The bride attended the Farina High School. They will make their home in LaClede.

- The Kinmundy Hornets Basketball team started practice Wed. with a hard schedule of 19 games ahead of them. Only 2 lettermen are back from last year, but the team has 4 stars of the Alma team of last year.

- Have Surprise Homecoming: Mr. and Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON were happily surprised Sunday when their children and grandchildren gave a surprise dinner in honor of them. The basket dinner was served at noon. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. B.E. WILKINSON of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs Roy TELFORD of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. H.B. WILKINSON and family of West Frankfort; Mr. and Mrs. Junior WILKINSON, also of West Frankfort; and Mr. and Mrs. C.E. WILKINSON of Centralia.

- Mrs. Lou MORRIS, Mrs. J.B. MAXEY and sons called at the Effingham Clinic last week in regard to Charles BASSETT’s health. He will undergo a tonsiltomy this week.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Dalt VANDEVEER and son, Lester, and Will SHAFFER and daughter, Willadean, spent Sunday with Ray VANDEVEER and wife. Afternoon callers were Roy MILLER and family, Mr. and Mrs. Pat JOINE and babe. Lester, while playing in the barn loft with the other children, fell and broke his arm.

- Pleasant Grove: Uriah SMITH moved his farm and household furniture to St. Louis Wednesday where he has employment.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE attended the 89th birthday of Mrs. Ella SHREFFLER at her home west of Alma, Sunday.

- In a letter received by family from Mr. and Mrs. Claude HEISTAND who are visiting relatives in Colorado, Mr. HEISTAND states that he has seen 3 wild deer, but not the luck to kill one.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter visited Saturday evening with Clyde BASSETT and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON were dinner guests of her parents Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ren WAINSCOTT, and Dickie Dean SCHWABE, Darrell Gene LIVESAY, Louise GREEN, Dorothy SWIFT, and Helen ROBB visited at the Billie MORRIS home, Sunday.

- Swift: Jack, Norma Dell, Floyd and Junior GARRETT visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT and daughter returned from Michigan, Monday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed FORD of Alma were in Kinmundy Wednesday on business.

- Mr. and Mrs. Tony PORGURSKI of Belleville spent Sunday here at the W.W. LOWE home. Before her marriage she was Miss Norma Dean HART, a granddaughter of Mrs. LOWE.

- 25 years ago from Oct. 19, 1916.

- Legal Battle Ends; Kinmundy Community High School Legally Established: We all remember the Kinmundy Community High School case tried in the Circuit Court last July. Since then the Board of Education has had their hands tied in several respects. The plaintiffs in the case had a period of 90 days in which to appeal to the Supreme Court. This 90 day period has now elapsed, and the Board of Education will now be able to proceed with school affairs in the regular way. We are happy to say that the Board of Education of District No. 25 (the Grade School Board) has worked in perfect harmony with the Board of Education of District No. 500 (the Community High School Board). To begin with teachers had to be employed but what teacher would want to accept a position not knowing where their salary was coming from. You see, the High School Board couldn’t issue any orders because they had no money. And no bank would want to take the orders and hold them, knowing the case was in process of litigation. So the Grade Board guaranteed these salaries and did not pay them, knowing that if District No. 500 was abolished, they would have to take over anyway. Then the bus question arose. The busses had to be ordered but how were they to be paid for after their arrival . This was done by means of 11 patriotic citizens signing notes. But he busses didn’t arrive on time and the beginning of the school was delayed. But in order to get the term opened (about a week late), A.H. MILLER, Hester HEATON, Dwight DAY, Bert GARRETT, and W.S. PRUETT, donated the use of their cars in which to transport pupils. And last but not least, we must mention the fact that 2 of our citizens advanced the attorney fees for the law suit and that was no small matter. But now, District No. 25 will be reimbursed and all the citizens who have been so willing to help out, will be relieved of the above financial obligations. The Board of Education of District No. 500 does not want to thank each and everyone who did come to their rescue and lighten the burdens for them. So Kinmundy High School ceases to exist and from now on it is and will be Kinmundy Community High School.

- Word was received here last Thursday by F.V. DAVIS of the death of Otto F. HARLAN, which occurred early morning at his home in Indianapolis, Ind. He was a retired railroad conductor and was near 70 years of age. He had been in ill health for the past year, having suffered a stroke, which in turn affected his kidneys which caused his death. Services and interment were in Indianapolis. He was a former resident of this city and for many year made an annual pilgrimage here.

- A group of men of the Methodist Church met Tuesday and organized a Wesleyan Brotherhood. Officers elected were: Alonzo CHURCH, Pres.; Jesse GEORGE, V. Pres.; Monroe LUCAS, Sec.-Treas.; Guin VALLOW, Asst. Sec.-Treas.

- Honorable mention of the 80th birthday of Sarah HAMSTEN of Yale, Ill. was celebrated with family. A list of those attending was included. Those from Kinmundy at the dinner were: Mr. and Mrs. Clark MAMSTENN and Vera HAMSTEN and Harvey JOHNSTON.

- Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT, Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Leland BRASEL, and Mr. and Mrs. E.H. GRAY and daughter, met in the R.D. HANNA home Oct. 19 for a potluck dinner celebrating O.E. GARRETT, Emmett GRAY, and Mrs. Chester KLINE’s birthdays on Oct. 11, and Leland and Ross HANNA’s on Oct. 17 and 20, respectively.

- Capt. and Mrs. Clyde B. CAMERER spent yesterday and last night here with Mrs. CAMERER’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT. Clyde, as we know him, hold the rank of Captain in the Medical Corps, U.S. Navy. He has been stationed in Manilla for the past year. They will be stationed in Parris Island, S.C. next.

- Wayne ROBB, Bill GARRETT, and Howard ROBB went to work on the I.C. Signal Garage Monday.

- Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. E.O. BASSETT entertained a number of relatives Sunday at dinner in honor of their son, James, who is here on furlough from Camp Crost, S.C. Those present were: Mrs. Mary BASSETT of Kinmundy; Miss Lora BASSETT and Bill TURNER of St. Louis and Miss Emily GREEN of Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Otho BASSETT and daughter of Mt. Vernon.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES, son Floyd and daughter, Betty, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy JONES spent Sunday in Granite City with Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT, son Emmit, and daughter, Donna Mae.

- East Zion: Mr. Charley ARNOLD spent Tuesday in Alma and visited at Frank FRIZZELL.

- East Zion: Miss Nellie Mae JONES, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry JONES, and Amos HAKE of Centralia, were married at St. Charles, Mo., Sunday. Miss Ruth BASSETT was the bride’s attendant, and a friend of the groom, the best man.

- Miletus: Mrs. Chas. ROSE was removed to her home in Champaign via Linton’s ambulance Saturday after a few days illness at the home of her sister, Mrs. Chas. KELLER.

- Charles BASSETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. MAXEY, underwent a tonsil operation in Effingham on Monday.

- 25 years ago from Oct. 26, 1916.

- The annual High School Carnival for the benefit of the Music Dept. will be help Nov. 14. Plans are underway for a big parade, sideshow, free acts, games, and the coronation of the Carnival King and Queen. Classes met and selected the candidates for the Carnival King and Queen. They are Seniors: Chas. DISS, Velma CONANT; Juniors, Richard GRAY, Virginia MULVANEY; Sophomores, Charles Lee DOOLEN, Norma SULLENS; Freshmen, Keith GREEN, Norma MILLER. A vote will be given for each cent turned in by the classes.

- On Tuesday of last week, Virgil HAMPSTEN of Kinmundy and Miss Louise BARNS of Patoka motored to St. Louis and were quietly married. They were accompanied by Mrs. Clifton LEMAY Thursday night, several friends gave them a charivari and shower at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin HAMPSTEN.

- Mr. Tollie MENDENHALL, a former resident of this city, and a brother to C.B. MENDENHALL, had the misfortune of being injured at work on a government project near Alton last week. A piece of machinery turned over, killing 2 men and injuring 4 others besides MENDENHALL. He had his right leg crushed just above the knee which will probably mean amputation of the same.

- Mr. and Mrs. Elno WILLIAMS of Rock Falls were given a surprise house warming Tuesday by a group of friends. The guest of honor was Pvt. Dwight WILLIAMS of Camp Forrest, Tenn., who is visiting his sister, Mrs. Glen EHRAT. A list of the guests was included.

- Miss Gwen DeVORE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordons DeVORE of Lakeview, became the bride of Abram G. MERCER, Sr. of Oroville, Cal. on Sept. 4 at the Methodist Parsonage in Klamath Falls, Ore. on Thursday. Miss Marriett DeVORE, sister of the bride, and Charles McTAGGERT, were the attendants. Others at the ceremony besides the parents of the bride, were Mrs. Chas. McTAGGERT and Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT, the bride’s aunt. After the wedding trip to Los Angeles where they will be guests at the home of the groom’s sister, Mr. MERCER. They will return to Fort Lewis where he is stationed with the army, and his wife will return to Klamath Falls, Ore. to remain for the present. Mrs. MERCER is the granddaughter of Mrs. Harriett DeVORE of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Adora SHUFELDT of Salem.

- Chas. E. PRUETT underwent an operation for appendicitis on Thursday in St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Loren JOHNSON attended the charivari and kitchen shower at the home of her parents. Mrs. HAKE was formerly Miss Nellie Mae JONES of East Zion.

- East Meadow Branch: Pvt. John W. McCULLEY of Camp Forrest, Tenn. came Saturday for a 15 day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. McCULLEY and others.

- East Meadow Branch: Mrs. H.H. HOWELL and children, and Mrs. A.J. BAYLIS ate dinner Tuesday at the R.W. BAYLIS home and helped little Ruth Marie celebrate her 2nd birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and F.S. HARRIS, and Mrs. Olin BLAIN were Salem visitors Tuesdays and attended the LECKRONE sale.

- Meacham: Pvts. Carl CRAIN and Bob STEWART of Chicago are visiting Carl’s parents on a 15 day furlough from camp near Chicago.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON and Mrs. Sadie PURCELL of Alma attended the funeral at Zion Hill Church south of Odin for Theodore ALLEN of Minier, Ill., who leaves a widow, Mrs. Lillie Johnson ALLEN and 3 sons.

- Wilson School: Francis KOLB helped Kenneth LECKRONE celebrated his birthday last Sunday by having dinner with him.

- Pleasant Grove: The W.S.C.S. met Wed. with Mrs. Amy SIPES.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar SMITH have moved back to their farm east of Brubaker, recently vacated by their son, Uriah and family.

- Swift (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT were in Salem, Friday.

- North Fork: Mae and Frank GREEN spent Thursday afternoon with Monroe LANSFORD and family.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT spent Thursday with the Kenneth ROBB family.

- North Fork: Bert GARRETT, wife, and daughter, Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and babe were business visitors in Centralia and Salem Wednesday afternoon.

- North Fork: Mrs. Carroll GARRETT and children spent Tuesday p.m. with Mrs. Clarence MOELLER.

- C.L. McMACKIN of Salem, and Mr. BURNETT of West Frankfort were enroute to Chicago Friday on business. Near Chicago Heights on Route 30, a truck pulled on the road in front of them and a collision occurred. Mr. BURNETTE was killed in the accident while Mr. McMACKIN remained alive for a few hours. Services for Mr. McMACKIN were held Monday in the McMACKIN Chapel just completed on North Broadway in Salem. His was the first funeral to be held in the chapel. Friends filled it to overflowing. Charles L. McMACKIN was well known throughout the state, but more especially in Marion county. He was born in Salem 81 years ago. His parents were pioneers of this county and his father was the first mayor of Salem. At the present time his son, Omar J. holds the office. Mr. McMACKIN entered the furniture business 62 years ago, later adding an undertaking establishment. His furniture store grew until now it is the largest retail furniture store in Southern Illinois. He served his twp as supervisor, was president of the Board of Education, served as Mayor of Salem for 6 terms, and was a member of the Legislature from this district, member of the Masonic Lodge; a Knight Templar, member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, and the Knights of Pythias and the Rotary. He led the movement which resulted in the C. & E.I. to locate shops in Salem, led the fight to raise $150,000 to bring the Brown Shoe Company to Salem. At the time of his death he was Vice president of the Salem National Bank; President of the Salem Building and Loan Assoc., and President of the Marion County Mutual Relief Association. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Eugenia McMACKIN; 1 daughter, Miss Helen; a son, Omar J.; 3 grandchildren, Lieut. Charles L. McMACKIN; Loren Cope McMACKIN; and Martha Eugenia McMACKIN; a sister, Mrs. Maye RAFNEY all of Salem; 2 brothers, Dr. E.J. McMACKIN of Furgeson, Ill., and Fred McMACKIN in Sioux City, Iowa. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Pvt. Cecil A. BRIM, who was stationed in Fort Lewis, Wash., was operated on for appendicitis in the Station Hospital last week.

- An oil well has been started in the W.H. MORGAN farm in Foster twp. and drilling was around 1000 feet.

- On Nov. 5, 1891, at the country home of Rev. John BALLANCE, occurred the marriage of Miss Etta GREEN and Thomas M. JONES. On Nov. 3, 1941, relatives and friends to the number of 60 gathered at their home to help them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. JONES came from pioneer stock Mr. JONES’ grandmother, Mrs. Mary JONES, was the first white woman to spend a winter in Foster twp. She came here from Georgia with a family of 6 boys and settled near what was later known as Fosterburg. This family was the forerunner of most of the Jones’ in this part of the county. One of these boys, Thomas, helped to survey much of Illinois when it was made a state in 1818. He migrated back to Georgia where he married and reared a family. After his wife died, he again married and moved near what is now Burmingham, Ala., where Thomas was born, 77 years ago. In 1869 this family migrated back to Illinois, settling in Foster twp. Mrs. JONES’ maternal grandparents migrated here from Ohio and were early settlers in Fayette county on Hickory Creek, southeast of Vandalia. They came by train to Salem and walked to their new home. Her paternal grandparents came to Vandalia with their family from Tennessee in 1864. Two years later, the parents and 3 of the children died of small pox. Mr. and Mrs. JONES have lived the past 48 years in their present home in Foster, rearing a family of 8 boys. A list of those attending was included. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Lyle and Carl GREEN, brothers from Kinmundy, are prominent members of the Senior class at Billings Polytechnic Institute in Billings, Mont. A write-up about the boys’ school records was included.

- Pleasant Grove: Miss Willadean SHAFFER and Mont RITTER, accompanied by her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, drove to Centralia Saturday afternoon, where they were united in marriage by Rev. WIMM of Centralia. They expect to live with her father.

- Swift: Last Wednesday being little Sammy LOWE’s birthday, his parents took Sammy, Marlin and Darrell MORRIS, and Darrell Gene LIVESAY to see Gene AUTRY at Farina. The boys all reported a nice time and thanked Sammy for a nice evening.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family visited in Kinmundy Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Swift: Frank GARRETT and family of Granite City spent the latter part of last week with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER.

- Swift: Virgil LIVESAY and family, and Clyde BASSETT and wife called on Wes ROBB and wife, Sunday.

- Swift: Mrs. Effie ROBB and Miss Florence DOOLEN visited Sunday evening with Cleve DOOLEN and wife.

- Swift: Miss Evelyn BASSETT attended a Halloween Party at the home of her Sunday School teacher, Mrs. Maxine GEORGE, Thursday p.m.

- Meadow Branch: Howard MILNER, who was very sick for several days from the effects of a spider bite is recovering.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER of Coffeen spent Sunday with W.F. ROBB and wife.

- Meadow Branch: The school children and teacher, Miss Evelyn JOHNSON, are happy with their new radio, purchased recently.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde GREEN are parents of a 9 lb. daughter born Sunday named Peggy Ann. The mother was formerly Marie DOOLEN.

- North Fork: Clyde GARRETT, wife and family were in Salem Thursday.

- North Fork: Mrs. Frank GARRETT, Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER, and Mrs. R.H. GREEN visited Friday p.m. with Mrs. Guy ARNOLD.

- North Fork: The North Fork Club met at the home of Mrs. Bert GARRETT, Wednesday.

- North Fork: Kenneth ROBB, wife and daughter, were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bert GARRETT.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS spent the past week with Mrs. Edwin HARRELL.

- Bill LYONS, Wayne ROBB, Clifford OLDEN, Bill GARRETT, and Harold and Howard ROBB, employees of I.C. Signal Dept. located in Ashkum, spent the weekend here with their families.

- 25 years ago from Nov. 2, 1916.

- A surprise dinner was given on Nov. 9 by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert DOOLEN at their home in Kinmundy, for her father, W.M. HEADLEY, whose birthday was Nov. 10. It was also a celebration in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. HEADLEY’s 43rd Wedding anniversary. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W.M. HEADLEY, Mr. and Mrs. David HEADLEY of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Hubert HEADLEY and sons, of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Merle HEADLEY and daughters of Alma; and Wes and Mira HEADLEY of this city.

- The wedding of F. Bert WINCHELL of Vallejo, Cal., and Mrs. Elizabeth GRAMLEY of Westwood, took place in Carson City, Nev. last Monday.

- Mrs. J.N. VALLOW and son, Carl, spent Monday night in Hartford, Ill. with her brother, J.H. BACKENSTO and family. They went to St. Louis Tuesday where Carl underwent an examination for his eye. The doctor decided it was not necessary to re-operate.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Orie ARNOLD and daughter attended a birthday dinner Sunday for Glen JOHNSTON.

- North Fork: Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and daughter visited Wednesday with her parents, Geo. LENHART and wife.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT and wife were in Salem Thursday p.m.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse CHARLTON have a 9 lb. son born Nov. 5 named Larry Edward.

- Wilson School: Frank KOLB and family are enjoying a new radio.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON and Miss Anna DILLON went to Ridgefarm Sunday to help their sister, Mrs. Belle SCHERMERHORN celebrate her birthday. Mrs. Gertrude WADE of Salem, another sister, was also there. The guests numbered 35, and was served at the home of her son, Ernest and wife.

- Meacham: Gene CRAIN, who is stationed in a C.C.C. Camp at Decatur, visited his parents and Carl, Saturday and Sunday.

- Swift: Pvt. Harold JONES, who has been stationed at Camp Forest, Tenn., returned home Monday night from active service in the U.S. Army.

- Swift: Gloria and Sue WILLIAMS visited Monday night and Tuesday with Helen and Evelyn BASSETT.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde BASSETT and daughters and Mrs. Virgil GARRETT were shopping in Centralia and Salem Friday.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE and son.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BROOM celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary Saturday of last week.

- Mr. and Mrs. John BROOM of Alma attended the Dad’s Day football game in Champaign Saturday. At the half, Mr. BROOM was awarded a lifetime Parker Pen & Pencil set in honor of having 5 children attend the U. of I.

- 25 years ago from Nov. 16, 1916.

- A letter was printed from Mary BOSLEY telling of her tour to the great Northwest and Canada.

- W.H. MORGAN received his 50 year button from the Masonic Lodge. He was made a Mason in the local lodge hall on Nov. 17, 1891. He has been in ill health the past few years, and is now 81 years old. There are now 4 living 50 year members of Kinmundy Lodge, namely, J.T. ARNOLD, W.W. LOWE, C.B. ROHRBOUGH, and W.H. MORGAN.

- Chas. Lee DOOLEN and Imogene GENTRY, sophomores were crowned King and Queen of Carnival.

- Miss Donna ANDREWS has accepted a position in the office of the Circuit Clerk in Salem. Donna has been a Clerk in the local Post Office for almost 2 years.

- East Zion (received too late last week): Uncle Frank FRIZZELL died at his home in Alma, Wed. Services were held at Zion with interment at Alma Cemetery.

- Bill BARBEE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BARBEE is out again after a painful accident. He suffered from a dislocated hip and was in Vandalia Hospital.

- Gene WILLIAMS, one of the Kinmundy High School students of Alma, has been ordered to bed for 6 months for a rest cure. Gene is suffering from the effects of a severe cold a few weeks ago. He is son of Mrs. Lela WILLIAMS.

- 25 years ago from Nov. 23, 1916.

- On Nov. 25, 1891 (Thanksgiving Eve), Edward W. DOOLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. DOOLEN, and Miss Myrtle HEADLEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David HEADLEY, drove to the home of Rev. John W. BALLANCE, where they were married. They were attended by Eugene HEADLEY, brother of the bride, and Miss Agnes DOOLEN, sister of the groom. The next day, the infair dinner was served at the home of the groom’s parents. There were many relatives present. Within a very short time, the newlyweds went to housekeeping on a farm in the North Fork neighborhood. And they continued on this same farm until they moved to town in 1908 in order to educate their children. However, they still own this same farm and Mr. DOOLEN continued to operate it until 1920, batching at the farm and spending weekends in town with his family. Their Golden Anniversary fell on Tuesday of this week. They had planned no celebration, but the children began to write to one another and it was decided that Thanksgiving Day would be a good day to celebrate. Finally, Mother and Dad began to get a letter from first one and then the other stating that they would be at home for Thanksgiving. So Dad jumped out and rustled up a large turkey for dinner. But they knew nothing about a celebration of the Golden Wedding until the children arrived. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C.W. NEIL of Flint, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. L.E. ETHERTON and family of Murphysboro; Mr. and Mrs. H.M. GRAY and family of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. G.C. GUNDERSON of Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. A.H. DOOLEN and daughter of Scott Field; Mr. and Mrs. Jack PFEFFER and daughter of Lebanon; and J. Walter DOOLEN of Macomb. It was regretted the Bryan DOOLEN of Tuscon, Ariz. could not be present on account of the distance, and Mrs. Chas. KENNINGTON of Ravenna, Ohio who was ill at the time. Mr. DOOLEN is 70 years old and Mrs. DOOLEN, 67. (A picture of the couple accompanied the article.)

- R.C. GARNER, our congenial blacksmith, had the misfortune of losing the end of another finger on Monday morning while at work with his planer. It will be remembered that he lost 2 fingers about a year ago working on the same machine.

- What easily could have been a most disastrous fire, was quickly averted last Thursday when fire broke out in the Wm. KOENIG Tavern in Perryville, Mo. and was quickly extinguished by Pick VALLOW, shop foreman of the Perry county Sun. The story was explained in detail.

- Mrs. George SARDI of St. Louis died. She is a sister of Mrs. MILLER of Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. Alfred LEMAY and sons and Mrs. Charles GARNER were in Hillsboro Sat. attending the funeral of their younger brother, Francis LEMAY, who died on Thursday.

- John Alfred CURRY died of a heart attack. Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. As a mark of respect, all places of business closed their doors during the funeral hours. John A. CURRY, the son of Robert and Nancy CURRY, was born in Kinmundy on Feb. 18, 1874, and he died Nov. 24, 1941. On March 1, 1904, he married Miss Bertha TAYLOR and they had 2 children: Cecil CURRY of Chicago, and Mrs. Helen ADAMS of New Haven. He also leaves 3 grandchildren; and 1 brother, Harve CURRY of Carmen, Okla. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of this city. He was a barber by profession.

- Mr. and Mrs. Raymond OLDEN have a 9˝ lb. girl born Nov. 25 named Patricia Ann.

- Emmerson JONES and Miss Forrest Fern JOHNSON, both of this city, were married Sat. in St. Charles, Mo. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest JOHNSON and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom JONES. He is employed by his father in the garage business here.

- North Fork: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter spent Thanksgiving with Bert GARRETT and family.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT and family were in Salem Friday afternoon.

- North Fork: Norma and Jack GARRETT were in Centralia Friday p.m.

- North Fork: Mrs. Clyde GARRETT and daughters called on Mrs. Carroll GARRETT Wednesday afternoon.

- East Meadow Branch: Alfred LEMAY and sister, Mrs. Ada GARNER, left Thursday for Hillsboro in answer to a message announcing the death of their brother, Francis.

- Shanghai: Lawrence BASSETT left Sunday for Chicago where he will be inducted into the Army.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann, spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Bert GARRETT and family.

- Swift: The Swift Club met with Mrs. Clyde BASSETT last Wednesday. Hemming dish towels and shelling popcorn was the work of the morning. A lovely chicken dinner was served at noon. The afternoon was spent socially. Contests were enjoyed, prizes going to Miss Mae GREEN and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN. Everyone departed thanking Mrs. BASSETT for a pleasant day.

- Swift: Mrs. Frank GARRETT and son, Emmett and daughter, Donna, of Granite City, spent Thanksgiving with Elsworth CHANDLER and family.

- Miletus: Herschel KRUTSINGER and wife have a 7˝ lb. boy born Nov. 18 named Larry Eugene.

- On Nov. 24 at the Baptist Church at Bowling Green, Mo., occurred the wedding of Miss Imogene MERRITT and Charles HAYS of Champaign. They were attended by Miss Charlene PURSELL and Earl KIDWELS. Mrs. HAYS is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT and attended school in Kinmundy. Charles is the son of Mrs. Lewis ERWIN of Louisville. The couple will reside on a farm near Champaign. The infair dinner was held on Wed. at the home of the bride’s parents. A list of those present was included.

- The annual meeting of their stockholders of the Kinmundy Building and Loan Association was held Monday and A.H. MILLER, C.B. ROHRBOUGH, and J.N. VALLOW were re-elected directors for a 3-year term. Again this year, a 7 percent dividend was paid on the stock. We consider this mighty good when several stocks are paying no dividends at all.

- Eastern Star officers were installed, with Mrs. Florence MAHAN becoming Worthy Matron of the Kinmundy Chapter.

- Mrs. Ellis WOLFE is much improved after having undergone a minor operation for the removal of a small tumor from her knee. She is now at her home near Sandoval.

- Miss Florence JACK entertained Monday evening at a kitchen shower and bridge party in honor of Miss Margaret WISEHEART, who is soon to become a bride. Prizes were won by Misses Ruth ROHRBOUGH, Maxine MAHAN, Virginia ROHRBOUGH and Katherine WORMLEY.

- Kenneth WILKINSON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis WILKINSON, and Ellwyn TROUT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Verchial TROUT, left Sunday for Chicago where they were inducted into the military service. From Chicago, the boys were sent to Camp Wheeler, Ga, where they will begin their training.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.B. MAXEY entertained Mrs. Lou MORRIS and Mr. and Mrs. Billie MORRIS and family last Friday. The occasion was Mrs. MORRIS’ birthday.

- Jesse GRIFFIN of Salem, with an outstanding corn yield of 75.17 bushels per acre, has won the corn growing grand championship of Marion County, in the 1941 Nation DeKalb hybrid corn growing contest. He was presented with a beautiful trophy. Mabel LECKRONE of Salem was a runnerup and also received a valuable prize.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Leroy KNISELEY of Centralia and daughter, Mrs. Joe BROWN of Jonesboro, Mrs. Minnie EASLEY, Clark COCKRELL, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude HEISTAND enjoyed an oyster supper with Clyde HEISTAND and wife Saturday night, it being their 30th anniversary.

- North Fork: Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter visited Sunday with Bert GARRETT and family.

- North Fork: Miss Opal EAGAN spent the weekend with Norma GARRETT.

- North Fork: Several attended the kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Orris WINTERS Saturday night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed MOELLER.

- East Zion: Silas FOSTER died at the home of his brother, Claude, Thursday, after a long illness. The funeral was held at Zion Church with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and son of Coffeen were here Sunday visiting relatives and friends.

- Beryl DISS and Jack GARRETT visited in Kankakee and Sterling Monday.

- Wilson School: Helen KLEISS left last week for Arcola where she has employment.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on his sister, Mrs. Allie SEE, Sunday.

- We Are At War: Japan declared war on the United States Sunday. Italy and Germany followed suit this morning. These three are known as the Axis Powers and are endeavoring to battle the rest of the world. We will not attempt to give you the war news but we suggest that you keep your radio tuned in on the news broadcasts and read your daily paper.

- Mrs. Susie KLEIN, daughter of Matthew and Magdalin THELIN, was born in Crown Point, Ind. on Jan. 27, 1861, and died Dec. 1, 1941. While still in infancy, she moved with her parents to Chicago, where she lived until her marriage Dec. 1, 1881 to Nicholas George KLEIN of Genoa, Ill., where the made their home. They had 2 children: Clara Magdaline, who survives, and Harry Edward who died Oct. 1910. In 1894 she moved with her family to Kinmundy, where she resided on a farm south of town until the death of her husband, Dec. 14, 1923. After his death, she made her home for the most part with her daughter and family. She joined the Christian Church in Kinmundy. For the past 7 years she lived in Los Angeles, Calif, where she enjoyed excellent health, and had it not been for the accident which proved fatal, might have lived many more years. She died on the day of her 60th wedding anniversary. She never regained consciousness, and there was no pain or suffering which was a blessing. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Clara LESEMAN and husband, Walter LESEMAN; 3 grandchildren, Mrs. Mabel MANN of San Bernardino, Cal; Geo. LESEMAN of North Hollywood, Cal., and Walter LESEMAN, Jr. of Los Angeles, Cal. Also by 2 great-grandchildren, Laurence Alden MANN and Jeanne Maureen LESEMAN. She was laid to rest next to her husband in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy.

- Mrs. Matilda MAXWELL was completely surprised upon returning from Church last Sunday morning to find her home full of relatives and her long dining table heavily laden with tempting masterpieces of the culinary art. The occasion was in honor of her 81st birthday, which fell on Dec. 6. Relatives and friends attending were Mrs. C.C. RAGSDALE of Effingham; Mr. and Mrs. Will HEISTAND, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. VALLOW, Mrs. Ida WILLIAMS, Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Guy SHAFFER, Wilma, Ruth and David SHAFFER, Mrs. Jessie VALLOW, Miss Gladys BRADLEY, Miss Dorothy SWIFT, Mr. and Mrs. T.E. ROBB, and Helen and Donald ROBB of Kinmundy.

- Miss Mildred Opal SANDERS and Wm. Donald HICKS motored to St. Louis last Saturday and were married. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Harold WATSON of Alma. Mrs. WATSON is a sister of Mrs. HICKS. The bride was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin SANDERS of this city. This was their third daughter to be married in the year. Miss Lucille, their oldest daughter was married in Feb., Miss Lena, the youngest, was married in April, and Miss Mildred on Dec. 6.

- Alice Frances WILSON EAGAN BUNDY, daughter of William E. and Mary WILSON, was born near Kinmundy on Aug. 7, 1871, and died Dec. 5, 1941 at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Tiona BLAIR, near Cartter, Ill. Her entire life was spent in or near Kinmundy. When just a young girl she joined the Presbyterian Church, but later changed her membership to the Methodist Church. On Feb. 2, 1890, she married Delbert EAGAN, and they had 1 son, Harry Arthur, who died Dec. 11, 1938. After the death of her firs husband, she married Samuel BUNDY, who died Feb. 9, 1938. She leaves 7 grandchildren: Marceline CROSS, Noah EAGAN of Mattoon; Tiona BLAIR of Cartter; John, James, Opal and Eileen of Kinmundy; 3 brothers and 1 sister: Geo., Edd, and Roland WILSON, and Stella BLALOCK of Webster City, Iowa. At the age of 26 she joined the Royal Neighbors, and recently joined the Eastern Star. Services were held from the Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Hornets beat twice - Attucks and Ramsey: Last Friday night, the Kinmundy Hornets lost to a superior team, Attucks High School, Carbondale, by a score of 48-35. The Attucks team was composed entirely of negroes and was one of the cleanest games played as yet. The colored boys were really a good ball team, especially in rebounding both baskets, also fast and able to intercept passes and score. GRAY of the Kinmundy, also did a fair job of rebounding.

- On Dec. 6, 1941, Alma Virginia, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. ROHRBOUGH, became the bride of James Wesley GREEN, only son of Mrs. Josephine GREEN of Farina, by the pastor of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. ROHRBOUGH were celebrating their 42nd anniversary on this date. Attendants were Miss Ruth ROHRBOUGH, sister of the bride, and Howard DISS, brother-in-law of the groom. After the ceremony, a wedding supper was served to 24 guests. The couple will reside in Farina. A list of those attending was included.

- Orval SPURLIN was appointed this week to coach basketball at Brownstown High.

- Farmers who encounter problems in their production of food for freedom under the 1942 farm defense program are asked to report to the County U.S.D.A. Defense board. Shortages of farm machinery repair parts, and other materials used in farming, or serious farm labor shortages are asked to be reported. The defense board will attempt to help the farmer or dealer obtain the needed articles. The sharp reduction in manufacturing of new farm machinery and equipment for 1942 puts more emphasis on the care and repair of existing machinery.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Judith Ann, visited Sunday evening with Billie MORRIS and family.

- Swift: Clyde BASSETT and family visited Sunday evening with Marvin CONANT and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul SWIFT and son visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dale BALLANCE and son.

- Swift: Kenneth ROBB and wife, Marvin CONANT and wife, Mack ROBB and wife assisted Orville GARRETT and wife butcher Monday.

- East Zion: Miss Lucille NICHOLS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.D. NICHOLS, and Dresden HEADLEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. HEADLEY, motored to St. Chas., Mo. on Dec. 4, and were married by the Methodist Church Pastor. Miss Lela Mae NICHOLS, sister of the bride, and Roy DOOLEN accompanied them. Supper was served at the bride’s parents home on Thursday. A list of those attending was included.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Eli GREEN ate Sunday dinner at the Elmer FRIZZELL home. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Dow GREEN of Mt. Vernon and Miss Ruth BASSETT.

- East Zion: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and daughter, Wanza Lee, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy CHANDLER and children.

- Shanghai: Roy HULSEY of St. Louis spent the week with his family here.

- Meacham: On Monday the members of the C.B. Circle and their families, numbering 31, gathered at the home of Mrs. Idelia KAGY to help celebrate her birthday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Jennie JARHAUS. Her son, Mr. Glen JARHAUS and daughter, were guests also.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL attended the show in Farina last Wednesday evening.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON and Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN attended the charivari and shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT last Friday for their daughter, Imogene and husband. They will live on a farm near Champaign.

- Pleasant Grove: Miss Marie WEEMS and Ralph ROSE accompanied by her brother, Everett WEEMS and his mother, Mrs. Pearl ROSE and sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil SEE and babe, motored to St. Louis Saturday where they were married. On Monday a large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at his parent’s home and charivaried them.

- Prairie Grove: Mrs. Katy MICHAEL spent Saturday night and Sunday in Farina at the home of her son, Art MICHAEL and wife, helping care for her new granddaughter, who was born there Saturday.

- Swift (from last week): Billie MORRIS and family enjoyed a goose dinner at the Pat JAMES home in Kinmundy Thursday, and a birthday at the J.B. MAXEY home on Friday.

- Swift (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON were dinner guests of her parents, Virgil LIVESAY and family, Sunday.

- Swift (from last week): Virgil LIVESAY and family visited Sunday evening with Billy MORRIS and family.

- Swift (from last week): Mrs. Wes ROBB spent Monday afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Clyde BASSETT.

- Swift (from last week): Clyde BASSETT and family visited Sunday afternoon with Clyde GARRETT and family.

- Miss Thelma OLDEN and Glen INGRAM were quietly married on Dec. 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY. The couple is living for the time being at the home of the groom’s parents.

- Mr. and Mrs. James JONES have an 8 lb. boy who was born Dec. 15 and named James Robb JONES, Jr. Mr. JONES is stepping mighty high and has been handing out cigars.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jess BROOM of Edgewood, received a telegram Tuesday from the U.S. Navy stating that their son, Vail Theron, had been lost at sea during the encounter with Japan at Pearl Harbor. The parents had been very much worried over their son, knowing that he was on duty in that vicinity. Mr. BROOM is a day agent and operator at the Edgewood station, but when he began to take the message from the wire, it was too much for him, and he had to call in the second trick operator to finish the job. Both Mr. and Mrs. BROOM are well known in this vicinity, Mr. BROOM being a brother of John BROOM of Alma, and Mrs. BROOM a sister to Mrs. John BROOM, and a daughter of Mrs. Belle SCHERMERHORN of Ridgefarm, and a niece of Miss Anna and Mr. Ed DILLON of this city. Vail was 19 years old and enlisted in the navy a little over a year ago after finishing high school. (The government has asked that the name of the ship on which Vail was serving not be given out for publication.)

- Mary I. BASSETT, Aged Resident of Kinmundy Passes Away Suddenly Saturday Evening: Mary I. BASSETT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin McCUNE, was born near Decatur, Ill. She was united in marriage to Henry BASSETT on Sept. 22, 1881, and to this union came five children, one daughter and two sons deceased, Mrs. Sadie MILLER of St. Louis, and Ernest of Kinmundy. The companion and father preceded her in Nov. 1938. In 1884 the family moved to S. Dakota and later to Texas making the latter trip by wagon. From 1904-1919 they lived in Arkansas and the remainder of her life has been spent in and near Kinmundy. At the age of 35 she united with the Christian Church. Being an energetic woman, she found time outside her family duties to work in the church she loved, and always attended services when at all possible. She had been in ill health for some time, and entered peacefully into eternal sleep on Saturday evening, Dec. 13, at 8:30 p.m., at her home, aged 79 years and 10 months. Four brothers, two sisters and a twin survive. Surviving are her two children, five grandchildren, Leighton BASSETT, Washington, Otho, Mt. Vernon, Ill., Lora, St. Louis, Pvt. James, Johnson City, Tenn., Pvt. Lawrence, Camp Wheeler, Ga., two great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Glenn F. SHARP from the Christian Church at 2 p.m., Monday. Interment was made in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Farmers are assured of a fair price from scrap iron and steel sold to junk yards as part of a national defense campaign to increase supplies of these materials according to the U.S.D.A county defense board.

- Pvt. D.A. ARNOLD, who is stationed in Louisiana, arrived home Friday for a 15 day furlough during the holidays.

- Miss Florence DOOLEN accompanied by Miss Edith MAZANEK of Alma, and Miss Anna DILLON, Mrs. Fannie EAGAN, Mrs. H.M. FISHER, and Mrs. J.A. HOLT were in Salem Friday attending the mid-winter meeting of the Rebekah Assembly Dist. No. 25.

- Pvt. Xon SCHOOLEY is home on a 15 day furlough visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James SCHOOLEY.

- In Memoriam of Richard M. ATKINS who died Dec. 25, 1939.

- North Fork: Carroll GARRETT and family were in Farina and St. Peter, Friday.

- Green Ridge: They are having some school work done in our school house, ceiling and floor repaired and sand tables made.

- East Zion: A large crowd attended the kitchen shower and charivari at the A.D. NICHOLS home for Mr. and Mrs. Dresden HEADLEY Saturday night.

- East Zion: Several from this vicinity attended the funeral of Walter MURFIN at the Patoka Gym. He died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Wednesday. He leaves his wife, Allie, and 2 sons.

- Meacham: Corp. Phil SHORT, who is stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. came home to visit his father, Harry SHORT.

- Shanghai: Born to Mr. and Mrs. James JONES at the home of her parents, E.H. GRAY and wife, an 8˝ lb. son on Dec. 15 named Jimmy Robb.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE attended the funeral of Mrs. Lou ROGERS at Bee Branch Tuesday.

- Pleasant Grove: Some from here attended the kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ROSE Saturday at the home of her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Guy ROGERS.

- Pleasant Grove: A Christmas program will be given at Pleasant Grove on Christmas Eve. Also one at Elder School in Wednesday p.m.

- Vernon HITE, son of M.A. HITE, residing west of Mattoon, and Miss Alice GEORGE, daughter of Mrs. J.T. BOYLE of Mattoon, and Miss Alice GEORGE, daughter of Mrs. J.T. BOYLE of Mattoon, were united in marriage in St. Charles, Mo. on Dec. 21 by the pastor of the Methodist Church. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Earl HITE, brother and sister-in-law of the groom. Mrs. Vernon HITE is the daughter of the late Earl GEORGE and a granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. O.W. GEORGE and a niece of Ray GEORGE. The groom is engaged with his father in farming and Mrs. HITE is employed in the business office of the Journal-Gazette, Mattoon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PRUETT, Glen PARKER and son, Chas., of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PARKER of Manteno, were in O’Fallon Sunday attending the funeral of their brother-in-law, Chas. DISTLER. Mrs DISTLER was formerly Miss Mabel PARKER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG had the misfortune of having their Mt. Vernon home destroyed by fire Dec. 14. They had rented the home when they moved to Kinmundy last summer.

- Mrs. L.J. HAMMER is seriously ill after having suffered a slight stroke 1 day last week. Her sister, Mrs. Anna FLETCHER of Charleston, is here helping care for her.

- Mr. J.W. WHITTENBURG has been critically ill with a liver disturbance. His daughter, Mrs. Howard CLINEBELL and family of Springfield, and his son, Harry and family, of Madisonville, Ky., came yesterday to help care for him and also help to celebrate his 82nd birthday.

- Captain and Mrs. B.D. CARROLL of Columbus, Ga., have a daughter, Beverly Ann, born Nov. 22. He was coach at our high school, and has been practicing medicine in Miami, Fla. until his recent army appointment.

- The Chamber of Commerce held it’s Christmas Meeting and program in the basement of the Methodist Church. Among the topics discussed was civilian defense. It was announced that J.R. MAHAN had been appointed by the County Council as Chairman of this twp. There will be a public meeting Jan. 5 when it will be explained to everyone.

- To the Boys in Service: We didn’t get to send you a present for Christmas, but we are going to send you one each week from now on. Each week, a copy of our paper will leave this office addressed to you. This will last until you return home. We will carry your name each week in a column. This offer is good to any lad who has answered the call from Kinmundy or it’s vicinity.

- Lt. Herman M. MARLOW and Martha Fern LARSON were married the Methodist Church at Wyanet, Ill. on Dec. 6. The groom is son of Mrs. Anna MARLOW of Kinmundy; and the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. LARSON of Wyanet, Ill. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents. The groom graduated from U. of I. With the Ag. Class of ‘36, and the bride graduated in ‘37. Relatives attending from Kinmundy were Mr. and Mrs. Noah KNISELY and Mrs. Anna MARLOW.

- Kenneth JONES entered the Mark Greer Hospital for a heart ailment. He has been in very critical condition.

- The ladies of the Christian Church got together Friday and made Christmas boxes for the Kinmundy boys in the service. The boxes contained homemade fruit filled cookies and several kids of homemade candy.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES received a message Friday from Al UHLE of Chicago announcing the arrival of a 7 lb. daughter in a Chicago Hospital. This is Mr. and Mrs. JONES’ first granddaughter.

- Swift: Judith Ann ROBB spent Saturday with her grandparents, Mack ROBB and wife.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. GAMMON and Mrs. Fred GAMMON visited Sunday afternoon with Virgil LIVESAY and family.

- Swift: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and daughter visited Sunday with her parents, Bert GARRETT and family.

- Miletus: On Dec. 6, 1891 occurred a double wedding by Rev. Billie SIMER at his home near Omega. The couples were Jasper KRUTSINGER and Maude BUTTS, and Elmer, better known as Aaron, BUTTS and Annie LITTRELL. Annie died 45 years ago and Aaron died about 30 years ago. Only 1 child survives, Mrs. Nellie BOSTON of Mason City. On Dec. 7, Mr. and Mrs. KRUTSINGER celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Meacham. Mr. KRUTSINGER was 72 years old on Nov. 7, and his wife, 71 on Nov. 9th. Sixty relatives attended. Their 4 children were present: Floyd and family, Ira and family, Eura and family, and Mrs. Bill BOYLE and husband; 3 sisters of the bride, Mrs. Mary Ellen WILKINSON, Essie LOGUE, and Dicy YATES. Other guests attending were also listed.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, Mr. and Mrs. Mont RITTER and Will SHAFFER attended the funeral of Frank ROGERS, a relative in Humbolt, Friday.

- Shanghai: Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES received the announcement of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Al UHLE of Chicago, born Dec. 19 named Judy Ann. The mother was formerly Julia JONES.

- Mrs. Nelle MAZANEK and Miss Carrie SEE received a message from Hialeah, Fla. informing them of the death of their brother-in-law, Mr. Oscar GAFFANY. He died Saturday night.

- 25 years ago (no date listed.)

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

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