1948

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Mr. and Mrs. E.A. SNELLING, former citizens, celebrate 65^th Anniversary: Elroy Aaron SNELLING and Miss Jane HALLETT were married Feb. 13, 1883 in Charleston, Ill.  Immediately after the ceremony, the groom took his bride to a farm southeast of Kinmundy where they lived for 19 years.  They then moved to Kinmundy and engaged in the restaurant business for several years.  They later moved their restaurant to Caseyville where they operated it for a short time, selling their business and moving to Chicago.  They lived there for a short time, and then went to California where they lived for 6½ years.  They came back to Miller, Ind. where they lived a short time.  Twenty-five years ago upon the death of a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hallett M. SNELLING, they went to Chicago to make their home with their son, Hallett, and their grandson, Elroy Jr. at 9935 Winston Ave., and have been there ever since.  This couple has 2 sons, Hallett of Chicago, and Lee of Sheboygan, Wis.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Mr. SNELLING is now 91 years of age and Mrs. SNELLING, 83.  They are both enjoying fairly good health.  For the past 15 years this couple has celebrated their wedding anniversaries and this year, being the 65^th, was no exception.  On Feb. 15^th, twenty-nine former Kinmundians, intimate friends and Kinmundians visited this couple, as well as each other.  After all had eaten, Hallett took several pictures of the group.  A list of those attending was included.  (A picture of the couple accompanied this article, along with a list of those attending.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon in Gymnasium for PFC Beauford L. HANNA: Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for the casketed remains at PFC Beauford L. HANNA in the gymnasium, Rev. C.L. HILL of Farina officiating.  This lad was wounded on Jan. 31, 1945 in France, and died in a hospital in France on Feb. 3 following.  A large crowd of friends attended this sad service.  and the profuse of flowers expressed the sympathy of the entire community.  The flag draped casket was escorted to its final resting place in Evergreen Cemetery by members of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion, who gave their comrade a military burial.  PFC HANNA was the third Kinmundy war dead to reach home.  Beauford Laverne, youngest son of Dr. Homer L. and Martha Jane GRAY HANNA, was born in Kinmundy, July 18, 1920, acquiring his education in the local schools, graduated from Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘38.  After finishing school, B.L. worked for his father for a time, later going to Chicago where he was employed.  Here he met Miss Irene SLONINA and on Aug. 9, 1941, they were married in St. Louis.  He was called for duty with the U.S. Army on Nov. 17, 1942.  He was stationed at various camps in the U.S. and his companion and infant son, Darrell Patrick, were permitted to be near him.  These few months, though filled with hardships, are held as precious treasures by the grieving wife. After his arrival overseas, a daughter, Lavrene Lynn, was born at their Kinmundy home and was only two weeks old when her father was taken from her.  B.L. sailed overseas June 30, 1944, landing in Italy.  From there he went to France.  Here he distinguished himself as an outstanding hero.  The following citation describes this various action: “For valorous conduct in action against the enemy.  On the night of 23 Nov. 1944 as his platoon was leading the advance of his battalion, Private First Class B.L. HANNA, first scout, observed an enemy emplacement about 10 yards off the road.  Rapidly encircling the enemy position, Private First Class HANNA came upon its rear before the enemy within could fire more than one shot at the platoon.  By this alertness and aggressive performance of duty, Private First Class HANNA thus took three enemy prisoners and eliminated a hostile outpost.  For this heroic action he was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.  The presentation, an impressive ceremony in the family home, occurred June 16, 1945, and was made by First Lt. MILLER to Daniel Patrick, the two year old son.  As a youth, B.L. attended Sunday School and Services at the Methodist Church in this city.   After going overseas these early teachings meant much to him.  Letters to his loved ones often spoke of his faith in God and the strength it gave him in his darkest hours.  B.L. was fatally injured on January 31, 1945, and died in a military hospital on Feb. 3, 1945.  He was temporarily interred in the United States Military Hospital in Epinal, France.  An infant son, Richard, preceded him to death May 1, 1942.  He is survived by his faithful companion, Irene, a son, Darrell Patrick, and a daughter, Lavrene Lynn.  He also leaves his beloved father, a stepmother, who was dear to his heart, and the following sisters and brothers: Bertha DAVIS and Leona RIECK of Chicago; Mary HANKS, Alma; Ruth KNABE, Kell; Gail HULTS, Ada SMITH, Clyde, Paul and Robert HANNA of this city; and Dwight HANNA of East Lansing, Mich.  Four step-sisters, Velma HANNA, Kinmundy; Florence JASPER, Eva RUPE and Lida BALDRIDGE, Centralia; a step-brother, Dean LONG of Rockford; other relatives and friends.  (A picture of Beauford HANNA in his uniform was included along with a list of those relatives and friends attending from out-of-town.)

- Clyde SCHOOLEY Dies in Hospital in Los Angeles: Word reached here Saturday of the death of Clyde SCHOOLEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. James SCHOOLEY, who died the evening before in a hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. from Lobar Pneumonia.  He was 41 years of age.  Clyde was employed as a lineman by an electrical company in Los Angeles. 

- Voters approve Bond Issue For Fire Equipment: A special election was held Tuesday for the city of Kinmundy and the voters placed their approval on a bond issue of $2500 for repairing the fire engine.  The vote was 74 - Yes; and 2 - No.  This was evidently a surprise to the members of the City Council because they were just a little doubtful about it carrying.  But we believe that they will always find the people of Kinmundy behind them when it comes to making needed improvements of any kind.

- A Boy!  Mr. and Mrs. Carroll GARRETT are the proud parents of a son born Saturday, April 24, weight 8 lbs., 4 oz. in the Mark Greer Hospital at Vandalia.  He will answer to the name of Dannie Lee.

- Michael Leroy, arrived April 24, at the Mercy Hospital in Champaign.  The proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Leroy GREEN and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob GREEN of Kinmundy.

- Jimmie ALEXANDER is carrying his arm in a sling, as the result of a tussle with a companion in play.  He dislocated his right shoulder.  This will probably take a while to heal and Jimmy can boss the family and not have to mow the lawn.  Some guys have all the luck.

- Swift School: Swift School closed last Wednesday with a party for all parents and pupils of the school.  Another successful term for Mrs. Virgil SEE.

- Meadow BRANCH: Mrs. Joe POLANKA and Mrs. Ira MARSHALL attended the funeral of Miss Lois SEE in Alma at the M.E. Church, Tuesday afternoon.

- Tornado Strikes Walter BRANNON and Leo STOCK Farms Early Sunday Morning: A tornado struck what is known as the SHUFELDT Farm 4 miles south of Kinmundy at 1 o’clock Sunday morning and did considerable damage.  The farm is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Walter BRANNON.  The tornado traveled in a northeasterly direction from all appearances.  It blew down a strip of timber south west of the BRANNON home.  Then twisted off at the butt or tore out by the roots 22 trees around the house.  It completely destroyed the hen house, brooder house and toilet, lifted a large portion of the roof from the barn and all the roof from the corn crib.  150 small chickens were in the brooder house but 25 of them were found alive the next morning.  The home is a two story house but it withstood the storm, suffering only a small hole in the weather boarding on the west side.  The wind was followed by a down pour of rain.  About 10 neighbors came in Sunday morning when they heard about the mishap and helped Mr. BRANNON drag away the trees and clean up the debris.  The twister lifted some after hitting the farm but dipped down again on the Leo STOCK farm where it blew a machine shed over, a fence into a field and turned his 10-foot binder over onto the corn planter.  Several trees were blowed down on his farm as well as on the Jess CHARLTON farm just across the road north.  This was rather a freak twister.  Luckily no one injured and no livestock killed except the baby chicks in the BRANNON brooder house which drown from the rain that followed.  The windstorm which we had on March 19 did considerable damage in this neighborhood, so these folks say they had their share of wind for one season. 

- The members of the Kinmundy Handy-Stitchers met April 17^th in the home of their leader, Mrs. J.N. VALLOW.  There were 18 present.  The Youth Assistant, Miss Ruth JACKSON of Salem spoke to the club about the work in the coming year.  A short business meeting was held at which Norma HAYES was elected secretary-treasurer to filled the vacancy, due to Martha HANNA going to Lansing, Mich. for the summer.  Those enrolled in the Club are Kay GREENWOOD, Beverly HANNA, Helen HALL, Norma HAYES, Dorothy DUNLAP, Dorothy FEATHER, Shirley HOWELL, Loretta DISS, Beverly FEATHER, Shirley FOLLOWELL, Martha HANNA, Doris JOHNSON, Betty JOHNSON, Donna Mae GARRETT, Julia PHILLIPS, Donna SCHOOLEY, Patricia BAILEY, Shirley BAILEY, Patricia GIGAR, Joyce GEILER, Audrey HULTS, and Jeanie SHAFFER.  The girls worked on head scarfs, their first project of the year.

- Suffers Stroke: Mr. Ira MARSHALL, who resides west of Kinmundy on the Patoka blacktop road, was a victim of a cerebral hemorrhage yesterday afternoon at his home.  According to the last report, Mr. MARSHALL was in an unconscious state at his home.

- The Pleasure Hour Club enjoyed a Silver Anniversary Party Thursday, April 29^th.  The men of the Club were hosts for this occasion.  A group of ladies of the Methodist Rainbow Circle, under the direction of Miss Katherine WORMLEY, served a most delicious dinner in the Church dinning room.  The history of the organization of the group was completed after this time.  On March 27, 1923, a group of young married women met in the home of Mrs. R.J. ANDREWS of this city.  The purpose of this meeting was to organize a Young Peoples Social Club.  Those present included the hostess, Mrs. ANDREWS, and Mesdames, C.R. ALDERSON, Scott DAVIDSON, Webster LOWE, Gilbert NIRIDER, J.R. MAHAN, E.E. BROWN, J.N. VALLOW, W.E. MORRIS, and A.J. YOUNG.  Two others of the list of twelve, Mrs. W.S. PRUETT and Mrs. Forest MOTCH, were not present at this meeting.  The organization of the group was completed at this time. The first officers selected were: Pres. - Mildred LOWE, Vice Pres. - Florence MAHAN; Sec’y - Jennie MORRIS; and Treas. - Vera DAVIDSON.  The first meeting was held at the home of Mrs. MORRIS on April 5.  In May a potluck dinner was held at the Webster LOWE home.  Meetings from that meeting forward have always included the families.  There were 20 children in our club family at the beginning, and while there were a few who were old enough to be left home, there were always enough who attended the parties to insure a lively session in bedroom, dining room or other places to which they were regulated for the evening.  Our first new baby off the Pleasure Hour was Helen PRUETT.  Annette VALLOW was also added to the list the first year.  Then later, Kathleen BROWN, Carl VALLOW and John MOTCH joined the children’s group.  (John has the distinction of being the baby of the Club).  Five children added to our “family” later included Nancy and David LOWE, and Helen, Norma and Marilyn MILLER.  New members have been elected to fill vacancies from time to time.  Seven of the charter members are still here.  In 1933, death claimed one of the best loved amount our numbers, Tony YOUNG.  Besides the charter members and the present member ship roll, five other couples have been a part of our number during these years: Mr. and Mrs. Howard BACKENSTO, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. NEAVILL, Mr. and Mrs. Orville GARRETT, Dr. and Mrs. H.M. LANDESS, and Mr. and Mrs. V.V. BARCROFT.  Our club has ever maintained a spirit of free and informal fellowship in the monthly meetings.  Our object in organizing was a purely social one, and it has continue to be just that.  We are not a Civic club, yet all members have real interest in our community and it’s welfare.  We did not subscribe to any education program for our group, but all show themselves interested in our schools and other worthwhile activities.        

- The Farina Lyric Theatre was damaged to the extent of $7,500 by fire Tuesday night.  The fire started when the film in one of the projectors jammed in the machine.  The movie film being of a nitrate base, along with the great heat from the carbon arch caused the blaze to speed rapidly.  The blaze was kept in the projection booth, with some damage being done to the roof of the building above the booth.  A large number of people were attending the show at the time, but all left in order without anyone being hurt or excited.  Mr. Preston BANKS of St. Louis owner of the theatre stated that both projectors and sound equipment would have to be replaced.  However, he stated that the lens in the projectors might be salvaged.  Mr. BANKS stated he hoped to have the shop in operation in three to four weeks, and during the repair caused by the fire, he would install a new modern air-conditioning unit in the theatre.

- Clyde SCHOOLEY, born Nov. 11, 1905 at Kinmundy, the son of James and Lena SCHOOLEY, died April 23, 1948 in Los Angeles.  He was married in 1937 to Helen BROWN of Summerfield, Ill., who died some years previous.  Clyde spent many years as telegraphy lineman, and during the war years, worked at the Lockhead Airplane factory in Burbank, Calif.  He leaves to mourn their loss, his father, his mother, four brothers, namely, David of Chicago; Maurice of Vandalia; Glen and Maurice of Kinmundy; and one sister, Mrs. Floyd GAINES of Mattoon.  One brother, Xon, preceded him in death.  Services were held in the Linton Funeral Home Thursday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.  (DFM note: the name of brother, Maurice, was repeated twice in the above article.)

- Remains of Pvt. Manuel WELSH and Sgt. Earl BREWER to Arrive Here Soon: The casketed remains of Private Manuel R. WELSH and Earl J. BREWER, World War II deceased members of the Army from Kinmundy being returned from overseas for final burial that will arrive within the next month accompanied by a uniformed Army escort fort he Chicago Distribution Center of the Graves Registration Division.  Both bodies had interred in the Blosville temporary military cemetery in France.

- Mrs. Belle WILLETT fell in the Methodist Home Monday and sustained a double fracture of the right hip.

- Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER of this city announce the coming marriage of their daughter, Betty Jean to William FRAKES of Salem, Ill.  This will be an early June wedding at the Methodist church.  Miss HAMMER is a senior student in Kinmundy Community High School, and Mr. FRAKES is employed in Champaign, where the couple will make their home.  Mr. FRAKES will enter the U. of I. in the fall.

- Four of the CHEADLE boys, Mervin, Gerald, Lester and Stanley are victims of the measles this week.  You may be sure “Mom” isn’t idle these days.  Ronald is very happy, he is able to be back in school.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS and Mr. Earl PITTS of Salem were in Centralia Sunday attending the funeral services for their cousin, Mrs. Ross HENRY, and also visited their uncle, Mr. Lou PITTS  at St. Mary’s Hospital.

- Denton BRASEL, a student at the University of Illinois, spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen BRASEL.

- Wilson School: Jimmie WALKER who has been employed in Montana, came home Wednesday to help his father with the farm work.

- Omega: Omega School closed last Thursday and the teacher, See MILLICAN, and the children enjoyed a picnic in Flora Park.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL spent last Sunday afternoon with her sister, Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen JAHRAUS and family.

- Monday of this week, the DOOLEN’s Electric Shop of this city, installed a new Philco television receiver.  Several days ago, Mr. DOOLEN put up the antenna for television which reaches up 90 feet.  Mr. Fred ARMASTROUT of the Philco Distributing Co. in St. Louis, spent all day Monday installing the set.  In the part of the afternoon, the picture had a lot of disturbance, but by evening the picture was as good as they received in St. Louis.  This marks the farthest point out from St. Louis, that television has been received.  By cross country,  this distance is about 90 miles.  At the present time only one station in St. Louis has television, which is KSD-TV.  However, there are to be five more this summer.  Another advancement will be 18 different lines into St. Louis from Chicago and the east.  In this way there will be a network of televison programs corresponding to the network of radio programs that we have.  Mr. DOOLEN announced that they will place the television receiver in the window the night of the ballgames, so all who are interested will be able to enjoy the St. Louis games, so all who are interested will be able to enjoy the St. Louis games here in Kinmundy.

- Wedding vows were exchanged by Miss Marjorie Ann ARENDS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rimmer ARENDS, Gilman, Ill., and Charles V. VALLOW, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. VALLOW, this city on May 6 in the Immaculate Conception rectors, Gilman, Ill.  Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. Charles BRINKMAN of Kankakee.  The bride attended Gilman H.S. and the Univ. of Ill., and is presently employed by the Illinois Central R.R. Co.  The groom was graduated from the Kinmundy H.S. and attended the Univ. of South Dakota for 1 year.  He is a WWII Veteran having served with the Combat Engineers in the European Theatre.  He too is employed by the Illinois Central R.R.  After a weeks’ honeymoon in New Orleans, the couple will be at home in Gilman.

- Rites Held Tuesday Afternoon for Ira MARSHALL:  Ira, son of Early and Armilda BASSETT MARSHALL, was born on the old MARSHALL homestead in Kinmundy twp.  Sept. 20, 1875 and died on the farm adjoining his birthplace, which had been his home for more than 40 years, May 9, 1948.  Four days previous to his death, he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage from which he never regained consciousness.  Ira was left motherless when just a small child.  This left the father, a half-sister, Etta (McCARTY) and a half-brother, Emery, to keep the home.  Ira received his education at the Meadowbranch School, attending the Kinmundy H.S. and Austin College at Effingham, from which he graduated in 1897.  He then taught school for two years at Hagerstown, Ill, where he met an accomplished young lady, whom afterwards became his bride.  But he did not care for the school teaching profession and entered Rose Polytechnic at Terre Haute, Ind., from which he graduated in 1902 with the degree of Bachelor of Science.  He was a civil engineer for five, but his love for the farm predominated and he returned to the present homestead 41 years ago. On March 19, 1903, he was married to Miss Florence HENNINGER at Hagerstown, Ill.  Soon after their marriage, they went to Ft. Smith, Ark. to make their home and where Mr. MARSHALL had employment.  Here their first child was born.  She died after they returned to the farm of two years.  Then came Ruth, Virgil Ira, Mildred, who died at the age of 6 months, Robert George, and Kathryn Elizabeth.  This was a happy family and they all worked hard to make a success of their lives.  When just a lad, Mr. MARSHALL accepted Christ.  He and his wife were members of the Methodist church at Fort Smith, Ark., and when they returned to Illinois, they placed their membership in the Alma Methodist Church where it has since remained.  Besides his faithful companion of more than 45 years, he is survived by his four children, Ruth PIERSTORFF, New York, N.Y.; Kathryn TAYLOR, Medfield, Mass.; Virgil, Granite City, Ill.; and Robert, who lives on the farm near them where he has been a great help to his parents.  There are three grandchildren, Karen Lee TAYLOR and Walter Douglas TAYLOR and Darlene MARSHALL of whom he was very fond.  The half-brother, Emery, resides in Lewistown, Mont.  The half-sister, Etta McCARTY, died two years ago.  He also leaves nine nieces and nephews.  Services were held Tuesday from the Alma Methodist Church with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

- Mrs. Margaret O’BRIEN had as guests Sunday, her four daughters, Mrs. Josephine SNOW, East St. Louis; Mrs. W.B. VALLOW and son, Billie, Mrs. Leo DONOVAN, Springfield; and Cornelia, who was home for Mother’s day.

- Mrs. Ernest SCHERMERHORN of Ridgefarm, Ill., Mrs. Minnie LOCKHART of Dunsmir, Calif., Mrs. Hulda SCHMIDT of Dundee, were the guests of their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, Sunday.

- Mrs. Otto REESE closed her school at Prairie Grove last Friday.  This was a community affair and a bountiful meal was served with the farmers participating, coming from the fields.  There were 7 pupils enrolled in the school.

- The May meeting of the Woman’s Club was held at the Methodist Church May 7^th. 

- Alma Home Bureau Meets: The April meeting of the Alma Unit of the Marion County Home Bureau was held Wednesday evening, April 28 at the home of Mrs. Theo. DIETRICH, with 27 members present and two guests, Mrs. Richard BROOM of Kinmundy, and Ann BURTON of Salem.  Mrs. Earl JACKSON, chairman, presided at the business meeting.  The minutes of the previous meeting and the financial report was read by the secretary, Mrs. Logan PHILLIPS.  Roll call was answered by the question, “What I Do On a Rainy Day”.  The chairman of the maintaining committee, Mrs. John FORD, submitted the following list of officers who were elected: Chairman - Mrs. Joseph POLANKA; Vice-Chairman - Mrs. Dan RAINEY; Secretary-Treasurer - Mrs. John FORD; Reporter, Recreation chairman and Health and Safety Chairman was not appointed.  Mrs. JACKSON gave a talk on the work of the American Cancer Society and $56.15 was reported as collected in the drive in this community.  Eleven new members, whose names follow, have been added to the Unit for the coming year: Mrs. L.C. DOWNEY, Miss Tillie THOMPSON, Mrs. Myrtle DAY, Mrs. D.C. DAY, Mrs. Louis CORNELL, Mrs. Marion BARBEE, Mrs. Charles BEE, Mrs. William HESTER, Mrs. Georgia SMITH, Mrs. Adolph TOCKSTEIN, and Mrs. P.M. MORRISON.  Mrs. Elizabeth BURTON, Home Advisor, demonstrated the major lesson “Use of Pressure Saucepans” by cooking and serving meat balls, carrots, and baked apples.  Announcement was made regarding the Annual Marion County Home Bureau meeting to be held at the Presbyterian Church in Salem.  Refreshments of cake and coffee were served.

- Mr. W.H. SEE, living south of this city, had the misfortune of breaking his hip last Thursday and has been in a critical condition.  He is being cared for by his daughters in his home. 

- The Kinmundy Unit of the Marion County Home Bureau met in the Christian Church basement May 10 with 29 members present.  Mrs. Francis HAMMER, presided at the meeting. The vice chairman reported four new members present, Mrs. Marshall SPENCER, Mrs. Wayne ROBB, Mrs. Art COCKRELL, and Mrs. George FEATHER.

- Mrs. Emmitt GRAY suffered a light stroke last Thursday evening and has been in a critical condition.  The past few days, the family report that she has shown some improvement.  

- Michael Leroy, 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford OLDEN, spent Monday and Tuesday in the Salem Hospital receiving treatment for after effects of the measles.

- May 4^th, the Six G’s and other guests motored to Marion, Ill. where they were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy LINGENFELTER, the occasion in honor of the 85^th birthday of Mrs. Anna FOSTER, a sister of Mrs. LINGENFELTER.  Those in attendance were: Mrs. Harriett FENSTER of Champaign; Mesdames C.B. ROHRBOUGH, C.F. PRUETT, W.S. PRUETT, W.H. SHRIVER. B.E. SIPLE, E.F. HOHLT, C.R. ALDERSON, J.H. NELMS, F.O. GRISSOM, S.C. SIEMER, Misses Edna FOSTER, St. Louis, Pauline BAGOTT, Luella and Evangeline PARRILL, and Katherine WORMLEY.

- Shriver School (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Carroll SIMMONS and family called at the Wayne WHITNEY home Monday to see the new baby girl.  She has been named Norma June.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Cleve DOOLEN and Mr. Sam LOWE and son, Sammy, motored to East St. Louis Sunday to attend the wedding of their niece, daughter of Rev. Cecil LOWE and wife.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Lester ROBB and family have moved to the Virgil LIVESAY farm.  Welcome to our community.

- White Cross Cemetery to be Erected Next Week in Honor of Deceased Vets.  There will be a White Cross Cemetery erected before Memorial Day, on the corner lot owned by Mr. Harry WARREN, in honor of all deceased War Veterans.  The crosses have been made and painted by the Legion and Auxiliary members, assisted by Mr. Bill GENTRY, who painted the names.  Flags and Poppies will be placed on the crosses. If by error, a White Cross is omitted from the White Cross Cemetery, please notify Mr. Calvin BARBEE or Mrs. Wayne ROBB immediately, so that one can be placed for your loved one.  A Poppy Window will be on display at DOOLEN’s Barber Shop between May 22 and May 29 which will be decorated by Miss Mildred KLEISS and Mrs. John W. McCULLEY in memory of our Boys and for the purpose of informing the public of Poppy Day on May 29, so that sales may be increased to enable us to fulfill our pledge to care for the disabled veteran and his family.  Several of the school children will enter Poppy Posters for the window display.

- Mr. and Mrs. Jim GARDEN and children returned Monday from Louisiana, where they were attending the funeral of his father.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. VALLOW, who were married May 6^th, in Gilman, Ill.  They are now at home in Gilman, having visited here a short time last week with Mr. VALLOW’s mother, Mrs. W.B. VALLOW.   (A picture of the couple accompanied this article.)

- B.F. Linton has added a large enclosed porch on the east side of the Funeral Home.  This will have heat for cold weather, a rest room and a large storage space for chairs in the north end.

- Ray GEORGE, Jesse GEORGE, Myron HAMMER, and Joe BRIMBERRY left Saturday night for Freemont, Wis., where they will enjoy several days bass fishing.

- The annual Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was given Saturday night, May 15^th.  The banquet was given in the High School Library.  The meal was prepared by the Junior Mothers and served by girls from the Sophomore Class.  Following the banquet a short program was given, which consisted of welcome by Bill WILSON, the response by Betty Ann HELPINGSTINE, solos by Jean FORD and Harriett MIDDLETON, the reading of the will by Darrell DISS, the history by Geneva EBLIN and the prophecy by Betty SULLENS.  At nine o’clock the prom begin in the gym,  which was beautifully decorated and the theme was Southern Rendevous.  Leon Titus and his Swing Kings from Flora furnished the music.  The main even of the evening came at 10:30 when the Queen was crowned.  Candidates for Queen were Marjorie CONANT, Betty Ann HELPINGSTINE, Helen ROBNETT, and Jean ALEXANDER, with Marjorie CONANT being crowned the winner.  She was crowned by Bob PHILLIPS with a halo of white carnations.  Attendants were Barbara McNICOL, Roberta SMITH, Betty SULLENS and Geneva EBLIN.

- Miss Marjorie CONANT, senior, who was elected Queen at the Junior-Senior Prom Saturday evening.  She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William CONANT of the Sandy Branch District.  (A picture accompanied this article of Marjorie.)

- The Evergreen Cemetery Association dues are $2 per year if you own a lot there.  A new power mower has been purchased and the caretaker, Noel SHAFFER, is doing an excellent job.

- The program for the 8^th grade Commencement Exercises was printed which will be held May 24, 1948. The class roll is: Dwight James ALEXANDER, Cecil Eugene BAILEY, Garland BRIMBERRY, Glenn M. DOOLEN, Lela Mae DOOLEN, DeLois Marie DYER, Earl Leroy HAMMER, Beverly Ann HANNA, Norma Jean HAYS, Frances Louise SHAFFER, Donald Allen SMITH, Alice Marie ZIMMER.  Class Escorts: Dorothy DUNLAP and Jack BOYD. 

- The High School Baccalaureate and Commencement Programs were published which were to be held May 23^rd and May 25^th.  The Class Rolls was as follows: Peggy Anna Jean JACKSON, Betty Jean HAMMER, Mary Ann MONICAL, Delores Marie SULLIVAN, Joseph Pullen BARGH, Mona Faye MULVANEY, Kathern Joy HESKETT, Lois Jean ALEXANDER, Betty Ann HELPINGSTINE, John Stanley GARDEN, Maryann DOUDERA, William Lee AVERY, Betty Geraldine CHANCE, Pauline Carol LAMBIRD, Helen Louise ROBNETT, James Edison ROBNETT, Cathryn Virginia POLANKA, Pauline WALKER, Stella Mae NEAL, Don JONES, Patty June LOGUE, Betty Jo WYATT, Robert PHILLIPS, Clark Lavern KRUTSINGER, Vernon Harry JEZEK, Benny Dean BRASEL, William E. HOYT, Benny Dale GRAY, John F. MOTCH, Thelma McGUIRE, Phyllis June SULLIVAN, Marjorie Edith CONANT, Eugene BAKER, Clyde Russell ROSE.

- The Annual Kinmundy H.S. Alumni reception for the class of ‘48 will be held Saturday evening in the gymnasium.  Committees are busying themselves to make this affair an outstanding success.  This year a much larger crowd is anticipated.  A potluck dinner will be held at 7:30 p.m. Each member is requested to bring a dish of some kind and table service for themselves and guest.  The meat, drink and dessert will be planned.  Each member is allowed one guest.  This is one fete looked forward to each year.  With Decoration Day being the following day, many members from out-of-town are expected.  The following committee have been appointed by president Leah WILLIAMS: Decorating committee: Wydell PIGG, chairman, Dick CLAYTOR, Mildred KLEISS, Joan ALEXANDER, Helen ROBB, Helen GEORGE, Mary Lou FOLLOWELL, Floyd and Junior GARRETT.  Nominating Committee: Mrs. Francis HAMMER, chairman, Mrs. Ray INGRAM, J.N. VALLOW, Mrs. Dale WRIGHT.  Program committee: Zola ROBNETT, Mrs. Dwight DAY, Jr., Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON.  Initiation committee: Raymond ATKINS, chairman, Calvin BARBEE, Wayne PIGG; Finance Committee: Joseph G. VALLOW, Chairman, William McCULLEY.  Food committee: Mrs. Robert LEE, chairman, Alice READNOUR, Mrs. W.S. PRUETT, Hester HEATON, Mrs. Len LEWIN, Florence JACK, Mrs. T.E. McCULLEY, Mrs. Joseph C. VALLOW.  Many members of the class of 1918 will be present for this reception as they are holding a class reunion the next day.  There were 22 in this class and all are still living which we believe is a remarkable record for thirty years.

- Mr. and Mrs. E.C. BARGH have returned to their home after spending the winter with their daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Scott DAVIDSON of Kenilworth, Ill.

- Misses Katherine WORMLEY, Florence DOOLEN, Mrs. Hazel SIEMER and Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON attended O.E.S. Guest Night in Dix, Monday evening.

- Mr. Mault MONTGOMERY suffered a stroke of apoplexy Tuesday.  His condition is reported as being serious.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Ruby SHAFFER spent Thursday night at the Salem Memorial Hospital caring for Will COFFIN who underwent an operation and is reported in serious condition.  She has also been working at the hospital on Saturday nights.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Ruby HIESTAND and Mrs. Clyde HIESTAND attended the funeral of Miss Metta McCOLLOM at Zion Church Thursday afternoon.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JAHRAUS helping their daughter, Virginia, celebrate her birthday.

- Wilson School: Mrs. Nelle KLINE called on Uncle Henry SEE Monday afternoon.  He is confined to his bed with a broken hip.

- REESE-SCHREIER: Miss Ruby REESE of Alton, Ill., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse REESE of Kinmundy, and Eugene SCHREIER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius SCHREIER of Bunker Hill, Ill., was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James MONTAGUE in Alton on May 21.  The Rev. Theodore RICE, minister of the Church of Christ of East Alton officiating.    Mr. and Mrs. Lyndle NEESE of Wood River were the couples attendants. Mrs. SCHREIER graduating from Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘43, and attended Shurtleff College is employed by the Owens-Illinois Glass Company.  Mr. SCHREIER is employed by Wester Cartridge Company.

- Frank SHELTON, owner of the Frank and Mary’s Café on Rout 37, is in a serious condition from a heart attack suffered Saturday night.

- Mrs. Harriett Alice DUNLAP, mother of Clarence MULVANEY, fell last Wednesday in her home and suffered a broken leg.  She is a patient in the Salem Hospital.  She is reported to be resting.  Because of her advanced age of 90 years, her recovery will be slow.  Mrs. DUNLAP is the foster mother of Mrs. Wm. CHASTEEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.E. CHANCE of Salem, Ill. will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on June 3^rd, with a reception at their home.

- Jimmie YUND, a sophomore at the Univ. of Ill., was awarded honors at the university Honor Day for ranking in the upper 10 percent of his class.  Jimmie is the son of Mrs. Nola YUND, who formally lived in this city, but his now living in Del Norte, Colo. with her son, Harold and family.

- Miss Josephine THOMPSON and Ray BOUGHERS were married May 15^th in the Methodist Parsonage in Marshall, Ark by Rev. Reabel CHILDERS.   Mr. H.L. HELM of that city, a cousin of the groom, was present at the ceremony.   The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred THOMPSON of Farina.  The groom is the son of Mrs. Katherine BOUGHERS of this city and is employed at the Kinmundy Lumber Yard.  The couple are making their home in the Dwight HANNA property in the north part of town.

- Sgt. BREWER Funeral Sunday morning: The casketed remains of Sgt. Earl J. BREWER will arrive in Kinmundy Friday morning on C. & E.I. Train No. 123 at 7:31.  They will be met by members of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion and escorted to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank BREWER, residing 6 miles west of Alma.  Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 10:30 from the Given’s Chapel Church, Rev. Clifton, officiating.  Interment will be made in East Lawn Cemetery, Salem, under the auspices of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion.  Sgt. BREWER entered the army Nov. 1, 1942 and was killed in action in France July 7, 1944.  The body was interred in the Blosville Cemetery in France.  Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Pvt. Frank Jr. in Korea, Gene, John and Roy at home, and seven sisters, Mrs. Roy BROWN and Mrs. George RAY of Salem, Mrs. Harry KIRGAN of Richview, and Dorothy, Alice, Shirley and Mary Jane at home.

- Pvt. Manual WELSH Funeral Sunday: The casketed remains of Pvt. Manual WELSH, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. WELSH, arrived in Kinmundy last night on I.C. Train No. 29, and was taken to the Linton Funeral Home where they will lay in state until the funeral hour.  Funeral services will be held from the high school gymnasium Sunday, May 30^th at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment will be made in the Evergreen Cemetery, under the auspices of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion.

- Mr. Mault A. MONTGOMERY passed away at his home west of Kinmundy on May 23, 1948 aged 68 years, 2 months, and 13 days.  Services were at Oskaloosa Church with interment was made in the Oskaloosa Cemetery.  Mr. MONTGOMERY suffered a stroke on May 18^th.

- Mrs. Elizabeth CRAIG FISER SHEDENHELM, 82, a resident of Marengo, Iowa, one time resident of Kinmundy, passed away May 19, 1948.  Mrs. SHEDENHELM was born at Kinmundy Oct. 7, 1865, was married to Mainer FISER in 1886, who died Oct. 20, 1903.  Three sons were born, George, Harry and Isaac.  They all live in Marengo.  She was married to James SHEDENHELM in 1908 who died April 16, 1927.  She was the daughter of Mrs. Isaac Harris WAINSCOTT.  Among those who survive in addition to the three sons are four brothers and one sister, Richard and Jesse WAINSCOTT and Minnie HOWE of Champaign, Charley of Kinmundy, and Lew WAINSCOTT of Raytown, Texas, 11 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

- No Shooting in City:  It is unlawful to discharge firearms within the appropriate limits of the City of Kinmundy.  Anyone caught doing same, will be prosecuted.  C.A. BOONE, Mayor.

- Mrs. Jed HARPSTER of St. Peter reported that her brother, John FISH, was badly burned in the explosion in Glenwood Springs, Colo, recently when 90,000 gallons of gasoline and crude oil exploded, wrecking a city block, and burning and injuring several people.  John is a member of the fire department and received burns on shoulders, arms, and hips.  The last report Saturday was that he was suffering considerably and had a high temperature.  He is being cared for by his wife, who is a trained nurse, and a member of the nursing staff in the Glenwood Springs Hospital.  John is son of Mrs. Anna SCOTT of this city, and brother of Jessie FISH, R.N. in Mt. Vernon, also has a host of other relatives in Kinmundy.

- Mr. and Mrs. R.L. FISHER of Rangely, Colo. announce the birth of a son, born May 20^th named David Lee.  The mother is the former Miss Virginia PIPER.

- Dr. and Mrs. Carl PRUETT and a small daughter, Merry Carol, left for Urbana Friday afternoon to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George KEPLEY before going to Norfolk, Va., where Dr. PRUETT will enter services in the U.S. Navy Hospital.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lester HOWELL and two small sons were Kinmundy visitors Saturday.  They were making garden prepared to moving into their property in the north part of town which as been occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jim GARDEN and family.

- Mrs. W.T. WILKINSON returned to her home here Wednesday.  She was accompanied home by her son, Bert WILKINSON, of Rockford, Ill.   Mrs. WILKINSON has been making her home in California, with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy TELFORD and family, for the past few years.

- Harry NEIL and daughter, Mrs. Don GEHRING of Flint, Mich., came Wednesday to spend a few days with his sister, Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON.

- Funeral Rites Held Sunday Afternoon for Pvt. Manuel WELSH: The casketed remains of Pvt. Manuel WELSH arrived in Kinmundy Wednesday night, May 26^th, and lay in state in the Linton Funeral Home until the funeral hour.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the school gymnasium, Rev. Don HARGRAVE of Patoka, officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery under the auspices of  Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion.  A host of relatives and friends attended the services.  The large profuse of flowers helped to express the sympathy of the many friends the lad had made in the short span of time he was with us.  Pvt. WELSH entered the services Oct. 15, 1943 and sailed overseas in April 1944.  He was killed in action in France on July 4, 1944.  The body was interred in the Blosville temporary military cemetery in France.  Manuel R., only son of Mr. and Mrs. George Manuel WELSH, was born in Coweta, Okla. on Nov. 30, 1922.  Manuel graduated from the Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘43.  He was noted for his ability in basketball and baseball and other sports activities.  He was assistant coach of the local elementary school in 1942 and 1943.  He was called for duty with the U.S. Armed  Forces Oct. 15, 1943.  On Feb. 19, 1944, he was united in marriage with Mildred ATKINS.  In April, 1944, Manuel sailed for overseas, entering France in June.  It was there that he was killed on July 4, 1944.  He was a young man of high character, respected and liked by a great number of friends.  Great was the sacrifice he made for his loved ones at home.  He is survived by his parents who now live in Mt. Vernon, one grandmother, and other relatives and friends.  (Pictures Manuel in uniform, and of  the casketed remains leaving the gymnasium, were included with this article.)

- Miss Dortha JONES of Chicago, spent the weekend here visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Frank JONES, and other relatives and friends.

- Dwayne TOMLINSON and daughter, and Miss Helen TOMLINSON of West Frankfort, and Lucille TOMLINSON and husband and daughter of Flora, spent Sunday morning her with their aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth NIRIDER.

- A kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Beryle ARNOLD will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart ARNOLD on June 5^th.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT received announcement of the birth of a son to their daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs. John BLYTH, in Lincoln, Neb., May 26, and named David Walter.  Mr. and Mrs. PRUETT left Monday for Lincoln to get acquainted with their first grandson.  They are also grandparents of three charming granddaughters.

- Mr. E.S. COMBS of Springfield spent the weekend with homefolks.  He was accompanied home by his wife, who had been visiting her mother, Mrs. J.H. NELMS and sister, Mrs. C.E. SIEMER for a few days.

- Life History of Mrs. Martha Phina WANTLAND:  Martha Phina, daughter of Jones and Mary WILLIAMS TUCKER, was born Sept. 14, 1862, in Lonegrove twp. of Fayette Co., and departed this life on May 30, 1948.  She was one of a family of 13 children, all of whom have passed away but two brothers, Frank TUCKER of Lebanon, Tenn., and Casey TUCKER of St. Louis, Mo.  She was married J. N. WANTLAND on Nov. 15, 1894.  To this union two daughters were born: Mary JOHNSON of Alma, and Dorothy at home.  A nephew, Lloyd WANTLAND, was taken into this home upon the death of his mother in 1918.  Here he was loved and cared for as their own.  Having been born and reared in a Baptist home she was a lover of the Primitive faith.  Although in failing health for quite sometime now, she had a ready smile and kind word for all.  In this her last illness, she was cared for by her two daughters.  She loved her home and seldom left it during the last few years of her life.  Left to mourn are two daughters, Dorothy and Mary, and one son-in-law, Frank JOHNSON; 3 step-grandsons, Charles, Bob, and Dannie JOHNSON; Lloyd, his wife, Dorothy and their two children, Dickie and Shara, the two brothers, besides many other relatives and friends.  Her husband preceded her in death in 1933.  Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home, Rev. JOHNSON of Alma, officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Kindy Theatre Opens: The Kindy Theatre opened last evening and Mr. CATES, the owner, reported a capacity crowd.  This theatre is located the first door north of the First National Bank.  Mr. CATES has been working very hard for the past month, remodeling the building. The large plate glass windows have been replaced with new front and the floor was dropped in the west end of the building so the east end would be elevated.  Comfortable seats were installed.  The show going public will welcome this theatre in Kinmundy.

- The Annual Alumni Reception was held Saturday evening in the gymnasium with 215 members and guests present.  A potluck dinner was served.  The minutes of the last meeting was read and a report of the Treasurer showed $34 in the treasury.  Included in this amount was $2.50 dues collected the past year.  It was voted to do away with the collecting of dues and a free will offering be taken at the meetings.  This offering was taken and amounted to $54.  The following officers were elected for the following year: Helen GEORGE - President; Marie BAILEY - Vice President; Frances GRAY - Secretary; Charles KLINE - Treasurer.  The following program was then given: Duet - Amelda VALLOW and Lela HELPINGSTINE with Paulene JOHNSON, accompanist; Solo - Miss Martha SIPES accompanied by Miss Margarette SIPES; Solo - Laura FISHER GRESHEM accompanied by Paulene JOHNSON.  The remainder was spent group singing, visiting, and dancing.    

- Mr. and Mrs. Roy DOOLEN have a daughter born in the Salem Hospital born June 1^st, named Sharon Louise.

- A picture of the White Cross Cemetery erected by the Legion Auxiliary was printed.

- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur BOUGHERS have a baby girl born May 23 born in Torrance General Hospital in Torrance, Calif.

- Wilson School (from last week): Jean FORD and Pauline WALKER visited Sunday afternoon with Geneva CHARLTON.

- Wilson School (from last week): A birthday dinner was enjoyed at the Chester KLINE home Sunday in honor of his 54^th anniversary.  His children: Mr. and Mrs. Dale WRIGHT, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. KLINE, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce OLDEN helped him celebrate.

- Mrs. Viola FOSTER Dies: Viola Eva, daughter of James and Elizabeth DILLMAN KRUTSINGER, was born in Clay Co., Ill., on Jan. 24, 1866 and died on June 6, 1948.  In the year 1888, she was married to William Robert FOSTER.  Seven children came to bless this home.  Three have preceded her in death, Louis, Mary and Josiah.  Her husband died on Oct. 28, 1928.  She united with the Salem Methodist church in 1905.  She was a woman of excellent character.  She was always a good mother, a helpful neighbor, and a sincere friend.  Four children are left to mourn: Robert, Everett, and Mabel of Salem; and Inez of Granite City.  She leaves also one brother, W.V. KRUTSINGER, Xenia, Ill.  Services were held from the Methodist Church on Tuesday, Elder Clyde SINCLAIR officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Verne SCHOONOVER have a baby girl born June 8^th.

- Life History of Mrs. Harriet Alice DUNLAP: Harriet Alice, daughter of George and Adeline DANIELS, born Nov. 3, 1858, in Clay Co., Ill., and died on May 29, 1948 at the Salem Hospital.  She was united in marriage to George W. MULVANEY in 1879.  They had four children, two of whom preceded her in death.  Her husband died on Nov. 15, 1905.  Early in life she united with the Meacham Baptist church.  In Nov. 1908, she married Asbel DUNLAP of Shumway, Ill., and moved her membership to the Blue Point Baptist church there, where she still remains a member.   In Dec. 1910 her husband preceded her in death.  She leaves a daughter, Addie LANDRETH, with whom she has made her home the past 35 years; one son, Clarence MULVANEY of Kinmundy, and a niece, Mrs. W. L. CHASTEEN, whom she raised from an infant and treated as her own.  She also raised a nephew, Roy JAMISON of Granger, Iowa; one brother, Arthur DANIELS of Salem; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

- Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER filled his regular appointment at the First Methodist church Sunday morning.  This will be his 4^th year serving this church.  His work with the M.Y.F. is outstanding.

- Miss Marilyn Ann HESTER and brother, Billy Gene, left Wednesday afternoon for Washington D.C. to spent part of their summer vacation with their mother, Mrs. John C. BEARD and family.

- Mr. and Mrs. D.C. BENNETT of Milbray, Calif., spent Friday here as guest of Mrs. Maggie CONANT.  They were enroute to New York City on a business trip.  Mrs. BENNETT was formerly Miss Letha SWAIN, whose parents were residents of this city some years ago.  It was her first visit here in 28 years.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.M. HUMPHREY and daughters arrived Friday night from Lafayette, Ind., their household goods came Saturday and they are at home to their friends in the property near the high school.

- Dies of Diphtheria: Dallas Lee, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert ELSTON, died at the home near Tonti, Sunday morning at 10:30 from diphtheria.  Private funeral services were held Monday from the Linton Funeral Home in this city, Elder Clyde SINCLAIR, officiating.  Interment was in Elder Cemetery in Meacham twp.  The deceased was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. TATE of this city.

- Miss Donna BUTTS, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Ellis BUTTS, and William MORGAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl MORGAN of Mason City, were married May 29 in the First Christian Church in Greenview.  Miss Anna Marie EVERS of Petersburg and James LIST of Mason City were the attendants.  The bride is a graduate of Greenview H.S. and has been employed at the Illinois Casualty Co. in Springfield.  The groom is also a graduate of Greenview H.S. and a veteran of WWII.  He is employed at the Chevrolet garage in Mason City.  (Published in the “Greenview Review” newspaper).

- Mrs. Lillian SUGG wrote a letter from Portland, Oregon and about the Columbia River flood at Portland, Ore., which was printed.

- The past week the fishing for bass was good for some sportsmen in Kinmundy, although the moon was wrong for good fishing.  Joe BRIMBERRY of this city proved this by landing a 7 lb. large-mouth black bass Thursday on a worm while fishing for blue gill.  Mr. BRIMBERRY was using a small hook with four feet of line at the time.  Saturday, he repeated the same thing, this time landing a 7 lb. large-mouth bass.  Both these fish were caught at the C. & E.I. Lake northwest of Kinmundy.

- William AVERY, son of Rev. and Mrs. H.R. AVERY of Kinmundy has entered the Chillicothe Business College, Chillicothe, Mo., enrolling June 7 in telegraphy school of the college. He is a 1948 graduate of Kinmundy H.S. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Edward JEZEK are the recipients of twin girls, born in the Salem Hospital last Wednesday, named Nancy Jane and Brenda Jean.

- John Paul JASPER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles JASPER, made his arrival in the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia, June 4^th.

- Mrs. James ADAMS and two children of Bensonville are visiting their mother, Mrs. Bertha CURRY.

- Meacham: Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS and Mr. Glenn JAHRAUS and family called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL Sunday afternoon.

- Miss Leah WILLIAMS and Carl B. VALLOW surprised their many friends by slipping away to Morganfield, Ky last Saturday where they were married by Rev. Gilbert P. ROBERTSON of that city.  They were unattended.  The bride is the eldest daughter of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Marshall WILLIAMS, and is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘46.  Since her graduation she has taught school.  The groom is the youngest son of Editor and Mrs. J.N. VALLOW of Kinmundy.  He is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘46, and also a graduate of the Centralia Junior College with the class of ‘48.  At the present time, he is employed by the State of Illinois, Division of Highways but will enter the Univ. of Illinois in the fall.  They expect to take a short honeymoon just before the opening of school this fall.  For the present, this happy couple will make their home with their parents.

- Miss Betty HAMMER and William H. FRAKES were married Saturday in the Methodist church in this city before several relatives and intimate friends, officiated by Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER.  They were attended by Miss Helen ROBNETT and Phillip FRAKES.  The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER of this city.  She is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘48.  For the past few years, she has been employed as a clerk before and after school hours in the Jesse George store.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William P. FRAKES of Salem.  He spent 27 months in the Navy and since his discharge has been employed as a lineman for the Bell Telephone Co.  They are at home in Salem, Ill.

- Child Injured by Mules:  The two year old child of Howard SMITH was badly kicked by a mule Monday afternoon.  The child had strayed into the barnyard and could not get out of the 20-year-old mule’s way.  Another small child told the mother the mule was killing a chicken.  When she went to see about it she found her little girl badly hurt, She was taken to Salem Hospital, where she received medical treatment and has a fine chance of recovery.  No bones were broke, but her face was badly cut.

- Mrs. James PERRY Laid to Rest Here Monday: Izorah, daughter of Samuel and Christina BAIR, born June 16, 1861 at Harrisburg, Maryland, and died on June 12, 1948.  She was married to James A. PERRY on Dec. 23, 1886, and they had five children, all of whom survive.  Her husband died on Sept. 22, 1924.  On May 10, 1885 she was converted and united with the Old CampGround Methodist Church.  She had been confined to her bed the past three weeks but bore her sufferings patiently with a smile.  She was a good neighbor and friends, a loving, courageous, faithful and sacrificing mother, giving her full thoughts to the welfare of her family, especially, Edith and Albert, a daughter and son, who lived with her.  “Grandma Perry” was a constant joy to her granddaughter, Barbara LANE and to a great-granddaughter, Shirley Kay SEE and to the little neighbor children who liked so much for her to read the daily funnies to them.  All the children were at her bedside when death came quietly.  She is survived by her son, Albert, a daughter, Edith, who are left at home; two daughters, Mrs. Earl LANE of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Ira COMBS of Iola; a son, Clyde of Farina; two son-in-laws, 6 grandchildren , 3 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Emma CRAIG; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mae PERRY of Villa Grove.  Services were held from the family home Monday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

- 100 Relatives Attend Birthday Party: 100 relatives and friends were entertained to a wiener roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orion BUTTS on Friday night, June 11.  The occasion to honor the birthday of their son, Jr., 21^st birthday; also the 18^th birthday of Miss Betty Ruth SILL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert SILL.  A list of those attending was included.

- Mrs. Harriet DeVORE received a letter several days ago from Mr. and Mrs. G. Seth DeVORE; they have not lived in Vanport, Ore. for four years.  They are living on a hill in Portland and are very thankful for the hill.  Their son-in-law, Abram MERCER, was helping with the rescue work.  - Berniece ARNOLD of Minneapolis is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ora ARNOLD, and sister, Mrs. Glenn JOHNSON and family.

- Miletus (from last week): A 4½ year old grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert TATE died of diphtheria and was laid to rest in Elder Cemetery Monday.

- Miletus (from last week): The family of Mr. and Mrs. Ray MULVANEY celebrated his birthday at their home Sunday.  Those present were their son, Homer, and wife and 3 children of Monticello; Mrs. Earl GAIN, husband and daughter of Salem; Mrs. Leonard PARKER, husband and son of near Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McCARTY, and Louise FLICK, Moline; Gerold and Johnny; two sisters, Mrs. Belle OUTHOUSE and Mrs. Lillian YATES and families; Roger COURSON, Mr. and Mrs. Ira KRUTSINGER, Ralph and Clark.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT, Donna Mae and Emmett motored to Fairbury, Ill. Saturday to see their daughter, Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and family.  Mr. CHANDLER has been suffering with his back and is unable to work.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur AVEY of Cincinnati, Ohio came Saturday to visit their brother, Paul SWIFT, and attend the wedding of Betty HAMMER.

- Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe OLDEN had as their dinner guest Sunday in honor of her brother and wife, Roy, and Mrs. Lewis FEAR of Turlock, Calif.  (A list of those attending was included.)

- In Memoriam of Charles ARNOLD, who died June 22, 1947.

- Master Johnnie DISS celebrated his 3^rd birthday June 14^th.  Dinner guests were: Mr. and Mrs. James W. GREEN, Ruth Ann, and Charles Wesley, Mrs. Minnie FIELDS, and Beulah DISS.

- School District Consolidation Election to be Held Here Saturday, June 26: On Saturday, June 26^th, an election will be held at the following schools: Rockhold School in Meacham twp., Kinmundy School and Swift School in Kinmundy twp.; Alma School in Alma twp.; Sandy Branch School in Foster twp. for the purpose of voting on the position to establish Consolidated School District No. 4 for the benefit of the inhabitants of the territories listed. 

- Miss Shirley GRAY returned home last Wednesday from the Paxton Memorial Hospital where she underwent an appendectomy. 

- Mr. and Mrs. J.B. MAXEY and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall SPENCER and family were in Mattoon Sunday attending the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. Preston THOMPSON.

- Mr. and Mrs. Don WEST are the parents of a girl, born in Decatur-Macon County Hospital, June 17^th.  Mrs. WEST is seriously ill.  Her parents have been called to Decatur.

- Mrs. Leonard WEST returned to Decatur Friday for another treatment.  She was accompanied by Darrell WEST’s small son for an examination and x-rays.

- The casketed remains of Private First Class Floyd F. EAGAN, a World War II, deceased member of the army from Kinmundy being returned from overseas for final burial, will arrive within the next five weeks accompanied by a uniformed army escort from the Chicago Distribution Center of the American Graves Registration Division.  The body of PFC EAGAN was interred in the USFA, Mil. Cem. Santa Barbara, temporary military cemetery in the Philippine Islands, but has been returned to this country for final interment at the request of his next of kin, his father, Harrison R. EAGAN, of Kinmundy.

- The casketed remains of Sergeant Dean HANKS, a World War II deceased member of the Army from Kinmundy being returned from overseas for final burial, will arrive within the next month accompanied by a uniformed U.S. Army Escort, from the Chicago Distribution Center of the American Graves Registration Division.  The body of Sergeant HANKS was interred in the St. James temporary military cemetery in France, but has been returned to this country for final interment at the request of his next of kin, Fred HANKS, Rt. 4, Kinmundy.

- A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday for Jack DISS in his home.  30 relatives attended the dinner.  Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Beryl DISS and family of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and _______berg and family; and Miss Beulah DISS.

- Mrs. Sarah ALLEN died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Webster LOWE, in El Cajon, Calif. on June 17^th.  Services and burial were made there Monday.

- Surprise Dinner for Wm. HUMPHREY’s: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. HUMPHREY and daughter, Marilyn and Jacqueline, and his parents, the B.F. HUMPHREYs were very happily surprised Sunday when 40 of their relatives gathered at the Wm. HUMPHREY home for a basket dinner at to welcome back to Kinmundy “Bill and Nelda and the girls”.  The ALEXANDER, HUMPHREY, and MALINSKY families were represented.  Two long tables were set in the yard, loaded with fine food.  After the bountiful noon meal, the afternoon was spent in visited.  The guests were favored with music by the HUMPHREY girls - Jacqueline singing, accompanied by Marilyn.  (A list of those attending was included.)

- Wilson School: Those helping Todd BRANNON celebrated Father’s Day with a sumptuous dinner at the home of his son, Walter, and wife were: Mr. and Mrs. Leo DACE and daughters, Cathy and Margaret Ann of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil GREEN and daughter, Carol and Mr. and Mrs. Norman BROWN of Salem; Larry FELLERS and Fern BRANNON.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON and daughters spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion SHUFELDT and sons.  Her brother, Kenneth, was home.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil LIVESAY of Decatur, spent a few days with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred GAMMON.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of Warrant Officer Dwight STEVENSON at the Hancock Funeral Home in Salem Thursday afternoon.

- Pleasant Grove: The old house on the Ray VANDEVEER farm burned Wednesday afternoon.

- Mrs. Alonzo FRENCH Laid to Rest Friday P.M.:  Lucy Catherine, eldest daughter of Frederick and Lonesa MESTLIN YUNG, was born in Chicago on July 12, 1881 and died on June 23, 1948 at Salem Memorial Hospital.  When only a small child she with her parents, moved to a farm southwest of Kinmundy where she resided with her family participating in the pleasures and duties of the community.  More than 30 years ago the first family ties were broken by the passing away of her sister, Lina CHARLTON, and Elizabeth, and her brother, George.  Then in the summer of 1933 within a month’s time both the mother and father went to their eternal rest.  On June 27, 1905, she was united in marriage to Alonzo FRENCH.  To this union one daughter, Alice, was born.  Lucy not only mothered her daughter, but also her husband’s young brothers, William and John, and sisters, Margaret and Mayme, who had been deprived of their mother at an early age, and they in turn loved her as a mother. She was a member of the Christian Church and a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge and Rural Letter Carriers’ Auxiliary.  Besides her faithful companion and devoted daughter, she leaves a son-in-law, Len LEWIN, whom she loved as a son.  She also leaves a nephew Howard CHARLETON of Vancouver, Wash.

- Funeral Rites Held Monday for Mrs. Nettie GRAY: Nettie Mary was born April 7, 1899, the daughter of Henry and Harriett MORRIS JACKSON.  As a young girl, she listened to the call of her Saviour and followed Him, united with the Methodist church at Shanghai, later transferring her membership in the Methodist Church in Kinmundy.  On Jan. 23, 1917, she was united in marriage to Emmit GRAY.  To this union three children were born, Carl preceding his mother in death, November 1937; Nelda, now Mrs. James JONES, and Fern at home.  These girls with the devoted husband have very faithfully administered to every wish and desire of her’s.  Mrs. GRAY came from a family of 9 children, three dying in infancy and Cora in 1937; Floyd of Flint, Mich.; Clifford of Vandalia; Mrs. Effie ROBB and Mrs. Pearl HANNA of Kinmundy; and 3 grandchildren.  For a number of weeks she endured her afflictions bravely, always appreciative of the excellent care given her by her family.  She passed away June 27, 1948 with services being held Tuesday from the Methodist Church in Kinmundy, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- The casketed remains of Sergeant Carl E. PURCELL, a World War II deceased member of the Army from Alma being returned from overseas for final burial will arrive in Kinmundy, within the next five weeks accompanied by a uniformed army escort from the Chicago Distribution Center of the American Graves Registration Division.  The body of Sgt. PURCELL was interred in the Hamm-Luxembourg temporary military cemetery in Luxembourg, but has been returned to this country for final interment at the request of his father, Dwight C. PURCELL, Alma, Ill.

- Orville C. FOSTER dies: Final rites were held at three p.m. at the Spindler-Koelling chapel for Orville C. FOSTER, 66 years old, who died June 17^th at his home in Chicago Heights.  The Rev. Earl J. WICKSTROM, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated at the services and burial was at the Zion Lutheran cemetery in Matteson.  Born Jan. 18, 1882, in Kinmundy, Mr. FOSTER resided in Chicago Heights for 32 years.  He was a retired railroad conductor having formerly worked for the C. & E.I.  Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Claire FOSTER, three sons, Vernon, Merle and Monroe, all of Chicago Heights; one brother, Clyde of Chicago, and 6 grandchildren.

- Prof. and Mrs. Frederick PRUETT of Boulder, Colo. have a baby boy born June 27^th.  He is the second son, and has an older brother, Jimmy.  He has been named Charles Otto, and is the grandson of Mrs. Estella and the late Charles PRUETT of Kinmundy.

- Construction has begun on the Community Mausoleum here in the Kinmundy Cemetery.  J.S. KIBLER of Olney, designer and builder of mauselums since 1918 is in charge of erecting the structure.

- Kenneth CHANCE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Seymore “Jack” CHANCE, was chosen by the Kinmundy American Legion to represent Kinmundy as one of the boys from Marion County at Boys’ State.   The purpose of Boys’ State is to teach the boys who are lucky enough to get to go, how our freedom loving government is run, not by one person, but by persons, who are elected by the people. 

- Funeral rites were held Wednesday from the McMackin Funeral Home in Salem for W.D. COFFIN, age 69, of Alma, Ill.  Rev. John R. CURTIS, pastor of the Alma Methodist Church, was in charge of the services.  Mr. COFFIN died Monday at his home in Alma twp.  He is the son of the late Albert and Florence COFFIN.  Mr. COFFIN leaves four brothers and four sisters as survivors.  Burial was made in the East Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Ill.

- Voters Turn Down School Consolidation: A very light vote was cast in the election Saturday afternoon for the consolidation of several school districts.  However, the votes was very effective because it was legal and marks the doom of the school consolidation as far as the survey committee is concerned.   Now if any districts want to consolidate, it will be up to them.  In the Kinmundy district, the proposal carried.  Two other elections were held also Saturday in the county, one in the Odin district and the other in Sandoval district and both elections were also lost.  

- Mr. and Mrs. Avery BOUGHERS announce the marriage of their daughter, Betty Lou to Raymond LEFEBURE of Hermosa Beach, Calif., son of Mr. and Mrs. LEFEBURE of Montreal, Canada.  They were married in Yuma, Ariz., and their attendants were John BOUGHERS and Miss Collen COPE of Redondo Beach.  They are both employed at present; Betty for the Hollywood Hand Prints at Hermosa Beach and Ray has a business of his own in Hollywood, Calif.  The couple are at home in Redonda Beach, Calif.

- DISS Family Reunion: On Sunday, Jun 27, 96 members of the DISS families met in Kitchell Park in Pana, Ill. for a family reunion.  At the noon hour a bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed by all present.  A business meeting was held and Mr. Jack DISS of Decatur was elected President and Mrs. Charles BLOMBERG elected Secretary-Treasurer.  The remainder of the afternoon was spent in a social way.  (A list of those attending from Kinmundy was included.)

- At the Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce meeting, William HUMPHREY was elected President; Jesse GEORGE, Vice President; Edwin SHREFFLER, Secretary; and C.F. GAMMON, Treasurer.

- The 3^rd Annual Summer Social at St. Philomena’s Catholic Church will be held on the church lawn in Kinmundy July 10.  Ice cream, cake and pop will be served.  Games will be played.  Everyone is invited to come and spend the evening.

- Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. CONNOR announce the marriage of their daughter, Rita Jane, to John CURRAN July 19^th at St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church in Cleveland, Ohio.  The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. P.S. CURRAN of Cleveland, and the grandson of Mr. W.H. MORGAN of Kinmundy.

- Miss Anna KOLB had the misfortune to fall in her garden, dislocating her right shoulder.  She was taken to Salem Memorial Hospital, where she received treatment.

- Pleasant Grove: Edward REPEC was operated on for an appendicitis at Salem Hospital Thursday.

- Pleasant Grove: A large crowd attended the Singing Convention at Pleasant Grove Sunday afternoon.  Several churches there were represented.

- Richard BRANSON was elected Commander of the Kinmundy Post No. 519 of the American Legion at their regular meeting Tuesday night.  Other officers elected for the coming year: W.L. GREEN, Senior Vice Commander; Bruce OLDEN, Junior Vice Commander; Edwin SHREFFLER, Adjutant; Junior GARRETT, Finance Officer; Richard R. ATKINS, Chaplain; Joseph G. VALLOW, Post Service Officer, and T.E. TROUT, Janitor.  The members of the Legion also voted to sponsor the Junior Soft Ball Club for boys here in Kinmundy.  It was also voted to help finance the bus load of boys and girls going to St. Louis, July 15.  Kenneth CHANCE, who attended the American Legion Boys’ State the other week in Springfield, made his report to the Legion body on his trip.

- Mr. and Mrs. Edgar MORRIS of West Union announce the arrival of a baby girl last Thursday, named Marlene Ellen.  They now have two daughters.

- The Annual meeting of the Marion County Tuberculosis Association was held June 29 at the City Hall in Centralia.

- Life History of George NEAVILL: George, son of Thomas and Betty FOSTER NEAVILL, was born in Kinmundy twp.  May 30, 1883, and died in St. Mary’s Hospital, Centralia, Ill. on June 28, 1948.  When a small lad, he moved with his parents to Meacham twp., where he acquired his education in the Rockhold School.   After the death of his father, he moved with his mother back to the place of his birth where he carried on with the farm work.  And it was here that he came to love two nieces, Georgia, and Beatrice NEAVILL, who were left motherless and came to make their home with the grandmother.  He thought of these two girls as his very own.  And in recent years, they spent many happy hours with uncle George.  And it saddened him very much when Beatrice passed on.  On Jan. 12, 1910, he was married to Miss Zelia COX.  This was a very congenial marriage and they have spent many happy days together, looking out for each others welfare.  For 21 years, Mr. NEAVILL farmed, served four years as Township Highway Commissioner was in the employ of the F.O. GRISSOM Hardware for 18 years and for the past year has been a mail carrier for the Kinmundy Post Office.  George was the last of his immediate family, his two brothers, Steven and Frank, having preceded him in death.  Besides his faithful companion, he is survived by 5 nephews and 3 nieces.  Services were held June 30 from the Linton Funeral Home, Rev. Oscar L. HAWKINS, officiating, and interment made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Life History of Emmitt ALBERT: Emmitt Elmer ALBERTS, son of Andrew Albert and Lotisha FARTHING ALBERT, was born Sept. 13, 1872, and died on June 25, 1948.  He was united in marriage to Martha J. McWHIRTER, Dec. 20, 1896.  Five children were born to bless this happy home.  He leaves to mourn their loss, his loving wife, Mrs. Martha J. ALBERT; one son, Loren ALBERT of Kinmundy; and three daughters, Mrs. Linnie DUNCAN of Salem; Mrs. Hazel SHREFFLER of Alma; and Mrs. Lena BULLARD of Salem.  One son, Raymond Lee ALBERT, preceded him in death 13 years ago on June 23, 1935.  He also leaves 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  One brother, James ALBERT, two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle O’BRIEN and Mrs. Dora AUSTIN, with a host of many friends and neighbors also to mourn his passing.  He professed faith in Christ about 45 years ago.  He joined the Methodist church, and later moved his membership to the Given’s Chapel Church of which he remained a faithful member.  (There was also a poem written by his family that was included.)

- The Kinmundy Fire Department made a call Saturday morning to the Leo STOCK farm south and east of here.  The department laid 200 feet of hose to fight a fire in the hayloft of the barn.  The smoke coming from the barn was discovered by members of the STOCK family at 8:15 a.m.  During the fire no blaze developed.  Only a great deal of smoke from the smoldering bean hay.  The fire was believed to have started from the bean hay overheating in the loft.  This section of the barn roof was torn off this spring in a wind storm, letting a great amount of rain in on the hay.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral of Mr. Will COFFIN in Salem Wednesday.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS celebrate their 55^th wedding anniversary Monday.  Several guests from Casey, Ill. were present.

- Meacham: Junior and Willard MERRITT and Bob BURKETT accompanied by Mrs. Charles HAYS and two children of near Sidney, Ill. were in an auto accident in Watson, Ill. Saturday evening.  Mrs. HAYS is suffering from a fractured pelvic bone and the other received minor injuries.  The car in which they were riding was badly damaged.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. Abbie COX and Miss Dorothy WANTLAND were married last Monday and are making their home at the old WANTLAND place.

- Omega: An oil rig has been moved to the WARREN farm near Camp Ground school and will begin drilling soon.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS and daughters had as their supper guests on last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Alex STOCK, daughter Dorothy, and sons, Morris and Bobbie of Farina; Rev. A.B. SCHOMAKER of Salem, Clarence QUANDT of Iuka and Anna KOLB of Kinmundy.  The occasion was the 62^nd birthday of both Alex and Fred.

- P.H. ROBNETT went to Niles, Ohio Saturday and returned Monday.  While there he purchased 105 new ice cans for the ice plant.

- The Ohio Oil Service Station, owned and operated by Mr. Gene SHAFFER, was damaged Thursday morning at 5 a.m. when a car with three negro occupants crashed into the station.  The car, speeding to Chicago was going too fast to make the curve by the service station.  As a result the speeding car tore up a gas pump, damaged Mr. SHAFFER’s tank wagon, and a 1800 gallon tank.  The car was badly damaged, but the occupants escaped injury.  The negroes were taken to Salem by the sheriff’s office, but were released.  The owners of the car carried no insurance.

- The casketed remains of Private Wilbur A. BROOM, a World War II deceased member of the Army from Gary, Ind. being returned from overseas for final burial, will arrive in Kinmundy within the next five weeks accompanied by a uniformed army escort from the Chicago Distribution Center of the American Graves Division.  The body of Pvt. BROOM was interred in the Hamm-Luxembourg temporary military cemetery in Luxembourg, but has been returned to this country for final interment at the request of his wife, Mrs. Jessie L. BROOM, R.R. 2, Gary, Ind.

- Mayor Coral A. BOONE returned home yesterday from the Salem Hospital where he had been a cardiac patient for the past week, having entered the hospital last Thursday for treatment.

- There will be an Ice Cream Supper at the Jones School on Thursday evening.  Everyone welcome.  Benefit for Jones Cemetery.

- Miss Jean SPURLIN, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. SPURLIN of this city was wed to Glen HAMILTON, son of Mrs. John REYNOLDS of St. James, Saturday in the home of Rev. Chas. SIMPKINS in St. Elmo.  The bride, is a former Vandalia H.S. student and employee of Johnson, Stephens and Shinkle Shoe Co.   She was attended by Mrs. Arno SPURLIN, sister-in-law.  The groom is a  former St. Elmo high school student, and was attended by Arno SPURLIN.  After the ceremony the wedding party went to Effingham for supper.   Sunday a family dinner was given in the home of the bride’s parents for 15 relatives.  The couple will live in Vandalia.      - Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS celebrated their 55^th wedding anniversary on July 5^th at the farm home east of Kinmundy.  They were married in Robinson, Ill. on July 4, 1893, and have resided at their present home for the past 24 years.  They have five children: Mrs. Mayme CHESBRO, Riverside, Calif.; Mrs. Nelle McDOWELL, Las Vegas, Nev.; and William who resides in Electra, Texas; Mrs. Mattie HITT of Casey, and Fred HARRIS of Princeton, Ind.  A bountiful dinner was served at the noon hour and the afternoon was spent in talking over old times.   A list of those who attended was included.

- Mr. Otis HINES received a letter the past week from his son, Sgt. Marion M. HINES, who at the present time is stationed in Seoul, Korea.  Sgt. HINES is a member of the artillery on duty in the occupation troops and for the past several weeks has been working as a cook, but now has a new job as a desk Sergeant, whose job is keeping a record of crimes.  Sgt. HINES reported that the troops are having a hard time keeping their wire communications up.  He stated that the Communists cut the wires about all the time.  Sgt. HINES hopes to be leaving Korea soon, but may not be able to come to the states.

- 4-H Club Holds Achievement Night with Home Bureau: The Kinmundy Unit of the Marion County Home Bureau met Monday at the Methodist Church with 31 members and 33 guests.  Mrs. Francis HAMMER chairmen called the meeting to order.  Lessons were given by Mrs. Chester MENDENHALL, Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT, and Mrs. Virgil SEE.  Mrs. J.N. VALLOW, 4-H Club leader, gave a talk in relation to the requirements and achievements of her group of 4-H girls.  She introduced the judges on the girls sewing who were Mrs. Harry SOLDNER and Mrs. Harold VON BEHREN of Farina, and the 4-H girls mothers and other guests.  Miss Donna Mae GARRETT, 4-H President, introduced the following officers and members who took part in the style revue by displaying their skirts and scarfs: Miss Dorothy FEATHER, V.P.; Miss Norma HAYS, Sec. Treas.; Miss Beverley HANNA, song leader; Miss Betty JOHNSON, recreation leader; Misses Loretta DISS, Donna SCHOOLEY, Patty GIGAR, Kaye GREENWOOD, Helen HALL, Doris JOHNSON, Beverley FEATHER, Audrey HULTS, Julia PHILLIPS and Patricia SMITH. 

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Russell FATHEREE and daughter, Vicky, moved Saturday near Iuka, where they have rented and decorated rooms for a home of their own, after making their home the past year with her mother, Mrs. Leo STOCK. 

- Wilson School: Jean FORD and Pauline WALKER visited Thursday afternoon with Geneva CHARLTON.

- Pleasant Grove: Francis SIPES, while plowing corn Tuesday morning just south of his house, somehow lost control of his tractor after turning at the end of the field, and it ran back down the hill with him, turning upside down in a ditch. Seems just a miracle that he wasn’t killed; no broken bones, just slight injury and shock. 

- Pleasant Grove: Sammie HIESTAND arrived home Friday from Ft. Eustis, Va., having received his discharge from the army.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Joe POLANKA and family, Mr. and Mrs. T.A. McCULLEY, Mr. and Mrs. Robert MARSHALL and Mrs. Florence MARSHALL attended the ice cream supper at Sandy Branch Thursday night.

- Swift School: The ice cream social at Sandy Branch last Thursday was well attended by our community.

- Last Rites Held in Alma Sunday for Sgt. Carl E. PURCELL: The casketed remains of Sgt. Carl E. PURCELL arrived in Kinmundy Thursday night and were escorted to the Linton Funeral Home by members of Kinmundy Post, No. 519 American Legion.  They lay in state there until Saturday evening when they were taken to the home of the parents near Alma.  Funeral Services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Methodist Church in Alma, Rev. CURTIS officiating, Rev. HAYS assisting.  Interment was made in the Alma Cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Post No. 519 American Legion.  Sgt. Carl Edwin PURCELL entered the army June 18, 1941, received training in various camps in the U.S. and sailed overseas Sept. 3, 1943.  He served with the 3^rd Armored Division of the First Army under the command of Lt. Gen. Courtney HODGES.  This division was known as the Spear Head Division.  On Aug. 2, 1944, he was wounded in France and sent to England for hospitalization.  For his “heroic achievement against the enemy” at this time he was decorated with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for Gallantry in Action.  After three months stay in England he was sent back into action as a member of the 3^rd Armored Division Recognizance Battalion, and in the Battle of the Bulge, he was killed in action in Belgium Jan. 18, 1945.  Carl Edwin, eldest son of Dwight C. and Carrie BROOM  PURCELL, was born on a farm south of Alma, Apr. 28, 1915.  He attended school in Alma, finishing the two-year high school with the highest honors, completed the high school work in the Salem School, graduating with the class of ‘32.  He continued his education by attending the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale.  Early in life he showed great interest in the activities of the farm and with his intelligence and industry he proved a helpful assistant to his father in the management and operation of the farm and orchard.  He was appointed Auxiliary Mail Carrier from the Alma Office and served in that capacity during the winter months for a few year.  For the two years previous to his induction into the Armed Forces, he was employed by the Texas Pipe Line Company.  Under the ministry of Rev. DYCUS, he united with the Methodist Church and took an active part in the Sunday School and Youth Organization.  Carl was of a happy, friendly disposition, and easily made friends wherever he went.  To his close companions he was familiarly known as “Percy”.  He is survived, in addition to his parents, by one brother, John D. PURCELL, at home; Four sisters, Marilyn PURCELL of Champaign, Mrs. Maxine HIESTAND of Madison, Ill., Mrs. Pauline DOOLEN of DuQuoin, Ill., and Mrs. Rhea GRAGG of Alma; two aged grandmothers, Mrs. Belle BROOM and Mrs. Mattie PURCELL of Alma, and many other relatives and friends.  (Two pictures were included with this article: a picture of Carl in uniform, and a picture of the flag draped casket leaving the family home enroute to the Methodist Church where the funeral services were held.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee DOOLEN of Everett, Wash., announce the arrival of a baby girl born Sunday.

- The casketed remains of Sgt. Dean HANKS will arrive in Kinmundy Tuesday July 27^th on the C. & E.I. Train No. 123 at 5:44 a.m.  It will be met by members of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion, and escorted to the Linton funeral Home where it will lie in state until the funeral hour. 

- The Christian Church held their annual picnic July 18^th in Bryan Park, Salem.  After Sunday School and preaching services were over, about 60 members and friends drove to the park with well filled baskets and hearty appetites to enjoy the fellowship in a meal together.  The younger generation enjoyed the swimming pool while the oldsters visited.  Rev. MAHON filled his regular appointment Sunday at 11 o’clock.

- The M.Y.F. (Methodist Youth Fellowship) met July 19 at Cubbage Chapel church.  97 members were present.  New officers were installed for the coming year: President - Ruth WRIGHT - Alma; V.P. - Rosalie VAN SANT - Farina; Sec. Treas. - Nellie BRASEL - Kinmundy; Worship and Evangelism - Joanne ORR - Salem; Missions and World Friendship - Leanna BULTHAUPT - Sandoval; Community service - Frances HALL - Salem; Recreation - Ed COCKREL - Salem; Counselor - Rev. JOHNSON - Salem; District President - Johnny CURTIS - Alma.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wydell PIGG are the parents of a boy born July 19^th in Vandalia at the Greer Hospital.  He has been named Richard Weaver.

- The 65^th Annual Marion County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Reunion to Start Monday and will last 7 days.

- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER entertained in their home Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Frank HAMMER of Morris, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER and children of Sumner, Ill.; and Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter, Barbara Kay, at a family dinner at noon.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank HAMMER are spending their vacation with the L.J. HAMMERS and visiting friends.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL and Miss Edith SEE, R.N., Mr. Glenn JAHRAUS and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS.

- Miletus: A number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis BURKETT Sunday July 18, to celebrate the 19^th birthday of their son, Bobby.  A table had been arranged under the shade of some huge trees and a bountiful supply of delicious food placed thereon at the noon hour which was enjoyed by all.  (A list of those attending was included.)

- Brown: A large crowd attended the Ice Cream Supper at Brown Church Saturday night for the benefit of Parker Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter LESEMAN’s household goods arrived here last week from California and they are now at home on the KLINE farm south of town.

- Mr. and Mrs. Paul PIPER and son were in Whiting, Ill. Sunday attending the funeral of a nephew who had been returned from overseas.

- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew JACKSON returned from their vacation trip having covered 8075 miles.  They visited Texas, Jaurez, Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and Canada.  The whole trip covered 16 states.

- Herbert VANDEVEER of Kinmundy Wins Top Honors in County Plowing Contest: Leading a field of 10 contestants, Herbert VANDEVEER, Kinmundy farmer carried off top honors in a contour plowing contest sponsored by the Marion County Soil Conservation District. The meet was held July 24 on the Frank PHILLIPS farm, south of Salem, after being postponed once on account of rain.  VANDEVEER scored a total of 93.05 points out of a possible 106 and was pushed hard by Frank PHILLIPS, of Salem, who ran up a score of 92.85. Howard PHILLIPS of Centralia, placed third with 92.3; Leonard HUFF of Salem was fourth with 91.05; and Richard SEIDEL, Sandoval took fifth with 87.4 points.  Both VANDEVEER and PHILLIPS indicated that they would accept an invitation as first and second place winners to compete at Carlyle, Aug. 4. This plowing contest and field day will be a ten count event and is expected to draw a large crowd.  It is to be held on the O.W. NELMAN farm east of Carlyle on Rt. 50.  In addition, there were five consolation prizes given the remaining contestants.  Those qualifying in this class were John HILTON, Salem; Jess EDDINGS, Iuka; James BOYLES, Salem; Glenn JONES, Salem; Walters MEYERS, Vernon.  A crowd estimated at 500 persons saw the event.  The judges for the day were Wm. H. WILLIAMS, Alma; J.N. VALLOW, Kinmundy; Reuben YOUNG, Odin; Martin DELINCK, Salem; Ben MUIRHELD, Univ. of Ill. (A picture of Herbert with his tractor was included.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Darrell WEST are the parents of a girl born Monday morning.

- Mrs. Cliff OLDEN entertained a number of young friends last Wednesday in honor of Gary’s 7^th birthday.  Each guest was given a balloon and bubble gum as favors at their place at  the decorated table.  Refreshments of homemade ice cream and pink angel food cake were served.  Those present were: Joyce and Beverley CLAYTOR, Gail KLINE, Brenda GRAY, Rosalie GARDEN, Brenda WILLIAMS, Anna SHAFFER, Linda JENKINS, Kathleen O’DELL, Jimmy SHAFFER, Robby JONES, and Everett BRIMBERRY.  Mrs. Viola CLAYTOR assisted with the refreshments.

- The casketed remains of PFC Floyd F. EAGAN will arrive in Kinmundy on I.C. Train No. 29 Friday and will be taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison EAGAN, northwest of this city. 

- A family reunion of the COLE and WAINSCOTT families was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ZINDAL at their home in Mowwequa, Ill. July 11.  A delicious dinner was served under  the shade trees in the yard with every good thing to eat.  A delightful and happy day was enjoyed by all.  Those present were all the children and their families of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ZINDAL, Mrs. Effie WAINSCOTT and son, William and his family from Springfield, Ill.; Mrs. Grace SPURLIN and Mr. and Mrs. Glen HAMILTON of Vandalia; Mrs. Ella WIMBERLY and family of Omega; Mrs. Mary Belle WINDERS and family and Anna of Salem; and Mr. and Mrs. George COLE, their daughter and her husband and granddaughter of Kinmundy.

- Winners of Univ. of Ill. scholarships in Marion county have been reported, and was won by John McMACKIN of Salem.  The scholarship or a child of a veteran of WWI was won by Helen ROBNETT of Kinmundy.  The scholarship exempt their holders from tuition fees at the Univ. of Ill. for 4 years.

- Mrs. Harriet DeVORE celebrated her 96^th birthday July 24^th in Salem with her sister, Mrs. Fannie SCHWARTZ and Mr. and Mrs. Ted BLACK and other relatives.  On Tuesday she accompanied Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT to Salem and from then on there was never a dull moment.  Sunday she was the guest of honor at a dinner at Southern Gardens, James and Eddie STORMENT acting as escorts.  She returned home Sunday evening in care of Mr. and Mrs. Ted SLACK and Mrs. Fannie SCHWARTZ, to find her home full of beautiful flowers, cards and gifts.

- John TIPSWORD died at his home in Meacham twp. Tuesday aged 73 years, 5 months, and 17 days.  Services will be held from the Meacham Baptist Church July 30^th, Elder Clyde SINCLAIR, officiating.  Interment will be in Elder Cemetery.

- Mrs. Clemie CHANCE, wife of Harry CHANCE, of the Zion neighborhood died Monday at the age of 77.  The body was brought here to the Linton funeral home.  Services were held yesterday from the Zion Church with interment in Elder Cemetery, Rev. CURTIS officiating.

- Mr. and Mrs. Marlin DISS and sons, Russell, Dick and Billy of Hooper, Colo. were supper guests at the Orville DISS home Tuesday.  The following came later in the evening and enjoyed ice cream and cake: Mr. and Mrs. Beryl DISS and children of Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell DISS, Junior, Darrell, Leon, and Jimmie; Mr. and Mrs. Howard DISS and children; Miss Beulah DISS; Mr. and Mrs. Charles BLOMBERG and children; and Mr. James GREEN of Farina called to see the DISS family from Colorado.

- Rites Held Sunday for PFC Floyd EAGAN: The casketed remains of PFC Floyd EAGAN arrived here Friday night and was met by members of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion.  They were taken to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison EAGAN north of town where they lay in state until the funeral hour.  Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o’clock from the gymnasium, Rev. DOTY, officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion.  PFC EAGAN was killed in action on Feb. 19, 1945.  He was interred in the USFA Military Cemetery, Santa Barbara, temporary cemetery in the Philippine Islands.  Floyd, the son of Harrison R. and Lena EAGAN, was born Sept. 19, 1918 in Alma twp. where he attained his grade school education.  The family moved to their present home just north of the C. & E.I. Lake in 1936 and Floyd attended our high school, graduation with the class of ‘40.  He was a member of Company L Illinois, National Guard, at Salem.  This outfit was mustered in the U.S. Army March 5, 1941.  After training in various camps, it shipped overseas in July 1943.  This outfit, the 33^rd Division, landed on the Hawaiian Islands, going from there to New Guinea, thence to the East Indies and finally landed in the Philippines about Feb. 1^st. He was killed in action on Feb. 19, 1945.  He was a member of the 130^th Infantry.  Floyd is another boy who we remember as a very quiet, unassuming lad, who had a smile for everyone he met.  Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Stephen of this city, and Harold of Champaign, and two sisters, Mary GORDON and Thelma MOLENHOUR, both of Iuka.  (Two pictures were included: A picture of Floyd in his uniform, and of the flag covered casket being carried.)

- Aug. 8 was the birthday of Mrs. Margaret O’BRIEN.  In honor of the event, a delicious chicken dinner was enjoyed Sunday in her home by her children, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Leo DONOVAN of Springfield, and Mrs. W.B. VALLOW, and Miss Cornelia O’BRIEN of this city.

- Mr. and Mrs. Avery BOUGHERS of Redona Beach, Calif., announce the marriage of their daughter, Mildred, to Raymond A. GLENN, Hollywood, Calif.  The couple eloped to Las Vegas, Nev., and were quietly married on May 22.  Mr. GLENN, formerly known as Bob CUSTER, star in motion pictures, is now employed by the city of Los Angeles as a building inspector.  Mildred is an address-graph operator for the payroll dept. at the Nation Supply Co. in Torrance, Calif.  The couple are making their home in Redono Beach.

- Life History of James Asbury ARNOLD: James Asbury ARNOLD, born the son of William F. and Evelyn JONES ARNOLD, in the community of Lester, on Jan. 16, 1869, passed away in the Mercy Hospital, Chicago, on July 29, 1948.  His age was 79 years, 6 months, and 13 days.  On Sept. 16, 1887, he married Emma Frances HOLT.  Two children were born to this union.  The daughter, Murr, preceded him in death.  His wife passed away April 3, 1920.  The deceased left this community in the year 1900.  His main interest was in tariff and taxation and he was deeply concerned with governmental affairs.  At the time of his passing, he was chairman of the Western Tax Council in Chicago.  He began his career with the Marion County Democrat under the editorship of Dr. LEWIS.  The survivors are as follows: the son, Dr. LLOYD of Chicago, two grandsons, Lloyd Junior ARNOLD, Ft. Belvoir, Va.; and Dr. James ARNOLD of Chicago; one great-granddaughter, Lucinda Caroline of Salem.  Funeral services were held from the Linton Funeral in this city, Sunday, Aug. 1, at 4 p.m., Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Claude WRIGHT of Carbondale, and Mrs. Clarence DOUGLAS and son, Ronnie, of Karnak, came Tuesday to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bill GARRETT are happy to announce the arrival of Marla Jean, weight 5 lbs. 11 oz., Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Salem Memorial Hospital.  Congratulations. 

- Mjr. George A. JOHNSON buried in Arlington:  Mrs. Lucille JOHNSON of Windsor and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.D. INGRAM of this city, spent last week in Washington, D.C., with relatives.  While there she witness the burial of the casketed remains of her husband, Major George A. JOHNSON, in Arlington National Cemetery.  Major JOHNSON was killed in action, May 25, 1944 in Italy.

- Rites Held Sunday for St. Dean HANKS: The casketed remains of Sgt. Dean HANKS arrived here on Tuesday morning of last week and was taken by the Linton Funeral Home where they lay in state until the funeral hour.  Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church in this city Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Oscar HAWKINS officiating, and Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, assisting.  Interment was made in the Phillips Cemetery under the auspices of Farina Lodge No. 601 A.F. & A.M.  Dean, eldest son of Fred and Eva FOGERSON HANKS, was born in Omega twp., Oct. 11, 1908.  He attained his grade school education at the Oak Park School and attended Farina High School for one year.  The following summer, he was employed by the firm of Baum & Williams, who was constructing the hard road between Laclede and Kinmundy, as a cement finisher.  He liked his work so well that upon the completion of the contract, he hired out with the firm of Burner Bros. and did the same work for 3 years.  Having a desire to see a part of the west, he went to Colorado where he was employed as a ranch foreman for 3 years.  In 1936, he returned to Illinois and was employed by the State Highway Department.  He remained in the employ of the state until he entered the army.  He entered the service March 28, 1942 and shipped across in Jan. 1944, being stationed in England until the invasion of France.  He was a member of Co. B 25^th Engineer Bn., 6^th Division.  He was killed in action in France Aug. 8, 1944.  He was buried in the St. James Temporary Cemetery in France.   He was a member of Farina Lodge No. 601, A.F. & A.M.  Besides his bereaved parents, he is survived by 3 sisters, Eileen DYE of Centralia, Ill.; Louise BRADY and Fleeta HANKS, Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Doyle, Pauls Valley, Okla.; and Donald, Fairfield, Ill.; five nieces and nephews, Brad, Pam and Gregg DYE and Patricia and Jane BRADY; four uncles, Grover and Roy FOGERSON and Lloyd and Guy HANKS, and one aunt, Mrs. Maude COMBS.  Sgt. HANKS had a large number of friends which was evidenced by the profuse of flowers and the large crowd which attended the funeral and grave side services.  (Two pictures accompanied this article: one of Dean in uniform and the second of the flag covered casket being carried.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Steven EAGAN announce the arrival of a son, born Sunday, Aug. 1 at 12 noon in the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia.  He will answer to the name of Alan Floyd.

- The many friends of Herbert VANDEVEER will be pleased to learn that he place third in the District Contour Plowing Contest held yesterday in Clinton county.

- POTTER Family Reunion: The POTTER family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles KELLER Sunday.  At noon a large basket dinner was spread with all enjoying the dinner.  Those present at the reunion were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ROSE, Miss Frances POTTER, Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne LAMB, Bement; Mr. and Mrs. F.G. DOOLEN and children, Hammond, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Art COCKRELL, Mrs. Effie ROBB, Kinmundy, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold KOTTKAMP and children, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert KOTTKAMP and son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles COOPER and daughter, St. Louis; Mrs. Coke BRICKEY and son, Festus, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Orville SHOAF, St. Charles; Mrs. Martha POTTER, Mr. and Mrs. Roger DAVIS, Xenia; Mrs. Earl JUPIN and children, Centralia; Mrs. Nelle WALKINGTON, Mr. and Mrs.  Merle WALKINGTON, Iuka; Mr. and Mrs. Charles KELLER.

- BROWN Reunion: Members of the BROWN family held their annual reunion on Aug. 1^st, in Bryan Memorial Park, Salem.  About 50 were present.  The officers for the coming year are: Pres. - Mrs. Herman SMITH, Farina; Sec-Treas. - Mrs. Leslie DeWERFF, Farina.  Guests came from Bloomington, Effingham, Charles, Kinmundy, Farina, and Salem.  A bountiful meal of delicious food was served at noon.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. HERRINGTON are now enjoying electricity in their home.

- Mr. and Mrs. D.F. NEATHERY attended the annual homecoming picnic of Austin College Alumni in Effingham last Sunday.

- Mrs. George BOSTON of Greenview was called here last Thursday after the passing of her uncle, John TIPSWORD.  After the funeral, she spent a few days with relatives, returning home Monday.

- Businessmen and Citizens Organized Volunteer Fire Company for Kinmundy: Kinmundy’s new fire engine was delivered Sunday, Aug. 1, and has been pretty well scrutinized by most of the populace.  When the subject of buying a new engine was being discussed, it was thought best that as soon as the new engine arrived, a volunteer fire company should be organized.  At a meeting held in the City Hall, Friday evening, Carl DUNLAP, was elected by the body as the fire chief of the new Kinmundy Volunteer Fire Company.  E.O. ZIMMER was elected assistant chief, Jesse GEORGE, engineer, and Wydell PIGG, secretary- treasurer.  A group of 15 business men and citizens were present at this organizing meeting.  It was voted that the newly formed company should follow a set of by-laws used in other cities throughout the state.  Each man at this meeting was given a job in conjunction with the new engine which he will be held responsible to perform at each fire.  The chief appointed a committee of 3 to meet with the City Council at their next meeting to report the company’s organization.  The volunteers hope to be given complete charge of the new engine.  They believe in this way, the equipment will be kept in better shape.  The fire company will have two meetings each month, and at those times, the engines will be used for practice.  The company hopes to have at least 5 members who will be thoroughly trained in the priming and operation of the new centrifugal type pump.  And also to be able to take complete charge of a fire.  One of the greatest improvements on this engine is the fog spray nozzles which helps the hosemen to play a high pressure fog on the blaze using far less water and using far less water damage than before.  We hope these boys will make a success of their newly formed organization.

- Funeral Services held Wednesday for Kate BUSWELL: Funeral rites were held yesterday morning from St. Philomena’s Church in this city for Mrs. Eva Catherine (Kate) BUSWELL, the Rev. Fr. SHUMAKER of Sandoval reading the Mass.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mrs. BUSWELL died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John BROSNAHAN, Gillman, Ill., Saturday evening.  She was feeling as well as usual and had just retired.  The body arrived here Tuesday morning and was taken to the Linton Funeral Home, where it lay in state until the funeral hour.  Mrs. BUSWELL was born Sept. 7, 1876 at Mascoutah, Ill., daughter of Martin and Barbara SCHOENBORN.  She grew up in Kinmundy and was married to Charles BUSWELL in Kinmundy Feb. 13, 1867.  Mr. BUSWELL died in 1923.  For the past few years, she has made her home with her children.  Surviving are her five children: Mrs. Mary WILKINSON, West Frankfort; Mrs. Josephine WILLIS, Portsmouth, Va.; John Stafford BUSWELL, Kankakee; Mrs. Helen BROSNAHAN, Gilman; and Warren BUSWELL, Monticello; and two brothers, John SCHOENBORN, Parsons, Kan.; and Thomas SCHOENBORN, Pleasant Plains. (A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.)   

- Family Reunion Held:  Many relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. COLE on Sunday, Aug. 8^th.  All came with well filled baskets and at noon a beautiful table was set in the well shaded lawn, and a delicious meal was enjoyed by all.  The afternoon was spent in visiting and taking pictures.  A list of those attending was included.

- Mr. Morris CHASTEEN took over the duties of mail messenger for the local postoffice, this week.  He will operate between the post office and the Illinois Central and C. &. E.I. Depot.

- Distinction: Master David VOGEL, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis VOGEL, of St. Elmo, is visiting here with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.F. CORRELL.  David has the distinction of being the 13^th child of the 13^th child of the 7^th son of the 7^th son.  The mother was formerly Miss Mabel CORRELL.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.L. CATES announce the arrival of Charles Edward, in the Salem Hospital on Aug. 4.  Both mother and boy are doing fine.  This makes five boys for Mr. and Mrs. CATES.  Mr. CATES is owner of the Kindy Theatre in this city.

- Kinmundy Township Truck Wrecked in Accident Wednesday Afternoon: A 1½ ton truck driven by a colored man from Kankakee crashed into one of the Kinmundy twp. trucks yesterday driven by Mr. Tom JONES of this city.  The Kankakee truck had three other colored gentlemen riding in the cab.  The accident happened about 1 p.m. on the curve west of the C. &. E.I. Subway on Route 37.  Mr. JONES stated that he was heading south in the township truck to a coal mine for a load of slag for the roads and noticed the Kankakee truck coming.  But the next thing he knew, he was on the ground trying to get up.  At the time of the crash, there were no witnesses.  However, soon after the crash, several people appeared n the scene.  The township truck was turned around while the other truck was overturned about 100 feet north.  Mr. JONES reported a large lump on his head and a headache as the only injuries while all of the colored boys escaped uninjured.  The front of the township truck was completely demolished while the damage to the Kankakee truck was confined to the bed.  State police were called to the scene and the route soon cleared for traffic.  After the police investigation, the 4 colored gentlemen continued on their way to Kankakee via bus.

- Mrs. J.F. COLE was hostess to friends and playmates of her grandson, Billie ROLLINSON, who celebrated his 10^th birthday at her home Aug. 5^th.  Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

- James HAMMER, Sm2c, left Monday after spending a leave here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER and family.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bill GRAFF and Mrs. Delbert HAMMER and son of Chicago, spent the weekend here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Myron HAMMER and family.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS and daughters, Mildred and Helen, were in Pesotum Sunday attending a KLEISS family reunion.

- Mrs. Roy GARDNER of St. Louis spent a part of last week here with her sisters, and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Riley WILLIAMS, Mrs. Cora WILLIAMS, and C.H. VALLOW.

- Mrs. Chas. FOX was in Salem Friday evening attending a birthday dinner party given in honor of Mr. Earl W. MERRITT by his relatives and friends in the patio of the garden at his home.

- Mrs. Effie ROBB left Tuesday for Great Bend, Kan. in answer to a message announcing the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Martha EDMUNDS.

- There was photo of Charles WAINSCOTT of Kinmundy on top of a load of oat bundles which was loaded last Thursday afternoon on the Bryan PITTS farm.  It was believed to be the largest load of oat bundles ever loaded by one man around this part of the country.  The load threshed out 101½ bushels and would have threshed about 150 bushels if the load had come from the best part of the field.  The load represented that of about 5 acres.  The load got too high for a man to pitch the bundles up, so that’s why Mr. WAINSCOTT could not load anymore.

- Brown: Mary and Martha MONICAL and Shirley WHITNEY spent Saturday afternoon with Eva and Phyllis BAKER, the occasion being Shirley’s 11^th birthday.

- Omega: Mrs. Georgie EBLIN was called to Rockford last week on account of the death of her father, Frank KEPLEY.  Services were held in Springfield last Monday.

- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil MARSHALL of Villa Grove came Saturday afternoon to visit his mother, Mrs. Florence MARSHALL.  They returned home Sunday.  Virgil received his Master’s degree June 15^th and was employed as Principal of Villa Grove high school.  He and his wife moved from Granite City to Villa Grove.

- Morris MAXEY, 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. MAXEY, had the misfortune of being run over by a car driven by Raymond SHAFFER, Saturday evening about 7:15 o’clock, which resulted in a broken leg.  The accident happened on Main St. and was witnessed by several.  MORRIS darted west across the street in front of Bargh’s Drug Store.  SHAFFER was heading north and stated he did not see the lad.  MORRIS said he saw the car and tried to stop, but slipped on the loose rock.  He was rushed to the Salem Hospital where an x-ray was taken which revealed the femur, tibia and fibula of the left leg was broken.  He remained in the Salem Hospital until Tuesday morning when he was taken to St. John’s Hospital in St. Louis, accompanied by his mother and father.  Mr. MAXEY returned home Tuesday night and stated that he stood the trip fine.  The doctor expects to set the leg today, and then Morris and his mother will be permitted to return home in about a week.

- Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS, Mrs. Alex HAMILTON, and Mrs. Mary EBIT, were in Marion at the Veteran’s Hospital Friday to see Mr. Alex HAMILTON, who had undergone an operation for the removal of an eye.

- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. BOONE and daughter, moved their household goods here last week from Vandalia and will make their home with his father, Mayor Corral A. BOONE.  Thomas is a guard at the Penal Farm and will drive to and from his work, at least until bad weather.

- Because of ill health, Mr. and Mrs. Harry DENNIS have sold their undertaking establishment in Louisville and have moved their household effects here to the J.H. NELMS cottage where they will make their home.  We are glad to welcome good people back to Kinmundy to live.  And we hope that Mr. DENNIS’ health will soon be much improved.  He will leave within a few days for the Palmer Sanatorium, Springfield, where he will be a patient.

- Rev. Fr. A.B. SHOMAKER, pastor of St. Philomena’s Church, returned home Friday after a two weeks vacation trip through the north and west.  He reports a wonderful trip with the exception of turning his car over on it’s side while driving through South Dakota.  It was a dark and rainy night, 30 miles from nowhere or to the nearest town.  They came over a hill and bright red lights loomed up.  Brakes were applied, the car skidded and then eased over in the ditch.  No one injured and very little damage done to the car.  Father admits that he was scared and knows that the Lord was on his side.

- Mrs. F.O. GRISSOM is recovering from a fall in her home which happened on Tuesday of last week.  She suffered a double fracture of the lower right arm just above the wrist.  On Wednesday she was admitted to St. John’s Hospital, St. Louis, where the bones were set.

- There will an ice cream supper at the Brubaker Town house Wednesday evening, Aug. 25th.  Home made ice cream, cakes and pies will be served.  This is sponsored by the ladies of the Pleasant Grove Church.  Everyone is welcome.   

- Nellie BRASEL, Beverly HANNA, and Lela Mae DOOLEN attended the Methodist Youth Training School in Lebanon last week with Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER.  491 were enrolled.

- Mrs. Kenneth ROBB was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia last Wednesday.  On Friday she underwent an operation for the removal of a breast.  Latest reports are that she is getting along fine.

- Mr. and Mrs. J.F. GARRETT of Kenneth Square, Pa., are spending their vacation here with his brother, Mr. and Mrs. O.E. GARRETT. 

- Pvt. Bill BUNDY, who is stationed in San Antonio, Texas, has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Eunice BUNDY.  He left Saturday for New York.

- Miss Marion JOHNSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen JOHNSON, is spending the week here from S.I.U., Carbondale.  She has been attending the summer term there.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert LINDER welcomed a baby daughter born at Salem Memorial Hospital Monday.  She has been named Elizabeth Ann, and the mother was formerly Miss Lilly OLDEN.

- Mrs. Iva WINEGARNER and daughter, Betty, spent the weekend here with their aunts, Mrs. Minnie SIPLE, Mrs. Jane HOHLT, and Mr. and Mrs. F.O. GRISSOM.

- Word was received here Monday of the death of Chas. S. KNABB, which occurred at his home in Valley Park, Mo., Sunday night.  Mr. and Mrs. Bryan PITTS and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE attended the funeral Wednesday.  Mr. KNABB was the husband of the former Miss Daisy BOONE. 

- The P.T.A. wishes to thank all who helped to make the ice cream supper a success.  The proceeds were $176.  The money will be used to equip the school kitchen.  Both grade and high school pupils will eat there.

- Clayton MESSER, 42, a former resident of this city, son of the late Mary MESSER, died in a sanatorium at Urbana, Ill., Tuesday night.  He had been a patient in this sanatorium for some time.  Services will be held from the Todd Funeral Home in Villa Grove, Aug. 20.  Interment will be made here in Evergreen Cemetery on Friday.

- The Third Annual squirrel skinning contest sponsored by the Salem Sportsmen Club will be held Sept. 12^th, and this year it has been extended from statewide to nationwide scope.  Let’s begin at the beginning and take a look at how this all came about.    Back in 1940, an article appeared in a nation sporting magazine, complete with step-by-step pictures, showing the “best method” in the art of dressing squirrels for the pan.  What’s wrong with that, you may ask.  Well, nothing ... this is, nothing much.  The author of the article took four digits to tell how many squirrels he had skinned and used more equipment than most Salem hunters had ever seen.  In the series of pages, along with instructions as to how to use them, were pictured a hatchet, a hand axe, a Bowie knife, a butcher knife, a meat hook, two tables, a pair of rubber gloves and an assortment of pots and pans.  No doubt that this method was enlightening to thousands of hunters, amateur squirrel skinners and housewives throughout the nation.  But to the people of Salem it was a feature length comedy.  Why?  Because they had been taking their squirrels to Jack PEELER for years, getting them skinned in a jiffy, and forgetting about it.  Nobody in Salem dressed squirrels but Jake.  At the magazine with its best method theme, was circulated among Salem natives, at first glance, it would bring a broad smile, then a chuckle, and then a good belly laugh.  They had all seen PEELER take out his pocket knife, skin a squirrel on the spur of the moment, and in less time than it takes to say “hatchet and Bowie knife”.  PEELER’s fans started a move to trace down the hatchet and Bowie knife man and promote a match between the two, and were willing to wager Old Jake could dress a daily bag limit of squirrels while “Hatchet” was getting his tools ready to start.  The match might have been arranged had not a bunch of little buck-toothed men plunged the world into war and made a more important skinning job necessary for the moment.  However, the thing was not forgotten and in 1946, the Salem Sportsmen club sponsored the world’s first squirrel skinning contest.  Rules were drawn up, judges selected, date set, and invitations to participate were extended to all in Marion and surrounding counties.  PEELER won the contest by skinning 20 squirrels in 19 minutes, 56 seconds - or better than one a minute.  Last year the contest was extended to the entire state and scouts searched the hill sections, the river bottoms, and the rolling prairies in an effort to bring every skilled squirrel skinner in the state.  The response was good and the best of the lot pushed PEELER to a new record - 20 squirrels in 19 minutes and 34 seconds.  Now, in order to gain permanent possession of the huge Silver Cap, PEELER will have to beat the best in the U.S.  The cup goes permanently with three wins.  Other trophies will be given second and third place winners.  Some say that PEELER will be dethroned this year because of overconfidence; others say he has passed his peak, but a small clique is still backing him to repeat.  Anyway, it’s a contest - original and unique - that has gained nationwide fame in 2 short years.  (“The Salem Republican”)

- Local Schools to Open Doors Sept. 1^st: At the present time, all the teachers for both the grade and high school has been employed.  The grade school staff will include Mrs. Annie YOUNG, Miss Alice READNOUR, Miss Hester HEATON, Mrs. Alice LEWIN and Mr. Lester HOWELL.  The high school faculty will consist of Lewis J.T. O’DELL, physics; Miss Jean LANDESS, Home Economics; Mr. Jamie McGEE, mathematics; Mrs. Beulah McCLURE, General Science and biology; Miss Olevia LOVELACE, girls’ P.E., American History, and World History; Mrs. Ruby O’DELL, English; Mr. Thomas E. BRUMETT, Civics and Coach; Miss Betty Jean KISH, commercial; Miss Sarah CAMPBELL, French and English.   

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Hattie BARKSDALE helped Mrs. Maxine BARKSDALE cook for threshers Friday.

- (There was an article in the “Zatso” column about Eddie JONES and his wife Mary Lou, as they were recently married, and Eddie worked at the Express.)

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SOLDNER and Billie, and Mr. Merle GREENWOOD attended a picnic in Bryan Memorial Park in Salem helping Mr. and Mrs. Glenn WELLS of Farina celebrate their 25^th anniversary.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL called on Glenn JAHRAUS and family and helped Dale celebrate his birthday.  Watermelons were enjoyed by all.

- Meacham: Gene CRAIN and Gene BURKETT left Sunday for Downey Veteran’s Hospital where they have employment.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh LACEY have a baby boy born Tuesday.  The mother was formerly Miss Laura WEISS.

- Meacham: Miss Donna COPPLE fell Sunday and broke her arm in the elbow.

- Funeral Rites Held Sunday Afternoon for Pvt. Wilbur BROOM: Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the Alma Methodist Church for the casketed remains of Pvt. Wilbur BROOM, Rev. HAYES, officiating, assisted by Rev. CURTIS.  Interment was made in the Alma Cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Post, No. 519, American Legion.  Again we are reminded of the price we pay to enjoy the privileges and blessings of living in our beloved land.  More than a century ago, our forefathers pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to secure for us these God given blessings.  And in the intervening years when dangers have threatened our peace and security, the strong men of our land have risen in their might and driven from our midst the forces that would destroy our freedom.  But always a price has been paid - many who left their homes have not returned.  They gave their lives to defend their country’s honor.  And this afternoon we have come together with humbled hearts to pay tribute to the memory of one of our boys to whom it fell the lot to make the supreme sacrifice.  Pvt. Wilbur Arthur BROOM entered the armed services Oct. 13, 1943.  He was inducted into the army in Indianapolis, Ind.  After training in camps in the U.S., he shipped overseas in Aug. 1944, landing in England.  From there, he was taken to France, Belgium, Germany, and Luxembourg.  He served in the 110th Infantry, 28^th Division.  In the bitter fighting in the “break through” in December of ‘44, the Keystone Division, as it was called, was forced to make many sacrifices to carry out the task assigned to them.  A telegram received by his wife on Jan. 19^th, stated that he was “Missing in Action” 20^th of December.  No more word was received until April 3^rd when she received another message from the War Department stating that he was “Killed in Action 20^th of December”.  Wilbur Arthur, son of the late John William and Thelia Belle CROWN BROOM, was born in Alma, Feb. 9, 1914.  He was the youngest of 8 children.  The brothers and sisters surviving him are: Roy of St. James; Paul of Chester; Fred of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; Riley Fernando of Gary, Ind.; Mrs. Lavina SHUFELDT of Iuka; and Mrs. Carrie PURCELL of Alma.  He attended the Alma school and took an active part in the activities of the youth of his community.  The other children establishing homes their own left Wilbur the last one home he shared with his mother, the cares and joys that attend the usual daily living.  On Nov. 6, 1937, he was married to Miss Jessie DODSON of Kinmundy and soon after they moved to Gary, Ind., to make their home.  He was employed by the City Service Co. of East Chicago and was known to be a faithful, industrious workman. A little daughter, Lila Marcella, came in to their home, but only for a fleeting stay for at the age of 13 days, this little flower faded and died.  Into the building of their new home in Gary went the hopes and dreams of a young couple with life before them.  But these dreams were not to be realized for all to soon the war clouds cast a shadow over this home and Wilbur answered his country’s call to duty.  With a smile on his face and a prayer in his heart, he left home and loved ones to go into the thickest of the struggle against our foes.  As had been planned when the new home was built, his mother stayed with them during the cold months of the year.  And after he was called away to service, his wife continued to open her heart and home to Mother BROOM.  These two good women who survive him, found comfort and solace in their companionship.  Today Wilbur will be laid beneath the soil of his native land and near his boyhood home, where his mother still resides.  And to this hallowed spot will come to his dear ones and friends to lay garlands of flowers, that they might in some visible way, express their love and appreciation.  Deep in their hearts will be the fervent hope that never again will youth be asked to pay so dear a price.  (Pictures of Wilbur in uniform, and of the flower and flags with the casket were included.)

- Ray WHITE Dies in Arizona:  Relatives of Ray WHITE received word Monday of his passing away in the Veteran’s Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. that morning.  Mr. and Mrs. WHITE and family moved to Phoenix last December to make their home and in hopes that Ray would regain his health.  The body arrived in St. Louis Tuesday via plane and was met by B.F. LINTON.  It was brought here to the Linton Funeral Home where it will lay in state until the funeral hour.  The family is driving from Phoenix and arrangements will be made after their arrival here.

- Capt. A. H. DOOLEN returned here Saturday to visit his mother, Mrs. Myrtle DOOLEN.  His family is visiting with her parents in Cameron, Mo.

- Mrs. Icy GARRETT was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher COLE Wednesday.

- Mrs. Kathryn VETTORI of Sterling, Colo. is here spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. T.P. CHEADLE and family.

- John PIPER is back on the job as agent at the C. & E.I. depot after enjoying his vacation.  He was relieved during his vacation by Charles BASSETT.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wesley JOHNSON of Denver, Colo. arrived in Kinmundy Tuesday morning enroute to Lawrenceville where Mrs. JOHNSON will visit her brother, J. Mac HUMPHREY, while Mr. JOHNSON transacts business in Nashville, Tenn.

- Entertains Parents: Mr. and Mrs. William HUMPHREY and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight ALEXANDER entertained 14 relatives and friends Sunday evening in the HUMPHREY home in honor of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER, it being their wedding anniversary.  A delicious dessert of ice cream and cake were served.

- Mary Barbara, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. BURRELL, of Webster Groves, Mo. passed away Aug. 19 in St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis.  The baby was born Aug. 17.  The mother is the former Mary Margaret SNOW, granddaughter of Mrs. Margaret O’BRIEN of this city.

- Life History of Mrs. Inez WISEHEART: Inez PARRILL WISEHEART, wife of the last Harrison WISEHEART of Iola, passed away Aug. 16, 1948, at the Methodist Memorial Hospital of Mattoon, after an illness of several months.  Since the first of the year, she had been with her children in Joliet, Chicago, and Mattoon, and was taken to the hospital recently when her condition became critical.  Mrs. WISEHEART, the youngest child of the late Absalom and Sarah MILLER PARRILL, was born in Meacham twp., Marion Co., Ill. on July 13, 1884.  She grew up and was educated in that community.  She was married at the family residence in Meacham twp., to Harrison WISEHEART on June 6, 1906.  As a bride, Inez settled at Iola where she and her husband reared their family of three sons and four daughters.  She was a life-long member of the Methodist Church in which she took an active part.  Mrs. WISEHEART, who was preceded in death by her husband in 1943, is survived by the following: Her children - Delbert WISEHEART, Chicago; Richard WISEHEART, San Mateo, Calif.; Catherine WELLS, Joliet; Margaret CHURCH, Mattoon; Esther LEDYARD, Pittsburgh, Pa; Erma MALONE, Edgewood; Ray WISEHEART, U.S. Merchant Marines; Her Grandchildren - Ronald WISEHEART, Richard WELLS, Patricia MALONE; and Ronny LEDYARD; Her brothers and sisters - Louella PARRILL, Evangeline PARRILL, Schuyler PARRILL, Kinmundy; Lily SPECKER, Brownstown; Clara GUNTHORP, Barrington; Lloyd PARRILL, Hammond, Ill.   One brother, Charles PARRILL, and an infant sister, preceded her in death.

- Mr. and Mrs. Elwin INGRAM have purchased the SONGER property from Bert GARRETT and will make this their future home.  The GARRETT’s moved back to their farm home last spring.

- Dennis Lee is the name given to the baby boy born Sunday in the Salem Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles BASSETT.

- EVANS-LANSFORD: Miss Elvina EVANS and Mr. Ellis LANSFORD, both of Peoria, were united in marriage on Friday, Aug. 20^th in Salem.  They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT.  The LANSFORDs have purchased the store and home of Darrell WILSON at Lester.  We extend congratulations and wish them success.

- Master Morris MAXEY, who was painfully injured Aug. 14^th, was returned home Saturday from St. John’s Hospital, St. Louis.  He will remain in the present cast for 6 weeks and will then be returned to the hospital for a lighter cast.  Morris and his mother were glad to be home.  He is resting as comfortably as can be expected, and enjoys company.

- The Marion County Fair will open Sept. 6 - 11 in it’s eighth annual presentation in Salem.

- Wilson School: If you are wondering why the proud look on Walter BRANNON’s face, the answer is, he is the owner of a brand new Ford.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae motored to Salem Friday and attended the wedding of their cousin, Mr. Ellis LANSFORD.

- SIPES-WEED Wedding: The marriage of Miss H. Marguerite SIPES and Robert Collins WEED took place on Sunday, Aug. 29^th in the First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon, Ind., the Rev. Fred WOLFF, pastor of the Central Christian Church officiating.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Clyde SIPES of Lebanon, Ind., and Mr. WEED is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. WEED of Evanston, Ill.  Miss Martha SIPES, sister of the bride was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were Mrs. Richard DUTCH, Miss Barbara HIRT of Hamilton, Ohio, and Miss Betty WEED of Evanston, sister of the groom.  Jack HARDEBECK of East Chicago was best man.  The couple will be at 4116 Sheridan Rd., Chicago.  The bride attended DePauw University and the groom attended Washington and Jefferson College and DePauw.

- Life History of Ronald M. LACEY: Ronald M. LACEY of Pontiac died Aug. 22 in St. James Hospital after an illness of one day.  Services were held Tuesday in the A.M. at the Erwin Funeral Home in Pontiac and at 4 p.m. at the Linton Funeral Home in Kinmundy, with Rev. Norman RASTROM, Methodist Chaplain at the Pontiac Prison, and Rev. Ira E. SCHLAGENHAUF of Janesville, Wis., officiating.  Music was furnished by Mrs. Paulene JOHNSON and Louie SULLENS.  Pallbearers were fellow workers from the Pontiac Prison.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mr. LACEY was born near Farina on Nov. 24, 1894, son of Hiram and Avis Almira Wilbur LACEY.  He grew to manhood on a farm east of Kinmundy.  He graduated from the Kinmundy H.S. with the class of 1914 and then attended the Southern Illinois Normal University at Carbondale.  Upon completing his schooling at Carbondale, he became a schoolteacher.  For the past 7 years, he had been employed as a teacher at the Pontiac Prison.  On Apr. 6, 1916, he married Miss Rochelle BROWN in Kinmundy and they spent much of their time in and around Kinmundy.  Surviving are his devoted companion, a son, Richard of Bloomington; 2 daughters, Mrs. Eileen LEARY of Cooksville, and Iris Jane at home; three grandchildren, Carole and Mary Lynnette LACEY of Bloomington, and David LEARY of Cooksville; three brothers and five sisters, Raymond of Rockford, Dewey of Meredosia, Theodore of Mansfield, Mrs. Ruth MULLEN and Mrs. Hazel OTTES of Bloomington, Mrs. Iris SOLDNER of Kinmundy, Mrs. Avis WOKER of Centralia, and Mrs. Myrtle RILEY of Beecher City.   He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mrs. Nellie KALEMAN.

- Kinmundy Grade and Community High Schools Opened Wednesday morning: There are 166 students enrolled in the high school with a few more to come in.  In the grade schools there were 163.  In the high school there are 56 freshmen, 40 sophomores, 25 juniors, and 16 seniors.  The new cafeteria is supposed to be ready by Oct. 1^st.  The country districts of Young, Sherman, and Meadow Branch are not having school this year, and are sending the students to Kinmundy.  Most of the country schools started Monday.

- Ray WHITE Funeral Held Sunday: Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Christian Church in Alma for Ray WHITE who died last week in Phoenix, Ariz. with Rev. WILSON officiating.  Interment was made in Hillcrest Cemetery, Centralia under the auspices of the Centralia American Legion.

- Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce Holds Regular August Meeting Monday Eve: The meeting was held Monday at the Legion Hall, and called to order by President W.M. HUMPHREY.  Secretary Edwin SHREFFLER read the minutes.  Among the discussions was a motion to contact the officials of the Illinois Central Railroad and ask that a six foot fence be placed on the east side of the tracks from the schoolhouse to the depot to keep the school children from crossing the tracks between these points in getting to and from school.  With Train No. 1 running through Kinmundy at about the same time school has been dismissed for lunch, makes it rather dangerous.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles KENNINGTON of Ohio, came Monday to spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. Myrtle DOOLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG are very happy this week.  Her brother from California, her sister, and husband from Texas, a cousin and husband of Indiana, are here visiting them.  And today, another brother from Florida is coming for a happy reunion.

- Capt. Arthur DOOLEN left Tuesday morning for Cameron, Mo. after spending the past two weeks with his mother, Mrs. Myrtle DOOLEN.  He will spend a few days with his family in Cameron and then report for duty at Fort Riley, Kan.

- Pleasant Grove Homecoming: The annual homecoming at Pleasant Grove Church will be held Sunday Sept. 6^th.  Rev. CURTIS will preach in the morning.  A basket dinner will be held at noon.  Preaching in the afternoon by Rev. SIMPKINS, which will be followed by a short program.  Everybody welcome.

- Ray WHITE Funeral Held Sunday: Funeral services were held Sunday from the Christian Church in Alma for Ray WHITE who died last week in Phoenix, Ariz., with Rev. WILSON officiating.  Interment was made in Hillcrest Cemetery, Centralia, under the auspices of the Centralia American Legion.

- The American Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers: The following officers were installed: President - Mrs. Ruben CRAIN, 1^st Vice President - Mrs. John W. McCULLEY; 2^nd Vice Pres. - Mrs. F.A. MOTCH; Secretary - Mrs. Wayne ROBB; Treasurer - Miss Mildred KLEISS; Chaplain - Mrs. Jesse REESE; Historian - Miss Marie BAILEY; Sergeant-at-arms - Mrs. Orville DISS; Ast. Sgt-at-arms - Mrs. R.D. HANNA.  Mrs. James SIPES accompanied by Mrs. Wayne ROBB at the piano sang two songs.  A bouquet of roses was presented our new president and gifts were presented Mrs. Wayne ROBB, retiring President, and Mrs. Rosina NEIHAUS and Mrs. H.E. SCHOONOVER, installing officers.  Mrs. Ruben CRAIN appointed the following chairmen for the new year: Americanism - Marjorie JOHNSON; Auxiliary Loan Fund and Education of Orphans and Veterans - Pearl LOWE; Child Welfare - Jessie VALLOW; Community Service - Nell KLINE; Finance - Marjorie GREEN; Gold Star - Mildred KLEISS; Junior Activities - Nelda BOYD; Legislative & Revisions - Mildred BARGH; Members Liaison Comm. - Mary GARRETT; Membership - Dorothy McCULLEY; Music - Jessie VALLOW & Mary GARRETT; National Defense - Roumaine MOTCH; Past American Study - Ruth DOOLEN; Past Presidents Parley - Maxine ROBB; Poppy - Hope WRIGHT; Publicity - Irene HANNA; Radio - Peggy JENKINS; Rehab. of Vets. Empl - Pearl GARRETT; Veterans Craft Exchange - Dorothy GRAY; Social - Pearl HANNA; Ways and Means - Jessie PIGG; Red Cross - Florence MAHAN.

- Meadow Branch: There will be no school at Meadow Branch this term due to a shortage of pupils.  Some of our pupils will attend the Kinmundy Grade School, and some will go to Alma.

- Meadow Branch: Mr. and Mrs. Walter SCHOONOVER attended the funeral of Ray WHITE at Alma Sunday.

- Meadow Branch: Mrs. Florence MARSHALL left Saturday on a trip to the east coast where she will visit her daughters, Mrs. W.G. TAYLOR of Medfield, Mass., and Mrs. Chas. PIERSTORFF of New York City.

- Pleasant Grove (from last week): Chas. WANTLAND and George LONNON slipped away from their wives last Wednesday afternoon and drove to Kinmundy to get an ice cream soda.

- Swift School: Swift School started Monday with 12 pupils enrolled.  Mrs. Virgil SEE is again the teacher, this being her 4^th term.

- Swift School: Mrs. Mary BRASEL starts her school at Shanghai Wednesday.  This will be her 4^th year there.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae, and Mr. and Mrs. George COLE attended the HOLT Reunion in the Kinmundy Park Sunday.  They report about 125 present.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Ervin SOLDNER, and Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON attended the funeral for George JOHNSON at Zion Hill Church, east of Centralia, Friday afternoon.

- Wilson School: A large crowd from here attended the ice cream social at Brubaker Thursday evening sponsored by the Pleasant Grove ladies.

- Obituary of Corida A. CANTRELL: Cordia C., daughter of Elder Perry and Sarah HANKS VANDEVEER, was born Jan. 1, 1868, and died Aug. 29, 1848.  Being the daughter of a Primitive Baptist minister, she learned early in life the responsibilities and sacrifices as well as the sweetness of a life of service, for she gave much of her time to the care of her youngest brothers and sisters.  On Nov. 12, 1885, she married James Sherman CANTRELL.   Both she and her husband became active members of the Primitive Baptist church at Onstott, he being ordained as a deacon, she as a deacon’s wife.  After the death of her husband on May 1, 1923, she maintained a little home in Iuka.  After suffering a stroke several years ago, she was no longer able to maintain her home.  She then made her home with her daughters.  She leaves to mourn two daughters, Mrs. Olga ALDERSON of Kinmundy, and Mrs. Flonia HOWE of Salem; three sons, Mancil of Iuka, Basil of Herrick and Gerald of Cullom.  One infant who was born Aug. 27, 1896 died that same day.  Her eldest son, Walter, died Mar. 1, 1909.  Besides her children she leaves 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; one grandson and one great-grandson having died.  She also leaves 4 brothers, Hamlin, Pearl, Dalton, and Glenn VANDEVEER; two sisters, Mrs. Wallace WILLIAMS and Mrs. John EAGAN; one brother and one sister have passed away.  She also leaves nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

- Life History of Mrs. Hattie Mae McGEE: Hattie Mae, daughter of Henry Clay and Eliza Ellen LAMKIN, was born near Louisville in Clay Co., Ill., Mar. 19, 1884, one of a family of 8 children, two brothers preceding her in death.  Stricken with a heart attack, she departed this life at the family home nine miles east of Kinmundy on Monday, Aug. 30, 1848 at the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 13 days.  On Apr. 15, 1905, she married Charles Frederick McGEE. Of their two children, the daughter, Verna, is deceased, while the son, Earl, survives.  In 1909 she joined the Christian Church in Loogootee, Ind., came to this neighborhood about 1910, and later united with the Brown Christian Church.  She was a devoted wife and loyal mother, who made a home for others than her own, namely, Joe McCURDY; Jimmie ELLIS, Paul EWING, and Denzel BERRY, the latter being still with the family.  Surviving is her husband, one child, Albert  Earl McGEE of Iuka; one grandchild, Albert Junior McGEE of Iuka; four sisters, Ann BURKETT, Jessie JOHNSTON, Zeta BURKETT of Kinmundy, and Delphia EDWARDS of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, Alvie LAMKIN of St. Louis.  Services were held from the Brown Christian Church, Sept. 1, 1948, Rev. ADAMS of Young’s Chapel officiating.  Interment was made in Kinmundy Cemetery.

- Ninety-five attended a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Leroy VAN SCYOC at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester VAN SCYOC, assisted by Mrs. Leroy VAN SCYOC, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian GUERETTEZ.

- Free Show Tuesday: A Free showing of a film of the way of treatment of the disease, Polio at the Kindy Theatre Tuesday night, Sept. 14^th.  The Kenny trained technician nurse who is shown in this picture is one of the technician at the Sister Kenny Clinic in Centralia.  This is in connection with the Polio Fund Drive which is now in progress.

- Harry F. DENNIS left Wednesday for the Palmer Sanatorium in Springfield, where he will be a patient.  His many friends wish him a complete and swift recovery.

- Receives Masters Degree: W. L. GREEN and daughter, Laura, spent last week in Houston, Texas, where they attended the commencement exercises at the Houston University where Mr. Carl GREEN received his Master of Science degree.  While there they visited San Antonio and New Orleans.  Carl is visiting here this week and will leaves Sunday for Houston, Texas where he has employment.

- Marylin COLE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William COLE, of this city is in the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.  Marylin is suffering from a watermelon seed that is lodged in her left lung.  She was taken to the hospital Tuesday of this week.

- Mr. and Mrs. Leon MILLER of Mt. Carmi announce the arrival of a daughter born in Salem Hospital Tuesday morning.  She was named Vivian Arlene.  The mother was formerly Miss Ruth Edna SHAFFER. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Alvie COX announce the arrival of a baby girl in the Sikeston Hospital, Sikeston, Mo.  She was named Frances Kay.  Mrs. COX was formerly Miss Donna GRAY.

- Miss Eileen DOUGHERTY, daughter of Mrs. George DOUGHERTY of Neoga, was married to Louis Wayne COURSON of Farina on Sunday, Aug. 22.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of immediate relatives of the couple at the DOUGHERTY home by the Rev. Paul W. CATON, pastor of the Methodist Church.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Paul COURSON of Farina, and Mack DOUGHERTY, brother of the bride gave her away.  The bride has been employed by the American College of Surgeons in Chicago for the past 3 years.  The groom is employed by the Texas Company in the Producing Dept.  The couple will reside in Farina.

- Kennedy Reunion:  Sept. 4, 1948 was a day long to be remembered as Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAIG of Kinmundy entertained her brothers, John P. KENNEDY, Lakeland, Florida; Everett KENNEDY, Los Angeles, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Lou WAINSCOTT and her husband of Baytown, Texas.   Other relatives were Mrs. Prudie WILKINSON, Kinmundy, Mrs. Effie WINFREY, Nashville; Mrs. Claude WILKINSON, Kinmundy; Mrs. Fred CHANCE, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim KENNEDY, Alma; Mrs. Catherine WILLIAMS, Benton; Mrs. Ruth SMITH, Marion; and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence WALKINGTON, Tunnel Hill.  A bountiful dinner such as is served at a family gathering was partaken of at the noon hour.  In the afternoon a family circle was formed and we talked of the past and wondered what the future held for us.  When time came for us to depart we all declared it a perfect day and thanked Fred and Cordie for their generous hospitality.

- Seventh Annual Kinmundy Fox Hunters Association Meet a Great Success: The Kinmundy Fox Hunters Association meet held Friday and Saturday of last week met with great success.  The largest crowd was Friday when officials stated that about 2000 persons were present at the program.  Saturday night followed close behind with about 1500 present that evening. On Thursday night the Derby Fox Hound chase was held with dogs entered, however no dogs scored and no prizes were awarded.  In the all age hound chase, 16 dogs were entered, and two dogs were scored with first prize going to “Jim” owned by Louis ADAMS of Wheatland, Ind., and 2^nd prize went to “Jack” owned by Lester ROBB of Kinmundy.  In the bench show for fox hounds for a puppy under one year, male, 1^st prize, “Buster Rider” owned by Dale REETER, Brownstown.  In the Derby Dog Chase for female, 1^st prize “Beauty” owned by Pearl EASLEY of Salem, 2^nd prize “Lady” owned by J.C. SIMCOX of Patoka.  In the Best of Breeds shown class, was won by “Beauty” owned by Pearl EASLEY, Salem.  In the all age male class, 1^st prize went to “Black Jacket” owned by Pearl EASLEY, Salem, 2^nd prize won by “Jim” owned by Louis ADAMS of Wheatland, Ind.  In the class of best male fox hound present the prize went to “Black Jacket” of Salem.  In the Old Fiddlers contest, Kate KEENE won 1^st prize.  In the Men’s jig contest 1^st prize was a tie with prizes going to Wesley TUCKER of Salem, and Ivan HICKEY of Salem.  In the Girls jig contest the 1^st prize went to Deloris DYER of Kinmundy.

- Brown: Mrs. Cora MONICAL, Paul MONICAL and wife, Harold MONICAL and family, Dean BAKER and family, Mrs. Martha KING and son, George and daughters, Maxie and Mrs. Olive WILKINSON attended the SMITH reunion near Flora.

- Brown: A charivari and shower was held at the Chester LEWIS home for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McGEE, the bride was the former Herma Jean LEWIS.

- Swift School: Frank and Mae GREEN entertained to a family dinner Sunday, the following relatives: Lucian GREEN, wife and 3 sons of South Bend, Ind.; Fern GREEN of Shelbyville, Ill.; Junior SYFRET of Mode, Ill.; Burl GREEN, wife and baby of Chenoa, Ill.  Lyle GREEN and family of Lawrenceville, Ill.; Carl GREEN of Houston, Texas; Laura Jean GREEN of Olney; W.L. GREEN, Louise, and Albert MALINSKY and wife of Kinmundy; and Mrs. Myrtle LANSFORD and Everett.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth CHANDLER and girls spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae.

- Swift School: Helen BASSETT, Leroy SWIFT, and Dorothy FEATHER are the freshmen attending Kinmundy high school from our community this year.

- Swift School: Most of the community attended the Fox Chase at Kinmundy last week.

- Pleasant Grove: Little Sammy SHAFFER was taken to Salem Hospital Thursday for treatment of a dog bite, which required several stitches taken.  He is reported to be getting along alright.

- Pleasant Grove: School started Sept. 1 at Allen with Mrs. Marjorie WALKINGTON as teacher.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer WEYHRICH of Siloam attended Homecoming at Pleasant Grove Sunday.  Owing to weather and road conditions, not many were out.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh COPPLE and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Merl JOHNSTON attended the wedding of their cousin, Miss Doras KLEEMAN and Dale SNYDER at the Methodist Church in Vernon, Saturday night.

- Dinner Guests: Mr. and Mrs. Richard BROOM were host and hostess to his brothers and wives in a recent dinner party, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BROOM, Miami, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. John BROOM, Columbia, S.C.; and Mr. and Mrs. Dale BROOM, Akron, Ohio.

- Alma Service Station Held Up Wednesday: The Phillips 66 Service Station in Alma, operated by Ralph TOLIVER was held up and robbed Wednesday morning at 4:15 a.m.  The bandits got away with about $12.50 in cash.  Mr. TOLIVER has recently leased the service station and was giving all night service.  TOLIVER reported that there were three bandits in the holdup, and all seemed to him to be young men.  The bandit car drove up and two men, one armed, came into the station and asked TOLIVER for his billfold, while the third man stayed outside trying to get the gasoline pumps to work.  The bandits took what cash there was in the drawer and fled.  TOLIVER got only the first three numbers of their license plate, but stated that they started off so fast he couldn’t get the last three numbers.  The Marion County Sheriff’s office was notified and an investigation is now under way.  One of the hold-up bandits had sandy hair, and gunman was a dark headed fellow, TOLIVER reported.

- During the noon hour on Sept. 20^th, and continuing until Tuesday, the Intramural Track Meet planned at Kinmundy H.S. will be run-off.  This track meet will bring the track stars from each class together to determine which class is strongest in track skills and determine a champion.  The Freshmen class boast of such stars as Leroy SWIFT, Louis MUEHLHAUSEN, Earl HAMMER, Eugene GIGAR, and Glenn DOOLEN.  The Sophomores will put into the field such stars as Beryl COOLEY, Ronald POLANKA, Bill WRIGHT, Gene JONES, and Keith CHANCE.  The Junior Class will fight back with such athletes as Charles WHITE, Bill GRAY, Al MALEKEVIC, James KERLEY, and Don CHEATUM.  The Seniors will put forth such stars as Loris WILLIAMS, Bill WILSON, Dale HULSEY, Virgil POWELL, and Bob GEILER.

- There will be a chicken supper at Arnold Chapel Friday night, Sept. 24, given by the Ladies Aid.  Everyone come!

- In the Army: Joe BARGH, Floyd GARRETT, Chuck GARDEN, Bob BAILEY, and Bobby Dan WILLIAMS, of Alma, left Friday for Ft. Knox, Ky.  PFC Jack HOYT and PFC Vernon JEZEK will report to Chanute Field at Rantoul, Ill., Wednesday.

- Little Miss Marilyn COLE, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William COLE, returned home Saturday from Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, after having a watermelon seed extracted from her left lung.

- Dr. and Mrs. Chas. PRUETT announce the arrival of a daughter born Sept. 13 in Salem Hospital.  The little Miss will go by Jane Proffitt.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter DOOLEN of Macomb, Ill., announced the arrival of a daughter, Jane Ellen, Sept. 13. 

- Mrs. Effie ROBB arrived home last Thursday from Great Bend, Kan., after caring for her daughter, Mrs. Martha EDMAN, who has been ill from an appendectomy.  Mrs. DOOLEN was accompanied here by her grandson, Doolen EDMAN; they are now visiting in Hammond, Ind. with the Forrest DOOLEN family.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.M. HART of Champaign spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.G. ALEXANDER.  They were accompanied home by Marilyn HUMPHREY, who is enrolled in the University of Illinois Occupational Therapy School.

- Mrs. Horace GRAY, son Charles, and daughter Nancy of Champaign, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Merta DOOLEN and other relatives.

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter LESEMAN, Jr., left  Thursday for Chicago, after spending most of the summer here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter LESEMAN, Sr.   They will make a shot visit in Chicago enroute to Houston, Texas, where Walter, Jr.  has a position with an oil company.

- Mr. and Mrs. W.S. PRUETT have returned from a three weeks vacation in the east with his sister, Mrs. Pearl MERCER and their son, Dr. and Mrs. Carl E. PRUETT and daughter in Norfolk, Va.

- Mr. and Mrs. George SKINNER of Mt. Vernon spent Sunday with her sister and family, the Paul PIPERS.

- Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT is acting as supply teacher in the first and second grades in Kinmundy grade school.  Mrs. Annie YOUNG is reported on the sick list.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ed JONES and son, Lewis JONES, of Borger, Texas, returned home after spending a week here with her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. FISHER.

- George STOCK of Loogootee and Miss Phyllis LIKE of Farina were wed here Saturday morning at the St. Philomena church in Kinmundy, the Rev. Fr. SCHOMAKER officiating.  They were attended by the bride’s sister and the groom’s brother.  Several relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony.

- Donald WEST of Decatur, formerly of Kinmundy, is seriously ill in the Decatur and Macon Co. Hospital where he is to undergo a major operation sometime this week.   His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard WEST, his brother, Darrell, were called to Decatur last Wednesday because he was so seriously ill.

- There will be a pie supper at the Swift School Friday evening, Sept. 24^th.  Everyone Welcome.  Bertha SEE, teacher.

- Cecil CURRY and Mrs. Jim ADAMS have returned to their homes in Chicago.  They have spent two weeks at the bedside of their mother in the Salem Memorial Hospital.  They will return this Saturday.  The condition of Bertha CURRY is slowly improving.

- We are happy to report Mrs. Annie YOUNG back in school after suffering a heart attack last Wednesday.

- John MOTCH left Thursday for Champaign where he is enrolled as a freshman at the U. of I.  He was accompanied to Champaign by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH.  On their return home, they called on Mrs. MOTCH’s father, R.C. CRAYS.  They report him a little improved.

- Mr. and Mrs. George MILLER of Lansing, Mich., are here visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete MILLER.

- John BOUSMAN of Alma has enrolled as a junior student at Anderson College.  He is a graduate of Kinmundy H.S., class of ‘45.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Ruby SHAFFER, who assists at the Salem Hospital, reports the arrival of a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon MILLER of Carmi in the Salem Hospital Sept. 7.  Mrs. MILLER was formerly Miss Ruth Edna SHAFFER.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Frank GARRETT and Donna Mae spent Sunday in Alma at the home of their niece, Mrs. Rada CALDWELL.

- Swift School: Raymond SWIFT was pleasantly surprised Monday night by a group of friends including Mr. and Mrs. Geo. FEATHER, Mr. and Mrs. Earl DOOLEN, and Mr. and Mrs. Beryl DISS of Salem.  It was his birthday also.

- Swift School: Mr. and Mrs. Sam LOWE spent the day Sunday in Kinmundy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis CHARLTON.  Pearl cooked the dinner for it was their birthday also, Monday the 13^th, so they celebrated Sunday.

- Omega: Charles JONES is in the hospital and Red MIDDLETON has numerous cuts from being caught by a telephone wire while riding on the rack of Leroy ARMSTRONG’s truck Saturday while returning from the fair.  Charles lighted on a bucket on the inside of the truck and had a cut on his head which required 24 stitches.  Red was cut about the face and neck.

- INGRAMS’ New Elevator Provides Local Market for Farmers: The first part of last week INGRAMS’ Elevator bought the first load of beans of the 1948 crop.  Thus making the second year they have created a local market for the farmers of Kinmundy and the surrounding farming community.  Last year was the first year the INGRAM boys bought beans, and were handled at the site of their present Kinmundy Mill.  However, this year they constructed a modern Elevator on the right-of-way of the Illinois Central Railroad, to take care of the bumper crop this year.  Last year because of getting started they worked with a great handicap.  Beans were unloaded at the mill and had to be trucked to the railroad and loaded.  In their new elevator, they can load a car as the beans are dumped.  In 1946, the INGRAM boys bought 60,000 bushels of beans, and paid about $200,000 to local farmers for their crop.  This is a great thing for the city of Kinmundy to experience, for in the previous years this money went to Farina, St. Peter, and Patoka.  (A picture of the new elevator and scales was included.)

- Dr. and Mrs. J.L. LASWELL celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, Sept. 19^th at their home in Decatur by entertaining relatives.  Those in attendance were Mrs. Stella LASWELL, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. WILLIAMS,  Judy EGGLESTON, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. McWILLIAMS of Alma; Mrs. Alma NELMS and Mr. and Mrs. Otto CUPPY and daughter of Hindsboro; Lucian LASWELL and family of Rockford; Donald LASWELL at home; Mr. and Mrs. Porter SIMCOX and son of Vandalia; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin WRIGHT, and Miss Cleta MOSES of Decatur.  James L. LASWELL and Miss Mae COLLINS were married in Alma on Sept. 29, 1898.  They moved to Kinmundy in 1900 and lived here until 1916 when Dr. LASWELL entered the service of World War I.  After being discharged, he moved his family to Decatur where he set up his practice and they have since resided.  They have two sons, Lucian C. and Donald L., one daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren.  The doctors two sisters, Mrs. Alma NELMS and Mrs. W.L. McWILLIAMS, were present at the wedding.

- There will be a Pie Supper at the Greenridge School Friday night, Oct. 1^st.  Everyone welcome.  Nellie WILLIAMS, teacher.

- Mr. and Mrs. C.P. MINGEE (nee Helen JACKSON) announce the arrival of Mary Ann in a hospital in Peoria, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON received a telegram Tuesday a.m.

- Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER are rejoicing over the arrival of Ray Junior who made his appearance early Sunday morning in the Salem Memorial Hospital.

- BAYLISS Family Dinner:  Miss Maude and Abie BAYLIS entertained the following guests at dinner in their home Sunday: Rev. Ernest FISCHEL of Neaston, Wash.; Milton BAYLISS of Vernon; Mrs. Alfred LEMAY, Mrs. Marjorie GENTRY and family, and Mrs. Dorothy GRAY and family.

- The Kinmundy Community H.S. Hornets, behind the three-hit pitching of Bill TOCKSTEIN, won their opening baseball game with a strong Cisne nine.

- Meacham: On Thursday at 7 o’clock, relatives went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl GREENWOOD to help them celebrate their 25^th wedding anniversary.  They came out with well filled baskets ready to put on the table including ice cream and cake.  Those present were: Mrs. Maggie KLINE, Mr. and Mrs. Loren KLINE and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chester KLINE, Mr. and Mrs. Dale WRIGHT, Mr. and Mrs. Charles KLINE, Mr. and Mrs. Merle KLINE and family.  Nice gifts were received, mostly silver.

- Meacham: The pie supper at Booker school was well attended and $82 was the amount made.  Mrs. Kenneth WILKINSON is the teacher.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER are the proud parents of a little son born Sunday, Sept. 19, in the Salem Hospital.

- Pleasant Grove: Several from here attended the funeral service for Mrs. George LOGSDEN, which was held Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will WALSH.  The body was taken to Mount Sterling, Ill. where services were held at the Christian Church and interment made there.  While funeral services were being held for Mrs. WALSH’s mother, her father, who was very low, passed away.

- Swift School: Mrs. Effie ROBB and daughter, Florence, and grandson, Dooley EDMAN of Kansas, called on Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LOWE one day last week.

- Omega: Services for Pvt. Robert FULFER were held at the Christian Church Friday with interment in Oskaloosa Cemetery

- Mrs. Della HANSON: Della Elizabeth GEORGE, daughter of Isaac and Sophronia GEORGE, was born in Kinmundy on July 5, 1874.  She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mae MAHARA in Peoria on Sept. 23, 1948.  She married John JOHNSON in 1894, and to this union two children were born, one daughter, Mrs. MAHARA, and one son, Luzon, who preceded her in death.  She married John W. HANSON in March 1901, and three sons were born: Harry HANSON of Wood River, Ill.; John HANSON of Denver, Colo.; and Chester HANSON of Kinmundy.  She was a member of the Methodist Church of this city.  She leaves besides her children; two grandchildren, Melvin PARKS and William DENBY of Peoria; one sister, Mrs. Jess BRANNON of Centralia; and one step-brother, William HOBART of Centralia.  Services were held from the Methodist Church in this city on Saturday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment in GRAY Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Theodore MILLER Celebrate 60^th Wedding Anniversary Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Theodore MILLER greeted 211 friends and relatives Sunday in celebrating their 60^th wedding anniversary.  Mr. and Mrs. MILLER were married in Central City, Ill., Sept. 26, 1888 at the home of Mr. MILLER’s brother, August MILLER.   They lived the first two years of their married life in Central City.  At that time they moved to a farm north of Kinmundy where Mr. MILLER was employed as a miner in the Kinmundy Coal Mine.  He worked at this til the closing of the mine, then worked away from Kinmundy at different mines.  After being forced to quit the mine because of his hearing, Mr. MILLER worked for a short time as a carpenter.  A short time after, he started in the business of harness and shoe repair work here in Kinmundy.  He worked at this business til 1942, when he retired.  At the request of Mrs. MILLER, the Christian Church Sunday School came to the MILLER home Sunday and gave a fine program.  At noon 97 relatives and friends enjoyed a wonderful dinner, with the table being decorated with flowers, and a large three tier wedding cake decorated in silver and gold roses.  After dinner, punch and cake were served by the granddaughters, assisted by their aunt, Mrs. Scott DAVIDSON, as old friends and neighbors filled the house to congratulate this fine old couple, and wish them many more years together.  Mrs. MILLER is 88 and Mr. MILLER is 89.  (A picture of the couple with the cake was included.)

- On Sept. 18^th in the Christian Church of Decatur, Mrs. Velva DOWNEY became the bride of Victor M. DALTON of that city.  They will reside in Decatur.  The bride was formerly Mrs. Velva DOWNEY of Kinmundy. 

- Myron HAMMER: Myron HAMMER, born in Kinmundy, the son of Matilda and Wesley HAMMER, on Jan. 31, 1882, died at the Salem Hospital on Sept. 21, 1948.  He was one of ten children, 8 boys and 2 girls.  His parents, one brother, Arthur, and one sister, Nettie, preceded him in death.  On Dec. 28, 1907, he married Cloa SWIFT, and they had 8 children, six sons and 2 daughters.  Two sons have preceded him in death.  Most of his entire life was spent in Kinmundy where he was a highly respected citizen.  He was a member of the Kinmundy Christian Church.  He is survived by his wife, four sons: Howard of Farina; Delbert, U.S. Army, Okinawa; James, U.S. Navy, Florida; and Earl at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest JONES of Broadland, Ill., and Mrs. William FRAKES of Salem; six brothers: John, Fred and William of South Bend, Ind.; Forrest of Sioux City, Iowa; Lon of Decatur; and Dolph of Kinmundy; one sister, Mrs. Bessie JACOBSON of Mt. Vernon; and three grandchildren.  Services were held at the Christian Church in Kinmundy on Sept. 26, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Mrs. Mabel FOX of Kinmundy was called from New York Sunday between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. on “Stop the Music” program.  This is a quiz show program with prizes amounting to $30,000 given to the person they call that can answer their mystery game.  Mrs. FOX reported that she had been listening to the program for the past several months, and because of radio interference had turned off her radio Sunday evening.  When the operator called her and asked Mrs. FOX to turn her radio on again, but because of the noise she couldn’t hear the tune, so as the result, Mrs. FOX missed out on the prizes.  Many citizens of Kinmundy did hear the program and were surprised to hear Kinmundy called.

- Brown: This community was saddened to hear of the death of Eileen WILKINSON, daughter of Gerald WILKINSON and wife of Flora, formerly of this vicinity.  The funeral was in Flora.

- DAY Family Dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Dwight DAY Jr. were host and hostess to 35 guests of the DAY families Sept. 26 with a potluck dinner in their spacious home in Kinmundy.  (A list of those attending was included.)

- Wilson School: A very pleasant family reunion was enjoyed several days last week when Uncle Henry SEE’s aged sister, Mrs. Nancy CORLEY of Rogers, Ark. and nieces, Mrs. Marie SCOTT, Mrs. Effie WOODSIDE and Mrs. Mabel DONOHOE of Perry, Okla., and Mrs. FREEMAN of Stillwater, Okla. and son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Guy SEE, visited him at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Guy SEE, visited him at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ZIMMER.  Mr. SEE’s sister has reached the good old age of 95 years, while he is 90 years and confined to his bed with a broken hip.        

- The High School and Grade School Cafeteria opened its doors Monday to the students.  206 students have signed up so far to eat lunch at the new cafeteria.  The cafeteria is located in the main part of the new building, erected this summer, west of the main school building.  In each end of the new building is a class room.  One class room is now being used as a typing room, and the other as a general classroom.  The kitchen of the school cafeteria is modern in every sense of the word, being equipped with a large gas stove as well as a 11 cu. ft. electric refrigerator, double sinks with hot and cold running water.  The kitchen is also equipped with ample cupboard space.  The main dining room has picnic style type tables and with four of these tables small enough for 1^st and 2^nd grade pupils.  At the present time the dining room is large enough to serve 150 students at one time.  Lunch is served at 11:30 for the 1^st and 2^nd grades, with their plates being placed at the small tables.  Next comes the 3^rd and 4^th grades, etc., til about 12:00 noon the high school students come in for their lunch.  At the present time, each meal will cost 25 cents, but it is hoped this cost will be lowered when the Federal Aid is received.  Monday school officials estimated that the lunch cost about $30.  Equipment for the lunch room was bought by the local P.T.A.  Donations of late garden vegetables, canned fruit, apples or potatoes would be greatly appreciated.  (Pictures were included of the three cooks, Mrs. Gladys EAGAN, Miss Cordelia O’BRIEN and Mrs. MIDDLETON, preparing the first meal in the cafeteria; a picture of the outside of the building; the kids eating in the cafeteria; and of a plate of the meat loaf meal served.)

- Mrs. Grace JACKSON entertained several relatives to a surprise birthday dinner honoring her husband, Theron JACKSON, and Ernest VANDEVEER.  The table was loaded with good things to eat including eight birthday cakes, each decorated in honor of the two honorees.  Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. D.H. VANDEVEER, son Lester and Helen ROBNETT, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER and sons, John and Ernest of Kinmundy; Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER, Mary Ann and Ray Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Roy MILLER, Barbara, Mary Jane and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Pete JOINES, Jack and Jimmie, Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Jack LAMPKIN, daughter and mother, Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur YATES, Crossville, and daughter and son-in-law, of Anderson, Ind.

- Mr. and Mrs. D.F. NEATHERY visited in Danville, Ind. over the weekend and met his old classmates of the Scientific Class of 1910 in the Central Normal College.  The dinner was held at G.E. LOCKMUELLER’s home.  The get-together is an annual affair and has been held yearly since 1910.

- Mrs. Claude HANNA and Miss Dorothy McCULLEY were co-hostesses to a prenuptial shower Friday evening at the home of Miss Helen KLEISS, who is soon to become the bride of Mr. Clarence QUANDT of Iuka.  The gift table was beautiful with appropriate decorations for the occasion and many were the lovely gifts showered upon the bride-to-be.  Refreshments of ice cream, cookies, punch and candy were served by the hostesses and every one pronounced it a lovely party.

- On Saturday afternoon, Mr. Virgil SEE entertained her Sunday School class of the 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade boys to a party at her home in honor of Billy DEAN’s 8^th birthday.  The boys enjoyed the afternoon playing games and riding the pony after which they were invited into the dining room where a large birthday cake with 8 lighted candles decorated the cake.  Those attending were Boyce WHITE, Larry MORRIS, Lester CHASTEEN, Harold and Leroy CATES, Teddy TROUT, Kenneth BUNDY, Johnnie JOHNSON, Dale SMITH, Farroll ARMSTRONG, and Lewis MAXEY.  We were very sorry Morris MAXEY could not be with us, since he is confined to his home with a broken leg.  The teacher and boys each gave some money to buy a present for Morris.

- Mr. and Mrs. Wallace OSBORN of Creve Coeur, Ill have a new son, John Albert.  The OSBORNs have 4 lovely daughters.

- Sixty members of the Standard Oil employees enjoyed a picnic Sunday at Fish Lake Park in Carlyle.  A bountiful meal was served at noon.  Those from here attending were Mr. and Mrs. E.E. BROWN, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight DAY, Jr., and son Johnny DAY.

- Mr. H.M. FISHER celebrated his birthday Friday.  He received 165 cards and several flowers from friends in honor of the occasion.

- The body of Cpl. Xon SCHOOLEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. James SCHOOLEY, living south of Kinmundy, is enroute home it was announced yesterday by the Army.  SCHOOLEY’s body is one of the 7000 servicemen killed in action in WWII, which are enroute home from Europe aboard the U.S. Army transport, Carroll Victory.

- Mrs. Bertha CURRY underwent another major operation in the Salem Hospital Monday morning, which seemed to have improved her condition considerably.

- Mrs. S.M. DAVIDSON left Sunday for her home in Chicago after spending two weeks here caring for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. BARGH, who were both ill.

- Mrs. J.H. NELMS and Mrs. Chas. E. SEIMER accompanied by Mrs. E.S. COMBS to her home in Springfield, where they will visit a few days.  Mrs. NELMS celebrated her 85^th birthday.

- Meacham: Mrs. Esta ALLPHIN, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JOHNSON, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill WELLS of Decatur, Ill. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ruben CRAIN and attended the funeral services for Mr. Dewite ALLPHIN.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F.S. HARRIS, Oct. 1^st, the occasion being the birthdays of Mrs. HARRIS and Mr. HARRELL.  That evening the C.B. Circle with their families gathered at the HARRIS home and enjoyed a social evening.  Refreshments of cake, fruit salad, and coffee were served.

- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BOONE, Mr. C.A. BOONE, and Mrs. Bryan PITTS attended the STOKELY Reunion at Steven STOKELEY’s in Salem, Sunday.

- Omega (from last week): The SEE Reunion was held at the Flora Park Sunday and a delicious dinner was enjoyed by those present.

- Omega (from last week): Chas. COPPLE has employment on the survey gang for the super highway which is suppose to be built in the near future.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the funeral of Dewite ALLPHIN Saturday at Brown Church.  Burial in Phillips Cemetery.

- Brown: Donald TATE broke his arm Saturday afternoon.              

- Helen KLEISS and Clarence QUANDT Married Here Saturday Morning: On Oct. 10, at St. Philomena’s Church occurred the wedding of Miss Helen Elizabeth KLEISS and Clarence M. QUANDT.  Rev. Fr. A.B. SCHOMAKER read the double ring ceremony.  The bridesmaids were Miss Mildred KLEISS, sister of the bride, and Miss Delores STOCK, cousin of the bride.  The groom chose his brother, Lester QUANDT, as best man and Pete HARRISON served as groomsman.  Dinner for the bridal party and members of both families and a few guests was served at Chandlers Café in Farina.  The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred KLEISS of this city, and has been employed in the HANNA’s Café here.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August QUANDT of Iuka, and is employed by the Jett-Higgins Pontiac Co., in Salem.  The reception for the young couple was held from 4 until 8 p.m. in the home of the bride.  They left Sunday for a week’s honeymoon in western states.  On their return, they will occupy the home of Mrs. Gertie WILLIAMS.  (A picture of the couple was included.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Lee PEYTON of Vandalia, have a son born Oct. 7 at the Mark Greer Hospital, and has been Lee Howard.  Mrs. PAYTON was until her marriage, Miss Bonnie BASSETT.

- Silver Wedding: On Oct. 10^th at the Grade School Gymnasium in Farina, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur HOEHNE of near town celebrated their 25^th wedding anniversary.  The occasion was sponsored by members of the Ladies Aid of the Evang. and Ref. Church of which Mrs. HOEHNE is a member.  It was estimated about 250 relatives and friends were present.

- Sister-in-law Dies: Mr. and Mrs. E.C. BARGH have received word of the passing of Mrs. BARGH’s, sister-in-law, Mrs. Ella HOLBROOK, last Friday in Chicago.  Mrs. HOLBROOK was the widow of the late Arthur HOLBROOK and was well known here and in Mason, Ill.

- Life History of Herman SCHNEIDER: Herman Emil SCHNEIDER, son of Herman SCHNEIDER and his wife, Lena, nee KNAUER, was born on Sept. 6, 1882 in Kinmundy twp. and died on Oct. 5, 1848.  His parents brought him to the Lord early in life, for he was baptized on Nov. 12, 1882.  He spent the days of his youth in the home of his parents, and was confirmed in the Evangelical faith April 8, 1898.  On Nov. 2, 1910, he married Billie M. BARBEE, and to this union 9 children were born.  His entire life was spent on the same farm near Kinmundy.  Monday evening he took seriously ill and died on Tuesday evening.  His parents, 2 brothers, William and Adolph and 6 sisters, Emma, Lena, Lillie, Ida, Bertha and Minnie preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife, Lillie SCHNEIDER, and children, Clarence, Naomi, Hilda, Edna, Merle, Ervin, Dorothy, Betty, and Arlene.  One sister, Mrs. Walter MILLER, 10 grandchildren, 3 sons-in-law, and one daughter-in-law.  Services were held at the Evangelical church Friday conducted by Rev. C.L. HILL.

- Hubert FISHER Funeral Sunday Afternoon: Hubert Morgan FISHER, son of David Elihu and Elizabeth MORGAN FISHER, was born Oct. 1, 1886 in the old farm house northwest of Kinmundy.  He departed this life Oct. 8, 1948 after a courageous fight against an illness of almost a year’s duration.  Hubert’s father was an invalid for many years, and the son took charge of the farm work after one year of high school.  In 1905 he took the civil service exam and entered the rural mail carrier service which he gave up to enter the armed forces of WWI.  He entered the army on Apr. 28, 1918 and left that day for Camp Dix, N.J., where he was attached to Headquarters Co. 2^nd Battalion 303 Ammunition Train.  Within a month he embarked for overseas.  He saw service on 4 different fronts under the command of Col. Frank KNOX, receiving his discharge from Camp Grant, May 27, 1919.  He was married to Miss Pearl SEXTON Mar. 20, 1920 and they made their first home on the farm where he was born until Apr. 1924 when he was reinstated as rural mail carrier which position he held until his resignation Dec. 1, 1942, because of disability.  Together with his three older sisters, Hubert was baptized Nov. 29, 1891 by Rev. A.J. EWING of the M.E. Church South.  For many years he has attended and taken an active interest in choir and church services in the Methodist Church in Kinmundy.  He made his faith in God a living reality in his service to the patrons on his route, to neighbors, and all those who needed a helping hand.  Especially was this true in his care of his mother and sisters from the time of his father’s death in 1907.  He served as a director of the Building and Loan Association, was a member of the American Legion, Marion Co. Rural Mail Carriers Assoc., and Rosedale Rebekah Lodge.  He served also as a commissioner of the Boy Scouts and in other civic positions.  He leaves his wife; four sisters, Mrs. Mary JONES, Borger, Texas; Mrs. Amy COCKRELL and Mrs. Laura GRESHAM, Chicago; and Mrs. Agnes MAHAN, Centralia.  Two brothers, David and Carl died in infancy. Services were held from the Methodist Church Sunday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Mr. and Mrs. Stanton ROBERTS of Farina have a son, Larry Stephen, born in the Salem Hospital on Sunday.  The mother is the former Arlene ZIMMER of this city.  Mrs. ROBERTS and son will be in the home of her parents for a few days on return from the hospital.

- Brown: A large crowd attended the charivari and shower at the Ora RITTER home Saturday night for Mr. and Mrs. Melvin RITTER.

- Wilson School: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PARRILL spent Sunday with their son, Clark, and family, helping celebrate the 2^nd birthday of their granddaughter, Janice PARRILL.

- Mrs. Thomas CHEADLE returned home Sunday from St. James, Mo. where she attended the funeral of her brother, Joseph PIOZZA, who died suddenly at his home there.  He was a veteran of WWI.

- Meacham: The Pie Supper at Rockhold School was well attended Friday evening and $42.95 was made.

- SMITH Family have Birthday Dinner: Mrs. Ida SMITH was hostess to her children, Sunday, celebrating 4 birthdays. Those who birthdays occur the same day of the month, Oct. 11 were: Mrs. Wilson SMITH, Olney, D.J. ALEXANDER, granddaughter, Ovalee SMITH, Centralia, and the hostess, Mrs. Ida SMITH, Centralia.  There were 3 large cakes.  Those participating were: Mr. and Mrs. D.J. ALEXANDER, Joan, Jean and Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil RAYMOND and son, John, Edgewood, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Arno SMITH and daughter, Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Bert SMITH and daughter, Ovalee of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson SMITH and daughter and son of Olney, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. C.C. PONTIUS of Loogootee, Ill.

- Ferne CHARLTON Funeral Rites Held Friday: Anna Ferne, daughter of the late William J. and Lillie DOWNOUR McCULLEY, was born on a farm west of Kinmundy, Sept. 13, 1901, and died at her home in Kinmundy Oct. 13, 1948.  She grew up on the farm and attended the Swift School until her parents moved to town where she and her twin sister, Pearl, attended Kinmundy high school.  On Feb. 26, 1921, she married A.O. CHARLTON.  To this union one son, John David, was born.  Besides being a mother to her own child, she also fostered Billie and Carol THOMS, since the death of their mother and her sister, Florence.  Besides her devoted husband and son, she also leaves to mourn their loss, an aged mother, her twin sister, Mrs. Pearl LOWE, Kinmundy; two other sisters, Mrs. Emma RICHARDS, Plymouth, Ind.; and Mrs. Ora LOVELL, Portland, Ore.; and one brother Thurman, Kinmundy.  Ferne was a real homemaker, a good neighbor and her daily trips before ill health overcame her, showed her affection and devotion to her aged mother.  Services were held from the Methodist Church Friday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. 

- Mrs. Mary SMITH, Salem, and Charles DISS of Kinmundy, were married Saturday in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles ADAMS, with Rev. ADAMS officiating.  Miss Ella Mae SEE served her sister as bridesmaid and Donald BROWN was bestman.  Mr. and Mrs. DISS are residing in Salem, where he has employment with the Lightning Butane Company.  The bride is the daughter of Paul SEE residing north of Omega, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville DISS of Kinmundy.

- Mrs. Pete MILLER fell last Friday and suffered a broken bone just above her knee.  She was taken to the Salem Memorial Hospital and placed in a cast.  She is now resting in her home, being cared for by her children. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Leroy SIMPSON of Fredonia have a baby daughter born Wednesday in the Salem Memorial Hospital.  She was named Florence Ann.  The SIMPSONS have two sons.

- A report was written from the Kinmundy Association of former residents who now live in California.  The annual Kinmundy Picnic was held Oct. 10^th in Los Angeles at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D.M. WATKINS for the 3^rd consecutive year.  Mrs. WATKINS was the former Kitty NEAVILL.  A list of those attending was included.

- Family Reunion: On Oct. 4, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. GREEN and Keith entertained the following relatives in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy GREEN and son, Mike of Tolono; Elston GREEN and wife, Orville SCHRODER, wife and Sandra of Patoka; L.E. GREEN, wife and Randy of Salem; E.E. BROWN and wife, Dwight DAY, wife and Johnny of Kinmundy; Mrs. Vivian FEATHER and Mrs. Gertrude WADE. 

- Mr. and Mrs. Walter DOOLEN and daughter, Lynn, of Macomb, are visiting his mother, Mrs. Merta DOOLEN.

- Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. GRISSOM, Mrs. Jane HOHLT, and Mrs. Minnie SIPLE left for Hammond, La. Friday to visit their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ed RICHARDSON.

- Purdue University at Lafayette, Ind. has appointed Harry R. LECKRONE of Salem, farm advisor for radio station, WCNT, Centralia, as radio farm editor for the university’s agriculture dept.  LECKRONE, after three years in the U.S. Infantry and Air Corps joined the staff of WCNT in Sept., 1946, serving as farm advisor and as announcer for the Salem Hour.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest LECKRONE.  His wife is the former Donna ANDREWS.  (“Salem Republican”)

- Swift School (from last week): Dorothy SWIFT and Winifred ARMSTRONG of Indianapolis, Ind. were married last week at the Methodist parsonage.  A reception was held after the wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond SWIFT with 50 relatives and friends present.  Many beautiful presents were received.  They left for a short honeymoon in the southern states.

- The Kinmundy Chamber of Commerce met on Monday night, and the Illinois Central R.R. had completed the high fence as requested by the committee.  Some members reported that a good deal of destruction was going on through the city by boys being close to Halloween.  It was decided it was a matter for the city officials.

- Bob PARRISH of Salem, received word this week of the death of his brother, Ed PARRISH, who died at his home Oct. 14 in Reno, N.D.

- Birthday dinner: Mr. and Mrs. George MOTCH of Centralia, were host and hostess to a family birthday party, honoring Mr. MOTCH and Mrs. J.R. MAHAN, whose birthdays are in October.  Other guests at this dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Richard MOTCH of Effingham; Mr. and Mrs. F.A. MOTCH, Mr. and Mrs. F.G. PRUETT, J.R. MAHAN, Miss Edna MOTCH, Bob MAHAN, and John MOTCH of Champaign.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON received a phone message, Oct. 19^th, stating Mr. and Mrs. Jack HONN of Mahomet, Ill. announce the arrival of a daughter born in Champaign.

- American Legion to Sponsor Weekly Dances: Oct. 30^th will be the first dance in the weekly dance program sponsored by the Kinmundy Post No. 519 of the American Legion.  The Legion has rented the hall above the Garden Hardware for the weekly dances.  This hall will be used for the Legion’s home.  Music for this first dance will be “Whitie White’s Musical Knights”, a local band.  The dances will start at 8 p.m. and go until midnight.  The local Legion members are seeing to it that there will be no rough play at their dances.  All work which was done on the new Legion hall was supplied by local members of the Legion.  The floor was sanded down and put in shape for good dancing.

- Kinmundy Stinging Hornets Started Basketball Practice Last Wednesday: Basketball is under way at Kinmundy H.S.  Practice commenced Wednesday with 36 Hornets reporting for practice.  Those reporting were: James ALEXANDER, Gene BAILEY, Dayne BASSETT, Glenn DOOLEN, Darrell GARRETT, Mac GARRETT, Bill HESTER, Eugene GIGAR, Scott HANKS, Earl HAMMER, Donnie JOHNSON, Louis MUEHLHAUSEN, Bob MARLOW, Don SMITH, Leroy SWIFT, Ted TOLLIVER, James BURGE, Bill GRAY, Gerald CHASTEEN, Dwight HARRIS; Wallace HULTS; Ronald POLANKA; Ronald SMITH; Bill WRIGHT; Don ADAMS; Don CHEATUM; Darrell DISS; Don EBLIN; Don GARRETT, Dale HULSEY, Dick JOHNSON, Al MALEKOVIC; Bill VALLOW; Charles WHITE, Bill WILSON; John HOYT.  William BEARD was elected student manager of the team.

- Mr. and Mrs. Freddie LANGENFELD announce the arrival of a daughter born Oct. 23.  Mrs. LANGENFELD is the former Mildred ATKINS of this city.

- The newly organized volunteer fire department made their first official run Wed. morning in response to a call from the Hugh COPPLE farm two miles east of Kinmundy.  The fire was only the chimney burning out and a small section of wall paper catching fire.  The small blaze was out by the time the department arrived on the scene.  Every member of the volunteers reported and were at the scene of the fire.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clarence JOLIFF of Centralia spent the weekend here visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore MILLER.

- Mrs. Frank WILSON of Decatur is here taking care of her mother, Mrs. Theodore MILLER, during her illness.

- Omega: Leslie EBLIN has moved Mrs. George EBLIN’s furniture to the new house which he has completed on his property here.

- Pulls Rip Cord After 1,000 Foot Free Fall: Keith GREEN, living west of Kinmundy, made his first parachute jump Sunday at Leckrone Field in Salem.  Keith bailed out of a Piper Trainer at 2500 feet above the field, and fell 1000 feet before his chute opened.  Keith stated that after he bailed out, he pulled at the rip cord four times before his chute came out, and on the fourth pull the cord caught in his auxiliary which caused it to open too.  While floating down he pulled in his auxiliary chute and held it between his knees.  Keith is employed by Leckrone Field as a lineman, and now is a holder of a private flying license, and is working for his commercial license.  While some of the spectators were a little worried, Keith stated that he wasn’t worried at all during the jump.  After the first 200 feet, he was traveling at the speed of 120 miles an hour.  During the afternoon he also placed third in a spot landing contest.

- P.T.A. Holds Halloween Parade: The P.T.A. held their annual Halloween Parade in the Gym Friday, Oct. 29^th at 7:30 p.m.  The winners of first and second place in each group were as follows:

 Boy as Girl: Denny GEILER, Jimmy JONES;

Girl as Boy: Thelma HUBBEL, Shirley JASPER;

Witch: Karen JONES, Gary OLDEN;

Ghost: Jerry MORRIS, Glen TIPSWORD;

Negro Man: Dwayne GRAY, Larry MORRIS;

Negro Woman: Larry SMITH, Louis MAXEY;

Fat Man: Dickie HOWELL, Kenneth JASPER, 3^rd - Don JONES;

Fat Woman: Freddy HOWELL, Joyce GEILER;

Clown: Beryl KEEN, Cheryl WILLIAMS;

Indian: Bonnie GRAY, Barbara ALBERT;

Old Fashioned Girl: Carol GEORGE, Barbara HAMMER, 3^rd - David HANNA;

Ragged Man: Bill HANNA, Richard BOYD;

Miscellaneous: David LINTON, Donna Gail WILLIAMS and Bobby BUNDY as bride, groom and minister;

Leroy CATES - Father Time;

Larry BASSETT - Cow boy;

Billy Dean SEE - Uncle Sam;

The judges were Mrs. Hester JAMES, Mrs. Elsie REESE and Miss Katherine WORMLEY.  Prizes of 50 cents and 25 cents were given to the winners.  The money being donated by our local business members.  A candy bar was given to each masked child by the P.T.A.  The committee in charge of this event was Mrs. Harold MORRIS, Mrs. George KEEN, and Mrs. Orville DISS.

- Warren Eugene and Robert Charles, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SHUFELDT submitted to tonsillectomies in the Salem Hospital last week.  Dorothy and Mary FEATHER, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. George FEATHER, were also tonsil patients.  All of these young people except Bobby, who is preschool age, are back in school and doing fine.

- The office of student personnel of Anderson College has announced the election of John BOUSEMAN, son of Mrs. Evelyn BOUSEMAN, Alma, Ill., to the office of editor-in-chief of the “Echos” and “Andersonian”.  Mr. BOUSEMAN is a junior student working towards a B.A. degree.

- Word has been received here of the serious illness of Chas. METZGER, who suffered a stroke two weeks ago in the home of his son, Henry, in Decatur.

- Mrs. Frank HUMPHREY was taken to the Salem Hospital Tuesday morning, having suffered a stroke in her sleep sometime Monday night.

- The Kinmundy Express Celebrates 65^th Anniversary with This Issue: This issue of the Express marks it’s 65^th year, so we say we are entering upon our 66^th year.  There were other newspapers in Kinmundy before the EXPRESS was established by Messers Richard F. LAWSON and Owen SCOTT.  To the writer, 65 years is a mighty long time but to some few of our readers, it seems only a short space of time because they remember when the first issue of the EXPRESS rolled off the press as we would term it today.  But in those days, it was picked off the press because about the only presses in use then were the Washington Hand Presses.  With these presses, the forms were placed on the bed of the press.   Then the forms were inked with a hand roller.  The blank paper was placed carefully over the forms.  Then by means of a hand lever, a large platen was let down over the paper which made the imprint.  The platen was then lifted and the paper carefully picked off the forms.  These Washington Hand Presses went out of use many years ago but I have seen a few of them, the most of them merely kept for relics while a few others are in use today in some shops, being used for proof presses.  I have been told that a good pressman could turn out a paper a minute with these presses.  Today, our presses are run by electricity and some have a capacity of almost 500,000 an hour.  Then again, back in the days of the beginning of the EXPRESS, the type was all handset.  The typesetting machine had not been invented at that time. Your present editor acquired the EXPRESS 27 years ago this month.   We have made a few changes in this length of time.  About 3 years after we purchased the paper, we installed a type setting machine, an Intertype by name.  We were just as proud of this machine as we were our first new automobile.  It could do just about everything but talk.  It not only set the type but it made brand new type for us each time.  (There was more information about the type setting in this article.)

- Funeral Services Held Sunday for Cpl. Xon SCHOOLEY: The casketed remains of Cpl. Xon SCHOOLEY arrived here Saturday morning and were accompanied to the home of his parents south of Kinmundy by members of the Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion.  Services were held Sunday afternoon from the Methodist Church, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Post No. 519, American Legion.  Xon, youngest son of James and Lena WHITSON SCHOOLEY, was born in the family homestead south of Kinmundy Oct. 3, 1918 and was killed in action in France on Aug. 2, 1944, aged 25 years, 10 months, and 25 days.  Xon grew to manhood in this community attending the local grade school and graduating from Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘36.  After his graduation, he worked at various jobs, helping his father with the farm work, working some in the oil fields near Salem and in a lumber mill in Pennsylvania.  It was while working in Penn. that he registered for the draft.  He later returned home had his registration, changed to the local board and reenlisted.  He was mustered in the service June 18, 1941.  After graduation from a communications school at Ft. Knox, Ky., he was commissioned to a corporal.  He was assigned to the 3^rd Armored Division and sailed overseas, entering France June 17, 1944.  He was a radio operator in a tank.  Truly, Xon was a good soldier and we know that the made things pleasant for everyone around him just like he did when he was here.  We have all missed the cheery smile he had for everyone.  Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers, namely, David, Chicago; Maurice, Vandalia; Glenn and Clark, Kinmundy; and one sister, Helen GAINES, Mattoon.  Relatives from out-of-town attending the services included David SCHOOLEY, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice SCHOOLEY, Vandalia; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd GAINES, Mattoon; Mr. and Mrs. Web ALLEN, Charleston; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin WHITSON and Miss Elsie WHITSON, Salem.  (Two pictures were included.  One of Xon in his uniform, and the second of the flag covered casket being carried.)

- Amelia HUMPHREY: Amelia HUMPHREY, daughter of William and Ernestine MALINSKY, was born April 20, 1877 and died on Nov. 5, 1948.  On Sept. 28, 1901, she was married to Frank HUMPHREY.  Soon after their marriage they came to Kinmundy, where they engaged in farming until a few years ago.  Since their retirement, they have made their home in Kinmundy.  They are the proud parents of one son, William.  She leaves to mourn her passing, her devoted husband and son, a daughter-in-law and two granddaughters, all of whom she loved dearly.  She also leaves four brothers, Albert of Kinmundy; August and Ernest, of Flora; and Frank of Ontario, Canada; and one sister, Helen HARMON of Springfield.  Services were held Sunday from the Methodist Church, Rev. B.F. MAHON, officiating, and Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER, assisting.  Commitment was made in the Louisville Mausoleum.  (A list of those attending the funeral was included.)

- Charles H. HOWELL: The many friends of Charles H. HOWELL were very surprised as well as grieved to learn of his sudden death early Sunday morning.  For the past few weeks he had been suffering with a heart ailment.  The day previous he felt extra fine and husked corn a part of the day.  He took seriously ill during the night and died at 5:15 a.m. on Nov. 7, 1948.  Services were held Tuesday at the Christian Church, Rev. Oscar L. HAWKINS, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOWELL of Des Moines, Iowa, drove here arriving Monday night.  Another son, Bryan, of Long Beach, Calif., arrived in St. Louis via plane, early Tuesday morning, and was met by his brother, Harold, and Earl DOOLEN.  Charles H. HOWELL, son of the late James Franklin and Jane ROBB HOWELL, was born in Kinmundy twp., Jan. 4, 1869.  He was married to Mary Elmira CUMMINS on Feb. 13, 1890.  He with his bride settled in the country, as farming was his chosen work.  Five children were born, one son, Walter Clifton, passing away in infancy.  Frank of Des Moines, Iowa; Bryan of Long Beach, Calif.; Geneva PURVIS of Odin, Ill.; and Harold, who with his family, lived with his father.  With these sorrowing children, he leaves to mourn their loss, three daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren, Burrell of Long Beach, Calif.; Shirley, Barbara, Marilyn and Charles of Kinmundy; two sisters, Mrs. Arminda BROWN of Kinmundy; Mrs. Lloyd PARRILL of Hammond, Ill.; two brothers, E.S. HOWELL of Farina; and James E. HOWELL of Los Angeles, Calif.  Mr. HOWELL jointed the Christian Church on Nov. 23, 1923.  He was Sunday School Superintendent for a time, and also deacon in the church.  His beloved companion preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1938.

- CONANT-JONES: Miss Marjorie CONANT and Floyd JONES were married in Alma on Friday by Rev. CURTIS.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles SEE, sister and brother-in-law of the bride.  Immediately after the ceremony, the newlyweds left on a week’s honeymoon through the southern states.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William CONANT.  She is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘48.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle JONES.  He is also a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘44.  Soon after his graduation, he entered the service where he remained for two years, seeing action in the Southwest Pacific.  Since his return home, he has been engaged in farming with his father.  The happy couple will make their home just across the road from the groom’s parents where he has erected a lovely cottage.

- Returns Home: Mr. and Mrs. Richard MOTCH have returned to Kinmundy and will make their home in the Clyde PRUETT property.  They have been living in Effingham where Mr. MOTCH has been employed by the Norge Corp.  Mr. MOTCH has accepted the position with the firm of MAHAN & MOTCH, commencing his work last Monday morning.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde PRUETT and son, Kleon, and daughter, Marcelline JONES, and son, Bobby, were Saturday and finished trucking their household effects to Belleville, Ill., where they will make their home.  This good family went to Belleville 3 weeks ago, with a part of their furniture and finally decided that they liked it well enough to make it their home for awhile at least.  They have rented their home in this city to Mr. and Mrs. Richard MOTCH.

- Mr. and Mrs. Leslie FLICK called Sunday at the Chas. KELLER home.  Mr. FLICK has just recently returned from Berlin, Germany, where he spent the past year teaching Chemistry and Science in an American High School in that foreign city.  He was accompanied to the states by his German bride of a few months - a very charming girl.  Leslie is now high school coach and instructor at Xenia.

- Mr. and Mrs. Win HEADLEY Celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary: On Nov. 10, 1896, Mr. Win HEADLEY and Miss Lillian DOOLEN drove to Vandalia where they were united in marriage in the courthouse, or what is now known as the Old State Capitol.  They were attended by Frank JONES and Miss Mabel HEADLEY, sister of the groom, also Mr. Clem DOOLEN, brother of the bride and Miss Pearl HEADLEY, sister of the groom, each couple going by way of buggy a distance of over 25 miles.  After they were married, they all had their dinner in a hotel before returning home.  On Sunday, Nov. 7, 1948, the family gathered together in the home of Mr. and Mrs. HEADLEY in honor of this event and celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.  They had with them, 11 of their 12 living children.  One child, Bessie, having died when a baby, and Harry, who died in 1943.  Leslie of Billings, Mont. was unable to be there.  The children in order of their ages who were there were: Cecil and wife, of Lansing, Mich.; Russell at home; Mark and family of Alton, Ill.; David and wife of St. Louis; Mira and family of Salem; Mabel and family of Kinmundy; Harvey of Lansing, Mich.; Hubert of St. Louis, Mo.; Carl and wife of Lansing, Mich.; Wes at home; and Merle and family of near Vernon.  The happiest part of the day was the fact these 3 couples could all be together for dinner: Mr. and Mrs. HEADLEY, Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES, and Mr. and Mrs. Clem DOOLEN.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank DOOLEN and Mr. and Mrs. Clem DOOLEN were married the following year.  Win’s sister, Mrs. Ed DOOLEN, was also a guest for dinner.   At the noon hour, dinner was served to 41 members of the family.  Mr. and Mrs. HEADLEY have 33 grandchildren.  (A picture of the couple was included.)

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON called on Mr. DILLON’s sister, Mrs. Belle SCHERMERHORN, who is being cared for in the home of her daughter, Mrs. John BROOM of near Alma on Monday afternoon.  It was Mrs. SCHERMERHORN’s 90^th birthday.  She received several nice cards.  Mr. and Mrs. Ernest SCHERMERHORN of Ridge Farm were dinner guests, and Mrs. Minnie LOCKHART and Mrs. Walter PRUETT called in the afternoon.

- Basket Dinner: A basket dinner was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grove JOHNSTON on Sunday to honor the birthdays of Mrs. Frank BURKETT and Mr. Grover JOHNSTON.  Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Bryan SHIKLE, Mrs. Opal NIEDO and Joe FRENCH of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Orion BUTTS and Junior, and Gerald BUTTS, Mr. and Mrs. Merle JOHNSTON, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey JOHNSTON, Mr. and Mrs. Clark HAMPSTEN and Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Edd MOODY and Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank BURKETT and Eula.

- Funeral Rites Held Sunday for Arminda BROWN: Arminda Harriett HOWELL was born June 18, 1859 on a farm in Kinmundy twp.   She was the daughter of James Franklin HOWELL and Jane ROBB HOWELL.  On Dec. 26, 1877, she was married to Harvey Albertus BROWN.  Mr. BROWN died in May 1918.  Death came to Mrs. BROWN on Nov. 12^th, after several years of suffering.  Of the immediate family, she is survived by two sons: J. Harvey BROWN and Elno E. BROWN of Kinmundy; two daughters, Mrs. I.E. SCHLAGENHAUF of Janesville, Wis., and Mrs. Ronald LACEY of Pontiac, Ill.  21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren also survive.  Mrs. BROWN was also preceded in death by 3 sons and 2 daughters, Charles and Luella, having died in infancy.  Mrs. BROWN was a woman of great industry.  No day was too long, no task too difficult for her to undertake.  She was an exceedingly selfless person and gave herself without reservation to her family, her church and community, until she became an invalid about five years ago.  She was a loyal member of the church.  Services were held from the Christian Church on Sunday, Rev. Oscar HAWKINS officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.  (A list of those attending from out-of-town was included.)

- Juanita WILKINSON: Juanita Eileen WILKINSON, daughter of Gerald and Naoma WILKINSON, was born Nov. 12, 1936, and died Sept. 24, 1948, after a brief illness at the age of 11 years, 10 months, and 12 days.  She was a pupil in the Flora School, and attended the Church of God, and recently was awarded a Bible Story book and New Testament for perfect attendance at Sunday School.  She leaves her mother and father, one brother, Gene, 14 years; two sisters, Jewel and Karen Ann; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles UPCHURCH and Mrs. Gertie WILKINSON MULVANEY.  Services were held Sept. 27 at the Church of God in Flora, with interment in Xenia Cemetery.

- Mrs. Anna LYONS had the misfortune of falling Tuesday, and breaking her right hip and is now in serious condition.  She has just recently recovered from fracturing her other hip.

- P.T.A. Meet: The local P.T.A. held their monthly meeting Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.  Program chairman for the October meeting was Mrs. John FORD.  The program consisted of a piano solo by Elnora WILLIAMS; a vocal trio by Maxine BARKSDALE, Rojean and Rosalie ALDERSON.  The speaker for the evening was Clara M. SCHWANDT of the Marion County Child Welfare, who spoke on Foster Parents and stressed the good work being carried on by the foster parents of the county.  Mr. O’DELL made a short report on the lunch room.  3840 hot lunches were served the 19 days of October.  Several new members were added in the month’s drive, making our membership 110 at the present time.  The vote was carried and our next P.T.A. meeting will be held in the lunch room.

- The Pleasant Grove Home Bureau met Friday afternoon in the Brubaker townhouse with it’s 19 members and 3 guests.  Mrs. John SHAFFER, chairman, presided at the business meeting.           

- Mrs. Bertha CURRY is slowly improving in her home.  She celebrated her birthday on Saturday and enjoyed a card shower and several callings.

- Pleasant Grove: Clyde ROSE accompanied Joe VALLOW of Kinmundy, and friend, Mr. STEVENS, of Michigan, to Cairo, Ill. on a hunting trip Monday by plane.  On returning home, Mr. STEVENS flew his private owned plane over the VALLOW and ROSE homes before returning to the Salem Airport.  Clyde arrived home just before noon, and reports a good trip and thanks Mr. STEVENS and Joe for their courtesy.

- Pleasant Grove: A Thanksgiving dinner will be held at Pleasant Grove on Thanksgiving Day.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Claude JAMISON and Mrs. Kenneth PICKLE and children have moved to the apartments in the Copple Building.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. E.G. DILLON were in Centralia Monday attending the funeral of Dr. Harry WILSON.  He was buried at Alma Cemetery.

- Helen FEATHER and Don ADAMS King and Queen of Carnival:  At the annual carnival of the Kinmundy Community H.S. held Saturday evening, the members of the Junior Class were successful in naming their candidates as King and Queen of the Carnival.  Seated on a throne are Don ADAMS and Helen FEATHER.  The unsuccessful candidates were accorded the honor of being their attendants, namely: Virgil POWELL and Barbara McNICOL, Seniors; Burl COOLEY and Elnora WILLIAMS, Sophomores; Leroy SWIFT and Dorothy FEATHER, Freshmen.  The annual carnival is one of the highlights of the school year.  The proceeds are used for several different school activities.  (A picture of the candidates was included.)  

- Mrs. Irene HANNA and Harold CHANCE were married Saturday at 8:30 mass in St. Philomena’s church in this city, Rev. Fr. A.B. SCHOMAKER, officiating.  They were attended by a brother of the bride and his wife.  The wedding march was played by Mrs. Fred KLEISS, and Mrs. W.B. VALLOW sang two songs.  Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left for Chicago to spend a few days with relatives.  The bride is the widow of the late PFC Beauford L. HANNA.  She was born and reared in Chicago, but for the past several years has made her home in this city where she has many friends.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. CHANCE residing northwest of this city.  He spent 4 years in the service, and saw action in the Southwest Pacific.  He is a promising young farmer.

- Funeral Rites Held Thursday Afternoon for Joy FIELDS of Coulee Dam, Wash.: Joy Nelson FIELDS, only son of George Nelson and Minnie SHAW FIELDS, was born in Kinmundy twp., July 28, 1905, and died in the Coulee Dam Hospital, Coulee Dam, Wash. on Nov. 12, 1948.  Joy grew to manhood in Kinmundy, attending the public schools and graduating from Kinmundy attending the public schools and graduating from Kinmundy H.S. with the class of ‘24.  After graduating, he started to railroading, but soon gave this up to become an electrician for the Brown Shoe Co., being employed in Salem, Mattoon, and finally Brookfield, Mo., where he met his future bride, Miss Lucille McCOLLUM.  They were married on Feb. 26, 1929.  Soon after his marriage, he brought his bride to Kinmundy, where they made their home for a few years.  In 1936, he accepted a position as an electrician on the Boulder Dan project at Boulder Dam, Nev.  Here he worked for 4 years, transferring to Coulee Dan in 1940, where he was employed at the time of his death.  On Nov. 12, Joy was not feeling very good and took the day off.  He did a few chores around his home, and in the afternoon asked his wife to drive him to the hospital for an examination.  He walked in the hospital and to the doctors office.  While he was being examined, he took very ill, and within a few minutes, was dead. The cause of his death was attributed to coronary occlusion.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary, on June 17, 1936, and his father on July 26, 1938.  He was a member of the Community Church of Coulee Dan; also a member of the grand Coulee Dam Lodge No. 120, and the Kinmundy Chapter of the O.E.S.  Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by three children: William Eugene, 17, Joyce Arlene, 15, and Gary Nelson, 8.  Short funeral services were held in Coulee Dam Monday afternoon, Nov. 15^th.  The body reached Kinmundy Wednesday night accompanied by the widow and mother.  Services were held Thursday from the Christian church, Rev. Oscar HAWKINS officiating.  Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery under the auspices of Kinmundy Lodge No. 398, A.F. & A.M. on behalf of the Grand Coulee Dam lodge.

- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. JACKSON received a telephone message, Monday stating that Mr. and Mrs. A.K. GEIBE of Salem, announce the arrival of a daughter, Andria Kaye, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.

- George H. BARGH of Kinmundy has been awarded the alumni memorial scholarship in the school of journalism, U. of I.  BARGH, a 4.7 student in the advertising curriculum of the school, is the 5^th to win the award which was established in 1944.

- Farm Advisor Fred J. BLACKBURN was honored at the annual meeting of the Illinois Agricultural Association in Chicago last week by being presented with a diamond lapel button, designating that he had rendered 25 years of service to agriculture.  However, Mr. BLACKBURN’s record exceeds the 25 years.

- Pie Supper: A Pie Supper and Cake Walk at Brubaker Town House, sponsored by the Pleasant Grove Home Bureau, will be held Friday night, Dec. 3^rd.  Everyone invited.

- New Residents: Mr. and Mrs. Scott TRICKY and family have moved into the Kate SONGER property owned by Glenn WHITE.  Mr. and Mrs. TRICKY are the parents of 4 children, one in high school, two in grade school, and one at home.  He is a manager of the new Brokerage Store in Salem.

- Golden Wedding: Mr. and Mrs. E.S. HOWELL celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in their home in Farina, Sunday.  A list of those attending from Kinmundy was included.

- Mrs. Ellis JOHNSON has been a patient in the Salem Hospital suffering with pneumonia. 

- Mrs. Carrie LONG and Paul SEE of near Omega, were married in Kentucky last Saturday.  They will reside in the home of the groom near Omega.

- Omega: Paul SEE and Mrs. Carrie LONG were recently married and have returned from a trip to Kentucky.

- Swift School: Mary WANTLAND spent Wednesday night with Helen BASSETT and Alice ZIMMER spent Wednesday night with Dorothy FEATHER and they all attended the Freshmen Party at Kinmundy.

- Swift School: Richard and Judy, children of Mr. and Mrs. George FORD had their tonsils removed last Wednesday at Vandalia Hospital.  They both are getting along wonderfully.

- Swift School: Anyone that has any news for Swift School, please get in touch with yours truly, Mrs. George FEATHER.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar SMITH attended the funeral of his brother, Omar, in Odin, Tuesday.

- Marion SHAFFER and Joe MIDDLETON have enlisted in the army.  They left Tuesday of last week for Camp Breckenridge, Ky., where they will be stationed for training.

- Miss Edith MAZANEK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.  John MAZANEK of Alma, and Arnold JOHNSON of Peoria, were married Nov. 28^th in the home of the bride’s parents.  The groom is the son of Mrs. Emma JOHNSON and the late Halver JOHNSON of Morris, Ill.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Oscar L. HAWKINS in the presence of the families and a few friends.  Mrs. Oscar T. HURLEY, Jr. of Chattanooga, Tenn., sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  Vernon JOHNSON of Morris, Ill. served as his brother’s best man.  Frank SERENO of Mason, Ill., nephew of the groom, played the music, and he accompanied Miss Eva Mae Davis of Salem who sang.  The reception was held at the Southern Gardens in Salem.  Mrs. Kelly JOHNSON, sister of the groom of Mason, took the place of her mother, who is ill, in the receiving line.  After a two weeks honeymoon trip in the southern states, the newlyweds will reside in Peoria, where the groom is employed by the Byrnes Construction Company.  Prior to her marriage, the bride was employed as Deputy County Clerk in Salem. 

- Mr. and Mrs. James ADAMS of Chicago have a baby boy born Nov. 25 named Gerry Michael.

- Sophia Ann LEWIS: Services were held Tuesday from the Omega Presbyterian Church for Sophia Ann LEWIS, 43, wife of Halice LEWIS, who died Saturday in Salem Memorial Hospital.  She had been critically ill for the past 6 months.  The Rev. William BEARD was in charge of the service.  Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.  Arrangements were by the Hancock Funeral Home of Salem.   Sophia Ann, daughter of William and Dillie JOLES McCALLEY, was born near Iuka on Jan. 21, 1905.  Her mother dying when Sophia was a very young girl, she was reared by her grandparents, Uncle Sam and Aunt Betty JOLES.  She attended Woodlawn United Brethren Church and Sunday School.  On June 26. 1925, she married Mr. Halice LEWIS of Kinmundy.  In this union were born: Alice Lucille, Chester Lee, Darwin Carroll, Herma Gene, Robert Leon, and Linda Kay, all whom survive except Alice Lucille, who died in infancy.  Surviving are her husband, Halice LEWIS of Omega; and the following children: Chester of Louisville; Darwin “Red” of Phoenix, Ariz; Mrs. Herma McGEE of Louisville; Robert and Linda Kay at home.  Other near relatives surviving are 2 sisters: Mrs. Marie STANLEY of West Frankfort; Mrs. Ruby SIGREST of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, Richard STANLEY of Osceola, Ind.; a little grandson dear to her heart, Donald Lee LEWIS of Louisville.  One sister, Mrs. Nora OULREY of Xenia, preceded her in death 2 years ago.  About a year ago, Sophia took her last illness, but extreme seriousness of it was not apparent until about 6 months ago.  She was conscious of her approaching end and often expressed a wish to go, and be done with her intense suffering.  She died on Nov. 27, 1948.

- Della A. HOYT: Della A. HOYT, was born March 4, 1876 in Alma twp., the daughter of John P. and Asenith BAKER COZAD.  She died at her home Nov. 28, 1948.  On May 9, 1897, she married Jess HOYT, and this couple moved to Kinmundy in the year 1902.  In 1892, Mrs. HOYT became a loyal member of the Marshall Creek Baptist Church.  She is survived by her husband, three sons, Charles and Ralph of Kinmundy; Frank of DeKalb, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Vera BOUGHERS, Torrance, Calif.; Mrs. Lera BRASEL, Kinmundy; and Mrs. Clara JADWIN, Salem; 20 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by two sons, William and Everett.  Services were held from the Linton Funeral Home Wednesday, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.

- Rev. Wm. WALLACE of Salem, has accepted the pastorate of the Church of God in Kinmundy.  He and his family will move here in the near future.  They have three sons, Jackie Lee, Wm. E. and Robt. F.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip WALLACE of Clinton, Ind.  He was graduated from school at Richnell, Ind., in the print of 1934.  (A picture accompanied this article.)

- Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary: C.S. WATSON and wife, Marguerite, motored to Terre Haute, Ind. on Thanksgiving Day, where they had been invited to partake of turkey and all the trimmings and on this particular day, among relatives and friends, they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, the actual date being Nov. 30^th.  Mr. WATSON is a retired C. & E.I. Railroad Agent.

- Hugh COPPLE, living east of Kinmundy on the Florence JACK farm, was taken to the I.C. Hospital in Chicago.  He submitted to an appendectomy and the latest reports from his beside are good.

- Brown: Frenton NEAL and family motored to Champaign Wednesday and were accompanied home by their daughter, Stella Mae, who is attending school there.  She returned Sunday.

- Brown: Mary Ann MONICAL, who is attending school in St. Louis, spent vacation with her parents, Steward MONICAL and family.

- Meadow Branch: Miss Catherine POLANKA came home from school in Carbondale last Wednesday and visited until Sunday.

- Meacham: Hugh COPPLE went to the Illinois Central Railroad Hospital in Chicago Saturday and was operated on for an appendicitis.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Carroll ALLEN and daughter, Joyce, of Lombard, Ill. came to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Mr. ALLEN, in Farina and they spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Dora HEICHER and Merle.

- Meacham: A charivari was given Mr. and Mrs. Junior MERRITT Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira MERRITT.  Mr. and Mrs. MERRITT were married in Kentucky Saturday.  A large crowd attended the charivari, and a lot of nice gifts given them.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and Janet, Mr. Claude, Clyde, and Ralph HIESTAND and wives attended the farewell dinner in the Alma Church basement Sunday for Rev. CURTIS and family, who are being transferred to another church.  Rev. and Mrs. CURTIS were presented with a nice gift from the four churches.

- Pleasant Grove: A basket dinner including turkey with all the trimmings was enjoyed at the church Thanksgiving.  The Ladies Aid had their devotional service in the afternoon.  There were present: Mr. and Mrs. John SHAFFER and son; Mr. and Mrs. Jack BARKSDALE and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON and children; Clyde, Claude and Ralph HIESTAND and wives, Mr. and Mrs. Dan HIESTAND and children, Mr. and Mrs. Robert SMITH and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl ROSE, Miss Eula CRAIG and Miss Geneva CHARLTON.

- In Memoriam of Clella E. WAINSCOTT who died Nov. 25, 1946.

- Funeral Held Tuesday for Harper T. SWENEY, Salem Businessman: The “Board of Strategy” has adjourned.  For more then 40 years, this famous “Board of Strategy” made up of the city’s oldest businessmen, met in SWENEY’s Drug store to discuss local, national, international events; everything, in fact, from sports to politics.  In recent years, as the older participants passed away one by one, their places were taken by others - but always in the chair of honor, the head man of the board held sway.  Today, however, that “Board of Strategy” has adjourned, disbanded, dissolved - never to meet again.  Today the titular head of that renowned group, the oldest businessman of Salem, one the grand old men of the community, was buried in East Lawn Cemetery.  Harper Thomas SWENEY died Sunday at Salem Memorial Hospital at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 29 days.  Until a week ago, he was seen in his familiar tilt-back swivel chair at the rear of the store observing the business affairs of a firm he acquired from a beloved childhood companion, the late Joseph SCHWARTZ.  So highly regarded was he that by Mayoral Proclamation all Salem business houses closed in his honor at the funeral hour at 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.  Services were held from the McMACKIN Funeral Home, Rev. Heber BURGE, pastor of Grace Methodist Church, and Rev. A. Cadman GARRETTSON, pastor of the first Presbyterian Church in charge.  Mr. SWENEY had been a member of the Grace church for 40 years.  He was the Vice President of the Salem National Bank, and President of the Salem Building and Loan Association.  Until the time of his critical illness, although in a leisurely fashion, he continued active in business affairs.  He was a charter member of the Mount Olive lodge No. 114 of Odd Fellows for over 63 years, served as City Clerk in 1892, as Tax Collector in 1885, and as Alderman in 1900.  That year he saw the city’s first concrete sidewalk laid.  In 1907, he and his sons, H. Paul SWENEY and A.J. “Ben” SWENEY, purchased the SCHWARTZ Brothers Drug store, then located in a building now occupied by Tresslar’s.  In 1924, this business was moved to it’s present location at the corner of Main and Broadway, and daily each morning, afternoon and evening since that time, Mr. SWENEY regularly appeared there.  Among the members of that early “Board of Strategy” were Joseph SCHWARTZ, William SLACK, Walter L. COPE of Tonti, his golfing companion, Quinn LEWIS and John YOUNG.  Later, as some of the older members passed away, the “Board” was augmented by John C. MARTIN, W.E. TANNER, Frank BACHMAN, and others.  In his childhood, along with Joe SCHWARTZ, William SLACK and Walter COPE, he was a great friend of William Jennings BRYAN.  Throughout the life of BRYAN, he and Mr. SWENEY had many meetings.  Mr. SWENEY was born on May 6, 1862 on a farm southwest of Salem, the son of the late Thomas A. and Margaret SWENEY.  He was educated in Salem schools.  For a time he and his sons operated an ice company in Salem, before purchasing the drug business.  In recent years, he and his sons were joined in the business by his grandsons, H. Paul SWEENEY, Jr., and Lee Harper SWEENEY.  Also left is a granddaughter, Mrs. Richard FAVOR of New Orleans.  Mrs. SWENEY, his companion of 65 years, died Sept. 20, 1947, at the age of 84.  For many years, they resided at 110 South Marion Ave., which was his home at the time of his death.  “Salem Republican”.

- 22 Neighbors Finish Harvest for Orie ARNOLD: Twenty-two men, with six wagons, went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orie ARNOLD Tuesday morning and finished husking the corn, hauled in his soy bean hay and sudan grass.  They arrived at 7 o’clock and had the job completed by 11.  Now when Orie returns from the hospital, all the work he will have to contend with will be the chores.  The men performing this neighborly act were: Merle JONES, Floyd JONES, Lewis JONES, Guy ARNOLD, Frank GARRETT, Carroll GARRETT, Bert GARRETT, Bill GARRETT, Clyde GARRETT, Claude GARRETT, Mack ROBB, Robb GREEN, Russell HEADLEY, Wesley HEADLEY, Win HEADLEY, John WILSON, Harold CHANDLER, Loyd COX, Willie LOWE, Orie ATKINS, Ralph FEATHER, and Walt ESCHENBACK.  The latest report from the Mark Greer Hospital in Vandalia from Mr. ARNOLD states that he is now on the road to recovery and should be home within a few days.

- Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCORMICK have a baby girl born Nov. 16.  Mrs. McCORMICK is the former Gloria HENSLEY.

- Mr. and Mrs. Clifton LEMAY have a son, William Francis, born Tuesday in the Salem Hospital.

- Mrs. Leonard WEST is seriously ill in her home.  Dr. PRUETT of Salem has called on her several times the past week.

- Mrs. Arthur ABELE and Mrs. Vernie SLAUGHTER were called home last Monday to take are of their mother, Mrs. Leonard WEST, who is seriously ill.

- Florence DOOLEN Installed as Worthy Matron of O.E.S. Tuesday night: On Tuesday evening, Nov. 30, 1948, the Officers of the Kinmundy Chapter No. 605, held their Installation before a large attendance of members and friends.  The installing officers were: Hazel SIEMER, Estella PRUETT, Margaret SHUFELDT, Bertha PRUETT, and they were escorted by James SIPES, Dale WRIGHT, John Wm. McCULLEY; Katherine WORMLEY was Worthy Matron.  The following officers were installed: Florence E. DOOLEN - Worthy Matron; Albert A. MALINSKY - Worthy Patron; Nora OLDEN - Assoc. Matron; Carl DUNLAP - Assoc. Patron; Paulene JOHNSON - Secretary; Florence MAHAN - Treasurer; Dorothy McCULLEY - Conductress; Dorothy SCHOOLEY - Assoc. Cond.; Vera McCULLEY - Chaplain; Katherine WORMLEY - Marshal; Grace DILLON - Organist; Frances WRIGHT - Adah; Marjorie BOYD - Ruth; Margaret LEE - Esther; Jessie VALLOW - Martha; Dorothy GRAY - Electa; Hester JAMES - Warder; E.G. DILLON - Sentinel.  Incidentally, this date was the 50^th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. WATSON and the Chapter was pleased to present them with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.  Mrs. Jessie VALLOW sang two songs to them. 

- Brown: Roy WHITNEY and wife have a baby girl born Nov. 29.

- Brown: Mrs. Cora MONICAL and Dean BAKER and family called Sunday at the L.L. BAKER home to see the new baby boy born Dec. 2.

- Omega: Mr. and Mrs. Paul SEE were charivaried at their home here Wednesday night of last week.

- Omega: The oil stove of the Omega Church exploded Sunday night.  Very little damage was done and the fire quickly extinguished by the men present.

- Omega: Lyman JONES and family are moving to their new home this week, and Douglas MARLOW and family will move to the property vacated by them.

- Funeral Rites Held Sunday Afternoon for Pvt. William H. HILL: “Greater love hath no man than He who lays down his life for his friends.”  By losing his life in action in Luxembourg on Oct. 7, 1944, Pvt. William Harley HILL proved that his heart contained this greater love.  Bill, as everyone knew him, was born on a farm near Kinmundy, the son of William H. and Ethel MERCER HILL.  He attended the Kinmundy school, and when a sophomore, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and was inducted Jan. 17, 1942.  After training in various camps as a gunner and radio man, he was sent to Europe, arriving there July 29, 1944.  He was with Co. A. 774^th Tank Battalion.  His family received numerous letters from his Chaplain stating that he was a regular attendant at Chapel Service.  His commanding officer wrote letters telling what a splendid soldier he was.  This has been a source of comfort to his sorrowing family.  Bill’s friends will long remember the sacrifice he made, along with his constant cheerfulness and his ever-ready smile.   His survivors are his parents of Kinmundy; and three sisters, Myrtle, Lawrenceville; Mrs. Louise HATFIELD, Winterhaven, Fla.; Mrs. Rhea WILLIAMS of Park Ridge, Ill.; 5 nephews, 1 niece, and a number of cousins and a host of friends.  Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating.  Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery, under the auspices of Kinmundy Post 519, American Legion.  (Two pictures were included - one of Bill in uniform, and the other of his casket being carried by fellow soldiers.)

- Janis Diane is the name given to the baby daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon JONES of Flora on Dec. 15.

- WRIGHT Funeral Rites Friday: Elder William E. WRIGHT, 77, died at his home in Alma Tuesday after an illness of several months duration.  Services will be held Friday from the Alma Methodist Church, Elder C.E. WEBB, officiating, and Elder Elmer SUTTON assisting.  Interment will be in Martin Cemetery.

- Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES attended the funeral of the former’s brother, Charlie JONES, in Hillsboro near Clinton Sunday.

- Celebrate Birthdays: Dec. 12^th being the birthdays of Mr. F.G. ALEXANDER (?) and Mrs. Victoria JACKSON (grandmother), the families of the children and grandchildren put on a big surprise by a birthday dinner in their honor.  The dinner was spread in the dining room of the Christian Church and consisted of turkey and all the trimmings.  The turkey was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. O.B. JACKSON of Plainview, Texas.  Two beautiful birthday cakes were from Mrs. W.M. HUMPHREY (Nelda) and Mrs. W.O. RINEHARDT, Sandoval.  22 relatives and friends attended.  (Names of those attending from out-of-town was listed.)

- Mr. Ira COX, 68, died at his home in Meacham twp., Dec 13, after suffering a stroke several days ago.  Services were held from the Meacham Baptist Church Wednesday, with interment in Elder Cemetery.

- On Dec. 12^th at the St. Peter Lutheran Church occurred the wedding of Betty GORDON to Elroy RUNGE, Pastor DUEKER officiating.  The bridesmaid was Miss Marjorie PRIEST, and maids of honor were Miss Lavina DREWES and Esther MAGNUS.  The groom chose his brother, Otto RUNGE, as best man, and his groomsmen were Kenneth OPNER and Lavern MAGNUS.  The little flower girl was Marlene RUNGE, and the ring bearer was Dennis RUNGE.  Usherettes were Miss Lorna Mae DREWES and Miss Thelma RUNGE.  Betty is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval GORDON, who live on a farm two miles north of Kinmundy.  At the time of her marriage she was attending Kinmundy H.S.  The groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman RUNGE of St. Peter.  After the death of his parents several years ago, he has made his home with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph MEYERS of St. Peter.  A reception dinner was given to about 30 relatives and friends at Chandler’s Café in Farina.  They then came to Kinmundy to the Legion Hall where a reception was held for all of the relatives and friends.  Mr. and Mrs. RUNGE left Monday morning for St. Peter to make their home where the groom has a beautiful home prepared for his bride.

- Mrs. Anna FOSTER and Mrs. Jennie LINGENFELTER of Marion, Ill., received word Dec. 10^th of the passing of their niece, Mrs. Zelma HALEY of Houston, Texas.  She be remembered as the daughter of Charles FENSTER, a former Kinmundy resident.  She is survived by her husband, Joe, and mother, Mrs. Mae BRENNER FENSTER of Houston.

- MAZANEK Funeral Today: Nellie Ruth, wife of Joe MAZANEK, died at her home in Alma Sunday, aged 60 years and 1 month.  She had been in ill health for the past several months.  Services were held Tuesday from the Alma Methodist Church, Rev. F.M. DYCAS officiating.  Interment was made in the Alma Cem.  Besides her husband, she leaves 3 daughters, Mrs. Gertrude BRADEN, Mary Jane, and Nellie Jo, and one sister, Miss Carrie SEE of Alma.  The Linton Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

- The interest of oil is again interesting around Kinmundy.  Meacham twp. is again getting another oil test this time drilled on the Dr. C.F. HAMMOND farm, located one mile east of the Kinmundy twp. line.  Meanwhile Kinmundy will get another test on the Curtis HOWELL farm located on the west of the city.  Many of the local citizens have lost all interest in the development of an oil field around Kinmundy because of so many dry holes that have been drilled in Kinmundy and surrounding townships.  As long as these companies spend thousands of dollars in the leasing and testing as well as drilling these wells, the citizens of Kinmundy and surround community shouldn’t give up hope altogether that some day Kinmundy will have an oil well.

- Dec. 11^th at the First Methodist Church in Champaign occurred the marriage of Miss Fern GREEN to Mr. John J. SYFERT with Rev. Donald CROCKER, officiating.  The bride is the daughter of Frank GREEN residing west of town.  She is a graduate of the local high school with the class of ‘45, and graduated from Sparks Business College in Shelbyville in ‘46, and for the past 2 years has been employed by the Wm. H. Craig Abstract Co.  The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. SYFERT of Mode, Ill.  He served in the army for 2½ years in the 37^th Field Hospital as an ambulance driver, and is now employed by the B.E. Ferguson Construction Co. of Decatur.  The couple are at home in Shelbyville.

- Final Rites Held Last Thursday for Anna LYONS: Anna, beloved daughter of William and Catherine DAUGHERTY ROONEY, was born in Kinmundy, on Sept. 18, 1859.  She was the third of a family of nine children, three boys and six girls.  Her early youth was spent in the family home and upon reaching maturity, she had employment in Mattoon, Ill., where she met and later married Daniel THOMPSON.  This was in 1882, and of this union, one son was born, Edward.  Mr. THOMPSON passed away in 1885 and the small family returned to Kinmundy to make their home so as to be near Mrs. THOMPSON’s parents, brothers and sisters.  The deceased was married a second time, occurring in Kinmundy on July 22, 1895 to William Michael LYONS.  This union was blessed with two sons, James P., now of Chicago, and William M. of Champaign; and one daughter, Thelma M. at home.  The ties of this family were first broken when the husband and father was taken by death on March 15, 1927.  For the past five years she was a semi-invalid after a fall in her home.  During those years she was cared for by her son, Edward, and daughter, Thelma.  Mrs. LYONS died in the home on Dec. 13, 1948.  She was a member of St. Philomena’s Catholic Church from where services were held on Dec. 16.  Surviving besides the three sons and daughter, are one sister, Mrs. Margaret O’BRIEN of Kinmundy; one brother, William J. ROONEY of Chicago; a daughter-in-law; two grandchildren, William and Eileen LYONS of Champaign; and a number of nieces and nephews.

- Ernest, the 17-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert ANDERSON, is recovering from the effects of drinking kerosene, Tuesday.  (A correction was printed in the Dec. 30^th edition that said this should have said Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER.)

- Meacham township again drew a dry hole, as drilling on the C.F. HAMMOND No. 1 was discontinued the first part of the week.  Meanwhile, drilling machinery has been moved on the Curtis HOWELL farm located west of Kinmundy.  This week’s information was received that a second well will be drilled in Kinmundy township on the H.B. BRASEL farm.  Another well will be drilled on the 160 acre Mel SHREFFLER farm in Tonti twp. in the near future.

- Mr. and Mrs. Victor YATES have a baby daughter born Dec. 11.

- A girl was born Dec. 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Howard HELM at the Salem Hospital and she will go by the name of Janet Kay.

- Jacquelyn Ann was born Dec. 14^th at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Belleville, daughter of Rev. and  Mrs. Orlando BRAKEMEYER.

- Omega (from last week): The body of Camelius “Dick” BIRD was found in a well at his home in Bee Branch district Saturday by his brother, John.  He had been in poor health for some time.  Burial in Hadden Cemetery on Sunday.

- Miletus (from last week): Mr. Ira COX, a lifetime resident of Meacham twp., died at his home Dec. 13 at the age of 68.  Services from Meacham Baptist Church Wednesday with interment in Elder Cemetery.  His wife, formerly Louise ALLPHIN, survives.

- Miletus (from last week): Mr. and Mrs. Ora YATES received word that their son, Laverne, and wife of Mason, Ill. have a baby girl born Dec. 8^th.

- Miletus (from last week): Tom FINKBONE and wife are parents of a baby boy born last week.

- Miletus (from last week): Elder Ivan BUTTS filled his regular appointment at Meacham Baptist Church Sunday morning.

- Norma MILLER, Marilyn HUMPHREY, June and Jean BLOMBERG, John GARDEN, Bud ROBNETT, John MOTCH, Bob MAHAN, Charles BLOMBERG, Mr. and Mrs. George BARGH, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Carl VALLOW, all students of the Univ. of Illinois, are enjoying the Christmas vacation with home folks.

- Mrs. John DYER of this city received word of the birth of twins, a boy and a girl, to their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Von WILSON of LaClede.  The babies arrived Dec. 24^th in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham.  They have been named Charles Dennis and Jana Lee.

- Mr. and Mrs. Edward REPEC of Pleasant Grove neighborhood are the parents of a baby girl born Dec. 24^th in Salem Memorial Hospital.

- Mr. and Mrs. Charles KLINE have a baby girl named Karen Sue born on Christmas afternoon at Salem Memorial Hospital.

- Mr. and Mrs. Carl DUNLAP and daughter, Dorothy Frances, have moved into their newly constructed home on Jefferson and Second streets.

- Little Miss Joyce CLAYTOR, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.V. CLAYTOR, is on the sick list, suffering from scarletine.

- Cpl. Robert HOYT, member of the occupations forces in Japan received injuries in a jeep wreck in Toyko, Dec. 7, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles HOYT, through the International Red Cross.  The telegram stated that he received a broken nose, fractured jaw, and one arm painfully injured.  “Bob” has been overseas two years, eight months.  He has only two months yet to serve on his enlistment.  Since he arrived in Japan, he acted as a clerical worker in headquarters.

- Friday evening Mrs. Fred CRAIG had a bad heart attack; another one Saturday morning, and they called the Farina doctor and on Monday morning she had another one, so they called Dr. PRUETT, of Salem.  She is in bed and will be there for awhile.

- Mr. and Mrs. Dalt VANDEVEER had the pleasure of all their children except a son, William, of California, Christmas Day, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert VANDEVEER and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ray VANDEVEER and children, Mr. and Mrs. Pete JOINES and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roy MILLER and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur THOMAS and son of Salem, and Lester at home.  Miss Helen ROBNETT was also a guest. 

- Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HAMMER on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Francis HAMMER and daughter of Kinmundy, Mr. and Mrs. Dale HAMMER of Sumner, and Mr. and Mrs. Wes ROBB.

- Pvt. William HOYT stationed at Chanute Field, is spending the Christmas Holidays with his mother, Mrs. Hazel HOYT.

- Denton BRASEL, a member of the army air corps, is spending a holiday leave here with his parents.

- A page was printed in “The Kinmundy Express” in memory of each of the men who were shipped home this year and buried back at home.  Pictures of each of the soldiers and a paragraph about each of them was included.  These soldiers were: Sgt. Carl E. PURCELL, Sgt. Harold W. KLEISS, Pvt. Manuel WELSH, PFC Floyd EAGAN, Cpl. Garland Lacey NORMAN, Pvt. William HILL, PFC Harold LAMBIRD, Cpl Xon SCHOOLEY, PFC Beauford HANNA, Pvt Wilbur BROOM, Sgt Dean HANKS.          

- Wilson School: George MEYER, who is attending school in Lebanon, is home for Christmas.

- Pleasant Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Ed REPEC have a baby daughter who arrived just before Santa on Dec. 24^th in Salem Hospital and named Mary Kay.

- Pleasant Grove: Mrs. Marjorie WALKINGTON held her program at Allen School Thursday night, and Mrs. Maxine BARKSDALE’s program at Happy Hollow School was Friday night.

- Wilson School: A good crowd from this vicinity attended the Christmas program at Pleasant Grove Church Friday night and a good program was rendered by the children.

- Meacham: The Rockhold School, with Mrs. Florence WEISS, teacher, held their Christmas program Thursday afternoon.  A large crowd attended.  The children gave a program of music, singing and recitations.  A beautiful Christmas tree was there, and a lot of beautiful gifts were exchanged after the program and the teacher passed a dish of candy to all.  After the program, Mrs. WEISS and Mrs. SOLDNER took part of the children to Kinmundy to the free picture show.

- Meacham: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin HARRELL had Mr. and Mrs. Glenn JAHRAUS and family and Mrs. Jennie JAHRAUS for their Christmas dinner guests.

- Swift School: Swift School held their Christmas program Friday afternoon and old Santa came along at the last moment and gave out the presents.  Everyone enjoyed the program immensely and a good crowd attended.

 

 

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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