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CHESTNUT - Mr. and Mrs. Dale Taylor and daughter Mary Lou of Divernon are visiting the former's sister Mrs. Roy Barber and family. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
CHESTNUT - Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McCann and son Don, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Dunn departed on a trip to Foley, Alabama last Saturday to spend a couple of weeks. The latter's daughter Virginia is staying at the home of Rev. and Mrs. L. G. Strouse. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
CHESTNUT - Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Colescott and son Francis, Mrs. Wm Stolts of Clinton visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. O'Brien. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
CHESTNUT - Mrs. Aden Zeigler and baby daugher Phyliss Jean of Bloomington are visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. Clara Laughery and family. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
CHESTNUT - Mr. Arlis Marshall of Indiana returned home after visiting about two weeks with his brother John and family.[Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
CHESTNUT - Messrs. Donald Bab and Paul Schertz of Minier visited Misses Jeannette Laughery and Geraldine Wilson Sunday afternoon.[Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
CHESTNUT - Mrs. Clara Laughery spent the week end in Minier with her daughter Bessie who has been ill.[Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Charles Manley, Harold Stevens, and wife returned home Friday from near Effingham where they spent their holidays. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dickey and son Oscar of Mt. Pulaski were callers at Walter Manley home on Saturday. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mrs. Joe Duskey and Mrs. Russell Stratton visited at the home of their aunts' Mrs. B. Munyon on Tuesday. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mr. and Mrs. Sendeblevin and Mr. Edgar Masterson and sons were vistiors at the home of their parents Mrs. Elizabeth Masterson and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Peters. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mrs. Winnie Moore visited her sister Mrs. Mae Turner one day last week. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mr. and Mrs. Kay Sawyers spent Monday night in Decatur with home folk. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Orvil and Everette Koehler went to St. Louis with a load of stock on Saturday. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Miss Genevieve Reeves a Senior in Latham High School spent the week end with her pal Irene Goretzke. They gave a piano duet Sunday evening at the Harmony Church. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Miss Florence Rau spent Sunday with Vera Spangler. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Mrs. Mabel Spangler and Sarah Rotramel were in Decatur Saturday to a Teacher's Meeting. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Mrs. Leona Hoaglin and Katherine Heft visited Sarah Rotramel Sunday afternoon. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Mr. Glen Rau is hauling stock each week to St. Louis. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Frank Southern was in Springfield Wednesday. [Jan 1932 The Mt. Pulaksi Times - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Mary Fryer and daughter Miss Cosetta were Mr. and Mrs. Merle Lippott, Elkhart and Mrs Margaret Fleener and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence O'Brien and daughter. Week end visitors in the Fryer home were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fryer, Chicago. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Mrs Ralph Walsh and Miss Louise were Wednesday visitors in Springfield. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Potter and Mr and Mrs. A. S. Combs were Tuesday visitors in Decatur. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Miss Margaret Norris, Decatur was a week end guest in the home of Miss Elizabeth Mayer, Belmont street. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Miss Lucille Berry underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils on Thursday morning operation in Lincoln. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Mr and Mrs. T. A. Scroggin were in Bellflower on Friday where they attended the funeral of her cousin George Carson. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Mrs. Olive Paige, Lebanon, Ohio, arrived Saturday and is a house guest in the home of her aunt Mrs. Charles, North Vine Street. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lercher and Mrs. Laura Fuiten spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fuiten. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mr. John Bryson and Charles Manley were shoppers in Lincoln Saturday. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mrs. Ray Sawyer went to Springfield Monday to visit her parents. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Mr. Frank Handlin was a caller in the Cornland Tuesday. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
LAKE FORK - Leslie Ketchams returned home Tuesday from down near Effingham where he has been employed for the last few weeks. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Miss Sarah Rotramel was a dinner guest with Mrs. Glenn Rau, Sunday. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - MIss Mary Ann Spangler was a week end guest of Florence Rau. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Mrs. Geo. Heilman called at the parsonage Sunday afternoon. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
AUSTIN TOWNSHIP - Mrs. Joe Goretzke and Irene called on Mrs. Mable Spangler Sunday afternoon. [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
CHESTNUT [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932]
- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kretzinger were Sunday visitors in Lincoln.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Whiteside of Midland visited the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fletcher on Sunday.
- Stanley and Donald Harless of Decatur visited their aunts Mrs. Clara Laughery and Mrs. J. M. O'Brien on Friday.
- Mrs. Alfred Wilson and Mrs. Roy Barber were shopping in Lincoln Thursday morning.
- Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith and daughters Rosalie and Joan were visitors Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sullivan in Beason.
- Mr. and Mrs. Bertel Carlson and daughter Dorthy Mae of Mt. Pulaski visited Saturday night with Mrs. Aden Zeigler in Chestnut.
[Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
BUCKLES CORNER - [The Mt. Pulaksi Times, Thursday, January 21, 1932 - Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
- Virgil Merreighn of Lincoln spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rickords.
- Helen Brooker spent the week end in Mt. Pulaski with friends.
- Mrs. John Kerschner spent Sunday with Mrs. Wm. Kipp.
- Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Tendick were guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rickords on Sunday.
- Mr. Sam Hinds returned home Saturday from Springfield where he spent several days on business.
- Miss Mildred Tendick who teaches at Lynn Grove spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Tendick.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilham were Lincoln callers on Friday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rickords called on Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Brooker Sunday evening.
[Submitted by Foxie Hagerty]
Mt. Pulaski Weekly News, January 08, 1932:
- Mrs. Frank Smith was a visitor in Decatur Saturday.
- Miss doris Fuitsa was a visitor in Springfield Monday.
- Otis D. Medford made a business trip to Springfield Saturday.
- Art Miller employed at the Illinois Cenetral station, was a visitor in Chicago New Year's Day.
- Mike Kautz returned home Sunday morning from a land business trip to Cleveland, Mississippi.
- Jacob Danner, Jr., of Decatur, visited in the city Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Danner, Sr.
- Mrs. Mary E. Lucas was a guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. N. King on New Year's eve at a six o'clock dinner.
- Mrs. Fred J. Roth spent Saturday at the Methodist hospital in Peoria with her sister, Mrs. Ted Duff, of Lincoln vicinity.
- Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miles, of Chicago, visited in the city during the part of the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vetter.
- Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hahn, Jr., of Lawndale, motored to Mt. Pulaski Sunday and visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hahn, Sr.
- Mrs. Art Miller, daughter of Marion and son Richard, visited in Decatur Saturday with her husband's parents., Mr and Mrs. William Miller.
- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Guntern went to Decatur Saturday morning and visited a few days with their daughter, Mrs. Elmer Waddell, and family.
- Miss Marie Doran returned Monday morning to Springfield after a visit since New Year's day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Doran.
- Miss Helen Turley returned to her home in Springfield New Year's day morning after a holiday visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hahn.
- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Woodrum on New Year's day motored to Veedersburg, Indiana, taking home his mother. Mrs. Bert Woodrum, who had been visiting here a couple of days.
- Miss Reva Volle left Sunday for New Athens, in southern Illinois, to resume her teaching duties in the High School after a holiday visit east of the city with her mother, Mrs. Celia Volle.
- Louis Weckel returned to Chicago Sunday, where he has a teaching position after a holiday vacation visit several miles southeast of the city with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Weckel.
- Miss Lorena Vetter, who spent the holiday vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vetter, left Sunday night for Wausau, Wisconsin, to resume her teaching duties in the Vocational High School.
- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Lamkins, of Champaing, who were New Year's day guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Gilchrist in Lincoln, visited in Mt. Pulaski Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Hester A. Evans.
- Mrs. Samuel C. Dawson went to Lincoln Monday morning to make a short visit with her sister, Mrs. Eugene Sheer, being the first motor bus passenger, as the new bus serice commenced operation that morning.
- In Decatur on New Year's day Mrs. James W. Acton celebrated her 83d birthday anniversary, giving family dinner. Those attending from Mt. Pulaski were Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Harper. Mrs. Acton and Mr. Harper are sister and brother.
- Miss Lola Perkins left Saturday for her home in Indianapolis, Indiana, following a holiday visit with her brother-in-law, Willis W. Snyder, and sons Joe and Walter. Miss Perkins is an instructor in the Indianapolis Manual Training High School.
- Mr. and Mrs. Herman Han and daugher Miss Lola visited in Springfield New Year's day with their daughter, Mrs. William Hodson, and husband, who gave a New Year's dinner. Other present were Mrs. Jessie Turley and daughter, Miss Helen, who reside in Springfield.
- Mrs. Samuel Lynn Belder, and daughter Mary Lynn returned Sunday to their home in Chicago following a holiday visit with her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rell C. Beidler, and in Lincoln with her sister, Mrs. Stanley Bowen. Mr. Beidler went back to Chicago the day before New Year's day.
- Mr and Mrs. Fred W. Meister and daughter, Mary Frances, departed the first of last week on an automobile trip to Los Angles, California, to remain until the first part of May. and where Mary Frances will continue her school studies. They were accompanied on the trip to the Pacific coast by a young man from Decatur.
- Mrs. Rena Drobisch, daughter Miss Kathleen, and sons Mitchell and Edison, motored to Mt. Pulaski and visited from New Year's day to Sunday with the former's sister, Mrs. John M. Rothwell, and family, and also Mrs. Flora Mitchell. They left for their Chicago home Sunday.
- Miss Annetta Rigdon of Lincoln visited in the city from Saturday to Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Harper.
- William Conaway of Waynesville, came to Mt. Pulaski Saturday for a visit of several days with his sister, Mrs. Frank Tribbett.
- Miss Lucille Lamar, of Indianapolis, Indiana, visited southwest of the city during the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Lamar.
- Mr. and Mrs. Preson Benbow and little son Jimmie, of Chicago, visited in the city during the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Lee.
- Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ingram left Monday evening for their home in Lockport, Illinois, after a visit since New Year's day with her brother, Jesse H. Stuart, and family.
- Miss Dwyer, of Springfield, visited during the holidays several miles west of the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dwyer. Miss Dwyer is a graduate nurse.
- Miss Maurine Humphreys of Milwaukee, Wisconsin visited during the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Humphreys, who live in the French's Chapel neighborhood northwest of the city.
- Mrs. Adam Walker and daughter Miss Louise, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walker and baby daughter, of Lincoln, motored to Mt. Pulaski Sunday and visited relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Harper.
- Dr. and Mrs. Emmett Baker of Weeksbury, Kentucky, were visitors in the city during the holiday time with his uncle, Jesse H. Stuart, and family. They had come to Decatur to visit Dr. Baker's mother, Mrs. E. Baker.
- Mrs. Margaret Smith and son, Richard, and Leslie Smith of Chicago suburb, motored to Mt. Pulaski and visited during the last holidays with reatives, Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson and daughter Mrs. Will Smith.
- Mrs. Henry Heilman and daughter, Miss Sarah Rotramel, residing several miles east of Mt. Pulaski, over in Austin Township, Macon county, were dinner guests last Saturday of Mrs. Mary E. Lucas at her home on North Spring Street.
- All members of the Central Rebekah Lodge No 313 having birthdays in the month of January are urged to attend the next regular lodge meeting to be held on Friday evening. January 14th, as a good time is being planned in their honor.
- Mrs. Wallace Cowan, living about five miles south of Mt. Pulaski, has returned to her home following a stay of several weeks west of the city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kerschner.
- William C. Purviance was host at a goose dinner served Sunday noon, January 3d, at the R. Bertoni restaurant. His guests were Mr. and Mrs. Webster Purviance, of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Gilchrist, of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Claude W. Upp, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shellhammer and son Emmitt.
- Mrs. Elizabeth Bekemeyer was a visitor in Springfield Thursday.
- Mrs. Paul E. Beidler visited in Springfield last Thursday and New Year's day with her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Fry.
- Mrs. Edward McBride, of Hopedale, made a holiday visit in the city last week with her son, Howard McBride, and family.
- Mrs. Fred Franz and Mrs. Shelby Small, of Lincoln, motored to Mt. Pulaski Thursday afternoon and called on Mrs. Arthur Woodrum
- The World War Mother's Club will hold a Food Exchange on Saturday afternoon, January 16, at the J. C. Swinney grocery store at northwest corner of square.
- See me for furnace cleaning, for wood chopping, and any time you will want snow scooping done. Live at corner of Jefferson and Garden streets---Robert Allen, Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. -- adv.
- Willard Kratzer motored to Troy, Indiana, and visited during part of the holidays with relatives. He was accompanied on the trip by Mike Schlachter, who visited kinsfolk at Ferdinand, Indiana.
- The World War Mother's Club met in regular monthly session Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6th, at the home of Mrs. J. C. Swinney on South Washington Street. The next meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon, February 3d, at the home of Mrs. Henry J Kautz, Sr., on South Garden street.
- Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Fuhrer motored to Springfield and visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Webster on New Year's eve and New Year's day. Mr. Webster and wife were guests Sunday at the Fuhrer home in this city. Mr. Webster will be remembered as a former manager of the local A. & P. Store.
- Sammy Bertoni, who attended the Notre Dame University, South Bend, Indiana, the first half of the school year, and who came home to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bertoni, did not return to Notre Dame, but the first of this week began his studies at Lincoln College. He will be at home here each night, as several other young people are doing, making the trip in autos to and from Lincoln on route 121.
- On Thursday night, December 31st, or New Year's eve, Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Meyers entertained a group of friends with a 7o'clock dinner, followed by three tables of Contract Bridge. High Honors went to Mr and Mrs. E. B. Rothwell, a silver crumb tray, other honors went to C. S. (Lucas Chop Suey service), and Harry P. Martin (a half crate of oranges sent from Florida to the host and hostess). A house guest at the Meyers home was Josie Culbertson.
- Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Neiman, of Los Angeles, Cal., who have been in Decatur on a visit, were guests part of last week of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. August S. Combs, on Chestnut street. Mrs. Neiman came to Decatur in October to visit her sister, Mrs. William B. Connolly, formerly Cecile Ducker, of Mt. Pulaski), who passed away on December 4th at her home in Decatur. Mrs. Neiman was formerly Miss Sally Ducker, of Mt. Pulaski, and in this city he was married to Clarence Newlin. They moved to Los Angeles several years ago. Mr. Newlin passsed away in ____ years. She is now married to Mr. Neiman. They expected to depart this week from Decatur for their Los Angeles home.
Mt. Pulaski Times, Thursday-January 14, 1932
BUCKLES CORNER
- Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Allen of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. John Wilham, Sr. of near Mt. Pulaski visited Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilham and family on Sunday.
- The Buckles community meeting was held at the school house on Friday evening. The program was arranged by Mrs. Theo. Aderman, Mrs. Welby Moore, and Mr. Chas. Schahl. the next program is in charge of Mr. Oswald Brooker, Miss Gretchen Stennettt and Mrs. Oscar Rickords.
- Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Litterly, Jr., and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Litterly's parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ridgeway near Lake Fork.
- Michael Tierney and Earl Gene Potter wrote on the mid-term examination held at Mt. Pulaski Saturday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Rickords spent Sunday with relatives in Springfield.
- Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Rothwell and son Bobby called on relatives at Illiopolis-? Saturday.
- John Tendick was a business caller in Lincoln Tuesday.
- Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Glick spent Sunday with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Baron of Mt. Pulaski
Submitted by Foxie Hagerty
CHESTNUT - January 21, 1932
- Mr. and Mrs. Dale Taylor and daughter Mary Lou of Divernon are visiting the former's sister Mrs. Roy Barber and family.
- The Parent teachers Association held their regular meeting at the Chestnut High School on Wednesday night. An interesting program was given.
- Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McCann and son Don, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Dunn departed on a trip to Foley, Alabama last Saturday to spend a couple of weeks. The latter's daughter Virginia is staying at the home of Rev. and Mrs. L. G. Strouse.
Submitted by Foxie Hagerty