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Birth Records - Shelby Co., IL - information taken from certificates.
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Marriage Records - Christian Co., IL - information taken from certificates.
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Marriage Records - Shelby Co., IL - information taken from certificates.
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Marriage Records - Shelby Co., IL - information taken from certificates.
"Fame, Ill., Nov. 18. - Mr. and Mrs. Albert Osborn entertained at dinner Sunday, W. J. Zietz(sic) and family of Moweaqua and August Zeitz and family."
"Mrs. Wesley Zeitz and daughter, of Moweaqua, visited several days last week with relatives in this vicinity."
"Miss Hester Zeitz and Ted Carsell appeared in amateur theatricals on the Macon stage Thursday evening, receiving many encores for their work. They danced the Charleston, and sang a group of songs "I love my Baby," and "Kentucky's Way of saying Good Morning"."
"Miss Luella Zeitz celebrated her tenth birthday Sunday with a birthday dinner. There was a birthday cake with ten candles."
"Misses Mary Whitaker and Hester Zeitz and Roy Cutler attended the band concert in Macon Tuesday night."
"Walter Stein, Jim Lupton, Merle Zeitz and Carl Davidson left Monday for Detroit."
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"Lunch Room - Stock and fixtures. Call or write J.W. Zeitz, Moweaqua, Ill."
"Mr. and Mrs. Paul Osborn, and Mrs. Herman Zeitz of Detroit, Mich., are visiting Mrs. Osborn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Schahrer, and Mr. Zeitz parents, and other relatives."
"Mrs. Wesley Zeitz is confined to her home by illness."
"Gleaner's Class"
"Miss Hester Zeitz entertained the members of the Baptist Gleaners' class Monday evening. Nineteen members were present. Miss Cleo Drake read the closing chapter of the Log. The book of Acts will be read during March. Refreshments were served by the hostess."
"Word has been received by Mrs. Jake Lockert from Mrs. Wesley Zeitz, that she and her family are camping within two miles of President Coolidge in the Black Hills."
"Baptist Missionary Society"
"Mrs. Wesley Zeitz, assisted by Mrs. Bert Jackson and Mrs. Eva Smock, entertained the Baptist Missionary Society Wednesday afternoon, devotions being led by Mrs. James Bilyeu, and prayer offered by Mrs. Carl Armstrong. A mission story was told by Mrs. Minnie Carsell. During the social hour, prizes were won by Mrs. Carsell and Mrs. Armstrong. The hostesses served refreshments."
"Miss Luella Zeitz was hostess to the Baptist W.W. G. Monday evening, devotions being in charge of Miss Eunice Smith. Mrs. Minnie Carsell offered prayer. The guild service song was sung. A contest prize of a corsage bouquet was won by Miss Eunice Smith. The hostess served refreshments."
"Mrs. Jacob Lockert was hostess to the Thursday Club Thursday afternoon. Miss Luella Zeitz being a guest. A social time was enjoyed, and a two course luncheon served by the hostess."
"Seeking to Aid Aged Couple to Regain Shelter"
"Moweaqua, Aug. 1 - Interested persons are seeking to help Ben Allison, aged seventy-eight years, and his sister, Miss Ella Allinson(sic), aged seventy-three years, to regain shelter in the little home which was partially destroyed by fire a few days ago, and for whose damage there is no insurance. Mr. Allison is unable to work both because of his years and his crippled condition. Miss Allison tries to take in enough washing to help eke out the asistance(sic) furnished by the ocunty, but for some time she has been able to secure but one washing, for which she received $1.
If the lumber can be procured and material for plastering, men have promised to donate their services in the way of labor. It is planned to roof and plaster three rooms, and to equip a fourth in such a way that it will be suitable for washings.
Some money already has been secured, and those caring to assist these elderly persons who cannot assist themselves, may leave their gift with W.I. Bridgewater, Mrs. Wesley Zeitz or at the Ayars's State bank."
"B.M.S. Meets"
"Mrs. Minnie Carsell entertained seventeen members of the Baptist Missionary Society Wednesday afternoon. The devotions were led by Miss Luella Zeitz, and Mrs. Phillilp Johnson gave a biographical sketch of John H. Payton. The society will hold a birthday service in the church Sunday evening, and the Junior B. Y.P.U. will present a playlet. Refreshments were served."
"41 Graduate at Moweaqua School"
"Lois Lawrence is Class Valedictorian"
"Moweaqua - The largest class ever graduated from Moweaqua high school will graduate May 30 when forty-one will receive their diplomas at the commencement which will be held in the high school gym.
Following are the names of the graduates
Lois Lawrence, valedictorian; Dede Schull, salutatorian; Minnie Scribner, Marie Bilyeu, Eunice Smith, Maxine Humphrey, Ella Kirk, Fern Schmahl, Harriet Hilvety, Blaine Adams, Eulahah Hays, Joe Clipston, Maurice Corrington, Verne Jacobs, Reginald Adams, Winifred Porter, Gerald Orahood, Myra Wilson, Henrietta Gregory, Deloris Whitsett, Janet Adamson, Rochell Curry, Virginia Lockart, Helen Smith, Bert Wise, Hiram Day, Elsie Workman, Luella Zeitz, Clara Waddell, Howard Wilson, Karl Kirk, George Hill, Joe Woodring, Laverne Chapman, John Haslam, Herschel Bauer, Mary Rangelis, Laverne Harriot, Helen Sanner, Louis Wright and Leon Proctor."
"Moweaqua Women Announce Nuptials"
"Louise Howard and Hester Zeitz Brides"
"Moweaqua - The secret marriage of Miss Louise Howard to Tom Stewart Dec. 27, 1929, at South Bend, Ind., and the secret marriage of Hester Zeitz to Dauine(?) Adamson Feb. 7, 1930, at Danville were announced at the bridge party given at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Hotel Drew by Misses Oneta Snock, Mary Cutler and Virginia Mae Netcals.
Mrs. Stewart is a graduate of the Moweaqua high school with the class of 1927 and a graduate of Normal. She taught the third grade in the Moweaqua schools during the last year. Mr. Stewart is a graduate of the Moweaqua high school with the class of 1927 and attended Millikin university. He is employed with the Wabash near South Bend, Ind. For the present Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will live at the Hotel Drew but will later go to Florida to make their home.
28 Present.
Mrs. Adamson attended the Moweaqua high school and has been employed at the Hotel Drew. Mr. Adamson is a graduate of the Moweaqua high school and is engaged in the hardware business with his father D. A. Adamson. Mr. and Mrs. Adamson will make their home in Moweaqua.
Twenty-eight were present at the bridge. Out-of-town guests were: Misses Ruth Miller of Greenfield, Evelyn Mathias of Decatur, Maud Carroll of Decatur and Ruth Day of Decatur and Mrs. Hazel Craoss of Michigan.
A pink and white color scheme was used. Miss Dorothy Gregory won high score and Mrs. Harold Wilcox low."
"Mr. And Mrs. August Zeitz of Assumption were Sunday guests of Mr. And Mrs. J.W. Zeitz."
"Shower-Program for Recent Bride"
"Moweaqua - Mrs. J.W. Zeitz gave a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs. Duane Adamson Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. D.A. Adamson. About fifty guests were present. The house was decorated with baskets of roses.
The following program was enjoyed: Piano selection, Miss Doris Patterson; vocal solo, Neva May Moss; piano selection, Mrs. Glenn Gregory; vocal solo, "I Love You," by Mrs. Phillip Johnson. Contests were also enjoyed, first prize being won by Miss Anna Snyder, second by Mrs. Tour Stewart.
The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Out of town guests were Mrs. Ray Snyder and Mrs. Melvin Bateman of Decatur and Mrs. Glenn Barber of Stonington. Lovely refreshments were served."
"Married Saturday"
"Miss Nora Scharear and Merle Zeitz were married in Taylorville Saturday. They were accompanied by Mr. And Mrs. Charles Burdick."
"Mrs. Andrew Wade and son Harold of Shelbyville are visiting the former's brother, Wes Zeitz and family this week."
"Herman Zeitz, son of Mr. And Mrs. August Zeitz, is seriously ill in a Detroit hospital. Mr. Zeitz underwent an operation for appendicitis and fears for his recovery are entertained."
"Mrs. J.W. Zeitz has received word of the death of her uncle, W.M. Armstrong of Houston, Texas, but formerly of Decatur. Death occurred on Sept. 16, and was due to an apoplectic seizure. The funeral services were observed Sunday, Sept. 18.
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