Kinmundy Historical Society

 

 

 

              McHANEY SCHOOL

     (Also known as "Possum Trot")

                    

              Tonti Township, Marion County, Illinois

 

 

 

 

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        We are looking for photos of people and/or places from around Kinmundy & Alma.  Can you help?

Or maybe you have stories or memories from the "Good Old Days"?  What do YOU remember?

        The Kinmundy Historical Society would be honored to preserve your memories and stories.  We also have the

equipment to scan (or copy) your photos so that they may be enjoyed now as well as for generations yet to come!

        We would love to hear from you!  For more information, please contact: 

       

   Dolores (Ford) Mobley – Dolores@ford-mobley.com

                       208 Joan Dr.; Divernon, IL  62530; (217) 625-7527

            or

 

            Gladys (Corrie) See – gsee49@yahoo.com

                                         408 S. Washington St.; Kinmundy, IL 62854; (618) 547-7731

 

 

Teachers from McHANEY / POSSUM TROT SCHOOL – District  #62 (Tonti twp.)

 

 

(1930-31)   Sam Cozad

(1931-32)   George Mason

 

 (1935) Mrs. Ruby Sullens

 

(1954-55)   Mrs. Ruby Sullens

 

 

(The above information was gathered from "The Kinmundy Express" articles, school photos.,

  and Marion County, IL School Directories)

 

                 

 

 

McHaney / Possum Trot School; Omega twp., Marion Co., IL; Mrs. Ruby Sullens – teacher; 1935

Back row: Fred Powell, Robert Carter, _____________, Lela Shuler, ?Warren Osborne, Mrs. Ruby Sullens – teacher; Nellie Eagan,

        John Howard, _______________, ______________, _______________, Harley Eagan, ______________

Middle row: Tootie Powell, Elizabeth Carter, Louise Eagan, ______________, ______________, _______________, Ruth Howard,

        Jean Cambill, Dixie Howard, Ida Smith, Pearl Barlow, Ada Smith, Lila Bullard, Freda Sanders

Front row: ___________, ______________, Earl Sanders, Leroy Smith, Charles Carter, ?Warren Osborne, Lloyd Sanders, James Osborne,

        Floyd Bullard, ________________, _______________, Gene Sanders

 

 

 

 

McHaney / Possum Trot School; Omega twp., Marion Co., IL; Boys; circa 1940’s

 

 

 

McHaney / Possum Trot School; Omega twp., Marion Co., IL; Girls; circa 1940’s

 

 

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