Aged Vernon resident Aunt Nan Binnion dies at 82
Obituary for Aunt Nan Binnion of Vernon Illinois born April 16 1848 in Patoka township who died March 24 1931 aged 82 years 11 months 10 days She lived all her life in Patoka township never married and cared for her father after siblings died Funeral held March 26 at M E Church Vernon with interment Tillman cemetery The piece honors her loyalty to country family and hospitality and references Civil War era lineage.
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Nan Binnion
Vernon
Ill
Patoka Township
Nan
M. E
J. M. Smith
Tillman
John
Thomas
George
Martin
Pea Ridge
Ark
Robert
Agness
Frank
Heaven
Card of Thanks for Aunt Nan Binnion
Immediate relatives express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and help to Aunt Nan Binnion. They praise Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Haley for nursing services, and commend the choir and Rev. J. M. Smith for conducting church services.
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Nan Binnion
American Legion Illinois Honors Roundup Efforts in 1931
The American Legion Department of Illinois awards a Distinguished Service Citation to R. Rogier Post No. 543 for outstanding cooperation during the 2nd Annual Aerial Roundup on March 1, 1931. Arthur Poormen, Department Commander, lauds the post for aiding the Department in reaching goals and strengthening the community, state, and nation.
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American Legion Department of Illinois
R. Rogier
Arthur Poormen
Assessors Meet in Salem Sets 50 Percent Land Valuations
An assessor meeting in the Salem courthouse last Saturday agreed to use all farm and improved lands at 50 percent of fair cash value. Real estate will be reassessed this spring. Mary Caldwell is visiting relatives in Edwardsville this week.
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Court House
Salem
Mary Caldwell
Edwardsville
American Legion to Sponsor Aro New York Magician Show
Edgar Rogier American Legion Post No 548 Patoka sponsors a two hour magic show at the high school gym Saturday night April 4 8 00 pm featuring Aro of New York. The act includes hypnotism floating a local girl and vanishing in air with spectacular scenery and costumes. Proceeds benefit the Legion.
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Edgar Rogier
American Legion Post No. 548
Patoka
Legionaires
Aro
New York
United States
Kellar
Thurston
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post
Arc
Legion Post
Baptist Sunday School Conference to Meet in East St. Louis
Illinois Baptist Sunday School leaders plan the fifth statewide conference at Lansdowne Baptist Church East St Louis from April 1 to 3 with L W Wiley as Executive Secretary. Six hundred to seven hundred attendees expected. speakers include Harvey Beauchamp Oscar Pigg and Mary Virginia Lee among others.
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Baptist Sunday School
Illinois
East St. Louis
Lansdowns Baptist Church
East St., Louis
L. W. Wiley
DuQuoin
Southern Baptist Convention
America
Harvey Beauchamp
Dallas
Texas
William P. Phillips
Nashville
Mary Virginia Lee
Harold E. Ingraham
Department of Sunday School Administration
Oscar Pigg
Springfield
Missouri
Margaret Frost
Louisville
Jamina Carrigan Passes Away After Long Life
Jamina J Purcell Carrigan born near Alma Illinois May 13 1838 died March 29 1931 at age 92 years 10 months 13 days She was married to W R Carrigan January 31 1861 and survived by relatives Friends Funeral services were held at the Carrigan church Monday at 2 00 p m Rev J M Smith presiding Interment in Carrigan cemetery
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Jamina J. Purcell Carrigan
Alma
Illinois
W. R. Carrigan
Christ
God's Word
The
Carrigan Church
J. M. Smith
Carrigan Cemetery
Crawford Family Visit From BeNe City Sun
William Crawford and his family of Be ne City were Po to ke visitors Sunday, according to local witnesses. The event drew attention from residents and surrounding neighbors who gathered to greet the visitors.
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Wm. Crawford
Beene City
Patoke
Local Church News From Christ Scientist Service
The Sunday service noted Reality as the Lesson-Sermon theme with readings from Isaiah and Corinthians. Passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy and multiple readings, poems, and songs were led by various readers and participants.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Pre-Easter Methodist Services and Meetings Planned
The M. E. Church announces Pre-Easter sermons and services across Patoka Vernon and Illinois. Rev. D. R. Luke leads evenings March 30 to April 4 with guest pastors Rev. L. C. Cralley and Dr. W. P. MacVey. Youth talk April 7 with Bro. Willis and ordered special music from each church.
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D. R. Luke
Shobonier
Patoka
L. C. Cralley
Brownstown
W. P. MacVey
D. S
Centralia
Vernon
Clinois
Mac Eagan
Epworth League
M. E. Church South
Christian Endeavor
Bro
Luke
Shobonier Methodist Church
Dr. McVey
Pre Easter Services at M. E. Church South This Week
There will be preaching at the M. E. Church South every night this week starting Thursday night and continuing through Sunday morning. Rev. Purdue of Odin opens Thursday night, layman's night follows, with C. F. Corzine preaching Saturday night and Rev. M. D. Ballance Sunday morning.
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Purdue of
Odin
Vy. C
Zion Epworth League Sermon on Resurrection
Zion church notes for Sunday April 4 1931 report Epworth League service focusing on the resurrection of Jesus with Song No 118 and topic details. The record captures a local religious gathering and its liturgical elements.
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Zion Epworth League
Jesus
Christian En deavor Meeting on Brotherhood Discussion Night
The Christian Endeavor session on Wednesday April 8 features a program with a talk How Far We Dare Practice the Brotherhood of Man and a variety of songs and solos. Leaders include Ruby Eagan and Mary Alice Field guide discussions while Irene Malan and Alta Pugh provide musical selections.
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Christian Endeavor
Jesus
Irene Malan
Ruby Eagan
Marvin Ballance
Mary Alice Field
Alta Pugh
Ruby Walker
Francis Belcher
Maurice Willis
Elizabeth Simcox
Patoka Couple Wed in Centralia on March 26
Howard Adams of Patoka and Ella May Hudson of Centralia married in Centralia on Thursday March 26. Adams is well known in Patoka and Hudson is a Centralia Township High School graduate class of 1930. The couple will reside at the bride’s parents’ home in Centralia. Charles Hudson, father of the bride, works as a scale inspector for the I C R R.
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Howard Adams
W. H. Adams
Patoka
Ella May Hudson
Charles Hudson
Centralia
Centralia Township
Chas. Hudson
O Ne
The
Patoka House Hold Science Club Program
The Patoka House Hold Science Club announces a gymnasium program on April 11 featuring a roll call on preferred magazines, general singing, and a short story contest with a prize for the best entry. Officers will be elected by ballot.
Fire damages roof in Patoka residence
A small fire damaged the roof of Mrs Gilla Hopkins home in Patoka’s west part but was put out quickly Tuesday morning when Patoka firefighters arrived. Clark Simcox, night watchman who sleeps by day, heard the alarm and rushed to the scene with minimal clothing as he battled the blaze alongside others.
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Gilla Hopkins
Patoka
Clark Simcox
Perry Winkle
Ira Livesay Visited Patoka at Week's Start
Ira Livesay visited Patoka at the start of the week, staying for a brief visit and meeting local residents. No further details provided.
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Ira Livesay
Irene Walker buried in Patoka memorial service held
Lela Irene Walker born August 12 1905 died March 30 1981 at parental home west of Patoka aged 25 years 7 months 18 days. Wife of Bert Walker mother of infant Bert Keith, funeral March 31 at Patoka High School gym conducted by Rev J M Smith. Burial Magassi cemetery with extensive attendance from nearby towns. Thelma Simcox Gale and many relatives noted.
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Lela Irene Walker
Martin and
Lela Hopkins
Patoka
Bert Walker
Bert Keith
Centralia Township
Methodist Church
Isle
Somewhere
Jesus
Bert
Thelma Simcox
Sandoval
Gale
Ika Walker
Irene
High Schol Gymnasium
J. M. Smith
Magassi
Betty Dalton
Iuka
Ira Martin
Cowden
Otis Davidson
Salem
Tommie Nicholay
Harold Simcox
Thelma Walker
DuQuoin
Jess Halloway
Marie Anderson
Centralia
Wilma
Gratitude for Support After Bereavement
The Walker and Hopkins families express heartfelt thanks for condolences, kind words, and flowers after their loss. Special thanks to singers and ministers for support during the bereavement. Bert Walker, Martin Hopkins and family, Ike Walker and family.
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Bert Walker
Martin Hopkins
Ike Walker
Obituary of W H Vandeventer
W H Vandeventer born near Gasport Indiana April 12 1849 died at Moweaqua Illinois March 22 1931 aged 81 years 12 months 21 days. He married Jeannette Manley January 5 1870 and they had nine children three daughters and four sons survive with twelve grandchildren. Funeral held at Christian Church Moweaqua March 24 with burial in Moweaqua cemetery.
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W. H. Vandeventer
John
Evelyn Vandeventer
Gasport
Indiana
Moweaqua
Ill
Jeanette Manley
Sarah Christianson
Oshkosh
Wis
Grace Cutler
Moneaqua
Estella Pugh
Patoka
Elihu
Hiram
James
Centralia
Vandeventer
Christ
Vernon
Christian Church
Thanking Friends for Support After Death of W H Vandeventer
The children and grandchildren express gratitude to friends who helped during the illness and death of their father and grandfather W H Vandeventer.
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W. H. Vandeventer
Patoka High School Thanks Donor for 25 Library Books
Patoka High School expresses gratitude to Mr. C. E. Blankinship for donating twenty five reading books to the library. The gift will expand the school’s reading collection and benefit students.
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Patoka High School
C. E. Blankinship
Patoka Local News Notes Highlight Nearby Social Ties
Local notes recount Pauline Genre returning to Patoka after visits with family in Vernon Ohio and Winchester Indiana. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Altom, Easton, Adams, and Farmer families, share Sunday visits and weekly travels. Community members also note quilting plans, flu illness recoveries, high school visits, and travel updates from Denver to California.
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Pauline Genre
Patoka
T. T. Genre
Vernon
Ohio
Lydia Schnarr
Winchester
Ind
Wm. Roadman
Edwardsville
S. E. Altom
Harry Easton
Claude Adams
Nannie Wilson
F. B. Ballance
A. L. Irvin
Frank Hoffman
Assumption
Clayton Slifer
Irene Crawford
Irene
John Crawford
West of Patoka
Chas. Hunt
Wenona
Ill
L. A. Farmer
Lovell Ray Farmer
Hurst
Arvina Farmer
Junior Lee
Centralia
L. A
John Rogier
O. A. Nattier
Board of Assessors
Court House
Salem
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Josie Vallow
Elliot Caldwell
I. C. Hospital
Chicago
Jackie Jennings
Fort Wayne
J. A. Jennings
Kelly Martin
Decatur High School
Seth Martin
Register
C. V. Farmer
Denver
Colo
California
Dorothy ‘Wiasem
Trenton High School
L. Wasem
W. H. Adams
Flora
T. P. Walker
Neil
DuQuoin
Decatur High bars two players for Thursday clash
Promoters promise a strong Friday night game as Patoka High School teams meet Patoka Independents with Stars from Decatur and State champions on standby. Kelly Martin Francis Walker and Bill Eagan will highlight a likely packed gym as prices are set at 10 and 15 cents.
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Decatur Stars
Independents
Decatur
Patoka High School
Patoka
Bill Eagan
Alstar
Maby
Patoka Telephone warns after wire-cutting notices
The notice identifies the parties cutting guy wires and brace wires for Patoka Telephone Co. and warns that further cuts will lead to immediate arrests. Signed by Leo C. Walker, manager.
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Patoka Telephone Co
Leo C. Walker
Mgr
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Jamina Carrigan
Christian Science Churches
Alice Nichols
Wanda McWhirter
Florence Neilson
Elia Arnold
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Beatrice Black
Matthew
Mary Williams
Leah Pearle Walton
Easter
Francis Neilson
Mildred Walton
Lula
Anna Black
Charley Arnold
Mary
Elmo Williams
Dorothy MecNivol
M. E. Church
Patoka Household Science Club
Irene Walker
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