Frost Proff Cabbage Plants and Seasonal Goods
Patoka local notices advertise frost proof cabbage plants in stock and reduced prices on all plants. The issue also lists a long sequence of community arrivals, visits, moves, illnesses, and local happenings involving residents from Patoka and nearby towns, with names and brief activities across schools, churches, and farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Smith
Tfe
Jackie Jennings
J. A. Jennings
Fort Wayne
Ind
Earl Jackson
Springfield
Oscar Jackson
Carol Mojonnier
Peoria
Lady Church
Quincy
Patoka
Decatur
Edwin Gray
John Smith
Donali
Wayne Gray
Smiths
Wayne
Ralph Hibbs
el Paso
Ill
Hibbs
Diamond Springs
Harvey Munger
Dr. Garrison
Galatia
Munger
Sybil Garrison
J. C. Lloyd of
Shobonier
Roy Tarvin
Pana
Don Eagan
Norma Jean
Lois Virginia Jackson
Don
Mendoza Eagan
Bill Eagan
Clinton High School
Clinton
Shaw, McKinney
Moore
Helm
Bill
Kennedy Simcox
Kessner Cruse
Joe Outhouse
Chicago
Georgia Cruse
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Alice Murfin
Charleston
Dr. Murfin
Gene Shoulders
Lawrenceville
Stanley Wasem
Stan
Porter Simcox
Sam Pugh
Salem
A. M. Peek
Levin
H. A. Staley
Alice Weir
P. B. Simcox
Betty Ann Staley
Elizabeth Sim- 20x
J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Sholonier
Mark Greer
Vandalia
L. V. Patton
Anna
Beveret Meryman
Leslie Walker
Mowea
Easter Egg Hunt at Vandalia Draws Hundreds of Kids
Sunday April 5 the Vandalia Lions Club held an Easter egg hunt for children under 10 at Dr Prigmore orchard north of Vandalia. 320 youngsters hunted 1500 eggs in 30 minutes with eight prizes awarded to top egg collectors by age and gender winners included Marybell Stompaugh Berneice Lane Junior Smith and Penalope Matalas. Despite light rain more than a thousand spectators watched youngsters dig for hidden eggs as the Easter rabbit’s treasure was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia Lion’s Club
Vandalia
Dr. Prigmore
Marybell Stompaugh
Berneice Lane
Junior Smith
Billie Barenfinger
Donald Sexton
Muddy Miller
Penalope Matalas
Cross Moore
Junior Walton
Clarence Right
Administrators Sale of Real Estate in Patoka Illinois
Lillian Shimp administratrix of Frank G. Shimp deceased announces an April 1931 court order to sell real estate at public auction May 1 between 10 am and 4 pm at the Patoka Post Office front door. Properties include West thirds of Lots 1 2 and 20 feet off Lot 3 in Block 5 and Lots 11 12 in Block 3 of Gaultney’s second addition, with homestead rights in widow Lillian Shimp. Cash payment required. Town Marion County Illinois. Attorney W A Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
Marion County
Lillian Shimp
Frank G. Shimp
Towit
Patoka
G. W. Gaultney
Illinois
W. A. Mills
Candidate for School Director in Patoka Illinois
Dr M P DuiComb outlines candidacy for School District 44 in Patoka Illinois. He lists ten years teaching in Clinton county nine years on Keyesport School Board and involvement when the local high school was formed. He asks voters support for economy and debt reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
Keyesport
M. P. DuiComb
Quiet County Elections Produce Few Votes In Pa toka
Elections across Marion County townships last Tuesday were quiet with only 19 votes cast in the Patoka precinct. Howard Riley was elected constable, Elmer Belcher justice of the peace, and Vernon elected Eberle Norris school trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Patoka
Howard Riley
Elmer Belcher
Vernon
Eberle Norris
Centralia Party Results Elect Supervisors Across Townships
Democrats won two supervisor seats in Centralia with Sandoval Odin Kinmundy and Sa lem choosing Democrats while Alma elected a Republican. Tonti township backed Democrat E Zollar as supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Sandoval
Odin
Kinmundy
Salem
Alma
Tonti
E. Zollar
Hayes Hatchery advert offers chick care book in Vandalia
Hayes Bros Hatchery in Vandalia offers a free instruction book on chick care with each order over the counter. The business sits two blocks east of the Old State Capitol Building, inviting customers to investigate the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Bros. Hatchery
Hayes’ Hatchery
Vandalia
State Capitol Building
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude during illness
Card of Thanks thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and prayers during illness. The writer acknowledges support and conveys appreciation for visits and well wishes received from the community.
Loyalty and greetings endear Georgia Cruse to community
A note from Georgia M Cruse expresses how flowers letters and tokens of esteem uplift residents and inspire pride in the community. She thanks neighbors for loyal friendship and vows to strive for a more worthy life within the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia M, Cruse
Also Mentioned on This Page
James V. Casey
John Baxter
Don Wilson
Carl Hines
O. H. Britt
Les Thalman
Van
Paton
Harry Dawson
James Doty
Dawson
James
Rufus Nichols
Ed Belcher
Ence
T. E. Irvin
Therure
Ferry
Ferry-Morse Seed Co
Detroit
Michigan
Patoka, Ill
Liberty Theatre
William Powell
Carol Lombard
Lewis Ayres
Common Clay
All Quiet
Ed. G. Robinson
Lupe Velez
Norma Shearer
Robert Montgomery
Neil Hamilton
Irene Rich
Marjorie Rambeau
George Sidney
Chas. Murray
Cohens and Kellys
Africa
Law
Mary Nolan
Spell
The
Circus
Trader Horn
Charlie Chaplin
Rubye Cain Patoka
P & G Soap
Northern Star
Campbells Pork & Beans
Martin’s Cash Co
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