Bear Creek News Recap and Local Happenings
Herschel Lawrence escaped serious harm after a near fall from a horse and now travels on crutches. Wilma Chriss and friends visited Patoka for sightseeing while Ross Lake visited his Patoka sister last Wednesday. The Patoka school closed April 9 with a school party at Christie’s pasture featuring a large noon dinner. Dr Muffin checked on sick neighbors and attendance averaged about 20 in the upper grades and 14 in the primary for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Lawrence
Wilma Chriss
Patoka
Ross Lake
Students prepare for final and review work next Friday
The teacher returned to help on Tuesday and Wednesday while students finish review. Easter egg roasts were enjoyed by several boys and girls at various places. Calvin Payne Marl Benefiel and Pauline Robertson had perfect attendance for the term along with Olive and Beatrice Robertson in the primary room. Darrel Linton sowed grass seed Tuesday morning. Neighborhood residents voted in the Tuesday primary at the town house, urging civic participation as a duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Payne
Marl Benefiel
Pauline Robertson
Olive
Beatrice Robertson
Darrel Linton
Town House
Local Patoka Social Notes Highlight Visits and School News
East Fork residents report numerous visits shopping trips and calls on neighbors. Temple Sunday School plans a big April 15 crowd while Arnold Chapel and Doolen school events wrap with activities and mumps influenza and a weiner roast noted. Missing Patoka registers prompt speculation about elections or Vernon bank robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitzel
Arnold Chapel
Cecil Lowe
Jane Walker
Lew Engler
Agnes Green
W. H. Jones
Mary Walker
Robert Arnold
John Thulman
F. Griffin
L. Foster
Lewis Jones
Vernon
Easter Social in Odin Brings Family Visits
Everett Goodwin and family of Odin spent Sunday with Chas Me Haney and family. Mrs Hayes Smith and son Rosco called on Wm Perkins and family. Patrons of the district gathered for a noon basket lunch as Easter activities unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Goodwin
Odin
Chas
Me Haney
Hayes Smith
Rosco
Wm. Perkins
Herb Stone
Mayme Evans
Arnold Mack
Ted Kretzer
Eunice McHaney
John Talbert
Salem
Marion Evans
Patoka
Fredonia
C. E. McHaney
Albert Galbreath
Sis Carrigan
Sam Meridith
Perkins
Sunday Visit and Rain Dampens Local Roads
Joe Frizzell visited Mrs. Blanche Doolen in Fostersburg on Sunday. Rosa Perkins and Paul Ehrat called on Mrs. F Griffin and Mrs. F Griffin on Wednesday. Rain Saturday and Sunday ruined the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Frizzell
Blanche Doolen
Rosa Perkins
Paul Ehrat
F. Griffin
Alma and Kinmundy Visitors Fill Local Social Scene
Alma residents note kinship visits from Mrs Lovie Stipp and Edith, Miss Ferne Williams return from Fairman, John Blurton of Salem stays with friends, and Mary Pullen joins Edith Stipp. Roswell Spencer visits Tyra Humes, Violet Williams visits the Wilai family, and a large Easter watch service fills the M E Church as Mrs Rosa Winks hosts relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovie Stipp
Edith
Kinmundy
Francis Caldwell
Champaign
Ferne Williams
Fairman
John Blurton
Salem
Alma
Mary Pullen
Edith Stipp
Ray White
Sandoval
Rosa Winks
Roswell Spencer
Peoria
Tyra Humes
Violet Williams
Kaigman
Wilai
M. E
Charles Broom
Gus Protz
Effie Arnold
Carrigan Community Notes From Easter Events and Local Changes
Carrigan school held a basket dinner for thirty six attendees. Aunt Lis Carrigan nears ninety and remains poorly. Ralph Merten and son Dean and Frank Harker visited Salem. Orvil Hill will serve as assessor to fill Clarence Cozad’s vacancy. Rollin Robinson plans a new store at the John Marshall corner. Carrigan Sunday School reported fifty one attendees. Easter program drew a large crowd with multiple recitations songs and an offering. Death announced for John Davidson formerly of Carrigan residing in Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Terry
Sarah Schmahl
Clarence Cozad
Patoka
Ruby
Nettie
Ernest Schmahl
Ida Stillabower
John Nichols
Herb Stone
Henry Stillabower
Geo. Jett
Herb Schmahl
Don Peddicord
Clarence Bowen
Irvin Bowen
Family
Sue Cozad
Schmahl
Glenn Bowen
John Henning
Jake Bowen
Centralia
Chas. Bowen
Gladys
Mabel Bowen
Blanche Wickersham
Ozie Hill
Dean Hill
Temple Sunday School
Carrigan
Aunt Lis
Ralph Merten
Dean
Frank Harker
Salem
Orvil Hill
Rollin Robinson
John Marshall
Carrigan Sunday School
Harker and Merten
Dale Harker
Garden of Good Wishes
Carol Harker
Rheumatism Prescription Seeks Readers Address
In wartime France I obtained a noted French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis. I have shared it with thousands with wonderful results. The prescription cost me nothing and I ask nothing in return. I will mail it if you send your address. Paul Case, Dept. L-154, Brocton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paul Case
Dept
L-154
Brocton
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Carrigan School
Bayer
Bayer Manufactare
Lee Way
Harms Bros
Forrest
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Hye
Lee
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Blimeis
Cesar
Bird& Son, Inc
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Owelan Booking
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