Annual Family Night Banquet Delights Members and Guests
The annual family night banquet was held in the gym on Saturday night April 9. Officers and former presidents formed the center of an H shaped table arrangement. A flag ceremony, club collects, and a toast to past president Emma Smith accompanied by a State Federation pin. A post banquet radio and television program followed featuring WLS and WENR personalities, local acts, songs, and news segments. The evening closed with children’s story hour and a minstrel finale by the WENR group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Rogier
Augusta Peek
Katie Nattier
Emma Smith
State Federation
Edith Cruse
Ellen Simcox
Lulu Troyer
Doolittle
Elsie Gray
Ruth Carter
Helen Nattier
Grover Malan
Robert Nattier
Wilford Willis
Charles Belcher
Darkey
John Jennings
Hal O’ Halloran
WLS
Homer Potts
Wallace Butterworth
WENR
Blanche Willis
Martha Crane
Sophia Germanish
Paul Anders
George Porter
Arkie
Warren Willard
Maple City
Dayne Ellis
Edgar Irvin
Maurice
Howard Willis
Sylvia Willard
Sophie Germanish
Frank Ballance
Jim Poole
Clyde Black
Anna Peterson
Bettie Simcox
Nellie Morey Crozier
Grace Wilson
Wenr Minstrels
Clayton Beery
Davis Jennings
Edgard Irvin
Howard
Maurice Willis
Edward Hayes Weds Centralia Girl in Patoka Ceremony
Edward Hayes wed Miss Margaret Tharp of Centralia in a Centralia ceremony attended by friends from Patoka. Hayes, son of Mr and Mrs Thos Hayes of Patoka, worked at Beckemeyer Grocery in Centralia. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Tharp of 116 North Walnut Centralia. They plan to reside at 424 West Nolemant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hayes
Margaret Tharp
Centralia
Patoka
Thos. Hayes
Beckemeyer
Walter Tharp
Walnut St
Centrelia
West Noleman T
Friday Six Oclock Dinner Entertained By Miss Belcher
Miss Anna Belcher and her mother entertained a number of friends at a six o'clock dinner last Friday evening. The guests included Ruby Eagan Arline Van Horn Mae Eagan Ruth Pugh Bettie Simcox and Helen Troyer. Mrs Edwin Gray of Decatur visited Wednesday for her ailing mother Mrs Lady Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Belcher
Ruby Eagan
Arline van Horn
Mae Eagan
Ruth Pugh
Bettie Simcox
Helen Troyer
Edwin Gray
Decatur
Lady Church
Patoka Couple United in Marriage Sunday
Miss Rose Chandler wed Philip J Mojonnier at the bride's Patoka home with Rev. A C Brown officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs Fannie Chandler, is a Patoka high school graduate and former teacher active in church work. The groom, a west Patoka farmer, is also a church member and active in work. The couple left for Peoria and Chicago and will reside on the farm. Attendees included Mrs Fannie Chandler, Mr and Mrs Charles Humes and daughter Mary Helen, Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith, Carroll Mojonnier, Ola Mae Harmon, and Alice Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Rose Chandler
Philip J. Mojonnier
A. C. Brown
Baptist Church
Fannie Chandler
This Place
la Place
rMs
Charles Humes
Mary Helen
Centralia
Harvey Smith
Decatur
Carrol Mojonnier
Peoria
Ola Mae Harmon
Central City
Alice Mojonnier
Chicago
Obituary of Mrs. Joseph Berger
Victoria Belcher born November 25 1864 east of Patoka Illinois died April 7 at age 67 years 4 months 14 days. She married Joseph Berger November 29 1885 at Patoka Illinois. They moved to Centralia where they lived thirty seven years. Survived by husband six children Clifford Raymond Harry Charles Mrs Louis Rosen berger and Mrs Dwight Kirkland one sister Mrs Harve Cox two brothers Yan and Haines Belcher eleven grandchildren. Funeral by Rev J M Smith Garnier Funeral Home April 10 at 2 00 p m Interment Centralia cemetery. Numerous local relatives attend from vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Belcher
Patoka
Illinois
Joseph Berger
Centralia
Clifford
Raymond
Harry
Charles
Louis Rosenberger
Dwight Kirkland
Harve Cox
High Grove
California
Yan
Haines Belcher
Jesus Christ
Southern Methodist Church
East Patoka
J. M. Smith
Garnier
Centralia Cemetery
Frank Belcher
Henry Brumfield
John L. Belcher
Glen
Jess Belcher
Melvin Belcher
Mollie Belcher
Amy
Anna
Lowell Belcher
Elmer Rogier
Jessie Adams
Madaline Porter
Max Simcox
Vernon
Methodist Tea Meeting Supports Church Repair Fund
On April 7 the Silver Tea of the M. E. Church was hosted at the A. T. Gray home with Mrs. Gray and Mae and Ruby Eagan as hostesses. The tea division planned a pocket fundraiser sewn onto aprons to raise money for repairs, yielding a nice sum after contests and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
A. T. Gray
Gray
Mae
Ruby Eagan
Mae Simcox
C. E. Brown
Decatur
Mollie Belcher
Bilsie Gray
Leena Belcher
Rev J M Smith Injured In Funeral Procession
Rev J M Smith was struck by a passing car Wednesday morning at Hesterhome five miles southwest of Fairman during a funeral procession. He was knocked to the ground and had his foot run over, suffering painful though not serious injuries. He was taken to Petoka for treatment and is resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.smith
Hesterhome
Fairman
Wm. Hester
Shalduc
Mm. Smith
Pe Toka
Phrase on standing with a big shot shields from law
A terse adage claims that backing a powerful figure offers protection from legal consequences. The saying implies influence reduces risk of arrest or prosecution for wrongdoings.
Centralia District Conference Programs For Vernon Patoka
The Centralia District Conference meets April 21 22 with sessions at Vernon on April 21 and Patoka on April 22 1932. Highlights include sermons by E E Linder and J E Tuschhoff reports by district officers and society addresses by Mrs L L Boughton F A Lindhorst and musical performances by local choirs. Lodging and breakfast arranged with pastors. other meals charged at 35 cents for dinner and 25 cents for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Vernon
Patoka
Ver
E. E. Linder
The
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
C. C. Lowe
I.E. Kirney
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
L. L. Boughton
East St. Louis
Old Folk’s
Holden Hospital
McKendree College
Epworth League Institute
J. E. Tuschhoff
Granite City
N. C. Henderson
General Conference
J. M .Adams
E. T. Carroll
Epworth League April program at Zion Church
The Epworth League program for April 17, 1932 features readings by Nellie Mae Jones Frances Neilson Freda McNicol and Mary Del Souter piano solo Roberta Arnold and several prayers led by Chas Arnold and Irene Livesay plus special songs by Flora Wanda MecWhirver and the Little Boys with scripture readings from Acts 17 and Matthew 5 43 45 and an offering and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Cyrus Arnold
Bro
Chas. Arnold
Servnture
Nellie Mae Jones
Flora
Wanda MecWhirver
Frances Neilson
Roberta, Arnold
Emily Green
Mrs. Hen Jones
M E Church Preaching at Patoka and Vernon
M E Church announces preaching by Pastor M. Jackson this Sunday morning at Patoka and tonight at Vernon. The district conference is planned for next week with services Thursday and Friday at Vernon and Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Pdatoka
M. Jackson
Christian Science Sunday Lesson Sermon Theme
Sunday services across Christian Science churches centered on the topic Are Sin Death and Disease Real with Bible verses from Psalms and Psalms 25 5 10 and the Science and Health text by Mary Baker Eddy stressing sin sickness and death as unreal and not part of God good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Obituary of Mordecai Lee in Foster township Illinois
Mordecai Lee born November 10 1858 in Foster township Illinois died April 5 1938 aged 78 5 5. He lived his life in the township and died a faithful Methodist. He married Nancy Caldwell in 1879 who died in 1880. they had Rosella now Mrs Frank Thomason. He married Almira Smith in 1881 and had a son Frank who died in infancy in 1888. Almira died in 19%. He leaves a brother George Lee three sisters and many relatives. Funeral 2 pm April 6 conducted by Rev J M Smith interment Jones cemetery. A long list of attendees from nearby towns is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mordecai Lee
W. Q
Mary Smith, Lee
Foster Township
Illinois
Methodist Church
Nancy Jane Caldwell
Rosella
Frank Thomason
Almira Smith
Frank
Almira
George Lee
Manilla
Ark
Mary Hyden
J. M. Smith
R. E. Willis
Jones Cemetery
Ella Sheffler
Henry Sheffler
Herschel Sheffler
Luther Sullens
Elva Sullens
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
A family thanks neighbors and friends for help during their father and brother’s illness and death. The Thomason Hyden and Hurst families express gratitude for sympathy and tender ministries that bind their community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Thomason
Frank Thomason
Mary Hyden
Flora Hurst
Amanda McCarty
Patoka Boy Cyril De Lay Celebrates Birthday
On Thursday April 7 Cyril De Lay celebrated his fifth birthday entertaining fifteen friends. Guests included Arthur Easton Connie Meador Virginia Crawford Don Griffin Norma Wickersham Evalyn Easton Sonny Adams Jerry Parks John Wasem Wayne Belcher Emil Nattier Evalina Jennings Wayne Willard Mark De Lay and Dorothy De Lay. Refreshments of fruit salad and birthday cake were served and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril DeLay
Arthur Louis Easton
Connie Jean Meador
Virginia Sue Crawford
Don Griffin
Norma Jean Wickersham
Evalyn Easton
Sonny Adams
Jerry Parks
John Richard Wasem
Wayne Belcher
Emil Nattier
Evalina Jennings
Wayne Willard
Mark
Dorothy DeLay
Col John A Jennings Wins In District 44
Colonel John A Jennings defeated Roy Malan for School Director in Patoka District No 44 last Saturday. Warm weather drew a large vote giving Jennings an 88 vote majority. Retiring board member George Wastin did not seek re election. The board remains M D Walker Dr W W Murfin and John A Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
Roy Malan
Patoka
Jennings
George Wastin
M. D. Walker
W. W Murfin
Patoka People Attend Salem Meeting
Mrs D W Trover, Miss Helen Trover, Miss Mae Eagan and F M Smith and wife of Patoka attend the Marion County Rebecca Association meeting in Salem today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
D. W. Trover
Helen Trover
Mae Eagan
F. M. Smith
Patoka
Marion County Rebecca Association
In Memoriam Mrs Ora Smith One Year Since Her Death
Leta Beery recalls her mother Mrs Ora Smith who passed away on April 13 1931. The memorial note marks the first anniversary and honors her memory with affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Smith
Leta Beery
Only death can relieve a man of responsibility
A terse maxim appears stating that only death ends a person’s obligations, reflecting a philosophy of duty and accountability.
Custer Wins Patoka Precinct by Wide Margin in Patoka Tally
Omer N. Custer the only dry candidate for Governor carried Patoka 122 to 50 over Carl Strom. Ed Anderson led Patoka’s Coroner contest with 165 votes. Fred Sterling for Lieutenant Governor dry won 130. Other figures show varied party support across offices with Vernon precincts mirroring Patoka proportions.
Winners listed in county clerk’s late report
County Clerk’s Salem office reports tallying votes with winners on both tickets. J L Ballance is the Democratic Circuit Clerk candidate opposing Frank Hensley. Ed Anderson tops the county for Coroner against Dr S D Carrigan. Harry Johnson favored for State Senate. J E McMackin leads Marion for Representative but may fall short districtwide. John C Martin expected Democratic State Treasurer nominee with Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Young
J. L. Ballance
Frank Hensley
Ed Anderson
Marion
McMackin
John C. Martin
Horner
Gravel road plan urged by Illinois senator
Senator William McCauley of Olney addressed the Illinois Road Commission urging gravel roads for the secondary system. He argued cement roads cost more per mile and gravel roads could serve four times as many people in inland towns and rural areas. The commission studies the proposal among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCauley
Olney
Illinois Road Commission
McCauley
Consistory Players to Stage Ninth Bloomington Passion Play
Delmar D Darrah directs the Consistory Players in Bloomington for the ninth annual American passion play with a cast of over 200. Performances were held on March 27 and April 3 with additional showings scheduled for April 9 10 16 17 28 24 30 and May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar D. Darrah
Bloomington
Illinois primary results show wets gain in state races
Wet voters swept key contests in the Illinois primary with Len Small winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination over Omer N. Custer. Democratic Probate Judge Henry Horner secured the gubernatorial nod as Horner’s win boosts the wet faction despite anti dry splits. Leaders like A J Cermak Bernard Snow and William Hale Thompson pushed for a wet plank and antiHoover stance at Springfield and in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Lewes Wets
Len Smal
Kankakee
Smalls
Omer N. Custer
Galesburg
Drys
Small
Henry Horner
Chicago
A. J. Cermak
Horner
Igoe
Cermak
James Hamilton Lewis
Ilinom
Bernard W. Snow
William Hale Thompson
Thompson
Springfeld
Hoover
Winners List Highlights Longtime Illinois Politicians
The latest report names Chicago figures Henry Horner and Kanakee native James Small as strong contenders in the Illinois gubernatorial race. Horner, longtime Cook County probate judge, is noted for the Horner Plan aiding soldiers estates and extensive charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Len Small
Illinois
Kankakee
Kannakee
Illinois Senate
United States
Taft
Henry Horner
Cook County
Horner
Charitab
Brooder House and Chicks Destroyed by Fire
The Walter Parks Brooder House housing a brooder and 200 chicks was burned about 10 30 am Thursday. Fire reportedly started from the brooder stove’s wave of flame. Mr Parks had recently sprayed the interior with oil making for a hot fire though west wind limited spread to other buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Parks
Radio Program Highlights Tonight
Listen in this evening from 8:30 to 9:00 featuring tunes and sketches. Songs include Custer's Last Stand Nobody Knows How Dry I Am This Place is Much Too Small Little Jack Horner When the Works All Done this Fall and I’m not on the Water Wagon Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Horner
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Centralia M. E. Dist. Conference
Christian Science Churches
Memoriam
Patoka Precinct
Dry
Carlstrom
Brundage
Malone
Clayton
Otis Glen
Senator Jenkins
Wright
Fred Sterling
A Dry
Stratton
Harry G. Wright
Willard Brooks
Richard Yates
Carson
Harry F. Johnson
Welch
Robert D. Stoafer
Branson
Marion County
Meyer
J. W. Alexander
John Rogier
Patoka Township
Fred Freyer
Dem
State Treas
State Committee
Cal
Ballance
Merritt G. Holt
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