Illinois Democrats Push Through Bills Amid Rifts
Springfield reports say Chicago Democratic bosses plan to rush appropriations and adjourn the legislature. The Horner beer-control measure and repeal pledge clash with party interests as GOP newspapers counter Democrat maneuvers and personnel shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Capital
Chicago
Assembly
Assobly
Washington
Hoover
Gov. Horner
Illinois
Roosevelt
Horner
Wisher Sues City for 50000 Damages Over Rogue’s Gallery Postings
Harry E. Wisher of Centralia sues the City of Centralia and city officials for 50000 alleging his name was falsely posted in the police station Rogues Gallery with notices of rewards. The suit, filed in Marion County Circuit Court, names several city officers and a former policeman now state patrolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Wisher
North Pine Street
Illinois
Centralia
City of
Ilinois
C. L. Ellison
Marion Sligar
Ed Archbold
Justice of the Peace
J. M. Mount
Harry Patterson
John Patterson
William Vogt
Alpha Laughharn
Marion County
Clayton Haney, Jr
Wham & Wham
June C. Smith
Hugh Murray, Jr
Centralia Sentinel
South Central Baseball League Plans Opening Next Sunday
The South Central League a Class D circuit plans a 12 game schedule kicking off next Sunday with Vernon at Greenville Effingham at Vandalia Pana at Centralia and Shelbyville at Salem. Vandalia leads with John Senik as president and Guy Mabry as playing manager while Vernon Albert Brasch and Vernie Davidson coach and play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Centralia
Salem
Marion County
Greenville
Bond
Effingham
Vandalia
Fayette
Pana
Christian
Shelbyville
Shelby
John Senik
Guy Mabry
J. C. Scott
G. S. Roop
Bud Mansfield
Harold Watson
Ernest Oeschner
Albert Brasch
Vernie Davidson
Gene Schmitz
Joe Devengros
Lester Cutler
Arnold Beem
R. Gill
Arthur Gansauer
Shobonier
Death of Mr Taylor Noted in Pope Tow Ship
News reports the death of Mr Taylor a former Pope Towxship resident and father of Lon Smith and the late Mrs Sam Pecher. He died in the Smith home in St Lawrence. The body was taken to Pratt cemetery for burial Thursday afternoon.
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Taylor
Pope Tow
Lon Smith
Sam Pe'cher
Ne Smith
St. Lawe
Pratt Co
Fernoon
Gover Johnson Signs State Beer Bill After Push
After a forceful campaign, allies secured enough votes to pass the beer bill and Governor Horner promptly signed the legislation into law.
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Ally
Gov
Horner
Bakery Plant to Open Here in Patoka
Tomorrow, April 29, a bakery will operate in Patoka with Mr. O. B. Holding in charge at the old plant east of the Odd Fellow building. The property is owned by Jones and Martin and Holding recently moved from St. Elmo with his family to Patoka to reestablish a local bakery business despite stiff outside competition.
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Patoka
O. B. Holding
Jones & Martin
Holding
St. Elmo
Patoka Eighth Grade Commencement Program
Patoka Eighth Grade commencement exercises set for Thursday April 27 1938 at the high school gymnasium at 8 00 p m. The program includes Salutatory by Dick Potts Class Introduction by Vivian Wortman Class Song by the Class Valedictory by Grover Malan Will by Harold Bonney Class Creed by the Class Prophesy by Lola Belle Morey and Iris Ellis Diploma presentation by M D Walker president of the school board with Esther Walker as the response Closing Song by the Class Roll call includes Harold Bonney Jesse Gray Esther Walker Dick Potts Wendell Wickersham Lola Belle Morey Iris Ellis Farrell Salee Grover Malan Vivian Wortman Loyd Lovell.
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Patoka
High School
Dick Potts
Vivian Wortman
Grover Malan
Will—Harold Bonney
Lola Belle Morey
Iris Ellis
M. D. Walker
Pres. of School Board
Esther Walker
Harold Bonney
Jesse Gray
Dick Pots
Wendell Wickersham
Farrell Salee
Loyd Lovell
Woman's Missionary Society Meets At Effie Smith Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the M E Church South met at Effie Smith's home with 23 members. Lora Altom led, singing "Jesus Calls Us," and prayer followed. A two month contest to recruit new members ended with captains adding 13 and 10 for a total of 41. Delegates Annabelle Wilson and Roy Jones attended a Missionary Conference in Waverly Illinois April 26 to 28. Summer meetings will be at the church. next meeting Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church, South
Effie Smith
Lora Altom
Jesus
Bro. Humphrey
Society
Annabelle Wilson
Roy Jones
Waverly
Ill
Marion County Supervisors Meeting Highlights
Marion County Board of Supervisors discusses committee appointments with C. M. Rogier joining printing and supplies and Meredith on education jury lists. The group protests Springfield legislation limiting township highway commissions and notes plans for county roadwork including a county farm road. The feeding bill for prisoners is debated with a suggested 50 cent per day rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board of Supervisors
C. M. Rogier
Patoka
Owensby
Centralia Township
Rogier
Meredith
Carrigan
Neilson
Foster
Lewis Barenfanger
J. Waldo Baker
Soulon
Odin
Wham
Centrali
Springfield
Illinois Emergency _ Relief Commission
Marion
Board of Supervisors
House
Senate
Edgeworth
Ailma
Tonti
Fredonia
Fairy Dell
Meredith of
McHaney
Supreme Court Reverses Marion County Forgery Conviction
The Supreme Court last Saturday voided Paul Kramer’s forgery conviction for forging a county order worth $2068.28 during his tenure as Marion County clerk. The high court found the evidence insufficient to prove guilt and set aside the lower court’s ruling, reaffirming Kramer’s longstanding claim of innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kramer
Marion County
Supreme Court
Kramers
Party for John Richard Wasem
John Richard Wasem celebrated his sixth birthday with a Friday party on April 21 attended by friends Dorothy DeLay Cyril DeLay Wayne Willard Nelle Crawford Billy Barclay Edgar Rogier Brooks Dean Connie Meador Dale Ellis Virginia Crawford Evalena Jennings Pansy Wasem and Elizabeth Simcox. The event featured a cake with six candles presented by Connie Meador and refreshments served by Mrs. J. R. Wasem.
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John Richard Wasem
Pary
Elizabeth Simcox
Connie Meador
J. R. Wasem
Dorothy
Cyril DeLay
Mrs Mayme Hays Spends Week with Relatives
Mrs Mayme Hays spent last week visiting relatives in Centralia, staying with family and catching up on local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Hays
Centralia
Eastern Star Birthday Party Observed at Lodge Meeting
The Eastern Star held its birthday observance during a regular Monday night meeting honoring members with February and March birthdays. Reported celebrants included Mrs. M. K. Smith Mrs. F. L. Cox Miss Pope Miss Clara Moran P. G. Mojonnier and wife Mrs. A. M. Peek and others. Ice cream and cake were served and the event was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
M. K. Smith
Maroa Residents Hold Monthly Pot Luck Supper
A Maroa area group and former Patoka residents gathered for a pot luck supper on April 15 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thompson northwest of Maroa. Nearly all members attended despite rain, with surprise visitors from Patoka arriving to join the event.
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Maroa
Patoka
Roy Thompson
Maron
George Bundy
Roy Meador
Fred Adkins
Glen. Meryman
Pearl Meador
Edwin Braden
Dale Thompson
James W. Thompson
Geo. Eaglin
Glen Meryman
Link Cox
Patoka Bank Reopens Without Restrictions After Moratorium
Patoka and vicinity woke Thursday to news the local bank has reopened under new state regulations after moratorium closure. Community praise goes to cashier L E Green and staff including Schroeder Irvin and Cecil Martin for their efforts to meet requirements. Local leaders urge residents to unite to boost Patoka as the best small town on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoxa
Register
L. E. Green
Schroeder
Irvin
Cecil Martin
Delassus Auto Wreck Sends Couple to Hospital
Mr and Mrs J W Delassus of St Elmo longtime residents were seriously injured in an Effingham auto wreck on Route 11 at the new north hard road intersection. Mr Delassus suffered internal injuries and several broken ribs while Mrs Delassus had fractured ribs and other bruises both patients in hospital and improving under care. Relatives were notified and Mrs Parks assisted in their care.
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J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Effingham
Delassus
Parks
New Hard Road
Route 11
Wabash Depot
New North Hard Road
New DFAI in Decatur sparks party committee shift
A Decatur item reports Chairman Barber made the highway and bridge committee the dominant Republican money focus, dropping former Democratic members and signaling further partisan changes within two years.
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Decatur
Barber
Highway and Bridge Committee
Patoka Christian Church to Stage The Belle of Barcelona
The Patoka Christian Church sponsors an operetta The Belle of Barcelona performed by the Sandoval Community High School Boys and Girls Glee Clubs at Patoka High School Gymnasium on Saturday night April 29 at 8 00 p m Admission 10 and 20e The musical comedy follows Margarita de Montero and Lieutenant Harold Wright as forbidden love rekindles amid a scheming nobleman and engaging romance ending in a wedding implied by the final scene.
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Patoka Christian Church
Barcelona
Sandoval Community High School
Patoka High School
Patoka
Margarita de Montero
Madrid
Margarita
Emilie
United States
Harold Wright
Spain
Wright
Washington
Lieutenant Wright
Arrival of a Fine Baby Boy in Centralia
Announcement of the birth of a baby boy named William Edward to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hayes in Centralia. Grandma Hayes assists the mother. Deneen Smith and family from Lincoln visit Ida Smith and other relatives.
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William Edward
Eddie Hayes
Centralia
Grandma Hayes
Deneen Smith
Lincoln
Ida Smith
Hate
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Pat Nash
Prohibition
Peter P. Kielminski
Bridewell
Cook County
Joliet
Francis J. Loughran
Elizabeth Conkey
Walter Klitzing
Altamont
R. J. Branson
Centralia Republican
Reeve Branson
H. E. Wisher
NEW Baseball League
SUN
MR. Taylor
First State Bank of
Womans Missionary Society
Marion County Supervisors Meeting
Patoka Bank
DFAI
Christian Church
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