Al G Barnes Circus to Visit Centralia Aug 18
The Al G Barnes Circus, one of the world’s largest shows, will exhibit in Centralia on Tuesday, August 18. Spectacles include 40 lions and tigers, Tillie the dancing elephant, a Fiesta of the Rio Grande prologue, 400 performers, and a world of trained animals, music, and dazzling wardrobes. Performances at 2 and 8 pm with doors opening 1:41 and 7 pm for zoo viewing and a concert by Prof. Woeckener’s band.
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al G. Barnes
Centralia
al G. Barnes Circus
Nelson
America
Tillie
Mary Cornell
Rio Grande
Spain
Bert Nelson
Terrell Jacobs
Mabel Stark
Sea
Cristiani
Europe
Angelo Family
Imperial Waltiers
Canestrelli
Woeckener
Insanity Increase More Than Doubled in 40 Yrs
The State Planning Commission based on a survey for the 58th General Assembly shows Illinois insanity rates rising from 130 per 100000 in 1890 to 290 in 1930. Officials warn the increase presents a serious welfare problem and will drive state efforts in insan ity cases.
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State Planning Commission
58Th General Assembly
Senate
Illinois
State Welfare Department
Applicants for Soil Conservation Supervisors Due Aug 15
Marion County Soil Conservation Office announced for the 1936 program that applicants for supervisors or reporters must file by August 15. Applications are available at the county office in the Court House in Salem Illinois for duties in checking or measuring farm land. See the committee before the date to be considered.
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Marion County Soil Conservation Office
Court House
Salem
Illinois
Nen Committee
Enrollment Declines In Illinois Common Schools
Population decline after World War I reduces country school enrollments while higher grade attendance rises with longer schooling. Consolidation boosts efficiency and diversification. longer terms may be added as timing and industry demands shift. Poor rural enrollment signals need for new educational development and extended school terms.
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Schools of
Illinois
Ilinois
Former Patoka Man Establishes Newspaper at Mulberry Grove
Rev. S. L. Speer, long time resident, moved to Mulberry Grove and started the Grove Reporter. The tabloid size weekly printed its first issue last week with ads from local firms. The publisher plans to boost business and social life in the industrious town.
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S. L. Speer
Mulberry Grove
Grove
Rev. Speer
Farewell Party for Gray Family in Los Angeles Move
A farewell gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gray home accompanied departure plans for Los Angeles California. Friends mingled and played games while late refreshments served to a long list of attendees including Rufus Stephens family Fielding Adams the Goff family Ballentine Carter Smith Wickerham Nixon Meadors Sorrell Watkins Klauman Binnion and others.
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Lewis Gray
Los Angeles
Calif
Rufus Stephens
James and
Billy
Fielding Adams
Paul Wesley
Luther Caldwell
George Smith
Lucille
Harold and
Paul Watkins
Bill Klauman
Bill Williams
Merle Meadors
Delbert Marshall
Patoka farmer badly scalded by tractor radiator cap
C M Rogier, Patoka township supervisor and prominent farmer, was severely scalded last Thursday when a tractor radiator cap blew off while he added water. Hot water and steam burned his face and right shoulder and arm. injuries were painful but not permanent and he is recovering.
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C. M. Rogier
Patoka Township
Millard
Sunday School Picnic Set for August 15 at Eaglin Grove
The Eaglin Sunday School plans the first annual picnic at Joe Muck Grove east of Eaglin Schoolhouse on Saturday August 15 with speakers Rev Piland Patoka and Rev Elam Marshall Creek Baptist Church. The Men’s Aid will prepare grounds August 11 and fans will be invited from surrounding Sunday Schools. Refreshments ice water games and contests will be provided.
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Joe Muck Grove
Eaglin School
Piland
Patoka
Elam
Marshall Creek Baptist Church
the Grove
WLS Barn Dance Show Moves To Illinois State Fair
Fifty famous radio stars head to Springfield for a five hour opening night barn dance At the Illinois State Fair August 15. Stars include Uncle Ezra Lula Belle Hoosier Hot Shots and Patsy Montana with tickets mailed to Eugene E Irwin. crowd history at the fair was standing room only last year.
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Springfield
WLS
Eighth Street
Chicago
Eugene E. Irwin
Uncle Ezra
Lula Belle
The
Hoosire Hot Shots
Arkansas Woodchopper
Joe Kelly
Prairie Ramblers
Patsy Montana
Pat Buttram
Maple City Four
NBC
Ezra
Jenny Wren
Dr Murfin Cele Brates Birthday
The wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchild of Dr. W W Murfin gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Elliott Caldwell and family of Clinton to celebrate his seventy four birthday. Family friends from Patoka and Clinton attended including Dr and Mrs W W Murfin, Dr and Mrs W D Murfin, Maurice and Walter Warren, Hed Caldwell, Betty Altom, Patsy Beery and others. Afternoon callers included S E Altom and J C Beery families of Patoka.
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W. W. Murfin
Elliott Caldwell
Clinton
Alice
Patoka
W. D. Murfin
Maurice
Walter Warren
Decatur
Margie
Wesley
L. D. Altom
Betty
Raymond Luttrell
Hed Caldwell
S. E. Altom
J. C. Beery
Patsy
Fancy Work Club Picnic Held at Bryan Memorial Park
The Fancy Work Club hosts its annual picnic for members and families at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem on Sunday afternoon August 8.
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Fancy Work Club
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
State Aid Road East of Patoka To Be Completed
A Springfield visit by farmers, merchants and reporters led to a governor assurance that funds would finish the Patoka Kinmundy highway. The Highway Department will survey the final four miles after $60,000 was appropriated to complete the work. Travelers Chris Neilson James McNichols R L Wayton Roy Mulvaney Clayton Beery learned surveyors would begin once available.
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Patoka
Kinmundy
Springfield
State Capitol
Horner
Highway Department
Chris Neilson
James McNichols
R. L. Wayton
Roy Mulvaney
Clayton Beery
Advertising Edition Notice From Patoka Merchants
Special advertising edition next week will print two thousand copies. Correspondents must deliver copy to the office by Tuesday morning to accommodate the large amount of advertising already sold. Watch next week for bargains offered by Patoka merchants that will pay you to investigate.
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Patoka
Surprise Dinner Honors Mrs L Paine on Birthday
A birthday surprise for Mrs Luther Paine and her son Herbert was held Sunday with noon food under shade trees. Attendees included I W Nattier and family, Harry Nattier and family, Ed Defend and family, Harley Cole and family, Melvin Belcher family, Henry Brumfield family, John Belcher family, Birmah Paine, Ruth Caudle family, Karra Medor family, and Luther Paine's kin.
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Luther Paine
Herbert
Lora Paine
I. W. Nattier
Floyd
Harry Nattier
Harry Easton
Ed Defend
Harley Cole
Morris
Shirley Lou
Melvin Belcher
Irma
Floyde
Henry Brumfield
Jon Wayne
Harley
Alice
John Belcher
Glen
Birmah Paine
Ruth Caudle
Karra Meador
Salem Reunion closes after crowded annual event at Bryan Memorial Park
The 53rd Sailors and Soldiers Reunion at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem wrapped Saturday night with Old Settlers Day prizes awarded and a Green Corn Dance finale led by master of ceremonies J. and Whoopy McMackin. A near record turnout filled parking, with hundreds staying late as crowds dispersed around midnight.
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Bryan Memorial Park
Salem Park
Whoopy” McMackin
Mrs Amanda Clark 85 Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs Amanda Clark aged 85 died at her home Wednesday afternoon after several months of illness. She was well known and respected in the community for her kind and considerate character. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at the M E Church with Rev S M Spurgeon officiating.
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Amanda Clark
Foster Township Sunday School Convention
The Foster Township Sunday School convention occurs on Sunday August 9 1986 at Arnold Chapel church with a full program. Morning sessions include Sunday School at 10:00 led by Ern a Jones and worship at 11:00 with Rev C J Piland sermon. Afternoon features music by Arnold Chapel Boys Zion Quartet and several duets and addresses by Rev Piland Rev McKinney Mrs Lewis Jones Duane and Leah Walton and Maurice Ballance. Presentation of awards and benediction conclude the day.
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Foster Township
Arnold Chapel
Erna Jones
C. J. Piland
Zion Quartet
Rev. McKinney
Piland
Rev
Nelle Mae Jones
Lois Arnold
Zion Little Folks
Lewis Jones
Duane
Leah Walton
Maurice Ballance
Jacob Schaubert Buried at Patoka Ill
Jacob Schaubert born April 12 1852 in Germany died July 28 1936 at Patoka Illinois aged 84 3 16 came to this country at age three spent much of life in Diamond Springs Clinton County married Nancy Wortman in 1855 seven children two surviving Lena McIntire Patoka and Maud Clark Portland Ark wife died 1907 he later wed Lucy Ann Walker Mt Pulaski funeral held M E Church Ebenezer Cemetery with out of town relatives listed Card of Thanks from Wilbur McIntire and families and V T Clark groups.
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Jacob Schaubert
Germany
Patoka
Ill
Diamond Springs
Clinton County
Nancy Wortman
Lena McIntire
Maud Clark
Portland
Res Smith
Cc. J. Piland
Ebenezer Cemetery
V. T. Clark
Guy Foster
Portland, Ark
Kate Parker
Oliver Dipple
Laura Wortman
John Lanham
Boulder
Wilbur
Carroll McIntire
Dixon
Meltire
Geo.Anderson
George Ahlf
Sandoval
Poles Arrive to Power Vernon and Shobonier Line
Several car loads of poles for the Vernon high line to Vernon and Shobonier have been unloaded. Work on the line is expected to start soon after the Vernon Village Board granted a franchise to the power company. The Vernon line is planned to be finished before winter.
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Vernon
Shobonier
Vernon Village
All Star Softball Game Friday Night In Patoka
The local all stars meet Dipsco of Centralia in a Friday night softball doubleheader. Patoka all stars debut new black and white uniforms, with a preliminary game between girls and old men. Extra drawings and several prizes boost admission to 10 cents.
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Dipsco
Centralia
Patoka All Stars
Cardinals to Host Five Game Stand With Cubs and Reds
The St. Louis Cardinals return home next Saturday for a five game stretch at Sportmans Park. Three games oppose the Chicago Cubs and three against the Cincinnati Reds mark a pivotal NL pennant push. Expected return of Stewart Martin and potential Paul Dean boosts a potent lineup led by Medwick Martin and Mize.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Chicago
Red Birds
Sportman’s Park
Stewart Martin
Paul Déan
Cincinnati
Chicago Cub
Cubs
Reds
Charlie Dressen
Paul Derringer
al Hollingsworth
St. Louis
Larry French
Sam Warneke
Bill Lee
Roy Henshaw
Charlie Grimm
Frisch
Dizew Dean
Ceramntz
Joe Medwick
Pepper Martin
Johnnie Mize
Otther
Patoka Voiced as Prowler Rival in 1936
The Patoka town notes a local prowler scare in 1936 matching other nearby towns. Reports describe an agile, well-paced intruder who moves swiftly, is barked at by dogs, and causes no items to go missing yet. The piece hints at a possible new threat amid community chatter.
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Yoyo
Patoka
Centralia
Central City
Sandoval
Farm Debt Adjustment Committee Meeting Notice
The Marion County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee will meet in the Farm Bureau office on Saturday August 9 at 2 00 p m Farmers with burdens on obligations should appear and present all facts and proposed plans will be offered in worthy cases.
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Marion County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee
Farm Bureau
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President Roosevelt
AL. G. Barnes
Patoka Man
Gray
Eaglin Sunday School
Ill. Fair
DR. Murfin
Mrs. L. Paine
Foster Township Sunday School Convention
Wilbur McIntire
Vernon High Line
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