Hoover Accepts Nomination At Stanford Stadium Spectacle
Herbert Hoover accepted the Republican nomination in a vast Palo Alto ceremony at Stanford Stadium attended by about 75,000 people with bands, radio listeners, and school stunts. He outlined campaign issues including prohibition, farm relief, tariffs, and the party record, signaling openness to reconsidering enforcement and possible repeal of the 18th Amendment while urging trust to pursue a sane policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Stanford University
Alto
Calif
Moses
New Hampshire
Young
California
Herbert ‘Hoover
Shim
Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover
Republican Party
California Hills
Pacific Coast
Coolidgetown
Pzilo Alto
America
Illinois Senator Deneen Visits Patoka On Campaign Trail
U S Senator Charles S Deneen of Illinois stopped in Patoka Monday morning en route to Carbondale for a down state tour with the G O P Caravan He spent a short visit with old college friend Dr Murfin and then continued to Carbondale after leaving Chicago Sunday night.
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Charles S. Deneen
United States
Illinois
Patoka
Carbondale
Murfin
Change In Bus Schedule No. 17 Southbound E T S
Notice of an effective bus schedule change for No 17 Southbound E T S. The Patoka arrival shifts to 1 12 PM from Springfield 10 35 AM Pana 11 05 AM Vandalia 12 40 PM and Patoka 12 55 PM, with Centralia arrival at 1 47 PM.
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Patoka
Springfield
Pana
Vandalia
Centralia
Band Concert at Vernon Friday Night August 17 1928
A Vernon band concert program features Buddy Overture Gypsy Festival Sunshine Hayes Berlin and a Sacred Medley with Polka Anvil Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda and selections by Parlow Ponchielli and Barnhouse The audience includes Mrs Willett Helen Hathaway Shelby Cheshire Davis Fillmore Gillisnie and others in the program titled Wedding of the Wine and related pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Merve
Willett
Locals and Personals in Recent Community Notes
Mrs. C N Cruse visits St Louis Tuesday. Alcom's advertises fresh bread and silk hose at 49c. Gerald Cox visits Lane with friends. A scarlet fever case reported in William Snyder’s family. Fawn Gray travels from here to Shreveport Louisiana. Coffee sold at 30c per pound. Al Tom's notes several visits and departures. Arch supports half price at 2.50. John A Jennings and children travel to Fort Wayne for visit. Rollin Belcher and family from Peru visit west of Patoka. Ray Irvin and family from Wichita Falls Texas spend ten days with home folks. Russell Snyder finishes C M T C at Jefferson Barracks. Several local residents visit relatives, including St Louis, Chicago, and centralia connections. The ad also mentions land sale in Town and Range.
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C N. Cruse
St. Louis
Ballance
Alcom’s
Gerald Cox
Lane
William Snyder
Fawn Gray
Shreveport
Alcom's
T. M. Cole
J. H. Wilson
Blairsburg
Iowa
John Zilles
Highland
Zilles
Madison County
Attom’s
Finois
Dr. Scholls Arch
Altom
S. S. J. Adams
Hardin Adams
Mt. Vernon
Louis Pugh
Centralia
Delassus
Albert
Fred Tacke
Altom’s
Aliom’s
John A. Jennings
Fort Wayne
Ind
John Jr
Bobbie
Rollin Belcher
Peru
Patoka
Ray Irvin
Wichita Falls
Texas
Rays
Arthur Thomas
Sandoval
Russell Snyder
Jefferson Barracks
Russ
Dave Adams
Gladys McNew
Chicago
Vern MecNew
Joe Wikenhauser
Walter Edie
Blakeney
Decatur
Racine
Wis
L. V. Patten
Caldwell
Colorado University At Boulder
Birthday Dinner Honors Fred Coppenbarger in Clinton IL
A surprise dinner for Fred Coppenbarger on Sunday Aug 12 in Clinton IL marked his 35th birthday. Forty eight guests attended from nearby towns such as Patoka Odin Vandalia Decatur and Sandoval bringing filled baskets and wishing many more happy returns.
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Fred Coppenbarger
Clinton
Fred
Mr. Coppenbarger
G. W. Perkins
Patoka
Wm. Perkins
Odin
Wm. Tennant
W .A. van Antwers
F. Perkins
Hershell Johnson
Guy
Albert Young
Harry Godel
Glen Livesay
Elizabeth Giddings
Billy Costly
Owen Hyde
Decatur
Forrest Jarrett
Maron
J. C. Hunter
Rosa Perkins
Nellie Gelsinger
Vandalia
Julia Richard
Shobonier
Ora
Ruby Stone
Sandoval
Epworth League Program Focuses on Gen Booth and Salvation Army
Epworth League event at M. E. Church South on Sunday August 19 1928 at 7:00 PM seeks to deepen religious welfare through a program on General William Booth and the Salvation Army. The talk outlines the character and service spirit of Booth with a non solicitous aim and quotes Vera Meryman as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Epworth League
Wm. Booth
Salvation Army
Illinois Rural Carriers Convene in Centralia for State Meeting
About five hundred visitors gathered in Centralia for the Illinois Rural Letter Carriers Association State Convention. The event opened at Centralia High School Auditorium with tours of local orchards, a banquet at the Masonic Temple, and performances by John Besse and the Rural Carriers Quartet. James E. Cooper of Shobonier won re election as secretary, with Fred W. Flint, Roy Corzine, and Walter Connely filling other officers and multiple delegates chosen to attend the National Convention in Peoria.
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Centralia
Centralia High School
Masonic Temple
Charles Wham
Hoss Creek
John Besse
Wham
Pixley
Iuka
Weinrich
Personnel Department
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
W. W. Arnold
Congress
Mike Finn
Chamber of Commerce
Peoria
James E. Cooper
Illinois
Tinois
Sesrat
J. #. Cooper
Shobonier
Euphemia Rhiea
Mendota
C. A. Kennedy
Casey
D. H. Beals
E. S.eimerson
Morris
Randal Johnson
Norris City
Riley Brown
Clayton
C. E. Simmons
Mt. Vernon
O. E. Henry
Winchester
L. F. Sabine
Taylorville
P. W. Casperson
New Athens
Death Comes To Patoka Woman Ida Williams
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Williams of east of Patoka and her infant son were held at Central City church. She died after an operation and birth complications at Centralia hospital. husband’s blood transfusion given as last resort. Ida Rebecca Bender Williams born March 20 1846 near Alma Illinois. married W R Williams December 20 1904. Seven children survived. mourned by husband, five children, one brother Wm Bender, two sisters Flora Donneley and Bertha Williams, and many friends. Refs highlight her devout Christian life and community impact from Alma to Patoka. Funeral conducted by Rev. R E Willis and Rev. Shepard at M F E Church Central City Sunday 2:00 PM. crowd and flowers noted.
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Ida Williams
East of
Patoka
Central City Church
R. E. Willis
Centralia Hospital
Ida Rebecca Bender
Alma
Ill
W. R. Williams
Paul
Clarice Maxine
Dwight
Lela
Mary Jane
William Elmo
Bobby Lewis
Clarice Jiaxine
Wm. Bender
Central City
Flora Donneley
Fairman
Bertha Williams
M. FE
Shepard
Charles Anderson and Blanch Souter Travel to Pana
Charles Anderson and his wife accompanied Miss Blanch Souter to Pana last Sunday. Souter was en route to her home in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Anderson
Blanch Souter
Pana
Springfield
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Stanford
Vernon
Buddy
Song
Sunshine
Hayes
Berlin
Fillmore
Parlow
Ponchielli
Mary Ann
Ray “Brenig
Quartette
Helen Hatha Ally
Evenin Laylly
Barnhouse
Shelby Cheshire
Davis
Gillisnie
Sma
Glen Steck
Arthur Purcell
S&pulpa
Okla
Purcell
Vera Meryman
State Convention
Rural Letter Carriers Association
Caprice
William Beyer
W. H. Mackie
K. L. King
W. H. Keifer
H. A. Vandercool
Mackie-Beyer
H. A. Vandercook
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