Golden Wedding celebrated in Ka with long union
On Friday August 12 1927 MaUel Hudspeth and Mary Hudspeth renewed vows marking their fifty year marriage. The ceremony led by James Monroe Smith featured mutual promises to share home life and finances. Relatives attended and gifts were listed, with ice cream and cake to follow in a festive reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaUel Hudspeth
Mary Hudspeth
James Monroe Smith
Sam
Mary
Harvey Hudspeth
Ollie Alexandar
Barthot Anderson
Walter Dively
J. C. Hudspeth
John Rogier
Josie Chandler
Louie Wasem
J. C. Griffin
T. E. Irvin
Laura Haley
Bert Quayle
A. L. Irvin
John Dorris
Jef Smith
Geo. Pureel
C. N. Cruse
Georgia Cruse
T. E. Walker
Arlene Walker
Marion Smith
Je Simcox
Katie, Walker
Rose Chandler
Helen Chandler
Fanny Chandler
Crosby
Mag Gray
Geo. E. Ballance
Robi. Walton
Delassus
Katie Nattier
Josie Wallow
Ina Anderson
Mary Wasem
A. T. Gray
W. W. Murfin
J. W. Alexander
Jim Thompson
James Emerson
Cecil Martin
J. M. Smith
Mary Jenings
Eli Logan
John Jenings
Bob Foltz
Mee
Will Parrott
Mollie Clark
Lydia Litzenberger
James S. Hudspeth
Harry Allen
Romney Black
Herschel Hudspeth
Dwight Bundy
Nellie Lee
F. W. Haselton
Pope
Levi Hill
Jack Daniels
Artie Rogier
Oscar Hill
J. T. Lynch
A. M. Seeley
John Stephens
Carson Chand
Ilson
Ok Oke
B. Holland
Lena Chilton
Bob Hudspeth
Sam Stephens
Vandalia Raiders Reported at Patoka Dillery Raid
Officers from Fayette County seized a Ford load of what was described as conversation juice during a raid on Vandalia distillery lands near Patoka. The event targeted the historic capital site long celebrated by Vandalia residents.
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Patoka
Vandalia
Fayette County
Grand Jury Members for September Term 1927 Illinois
Marion County Illinois circuit court prepares for the September term convening September 26 1927. List includes jurors from Alma Kinmundy Centralia Iuka Patoka Raccoon Salem and Tonti with names such as Shafer Carrigan Cawley Burge Root Sutherland Jones Miner Hargis Stuber Lewellen Hahn Cruse Johnson Davidson Shaddrick Shook Gray Beard and others.
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Marion County
Illinois
Alma
Will Shafer
Kinmundy
Lewellen
Iuka
John Hahn
Ill
H. FE. Miner
Meacham
Dewey Combs
Til
Odin
Wm. Lafoon
Patoka
Albert Cruse
Raccoon
Ruben Johnson
Centralia
R. F. D. Romine
W. H. Clifton
Salem
J. D. Shaddrick
Anderson Bower
Sandoval
John Davidson
Stevenson
W. K. Shook
Decatur Family Visits Patoka Over Sunday
Bines Johnson and family of Decatur visited Patoka Sunday after returning from a California trip with Mrs Johnsons parents G. M. Emerson and family. They stopped to see former townsman Ed Thalman and met Bud Cox. The Jackson children from Decatur stayed with their grandparents Z. Farmer and Russel Simcox families for several days. Harvey Smith arrived from Decatur Friday and returned that evening with Miss Helen Chandler who came back Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bines Johnson
Decatur
Patoka
Bines
California
Harvey Smith
Mr. Smith
Helen Chandler
P. B. Simcox
Lee Crawford
St. Louis
Ruby Cain
Centralia Hospital
Taylor Nall
C. A
Howard Riley
I. C
Rose Davis
J. H. Adams
Mt. Vernon
John A. Jennings
Jackie
Fort Wayne
Ind
William B. Jackson
Albert Ehrat
Gatch Vicinity
Martin Krug
Walter Renner
U. of I
Indiana
W. H. Cain
Letha Walker
Terre Haute
Dave Troyer
Leo Horton
Eldorado
Kansas
Illinois 1928 Auto License Tags Change Planned
An advance notice states Illinois will replace the 1927 black and orange tags with a new 1928 design featuring white figures on a maroon background. The change signals a distinct color scheme shift for vehicle identification.
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Illinois
Ice Cream Supper at Mound Chapel Church
The ice cream supper, announced for last Saturday night, will be held this Saturday night at the Mound Chapel Church. Community members are invited to attend and enjoy dessert and fellowship.
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Mound Chapel
Gratitude letter from Patoka church pastor
Pastor R. E. Willis expresses thanks to the Patoka charge and other churches and the public for support during the conference year. He credits the editor and staff for publicity and smiles on a pleasant stay, wishing God’s blessings on all.
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Patoka
R. E. Willis
Miss Esther Chand ler Celebrate with 50th Anniversary
Congratulatory messages poured in by telegraph, telephone, letters and cards. A white and yellow cake with 1877 1927 dates appeared from Mr and Mrs Les Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Esther Chandler
Les Ballance
Well Known War Veteran James M. Murray Dies
James M. Murray born February 17 1840 in Bond County Illinois died August 14 1927 at age 87 5 27. Survived by wife Eliz a beth Carmen three sons Leroy Aug ust Job all of Patoka sixteen grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral Monday at 2 p m at Mound Chapel Church with Rev J M Smith officiating burial in Pratt Cemetery.
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James M. Murray
Jordan Murray
Manery Murray
Bond County
Illinois
Illinois Altman
Bala Sanfur
Christian Church
Mound Chapel
J. M. Smith
Pratt Cemetery
Christian Endeavor Program Aug 19 1927
The program lists Emily Ford as leader for the Christian Endeavor meeting on August 19, 1927. It includes Song-Number 102, Song No 150, a lesson read on how people build or undermine the Lord's Day (Rev 1 9 1), multiple duets and vocal numbers by various performers, a piano solo, a quartet, secretary report, announcements, a closing song, and dismissal.
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Christian Endeavor
Emily Ford
Katie Nattier
Helen Nattier
Dukes
Dorothy Logan
Charles Belcher
Dayne Ellis
Gayle Belcher
Iris Ellis
Loyal Workers Class Meeting Recapped At Christian Church
Mrs. Fred Black Fred Tacke and George Porter hosted the Loyal Workers class on Tuesday evening. Contests and games entertained attendees. Prize winners included Mrs. Homer Potts and Mrs. Ford. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served. Next hosts named: Mrs. Katie Hudspeth Mrs. Hattie Dukes and Mrs. Mae Goog.
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Fred Black
Fred Tacke
George Porter
The
Christian Church
Homer Potts
Mrs. Ford
Katie Hudspeth
Hattie Dukes
Mae Goog
Joint Birthday Anniversary Observed at Bonnell Farm
The Ford family celebrated a joint birthday anniversary on Wednesday at the Bonnell farm home honoring Mrs. Ford and her mother Mrs. Bonnell.
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Ford
Bonnell
Mrs. Bonnell
Slumber Party At Simcox Home Delights Nine Girls
Nine young women enjoyed a slumber party at the home of Mr and Mrs John L Simcox last Sunday night hosted by their daughter Miss Martha All report an enjoyable time and good spirits throughout the gathering.
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John L. Simcox
Martha
Vernon Masons Host Meeting With Doolen and West
Oscar Doolen and Orvel West of Vernon attended a Monday night Masonic Lodge gathering, exchanging greetings and taking part in lodge activities.
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Oscar Doolen
Orvel West
Vernon
Polly Wants A Cracker At Gym Saturday Night
From Centralia comes a two act drama Polly Wants A Cracker with a delightful entertainers lineup. The Centralia Symphony Orchestra under Prof Wesley Hampton will perform popular music and a cornet solo by Chas Blankinship Jr. plus other numbers. A small door fee offers good value for all ages.
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Centralia
Polly
Centralia Symphony Orchestra
Wesley Hampton
Chas. Blankinship Jr
Local Notes On Visitors and Moves In Decatur Area
Local brief items list residents and visitors including P. B. Simcox handling business in Decatur. Lee Crawford in St. Louis. Miss Ruby Cain moved to Centralia hospital after illness. Several families move or visit from nearby towns and states with updates on health and travel plans.
Moving Picture Show at American Legion Hall
Friday night August 19 features a big area comedy fun show with Paul Phillips at the piano in Ameri can Legion Hall.
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American Legion Hall
Paul Phillips
Hoosier State Fox Hunters Attend Illinois Meet
Wiley Campbell and Joe Simcox traveled from Indiana to mingle with Hoosier State Fox hunters and report a great time. This week the group attends the Illinois State Meeting near Ramsey where the event grows toward a national scale with thousands in attendance.
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Wiley Campbell
Joe Simcox
Indiana
Illinois
Ramsey
Heavy Rain Dampens Saturday Market in Region
A heavy rainfall last Saturday morning and all day kept many country shoppers away from town for the scheduled trade day, slowing regular market activity and business.
Returns Home from Lincoln
Miss Alice Emerson, an attendant at the State Hospital and Colony at Lincoln, returned home Friday evening. She has not decided if she will return to work or not.
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Alice Emerson
State Hospital
Lincoln
Island Chapel Social Gratitude Letter
A note expresses thanks to Island Chapel and area community for a pleasant evening and loyal year. The writer praises the planning and spirit of the event and wishes blessings for the volunteers in the years ahead.
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Island Chapel
Evangelist Wisehan to Hold 15 Day Vernon Tent Meetings
Evangelist A. D. Wisehan a native of Persia will conduct a 15 day tent meeting in Vernon from September 4 to 18. The speaker, known as Rev Arshan, recounts missions in Persia England Holland and Russia and tells of miraculous deliverances during the Armenian massacre. Services begin at 7 30 each evening with invitations extended to all.
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Evangelist A. D. Wisehan
Persia
Vernon
Brother Arshan
America
Chicago
Arshan
England
Holland
Russia
Sunday School Attendance at Local Churches
Attendance totals 141 across M. E. South, 47. M. E. Church 40. Christian ecumenical group 22. Baptist 0. R Caren 8. Pentecost 10. Report notes this is too low for Patoka even on a rainy Sunday.
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M. E. South
M. E
Ecisences Ad
R Caren
Cceseeereces
Patoka
Butch Thomasson Held in Shag Worsham Murder Case
Metropolis Illinois police hold Butch Thomasson and Joe Booker, former Charlie Birger gang members, in the Shag Worsham murder case. Worsham's body was found in a burned ruin in Williamson County. authorities believe he was shot and killed then hidden by fire. Thomasson is brother to Harry Thomasson, earlier sentenced for confessing to killings connected to Mayor Joe Adams of West City and the Birger era.
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Metropolis
Ill
Butch” Thomasson
Joe Booker
Charlie Birger
Joe Adams
West City
Birgo
Shady Rest
Birger
M. E. South Church Conference Heads to Patoka
The sixty first Annual Conference of the M E Church South will convene in Patoka at the local church from Wednesday August 24 to Sunday August 28. Morning sessions focus on business and public attendance. 3:00 P M services each afternoon with 8:00 P M sermons by Thomas L Hulse of Louisville. Bishop James E McConkey preaches the annual sermon Sunday morning at the gymnasium. Over a hundred visiting ministers and delegates will be in town. arrangements exist to move night services to the High School Gym if needed. R E Willis pastor and Rev A E Thomas presiding elder note upcoming announcements.
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M. E. Church South
Illinois
Patoka
Thomas L. Hulse
Louisville
Kentucky
James E. McConkey
R. E. Willis
A. E. Thomas
Surprise Party For Pastor And Family At Island Chapel
Island Chapel Church members and friends surprised Rev. Willis and his wife at Frank Brockelmeyer’s home last Tuesday. Ice cream and cake were served as the crowd enjoyed a joyous gathering, with the pastor expressing disbelief at the surprise.
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Island Chapel Church
Rev. Willis
Frank Brockelmeyer
Willis
Band Concert Program Presented in March Recital
A concert program lists pieces including Crimson Flush Overture New Dawn Waltz Falling Leaves and Emblem of Freedom Intermezzo with selections from Prince Charming and Primrose. Performers Alexander Russell Seredy King Holmes Hayes Barnard Tobani Wenrich Fillmore and Goldman are noted.
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Tonti
Robert Gray
Salem, Ill
Omega
Leslie A. Beard
Iuka, Ill
Loyal Workers Class
Hoosier State Fox Chasers Meeting
Butch Thomasson
Shag” Worsham
M. E. South Church Conference
Jean Ne
Prince Charming
Alexander
Russell, Seredy
King
Holmes
Hayes
Barnard
Tobani
Step
Jungle Queen
van Loan
Wenrich
Fillmore
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