Patoka Baseball Opens Under Lighted Diamond
The Patoka baseball diamond was lit last week and opening games were played Tuesday evening between organized teams. Local teams include Cubs Giants Tigers and Cardinals with Vernon also active under Cox and Martin Undertaking Co. Farm teams Zion Eaglin and Toad Island joined the schedule with twilight games. Results Tuesday Zion defeated Toad Island 22 to 7 and Vernon beat Tigers 18 to 4. Wednesday night scores showed Eaglin 11 Cardinals 12 Cubs 16 Giants 15.
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Patoka
Cubs
Giants
Tigers
Cardinals
Vernon
Cox and Martin Undertaking Co
Zion
Eaglin
Toad Island
Cox and Martin
Mam
Melon Feast Brightens Sunday School Class Event
The Senior boys and girls class of the Christian Church held a water melon feast at Hill market last Tuesday evening. After the feast they went to the park for a softball game. They thank Mr Hill for contributing the melons.
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Christian Church
Hill
Carry On Campaign To Save Water On Illinois Central
The August issue of Illinois Central Magazine reports a system wide campaign to conserve water. A circular with the slogan Waste of water is a waste of money explains water is the railroad’s largest single item and shows leaks waste large yearly gallons.
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Illinois Central Magazine
Illinois Central System
Executor's Notice for Meador Estate in Marion County
Executrix of the last will and testament of Martin D Meador now notifies creditors to appear at the Marion County Court House Salem at the October Term on the first Monday in October to present claims. Debitors must pay promptly to the executrix dated August 13 1934
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Martin D. Meador
Marion
Illinois
Marion County
Salem
Estate of Fred Knipping ex e
Louise Knipping executrix announces probate of Fred Knipping late of Marion Illinois. She will appear before Marion County Court at Salem for the October Term on the first Monday in October to adjust claims. Creditors must present claims and the estate is to be settled.
Man of Few Words Boss and New Hand Trade Signals
A hard boiled boss boasts I am a man of few words and signals with a finger. The new hand replies that he is a man of few words too and uses a head shake to indicate he isn’t coming.
The Vacationists Mrs Blabber Gossip Turns to Florence
Mrs Blabber comments on Mrs Gabber's mood as she reveals her husband has had a nervous breakdown and they are heading to Florence for treatment. The excerpt hints at a melodramatic slice of life with social intrusion and fragile nerves.
Status of Turkish Women Revolutionized by Reforms
Detroit Free Press reports a sweeping change in Turkey under Ghazi Mustafa Kemal with veil abolition and legal reforms. Women now attend universities, enter most professions, vote in municipal elections, and may gain parliamentary suffrage. Women also serve as police, lawyers, and judges, shifting social norms dramatically.
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Ghazi Mustafa Kemal
Republic of Turkey
Turkey
London Times
Turkish Republic
Detroit Free Press
Think for Ourselves to Gain Comfort of Mind
A short excerpt urges readers to actively control thoughts rather than letting outside influences guide them. It warns that unconstrained thinking leads to trouble while highlighting that others’ ideas can be either beneficial or harmful. It stresses developing a personal method to think independently.
A Gentleman Is Defined by Character, Not Birth or Rank
A quoted credo from G Whyte Melville argues that true gentility comes from conduct, not birth or riches. It cites the plowman and the officer alike, praising courtesy, bravery, selflessness, and fair dealing as the marks of a gentleman.
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G. Whyte-Melville
Countess de Caen Delivers Last Messages to Soldiers’ Kin
The Countess de Caen, famed as the little mother of the troops, returned to London after 14 years and a 60,000 mile journey delivering final words in French hospitals to soldiers’ mothers wives and sweethearts. She said most messages were given. a few could not be traced due to missing relatives or death. Most soldiers’ last words honored their mothers.
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Countess de Caen
London
England
America
Marion County Woman's Club Picnic at Meadows Woods Club
The annual Marion county picnic of the woman’s clubs will be held at Meadows Woods country club on Friday August 31 at 1 PM. Activities start with a pot luck dinner at 1:00. Each lady should bring her own table service. All members urged to attend.
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Woman’s Clubs
Marion County
Meadows Woods Country Club
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and August 26 Sermon
The Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m Communion at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m with Lola Morey as leader on Sunday August 26 Bro Lovell will preach both morning and evening on August 26 Bible study every Thursday at 8 p m July 23 leader Mrs Frank Williams All are welcome
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Christian Endeavor
Lola Morey
Frank Williams
Bro
Lovell
Vernon High School stalls and vehicle storage rental
Notice announces horse stalls for rent near Vernon High School at 75 cents per month and also available car or truck storage in the same building on a cindered street. Apply to A. Forehand, Vernon.
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Vernon High School
H. S
A. Forehand
Vernon
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Louise Knipping
Basil Wilson
Marion County Woman’s Club
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