Local Social Notes From Vandalia and Vicinity
Mrs. C M Miller and Cecil Lenesch visited Vandalia. Families from Decatur Centralia and Taylorville visited friends and relatives in the area. Attendees at the American Legion convention included F E Miller. Ohio and Illinois residents vacationed in Ozarks and St Louis. An annual Labor Day picnic is planned by the American Legion at City Park. Several families hosted visitors from Houston Chicago Kinmundy and Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Miller
Cecil Lenesch
Jeane Miller
Vandalia
The
American Legion
Parade entries meet at high school gym on Labor Day
All decorated entries for the parade assemble at the high school gymnasium at 12 45 Labor Day. Prizes include cash awards for best decorated bicycle pony and automobile. The Legion picnic on Labor Day offers prizes for the oldest couple largest family and family from farthest distance among others.
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Legion Picnic
Many Families Visit Patoka Area With Local Notables
A flurry of weekend visits links West Mansfield Ohio to Patoka Centralia and nearby towns. Various families from Illinois and Iowa traveled to see friends, attend shows, and join reunions while local residents hosted guests from Lincoln Clinton Farmington and Des Moines. A statewide drive for aluminum and a new mobile crime lab receive brief notes alongside cultural events and a Tama Indian program preview.
Bus Schedule for Patoka and Sandoval High Schools
James Ballance drives the Patoka Sandoval route. Leave Charles Arnold's corner at 7 40 a m and return to Patoka High at 7 55 a m. Depart Crawford's Station at 8 00 a m for Sandoval arriving 8 20 a m. School opens Tuesday September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sandoval
James Ballance
Charles Arnold’s Corner
Blacktop
Patoka High
Crawford's
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude and Blessings
I express sincere thanks to all who sent cards and flowers and to all who visited me while in hospital and after my return home May God bless you
Local Socials Mention Visitors and Bonds Note
Locals report Miss Vera Adams shopping last Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Wick transacted business in lia last Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs C M Rogier lem visited here Sunday with wires and friends. Mr and Mrs Wallace Ale and son Jimmie were Tuesday ers in Centralia, Marion Lawrence of Rantoul viv ed in Patoka Tuesday with Mr. , Mrs. Dean Lawrence. Mr and Mrs John Houston and a vonne Houston of Mulberry Cros visited here last Tuesday even with George Wickersham and Lily. J W Alexander was a busing visitor in Springfield Tuesday 0 Mr and Mrs Harold Simcox daughter Martha Sue of Sandow were Sunday visitors with Mrs Simcox and daughter Genevieve, and Jay Barnes and Mildred Fiscus visited west of Patoka Sunday. Defense Savings Bonds can be registered in the name of children as well as adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Tevis
Harrison Tevis
West Mansfield
Ohio
George Wickersham
Ann Wasem
Salem
Jess Belcher
Leo Ballance
Iowa
Keyesport
Les Belcher
Cecil Elliott
Howard Smith
Centralia
Joe Hudspeth
Joan
Mildred Jones
Chicago
George Ballance
H. G. Hudspeth
Maxine Belcher
Patoka
Jack Keaton
C. H. Christian
Glen Spicer
Odin
Noah Carter
Glen Hill
C. D. Martin
Wisconsin
Jack Gilley
Nelda
Lincoln
Mildred Gilley
Deane Baum
Valmeyer
T. Case
C. J. Hill
Artie Rogier
Thomas
Shelbyville
Wm. Good
Hugh Sandy
Sandoval
Vernie Nattier
Delphia Jolliff
Emil Nattier
Carmi
Dale Nattier
Carl McColpin
John Evans Jr
L. J. Peek
A. M. Peek
Lloyd Haburn
Billie
Lake Park
George Wise
Storm Lake
Annd
Robert Morey
Nellie *Mansfield
M. D. Karr
Vandalia
Frank Houston and
John Houston
Vera Adams
George Wick
Lia
C. M. Rogier
Lem
Wallace Ale
Jimmie
Marion Lawrence
Rantoul Vived
Dean Lawrence
Avonne Houston
Mulberry Cros
Lily
Harold Simcox
Martha Sue
Sandow
Yeulah Jarrett
Freda Wadkins
Burton
Irene Jarrett
Alma
Hazel M. Cox
Effie Haway
Beth Burton
Mildred
Ada Dolly
Jed Laurence
Junior
Mt. Vernon
Orval West
Sabbath Observance Topic Dominates Mound Chapel Notes
Pastor R. W. Linder urges churchgoers to keep the Sabbath holy amid modern commerce. He questions divine intent as oil wheat and peaches exist yet demand seven day selling and warns of a global decline in Sabbath observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Amis
Earth
R. W. Linder
Homecoming at Baptist Church August 1941 Services
The church plans a first Sunday September homecoming with a basket dinner for all members. No school on August 1941. Service times include 9:30 to 10:45 morning and 7:30 evening. Pastor Rev. Walter Miller supervises with S. Supt. P. J. Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Miller
S. Supt
P. J. Mojonnier
Mrs Du Comb Celebrates Birthday In East St Louis Visit
Natives of Mrs M P Du Comb gathered last Sunday to honor her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J E Clark, Mr and Mrs Howard Clark and Elden, of East St Louis. Mr and Mrs George lert and Phillip of Carlyle. Mr and Mrs Vernon Du Comb and Dean. and Miss Josephine Smith of Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. du Comb
J. E. Clark
Howard Clark
Elden
East St. Louis
George Lert
Phillip
Carlyle
Vernon du Comb
Dean
Josephine Smith
Boulder
B T U Rally Held Sunday At Local Baptist Church
A Sunday B T U rally drew representation from 15 churches including Central City Fairman Keyesport Marshal Creek Mulberry Grove New Harmony Smith Grove Vandalia Smithro Odin Salem Wisetown Mt Imel and Diamond Springs. Local students from the Bap Foundation in Carbondale are assisting this week as Miss Ward and Mr Harris lead adult and youth classes starting at 7 30 each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Fairman
Keyesport
Marshal Creek
Mulberry Grove
New Harmony
Smith Grove
Vandalia
Smithro
Odin
Salem
Wisetown
Mt. Imel
Diamond Springs
Bap Foundation
Carbondale
Birthday surprise honors Mrs Haley at 78
Mrs Delilah Haley was delighted by neighbors and friends at a social birthday gathering honoring her 78th anniversary. A pleasant afternoon with refreshments followed. Attendees included Mesdames Griffin Logan Thompson Davidson Adams DuComb Limecox Irvin Bruening Settem Alexander and young Jim mie Alexander. Mrs Haley will spend the winter in Kalamazoo Michigan with daughter Mrs Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah Haley
Mesdames A. A. Griffin
Eli Logan
James Thompson
Anna Davidson
Charles Adams
M. P. DuComb
Mindora Limecox
T. E. Irvin
Dora Bruening
Ingvald Settem
J. W. Alexander
Little Jimmie Alexander
Haley
Kalamazoo, Michigan
D. J. Evans
Extension Course At Salem High School Starts Sept 15
Southern Illinois Normal University offers an extension course titled Economics taught by Dr. Parrish. The class begins Monday September 15, 1941 at 7 p m at Salem High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Normal University
Parrish
Salem High School
Public Officials Must Publish Annual Reports Under New Act
County Treasurer Homer Lewellen notes House Bill 891 signed July 1 1941 requires all public officers who receive funds from the County Collector or County Treasurer in counties under 500 000 population to file a published statement within sixty days after fiscal year end. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars and possible jail time for noncompliance. township and city treasurers must publish reports before final tax settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lewellen
Green
Saab
Tourists Stop by Pineview Home on Montana Trip
Local tourists Warren McNicols Mrs. Luther Coldin Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tompson and daughters Jean and Margarette Mr and Mrs Edwin Arnold and Mrs Cyrus Nicols visited Jens Nielson in Pineview Montana during a short layover en route to Bozeman The detour provided a brief hometown exchange before continuing their journey to Bozeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren McNicols
Luther Coldin
Ray Tompson
Jean and
Margarette
Edwin Arnold
Cyrus Nicols
Jens Nielson
Pineview
Montana
Bozeman
Letter From Patoka Expatriates in California
In August 1941 Mrs Lenis Gray writes from 1512 So McBride Ave E Los Angeles California to friends and neighbors in Patoka saying five years have passed since they left, they enjoy California scenery and hot weather, inviting letters or visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
California
McBride Avenue
Los Angeles
Lenis Gray
Obituary Luther Milton Black
Luther Milton Black born November 16 1872 at Patoka Illinois died August 17 at his home after a heart attack He is survived by his wife Clyde McAllen a son Carl Black daughter Helen Parker four sisters one brother eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services were held August 19 at Beery Funeral Home Patoka with burial in Patoka Cemetery He ran a Patoka shoe shop for 14 years and was valued by many neighbors and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Milton Black
T. J
Carrie Black
Patoka
Illinois
Clyde McAllen
Bsides
Carl Black
Centralia
Helen Parker
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Beery
Lyle Franz
Decatur
Joe Bradley
Blanche Pugh
Vandalia
Cora Mae Neihaus
Marie Povolka
Nokomis
R. Kennedy
Dewey McKinley
Odessa Eagan
Dorothy
Frances
Caseyville
Gail Parker
Bob Parker
Okla
Susan Black
Eva
Salem
Alma
Tony
Mr. Black
Billie
Notice of Shop Closure After Death of L M Black
Owing to the death of L M Black on Sunday August 17 1941 the Shoe Repair Shop is closed. I express appreciation to Patoka public for patronage during our past 14 years in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Black
Patoka
Clothes Found on Installment Plan by Watchman in Canton
A September 25 1891 dispatch reports a Canton Illinois night watchman found clothes by installment. He found pants on Saturday night coat on Monday night hat on Tuesday night and kept watching for a vest as part of a local story from the WPA Illinois Writers Project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Illinois
Illinois Writers’ Project W.P.A
Defense Bonds and Stamps Promote National War Readiness
Treasury poster reproduces Daniel Chester French Minuteman statue urging purchase of Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps at banks or post offices to support America's defense preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Defense Savings
Daniel Chester French
America
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Taylorville
W. M. Nattier
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Violet Nattier
Edwin Nattier
Ozarks
Alice Mojonnier
Earl Granger
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Nebraska
Wendell Batts
Vernon
O. C. Schroeder
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Robert Eaglin
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Wanda Eaglin
Houston
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0. B. Eaglin
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Edgar Irvin
Maxine Miller
Muny Opera
St. Louis
Winton Wright
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Leo C. Walker
W. R. Howell of
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Ottawa
Walter Liveley
Seymour
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Wallace Alexander
W. M. Cox
Paul Troyer
Lulu Troyer
Helen
Lyla
Zion
Joe Knight
H. B. Anderson
Ollie Alexander
L. E. Green
Kinmundy
N. H. Green
Bernice Pugh
Walter Diveley
Perry Diveley
State Capitol News
Tama Iowa
Rock Island
Peoria
Springfield
Aurora
Quincy
Champaign
Harrisburg
Rockford
Livingfield
Illinois State Highway Police
Ami
Department of Public Safety
Ilinois
Defense
Mound Chapel
Ome Chapel
Comey
Mrs. DU Comb
Marian Laurence
Meredith Doolen
Chanutefield, Ill
Mrs. Haley
R E. Parker
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