Well Known Pa Toka Young Man Marries Miss Eunice Wood
News from this place reports the marriage of Deneen Smith to Eunice Wood at Newton last Thursday. Deneen is Ida Smith’s son and P.H.S. graduate. Eunice, from Jasper County, both formerly employed at the State Hospital in Lincoln where they met and wed. The Register extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen Smith
Eunice Wood
Newton
Deneen
Ida Smith
Jasper County
Lincoln
Register
Two Birthday Celebrations as One in Local Family
Sunday August 26 marks the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Carson Chandler and daughter Josephine who resides in Decatur. Neighbors and relatives gathered at the Chandler home east of town for a noonday feast described as the best yet with many presents given to the hostess. The large attendance included John Phelps and family, Harry Phelps and family, L. P. Hill and family, Nattier family, Rufus Stephens and family, Thompson and family, Artie Ro and family, Owen Belcher and family, Roy Thompson and family, V Patton and wife, A A Griffin and wife, Tom Altom and family, Mrs Place, Mrs Mary Cothern, Fred Meyer and family, Thurby Meador and wife, H B Anderson and family, all from the local area. The gathering was described as a joyous demonstration of friendship among good people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson”.Chandler
Josephine
Decatur
Chandler
John Phelps
Harry,Phelps
Centralia
L. P. Hill
Nattier Ardily
Rufus Stephens
Thompson
Artie Ro
Owen Belcher
Roy Thompson
V. Patton
A. A. Griffin
Tom Altom
M.place
Mary ‘Cothern
Fred Meyer
Thurby
Meador
H. B. Anderson
Astom
S. Elva Sullens
Alma
Patoka
Altom
S. Martin Nelson
Waynesville
S. E. S. Gray
B. V. Crosby
Altomi’s
Ruth "Smith
Ste .Louis
At_Altom’s
Wasem
Emmet Jones
Kinmundy
Roy Jones
S. Ae
W. F. Cox
Greenville
Alcom’s
Porter B. Simcox
Porter B
Elizabeth
Decatur High
Harriet Meador
Louie Wasem
Blankinship Place
Jack Gilley
Mary Wickersham
Carmi
Baptist
Shady Rest
Louie F. Zimmerman
Denver
Colo
Louie
Register
L. F
Zimmerman
Leo C. Walker
Leo
Winton Wright
Thelma Walker
John A. Jennings
Fort Wayne
Ind
Merley
Ferne Bricker
Salem
Lee Vallow
Ira Livesay
Leona Walz
Wisconsin
Patoka High School
Wasem’s Market
Paul Dubie
Tulsa
Gray
Crosby
Darrel Cox
C. C. Cox
Leona Garrett
Arnold Chapel
Hudspeth
Sam Arnold
John Cleary
James Klingey
West Stringtown
John
Gerkins Music Shop
Court House
Vandalia
George Purcell
Radford
Moneaqua
Assumption
George
Ozarks
Johnny Anderson
New Mexico
Christ Jesus Topic Opens Christian Science Sermon
Church sermons in all Christ Scientist congregations on August 26 center on the Word made flesh with John 1 14 and Micah 5 2 as scriptures The Lesson includes phrases from Science and Health noting the eternal Christ and the Advent as the first century of the Christian era Local residents Archie Underwood and family and C Talbert with Mrs Talbert Dorothy Ballance visit homefolks in Piper City Detroit Mich residents Mr Geo E Ballance noted as Dorothy Ballance's father also present.
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Christ Jesus
Lessor
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Bethlehem Ephratah
Judah
Israel
Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus of Nazareth
Archie Underwood
Piper City
Talbert
Detroit
Mich
Dorothy Ballance
Geo. E. Ballance
Severe storm damages two barns and sparks fire
A heavy rain and severe electrical storm struck Tuesday night. Lightning hit the T. F. Meredith barn tearing it up but did not start a fire. At the Marion Peddicord farm lightning sparked a barn fire which was quickly extinguished by a rapid response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Meridith
Marion Peddicord
Vernon Prepares for Big Ball Game Against Pana Blues
Vernon plans for a decisive final game in a three match series with the Pana Blues. After an opening loss 2 to 0 and a Vernon win 3 to 0 the two teams meet this Sunday for the finale.
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Vernon
Pana Blues
Pana
Bear Creek Saturday Birthday Gathered Relatives
Mrs Fred Lake honored on her fortieth birthday with relatives and friends at the home. Guests included D M Karr, Harland Goff and wives, Lola Ella and Goldie Goff, Wm Houston, Z Climer, Otto Talbot, Brewer family, John Fiedler and wife, Frank Lake family, Frank Robertson family, Rev Chas Wilson of Vandalia, Lloyd Kinney crews for road work, C Brown wife Lizzie Linton at Vandalia Institute, Sarah Chriss status quo, Grandma Halbrook visiting Charles Cheever guest of Bertha Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fiedler
Peru
Frank Lake
Frank Robertson
Herrick
Chas. Wilson
Vandalia
Bear Creek
Joe
Lloyd Kinney
C. Brown
Lizzie Linton
Alma area notes on schooling and local activity
Local notes record school book and supply sales at Altom’s, with low five cent pencils and tablets. The column lists residents visiting Patoka, moving of families, farm and market items, and a parade of visits from Denver, Decatur, Vandalia, and Sparta, along with school opening plans and community events.
Du Quoin State Fair Opens Labor Day Week
The Du Quoin State Fair opens Labor Day and runs all week with a $600 pacing race on opening day. 125 show horses from top stables compete for a nightly $500 stake, with free admission for under 18s and ladies Tuesday. 30 car Miller Brothers carnival lights the Midway alongside racing and fireworks.
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DU Quoin State
du Quoin
United States
Loula Long Comics
Kansas City
Geo. J. Peak & Sons
Winchester
Wm. E. Dees
Chicago
Armand Wasem and Family Visit Sandoval Couple
Armand Wasem and family of Sandoval spent Sunday with J. H. Davis and family, sharing time and hospitality in a quiet social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Wasem
Sandoval
J. H. Davis
Victory Campaign Motor Bus On Tour Of State
A Hoover and Curtis campaign motor bus decorated with flags and loaded with political literature begins a 10 day Illinois tour. G M Wakeman and G H Harrison will deliver 15 minute talks at each stop. The trip covers 1,251 miles and 104 street meetings from Danville to Moline Rock Island and into Iowa.
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Chicago
Hoover and Curtis Campaign
Illinois
G. M. Wakeman
Speakrs Bureau
Republican State Central Committee
Danville
Moline
Rock Island
Iowa
Westville
Georgetown
Urbana
Champaign
Tuscola
Charleston
Mattoon
Effingham
Louisville
Flora
Salem
Odin
Xtenia
Julia
Sandoval
Gentralia
Ashley
Mount Vernon
Benton
West Frankfort
Johnson City
Marion
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Pinckneyville
Sparta
Marissa
New Athens
Freeburg
Belleville
Riverton
Dawson
Lliopolis
Niantic
Decatur
Maron
Clinton
Bloomington
Atlanta
Lincoln
Elkhart
Williamsville
Greenview
Mason
Pekin
Chillicothe
Sparland
Lacon
Henry
Bureau
Peru
la Salle
Ottawa
Marseilles
Morris
Chicago Heights
Steger
Crete
Grant Park
Momence
Kankakee
Dwight, Gardner
Wilmington
Elwood
Lockport
Lemont
Berwyn
Cicero
la Grange
Downers Grove
Naperville
Aurora
Batavia
Geneva
St. Charls
Elgin
Woodstock
Harvard
Marengo
Belvidere
Cherry Valley
Rockford
Byron
Oregon
Grand Detour
Dixon
Amboy
Mendota
Wyant
Shffield
Neéponset
Kewanee
Galva
Galesburg
Monmouth
Aledo
Rocksland
Marion County Old Settlers to Meet in Salem
The Marion County Old Settlers Association announces its annual gathering in Salem on Wednesday September 12 1928. President J H Vawter urges broad attendance and notes the day will appeal to both young and old attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Old Settlers Association
Salem
J. H. Vawter
County B Y P U Meeting Sunday Announcement
A county wide meeting of Baptist Young Folks is called to be held at Salem next Sunday evening to promote a county wide B Y P U Association. Paul Troyer of the State Hospital and Colony at Lincoln spent the latter part of the week with home folks here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
B. Y. P. U. Association
Paul Troyer
The
State Hospital and Colony At
Lincoln
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Hanover
Waltz
W. H. Keifer
Mackie Beyer
Schottische
Caprice
K. L. King
Varderecok
Doctor Sun Fo
Sun Fo
Dogter Fo
Washington
Doctor Sa
BEAR
Charles Cheever
Bertha Belcher
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church of
New York City
al Smith
Marion County
Goblins
Helen Hathaway
Maryland
Honolulu
Pershing
Cline
Russell
Rubinsteim
Engleman
Holmes
Fuhrer
Lawrence
Gautier
Vandersieot
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