Patoka Dairy Co Installs New Local Plant Staff
Patoka Dairy Co reports new leadership and staff at the local milk plant. Philip J. Fer assumes active control as manager with Faye Fiscus in bookkeeping and John Nattier as engineer, replacing Nesbit. The move aims to boost production and community pride in the dairy belt.
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Vocal Patoka Dairy Co
Ves
Philip J. Fer
Ager
Faye Fiscus
John Nattier
Nesbit
Cartier
Mississippi
Marion County
Patoka
Effingham Approves $45,000 School Bond Issue
Effingham high school gains authority for new facilities after a recent special election where 914 voters supported the $45,000 bond and 171 opposed. The outcome promises a future addition to school buildings, with local reactions noted.
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Effingham
Effingham High School
Wishin
Regular Meeting of The Household Economic Club
The Household Economic Club held its regular meeting at the gym on a Saturday, November 26, with a good turnout. Activities included wool flower demonstrations by Mrs. P. B. Simcox, Silk painting on a scarf, a poem by Mrs. Frank Brockelmeyer, and a formal six o clock Christmas dinner demonstration by Mrs. Sam Spurgeon and Mrs. O. A. Nattier with menu details and service. There will be no December meeting.
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Household Economic Club
P. B. Simcox
Frank Brockelmeyer
Sam Spurgeon
O. A. Nattier
Considerable Vandalism Reported All Around
A broad patch of vandalism is reported nationwide with stores entered and artifacts stolen. A Vernon resident notes high theft frequency, while a Marion County reward offers $50 for convicting evidence. Jesse Pierce’s auto tire was stolen during church attendance, and wires were tampered at Warren Out houses, endangering his car.
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Vernon
Salem
Marion County
Jesse
President Coolidge May Face Nomination in 1924 Race
Washington writer David Lawrence notes politicians remain unsure about Cal Coolidge's nomination. The piece argues he may decline or become the nominee, facing mounting pressure and uncertainty in the race.
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David Lawrence
Washington
Cal Coolidge
Milk Producers Add To Local Dairy List In Greenville Trip
Joe Knight and H. B. Anderson returned from Greenville with a dairy cow each to boost the community milk supply. Roy Thalman served as transportation official. Mrs Fielding Adams and her two children left Monday for Milford Center Ohio to visit her sister family.
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Joe Knight
H. B. Anderson
Greenville
Roy Thalman
Look and Listen for Lucky Lou from Egypt
Poem praising Emmerson and a hoped political rise. The piece highlights a man nicknamed Lucky Lou from Egypt, famed for juggling auto licenses, with promises of integrity and a fall candidacy to tilt a Governor’s chair.
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Lindy
Lou
Emmerson
Egypt
Pyramids
Patoka Triumphs Over Odin In Lopsided Half
The Patoka Independents dominated Odin with a 28 to 28 score at halftime after a 14 to 2 first quarter and a 21 to 2 second. Stanley Wasem led Patoka with 138 local points while Johnny Simcox Russel Snyder Herb Steinhauer and Don Gerichs supported the team. Odin, largely composed of last year’s high school players, challenged early but fell short.
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Patoka Independents
Odin
Stanley Wasem
Patoka Lads
Odin Boys
Johnny Simcox
Renner
Russel Snyder
Herb Steinhauer
Don Gerichs
High - Scho Clule
State Patrolman Killed En Route to Norris City Ill
Serg William Pilger of the State Highways Patrol Detail died Friday morning near Norris City Ill after losing control of his motorcycle and hitting a telephone pole. He was en route to Norris City for the funeral of a co worker who had served just three days. The article also notes Thanksgiving visitors Harvey and Mrs Smith of Decatur and a late week visit by Mrs D R Livesay to Clinton. A winter storm with sleet rain and snow was noted.
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William Pilger
Patoka
Norris City
Harvey Smith
Decatur
Chandler
D. R. Livesay
W. C. Pugh
Clinton
Cyclone Sally Receives Approval At Local Event
The crowd praised the performance as a big hit with the entire company returning for another popular number. Youngsters enjoyed the outside school play hailed as an asset in entertainment and finances. Billy Edwards from Centralia assisted with musical hits and was encouraged by the mass audience.
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Billy Edwards
Centralia
Salem Woman Suffers In Fall
Mrs. Levi East longtime Salem maintenance worker on the State road fell while carrying fruit to her basement last Wednesday. She injured her hand on glass during the fall and is reported to be in considerable pain. Friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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Levi East
Salem
Lincoln Visitations Highlight Local Guests and Stores
George Ballance and wife and L W Ballance and wives were visitors in Lincoln last Sunday. Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co. Wesley Caldwell of Clinton visited relatives here. W H Cain and E W Belcher were St Louis visitors last Thursday. E R Hamilton and family of Benton were Thanksgiving Day visitors with Mrs Smiths father F M Smith and wife. Rogier family of Decatur spent Thanksgiving with Zera Farmer and John Rogier. Wasem's Cash Market offered 16¢ lb pork liver.
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George Ballance
L. W. Ballance
Lincoln
Brunswick Phonograph Ties
Patoka HaMiware & Furniture Co
Wesley Caldwell
Clinton
W. H. Cain
E. W. Belcher
St. Louis
E. R. Hamilton
Benton
Wasem
Francis J. Rogier
Decatur
Zera Farmer
John Rogier
Band Concert Program Highlights and Pieces
The program lists pieces including Under the Double Eagle Overture Poet and Peasant Intermezzo Le Secret Cloth of Gold Sweet Waltz The Merry Widow and a clarinet duet by Prof. Quest and Fred Schaeffer featuring works by Wagner Suppe Gautier Jewell Lehar Kling and others presented by the band with guest performers.
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Little Ial
Prof. Quest
Fred Schaeffer
New Ford Being Exhibited First Today
The Vernon band under Fred Brown performs next Wednesday at 8 p m in a public school program to aid the gym fund. The feature includes solo numbers and a tag day drive in Vernon and Patoka to support debt repayment. The second item reports Ford Motor Co announces specifications of a new car with 55 60 mph acceleration high performance four wheel brakes and a vibrationless 40 hp engine.
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Patoka Gymnasium
Vernon Band
Patoke School
Patoka
Vernon
Quivron
Cornets
Corea Thomason
Glenwood Brown
Marcus Cox
Russell Norris
Wayne Walton
Prof
Quivran
Fred Schaffer
James Corridori
W. O. Clowes
Darrel Doolen
Virgil Wernsman
Arnold Jarrett
Dean Martin
Emery Meador
Martin Beyer
Elva Towler
Len Brown
Orville West
Marvel Willett
Earl Graham
L. E. Green
W. L. Grey
Harry Loar
M. Davis
Stewart Meador
Walter Wernsman
Hugh Oates
Omar Crothers
Henry Ford
Ford
Howev
Ford Motor Company
Alma Man Seriously Injured By Gunshot
Mervin Jones of Alma, son of Tom Jones of Arnold Chapel, was hunting Monday when a gun discharged while he cleared brush. The shot struck his hand, and he was rushed to St. Marys Hospital for treatment.
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Mervin Jones
Alma
Tom Jones
Arnold Chapel
St. Mary’s Hospital
Surprise Thanksgiving at Doty Home
A surprise crowd of relatives and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Doty on Thanksgiving Day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Slocumb, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dawson, James Doty Jr., Mrs. Rae Gray and grandson, Bert Cruse and Rae Gray.
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James Doty
Lloyd Slocumb
Harry Dawson
James Doty, Jr
Rae Gray
Bert Cruse
Rebekahs Celebrate On Hallowe'en Social
A local Rebekahs group held a Halloween social last evening using familiar channels to share news of the event. Members enjoyed seasonal activities and companionship in a festive, community setting.
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Rebekahs
Hallowe
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