Patoka memories span a century of local life and legends
A long reminiscence recalls Patoka figures from Judge Elifritz to Dan Binnion, telegraph operators, camp meetings, racing, ball games, and a 1900 Democrat rally. What readers remember includes mementos of railroads, curfews, riots, notable venues, and the vivid social fabric of Patoka and surrounding areas.
Memory Lane Echoes From Local Sports and Anecdotes
A nostalgic piece recalls November 1916 dreams of political triumph, longingly questions former figures like Mr McCurdy and Wiley Campbell, and revisits 1909 football score Patoka 40 Sandoval 0. It salutes Patoka seven stars Mansel Tune Ross Belcher Leslie Wasem Bernie Griffin Marvin Holland Virgil Belcher and recalls hounds, coons, and prairie lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Sullivan
Patoka
Sandoval
Mansel Tune
Ross Belcher
Leslie Wasem
Bernie Griffin
Marvin Holland
Virgil Belcher
Elmer
Kunte Rockne
Patoka memories mix jokes and local lore across years
A collage of humorous asides and reminiscences from Patoka and district towns recounts local bonds. Vivid sketches cover sports brag, old parade scenes, car lore, and community figures while noting playful digs at travel and fans. The piece blends humor with fond nostalgia for area life.
Old Hurdie The Car That Won A Place In Local Legend
Newt recounts the trial and retirement of the open air car Old Hurdie driven by Mr. Walker with help from A Cruse and D Wicker sham. The piece notes frequent breakdowns costly upkeep including worn tires and gas, and how Sam and Mary planned a vacation after busy years at the home and hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Baseball Club
Hatch
Harve Livesay
Zion
Lawrence
Jones
Clinton Livesay
Oscar Caldwell
Prof. DeLay
Kinmundy
Alma
Frank Walker
Clinton
Springfield
Illinois Central System
T. B. Walker
Patoka
Chas. E. Blankinship
Hurdie
Huldie
Sam
Mary
Local Thanksgiving Visits Dot Sandoval Community
Neighboring families from Galesboro Centralia and Flora spent Thanksgiving or weekends visiting relatives in Sandoval. Notables include Emma Tracy, Leo Davidson, Hiram Wilson, Anna Peters, Evelyn Stiles, and the Williams family. trips extended to St Louis Decatur Carlyle and Pontako.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Adams
Galesboro
Leo Davidson
St. Louis
Hiram Wilson
James Prim
Effingham
Emma Tracy
Franklin High School
Nell Tracy
Léase Ruddick
Centralia
Alex Ruddick
Donald Lee
Hoopeston
Harry Hegmann
Wood River
D. H. Smith
T. C. Gorman
Harry, H. Toothaker
Montgomery
Ala
E. C. Toothaker
A. R. Williams
Local News Highlights From Centralia Area
Miss Mabel Kostanzer and S. R. Carrigan win prizes at Williams event. Sandoval beats Farina 24 to 10. Local residents Rex: Manns, Carters, Craigs, Redburns noted. Methodist class forms True Blue with Lena Craig president Edna Mae Redburn secretary treasurer. Several residents visit relatives and attend a show at the Illinois theatre in Centralia. Altamont and S. C. H. S. basketball set for Wednesday at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma
Alhambra
Edwardsville
H. G. Craig
Loren
Wayne
Ray Craig
Centralia
Cort Shaffint
Margaret Redburn
True Blue
Lena Craig
Edna Mae Redburn
Craig
W. D. Newman
Thelma Heaver
J. T. Doty
Nellie Mae Cushman
Tracy Lynn
Olney
James I. Doty
Hugh Starrett
Carlyle
E. Burtz
George Thomasson
Dean
Bourbon
Poole
Ray Welman
Logan Davidson
Dick Neal
Joe Voellmecke
Dean Thomasson
John Robertson
C. C
Card of Thanks for Patoka Thanksgiving Gifts
James Adams and wife express gratitude to Patoka residents for generous Thanksgiving greetings and gifts received during the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
James Adams
Name Change Request Filed in Marion County Court
The applicant seeks legal leave at the January 1931 term of the Marion County Circuit Court to change his name to Alson Allen of WLYETS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Circuit Court
Alson Allen
What Goes With What Roast Lamb and Turkey Menu
A list pairing meats with sauces and relishes. Roast lamb goes with mint sauce. Roast turkey with cranberry sauce or currant jelly. Boiled turkey features oyster sauce and onion sauce. Boiled fowls pair with bread sauce onion sauce cranberry sauce jellies and cam sauce. Boiled mutton with onion sauce caper sauce. Roast mutton with currant jelly caper sauce and mint sauce.
Savory Sauces and Beef Hash Recipe Notes
A collection of sauce ideas including onion horseradish cranberry and tomato sauces for beef pork veal and poultry. Also a baked beef hash method with butter onion milk bread ground beef curry powder eggs and a finishing bake.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elifritz
Illinois Central Railroad
Dan Wickersham
Bud” French
J. L. Simcox
Swamp Angels
Cracker Neck
John
George Gaultney
Michigan Central
Monroe Smith
Sandy Branch
Lee Parks
Patoka Creamery Co
Joe Simcox
Jim Kling
George Simcox
Chas Quayle
Link Underwood
Luther Eaton
Emmett Kellner
Albert Cruse
Tin
Dan Binnion
Shasta
Southern Pacific
Jim Walden
Charley Beach
C. A. Adams
Ed Johnstone
Walter Adams
Charley Blankinship
Virgil Farmer
Jake Wasem
Henry Clark
Frank Coolper
Chas. Cox
Pearl Davidson
McKinley
Bryan
J.O W. ‘Alexander
Bone Miller
Old Rogers Building
Roy Griffin
Walter Language
Bottle” Harris
Port Wheeler
Ernest Simcox
J. T. Blankinships
Johnny
Cain
S. E. Altom
M. E. Church South
Harvey Hudspeth
Bob Eaglin
G. W. Simcox
Joe Humes
Geo. Wasem
Clarence Porter
Louie Zimmerman
P. B. Simcox
Pana
Harry Zoller
Bowe Miller
Zoller
George Geiger
J. I. Buss
George
F. G. Shimp
West Side
Simcox Bros
Tom Quayle
Tom
Tack Cruse
Hugh Oates
Organized Labor
J. Ham Lewis
Frank Brandeberry
F. E
W. J. Bryan
Vandalia
Illinois
Bridgeport
Della Davis
Irene Haley
Lela Church
Lillian Vail
Blanche Wilton
A. L. Vallow
Archie Underwood
Patoka Registre
Billy Gray
Howard Simcox
Xelpho Holland
Floyd Carter
Fielding Hawkins
Paut Wheeler
Jim Davidson
Billy
Eddie Tolson
Arthur Irvin
Mr. McCurdy
Warnie Alexander
Judge Evans Hughes
Wiley Campbell
Cort Walker
Ole Patoka
Ray
Allison Gray
Charley Brown
Horace Baker
Randy
Mr. Baker
Ed Anderson
Fairman Free Press
C. B. Anderson
S. H. Breaden
Alexander
Alex
Breaden
Cardinal
C. B
Calvin Coolidge
Gov. Roosevelt
Merritt Caldwell
United States
Notre Dame
Stan Wasem
Harbin Hawkins
Tuck
Buss
Ike Ellis
Eugene Gray
Harbin
Ike
Eugene
Cruse
Gene
Patoka Band
Newt
Clifford Merten
East St. Louis
Susie Cruse
Babe Harding
Misses Marjee
Jane Wilson
McLaughlin
Wlyets
Olson Allen Myers
Mickie
Pat T
A. Dunlap
Srret