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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1930

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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