Older Boys Conference at Marion Opens After Trip
James Emerson Jr reports the Older Boys Conference held at Marion November 1928. Delegates arrived from Centralia at 11 15 and joined sessions at First Baptist Church with singing and talks by Rev. Charles A. Carmen and Earle Merritt. The schedule included fellowship meals at three churches, afternoon addresses, a banquet at Marion township high school gym, a pageant by Granite City and Marion boys, and plans for the next conference in East St Louis or Centralia. Attendees and locals noted the long trip and returning home after lunch in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Emerson, Jr
Centralia
Williamson County
Marion
First Baptist Church
Homer Ree- Hd
Salem
Earl Merritt
Chas. A. Carmen
First Baptist
Christian
First Methodist
Mr. Merritt
Chas
Carmen
Conence
Jesus
Lowell Bailey
G. C. Walcott
Ion
Spe
J. E. Hunter
Marion Town
Marion Township High School
East St. Louis
Granite City
E. C. Walcott
Former resident dies in farm accident near Lane
Emery Walker aged forty seven died Wednesday after being shot in the head on his Lane area farm. He left home to tend stock with a small rifle and was found wounded at a fence by farm hands and family, transported home where he died around 1 30 PM. He was part of a large local family and usually visited old home folks each year. His brother Courtney reported details from Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Walker
Lane
Courtney
Emery
Brother Court
Christmas Fruit Cakes and Local Social Notes
Christmas fruit cakes priced at 40 cents per pound. Patoka baker Robert Caldwell traveled with Wm Ramsey and daughter Marie from Chi to Patoka on Sunday morning to enroll in school. Belcher and Dewitt Jen and Miss Leona Walz and Cruse were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs in Contrafia Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Robert Caldwell
Wm. Ramsey
Marie
Chimo
Belcher
Dewitt Jen
Leona Walz
Cruse
Nannie Wilson
Smith & Crawford Hardware Company
Vernon
Illinois
Albert Towler
Altom’s
Patoka Bakery
Roy Edwards
Centralia
Altom
S. H. Potts
Keyesport
Clarence Porter
Vera
Nellie Lee
Lostant
Thelma Walker
du Quoin
Lee Gordon
W. Harvey Duff
State Food Department
Dale Altom
Peters Shoe Co
S. Eber Craig
Mitchell
Haines Belcher
Altoms
Walter—Simcox
James Cox
Corn Belt
Stella Meyers
Temple School
Maude Ellis
Big Line
Lisle Gray
Detroit
Mich
Alcom’s
Cloyd Sicher
Freeport
Johnny Anderson
Pampa
Texas
Johnny
S. E. Altom
Mark Adams
Vandalia
Fred Gilley
Kidnappers Try to Kill Youth Near Teutopolis
Terre Haute youths William Souder and E Grigsly abducted A J Stephenson steering him toward Effingham then Teutopolis. They assaulted him with a blackjack in a field, robbed him, and fled on foot before being captured to Teutopolis police. They faced kidnapping and assault charges after guns were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Stephenson
Terre Haute
Ind
William Souder
E. Grigsly
West Frankfort
Stephenson
Morgan Street
Mr. Stephenson
Effingham
Teutopolis
Lillyville Church
Rufus Evans
William Meeks
Arthur Byrum
Meeks
Wabash Valley
Noble Hightower
Fred Dualls
Geo, Withson
John Hookness
Souders
Grigsly
Wife of Vandalia attorney killed in truck accident
Mrs. James Monroe Albert, wife of J. M. Albert, longtime Vandalia resident, was fatally struck by an Alton packing truck en route to Patoka and Centralia. The front wheel passed over her head. the driver faced only an inquest with no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Monroe Albert
J. M. Albert
Vandalia
Alton
Patoka
Centralia
Albert
Community Club Tackily Celebrates Party at Rogiers Home
The Community club held a tacky party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Artie Rogiers Monday night December 3. Members present included Mr. and Mrs. Anson Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Wes Martin Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wickenhouser Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hill Mr. and Mrs. Carson Chandler and The Armstrong Sisters. The evening featured music games and chatting with refreshments of pie and cocoa. Everyone left late hoping for a repeat event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogiers
Anson Griffin
Jim Thompson
Wes Martin
Joe Wickenhouser
Levi Hill
Carson Chandler
Armstrong Sisters
Local News Notes From Patoka area and Altom's Store
Community notes from Patoka list visits from Vera Keyesport Mitchell and Detroit residents, Altom's store specials include 25c walnuts 49c silk hosiery and 20c candy. New baby boy for Lee Gordon family born Dec 2. Also mention of school vacancy and Thanksgiving visits.
Death of Little Son of Mr and Mrs Hanson
Billie Hanson, born April 13 1926 in Vernon, died December 3 1928 at home aged 2 years 7 months 20 days. He was cherished by his parents J A Hanson and family with brothers sisters grandparents uncles and aunts grieving his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie
J. A. Hanson
Vernon
Vandalia Beats Brownstown In Week Schedule Clash
Vandalia collected a 41 to 14 victory over Brownstown after a tough week with two defeats. Earlier, Patoka edged Vandalia 23 to 21 as Forehand and Turner were ejected in a mid game incident. Farina looms as the next opponent, having defeated Vandalia twice this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Renners
Patoka
Turner
Farina
Nalley Matheny Wedding Held December 1928
Miss Kathryn Matheny daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Matheny Vandalia and J B Nalley were married December 2 1928. They were attended by Miss Mary Rawcliffe cousin of the bride and Edward Matheny brother of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev Father Gribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Matheny
J. A. Matheny
West Johnson Ave
Vandalia
J. B. Nalley
Mary Rawcliffe
Edward Matheny
Father Gribbon
Northern Illinois High School Athletic Conference Schedule
St Elmo faces Sandoval on Friday with Kinmundy at Vandalia and Farina at Patoka. The following week includes Sandoval at Odin and a Friday matchup St Elmo versus Patoka. Next day features Sandoval at Farina as part of the regional schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elmo
Odin
G. Patoka
Brownstown
Sandoval
Kinmundy
Farina
Vandalia
B. E. Gunn
Patoka
St. Elmo x
Patoka Schools Report On Activities And Games
Patoka High and Grade School bulletin covers Older Boys Conference trip to Marion led by Harold Jolliff with students Wayne Campbell Charles Gray Marvin Ballance Harold Chance Dale Nattier Carl Rogier and Carroll Mojonnier. Brownstown defeat and conference standings update plus upcoming Reading Circle and Christmas program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harold Jolliff
Wayne Campbell
Charles Gray
Marvin Ballance
Harold Chance
Dale Nattier
Carl Rogier
Carroll Mojonnier
Farina High School
Elbert Hubbard
Lynn Eagan
Ruth Ford
Patoka
Brownstown
Eagan
Forehand
Walker
Reeter
Adams
Walker B
Martin
Nattier R
Bradford
Eg Turner
Oberlink
Reeterie
Bartimus Oo
Elifritz
Cross Roads
Ruby
DeLay
Rural Route Established on Island of Hawaii
The first rural route on Hawaii island and second in the Hawaiian group was ordered effective December 16. The Hilo route covers 27 miles serving 291 families about 877 people, with a 12.5 mile retrace due to few cross roads. The Haiku route on Maui has operated since 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
United States
H. H. Billany
Hilo
Haiku
Maui
Post Office Department
Alaska
Porto Rico
The
Virgin
Island of
Territory of
Graf Zeppelin carries 101 683 pieces of mail
The Graf Zeppelin carried a total of 101 683 pieces of mail on its return to Germany, including 49 745 letters and 51 938 post cards. New York City processed 47 358 letters and 49 529 post cards, with Lakehurst adding 2 387 letters and 2 409 post cards before boarding. The last New York shipment left Jersey City at 9 12 p.m. on Sunday and arrived at Lakehurst at 11 23 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
W. Irvin Glover
New York City
Lakehurst
New Jersey
New York
Jersey City
Lakehurst Field
German Postal Administration
United States Post Office Department
Zeppelin Company
Dirigible
Friedrichaefen
Bible Grove Post Office Robbed County Town Tale
The Bible Grove post office in Clay county near Louisville was robbed Monday night November 19. On reopening Tuesday morning the postmistress Mrs Hall found parcel post packages broken into and stolen, along with outgoing first class mail postage stamps and other mail valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Grove
Louisville
Clay County
Hall
Meador Cemetery Report Adds Missing Name and Balances
A cemetery committee report for Meador includes Edward Cocagne as previously omitted. Treasurer balance listed as $6.54 and an amount of $5.00 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meador Cemetery
Edward Cocagne
Pateka School Schedule Announces Holiday Events and Tournament
The program lists events for Pateka Grade School including a Xmas story pageant, musical solos by Edgar Irvin and Paul Logan, and room pairings. Admission prices 15 and 10 cents. Dates cover November to March with tournaments at four Big 6 basketball teams and multiple games against Centralia Patoka Carlyle Odin and Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Eaglin
Paul Belcher
Edgar Irvin
Room
Paul Logan
Pateka
Juka
Centralia
Patoka
lIuka
Sandoval
Odin
Carlyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoke Bakery
Little
Northern Egyptian Illinois
H. S. Athletic Conference
Garcia
Destiny
Centralia Grade All Stars
Washington School
Margaret Ballance
Wilfred Willis
Santa Claus Land
Iris Ellis
Zeppelin
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