Christmas Ship to Porto Rico Aids Hungry Children
A Christmas Ship carrying food for Porto Rico’s 160000 needy children will depart New York on December 17, funded by the Porto Rico Child Feeding Committee. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt notes emergency feeding has cut disease and death rates while urging continuous support to keep the feeding stations open. Ten dollars funds a child’s daily school meal. administrative costs are covered by the Insular Department of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
New York Harbor
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
United States
Insular
Department of Education
Charles Evans Hughes, Jr
Arthur Capper
John H. Finley
James E. Freeman
George R. Lunn
John R. Mott
William Cooper Procter
Owen D. Young
Child Feeding Committe, Inc
Seventh Avenue
New York City
Centralia Club Meeting Highlights Civil War Themed Program
The General Centralia Woman's Club met at the Elk's home with Patoka women guests from the Science club. Emily Ballance spoke on Character Building in the Home while Ty son and Kissel contrasted Civil War era life with today. A radio stunt and musical numbers featured Marcella Thorpe and Helen MacMillan. Tea servings and Civil War and modern tea table displays delighted attendees. A community Christmas program by the Household Science club is planned for December 23 at the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Science Club
General
Centralia Woman’s Club
Elk’s Home
Emily Ballance
Centralia
Tyson
Kissel
Marcella Thorpe
Helen “MacMillan
Miss Thorpe
Household Science Club
Miss Ruth Pugh Visited Centralia Monday Night
Miss Ruth Pugh spent Monday night in Centralia visiting with Mrs. X B Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pugh
Centralia
Centralia Wins North Egypt Conference Title
Centralia Township High School finishes tied for first in the 1931 North Egypt football race with Fairfield. Centralia claims the championship by one win and strong tie edges. Mt. Vernon’s prior upset lingers in memory as fans celebrate a late touchdown and point after. Bridgeport defeated Lawrenceville 14 to 12. Olney and Flora tied 0–0 as Salem Fairfield and Mt. Carmel had already closed their schedules. Final standings show Centralia 4-0, Fairfield 3-8, Flora 8-1, Mt. Vernon 2-3, Mt. Carmel 2-3, Lawrenceville 1-8, Bridgeport 1-2, Salem 1-3, Olney 0-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia Township High School
Fairfield
Troutmen
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Bridgeport
Lawrenceville Indians
Olney
Flora
Salem
Mt. Carmel
Lawrenceville
Patoka Draw Day Delights Local Folks On Saturday
Patoka merchants praised the first big drawing day held Saturday December 5 from noon to evening west of the depot. Leo Freyer P B Simcox and B N Griffin supervised the drawing with most winners present to claim cash prizes. Winners include Delbert Shaw Ed Chriss Henry Williams Ted Carter Roy Edwards L P Hill Joe Kline Merritt Caldwell Logan Meredith Mrs Col Chriss each winning $1. Six $5 prizes went to Wm Perkins Helen Thompson Mrs Fred Melton Mrs Charles Crowder Duncan Williams and Eunice McHaney. John Rogier Sr won the $10 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Leo Freyer
P. B. Simcox
B. N. Griffin
Delbert
Shaw
Ed Chriss
Henry Williams
Ted Carter
Roy Edwards
L.P. Hill
Joe Kline
Merritt Caldwell
Logan Meredith
Col Chriss
Wm. Perkins
Helen Thompson
Fred Melton
Charles Crowder
Duncan Williams
Eunice McHaney
John
Family Reunion at Wasem Home Honors Davidson Kin
On Sunday December six at the Wasem home a dinner honored J L Davidson of Pomona Florida visiting relatives and celebrated J W Davidson’s eighty seventh birthday. A turkey dinner followed with many well wishers and a note that this may be the last such gathering due to Grandpa Davidson’s frailty. Attendees included Bettie Clark and Henrietta of Decatur Edith Douthitt of St Louis A N Davidson of East St Louis Joe Simcox and daughter Rettie Carl Meador and children Elizabeth Simcox Harold Bonney and Dan Binnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Wasem
J. L. Davidson
Pomona
Florida
J. W. Davidson
Davidson
Bettie Clark
Henrietta
Decatur
Edith Douthitt
St. Louis
A. N. Davidson
East St. Louis
Joe Simcox
Rettie
Carl Meador
Elizabeth Simcox
Harold Bonney
Dan Binnion
Northern Illinois U S Athletic Conference Basketball Standings 1931
Official conference standings show Patoka leading with 4 wins, no losses and a 1.000 pace. Sandoval and Odin follow at 1–1 and 0–1 respectively, with Brownstown 1–2 and Kinmundy 1–? Farina at 2–? Last results December 4 Patoka beat Sandoval 25 12? December 1 Sandoval defeated Brownstown 37–20. Roy Jones and wife attended Flora American Legion event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Pet
Patoka
Odin Ted
Sandoval
Brownstown
Kinmundy
Farina
Roy Jones
General Bananet
Flora
Ladies Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Epworth League December 13 1981 Program Notes
Local church Epworth League outlines December 13 1981 events with a 6 30 start. Activities include talks on conscience versus crowd following, musical selections, scripture readings, and a Christmas program plan. Attendance notes highlight a rise from prior week and plans for a Christmas Eve program and quarterly meeting.
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Epworth League
Bettie Simcox
Christ
Pilate
Carrye Alexander
Peter
Willis
Ellen Mulvaney
Ruby Eagan
Donald Wilson
Mae
Fae Field
God
Corzine of
Waverly
Corzine
Island Chapel
Patoka
Vernon Pentecost Church Revival Draws Interest and Praise
The Vernon Pentecost Church reports ongoing revival with strong interest. Pastor J. H. Reeter notes Bro. Hayes preaching on Judgement and Repentance in the old fashioned way, with hell topics, plus special singing and music. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Hayes
J. H. Reeter
M. E. Church League Program Highlights Prayer Topics
Church league program lists piano solo hymns and talks on prayer. Included are scripture reading Lord's Prayer discussions on how to pray attitudes toward prayer environment conditions of prayer helps to prayer how prayer works and a vocal solo by Wilford Dean Willis. Benediction closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church League
Wilford Dean Willis
Baptist Church News: Sunbeam Meeting and Elections
Sunbeam meeting follows Sunday School with Doris Mae Adams leading and officer elections for the coming year. W M S meets Tuesday December 15 at 2 pm to elect officers. B Y P U topic for December 18 is John the Beloved Apostle. Daily readings cover Christ's coming and I John chapters across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
Doris Mae Adams
John
Apostle
Peter
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Theme December 6
Churches of Christ, Scientist hold a Sunday Lesson on God as sole Creator with the Golden Text from Deuteronomy 6 and cited Bible verses from Isaiah 45 and the Science and Health text by Mary Baker Eddy. The citations emphasize divine Mind as the only true existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Israel
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Patoka Pentecost revival and services noted
Sunday School at 9 30 a m with preaching at 10 45 and 7 30 p m. Revival begins January 10 with Evangelist Rev Oscar Hughes. Dan Hayes will attend Sunday School and preach on December 13. Public invited by Pastor W K Hoag.
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Oscar Hughes
Dan Hayes
Pentecostal Ministerial Alliance
W. K. Hoag
Zion Epworth League Program on Conscience of the Crowd
Zion Church notes record a Sunday night program December 138 with readings on Conscience and Crowd followed by songs, prayers, and a piano solo. Participants include Nathional names such as Juanita Neilson Dorothy McNicol Loren Williams Wilma Caldwell Carl Arnold Roberta Arnold Emily Green Lucille Nichols and Etna Knight with leader Mary Jane Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Epworth League
Christ and
Pilate
Juanita Neilson
Dorothy McNicol
Loren Williams
Wanda
Flora McWhirter
Wilma Caldwell
Carl Arnold
Charles Arnold
Roberta Arnold
Peter
Emily Green
Etna Knight
Lucille Nichols
Harry Chance
Mary Jane Williams
M E Sunday School Invitation and Offering
Members of the church and Sunday School are invited to a Sunday morning service with a special offering to benefit the orphanage led by S. M. Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Spurgeon
Your Uncle Dudley to Play at Patoka School
Patoka grade and high school teachers sponsor a December 26 performance of Your Uncle Dudley a newly copyrighted play praised as outstanding in the current New York and Chicago seasons Maurice Dukes stars as the bachelor hero Cast others to be announced proceeds fund Reading Circle books for Grade School students Assembly program on December 4 includes Reading Clark Walker songs and musical numbers Comments praise Miss Van Horn for her efforts in organizing the community music program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Patoka
New York
Chicago
Maurice Dukes
Clark Walker
Girl’s Glee Club
Harold Collins
Evelyn Pugh
Elen Mulvaney
Mary Alice Field
Alta Pugh
Miss van Horn
Local visitors visit Clinton and Patoka area
A. L. Vallow of Clinton visited with his mother Mrs. Josie Vallow in Patoka on Wednesday. Geo. E. Ballance and wife spent last Sunday with their daughter Elaine in Lincoln Illinois. J. H. Davis of Decatur was a Patoka visitor on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Josie Vallow
Patoka
Geo. E. Ballance
Elaine
Lincoln
Ill
J. H. Davis
Decatur
Patoka Surprises Sandoval In 25 17 Victory
Patoka defeats Sandoval 25 to 17 on Sandoval floor in a fast match. After a 7 4 halftime lead for Sandoval, Patoka tied the game and dominated the overtime 9 1 to seal the northern conference upset.
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Patoka
Sandoval
Science Club to Meet Saturday Holiday Program
The science club schedules a Saturday December 12 gathering at 2 o clock in the gymnasium. The theme centers on Christmas spirit with a cheerful roll call. A piano solo by Eunice Altom, Christmas carols, a play titled Grandma and Mistletoe, and an exchange of ten cent gifts are planned with participants Annabelle Wilson Elsie Gray Madaline Porter Edith Cruse Ruth Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Altom
Annabelle Wilson
Grandma
Mistletoe
Elsie Gray
Madaline Porter
Edith Cruse
Ruth Pugh
Mr. Howard Johnstone Buried In Cincinnati
Howard Johnstone aged 71, born near Patoka, died at his Cincinnati home and was buried there last Wednesday. His son Robert and wife from Mt. Pleasant Iowa arrived in Patoka, with E. E. Johnstone of note attending. He leaves three other sons and siblings including Louise, Berma, Mollie, and Mrs. Holmes. two brothers B. E. Johnstone of Patoka and Gene Johnstone of Seattle. three sisters listed.
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Johnstone
Patoka
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Howard John
E. E. Johnstone
Stone
Robert Johnstone
Louise
Othr
BE. E. Johnstone
Gene Johnstone
Seattle
Washington
Berma
Mollie
Mrs. Holmes
Nokomis, Il
Phantom Car to visit Centralia this Friday and Saturday
A driverless car will be shown in Centralia in the business district on December 11 and 12. J. J. Lynch will lecture on its operation with two driving demonstrations at 10 30 a m and 3 30 p m. The event is free with merchants promoting a two day sale of seasonable merchandise at low prices.
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Centralia
J. J. Lynch
Robert Jennings Leaves Sandoval High School Missing Boy
Robert Jennings 17, son of Mr and Mrs John A Jennings of Patoka, disappeared from Sandoval High School on Monday morning December 7. He was seen leaving toward the south with Webb Chandler and James Ballance, with a letter later arriving from Hot Springs Arkansas. His family and friends back home wait for his return as police and teachers investigated the abrupt departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jennings
John A. Jennings
Sandoval High School
Sandoval
Webb Chandler
James Ballance
Robert
Talbott
Jennins
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Patoka
Foster Township Couple Wed in Patoka
Loren Albert and Emogene Caldwell were married on November 25 in Patoka by Rev. R. E. Willis. Both are from Foster township and are highly regarded in their communities. Friends wish the couple a long, happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Albert
E. E. Albert
Emogene Caldwell
Ira Caldwell
Foster Township
R. E. Willis
Patoka
Injured H.R. Livesay Improving After Tree Fall
H.R. Livesay, who suffered serious injuries from a seven week old fall from a tree, shows great improvement and expects to sit up in a week. He will need crutches for some time due to leg hip and ankle injuries. Louie Carter of Devatur visited Patoka on Wednesday. A baby girl named Eulairaine, weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces, was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Meredith of Fredonia on November 28.
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H.R. Livesay
Louie Carter
Devatur
Henry Meridith
Fredonia
Eularaine
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M. E. Church South
Vernon Pentecost Church
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Baptist Church News
Christian Science Churches
Patoka Pentecost News
M. E. Sunday School
Merklebach
Anderson
Belcher
McIntyre
Logan
Eagan
Outhouse
Totals
Guyon
Jennings
Swagler
Mason
Ballance
Bradford
ST. Mary’s
Sandoval Community High
St. Mary’s of
Carlyle
Chandler
Altadonna
G Chandler
Etter
Hahn
F Freker
Misler
Hitpas
Mr. Howard Johnstone
Hot Springs, Ark
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