Assembly Talks Boost Patoka Vandalia Game Spirit
Doyle Outhouse led a Tuesday assembly with songs and solos to spark enthusiasm for the Patoka versus Vandalia basketball game. Teachers and yell leaders urged students to back the team. Another assembly, led by Lillie Sharp, featured musical numbers and reports on the Older Boys Conference. Definitions by Juniors redefine terms with humorous quips.
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Doyle Outhouse
Dayne Ellis
Howard Willis
Maurice Willis
Paul Logan
DeLay
Patoka
Vandalia
Lillie Sharp
Miss Smith
Dorothy Christie
Marie Belcher
Fragmentary vintage lines hint at entertainment and oblique personal notes
A collection of quoted phrases references Valued phrases like paid for and shiftless relatives making good plus names and vague captions. The readable bits suggest a collage of captions or captions from a bygone page with no clear single event.
Sunset affects Rose Mae Warner eyesight remark
Rose Mae Warner tells her mother the sun affects her eyes. Alice Nichols asks whose son she meant, prompting the playful exchange.
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Rose Mae Warner
Alice Nichols
Rose Mae
Lee Britt Critique Sparks Mixed Reactions
In a brief exchange, Lee Britt notes a person is gentle as a woman, while Mr Munger responds with a cautious thank you and declines to ride him this morning. The dialogue hints at tension and curiosity about behavior and suitability.
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Lee Britt
Mr Munger
Lola’s Cost Cuts Raise Curious Headlines
Muriel explains Lola trims expenses by self funding meals while her boyfriend is away. Judith questions the tactic as Lola navigates social spending and independence during his absence.
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Judith
Lola
Muriel
Unnamed Father Questions Engagement to Four Women
A dialogue features a father challenging a man named Robert for being engaged to four women at once. Robert replies that he is unaware how it happened unless cupid fired him with a machine gun.
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Robert
Cupid
Kiss or assault threatens in tense remark exchange
The dialogue depicts Pauline denying Paul a kiss and resisting violence as he threatens to strike and take one anyway. The exchange centers on a coercive confrontation with implied physical force.
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Paul
Pauline
One Thought Sparks Quiet Tension Between Bill and Maude
In a brisk exchange Bill speaks of a singular preoccupation while Maude coolly confirms the focus. The moment hints at underlying motives and future friction between the pair.
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Bill
Skeleton key questioned as versatile tool in locksmith tale
Miss Smith asks what key Dayne Ellis plays in. He answers a skeleton key, claiming it fits anything. The exchange highlights a prop joke about universal compatibility.
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Miss Smith
Dayne Ellis
Can You Imagine Maurice Willis and Irene Malan Agreeing
An old note suggests Maurice Willis and Irene Malan are involved in a change of plans. Howard Willis, described as an old bachelor, features in the fragment and the text continues on another page.
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Maurice Willis
Irene Malan
Howard Willis
Bach
Local Notes Bring Visits and Sales Notices
Vernon’s Lem Meador works Pa toka calling. Kansas City visitor Mrs. Anna Lane stops by Patoka. Christmas shopping runs through Altom’s with cards candy and ribbons. Bazaar Dec. 14 at Cruse’s Millinery. Family visits include Roy Jones, Happy Joliff, and John Anderson. New baby at Claud and Mrs. Steele’s in Centralia Nec. 4. Detroit employment for Wilma Cole. Trip by bus returns Towler couple to Patoka. Advertising copy due early next week. George Somerville and Jack Hensley seen locally. others visit St Louis, Decatur, Centralia.
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Lem Meador
Vernon
Anna Lane
Kansas City
Nannie Wilson
DuQuoin
Christopher
Altom’s
M. E. Church South
Cruse’s
Roy Jones
Happy Joliff
Kinmundy
Altom
John Anderson
Wood River
Cruse
Wrights
Claud Steele
Centralia
Nec
George Wasem
Florence Simcox
P. B. Simcox
St. Louis
Alcom’s
W. B. Jackson
Decatur
Patoka
Zeza Farmer
George Somerville
George
Charlie Foltz
L. M. Black Shoe Repair Shop
Blue Goose Gareae
Jack Hensley
Vandalia
State Highway Police
Ed Anderson
Taylorville
Card of Thanks from Susie Klinge
Vernon and Patoka and friends for and near for saving my home from fire last Sunday morning. My very best thanks. Susie Klinge.
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Vernon and
Patoka
Susie Klinge
Lesson-Sermon News From Local Churches of Christ Scientist
Sunday December 8 featured a Lesson-Sermon titled God the Only Cause and Creator with readings from Psalms Isaiah and Science and Health. The program included scripture reading, talks on Christmas Spirit and world Christian outreach, songs, and a Sunday school and prayer meetings schedule.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
God
Lord
Isiah
Mary Baker Eddy
Victoria Chapter O E S elects officers in Patoka
In Patoka Monday night the Victoria Chapter O E S held its regular annual election. New officers chosen include Mrs Bessie Murfin Worthy Matron Mrs T E Irvin Associate Matron F M Smith Worthy Patron Mrs Madelene Porter Conductress Mrs Eunice Altom Associate Conductress Mrs Ada Belcher Secretary T E Irvin Treasurer Installation set for Monday night Jan 13 with no arrangements yet made for the event.
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Victoria
Patoka
Bessie Murfin
T. E. Irvin
F. M. Smith
Madelene Porter
Eunice Altom
Ada Belcher
Spirit worship meeting notes with church schedule
A report from M. E. South News describes a fine meeting with God’s Spirit present. It lists daily services at 7:00 p m and Sunday School at 9:30 a m, Epworth League at 6:39 p m led by Mrs. Ina Anderson, with Rev. Willis delivering the evening message after the League.
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God
Epworth
Ina Anderson
Willis
M. E. Church South
Cruse
Local Magician Merritt Caldwell Delights Moweaqua Crowd
Merritt Caldwell, a progressive farmer living east of town, performed a polished sleight of hand show in Moweaqua last Friday evening. The local entertainer is rated among the best in the region after years of practice. If you doubt his skill, try a deck of cards or contact the office for details.
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Merritt Caldwell
Moweaqua
Merritt
County Club Institute Attendance at Centralia
The County Club Institute held in Centralia on December 9 was a success with representatives from every Federated Club in the county except Kinmundy. Patoka sent Mesdames F. M. Smith W. W. Murfin 8 M. Spurgeon D. W. Troyer Nash Carter and O. A. Nattier to the meeting.
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Centralia
Kinmundy
Patoka
Mesdames F
Baptist Women Meet With Mrs Rogier December 17
The Baptist W M V U gathers with Mrs William Rogier on December 17 for a church social. Attendance and arrangements are announced in the church notices.
Christmas Eve Program at Christian Church
A Christmas program is planned at the Christian Church on Christmas Eve with all invited to attend. Watch for the full program announcement next week.
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The
Christian Church
Chicago couple visits A. M. Belcher family in town
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Vincent of Chicago accompanied by Mrs. A. J. Morris of Centralia spent a brief visit here Wednesday with the A. M. Belcher family.
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E. A. Vincent
Chicago
A. J. Morris
Centralia
A. M. Belcher
Local sailor discharged for disability after China service
David Van Fossan, a U S Navy veteran who served several months abroad, was honorably discharged due to illness after contracting yellow fever in China. He arrived home last Thursday and, while in St. Louis for a few days, hopes to find local employment.
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David van Fossan
U. S. Navy
China
St. Louis
Patrolmen Harold Bigelow and Harry Dun in Patoka
State highway patrolmen Harold Bigelow and Harry Dun were in Patoka last Friday. Mrs. G. E. Ballance has returned from a visit with relatives in Chicago.
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Harold Bigelow
Harry Duncan
Patoka
G. E. Ballance
Chica
Ladies Fancy Work Club Enjoys December Meeting
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at Mrs. J. Altom's home on December 5. Members present included Mrs. Parks Wasem Jones Murfin Ho Troyer Gray Good Rogier Potts Spirgeon Nattier DeLay and Miss Cruse. Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Good led the programa with Joy to the World a reading of Christmas by Kathleen Norris contests amused and Potts won a prize. A playlet When Greek Meets Greek entertained then the annual Mystery Pal gift exchange followed by refreshments. The group adjourned to meet Miss Cruse in January.
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Carter
I. W. Nattier
Delassus
Orvel Genre
Artie Rogier
Wm. Rogier
Marion Outhouse
Glen Hill
Francis Belcher
Ade Belcher
Alice Mojonnier
Alice Britt
Maud Carter
Floyd Britt
Readine
Dale Nattier
Miss Cruse
Methodist Silver Tea Meeting Recounts Holiday Social
The Methodist Church Silver Tea gathered twenty one members and guests at Mrs. John A Jennings residence on Thursday night December 5. Miss Mac Eagan led entertaining games with prizes going to Mrs. Mae Cogan Maurice Eagan Ruby Eagan and Anna Belcher. Dorothy Logan performed a piano solo. January hosts named Mrs Mollie Belcher and daughter Miss Anna.
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Methodist Church
John A. Jenings
Ellie Gray
Mac Eagan
Mae Cogan
Maurice Eagan
Ruby Eagan
Anna Belcher
Dorothy Logan
Georgia Cruse
Homer Potts
S. M. Spurgeon
Mollie Belcher
Anna
Kinmundy Leads Early IHSAC Standings Amid Decade-Old Records
Northern Egyptian Illinois High School Athletic Conference standings as of December 9, 1929 show Kinmundy atop with 6 wins and no losses followed by Patoka 4 and 1 Vandalia 4 and 2 Sandoval 3 and 2 Brownstown 2 and 2 Altamont 1 and 3 Varina 0 and 3 Odin 0 and 5. Recent results include Vandalia 19 Patoka 15 and Kinmundy 34 Altamont 2, with Brownstown 20 Farina 13 and several other games. E. L. DeLay, Sec.
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Northern Egyptian Illinois High School Athletic Conference
Rank
L Pet. Kinmundy
Patoka
Vandalia
Sandoval
Brownstown
Elmo
Altamont
Varina
Odin
Farina
St. Elmo
Kinmundy
E. L. DeLay
Twins Celebrate Fiftieth Birthday at Ballance Home
A birthday dinner was hosted at Roy Ballance’s home on Sunday December 8 to honor Mrs Prudy Ballance and Moody Logan turning fifty. Attending were Moody and G G Lesser and son Decatur Mary Lett Wm Ballance Tom Ballance and families Robert Walton li Logan and M D Ballance.
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Roy Ballance
Prudy Ballance
Moody Logan
G. G. Lesser
Decatur
Mary Lett
Wm. Ballance
Tom Ballance
Robert Walton
Li Logan
M. D. Ballance
Local Man Invited to New York Governor Luncheon
Mr. S. E. Altom received an invitation to a luncheon at the Hotel Sherman in honor of Gov. Roosevelt of New York. Only four Decatur residents and one person from Patoka were invited. Altom could not attend due to holiday duties, yet the honor is described as great.
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S. E. Altom
Hotel
Sherman
Gov. Roosevelt
New York
Altom
Decatur
Patoka
Legion Meeting Friday Night Elects Officers
Friday night December 13 Legion meeting calls every ex-service man to attend and vote in officer elections by order of Commander Everet.
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Legion
Everet
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Aimee
Christian Science Churches
Eastern Star
M. E. South News
Baptist Church News
the Baptist W. M. VU
Christian Church News
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Methodist Silver Tea Meeting
Legion Meeting
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