Local High School Basketball Results Across Area
Brownstown observers monitor Farina Patoka clash as Patoka colors fly. Beecher City Cagers beat Altamont 19 17 in OT. Sandoval overwhelms St Elmo 82 22. Adams leads Patoka past Farina. Odin and Sandoval trade wins as Centralia opens season versus Vandalia.
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Brownstown
Patoka
Bill Crawford
Beecher City Cagers
Altamont
Sandoval
Downing
St. Elmo
Standford University
California
Pocahontas High
Greenville
Mooney
Centralia
Walter Adams
Farina
Forehand
Eagan
Martin
Adams
Phantom
Odin
Fenton
Superior Mutual Inde pendent Beats Nashville 21 to 15
The local Superior Mutual Independent basketball team defeated Nashville 21 to 15 on Monday. Neighboring items note Christmas fruit cakes priced at 40 cents per pound and candy at 20 cents per pound. Shoppers from St. Louis and Effingham visit local shops with holiday offerings.
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Superior Mutual
Nashville
Patoka Bakery
Leo C. Walker
Louie Wasem
St. Louis
Altom’son
Atkinson & Company
Clara Stephens
Effingham
Geo
E. Ballance
Big
Altom
S. James Wasem
MRS C GRIFFIN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS IN PATOKA
Obituary notices Mrs. J R Caldwell later Mrs J C Griffin dies at home in Patoka aged 60 years 3 months 9 days born Foster township August 31 1868 married twice first to Russell Caldwell January 5 1877 son Elliot R Caldwell and husband J C Griffin. She joined church at 15 and lived a faithful christian life. She leaves a devoted husband and son along with church groups and Rebekah Lodge members who mourn her loss.
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Elliot R. Caldwell
Addie
J. C. Griffin
Church
Aid Society
Rebekah Lodge
Elliot
Memorial Rites For Local Resident Held At Patoka
The obituary notes Clinton DL survived by three grandchildren Emily John Wesley Marjorie Caldwell a step son Roy Griffin of Ramsey Hl a step daughter Bessie Sacket of Filer Idaho a sister Mrs Belle Willett and a brother A W Foster with many relatives and friends Her last words Death is not so hard quoted from a poem Funeral at M E Church Patoka Monday at 1 30 pm conducted by Rev J M Smith burial in Patoka cemetery
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Clinton, DL
Emily
John Wesley
Marjorie Caldwell
Roy Griffin
Ramsey
Bessie Sackett
Filer
Idaho
Belle Willett
Shobonier
Ill
A. W. Foster
M. E
J. M. Smith
Patoka
Christmas Program Set for Next Wednesday Evening
School news notes Doris Good back after weeks absent. Christmas program planned for December 19 features rooms One to Three with songs readings drills piano solos and dialogues. Admission 15 cents chairs 15c bleachers 10c.
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Doris Good
Margaret Ballance
Wilford Willis
Tris Ellis
Bobby Eaglin
Paul Belcher
Edgar Irvin
Paul Logan
Morey Crozier Wedding in Carlsbad Texas
News from Artesia reports the marriage of Nelle Morey daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Morey to Harold Crozier in Carlsbad. The ceremony occurred in a justice of the peace office with Oliver Crozier and Vance Tebbitts present. The couple will move to McCamey Texas where Crozier has a grocery job.
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Miss Nelle
Leslie Morey
Artesia
Carlsbad
Nelle Morey
L. D. More
Visiting Missouri Democrat Melan tours Patoka and Indiana towns
Melvin Malan of West Missouri visited Patoka to see the Malan and Mojonnier families then traveled to Pinckneyville and Centralia to visit relatives. He later returned to Patoka and went to Terre Haute with plans for an indefinite stay with his son. The editor notes his Democratic stance in Bates County and recalls his notable farming success and family.
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Melvin Malan
West Missouri
Patoka
Malan
Mojonnier
Pinckneyville
Centralia
Carl Outhouse
Huh Rey
Terre’ Haute
Missouri
Methodist Silver Tea December Meeting Recap
The December Methodist Silver Tea meeting was hosted at the home of Mrs. Lulu Troyer with Mrs. Esta Martin and Miss Arline Walker in attendance. The brief gathering covered social notes and community updates.
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Methodist
Lulu Troyer
Esta Martin
Arline Walker
Entertaining Evening Directed by Miss Arline
The assisting hostesses and a enjoyable evening's entertainment were directed by Miss Arline. Winners included Mrs Allie Gray Miss Blanche McCallen Miss Ruby Eagan Miss Mac Eagan and Mrs John Jennings. Paul Logah played a saxophone solo and Anna Belcher read. Anté Claus arrived with a basket of presents. Guests included Miss Georgia Cruse Miss Guyn Eagan Miss Blanche McCallen and Miss Irene Hopkins. Pineapple dainty cake and coffee were served.
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Arline
Allie Gray
Blanche ‘McCallen
Ruby Eagan
Mac Eagan
John Jennings
Paul Logah
Anna Belcher
Claus
Childrn
Georgia Cruse
Ubyn Eagan
Blanche McCallen
Irene Hopkins
Card of Thanks for Kenneth John Ehrat
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and relatives who helped during the illness and burial of our infant son Kenneth John Ehrat and for comforting words and prayers from Rev Yeck May God reward each and every one for their kindness. Mr and Mrs Paul Ehrat and family.
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Kenneth John
Yeck
Paul Ehrat
Eastern Star collects canned fruit for Macon sanitarium
Notice to all Order of Eastern Star members to deliver canned fruit to the bank before Monday noon. Packing is expected to take place Monday.
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Order of Eastern Star
Eastern Star Sanitarium
Macon
Gratitude for Kindness After Sickness and Death
J. C. Griffin and families express thanks for the kindness shown during illness and passing of their loved one. Appreciation extended for beautiful flowers from Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Willett Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Foster Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Griffin
G. W. Willett
A. W. Foster
E. R. Caldwell
Gratitude Note From Eva Ballance After Accident
Eva Ballance of Patoka Illinois thanks those who helped after her recent accident on the Hard Road and offers blessings.
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Eva Ballance
Patoka
Illinois
Local Notes of Visits and Community Events
East of Town reports visitors from Possum Trot Central City Shobonier and Patoka. Residents share Sunday calls including Williams Ste hens and Walker families. Lambs hauled to Vernon market and funeral attendance for Mrs Addie Griffin. Candy party at Jas McNichols Jr residence. Frank Frizzell and Frank Thomas ill. Roy Thalmas of Vandalia and others visited.
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Ed Bender
Henry Williams
Lutie
Lila Williams
Ruth Stehens
Lucille Walker
Mary Caldwell
Roy Thompson
Merritt Calwell
Tidge
John Steele
Paul Elitat
Bert Chancé
Jas. Thompson and
Wife
Wilmer Meadors
Alva Jackson
Shobonier
Otto Maulding
Central City
Chas. Maulding
John Chance
Vernon
John Rogiers
Nellie
Centralia
Jas, McNichols Jr
Frank Frizzell
Roy Thalmas
Vandalia
Gilbert Caldwell
Leo Ballance
Zion Epworth League Program
The Zion Epworth League presents a worship oriented program featuring Hymn No. 210, a Scripture reading from Matthew 25 verse 34, prayers, and poems and songs including There’s A Song In the Air by Alice Nicols My Joy I Give Unto You by Marion Caldwell and Love One Another by Lila Williams. Vocal duet by Mary Williams and Mary Fulton Come Follow Me by Aloha Maulding and closing with Hymn No. 210 and Benediction led by Burl Meador.
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Alice Nicols
Marion Caldwell
Lila Williams
Mary Williams
Mary Fulton
Aloha Mauld
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Superior Mutuals
Mrs. Jr. C. Griffin
Addie Griffin
Burl Meador
C.N. Cruse
Springfield-Southern Illinois Line
Springfield
Roayen Cifts
Mc Farland
E. Broadway SE
Vaughn
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