Local Social News and Upcoming Play at Gym
Vernon Blankinship visits his sister Mrs Jesse Binnion in Vandalia. The Ladies Aid prepares a play Oh Susan for December 20 at the Gym. Several locals attend church gatherings, visits from relatives, and Rebekah Association events in Marion County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Blankinship
Vandalia
Jesse Binnion
Mary Revis
Susan
W. L. Hathaway
Hazel Cox
Melba Meador
Vndalia
Russell Gren
Chatter and Stitch Club
Amy Epps
Charles Moore
Louis Bates
East of Town
Gus Protz
Ladies Aid
Charles Jones
Hallville
W. J. Jones
Harry Meador
Divernon
Claire Meador
Springfield
Lem Meador
J.B. Metzger
Shobonier
J.M. Thompson
Oh Susan
Wayne Walton
Standard Oil
Pana
Marian Hollenbeck
Vandalia High School
Orville Schroeder
Patoka
L. BE. Green
F. C. Freyer
G. C. Betts
G. W. Walton
Minnie Wilson
Alice Wade
Minnie Pedd
Minnie Peddicord
Erahet
Santa Barbara
California
Clyde Stillwell
George Erahet
Pentecost Church Invites Youth to Friday Meeting
The Pentecost Church announces a Young People's meeting this Friday at 7:00 p m inviting all local youths to attend.
Baptist Church News December Services and Programs
The church schedules Sunday services at 10 45 am and 7 30 pm throughout December with Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30 pm A weekly Bible lesson covers Matthew chapters 2 through 7 The Sunbeams sponsor a Christmas program on Xmas Eve and the W M A program is set for December 19 with topics on the trophies of the world in the East and hymns Hark the Herald Angels Sing Send the Light and Silner Night Leaders include Bessie Hill Mrs Hay Mrs Mojonnier Mrs Ballance and Mrs Rogier All are invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
W. B. Rogiers
Silner
Herald Angels
lLeader
Bessie Hill
Christmas Programs At Patoka Church South
M E Church South Patoka charge announces Sunday December 17 services with Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Epworth League 7 p m the Christmas program slated for December 24 at 7 30 p m Featuring Evelyn Pugh Margaret Ballance Wilma Crawford Elizabeth Simcox Walter Diveley Edgar Irvin led by Wilma Diveley. Roosevelt quote follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Zion Church
Addis Walton
Epworth
M. E. Church
W. D. Humphrey
Evelyn Pugh
Margaret Ballance
Effie Smith
Anna Belle Wilson
Wilma “Crawford
Elizabeth Simcox
Walter Diveley
Edgar Irvin
Benediction
Wilma’ Diveley
Mrs W W Murfin Hosts Fancy Work Club
Mrs W W Murfin entertained the Ladies Fancy Work Club at her home last Friday with Mrs Dale Altom and Mrs Clayton Beery in charge. Prizes went to Mrs E L DeLay and Mrs A E Good. Mrs E W Belcher played a piano solo. Each member had a Mystery Pal and gifts were exchanged. Sixty of the year’s gatherings included refreshments of pressed chicken sandwiches cranberry salad and cocoa. Sixteen members attended, and the January meeting will be with Mrs Homer Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Murfin
Dale Altom
Clayton Beery
E. L. DeLay
A. E. Good
E. W Belcher
Homer Potts
Williams Family Enjoy Barn Dance Message
Mrs Glen Williams formerly Miss Irene Haley of Patoka and Michigan writes about the National Barn Dance. The Glenn Williams family now near Spokane Washington thank Hal and his gang for the broadcast that brings cheer across thousands of miles and memories of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLS
Glen Williams
Irene Haley
Patoka
Michigan
Glenn Williams
Spokane
Washington
Highth Strete Theatre
Chicago
A Xmas Pageant At M. E. Church On Dec 17
A Christmas pageant will be held at the M. E. Church Sunday evening December 17 at 7 15 featuring three processions of Bible and modern characters. The production includes Builders of the House Keepers of the House and Pillars of the House with roles such as Zaccheus Mary Martha and the Christ Child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Inkeeper
Farmer
Zaccheus
Simon
Levi
Carpenter
Mary
Martha
Peter
Samson
Solomon
Madonna
Christ
Federal Reforestation unit visits Patoka on road trip
Maurice Dukes of the Federal Reforestation army visited Patoka Wednesday morning as a driver of one of five state trucks from Camp No. 1628 Lewistown IL. The convoy, about 200 men strong, stayed at the Evans Hotel and planned soil erosion work at Dixon Springs, located 30 miles northeast of Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Dukes
Federal
Patoka
Lewistown
Dixon Springs
Cairo
Evans Hotel
Londons ancient garbage dumps spark enduring scandals
The Montreal Herald cites long standing waste disposal issues in London. It notes a spot outside the city where refuse is dumped, a seventy year used Crayford dump, and a ninety foot high Hornchurch dump growing by 350,090 tons yearly. Decomposition releases a smoke cloud visible a mile away and odors persist near George Bernard Shaw’s home despite tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renden
London
Crayford
Hornchurch
George Bernard Shaw
Montreal Herald
Patoka Gossip and Local Visits Chronicle
James Walden returns home from Patoka after a three week visit with kin. The community notes several trips to St Louis Kinmundy Centralia Vandalia and Salem plus Christmas plans and a magic show for the school. Local health updates include T P Walker improving and Alberta Beckemeyer undergoing appendicitis surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones & Martin
James Walden
Colfax
Patoka
Glen Merryman
James Thompson
Glen
Merryman
J. W. Alexander
Miami
Florida
E. E. Phipps
West of Patoka
Charleston
D. Nichols
Chas. Hill
St. Louis
James Emerson
Centralia
W. W. Murfin
J. M. Smith
Virginia Sue Crawford
James Wasem
Carl Meador
Pomona
James Davidson
Decatur
W. P. Sullivan
Illiopolis
Kinmundy
Salem
J.W. Alexander
W. D. Humphrey
Odin
Oakley
Rev. Purdue
Stony Vogt
S. E. Altom
Menard Penitentiary
Joe Regan
Harry
Luke Pummill
Vera
G. W. Gaultney
Mark Pummill
Vandalia
Merritt Caldwell
Sholconier
Louie Wasem
T. P
Walker
S. W. Gray
Tonti Township
Harvey Munger
Emma Sue
L. W. Ballance
Munger
Alberta Beckemeyer
St. Mary's Hospital
Amanda Clark
Hugh Jensen
Boulder
Jensen
C. N. Cruse
Edward Metcalf
Opal
Bruce Holland
East St. Louis
Wm. Bruening
Granite City
E. L. Rogier
Luke Aldrich
Ruth Pugh
Bettie Simcox
Rutiye’ Eagan
Anna Belcher
Jessie Ad- Lewy
Pointer for dog care for puppies and aging dogs
Experts advise daily brushing for puppies under three months and caution against cold exposure if bathing. Winter baths are risky for very young pups. For adult dogs, a bath every three weeks in winter is enough, with daily grooming recommended.
Silver Tea Meets at Mrs. Gray Home
December Silver Tea of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Elsie Gray’s home with fourteen in attendance including guest Miss Ruth Pugh. Mrs. Gray led the business meeting, social hour was led by Miss Ruby Eagan and Mrs. Troyer, a piano solo by Mrs. Dorothy Smith opened the program, and prize winners included Miss Anna Belcher for the Europe trip and Mrs. Jennings for the Santa contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Elsie Gray
Ruth Pugh
Gray
Ruby Eagan
Troyer
Dorothy Smith
Anna Belcher
Europe
Jennings
May Eagan
Leona Belcher
Little Hound Pup
Mrs. Gray
Paul Blecher
Mesdames Logan
Jennings and Beckemeyer
Daily News
Miss Pugh
Miss Mac Eagan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon
Baptist Church News
M. E. Church South
President Roosevelt
Califo
C.H.P. Navy
Pillsbury
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Dixon
NRA
General Johnston
Illinois
C. L. McMackin & Son
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