Patoka High and Grade School News Assembly Program
School program lists performances by Dayne Adams Floyd Hicks and others with readings and piano solos. Junior Class chili supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kirk after the basketball game. attendees named. Honor roll includes Edgar Rogier Betty Wenger Nellie Mae Jones Marvin Walker and others. Francis Belcher of Carbondale visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne Adams
Floyd Hicks
Margaret Jett
Virginia Henry
Mae and
Fae Field
Nellie Mae Jones
Alice Murfin
Lavonne Jones
Edgar Rogier
Betty Wenger
Francis Belcher
Carbondale
Lowell Belcher
Deterioration of government tied to loss of rulers
Quote heavy text discusses Montesquieu and spiritual kingdom of God. It contrasts Jesus stance on material kingdoms with the inner spiritual realm, urging right thoughts and deeds as sovereign remedies for Earth's woes. It cites Hendrik J. de Lage and Mary Baker Eddy about salvation and inner recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montesquieu
Jesus
Christ Jesus
Hendrik J. de Lage
Mary Baker Eddy
Fire Is Everybody's Business and Its Hidden Costs
A discussion on the ripple effects of factory fires. Gutted buildings signal losses beyond insurance as taxes vanish, workers lose income, and local commerce suffers. The piece argues fire damage hurts the entire community and that preventing fires benefits all.
Revival Meeting at Vernon M E Church Tonight
Pastor W E Shaffer reports revival services at the Vernon Vernon M E Church with Rev Frank Brockelmeyer filling the Sunday 7:00 p m appointment. Sunday School at 9:30 a m urges attendance to benefit church and attendees. The public is invited to the ongoing meeting and is expected to continue all next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Frank Brockelmeyer
God
M. &. Church
W. E. Shaffer
Fiscus and Gates Wedding Reported in Vernon Area
Charis Fiscus of the area and Wilma Gates of Vernon were united in marriage in a local ceremony. The couple's nuptials were announced in this edition, noting family presence and the joyous occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charis Fiscus
Thie Place
Wilma Gates
Vernon
Producers urge milk price rise at 3 day dairy hearing
Sanitary Milk Producers and officials testified at a three day Agricultural Adjustment Administration hearing in St. Louis from January 27 to 29. They argued milk prices must reflect higher production costs for inspected fluid milk and outlined extra costs dairymen face. Twenty four members testified about capital and operating costs, naming demonstrable cases across Missouri Illinois and Illinois towns including St. Charles Cabool and Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santtniy
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
St. Louis
M. E. Bone
A. D. Lynch
E. W. Tiedman
Sanitary
Sanitary Milk Producers
H. W. Meyer
Moro
Louis Kohrs
St. Charles
John Niles
Cabool
William Miener
St. Jacob, Ill
August J. Schlueter
Kimmswick
F. H. Dubbelde
Dorsey, Iil
Louis Plackemier
E G G Club Meeting At Miss Evelyn Ellis Home
The S G G Club gathered at Miss Evelyn Ellis’s home last Thursday evening to sew. Refreshments were served before, at a late hour, attendees departed. Those present included Evelyn Henry Lavonne Jones Nellie Mae Jones Alice Brumfield Helen Walker Van Eagin Betty Akom and Evelyn Ets. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Evelyn Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kirk
Helen Walker
Evelyn Ellis
Wanda Eaglin
Nellie Mac Jones
Juanita Eason
Betty Simcox
Betty Wengert
Lavonne Jones
Dale Brumfield
Darrel Chriss
Ancil Arnold
Lyle
Berle Arnold
John Carter
Bert Hicks
Charles Meryman
Marvin Walker
Evrone
S. G. G Club
Evelyn Henry
Nellie Mae Jones
Alice Brumfield
Vané@h Eagiin
Betty Akom
Evelyn Ets
Primary Election Sees Record Candidate Push in Illinois
Secretary Edward J. Hughs reports an unprecedented candidate field for the April 12 primary across districts. With petitions soon limited, increased salaries for state senators and representatives are cited as a major pull. Filing runs to February 21 with withdrawals by February 26. voters are urged to mail petitions to Springfield ahead of in person delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Edward J. Hughs
Hughs
Springfield
Farewell Party for Mr. and Mrs. Wray
Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Wray gathered at their Bear Creek home in the Mueller farm area for an all day quilting and farewell party as the couple moves back to their former Decatur residence. The women cooked the noon meal while the men prepared coffee ice cream weiners buns eggs and potatoes in a cooperative effort. The event marked a warm sendoff amid fond regrets at the Wray departure and loss of longtime Bear Creek friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Wray
Decatur
Mueller
Bear Creek
Frank Robertson
Frank Lake
Ed Payne
Bill Lawrence
Robin Bayles
John Revis
George Christie
Mrs. Wray
Cinders Arrive by Rail for Oil Co Roadworks
Four carloads of cinders arrived by the I R R last Saturday for the Adama Oil & Gas Co. to be applied on roads leading to and from their wells and drilling locations.
Historic Hotels In Illinois Reveal Notable Guests
Federal Writers Project researchers uncovered three long lived inns with historic ties. Rawlings hotel in Shawneetown housed a Lafayette banquet in 1825 and a life saving body guard was honored. Mermaid Inn in Lebanon built 1830 by Lynn Adams now a residence on U S Route 50 praised by Dickens. Old Ross hotel Havana completed 1833 offered lodging courtrooms and a store with lively evenings and regionally noted storytellers continuing local traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Writer’s Project
Rawlings
Shawneetown
Gallatin County
Marquis de LaFayette
America
Ohio River
Pittsburg
la Fayette
LaFayette
Lebanon
St. Clair County
Lynn Adams
East St. Louis Street
Charles Dickens
England
Ross
Havana
Oho Sthnen
Abraham lLincolny
Edward Baker
H. M. Weed
Goudy
J. Boice
Conflicting Accounts Ended English Illinois Colony
Federal Writers Project researchers highlight contradictions in early Illinois migration letters. Prominent figures like Morris Birkbeck and William Cobbett promoted a utopian image, while critics labeled backers as lit erary land agents. The disputed reports contributed to the colony’s decline and few descendants remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Federal Writer’s Project
Tllinois
Milo Milton Quaife
William Cobbett
U. S. of America
Morris Birkbeck
England
Ilinois
Edwards County
C. H. Wilson
Wilson
Birkbeck
Eck
Proper Handling Cuts Livestock Loss in Shipping
Illinois farmers lose over 500000 annually due to rough handling of live stock in transit to markets. Each head suffers on average 88 cents for cattle 7 cents for hogs and 2.5 cents for sheep. Ownership is clearer when truck consignments are marked and a duplicate bill of lading is provided at loading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
R. C. Ashby
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Ashby
Civil Service Exams Announced for Agriculture Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for the Department of Agriculture. Positions include Agronomist soil conservation, associate and assistant agronomists soil conservation, with salaries from 2600 to 3800 dollars yearly. Also Junior Scientific Aid parasitology at 1440 dollars yearly. Full details from the secretary of the Civil Service board of examiners or the Commission in Washington, or at post offices in eligible cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Washington, D. C
Helen Williams Spends Saturday with Laure Douders
Helen Williams spent Saturday with Laure Douders, sharing time together in a casual social visit. The two women were seen at a local cafe, exchanging smiles and conversation during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Williams
Laure Douders
Tri County Legion Meeting Held in Carlyle
A Tri County American Legion meeting in Carlyle brought together posts from Marion Fayette and Clinton Counties with district Commander C A Stelle in charge. Guest speaker Edward Clamage of Chicago urged ex service men to engage and warned against relying on the Service Officer only in trouble. A large crowd attended and the next meeting is planned for Vandalia in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Carlyle
Marion
Fayette
Clinton
C. A. Stelle
Mt. Vernon
Marion County
Edward Clamage
Chicago
Clamage
Legion
Patcks
KE. Miller
Social Evening with Porter Elis and Simcox Families
Mrs Madeline Porter and daughter Gayle and Mr and Mrs George Elis and family visited Mr and Mrs Bert Simcox and Ralph Simcox last Tuesday night for a social evening of games and popcorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Porter
Gayle
George Elis
Bert Simcox
Ralph Simcox
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Patoka
Nancy Simcox
Betty Ballance
Darvin Jones
Lyle Mann
Theda Hughes
Helen Hughes
Mary Etta
Cha
Mary Eaglin
Lawrence Annie Wanda Eaglin
M. E. Church
SMP
Mr. and
Tri-County Legion
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