PTA Meeting at Patoka High School Gym
The Patoka PTA held its first 1938 meeting in the high school gym. The program led by Mrs. Verle Kirk featured a Dramatics Club play Henry the Model Husband and a Tuberculosis Christmas Seal report of $25.53. Supt E L DeLay presided over a round table on citizenship textbooks and free texts with plans for March led by H N Potts. Carl Baston made a business trip to Decatur Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Parent-Teachers Association
Verle Kirk
High School Dramatic Club
Henry
Dorothy Christie
J. C. Beery
C. M. Rogier
Supt. of
E. L. DeLay
H. N. Potts
Thoughts on manners and virtue from historic figures
A series of quotes emphasizes small courtesies shaping character, the influence of thought on conduct, self-denial as practical politeness, religion grounding government, and the call to avoid corrupt speech while promoting edifying words. Notable names include Henry Clay, Thomas Nelson Page, Mary Baker Eddy, Calvin Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Thomas Nelson
Mary Baker Eddy
Calvin Coolidge
Centralia Hosts Southern Illinois Golden Gloves Feb 14
The Southern Illinois Golden Gloves tournament, promoted by George M. Nelms Post and the Centralia Sentinel, runs February 14 15 and 21 in Centralia High School gym with capacity about 5000. Notable entrants include Merritt Wynn Wilford Ring Knute Castellari Joe Maynard and George Cast among others as training centers report peak interest and strong entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
George M. Nelms
Post- American Sesion
Centralia Sentinel
Southern Illinois
Oshibee Smallwood
Vernon
Herman West
Merritt Wynn
Wilford Ring
Lester Garrett
Johnson City
Paul Shields
Keenes
Kermit Johnson
Knute Castellari
Howard Staley
Flora
Woodrow Pearson
George Cast
Mt. Vernon
Gene McGlasson
Benton
Billy Howell
Cubs and Cards to Go to Spring Training Camp
The Cardinals and Cubs plan spring camps starting February 21 with exhibition games in April. Cardinal rookies Enos Slaughterer Max Macon and Bill McGee shown strong in minor play, while Johnny Hopp Howard Krist and Art Garibaldi also bid for berths. Cubs veterans Charlie Grimm Steve Mesner Bob Mattick and Harnett prepare to coach and play as the team aims for a pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Cardinals
Pie Traynor
Pittsburg Pirates
Sportsman’s Park
St. Louis
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Cardinal
Enos Slaughterer
Max Macon
Bill McGee
Columbus
Ohio
Slaughterer
Macon
Johnny Hopp
Rochester
Howard Krist
Art Garibaldi
Red Birds
Garibaldi
Sacramento
Charlie Grimm
Mattick
Los Angeles
Harnett
Golden Gloves Tournament Opens in Centralia February 14
Opening night features a strong talent lineup at the Hoffman Clothiers venue in Centralia. Tickets are on sale now by mail phone and in person to ensure a capacity crowd for the Monday evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Hoffman Clothiers
Patoka High and Grade School Assembly Program Highlights
A Patoka High and Grade School assembly featured performances by students including John Edmond Wilson reciting Bed in Summer Patsy Beery piano solo Spring Song Dorothy DeLay recitations Alba Mahoney Measles and Valentines Mary Elizabeth Wadkins Reading Patsy Spurgeon Charles Merryman and a Glee Club led by Nellie Mae Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edmond Wilson
Patsy Beery
Dorothy DeLay
Alba Mahoney
Owen Weathers
Don Griffin
Valentines
Mary Elizabeth Wadkins
Lois Foltz
Betty Ballance
Vivian Robertson
Patsy Spurgeon
Charles Merryman
Glee Club
Nellie Mae Jones
Addis Walton Names Coffee In Local Store Contest
Beery and Eagan proprietors of Nation Wide store held a Saturday contest to name a new coffee pad. Addis Walton won with the name Dad's Delight after 58 entries were submitted and judged by E L DeLay and Verle Kirk. A basket of groceries worth $5.00 was awarded. Mr and Mrs Colburn Richeson vacationed in Nebraska last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Walton
Beery & Eagan
Addis
Dad’s Delight
E. L. DeLay
Verle Kirk
Don Padgett Sought As Catcher In Cerds Caper
Don Padgett, a hard hitting 1937 rookie outfielder batting .314, is eyed for a catcher role with the Cerds while Don Gutteridge may move to shortstop to replace Leo Durocher traded to Brooklyn. The piece notes Padgett’s strong arm and build, and references a looming spring camp as players chase last year’s hitting and sacrifice statistics.
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Don Padgett
Cerd’s
Don Gutteridge
Red Bird
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Large Number Candidates File For April Primary
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughs announced the filing of candidates for the April primary on April 12 1938. United States Senator Scott W. Lucas Democrat Louis E. Lewis for Superintendent of Public Instruction Barratt O Hara and Laurence F Arnold Democrats for Congress 23rd district. State Central Committeemen John Kasserman Democrat and John W Spence Republican. State Senators A J Ben Sweney Democrat and Marion County treasurer. Representatives in General Assembly 2nd district George J Bauer Democrat John M Shultz Democrat R J Branson Republican. Filing continues with more candidates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hughs
United States
Scott W. Lucas
Louis E. Lewis
Congress
John Kasserman
John W. Spence
A. J
Ben) Sweney
Salem
Marion County
General Assembly
George J. Bauer
John M. Shultz
R. J. Branson
Quarterly Social Security tax returns begin January 1 1938
W Y Dallman collector announces that quarterly Social Security tax returns replace monthly filings. December monthly return due, then no filing until after March. January February March reports on Form SS 11a due April. Revised blanks will be mailed, economy praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Y. Dallman
Inernal Revenue
Dallman
Patoka Woman's Club Meeting Scheduled for Feb 12
The Pa toka Women's Club will hold its February meeting at 2 00 PM in the high school gym on Saturday February 12 The program focuses on Health and Welfare with musical selections talks and performances by local students and Mrs Leta Beery Ms Wilna Diveley is the chairwoman Sandwiches and Nation Wide Coffee will be served Members are asked to bring a small plate cup and spoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Twila Jolliff
Leta Beery
Vivian Robertson
Nancy Simcox
Betty Ballance
Jolly Health
Sonny Adams
Health Land
Purity Baking Co
Jennings Family Reunites After Ft Wayne Call
Mr and Mrs John Jennings reunite in Ft Wayne Indiana after being called home due to the death of BJ Jennings brother William Peigh the family mourns and plans to hold services locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jennings
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
BJ Jennings
William Peigh
Village Board Advances 21000 Generating Unit Purchase
Patoka village officials discuss a Chicago Pneumatic Tool plan to buy a 200 horsepower generating engine for about 21920 dollars and issue 25000 dollars in bonds to expand the plant and underpin the project. Mayor Beery and Treasurer change planned after resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Warren and van Prague
Decatur
Lins
Illinois & Iowa Power & Light Company
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co
Chicago Company
Beery
Orville Schroeder
Chicago
T. E. Irvin
E. L. DeLay
Chicago ‘Pneumatic Tool “O
Farthing's Hatchery Boosts Capacity in Odin Illinois
Farthing's Hatchery in Odin Illinois expands capacity after adding three new electric incubators this spring. The plant now houses seven large incubators and aims to be among the region's best. In addition to custom hatching and a large chick output, the hatchery manufactures a line of feeds. The advertising motto W. O. C. Chicks remains promoted as a trusted brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariam County
Farthings Hatchery
Odin
Illinois
Ilinois
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PTA
Carl Baston
Marcus Aurelius
Dwig
Siapat
Golden Gloves
Mrs. Colburn Richeson
Nebraska
Patoka Womans Club
Village
Farthing
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