Thelma Houston Weds in Vandalia Ceremony
Thelma Houston daughter of Mrs. Fred Lake and Mr. Geoff of Vandalia married at Vandalia with Rev ell performing the ceremony Saturday. Fred Lake and family attended the wedding wishing them a happy land prosperous journey through life. Fourteen conversions and seven additions to the church are reported at Bear Creek church during a series of protracted meetings led by Elder Brown and Elder Foulon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Houston
Fred Lake
Geoff
Vandalia
Revell
Wess Oats
George Payne
Dale
St. Elmo
Elder Brown
Vera
Bear Creek Church
Foulon
Mary Lake
Decatur
Frank Robertson
Frank
J. C. Linton
Carl Easton
Albert Brown
Carter Sisters
Noah Carter
Patoka
Florence Reisman
Winess Linton
Clinton
Clara Sterling
Bro. Rankin
George Christie
Orval Jones
Shelbyville
Wes Lake
Mueller
Local notes from Patoka reflect travel, visits and small town life
A Monday letter from W D Davidson notes his safe arrival at Pomona Florida and a five hour train delay due to Georgia high water. Various visitors and residents are listed including Grace Wernsman Blankinship at the State Bank, Joe Hudspeth and Kesner Cruse’s Midwest tour, Jesse and Ed Lawson’s family departures for Clinton, and Minnie Simcox’s Herrin trip. Local scenes include funerals, insurance talks, farm sales, and upcoming spring stock shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Davidson
Pomona
Florida
Georgia
Grace Wernsman-Blankinship
State Bank
Miss MacKagan
Joe Hudspeth
Kesner Cruse
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Centralia
Hlinois
Jesse Lawson
Sue Chriss
Ed Lawson
Clinton
Minnie Simcox
Herrin
George Simcox
Bobbie Young
Grover Blankinship
Murphysboro
Effingham
Busher
J. T. Blankinship
J. M. Smith
Claud Smith
Sandoval
Belle Simcox
Berford
Ind
M. O. Shackelford
O. F. Davis
Mt. Vernon
Davis
Valentines and bargains flood local ads at Altoms and Hill Bros
Local shoppers see plentiful specials from Altoms and Hill Bros including Valentines buys, ginghams at 12 cents, chicken fence materials, and closeout bargains on ladies shoes. Residents visit nearby towns, bring eggs for cash, and look for low prices on ship-stuff, salt, and oats as area stores promote weekly deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill Bros
Bob Hathaway
Decatur
Altoms
Ed Anderson
Centralia
Irene Crawford
Fred Bess
L. A
Pana
George Wasem
Roy Pugh
Martin
Noah Linton
Shobonier
L. L. Newman
Winona Stephens
Salem School
Homer G. Ford
Patoka
Bill Wade, Jr
Vernon
George Porter
Johnny Moran
Chicago
Bert Simcox
Josie Davis
Davis
Claude Jackson
Mac Eagan
Altoma
Nathan Steel
Bettie
Macon
John Steeler
Register
Earl Graham
Glen Meryman
Frank Rooms
Dr. Miles
End Night Coughing With Dr King’s New Discovery
A simple tea spoonful at night before bed soothes irritation and loosens phlegm to stop coughing quickly. The remedy claims to avoid narcotics and helps the body recover naturally, suitable for adults and children’s coughs and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Blanche and others plan weekend visits and travel
Blanche will arrive Friday night and they both will return for Monday school at the University. J. Lynch remains in serious condition with his son Euna helping care. Mrs. Cecil Brown and two Decatur children visit with Belcher family. Belcher ill last week but improved. A. M. Peek returns from Bloomington. Clyde Belcher from Amboy visits Metropolis. Orval Hopkins of the Amboy Clinton freight service visits then plans southward. J. H. Davis of Decatur visits Patoka Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasems
R. T. Meadors
Vernon
Martin
Alexander
Decatur
Ed Payne
E. E. Sherman
Rockville
Ind
Miss Grace
J. W. Delassus
Johnny Boye
St. Paul
John Clemens
Brumfield Farm
Wilma Smith
Champaign
J. M. Smith
Blanche
T. J. Lynch
Euna
Cecil Brown
Ellis Goben
Kenney
Belcher
Elsie
Amboy
Metropolis
Orval Hopkins
Sallies Temptations In a Campground Drive
The narrator describes passing a Ford packed for camping on the San Jose Boulevard toward the St Augustine highway. A family faces cramped gear and noisy babies, prompting a sharp response about comfort and home life.
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San Jose Boulevard
St. Augustine
Sallie
Curtiss Wright
We Walk Through The City Gates To A Hidden Lunch
A reflective scene unfolds as two travelers discuss happiness and ambition while visiting a storied city. They note old fort Marion and the fountain of youth nearby. A luncheon at Alcazar Grill becomes a quiet moment before a tense confidant exchange ends with a promise to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Old Fort Marion
Memorial notice for wife and mother crossing the river
Sacred memory notice marking the one year anniversary of a wife and mother who died on February 4 1924 after crossing the river. The brief tribute honors her roles and family remembrance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bear Creek
Ben Livesay
Bernie Griffin
Dentur
Wasem’s
Illinois Theatre
Buck Jones
Abraham Lincoln
Fox News
Every Womans Life
Pathe Review
Illinois Orchestra
Meridian Service
Fletcher
Castoria
Diamond Brand
Gladys Baker
L. D. Altom
S. E. Altom
Inois
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