Patoka High and Grade School News Assembly Program
The Patoka High and Grade School News outlines an assembly program featuring songs and readings. Presenters include Jack Hicks for the flag, the Glee Club singing the Lincoln Hymn, Cyril De Reedinit on Gettysburg Address, and Dean Mead for the American Creed with Mr Frank Brokelmeyer and Charles Meryman contributing in sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hicks
Repub“Glee Club
Lincoln
Cyril de He
Dean Mead
Seachuiree
Frank Brokelmeyer
Mars Ra Club
er—Charles Meryman
Obituary for John William Bates of Shobonier Illinois
John William Bates 71 years old died near Bhpenntee on February 8 1938 after a life in Illinois Missouri and Kansas. He married Margaret June 26 1918 and settled in Shobonier Illinois where he lived until death. Survived by sister Mrs Emma Star Edina Missouri and many nieces nephews and friends. Funeral services were held January 10 1938 at St Marys Catholic Church with interment Vernon Cemetery. Rev Striplin officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhpenntee
Sas
Missouri
Margaret
Illinois
Shobonier
Emma Starot Edina
Dalia Catholic Church
Vernon Cemetery
Striplin
Meurice Eagan Visited Decatur Mother's Home
Meurice Eagan employed at ey's factory in Decatur was a visitor at the home of a Mrs M Eagan. The brief note records a social call at a local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meurice Eagan
Ey’s
Decatur
M. Eagan
Waking to Truth and Love in Christian Faith
Excerpts urge belief in Truth and Love, urging Christians to strengthen others and trust in Zion. The text cites Isaiah 35, calls for steadfast faith, and stresses living Christ daily rather than judging neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Journal
American Legion urges greater public voting participation
Edgar R. Rogier Post 543 calls for increased citizen involvement to strengthen democracy. The National Americanism Commission sponsors a movement to boost political party activity and raise voter turnout with informed choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar R. Rogier
American Legion
the Legion
America
National Americanism Commission
Revival Expected After Vernon M. E. Church Meeting
After closing, Vernon congregation plans services at 10 45 a m and 7 00 p m with a forthcoming revival announcement. W E Shaffer-Fastor urges public cooperation, prayer, and renewed devotion as the revival is sought to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church of
Vernon
W. E. Shaffer
Fastor
Joliet Develops Its Arboretum
Joliet expands its Arboretum at Pilcher Park adding magnolia sweet gum cypress pecan black birch and black cherry among the trees. John Higginbotham originally owned the 327 acre tract once known as the Forest of Arden. The area will see imports from around the world as researchers from the Federal Writers Project study Joliet for a city guide. A five acre picnic camp lies across Hickory Creek linked by a footbridge with a flowing well fed from Lake Michigan among the features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilcher Park Arboretum
Joliet
John Higginbotham
Forest of Arden
Robert Pilcher
Hickory Creek
Lake Michigan
Villa Grove couple visit Hill family in town
Mr and Mrs Jack Daniels of Villa Grove were recent visitors at the home of Mrs Hill's parents, Mr and Mrs Levi Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Daniels
Villa Grove
Levi Hill
Golden Gloves Tourney Finals Set for Monday Night
The Southern Illinois Golden Gloves tournament opened in Centralia with 19 bouts on Monday and 18 on Tuesday. Contests spanned bantam to heavyweight, with many bouts praised for scientific boxing and knockouts. Good sportsmanship marked the two-night event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hghh
Centralia
Library Board to Meet for Officer Elections
The library Board of Directors will meet at 7:00 p m on February 18 at the Library to elect officers. Mrs J L Simcox and Miss Jaanita Easton assist with evening hours, while about 150 people currently read books. A donation of books or magazines is welcome. Sixty books come from the State Library and may be kept until April 15. Mrs J L Simcox is president and Mrs P J Majonnier is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board of Directors
J. L. Simcox
Jaanita Easton
P. J. Majonnier
Workmen Begin Foundations for C. D. Martin Store Building
Work started last Thursday on the foundation for the Martin Cash Store building on the town's west side. Rapid progress leveled ground for the floor and laid foundations before colder weather halted work this week. The store now occupies the east side until the new building on the ing is erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin’s Cash Store
Martin Cash Store
Mrs. Edna Magee
Ing
S L Bundy Dies at Effingham After Illness
S L Bundy of Kinmundy died at Effingham hospital after several days of illness. Funeral services were held Friday in Kinmundy and the body sent to Wyoming for burial. Attending from here were Mrs Gilla Hopkins, Mr and Mrs Clark Simcox, Mr and Mrs Jarks Wasem and Claude Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bundy
Kinmundy
Effingham Hospital
Funers
Wyoming
Gilla Hopkins
Clark Simcox
Jarks Wasem
Claude Walker
Birthday Surprise for Ladies Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church celebrated January and February birthdays at Harriet Dukes home. Attending were Harriet Dukes Anna Pugh Maud Ellis Christina Elefritz and many others. Contests games and a mystery pal gift exchange followed dainty refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Harriet Dukes
Anna Pugh
Maud Ellis
Christina Elefritz
Aid
Valentine
Dollie Redman
Pearl Hudspeth
Bessie Perrine
Mrsdames
Mae Good
Eva Potts
Lula Hanson
Clara Field
Anna Wadkins
Agnes Cox
Blssie Perrine
Nell Quayle
Leta Beery
Thelma Perrine
Evelyn Cox
Myrtle Tacke
Peggy
Madalene Porter
Senni
Il Cam
Anna Wheeler
Ja Good
Lucy Belle Wadkins
Thompson Long Wedding Unites Local Residents in St Louis
Mrs Marie Thompson and Mr James Long wed in St Louis recently. The bride, well known locally, spent most of her life here and lately lived in Altamont. The groom moved to Patoka last year for oil field work and now plans to settle in Centralia with Taylor Drilling Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Thoopson
James Long
St. Louis
Long
Altamont
Patoka
Taylor Drilling Co
Centralia
Mrs Florence Walton Celebrates 66th Birthday With Supper
Mrs Florence Walton was surprised Monday night by Mr and Mrs IR Walton Mr and Mrs John Chance and Mrs Lela Ballance who visited the Walton home to honor her sixty sixth birthday A surprise oyster supper was served featuring oyster stew and accompanying treats along with three birthday cakes from friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Walton
IR. L. Walton
John Chance
Lela Ballance
Orvis Walton
Silver Tea Society Entertained by Mrs A T Gray
The Silver Tea Society of the M E Church met at Mrs A T Grays home for its regular Thursday evening. Mrs Gray led devotions with St Luke 12 and the Lords Prayer in unison. Miss Florence Cain presided over the business session while Miss Patsy Spurgeon organized the entertainment and prizes were awarded to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Tea Society
M. E. Church
A. T. Gray
Gray
Florence Cain
Patsy Spurgeon
John Jennings
Ma. Eagan
Dorothy Christie
Bettie Simcox
M. D. Ballance
Patoka Women's Club Holds Lively Saturday Meeting
The Patoka Women’s Club met at the gymnasium last Saturday with a large crowd and rising attendance. President Mrs Artie Rogier led the meeting with new members welcomed, health program by the Health and Welfare department, student plays teaching health rules, talks by Mrs W N Hamilton and Mrs Leta Beery, and refreshments with Purity Baking Company gift items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club
Artie Rogier
Phillip Majonnier
Wm. Nattier
Edna Magee
Leo Walker
Health and Welfare Department
Walter Dividey
Twila Jolliff
Vernon
Trumpt
Dayne Adams
Alice Murfin
Vivian Robertson
Betty Ballance
Brades
Patoka
Bettie Simcox
W. N. Hamilton
Odin
Federated Clubs
Leta Beery
Eva Scott
Decatur
Purity Baking Co
Purity Company
Patoka Ladies Bridge Club Holds Semi Monthly Meet
The Patoka Ladies Bridge Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Orville Schroeder’s home for a semi monthly session. Howard Riley won high score, Dale Altomi took second. Dessert course was served. Attendees included Mesdames Dean Martin Altom De Lay Riley Altom Kirk Portier Simcox Schroeder. S. Altom to host next meeting. Mrs. Gilla Hopkins left for Kimundy after the death of her brother L Bundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Ladies Bridge Club
Orville Schroeder
Howard Riley
Dale Altomi
Mesdames Dean Martin
Dale Altom
Elvin DeLay
8. E. Altom
Verle Kirk
Portier
Simcox
S. ¥. Altom
Gilla Hopkins
8. L. Bundy
Large Group Attends SMP Meet February 24
A large group from Pa woka Local will attend the Sani tary Milk Producers annual meeting at the community Hall in GaTron Illinois on February 4 at 10 00 AM. Fred Tacke secretary notes milk marketing is important and outlines discussions on production class sales and service. Prominent speakers include Milton adult Chicago National Dairy Council Prof C S Rhode University of Illinois and George Metzger Illinois Agricultural Association with special entertainment and a free noon dinner nearby in O'Fallon Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary
Illinois
Fred Tacke
Pawoka
O'Fallon
St. Louis
Miltondult
Naional Dairy Council of Chicago
C. S. Rhode
University of Ilinois
George Metzger
Illinois Agricultural Association
Birthday Surprise For Merle Jones
Neighbors gathered at Merle Jones home to celebrate his 35th birthday with a delicious dinner and a night of pinochle. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marshall Souter and children Lowie Kathryn and Mary Del Mr Harvey Bassett Mr and Mrs James Bassett and children Marvin and Ruth and Mr and Mrs Merle Jones with children Betty and Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle
Marshall Souter
Lowie
Kathryn
Mary del
Harvey Bassett
James Bassett
Marvin
Ruth
Merle Jones
Betty
Floyd
Missionary Society Met Wednesday Evening at Smith Home
The women's Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South met Wednesday evening at Rev. and Mrs. Ross Smith's home. Eight members and two visitors attended. The study topic was The World Community in American City with talks on Bethelhan Houses, Wesley Houses and Organized Community Centers. The scripture lesson was read by Bro. Smith. Dismissed by sister Altom to meet in March with Mrs. Josie Vallow, Lora Altom, leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Ross Smith
Bethelhan Houses
Wesley Houses
Bro. Smith
Sister Altom
Josie Vallow
Lora Altom
Early Illinois Settlers Battle Prairie Bandits in 1841
The Rock River Valley markings recount prairie bandits terrorizing Ogle Whiteside and Winnebago counties circa 1840 41. John Campbell of Ogle led Regulators defending order but was killed in June 1841. the group captured and hanged some bandits after a jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Rock River Valley
Federal Writer’s Project
White Rock
Kings
Ogle County
John Campbell
J. Campbell
Regulators
Ogle, Lee, Whiteside
Winnebago
Campbell
William Cullen Bryant
Oregon City
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John William Bates
Zion
Isaiah
Yoder
Christ
John Oxenham
Chrisian
By Dwia
Library News
C. D. Martin
S. L. Bundy
Effingham
Ladies of the Christian Church Aid
St.ghouis
Bridge Club
Ilinois
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