Local News Notes From Patoka and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Dave Pauley of Staunton visited his sister Mrs. Eliza Farmer here last week. Doyle Beckemeyer of Centralia spent Saturday with friends. John Shultz, Democratic candidate for General Assembly, visited Patoka Thursday ahead of the April 12 primary. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Nattier visited Salem in the Nattier family home. Paul Ehrat near Shobonier reported sowing three acres of oats, a notable early-year seed record. Homer Lewellen of Iuka, Democrat candidate for county Treasurer, was a Patoka visitor Saturday. Mrs. Harve Livesay returned from a Centralia visit with son Corby Morris and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Pauley
Staunton
Eliza Farmer
Doyle Beckemeyer
Centralia
John Shultz
General Assembly
Patoka
Dale Nattier
Katie Nattier
Salem
Paul Ehrat
Near Shobon
Public sale near Brownstown with stock and farm gear
Auction notice for February 22 at 10:00 a.m. 10 head horses 16 head cattle 20 hogs and farm machinery 400 bushels corn 50 rye 75 wheat 40 soybeans 8 harnesses saddle and stock saddle. Terms cash or note with approved security. Hi Floyd Dycus, owner. Gene Leniger and Joe Hooker, auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstown
Floyd Dycus
Gene Leniger
Joe Hooker
Girls of Christian Church Hold Class Party
Senior girls of the Christian church hosted a Thursday evening party at Miss Arline Perrine’s home with Miss Thelma Pugh as joint hostess. Mrs. James Ballance led devotions, there were hymns, a vocal solo by Mrs. Paul Logan, a poem read by Thelma Pugh, and a Doris Good reading, followed by two contests won by Mrs. Austin Good and Miss Gayle Belcher. Refreshments were served, and the March class meeting will be at Mrs. Paul Logan’s home with LaVonne Jones and Mrs. Logan as joint hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Arline Perrine
Thelma Pugh
James Ballance
Paul Logan
Doris Good
Austin Good
Gayle Belcher
LaVonne Jones
Logan
Howard Smith
Centralia
Willard McIntire
Gladys Perrine
Lucile Field
Freda Blossi
Farm Equipment and Livestock Auction Listing Descriptions
A detailed sale listing lists multiple livestock items including horses and cows of various ages plus farm machinery, poultry gear, a Chevrolet truck, building supplies, furniture, tools, and household goods. It mentions one 5 year old horse, several cows with calves and heifers, a Jersey bull, plows, mowers, planters, extractors, a piano, stove, sewing machine, and a range of containers and yard items.
Local Social Activity and Incidents in East Zion Area
East Zion residents engaged in various activities including visits, family gatherings, and a church funeral for Forrest Sanders. The week saw injuries from hay hauling, a medical call for Kenneth Bundy, news of a uncle’s death, a tractor purchase by George and Dean Meadows, and a pineapple of neighborly visits and travel to Salem, Alma, and Altamont Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Rogier
Ben Thalman
Elmer Berry
Forrest Sanders
Les Belcher
Wesley Black
Susie Black
Harry B
Lyla Anderson
Shirley
Henry Williams
Bartha Anderson
Donald Herring
Jim Nichols
Guy Chandler
Ellis Bassett
Miller Greer
Dwight Bundy
Kenneth
Altamont Hospital
Elmer Frizzel
Salem
Charles McWhirter
Cleave McWhirter
Russell Jones
Rose Caldwell
Alma
Wayne Walton
Tom Ballance
Rich Kissner
Lawrence Kissner
Lewis Kissner
Hubert Headley
Jimmy
Jamie Caldwell
Mildred Herring
Rose Doolen
Hubert Arnold
Edwin Arould
Cyrus Nichols
George
Dean Meadows
Social News Roundup from Sandy Branch Area
Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brown and Eva Headley with her son, spent time visiting friends in Arcola and Salem. Miss Lucile Garrett traveled to Alma and Kinmundy, and teachers attended a meeting in Centralia. Community activities featured the Willing Workers Club quilting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Brown
Bob Nichols
Eva Headley
Dresden
Arcola
Frank Lewellen
Lucile Garrett
Alma
Lorene Bender
Evelyn Kelly
Centralia
Clyde Bassett
T. P. Williams
Fiona Haynes
Salem
Carl Williams
Mary Ann Doudera
Georgia Robinson
PidWillimas
Selby Garrett
Fern Charlton
Pearl Lowe
Sebby Garrett
Nell Robb
Kenneth Robb
Mary Garrett
Forest Williams
Tom Garrett
Kinmundy
Frank Doudela Sr
Virgie Garrett
Lorene Bener
Flossie Cole
Willing Workers Club
Card of Thanks for Help During Illness
John Gillispie thanks neighbors for wood and coal donations during his illness and appreciation for the assistance received from friends and community members.
Southeast Town Social Notes Mix Visits and Hospital Call
Mrs Pete Bopp called on Mrs Mat Belcher Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Shaulbert spent Sunday with Irvin Shaulbert and family. Wash Bowen and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen. Homer and Virgil Steel spent Sunday afternoon with Dwight Petrea. Irvin Bowen and family and Freda and Mildred Bowen spent Sunday with Fred Adams and family. The Russell Collins family and Miss Opal Belcher shopped in Centralia last Tuesday. Opal Belcher joined Frank Bradford and family to Dalida Hospital Tuesday evening to see patient Dorothy Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Bopp
Mat Belcher
Henry Shaulbert
Irvin Shaulbert
Wash Bowen
Charles Bowen
Homer
Virgil Steel
Dwight Petrea
Irvin Bowen
Freda
Mildred Bowen
Fred Adams
Russell Collins
Opal Belcher
Centralia
Frank Bradford
Harold
Doris
Marie
Viandalia Hospital
Dorothy Bradford
Talberts Visit Patoka After Monday Shopping
Mrs Ruth Talbert and Lawrence Talbert were seen shopping in Patoka on Monday. Everett Jett called on John Talbert on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Talbert
Lawrence Talbert
Patoka
Everett Jett
John Talbert
Public Auction Near Sho Bonier Illinois
Moving to Chicago Illinois I will sell at public auction at my home 1 4 mile west of Sho bonier Illinois on Tuesday February 22 1938 starting 10 00 a m. The property includes two bay mares two cows two farm wagons two corn planters one 12 blade disc walking plow harrow cultivator mower rake a set of harness a small corn grinder and several vehicles and farm machinery plus household goods. Cash terms. Mrs J W Bates owner W H Wade auctioneer Frank Nally clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Arnold Chapel
Chicago
Illinois
Shobonier
Ilinois
el Brown
J. W. Bates
W. H. Wade
Frank Nally
Local visitors share weekend at area homes
Glenn Belcher of Decatur visited with his parents John L. Belcher and wife from west of town. Mr and Mrs Jack Gilley of Lincoln Illinois spent the weekend at the home of Mrs Good and Mr Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Belcher
Decatur
John L. Belcher
West of Town
Jack Gilley
Lincoln
Illinois
William Good
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New York
Vandalia, Illinois
the Mayfair Apparel Shop
N. Locust St
Audrey Roberts
Centralia, Ill
Freda Blosser
Singer
Paul Arnold
Patoka Register Print
East Zion
Sandy Branch
John Gillispie
Fredonia
Esquire Theatre
Vandalia
Paradise
Frank Morgan
Robert Young Laurel and Hardy
County Hospital
Sun
Myrna Loy
Allan Jones
Judy Garland
Gene Raymond
Ann Sothern
Liberty Theatre
Vandalia, Ill
Weaver Bros
V7evan
Louise Fazenda
Ambrose Haley
KMOX
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Wheeler and Woolsey
High Flyers
Bordertown
Paul Muni
Baroness
Butler
William Powell
Fred Astaire Burns
Allen
Raines Furniture Exchange
Locust Street
Lyric Theatre
Salem, Illinois
Tex Ritter
Tex
Boy Scouts
Dick Tracy
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy and
Manhattan
Mae West
Edmund Lowe
Salem Theatre
Ann Sheridan
Robert Armstrong
Joe E. Brown
Jane Wyman
Eleanore Whitney
Johnny Downs
Rox
Radio City
Bob Burns
Jack Oakie
Kenny Baker
Tovarich
Claudette Colbert
Charles Boyer
Buddy Rogers
Betty Grable
Zane Grey
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Egypt
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