Patoka Local News Highlights from Town Events
Local notes from Patoka list visits and health updates among residents. Movement includes Zera and Mrs. Farmer returning from Decatur, many relatives visiting, business changes like Patoka Bakery leasing to Willis of Mulberry Grove, and upcoming events such as a basketball game Sandoval vs Patoka at 8:00 p.m. Friday. Charles W. Hadley to speak at Salem city hall February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walton
Zera Farmer
Patoka
Decatur
Francis Rogier
Dwight Ballance
Tonica
Ill
Dwight
Roy Ballance
Clark Blankinship
C. Byrnship
C. E. Blankinship
Claude Salter
DuQuoin
Charles Purvis
Odin
Nancy Wadkins
Elizabeth Gray
Genevieve Ballance
Starved Rock
E. E. Hamilton
Donna’ Joyce Pugh
Centralia
D. R. Livesay
Ira Livesay
Robert Eagan
Lincoln
Taylor Noll
State Farm
Vandalia
Joe Hopkins
Salem
Gilla Hopkins
Fred Fulton
Glen Beale
Terre Haute
Ind
Cain Sisters
Ruby
Florence
James Davidson
Charles W. Hadley
Atterrd
Popular Young Couple Weds in Patoka Church
Maurice Adams of Patoka married Hilda McNicol of Patoka at 2 P M Friday February 12 in the M E Church South Parsonage Patoka The ceremony was by Rev R E Willis with attendants Robert Jennings and Elizabeth Simcox The couple will reside one half mile west of Patoka and begin their life together amid numerous well wishers from their families and community
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M. E. Church
South
Patoka
Maurice Adams
Hilda McNicol
R.E. Willis
Robert Jennings
Elizabeth Simcox
C. A. Adams
James McNicoll
Funeral of John Trout 13 Victim of Accident
The funeral for John Trout 13 youngest son of R L Trout Sandoval rural mail carrier is held at Sandoval Community High gym. The accident occurred when a Lebanon Illinois driver Arthur Schoene struck the boy as he returned from a basketball game with neighbor Leo Voss. Witnesses say speed about 50 mph. Coroner and jury call for grand jury action for manslaughter. Interment at Sandoval Cemetery. He leaves father one brother sister and grandparents John and Mrs John Trout.
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John Trout
R. L. Trout
Sandoval
H. S
Arthur Schoene
Lebanon
Ili
Leo Voss
Voss
Centralia
de Witt Motor Company
Schoene
Ed Anderson
Patoka
Stony Vogt
Trout
Glen Pfeiffer
M. E. Church
Patoka Triumphs Over St James Then Falls to Browns Town
Patoka High School defeated St James 25 to 15 on Saturday night, with Patoka using a solid defense to nullify St James’ attack. The same week Patoka lost at Browns Town 17 to 9, dealing a setback to their hopes in the North Eastern Conference race amid a season marked by hard luck and limited practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka H. S
St. James H.S
St. James
Patoka
J. C. Penny Cagers
Centralia
Patoka Indes
H. L
Hite
Enney’s
Patoka Boys
Patoka High School
Brownstown
Browns
N. E
Sandoval
Sandoval and Patoka Clash Tonight in Kinmundy
Kinmundy hosts a Friday night basketball showdown as Sandoval faces Patoka at eight o'clock. Coaches urge strong attendance to back the teams after recent losses.
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Kinmundy
Patoka
Sandoval
Patoka to Meet Sandoval Friday Night in Big Conference Clash
Patoka High School travels to Sandoval for a key Northern Egyptian Conference basketball clash. Sandoval seeks revenge after an earlier overtime loss on Sandoval's floor. Patoka, second in the standings, aims to extend its conference run as fans anticipate a full house at 8:00 p.m. with Kinmundy to follow for Sandoval.
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Sandoval Community High School
Patoka H. S
Sandoval
Patoka
Brownstown
Odin
Kinmundy
Valentine Party for Vernon S Class at Vernon M E Church
The Vernon M. E. Church Children's Sunday School class No. 4 held a Valentine party February 11 at the teacher Miss Helen's home. Members exchanged valentines, played games, sang, and had a lunch of cherry salad cookies and candy hearts. Attendees included Clarence Livesay, William Hathaway Jr, Esther Snyder, Dean Laws, Madelin Green, Billy Whitehurst, Ruth Laws, Inez Epps, Dorris Sprinkle, Lois Lawrence, Alice Pratz, Robert Revis, Lera Wilson, Charlotte Simcox, Nellie Gray, and Mary Livesay.
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Vernon M. E. Church
Helen
Clarence Livesay
Wm. Hathaway, Jr
Esther’ Snyder
Dean Laws
Madelin Green
Billy Whitehurst
Ruth Laws
Inez Epps
Dorris Sprinkle
Lois Lawrence
Alice Pratz
Robert Revis
Lera Wilson
Charlotte Simcox
Nellie Gray
Mary Livesay
Republicans Democrats Nominate Candidates in Patoka Township
In Vernon Patoka township held party primaries last Saturday at the Town Hall. Republicans named Fred Lawrence for Highway Commissioner H Lee Martin and T B Walker for School Trustees. Democrats nominated Lem Meador for Highway Commissioner S E Altom and Orville Genre for School Trustees.
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Patoka Township
Vernon
Fred Lawrence
H. Lee Martin
T. B. Walker
Lem Meador
S. E. Altom
Orville Genre
Gotta Koppa Poppa Fraternity Meeting
The Fraternity met with Miss Ruth Pugh Friday evening February 12. After dinner Bettie Simcox and Ruth Pugh gave dramatic interpretations. L W Ballance lectured on Modern Methods of Courtship and played accordion selections with his own jigging accompaniment.
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Ruth Pugh
Bettie Simcox
L. W. Ballance
Washington program at gym Thursday night
The school and Household Science club will present a Washington program at the gymnasium on Thursday night February 18 1932 starting at 730 PM.
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Washington
School and Household Science Club
Kinmundy Notes Highlight Local Events And School News
Vernon Mre and I W Doolen visited relatives in Kinmundy on Wednesday. The gym drama Beads on a String drew a good crowd with interludes by Mervel Willett and Nathan Thomas. School discussions covered Washington Lincoln and the United Nations with Valentine activities and class projects across rooms one and two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Alex Massey
Lib Doolen
Ethel Green
Lillie Walton
I. W. Doolen
Kinmundy
Francis Leininger
Vernon
Centralia
Manus
Mervel Willett
Blanche Doolen
Minnie Peddicord
Thelma Doolen
Jessie Binnion
Dot Doolen
Champaign
Clara Murfin
Party at Palmer Home in Fredonia Enjoys Games and Refreshments
A Tuesday night gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Palmer in Fredonia featured games and a general good time. Guests enjoyed weiner sandwiches and coffee as part of the refreshments.
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Cecil Palmer
Social gathering and church meeting noted in local notices
Al left late after a lively gathering with many locals including the Pal ers Goodwins Simp sons and Jett families. Attendees visited John Nichols on Thursday and the Grandma Chance place is now home to Russel and family as Mrs Viola McHaney recovers. Our pastor Letties held a Fairfield meeting with Bro Carson delivering three sermons.
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Eli Palmer
Esther Goodwin
Eugene Simpson
Ernetta Perkins
Everett Jett
Millard
Sylvia
Harold Evans
Alice Simpson
Alva Jett
Clarence. Oer
Ooson
Pred
James
Leroy Simpson
Dad Palmer
Vern and
Bobbie
John. Nichols
Cecil Palmer
Bettie
Millard Evans
Eugene
Fred Simpson
John Nichols
Russel Palmer
Grandma Chance
Viola McHaney
Maud Jett
Emma Jett
Emnetta Perkins
Thelma Jett
Stella Easly
Pearl
Salem
Charlie Simpson
Arnold Muck
Cliffie Goodwin
McHaney
J. P. Jensen
John
Shattuc
Jim Powell
Howard-Smith
Everett Goodwin
Esther
Bro
Letties
Iolding
Fairfield
Carson
Givens Chapel Dance Draws Zion Visitors
Saturday night at Char lie Sullens drew attendees from Zion vicinity. Names include Lila Williams, Russel Jones, Mary Jane Williams, George Meador, Wilma Caldwell, Robert Jones, Glenna Meador, Paul Williams among others. Jackson Iron and Steel in Jackson Ohio reopened furnaces on December 23 with 150 men returning to work.
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Charlie Sullens
Zion
Lila Williams
Russel Jones
Mary Jane Williams
George Meador
Wilma Caldwell
Robert Jones
Glenna Meador
Paul Williams
Jackson Iron and Steel Company
Jackson
Ohio
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Koppa Poppa
Effie Arnold
Alma
Isabell Pratt
Rev. M. Jackson
Mahoney
Certralia
Lib Betts
Nei Blankinship
John McConnell
Emil Beyer
Mollie Murfin
H. O. Tillman
W. C. Oates
W. L. Hathaway
Hazel ‘Cox
Helen White
Clyde Doolen
Melba Hathaway
Olive M. Williams
Rebekah Lodge
Kagy
Ross
Merritt
Musgrove
Billy Livesay
Junior Graham
Leland Simcox
Paul Chance
Mae Simcox
Hazel Cox
C. L. West
J. H. Peddicord
L. E. Green Jr
Kathryn Walton
Alice Clendenning
Chicago
Eye Infirmary
Graham
United Nation
Valentines
Winifred Sprinkle
Mercy
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Fredonia
P&g O Bers
An. Live
Jones & Martin
Patokea, Ill
Fred Brown
Vernon, Ill
Odin Merc. Co
Odin, TH
Frank Altadonna, Sandoval
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