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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1934

Page

4

Vernon and nearby families visit in Centralia and Shobonier

Vernon Bevis and family visited in Centralia with the Dimbar family and Eli Morgan and family in Shobonier for a funeral service for Mrs. Margaret P. Rebekah lodge members conferred four degrees with the Salem Junior Degree Staff present. Nearly seventy attended with refreshments afterward.

John Bevis Robert Dale Centralia Eli Morgan Mildred Ege Margaret P Shobonier John Matzker Russell Green Vandalia Rebekah Lodge G. C. Betts May Greider Macon Elizabeth Meador Vernon Rebekah Lodge Mary Kottmeyer Elizabeth Livesay Bertha Gillespie Dayle Payne Salem Olive Williams Olive Rodgers Farina Marian Garner Beulah Chervitino Sandoval W. L. Hathaway Lucinda Foster Fosterburg Clyde Doolen Champaign I. W. Doolen Playeri Tiger House Alice Cox Marjorie Ehrat Mary Doris Sprinkle Helen Jarrett Esther Snyder Wiilliam Hathaway Clarence Livesay Marion Lawrence Paul Caudle Dean Laws Roy Meador Maron Lem Meador A. A. Griffin Cecil Patoka W. L. Hathaway Home

Community Visitors Share Weekend in Sandoval Area

Jake Foltz and family of Sandoval and Bill Mason joined Charley Lutz and family Sunday. Isabel Mabel Cecil Floyd Dale and Jean Bowen called on Jim Hall Tuesday evening. Glenn Eldon and Byr Bowen visited their cousin Cecil Bowen. Edd Wood and Wilson Nichols were in Centralia Friday. Wilma Maxine Foltz guests of Nina and Marie Lutz Sunday. Joe Pence shopped in Patoka Wednesday. Claude Snyder visited with uncle W. M. Snyder. Jim Slill hosted Sandoval visitors Thursday. Isabel Mabel Bowen visited with Schmahl family Saturday night and Sunday. Charley Lutz hosted a party for son Earl home from the U of I with music and games. Attendees included many young folks from the community.

Jake Foltz Sandoval Bill Mason Charley Lutz Isabel Mabel Cecil Floyd Dale Jean Bowen Jim Hall Joe Pence Charles Glenn Eldon Byr Bowen Floyd Bowen Edd Wood Wilson Nichols Centralia Wilma Maxine Foltz Nina Marie Lutz Patoxa Claude Snyder Vis W. M. Snyder Jim Slill Mabel Bowen Raby Nettiie Schmahl Earl U. of I Harold Tracy Claude Snyder Glen Burl Raymond Bowen Wesley Trout Evelyn Donald Adams Mildred Eunice Ververs Frank Alfred Chigoi Dayne Wood Lester Dean Troutt Maxine — Foltz Harold Lute

Southeast Town Social Roundtop Highlights

Mr and Mrs Wash Bowen and Luther Perrine visited Raymond Bopp Sunday afternoon. Claude Snyder spent Sunday with his uncle Wm Snyder. Jam Bearl Poole and family visited Mat Belcher and family. Fred Webking visited Druther Williams and family. Opa Belcher called at the Lutz home. Violet Ralph and Wayne Williams called at Boyd Steele’s home. LaPeart Poole and Mat Belcher helped Pete Bopp eat hedge last week.

Wash Bowen Luther Perrine Raymond Bopp Claude Snyder Wm. Snyder Jam Bearl Poole Mat Belcher Fred Webking Druther Williams Albert Dean Clifton Freda Bowen Opa Belcher Lutz Violet Ralph Wayne Williams Boyd Steele LaPeart Poole Belcher Pete Bopp Hedge

M E Church South Patoka Charge Sunday Services

The Patoka charge of M E Church South schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Frank Ballance as superintendent in charge. The pastor will preach at 10 45 a m and 7 00 p m. The public is invited and welcome by Pastor W B Gumphrey.

Patoka Frank Ballance

Stombaugh Hill Social Roundup Reveals Visits and Illness

Mr and Mrs Lee Bryant of near Greenville spent time with Archie Bryant and Buster Sehert families. Joanna Daniels recovered under Dr Miller Greer care. Vandalia and Akron visitors including George Helbock and Claud Stombaugh toured St Louis. Snow predicted by the weatherman.

Lee Bryant George Helbock Claude Stombaugh Rollin Stombaugh Bessie Stark Marybell Stombaugh Murfin Moore Margaret Oberg Claud Stombaugh Akron Ohio Vandalia Margaret Wolff Jean Davies

Social News from Sandoval and Nearby Towns

Local notices report visits among Speer Seidel Barnett Quick Hill Ticknor and Garner families. Illnesses include the Seidel children and Amy McGee hospitalized in Salem. Community members attend sales, church events, and work on CWA projects in Sandoval and surrounding areas.

Master's Sale in Marion County Illinois Foreclosure

Master in Chancery John L. Kagy will sell at the City National Bank Building Centralia on March 17, 1934 at 10 a.m. the north half of Lot 14 and part of Lot 15 in Block 5 Original Town Centralia Marion County Illinois for cash. Jonas Branson represents the complainant City Building & Loan Association in the foreclosure action.

A. D City Building & Loan Association E. J. Gormann Melvina E. Gormann A. Rettinghouse Marion County Circuit Court City National Bank City of Centralia Illinois Central Railroad Company Marion Illinois John L. Kagy Marion County Ilinois Jonas & Branson H. H. Helm A. Retinghouse Isaac McClelland John” L. Kagy Wmilouis Jonas & Dlanson

Hopkins Home Pinochle Party Hosts Friends

At the Hopkins residence Archie Hopkins hosted a Thursday night pinochle gathering. Ora Brumfield John Williams Mrs Edna Tune Mr and Mrs Jack Tune Clark Simcox Mr and Mrs Geo Williams and Miss Lacy Williams attended with their families and enjoyed ice cream and cake. Later several spent Sunday with Rev Wills end in Clay City to attend a local revival.

Archie Hopkins Ora Brumfield John Williams Edna Tune Jack Tune Clark Simcox Geo. Williams Miss Lacy Williams Wills End Clays City

Foreclosure Notice In Centralia Illinois Landmark Parcel

The request describes a foreclosure sale to be held January Term 1934 in Centralia Illinois. It lists property being foreclosed, a portion of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 1 of Isaac McClelland's Addition No 1, and the sale terms. Parties named include John L. Kagy with notices dated February 21, by Jonas & Dlanson.

Administrator's Notice for Etta M. Olinger Estate

Administrator of the Estate of Etta M. Olinger announces appearance in Marion County Illinois at the May Term Supreme Court in Salem on the first Monday in May for claim adjustment. Creditors must file and debtors must pay promptly to the administrator dated February 12, 1934.

Etta M. Olinger Marion County Illinois Court House Salem

Vernon News Highlights Local Socials and Events

Vernon News notes Harry Meador and family visited relatives in Vernon while Gus Pratt and children stayed with Lida Garrett in Villa Grove. A sale by Lewis Jarrett drew a large crowd. Schoolteacher Ale Whitehurst is ill with pneumonia, Hubert Reisman teaching in his place. Teachers attended a Cen tralia meeting, and social events include Entre Nous bridge night hosted by Minnie Pedicord with Ray Walton high and Thelma Doolen low. A bridal shower for Clifton Livesay and wife followed by a large out of town guest list, and a surprise fifth wedding anniversary party for Cecil and Binnion partners.

Harry Meador Divernon Claire Meador Springfield Elizabeth Meador Lem Gus Pratt Villa Grove Lida Garrett Lewis Jarrett Ale Whitehurst Hagarstown Hubert Reisman Teachers Association Centralia Minnie Pedicord Ray Walton Thelma Doolen Robert Freeland Chicago Lora Margaret Wilson Clifford Norton Clinton Livesay Velma Kretzer Pauline Chandler Marion Woods Salem Glenn Livesay Opal Lee Helen Wolff Art Kanke Iuka Clessie Murphy Betty Lou al Gnagel St. Louis Ed Gregory Alma Paul Raffel Henry Mack Ramsey Estelle Livesay William Hagemeier Cecil Binnion Alfred Purdue Orville Schroeder Mildred Morgan Alice Wade Dot » Doolen

Local residents listed visiting and staying in area

Nell Blankinship Wayne Walton Ray Walton Marcus Cox and Irvin Metzger were mentioned. LaVonne Barnes of Patoka spent the weekend with J A Hanson family. Miss Phyllis Livesay is in St Louis for employment. Ray Meador and children from Maron visited, with Mrs Meador returning home after caring for Mrs Elizabeth Meador of Macon. Mrs May Greder is currently visiting.

Nell Blankinship Wayne Walton Ray Walton Marcus Cox Irvin Metzger LaVonne Barnes Patoka J. A. Hanson Phyllis Livesay St. Louis Ray Meador Maron Meador Elizabeth Meador Macon May Greder

World Club Meeting at Church Hears Holidays in Europe

The boys and girls World Club held its first meeting at the church on February 18. The program covered Holidays in Europe, a story on The Saturday Holiday, Call to Worship, song God is Love, and Bible verses. Officers for the year were LaVonne Jones president, LaVonne Barnes vice president, Betty Ballance secretary, and Dean Meador treasurer. The group invites others to join the missionary club promoting world friendship, meeting the first and third Sundays at 2 o'clock.

Boys and Girls World Club Europe Betty Ballance Robert Nattier Pansy Wasem Nancy Simcox Leslie Wesley Griffin Cyril LaVonne Jones LaVonne Barnes Dean Meador Missionary Club

Card of Thanks From Zion Ladies Aid

The Zion Ladies Aid expresses gratitude to kind friends who contributed names and money to fill the blocks of their friendship quilt. May God bless each one of you.

Gdo Zion Ladies Aid

Sweney Files Candidacy for Marion County Treasurer

A. J. "Ben" Sweney of Salem announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Marion County Treasurer subject to voters in the upcoming primary on April 10.

A. J Ben” Sweney Salem Marion County

Gus James Named in Salem Candidacy for 23rd District

The announcement states Gus James of Salem Illinois Marion County seeks the Republican nomination for Representative of the 23rd Congressional District in the April 10 primary. Subject to Republican voters will, he pursues the candidacy.

Gus James Salem Lll Marion County

Candidacy Filed for County Superintendent of Schools

We announce Lowell Smith of Centralia as a Republican candidate for Marion County Superintendent of Schools. The nomination depends on Republican voters in the primary on April 10, 1934. Support is appreciated.

Lowell Smith Centralia Marion County

Candidacy Note for Bryan Pitts Sheriff Nomination

Announcement voices Bryan Pitts of Centralia as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff subject to voter will. Primary set for April 10, 1934.

Bryan Pitts Centralia

Finn Announces Candidacy for Marion County Judge

S N Finn announces candidacy for county judge in Marion County subject to the Democratic Primary on April 10 1934. The announcement asks for voters support in the upcoming election.

S. N. Finn Marion County

John L. Kagy Seeks Marion County Judge Nomination

Salem candidate John L. Kagy announces his bid for County Judge in the Marion County Democratic primary set for April 10, 1934, subject to voter will.

John L. Kagy Salem Marion County

Paul B Chance Seeks Marion County School Superintendent Nomination

Announcement names Paul B Chance as candidate for Superintendent of Schools subject to Democratic voters will in Marion County Primary on April 10 1924.

Paul B. Chance Marion County

Patoka Dispatch Briefs Record Local Delays and Notes

Brief Patoka Register notice notes delays and local happenings including a Pace of Cons mention and a rosy Ma matter in Patoka Illinois. The item reads as a compact society update with sparse details and no clear outcome.

Patoka Mlinois Vanes Rosy Ma

For Sale and Trade Classified Listings

A compiled page of local classifieds offers items for sale or trade including a brown mare with foal, Timothy hay, a full blood Poland China boar for service, good black seed oats, a four room rental, hedge posts, corn and oats, a 40 acre pear orchard, and ongoing Hayes Chicks improvements plus a February sale of living room dining room and bedroom furniture with delivery and trade-in options. Listings show names and locales: Parks Orchard Co John Rogier Les Belcher C H Hill Lizzie Gray Patoka Vernon S. W. Hayes Geo E Raines and others in Centralia Vandalia Pa toka.

Parks Orchard Co Timothy Hay John Rogier A. M. Peek Place Les Belcher C. H. Hill Lizzie Gray Carson Chandler Patoka Atp E. H. Wernsman Vernon Ill Ite J. W. Alexander HAYES S. W. Hayes S. Locust St Centraia Vandalia Geo. E. Raines Centralia

Thanks for Kindness From Friends

The Nichols family expresses appreciation for the kindness shown to them and to Mr. and Mrs. Verne Nattier during a recent time of need.

Mr. and Mrs. Verne Nattier

Patoka High School Loses to Sandoval 32-16

Patoka High School basketball fell 32 to 16 at home against Sandoval last Friday. A large crowd saw the game. Patoka plans a trip to Keyesport this Friday for what is anticipated as a good matchup. The Independents edged the International Shoe Co. at Flora last Thursday in the best game of the season.

Patoka Sandoval Keyesport Independents International Shoe Co Flora Bills

Sunday School Attendance Dims at M. E. Church

Bad weather again cut short attendance on Sunday February 18 at the M. E. Church Sunday School with 44 in attendance. An invitation is extended for all to join the meeting elsewhere if unable to attend.

Community Woodcut Thanks From Ella Foster

Ella Foster thanks those who met at her home on Tuesday to cut wood and assist with chores.

Ella Foster

Back to the Bible Focus at Local Baptist Church Sunday

The church opens a series on Luke 7:2 and a Bible centered worship plan. It invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 35 a m with Communion teaching. Evening service at 7 15 p m follows a message to be announced. Thursday Bible study at 7 p m features Matthew 16 1 with motivational notes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steele M. E. Church South W. B. Gumphrey Stombaugh Hill T. C. Speer Caleb Speer Wm. Seidel Ika Barnett Helen J. Fulton Guy Quick Helen Hill Howard Quick Billy Groff Odin Ted Ticknor Hazel Garner Verbie Ramsey Orville Hill Frank Galbraith Bennett Charlton Babe Ticknor Barney Steiner Perry Thompson Ladies Aid Thelma Seidel Fred Lutz Amy McGee Salem Hospital John Reynolds CWA Grace Troutt Rollin Robinson Leonard Heinrich State of Illinois Hopkins Linton & Beery Patoka, Illinois Announc Eut Ben Sweney SUPT Floyd Cain Patoka Register Patoka High School M. E. Church Wm. H. Hay Misses Dash Jane Armstrong Roy Ballance Smith & Cox Ambulance Service Raines and Puffer E. Broadway Centralia, Illinois Farmers’ Cooperative Geo. J. Wasem
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