Patoka Bakery expansion brings Mulberry Grove bread to town
The Patoka Bakery opens with Mary Ann bread as a five cent loaf highlight. A. W. Willis of Mulberry Grove, a veteran baker, takes over and plans to bake in Mulberry Grove while pastries are made in Patoka. Local buyers urged to patronize the home bakery to support employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pateka
A. W. Willis
Mulberry Grove
Mc. Willis
Kinmundy
California
Illinois
Grove
Patoka
Nellie Belcher
Willis
Mary Ann
State employees contribute money to unemployment relief
Springfield reports Gov Louis L Emmerson's staff contributed 186702.35 from salaries for unemployment relief during 1930 31. As of now 183325.30 has been disbursed to 102 counties, leaving 3268.88 allocated. Some checks were returned due to bank failures. Contributions fund relief groups including the American Legion Elks Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Y M C A and others with duties to direct aid where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Louis L. Emmerson
Garrett Lief Kinney
Executive Department
Seat &d
Elks
Knights of Columbus
Oyer
Salvation Army
Ur and Association Charities
Repute
Cruse matriarch Elizabeth Foster Cruse dies in Appleton City
Elizabeth Foster born October 8 1846 at Patoka Illinois married Noah Cruse May 29 1862. They moved from Illinois to Missouri then Appleton City where they lived 24 years. Mrs Cruse died February 7 1932 aged 85 years 8 months 29 days. Survivors include eight children ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral was held at the M E Church with Rev J C Lee and Rev R S Bazcell officiating. She had suffered blindness in later years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Foster
Patoka
Ill
Noah Cruse
Tllinois
Cruse
Missouri
Appleton City
Allie Taylor
Stella Spears
Ethel Spoor
Chas. Cruse
Pueblo
Colo
Walter Cruse
Iola
Kan
Rose Oliver
Kansas City
Racheel McBride
Long Beach
Cal
May Webster
Decatur
M. E
Darge
J. C. Lee
R. S. Bazcell
The
Baptist Church
S. S. Spears
Blanche Kreckler Buried in St. Louis
Blanche Kreckler, formerly Blanche Miller, died February 21 1932 at her brother John A. Miller’s Vernon Illinois home at age 61 years 6 months. She taught school in several towns before moving to St Louis to work as matron and clerk. She married Charles C Kreckler in 1917. he died in 1926. Funeral services were held in Vernon with interment in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Miller
Shobonier
John A. Miller
Vernon
Ill
Bear Creek
Mound Chapel
Toad Island
St. Louis
Charles C. Kreckler
Death
North Dakota
Wm. Miller
Hannibal
Mind and Faith Sermon at Local Church Service
Local church reports a Mind the subject of the Lesson Sermon from the Church of Christ Scientist on Sunday February 21. Golden Text cites II Timothy 1 7 and Proverbs 4 20 22 while the Science and Health text discusses divine Principle and Mind. Epworth League program lists Mountain Peaks of the New Testament with preaching at 7 00 pm. Miss Eagan and Miss Van Horn to sing. visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Epworth League
Eagan
van Horn
Zion Church Notes Epworth League program details 1932
Zion Epworth League program for Sunday February 28 1932 begins at 7 15 p m with Hymn Selections by Cyrus Arnold Prayer Addis Walton Topic The Problem of Suffering Scripture Lesson John 9 1 5 35 38 by Leader Readings Pauline McNicol What is Sown Juanita Neilson Reading The Trouble is not with God Lucile Nichols Script readings Luke 4 16 21 Prayer by Mary Jane Williams Duett Paul McWhirter Bob Williams Talk Mr Sam Cozad Piano solos Nellie Mae Jones Alice Nichols Reading His Grace is Sufficient Dorothy McNicol Scripture Luke 6 36 Vocal Duet Lois McNicol Mary Jane Williams and others listed in program multiple performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Epworth League
Cyrus Arnold
Addis Walton
Pauline McNicol
Flota
Wanda McWhir
Lela MaeNichols
Wilma Caldwell
Freda McNicol
Mary Dell Souter
Leah Pearl
Duane Walton
Juanita Neilson
Carl Arnold
Nellie Mae Jones
God
Lucile Nichols
Katherine Souter
Mary Jane Williams
Paul McWhirter
Bobby Williams
Sam Cozad
Alice Nichols
Dorothy McNicol
Russel Jones
Lois MecNicol
I Love You Mother and Church Teaches Love
Prayer meeting notes from M E Church South recount an attendance rise and a devotional poem about loving mother. The leader George Wasem framed the piece with practical application and a Bible reflection John 21 15 17. Announcements note Sunday School 9745 and preaching at 10 45 with a Methodist tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wasem
John
Nell
Jesus
Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs L Barnes
Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday February 17 1982 at the Barnes home east of Patoka to surprise Luther and Opal Barnes before they move to Island Chapel. Music games and a spread of sandwiches pickles pie cake cookies and doughnuts accompanied the evening as many named locals attended and best wishes were sent for peace and prosperity in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Barnes
Patoka
Island Chapel
Frank Frizzell
Jamie Caldwell
Cleve McWhirter
Cyrus Nichols
Oscar Caldwell
Barthol Anderson
Joe Knight
Lewis Kissner
Gusta Nichols
Chris Neilson
Addis Walton
Glenna Meador
Dorothy McNicol
Mary Jane Williams
Lila
Lutie Williams
Pauline
Lois
Freda
Mildred McNicol
Opal Barnes
Flora
Wanda
Arlene McWhirter
Gladys
Louise Barnes
Paul McWhirter
Teddy Caldwell
Frank Caldwell
Wilma Caldwell
Juanita
Frances Nelson
Rebekahs Urge Attendance at March Meeting
All Rebekahs should attend the next meeting on March 2. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided by members with March birthdays Anna Hill Augusta Peek Bettie Simcox A L Irvin and T E Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Anna Hill
Augusta Peek
Bettie Simcox
A. L. Irvin
T. E. Irvin
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Crawford
A surprise dinner was held Sunday at the Smith home in honor of Mrs. Wilma Crawford birth day. Attending were Mrs. Wilma Crawford and daughter Virginia Sue, Mr. and Mrs. J W Alexander, Miss Bettie Simcox, and Mr. and Mrs. J M Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Crawford
Smith Home
Virginia Sue
J W. Alexander
Bettie Simcox
J. M. Smith
Card of thanks for support during illness and death
We wish to thank friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the long illness and at the time of our sister and aunt's death. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Special thanks to the Easter Star Lodge Rebekah Lodge Ladies Aid and named individuals Mrs Wm Danbury Lin ton Berry Mr and Mrs John A Miller William Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Lodge
Rebekan Lodge
Ladies Aid
Danbury
Linton & Berry
John A. Miller
William Miller
Florida family visits Patoka for fruit trade
Mr and Mrs James Davidson and their son Charles from Pomona Florida arrived in Patoka on Thursday with a truck load of Florida fruit and left Monday for home. Mrs Davidson stayed with relatives. the men sold fruit in various towns and Mr Davidson has sold several loads in Illinois this winter and will likely return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davidson
Charles
Pomona
Florida
Patoka
Sandoval Clinches North Egyptian Conference with Patoka Victory
Sandoval Community High School defeated Patoka 24 to 17 in a close contest to seal the North Egyptian Conference title. Mason led Sandoval with 10 points, while Outhouse paced Patoka with 6. The win followed a prior Sandoval loss to Patoka earlier in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Community High
Patoka
Sandoval Community High School
Kinmundy
Odin
Brownstown
Mason
Outhouse
L. Eagan
M. Eagan
Griffin
Logan
Belcher
McIntire
Anderson
Guyon
Ballance
Swagler
Bradford
Jennings
Marine Corporal Belcher visits Hawaii during maneuvers
Corporal Harold R. Belcher of Patoka Illinois joins a Marine Corps expeditionary force in Hawaii after participating in annual military and naval maneuvers. He is expected to remain until March 8 when the battle fleet heads for California for West Coast exercises. Belcher, born July 2 1904 in Patoka, left for Hawaii with Company C of the infantry battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Hawaiian Islands
Harold R. Belcher
Patoka
Marine Corps Expeditionary Force
California
Belcher
Patoeka
Marine Corps
Alvin M. Belcher
Tatoka
Infantry Battalion of
Marines
Vernon Rebekah Lodge Meeting Delights Attendees
Vernon Rebekah lodge held a well attended meeting on Tuesday February 16 with a school of instruction led by Olive Williams of Salem. Sisters Merritt Kagy Ross and Musgrove assisted and entertainment by Danbury Oates and Gherkin featured a heart contest a playlet a monologue and a comic song. Refreshments included sandwiches banana salad and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Williams
Salem
Merritt
Kagy
Ross
Musgrove
Danbury
Oates
Gherkin
Wilson
Widdower
Mrs. Gherkin
Miss. Ketchum
Mrs. Danbury
Mrs. Oates
Bobbie Brown
Peddicord
Pratt
Marie Hathaway
Custer Addresses Platform Calls for Tax Reform and Jobs
Omer N. Custer outlines a platform aimed at cutting government costs and taxes, boosting real estate appeal, and reforming bureaucracy. He urges top to bottom economy, fair taxation of intangible wealth, and federal action on prohibition, with highway growth and proper care for wards in state institutions. He also calls for legislative apportionment to balance urban and rural power and immediate redrawing of congressional districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Eight Cost Cuts Seen Helping Illinois Orchards In 1932
Illinois extension service promotes an eight point plan to cut costs and boost profits for orchards in 1932. It covers economical spraying tree thinning culling prune strategy less cultivation more horsepower and bulk purchasing plus repair over replacement and overhead reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Til
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Illinois
R S. Marsh
Tuberculosis Death Rate Drops in Illinois Last Year
A state health report shows Illinois tuberculosis mortality fell to 61.4 per 100000 last year, the lowest in its mortality history and about one fifth below the ten year average. The decline reflects improved public health measures across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Health
Trailett Merna Carter Spends Weekend with Parents
Merna Carter a trailett at Centralia High School spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merna Carter
Trailett
Centralia High School
Fred Carter
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Appleton City, MO
Blanche Kreckler
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church South
Mrs. L. Barnes
Vernon Rebekah
Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Omer
N. Custer
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