Patoka Renews Hometown News Like Many Towns
Local notes from Patoka cover friendly visits with the Simcox and family circles, shopping at Altom's for sweaters caps and rubber footwear, and a New Year theatre outing in Centralia. Crowd chatter includes travel to Decatur and Danville, Christmas gatherings, and local promotions on coffee and incuba tors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Simcox
Carl Simcox
Assumption
Altom’s
Illinois Theatre
Centralia
Ida Smith
John
Fred Leninger
Vernon
Wm. Crawford
Lucas Crawford
Herbert Steinhauer
Vandalia
Patoka
Queens
Marion County
Don Crawford
Ann Arbor
Mich
Don
Lucas
Donald Wilson
Salem
P. Walker
du Quoin
Neil
C. E. Blankinship
Decatur
D. F. Blankinship
Charles
Eureka
Ill
Altom
Florence Simcox
Danville
Thelma Walker
DuQuoin
Leo Walker
Leon Hurt
Geo. Hurt
Ling, Altom’s
Virginia Simcox
J. L. Simcox
P. B. Simcox
Rollin McHaney
Floyd Smith
Wayne Thrall
Carl Hance
Charleston
Stan Wasem
Porter Limecox
Wenona Stephens
Dorothy ‘Wasem
Effingham
Thos. Stephens
L. L. Fielding
Lincoln
Arthur L. Irvin
Max Holland
Elmer
Chub
Eloher
C. N. Cruse
Former Patoka Family Spends Winter in Texas for Health
New Year's greeting cards reach friends as James Emerson and his family, long-time Patoka residents, stay in Fort Arthur Texas to aid Mr. Emerson's health. Neighbors hope he improves and can return to Illinois soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Emerson
Fortarth
Texas
Emerson
Emersons
Patoka
Illinois
Young Man Ideal Topic At Christian Endeavor Meet
Christian Endeavor meets Wednesday night January 7 at 6 30. Theme My Idea of What a Young Man Ought to Be. Leader Anna Belcher. Songs Stand up for Jesus and Tell Mother I ll be There. Prayers Scripture Reading and Talk Idea Young Man. Solo Mothers Prayers Have Followed Me. Poem Gayle Belcher. Benediction by Anna Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Anna Belcher
Mr. Field
Gayle Belcher
Hudspeth Family Reunion Held At Central Hotel
The J. S. Hudspeth family gathered at the Central Hotel on Christmas Day Thursday for a noon turkey dinner and family reunion. Attendees included Harvey Hudspeth and wife, Barthol Anderson and family, Mrs. Ollie Alexander, Mrs. Walter Diveley and son Bobby Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
J. S. Hudspeth
Harvey Hudspeth
Barthol Anderson
Ollie Alexander
Walter Diveley
Bobby Jean
Patoka Residents See Clinton Basketball Game
Prof. E L DeLay Mr and Mrs Lisle Simcox and daughter Charlotte attended the Clinton basketball game Friday night The feature was Bill Eagan the former Patoka star as Clinton defeated Minuk in the second overtime period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. DeLay
Lisle Simcox
Charlotte
Clinton
Bill Eagan
Patoka
Clinton High School
Minuck
Patoka Businesses to Close Early Friday Night
Patoka business houses will close at six o'clock this Friday night and maintain early hours through January February and March. Stores will stay open all night on Saturday until 10:00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
W C T U Talk Set At Patoka M E Church
Mrs Hillhouse a W C T U worker will speak at the M E Church in Patoka on Friday night January 2 at 7 30 PM. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillhouse
M. E
Patoka
Hand Amputation After Feeding Grinder Injury
On Tuesday, December 29, Jess Yardley suffered a hand injury while grinding feed. The accident required amputation of one finger, and he is receiving medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Yardley
Colds Cause 20 Percent Of Deaths In Survey
A survey on illness causes reports colds lead to 20 percent of deaths and 6 percent of sickness. It promotes Mantho Kreoamo MK as a remedy available at drug stores with a money back guarantee from Thos. Altom in Patoka Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Mantho Kreoamo
M-K
Midwest
Thos. Altom
Patoka, Ill
Vandalia Varsity Extends Win Streak With 45–25 Victory
Vandalia high school basketball won their fifteenth straight game by defeating Brownstown 45 to 25 last Friday night. The team has dominated opponents, with their lowest scoring game of the season at 25 points on the Vandalia floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia High School
Brownstown
Vandalia
Patoka
Winter Visits Highlight Vandalia Social Notes
Mrs. Massey of Dalton City spent her fifth winter in Vandalia with her granddaughter Mrs. Amel Oberg and remains in good health at eighty five. John Merryman visited his parents Herbert Merryman and family Sunday. Mrs. Howard Daniels called on Mary Stombaugh Monday. Wm. Laswell and J. R. Stombaugh visited Marcus Jackson of Bluff City Thursday. John Stone and family of Sandoval spent Christmas with John Mc Clary and family of Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Dalton City
Amel Oberg
Vandalia
Christmas program draws crowd at Zion
EAGLIN residents attended the Zion Christmas program hosted by the school teachers and pupils. Fred Miller from Chicago visited his aunt Mrs. E. By Linton during the holidays. Omar Meyers and wife from near Cropsy visited Fred Meyer’s family. A few mumps cases were reported in the district. Mrs. E. B. Linton and others hosted visitors including Mrs. David Gerrish, Ruth Wood, and Dock Deffenbaugh with Chicago connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Fred Miller
Chicago
E. By Linton
Omar Meyers
Near Cropsy
Fred Meyer
E. B. Linton
Wayne Long
Wm. Long
David Gerrish
Vernon
Ruth Wood
Woodlawn
Dock Deffenbaugh
Ike Belcher
Wm. Dean
Wayne Young
Salem
Ring Out Wild Bells Promotes Peace and Renewal
A reflective poem urging the passing of the old year and bloom of a just, peaceful time. It calls to ring out feuds pride and disease while ringing in truth, kindness, redress, and the coming of a better era with the Christ to be.
Somebody's Boy in Street Tragedy
A young boy, carefree and innocent, was struck by an automobile while crossing a street and died that evening. The incident shattered a family and left a community in sorrow as a hopeful song on the boy's lips faded away.
Poem excerpt plea on missing boys in city notices
An L A Post Office Employees Bulletin prints a poem by Somebody about the sacrifice for missing boys. It pleads for drivers to watch for the little boys in city and town and to count harming a child as the greatest crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Postoffice Employees Bulletin
Kitchen Hygiene and Food Storage Practices
The article urges keeping staples like coffee flour sugar and rice in airtight containers and maintaining cleanliness. Wipe exteriors daily and wash inside containers every two weeks and after use for measuring cups and spoons.
Stombaugh Hill Social News Update
Stombaugh Hill notes wish readers a happy new year. Mrs. Ella Hawkins visits Chicago to see her daughter for about six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stombaugh visit Rollin Stombaugh and family. Wm. Laswell and wife dine with Ray Harris and family. Mrs. Dave Schert is visiting Clinton this week.
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Stombaugh
Ella Hawkins
Chicago
Pearl Woorlie
Glen Stombaugh
Rollin Stombaugh
Wm. Laswell
Ray Harris
Dave Schert
Clinton
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Elva Towler
Ed Cooper
Shobonier
Paoka
Austin Simcox and Family
W. R. Simcox
Ormer Patoka
Christian Endeavor
M. E. Church
Eaglin
Alfred Tennyson
Joan
Edward
A. K. Murfin
Thucas Crawford
Stombaugh Hill
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