Patoka Library Receives Alaskan Bibliography Edited by Wickersham
The Patoka Public Library announces a new book edited and compiled by Hon. James Wickersham of Alaska on the Bibliography of Alaskan Literature. Wickersham, a Patoka native, has served in Alaska and Washington and authored multiple terms in Congress. To date 500 volumes have been donated and catalogued. Recent donors include A. M. Peek, Mrs. C. A. Adams, Frank Porter, Betty Altom, Hettie Weinsman, Harold Chance, and many families and individuals with a box of 25 volumes from Ernest Simcox and others. Money donations are also listed.
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Patoka
James Wickersham
Alaska
Patokay
Wickersham
Palmer
Washington
Congress
A. M. Peek
C. A. Adams
Frank Porter
Betty Altom
Hettie Weinsman
Harold Chance
Perrine
E. L. DeLay
Walter Dively
Bettie Simcox
Margaret
Betty Ballance
Willard Lawrence
James Lawrence
Luther Caldwell
Carl Rogier
Ernest Simcox
Vail
Francis Rogier
First Library Shipment Arrives with 65 Volumes
The State Library sent its first shipment last Saturday consisting of 65 volumes. They will not be returned until March 15.
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State Library
Daily Christian Science Monitor Reception Notice
The Christian Science Monitor from Denver Colorado is received by Mrs Louie Zimmerman. The note shows Mrs Zimmerman of Denver as the recipient for this Wednesday magazine edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily International
the Christian Science Monitor
Louie Zimmerman
Denver, Colo
Patoka Town Talk and Community Snippets
A Town Talk note describes a Telephone Line No 62 worker traveling eight miles to Patoka with a sixteen foot ladder to repair the line ensuring cheap conversation. Two Patoka school teachers receive diamond rings for Christmas. A calendar mailed to a former customer is returned by the postmaster who says the recipient is deceased. The piece also mentions a high pace of basketball scores by the Methods boys and holiday visits by Mrs Elston Grean to Kinmundy relatives.
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Patoka
Many Improve Ments in 1935 Line Chevrolets
Chevrolet announces 1935 Master De Luxe and New Standard models emphasizing beauty and economy. Master De Luxe offers sedan, coach, business coupe, sport coupe, sport sedan, and town sedan with enhanced styling and ride. New Standard adds four-door sedan and delivery, sharing engines and many improvements, boosting horsepower and comfort.
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Chevrolet
New Year's Party at C N Cruse Home
The Fancy Work Club hosted a New Year gathering at C N Cruse's home with husbands present. Members staged a year in review, sang old songs, and a mock divorce trial entertained guests. A stone from Earl Carroll Revue impressed the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Cruse
Paul Revere
Earl Carroll Revue
George Wasem
L. D. Altom
E. W. Belcher
J. C. Beery
E. L. DeLay
C. H. Hill
Roy Jones
Patricia Spurgeon
Goldie Gehrken
Vernon
Covenant Sunday Initiates Evangelism Drive in M E Church South
The M E Church South and the Methodist Episcopal Church plan a quadrennium emphasis on evangelism and spiritual renewal starting Covenant Sunday January 6 1935. A revival campaign begins in Petoke with services at 7 30 p m and Island Chapel at 10 45 a m plus 7 30 p m evenings led by Rev Maurice Ballance.
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General Conference
Commission On Evangelism
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Petoke
M. E. Church
South
Island Chapel
Maurice Ballance
Christian Endeavor elects officers and starts year strong
The Christian Endeavor group opened the year with a large attendance and a plan to continue. Officers elected include President Gayle Belcher, Vice President Dayne Ellis, Secretary and Treasurer Ma Alice Field, Pianist Alta Pugh, Chorister Lucile Garrett, and Reporter Mary Alice Field. Local families and visitors joined Sunday gatherings and social visits in the area, with members traveling to Sholonier and Granite City for related visits.
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Gayle Belcher
Dayne Ellis
New Year Luncheon and Pinochle at Altom Home
Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Altom hosted a New Year Eve luncheon for friends to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary. Three tables played pinochle with awards for ladies high score C. K. Easterday and gentlemen high score Albert Cruse. floating prize Mrs. J. C. Beery. consolation J. C. Beery. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Beery and other local couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Altom
Ms. C. KK
Albert Cruse
Atic Nattier
J. C. Beery
Mra
O. F. Hasterday
It Cruse
L. E. Green
T. B. Walker
Katie Nabtier
Patsy’ Beery
Pai
New Years Social Held By Baptist Young People
The Baptist Church young married class hosted a New Years night social in the gym with about fifty attendees. Artie Rogier opened with a greeting, followed by seasonal songs, games led by Miss Vivian Nattier and Mrs. Orville Genre, and refreshments. The gathering closed with a circle prayer and the hymn Bless Be the Tie that Binds.
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The
Baptist Church
Artie Rogier
Vivian Nattier
Orville
Sunday School Officers and Teachers Named at Baptist Church
The Baptist Church selected six months of officers and teachers for the Sunday School. Appointments include Superintendent P J Mojonnier and A Supt Carl Rogier, with secretaries and treasurers, choristers, pianists, and multiple class leaders across Primary to Bible classes. B Y P U officers and W M S officers were also chosen for six months and the coming year respectively.
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P. J. Mojonnier
Carl Rogier
Sec
Treas
Marion Outhouse
Sec.-Treas
Violet Nattier
Alice Mojonnier
Alice Britt
Irene Warner
Jack Hay
Carroll Mojonnier
W. H. Hay
Christian Science Lesson-Sermon Highlights Biblical Texts
Sunday services feature a Christian Science Lesson Sermon with Isaiah 52:10 the golden text and Psalm 119 verses noting the law and paths of God. The Science and Health text by Mary Baker Eddy is cited on God as the All in creation and the limitlessness of divinity.
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Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Mary Doris Sprinkle
A group of schoolmates surprised Miss Mary Doris Sprinkle on her fifteenth birthday at her Vernon home around 7:30 pm Saturday. Organized by her mother and sister Winnifred with help from local youths, the gathering included four card tables and homemade ice cream cookies and hot chocolate, with many friends in attendance.
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Helen Jarrett
Margaret Murfin
Esther Snyder
Ellen May Epps
Lois Laurence
Winnifred Sprinkle
Wiliam Hathaway
Dean Laws
Marion Laurence
Robert Bevis
Clarence
Harold Livesay
Paul Torrence
Doris
Science Club Program for Saturday January 12
Welfare Chairman Edith Cruse presents a ten minute cancer talk with a five minute discussion by Mrs Cephas Adams. Bettie Simcox and Ruby Eagan lead a drill or play in rooms one and two. Lillie Nattier speaks on keeping fit. Eva Potts covers sex education. Lora Altom discusses when and how to tell children. Bertha Danbury discusses healthy, happy womanhood. Open to the public but not for under 16. Program starts at 2 pm in the gym.
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Edith Cruse
Early chicks drive higher egg profits says Illinois study
University of Illinois analysis shows early hatchings yield more fall and winter eggs, boosting per-farm revenue. On 26 north-central farms, egg sales rose by $104 average versus 95 peers, with feed costs up only $0.36 per dozen fewer profits by $68 per farm.
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Thlinois Poultry
M. L. Mosher
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Illinois
Missionary Institute Convenes January 10 at Salem Church
The Missionary Institute of the Waverly District will convene Thursday January 10, 1935 at 10:00 a.m. at Salem M. E. Church South. Patoka members are urged to attend.
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The
Missionary Institute of the
Joint Installation Of Masons And Eastern Stars In Patoka
The Blue Lodge A F and A M No 613 and OES Chapter 253 in Patoka held a joint installation on December 27 1934 at the Masonic Hall. Officers installed included W Master Elvin DeLay and Senior Worden Irvin with P J Mojonnier as Chaplain and other listed officers. After installation refreshments and a social with songs by Dot Doolen followed. visitors Thalman of Vandalia attended.
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Blue Lodge
O. E. S. Chapter
Patoka
Masonic Hall
Bro. Smith
Marshall
Murfin
P. J. Mojonnier
Elvin DeLay
Worden
Id ‘Irvin
Junior
Dr. Murfin
P . J. Mojonnier
J. M. Smith
Aa. M. Peek
Simcox
Edith Cruse
Josie Sime
Bessie Tals Greanist
A. Cers
W. W. Myre Werter
Ante
Rogier A
Ao Beto
Josenes S.rea
iRose Mojonnier
A. M. Peek
Eva Dunn
Eva Wasem
Ada—Tessie Ellis
Ruth—Elizabeth Simcox
Esther—Eunice Altom
Martha—Maude Irvin
Electar Worden
Bessie Murfin
Sentinel
Ed Irvin
Dot Doolen
Bro
Sister Thalman
Vandalia
Steps to raise fluid milk prices in St. Louis territory
Sanitary Milk Producers Sales Committee acted to raise the fluid milk price in the St. Louis area on December 20. The committee compared November prices to 1925–29 levels, noting milk near 67 while feeds cost about 100. Distributors warned of consumer hardship but pushed for a rate increase and planned outreach to dairy authorities in Washington. Members listed include Robert T. Brown, M. E. Bone, Milton Winet, and others.
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St. Louis
Sanitary Milk Producers
M. E. Bone
Vandalia
United Industry
Washington
Sanitary Milk Producers‘ Sales Committee
Robert i T. Brown
Ethlyn
Ill
Milton Winet
Highland, Ill
Chas
Harpstrite, Jr
New Baden
Joseph Vahling
Effingham
W. B. Baxter
Shipman
E. W. Tiedeman
A. D. Lynch
Election of officers at Christian Church
Sunday service reports a new slate for the coming year with Superintendent Austin Good, assistant Frank Williams, Treasurer Mr. Perrine, Secretary Thelma Pugh, Pianist Evelyn Pugh, Chorister Everett Field, Reporter Mary Alice Field. Sunday School 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p.m. every Sunday. Church preaching every third Sunday of the month. We welcome you.
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Austin Good
Frank Williams
Mr. Perrine
Thelma Pugh
Evelyn Pugh
Everett Field
Mary Alice Field
Christian Endeavor
Missionary Society Meeting Set at Mrs Irvin Home
The Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South will meet January 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Arthur Irvin.
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The
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church
South, Will
Lon lJan
Arthur Irvin
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Patoka Public Library
Eastern Star Lodge
Jones & Martin
W. W. Murfin
Martin’s
M. P. DuComb
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
Linton & Beery
Patoka Register
Walton Hardware
Cox & Martin
Califo Market
Patoka Farmers Elevator
First State Bank
Lietr
Woodbine Twineth
M. E. Church, South
Harvey Smith
Evelyn
Decatur
Charlie Humes
Mary
Helen
Centralia
Philip Mojonnier
Fannie Chandler
Leo Ballance
Anna
Fayetta Belcher
Sholonier
Elva Towler
Mr. Ballance
Fayetta
Leonard Hopkins
Granite City
W W. Murfin
Alice Murfin
Ruth Smith
Christian Science Churches
Miss Mary Doris Sprinkle
Missionary Institute
Masons and Eastern Stars
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