Bill Eagan Named District Manager for Gebhart Stores
Bill Eagan former Patoka boy and Clinton high school athlete has been appointed district manager for Gebhart auto supply stores. He previously managed the Centralia branch and now oversees eighteen Gebhart stores in central and southern Illinois. He spends a week at each store and assumes duties this week.
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Bill Eagan
Patoka
Gebhart Auto Supply Stores
Bill
Clinton
Beame
Gebhart
Centralia
Central
Illinois
Ilinois
Fred Hicks Seriously Injured In Auto Crash
Fred Hicks, an Adams and Gas Co employee from Texas, residing near Everett Howell Place, was seriously injured when his car overturned three miles south of town Sunday. Found near the overturned vehicle, he was treated at Dr. Murfin's office and then taken to Greer Hospital, Vandalia, with broken ribs and serious internal injuries.
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Fred Hicks
Adams and Gas Co
Drive Safely In 1938 For a Happy New Year
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughs urged a united front of motorists, enforcement officers, and pedestrians in a 1938 safety drive after a record 1937 toll of automobile fatalities. He stressed personal responsibility, strict traffic law adherence, and cooperative enforcement to keep roads safer.
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Edward J. Hughs
Hughs
Mr. Hinghs
Amt
Secre
Death of W N Ray 84 longtime Centralia resident
Wiley Norwood Ray born January 2 1863 died at his Centralia home aged 84 years 11 months 2 days He joined Christ 36 years ago and remained a faithful member First attached to Youngs Chapel then the Christian Church He married Anna Williams December 2 1880 and had seven children two died in infancy Survived by wife Anna children Halla George Scott Mary Shanafelt Margaret Bryant twenty one grandchildren five great grandchildren a brother James Ray Lake Centralia and sister Mary Ann Gaston Carterville Illinois
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Wiley Norwood
Ray
Elza
Martha iRay
Centralia
Ray School
Youngs Chapel
Salem
Christian ‘Church
John A. Williams
Wiley Norwood Ray
Anna Williams
Illinois
Ethel
Orvil
Anna
Halla
George
Vandalia
Scott
Decatur
Mary Shanafelt
Margaret Bryant
Hama
Indiana
Masonic Lodge Installs Officers For Ensuing Year
Monday night at the Masonic Lodge Room the officers for the coming year were installed by Dr. W. W. Murfin the outgoing W M. The lineup includes W M Clark Simcox S W B N Griffin J W P J Masonnier Treasurer T E Irvin Secretary A M Peek S D W W Murfin J D E L DeLay S S E L Rogier J S Albert Davidson Chaplain Artie Rogier Marshall J L Sintcox Tyler F Porter.
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Masonic Lodge
W. W. Murfin
W. M
Iw. M
Clark Simcox
S. W
B. N. Griffin
J. W
P. J. Masonnier
T. E. Irvin
A. M. Peek
W. Murfin
J.D
E. L. DeLay
E. L. Rogier
Albert Davidson
Artie Rogier Marshall
J. L. Sintcox Tyler — F. Porter
Hi Lite Class elects officers for new year
The Hi-Lite Class of the Christian Church elected officers Sunday January 2. Evelyn Ballance was named president and Arlene Perriniz vice president. Iris Ellis became chorister with Saniat Alta Logan as reporter and Gayle Belcher as correspondent. The first 2021 meeting is set for January 14 with location to be announced.
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The
Christian Church
Evelyn Ballance
Arlene Perriniz
Iris Ellis “Saniat
Alta Logan
Gayle Belcher
Mee Good
Farm-Home Week to Feature Rural Electrification Conference
Illinois farmers will attend the second annual rural electrification conference during Farm and Home Week at the College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, January 10 to 14. Sponsored by the Agricultural Engineering Department the sessions run with Farm and Home Week on January 18 and 14. The program aims to better coordinate rural electrification efforts, acquaint farmers with electricity use, and aid in program planning. A rural electrification dinner and panel on equipment are planned, with more than 300 talks listed in a full schedule available from Urbana.
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Illinois
College of Agriculture
University of
Addiiton
College of Agriculture At
Urbana
AAA Hearing On Milk Production Delayed To January
The December 8 hearing on a proposed marketing agreement for milk in the St. Louis Marketing area was adjourned to mid January at the request of area milk handlers. Attorney Karl Spencer said handlers need more time to study the proposal and the government brief. Municipal health ordinance changes in the area may also affect milk production and handling. Producer representatives did not oppose the delay.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
St. Louis
Fred L. Shipley
Karl P. Spencer
Spencer
Card of Thanks for Meddie Hines
We thank all who assisted during the sickness death and burial of our mother and grandmother Meddie Hines. Also grateful for the kind words of sympathy. The Children and Grandchildren. Mrs. May Walker and daughter Mrs. Verlin S. McGoy of Centralia were in Patoka on business Thursday afternoon.
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Meddie Hines
May‘Walker
Centralia
Patoka
Salem’s New Theatre Opens With Crowd Night
A Salem ceremony Monday night January 8 welcomed a modern 5 by 161 foot theatre. Mohair seats, cry room, club room and air conditioning promised visitor comfort. D W Steigmeyer of St Denis designed the fireproof building with film fire protection in the projection room. Some small details remained incomplete at opening.
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R. C. Cluster of
Salem
D. W. Steigmeyer
St Denis
Dvet
St .Hph
Jeneary
Measles Epidemic Closes Patoka School All Week
The Patoka school board votes to close Monday due to a measles outbreak. future reopening depends on town board actions. Students may need measles certificates if classes resume next week, and under sixteen may be barred from public gatherings. Health officer C M Rogier continues active quarantines as cases rise.
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Patoka
C. M Rogier
Farm Plan Seeks To Replace Lost Plant Food to Soil
Farm Plan urges Marion County farmers to replace soil nutrients lost to erosion and leaching. Blackburn of the University of Illinois says adoption of sound land-use practices improves fertility and supports national interests. Officials and farmers stress joint action and balanced production.
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Maron County
Blackburn
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Marion County
AAA
Washington
Women’s Club Meeting January Program Highlights
January program at the Women’s Club features a talk by a favorite author and readings by Mrs Georgie Settum Playvo Miss Christie Mrs Bertha Danberry and Misa Betty Altom. A violin solo and a playlet They Criticise and how are scheduled with refreshments. Members are asked to bring a plate cup and spoon.
Correction notice on store names and location
A published note corrects last issue’s New Year greeting misnaming Brown Food Store and Vernon and Patoka lines. It states Mr Brown’s crew and chandine Dilintess are located in Vernon instead of here.
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Aghvert Lea
Senator Dieterich Signals Possible 1930s Senate Bid
Senator William H. Dietrich released a statement indicating the Second Session of the Seventy-fifth Congress would convene January 8. He says the session is crucial and plans to decide whether to seek re election after surveying his state and awaiting primary timelines.
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Wiliam H. Dietrich
Seventy-fifth Congress
Congress
Washington
Swe
Christ Church Welcomes New Pastor Brother Georg Birch
A good crowd attended last Sunday evening as Brother Georg Birch began his ministry at Christ Church. He delivered two sermons at Looken and 7:00 p.m. and will preach every first and third Sundays through the year. Sunday School meets each Genetia morning at 2:30. Everyone is invited to attend these uplifting services.
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The
Christs Church
Georg Birch
Looken
Birch
Brethex ii
January Warm Spell Breaks Harsh December Weather
The report notes a mild spell in January after a string of cold December days. Temperatures are unusually high for the season and there is a sense of pleasant, calm weather ending the prior chilly period.
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Flav
Mer
Ano Taeng
W. N. Ray
Geye Belcher — Press
Corres
Herschel Morgen
Myr
Bud Cantral
Clay City
Noble
All Fields
Ella Spencer
Register
Illinos
Donald
Ehla Spencer
East Main St
Salem, Hs
Women’s Club
Meeeting
Bie Grey Charman
Sen. Dieterich
Christian Chearch
Bumilazg
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