Thalian Society to present The Mystery of the Third Gable
School notes report exams for students with 90 average exemptions. The Thalian Literary Society plans a mystery play January 28 with Marvin Ballance Bobby Jennings and Elizabeth Simcox in key roles. Library work and a Friday game against Altamont are also noted along with reading circle activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalian Literary Society
Marvin Ballance
Judge Sherwood
Bobby Jennings
Elizabeth Simcox
Irene Malan
Dayne Ellis
Claire Smith
Alice Nichols
Herschel Lawrence
Delbert Belcher
Alice Britt
Altamont
Patoka
Pete Fields
Munger
Clinton County
Carlyle
Grace News Room Four
Marvin
Darrell Walker
Household
Dorothy Silky
Household Science Club Meeting Highlights at Patoka
The Patoka Household Science Club held a regular session on Saturday January 10 in the gymnasium. The program included a roll call musical numbers and talks on Edward MacDowell Peterborough Colony and Dowell songs. An art exhibit featured community works and members and guests contributed items. A story contest is planned for the April meeting open to all members with subjects of their choosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Household Science Club
Edward Mac Dowell
Bessie Muffin
Mac Dowell
Doris Good
Leona Belcher
Peterborough Colony
Annabelle Wilson
Mac. Dow
Georgia Cruse
Iping
Perkins Meredith Wedding in Vandalia December 31 1930
Miss Amelia Perkins daughter of Mrs. Carolina Perkins and Mr. Henry Perkins united in marriage in Vandalia by Judge Evan Burns on December 31 1930. The couple returned to the Odin area for a wedding dinner with relatives and friends and plan to reside with the groom’s brother for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Perkins
Carolina Perkins
Henry Eredith
Samuel Eredith
Odin
Vandalia
Evan Burns
Ites Brothers
Goth
Ellen Walker obituary notes long life and family ties
Ellen Turrell born Coven try England August 4 1855 moved to America age ten settling near Belleville Illinois. Married John Williams 1873 had three children. he died 1878. Remarried E T Walker 1895. he died 1910. Died January 10 1931 in Pa toka aged 75 with two children four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Turrell
Coventry
England
America
Belleville
Illinois
John Williams
William
George
Lucy
Patoka
E. T. Walker
Methodist Church
Grandma Walker
Frank Williams
Mary Jolliff
Lucy Bell Wadkins
Adam Avery
Pacific
E. Dycus
Letty Brimm
Woodlawn, III
Lola Bathers
Mivn
George Dycus
Centralia
Charlie Good
Woodlawn
Card of Thanks for Ellen Walker
We thank neighbors and friends who comforted us during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Ellen Walker. Signed by Lucy Williams Mr and Mrs Geo Williams and the Grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Walker
Lucy Williams
Geo. Williams
Vernon Pastor and Wife Held Up by Church Friends
On January 10, 1931, Vernon Methodists staged a surprise Hold Up for Rev. Farrell and his wife during an evening service. The crowd gifted abundant food and cash, showing their support as they welcomed the minister back. Mrs. Farrell had been ill, but both were greeted with cheer. A member notes Arnold Chapel first helped in the past and still does sometimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
D. R. Luke
Sholonier M. E
Vernon Methodists
Sister Farrell
A Wonderful Team Offers Patoka Register Path Finder Deal
The Patoka Register and The Pathfinder offer a full year together for just $1.80. The Pathfinder, based in the nation's capital, covers politics government science industry and current topics in a fair nonpartisan way. Both publications promise broad appeal for all ages and tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Patoka Register
Pathfinder
Nathion
Smiths Move Into Crawford Property in Vernon
Floyd Smith and his wife have moved into the residence recently vacated by Mrs. Wilma Crawford in Vernon, while Crawford has relocated to her parents’ home in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Smith
Wilma Crawford
Vernon
Crawford
Patoka
Zion Epworth League program aired Sunday night
The Zion church held a January 18 1931 Epworth League program featuring a theme The Church Engaged in Teaching with readings from Corinthians Matthew 23 8 12 Acts 17 24 28 and I John 1 7 12. Leaders included Lucile Nichols Maurice Eagan Luther Ballance Marion Belcher and Marvin Ballance with prayer by Mrs. Neilson and a discussion of prejudice against foreign nationalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Eagan
Luther Ballance
Marion Belcher
Marvin Ballance
Genevieve Ballance
Gladys Farmer
Margaret Ballance
Elsie Gray
League
Holy Spirit teachings program and Bible readings
January 18 devotionals featuring Alice Mojonnier Mae Warner Virginia Cox Pearl Britt and W B Rogier. Topics include the deity and personality of the Holy Spirit and Trinity. Daily readings cover Job chapters 12 to 31 and Luke 3 with a Sunday School lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mojonnier
Mae Warner
Virginia Cox
Pearl Britt
W. B. Rogier
A. C. Brown
B. Y
Pentecost Assembly Names Sunday School Officers
Patoka Pentecostal Assembly held a Sunday School election on January 11 electing Superintendent James Gray and Assistant Superintendent Claire Smith. Secretary and Treasurer Mary Wickersham, Pianoist Ruth Stevens, and teachers T. J. Dukes Edith Gray Rufus Stephens and Beulah Wickersham. Total attendance thirty with weekly prayer meetings at Legion Hall. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Pentecostal Assembly
James Gray
Claire Smith
Mary Wickersham
Ruth Stevens
T. J. Dukes
Edith Gray
Rufus Stephens
Beulah Wickersham
the Legion Hall
Vernon Pentecost Assembly Week of Revival Announcements
The Vernon Pentecost Assembly previews a week of revival led by evangelist G. F. Coover. Each evening features a distinct message such as Fish, Hide and Go Seek, Red Lights, Restorations and Hog Tied with multiple topics scheduled from Friday to Sunday and an 11:00 a.m. service on the final Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Coover
Julie
Devils Menagery
Elmer Belcher Leads M. E. Church League Lesson
Mrs. Elmer Belcher led the M. E. Church League session on Tuesday evening January 13. The lesson topic was World Entere of the Church. Following the song service a play titled American Same as Me was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Belcher
League
Epworth League Sunday Program Details
M E Church South Epworth League plans for Sunday January 18 include Call to Worship by Leader, Special Music, Scripture, Prayer, and Songs. Talks cover mission work in Africa by James Ballance Brazil by Mary Wasem China by Lora Altom Japan by Mac Eagan Poland and Belgium by Marvin Ballance. Jesus Saves sung by Mrs. D E Wilson.
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Epworth League
Africa
James Ballance
Brazil
Mary Wasem
China
Lora Altom
Japan
Mac Eagan
Poland
Belgium
Marvin Ballance
Jesus Saves
D. E. Wilson
Local News Notes From Patoka and Nearby Towns
Local column records visits and travels of residents and guests. Karl B Outhouse of Centralia attends an Equitable Life Insurance reunion in Peoria. Several families relocate or visit, including Hanson moving to Patoka, J H Davis returning from Flint Michigan, and many townspeople hosting and visiting relatives and friends in Patoka, Decatur, Belleville, Vandalia, and neighboring areas.
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Karl. B. Outhouse
Centralia
Peoria
Equitable Life Insurance, Co
Karl
Clarence Hanson
Vernon
Patoka
Chase Hill
Hill
J. H. Davis
Flint
Mich
Wesley Grupp
Superior Mutual Insurance Office
Salem
Roy Jones
St. Louis
William Crawford
Beecher City
Russell Snyder
The
Sandovals
Famly
Edwin Arnold
Vandalia
Harold Jolliff
Sandoval approves gym addition bid for district school
The Sandoval School District awarded D. M. Anderson Construction Co. the 13985 dollar contract to build a brick gym at the grade school. The project includes a 78 by 64 foot gym with arch roof, stage annex, two story wing, and updated heating and electrical work. Completion expected in about 90 working days with 750 seating capacity.
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Board of Education of
Sandoval
D. M
Anderson Construction Co
Murphysboro
Ill
R. Z. Gill and Co
Theodore Bower
Belleville
Perry and Perrine
Goreville
Anderson Co
Glaspel, Veitch and Duncan
Davenport
Iowa
Rena Wilson
Yolande Young
Denver
Anita Kimpler
Esther Wood
Edna Holtslaw
Dorothy Britton
Wilma Schnieder
Edwin Saunders
Freddie Guyon
Lewis Swagler
Wendel Stasik
Neil Moore
Wilbur Reinhardt
Nor Smith
St. Louis
Pentecostal Church
Evangelist A. Summers
George Mason
St. Mary’s Hospital
Sandoval Community High School
C. C. Bellamy
Leon Sherman
Lease Ruddick
Centralia
Fred Platts
William Hegmann
Wood River
D. H. Smith
Sandowil
Kinmundy
Patoka
Richard Evans
Will
Otto Smith
Tom Ruddick
Joe Voellmecke
Illinois Theatre
Florence Cain
Vivian Stiles
Ruby Wood
Adele Voellmecke
Marjorie Duncan
Venetta Lewis
F. G. Lewis
ON B. Andereck
Dick ©F Jensen
Rural press sustains honest local journalism says Pathfinder
The Pathfinder argues rural newspapers remain the backbone of American journalism. It notes readers subscribe to multiple local and state papers, resisting outside pressure while preserving independent editorials and community service amid growing metropolitan influence.
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Almercan
Éory
Greeley
John W. Holland 80 Dies in Assumption Home
John W. Holland, 80, of Assumption, died Tuesday morning at his home from heart failure after a period of ill health. Born October 29, 1850 in Kentucky, he was the son of John Wesley and Anna Holland and had lived in Assumption for 12 years. He is survived by his widow and six children: Maude Foster of St. Louis, Tom Pollard of Assumption, Ruth Ransford of Assumption, Ed Bess of Clinton, Henry Smith of Farmers City, and Marvin Holland of Marea.
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AssumptIon
John W. Holland
Mr. Holland
Kentucky
John Wesley
Anna Holland
Maude Foster
St. Louis
Tom Pollard
Ruth Ransford
Ed Bess
Clinton
Henry Smith
Farmers City
Marvin Holland
Marea
Eastern Star Admits Two New Members in Patoka
At a regular Eas tern Star lodge meeting in Patoka on Monday evening Lula Troyer and Martha Simcox were initiated. An entertainment followed with January birthday members serving refreshments. Guests from Vandalia attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
Patoka
Lula Troyer
Martha Simcox
Bertha Danbury
Bessie Hill
Previetto
Danbury
Lillie Nattier
Vandalia
Sullivan couple announce birth of daughter Mary Anne
Donald Lee and Mr and Mrs Frank Kerlin of Sullivan Ind announce the arrival of a daughter born January 7 named Mary Anne Mrs Kerlin formerly Dorothy Boyle Mr and Mrs Harvey Munger of Patoka visited friends here Friday Miss Mary Farthing of Ouirm attended the basketball game Friday night Mrs H H Toothaker and some relatives remained after an extended visit here with relatives
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Donald Lee
Frank Kerlin
Sullivan
Ind
Mary Anne
Kerlin
Dorothy Boyle
Harvey Munger
Patoka
Mary Farthing
Ouirn
Som
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Wilma Caldwell
Pauline McNic
Uartette
Quastatie Jordans Stormy Banks
Lucile Nichols
Baptist Church News
Vernon Pentecost
M. E. Church News
M. E. Church, South
Porter Simcox Jr
Charleston
Erma Schaeffer
F. B. Ballance
C. E. Blankinship
Decatur
D. F. Blankinship
Eureka
J.C. Griffin
Effingham
Sutherland
Dwight Martin
Seth Martin
Charles Good
Wm. Good
the Rural Press
John Holland
Eastern Star
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