Cracker Neck Community Notes
The sick are reported better in the vicinity. School reopened Monday at Shady Grove. The Tom Towler sale was well attended and things sold fairly well. Bill Alexander sent two years to St. Louis last week. Della Stone and children of Sandoval spent Sunday with John Shepard and family. Fred Tedrick and wife welcomed a baby girl since the last report. E. L. Sharp of Toad Island was in the Neck Monday. Ransom Belcher bought a good milk cow from Ed Kidder last week. Uncle Tom Towler and wife bid friends goodbye Friday and headed to California. Uncle Bill Cox and Van Belcher are both in a critical condition. Elza Sharp was called last week.
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Shady Grove
Tom Towler
Bill Alexander
St. Louis
Della Stone
Sandoval
John Shepard
Fred Tedrick
E. L. Sharp
Toad Island
Ransom Belcher
Ed Kidder
Brother finds sister after operation in sleet
The speaker travels to Springfield to reach his sister Myra Rives who recently had an operation. She is reported resting as well as could be expected as winter days bring sleet that makes travel difficult.
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Springfield
Myra Rives
Ellen Emerson Visits Stringtown Family Sunday
Mrs. Ellen Emerson of Stringtown spent a Sunday with Harry Metzger and family. Frankie Libell has been appointed as a Guard at the State Farm near Vandalia and is now on the job.
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Ellen Emerson
Stringtown
Harry Metzger
Frankie Libell
Vandalia
Patoka School Week Includes Assembly Talk On Canada
Patoka High and Grade School report six weeks exams held Thursday and Friday. Mr Martin spoke on Canada with cold winters and blizzards, small houses, and ten month school years. Upcoming events include assemblies, basketball games, and the Illian Literary Society planning its next program after exams.
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Carroll Mojonnier
Dorothy Christie
Willis
Lee Martin
Martin
Canada
Alice Murfin
Carlyle
Sandoval
Illian Literary Society
Oliver Keane
Cinderella of the Storm to be staged at Patoka High
A school sponsored play titled Cinderella of the Storm will be staged at Patoka High School gymnasium at 7:45 PM on Wednesday February 1. Cast includes Enid Fownes Mae Eagan Oliver's sister and family members with names such as Helen Quayle Blanche McCallen and Floyd Smith among others.
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Patoka School
Enid Fownes
Oliver
Mae Eagan
Helen Quayle
Anna Belcher
Leslie Quayle
Carlylé
Leon Hart
Zion Epworth League Meeting Contents
Hymn A Shelter in the Time of Storm. Prayer Mary Meadors. Readings Gen 27:1-10 Gen 27:11-20 Gen 27:21-30 Gen 27:31-40 Gen 27:41-46. Hymn Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus. Topice Jesus Attitude Toward the Individual. Hymn To the Work. Benediction Leader Margaret Thompson.
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Mary Meadors
Wilma Caldwell
Mary Fulton
Alpha Maulding
Jesus
Harold Chance
Mary Jane Williams
Juanita Neilson
League
Margaret Thompson
Humorous Jabs and Quips in a Crackling Exchange
A columnist sketches a dialogue where a jeweler mocks a new hire and a manager defends him. An optimistic joke follows about marrying a queen to become king, with Jim testing if a kiss was repaid. The piece captures light banter and workplace humor.
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Col Ven
Medica
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
Shobonier
Patoka
Tom
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Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
Patoka, Illinois
OUR Christmas Club
First State Bank OF
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors Proving Ground
Fisher Body Corporation
Coacu
Dewitt Motor Company
City Park
J. W. Alexander
Centralia
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