American Legion Meeting In Patoka
Marion County Council of the American Legion Post 543 will meet at the Legion Hall in Patoka on Thursday evening January 27. All veterans are invited to attend. Crisis of Education stresses defense of public education against cuts and calls for vigilance with state legislatures and cooperation with National Education and PTA groups.
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Marion County Council of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Patoka
American Legion
Legion
Crawford and son Paul Dean seek treatment in Chicago
Frank Crawford and his son Paul Dean traveled to Chicago where Paul underwent hospital treatment for a speech impediment. Mr Crawford stayed in the city before returning home. Ralph Simcox and Dayne Ellis were social callers in Centralia Sunday afternoon.
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Frank Crawford
Paul Dean
Chicago
Mr. Crawford
Ralph Simcox
Dayne Ellis
Centralia
Quotes on Liberty from Historical Figures
A collection of lines on liberty from Warren Harding Junius Hamilton Alexander Mary Baker Eddy Liberty Mary Baker Eddy Charles M Jay and Psalm 119 advocate liberty through virtue duty and faith. The snippets reflect debates on despotism freedom and moral law.
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Charles M. Jay
Patoka Woman's Club Holds January Meeting
On Saturday January 8 a large group gathered at Patoka High School gym for the monthly meeting presided by Mrs Artie Rogier. The program featured music and readings by club members with Mrs Allison Gray chairing. Marion County club leader Mrs W N Hamilton urged completion of plans for the county meeting and joining singing clubs.
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Patoka Women’s Club
Artie Rogier
P. J. Majonnier
H. N. Potts
Liteature Music and Art Committee
Allison Gray
Ingvald Settum
L. D. Altom
Bertha Danbury
Betty Altom
John Chance
Detroit man Gabe Thalman injured in return home incident
Gabe Thalman of Detroit Michigan was severely injured while returning to his home after transacting business locally. The report notes his Detroit origin and the recent business activity preceding the injury.
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Gabe Thalman
Detroit
Michigan
Patoka in 1900: Vernon writeup and old business guide
Readers recall the August 31 1900 Patoka Times issue with a Vernon writeup praising the village then at 500 people. It lists firms like Patoka Creamery Co J L Sharp manager and J B Danbury & sons General Merchandise plus Wolcott Bros hardware and Wade grain dealer. The piece notes Vernon’s mild climate and asks for copies of older papers.
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Patoka
J. A. Harris & Co
Vernon
Patoka Creamery Co
J. L. Sharp
J. F. Black
F. B. Miller
W. S. Smith
Buss & Watts
H. D. Hull
Johnston Sisters
George B. Simcox
James Hawkins
Ashton Bros
Times
Ite
J. B. Danbury & Sons
Wolcott Bros
W. H. Wade
Measles Statistics Imply Slower Epidemic Return
Report notes 85 of 100 pupils in Grade School and 85 of 62 in High School have had measles. Indicates a long interval before another outbreak. Also mentions Balem couple Mr and Mrs Vogt attending Ike Walker’s funeral here Sunday.
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Stoney” Vogt of
Balem
Ike Walker
Funeral services held Sunday for Ike B. Walker
Ike B. Walker 44 of Chester Illinois died January 13 from a shotgun wound self inflicted amid domestic troubles. He worked as a guard at the State Penitentiary in Menard. The service at Lin ton Beery Funeral Home followed by a Sunday funeral in a Nashville Illinois school gym. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery Centralia. He is survived by his wife Minnie Nagle two daughters a mother one brother and many relatives. Pallbearers included Dayne Walker Winton Wright and others from the penitentiary staff. Out of town mourners attended from Warrenburg Latham McLean and Springfield.
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Ike B. Walker
Chester
Illinois
Mr. Walker
Walker
State Penitentiary
Menard
Linton and Beery
R. E. Willis
M. E. Church South
Nashville
Illinoi
Hillcrest
Centralia
Patoka
Hindis
Minnie Nagle
Mildred
Esther
Dayne Walker
Tuscola
Winton Wright
Hugh Jenson
Shattue
T. Walker
Warrenburg
R. A. Walker
Latham
G. C. Walker
McLean
Walier
J. M. Smith
Springfield
John Nagle
Sandoval
Clark Walker
Electrado
Willard Frick
Rostra Club Notes January Meeting Highlights Charm Study
The January gathering at Mrs W W Murfin's home featured a personality theme led by Mrs J W Alexander. Members discussed charm traits, posture, style, and voice with readings and demonstrations by guest Velma Hurst and others. The group planned a February session on current events at the Murfin residence.
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Rostra Club
W.w.murfin
J. W. Alexander
Alice Murfin
H. N. Potts
Velma Hurst
Centralia
Hurst
Grace Weinsman
Duchess of Windsor
W. T. Buck
Verle Kirk
Howard Riley
Carter
Europe
Bettie Simcox
Ingvald Lettum
W.W. Murfin
Murfin
Silver Tea Society Meeting At Miss Mae Eagan Home
On January 13 the Silver Tea Society of the M. E. Church met at Miss Mae Eagan’s home. After devotionals and business, Mrs. Eli Logan and Mrs. D W Troyer led entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs A J Gray for high score in a How Tempermental are you contest, Mrs Howard Riley for coin, Mrs Leo Ballance for bell ringing, and Florence Cain won for best tight rope walk. Refreshments followed.
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Silver Tea Society
M. E. Church
Mae Eagan
Eli Logan
D. W. Troyer
A. J. Gray
Howard Riley
Leo Ballance
Florence Cain
Entertained With Six O'Clock Dinner
A six o'clock dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Pugh. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Mendenhall of Salem Mr and Mrs Olé Nattier and Mr and Mrs Edwin Arnold.
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Chas
Pugh
Leo Mendenhall
Salem
Oglé Nattier
Edwin’ Arnold
Nattier Family Outing Reunions Reported
Mrs. Sadie Nattier and daughter Violet traveled with Vivian Nattier to Centralia Sunday. Vivian was en route to Carbondale. Mr. and Mrs. DeLay and family visited relatives at Kinmundy Sunday.
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Sadie Nattier
Violet
Vivian Nattier
Centralia
Vivian
Carbondale
Mrs. DeLay
Kinmundy
Patcka Farmers Cooperative Elevator reports 7 percent dividend and 2699 tax payout
The Patcka Farmers' Cooperative Elevator held its annual stockholders meeting in January with election of directors and a 7 percent regular dividend. It itemized a $2,699.76 tax payment in its annual financial report, underscoring small town ventures' tax obligations. Jesse Walton was named director to fill a vacancy created by W. B. Rogier's death. Officers for 1938 include Majonnier as president Britto as vice president Belcher as secretary Rogier as treasurer Wasem as manager.
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Patcka Farmers’ Co-~ Operative Elevator
Jesse Walton
W. B. Rogier
P. J. Majonnier
Leo Freyer
Orville Britt
J. L. Belcher
Artie Rogier
George J. Wasem
Wes Martin
H. M. Hopkins
Orville Britto
George J.wasem
Elevator Co
Hawaiian All Star Team to Play Patoka Oilers Feb 3
The postponed game between Patoka Oilers and touring Hawaiian All Star basketball players will be held Thursday night February 3 at 8 00 pm in the high school gym. Coach Verle Kirk expects strong local interest as the foreign team novelty draws fans despite earlier travel setbacks and hospital stays for some Hawaiian players.
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Patoka Oilers
Hawaii
South Sea Islands
Patoka
Chicago
Kirk
Verle Kirk
Local residents engage in Salem and Patoka visits
Dad Palmer sawed wood with John Tahert Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Laura Carter and daughter Ruth visited business in Salem and Patoka Monday. Mrs Bertha Palmer spoke with Mrs Viola McHaney Tuesday. Mr and Mrs L B Cozad visited Dorris Cozad’s family Sunday. Mrs Eva Headley and son were in Salem Wednesday. Fiona Haynes spent Wednesday with Carrie Garrett.
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Dad Palmer
John Tahert
Laura Carter
Ruth
Salem
Patoka
Bertha Palmer
Viola McHaney
L B. Cozad
Dorris Cozad
Eva Headley
Elas
Fiona Haynes
Carrie Garrett
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Farmers’ Elevator Company
Edgar R. Rogier
Frog
Nash
Warren Harding
Junius
Alexander Hamilton
Mary Baker
Eddie
Woman’s Club
John Boye
St. Pau
Patcka
P. J. Mojonnier
Pres. Geo. Wasem
Mgr
Rostra
A. T. Gray
Patsy Spurgeon
Gayle Belcher
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