Patoka Area News Briefs From January Town Activities
Local notes report Jesse Pierce very poorly while Maude Irvin and Homer Jones improve from illness and rheumatism. Patoka and surrounding towns host dairy, basketball, and church events with students and families attending in Vandalia Charleston Normal and Alma activities. The community notes moved homes, farm leases, missing hound, and patient recoveries at St Marys Centralia and local hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Irvin
Excelsior Springs
Homer Jones
Patoka
C. H. Hill
Donald Lee
Sandoval
Vandalia
George Manus
Vernon Schools
Marion Epps
Charleston
Carbondale
Porter Simcox
Francis Walker
Dayne Ellis
Centralia High School
Patoka H. S
J. M. Smith
M. E
Alma
LEMAN
R. L. Walton
Odin
Leo C. Walker
Winton Wright
Walter
R. D. Adams
Salem
Ill
Sam Holland
South Buck
W. Vine
le Roy
Register
Roy Jones
W. R. Doolen
Kinmundy
Clinton
Forrest Cothern
Walter Parks Place
Howard Nelson
Luther Caldwell
Paul Thomas Edgar Dies After Appendicitis Surgery
Paul Thomas Edgar 31 of Arcola died at Mattoon Memorial Hospital after an appendicitis operation Monday. He was a coal businessman active in church and Masonic circles, married to Frederica Gru lich, with one son Edward Philip. He leaves wife, son, parents, siblings, and was buried in Humbolt cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcola
Paul Thomas Edgar
Mattoon Memorial Hospital
Edger
Humbolt
Wm. T. Edgar
Frederica Grulich
Edward Philip
Humbolt Methodist Episcopal Church
Arcola Lodge of Masons
Weinstein
Terre Haute
Paul T. Edgar
Paul. Brummett
Ghirley Engle
Bement
Harry
Arthur
William, Jr
Ralph
Rae
O. B. Hess
Ennis
Cerro Gordo
Humbolt Cemetery
Discovery of Unclaimed Funds in State Hospitals
Welfare officials uncover 64412.37 belonging to indigent patients in state hospitals. A systematic county records search is planned to locate more funds. Patients’ clothing is funded by relatives or trust accounts, with the state covering those without means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Department
Household Science Club apologizes for missing donors
In the Patoka Register a note from the Household Science club regrets that they failed to name the Patoka Independent basketball team and others among the generous local donors for welfare work. The club apologizes for the omission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Register
Household Science Club
Merchants of
Patoka
Sandoval Cagers Beat Farina in Low-Scoring Win
Farina high school fell to Sandoval 27 to 18 in a fast paced game at Farina. Farina led early and was ahead at the end of the first quarter, but Sandoval surged to lead by halftime and kept the advantage throughout the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval Cagers
Farina
Farina High School
Sandoval
Sadly missed by the Family in sorrowful remembrance
Poignant tribute expressing lasting grief for a departed loved one. Message notes ongoing sorrow, the pain endured by family, and a pledge to remember the person always.
Illinois Plans 1200 Miles Of New Two Lane Roads In 1932
The Illinois highway department outlines a statewide program to construct about 1200 miles of new two lane concrete highways in 1932. Officials expect the project to expand road capacity and improve transportation infrastructure across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thellinois Highway Department
Patoka Beats Carlyle In One Sided Cage Battle
Patoka high school defeated Carlyle 22 to 8 in a Friday night game with a fast break that overwhelmed Carlyle. The halftime score was 11 to 4. Also noted is a memorial for Wm A Long who died January 24, 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Downs
Carlyle
Patoka
Carlyle Boys
Wm. A. Long
Labor demand and expanding plants across the Midwest
The highway department prioritizes local labor at fair wages as 30 000 to 35 000 men are slated for work. Baker Manufacturing in Springfield runs 18 hours daily to fulfill snowplow orders with a 40 to 50 man extra crew on two nine hour shifts. Olds Motor Works in Detroit already employs over 2 000 with 200 more soon. David Bradley in Bradley operates full time 10 hour shifts with 225 workers, expected to double shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Baker Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Olds Motor Works
Detroit
Michigan
David Bradley Company
Bradley
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Jesse Pierce
Harold Simcox
J. W. Alexander
L. W. Ballante
Harvey Munger
Emma Sue
Carl Black
Centralia
Claude Adams
Walter Parks
P. B. Simcox
Dorothy
Trenton
Nola Adams
Don Crawford
Carl Hines
Geo. Wasem
Pansy
Vivian
Nattier
Arlene van Horn
Georgia Cruse Wno
St. Mary’s Hospital
Alice Cruse
Kelly Martin
Paul Edgar
Discover
J. P. Coats
Delmonica
Simcox
Illinois
Mary
Boose
Howard
Curry
Mulvaney
Farthing
Burge
Jennings
Chandler
Guyon
Mason
Bradford
Ballance
Forscythe
Mt Vernon
Prosperity News
I Eagan
McIntire
Logan
Outhouse
Belcher
G Anderson
Griffin
G. Belcher
Silkey
Califo
Enterprise
Tae
Miller and Hart
Bire Agin Wienial
P&g
Kirk
A. Ae
Apple Us
Patoka, Ill
Fred Brown
Vernon, Ill
Frank Altadonna
Odin Merc. Co
Odin, III
Lee
Creton, Per Yd
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