Patoka Falls Short Against Sandoval in Conference Clash
Patoka High lost 24 to 14 at Sandoval Community High as Field and Guyon sparked early scoring. Sandoval pulled away late with Mason Steiner and Bradford baskets after Patoka led 4-3 and 8-8 in the first half. The game featured a reserve surge and a strong Sandoval finish, with Patoka set to face Browns Town and Salem next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High
Sandoval Community High
Sandoval
Field
Guyon
Mason
Bradford
Outhouse
Ballance
Patoka
Jim Ballance
Sandovals
Steiner
Uyan
Munger
Chandler
Hurt
Brownstown
Salem
Wathouse
Ellis
Britt
Francis Belcher
Ruby Walker
Elizabeth Simcox
Mae Warner
Miss Cruse
Belcher
Thomas Walker
Delbert Belcher
Maurice Willis
Dayne Ellis
Alice Nichols
Alta Pugh
L. C. Wiese
Illinois Power and Light Corporation
Panama Canal
Pnama Canal
Elect
Paname Canal
Pony Express
DeWitt-Clinton
Mirens Continental
Elec
Obituary of William C. Long
Wm. A. Long born June 15 1887 died January 24 1931 age 43 7 9 son of John and Emma Long left an orphan as a child cared for by aunt Ella Linton Navy veteran six years married to Ethel Lewis April 16 1918 two children Déan and Velma survived by wife two children one brother Harry Long of Cleveland Ohio one foster sister Ruby Gerrish Mt Vernon two aunts Ella Linton Patoka and Vade Ashton Los Angeles one uncle Tom Buss San Diegos Calif and many relatives and friends Funeral services were held at the home Sunday January 25 at 2 00 pm conducted by Rev J M Smith Interment Cruse cemetery Attending from a distance listed various relatives and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Long
John
Emma Long
Ella Linton
U. S. Navy
Ethel Lewis
Déan
Velma
Harry Long
Cleveland
Ohio
Ruby Gerrish
Mt. Vernon
Patoka and
Vade
Ashton
Los Angeles
Calif
Tom Buss
San Diegos
Ape
Los
God
Farwell
J. M. Smith
Cruse
Wm. Long
James Lewis
Calvin Lewis
Laura Truitt
Roy Pugh
Cecil
Ena
Card of Thanks for neighbors and friends support
We extend heartfelt thanks to kind neighbors and friends for loyal support during our sad hours. Special thanks to Bro. Monroe Smith for comforting words, the singers for the songs, and Mr. T. B. Walker for bringing his son Ross to the occasion. Also thanks for the floral offerings. May God bless all. Signed by Mrs. F he! Song and children, Mrs. E. B. Linton, H. L. Lone, Mrs. Ruby Gerrish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Smith
T. B. Walker
Ross
F*he
E. B. Linton
H. L. Lone
Ruby Gerrish
Wickersham family in auto wreck near Shobonier
Mrs. B. F. Wickersham suffered a head wound requiring eight stitches when the car she rode in went off the road near Shobonier Sunday noon. Her daughters Mary and Beulah, who were driving and seated beside her, sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Wickersham
Shoobnier
Mary
Beulah
Yardley and Niece Visit Relatives in Patoka Area
Henry Yardley of Gordon Nebraska and his niece Mrs James Belcher of Peoria Illinois spent from Friday to Monday with relatives and friends in and near Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yardley
Gordon
Nebraska
James Belcher
Peoria
Ill
Patoka
Local high school hoops and college results from last week
Patoka Independent beat Salem Indes 31 27 on Thursday night. Charleston Teachers College lost to De Kalb by one point Friday. Stan Wasem scored 14 for Charleston. Bill Eagan 14 for Clinton H S in a Clinton win. Patoka complains of missed baskets. A Sectional Independent Tournament is set for Trenton February 18 19 20 21 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Salem Indes
Charleston Teachers College
de Kalb
Qcharleston
Stan Wasem
Charleston
Bill Eagan
Clinton H. S
Wapella
Clinton
Sandoval
Trenton
King of the Rails Locomotive Reaches 8430 Horsepower
The locomotive nicknamed King of the Rails is reported to deliver 8430 horsepower setting a new benchmark. Technical teams describe the power unit as a breakthrough in traction and efficiency for rail propulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tricity
King of the Rails
Get
Vernon Pentecostal Church News February 1 1931
Sunday School at 10 00 preaching at 11 00 Sunday night prayer at 7 30 Thursday night preaching at 7 30 Everyone welcome to these services The Sunday School is interesting Classes for everyone You are welcome J H Reeter Pastor Wednesday night February 4 What is Implied in God is my Father Song God Will Take Care of You Song When Love Shines In Prayer Scripture and Talk Elizabeth Simcox Special Number H S Glee Club Talk Leaning Based on Faith Marvin Ballance Talk Fellowship with God Maurice Willis Song Sweet Hour of Prayer Benediction Dayne Ellis Leader
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Elizabeth Simcox
B Y P U Leaders Talk on Christ Mission Roles at Church
Baptist church notices report a February B Y P U program led by Marion Outhouse with talks on the Threefold Purpose of Christ's Mission on Earth by Dale Nat tier and on living the Christ Life by Orville Genre. A poem by Juanita Easton and a gospel spread talk by T. E. Irvin are listed alongside a business meeting held January 31 with strong attendance. The Kaskas Association Quarterly meeting concluded, with next gathering set for Centralia in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Outhouse
Earth
Dale Nattier
Orville
Juanita Easton
T. E. Irvin
Kaskaskig Associtional
Centralia
Truth in Christian Science Lesson Sermon Across Churches
The Lesson Sermon on Truth was the subject in all Christian Science churches on Sunday January 25. The Golden Text cited Isaiah 25 1 praising God and his faithful plan. Included were Psalms 27 12 and a Science and Health quotation linking mortal belief to truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Thiesson-Sermon
Mary Baker Eddy
James Wilkenhauser Dies Near Here in 1931
James Thomas Wilkenhauser born January 23 1859 died January 27 1931 aged 72 years. He married Eva Blurton December 5 1880 and had four children. Survived by wife, children Joe Frankie Clifford, two brothers, one sister, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Zion Church January 28 conducted by Rev J M Smith with I O O F lodges assisting. burial in Jones cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas Wilkenhauser
Joseph
Sarah Wilkenhauser
Eva Blurton
Lena Adams
Joe
Odin
Til
Joe Wilkenhauser
Patoka
Frankie Murray
Vandralia
Clifford Wilkenhauser
Eldorado
Ill
Salem
J. K. Wilkenhauser
Hayworth
Amelia Nicholson
Zion Church
J. M. Smith
Patoka I
Zion Church Notes Zion Epworth League program Feb 1 1931
The Zion Epworth League schedules a February 1 1931 evening program with Luke 9 readings led by Juanita Neilson Carl Arnold Lucille Nichols Burle Meador Pauline McNicol Ella Arnold Russell Jones Wilma Caldwell Flora Wanda McWhirter Marion Etna Knight Frances Neilson Hilda McNicol and Mary Jane Williams. Song selections include Higher Ground Beautiful Garden of Prayer He Leadeth Me and His Way With Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Epworth League
Juanita Neilson
Emily Green
Carl Arnold
Lucille Nichols
Burle Meador
Pauline McNicol
Ella Arnold
Charlie Arnold
Roberta Arnold
Russell Jones
Wilma Caldwell
Flora
Wanda McWhir
Ter
Marion Caldwell
Etna Knight
Frances Neilson
Hilda McNicol
Mary Jane Williams
American Legion County Meeting Reported At Legion Hall
The regular County meeting of the American Legion was held at the Legion Hall on Wednesday night January 28 with large delegations from Centralia Salem Odin and Kinmundy present Local chapters were represented Comrade Marion Faglin Spanish War veteran spoke and the magician Merritt Caldwell entertained for thirty minutes A lunch of buns hot dogs and coffee was served with George Smith and Walter Pribble in charge of the chefs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Hall
Centralia
Salem
Odin
Kinmundy
Marion Faglin
Merritt Caldwell
Merritt
George Smith
Walter Pribble
Purcell Family Visits Kin in Illinois and Indiana
Fred Purcell and his son Kenneth joined their Clinton relatives for several days with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Purcell. C E Blankinship and wife with Mrs Clark Blankinship of Decatur plus D F Blankinship of Eureka Illinois spent Tuesday with friends in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Purcell
Kenneth
Clinton
Geo. Purcell
C. E. Blankinship
Clark Blankinship
Decatur
D. F. Blankinship
Eureka
Patoka
Former Towns Man Honored
From the Woodford County Journal a former Patoka citizen is highlighted. Eur eka Kiwanis Club installed new officers with Dean Blankinship as President and B J Kaufman as Trustee. Guest Langworth of Postal Telegraph attended. Activities for 1930 included visits, contests, Boy Scouts trips, water talks, and Christmas charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford County Journal
Patoka
Eureka Kiwanis Club
Moore
C. J.mitchell
Ocker
Dean Blankinship
Henry de Werf
W. M. Dyar
B. J. Kaufman
Bradford
Lincoln
Murph
Chilicothe
Washington
Wisconsin
Chautaqua
Urbana
A D Nichols in Springfield for Illinois Agricultural Association meeting
A D Nichols from Zion community and Flora area attends the Illinois Agricultural Association annual meeting in Springfield this week. He serves as Secretary of the Egyptian Seed Growers Exchange and President of the Egyptian Service Co. He was a guest at the banquet honoring Alexander Legg of the Federal Farm Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Nichols
Zion
Flora
Egyptian Seed Growers Exchange
Egyptian Service Co
Springfield
Illiois Agricultural Association
Alexander Legg
Federal Farm Board
Vernon I. O. O. F. Lodge Wins District Attendance Trophy
At Salem district meeting Monday night Vernon I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 3241 received a silver loving cup for the largest attendance at district meetings over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Verno Lodge
Local residents busy with visits and events in Sandoval
Mrs H T Bigelow of Salem and Mrs Olive Williams were business visitors Tuesday. Several residents traveled to Highland Edwardsville and Thompsonville. Attendance at a Centralia basketball game included many locals. Work began on a new gymnasium. Eight motorists were fined for failure to stop at the state road intersection north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Bigelow
Salem
Olive Williams
Cleora Schneider
Wilma
Hermann Rizzon
Highland
Edwardsville
H. B. Jones
Thompsonville
Isabelle Cassell
Pana
Raphael Brown
Lebanon
Wilbur Reinhardt
Wek
William Heymann
Harry
Wood River
D. H. Smith
Flora Jane Gibson
Centralia
Emma Schotter
T. C. Gorman
W. F. Reinhart
Dorothy Tritton
Louisville
Mary West
Mabel Kostanzer
Hazel Koutz
Maronerite
Agnes Shanklin
Esther Wood
Wilma Schneider
Rena Wilson Vivian
Evelyn Stiles
Hazel Dell Williams
Ruby Wood
Marjorie Duncan
Adele Voellmecke
Gidyas McClelland
B. F. Holmes
Terry Day
W. B. Anderson
H. Bellamy
C. C. Bellamy
Jim McKinley
John Robertson
Dewaine Potter
Logan Davidson
Byron Sherman
Oliver Burgess
Norman Knight
Fred Guyon
Howard Merten
William Heemann
Relza Troutt
Wanda Troutt
Annabelle
Dorothy Newmann
Richard Evans
Harry Duncan
Surprise Birthday Party at Fred Hester Home
A surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Hester on Saturday night January 10 in honor of their son Clyde. Attending were numerous family and friends including Hazel Smith Josephine Smith Lela Hester Kathryn Noller Ose Hester Alice Swagler Wilma Heinrich Florence Heinrich Fern Troutt Nina Hester Thelma Hintz Hannah McIntire Alma Hoffman Genevieve Wood Ellen Jensen Laura Nighswander Norma Nighswander Ralph Jensen Howard Hahn Louis Swagler Earl Swagler Carl Heinzmann Frank Kurth John Jensen H N Schaubert Wilbur Schimtz Nelson Schimtz Howard Hoffmann Burl Schaubert Dayne Wood Leonard Edwards Gaylon Smith John Smith and Orvil Hester Dean Jensen. Refreshments of apples popcorn ice cream and cake were served. Guests departed late, wishing Clyde many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hester
Homor
Clyde
Hazel
Josephine Smith
Lela Hester
Kathryn Noller
Ose. Hester
Alice Swagler
Wilma
Florence Heinrich
Fern Troutt
Nina Hester
Thelma Hintz
Hannah McIntire
Alma Hoffman
Genevieve Wood
Ellen Jensen
Frances Keister
Laura
Norma Nighswander
Ralph Jensen
Howard Hahn
Louis
Earl Swagler
Carl Heinzmann
Frank Kurth
John Jensen
H. N. Schaubert
Wilbur
Nelson Schimtz
Howard Hoffmann
Burl Schaubert
Lester Troutt
Dayne Wood
Leonard Edwards
Gaylon
John Smith
Orvil Hester
Dean Jensen
Paul Whiteman Returns to Radio on January 27
Paul Whiteman resumes radio broadcasts Tuesday January 27 at 8 PM Eastern on the Blue network with a half hour of popular orchestral and vocal melodies. The program, sponsored by Allied Quality Paint Group, will air each Tuesday night from now on. Whiteman and his band, on tour, will return to Chicago with a full repertoire of his unique arrangements and novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Whiteman
Allied Quality Paint Group
National Broadcasting Company
Chicago
Whiteman
Vernon Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Epps home
Mrs Clee Epps hosted the Vernon Ladies Aid Society with about 35 members present including three new members. Mrs Isabelle Protz was absent as president, so Mrs Cora Hanson presided and discussions included Sunshine Friend reveals and welcoming new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clee Epps
Ladies Aid Society
Wm. C. Oatts
Lisle Simcox
Anna Morton
Isabelle Protz
Cora Hanson
Maggie Freyer
Big Revival Meeting Blossoms in Patoka Region
The Patoka area hosts a Glorious Revival at the M E Church South with Rev. Sweitzer of Marion leading earnest preaching. Conversions are reported across Patoka and nearby towns, including Salem, Clay City, and Centralia, as meetings continue and extend to homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sweitzer
Marion
M. KE. Church South
M. E. Church South
Salem
Clay City
Centralia
Floyd Smith Surprise Birthday Gathered in Vernon
Friends gathered at Floyd Smiths Vernon home on Friday January 13 to surprise him for his birthday. Mrs Smith helped arrange it. Attendees included Truman Wher ritt Bill Carter Les Simcox Les Walker Bob Eagan Alberta Beckmeier Mary Caldwell Mary Hayes Nellie Houston and Lucile Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Smith
Vernon
Archie Skagg Killed in California Auto Crash
News of Archie Skagg's death in Rialto California Tuesday morning was received by his brother-in-law Elza Sharp. No details were available beyond the fatal automobile accident. The body is expected to arrive later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Skagg
Rialto
California
Elza Sharp
Skagg
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WM. C. Long
Wickersham
Sport News
Vernon Pentecost Church
J. H. Reeter
Baptist Church News
Christian Science Churches
James Wilkenhauser
Here
American Legion County Meeting
A. D. Nichols
Vernon I. O. O
F. Lodge
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