Local Social Notes Roundup From Weekend Visits
MC Haney Eek Zollar and wife called on T. W. Gray and family Saturday night. Mrs. J. F. Black and children were Centralia visitors Saturday afternoon. Fifteen neighbors and friends of Rufus Ross had a wood chopping for him Friday. Mrs. Greenwalt, Wm. Walker and Argie Howard were Salem visitors Saturday. Elmer Powell and family spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs. Howard Smith and family. J. R. Gray and family of Carter spent Sunday with S. W. Gray and family. John Fulton and family attended a birthday dinner at Clarence Cavins Thursday. Alvin Gray and wife and Miss Alpha Gray attended the funeral of Wm. Long Sunday afternoon. Mrs. C. E. McHaney and Mrs. Evert Goodwin visited Thursday with their aunt Mrs. T. W. Gray and family. Rev. Austin Donoho filled his appointment at Givens Chapel Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Emma Heskett and Mrs. Audrey Gray called on Mrs. Argie Howard Friday afternoon. George Cruse and family spent Sunday with his aunt Mrs. Beile Greenwalt. J. T. Dorris worked on a’s farm in this neighborhood the last of the week. Miss Frankie Gray was a Salem visitor Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eek Zollar
T. W. Gray
J. F. Black
Centralia
Rufus Ross
S. W. Gray
John Fulton
Clarence Cavins
Alvin Gray
Alpha Gray
Wm. Long
C. E. McHaney
Evert Goodwin
Austin Donoho
Givens Chapel
Emma Heskett
Audrey Gray
Argie Howard
Orville Harvey
Valinda Conant
Mack Robb
Sam Lowe
Marshall Williams
Billie Morris
Selby Garrett
Elvin Conant
Helen Wainscott
Everett Downey
Kinmaundy
George Cole
Bill Doolens
Ben Wainscott
Helen
Imogene Puffer
Marvin
Bob Green
Kenneth
Orville Feathers
Marvin Conant
S. C. Green
Bob Robb
Kinmundy
Mack’ Robb
Salem
Marshall
Floyd Williams
Selby Garretts
T. P. Williams
Ren Wainscott
Marvin Conants
Charlie Doolen
Seldon Cooper
Mary Belcher
Nobel Bryant
St. Louis
Virgil Tedrick
John Henry Belcher
Charley Shepard
Shattue
J. A. Shepard
Theodore Morrison
Carlyle
Clarey Austin
Keysport
Reno
Christian County
Auto
Lon Austin
Lena McKinney
Stella Nicoll
Patoka
Mattie Calhoon
Local Visits and Errands Around Patoka
Isabelle and Mabel Bowen visited Ruby and Nettie Schmahl Monday afternoon. Clarence Bowen and wife called on Tuesday. Don Peddicord passed through Wednesday and Sunday. Ozie Hill attended the Patoka milk meeting Monday afternoon. Nat French and family visited Sunday. Ernest Schmahl attended Temple Sunday School. Pearl Poole and wife visited C. N. Walker Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle
Mabel Bowen
Ruby
Nettie Schmahl
C. N. Walker
Henry Stillabower
Patoka
Don Peddicord
Clarence Bowen
Ida Stillabower
Ozie Hill
J Werb Schmahl
Clarence Cozad
Nat French
Glenridge
Ernest Schmahl
Temple
Pearl Poole
Local social visits and weekend calls noted
On Sunday morning Herb Schmahl spent time with Henry Stillabower. Don Peddicord called on C. N. Walker Saturday night. Miss Isabelle and Mabel Bowen visited Sunday evening with Ruby and Nettie Schmahl. Mrs. C. N. Walker spent several days last week with her sister Mrs. Ella Monahan of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Schmahl
Henry Stillabower
Don Peddicord
C. N. Walker
Isabelle
Mabel Bowen
Ruby
Nettie Schmahl
Ella Monahan
Salem
Local family visits and gatherings in Odin area
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Friend and family spent Sunday visiting Melvin Austin. Emma Ross returned from near Salem with sister Ella Phillips. James Case of Farina visited Flora McClelland. Several residents shared visits across Odin Sandoval Glenridge Centraila and Salem, including Flora McClelland, Ruth Break field, Maude Austin, Roosevelt McClelland, and others.
Measles in Town Amid Social Visits Reported
A string of social visits is noted as measles cases appear in Stombaugh Hill town. Judge Torrence is gravely ill at home on South Fourth Street with little hope of recovery. Several families, including the McClarys Meyers and Kirkman, visited Rollie Stombaugh and children on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Torrence
South Fourth St
John McClary
Goldie
Lloyd
Hilton Meyers
Tommy Kirkman
Rollie Stombaught
John Luster
Ella Hawkins
Annie Schine
Rose Laswell
Grandma Bails
Farmin g Families Move and Weekend Visits
Fairman Harry Bopp and family moved to a new home east of Patoka. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips of Decatur spent the weekend with Mrs. Phillips brother L. E. Williams. Little Helen Bowen is improving nicely. Guy Quick and family moved to the Wood farm recently vacated by Harry Bopp. Mrs. Minnie Heinrich entertained friends at her parents home Friday. Pinochle provided entertainment and prizes went to Mrs. Ted Ticknor and Mrs. Cecil Hicks. The hostess served lunch and guests departed late. H. J. Stone and children attended a basketball game at Sandoval Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bopp
Patoka
Glen Phillips
Decatur
H. J. Stone
George and
Mary Fulton
Sandoval
Fair Enough Bill Car Tax Causes Laughter in Garage
A humorous exchange reveals no auto tax due. Fred recounts guiding the assessor to the car in a garage where the official donated ten dollars to buy a new vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bow
Bill
Fred
Elmo Scott Watson Illustrates Little Known American History
The article introduces Elmo Scott Watson and his illustrated features in this newspaper. His history pieces reveal sidelights on the building of the nation alongside pieces on science literature and the arts. Teachers find his articles valuable for classes and readers will enjoy them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Patoka Hardware and Furniture Company Notice 1981
Notice from Patoka Hardware and Furniture Company expressing optimism for community growth and promising to meet hardware, furniture, and flooring needs. It invites customers to visit, offers free consultation, and pledges that any profits will be used to stabilize the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Hardware & Furni
Local family visits and calls in Sandy Branch
Orville Harvey and wife with Mrs Valinda Conant shared supper at Mack Robb home Tuesday evening. Numerous neighbors and relatives visited, called, or spent time at various homes including the Conants, Robbs, Williams, Wainscotts, and Doolens in Sandy Branch and Kinmundy.
Small Town Visits and Weekend Gatherings
Mrs Bertha Palmer Mrs Minnie Tackett and Cecil Palmer and Betty Jean Palmer visited Mrs eis Nichols Thursday. Eugene and Fred Simpson called on Mr and Mrs Pearl Poole Wednesday night. George Jett and son Alva sawed wood for Ossie Hill Saturday. Sunday dinner guests included Charlie Bopp and family with Millard Palmer and family. John Tolbert and family with John Nichols and wife. Clarence Tackett and family with Everett Goodwin and family. Florence Simpson of Salem visited her parents. Esther Goodwin spending a few days in Odin. L A Gettelman visited Sunday with Cecil Jett and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Palmer
Minnie Tackett
Cecil
Betty Jean Palmer
Eis Nichols
Ugene
Fred Simpson
Pearl Poole
George Jett
Alva
Ossie Hill
Charlie Bopp
Millard Palmer
John Tolbert
John Nichols
Clarence Tackett
Everett Goodwin
Florence Simpson
Salem
Charlie Simpson
Esther Goodwin
Odin
L.A. Gettleman
Cecil Jett
Bear Creek Socials and Visits Across the Week
Charley Ballance and family with Margaret Lake visited near St Paul. Wes Oates stayed with Jessie Payne and family. Seventeen men cut wood for Oral Brown. Walter Melton rushed to Clin ton to see his ailing son Herbert. W. M. A. dinner at Patoka noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Ballance
Margaret Lake
Lee Brown
Mill
St. Paul
Wes Oates
Jennie Payne
Wm. Jones
Ruth Kirkman
Corolin Nesbit
Vandalia
Frank Lake
Oral Brown
Mr. Brown
Wm. Chriss
Walter Melton
Clinton
Herbert
Mildred
Gilbert Brown
Hazel
Homer Jones
Charley Peacock
Coquice Payne
Wilma Payne
Frank Robertson
Beryl Linton
John Lake
Sarah Kinney
Nelson
Vernon
Wm. Brewer
Marriage Unites Theodore Morrison and Clarey Austin
Theodore Morrison of Carlyle and Clarey Austin of Keysport wed in a ceremony led by J. A. Shepard. The couple planned to honeymoon by auto to Reno, Christian county, after the ceremony amidst family present.
What John Wanamaker Said of Gossips
A Treasury of Wanamaker wisdom notes his stance on gossip. He cautions against listening to tattlers and tale bearers and urges not to repeat what is heard. He argues that scandals waste time and should be ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Help for the Frosted Cakes In frosting thin icing
Guidance for thickening frosting with a light dusting of cornstarch to prevent icing from running off cakes. Tips focus on achieving a firmer icing texture for neater presentations.
Parachute humor quoted by Sewanee crowd legend
Saddleback anecdote recalls a tough Sarge remark about parachute failure and a retort from a cadet, attributed to the Sewanee Mountain Goat era. The line reflects wartime bravado and military humor recorded in the period.
Printing Orders Drift as Shops Voice Frustration
A local notice bemoans customers who place printing orders out of town, arguing they could have supported nearby businesses instead. It laments lost revenue and urges patrons to buy locally.
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Kay Johnson
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Passion Flower
Charles Farell
Janet Gaynor
Hells Angels
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Linton & Beery
Leta Smith Beery
Clayton Beery
Odin Township
Andy
Raymond
Ronnie Lusch
Melvin Austin
Emma Ross
Ella Phillips
James Case
Farina
Flora McClelland
Lora Holtslaw
May McClelland
Lula Deadmond
Rosalie
Doris McClelland
Everett Dily
Ruth Galbreath
Stella Meridith
Chas. Abernathy
Kittles
Day
Jas. R. McClelland’s
Maude Austin
Roosevelt
Billie Talbott
Mattie Deadmond
Isaac
G. W. McClelland
Johnson
Aldah Woods
Isaac Ross
Matilda
Jas. R. McClelland
Lily Poole
Ruth Breakfield
John Meridith
Isac Ross
Shanafelt
Forrest
Pearl McClelland
Sella McClelland
Mabin Wood
Jas, McClelland
Our Christmas Club
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Fairman
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Mickie
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