Post Office Pursuit and Political Turmoil Across Nations
Outlandish claims discuss China curing dope users with firing squads and a vast postal system in the United States costing about 700 million dollars annually. The piece also covers Illinois Democratic caucus unity, figures like Governor Horner and Patrick Nash, and political shifts in France and the United States with comments on seating voters and the status of U.S. money as global legal tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Horner
Patrick Nash
Bruce Campbell
Downstate
James Hamilton Lewis
White House
Franklin BD
Conscience the Divine Voice in Man Sunday program
The July 5 church program at 7 p m features opening hymn Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross prayers and a series of talks and solos. Speakers include Alta Pugh Lucille Field Lavonne Jones Gayle Belcher Maye and Faye Field with piano and accordion numbers and scripture from Proverbs 20 27 and Acts 5 29. Mrs C C Moore and her son visited s Audree Schroeder’s home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
Pansy Wasem
Alta Pugh
Lucille Field
Maye
Faye Field
Lavonne Jones
Gayle Belcher
Doris Good
Roosevelt Acceptance Address Echoes Unity and Renewal
The address lauds bipartisan support and national resolve as America recovers from disaster. Roosevelt credits governors, officials, and millions of Americans for shared sacrifice, notes the shift from colonial tyranny to democratic self-government, and warns of industrial dynamism forming new economic powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Eolanne Tecsinds
Union
Congress
Philadelphia
Why Patoka Merchants Benefit the Community
The piece argues local shopping saves money by reducing travel, mail costs, and time while supporting community institutions. It stresses merchants as community boosters whose profits fund schools libraries churches and public services, benefiting residents and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evrey
Colorado Delegate Attends Milwaukee Convention
Miss Mildred Zimmerman of Denver formerly Patoka led ten Colorado delegates at an international non academic business sorority assembly in Milwaukee. They traveled by Zephyr train from Chicago in sixteen hours and invited the group to meet in Denver for 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Zimmerman
Denver
Colo
Patoka
Colorado
Milwaukee
United States
Canada
Miss Zimmerman
Chicago
Zephy
Hollywood
Calif
Zimmerman
Decatur
Heyworth
Christian Science Sermons and Roosevelt Address Highlight June Events
The Sunday Christian Science Lesson-Sermon discusses the kingdom of heaven like leaven and includes quotes from Jesus and John 8 31 32 along with passages from Science and Health. Also noted is President Roosevelt's Philadelphia acceptance address delivered Saturday night June 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Langenfed and Shobonier Face All Stars Friday Dates
Friday night July 10 features Langenfed versus All Stars followed by Shobonier on July 17. Both events pit local teams against visiting All Stars in two weekend showdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langenfed
All Stars
Shobonier
Change in Pauper Relief July 1st
State law reassigns pauper care to townships led by the Supervisor. One third of the sales tax goes to counties then to townships by need for poor relief. Townships must levy at least 30 cents per $100 valuation for paupers in July. failure loses sales tax share after Sept 30, 1936. Patoka Township to hold a town meeting to set the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
M. Rogier
Vernon fire thanks from I W Doolen family
During the recent fire at our place many people helped and the Vernon community is thanked for support. Mrs. I. W. Doolen and family express gratitude to all who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
I. W. Doolen
Patoka Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Health and News
The Patoka Woman's Club held a Saturday session two weeks after the regular meeting. Mrs. Mary Prohl proposed a school physicals drive for incoming students with club approval. Mrs. Hi N. Potts led the meeting in absent president Beery’s stead and immunization for both adults and children was discussed. A reading by Mrs. Bansbury was enjoyed. Red and White canned fruit demonstration by Mrs. Harold Stout impressed members, the gift courtesy of Jones and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Prohl
Marion
J. C. Beerys
Hi. N. Potts
Malan
W. J. . Bansbury
Harold Stout
Red & White
Jones & Martin
Surprise Party In Honor of Birthday
A group of Mrs. Q. C. Schroeder’s friends surprised her Saturday evening at her home to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Simcox of Sandoval, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Binnion of Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Denning of Vandalia, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Nattier, and Miss Helen Troyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. C. Schroeder
Harold Simcox
Sandoval
Cecil Binnion
Vernon
Leo Denning
Vandalia
Dale Nattier
Helen Troyer
Dinner Party at Chance Home Honors Harold Chance Visit
Mr and Mrs John Chance hosted a Wednesday dinner for friends of their son Harold Chance of Chicago who is spending his vacation here. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dean Martin Alta Puch Margaret Ballance Paul Logan Marcus Cox of Vernon Alice Britt and Harold Chance of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chance
Harold Chance
Cheago
Dean Martin Alta Puch
Margaret Ballance
Paul Logan
Marcus Cox
Vernon
Alice Britt
Chicago
Sanitary Milk Meeting Draws Patoka Patrons
A large Patoka Sanitary Milk Producers Association meeting June 27 at the gymnasium drew about 300 attendees. President Roy Malan led, talks by Bone of Vandalia and Blackburn of Salony urged organization and fair practices in milk transport and sale. Tiedeman of the St. Louis Dairy District warned against price hikes, pledging coop effort. A check tester noted higher butterfat and prices. Entertainment and refreshments followed, with Jamie Caldwell and others performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sanitary Milk Producer’s Association
Roy Malan
Fred Tacke
Treasury
Bone
Vandalia
Blackburn
Salony
Tiedeman
St. Louis
Sanitary Milk Producers
Schroeder
Irvin
Bopp Family Reunion Draws Wide Circle of Kin
A Sunday gathering brings together Bopp family members from Chicago Salem and Boulder with numerous relatives such as Wise nama Gren John Boun Claude Popp and Britt families. Harold Chance and Beryle Wortman visited in the afternoon as games and social time under trees created a lively reunion. Attendees expressed hope for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Nama Gren
John
Boun
Claude Popp
Sandoval
Ivetae
Beulah Boon
Alicea Britt
Chicago
Harry Britt
Crowsey
Eula Britt
Salem
Samuel Britt
Farina
P. H. Bopp
Harry Bonn
Orville Britt
Nathan Keist
Millard Palmer
Pearl Poole
Norman Gerrish
Raymond Eugene
Harold Chance
Beryle Wortman
Boulder
Bid A Bit Bridge Club Hosts Ada Day Event
The Bid-a-Bit Bridge club of Ver non met at Mrs Sally Purdue's home on Thursday June 25. Two bridge tables were in play with Mrs Mildred Walton winning high and Thelma Danson low. Guests enjoyed refreshments prepared by the hostess and Audree Schroeder. The club plans to meet next at Audree Schroeder’s home. Rev Walter Miller of Farine visited with Patnka friends and was once pastor of the local Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Sally Purdue
Mildred Walton
Thelma Danson
Audree Schroeder
Walter Miller
Farine
Thoreday
Pp. J. Molonnier
Miller Wos Tha
Lara’ Baptist Church
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Marion County
Postal Service
Anterton Construction Company
Pramier
Frence
Blom
Republie
Howe
Jean
Atistseti An A
Robinson
Aidine
Tmc
Berka
Senator Robinson
Democratic Convention
Sr Gt
Pst
Wisconsin
Christian Science Churches
Patoka Woman’s Club Meeting
Bopp
Bid
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