Fourth of July Celebration Pleases Large Park Crowd
The Fourth of July celebration proceeded smoothly with a large morning picnic crowd at the local park. Parade featured two horsemen and decorated autos, with prizes awarded for best decorated automobile, truck, and horse drawn vehicle. Speakers included Rev S M Spurgeon Judge Wilson and Congressman William Arnold. fireworks show closed the day as the American Legion led the crowd in evening festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
East Spruce Street
Dr. Murfin
Louie Wasem
Katie Nattier
Leo Walker
Liberty Bell
Front Street
West Railroad
Patoka Hardware Corner
Hard Road
School Street
Dale Altom
F.M. Smith
Blackburn
American Legion
Harold
Jouify
Clark Simcox
Vernon
Odin
Ver
Terrible rain storm sweeps Patoka region Friday morning
A severe electrical storm hit Patoka about 10 30 P M and heavy rain began at 1 30 A M lasting into daylight. Reports say eight inches fell, floodwaters blocked bridges and roads, a tree and a hay barn were struck by lightning, and trains and traffic were delayed across the flood district.
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Patoka
L. V. Patten
Pope Sisters Farm
Ben Thalmans
Parks Farm
Burton Branch
I. C
Vandalia
DuQuoin
Centralia
Local Bus Service Opens Through Here to Springfield
The Egyptian Transportation Company launched a new bus route through here last week with two cars running from Pyramid Ashley West York to Springfield without change. The service will expand based on public need with local information and rates at the C N Cruse Restaurant. Notable visitors included J E Cooper and family and C J Metzger of Springfield considering relocation to Vandalia.
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Springfield
Egyptian Transportation Company
Marion
Pyramid
Ashley
West Y
C. N. Cruse
J. E. Cooper
Decatur
C. J. Metzger
Iuka
C. J
Vandalia
R. T. Baldwin
Kenney
Vernon Band Concert Program Overview
Vernon hosts a band concert featuring Vandalia Overture Morning Noon and Night in Vienna and United We Stand. Selections include Madam Sherry Danse of the Fireflies My Army by Helen Hathaway and Blue Danube with solos by L H Friedenstein and Harry Loar. A chorus and trombone novelty piece plus a Higham march complete the program.
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Vienna
Suppe
Sherry
Hoschna
Mandalay
L. H. Friedenstein
Helen Hathaway
Ana Devil and
Harry Loar
Altom's store offers assorted goods and local notices
Local shoppers discuss Watkins extracts and Hill Brother's Store line, apples, vinegars, and fresh cider. Notices mention visits by Dr Hudspeth, Miss Martha Simcox, Cecil Brown, and J W Alexander moving offices. Community updates cover travel, family visits, farm sales, and town events amid a long list of Altom's sales items and local gossip.
Two Prisoners Returned to Neighboring States
Springfield Illinois July 2 Two requisitions honored by Governor Small return inmates under arrest in Illinois to home states for trial Frank Melvin wanted in Ohio on wife and child desertion is sent to Ohio and Charles P Beasley charged with issuing fraudulent checks for a car is sent to Alabama
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Springfield
Small
Illinois
Frank Melvin
Ohio
Charles P. Beasley
Alabama
Interest Parties Must Settle Own Road Disputes
Springfield July 2 Governor Small said he cannot hear more road delegations over disputed routes. Controversies of this nature must be settled by the interested parties as the state highway department continues to push forward work within the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Small
State Highway Department
God and the divine name in Christian Science Lesson
Sunday services across Christian Science churches centered on God as the one infinite divine power. The Golden Text from Psalms 8 1 extols God’s glory above the heavens while I Corinthians 8 5 6 emphasizes the belief in one Father. The science text asserts one infinite God unifies men and nations and ends wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Heaven
Earth
Mary Baker Eddy
B Y P U PROGRAM Sunday July 8 1928
Program for Sunday July 8 at 7 30 P M with topic Some Promises and Providences 2 Peters 1 4 11 Leader Rose Chandler Peter Expounds Gods Promises Gail Rogier Purpose of Gods Promises Joe Outhouse Promises Inspire Hope Emily Ballance Song Enocih and Eugene Parker Promises of Special Importance Willie Nattier Some Promises of Providence Artie Rogier The Darkest Providences Mrs Karl Outhouse Reading Violet Nattier Bible Questions Mr Mojonnier Playlet A Missionary Barrel
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Peter
Rose Chandler
Gail Rogier
Joe Outhouse
Emily Ballance
Enoch
Eugene Parker
Willie Nattier
Providence
Artie Rogier
Karl Outhouse
Birthday gathering at J. S. Hudspeth home honors family member
Relatives and neighbors visited the J. S. Hudspeth home last Sunday to celebrate a family birthday. The party included Barthol Anderson and family, Ollie Alexander and daughter, Wilma Dively, Fay Fiscus, L. Ex Turner, and others. Francis Turner performed music for the amused group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Hudspeth
Bartho] Anderson
Ollie Alexander
Wilma Dively
Fay Fiscus
L. Ex Turner
Francis. Turner
Poultry Dealers Renew Licenses in Illinois
About 5 000 Illinois poultry dealers are receiving renewed licenses valid July 1 to June 30. The licensing law, backed by agriculturists, requires dealers to keep records for tracing purchases and is enforced by the Department of Agriculture with peace officer inspections. The measure has led to arrests and convictions, reducing theft and saving thousands of dollars for poultry raisers.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Department of Agriculture
Locals Update From Venona and Surrounding Areas
Bryan Cox of Venona spent several days with sister Mrs Ahi. James Maston returned to Chicago after a ten day visit with his wife and children. W H Cain and daughters and Miss Blanche McCallon visited Will Humes and family in Centralia. Christina Cox, after visiting sister in St Louis, returned home. James Cox, now back from northern Illinois, visited Ruth Smith. Shobonier residents visited Mrs Mary Belcher and her mother accompanied them home.
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Watkins
Hill Brother
Hudspeth
Lincoln
Altoms
Atkins
Hill Brother’s
Altom’s
Martin Johnson
Martha Simcox
Effingham
Helen Chandler-Smith
Calvin Belcher
Maurice Ballance
J. W. Alexander
Elva Towler
Shobonier
Altom
Oscar
Thalman
Centralia
Patoka
Wesley Caldwell
Clinton
Lynn Purcell
Kaith
Clarence Porter
Verda
Independence
Frank’ Blifritz
St. Louis
Altom's
George
Ballance
Elaine
Dana Anderson
William Carter
Cropsey
Claude Matheny
Vandalia
Decatur
Dr. Scholls
Robert Ballance
Centralia Hospital
Superior Insurance Association
Jess Pugh
J.T. Morris and Family of
Mr. Morris
Harve Livenay
Corb
Cenra Ptnds
Bryan Cox
Venona
Ahi
James Maston
Chicago
W. H. Cain
Blanche McCallon
Will Humes
Christina Cox
James Cox
Northern Illinois
Ruth Smith
Mary Belcher
Mrs. Belcher
Sunbeam Band Meeting at Baptist Church July 14
The Sunbeam Band will meet in the Baptist Church on Saturday July 14 at two o clock led by Evelyn Ellis. Program includes songs prayers recitations talks stories duets and verses in Japanese and English with various participants named. Dismissal prayer by Violet Nattier.
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Sunbeam
Baptist Church
Evelyn Ellis
Jesus
Alice Mojonnier
Mildred Wickersham
Kagaya
Christ
Irene Malan
Jiaine Wickersham
Violet Nattier
Sunrise Kingdom
Glen Hill
Oka
Alice
Mojonnier
Grover Malan
Local Notices Reflect Travel and Mishap in Clinton Area
A report from Clinton notes James Wasem and wife visiting from St Louis for the Fourth when their car was damaged after a collision with Raymond Webber of O Fallon. Dewitt Jennings, formerly at Kankakee State Hospital, heads to Idaho to join Ken and Walter Simcox. Ter re Haute residents Oliver Strain and sister Mrs Patt en visit, while Chas Blankinship and wife plan a move from North Beach Mad. Frank Ballance and family depart for Delphis Kansas for a vacation with relatives.
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Clinton Municipal
James Wasem
St. Louis
Raymond Webber
O’falléh
James
Dewitt Jennings
State Hospital
Kankakee
Idaho
Ken
Walter Simcox
Dewitt
Denver
Oliver Strain
Terre Haute
L. V. Patten
Strain
Pattens
Chas. E. Blankinship
North Beach
Mad
Decatur
Sister Ballance
Frank Ballance
Delphis
Kan
Norma Ballance
Frank
Kansas City
Shobonier Church Holds Fourth Quarterly Conference
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the Shobonier charge will be held Sunday July 8 at 8 p m. at the M E Church in Shobonier. Brother C B Whitesides presiding and preaching, with business session and administering the Lord s Supper. All are invited and urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shobonier Charge
M. E
Shobonier
C. B. Whitesides
Card of Thanks From Mrs Wilma Crawford
I thank all who assisted my folks and helped brighten my hours during illness. Special appreciation to those who earnestly prayed for my recovery. Mrs. Wilma Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Crawford
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