Fourth of July A Safe and Sane Celebration in Patoka
The town held a large Fourth of July celebration with Vernon Concert Band performances and speeches by Paul Kramer an American Legion man. Local groups and baseball gave entertainment while Orv Hopkins endured hard pitches from Howard Riley in a brisk Legion vs Business Men game. No heat deaths but a rear end collision near home plate was narrowly avoided as George Wasem and Johnny Simcox vied for a home run.
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Vernon
Paul Kramer
Kramer
American Legion
Legion Boys
Orv Hopkins
Howard Riley
Legion
Orv
George Wasem
Johnny Simcox
George
Johnny
Auto Accidents Near Griffin Farm Kill Two
Two young Elgin men driving a Ford roadster reportedly fell asleep and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting a Chevrolet driven by the McCaskey family of Ashley. The crash occurred just after 6 AM near the second bridge north of the Griffin farm. The Ford was destroyed. the Chevrolet modestly damaged and potentially repairable. McCaskey wife and Ford driver seriously injured. others treated at Patoka.
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Elgin
Ilinois
Fulsom Chastian
Lesser
Pete Willard
Valier
Mr. McCaskey
Ashley
Decatur
Griffin Farm
Ford
Chevrolet
Chastin
Williard
McCaskey
Patoka
Chastian
Vandalia
George Simcox
Elmer Belcher
Irvington
J. A. Warren
Durand
Clay City
Physicians
Brubaker Jury Cites Collision In Fatal July Crash
The jury finds deceased Clifford Brubaker died from a collision involving a Nash car driven by John K. Belding and a Ford car driven by W. H. Brunton on July 3.
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Clifford Brubaker
Nash
John K. Belding
Ford
W. H. Brunton
Auto Deliberately Runs Over Salem Family
Mr Chandler his wife and two children from East Main Street Salem were struck by a car Wednesday morning near Salem. Mr Chandler died on the operating table after leg amputation. A daughter and others on the motorcycle were seriously injured. The car fled the scene and lights were disputed but no one doubts a brutal act. Authorities and garages are expected to provide clues to identify the driver.
Salem man William Brubaker killed in car crash
A serious auto accident near Salem on Saturday resulted in the death of William Brubaker of Salem. William Brunton and his son George Brunton, from Centralia, were seriously injured with Geo Brunton in critical condition. The senior Brunton remains hospitalized.
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William Brubaker
Salem
Billy
George Brunton
William Brunton
George
Geo. Brunton
Centralia
Milk Plant Likely Locates Here in Greenville
Greenville men three brothers have bargained for two vacant lots east of the B N Griffin residence for a milk plant. They talked last winter and the deal was made with George Purcell with Irvin to start construction and handle milk by August 1st. Deed not yet made, but verbal agreements from a Wednesday night meeting are believed to be binding.
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Greenville
B. N. Griffin
George Purcell
Charles Eaglin Suffers Stroke in St Louis Visit
Charles F. Eaglin, formerly of this place and now of St. Louis, suffered a stroke of paralysis at the Oscar Davis home Tuesday night and remains in critical condition after the incident.
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Charles F. Eaglin
St. Louis
Oscar Davis
Marion County Teachers Examination Scheduled in Salem
Announcement for the Marion County Teachers Examination to be held at the Superintendents Office in Salem on Thursday and Friday July 15 and 16. The test opens at 8:30 on Thursday and 8:00 on Friday. Miss Hattie Blair, Superintendent of Schools.
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Salem
Hattie Blair
Cruse Family Heads North on Kalamazoo Vacation
C N Cruse and wife depart Friday for Kalamazoo Michigan to enjoy cool northern breezes. Miss Georgia will accompany them back to the sunny south on return. Gerald Cox will dip the ice cream and mix the Co Ks during their absence.
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C. N. Cruse
Kalamazoo
Mich
Miss Georgia
Gerald Cox
Fishing trip to Patoka ends in Okaw bound excursion
W P Sullivan John Faith William Boys and William Munson of Illiopolis reached Patoka Wednesday morning en route to the Okaw for a several days fishing trip. W P Sullivan is a busy local figure guiding school building projects and Mr Faith is cashier of the First State Bank of Illiopolis. Friends arranged truck service to haul out the catch.
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W. P. Sullivan
John Fait
William Boys
William Munson
Illiopolis
Patoka
Okaw
W. P
Faith
First State Bank of
Local merchant Ira Martin takes weeklong Wisconsin vacation
Ira Martin and his family with Miss Bertha Freyer depart Sunday for a week in Wisconsin. A July 6 mail from Kilburn, Wisconsin notes his time of life as he faces ongoing illness. Friends hope he regains health in time for the hunting season.
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Ira Martin
Bertha Freyer
Wisconsin
Kilburn
Ira
Accident on the hard road near Iuka ends with unresolved verdict
Brunton family members reported improving after a collision on the hard road east of Iuka. A Nash car driven by two youths allegedly struck the Brunton vehicle as it began to turn. Coroner Anderson empaneled multiple juries. after Sunday and Wednesday sessions they could not agree, and were reconvened Thursday as details remained unsettled.
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Brunton
Iuka
Bruntons
Mr. Brubaker
Nash
Anderson
Local notes from Patoka area advertise sales and visits
Martins offers 10c meals while Patoka stores push fresh goods and home furnishings. Residents like Robert Caldwell, Joe Hopkins and Harold Chandler visit family and friends. Henrietta Clark and Maura Dukes return from visits. Local merchants tout groceries, hardware and furniture with special prices and new lines.
Death of Former Resident in Carrigan Township
John Nagel Sr died at his home in Carrigan Township Monday after months of illness. He had lived in Patoka for about a year after selling his belongings, then returned to the farm. He leaves two children, John Jr who married Ora Peddicord and a daughter married Skie Walker. The funeral occurred Wednesday morning.
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John Nagel, Sr
Carrigan Township
Nagel
Patoka
John Jr
Ora Peddicord
Skie Walker
Normal Band Stops in Patoka on July Fourth Trip
The Illinois Soldiers Home Band of Normal paused in Patoka on Tuesday noon while en route home from Benton where they presided over Independence Day events. The juvenile group, formed from youths at the Spanish War Veterans Home, may visit Patoka again in the future.
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Illinois Soldiers Home Band of Normal
Patoka
Benton
Former Youngster Weds in Carlyle
Darrel Pugh of Centralia formerly Patoka and Hazel George of Centralia wed in Carlyle on Saturday June 26 1926. Police Magistrate Harvey Jones officiated. Both recently worked in St. Louis with Pugh at a car shop and George at Brown Shoe Company.
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Darrel Pugh
Centralia
Patoka
Jesse Pugh
Carlyle
Hazel George
Harvey Jones
St. Louis
Brown Shoe Company
Alma Will Not Hold Marion County Fair This Year
Announcement from Alma states no Marion County Fair this year due to Salem choosing not to change its Reunion date. The decision hinges on outside interests who set the fair timing and would not adjust their dates.
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Alma
Marion County
Salem
Vacation plans for Simcox and Troyer head to Starved Rock
Johnny Simcox and Paul Troyer plan a brief vacation leaving within hours. They will travel via the Well Broke Ford route to Starved Rock and then proceed to Lake Wisconsin.
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Johnny Simcox
Paul Troyer
Starved Rock
Wisconsin
Johnnys
Harold Kinney Receives Severe Burns
Harold Kinney the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Kinney of Popetownship suffered severe facial burns while refilling an alcohol engine with a boy cousin. The explosion sprayed flammable liquid on his face and he was rushed to a physician where he is reported doing nicely.
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Harold
Elmer Kinney
Pope Township
CANDIDATES VISIT AT LOCAL PICNIC IN SALEM
A Salem picnic drew candidates and supporters including J. Lem Ballance Democrat sheriff candidate, Hattie Blair Republican school superintendent candidate, J. S. Kinsley Democrat opponent, Paul Kramer Republican county clerk candidate, Walter Winkler Republican county treasurer candidate, and T. E. Irvin Patoka candidate for county treasurer. The event showed friendly engagement among all participants.
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J. Lem Ballance
Salem
Local Lad Involved In Suburban Teeth Incident
Reports say a Patoka young man was out calling in the southern suburbs when he ran into a confrontation with another man. The clash involved teeth and ended with a white flag raised before the final gong.
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Patoka
Local notes on shop visits and holiday visitors
Dale Alcom links with fall stock in Peters Shoe Co building this week and plans trail travel next week. Verna Belcher returns home from Decatur with friends after a visit at the John Belcher residence west of town. Flags line the Fourth of July as locals readied for celebration. Allie Ellis and Willie Martin are among visitors tied to local work and family events. Large lemons and canning supplies advertised by merchants.
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Neil Walker
du Quein
Martins
J. W. Alexander
Ashley
Decatur
P. B
Altoms
Charles Epps
Johnny Revis
Vernon
Patoka
Winona Stephens
Gary
Ind
Harold
Leo Chandler
Patoka Hon. & Furn Co
Claud Slater
John Slater
Oconee
Watkins
Cains
Harold Linton
Laura Haley
Elmer Carter
Crosby
Hill Bros
Alexander
Just
Frank Porter
Springfield
Lytle Porter
Denver Adams
Centralia
Chas
Adams
John Pugh
L. W. Ballance
F. Eaglin
Emery
O. E. Eaglin
Dains
Bines Johnson
Cairo
Dana Anderson
Strawn
H. B. Anderson
Patoka Motor Company
Alexander & Griffin
Ray Cox
W. Crawford
A. W. Thalman
Vandalia
Thalman
J. C. Beery
Chicago
Dale Alcom
Peters Shoe Co
Cagh -Griffin-Waltno Hdn. Co
Verna Belcher
John Belcher
Allie Ellis
I. C
Binney
W. B. Chilton
Nokomis
Walton Place
Willie Martin
Decatur Hospital
Taylorville
Lucile Gray
Assumption
Hill Bros. A. A
Sacrament Theme in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
Sunday services across Christian Science churches centered on Sacrament with the Golden Text from John 6 57 and readings from Matthew 26 26 28 and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The passages discuss Jesus blessing bread and wine and the spiritual meaning beyond literal use.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
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Wappy
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Mt. Olive
Maurice Dukes
Joe Hopkins
Henrietta Clark
F. J. Rogier
Griffin-Walton Hdw. Co
John Dorris
Oakland
Will
Crosley and Thompson
Griffin-Walton How. Co
J. C. Lloyd
Shobonier
Wesley Caldwell
Clinton
Kessner Cruse
Harold Kinney
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