Railway Earnings Back On Old Level After Slump
The Western railways return to 1916 earning levels in 1928 with net earnings of 456.1 million dollars, while investment rose to 10.61 billion and return on investment fell to 4.3 percent. The 1929 Western Railway Year Book notes record efficiency gains, lower fuel use, higher train speeds, and a 20 percent drop in freight and passenger rates since 1921.
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Western Railways
The
Western Railway
Committee On Public Relations
Western Steam
Marion County Pensions Paid to Blind Recipients
Over the year July 1 1928 to July 1 1929 Marion County paid 12460 to blind pensioners. Thirty six receive pensions with two deaths and one commitment to a State Institution. One new recipient added at the June meeting and four filed for September. The State will reimburse half the paid amount.
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Marion County
Board of Supervisors
Pleasant gathering precedes Parker family departure to Muskogee
Elmer Parker and family concluded a warm visit in Sandoval and Centralia, gathering relatives at the Black home for a two day reunion. The party includes Carl Black and Tommy Rae Centralia and Blanche McCallon with James of St Louis, heading to Oklahoma where Mrs. Parker directs a Cree Indian class and will stage an operetta on July 18.
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Elmer Parker
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Sandoval
Centralia
Mrs. Parker
L. M. Black
Carl Black
Tommy Rae
Helen
James
Blanche McCallen
Frank Black
H. J. LeMay
Nokomis
W. B. Chilton
Blanche McCallon
Ozarks
St. Louis
Parkers
Blanche
Diphtheria Immunization Urged Before Fall Season
A public health appeal urges parents to vaccinate children with three injections of toxin antitoxin to prevent diphtheria. The notice cites vast worldwide use, safety, and rapid immunization, urging action before the season and noting Illinois faces a critical diphtheria situation.
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Illinois
Local Visitors and Notices From Patoka Community
Local residents report visits from Decatur Vernon Salem and Centralia with relatives in Patoka. Several trips to St Louis Jefferson Barracks and Forest Park noted as well as a fish fry announcement by Rev Burge Epworth League. State Rural Postmen convention plans discussed by J E Cooper Shobonier.
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Walter Murfin
Bill
Decatur
Vernon
Susan M. Klinge
Patoka
Thelma Tefft
Merle Gard
Dennis Lutey
Salem
Charles Sharpe
Centralia
Ella Larkins
St. Louis
Hayes- Humes
H. E. Burge
M. E. South Church
Odin
Epworth League
Chas, Cox
Springfield
C. J. Metzger
William Rimmer
Central City
Robert Morris
Russell Snyder
Jefferson Barracks
T. C. Speer
J. E. Cooper
Shobonier
Cooper
Rockford
Kentucky
Free Picture Show at City Park Wednesday Night
The City Park hosts a free picture show on Wednesday night July 17. The Woman's Club will serve ice cream and cold drinks to attendees.
Baptist Church Youth and Prayer Meetings Outline July Program
The local Baptist church lists B Y P A and Y W A sessions with leaders Mrs Lowell Belcher Miss Mary Jane Willimas and others. Devotional services focus on scripture topics, prayers and songs. Epworth League and prayer meetings are scheduled. attendance urged and spiritual meals described as uplifting.
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Baptist Church News
Job
Lowell Belcher
John Nattierie
Bessie Ill
Carroll Mojonnier
Artie Rogier
Ballance
Faye Fiscus
Jesus
Bessie Hill
Rose Chandler
Vivian Nattier
Bonnie Hill
Wayne Doolen
Epworth League
Mary Jane Willimas
II Corinthians
Zion Epworth League
Christ
Dwight Williams
Hilda McNicol
Mary Jane Williams
Lois McNicol
Pauline McNicol
Nina Doolen
Wilma Caldwell
Dorothy McNicol
Harold Belcher
Sunday School Attendance at Patoka Pentecostal
The Patoka Pentecostal News notes strong Sunday School turnout last Sunday and ongoing interest in Bible study. Rev. A D Spicer preaches Sunday evenings at the hall, with weekly Tuesday prayer meetings. Visitors from nearby assemblies join in uplifting fellowship as they urge community members to help overcome worldly evils.
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Patoka Pentecostal News
A. D. Spicer
Lesson-Sermon on God in Christian Science Churches
Sunday services across Christian Science Churches centered on God with the Golden Text from Psalms 65 1 2 praising God in Zion. The Bible citation from Psalms 50 1 2 spoke of the mighty God calling the earth and Zion shining with beauty, while Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health emphasized the substance Life intelligence Truth and Love reflected in creation when corporeal senses yield to scientific facts.
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Christian Science
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Zion
Mary Baker Eddy
Mr Alfred Smith Dalrymple Leads Local Visit
Mrs Smith Dalrple and child ren of Bridgeport arrived last week and were accompanied to their home by Mrs O H Gray. Mr Alfred Smith Dalrymple accompanied them and directed all ceremonies asserting master status.
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Smith Dalrple
Bridgeport
O. H. Gray
Alfred Smith-Dalrymple
Zion Church Ice Cream Social Draws Crowd and Natives
The Zion Church ice cream social drew a large crowd on Saturday night with music by the Patoka school band. Organizers thank performers and donors for cakes and help. proceeds totaled about $9. Sunday School attendance reached fifty five, with continued interest in church activities.
Wallace Alexander Breaks Arm in Yard Play
Wallace Alexander suffered a broken left wrist when he fell during play in his parents yard on Wednesday morning. The injury occurred amid a scuffle with Junior Delassus as several youngsters were playing nearby.
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Wallace Alexander
Junior Delassus
Band Concert in Vernon Illinois Delights 1929 Program
A Vernon Illinois concert features Marche Et Cortege La Reine da Saba overture Poet and Peasant selection Madame Sherry bass solo The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Waltz Glory of Egypt 12th St Rag Dance of the Hours I Cant Give You Anything but Love two Thomas Cats Chicago Tribune March performances by Mervel Willett Harry Wheeler and others with works by Gounod Suppe Heschna King Brahms and more.
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Mervel Willett
Thombone Smear
Thomas Cats
The
Chicago Tribune
Fancy Work Club Meeting Was Enjoyed At Home
The Ladies Fancy Work club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Charley Hill's home. Miss Bessie Hill played piano, an article by Mrs. Nattier and a Guest poem read by Mrs. Murfin. A pleasant social time followed with refreshments. August meeting planned with Mrs. Elmer Rogier.
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Charley Hill
Bessie Hill
Nattier
Edgar A. Guest
Murfin
Elmer Rogier
Patoka Dairy Plant Sells to Breese Firm
The Patoka dairy plant changes ownership as William Schroder of Breese buys the operation from P. J. Mojonnier and Artie Rogier. Schroder, to take charge by August 1, will run the plant with his son, with Mojonnier remaining briefly and Rogier resuming farming nearby. The sale preserves local jobs and hauling arrangements.
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P. J. Mojonnier
Artie Rogier
William Shroder
Breese
Mr. Schroder
Mojonnier
Rogier
Patoka
Chicago Car and Wash Bowen's Truck in Mix Up
A Chicago Auburn en route from St. Louis collided with Wash Bowen's truck at Purcell corner, striking the Auburn and pushing both vehicles into Mrs. Purcell's lawn. The Auburn side broke off a light pole and two occupants of the Chicago car suffered slight scratches. The Chicago car bafflingly headed south toward Chicago, not away from it.
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Wash Bowen
Purcell Corner
Chicago
Padlock Order Issued for Jack Kelly Home in Fayette County
Federal Court in East St. Louis granted a permanent injunction to padlock the home of Jack Kelly located on the Bluff City Brownstown road. In a separate Fayette County proceeding, Lizzie Miller and Bill German were held to $1000 bond on liquor transportation charges after a raid and preliminary hearing.
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Vandalia
Ill
East St. Louis
Jack Kelly
Bluff City
Brownstown
Fred Meyer
Lizzie Miller
Sholconier
Fayette County
Bill German
Forty Marriage Licenses Issued in June 1929
County records show forty marriage licenses issued during June 1929. This compares with forty-four licenses in June 1928, reflecting a stable level of marriage activity in the period.
Township Assessors Turn In Their Books
Fifteen township assessors have submitted their books while the Centralia and Salem books remain outstanding.
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Centralia
Salem
County Meeting of Eastern Stars Attends Salem Event
Local Eastern Stars members and Vernon lodge members attended a county wide meeting at Salem on Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. Catherine Green of Effingham.
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County Meeting OF Eastern Stars
Salem
Eastern Stars
Vernon
Catherine Green
Effingham
Adams Chevrolet Stolen Wednesday Night
The Adams family reports their Chevrolet was stolen last Wednesday night with no trace found. Claud Adams and local authorities are investigating the loss. The vehicle remains missing as police follow leads.
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Claud Adams
Miss Cora Douthitt Returns to Work in St
After a week long vacation with her mother, Miss Cora Douthitt has resumed her duties in St. The return marks a continuation of her work with the local organization and followed a brief rest period.
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Cora Douthitt
Our Country Roads Are Improving Now
Big Dees road grading equipment operates from Fayette county line toward Patoka as rain slows work. After drying weather, the west bridge strip should finish then cross toward town. County machine from Salem joins to grade east from Griffin highway toward Alma. Local fund contributors urged to deposit money at the First State Bank to ease collection.
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Big Dees
Fayette County
Patoka
Salem
Baker
Griffin Highway
Alma
First State Bank
Local Car Hit by Missouri Auto Near Ramsey
Ed Kidder and his Weldon grandson were rear ended by a Missouri driver while en route to Patoka. The Kidder Ford slid into a ditch and rolled with minor injuries to the pair. The Missouri driver left the scene after claiming the Kidder car struck first. License taken. possible suit expected.
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Ed Kidder
Weldon
Patoka
Ramsey
Missouri
Kidder
Likley
Family Reunion at H R Livesay's
The Fourth of July gathering at H R Livesay's house drew twenty four relatives for a noon lawn dinner with ample shade and ice cream for dessert. It may be the last time they meet like this. Attendees included Chas Morris of Colorado John Morris and wife Chicago Arthur Morris and wife Centralia Corby Morris and family Centralia and the Yonker family of St Louis.
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H. R. Livesay
Latters
Chas. Morris
Colorado
John Morris
Chicago
Arthur Morris
Centralia
Corby Morris
Yonker
St. Louis
Family Reunion At Waddelow Home Near Mulberry Grove
A Sunday family reunion at the James Waddelow home near Mulberry Grove drew seventeen attendees despite bad weather. Present were James and Dorothy Waddelow, George Curran of Edwardsville, Le Roy Waddelow of Chicago, Philip and Wilmer Meador and families, Elzora Gru lich, and Paul Edgar with son Philip, plus Mrs. Gru lich and Mr. Meador of Arcola and Patoka residents.
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James Waddelow
Mulberry Grove
Dorothy
George Curran
Edwardsville
Leroy Waddelow
Chicago
Philip Meador
Vernon
Wilmer Meador
Patoka
Elzora Gr
Accident results serious for well known young man
A sister, Mrs. Robert Hathaway of Le Roy, reports Harold Wadkins was seriously injured in an accident on June 27. He was taken to Bloomington hospital where one leg had to be amputated. A later update says he is progressing as well as could be expected. friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Robert Hathaway
Harold Wadkins
LeRoy
Harold
Bloomington
Local youths plead guilty in Centralia court
A fast Chevrolet, driven by local youths from near Patoka, was taken to the police station and pled guilty. The regular fine was applied to the city revenue for future use in Centralia.
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Patoka
City of Souls
Centralia
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Suppe
Heschna
King
Bowman
Poncheilli
Fields
Brahms
Ruby
Smith
Chambers
Patoka Dairy Plant
Bowen
Missouri Auto
Waddelow
Centralia City
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