Illinois Central Improves Passenger Train Service
Illinois Central announces extensive passenger service upgrades led by L A Downs. The plan includes Panama Limited revival between Chicago and New Orleans, a new streamlined Chicago to St Louis train, air conditioned cars, rebuilt dining and lounge cars, and faster schedules on The Creole The Louisiana and The Hawkeye. The World’s Fair Special between Memphis and Chicago and new connections to Carbondale St Louis and Freeport are added.
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L A. Downs
Chicago
New Orleans
St. Louis
Louisville
Mississippi Gul
Illinois Central
Washington
Public Works Administration
Illinois Central System
Downs
St. Loouis
Memphis
Omaha
Annual Reunion at Salem July 23 to 28
Veterans gather for the Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion at Bryan Memorial Park Salem Illinois for July 23 to 28. The 51st annual event draws 25 000 daily with programs by Edward A. Hayes C Wayland Brooks Henry Horner McCord Kilbeth and many others. The event features free grounds and shows by Robinson Lavilla Rubin and Cherry, plus a G A R day, Democratic and Republican days, and Old Settlers day with contests and dancing.
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Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Marion County Soldiers’ and Sailors
Edward A. Hayes
American Legion
C. Wayland Brooks
Chicago
Henry Horner
Illinois
McCord
United Spanish War Veterans
James L. Kilbeth
State of Illinois
William Jennings Bryan
Robinson-Lavilla
Camille Lavilla
Rubin
Cherry
James L. Kilbreth
Dietri
John CC
Martin
John Stelle
Kelley
Martin E. Brennen
Michael Igoe
Edward J. Barrett
Hayes
Charles P. Kapschall
Paul G. Armstrong
Mary C. Kent
Staet
Auxiliary
Grace Hall Brosseau
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
United Spanish War Veterans Day
Leon McCord
Alabama
Chas. N. Neal
Edyth Mattock
M. L. Duffy
Old Settlers
J. H. Vawter
J. E. Memmackin
Earl W. Merritt
Omar J. MecMackin
Wayne E. Young
Wm. R. Holmes
Mark Cunnningham
Jos. Schwartz
J. N. White
Faith in Rail Passenger Service Improvements
In Dubuque Mr. Downs states the program to improve passenger service is an expression of faith. He cites rising passenger business and anticipates future growth, noting the improvements will provide employment for many workers.
Illinois dairymen face acute feeding shortage crisis
Illinois dairy farmers struggle to feed 1,165,000 cows due to pasture and hay shortages from pest damage. Rising feed costs and low milk prices push adoption of cost effective rations using corn as the base, with bran, beet pulp, and limited high protein supplements to balance nutrients.
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Illinois
C. SS. Rhode
College of Agriculture University of
Personal notices and visits across Patoka and nearby towns
Tom Stephens and wife of Effingham spent Sunday with relatives in Patoka. Winona Stephens accompanied them returning from Effingham to finish her visit there. Ike Walker hosted Tom and T. P. Walker. Pauline Clark and mother of Kansas City arrived for two weeks with Joe Clark and Amanda Clark. Leroy Farmer in Vandalia hospital after surgery in critical but improving condition. A. B. Benson and nephew Elleyne Roberts of Indianapolis visiting Seth Martin family. Eugene Roberts visiting grandmother C Lett. T. B. Walker convalescing from illness. Verlin McCoy of Centralia visiting Walker family during illness. H. G. Hudspeths to Peoria with granddaughters then visited Dorsey Hudspeth and Harvey Hudspeth. served at Rural Mail Carriers meeting in Grand Tower. Harlan Vanhorn family of Brownstown visiting George Wasem family.
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Tom Stephens
Effingham
Patoka
Winona Stephens
T. P. Walker
Ike Walker
Menard
Pauline Clark
Kansas City
Joe Clark
Amanda Clark
Leroy Farmer
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Farmer
A. B. Benson
Elleyne Roberts
Indianapolis
Ind
Seth Martin
Eugene Roberts
C. Lett
T. B. Walker
Verlin McCoy
Centralia
Walker
H. G. Hudspeth
Katherine Rae
Reta Ruth
Hudspeth
Peoria
Dorsey Hudspeth
Harvey Hudspeth
Grand Tower
Jackson County
Harlan Vanhorn
Brownstown
George Wasem
Illinois dairy associations set state efficiency record in 1933
Illinois dairy herd improvement members culled about 10 000 low producing cows and kept 20 048 cows averaging 321 pounds butterfat per head for the year 1933 The record shows higher efficiency than the state average and marks gains since 1925 Leaders include Kane OgLe and Boone counties with standout cows and herds in Moosehart Home Rock River Farms and Tim m and Ralston operations
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Illinois
C. 8. Rhode
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Association
Illinois Association
Moosehart
Kane County
Rock River
Ogle County
Timm and Ralston
Boone County
Local Garage Under New Management
The Meridian garage was sold Monday by Ira Caldwell and R Wasem to Howard Riley. Caldwell and Wasem ran the shop for nine years, one of the first garages in the community before the Meridian highway. Riley, previously operating Gudder filling station in Patoka, will close that station and take over the garage, with plans for a successful new business run.
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Ira Caldwell R. Wasem
Howard Riley
Caldwell
Wasem
Riley
Patoka
Ira
Chevrolet Dealers Sell 35000 Radios in 90 Days
M. D. Douglas of Chevrolet Motor Co. announced in Detroit on July 12 that Chevrolet dealers have sold 35 000 automobile radios installed in new 1984 Chevrolets during the last 90 days. The report covers only sets in new cars and reflects rising buying power and improving times.
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Chevrolet
M. D. Douglas
Chevrolet Motor Co
Detroit
Willis to Speak at Zion Sunday School Picnic
Advance notice says Rev. Ralph E. Willis former pastor will be one of the speakers at the Zion Sunday School picnic in Murl Jones Grove on August 11. Friends expect to hear his address as the program committee plans an engaging program likely to draw many attendees.
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Ralph E. Willis
Zion
Murl Jones Grove
M. D. Blalance
Robert Nichols
Tom Ballance
Maggie McNichol
Juanita ‘Neilson
School promotion policy says six by January 1 1955 entry rule
Board of Directors grants mid year promotion freeze. Children who turn six before January 1 1955 may enter in September. Those not yet six must wait until the next September to start school.
Ladies Bake Sale at M E Church Saturday
On Saturday July 21 the ladies of the M E Church will hold a bakery sale with other dishes and home made ice cream.
Local Improvements Now In Progress At Patoka School
Work has begun on improvements to the Patoka school building as planned. Eli Logan, contractor, expects progress once electric equipment material arrives. Plastering delays due to church work led by Roy Sears, with both contracts under his supervision.
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Patoka
Eli Logan
Methodist Church
Roy Sears
Christian Science Lesson Sermon Highlights God Theme
Sunday services in Christian Science churches centered onGod as subject of the Lesson Sermon with the Golden Text from Revelation 7 12 praisingGod. Citations from Ecclesiastes and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health stressedGods eternal, all fulfilling presence and the denial of evil within infinity.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Grace Thompson Relocates to Chicago to Join Sister
Mrs Grace Thompson wife of the late John Thompson moved her household equipment this week to Chicago where she will reside with her sister She had lived in Patoka for many years where she made many friends who wish her success in her new home
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Grace Thompson
John Thompson
Chicago
Thompson
Patoka
Church holds services at park due to repairs
Sunday School and church were held at the park because the church building is under extensive repair. A good attendance heard Bro. Story give an inspiring message. Next Sunday the Sunday School will convene in the church yard.
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Story
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and July Sermon
Christian Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m communion at 10 30 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and Bible study Wednesday at 8 p m Bro Lovell will preach both morning and evening on July with details to follow.
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Christian Endeavor
Lovell
Jacob Davis Owns New Chevrolet Car
Jacob Davis is identified as the owner of a recently acquired Chevrolet automobile. The item notes his ownership and the new vehicle in a brief unaffiliated civic mention.
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Jacob Davis
Chevrolet
Hill Family Reunion Held At Patoka Home
The annual Hill family reunion occurred last Sunday July 15 at the Levin Hill home east of Patoka. A noon dinner was served on the lawn and enjoyed by all. Attendees included J M Hill family, Thomas Jones family, Mrs Tate Vera, Tom Taylor St Elmo, Fred Hays Macon, Arthur Hays Decatur, Willa Jones Decatur, James Thomas Assumption.
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Levin Hill
Patoka
J. M. Hill
Thomas Jones
Tate
Vera
Tomma Taylor
St. Elmo
Fred Hays
Macon
Methodist Outdoor Service Promises Park Church Progress
A sizable crowd gathered for the outdoor Sunday School and church services at the local park. After the service a basket dinner for about forty attended, with plans to move regular services back to the church building once improvements are complete.
Death of ElevenYearOld Ruby Rohlfing
Ruby Anna Dona Rohlfing aged 11 died at home on July 12 1934 in Augsburg. Funeral services were conducted July 14 at Augsburg Lutheran Church by Rev Richter with interment in Augsburg Cemetery. Her loss is deeply mourned by her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Rohlfing and the many friends in the community.
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Ruby Anna Dona Rohlfing
Albert Rohlfing
Augsburg
Augsburg Luthern Church
Rev
Richter
Record wheat yield by Charles Pigg and Fern Kahlert
The highest wheat yield reported harvest shows 45 bushels per acre from land yielding four tons of limestone per acre and two crops of sweet clover. Charles Pigg threshed the grain for Mrs. Fern Kahlert.
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Charles Pigg
Fern Kahlert
Infant Son Dies in Vandalia Hospital
An infant, Raymond Purtell, born July 12 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia, passed away Friday morning. Service conducted by Rev. Phillips at the home at 2 PM Friday, burial in Limestone Cemetery near Dix. Mrs. Hay recovering well and plans to return home soon. Porter Simcox returned from Chicago, others visit Patoka and Clinton relations. McCallon of St Louis vacationing with Patoka relatives.
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Raymond Purtell
Mark Greer
Vandalia
W. H. Hay
Phillips
Limestone Cemetery
Dix
Hay
Porter Simcox
Chicago
Charles Hurt
Peoria
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Josie Vallow
Centralia
C. G. A. Club Holds Social Evening at Nattier Home
The C G A Club met at Miss Helen Nattier’s Saturday evening for games and songs. Guests Miss Ruth Crawford and Miss Gladys Walker enjoyed refreshments of cantaloupes and lemonade prepared by the hostess. The next gathering will be at Miss Doris Good’s home.
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Helen Nattier
Ruth Crawford
Gladys Walker
Doris Good
Kin visit Clinton during sister’s illness in Patoka group
George Purcell and families from Patoka Sparta and Salem drove to Clinton on Sunday for a sick sister and daughter, Mrs Janette Macroy, who is reported improving. Mrs Land will stay a few days and return with her brother Fred Purcell, while Mrs Branson brings home her young The Clark Wadkins daughter will stay with Mrs Branson. Mrs Dick Evans of Kalamazoo, Michigan is due today to visit her parents Mr and Mrs T H Haley.
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George Purcell
S. Eastom
Patoka
Ire Land
Sparta
Georgia Branson
Salem
Clinton
Janette Macroy
Macroy
Land
Fred Purcell
Branson
Leo Clark Wadkins
Macray
Dick Evans
Kalamazoo
Mich
T. H. Haley
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Zion S. S
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church
G. A. Club
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