Civic Welfare Homecoming At Eaglin School
Merchants back a civic welfare homecoming at Eaglin schoolhouse on Sunday June 8 with an all day program. Sunday School at ten led by Supt Joe Mack followed by 11 a m sermon by Rev M D Ballance. Basket dinner in the shady yard if weather permits. Afternoon sermon at 1 30 by Rev Altom of Boulder with special music and invited neighboring Sunday Schools. Evening service at 8 p m led by the pastor. Committeemen Roy Thalman Bert Chance Owen Belcher invite all friends and neighbors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends and
Eaglin
Actiivites
Joe Mack
M. D. Ballance
Rev
Altom
Boulder
Roy Thalman
Bert Chance
Owen Belcher
Cardinals Face Giants in Four Weekend Battles
The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Giants for four crucial NL battles with a 1 30 p m Saturday doubleheader. Friday and Sunday games follow with a 2 30 p m and 3 00 p m start respectively. Boston visits Monday for a three game series as Ladies Day and late start times highlight a tight pennant race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Cardinals
Giants
Chicago
Bill Terry
Sam Leslie
Hank Lieber
New York
Red Birds
Boston
Bees
Patoka 4 H Club Meets Discusses Sheep Project and Games
The Patoka boys 4 H club met at the Patoka Elevator with Carl Martin as president and Paul Belcher as secretary. Members presented project talks, Carl highlighting his 12 sheep project. a date for future meetings was set every three weeks. Entry requires contacting Belcher within two weeks to receive frit instructions. a softball team was formed to boost interest and dues are one dime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Boys
Patoka
Carl Martin
Paul Belcher
Carl
Latham
Harold Bonney
Vernon Residents Await New Light Power Project
Developments suggest Vernon may gain electric power from a new project. Officials indicate that the high line will be modernized and connected to the local grid, bringing improved lighting and service for residents and businesses.
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Vernon
Obituary: John W Huff Dies in Centralia Crash
John W Huff formerly of Patoka died in Centralia Illinois after a Friday 3 30 p m crash on West Second Street. A coroners jury ruled accidental death from a broken neck and fractured skull. Huff moved to Central City recently, worked as landscape gardener, survived by wife mother three brothers four sisters a son two grandchildren and many friends. Funeral Monday at M E Church South. Interment Patoka cemetery. He was born January 10 1888 in White County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Huff
Centralia
W. Second St
Cherry Street
Huff
L. M. Black
J. M. Smith
M. E. Church
South
Carl
Helen Chilton
Belcher Kretzer Wedding Held in Carlyle Parsonage
Miss Edna L. Kretzer of Salem and Franklin P. Belcher of Patoka wed in a single ring ceremony Monday noon at the Carlyle Methodist parsonage performed by Rev C J Piland. Witnesses were Rev C M Prince and Mrs C J Piland. The couple left for Caseyville as guests of Mrs Belcher's brother and are unsure of future residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna L. Kretzer
Salem
Franklin P. Belcher
Patoka
C. J. Piland
Carlyle Methodist Parsonage
C. M. Prince
Carlyle
Gypsies Rob Vernon Woman in Early Morning Hold Up
A band of four gypsies in a green 1935 Dodge Sedan entered Vernon around 10:00 am and robbed Mrs. T. C. Belcher of about $100 after locating her home four miles east. Fayette and Mayr ion counties sheriffs and state police were alerted, with search underway. City officials urged bands to leave towns at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
T. C. Belehher
Belchre
Fayette
Mayrion
Mrs George Ray Funeral Services Held Thursday
Mrs George Ray wife of Superintendent George Rev of the State Farm Vandalia died in Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia on Tuesday June 2. Funeral services were held at noon at the State Farm and at 230 p m at the First Baptist Church in Cen ig Thursday June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ray
State Farm
Vandalia
Mark Greer
First Baptist Church
Cenig
Local business men rebuild PATOKA and the town future
An editorial praises PATOKA merchants for investing in shops, streets, schools, bands, and libraries. It contrasts local merchants with distant chains and urges residents to patronize home stores to spur prosperity, jobs, and community projects. It emphasizes leadership, civic improvement, and flagging “Trade at Home” support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Cerain
Commencement Exercises Held Thursday Evening at High School
The 1936 graduation exercises were held Thursday night May 28 in the high school gym. Rev Piland delivered the address on When Life Begins, defining life as the state of performing our natural function. He urged taking responsibility to gain life and its fullness, aiming for happiness and better citizenship.
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Piland
Shoulder on Hard Road Finished
The shoulder along the east side business district has been graveled with a prepared composition applied to the crushed rock, rolled, and a coat of chat laid and rolled. Parking shoulder now smooth and mud free, an improvement appreciated. Clarke Simcox led the project with support from Illinois state employees.
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Clarke Simcox
State of Illinois
Obituary of Mrs Emma Stamos
Emma Stamos born August 9 1894 near Patoka Illinois died May 26 1986 at Farming ton Missouri at age 41 years 9 months 17 days. Daughter of William and Lena Brokelmeyer she lived on farms near Patoka and in St Louis. Survived by husband W C Stamos and children William Jr Bettie Minnie plus siblings and relatives. Funeral May 30 at M E Church South Patoka with Rev Balance and Rev Smith. burial Patoka cemetery. Card of Thanks from W S and children.
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Emma Stamos
William
Lena Brokelmeyer
Patoka
Ashland
Ill
M. E. Church
Newmansville
St. Louis
Farmington
W.C. Stamos
William Jr
Bettie Minnie
Wm. Brokelmeyer
Minnie Gruber
Reuben Brokelmeyer
Wm. Brokelmeyer Jr
Centralia
Anna DeMara
John Brokelmeyer
Detroit
Mich
Lena Elifritz
F. H. Brokelmeyer
South
M. D. Balance
J. M. Smith
Birthday Surprise Dinner At Rowena Perkins Home
On Sunday May 24 neighbors relatives and friends gathered at Rowena Perkins home to honor her seventieth birthday. The yard overflowed with cars and a long table offered a hearty noon meal followed by visiting. Guests included August Bollhorst Bud Woodyard Jobe Murray Hubert Murray Betty Murray Charles Crowder Torr Crowder Alvin Hathaway Emil Pever Ernest Wolff Claude Meador and many others who stayed to wish grandma Perkins many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkns
August Bollhorst
Bud’ Woodyard
Jobe Murray
Hubert Murray
Betty Murray
Charles Crowder
Torr Crowder
Alvin Hathaway
Emil Pever
Ernest Wolff
Claude Meador
Alice Caudle
Harry Perkins
George Jones
Fred Meseke Jr
Henry Meseke Jr
George Meseke
Paul Ehrat
August Sasse
Everett Campbell
Alec Wilson
Edward Cocagne
Grandma Perkins
Patoka Installs New Postmaster Wm H Cain
Wm H Cain began duties as Patoka postmaster on Monday June 1 after being named by President Roosevelt. He resigns as mayor precinct committeeman and justice of the peace. B N Griffin retires after over eight years. Bernie Cain will focus on dairy and poultry farming at his farm on the south city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Cain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Patoka
Cain
B. N. Griffin
Bernie
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Near Shobonier
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ehrat observed their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering of about a hundred relatives neighbors and friends at noon. A lawn feast followed by a song and wedding procession led to a single ring ceremony performed by Rev. Cecil Lowe. Many attendees offered congratulations and gifts as the afternoon unfolded with music and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ehrat
Near Shobonier
Jesus
Piland
Patoka
Cecil Lowe
Flora Steele
Louisa Ehrat
Glne Ehrat
Sterling, Ill
Marjory
Marvin Ehrat
Glen Ehrat
Kenneth
Sterling
Clyde Stillwell
Dickie
Champaign
Patterson
Murrayville
Louisa
Mary Bbhrat
Vandalia
Edward Knecht
Norman Meseke
Macon
Maynard Pinkley
Hmamond
Ind
George Englethaler
North Judson
John McConnell
John Stele
Carolina Harmeier
Chris Ehrat
Katie
Henry Knecht
Wm. Ehrat
George H. Meseke
George Jones
Lyle
Cecil Hollingstead
Earl Graham
Fred Meseke
Claud Meador
Everett Doolen
Harry
William Lilly
C. C. Doolen
Ruth
Henry Abendroth
Ed Willoughby
Mason
Bassett
Ellis Doolen
Mary Doris Sprinkle
Vivien Doslen
Ruby
Alberta Veal
Ross Herrine
Barnard Krug
Quilt Presented In Honor Of Mrs Carlyle At Hayes Home
A group gathered May 26 at the home of Mrs. Thos Hayes to honor Mrs. Jack Carlyle of Toledo Ohio. A quilt was fashioned and presented by the club of which she is a member. Attendees included Mrs. I. W. Nattier, Mrs. Roy Malan, Irene Conway and Glenwood Malan, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Hayes
Jack Carlyle
Toaledo
Ohio
I. W. Nattier
Roy Malan
Irene
Conway
Glenwood Malan
Sam Pugh
Donald Murfin
Fred Carter
Maud
Mildred
Ralph Elliott
Bert Simcox
Jimmy
Carrol Mojonnier
Thelma Pugh
Nellie Houston
Merritt Caldwell
Francis Walker
Orville Hopkins
Rose Mojonnier
Harry Easton
Billy
Kenneth
Eberlee Norris
Lucille
Rostra Club Meeting Highlights Illinois Study
Mrs. H. N. Potts hosted ten members for a lively session featuring new words English lessons and round table discussions. A Know Illinois report showcased Illinois leading in wealth beauty agriculture manufacturing and minerals. The June meeting will study Illinois poets at Mrs. J. M. Smith's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Potts
Rostra Club
Ilinois
Illinois
J. M. Smith
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Eaglin School
N. Y
Rob Vernon
The
Commonwealth
Stamps and Children
Rowena Perkins
Rostra Club Meeting
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