Patoka Alumni Banquet Draws 128 Attendees
The Patoka Alumni Association banquet gathered 128 members and guests at the Patoka High School gym on Sunday evening. Officers elected for the next year were President Anna Bergher Vice President Dorothy Logan and Treasurer Mac Eagan. The program featured a world tour with costume dances and songs from members including Florence Cain Lucille Walker Elizabeth Simcox and Carroll Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Alum Association
Thelma Hopkins
Anna Bergher
Dorothy Logan
Mac Eagan
Methodist Church
Jacob Davis
Carroll Mojonnier
Jackie Jennings
Leslie Simcox
Scotland
Lucille Walker
Elizabeth Simcox
India
Florence Cain
Japan
Paris
Dorothy Wasem
Helen Troyer
Ruby Hagan
Blanche McCallen
Arabia
Roy Joseph
Decattr
Leta Beery
James Doty
Keser Cruse
Chicago
Don Eagan
Decatur
Nellie Hawkins
Dix
Murl Anderson
Lola McFerrich
Centralia
Thelma Doolen
Vernon
Irene Crawford
Beecher City
Howard Sprehe
Rodborough
Kinmundy
Earl Outhouse
Margaret Forehand
Emily Ford
Charleston
Les Thalman
Vandalia
Florence Reisman
Helen Hathaway
Mervell Willett
Stringtown
Harry Hayes
St. Louis
Winona Stephens
Salem
Real Home Coming for Uncle John Dorris
About twenty out of town guests visited Uncle John Dorris on Sunday arriving with meals for themselves and the host. The group included Betty Padgett J B McReynolds Oren McReynolds and daughter Stanford Earl Plumley Frank Padgett Bloomington Earl Miller Turner Miller Springfield Casper Theil Gladys Beal and son and daughter of Kansas City. The day was enjoyed and Mr Dorris was pleasantly surprised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dorris
Mr. Dorris
Betty Padgett
J. B. McReynolds
Oren McReynold
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated by Fielding Adams Family
On Monday June 4 relatives and friends gathered at Fielding Adams home to celebrate his twenty eighth birthday with well filled baskets music and a pleasant evening. They departed late wishing him many more such days.
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Fielding Adams
Local Visitors From Vandalia and Greenville
Albert Cruse and Ay Berthoux were visiting Moneaqua on Monday. Guy Johnson, a former athlete and ball player from Vandalia now based in Greenville, also visited on Monday. He is brother to G. C. Johnson a merchant at Shobonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cruse
Berthoux
Moneaqua
Guy Johnson
Athelete
Ball
Vandalia
Greenville
G. C
Cotton) Johnon
Shobonier
Prohibition Enforcement Raids Reported in Clinton County
Federal officers conducted multiple raids in Carlyle and Beckemeyer Illinois over recent days. Key figures Gordon Houck Alderman Erlinger Frank Leslie Paul Fauke were detained or bonded, liquor seized and destroyed, and venues searched for illegal beverage operations amid a series of countywide enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle and Breese
Clinton County
Carlyle Carlyle
Ill
Moray
Gordon Houck
John Reagan
Jesse Babb
St. Louis
Frank Niemeyer
Beckemeyer
Houck’s
West End Emporium
George Leitsch
Leitsch
East St. Louis
Carlyle Constitution
Carlyle, Ill
U. S
Shepherd
Carlyle
Alderman Erlinger
Frank Leslie
Paul Fauke
U. S. District Court
Erlinger Place
John Raegen, Jr
St.ouis
Houck Place
Houck’s Place
Carrie Nation
Marion County
Carlyle and
Adolph Holdener
Erlinger
Holdener
Carlye Banner
Local Strawberry Patch Yields Tiny Patches for Home Use
Mrs. Ollie Alexander sent to the Register Office fine berries among the best seen, nine large berries filling a pint, promising good flavor and canning quality. Prices invite quick purchases for winter use, with several gallons available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Alexander
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Ben Howard
Announcement from Marine states a daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howard. Mrs. Howard, formerly Miss Beesie Hathaway, and the couple lived in Marine until late last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Ben Howard
Reunion of the Vandeventer Family
A Vandeventer family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Vandeventer in White Haven District on Sunday June 3. Forty eight people attended representing two family branches including Wes Vandeventer of Mattoon Illinois. After prayers and a shared meal the gathering closed with warm goodbyes. Mr. and Mrs. Vandeventer celebrated over fifty eight years of marriage since Jan 5 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandeventer
W. H. Vandeventer
Wes Vandeventer
Mattoon
Ill
R. N. Norris
Miram Vandeventer
Moneaqua
James Vandeventer
Beatrice Toedie
Centralia
Chas. Cole
Assumption
Sam Pugh
Patoka
N. F. Hampton
James
Martha Hovious
Jane Ledgewood
James Lee
George Russell
Martinsville
Ind
Effa J Morris Dies. Longtime Bethel Church Believer
Effa J Watts Morris 54 died June 2 1928 at her East Fork home after a life of faith and service. Born January 4 1874 in Brookside Clinton County she married Frank Morris August 20 1905 and had children Ethel Millard Enoch Gwen. Funeral at Diamond Springs Church conducted by Rev J M Smith. interment Ebenezer Cemetery. She is survived by husband four children a stepdaughter Martha Rose two sisters four brothers and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effa J. Watts
H. H
E. J. Watts
Brookside
Clinton County
East Fork Township
Bethel M. E
Frank Morris
Ethel
Millard
Enoch
Gwen
Mabel Adams
Martha Rose
Centralia
Emma
Todd
Thursa Reynolds
Benjamin
California
Richard
Amos
Clarence
Morris
Diamond Springs
J. M. Smith
Ebenezer Cemetery
Former resident dies at Clinton area home
News of the death reached the town Monday for the wife of W. B. Armstrong who had suffered prolonged illness. Funeral and burial occurred Thursday evening with J. S. Hudspeth and Misses Docia and Jane Armstrong present. The deceased had lived here years ago and the community extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Armstrong
Clinton
J. S. Hudspeth
Docia
Jane Armstrong
Real Neighbors Help Ras Arnold in Time of Need
In the Ras Arnold neighborhood a long-standing spirit of neighborliness shines as residents rally to aid Mr. Arnold who has been in poor health. Last fall they offered belated help and this spring a large group arrived in one day with about fifty horses and a tractor to plow and plant his corn crop. Members of the group named include Orville Walton Addis Walton Silas Foster Claude Foster Cyrus Arnold Dode Arnold Dean Arnold Murl Jones A D Nichols Jim McNichols George Neilson Andrew Foster Magnus Lucas M C Souter William Nolte Jim Bassett Clyde Bassett Robert Jones Robbie Nichols Hen Jones among others who were present or listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ras Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Register
Orville Walton
Addis Walton
Silas Foster
Claude Foster
Cyrus Arnold
Dode Arnold
Dean Arnold
Murl Jones
A. D. Nichols
Jim McNichols
George Neilson
Andrew Foster
Magnus Lucas
M. C. Souter
William Nolte
Jim Bassett
Clyde Bassett
Robert Jones
Robbie Nichols
Hen Jones
Fancy Work Club Entertained By Mrs Blanche Willis
Friday afternoon the Ladies Fancy Work club gathered at Mrs Blanche Willis home. Howard and Maurice Willis played cornet and clarinet with Mrs Willis at the piano while Mrs Bessie Murfin sang and Mrs Elsie Gray read. Guests included Mrs Leta Berry of Chicago Mrs Clara Craig of Mitchell and Miss Walz. Refreshments of cream and angel food cake were served and all left with a pleasant impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy Work
Blanche Willis
Howard
Maurice Willis
Willis
Bessie Murfin
Elsie Gray
Fanny Crosby
Carrie Jacobs Bond
Leta Berry
Chicago
Clara Craig
Mitchell
Miss Walz
Epworth League Program at M. E. Church South
Epworth League program at the M. E. South Church on June 10 begins with opening hymn Work For the Night is Coming. Includes piano and cornet solos, scripture readings, a reading on outdoor recreation, and talks on running and spiritual applications. Evensong features songs Just as I Am and I Need Thee Every Hour with announcements by Maurice Ballance. Eunice Outhouse leads the league. all are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Bobbie Altom
Cornet
Homer Outhouse
M. E. South
Alexander
Elsie Gray
Ellen Limecox
Maurice Ballance
League
Epworth League
Eunice Outhouse
Foster Township Eighth Grade Commencement 1928
Eighth grade exercises held Saturday June 9 at Zion Church Foster township. Participants include class march Mabel Belcher salutatory Nina Doolen valedictory Eunice Sanders and addresses by Rev. R E Willis. Diplomas presented by County Superintendent or official Ruth Nattier chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Foster Township
Mabel Belcher
Nina Doolen
Alice Nichols
Alice Britt
Marvin Ballance
Eunice Sanders
R. E. Willis
Supr
Énon
Ruth Nattier
Forehand Heads to Sterling for Summer Work
Harry Forehand departed Wednesday for Sterling where he expects to find summer employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Forehand
Sterling
Local News Notes From Altoms and Surroundings
Sim Edwards was on the sick list last week. At Altoms the store advertises 3 cans fancy sweet corn for 25c and 8 large cans Pork and Beans for 25c. Walter Dively went to Madison to work as a telegraph operator. Several locals and visitors from Vandalia, Detroit, and St Louis stop by, with notices of births, travels, and purchases including candy, curtain scrims, and arch supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Edwards
Altoms
Harry Hayes
St. Louis
Walter Dively
Madison
Ed Cooper and Son
Shobonier
Patoka
Radford
Chriss
Alcom’s
Christine Cox
Mabel Whiting
Browns Business College
Centralia
David van Fosson
Peoria
Navy
Tom Stephens
Effingham
Don Eagan
Decatur
Kessner Cruse
Chicago
Albert Cruse
Carrigan
Sandoval
Wisconsin
Frank Elifritz
Altom’s
Winona Stephens
Salem School
T. J. Stephens
Altom
S. Lisle Gray
Detroit
Harvey, Smith
Frank Porter
Rena Tomlins
Springfield
Mother Porter
Vernon Young Man Graduates At St. Louis University
Charles W. Ehlers son of Mr and Mrs Wm Ehlers north of Vernon graduated from the St Louis University School of Medicine at the 110th annual commencement held June 5 in the University gym. After a short visit with Vernon relatives Dr Ehlers will enter St Marys Infirmary in St Louis for a year of work starting July 1. Mrs J H Peddicord and daughter Mrs Minnie Carmean with Mrs W L Danbury and Andrew Peddicord attended the commencement in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Ehlers
Wm. Ehlers
Vernon
St. Louis University
Ehlers
Mary Peddicord
Charles Jr
St. Mary’s Infirmary
St. Louis
J. H. Peddicord
Minnie Carmean
W. L. Danbury
Andrew Peddicord
Centralia High School Graduates Patoka Class Notes
Patoka students at Centralia Township High publish in their annual, listing class officers, club memberships, and remarks for Jake Davie Kay Kathleen Davis Bob Eagan Jim Grey Sox Molland Nattier Simcox Martha Simcox John Smith Russell Snyder David Van Fossan with quotes and notes on future plans and a farewell to Patoka’s products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Centralia Township High
Jake Davie
Jake
Kathleen Davis
Kay
Oceon Society
Glee Club
Gypsy Rover
Pirates of Hawaii
Iris
Robert Eagan
Bob
Love Pirates of
Mawaii
Clasa
James Grey
Jim
Odean Society
George Molland
Sox
George
Hi Y
Maurice Nattier
Maurice
Odeon Society
Porter Simcox
Sim
Sunny
Martha Simcox
Mick
John Smith
Smitty
Smith
Ocean Sociey
Russell Snyder
Rus
David van Fossan
Russell
Mother's Day Greeting Reaches Far Distances
Mr. Guy Mont gomery, son of Mrs. Arthur L. Irvin, extended Mother's Day greetings from California to his mother. The Irvin couple recall a clear, joyful conversation, emphasizing a son's bond with his mother despite the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Montgomery
Charlie Anderson Opens City Farm Potatoes Record
Charlie Anderson of the town farms and buys chickens tests milk attends church and Sunday school. His family enjoyed a first meal of new potatoes from his own city farm last Thursday the potatoes are described as big and record breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Anderson
Charlie
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Effa
J. Morris
GREAT
Vernon Young Man
OUR High
Centralia, Ill
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