Exhibition Memories From a Rural School Homecoming
A veteran narrator recalls school Exhibitions of youth, teachers and visitors arriving by wagon and mule to a community event. They describe figgering on the blackboard, spelling contests, parsonage sermons, and the prize blueback speller won by John Jones. The piece reflects on gowns, grain dress, rustic manners, and the evolving amusements from exhibitions to modern sports and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Benjamin Franklin
Mr. Edison
John
Wilson
William
Kipling
North
Robert Service
Mr. Grey
Lizzie Smith
John Jones
So & So
Squire Brown
Squire
Mama
Yvonne
Sally
Trifflin
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
Mrs. Laura Haley expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their help during the illness and death of her companion.
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Laura Haley
Mrs Hudspeth Celebrates Birthday With Family
Mrs J S Hudspeth marked another birthday as close relatives gathered Sunday for a family visit and a plentiful meal to celebrate the event.
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J. S. Hudspeth
Patoka Caller Report From Hotel Evans Scene
James Locke of the Hotel Evans Vandalia acted as a Patoka caller last Thursday afternoon. Martins advertises summer underwear for the whole family. New linoleum patterns arrived in 6 9 and 12 foot widths at Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Patoka Hdw. & Furn. Co
James Locke
Evans
Vandalia
Martins
May Brockelmeyer and Harry Long Die In Crash Near Mt Vernon
Eye witnesses describe a speeding car leaving the concrete roadway and overturning. May Brockelmeyer died at the scene and Harry A. Long died later from injuries. burial arrangements for May Hensley Brockelmeyer set for Oakwood Friday with services by Dr. O L Markham.
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S. A. Weast
Weast
May Brocelmeyer
Harry A. Long
A. W. Modert
C. F. Garrison
Maxey Garrison
Route 15
Mt. Vernon
L. A
L. A. Weast
May Brockelmeyer
Oakwood
May Hensley Brockelmeyer
Ruben Brockelmeyer
North Eleventh Street
O. L. Markham
M. E. Church
Wm. Brockelmeyer
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Summer
Gilleys Garage
Fred Gilley
Patoka
Illinois
THE
Dixie Theatre
Ill
Harold Lloyd
John A. Jennings
Oliver
George B M. Cutcheon
Oliver October Baxter
Baxter
George Barr McCutcheon
Oliver October
vAnnisnes
Love Brothers
T. E. Irvin
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