Landon Named Republican Presidential Candidate at Cleveland Convention
The 21st Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio on June 9 selected John Landon as the presidential nominee with Frank Knox as running mate. Delegates praised harmony in debates, while Britain and League of Nations tensions and China Japan conflict themes run through editorials.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Steiner
Oregon
John Hamilton
Topeka
Kansas
Landon
Frank Knox
Chicago Daily News
Hamilton
Middle West
London
United States
Borah
Mississippi
Patoka youths injured in motorcycle collision on East Fork bridge
Three Patoka youths Dick Riley Junior Walker and Wayne Bird were seriously injured when their motorcycle struck a car on the East Fork bridge at Fairy Dell. All suffered multiple leg fractures and were treated at St Marys Hospital Centralia before being moved to Jefferson Barracks. Bird was visiting from Jefferson Barracks where they serve in the US Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Riley
Lula Riley
Junior Walker
Leo Walker
Wayne Bird
Carbondale
East Fork Bridge
Fairy Dell
Bird
Riley
Jefferson Barracks
U. S. Army
Patoka
G. C. Guilinger
South Cheery St
Centralia
Walker
St. Mary’s Hospital
Jefferson Barracks Hospital
Spend Your Money in Patoka to Promote Prosperity
The article argues farmers near Patoka should patronize local merchants to boost regional prosperity. It explains division of labor, marketing, and transport roles, and notes how local commerce supports farms, schools, churches, utilities, and civic life through buying locally.
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Patoka
Sll Veryin
Banner Day at The Martin Store Vernon Anniversary Sale
Vernon special notes the first anniversary sale at The Martin Store led by Mr. C. D. Martin. Guests received hourly tickets for prizes and half hour bargain sales, with the top prize a $15 due bill won by Mrs. A. Brummit. Maurice Ballance ran drawings as crowds enjoyed bargains and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
C. D. Martin
Martin
A. Brummit
Maurice Ballance
Library Receives New State Extension Books
Seventy five new State extension books arrived as the best assort ment yet received from the state. Donors include Doyle Beckemeyer Betty Altom Bert Beckler James Ballance Lola Bell Morey Edgar Irvin Harold Bonney. A Library Board meeting is set for Friday night June 19 at 7 o'clock.
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Doyle Beckemeyer
Betty Altom
Bert Beckler
James Ballance
Lola Bell Morey
Edgar Irvin
Harold Bonney
Afternoon readers praise town service
Residents express appreciation for a town service appreciated by afternoon readers and supporters, acknowledging its positive impact and value to the community.
Thelma Doolen Hosts Vernon Bridge Club
Thelma Doolen hosted the Bid- A-Bit bridge club in Vernon last Thursday afternoon. Two tables played and Mildred Walton won high prizes while Sue Doolen received consolation. Sally Purdue aided with refreshments, and the next meeting will be with Mrs. Opal Livessy.
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Thelma Doolen
Vernon
Mildred Walton
Sue Doolen
Sally Purdue
Opal Livessy
Texas Centennial Exposition Opens June 6 1936 in Dallas
Texas marks its 100th statehood anniversary with the opening of the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas. The event celebrates pioneer independence, showcases 12 years of planning and 30 years of preparation, and highlights Texas size and resources with vast exhibits and millions spent on property and buildings for visitors nationwide.
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Texas
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Southwest
Dallas
Union
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Alabama
Missouri
France
Europe
Indiana
South
Carolna
Pennsylvania
West Texas
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Welcome Party Honors Miss Barbara Renner in DeKalb
Virginia Sue Crawford hosted a Monday welcome party at her home from three to six o clock in honor of cousin Barbara Renner DeKalb visiting for several weeks. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. J. M. Smith assisted by Mrs. Walter Renner. Guests included Betty Balance Nancy Jane Simcox Evalena Jennings Loraine Walker Wanda Lee Belcher Eulavon Walker Connie Meador Evelyn Easton and Diane Baum.
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Virginia Sue Crawford
Barbara Renner DeKalb
J. M. Smith
Walter Renner
Bety Balance
Nancy Jane Simcox
Evalena Jennings
Loraine Walker
Wanda Lee Belcher
Eulavon Walker
Connie Meador
Evelyn Easton
Diane Baum
Jones & Martin Store Holds First Drawing
The first drawing in a series was held at Red & White store Jones & Martin on Saturday afternoon at 3 30. Kohl Meyer and other wholesale representatives assisted with the drawing and June sale. Prizes went to Alice Shaw L W Balance Mildred McNichols Rose Thomasson and Lora Caldwell with future drawings announced.
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Red & White
Jones & Martin
Kohl-Meyer Organization
Alice Shaw
L. W. Balance
Mildred McNichols
Basket
Rose Thomasson
Mr and Mrs A M Peek Plan Birthday Trip and Visit
Mr and Mrs A M Peek travel to Bloomington and Chicago on Friday June 12 with plans to celebrate Mr Peek’s seventy fifth birthday on June 17. They will then go to Pomery Washington to visit Carl Bratcher’s family for an indefinite period.
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Schmeling
Joe Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Schmel
Deeping
Jimmie Braddock
Michigan
A. M. Peek
Bloomington
Chicago
Mr. Peek
Pomery
Washneton
Carl Bratcher
M. E. Free Church Announces No Sunday Service
Pastor J. Piland says no preaching at Mound and Pateka churches this Sunday due to attendance at a summary school.
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Moundoe
Pateka
Mrs D W Troyer Hosts Ladies Fancy Work Club
Mrs D W Troyer entertained the Ladies Fancy Work club Friday afternoon at her home with Mesdames Potts Wa sem Murfin Beery Rogier DeLay Wasem Gray Hill Spurgeon and guest Miss Helen Troyer attending. A picnic plan was formed and prizes were awarded for the bean contest and best menu. Refreshments were served as the group adjourned.
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D. W. Troyer
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Mesdames
H. N. Potts
G. J. Wasem
W. W. Murfin
J. C. Beery
Ingvald Settem
P. B. Simcox
C. , Rogier
E. L. Rogier
E. L. DeLay
J. R. Wasem
A. E. Good
S. M. Spurgeon
C. M. Rogier
Helen Troyer
Twin Democrat Mules Born on the Davis Farm West of Patoka
At the O. F. Davis farm west of Patoka twin mules were born on June 12. Officials weighed options to name them Frank and Eleanor before settling on Jack and Jill. The birth is noted as unusual for the region, with both animals in good build and condition and expected to make a fine team when grown.
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Davis
Patoka
O. F. Davis
Frank
Eleanor
Jack
Jil
Crop Prospects Mixed After Severe Winter
After a harsh winter, early spring rains were followed by cool conditions and a drought. Peaches were killed, apples limited, pears likely poor, and strawberries light. Oats and wheat forecasts vary while corn looks strongest. barley plantings improve with June rains. overall outlook favors a good crop.
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Drouth
Building Up Eligible List for CCC Camps
County relief administrations are urged to promptly assemble a file of eligible CCC applicants pending July replacement enrollment. The current April eligibility rules continue, allowing selections from WPA-connected families, those formerly on relief rolls, Resettlement Administration assisted families, and those eligible for relief after investigation but not receiving it.
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CCC
WPA
Resettlement Administration
Softball League Official Schedule Highlights Rivalries
The schedule lists key matchups for the softball league. On Monday June 22 at 7:00 the Giants face Vernon and at 8:00 the Cardinals play Zion. June 24 features Cubs against Tigers at 7:00 and Island Chapel against Eagilin at 8:00. June 29 has Cardinals versus Giants and Vernon against Zion. June 1 is listed as To be scheduled later.
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Giants
Vernon
Cardinals
Zion
Cubs
Tigers
Island Chapel
Eagilin
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Great Britain
League of Nations
John Bull
Sam
Canton
South China
North China
Italy
New York
Land of Stars and Stripes
Down State
Parte
Emenee
Ven
Eorn
Wilmer Meador
St. Louis
George Wasem
Tay
Alice Farrell
Patoke
Bridge Club
Barbara Renner
Ies
Lora Caldwell—Basket Groceries
M. EF. Church
J. Piland
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