Two Copies Of Old Patoka Paper Found Recently
Two Patoka publications were located by Marion Bilis and brought to the Register Office. The oldest is Patoka Enterprise May 13 edited by J. E. Smith with local ads, notices, and items about residents, shops, foreclosures, and community events, including a death, a church parsonage feature, and various local names.
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Patoka
Marion Bilis
Register Office
Patoka Enterprise
J. E. Smith
H. B. Brewster
Dry Gdo
M. Hammer
Atkinson & Hartman
St. Louis
Business E A. O. U. W. Lodge
W. Simcox
Recorder
W. J. Chance
J. H. Taylor & N
P. A. DeVillesi
J. W. Johnson
T. N. Livesay
M. D
J. F. Donovan
Kinmundy
H. C. Gooden
Salem
W. C. Kessner
Loan and Protection Association of
Illinois
A. A. Lowe
Vail & Bonner
M. E. Sherman
J. I. Buss
D. S. Logan
F. J. Cooper
Wm. Hines
Rollin Smith
Bob Simcox
iMirs
Retta Nelson
Ollie Davidson
Ventralia
Morton
Roy
Vernon
E. A. DeVillers
George Porter
Altom
Spencer Belcher
Dr. Murfin
John Wasem
Denver
Col
John
Addie Moessenger
William Cruse
Here
Cruse
J. M. Smith
M. E
Morris
Due
Boulder Man Killed By Plane Propeller
Josh Cole of Boulder Illinois was instantly killed Friday February 27 when he walked into the propeller of a lost airplane in a field on the Pete Bauman farm three miles NW of Boulder The plane from St Louis to Camden N J was towed for delivery There were several present when the accident happened The coroner jury returned a verdict of accidental death Cole leaves a wife two daughters seven grandchildren funeral held at the M E Church in Boulder Sunday at 11 conducted by Rev J M Smith Patoka and Rev Wigham Centralia
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Josh Cole
Boulder
Illinois
Pete Bauman
W. F. Newlin
Ham Cox
H. D. Hord
Claude Sanders
Kasper Leicht
Cole
M. E. Church
J.M. Smith
Patoka
Wigham
Centralia
Christ-Jesus Theme in All Churches Lesson Sermons
Sunday services across Christ Scientist churches centered on Christ Jesus with the Golden Text from Zechariah 9 9 and referenced passages from Isaiah 27 and Science and Health. Marvin Ballance spoke, Lucile Walker led a talk, and Lucile Cox heads the League next Tuesday evening with a benediction by Mrs Jno Jennings.
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Churches of Christ
Marvin Ballance
Edgar Irvin
Lucile Walker
God
Jno. Jennings
Lucile Cox
League
Carrigan Democrats Hold Caucus for Supervisor Post
Carrigan township Democrats held a caucus Saturday and selected James Meridith to run as Supervisor to fill the vacancy created by Tiie Walker's resignation. Walker was nominated at the primary, with other nominations made during the event.
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Carrigan
Democrats
Caucas
Carrigan Township
James Meridith
Tiie Walker
Ihae
Baptist Church News Sunday Program March 8 1981
B Y P A program details for Sunday March 8 1981 include poem by Carl Rogier scripture by Myrtle Rogier and roles Needy Dave Thompson Neglectful Francis Belcher donation by Violet Nattier price of Neighborliness by William Nattier and others Fae Fiscus assigned duties.
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Carl "Rogier
Myrtle Rogier
Dave Thompson
Francis Bélcher
Violet Nattier
Wm. Nattier
Fae Fiscus
Sandoval Church Bible School and Services Schedule
Sandoval Christian Church announces Bible School at 9:45 p.m. with Wm Bell as superintendent. Communion and sermon at 10:45 a.m. song service and sermon at 7:30 p.m. Preaching at Temple at 2:00 p.m. Service led by J. F. Rosborough.
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Bible School
Wm. Bellamin
M E Church South Announces Sunday Schedule
M E Church South preaches next Sunday at 11 00 a m with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and preaching immediately after Prayer meeting held Thursday at 7 30 p m.
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Epworth League
Zion Church Notes Zion Epworth League program for Sunday
Zion Epworth League plans a March 8 program with songs readings prayers and talks. Participants include Charlie Arnold Emily Green Francis Neilson Alice Nichols Lucille Nichols Maurice Ballance Mildred McNicol and piano duet. The program features Come Thou Fount My Church A Tribute and Forward Through the Ages with scripture readings from Psalm 110:3 Timothy 4:12-16 Luke 19:8-10 and Luke 19:10-17 and a benediction.
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Zion Epworth League
Charlie Arnold
Emily Green
Francis Neilson
Alice Nichols
Lucille Nichols
Maurice Ballance
Mildred McNicol
Evelyn Pugh Leads League Lesson on Religion Topic
On Tuesday evening March 8 M. E. Church Evelyn Pugh led the league meeting. The lesson was How Old is Your Religion with songs There shall be Showers of Blessings Sweet Peace the Gift of Margaret Ballance readings by Bertha Belcher Ik Christ and Micah 6 8 were cited.
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Evelyn Pugh
League
Margaret Ballance
Bertha Belcherik
Chrinvan
Une
Christian Endeavor Program at Church Service
The Christian Church hosts an Endeavor program with subject My Responsibilities to the Church and songs Have Thy Own Way Lord Let the Lower Lights Be Burning and Brighten the Corner Where You Are. Soloist Edgar Trvin with piano, saxophone Miss Schaeffer, duets Rose Chandler and Mary Alice, Eve Tovie. quartet Elizabeth Simcox and Thelma Pugh leads, ending with Betsie Simcox and plans for March 11 at 7:00 p.m.
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Christian Endeavor
Edgar Trvin
Ruby Eagan
Miss Schaeffer
Tovie
Lucille Walker
Elizabeth Simcox
Iane
Mary Alice
Eve Tovie
Rose Chandler
Rass
Alden
Sears
Dayne Ellis
Bettie Simcox
Thelma Pugh
Lucille Field
Patoka to Meet Mt Vernon in Salem District Tourney
The Salem District Basketball Tournament opened with Kell defeating Bluford. Mt Vernon edged Sandoval in the third and fourth quarters to win, with Sandoval’s Guyon and Steiner standout. Woodlawn beat Xen jai 27 to 23 while Patoka drew a bye to Mt Vernon Thursday at 9 00. Fans urged to attend.
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Salem
Ilinois High School Athletic Association
Kell
Bluford
Mt. Vernon
Sandoval
Guyon
Steiner
Xenjai
Woodlawn
Patoka
Mt Vernon
Opdyke
Iuka
Odin
Mr. Vernon
To Whom It May Concern in Patoka and Woodriver
A local plea requests help for families in need of food clothing and coal as daily needs persist beyond temporary aid. John Anderson and wife, former Woodriver residents, have assisted in caring for Mrs Anderson in Patoka where she has been ill with flu but improving, with plans to move to Shobonier soon.
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Xgor
Soneciente J. I Saan
John Anderson
Woodriver
John
Ed Anderson
Patoka
Vernon Young Man Dies After Long Illness
Vernon Illinois obituary for Andrew Monroe Peddicord born May 18 1908 died February 26 1931 at age 22 after a three year diabetes battle and pneumonia. Funeral at Vernon M E Church with local I C C F and choir. burial at Patoka cemetery. Survivors include parents two sisters and a brother in law with many relatives and friends.
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Vernon
Thhinois
M. E
Monroe Smith
Wheritt
I. C. C. F. Odes
Patoka
Andrew
Monroe Peddicord
John Henry
Olga Peddicord
Vernon M. E
Watson
Quinn
Vandalia High School
Eakin Profife Co
Vernon I. O. C. F. Lodge
Ton Pastor
Ian
Twos
Minnie Catherine Peddicord
Bloomington
Mary Louise Ehlers
St. Louis
Charles Vernon
Mary Leehlers
C. W. Ehlers
Duis Rin Myr
Sirie Tillman
Charles Heenéel
Springfield
Grover
Haseler
Julius. Beckgon
Haten
Jinnie Klunth
Leon Klam
Chase House
Chari Vernon
Mery Lee
Stewart
Mis
Ia Peddiford
Henry
Eugene Sprinkle
Assumption
Clara. Ehrat
Eloi Easterday
Ardis
Sonneman
Myrtle
Katy Sprinkle
Thurman Rutlidge
Dom Gericks
Vandalia
James Metzger
Betty
Shobonier
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Tributes
The family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy after the loss of their son and brother. They thank the I. O. O. F. lodge and all helpers, and appreciate the floral offerings. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Peddicord, Minnie C. Peddicord, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Ehlers.
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I. O. O. F. Lodge
J. H. Peddicord
Minnie C. Peddicord
C. W. Ehlers
Georgia Cruse Undergoes Operation Tuesday
Miss Georgia Cruse was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia Monday where she underwent a serious operation Tuesday morning. George Purcell also went to St. Mary's for a thorough exam with a few days of treatment. his condition is not serious and he is expected home by Saturday.
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The
Times
E. A. Morgan
Jewett
Sadie Molphon
Springfield
John Phelns
Centralia
Lucy
Josie Jackson
Moundchapel
Queen
Tbs
R. A. Simcox, & Bro
Isaac Menning
Sandoval
Relst Ives
Hitler
J. D.crooks
Morton
E. I. Elifritz
News Agt
Walker
Ss. M
Georgia Cruse
St. Mary’s Hospital
Gety
George Purcell
Born to Mr and Mrs Lewis For rest a boy
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis For rest on March 1 1931. Mrs. Jasper Tune, who had been seriously ill for several weeks, is reported to be better now.
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Lewis Forrest
Jasper Tune
Claim Officer To Visit Centralia And Salem Legion
Wm. E. Rominger, Southern Iowa Service Officer of the American Legion, will visit Centralia on March 8 and Salem on March 7, 1931, to advise World War Veterans on hospitalization, injury compensation, and related service matters. Veterans may see him at the Legion Home, Centralia, and at the City Hall Community Room, Salem, bringing all claim letters and papers. the service is free.
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Wm. E. Rominger
Inois
American Legion
Centralia
Salem
Legion Home
City Hall
Everett Perdue
Rominger
Obituary of Thos W Gray Founding Kinmundy Native dies at 84
Thomas Wilson Gray born near Kinmundy Illinois November 9 1846 died February 24 1931 age 84 3 15 married Catherine Smith December 23 1869. Survived by wife three children Fannie Boring Alvin Alpha and seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren and one brother Samuel Gray. Converted August 1868 Camp Meeting joined M E Church South St Zion lived a Christian life. funeral February at Fre donia Church 11 a m Rev J M Smith interment Fredonia cemetery.
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Thomas ‘Wilson Gray
James D
Mariah Gray
Kinmundy
Catherine Smith
Emma Maulding
Fannie
Boring
Alvin
Alpha Gray
Samuel Gray
Patoka
M. BE
South St Zion
Fredonia Church
J. M. Smith
Fredonia Cemetery
Thanks to neighbors for support after loss of T W Gray
Acknowledgment from Mrs. T W Gray and family for kindness, flowers, and Fredonia choir during illness and death of husband and father T W Gray. Names include Alpha Gray Alvin Gray T M Boring C E Maulding and children.
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T.W. Gray
Beautiful Flowers
Fredonia Choir
Alpha Gray
Alvin Gray
T. M. Boring
C. E. Maulding
Last Conference Game Thriller: Patoka Edges Farina 24 to 21
Patoka defeated Farina 24 to 21 in the season finale on home floor as Patoka employed zone and later man to man defense. The game featured Farina’s late pressure before Patoka pulled away in the final period. Bill Eagan of Clinton high school visited with family and totaled 182 season points, leading opponents.
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Patoka
Farina
DeLay
Munger
Young
Weil
Fatina
T. P. Walker
Outhouse
Ellis
Field
Ballance
Jennings
Chandler
Eagan
Lacey
Mulvaney
Hawks
Grissom
Tyag
Burge
Dunbar
Bill Eagan
Clinton High School
Mendoza Eagan
Bill
Coring
Obituary: Edgar Livesay Dies After Long Illness
Edgar Livesay died Wednesday morning at his brother Howard's home after a long struggle with Brights disease and dropsy. The funeral was held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the M. E. Church in Patoka with Rev. Smith officiating. Obituary to follow next week.
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Edgar Livesay
Howard
M. E
Patoka
Rev. Smith
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Jeff' Smith
Alma
F. B. Miller
Louie Wasem
Mr. Miller
Aertain
Mr. Morgan
John T. Blankinghip
Lula Hudspeth
Stella Caldwell
Chebanse
Ill
Ed Kinney
Will Alexander
J. Uyetzger & Son
Christian Science Churches
Zion
Jerusalem
Zechariah
Isaiah
Meng. Baker
Baptist Church News
Sandoval Christian Church
Temple
Mies
M. E. Church South
J. W. Alexander
Salem Legion
Thos. W. Gray
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