Illinois Open Race for 1933 Basketball Championship
Illinois Press gears up for a vast tournament narrowing 813 teams to 63 then eight and finally Urbana for the State Championship. Centralia and Benton top downstate contenders with Glispie and Salem events shaping the sectional rounds at Salem with seven games over March 15–16 and a 50 cent single admission, 1.50 for season tickets.
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Illinois Press
Urbana
Sandoval
Centralia
Washington
Hinsdale
Bloomington
Rockford
Batavia
Galesburg
Hillsboro
Freeport
Springfield
Mt. Vernon
Marion
Vila Grove
Elgin
Mount Carmel
Canton
Johnson City
Peoria
Decatur
Kelly Martin
Cicero
Downstate
Benton
Glisspie
Salem
Gillespie
Vandalia
Pana
Effingham
White Hall
Kinmunday
Casey
Edwards
Edwardsville
Belleville
Fairfield
Fire at Ba party leaves two injured
A blaze at a Ba party hospitalized two attendees and prompted an investigation by local fire officials. No cause has been released, and authorities are interviewing witnesses.
Surprise Birthday for Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand
After the Patoka Rebekah Lodge meeting, members surprised Noble Grand Miss Bettie Simcox for her birthday on March 2. The evening featured a Lotto draw and refreshments of devil's food cake with whipped cream, with good member turnout.
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Patoka Rebekah Lodge
Bettie Simcox
Vernie Nattier To Buy Russel Simcox Home On Contingency
A reported deal involves Vernie Nattier purchasing the Russel Simcox residence on condition that Simcox completes another ongoing deal.
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Vernie Nattier
Russel Simcccx
Mr. Simcox
City Officials Meet On First Friday Night
The regular monthly city meeting with Mayor and all trustees present approved routine business. Treasurer listed March 1 balance of 430.88 and month meter income 351.70 with 222.03 unpaid electric light charges. Bills totaling 364.94 were ordered paid. Night watchman vacancy since Clark Simcox resignation. Bob Eaglin filled in, winning town appointment after businessmen recommended him.
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Marshall
Clark Simcox
Bob Eaglin
O. E. Eaglin
Early Spring Moving Days In Local Property Shuffle
Perry Belcher moves from Gray pro perty to Rosenbaum home as the Rosenbaums relocate to Vernon. Leslie Morey leaves Parks farm for Gray place vacated by Ferry Belcher. Gerald Nichols relocates to his mother’s east side property. Harry Easton shifts from Ballance place to a farm west of town. Carl Meador moves to Easton’s former place. Forrest Cothern buys the Dan Livesay place, Monroe Gray family moves to Elmer Carter place vacated by M. D. Karr with the Grays heading to Vandalia.
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Perry Belcher
Gray
Elmer’ Carter
M. D. Karr
Vandalia
Mrs Rose Cox Dead In Ohio Home
Mrs Rose Cox died at her Ohio home after spending most of her recent life there. She is the mother of Mrs Mort Walker and sister of J T Blankinship of this place Ed and Henry of Shobonier and George of Rialto California. Her husband Irvin Cox died in Oklahoma and was buried there. Mrs Cox was buried in Ohio and a sister in Shobonier survives.
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Rose Cox
Ohio
Rebekah Lodge Hosts Reunion Party for Former Members
The Patoka Rebekah Lodge will hold a party on Wednesday evening March 15 for all former members including those who have withdrawn. Regular lodge opens at seven with reunion attendees asked to arrive by seven thirty and welcomed warmly.
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Patoka
Rebekah
Party Held for Miss Rettie Simcox
Miss Anna Belcher entertained friends on Thursday evening in honor of Rettie Simcox for her birthday. Guests included Mae Eagan, Ruth Pugh, Rettie Simcox, Raby Eagan, Anna Belcher, and Mrs Mollie Belcher. A dinner was served at six o'clock.
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Anna Belcher
Rettiie Simcox
Mae Eagan
Ruth Pugh
Rettie Simcox
Raby Eagan
Mollie Belcher
Opening of a new grocery store by Edward Anderson
Edward Anderson opens a new grocery market in the room formerly occupied by Wm. Cain. He brings years of experience to serve the public with a line of groceries and aims to establish a solid local business.
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Edward Anderson
Wm. Cain
Apology and Correction in Martin Cash Store Ad
The ad correction notes a previous error in pricing for meal four 10 pound bags at 15 cents and now quotes 10 cents per bag. The errant line is acknowledged with a vow it will not recur. Snow flurries forecast for Thursday March 9.
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Martin Cash
Death of Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak
After nineteen days of suffering from the gun attack on President Roosevelt, Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak died in Miami Florida. His body will lie in state then at the Chicago Stadium for a public funeral with a large crowd expected. Governor Horner returned from Washington to stand with Chicago at the bier.
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Giuseppe Zangara
Chicago
Anton Cermak
Pres. Roosevelt
Miami
Florida
Illinois Central
Centralia
Chicago Stadium
Horner
Washington
Roosevelt cabinet nominees approved by the senate
The Roosevelt cabinet picks were warded to the senate and approved. Cor dell Hull would be Secretary of State, William H. Woodin Secretary of the Treasury, George H. Dern Secretary of War, Homer S. Cummings Attorney General, James A. Farley Postmaster General, Claude A. Swanson Secretary of the Navy, Harold Ickes Secretary of the Interior, Henry A. Wallace Secretary of Agriculture, Daniel C. Roper Secretary of Commerce, and Frances Perkins Secretary of Labor. Senator Joseph W. Robinson then urged a daily 12 o'clock senate session until adjournment.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Nator Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Treasury
William H. Woodin
New York
George H. Dern
Utah
Homer S. Cummings
Connecticut
James A. Farley
Navy
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Interior
Harold Ickes
Illinois
Henry A. Wallace
Iowa
Daniel C. Roper
South Carolina
Frances Perkins
Paul Wilson
Joseph W. Robinson
Arkansas
Smallpox Epidemic Wanes Near Patoka After Brief Surge
The outbreak around Patoka lessens as only one case remains, while Diamond Springs reports several unnotified cases that tested positive before medical care. Health authorities now lead efforts with full public cooperation to end the epidemic swiftly.
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Patoka
Diamond Springs
Post Office Inspector Visits Local Office
Mr. Tiege of Pana state district post office inspector and veteran staffer visited the local post office Tuesday. No information was released, but discussions touched on possible changes to the rural route near the Pope farm likely involving a backtrack to better road access.
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Tiege
Pana
United States
Pope Farm
Eight Birthday Anniversary for Ray Gray's Great Grandson
Ray Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Gray celebrated his eighth birthday on Monday March 6 Grandmother Gray baked a cake for Ray Jr and Frdma's Birthday Cake received praise for its quality.
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Ray Jr
Lyle Gray
Ray Gray
Sarah Gray
Grandma Gray
Frdma
Banking Situation and Roosevelt Plan Aimed at Restoring Confidence
The week brought seriousness to banking due to a military order from the Governor and President Roosevelt. Banks closed over the weekend and reopened with restrictions, showing public improvement. The note urges community cooperation as rules are rearranged and Congress acts, with more material good expected Thursday.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Senator Thos J Walsh Dies Suddenly on Train
The Montana senator Thos J Walsh died suddenly while traveling to Washington for the inauguration. He had recently wed a Cuban woman and was en route with his wife when she found him deceased in their sleeping car near North Carolina.
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Thos. J.walsh
Montana
Walsh
Roosevelt
Cuba
Florida
Washington
North Carolina
J S Hudspeth Celebrates 77th Birthday in Patoka
Mr J S Hudspeth marked his seventy seventh birthday with family at home in Patoka on Sunday March 5. A bountiful chicken dinner was served with items from Mrs H G Hudspeth and Mrs J S Hudspeth. Guests included H G Hudspeth H B Anderson Ollie Alexander Walter Diveley and several relatives.
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J. S. Hudspeth
Patoka
H. G. Hudspeth
Ollie M. Alexander
H. B. Anderson
James Dean
Harry
Ollie Alexander
Walter Diveley
Bobby Gene
W. W. Enlocé
Bud Stephens
Fifth Birthday Observed For Nellie Mae Crawford
A crowd of children gathered Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Altom to celebrate the fifth birthday of Nellie Mae Crawford who resides with the couple. A birthday feast followed the early party and the youngsters enjoyed a very good time.
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Thos. Altom
Nellie Mae Crawford
Death of Ben Morrill Farmer near Patoka
Ben Morrill 53 a farmer southeast of Patoka died last Monday at home after a stroke of apoplexy. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Marshall Baptist Church conducted by Rev. J. M. Smith. His wife had died a few weeks earlier.
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Ben Morrill
Patoka
Marshall Baptist Church
J. M. Smith
Weekend Visitors Stay With Mrs. Puch Family
Miss Elizabeth Mc Nary Miss Margaret McLaughlin and Miss Christina West brook all registered nurses visited Mrs. Anna Puch and family in this city over the week end. They are from Indianapolis Clinton and nearby areas and stayed with Miss Reba Gray.
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Anna Puch
Elizabeth McNary
Margaret McLaughlin
Indianapolis
Christina Westbrook
Clinton
Reba Gray
School News Highlights and Classroom Updates
Reading and music entries list students Alice Anderson Charles Griffin Margaret Ballance Elizabeth Simcox and others performing piano song and play. Room notes mention visitors room sickness exams report cards cube root spelling head marks and adjective adverb studies with Iris Ellis leading on spelling.
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Alice Anderson
Charles Griffin
Margaret Ballance
Elizabeth Simcox
Elsie Gray
Mia
Madeline Porter
Wayne Brumfield
Marion Spurgéoin
Evelyn Hathaway
Wayne Belcher
Nellie Mae
George Dean Crawford
Norman Wickersham
Evalina Jennings
Junior Nichols
Virginia Sue Crawford
Iris Ellis
Grover Malan
Harold Bonney
Dick Potts
Esther Walker
Lucile Smith
Gladys Walker
Juanita Easton
Doris Good
Minors Press Association Meets in Springfield
The Minors Press Association is in session at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. The Register will not have a representative due to a basketball tournament. Elmer J. Schanckenberg, Chicago Republican minority leader, and Bruce Campbell, Democratic spokesman, will address the program.
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the Minors Press Association
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
The
Register
Elmer J. Schanckenberg
Chicago
Bruce Campbell
Birthday Dinner for Walter Simcox
The birthday anniversary for Walter Simcox was observed at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Simcox on Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Walter Simcox, Mr and Mrs Clark Simcox and daughter Nancy, Mr and Mrs J W Simcox, Harold Bonney, Bettie Simcox and Pansy Jean Wasem.
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Walter Simcox
J. W. Simcox
Clark Simcox
Nancy
Harold Bonney
Bettie Simcox
Pansy Jean Wasem
Death of Mrs Illinois Christie in Bear Creek
After a long illness Mrs Illinois Christie died Wednesday night. She was a longtime respected resident of Bear Creek and her motherly personality will be missed. The funeral and burial were held Friday.
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Illinois Christie
Bear Creek
Pope Township Farmer Albert Brown Dies
Albert Brown a well known Pope township farmer west of Vernon died at his home Tuesday morning. The funeral and burial were held Thursday. An obituary will be published next week.
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Albert Brown
Pope Township
Vernon
Tueday
Road exhibit draws crowd on Patoka to Sndoval highway
A man from a nearby town staged a public road display last Saturday on the highway between Patoka and Sndoval drawing attention from passersby. The event featured extensive quotes from the man, reflecting his past published statements.
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Patoka
Sndoval
Death of Ed C. Bender
Ed C. Bender a farmer east of Patoka died Monday. His funeral was held Thursday with Rev. M. Smith officiating. The body will be taken to Onargo today for burial.
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Ed C. Bender
Patoka
Rev. M. Smith
Onargo
Wisher School Weiner Roast Evening Becomes Hit
The teachers and pupils of Wisher School held a weiner roast last Saturday and reported a great time. Marion Belcher was a guest.
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Wisher School
Marion Belcher
Illness News From Herrin Reaches Local Friends
Friends report the serious illness of Mrs Gen Sanders at her Herrin home and say her sister Miss Julia Richards has been called down to assist.
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Gen Sanders
Herrin
Julia Richards
Local News Briefs From Patoka and Nearby Areas
Joe Hopkins of Salem visited Friday while Taylor Nall did interior decorating for Superior Insurance in Salem Saturday. Buses northbound carried horses through Patoka. Mrs. Blanch Pugh and Floyd Pugh of State Farm were in Patoka Saturday. Floyd reportedly found work. Johnny Revis of Vernon moved from restaurant work to take charge of the Dairy Herd at the State Farm. Warren Willard visited Centralia Wednesday night. Charles Hill George Wasem and Wes Martin toured Springfield Tuesday. John and DeWitt Jennings attended the Greenville Community sale Wednesday. Murl Anderson of Centralia was in Centralia Tuesday. Address change notice for Mr and Mrs R T Baldwin from Decatur to Kenney. Wilbur McIntire and Charles Hill were in Mr Vernon Monday. Joe Hopkins was an early morning visitor Monday. Mrs George J Wasem visited Centralia Monday morning. Heavy rains hit the area last Monday night. Miss Margie Caldwell of Clinton spent Sunday with relatives including Betty Altom. Nesco oil stove with built in oven offered for 25.00 at Patoka How and Furn Co.
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Joe Hopkins
Salem
Taylor Nall
Superior Insurance Company
Patoka
Blanch Pugh
State Farm
Patoka F
Floyd Pugh
Pugh
Floyd
Johnny Revis
Vernon
Warren Willard
Centralia
Charles Hill
George Wasem
Wes Martin
Springfield
John
DeWitt Jennings
Greenville
Murl Anderson
R. T. Baldwin
Decatur
Kenney
Wilbur McIntire
George J. Wasem
Margie Caldwell
Clinton
Betty Altom
Nesco
Science Club Meeting To Be Held Saturday
Program for March 11 1933 lists events at American Home with theme The Home Roll Call Easy Methods in Cleaning Paper Home Decorations Katie Nattier Music Play Love in a French Kitchen Demonstration of New Dish Wilma Rogier and Chairman Alice Cruse.
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Katie Nattier
Wilma Rogier
Alice Cruse
Local lad sentenced to state farm in county court
Dale Marshall pleaded guilty in Vandalia County Court to contributing to the delinquency of a child in a case involving an attack on a young girl under legal age. He was sentenced to the State Farm for six months. An indictment of rape remains to be heard in the circuit court.
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Dale Marshall
Vandalia
State Farm
American Legion to Hold Open Meeting and Free Basketball
The American Legion invites the public to an open meeting at the gym on Thursday night March 238. A free basketball game is planned and details will appear in next week’s paper.
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American Legion
Democrats Find Confidence After New Governor and President
The article reflects Democratic optimism following the new governor and president. It notes party unity except during elections and special occasions. It mentions a Washington Daily suspension and bank moratorium concerns, with speculation on economic impact and calls for cooperation. A Vandalia State Farm report notes a man sentenced for unlawful possession of a needle and arrest details.
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Washington
US. Daily
Horner
Vandalia State Farm
Washington County
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Rebekah Lodge
Cermak
Sen. Thos. J. Walsh
Weiner Roast
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