Patoka Dollar Day and Treasure Hunt Saturday
Patoka merchants announce a Saturday dollar day sale with dozens of special values. Free tickets earned this week unlock treasure hunt gifts after 2 PM, with no claim rush and new numbers if unclaimed. Also notes a quilting gathering at Mrs I W Nattier's home.
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Patoka
Chas. Hill
John Chance Harness Shop
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co
Martins Cash Store
First State Bank
Pat
Treasure Hunt Prizes to Be Awarded Saturday in Patoka
The Patoka Treasure Hunt Saturday afternoon lists prizes from local firms. Cash, flour sacks, a copper bottom boiler, glassware, Kodak films, groceries, wallpaper, and more sought by ticket holders who must compare numbers at each participating shop to claim prizes.
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Patoka
First State Bank
Patoka Elevator Co
J. Altom & Son
Jones & Martin
Califo Market
Walton Hardware
Kodak Films
Pillsburys
Martins Cash
Charles Hill
Patoka Hardware Co
Chance Harness Co
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Real Estate Surge in Patoka Sells Homes Amid Shortage
The Patoka housing market shows steady activity this season as Edwin Arnold buys Wes Martin's residence and Martin purchases John A. Jennings home. Jennings family undecided about future plans, community hopes they stay in Patoka.
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Patoka
Edwin Arnold
Wes Martin
John A. Jennings
Martin
Jennings
Roy Jones Visits Kinmundy With Family Sunday
Roy Jones and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Jones spent Sunday visiting Kinmundy. Taylor Nall conducted political business in Salem on Monday.
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Roy Jones
Kinmundy
Emmett Jones
Taylor Nall
Salem
Sophomore Luncheon Honors Poetry Contest Winners
The Sophomore English class hosted a luncheon at Miss Pugh's home last Friday at noon. Students collected poems on a chosen subject for a poetry contest, with the losing side arranging the two course meal to honor the winners. Attendees included Eleanor Thalman, Betty Simcox, Doris Good, Madeline Green, Ethel Watkins, Lucille Smith, Helen Britt, Lora Ballance, Juanita Easton, Maxine Belcher, Gladys Walker, Forrest Walker, Junior Jones, Leroy Watkins, and Miss Pugh.
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Miss Pugh
Eleanor Thalman
Betty Simcox
Doris Good
Madeline Green
Ethel Watkins
Lucille Smith
Helen Britt
Lora Ballance
Juanita Easton
Maxine Belcher
Gladys Walker
Forrest Walker
Junior Jones
Leroy Watkins
Patoka Woman's Club Plans March Saturday Meeting
The Patoka Woman's Club will meet Saturday afternoon for a March gathering of special interest. Members are urged to attend and bring a soup bowl and spoon a cup and teaspoon. Mrs. Josie Limecox serves as Chairman.
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Patoka Woman’s Club
Josie Limecox
Arise, O God and Plead Thine Own Cause Sermon
The church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Supt A E Good and lesson text Luke eleven thirteen The service at 10 45 features a sermon Arise O God and Plead thine own Cause A duet by Faye and Maye Field Special solo Ralph Simcox and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 with evening service at 7 15 The note invites the public to join in Bible study punctual attendance and cheerful giving.
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John
Faye
Maye Field
Christian Endeavor
Ralph Simcox
Farewell for Lincicums Hosted by Local Quilting Club
The women of the quilting club and families gathered at Emmett Kelleher’s home for a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Virgil Lincicum. An oyster supper was served and games were played as everyone wished the couple well in their new Homer Illinois home.
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Emmett Kelleher
Virgil Lincicum
Mrs. Lindicum
Homer
Iit
Christian Endeavor Meeting Recap and Social Evening
The Christian Endeavor session featured hymnody and talks led by Lucille Field Alice Anderson Thelma Pugh and Doris Good with scripture from Romans 12 1 2 and a special number. a song Let Jesus Come into Your Heart followed by Bless be the Tie that Binds and benediction. Mr and Mrs John Gehlerken hosted a Friday night party with friends and card games.
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Jesus
Lucille Field
Alice Anderson
Thelma Pugh
Doris Good
Local Patoka notes highlight community visits and sales
A lengthy Patoka notes column lists visitors and residents, including Emmett Towler from Astoria, Ore, and Joe Towler's funeral, with multiple Local stores offering Dixie Feeds, hats, salt, candy and mash at cut prices. The item also mentions hospital conditions, baby arrivals, and several local social visits.
House Warming and Shower for Mr and Mrs J Cox
About twenty five neighbors and friends surprised James Cox and wife Friday night with a house warming and kitchen shower in their new home. The event honored Mrs Cox on her birthday with a pleasant evening and refreshments served.
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James Cox
Cemetery Association Meeting Saturday Evening
The Ratoka cemetery association calls a special meeting at the library Saturday at eight o clock. Sealed bids will be accepted for cemetery care this season, with a large turnout urged by the committee.
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Ratoka
Brooks to Speak for Governor in Salem Armory
C Wayland Brooks the Republican candidate will speak at the Armory in Salem Illinois Tuesday night March 17 at 8 00 p m Everyone invited and urged to attend A bus will leave the Jones and Martin store corner at 7 00 p m for those lacking transportation No charges to attend
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C. Wayland Brooks
Armory
Salem
Ill
Jones and Martin
Chatter and Stitch Club Hosts Quilting at Foltz Home
The Chatter and Stitch Club met at Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Foltz on Wednesday for an all day quilting session and social time. A pot luck dinner followed at noon with members and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Walton Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Epps Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hathaway Mrs. L. E. Grene Miss Edna Leniger Mrs. Fred Jarrett and Mrs. Isabelle Protz.
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I. W. Nattier
Floyd
Ed Defend
Burmah Paine
Luther Paine
Melvin Belcher
Irma
Harry Easton
Sam Pugh
Donald Murfin
Fred Carter
Karra Meador
Eberlee Norris
Dewey Cole
P. J. Mojonnier
R. H. Foltz
Jessie Walton
Chas. Epps
Wm. Hathaway
L. E. Grene
Edna Leniger
Fred Jarrett
Isabelle Protz
Grade School Operetta The Magic Bean Stalk
The operetta given last week under Maurice Russell music director was greatly enjoyed. Outstanding performances include Captain Kidd Cyril DeLay Juliana the cow Less and Wes Griffin Blunderbuss the Ogre Harold Bonney Patsy Spurgeon the mother of Jack and Jack played by Darvin Jones. The large chorus provided good music.
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Maurice Russell
Captain Kidd
Cyril DeLay
Juliana
the Cow
Less
Wes Griffin
Blunderbuss
the Ogre
Harold Bonney
Patsy Spurgeon
Jack
Darvin Jones
Mrs James Ballance Hosts Tuesday Evening Reception
Mrs James Ballance entertained a group of friends Tuesday evening at her home with a social time and light refreshments. Guests included Miss Vivien Nattier, Miss Violet Nattier, Miss Josephine Hawkins, Miss Bessie Hill, Miss Elizabeth Simcox, Miss Claire Smith, Miss Irene Varner, Miss Ala Pugh, Mrs Vernie Nattier and Mrs Bill Nattier.
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James Ballance
Vivien
Violet Nattier
Josephine Hawkins
Bessie Hill
Elizabeth Simcox
Claire Smith
Irene Varner
Ala Pugh
Vernie Nattier
Bill Nattier
Miss Vivian Nattier Leaves for Baltimore Nursing Social Work
Miss Vivian Nattier will depart Patoka after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs George Nattier to take a new post in Baltimore Maryland She resigned from the Southern Illinois College Carbondale after two years as Baptist student secretary and will supervise Baptist orphanage work in Maryland while traveling the state She is congratulated by Patoka friends on her career move
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Vivian Nattier
George Nattier
Baltimore
Vivian
Southern Illinois College
Carbondale
Maryland
Patoka
Nattier
Towler Dies in Vandalia Hospital at 69
Joseph A Towler died Monday afternoon at Vandalia Greer hospital after ten days as patient. He lived on a Patoka area farm most his life and was respected in the community. Survived by son Emmett Towler of Oregon and three sisters Mrs Henry Pugh Mrs Nannie Oates and Mrs Lady Pohling Funeral was Thursday at 2 pm at the Christian church with Rev Wright of Alma officiating. burial in Patoka cemetery.
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Dixie
Chas. Hill
Ed Jones
Clinton
Jones
J. C. Beery
St. Louis
Emmett Towler
Patoka
Astoria
Oregon
Alcom’s
Artie Rogier
L. P. Hill
Charlie
Oscar Hill
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Willett
Morton
Altom
Stanley Wasem
Philadelphia
Louie Wasem
Eli Logan
Archie Pugh
Albert Weinsman
Eastman
Central City
Magraines
Major Bowes
Radio Gudies
Ams
Geo. Smith
Mary
Beulah Wickersham
Orville Goff
C. J. Piland
Mattie Crosby Hicks
Melton Elifritz
Centralia
S. E. Altom
Merritt Caldwell
Francis Walker
Sparta
Lucile Garrett
Tom Garrett
Greenridge
Berry
Maurice Russell
Newton
Ruth Smith
Edith Litchfield
W. W. Murfin
Verle Kirk
Ohlong
Joseph A. Towler
Henry Pugh
Nannie Oates
Vernon
Lady Pohling
Denver
Colo
Christian Church
Wright
Alma
Eaglin Family Moves to Crosby Apartments
Robert Eaglin and his family relocated this week from the Dale Nattier residence to the Crosby apartments.
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Robert Eaglin
Dale Nattier
Crosby Apartments
Committee Endorses Guy E McGaughey for Congress
The Democratic County Central Committee of Lawrence County Illinois unanimously endorses Guy E McGaughey as candidate for Congress in the Twenty third District. The resolution cites his two terms as State's Attorney and organizing efforts for the Jeffersonian Clubs now Young Democratic Clubs. The committee urges voters to support him when nominated and elected, noting his suitability, earnest campaign plans, and potential district service. P M Smith, Chairman and PF Hobbs, Secretary.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Lawrence County
Guy E. McGaughey
Illinois
Congress
Twenty-third
Young
Democratic Clubs
Democratic Party
Democratic County Committee
Guy E. MccGaugher
P. M. Smith
PF. Hobbs
Obituary of Mrs Tom Garrett
Mrs Tom Garrett dies Sunday March 8 after a brief illness in Foster township. Lillian Josephine Doudera born November 16 1911 wed Thomas Lyle Garrett on April 6 1935 and they have a son John Robert born February 28. Survived by husband son father and mother eight brothers and sister Mary Osborne. Funeral at Greenridge Church with Rev Wright and Rev Dycus. buried in Martin cemetery.
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Myra Reckler
H. W. Walker
Patoka
Altoms
Emmett Towler
Astoria
Oregono
Joe Towler
Thlema Pugh
Margarett Ballance
Marcus Cox
Davis Jennings
Greenville
Belle Stevens
Winona
Salem
Rufus Stephens
Talmadge
Opal Belcher
Homer Outhouse
Iillinois Theatre
Dixie
Chas. Hill
Chester Waestaff
J. E. Clark
Helen
East St. Louis
Vernon DuComb
Diamond Springs
Sparta
Tom Garrett
Lillian Josephine
Frank Doudera
Foster Township
Thomas Lyle Garrett
John Robert
Lillian
Babe
Mary Osborne
Frank
John
Joe
James
Thomas Edward
George
Henry
Greenridge Church
Wright
Dycus
Martin Cemetery
Brooks C Wayland to Speak in Salem Armory
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brooks C Brooks will address a Salem Armory gathering on Tuesday March 17 at 8:00 p m. An organizing meeting for the county precedes at 7:00 p m with plans for a large meeting. Local attendees needing rides urged to meet at B and E Cafe at 6:45 and share transport.
Mrs. O. H. Free Dies in Murphysboro Funeral Set
Mrs. O H Free died Tuesday morning at Murphysboro hospital. Rev Free and family known in the area with M E Church South ties. Funeral services planned in Murphysboro Friday at 10 then burial in Hill Crest Cemetery Centralia interment at Centralia after lying in state until 2 PM.
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O. H. Free
Murphysboro Hospital
Free
M. E. Church South
Centralia
M. E. Church
South
Murphysboro
Hill Crest Cemetery
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Lincicums
John Gehlerken
Mrs. J. Cox
Cemetery Association
Vernon Club
Baltimore, Md
Vandalia Hospital
Brooks
Wayland Brooks
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