Illinois voters pick Horner allies in mixed primary
Primary tallies show Horner backed candidates sweeping downstate and in Cook County with Gov. Horner’s name raised as a potential 1940 presidential candidate. Marion County locals tilt for Lewellen and Martin. Patoka and Vernon precincts report Democratic leads. County offices see Vogt Hawkins and Cunning ham prominent in GOP tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Lewis
Martin
Smith
State Committee
Marion
Competiton
Eva Black
Homer Lewellen
Sheriff
Bob Cunningham
Centralain
Lucian Beasley
Patoka
Vernon
Kelly-Nash
Chicago
Horner
John C. Martin
Downstate
Cook County
Washington
Tllinois
Ilinois
Illinois
Marion County
T. W. Smith
S. N. Finn
Paul B. Chance
Stony Vogt
Oscar L. Hawkins
Glendon C. Hodson
Geo. L. Welborn
Andrew I. Ross
National Air Mail Week In Patoka May 15 21
Local postmaster W H Cain proclaims National Air Mail Week May 15 to 21 in Patoka inviting public cooperation. Prizes await school children for essays Wings Across America with details to Mr Dekay. An air mail trip with expenses paid to Hollywood is planned for two writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cain
National Air Mail
Air Mail
Patoka
America
Mr. Dekay
Hollywood
Funeral Services Sunday for Mrs W J Schroeder
Mrs W J Schroeder died at Greer Hospital Vandalia on Thursday April 14 1938. Funeral services set for Sunday April 17 1938 at 1 3 o clock p m in Patoka high school auditorium Rev Schneider officiating. Interment at St John Cemetery Breese Illinois. The Schroeders moved to Patoka years ago after buying Patoka Dairy and many friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Schroeder
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Patoka High School
Schneider
St. John Cemetery
Breese
Illinois
Local election results show multiple state and county races
The page lists vote tallies for U S Senator Scott Lucas and others including Michael Igoe, state offices such as State Treasurer Louie Lewis and Bruce Campbell, Supt Public Instruction Frank Jensen and John A Weiland, Clerk Supreme Court Adam Bloch and Walter Orlikoski, and several representatives and county positions with their vote counts. It notes Republican primaries results for U S Senator Clarence Parker and numerous candidates. Continued on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Scott Lucas
Michael Igoe
Louie Lewis
Bruce Campbell
Public Instruction
Frank Jensen
John A. Weiland
Supreme Court
Adam F. Bloch
Walter J. Orlikoski
Congress
John C. Martin
Thomas L. O’hern
T. W. Smith
Lewis M. Long
Clyde D. Mitchell
Walter M. Buckham
Laurence Arnold
Ben Sweney
Bob Hancock
Republicas
Clarence P. Parker
William Baker
Richard Lyons
Warren Wright
William McCauley
Wiley B. Garvin
George Lambur
Shelton Smith
Charles W. Vail
Sanford Giles
Marcellus Donigan
Beery and Eagan Store Robbed Early Tuesday
Early Tuesday morning the Beery and Eagan store was burglarized after the night watchman left. The thief broke the plate glass door, unlocked interior locks, and stole the cash register with about five dollars in change and over a hundred dollars in charge tickets before fleeing in an automobile. Homer Miller discovered the robbery and alerted proprietor Bob Eagan. Officials in nearby cities were notified but no recovery information has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Weinsman
Beery & Eagan
Homer Miller
The
Purity Bread Co
Robery
Bob Eagan
Grocers Meeting At Jones and Martin Store
About twenty five Red and White affiliated store owners attended the regular meeting at the Jones and Martin store on Monday night April 11. Representatives from Armour Meat Co and Kohl Meyer Wholesale Co were present. A meat demonstration was given by Armour Co and marketing problems were discussed. Refreshments of sandwiches and soda pop were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red & White Food Distributing Organization
Jones & Martin
Armour Meat Co
Kohl-Meyer Wholesale Co
Armour Co
Mrs. Rosa Lee Dies in Alton Indiana
Rosa Lee, former resident of the community, died Wednesday at Alton State Hospital. Her body was moved to Patoka by J. C. Beery funeral and ambulance service. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the J. C. Beery funeral home with Rev. J. M. Smith officiating. Interment followed in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Lee
Alton State Hospital
Patoka
J. C. Beery
J. M. Smith
Patoka Cemetery
Musical Program At Patoka School Showcases Pupils Progress
A Thursday night program at Patoka High School gym featured Miss Dorothy Christie and J. L. Coombs guiding dramatic and musical numbers by Patoka pupils. The 22 member school band opened with Standard Bearer, chorus sang Pale Moon, Miss Pansy Wasem played accordion, and Betty Altom performed violin with her mother at piano. The dramatic club offered Be Home by Midnight and another playlet, followed by I Love a Little Cottage and Beacon Lights as the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Christie
J. L. Coombs
Pansy Wasem
Dramatic Club
Betty Altom
Pre-Easter services span two weeks at M. E. Church South
A two week series of pre Easter services at the M. E. Church South featured visiting ministers led by Rev. Frank Brokelmeyer and Rev. T E Harper with sermons each night. Pastor Rev. Ross Smith concluded the second week with a Resurrection themed sermon. Also noting Miss Ruby Cain attended a beauty shop convention in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Frank Brokelmeyer
Patoka
T. E. Harper
Irvington
R. F. Scott
Odin
Freiznar
Salem
C. F. Corzine
Centralia
Mathis
Ruby Cain
St. Louis
Mate On Yacht Injured in Squall
Robert Caldwell, mate of the yacht Alibi, was injured when a squall shattered a water bottle and cut his right leg. He received first aid aboard and was transported to Broward General Hospital, where doctors found severed ankle tendons and a major artery but reported improvement and expected return to work in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida
Daily News
Robert Caldwell
Bimini
Broward General Hospital
Gene C. Culver
Royal Plaza
Bob
Mrs Logan Hosts Friendly Needlework Evening
Mrs. Marcus Cox of Vernon and friends visited Mrs. Paul Logan Monday evening. Guests enjoyed needle work and conversation before refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Cox
Vernon
James Ballance
Bob Eagan
Willard McIntire
Thelmas Pugh
Paul Logan
Fancywork Club April Meeting At Troyer Home
Mrs D W Troyer hosted the Ladies Fancy Work club on April 7 with Mrs Anna Hill presiding. An Easter egg hunt crowned by Frances Simcox, a drawing contest won by Mrs Spurgeon, and a spelling contest won by Mrs Georgia Settem. Refreshments followed served by the hostess with help from Mrs Potts and Miss Helen Troyer. May meeting set with Mary Wasem Altom and Beery to furnish entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Troyer
Anna Hill
Mary
Eva Wasem
Frances Simcox
Spurgeon
Georgia Settem
Potts
Helen Troyer
Mary Wasem
Altom
Beery
M. E. Church Ladies Aid Meeting Reports Easter Activities
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church met with Mrs. Prudy Ball on April 6 with seventeen members present. Mrs Bushnell joined, Elsie Gray presided, Edith Cruse read the scripture, Belle Willett led prayer, and a song titled What a Friend we have in Jesus was sung. Mae Simcox led a reading Wake Up and Live its Easter and an Easter egg fund hunt followed. Edith Cruse found the most eggs and Elsie Gray won the prize. Plans were set for May 4 at Mrs. W. T. Buck’s home and refreshments were served by Mrs Ballance and Mae Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Prudy Ballanée
Bushnell
Elsie Gray
Edith Cruse
Belle Willett
Jesus
Mae Simcox
Eidth Cruse
W. T. Buck
Ballance
Mae Logan
P T A Meeting Held At School Gym
The April P T A gathering met Tuesday evening April 5 in the school gym. President Mrs. P J Mojonnier led the session and a nominating committee was named to present officers for next year. Miss Alice Murfin chaired the program with a playette Hats by Faye Fields and Theda Hughes and a vocal duet by May Field and Mildred Wickersham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents- Teachers Association
P. J. Mojonnier
Elvin DeLay
T. E. Irvin
Alice Murfin
Faye Fields
Theda Hughes
Dramatic Club
Dorothy Christie
May Field
Mildred Wickersham
J. L. Coombs
Room Three
Florence Cain
Creme on Birthday to Surprise Dinner
A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday for Mrs. Effie Arnold celebrating her 67th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Keith, Mrs. Lida Garrett of Villa Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Headley and son, Mr. and Mrs. James Caldwell and families, Mr. and Mrs. James McNichols and families of Patoka, R. F. Gregory and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Arnold of Alma, Mr. and Mrs. Yale Hyle and daughter of Vandalia, Mrs. Isabel Prott and daughter, Miss Laura Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Bates and families of Kinmundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Arnold
Chas. Keith
Lida Garrett
Villa Grove
Hubert Headley
James Caldwell
James McNichols
Patoka
R. F. Gregory
J. O. Arnold
Alma
Yale Hyle
Vandalia
Isabel Prott
Laura Arnold
Marion Caldwell
L. J. Bates
Vernon
Carrol Garrett
Kinmundy
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Air, Mail
Dwig
Dogri
Wien
Why Dontcha
Goww
Steve
Qreata
Grocers
Row Lee
Alton
M. E. Church
South
Fancywork Club
Troyer
M. E. Church Aid Meeting
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