Pacifist Quote Sparks Debate on War and Peace
The excerpt presents R. Rogier arguing that if peaceful people refused to fight there would be no wars, prompting questions about the pacifist claim and its implications.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1938
Page
3
Pacifism Versus Domestic Crime War and Its Toll
A critique argues against disarming police and relying on armed citizens to fight crime. It contends domestic warfare harms thousands of innocent lives and questions why pacifism, as seen in China, fails to shield a nation from aggression. It compares national defense to personal security and asks whether warlike enforcement is avoidance of broader protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Funeral in Carlyle for Mrs Maggie Hickman
Mr and Mrs A D Nichols and daughters along with Mr and Mrs F B Ballance and A L Irvin attended the funeral in Carlyle on Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Maggie Hickman. She was an aunt of Mr McNichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Nichols
F. B. Ballance
A. L. Irvin
Carlyle
Maggie Hickman
Hickman
McNichols
Pentecost Church Announces Weekly Services and Sermon
Pentecost Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m regular preaching Friday at 7 30 p m with the sermon The Passion of a Soul Winner special singing to begin Sunday night May 1.
Revival with Evangelist D. F. Ly erla at Carbondale
A revival meeting led by Evangelist D. F. Ly erla of Carbondale Illinois is announced with the message all are welcome to attend and join in the spiritual program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Lyerla
Carbondale
Illinois
Easter Sunday Service at M. E. Church
The church invites members to attend next Sunday April 17 at 10 45 a m for regular service with an Easter message by the pastor. Vernon service follows at 7 30 p m Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and parishioners are urged to unite with the church during the morning preaching. May God make Easter real to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Cooking School At Gibson Appliance Demo Draws Crowds
A large crowd of women attended a cooking demonstration Tuesday afternoon at the gymnasium. Miss Beatrice McCartney led the event sponsored by Gibson Appliance Co. of Centralia, using a Shellane Gas Stove. Door prizes included a Westinghouse iron won by Mrs Cruse and a casserole won by Mrs Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Appliance Co
Centralia
Beatrice McCartney
Albert Cruse
Westinghouse
A. A. Griffin
John Houston
Carroll Mojonnier
Elsie Gray
T. E. Irvin
Love as the Basis for World Peace, Says Christian Science Monitor
The piece argues that due to fundamental missteps, enduring peace requires a universal brotherhood grounded in divine Love. It cites Paul and Mary Baker Eddy, urging nations to unite for the common good, dissolving barriers of language and materialism through selfless service and spiritual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
God
Paul
Mary Baker Eddy
Brotherhood of Nations
Earth
The
Christian Science Monitor
Mystery Cake Names and Fly Spray Entries Listed
A list presents cake entries No. 7 to No. 14 with named participants Mrs. F. B. Ballance, Mrs. Chas Hill, Mrs. Florence Crawford, Mrs. Bertha Miller, Mrs. L. D. Altom, Mrs. Hubert Brumfield, and Miss Amelia Pope. Also notes a can of fly spray by Sadie Nattier and a shellane cleaner entry by Mrs. L. D. Altom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Ballance
Chas. Hill
Florence Crawford
Bertha Miller
L. D. Altom
Hubert Brumfield
Amelia Pope
Sadie Nattier
Soft Ball Season Opens with Community Meeting
With improving weather, interest grows in softball as plans for the 1938 season take shape. Those eager to play or promote games are urged to attend a town hall meeting Monday night April 18 at 7 30 p m to organize and perfect the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Another 5 Per Cent Paid on Centralia Bank
Edward J. Barrett, Illinois State Auditor, announced a 5 percent dividend of $33,716.54 to Merchants State Bank depositors in Centralia. This is the seventh dividend since the bank closed, totaling 45¢ per cent. Checks go out about April 11. Also $150,000 has been paid on payable bills and $77,673.91 to preferred creditors from ordinary liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Barrett
Merchants State Bank
Centralia
Illinois
Easter Sermon to Close Pre Easter Services at M. E. Church South
The Pre-Easter services at the M. E. Church South will end Easter Sunday morning with a resurrection sermon by the pastor Maurice Ballance is expected to deliver the Easter Sermon. Zion will hold services Sunday with a 7 30 p m evening worship. Ross Smith pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Zion
Maurice Ballance
Ross Smith
In Memoriam Ora Etta Smith Passed Away Seven Years Ago
Mrs Leta Beery recalls her mother Ora Etta Smith who died on April 13 1931. The notice marks seven years since the loss and honors her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Etta Smith
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Orvel West Family
The West family expresses gratitude for kindness, flowers, cards and letters received during hospitalization and after returning home from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvel West
Local visitors from Olney and Peoria pause here
Vernon Clinton Anderson and daughter Patsy with Grace Castle and Madale Bushy of Olney spent Tuesday here with Mr and Mrs Charles Epps and daughter Inez. After several days vacation here with their daughter Geneen, Mr and Mrs Leo Kinney returned to their work at Peoria Hospital. Mr and Mrs Thurby Meador of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Anderson
Local Family News From Patoka Area This Week
Renamed Llly Wool property near Patoka and moved on Monday. Isabel Etcheson and Dewey Sprinkle of Viandalia visited with Arlie Sprinkle and family over the weekend. Birthdays and births noted for Leo Freyer and Donna May, with other visitors and school changes. New school director Alvin Hathaway elected and teachers reemployed. Several residents listed as visitors, social callers, and donors of labor for cemetery cleanup. Budgets and daily life detaily reflected in community notices from Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Llly Woolsey
Isabel Etcheson
Dewey Sprinkle
Viandalia
Arlie Sprinkle
Byron Albert
Stringtown
Annie Lester
Chas. Epps
John Quayle
Marilyn
Leo Freyer
Dorothy Broadhurst
Centralia
Inez Epps
Dale Mahon
West of Town
Donna May
Harry Godel
Rena Tillman
St. Louis
Ed Carpenter
Sacramento
Calif
William
Carrie Jones
Tom Megaw
Doris Boden
Taylorville
Alvin Hathaway
Minnie Peddicord
Iran Kinney
Forrest Oates
James L. Reed
John Whitehurst
Bill Williams
John Jones
Frank Porter
Orland Cedro
Ella May Epps
Evert Epps
Sterling
Ill
Mr. Broadhurst
Mel Sprinkle
Moncacua
Henry Sprinkle
Pana
Vernon Cemetery
Clark Linton
Marian Laurence
John Rouse
Ross Herring
Carl Herrine
Frederick Jarrett
Franz Take
Levi Lake
Arlie Borinkle
Relph Meadows
Claud Meadows
Geo Binnion
Robert Folitz
Geo Jones
Pant Fhrat
Claud Betts
Tom Belcher
Fred Lawrence
Social Callers Visit Neighbors Over Weekend
Mrs. Owen Eagl in belcher and family visited Chas Thalman on Sunday. Roy Thalmen called on Mr and Mrs Jamie Varnsman Sunday.
Arnold Chapel Visitors Visit Charles Lowe After Operation
Mr and Mrs William Lowe and Mr and Mrs Merle Jones went to Effingham Monday morning to see their son and brother Charles Lowe who underwent an operation for age pendicitis that morning. He is reported getting along nicely. Merle Jones and wife returned home Monday evening and Mr and Mrs Lowe remained for a few days. We hope for him speedy recovery. Wayne Doolen and wife spent Sunday day in Alma with Mr and Mrs Frank Frizzell and Uncle Joe Frimel. Miss Mary Del Souter spent Sunday with Elaine Williams. Several attended preaching at Arnold Chapel Sunday. Mr and Mrs A D Nichols called Saturday afternoon in Carlyle at the George Hickman home to see Mrs Hickman who is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lowe
Merle Jones
Effingham
Charles Lowe
Eulaine Williams
Armold Chapel
A. D. Nichols
Carlyle
George Hickman
Hickman
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Anne Shirley
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Lewis Stone
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Evalyn Knapp
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Centralia Bank
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Memoriam
Leta Beery
Delmar D. Darrah
Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus
Scottish Rite
Bloomington
Ing. Roy Thalman
Chas. Thalman
Commeralia
Dwight Petrea
Jets
Dean Britt
Gladys
Janvier Wernsman
Wilma Thalman
Jeanna Yardley
Cecil Jest
Mack
Fredonie
Muddtemother
Guuuesent
Pearl Britt
Mary Marshall
Pastoria
Eaglin
Arnold
Coats
Sr Centralia
Nart Shop
Vanity Fair
Mayfair
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Geo. J. Wasem
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