Wayland Brooks Speaks at Salem Armory on Governorship
C Wayland Brooks Republican candidate for Illinois governor addressed a large Salem audience Tuesday. Harry Wright of DeKalb led a preliminaries with Brooks shown to enjoy 80 to 85 percent support in several counties. Brooks spoke on farm issues, education, balanced prosperity, and opposition to centralized power, urging party unity after the April election.
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Salem
C. Wayland Brooks
Illinois
Harry Wright
DeKalb
Brooks
Harry Johnson
Marion County
Wayland Brooks
Cook County
University of Illinois
Kelly- Nash
Europe
Tlianis
Washington
America
March Meeting of Local Woman's Club Held
The Wo man’s Club met Saturday afternoon in the gymnasium with a large crowd. Mrs A M Peek presided in the absence of the president. Mrs Josie Simcox led the program, Miss Florence Cain sang with Miss Tris Ellis at the piano, and a shamrock drawing provided the year’s lucky number. Refreshments followed a Irish themed menu.
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Woman’s Club
A. M. Peek
Josie Simcox
St. Patrick
Florence Cain
Treland
Tris Ellis
Wedding Anniversaries Observed Last Sunday
A dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Nattier on Sunday, March 15, celebrated the anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nattier and Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Nattier. Wm. Nattier and his wife marked one year married on March 16, while the Vernie Nattier couple celebrated three years on the same date. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nattier and son Emil and daughter Violet, Dale Nattier, Miss Annabelle Newman of Sandoval, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Nattier.
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Vernie Nattier
Wm. Nattier
Geo. Nattier
Emil
Violet
Dale Nattier
Annabelle Newman
Sandoval
Married Saturday In Patoka Home
A marriage ceremony was performed Saturday evening by Rev. J. M. Smith at his Patoka home. Mildred Pauline Hollingsead of Vandalia married Dale Manon, daughter of John Hollingsead and son of Mrs. Charlie Ballance.
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J. M. Smith
Patoka
Mildred Pauline Hollingsead
Vandalia
Dale Manon
John Hollingsead
Charlie Ballance
Birthday Supper at Wolff Home Honors Two Birthdays
Saturday evening guests gathered at the Ernest Wolff home at 6:30 with baskets to honor the Wolffs who share birthdays this month. A 7:30 p.m. supper featured a large table of various dishes followed by informal visiting. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Rouse, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Beyer and sons, Mr. and Mrs. James Divine, Mr. and Mrs. George Binnion, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meseke Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meseke Jr., Mrs. Rowena Perkins, Vivian Wolff, Bert Binnion, and Georgie Gillespie.
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Ernest Wolff
John Rouse
Emil Beyer and Sons
James Divine
George Binnion
Henry Meseke, Jr
Fred Meseke, Jr
Rowena Perkins
Vivian
Bert Binnion
Georgie Gillispie
Try-Outs for WLS Home Talent Show Set in Patoka
Auditions for the WLS Home Talent Show will be at H and I Gym Patoka Illinois at 7 00 PM on Monday and Tuesday March 23 24. Local contestants may showcase singing dancing comedy and novelty acts. Officials urge broad community participation and prize details will be announced at the event.
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WLS
Patoka
CANDIDATES FOR COMMITTEEMEN IN COUNTY RACE LISTED
About 126 citizens run for central committeemen across 37 precincts. The long list names Alma, Centralia, Kinmundy, Patoka, Salem, Sandoval, Omega and others with Democrat and Republican contenders.
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Alma
J. A. Kagy
H. S. Rainey
G. C. Smith
Jesse O. Donoho
Earl J. Jackson
Carrigan
Sam T. Meredith
G. N. Smith
Clarence Cozad
Hunice KE. McHaney
Centralia
J. M. Brown
Wm. Vaughn
Virgil Williams
W. H. Russell
Walter B. Mathews
Harry Phelps
W. L. Williams
George Oldendorph
Hugh Holloway
Thos
Ralph Gott
Marshall L. Leiber
P. H. Bridge
C. A. Boone
Kinmundy
Raymond Atkins
N. H. Blackburn
Keo H. Barh
Meacham Township
Harry Nichols
Grover Johnson
Milton S. Lacey
Roy Miselbrook
Omega Township
Charles Monical
J. Frazier Tate
J. W. Warren
Odin
Marshall Mertin
Ike W. Barrett
Geo. W. Emmitt
George F. Farthing
Paul Lusch
Charles Purvis
Patoka
George W. Simcox
Clark Simcox
Wm. H. Cain
L. D. Martin
Taylor Nall
Patoka Vernon
Earl G. Graham
Gerald Livesay
Fred Lawrence
Raccoon Township
Chester Mathena
Joe Prather
J. A. Myers
L. E. Oldfield
Romine Township
William H. Clifton
Gale Spangler
Lythe Hawkins
Salem
John Corrie
Joe D. Donoho
Lee Howell
Joe Retherford
John C. Bigelow
Chas. Cunningham
James A. Davidson
W. R. Wilkins
Adolph Johnson
John Albert Trout
Addis A. Huff
Earl Branson
Marvin Breyant
Albert White
Russell E. Cooper
Pearl Ritter
Clarence Lesher
Fred Miller
Ross Smith
Harry F. Johnson
Sandoval
W.oo. Burgess
Thos. R. Snodgrass
J. W., Darnell
Levi P. Schessler
John W. Archer
Harry Duncan
F. W. Davidson
Jake M. Joyce
Elmer F. Pape
Thos. E. Nicolay
Wm. Hegeman, Jr
Andy Evans
Thomas Herbert
Stevenson Township
George Donoho
Chas
Bookhout
Tony Township
Basil Sylens
Paul Garner
Andrew I. Poss
Old Barney the Patoka Elevator Horse Reaches 35 Years
Old Barney a longtime Patoka Elevator Co. horse celebrated thirty five years in service this Sunday. Owned seventeen years by current handlers he still delivers merchandise when trucks fail and is noted for care and kindness by staff. The manager notes Barney has supported the Democratic ticket for years but plans a political shift.
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Old Barney
Patoka Elevator Co
Register
Barney
Towler Obituary Details Long Life in Indiana Illinois
Joseph A Towler born January 23 1867 in Hancock County Indiana moved with parents to Illinois in 1869. He married Sally Belcher January 30 1891 and had one son Emmett and two daughters who died in infancy. His wife died 1896. He joined Primitive Baptist Church at North Fork and stayed a faithful member. He leaves son Emmett of Astoria Oregon and sisters Lady Pohling Nannie Oates Sallie Pugh plus other relatives.
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Joseph A. Towler
Winburn
Susan Towler
Hancock County
Indiana
Illinois
Sally Belcher
Primitive Baptist Church
North Fork
Emmett
Astoria
Oregon
Lady Pohling
Denver
Colorado
Nannie Oates
Vernon
Sallie Pugh
Patoka
Card of Thanks for Joseph A Towler
The Towler family expresses sincere thanks for kindness shown during the illness and death of their father and brother Joseph A Towler. Emmett Towler and family.
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Joseph A. Towler
Emmett Towler
Twelfth Birthday Party Held At Anna Belle Adams Home
A birthday party for Anna Belle Adams celebrated her twelfth birthday on Saturday afternoon from two to four with out of door games and contests. Prize winners included Wanda Lee Belcher Betty Ballance and Edgar Rogier. A large group of friends attended and refreshments were served at the Adams residence.
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Anna Belle Adams
Wanda Lee Belcher
Betty Ballance
Edgar Rogier
Anna Belle
Pauline Goff
Doris Adams
Leslie and
Wesley Griffin
Kathleen Nelson
Evelyn
Jamita Easton
Mary Lois McKinney
Velma Heinzmann
Pansy Wasem
Rachel Adams
Anna Wasem
Jerry Quayle
Nancy Simcox
Marvin Walker
Mildred Fiscus
Mary Helen Jennings
Ruth Wadkins
Charles Nichols
Bill Warner
Darvin Jones
Sonny Adams
C. A. Adams
Leslie Walker
Claude Adams
Florence Cain
Bettie Simcox
Mrs Bessie Murfin Hosts Rostra Club Meeting
Mrs Bessie Murfin entertained the Rostra Club at her home on Monday evening March 16. After business Bertha Miller led the program with quotations and poems. Members discussed words and a question box, planning a geographical lesson with each member reporting on a state. Attendees included Ingvald Settem Verle Kirk Homer Potts Donald Wilson W W Murfin E L DeLay Belle Beckemeyer J M Smith F E Miller and Miss Bettie Simcox.
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Bessie Murfin
Rostra Club
Bertha Miller
Mesdames
Ingvald Settem
Verle Kirk
Homer Potts
Donald Wilson
W. W. Murfin
E. L. DeLay
Belle Beckemeyer
J. M. Smith
F. E. Miller
Infant son of Mr and Mrs John Orrell dies
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Orrell passed away Saturday March 14 1936. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday March 15 at 1 30 PM. Interment was in Clark cemetery near Boulder.
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John Orrell
Ae Clark
Boulder
Voice Of The People Debate On Dancing Morality
In a provocative column the author challenges a reader’s alleged religious objections to dancing. The piece asserts critics of dancing lack understanding and argues that without comprehension there can be no advancement. It claims no religious objection but questions the critic’s sincerity.
Obituary of J. W. Kretzer
James Wiley Kretzer born December 1 1869 in Marion County Illinois died March 15 1936 he joined Marshall Creek Baptist Church and remained faithful. He married May McHaney October 15 1893 and had seven children two of whom Willis preceded him. Survived by wife six children Orville Lowell Edith of Harvey Illinois Arthur Fairbury Harold Bedford and Ruth Odin eight grandchildren four brothers John Oda Charley Compton California Dan Harvey Ora and one sister Mittie Salem plus many relatives. Funeral by Rev S L Speer at Fredonia Church with interment in Fredonia cemetery.
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James Wiley Kretzer
Marion County
Illnois
Marshall Creek
May McHaney
Willis
Orville
Lowell
Edith
Harvey
Arthur
Fairbury
Illinois
Harold
Bedford
Town
Ruth
Odin
Ilinois
John
Oda
Charley
Compton
California
Dan
Ora
Mittie
Salem
Rev
S. L. Speer
Fredonia Church
Fredonia Cemetery
Gratitude From The Kretzer Family for Support
The Kretzer Family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness, words of sympathy, and help during illness, death, and burial of their loved one.
Patoka M E Church Preaching and Conference Notice
M E Church announces Sunday services at Patoka at 10 15 AM with 9 30 AM Sunday School and baptism for infants and adults. Third Quarterly Conference set for April 5 at Mound Chapel with Dr Hall preaching administering Communion and the Conference. A Patoka church dinner follows. Vernon services at 7 PM. C J Piland Pastor.
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Patoka
Mound Chapel
Hall
Vernon
C. J. Piland
M E Church South Publishes New Sunday Schedule
The M E Church South announces updated weekly services with Island Chapel first Sunday, Patoka second Sunday, Zion third Sunday, and Patoka fourth Sunday. Sunday school at 9 30 a m prayer meeting Thursday 7 15 p m. Pastor F M McKinney leads.
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Island Chapel
Patoka
Zion
F. M. McKinney
Patoka Treasure Hunt a Success Despite Unclaimed Prizes
The Patoka dollar day sale sponsored by local merchants drew a large crowd and favorable business. Prizes unclaimed by winners will be held for a week at participating stores. holders of numbers 368 779 102 3141 3850 must claim them. Several named winners are listed, with encouragement for future hunts.
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Patoka
Patoka Register
Califo Market
Jones & Martin
Alcom’s
Patoka Hardware and Furniture& Co
Charles Hill
A. L. Irvin
Walton Hardware Store
Noah Carter
Russell Jones
First State Bank
Philip Meador
The
Elevator Co
Pauline Smith
Martin’s
Mrs. Herring
Chance’s Harness Shop
William Linton
T. E. Irvin Lumber Co
Lee Crawford
Crawford
Frank Porter
B. & E. Cafe
County Federation Of Women’s Clubs Meeting In Centralia
The Patoka Women’s Club members are invited to a county Federated Women’s Clubs meeting in Centralia on Wednesday March 25. A luncheon at 12 30 p m will be served in the basement of the First Methodist Church, guests to bring their own service. Patoka members are urged to attend, promising outstanding interest.
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Patoka Woman’s Club
Federated Women’s Clubs
Centralia
First Methodist Church
Patoka
Birthday Party for John Barnes Jr
The eleventh birthday of John Barnes Jr. was celebrated Sunday afternoon from two to four at his home. Guests enjoyed outdoor games and refreshments. Prize winners were Mildred Fiscus and Dean Meador. Attendees included Mildred Fiscus Eldon Wekersham Dean Meador Irene Hanson Pauline Goff Cyril DeLay John Lavon Genevieve and Joy Barnes.
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John Barnes Jr
John
Mildred Fiscus
Dean Meador
Eldon Wekersham
Irene Hanson
Pauline Goff
Cyril DeLay
Lavon
Genevieve
Joy Barnes
Republican Meeting In Centralia Sunday Draws Local Attendees
Local residents including Mr and Mrs F F Miller Mr and Mrs C M Rogier Mr and Mrs Edwin Arnold and Mr and Mrs W W Richeforf attended a Centralia Sunday Republican meeting focused on civil service. Speeches supported C Wayland Brooks for governor with remarks by Hon Harry Parker Effingham and Geo W Dowell DuQuoin. O B Goble Charleston and Dr Daniels Aurora led the event.
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F. FE. Miller
C. M. Rogier
Edwin Arnold
W. W. Richeforf
Fy. Martin
Centralia
Civil Service
Harry Parker
Effingham
C. Wayland Brooks
Geo. W. Dowell
Maurice Russell Ends Social Evening in Normal
A brief note records Maurice Russell spending the end of an evening with friends in Normal. No additional details were provided.
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Maurice Russell
Weele
Also Mentioned on This Page
Salem Armory
Wolff Home
Baer
Mrs
J. W. Kretzer
Kretzer
M. E. Church
M. E. Church, South
County Federation of Women’s Clubs
John Barnes, Jr
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