Assembly Notes At High School Showcase Gifts And Talks
Tuesday's assembly featured two songs a violin duet and several student talks. Mr H L Martin donated twenty encyclopedia volumes for English and literature study and urged careful use.
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Marion Outhouse
Lillie Sharp
Miss Smith
H. L. Martin
Martin
Orville Schroeder
Mary Alice Field
Nina Doolen
Dorothy Christie
Elizabeth Sim
Sarah Porter dies at 78 in Patoka Illinois
Sarah Jane Porter born December 7 1851 near Xenia Ohio died March 19 1930 in Patoka Illinois at age 78. She lived in Owen Indiana Edgar Illinois and Patoka with family service as a Christian Church member and Victoria Chapter No 253 O E S Worthy Matron. Funeral at 10:00 a m conducted by Rev J M Smith burial Franklin Cemetery north of Paris Illinois at 2:00 p m Friday March 21.
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Sarah Jane Porter
Xenia
Ohio
Patoka
Illinois
Owen County
Ind
Wayne County
Ill
Edgar County
Sarah
Christian Church of
Victoria
William Porter
California
J. M. Smith
Franklin Cemetery
Paris
Local patrolman recovers suspects in Mt Vernon chase
Jack Hensley, a southern Illinois speed patrolman, spots a suspicious Buick near Mt. Vernon. He helps pursue three youths who swap cars, crash into a telephone pole, and flee into timber. The suspects Bill Hopkins, Bill Penny, and Victor Jackson are then captured and face long penitentiary sentences in Illinois or Missouri.
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Jack Hensley
Illinois
Jack
Mt. Vernon
Jas
Bill Hopkins
Bill Penny
Victor Jackson
St. Louis
de Soto
Missouri
McGlasson Seeks Sheriff Post With Strong County Support
Republican candidate Mr. McGlasson visited town yesterday and declared broad county backing. He asserted an organized effort will mobilize to win the Marion County sheriff’s race and said he will be the next sheriff.
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McGlasson
Acy
Marion County
Summer Delinquency Fluctuates With School Breaks
The period of summer vacation increases juvenile mischief as boys idle from late June through the second week of July. With no school or discipline, gangs form and seek fun. By the third week in July some attend camps or take jobs, delinquency drops and stays low until September.
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William B. Hennessy
Hennessy
Evangelists Marsh to Lead Patoka Revival Campaign
Winnipeg duo Jos and Elizabeth Marsh arrive at Pentecost Church Patoka to begin a special revival next Monday evening March 24 The event features sermon passages from Proverbs 8 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy emphasizing substance as eternal and discord free with Spirit as real substance
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Jos
Elizabeth Marsh
Winnipeg
Canada
Pentecost
Patoka
Mary Baker Eddy
Pentecostal Assembly Hosts Special Services with Marshs
In Vernon the Pentecostal Assembly continues nightly services led by Brother and Sister Marsh and Canadian Evangels from Winnipeg. Many testimonies report blessings. souls saved. Sunday at 7:30 Sister Marsh speaks on The Saturday Night of the World's History.
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Pentecostal Assembly
Marsh
Winnipeg
Sister Marsh
Zion Epworth League Program at Zion Church
Zion Church hosts an Epworth League gathering Sunday March 23 at 7 30 p m focusing on Building the Temple of Methodism with talks on Joseph Moses Joshua and Samuel led by Frances Nelson Ella Arnold Robert Jones and Dean Abendroth. Attendees hear hymns prayers a talk on the Leagues role in Methodism and the calling of God today led by Elmore Belcher.
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Zion Epworth League
Temple of Methodism
Epworth League
Joseph
Frances Neilson
Moses
Israel
Ella Arnold
Joshua
Robert Jones
Samuel
Dean Abendroth
Epworth Leagues
Etna Knight
Elmore Belcher
Baptist Church B Y P A program Sunday March 23 7 pm
The B Y P A program at the Baptist church features a Scripture lesson Romans 6 led by Bonnie Hill, talks on liberty by Millard Rogier and law by Irene Malan, duties toward law by Rose Mae Warner, piano by Bessie Hill, discussion on unfair laws by Myrna Carter, Prohibition Law by Mrs Maude Irvin, group leader conclusion, and readings by Alice Mojonnier with Open Discussion by Artie Rogier.
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Bonnie Hill
Millard Rogier
Irene Malan
Rose Mae Warner
Bessie Hill
Myrna Carter
Maude Irvin
Artie Rogier
Alice Mojonnier
Christian Science Lesson Sermo n on Substance in All Churches
The March 16 Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science Churches focused on Substance. The Golden Text, from Philippians 4 19, declares God supplying all needs through glory in Christ Jesus. Biblical citations emphasize love and the promise of riches and righteousness to those who seek them.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Christ Jesus
Island Chapel to Hold Three Sunday Sermons
Island Chapel announces preaching for the next three Sundays. Rev. J. M. Smith preaches March 23 followed by Rev. M. D. Ballance on March 30. Attendance is encouraged at each service with Sunday School beforehand. Regular service led by the pastor on the first Sunday in April.
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Island Chapel
J. M. Smith
M. D. Ballance
Epworth League Meeting at M. E. Church
Epworth League session at M. E. Church on Wednesday March 19 drew a strong turnout. Luther Ballance led. Rev. Farrell opened with song and prayer. Readings by Genevieve Ballance Gladys Farmer Robbie Jennings Paul Belcher Marvin Ballance. Music by Ellen Mulvaney Rubye Eagan. Announcements and benediction. Next week’s meeting is Tuesday at 7 30 with Mae Eagan leading.
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Epworth League
Luther Ballance
Rev. Farrell
Genevieve Ballance
Gladys Farmer
Robbie Jennings
Paul Belcher
Marvin Ballance
Ellen Mulvaney
Anna Belcher
Ruby Eagan
Rubye Eagan
Blanche McCallen
Miss Mae Eagan
Marion M and South Church South listing events
On Wednesday March 19 Bro O H Sweitzer delivered a missionary message in Marion M and South Church South. Thursday evening Mrs Alice Cruse led prayer meeting. Epworth League at 6 15 Sunday. Sunday School 9:00 am. Regular preaching Sunday morning and evening. Miss Georgia Cruse will sing Sunday night. Everyone welcome.
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Bro
O. H. Sweitzer
Marion M.&. Church South
Alice Cruse
Epworth League
Georgia Cruse
Methodist Tea Club Holds Silver Tea Meeting
Last Thursday evening at Mrs Mae Smicox home the Methodist Silver Tea enjoyed a lively program. Entertainment led by Mac Eagan Blanche McCallon featured St Patrick theme and family contests with prizes. Tea members outgrew homes and will meet in the church annex going forward. Victrola music and readings plus brick ice cream angel food cake and coffee were served.
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Mae Smicox
Mae Logan
Murphy
Blanche McCallon
Death of Former Well Known Man
News from California reports the death of Mr. Ursprung formerly of Carrigan township. He died in Los Angeles on February 14 and his burial took place in California. He was a well known resident in this locality and nearby areas.
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California
Pape Sisters Home
Los Angeles
Ursprung
Carrigan Township
Griffin Speech Highlights Farm Roots and Rural Unity
The candidate Griffin shares a farm backstory from Kentucky and Illinois district campaigning. He links farm life to modern progress and urges rural districts to receive modern conveniences while stressing Farm and rural districts first. He attends a farm sale to gain support and pledges help to mobilize the 42nd Illinois District.
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Griffin
Illinois
Wildern
Second Annual High School Banquet Honors Patoka 1929-30 Team
The second annual high school banquet honoring the Patoka Basket Ball 1929-30 team was held March 18 in the local high school gym. Over 100 attendees praised the team, coach, and supporters, with speeches from Coach Munger, team members, and community leaders. A post-dinner musical program followed, and the event was deemed a great success, reflecting Patoka’s respect for deserving achievers.
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Patoka
DeLay
F. M. Smith
M. E. Church
Munger
Schaefer
Cain
Schoo Board
J. M. Smith
Ladies Fancy Work Club Enjoys St Patrick's Day Meeting
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. W. L. Parks home with members and guests from Vandalia St Elmo and local area. The program included songs contests bookmaking and a dinner with shamrock themed desserts and green decor.
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Ladies Fancy Work Club
W. L. Parks
Mesdames Murfin
Altom
Nattier
Jones
Spurgeon
Gray
Wasem
Troyer
Potts
Good
Simcox
Jennings
Miss Cruse
Archie Thalman
Vandalia
J W. Delassus
St. Elmo
J. C. Beery
Pres
Patoka
Thalman
St Patrick's Party at Rebekah Lodge
Rebekahs hosted a St Patrick's celebration in their lodge room on Monday evening. A large crowd enjoyed a program of songs, readings, and recitals by Bertha Belcher, Elmer Belcher, Blanche McCallon, and Anna Belcher, with Irish themed games and a poetry prize won by George Porter. Pie and coffee were served before a charivari for newlyweds Archie Pupt and wife.
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Rebekahs
Bertha Belcher
Elmer Belcher
Pax Belcher
Blanche McCallon
Anna Belcher
George Porter
Archie Pugt
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Washington University of St. Louis
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