Mt Vernon Hosts National Legion Meeting For Ex-Service Men
Mt Vernon welcomed Southern Illinois ex servicemen with a large parade led by the Jacksonville Deaf and Dumb Band. Fred Gilley and Harold Joliff joined hundreds touring the city from Vandalia Line to Cairo and the Wabash to the Mississippi.
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Mt. Vernon
American Legion Boys
Southern Illinois
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Fred Gilley
Harold Joliff
Legion
Emmerson
Legion Posts
Scott W. Lucas
Bridgesport Post
Plaza Theatre
Bill” McCauley
Deaf and Dumb
Paradise Garden Orchestra
Vandalia Line
Cairo
Wabash River
Great Mississippi
Township nominations amid cross party talks in Patoka
Republicans announced a convention but failed to prepare tickets and formed a committee to fix missing spots. Democrats urged joint talks to place a candidate aligned with Republicans. Both supervisor candidates likely from Vernon Precinct. Carrigan and Shobonier nominees listed for Democrat and Republican tickets, including assessors, clerks, JPs, constables, and trustees.
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Patoka
Vernon
Carrigan Township
Clarence Cozad
Ralph Merten
Allen Fulton
Charles Jett
Eli Palmer
Don Peddicord
Albert Galbriath
Shobonier
Loren Morey
Paul Metzger
J. of P
G. E. Tinker
Constable
Ben Carmen
C. E. Thomason
Martin Schall
J. P
E. H. Holt
Oscar Sears
Practical Uses of Rope on the Farm Circular
A new University of Hlindis circular by I P Blauser guides farmers on rope selection size and quality care, knots, hitches and repairs. It covers 34 hitches and shows step by step tying, splices, rope terms and safety to prevent breakdowns and injuries.
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College of Agriculture
University of Hlindis
I P. Blauser
College Farm Mechanics Deece
Patoka Business Men's Association Backed by Fair Board
The Patoka Business Men's Association held a semi monthly meeting in the Rank room with about twenty five attendees. After routine business the group handed proceedings to the Patoka Community Fair Board with County Advisor Blackburn to plan fall festivities. Mojonnier named Fair President and new Marion County Farmers Institute president. Artie Rogier is County Secretary and Dale Altom Fair Secretary. The Institute will meet in Salem in April to discuss county board plans. The Institute Fair is set for September 2, 3 and 4.
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Patoka
Dale Altom
Salem
Salem Township Republicans Pick Candidates for April 6
The Republicans of Salem Township met and selected candidates for the April 6 election. P. G. Lods is Clerk, Harvey Lecrome Assessor, William Martin School Trustee. Democrats chose John M. Green Dirk Joe Admire Assessor William Moore. The county primary and state primary buzz imply a lively political scene in the county capital.
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Salem Township
P. G. Lods
Harvey Lecrome
William Martin
John M. Green
Dirk
Joe Admire
William Moore
Supreme Court Denies Stay for Noted Criminal Chapman
The Supreme Court refused to intervene in Gerald Chapman’s case as execution looms after his escape and killings. Chapman, linked to multiple crimes and a fatal police shooting in New Bedford, Conn., has faced three reprieves, the latest expiring April 6, with execution expected soon thereafter.
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Supreme Court
Gerald Chapman
New Bedford, Conn
Rookhart Loses Con Test Over Seat in Senate
The Senate sub committee concluded Daniel Steck Democrat had a plurality of votes over Senator Brookhart Republican and should be seated. The sub committee reported Steck led by 1420 ballots under the intent rule, and would still have a 76 vote plurality regardless of intent. The full committee planned to meet Tuesday to act on the recommendation.
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Senate
Brookhart
Caraway
Arkansas
Ernst
Revival Meeting At M B E Church South March 25
A revival began at the M B E Church South on Thursday evening March 25 with services nightly at 7 30. Pastor will preach nightly through March 29 when Rev O H Free arrives to lead the preaching. Free, a prominent Conference preacher, will speak and oversee Sunday School work. Special music is planned and the community is invited to attend.
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M. BE. Church
South
O. H. Free
Salem
Ilinois
Free
Gosple
Vandalia Youth Dies by Suspected Suicide
Two youths found the body of Charles Laswell hanging from a tree in a Vandalia river bottom. Laswell, a well known local worker, had months of despondency and recently hinted at ending his life. Coroner’s inquest ruled death by own action. funeral was held Sunday.
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Vandalia
Charles Laswell
Local I. C. Operators Cut Off Saturday
Two local I. C. operators who have served since Thanksgiving night were cut off effective Saturday March 20. Fred Cox will likely move to Clinton area while Dively plans a post in the St. Louis district.
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I. C
Fred Cox
Clinton
St. Louis
Decalogue of Success by Charles Schwab
Schwab outlines ten precepts for success including work and study hard, initiative, loving work, exactness, American spirit, cultivating personality, helping others, being democratic, and always doing your best. He claims these rules guided his career and will do the same for readers.
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Charles M. Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Sale of Mrs. R. M. Ingold personal property set
The Register reports a sale of the personal property of Mrs. R. M. Ingold of Wisetown Bond County planned for April 10 she intends to move to Patoka to live with her son A J Ingold and his wife Mrs Ingold is over 80 years old.
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the Register
R. M. Ingold
Wisetown
Bond County
Patoka
A. J. Ingold
Ingold
Home, Dad and the Boy by Frank H. Cheley
A motivational piece praising successful fathers who treat fatherhood as a privilege and study boy behavior. It argues dads should allow boys input, provide guidance with care, and model character by balancing comforts with personal sacrifice.
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Dad
Frank H. Cheley
Easter retail notices and visits fill local column
Neil Walker and family of Du Quoin and Miss Arlene Walker visit. Store notices promote Easter novelties, candles, seed potatoes and garden items at Altoms, Martins, and Cains Store. Various locals like Dolly Redmond and Walter Parks plan trips, while beef jerky and coffee promotions appear alongside harness repairs and kerosene for incubators.
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Neil Walker
du Quoin
Dixie
Cains
Arlene Walker
Centralia
T. B. Walker
Jones Harness Shop
Martins
Dolly Redmond
Buffalo
T. J. Dukes
Walter Parks
Delassus
Decatur
Altom’s
Jess Pugh
Henry
Martin’s
Martin & Martin
O. A. Nattier
Carrhart
Geo. E. Ballance
Prof. Hall
Hornsby
S. W. Jolly
Shobonier
R. T. Baldwin
Chicago
Illinois
Northern Star
James Dowd
Detroit
Freyer Bros. Get Stuck on Patokas Street Incident
Street and Alley Committee reports Freyer Bros. vehicles became deeply stuck near Hill Bros. warehouse last Friday noon. Christian Church plans a drive sending a barrel of useful articles to the St Louis orphanage. donations may be brought to Sunday School or left at the bank. Er Caldwell and family visit due to Mrs Caldwell’s illness. Dr Caldwell recovering and expected to leave home soon.
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Patokas
Freyer Bros
Hill Bros
Christian Church
St. Louis
Martins
E.R. Caldwell
1926 Farmers Institute Promoted for Marion County
Patoka calls Marion County to prepare for an ambitious Farmers Institute to be held likely in early September. The goal is active community involvement with boys tending crops and girls baking, butter making and exhibits to showcase at the event. Committees will be formed and preparations begin immediately.
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Patoka
Marion County
Institute
Death and Burial of Sarah Wernsm an
Sarah Anne Meador born Marion County October 15 1847 died March 18 1926 aged 78 years 5 months and 3 days. She married Thomas Howell in December 1877 who died six weeks after their marriage and later George J Weinsman in 1887. Survived by husband sister Augusta Nichols brother Newton Meador and many nieces and nephews. Funeral 10 AM Saturday at M E Church South Patoka pastor R E presiding with interment in Meador cemetery.
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Sarah Anne Meador
Marion County
Iredell
Tabitha Meador
Thomas Howell
George J. Weinsman
Elmer
M. South Church
Zion
Augusta Nichols
Newton Meador
Wheatland
M. E. Church South
Patoka
R. E
Meador Cemetery
Three Ways in Bible Teachings Broad Way Narrow Way Highway
Uncle Abe outlines three paths from scripture with Adam’s disobedience opening the broad way to death. He says Jesus opened a narrow way to higher life and salvation, while the highway is opened by the second Adam for all through Christ’s ransom. The piece emphasizes everlasting rewards and the gathering of the faithful before the Gospel Age ends.
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Broadway
Adam
Jesus
Israel
Apostle
Christ
Abraham
Jehovah
Jesus Christ
Father
Missionary Meeting Attended by Salem Ladies
Members of the M. E. Church South in Salem reported attendance at a missionary meeting on Wednesday. Attendees included Mesdames J. W. Alexander X B Holland C B Anderson Tom Altom J M Smith Robert Walton Elmer Rogier Lucas Crawford Geo Williams and Rev and Mrs Willis.
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M. E. Church South
Salem
Mesdames J. W. Alexander
X. B. Holland
C. B. Anderson
Tom Altom
J. M. Smith
Robert Walton
Elmer Rogier
Lucas Crawford
Geo. Williams
Ever Ready Class Meeting Hosted by Dorothy Logan
The Ever Ready class of the M. E. Church South met Tuesday evening with Dorothy Logan as hostess. After a brief business session, attendees enjoyed radio and piano music and games. All members were present and refreshments were served.
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M. E. Church South
Dorothy Logan
Davis Store Advertises Onion Sets and Yard Goods
J H Davis and family visitors from Patoka Decatur and Florida greet old friends in Patoka. Onion sets selling fast in red yellow and white colors at 10 cents per quartet. Aprongingham 10c per yard.
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Davis
J. H. Davis
Patoka
Decatur
Florida
Altom’s
Prominent Kinmundian Couple Marry Near Kinmundy
Announcement of the marriage of Lodema Wick Enhous er to Milton Baylis near Kinmundy. The ceremony occurred at Salem on Saturday evening with Judge Stonecipher officiating. The couple plans to live on a farm near Kinmundy and received many congratulations from friends.
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Lodema
Joe Wickenhouser
Milton Baylis
Abe Baylis
Kinmundy
Salem
Stonecipher
Register
Arrival of Little Lady Emily Joan Hudspeth in Chicago
Chicago announces the birth of Emily Joan Hudspeth on March 19 1926 at the home of Mr and Mrs Hudspeth. Grandmother escorts the child as grandparent excitement and a holiday on Route 3 follow. A summer house party plans invite neighbors.
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Emily Joan Hudspeth
Joe Hudspeth
Chicago
Illinois
Grandmother Hudspeth
Grandpa Hudspeth
Grandma
Grandpa Ballance
Fayette County to Probe Clerk’s Bill Dispute
Fayette County to investigate a report that Ex-Circuit Clerk Chas Cox challenged a $50 per month clerk hire bill for the present Circuit Clerk. Cox called for an investigation by the Board of Supervisors and the board agreed to review Easter day’s bill to identify any error.
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Fayette County
Chas. Cox
Board of Supervisors
Cox
Christian Church Revival Closes As Rev Hill Leaves Urbana
The Christian church revival that ran two weeks ended last Sunday night. Rev Hill departed for Urbana the same night, and Miss Smith left Monday for Beloit Wisconsin to join a revival. Many friends recall a strong revival with baptisms and accessions to the church.
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The
Christian Church
Hill
Urbana
Miss Smith
Beloit
Wis
Community Council honors gym debt donors
The Community Council expresses special gratitude to Miss Hattie Blair J Lem Ballance George J Bauer and John Shulta for their donations toward the gym debt.
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Hattie Blair
J. Lem Ballance
George J. Bauer
John Shulta
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Pratts
T.rookhart
F H. Cheley
Denver, Colo
Farmers Institute
Sarah Wernsman
Uncle Abe’s
Kinmundian
Lady
Community Council
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