Publication Details and Staff of Patoka Newsroom 1907
Edited and published by Lester Fowler with staff including Miss Pearl Britt Miss Letta Hopkins Rosemary Britt Connie Brooks Wanda Gerrish. Entered as second class master on November 2 1907 at Patoka Illinois under act of March 8 1889. CIRCULATION Mrs Mary Ballance contact 432 5344.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Fowler
Patoka
Miss Pearl Britt
Miss Letta Hopkins
Rosemary Britt
Connie Brooks
Wanda Gerrish
Wrinkles in the Gray Station Scene at Larry's
A fragment describes arriving at Larry's station on Thursday with a truck tire leaning, suggesting a roadside or service setting captured in terse OCR notes. The readable details focus on the station front and the tire arrangement without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Too Far Gone Echoes in Civic Faith and News
A reflective column laments creeping changes in U S politics and freedoms while recalling past quotes and urging vigilance. The piece contrasts Patrick Henry’s stance with current social and governmental shifts, warning that rights to vote, speech, and worship may be at risk if citizens fail to engage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patric Henry
John Q. Adams
America
Edwin R Wesner Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
Edwin R Wesner, Republican Supervisor of Centralia Township, announces his bid for County Clerk. Wesner, a 1953 Justice of the Peace appointee, served as Justice of the Peace from 1955 and as Centralia Township Supervisor since 1959 with reelection in 1963. He and wife Jean Cook have three children and reside at 723 E Broadway Centralia Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Wesner
Centralia Township
Mr. Wesner
Justice of the Peace
Centraia Township
Jean Cook
Robert Prince
Chilicothe
Illinois
Barbara
Robert
E. Broadway
Centralia
Patoka Community News Highlights Easter and Visits
Patoka residents shared visits among families including Mr. and Mrs. Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Murt’n with John Tate of Decatur after a month with Minnie Peddicord. Phillip Meador celebrated his 83rd birthday with relatives and friends. Easter activities and church events were noted, including Jolly Junior’s class party and sunrise services at Patoka Pentecostal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Logan
Charlie Murt
John Tate
Decatur
Phillip Meador
Jolly Junior
Patoka Christian Church
Patoka
Local Happenings From Terre Haute and Nearby Towns
Twenty years ago Miss Janece LeMaster and Gerald E. Whiting wed in Terre Haute Indiana. Families gathered at the Delmar Cain home to celebrate B'll Cain turning 15. GenIe entertained the D C Club. Bear Creek Sunshine Club met at Mildred Norris's home. Wiling Workers Class met at James Thomas home with 20 members. Easter bazaar plans were made. Vernon Vic tory 4-H Club elected Richard Walton president Virginia Wern sman vice president Genevieve Ward secretary treasurer Don Belcher exporter Keith Betts recreational leader Floyd Arnold leader. Miss Mildred Hill married Ray Gray. bride’s grandparents W F Schaffnit renewed their golden wedding vows. John Barnes and Halden Hill discharged from service. Dale Tune home on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Victory 4-H Club
Richard Walton
Virginia Wernsman
Genevieve Ward
Don Belcher
Keith Betts
Floyd Arnold
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Register
Marion
Fayette
Clinton
USA
Mary Ballance
Patoka Vernon
Possum
Fredonia
Ziones Island Chapel
Alpha Gray Amelia Meredith
Erma Sanders
Jo Sharp
Claude Williams
Alma
Martin
IGA
Neil Potts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Carol Ann
the Sunbeams
the Baptist Church
Mrs. Foulon
Nancy Snyder
Wes Headley
L.J. Bates, Jr
Wilmington
Marion Caldwell
Paul Schmidt
Bothell, Washington
Paine
Paul Torrence
T.sgt
Leland W. Paine
Germany
Mary Lee Ehlers
Phoenix
Arizona
First Cristian Church of
Rotary Club
Ellis, Moose, V.F.W
the American Legion
United Commercial Travelers
Centralia Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Township
Amiben
Randcox
Randox T Knoxweed
Jenkins Truck & Farm Service
Patoka News
Minnie Peddicord
Mrs. Jumbo Altom
California
Good Will
Ada Bates
Lloyd Davis
Moorman’s Mfg. Co
Mt. Vérnon
Janece LeMaster
Gerald E. Whiting
Terre Haute, Indiana
Delmar Cain
B‘ll Cain
Mrs
Orville
Genie
D. C
Bear Creek
Sunshine Club
Mildred Norris
Patoka Methodist Church
James Thomas
Mldred Hill
Oscar Hill
Ray Gray
W. F. Schaffnil
John Barnes
Halden Hill
Dale Tune
W. Leverle
S. Perrine Centralia
H. C. Holsapple
W. Main ST
Salem
Kint State
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