Sophomore Junior Banquet Highlights School Social
The high school hosted the Sophomore Junior Banquet with students, teachers, and guests in a decorated gym. Paul Logan broadcast the evening, with talks by Mr. DeLay and Mr. Munger, who also imitated a famed retailer. events included a broadcast program and a tastily served supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Munger
E. L. DeLay
George Wasem
Pansy Wasem
Carl Rogier
Paul Logan
DeLay
Mr. Munger
Munger
Henderson
M. E. Church South
Edward Johnstone Arrives in Pateka After Western States Visit
Edward Johnstone who spent two years in Idaho California and other western states arrived in Pateka Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johnstone
Idaho
California
Pateka
Minister P B Fitzwater Widely Read Newspaper Writer
The article profiles Rev P B Fitzwater D D as the most read newspaper feature writer in the country through his International Sunday School Lesson. It traces his West Virginia birth in 1871, education at Bridgewater Moody Manchester and Princeton, roles at Moody Bible Institute, and his books God’s Code of Morals and The Church and Modern Problems. It notes his interdenominational stance and his influence on weekly Bible study discussions in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Fitzwater
America
Fitzwater
West Virginia
Bridgewater College
Virginia
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Xenia Theological Seminary
Manchester College
Indiana
Manchester
Muskingum College
Princeton University
Princeton Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Luther Jennings Buried Monday in Chicago Obituary
Luther Jennings 65 died of heart trouble after a two week illness at his Chicago home Friday April 24. Funeral Monday April 26 conducted by the Christian Scientists of which he was a member. Survived by his wife and daughter Lydia, plus several brothers and sisters. He was a Patoka native and a half brother of John Jennings. Harriett Waggoner did not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Jennings
Patoka
Chicago
Christian Scientists
Lydia
Harriett Waggoner
Jennings
John Jennings
Probation After Death Lesson in All Churches of Christ Scientist
Sunday April 26 featured the Lesson-Sermon Probation After Death with cited Bible verses from Joel and Psalms, selections from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy, hymns, piano solos, prayers, and personal readings. Emily Green led the services, with Charley Arnold and others contributing prayers and poems, and announcements and league offering followed by Benediction by Addis Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Mount Zion
Jerusalem
Mary Baker Eddy
Charley Arnold
Jesus
Paul
Robert Jones
Napoleon -Carl Arnold
Russell Jones
Harold Belcher
Pne
Loren Williams
Frances Neilson
Mildred McNicol
Addis Walton
Emily Green
Vernon Pentecost Church Services and Pastoral Note
Vernon Pentecost Church schedules preaching Thursday at 7:46 p m and Sunday School at 10:00 a m with preaching at 11:00 a m Rev S S Grant district chairman will be with us to preach Rev J H Reeter pastor invites all to attend and enjoy the Vernon String Band provided music recently everyone welcome to these services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Grant
Vernon String Band
J. H. Reeter
Zion Church Notes Sunday Service and May 3 Program
Zion Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 a m and preaching the third Sunday each month with morning and evening services Epworth League meets Sundays at 7 30 pm except on preaching days when it starts earlier Prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 45 pm The May 3 Epworth League program features The Meaning of Jesus in my life with hymns scripture readings and ensembles The daytime themes cover spiritual weather with daily speakers and varied musical items and poems
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Zion Epworth League
Jesus
Lula Mae
Anna Black
Florince Neilson
Leah Pearl Walton
Lucile Nichols
Wanda
Flora McWhir
Christian Endeavor Meeting Seeks Better Parent Child Understanding
The Christian Endeavor event on May 6 opens at 7 30 p m with Have Thine Own Way singing, prayer, and songs. Irene Malan presents What are the causes of some of the conflicts between parents and children followed by Mrs Emily Ballance on The art of the young and old understanding each other. Boy Sears recites a poem Understanding, Boys Glee Club performs, Dayton Silkey leads, and a special invitation goes to all parents to attend the meeting aiming for better parent child understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Malan
Emily Ballance
Boy Sears
Boys Glee Club
Dayton Silkey
M. E. Church South Sunday School and Meetings Schedule
The M. E. Church South lists Sunday School at 9 30 each Sunday morning with preaching on the second and fourth Sundays both morning and night. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 pm and League Sunday evening at 6 45. This Thursday night prayer meeting starts at 7 00 due to Eighth Grade Commencement at the gym. Miss Lucile Walker and Roy Jones were appointed last Sunday as committee members of the Religious Advancement Organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Walker
Roy Jones
The
Religious Advancement Organization
Card of Thanks for Flowers During Illness
Roberta Arnold expresses gratitude to school mates and Sunday School teacher for thoughtful flowers and good wishes sent while she recovered from whooping cough.
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Roberta Arnold
Mrs Crosby travels to Memphis for ill aunt report
Mrs Mattie Crosby received a telegram from Memphis Tennessee on Saturday stating her aunt Mrs Byron Smith was seriously ill. She left immediately for Memphis to be with her relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Crosby
Memphis
Tenn
Byron Smith
Crosby
Railroads Cut Spending Power Cites Narrow Net Earnings
President L A Downs of the Illinois Central System says a restricted net earnings diet has reduced railroads spending power in dull times. He notes the narrow earnings margins limit capacity to support prosperity and warns ongoing cuts harm broader business stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Downs
Lllinois Central System
All Present Teachers But Munger to Remain
All of the present teachers accepted a slight salary cut to stay on. Coach Harvey Munger accepted the position as Coach at Vandalia High School, coming from Patoka High School where he built strong teams before moving onward. Henry Pugh was chosen as janitor to replace Marion Ellis, who declined the cut in pay after years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Nichols
Freda Garter
Street Corner Glee Club
Miss Schaeffer
Nina Walker
Elizabeth Simcox
Bobby Jennings
Bobby
Arief
Paul Logan
Dayne Ellis
Virginia Cox
Glen Belcher
Maurice Willis
Edith Gray
Munger
Vandalia
Vandalia High School
Harvey Munger
Patoka High School
Patoka
Henry Pugh
Marion Ellis
Ellis
Special Meeting Of Odd Fellows Honors 25 Year Jewels
On Tuesday May 5 1981 at 8 00 p m Odd Fellows Lodge No 860 will honor Brothers Thomas Haley and A A Griffin with twenty five year Jewels. M D Ballance will deliver the presentation address and refreshments will be served afterwards. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellow Hall
Thomas Haley
A. A. Griffin
M. D. Ballance
Odd Fellows
Religious Advancement Committee Meeting at M E Church
The Religious Advancement Committee met at the M E Church on Tuesday night to arrange the fifty Sunday program in May. Officers elected for the coming year were Millard Rogier as President Lucile Walker as Secretary and Treasurer and Alden Sears as Vice President. Each church has two representatives. The committee will meet next Thursday evening to finish arrangements for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Church
Millard Rogier
Lucile Walker
Alden Sears
Obituary postponement for Mrs. Margaret Gray next week
Mrs Crosby, away caring for her aunt Mrs Byron Smith in Memphis, has asked that the obituary for her mother Mrs Margaret Gray be delayed until next week. Smith is reported improving and Crosby plans to return to Patoka soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Crosby
Byron Smith
Memphis
Tenn
Crosby
Margaret Gray
Smith
Patoka
Mothers Day Program To Be Held At Gym
A Mother's Day program arranged by Patoka mothers and sponsored by local churches will be held at the gym due to the large expected attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers of
Patoka
Patoka H. S. Ball Team Defeated By Sandoval
The Patoka high school baseball team lost to Sandoval 12 to 3 at Sandoval on Tuesday afternoon. The next game is set with Kinmundy at Kinmundy on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Sandoval
Kinmundy
Courageous Governor Emmerson Vindicated in Illinois
News-Dispatch Seneca reports a column praising Governor Emmerson of Illinois for vetoing a repeal bill on prohibition. It contrasts metropolitan and country presses, defending constitutional rule and education against perceived reformist hectoring, and lauds his stand as courageous against hostile press factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Emmerson
Ilinois
Illinois
Illinois Country Press
Missouri Country Press
Chicago
United States
Post-Dispatch
News-Dispatch
Seneca, Mo
Jimmie Jackson Wins Decatur Marble Tournament
Jimmie Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Wm Jackson of Decatur and grandson of Mrs W R Simcox and Mr and Mrs Zera Farmer of Patoka won the annual marble tour nament sponsored by the Decatur Herald. The prize is a week in Ocean City New Jersey in late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Jackson
Wm. Jackson
Decatur
W. R. Simcox
Zera Farmer
Patoka
Decatur Herald
Ocean City
New Jersey
Lowell Gould
Gould
Jimmie
Marion County Democrat Sold To Wm. B. Roberts
W. B. Roberts became sole owner of the Marion County Democrat at Salem Illinois last Saturday, ending a partnership with James C. Neal formed eleven years ago after purchasing the paper from J. B. Lewis. Roberts will run the paper with his son Charles. Neal may buy another paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Roberts
Marion County Democrat
Salem, Ill
Mr. Roberts
James C. Neal
Neal
The
Democrat
J. B. Lewis
Charles
Infant child buried Thursday in Sandy Branch cemetery
Duane Thomas Bundy aged 2 weeks and 4 days, son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Bundy of near Arnold Chapel, died Wednesday morning April 29 after a short illness with pneumonia. Funeral was held Thursday morning conducted by Rev. Farrell with interment in Sandy Branch cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Thomas
Dwight Bundy
Arnold Chapel
Farrell
Sandy Branch
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Howard Willis
Little John
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Frnn Tuck
Francis Belcher
Nottingham
Marvin Ballance
Marie
Lady Marian Fitzwalter
Master Ford
Ruby Walker
Gilbert—Bonnie Hill
Master Plummer
Alice Britt
Simeon Carfax
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the Black Knight
Edward Fos
Ter. Crier
Dayle Nattier
Bobby Eaglin
Patoka School
Salem
Mother Earth
Christian Science Churches
Edith Souter
Edna Thalman
Ella Arnold
Miss Margaret, McNicol
Paul Williams
Vernon Pentecost Church
Beatrice Black
Wilma Caldwell
Dorothy McNicol
Mildred Walton
Wm. Williams
Velma Long
Agnes Arnold
Religious Advancement Committee
Marion County
Wm. B. Roberts
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