Egyptian Conference Holding Tests This Month
The Northern Egyptian High School Conference runs its first annual track scholastic and literary contests this month at Centralia Township High School with exams in English geometry algebra science physics spelling American history and Latin. Contestants from our school include Mary Evelyn Boop Violet Nattier Dale Jones Ray Outhouse Clifford Douthit Paul Belcher Lucille Nichols Charles Griffin and others. The track meet occurs May 11 at Sandoval followed by a 7:30 p.m. piano and vocal contest at the local high school gymnasium with participants Ne Belcher Charles Griffin Gayle Jones Iris Ellis Lola Morey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Centralia Township High School
Mary Evelyn Boop
Violet Nattier
Dale Jones
Ray Outhouse
Clifford Douthit
Paul Belcher
Lucille Nichols
Charles Griffim
Alice Mojonnier
June Meece
Morris Cole
Grover Malan
Spelling Gayle Jones
Verne Gambill
Sandoval
Charles Griffin
Glen Hill
Robert Baglin
Henry Carter
Fred Kleysteuber
Roy Ballance
Vincent Kleysteuber
Maurice Kleysteuber
Frank Crawford
Onore
T Ne Belcher
Charlés, Griffin
Gayle Jones
Iris Ellis
Lola Morey
Leona Belcher
Sowa Boy Honored By Railroad Watch Presentation
Independence Iowa 13 year old Roland Netcott received a gold wrist watch from the Illinois Central System after he reported a broken rail tempting an accident. The quick report enabled repairs before danger rose and a near-miss was prevented.
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Illinois Central System
Roland Netcott
Illinois Central
Flo
Roland
George M. O'Rourke
Chicago
Hiindis Central
Waterloo
Chicago Not Windiest City Revealed in 1933 Weather Records
Chicago, long known as the Windy City, ranks fourteenth among large U S cities for windy days in 1933. Municipal librarian Frederick Rex notes Chicago’s climate is an underpublicized asset while New York and Buffalo shared the top windier status with 98 breezy days. Cleveland recorded 70 such days.
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Chicago
United States
Frederick Rex
New York
Buffalo
N. Y
Cleveland
Public Health Talk By Dr Jirka On May 3 Station WLS WENR
Dr Frank J Jirka director of public health will speak Thursday evening May 3 over station WLS WENR about the state's effort to improve the health of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Jirka
Wlswenr
Walker Couple Motor to Okawville Wednesday
Mr and Mrs T B Walker drove to Okawville on Wednesday.
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Mrs
T. B. Walker
Okawville
Grade school wraps up with picnics and awards
Second graders earned Palmer Method silver and gold star buttons with names listed. Perfect spelling and attendance honors span grades one through eight. Seventh and eighth graders earned American Legion medals. End of year trips included picnics at Rogier hill and farms near town with guests and thanks to local donors.
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A. N. Palmer Co
Evelyn Easton
Dayne Eldon Adams
Reba Cruthers
Joy Barnes
Alavon Walker
Redan Cruthers
Frances Marshall
Cyril DeLay
Emil Nattier
Dean Meador
Thelma Cruthers
Pauline Goff
Nancy Simcox
Darvin Jones
Mae Field
Robert Nattier
Evelyn Ellis
Betty Simcox
Junior Jones
Betty Altom
Bobby Altom
Helen ‘Walker
Wanda Eagli
Rogier Hill
Lora Alto
Walcott Lake
Keyesport
Leroy Watkins
Paul H. Potts
Lyndall
Wm. Lindsey
Fairer Milk Price Appeal Gains Local Backing
Sanitary Milk Producers across the territory win broad support for a license amendment to raise Class I milk price from 1.85 to 2.20 per cwt unless retail milk falls to 10c per quart. Dairymen meetings in Aviston Trenton St Jacob Illinois and St Clair Missouri unanimously back the request led by M E Bone. The appeal goes to A H Lauterbach Chief of the Dairy Division in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Aviston
Trenton
St. Jacob
Illinois
St. Clair
Missouri
M. E. Bone
A. H. Lauterbach
Aaja N
Washington
Calf Show Dates Set for November 22 23 1934
The Producers Livestock Commission Association confirms the eleventh annual 4 H Club baby beef show and sale will be held November 22 and 23. Jerseyville Illinois president J R Fulkerson notes the exclusive exposition and auction draws 200 to 300 club youths from surrounding states. The event, rising since 1925, competes with Kansas City Omaha and Chicago shows and offers substantial cash premiums and high buying prices for winning calves from hotels and caterers.
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Producers Livestock Commission Association
J. R. Fulkerson
Jerseyville
Iinois
Persident
National Stock Yards
Kansas City
Omaha
Chicago
World’s Largest Fountain Part Of City Fair Displays
The fair will feature the world’s largest fountain along with fifteen foreign villages music and fireworks. Free entertainment and 84 miles of free exhibits attract visitors. Rail and hotel rates are reduced to keep costs low for guests. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reemployment Office Reports 44 Jobs Found Local
The local Reemployment Office announced 44 jobs found for men and women in recent months. Officials note employment growth is rising, with March activity three and a half times February, and more openings expected in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. R. Mandrell
Anager
Secretary of Labor
Perkins
Illinois
Science Club to Meet Saturday
Household Science club program for Saturday May 12 at the high school gym yard. Gypsy Caravan will set up in the gym yard. members are asked to dress in gypsy costume with a fine of five cents for noncompliance. Bring bowl spoon and cup. refreshments will be served. Travel program includes roll call song and readings.
Wheat Growers Granted Final Opportunity to Sign Up
The Wheat Reduction Association offers one last chance for growers who did not sign last fall to join the proposition. Signups close May 10 at the Farm Bureau Office in Salem, with business to be handled on any day before that date.
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The
Wheat Reduction Association
Farm Bureau
Salem
Adams Purchases New Aaron On Sedan This Week
Local brief notes C A Adams bought a new Aaron sedan this Tuesday, marking a small purchase in a quiet week for area residents.
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C. A.adams
Aaron
Robbers Bind Fairman Store Proprietor in Local Heist
About 8:30 p m Thursday three masked bandits entered the Fairman General store and bound Newt Smith with wire after robbing the cash register and seizing jewelry. They forced Mrs Smith to reveal hiding money, took cash, valuables, and Mr Smith’s Oldsmobile, then fled, leaving the telephone out of order. One suspect reportedly lingered earlier that day, and two men were said to have been taken into custody at Salem, though details remain unverified.
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Fairman General Store
Newt Smith
Smith
Salem
Liberty visitors join Malan families over weekend
Mrs. Roy Malan's father G W Trick and her brother Roscoe Trick with family from Liberty Missouri spent Saturday and Sunday April 21 and 22 with Mr and Mrs Roy Malan and family. Ira Livesay of Decatur visited with his parents Mr and Mrs D R Livesay for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Malan
G. W. Trick
Roscoe Trick
Liberty
Ira Livesay
Decatur
D. R. Livesay
Eighth Grade Commencement Held At High School
The Eighth Grade Commencement exercises were held Friday evening in the High School Gymnasium and were well attended. The program was well rendered and Rev. Hay delivered a splendid address. Africa Legion medals were awarded with C M Rogier explaining the Legion’s purpose. Dickey Riley won the boys medal and Dorris Good won the girls medal.
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Hay
Africa Legion
C. M. Rogier
Legion
Dickey Riley
Dorris Good
Mother’s Day Program at Christian Church
A Mother's Day program set for Sunday May 13 at 7 30 p m in the Christian Church welcomes all. It features Opening Chorus Home Sweet Home Scripture Reading by Mr Field prayers by Mr Perrine and multiple recitations and songs led by local students and performers plus a pageant Mothers of Men. J M Smith entered Barnes Hospital St Louis Monday for examination and treatment with Mrs Smith accompanying him home Monday evening.
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The
Christian Church
Mr. Field
Perrine
Donald Lee Ellis
Patsy Beery
Billy Dean Good
Francis Elifritz
Elizabeth Sue Wireman
Max Foltz
Peggy Tacke
Fae Field
Mother’s of Men
J. M. Smith
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Mrs. Smith
Forecasts for 1934 Pennant Winners by Patokaites
The piece lists predicted pennant winners for 1934 by Patokaites, naming Cubs Yankees Giants Washington Pirates White Sox Cardinals Red Sox Cincinnati Detroit Braves Cleveland Phillies Browns Dodgers Athletics with no clear forecast.
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National
American Cubs
Yankees
Giants
Washington
Pittsburg
White Sox
Cardinals
Red Sox
Cincinnati
Detroit Braves
Cleveland
Phillies
Browns
Dodgers Athletics
Dinner Given for Miss Anna Belcher
A small group honored Miss Anna Belcher who leaves for St. Louis for the summer. They met at the Square Deat Cafe for a seven oclock dinner and then spent the evening at Miss Ruth Pughs apartment. Attendees included Ruth Pugh Bettie Simcox Helen Troyer Ruby Mae Eagan and Mrs Wilma Crawford.
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Anna Belcher
St. Louis
Square Deat Cafe
Ruth Pugh
Bettie Simcox
Helen Troyer
Ruby
Mae Eagan
Wilma Crawford
Allen Armstrong Dies After Illness in Joplin Missouri
Notice from Patoka that Allen Armstrong, former Patoka citizen, died April 26 at Highhome in Joplin Missouri. He was brother to Mrs. P A DeVillers and cousin to the Thalman brothers. He leaves a widow and a 15 year old son.
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Patoka
Sarah Thalman
Allien Armstrong
Highhome
Joplin
Armstrong
P. A. DeVillers
Thalman Brothers
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Perrine and Mrs Hudspeth
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church hosted a party honoring Mrs Bessie Perrine and Mrs Katie Hudspeth for their birthdays on April 24 at Mrs Anna Pugh’s home. The event also celebrated Mr and Mrs Harvey Hudspeth’s thirty fourth wedding anniversary with a mock wedding. Eighteen attended and angel food and devil food cake with ice cream were served.
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Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Bessie Perrine
Katie Hudspeth
Anna Pugh
Harvey Hudspeth
Angel
C. G. A. Club Meets at Lola Morey Home
The C. G. A. club met Monday evening at Lola Morey's home. Guests played games and enjoyed hot chocolate and cake. The next meeting will be at Helen Nattier's home next Monday evening.
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Lola Morey
Helen Nattier
Mound Chapel Commencement May 11 at Schoolhouse
The commencement exercises of the Mound Chapel school will be held at the school house Friday evening May 11. An interesting program has been arranged and everyone cordially invited to attend.
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Mound Chapel
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and May Leaders
The church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Communion at 10 30 a m Bible study every Thursday at 7 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m May 3 leader Thelma Pugh May 10 leader Frank Wilb iame
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Christian Endeavor
Thelma Pugh
Frank Wilbiame
M. E. Church South Patoka Charge Plans May 6 Services
Island Chapel hosts services Sunday May 6 with Sunday School at 10:00 a m led by Supt Bro John Williams. Preaching by the pastor at 11:00 a m and 7:45 p m. The public is invited. W D Humphrey, Pastor.
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Patoka
Island Chapel
John Williams
Charcq
W. D. Humphrey
Local families share Sunday visit across Indiana towns
Mrs. Mabel Trolliet and daughter Zeph Lebeque and family, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Malan and family, Mrs. John Gilles of Highland, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Malan and daughter of Greenville, Prof. and Mrs. C. T. Malan and son and Miss Helen Trolliet of Terre Haute, and P. J. Mojonnier and family spent Sunday April 22 with Roy Malan and family. Carl Simcox and family of Assumption visited J. L. Simcox and wife and relatives in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Trolliet
Zeph Lebeque
Donald Malan
John Gilles
Highland
Ernest Malan
Greenville
C. T. Malan
Helen Trolliet
Terre Haute
Ind
P. J. Mojonnier
Roy Malan
Carl Simcox
Assumption
J. L. Simcox
Patoka
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SMP
Science Club
Fairman
H. S. Conference
Patoka High School
Y Farina Odin Kinmundy
Patoka Sandoval
Charlotte Holt
Salem High School
Hazel Anderick
Centralia City Schools
St. John ‘Wilton
Sandoval Community High School
Ken Simcox
Stan Wasem
Allen Armstrong
Mrs. Perrine
M. E. Church South
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