Patoka Local News and Social Notes
Patoka reports on plant sales at Jeff Smith's, local trades, visitors from nearby towns, and court attendance. Notables include Eaglin painting services, Walter Diveley relief work at Chestnut depot, and moves among the Hines, Adams, and Simcox families. Sweet potato plants offered for sale at Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Smith
O- E
Bob) Eaglin
Patoka
Ill
Walter Diveley
I. C
Chestnut
L. C. Walker
Winton Wran
Walter
Hammond Gaston
Sullivan
Gaston
Jones Martin
Eliza Adams
Heron Frank Adams
Latham
Mary
Lett
Ed Lett
Mohammet
Evelyn Massey
Charleston
Alice Murfin
Roy Jones
Kinmundy
Ed Jones
Clinton
Jones & Martin
P. B. Simcox
St. Louis
Roy Mitchell
Diamond
J. M
F. M. Smith
Vernon
Palit
Helen Seers
Armenac Epting
P. Paceday
Merpich
St. Denver
Adama
Phihees
Tof
Salem
James Emerson
Centralia
Wm. Oates
Child Dies From Burns In Patoka Yard Accident
Patricia Humes five died after burns received while playing in a Patoka yard. Her father and grandfather heard her cry Deddy as flames enveloped her clothing. The blaze was smothered with a coat. the doctor said there were no hopes. An inquest followed at Island Chapel Church with Rev. Willis officiating and burial at Magassi cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Walter Humes
Patoka
Burns
Mike Humes
Deddy
Centralia
Dan Livesay
Ed Anderson
Island Chapel
R. E. Willis
Magassi Cemetery
Entre Nous Club Meets With Hostess Marion Epps
Vernon club session led by president Miss Maxine Walton with eleven members present. Bridge at three tables awarded prizes to Miss Helen White and Miss Louise Betts. Discussions on current events guided by Misses Minnie Peddicord and Thelma Doolen. Next meeting hosted by Miss Helen White on May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Epps
Vernon Entre Nous
Maxine Walton
Helen White
Louise Betts
Minnie Peddicord
Thelma Doolen
Baccalaureate Sermon Set For Patoka High School
The Patoka high school baccalaureate for 21 graduates will be held in the high school gymnasium on Sunday evening May 22 with Rev. M. D. Ballance delivering the sermon. Commencement exercises follow Thursday evening May 26 with Rev. M Spurmoe delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Witness emergency relief commission names changes
Governor L Emmerson announced two personnel changes at the Witneis emergency relief commission. W H Sexton of the ration council in Chicago resigns, and A Barr of Joliet succeeds Sam Insull who also resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witneis Emergency Relief Commission
L. Emmerson
W. H. Sexton
Ration Council of Chicago
Sueh A. A. Sprague
A. Barr
Joliet
Sam Insull
Wheels of Justice Grind in City Court Case
At 10 30 a m today in City Court a case between T R Walker and Dave Troyer began with Noah Carter presiding and a venue change possible as Carter’s commission ends. The dispute concerns disturbing the peace after an Independent school trustee victory parade. witnesses, crowds, and possible demonstrations surrounded the proceedings. Wooters produced his commission as the new magistrate took the bench and the case continued at 2:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Carter
Carter
Squire
Ballance
T. S. Wooters
T. *R .Walker
Dave Troyer
Walker
Troyer
Squire Wooters
The Partnership of Farm and Rail
President L A Downs of the Illinois Central System speaks on farm rail partnership over NBC on April 30. He notes farmers and railroads are mutual partners shaping markets, tax bases, and transport, urging shared tax cuts, regulated fairness, and continued rail service to support farming and national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Downs
Illinois Central System
National Broadcasting Company
Pesesmean
Qpagneer' Devs
Railroads
Kinmundy Coroner Holds Inquest Into Death
Coroner Ed Anderson conducted an inquest in Kinmundy on Monday May 2 into the death of Mrs. Ella Bass a long time resident. The immediate cause was listed as apoplexy. The piece ends with an unrelated adage about attempting to skin others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Anderson
Kinmundy
Ella Bass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Entre Nous Club
M. D. Ballance
Wheels OF Justice
Rollin Cox
Babe
Mound Chapel
M. E
Marion Jackson
Noble Bryant
Pratt Cemetery
Corine Lynch
J. T. Lynch
Illinois
Virginia
Geneva
Gerald
Edith
Russell
Clyde
Velma
Glen
Daisy Cruse
Sandovo
Til
F. E. Lynch
Sam Lynch
New Haven
Partnership OF Farm and Rail
Longhorn
Sidgladiolis
F. H. Meier
S. Fifth St
Bell
Vandalia
RED & White
Skippy
Wheaties
K.S.D
Darrow
Aipackage
BCDER
Patoka, Ill
Fred Brown
Vernon, Ill
Odin Merc. Co
Odin, IH
Frank Altadonna, Sandoval
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