Cyrus Nichols Struck by Auto in Patoka Tragedy
Cyrus Nichols 58 of Patoka died after being struck by a Plymouth car driven by Vincent Gass of Detroit on April 30 at the Jones and Martin store corner. Nichols sustained nine broken ribs a crushed shoulder and possible internal injuries and died at Beery Hospital that night. The accident prompted a wrongful damages filing by Nichols' relatives and funeral services were held at Zion Methodist Church with burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Nichols
Patoka
Jones & Martin
Vincent Gass
Detroit
Mich
Nichols
Howver
Cornelius Hoffinger
Hoffinger
Louis
Joseph
Maron County
Zion M. E. Church
South
R. E. Willis
Nashville
Rufus
Augusta Nichols
Zion Church
Everlasting Punishment Theme Pace in Christian Science Lesson
The May 1 Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on Everlasting Punishment. It cites Ezekiel 18 23 Hebrews 12 11 and passages from Science and Health noting God disciplines sin to lead toward righteousness peace and purity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Ezek
Mary Baker Eddy
Junior Class Presents The Tin Hero at High School Gym
The Junior Class stages The Tin Hero on May 12 at 7:30 p m in the High School gym. A mother overstates her son s heroism after a drowning rescue rumor, while the son who cannot swim becomes a local celebrity in a comic swimming contest. Admission 25 cents. See east elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mole Hills
Gannes Frances
America
Three New Wells Begin Drilling in Local Oil Fields
Three wells start in Patoka Carrigan area as Dirk D. Holland works on cemetery lease and others advance on Brian No. 1 Verne Nattier and Thalman No. 1 southeast of Patoka. Financing comes from Springfield investors. locals anticipate continued development and new productive territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk D. Holland
Coleman & Blosser
Verne Nattier
Claude Adams
Max Conrey
Cecil Griffin
Thalman
Patoka
Carrigan Township
Funeral trip and family visit span De Soto to Centralia
Mrs Lizzie Wasem traveled to De Sota Missouri for Fred Spross funeral held Tuesday and plans an indefinite stay with Mrs Spross. An elevator increase adds five kittens and one mule. Bettie Simcox Florence Cain Mae Eagan shopped in Centralia Saturday. Mrs Leslie Simcox and her son Jimmy visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Bleed family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Wasem
de Sota
Fred Spross
Wasem
Spross
Bettie Simcox
Florence Cain
Mae Eagan
Centralia
Leslie Simcox
Jimmy
Joe Bleed
March Auto Fatalities Drop Sharply In Illinois
Illinois records 119 auto fatalities in March, down from 252 in the same month last year. First quarter 1938 deaths fell 24.7 percent from 1937, fueling Governor Horner's 1938 Highway Safety Program as traffic increases continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Henry Horner
County Feeders Market At National Stock Yards
Ezra Fellers of Kinmundy represented at National Stock Yards on April 26 with hogs averaging 206 pounds selling through Producers at top price for the day. On April 27 Charles Unverfehrt of Centralia marketed hogs averaging 218 pounds at a practical top price. W H Shaffer of Kinmundy earned top price for 171 pound veal calves on April 25 through Producers. Harlan B. Gerrish of Patoka marketed 161 pound veal calves topping at $9.00 cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Fellers
Kinmundy
National Stock Yards
Charles Unverfehrt
Centralia
W. H. Shaffer
Harlan B. Gerrish
Patoka
May Open Kaskaskia For Commercial Fishing
The State Department of Conservation considers opening the main channel of the Kaskaskia River from the river mouth to the Moultrie County line to commercial fishing. Officials cite increasing rough fish in silt laden waters and believe allowing harvest could benefit scarce game fishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Conservation
Kaskaskia River
Moultrie County
Coal Production Drops 19 7 Percent in March
Illinois coal output fell 19.7 percent in March from February due to mild weather and weak demand. Analysts cite reduced mining activity and lower utilization as factors behind the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Cardinals Host Eastern Invaders At Sportsmans Park
St Louis hosts Boston Bees and Philadelphia Phillies during a May home stand at Sportsmans Park. Giants visit next week with a two game set May 4 and 5. Joe Medwick's return boosts the Cardinals as City crowds anticipate Ladies Day and high demand for box and reserved seats.
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St. Louis
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Sportman’s Park
Boston Bees
Casey Stengel
Red Birds
Jimmy Wilson
Philadelphia Phillies
Sportsman Park
Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
Burleigh Grimes
Dodgers
Dolph Camilli
Philadelphia
Ernie Kay
Yankee
Leo Durocher
Cardinal
Brooklyn
Bill Terry
Nw York Giants
Giants
Gas House
Cardinals
Revival Meeting Opens at Eagool Pote
A revival service began Sunday at Eagool Pote led by Reverend MD Ballonte. The event drew local residents and attendees from nearby communities seeking spiritual renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagool Pote
Comdu¢Lly Rev MD
Ballonte
Saddler and Heckethorn Schools Picnic at Meseke Woods
Saddler and Heckethorn teachers and pupils journeyed to the Arthur Meseke timber for an all day outing on April 29. The event featured fishing volleyball wildflower gathering and a noon roast of hot dogs and marshmallows with numerous students and teachers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddler and Heckethorn
Arthur Meseke Timber
Lloyd
Freddie Moeller
Fred
Donald Ehrat
Darrel Meador
Charles Frisby
Beatrice Krug
Gustave
Dennis Bombal
Irene Braasch
Billie Ehlers
Arlene
Womans Club Plan Mother and Daughter Luncheon
The American Home committee met Wednesday with Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon to organize a Mother and Daughter luncheon at the high school gym on Saturday May 14 at 1 pm. Business meeting at 12 30 pm. Members to bring pot luck dishes and utensils for themselves and guests as plans for the annual meeting proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Committee
S. M. Spurgeon
8. M. Spurgeon
Rose Mojonnier
Wisher School Pupils Picnic at Salem Park
Pupils from Wisher School enjoyed a Friday outing at Salem Park on April 29. Attendees included Pearl Britt, Dorothy, J R., Bonnielee, Rosemary Gerrish, Carl and Pauline Thalman, Ruth Charles, Mack Morrellnd, Thomas Yardley, and teachers and family members. Additional guests were William Gerrish, Mrs Charles Gerrish and sons Walter and Virgil, Mrs Norman Gerrish and children, Raymond and Norma, Harold and Mary Ella Take Beit ad Wayao-Natucrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisher School
Salem Park
Pearl Britt
Dorothy
J R
Bonnielee
Rosemary Gerrish
Carl
Pauline Thalman
Ruth Charles
Mack
Illinois State Fair to See Major Improvements in 1930
Illinois State Fair officials announce extensive enhancements for visitors and exhibitors August 13 to 22. A new north gate and a subway under the race track improve grandstand access, a Service Building will house Fire Department Post Office Police Hospital and dormitories, and new sheep barns and a Junior Department livestock building expand facilities. The project, funded by WPA and state funds, aims to boost dairy sheep and 4 H programs and reflects Governor Horner and Director Lloyds commitment to agriculture progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lloyd
Niicis Department of Agriculture
Cal. E. E. Lewin
United States
Ilinois
Irwin
Henry Horner
Lloyd
Cream of
Illinois
Farmers of Tomorrow
Ir- Win
Win
Begmomins
Suneior
State Division of
Public Works
University of Illinois, College of Agricultur
Eighth Street
Peoria
WPA
Dfraxtor Lloyd
Provo
Horner
Vuinnin Agricalture
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Mr. Nichols
Ber
Effie Blair
Thelma Arnold
Sadie Nattier
Delphia Jolliff
Gerald Nichols
Christian Science Churches
Tin Hero
Dwig
National
Kaskaskia
Stern
Sportsmans Park
Meseke Woods
Womans Club
Salem
Pride
City Electrician
Jordan
Ux Park
Softiaill
Jin
Piliance
John Williams
Edgaedim
Porter Simcox
Carl Meador
Griffin
Lee Murray
James Waeewney
Harold Livesay
Aga
James Emerson
Bob Wasem
Davidson
Jim Adams
Shrine Cheence
P. B. Simcox
Mgr
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