Reds Visit St Louis for Three-Game Series
Cincinnati Reds arrive in St Louis for a three game set with the Cardinals at Sportsman Park this weekend. McKechnie returns to manage against his old club as Cincinnati seeks to extend its recent surge after sweeping Pittsburgh and taking two of three from New York. Ladies Day is Saturday with both weekend games at 2 30 start. tickets on sale at the Arcade Building mezannine.
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St. Louis
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Sportman’s Park
Cardinals
Sportsman’s Park
New York
Reds
McKechnie
Cincinnati
Boston
Bee
Lou Fette
Jim Turner
Redlegs
Pittsburg
Pirates
New York Giants
Bill Terry
Red Birds
Ladies Aid Society Met With Mrs W T Buck
The M E Ladies Aid met May 4 with eighteen members present. Two new members joined, Maurice Ballance and Jess Belcher. Rose Mojonnier visited. Mary Wasem read scripture, Anna Ballance led prayer, Elsie Gray led business. Entertainment committee guided floral and Mothers Day contests. Elsie Gray won a prize. Next meeting at Mrs Bushnell's on June 2.
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M. E. Ladies Aid
W. T. Buck
Maurice Ballance
Jess Belcher
Rose Mojonnier
Mary Wasem
Anna Ballance
Elsie Gray
John Barnes
Prudy Ballance
Edith Cruse
Barnes
Ballance
Buck
Kinmundy ladies visit Ellen Mulvaney Swift at home
Lucille Eagan Alta Logan and Evelyn Ballance were visitors at the Kinmundy area residence of Ellen Mulvaney Swift in a social call noting neighbors and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Eagan
Alta Logan
Evelyn Ballance
Ellen Mulvaney Swift
Kinmundy
Christian Science Lesson Sermon May 8
Sunday services discussed Adam and Fallen Man with biblical citations from Isaiah and Ephesians. The Golden Text proclaimed the Redeemer will come to Zion and righteousness will be found in those turning from transgression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Zion
Mary Baker Eddy
National Air Mail Week Observance Proclaimed
The notice urges observance of National Air Mail Week May 15 21 marking the Air Mail Service twenty year anniversary. Citizens are asked to patronize the service and send at least one air mail letter to help Patoka participate in national affairs.
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Air Mail
Patoka
Advertising Committee
Dinner At Close Of Rural School Term
After measles closed Doolen school for two weeks it reopened in late April. Pupils and teacher Mrs. Elsie Hicks held a woods outing, unpacked new equipment, and worked on project booklets with Mr. and Mrs. Mason Bassett. Awards earned for spelling. About 25 attended a midday meal. Eight children rode with parents to Salem for the circus.
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Doolen
Elsie Hicks
Mason Bassett
Bassett
Bonnie Bassett
Lewissett
William Griffin
Ni Griffin
Lewis Bonnie and
Dickey
Lester Griffin
William and
Raymond
Herman Torbeck
Willard
Elna
Harry Perkins
Irene Perkins
Jayce Doolen
Agnes Green
Dist. No. 53
Salem
Obituary of Mrs. Rowena Perkins
Rowena Margaret Crowder born May 23 1866 in Wilburton township died May 9 1938 at her daughter's home aged 71 years 11 months 15 days. She married James Perkins in 1885 and leaves Leo Perkins Florence Wolff two grandchildren four great grandchildren plus two brothers and three sisters. A member of Arnold Chapel Methodist Church she raised her children after being widowed. Funeral May 11 1898 at 1 00 pm at the M E Church Vernon Rev Schaffer officiating burial Hatch cemetery
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Rowena Margaret Crowder
George
Lottie Crowder
Wilburton Township
James Perkins
Leo Perkins
Decatur
Florence Wolff
Vernon
Arnold Chapel
M. E. Church
Schaffer
Hatch Cemetery
Cen tralia grocer Chas Humes hailed by Patoka caller
Cen tralia groceryman Chas Humes was a Patoka business caller on Tuesday. Mrs. Dollie Redmond has returned home from St Louis after two weeks with relatives.
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Chas. Humes
Centralia
Patoka
Dollie Redmond
St. Louis
Merchants Back Soft Ball League With Local Financing
Local merchants agreed to finance the Soft Ball League and work on wiring the park is underway. If ready by May 23 the schedule includes Cubs vs West Vernon vs East Tigers vs Pirates East vs West Cubs vs Pirates Tigers vs Vernon and more with games through mid June.
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Martin’s Cash Store
Austin’s
Tillie’s
Alcom’s
Patoka Elevator Co
Field Barber Shop
Patoka Hardware & Furniture Co
C. H. Hill
Wm. Ing
Cubs
West
Vernon
East
Tigers
Pirates
Patoka Alumni Banquet Set for May 28 1988
Patoka Alumni Association officers met May 9 to plan the annual banquet and reception. No committees were appointed as they promote the event due to difficulty securing servants. The banquet will be held Saturday May 28 1988 with further notices to appear in upcoming editions.
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Patoka Alumni Association
Local Teachers All Re employed
The Patoka School District No. 44 board met and re employed the entire faculty for the 1938 39 term. It lists Elvin L DeLay as Superintendent Verle Kirk as Coach J L Coombs as Music Instructor Dorothy Christie in the high school H N Potts as Superintendent in the grades with Miss Florence Cain Alice Murfin and Rettie Simcox as teachers.
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Patoka School Dist. No
Elvin L. DeLay
Verle Kirk
J. L. Coombs
Dorothy Christie
H. N. Potts
Florence Cain
Alice Murfin
Rettie Simcox
Surprise Party Friday Given For Mrs Mann
On Friday evening May 6 Mr J Mann organized a surprise party for his wife Mrs Mann to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orson Brown Mr and Mrs Joe Simcox Mr and Mrs Clarence Parks Mr and Mrs Albert Cruse and the Manns with their children. Refreshments were served and gifts given amid a pleasant gathering.
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J. Mann
Local Girl Attends State Musical Contest
Miss Doris Good accompanied by Miss Florence Diers Vandalia High School music director Miss June Ray Miss Margaret Deering and Mr Dean Jones traveled to Illinois State Normal University on Friday May 6 to attend the Vocal Music Festival. Orchestral ensembles from West Chicago LaSalle Peru and Centralia performed. Among 3000 participants in the State Musical Contest 250 were named excellent performers.
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Doris Good
Florence Diers
Vandalia High School
June Ray
Margaret Deering
Dean Jones
Illinois State Normal University
West Chicago
LaSalle
Peru
Centralia
Christian Church to Host Brother Birch on Sunday
Brother Birch will fill his regular appointment this Sunday the 15th presenting the gospel in fullness and simplicity. Sunday School starts at 9:30 with worship at 10:45 and 7:30 in the evening. The services promise inspiration for all ages and fellowship.
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Bro. Birch
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
The Nichols and Arnold families express sincere gratitude to friends and relatives for assistance during their bereavement of a beloved husband and father. They thank supporters for floral offerings and kind words of sympathy.
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Effie Nichols
Edwin Arnold
Hi-Lite Class Met With Mrs Lucille Eagan
The Hi-Lite class of the Christian Church met at the home of Lucille Eagan on Tuesday evening. After the devotional, games and contests followed. Gayle Belcher won the material contest. Several members were remembered by their mystery pals and shared request lists. Refreshments were served by Doris Good and Lucille Eagan.
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Christian Church
Lucille Eagan
Gayle Belcher
Doris Good
Free show announced by Patoka merchants for Saturday night
A free show sponsored by Patoka merchants is announced for Saturday night by the manager. A color ed cartoon will be shown and the event may run through the summer with starting time around 7 30 p m.
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Patoka Merchants
Grand Theatre Opens With Torchy Blane Film Pair
Centralia's Grand Theatre debuts Thursday May 19 with two films, Torchy Blane in Panama starring Lola Lane and Paul Kelly, and Gun Law with George O'Brien. The program runs May 19 20 21, with Rita Oehmen making her screen debut and William Clemens directing Torchy Blane.
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Centralia
Grand
Lola Lane
Paul Kelly
Grand Theatre
Sturday
Torchy Blane
Panama
Warner Bros
Torchy
Glenda Farrell
Barton MacLane
George O’brien
Arizona
Gunsight
Painted Desert
Ray Whitley
Robert Gleckler
Paul Everton
Francis McDonald
Ward Bond
Rita Oehmen
O’brien
David Howard
Patoka PTA Elects Officers For Coming Year
The Patoka Parents-Teachers Association elects officers for the coming year at the May meeting held in the school gym. President Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier leads the slate, with JM.Rogier as vice president and Mrs. Frank Miller as treasurer, Miss Florence Cain as secretary. Committee appointments include Irvin, Beery, Simcox, Coombs, Kirk, DeLay, Murfin, Wasem, and Potts. A program featuring Patsy Spurgeon, Dorothy Christie, Rachel Adams, and Homer Outhouse was presented. Next meeting is September with Bettie Simcox named program chair.
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Parents- Teachers Association
P. J. Mojonnier
Prsident
Mgr. C
Jm.rogier
Frank Miller
Florence Cain
T. E. Irvin
J. C. Beery
Bettie Simcox
R. L. Coombs
Verle Kirk
E. L. DeLay
Alice Murfin
G. J. Wasem
J. A. Jennings
H. N. Potts
National
A. E. Good
C. A.adams
Patsy ‘Spurgeon
Dorothy Christie
Rachel Adams
Homer Outhouse
Delgy
Sew-No-More Club Meeting Report
On Monday May 9 the Sew-No-More Sewing club met at Alta Logan home for an evening of sewing and conversation. Lucille Bacan helped with a two course luncheon served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Juanita McIntyre.
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Alta Logan
Lucille Bacan
Juanita McIntyre
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ladies Aid Society
Christian Science Churches
National Air Ce
Il “Ill Air Mail
Rowena Perkins
Dwig
Dwi
Coats Y Tri
Merchants
Iska
Ule
Mrs. Mann
Geo. Thomas
Eddie Sanders
Moneaqua
Ben Meadors
Austin Good
D. W. Troyer
Lucille Field
Betty Alcom
Betty Simcox
Madaline Green
Lavonne Jones
Juanita Easton
Archie Underwood
Piper City
Francis Albee
Gilman
Haines Belcher
Underwood
Ellis Doolen
Richeson
C. M. Rogier
Kelly Martin
Martin Cash
C. D. Martin
Patoka Pta
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