George Hurt Dies. Noted Illinois Central Foreman
George Hurt long time section foreman for forty five years died at his Patoka Illinois home February 16 following a year long illness. Born July 24 1846 near Salem he joined the Union Army in the Civil War and later rose from section laborer to foreman before earning a pension in 1915. An Illinois Central letter praised his exceptional record and loyal service. He is survived by two sons and three daughters.
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George Hurt
Patoka
Ill
Mr. Hurt
Illinois Central
Salem
Hurt
T. J. Foley
Patoka Schools Assembly and Track Meet Highlights
Alden Sears led a Friday morning Assembly with two songs and two instrument selections. The high school gym track team defeated Mr Pott's eighth graders 51 to 14 in a May 9 duel meet. Sophomores beat Juniors in a May 11 event as the gym hosted a banquet ambiance. Track stars Kelly Martin and France Walker traveled to Lebanon on May 11 with strong showings. Regular assemblies continued May 14 with Lillie Sharp leading and more performances planned for May 17 as exams approach.
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Alden Sears
Assembly
Cornet
Homer Outhouse
Dorothy Christie
Dayne Ellis
Talmadge Outhouse
Carl Rogier
Kelly Martin
France Walker
Lebanon
Kelly
France
Dash
Soph
Lillie Sharp
Mabel Belcher
Lillian Carter
Ruth Stephens
Laura Ververs
Anna Walker
Lucille Walker
Virgil Wernsman
Wayne Walton
Harold Bonney Hosts Tenth Birthday Party
Harold Bonney entertained a number of his friends Monday afternoon at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Simcox. Gifts were received for his tenth birthday and games and contests were followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mae Forehand Iris Ellis Nijol Wagstaff Esther Walker Pansy Wasem Chester Wagstaff Floyd Wagstaff Cecil Bowen Floyd Bowen Wendell Wickersham Jesse Gray Wallace Gray Willard Ballentine Grover Malan Junior Jones and Dick Potts.
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Harold Bonney
Joe Simcox
Harold
Mae Forehand
Iris Ellis
Nijol Wagstaff
Esther Walker
Pansy Wasem
Chester
Floyd Wagstaff
Cecil
Floyd Bowen
Wendell Wickersham
Jesse
Wallace Gray
Willard Ballentine
Grover Malan
Junior Jones
Dick Potts
Local Visitors From Springfield and Decatur Patrol
Russell Simcox and wife Harmon Tracy of Springfield and Clyde Black visited relatives in Centralia last Thursday. George Stephens and family of Decatur spent Sunday with relatives in Patoka and Centralia.
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Russell Simcox
Harmon Tracy
Springfield
Clyde Black
Nerce
Centralia
George Stephens
Decaturepent
Patoka
Patoka Boy Scouts Organize with Local Leaders
A Patoka youth group establishes a Boy Scouts headquarters in the J L Simcox building with weekly meetings. Officers include Scoutmaster M D Ballance and Assistant Scoutmasters D W Troyer and Homer Potts. patrol leaders Dayne Ellis Maurice Willis. three patrols Bob Whites Beavers Whipperwills.
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Patoka
J. L. Simcox
M. D. Ballance
D. W. Troyer
Homer Potts
Maurice Adams
Dayne Ellis
Maurice Willis
Marvin Ballance
Scribe
Francis Belcher
Edgar Irvin
Luther
Mother's Day Pageant and Church Notes at Vandalia
Local church news from Vandalia highlights Mother's Day program at the church with a large crowd, the "Mothers of America" pageant and named cast members. Zion League plans a May 19 program with scripture readings, songs, and readings by local members.
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Mother’s of America
Etna Knight
America
Alice Nichols
Thelma Nichols
Pauline McNicol
Jamnita Neilson
Lorene Williams
Wilma Caldwell
Dorothy McNicol
Marie Belcher
Mothexy
Mary Meador
Gayle Thompson
Mother
Zion League
Jesus
Preyer
Addis Walton
Mary Williams Idhams
Juanita Neilson
Ella Arn
Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises Held at High School
The eighth grade graduation exercises were held in the high school gymnasium Wednesday night. The class was notably large and will join the high school next year. Rev. J. M. Smith gave the class address and Floyd Gaston, recently sick, rejoined his classmates for the ceremony.
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J. M. Smith
Floyd Gaston
Sheep Growers Meet in Marion County
Marion county sheep growers plan a May 22 meeting at 7 PM in the Court House. Farm Bureau organizers and Prof. E T Robbins of the State University will discuss lamb production and care. Attendees hope for talks on marketing outlook and current sheep market conditions.
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Marion County
Marion County Farm Bureau
E. T. Robbins
State University
Court House
Pentecostal Sunday School Notes and Mother's Day Sermon
May 12 Sunday School attendance was twenty four with seventy cents collected. A note of poor weather affected reports. Bro. Spicer delivered a sermon on Mother’s Day and will preach first and third Sundays at Centrali a, with second and fourth Sundays and midweek prayer meetings. All are invited.
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Bro. Spicer
Centralia
Adam and Fallen Man in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
The May 12 lesson in Churches of Christ, Scientist centers on Adam and Fallen Man with Romans 9 8 as Golden Text and Psalm 130 7 cited for hope and redemption. It quotes Mary Baker Eddy from Science and Health stating Truth heals and destroys error and God removes evils.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Israel
Mary Baker Eddy
Mother's Day Services Highlight Local Church Series
M. E. South News reports a three sermon series leading to Mother's Day with preachers M. D. Ballance Rev. Frank Brokelmeyer and Rev. J. M. Smith delivering well received messages. Attendance was good and the May 12 services featured Rev. R. E. Willis addressing the evening sermon on America's greatest need.
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M. D. Ballance
Frank Brokelmeyer
J. M. Smith
R. E. Willis
Epworth League
Ruth Pugh
League
Willis
America
Methodist Silver Tea Delights Attendees At T. B. Walker Mine
May nine silver tea drew thirty five guests for an evening of devotional, entertainment and prizes. Dorothy Logan and Paul Logan performed solos, Ruby Cain Florence Cain and Blanche McCallen sang, with a piano duet by Atherson and Soulon. Auctioneer Marion Smith led a bean paid sale, guests wore their purchases. Refreshments followed.
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T. B. Walker
Walker
Arline
Troyer
Helen
Dorothy Logan
Paul Logan
Ruby
Florence Cain
Marion Smith
Carmel
Mesdames Atherson
Soulon, Purvis
Martin and
Kyle
Odin
Anna Wheeler
Local residents recalled as renewal letters arrive
Mrs. M. J. Stablein of Edina Missouri notes the Register has many new names but she remembers many old time residents. Mrs. R. E. Bellamy, formerly of this place, has spent recent months in Florida and Texas and returned to Sandoval visiting old friends this week.
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M. J. Stablein
Edina
R. E. Bellamy
Florida
Texas
Sandoval
Mrs William Bethard Dies in Shobonier Area
Mrs. Anna Bethards known as Anna Wicker, 60, of Fayette County, died suddenly of heart trouble early Tuesday near Shobonier. Inurnment in Pin Hook Cemetery followed a Thursday funeral at Luster Chapel M E Church with Rev. C M Miller officiating. she leaves husband W E Bethards, four children, ten grandchildren, and many relatives.
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William Bethard
Shobonier
Luster Chapel
Wm. Dycus
Anna Bethards
Anna Wicker
Vandalia Township
Fayette County
Myla _ Lousignant
Coffeen
Ill
Hazel Beck
Susie Denning
Vandalia
Omer Bethards
Wood River
Bethards
Pin Hook
Altom’s and Patoka News Briefs From Local Advertisements
Local ads note Altom’s seed potatoes and Steel cut coffee at 30 cents a pound. Patrons see new Ford truck from Salem agency and a line of spring caps. Garden goods include geraniums at 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen and other bedding plants. Also referenced are visits by Stanley Wasem of Charleston Teachers College, Jeff Smith and wife visiting from Patoka, and J. L. Simcox as agent for Security Insurance of New Haven established 1841.
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Ohio
Altom’s
Altom
S. Stanley Wasem
Charleston Teachers College
J. L. Simcox
Patoka Hardware
Salem
Alcom
Th Boss Warns About Advertised Checkers Joint
Mickie recalls a tale where a shopkeeper kept a small store as a hangout and advertised in the home paper. Customers crowded in, leading him to ban advertising to avoid the crowd and protect his space for playing checkers.
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AEM
Christian Church Mother's Day Program Impresses Many
Sunday night’s program at the Christian Church drew varied reactions with many calling it not the best ever though the evening closed with a grand playset that served as the highlight of the event.
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Christian Church
Weather and Crop Conditions Report in Local Section
A heavy rain and a late Easter Sunday forecast hold back farming progress. Farmers face delays as crops struggle, while a cold snap caused minor fruit damage. Berries show early growth and home grown strawberries may soon be ready for market. Shipped berries fetch about 20 cents per quart. Tennessee truck brings in high quality fruit at 20 cents.
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Tennessee
Local Boxing Bouts Mark Week of Small Conflicts
Two local pugilistic encounters occurred in the past week with no fatalities. One quarrel arose at a fox hunters convention and was settled to the contestants satisfaction. The other erupted after a dance hall event as several locals fought. one young man escaped serious injury, and others managed to rise and continue.
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Fox Hunters
Gudder Oil Fire at Centralia
A large crowd from the area witnessed a major blaze at the Gudder Oil station supply depot in Centralia. Fire fighters battled the flames for hours as nearby stockpiles of gasoline and coal oil were saved and surrounding property faced serious danger.
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Centralia
Gudder
Real Estate Transfers in Marion County
Thurnl Morey transfers a 20 feet square tract in section 6 to Eliza P. Binnion for $1.00. Anna Morton sells 20 feet off the east of the NW quarter of the SE quarter in section 6 to Eliza P. Binnion for $1.00. Edna Tune et al sell lot 7 and the south half of lot 8 in Addie Messenger Addition to Patoka to A L Irvin for $5590.
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Thurnl Morey
Eliza P. Binnion
Anna Morton
Edna Tune Et al
A. L. Irvin
Addie Messenger
Patoka
Sentry flour and Altom’s store notes and social visits
Flouride of soda kills lice and mice on poultry. Altom’s offers Sentry flour for $1.00. Miss Pauline Altom of St Elmo visited, Jess Pugh and family from Centralia attended Mother's Day at the Christian church. Onion sets in whites reds yellows 0.05 quart. Adele Vollemecke Ruby Woods Sandoval visited. Wasem’s Cash Market features new fruits and vegetables. Walter Simcox home from Great Lakes. Robert Caldwell visiting. Lorum and feed arrives. price signs say Prices Right.
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Harry Dively
Vandalia
Wm. Parker
Altom’s
Harry Hayes
St. Louis
Centralia
F. H. Meier
Illinois
A. L. Vallow
Clinton
Roy Miller
Decatur
Dale Altom
F. H. Mier
U. S
Pauline Altom
St. Elmo
Jess Pugh
The
Christian Church
Adele Vollemecke
Ruby Woods
Sandoval
Bertha Belcher
Wasem
Walter Simcox
Great Lakes
Robert Caldwell
Big City
Alcom’s
Martin
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Lois McNicol
John
Alpha Maulding
Carl Arnold
Peter
Dwight Williams
Our Lord
Emily Green
Patoka Pentecostal News
Christian Science Churches
M. E. South News
Methodist
Wm. Bethard
Shobonier Special
Mickie
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