Farina Wins First Northern Egypt Meet In Dueling Relay Win
Farina captures the Northern Egyptian Conference track meet by one point over Sandoval on May 11 after Sandoval was disqualified in the relay for stepping out of line. Howard led Farina with 13 points, with Kinmundy and Sandoval also strong in multiple events.
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Farina
Sandoval
Doval
Kimm Iele
Howard
Smith
Kinmundy
G. Hinkley
Ashley
Pruett
Bohner
Brumfield
Lawrence
G. Howard
Swagler
H. Howard
Blumenhorst
Switzer
Spear
Spurlin
Johnson
Jarand
Thomas
Shelton
Kleysteuber
Patoka
Steuhmeier
Guyon
Hinkley
Curry
Griffin
Perry
Lacey
P. Hinkley
C G A Club Met At Miss Anderson Home
The C. G. A. Club gathered at Miss Alice Andersons home last Monday. Guests enjoyed vaudeville, games, and singing. Refreshments included sandwiches fruit salad and cookies. The next meeting will be at Doris Goods home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. A. Club
Alice Anderson
Doris Good
M E Church South Patoka Charge Services at Zion Church
Zion Church hosts M E Church South Patoka Charge services on Sunday May 20 with Sunday School at 10 a m led by Superintendent Addis Walton, pastor delivers sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m, youth meeting at 7 30 p m, public invited. W D Humphrey pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Zion Church
Addis Walton
Young Peoples Meeting
W. D. Humphrey
Thankful note to neighbors for corn planting
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Frank Garrett thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness in planting their corn last week.
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Frank Garrett
Centralia man George Holland visits Patoka on Sunday
George Holland of Centralia spent Sunday as a visitor in Patoka, enjoying a day among local residents and visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holland
Centralia
Patoka
Exams Set June 2 Salem For U I Scholarship
Marion county students may take the University of Illinois four year scholarship exam on June 2 in Salem. The winner must meet entrance requirements and enroll next fall for the scholarship valued around 290 dollars for four years. The test includes an English composition in the morning and a choice of math foreign language science or social studies in the afternoon.
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Marion County
University of Illinois
Paul B. Chance
Chanee
Uiversity
County Superintendent of Schools
Floyd Lawler Buried Monday in Vandalia Cemetery
Floyd Lawler, a former Illinois Central railroad employee and brother of Mrs. D. W. Troyer of Patoak, was laid to rest Monday at Vandalia cemetery. He died May 12 after heart trouble and asthma, at his sister’s home in Vera, with a large Vera community crowd attending the Methodist Church service.
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Floyd Lawler
Illinois Central Railroad
D. W. Troyer
Patoak
Vandalia
Lawler
Charles Bevan
Vera
Paul Troyer
Chicago
Helen
Sunday Guests Entertained at T. F. Hays Home
Out of town relatives were entertained Sunday at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Hayes. Guests named include H. J. Eraft and son Robert of Springfield, Miss Mae Agnes and Harry Hayes of St. Louis, BR K. Wotts and daughter Gwendolyn of Effingham, Charles Humes and family and Ed Hayes of Centralia, and Emmett Kelleher of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Hayes
H. J. Eraft
Robert
Springfield
Mae
Agnes
Harry Hayes
St. Louis
BR. K. Wotts
Gwendolyn
Effingham
Charles Humes
Ed Hayes
Centralia
Emmett Kelleher
Patoka
Death of Mrs Nellie Meagher in St Louis
News reached T F Hayes last week of the death of his aunt Mrs Nellie Meagher of St Louis wife of the late H Edward Meagher The deceased is survived by two daughters Ruth Marie and Helen Frances both of St Louis The notice expresses deep regret to readers of the Register
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T. F. Hayes
Nellie Meagher
St. Louis
Wfe
H. Edward Meagher
Ruth Marie
Helen Frances
Patoka Register Changes Hands Promises Neutral Community Service
The Patoka Register announces new management by Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Settent. They pledge a square deal for all, neutral stance on politics, and to elevate the community through news and civic cooperation. They invite subscriptions, advertising, and reader input to boost the paper’s reach.
Mother's Day Visit At Stephens Children Home
To celebrate Mother's Day the Stephens children gathered at the old home east of Patoka for an all day visit and a noon basket dinner. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stephens and son Ralph, George Stephens and family of Decatur, Thomas Stephens and wife of Effingham, Rufus Stephens and family east of Patoka, Miss Wenona Stephens of Salem, and Donald Murfin and wife east of Vernon.
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J. T. Stephens
Patoka
Ralph
George Stephens
Decatur
Thomas Stephens
Effingham
Rufus Stephens
East of
Wenona Stephens
Salem
Donald Murfin
East
Vernon
Birthday Celebration in Vernon
The birthday of James E. Lawson was celebrated at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Gerkin and family. A number of relatives joined for dinner and the guests praised the host and hostess as splendid entertainers. Present were Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Cruse, Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Settem, Miss Mildred Shaw of Patoka, and James Lawson of Vernon.
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James E. Lawson
John Gerkin
C. N. Cruse
Ingvald Settem
Mildred Shaw
Patoka
James Lawson
Vernon
Mr and Mrs T B Walker Host Dinner Party
A six o clock dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs T B Walker entertained a number of friends. The evening centered on poking pinocle games as guests thanked the hosts for a pleasant gathering. Attending were Ross Walker Clinton Mr and Mrs Verne Du Comb Mr and Mrs S E Altom Dr and Mrs M P DuComb Dean DuComb Mr and Mrs Clayton Beery Mrs Katie Nattier Miss Reba Gray and Mrs Frank Walker Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Walker
Ross Walker
Clinton
Verne DuComb
S. E. Altom
M. P. DuComb
Dean DuComb
Friends Entertained At A Cruse Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Cruse entertained a number of friends Friday evening in honor of their son Kes ner of Cheago who spent several days here. The evening was spent playing cards and socializing with refreshments served by the hostess. Guests included Mr and Mrs S E Altom Mr and Mrs Archie Pugh Mr and Mrs Clayton Beery and their daughter Mrs Florence Simcox Miss Reba Gray and Porter Simcox.
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Albert Cruse
Kesner
Cheago
S. E. Altom
Archie ‘Pugh
Clayton Beery
Florence Simcox
Reba Gray
Porter Simcox
Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Thurby Meador
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Thurby Meador on May 11th.
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Mrs. Thurby Meador
Mrs. Pierce Marries Shelbyville Man in Vandalia Ceremony
Mrs. Sarah Pierce of Patoka wed C. W. Harris of Shelbyville in Vandalia on May 12. Harris, long a Shelbyville mayor and Shelby County surveyor for 22 years, will be her husband and the couple plans to make their home in Shelbyville as local friends extend congratulations.
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Vandalia
Sarah Pierce
Patoka
C. W. Harris F
Shelbyville
Acquaiaice
Shelby County
Patoka Register
The
Register
Harris
Collision on North Fork Bridge Injures Renshaw Family
Late Sunday afternoon a crash north of Patoka involved a Chevrolet driven by I G Renshaw and an International truck owned by Rex Brokerage Co of Anna Illinois. A small girl and a baby, children of Mr and Mrs Renshaw, were injured but not seriously. The Chevrolet sustained heavy damage.
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Patoka
I. G. Renshaw
Rex Brokerage Company
Anna
Adam and Fallen Man in Christian Science Churches Sermon
The Lesson-Sermon on May 13 centers Adam and fallen man with Genesis 1:26 27 and the line Let us make man in our image. It cites Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health page 519 noting human capacity slow to discern God's creation and divine power.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Onunday
Mary Baker Eddy
God
Rev Maurice Ballance to Preach at Patoka Sunday
The M E Church South announces Rev Maurice Ballance will preach at Patoka Sunday morning at 10 45 o clock. The public is invited to hear Brother Ballance. He will do you good.
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Maurice Ballance
Patoka
Brother Ballance
W. D. Humphrey
M. E. Church Sunday Service Schedule
The M E Church invites attendance on May 20 with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Brother S M Spurgeon and a 10 45 a m sermon by Pastor Rev Story. Members welcome guests.
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S. M. Spurgeon
Rev. Story
Al Wasem and Family Honor Family Visit
Al Wasem and family of St. Louis spent Sunday with Mrs. Wasem's parents B Meadors and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Wasem
St. Louis I
Mrs. Wasem
B. Meadors
Meredith Snyder Wedding Held Thursday
Rev. Sidney Spears of Patoka officiated as Eunice Snyder and James Meredith Jr. were united in marriage on Thursday. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Snyder, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Meredith Sr. of Carri gan, are both well known in the community. The Register offers best wishes for their future.
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Sidney Spears
Patoka
Eunice Snyder
James Meredith, Jr
Will Snyder
James Meredith
Carrigan
Wood School
Register
Mothers Day Programs Mark Observance in Patoka
Mother's Day was observed with evening programs at the Christian and M E South churches drawing capacity crowds. An additional program followed the Sunday School hour at the M E Church. Attendance praised the wisely chosen acts as a stimulus to respect and love of motherhood throughout the year.
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Christian
M. E. South
M. E
Anna Jarvis
Former Patoka Man Receives Injuries In Accident
Harold Walker longtime Patoka resident later living in northern Illinois was injured in a railway accident. The injuries were serious enough to require amputation of a foot last week at a hospital in Amboy. Local friends express deep regret and wish him a speedy recovery.
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Harold Walker
Illinois
Amboy
Patoka Household Science Club Meets Last Saturday
The Patoka Household Science Club met at the gym on May 12, 1934. The program included Gypsy Love Song by Patricia Spurgeon and Betty Ballance, Eva Potts on The Road that Stretches, Ruth Pugh reading Roots, and a Wear-Ever aluminium demonstration by Mr. Freundt. A meal cooked in Wear-Ever aluminum featured potatoes roast beef green beans carrots and rhubarb with samples for all. Mrs. C. A. Adams was elected a new member and reports from the Centralia conference on April 19 were given by delegates.
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Patricia Spurgeon
Betty Ballance
Eva Potts
Ruth Pugh
Freundt
C. A. Adams
Centralia
Born to Mr and Mrs Levi Marshall a baby girl
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Levi Marshall on May 12. The item notes the birth in a concise family notice style.
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Levi Marshall
Sandoval High Wins Northern Egyptian Scholastic Meet Banner
Sandoval Community High School topped the scholastic contest at the Northern Egyptian High School conference with 11 points in literary and 33 in track and 8 scholastic for a total of 52? 45? The meet held in Centralia saw Farina win track with 34 points and Kinmundy claim the scholastic banner with 19 scholastic points. The final tally lists Sandoval 52? Farina 45 Kinmundy 41 Ashley 41 Patoka 19 Odin 17. A relay disqualification cost Sandoval a potential track win.
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Sandoval Community High School
Farina
Sandoval
Kinmundy
Centralia
Sandova
Chas i Griffin
Patoka
Betty Gumi
Vera Hawley
Odin
Dorothy Dean Wilson
Alan Pugh
Margaret Ballance
Mildred Morris
Audra Morris
Charles Belcher
Marion Tate
Almeda Whiteford
S. Dohlmeyer
Ashley
K. Meyer
Dale Jones
M. Wells
Mildred Merten
Charles Young
Grover Malan
Morris Cole
Charles Bradley
John Shaffer
Roy Doolen
George Howard
Jewel Meredith
Robert Marshall
Lorain Jarand
Scholastic
Literary
Scholastis
Odin—Scholastic
Silver Tea at D. W. Troyer Home
The Liver Tea of the M. E. Church was hosted by Mrs. D. W. Troyer with guests Mrs. F. M. Smith and S. M. Spurgeon. Mrs. Gray led devotionals and business, while Misses Fayette Belcher and Elizabeth Simcox arranged contests for the social hour. Prize winners included Irene Belcher Ruby Eagan and Mesdames E. W. Belcher A. Gray and S. M. Spurgeon. Mrs. Troyer and her daughter Helen served refreshments. the June gathering will be with Miss Elizabeth Simcox.
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M. E. Church
D. W. Troyer
F. M. Smith
S. M. Spurgeon
Mrs. Gray
Fayette Belcher
Elizabeth Simcox
Irene Belcher
Ruby Eagan
E. W. Belcher
A. Gray
SS. Mm Spurgeon
Troyer
Helen
Christian Church Sunday Schedule Card
Sunday activities listed include Sunday School at 9 30 a m Communion at 10 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m reflecting a church service timetable.
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Christian Endeavor
Christian Church Revival Postponed to Later Date
Revival meeting at the Christian Church was set to begin May 21 but has been postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian C
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Egypt
Cc. G. A. Meeting
M. E. Church South
U. OF I
T. F. Hays Home
Mr. and
Mrs
Ingvald Settent
Mrs. T. B. Walker
A. Cruse
Mrs. Pierce
North Fork Bridge
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church, South
Meredith-Snyder
Patoka Household Science Club
Sandoval High
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