Memorial Day Observance Planned by Local American Legion
The local American Legion Post outlines Memorial Day events for Saturday May 30 including 2:30 PM exercises at City Park if weather allows, then cemetery graveside rites. Veterans gather at the Legion Hall at 2 PM, flags will be placed at several cemeteries, and ice cream sales will follow the ceremonies at the depot park with donations requested.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
Weiro
Gilley
Joliff
Thompson
Wisher
Lewis
Ebenezer
Diamond Springs
Carter
C. M. Rogier
Cruse
Everette Perdue
Frank Belcher
Magassi
Pratt
Peek
Zobrist
Patoka
Depot Park
Fred Gilley
A. E
Dr. Zobrist
Narrow Escape From The Ravages of Fire
About 11 a.m. Monday Mrs. Lloyd Pierce discovered her home on fire while in the garden. Neighbors and townspeople responded to the alarm and contained the blaze quickly. Fire damaged most of the roof over the kitchen and dining room and the south side, necessitating a new roof. Insurance representative B. M. English and townsman John Jennings assisted on-site and settled the matter promptly.
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Lloyd Pierce
B. M. English Insurance Co
John Jennings
McKinley Speaks at Decatur City Club Luncheon
Senator William B McKinley was the principal speaker at the Decatur city club luncheon on Wednesday. He had just returned from abroad and attended the Executive Session planning an International Peace Conference to be held in Washington this fall.
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William B. McKinley
City Club
Washington
Cemetery Meeting Seeks Funds for Fourth of July in Patoka
A cemetery meeting is set for Friday May 22 at 7 30 PM in the Directors rooms of the First State Bank. All interested residents are urged to attend to plan preparations for a Patoka Fourth of July celebration and to raise funds for upkeep of the local grounds.
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First State Bank
Patoka
Health program expands in Elberton Georgia
Elberton Georgia with a population of 4475 implements a full time school nurse program. The nurse maintains regular hours for minor ailment treatment and cooperates with teachers in health instruction. She assists in dental and eye exams, visits homes, and supports undernourished children with milk at recess. A new auditorium now serves as a daily gymnasium under a physical director.
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Elberton
Medical inspection drive spurred in New York schools
New York implements a state quota of 1000 dollars per disease to fund full time physician medical inspection in schools.
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New York
Appreciation for Fire Help From Dear Friends
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pierce express heartfelt thanks for the assistance received Monday in saving their home from fire. They note friends' timely rallying support during a time of need and convey deep gratitude for true friendship.
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Lloyd Pierce
Illinois Central Railroad System booklet for stockholders
A promotional booklet on the Illinois Central Railroad marks its near seventy fifth anniversary. It lists charter dates, mileage, locomotives and rolling stock, and describes service quality and public relations efforts led by Pres. C. H. Markham.
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Illinois Central
Pres. C
Gulf of Mexico
Illinois Central Region
I. C
Markham
Centralia
Cairo
Special Odd Fellows Session Next Tuesday May 26
A special meeting of the local Odd Fellows Lodge is set for next Tuesday night May 26 and all members are urged to attend. Miss Henrietta Watson of Chicago arrived Saturday evening to visit her mother and relatives.
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Odd Fellow Lodge
Henrietta Watson
Chicago
Brooks Leases Irvin Building For New Variety Store
Mr Brooks cousin of J H Brooks visited last week and on Tuesday evening leased the Irvin building for five years. The new business will be a Variety Store and hopes to open around June with interior fixtures in place. A similar store operates in Vandalia.
Judge Dove Rules Dew Duly Elected in Local Contest
Judge Dove ruled late Tuesday that Dew won the election over Holt by 302 votes after days of litigation. Holt was represented by Judge Green and Judge McNeil, while Dew was aided by W. G. Murphy, Charles Wham and June Smith.
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Dew
Holt
Dove
Green
Mt. Vernon
McNeil
Olney
Atorneys
W. G. Murphy
Charles Wham
June Smith
Loyal Workers Attend Social at Tacke Home
A group from the Loyal Workers class of the Christian Sunday School gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tacke’s home last Thursday night for a social. About thirty attendees reported a very enjoyable time and expressed thanks to their hosts for the pleasant evening.
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Christian Sunday School
Fred Tacke
Shobonier Man to Enter Patoka Field
The Beech building owned by Fred Gilley, vacated by Smith Murfin Undertaking Stock, was rented to Henry J. Heckethorn of Shobonier for one month. Street talk says Robert Walton will manage flour, feed, poultry, eggs, etc. Heckethorn has rental for one month with no extension.
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Beech
Fred Gilley
Smith -Murfin
Henry J. Heckethorn
Shobonier
Robert Walton
Heckethorn
Fire Destroys Steele Home Near Fairman
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the home of Boyd Steele near Fairman last Saturday. Most contents were lost, and the community expresses sympathy for the young family in their loss.
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Boyd Steele
Fairman
Homecoming of Shimp Couple After Western Trip
F. G. Shimp and his wife returned Sunday from an extended stay in Arizona and California. They visited many Patoka residents in the west and report a very pleasant trip. They look well and are welcomed back by local folk.
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F. G. Shimp
Arizona
California
Patoka
West
Coroner Anderson Holds Centralia Inquest
Coroner Anderson was called to Centralia to hold an inquest into the death of an elderly man killed in an auto accident between Sandoval and Centralia. A son driving, allegedly under the influence, lost control as the pavement slipped, the car tipping over. Local Patoka residents witnessed the crash and reported the incident.
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Anderson
Centralia
Sandoval
Patoka
Towler-Chandler Engagement Set for June in Portland
Announcement from Patoka notes Esimet Towler of Patoka to wed Miss Margaret Chandler of Portland Oregon. The ceremony is planned for June 8 1925 in Portland Oregon.
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Esimet Towler
la Grande
Margaret Chandler
Portland
Oregon
Ore
Patoka High Beats Keyport 20 to 10 in Midweek Game
Patoka High School club defeated Keysport High 20 to 10 Wednesday evening. A large visiting crowd showed up and enjoyed the game despite limited baseball skill from the visitors.
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Keysport High School
Local bankers attend Illinois Bankers session in Effingham
D F Blankinship and P J Mojonnier of the local bank with IL E Green and F M Smith of Vernon bank were in Effingham Tuesday for a Group Nine Illinois Bankers Association session noted as one of the most interesting and best attended in recent memory.
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D. F. Blankinship
P. J. Mojonnier
IL. E. Green
F. M. Smith
Vernon Bank
Effingham
Illinois Bankers Association
Rebekahs Hold Big District Meeting in Sandoval
Misses Amy Belcher and Ruth Carter led a Rebekah district meeting in Sandoval on Monday with Mesdames Lilly Zobrist D W Troyer Madelene Porter and G A Ellis in attendance reporting a large turnout and active discussion.
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Amy Belcher
Ruth Carter
Lilly Zobrist
D. W. Troyer
Madelene Porter
G. A. Ellis
Sandoval
Rebekahs
Miss Wilma Delassus Takes Sullivan School Post
Miss Wilma Delassus who has taught in Buda expects to move to Martinsville by June 5 and, with three ladies, depart for an East tour on June 7. She left Buda to join Sullivan so she could be nearer home folks and is regarded as one of Patoka’s best teachers.
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Wilma Delassus
Buda
Martinsville
Wilma
Patoka
Sullivan
Pennsylvania Flyer Wreck Near Martinsville
Three men killed outright and a fourth injured at Effingham Hospital after Fast Pennsylvania train No. 6 struck a broken rail. Five others injured, no serious injuries reported. Wreck blocked track, detours via Big 4, and a second freight wreck followed near Greencup within hours.
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Effingham
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Terre Haute
Greenup
Patoka Eighth Grade Commencement at Local Church
The Patoka public school eighth grade commencement was held at the M E Church last Friday May 15. The church was full with graduates in white and boys in dark suits. Rev S M Spurgeon gave a memorable address stressing achievement in moral spiritual physical and social development and advocating higher education for the graduates. Diplomas were presented by Mrs D F Blankinship and the ceremony closed with prayer.
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Patoka Public School
M. E. Church
Frances Blankinship
Monroe Smith
Alberta Berhioux
Stella Cargal
Elsie Harper
Patoka
Board of Education
D. F. Blankinship
Contributions To Tornado Relief From Unlikely Donors
Salvation Red Cross appeals for tornado victims in Missouri Illinois and Indiana drew aid from unlikely sources. Elgin Illinois State Penitentiary and Honor Farm inmates contributed eight hundred dollars to start a voluntary fund. A blind Arkansas youth in Little Rock offered a quarter to help the victims. Indiana Prison prisoners in Michigan City sent three checks totaling twelve dollars. Bob Kelly visited family after a spell in Decatur and now works at Clinton.
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Missouri
Ilinois
Indiana
State Penitentiary
Elgin
Ill
Honor Farm
Little Rock
Ark
J. A. Ginocchio
Pulaski County
The
Red Cross
Ginocchio
Lennie Johnson
Arkansas School For ‘the Blind
Murphysboro
Indiana State
Michigan City
Health Grams Zero hours mark the disease attack plan
The article argues zero hours define successful defense against diseases like smallpox diphtheria and rabies. It cites vaccination as the decisive early weapon and touts antitoxin when diphtheria begins. Rabies cases in Illinois show pasteur treatment prevents hydrophobia if used promptly. Parents urged to protect children from stray dogs.
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Illinois
Simcox Family Visit From Assumption Spends Weekend
Carl Simcox and family of Assumption visited over the weekend, staying with his parents John L. Simcox and family Sunday through Saturday.
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Carl Simcox
Assumption
John L. Simcox
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W. B. McKinley
Decatur
Illinois Central Railroad System
Patoka Field
Steele
Patoka High
Patoka High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eunice Altom
REV
D. H. Carleton
Quartette
Nellie Davis
Mrs. Cox
Mary Williams
REV. F. C. Fannon
W. W. Murfin
Maxine Johnstone
Alice Emerson
Electa
W. F. Cox
Rhoda Bryant
Neva Neal
Irene Hopkins
Anna Belcher
Loretta Outhouse
Helen Troyer
Ruby Eagan
Joe Outhouse
Harold Simcox
Lee Crawford
Olis Beckett
Stanley Wasem
Bruce Carter
John Rogier
Patoka Grade School
Bob Kelly
Clinton
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