Memorial Day Program Honors Veterans At Patoka Cemetery
Greatest of tributes for fallen and living veterans with a 2 pm program at the Patoka Legion post. Ex Service men march from the American Legion Hall at 1 30 pm and a tribute including readings, music and a three volley salute follows. List of buried soldiers at Patoka cemetery provided.
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American Legion Hall
Terough Georgia
Patoka
Post
Millard Rogier
Roy Seats
Paul Belcher
Francis Belcher
America the Beautiful
Scout Master
Aeranong
J. M. Smith
Patoka Cemetery
Earl Arnold
Jesse Altom
John M. Arnold
Reuben Alexander
James A. Ashton
J. H. Beach
Levi Belcher
Richard Bowers
S. J. Belcher
John W. Bright
B. G. Bills
Geo. Binnion
Chas, Bonnell
T. K. Belcher
Job Cruse
J. R. Cook
Wm. Clark
R. R. Clarkson
Wm. Chapman
F. J. Cooper
Solomon Catshall
Henry Clark
Wm. Char7
Ler
N. W. Holland
H. D. Hull
J. H. Hudspeth
Patrick Hurt
Grover L. Jackson
G. A. Jennings
S. A. Jolliff
J. M. Johnson
Rev
James Johnson
W. C. Kesner
Edward Kinney
0. T. Kelly
John Livesay
Alfred Livesay
Johnathon Linton
Henry Clay Lewis
J. W. Micheal
John Mulgahey
M. B. Milhan
Moses Manley
Wm. B. Marohl
L. L. Newman
Geo. Pope
Andy W. Peddicord
Obediah Pugh
Thos. Porter
L. Pugh
Green Pugh
Johnathon €. Painter
Thos. J. Quayle
Edgar R. Rogier
E. Robinson
B. F. Rogers
Robert Strong
Science Club Family Banquet Recalls Annual Evening
The Household Science club held its annual family banquet on Saturday May 17 in the gymnasium with ninety seven attendees. Mrs F M Smith read The Club Woman's Prayer as the new president Mrs O A Nattie r was presented a flowers basket. The retiring president Mrs D W Troyer accepted a Federation pin and spoke briefly. The program featured an orchestra, vocal numbers, a laylet and a hand performance by Mr Merritt Caldwell.
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Household Science Club
F. M. Smith
0. A. Nattier
D. W. Troyer
W. L. Parks
Merritt Caldwell
Motorboat Squad
Vicwale Mart T
Eighth Grade Commencement Held at H S Gym
The Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises at the high school auditorium drew a large crowd. Rev Spurgeon spoke on Life and Dr Murfin presented diplomas after a short address, with all school board members in attendance.
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Spurgeon
Murfin
Fifty ninth annual commencement at University of Illinois
The fifty ninth annual commencement at the University of Illinois will be held Wednesday morning June 11, ending a three day period of alumni and senior activities. Dr David Kinley retiring president will deliver the address before approximately 2000 Illini seniors receive degrees amid baccalaureate services and reunions for classes from 1885 to 1925.
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University of Illinois
David Kinley
Illini
John S. Zelie
Lake Forest
Patoka High School Alumni Banquet Planned for May 31
The Patoka High School Alumni Association schedules its annual banquet for May 31 with a chicken dinner. Executive Board appointments include Arrangements and Decorating chaired by Mary Wasem, Entertainment led by Josephine DeLay, Menu by Anna Eagan and Bertha Belcher, Reception chaired by Rubye Eagan. Invitations mailed to out of town members. toastmaster undetermined. class of 1930 reception planned.
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Patoka High School Alumni Association
Mary Wasem
Anna Ballance
Elsie Gray
Josephine DeLay
Carrye Alexander
Wilma Crawford
Lucile Walker
Anna Bel
High School Commencement Program Overview
The school hosts commencement at the high school with Rev J M Smith leading invocation and music by the Girls' Double Quartette. Irma Schaefer performs saxophone, followed by a salutatory and a bachelor tone. Diplomas are awarded by G J Pompietion and M D Ballance.
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Au- Bha
J. M. Smith
Irma Schaefer
Jesse FE
Story
Decatur
G. J
M. D. Ballance
Vernon woman visits Tuesday
Mrs. Fel est of Vernon was a visitor on Tuesday, sharing greetings and brief social calls within the community.
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Vernon
Mortals and Immortals Lesson at All-Christians Churches
The May 18 Lesson-Sermon topic Mortals and Immortals appeared in all Churches of Christ, Scientist. The Golden Text speaks Henceforth know we no man after the flesh. Bible citations include II Corinthians verses on mortality and eternity. The Science and Health passages emphasize immortal possibilities. Memorial service 7:30 p m follows a 10:00 a m Bible lesson. Meals and lodging free. pastors and evangelists to contribute offerings.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Tabernacle
Mary Baker Eddy
Eld S. S. Grant
C. E. Barringer
J. H. Reeter
Treas
Memorial services set for Sandy Branch May 29
The Sandy Branch memorial service will be held on May 29 commencing at 1 30 p m W L Green, chairman, presiding at Sandy Branch.
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Sandy Branch
W. L. Green
Christians Superiority to Circumstances at Epworth League
A good crowd gathered Tuesday evening at Epworth League with Mrs. Elsie Gray leading and the subject Christians Superiority to Circumstances. Music and prayers preceded talks by Mrs. Wasem Jennings Belcher Eagan Field and Ballance. Next week Mrs. Wasem leads the gathering.
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Epworth League
Elsie Gray
M. D. Ballance
Luther Caldwell
Miss Schaefer
Mary Wasem
Donna Jennings
Leona Belcher
Mae Eagan
Field
Zion Epworth League Program at Zion Church May 25 1930
Sunday night program at Zion Church features topic What the Bible is Doing in the World with scripture Acts 10 34-40. Readings by Juanita Neilson Emily Green Katherine Souter Ella Arnold Lorene Williams Wilma Caldwell and Lorene Williams. Duet by Lois McNicol and Mary Williams. Leader Dorothy McNicol.
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Zion Epworth League
Juanita Neilson
Emily Green
Etna Knight
Katherine Souter
Lois McNicol
Mary Williams
Pentecostal Convention to Convene in Vandalia Illinois
The Illinois District Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies meets May 26 to 30 at the Pentecost Church in Vandalia with Rev. A F Varnell and Rev. McCollough among speakers Evang Miss Pearl Clark and other ministers will attend. Daily programs include Bible lessons prayer reports and Bible discussions with singing and music nightly.
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Illinois District Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies
Pentecost
Vandalia
Ill
A. F. Varnell
Toledo
Ohio
McCollough
Detroit
Mich
Miss Pearl Clark
Miami
Fla
Two Thoresey
Tions
Revival and church activities at local Baptist church
The Baptist church announces Sunday School at 9 30 and regular services on the first and third Sundays. A revival begins Monday night June 9 with all invited. B Y P U meets at 7 pm and features a May 25 program led by Alice Britt with topics on Christian Democracy and transformed society. poems and readings include Edgar Irvin's The Junk Box.
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Christ
Alice Britt
Christian Democracy Solution
Mojonnier
Dale Nattier
Marie Belcher
Francis Belcher
Jake Davis
Edgar Irvin
Salem reunion committees announced for July festival
Pat Orr and 8 T Alexander lead Marion County Soldiers Sailors Reunion planning at Bryan Memorial Park Salem from July 28 to Aug 2. Finance entertainment advertising parking reception and more named with chairmen and members. some posts to be filled later.
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Pat” Orr
American Legion
T. Alexander
Marion County
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Karl W. Merritt
Basil Wilson
M. L. Duffy
O. J. McMackin
Ward P. Holt
E. D. Telford
A. J. Sweney
M. L. Em O. F. Reed
C. G. Allen
E. H. Barenfanger
L. B. Kight
H. A. Cunningham
John McNeil
W. E. Musgrove
W. A. Mercer
H. R. Coutts
E. H. Harmon
S. P. Jones
L. P. Phelps
Emery Branson
Howard Cope
Loren Cope
Owen Adams
H. M. Bigelow
J. R. Holmes
J. W. White
T. J. Green
H. D. May
J. C. Neal
Chas. E. Wursell
S. T. Alexander
Pat
Orr
Eva White
Ada Duffy
Clyde Brown
Etta Haye
Frank Lennon
Josh Schwartz
H. W. Galloway
B. K. Kagy
W. R. Holmes
Harry Etter
R. W. Lufkin
Frank Denton
Mark Cunningham
Commercial Club Meeting At State Bank Reviews Road Right Of Way
The Commercial Club met at First State Bank to discuss organizing a right of way project along the gray fate road near Patoka. Committees were named to study the route and opposition noted but organizers expect broad support after full explanation.
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State Bank
First State Bank
Fate Aid Road
Patoka
Marion County Eighth Grade Exam Results Reported
Three hundred rural eighth graders participated across Marion County centers. Of 300 papers, 167 passed, 73 failed, and 60 may improve in one or two subjects on May 81. Top scorers were Helen Dykstra, Pauline Larsh, and John Guyon with scores near 94, 93, and 93. Normal Scholarship details to follow.
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Helen Dykstra
Freida Smith
Sandoval
Pauline Larsh
Baccalaureate Service for 1930 Graduates Set at High School
The Baccalaureate program for the 1930 class will be held Sunday evening May 25 at 7 30 p m in the High School Auditorium. Everyone is invited. The program includes Class March Irma Schaefer Congregation song Invocation by Rev A Farrell Scripture reading Rev S M Spurgeon Sermon by Rev Ralph Willis and Benediction by Rev M D Ballance.
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Irma Schaefer
Congregation—Ameri
A. Farrell
S. M. Spurgeon
Ralph Willis
M. D. Ballance
Well Known Attorney Chas Holt Buried in Vernon
The funeral of Chas Holt prominent Salem attorney and Democratic figure was held at the Methodist Church in Salem at 2:00 PM Sunday. Burial followed in Vernon cemetery. Holt grew up east of Vernon, practiced law in Salem, served as States Attorney and County Judge.
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Chas. Holt
Salem
Illinois
Vernon
Mr. Holt
Ill
Holt
Springfield clean up sale draws wide turnout
Col. John Jennings attended a Springfield sale Friday where items from horses and cows to old shoes were auctioned to the highest bidder. The event, a broad cleanup sale, drew a good crowd and sold everything. He notes the sale could be a good idea for Patoka.
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Col
John Jennings
Springfield
Mr. Jennings
Patoka
Henry Mojonnier Visits Brother in Chicago Firm Ties
Henry Mojonnier and his wife of Chicago visited Saturday and Sunday with his brother Philip Mojonnier and children. Henry Mojonnier is part of Mojonnier Bros., a firm manufacturing milk plant machinery. Some machinery used at the local plant is from their company.
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Henry Mojonnier
Chicago
Philip Mojonnier
Mojonnier
Mojonnier Bros
Patoka Girl Cast in Vandalia Senior Play Some Baby
Miss Lillian Carter of Patoka, daughter of Mr and Mrs Noah Carter, is chosen for a leading role in the Vandalia high schoolSenior class play Some Baby to be staged in the Vandalia high school auditorium on Thursday evening May 22.
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Lillian Carter
Noah Carter
Patoka
Vandalia
Mrs Troyer Del egate to Illinois Federation Meeting
Mrs D W Troyer departed Tuesday for Springfield to attend as delegate to the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs convention. Speakers include Governor Emmerson and Attorney General Carlstrom May 20 23 with others such as Mrs S W Milner director James Burdett Dr Thos Parnan and Grace Leo. The group aims to boost Mary A Wall of Murphysboro for president amid regional balance concerns.
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D. W. Troyer
Springfield
Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
C. L. Emmerson
Oscar Carlstrom
S. W. Milner
Nebraska
General Federation
James Burdett
National Garden Bureau
Thos. Parnan
Health Spoeniasones
Ne Ore
Grace Leo
Thare
Mary A. Wall
Murphysboro
Chicago
Measles Tops Contagious Disease List In Week Report
A state health director notes 728 new measles cases in a week, leading a broad tally of contagious illnesses. The report highlights the surge and calls for vigilance and public health measures.
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A. S
Patoka Boy Scouts Re registered Troop 1
Patoka Troop No 1 re registered May 20 naming sponsoring group Patoka Commercial Club and leaders Mr O A Nattier president Troop Committee Mr C D Martin chairman Scoutmaster Rev M D Ballance Assistant Scoutmaster Donald Wilson and Scouts listed Edgar Irvin first to earn First Class badge after a Monday hike and tests Do a Good Turn Daily motto invites boys 9 and up to join via Scoutmaster or assistants
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Patoka
Boy Scouts of America
Patoka Commercial Club
O. A. Nattier
C. D. Martin
L. W. Ballance
T. E. Irvin
Rev
M. D. Ballance
Donald Wilson
Robbie Altom
Francis Belcher
Don Craig
Robert Eaglin
Luther Ballance
Robert Johnstone
Dayne Ellis
Glen Hill
William Marion Spurgeon
Junior Walker
Chas Griffin
Edgar Irvin
Wholesale arrests reported in Sandoval
Nineteen arrests are reported in Sandoval on Friday May 15 within four hours. The suspects were on Harry Duncan Highway One man pled guilty and paid a fine of ten dollars and eight cents plus costs in each case.
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Sandoval
Harry Duncan
Dedication of New Southern Methodist Church Delayed by Rain
Roy Jones and Happy Jolliff traveled to Boulder on Sunday for the dedication of the new Southern Methodist Church but rain postponed the ceremony until some time in June. Peon W who has been.
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Roy “Jones
Happy Jolliff
Boulder
New Southern Methodist Church
Peon
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America
H. S. Gym
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church News
Zion Church News
Patoka Pentecostal News
Baptist Church News
Vernon Sunday
Springfield, Ill
Mrs. Troyer
Patoka Boy Scouts
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