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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

5

Grade School Commencement Exercises at Christian Church

The Grade School Commencement will be held at the Christian Church on Wednesday night May 28, 1930. The program includes a class march by Miss Rena Bellamy, invocation by Rev. Glenn A. Pfeifer, songs and solos by the Grade School Chorus and soloist Hileen Griffin, class address by W. B. Garvin, a vocal duet by Dorothy Dean Wilson and Bobby Jensen, and the presentation of diplomas by Hiram.

the Christian Church Rena Bellamy Glenn A. Pfeifer Kentucky Pretty Little Snow Drop Hileen Griffin W. B. Garvin Dorothy Dean Wilson Bobby Jensen Hiram Sandoval Community High School Congregation Church Mario Wilson R. E. Hieronymous University of Illinois Jane Wilson

Wilson Class Song By the Class

A Past Noble Grand's club of the Rebekah Order organized at Mrs. Margaret Hawley's home with ten members. Officers elected: Chairman Margaret Hawley, Vice Chairman Cora Thomasson, Secretary and Treasurer Coral Peters. Meetings set monthly to promote Rebekah Odd Fellowship.

Rebekah Ordre Margaret Hawley Cora Thomasson Coral Peters Rebekah-Odd Fellowship

Sandoval Students Shine in State Typing Contest

Sandoval Community High School sent students to a state contest with 23 schools and about 900 students. James Wright earned fifth place and received an Illinois University Commercial pin. the team placed fifth overall despite stiff competition. An afternoon demonstration of the World's Champion typewriter and Champion shorthand drew public interest.

State of Illinois Sandoval James Wright Effingham Champaign James Illinois University Sandoval Community High School

Friday Evening Bridge Club Meeting Highlights

The Friday Evening Bridge club met at Mr and Mrs Galen Gibson's home with four tables in play. Prizes for high score went to the host and hostess.

Galen Gibson

Accident at City Park Garage Ends with Two Cars Damaged

Mrs Ina Robertson narrowly escaped injury after her heavy town car left City Park Garage and struck by a vehicle in the ditch on Route 2. Both cars sustained heavy damage but no occupants were injured.

Ina Robertson City Park Route 2

Pollyanna Club Social At H. H. Bellamy Home

The Pollyanna club met Thursday evening at the H. H. Bellamy home on North Pine Street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ruby Harvey Mrs. Katherine Satterlee Miss Gladys McClelland and Mrs. Ruby Gibson for unusually interesting games and contests. Guests included Mrs. Freda Archer and Mrs. Frank Power.

Pollyanna H. H. Bellamy North Pine Street Ruby Harvey Katherine Satterlee Gladys McClelland Ruby Gibson Freda Archer Frank Power

Baccalaureate Sermon Set For High School Graduates

The baccalaureate sermon for the high school graduates will be delivered at the Christian Church Sunday evening May 25. The program includes Invocation, Hymn No. 205, Scripture Reading, Vocal Solo by Rena Wilson, Address by Rev Rosborough, Hymn No. 206, and Benediction.

Christian Church Rena Bellamy Rena Wilson Rosborough

S C H S Commencement Program Headlined by 21 Graduates

School commencement exercises set for Thursday night at 8 in Congregation Church. The class includes 21 graduates led by speaker R E Hieronymous, with music by Rena Bellamy and Jane Wilson. Diploma presentations to follow.

Spanish Banquet Highlight of 1930 Junior Senior Classes

The 1930 Spanish banquet hosted by the Junior and Senior classes featured a festive gathering with students, teachers, and guests in attendance. The event showcased class spirit, cultural flair, and mutual support among attendees.

Belleville party massacre ends in murder suicide

In Belleville Illinois John Gook a Swansea miner shot and killed three people during a basement party then killed himself. Mrs Cook died later from a window bullet while John Hardt was wounded restraining the shooter. An inquest is planned as investigators seek motive amid family estrangement.

Belleville Ill John Gook Swansea William C. Dalhous Dalthous Cook John Hardt Dalhous Sandoval Emory Cook Old Reservoir Centralia

S C H S Typing Class Enters Normal Contest

The S C H S typing class led by Earl Swagler and Miss Koutz travels to the University gymnasium for a typing contest. Students James Wright Lena Kaehler Gertrude Dolsen Frank Fizzon and Freda Briscoe participate as they prepare for the final test and await results after a morning of practice and evaluation. About nine hundred participate or observe.

Sandoval Community High School Odd Fellows Hall Freda Briscoe Delores Brown Leila Carter Clara Cervi Lena Craig Gertrude Dolsen Frank Fitzon Eunice Holtslaw William Joyce Lena Ka Martha Schaubert Charles Seidel Edwin Reyes Alice Swagler Walter Yl James Talbott D. O. Lee Mary West Hazel Koutz Mabel Kostanzer Isabel Cassell Helen Chance James _Meredith Lena Kaehler Ruth Breakfield Martha’ Schaubert Loyalty Valera McKown Howard Merten Frances Fizzon Alice Myers George Lammers Mr. Talbott Parker House Ladies of the James Wright Frank Fizzon Earl Swagler Miss Koutz Clinton University Gymnasium

Fancy Work Club Meeting at Mrs Ola Joyce Home

The Fancy Work Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Ola Joyce Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Hester Sears Mrs. Glenn Pfiefer Mrs. Carence Power Mrs. T J Foster and Miss Margaret Klotz. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Foster and Miss Klotz followed by lunch.

Ola Joyce Hester Sears Glenn Pfiefer

Monday Evening Bridge Club Honors Denver Couple at Dinner

The Monday Evening Bridge Club honored Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Power of Denver with a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Verne Besant in Centralia. Attending were notable members including Belis sher man Donald Lee and Misses Mabel Rassabel Cassell Mary West and Hazel Koutz.

Lloyd Litherwood Jacksonville E. Gibson Tuins A. B. Hussmaster St. Louis Anna Spear Alec Ackerman Sarah McIntire Mae Peters Irene Strang Decatur Rochester New York University of Rochester Ruby Wood Marjorie Duncan Illinois Theatre Centralia Katie Dolsen Isabelle Cassell Mabel Kostanzer Jim McKinley Donald Lee Clarence Power Denver Colo Frank Power Sam Jones Salem Verne Besant Sendo Valitas Sherman Donald “Lee Mabel Rassabel Cassell Mary West Hazel Koutz

Illinois State Fair Opens Season in Central West

The 1930 Illinois State Fair marks the season opener in the central west of North America. General manager Milton E. Jones notes the dates and places Illinois at the forefront of the regional exposition calendar.

Ilinois

Mrs Cleora Snyder Hosts Sister Over Weekend

Miss Viola Harris of Edwardsville visited Mrs Cleora Schneider for a weekend. On departure she was accompanied to Trenton by Elmer Haworth, Mrs Schneider, and Mrs Nelda Cushman.

Viola Harris Edwardsville Cleora Schneider Trenton Elmer Haworth Schneider Nelda Cushman

Baccalaureate Services Set at 7 30 P M

Christian Church Bible School at 9 45 a m with William Bell amy as superintendent. Communion and sermon at 10 145. Baccalaureate services at 7 30 p m with welcome by F Rosborough pastor.

Bible School Wm. Bellamy F. Rosborough

Congregational Church Sunday School Ad

Corner of Wall Street and Route 50 invites all to Sunday School every Sunday at 9 45. Classes for all. J B Nowland superintendent extends welcome to parishioners and visitors.

Congregational Church Wall Street U. S. Route No. 50 J. B. Nowland

First Baptist Church Sunday School and Services

The text announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with classes for all and preaching on the first Saturday and Sunday each month at 7:39 p.m. Also Saturday 11:00 a.m. and Sunday 7:30 p.m. services led by Pastor R. M. Rankin. Everybody is welcome.

Pentecostal Church Invites Public to Weekly Services

The Black Church near City Park invites the public to attend Sunday School at 9 30 a m and prayer meetings on Wednesday Saturday and Sunday nights at 730 led by superintendent L L Sanders.

City Park Black Church Sanders

Methodist Church Sunday Services Notice

Corner of North Main and Route 50 invites Sunday School at 9 45. Sermon first and third Sundays at 11 00 morning and 7 30 evening. Joseph L Kerwin superintendent Glen Pfeiffer minister.

North Main U. S. Route No. 50 Joseph L. Kerwin Glen Pfeiffer

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Wilson Noble Grand’s Club Frank Altadonna THE First National Bank Sandoval, Illinois Federal Reserve System Chicago and St. Louis Daily Papers Centarlia Baking CO Anton Altadonna Dickie Neal Meadows Washing Machine Co Pollyanna Club Illinois State Fair Cleora Snyder First Baptist Church R. M. Rankin Pentecostal Church Ford Dealers Ford Chevrolet Sandoval, Ill Welman Motor CO
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