Patoka Clean Up Plan Highlighted By Memorial Day
In Patoka a community push to clean streets and yards is urged ahead of Memorial Day. Street Commissioner Noah Carter and assistant Buddy Hathaway lead the drive with praise for local effort and pride. The railroad plot now known as the Fancy Work Club project receives attention as volunteers weigh support and credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigade
Patoka
Noah Carter
Buddy Hathaway
Walden
Ed Johnstone
Mily
Wasem
Burprisins
Georgia Cruse
Prailread
Auto Licenses Pass One Million Mark
Automobile licenses exceed a million with a new record 1 006 050 as Minzie Henry buys the Dewitt Store Co. auto no longer driven by Miss Arlene Walker at Centralia. The milestone is noted as the largest yet observed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minzie Henry
Heeler Farm
Centralia
Dewitt Store Co
Arlene Walker
Baccalaureate Sermon Marks Night of May 16 at High School
Rev. S. M. Spurgeon led the Baccalaureate service in the High School Auditorium on Sunday night May 16. Miss Blanche Smith played the march as the class and directors were seated and the benediction was given by Rev. J. M. Smith. The choir performed two selections and the sermon urged constructive thinking and Christlike citizenship for America. The audience praised the choir and noted the value of the new auditorium addition for future services.
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S. M. Spurgeon
Blanche Smith
J. M Smith
America
Road contracts progress near Ramsey and Jasper County
Road building crews report completion of a gap near Ramsey and expect the section to open within a week. In Jasper County east of Dietrich an eight mile gap is closing, with completion expected in about sixty days. The Odin viaduct grading will start within the same period.
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Ramsey
Illinois
Jasper County
Dietrich
Jasper
Crawford County
Odin
Two Local Boys Win Mt Vernon Centralia High Race
In a weekend endurance run between Mt Vernon and Centralia High Schools, Centralia’s Johnny Simcox and Stanley Wasem helped secure a quarter mile victory. The course started at Mt Vernon High and finished at Centralia High with relay handoffs along a half mile line, as cars followed to aid the runners.
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Mt. Vernon-Centralia
Centralia
French given 1 to 14 year sentence for car theft
Bad French formerly of this place was arrested in Decatur with a stolen car from Mt. Carmel. He pled guilty and was sentenced by the judge to one to fourteen years in the State Reformatory at Pontiac.
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Fairfield
Wayne County
Decatur
Mt. Carmel
Pontiac
Those Worthy of the Trust Memorial Day Verse
A Memorial Day tribute stresses reverence for those who held to liberty and justice. It praises citizens who honor the flag and remember brave service, urging every home and business in Patoka to fly the flag and sustain national unity and ideals.
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Patoka
Eastern Star Initiation At Local Lodge Meets Big Turnout
The Eastern Star held an initiation ceremony at the regular lodge meeting last Monday night. Mesdames Genie and DuComb and Miss Blanche Smith and Dorothy Vasem received the degrees and are now full fledged Stars. Mr Shaffinit of Sandoval assisted as Worthy Patron. Refreshments were served after the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Sandoval
Salem
Mesdames Genie and DuComb
Blanche Smith
Dorothy Vasem
Mr. Shaffinit
Well Known Young Lady Graduates
News arrives that Miss Pauline Arnold has graduated from a Chicago Training School for nurses. Friends express happiness at her achievement and the public notes her success.
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Pauline Arnold
Chicago
Son of Minister Is Buried Sunday
Gene Watson 18, youngest son of Rev and Mrs J P Watson, was buried in Alma cemetery after funeral services at the Methodist church. He had suffered tuberculosis, spent months in New Mexico for health, returned improved about a year ago, and died Friday morning. He leaves his parents and several siblings.
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Alma
Methodist Church
Gene Watson
J. P. Watson
Alma Cemetery
Monroe Smith
Patoka
New Mexico
Patoka High Falls 14 Inning Contest to Brownstown
Patoka High School dropped a 14 inning baseball game to Brownstown with a 6 to 5 score on Friday. The pitcher Big Boy Smith pitched strongly but received limited support at several points, narrowly missing a win. Ashley urged supporters to come out and help win the next game.
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High Schol
Brownstown
Big Boy Smith
Ashley
Modern Woodmen Reorganizing Here in Mt Vernon
T H Manor district deputy of the Modern Woodmen of America has visited Mt Vernon to reorganize the lodge. With a large local membership but inactivity he aims to rebuild the order and form a new membership class. If successful he plans to bring the celebrated degree team to perform the work.
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T. H. Manor
Mt. Vernon
Manor
Home Grown Strawberries Hit Local Market
Local growers offer home grown strawberries at 15 to 20 cents per quart with a promising supply. The market shows ready safe fruit and a potential for liberal availability.
Memorial Day Observances by Patoka and Vernon Legions
Memorial Day events planned by Patoka and Vernon Legion Posts with joint and coordinated programs. Activities include processions to the park, opening prayers, addresses, flag drills by students, and band performances. Vernon posts plan a Sunday service at 2 PM, assisted by Patoka, with assembly at 1:30 PM.
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Vernon
Vernon Legion Post
Patoka Post
Legion
Park
Mrs J McCallon Passes Away in Patoka Illinois
Mrs J McCallon aged 72 died May 20 1926 at Patoka Illinois after a long illness. She was born Jane C Johnson in Richview Illinois April 6 1854 and married Alvert McCallon in 1872. Nine children were born to the couple with three sons predeceasing her. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Patoka conducted by Elder B F Kelley with singing by the Pana Bible Students led by Austin Simcox. Burial followed in Patoka cemetery.
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Jane C. Johnson
Richview
Washington County
Ill
Patooka
Patoka
Alvert McCallon
Dwight
France
J. D. McCallen
L. M. Black
Margaret Grey
Sarah Gray
S. E. Grey
Christian Church
Eld. B. F. Kelley
Vandalia
Pana Bible Students
Austin Simcox
Thankful note for support after death
We express sincere appreciation for the kindness of the undertakers and the help from friends and neighbors during the last illness and death of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Black James and Blanche McCallen Mrs. Margaret Grey and family Mrs. Sarah Grey and family.
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L. M. Black
James and
Blanche McCallen
Margaret Grey
Sarah Grey
Dr DuComb Receives Damages After Road Crash
Beckemeyer physician Dr DuComb awarded 7000 damages by Clinton County Circuit Court jury after collision with a St Louis freight truck on the Becke meyer road last January. Driver employed by the truck owner faces grand jury indictment. motion for new trial unlikely.
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DuComb
Beckemeyer
St. Louis
Clinton County
Birthday Celebrations At Patoka Honoring Two Locals
Last Thursday evening at the W. E. Harper home in Patoka two local residents Mr. W. E. Harper and Mrs. George Ballentine celebrated birthday anniversaries. Neighbors and friends joined in the gathering and enjoyed a repast. The occasion was described as memorable and hopes for many more celebrations were expressed.
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W. E. Harper
Patoka
George Ballentine
Visit by C. B. Anderson and Others to Muhpysboro
Former pastor C. B. Anderson and his wife with Robert Welton and his wife motor to Muhpysboro on Sunday and call at the home of Reverend Henley.
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C. B. Anderson
Robert Welton
Muhpysboro
Death and Burial of Mrs Augusta Abendroth
Mrs Augusta Abendroth nee Pappel born in Germany March 8 1856 married 1877 to William Abendroth emigrated to the United States about six years later. Survived by eight children including Henry of near Vernon and Augusta Jasper of St Peter. She died May 12 at Henry's home near Vernon age 70 years 2 months 11 days after long illness. Funeral held at St Paul Lutheran Church with service at home. Interment in St Paul cemetery.
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Augusta Abendroth nee-Pappel
Germany
Wm. Abendroth
Charlotte
Charles
Burlington
Iowa
Ricard
Rockford
Chicago
Henry
Vernon
Albert
Edd
St. Peter, Ill
Augusta Jasper
St. Peter
Norendroff
St. Paul Lutheran Church
St. Paul Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Augusta Abendroth
The Abendroth family thanks neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of Augusta Abendroth and for floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Abendroth and Family.
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Augusta Abendroth
Henry Abendroth
Horseman in Training at Du Quoin
Walter Nixon of Vandalia, known locally for fast racing horses, has moved with his family to Du Quoin for the summer. He will train his string there and pursue the fall circuit, aiming for strong returns in southern states.
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Walter "Nixon
Vandalia
du Quoin
Walter
Local Lady Rose Davis Honored by Illinois University
Rose Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Davis was named to the Second Annual Honor Day Convocation at the University Auditorium on Friday May 11. The recognition reflects her excellent scholarship during the past year and honors the opportunity provided by the University of Illinois at Urbana.
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Rose Davis
Oscar Davis
Illinois University At Urbana
Middle West
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Eno
Ita
Ae Tae
Era Reas
Rai
Patoka School
D. Wilson
Rebekah Lodge
Patoka Rebekah Lodge No. 480
Cenralia
T. E. Irvin
A. M. Peck
J. C. Griffin
Towell Belcher
George Porter
G. A. Ellis
Edna Magee
Mae Simcox
D. Martin
J. W. Alexander
E. L. Rogier
J. R. Wasem
J. R. Livesay
D. W. Troyer
Amy Belcher
Patoka High
Patoka and Vernon Legions
Legion Post
Vernon Post
Legion Hall
Willis
Welccome
Lincoln
Bryan
Vernon Band
Rogier
Thelma Hopkins
Nellie Moore
Margarett Forehand
J. M. Smith
Kapp
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Dr. DuCombs
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