Democratic Ticket Wins Illinois Downs State Races
Illinois voters backed the Democratic state ticket led by Cook County results while downstate areas favored Republicans. In Marion and Fayette counties Democratic county officers won by large margins, Patoka precinct favored two Democratic nominees over Republicans, and discussions hint at potential 1940 presidential contest timing and party strength.
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Illinois
Patoka
Cook County
Downstate
Chicago
Paul B. Chance
Oscar Hawkins
Chance
House of Representatives
R. J. Branson
Centralia
Marion County
Fayette County
Clinton County
Former Patoka Boy Marries Dixon Girl
Miss Eileen Farley of Dixon becomes the bride of Carroll McIntire son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur McIntire of Patoka in Dixon on Saturday November 5. Attendants were James Farley and Kathryn Kreese. The couple reside at 922 West Seventh Street Dixon in a furnished apartment.
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Eileen Farley
Dixon, Il
Carroll McIntire
Wilbur McIintire
Patoka
James Farley
Kathryn Kreese
Seventh St
Dixon
Reed's Irish Defeats Iola Stars 70 to 24 in Debut
Reed's Irish, an independent team organized by Prof. Reed of Vernon Public Schools, opened the season with a 70 to 24 victory over the Iola Stars on Wednesday night. Thom as led Reed's with 22 points, Spurlin added 21, and Manager Reed praises the squad's potential and schedule.
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Reed
Vernon Public Schools
Iola Stars
Vernon
Thomas
Spurlin
Iolaway
Carlyle Visitors Gather More Names Wednesday Night
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Logan Mr. and Mrs. James Ballance and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eagan were among Carlyle visitors Wednesday night.
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Paul Logan
James Ballance
Robert Eagan
Carlyle
Miss Bessie Hill and John Murray United in St Charles
Miss Bessie Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Hill married John Murray son of Mr and Mrs John Murray at St Charles Missouri on Tuesday November 1. A wedding shower for the bride followed at her parents home with many attendees and contests ending with prize winners Mrs Bushnell and Lucille Eagan.
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Bessie Hill
Chas. Hill
Lee Murray
John Murray
St. Charles
Wasem- Johnson Trucking Company
Salem
Maud Carter
Mary Edith Linton
Alta Logan
Fayette Ballance
Bonnie Wortman
Evelyn Balance
Juanita McIntire
Gayle Belcher
Betty Altom
Bushnell
Jess Belcher
Anna Crawford
Gladys Nattier
May Nattier
Violet Nattier
Lucille Field
Thelma Gnay
Carl Rogier
Lucille Eagan
Parent And Teachers Monthly Meeting Recap
The regular Parent and Teachers Association meeting was held on Wednesday November 2 with Mrs Eva Potts presiding in Mrs Rose Mojonnier’s absence. A membership drive plan was approved a four member canvassing committee will operate in November. The district meeting at Alma in October was praised. A lunch service project and school children physical exams were discussed. The program featured Miss Murfin Nancy Simcox Betty Ballance Vivian Robinson Evelyn Easton Dayne Adams and Miss Christie. Mr E L DeLay led a class on citizenship and Mr Homer Potts will lead December activities.
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Rose Mojonnier
Eva Potts
Florence Cain
Alma
Patoka Association
Alice Murfin
Nancy Simcox
Betty Ballance
Vivian Robinson
Sunday School Party For Junior Girls
Miss Rachel Adams hosted the Junior Girls of the Baptist Sunday School Friday after school. The lesson was discussed and games were played. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Misses Joyce Barnes Genevieve Barnes Peggy Parks Mary Wadkins Carolyn Mattier Rachel Adams and Mesdames W M Nattier and C A Adams.
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Rachel Adams
the Baptist Sunday School
Mrs. Adams
Joyce
Genevieve Barnes
Peggy Parks
Mary Wadkins
Carolyn Mattier
Mesdames W. M. Nattier
C. A. Adams
Clint Holland Visits St Louis on Thursday Night
Local note reports Clint Holland visiting St Louis on Thursday night for business.
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Clint Holland
St. Louis
Death of Ada Dowell Jones Remains in Bear Creek Community
Ada Mary Dowell Jones died November 5 1938 at her Pope Township home aged 64. She was married to William M Jones in 1894 and leaves a large family including seven children and eighteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held November 7 at Bear Creek Church with Rev Jess Linton officiating and burial in Pratt Cemetery.
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Ada Mary Dowell
Marvin
Jane Dowell
Shelbyville
Illinois
Pope Township
William M. Jones
Zella Easton
Ruth Hughes
Patoka
Hzel Brown
Vernon
Cecil
Orval
Paul
Homer
Laura King
Grace Perkins
John Dowell
Cowden
Greenleaf School House
Lakewood
House of Prayer
Ana
Ciena
oHae
Mother
Daath
Bear Creek
Ruth
Jesus
Bear Creek Church
Jess Linton
Decatur
Pratt Cemetery
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support
The Jones family thanks friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and burial of their wife and mother. Gratitude for floral offerings and kind thoughts remains with Wm. M. Jones and Family.
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Wm. M. Jones
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John C. Martin
Adam F. Bloch
Supreme Court
Thomas V. Smith
John J. Parish
Scott W. Lucas
Havana
U. S
Dwig
Ancel
Louie E. Lewis
Christopher
John A. Weiland
Calumet City
Public Instruction
Laurence F. Arnold
Newton
Bessie F
Murray
Parent and Teachers Meeting
The
Parent and Teachers Association
Irs
Wm. Jones
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