Patoka Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Sought by Cemetery Association
The Patoka Cemetery Association sponsors its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the high school gymnasium on November 29, 1934. They seek volunteers for committees and cash donations from far residents to fund cemetery upkeep. Details list numerous committee chairs and duties, with Mac Eagan as secretary treasurer and Co. D. Martin as president.
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Cemetery Association
Patoka
Mac Eaga
Ilinois
West Side
Ellen Simcox
Nellie Smith
Wilma Diveley
Ina Anderson
Maggie McNichol
Owen Belcher
D. A. Davis
Lucy ‘Williams
Stella ‘Thompson
Thomas Dwyer
Leo Freyer
Edna _ Belcher
Vernon
Bertha Danbury
S. M. Spurgeon
L. D. Altom
George Nattier
T. E. Irvin
Harvey - Hudspeth
C. D. Martin
Annie Pugh
Nelle Quayle
Maud. Lawson
James Ballance
Sadie Nattier
E. L. DeLay
Anna Belcher
Bettie Simcox
Leona Belcher
Elizabeth Simcox
Margaret, Ballance
Evelyn Pugh
Esta
Martin
Mae Logan
Anna Ballance
Mary Wasem
Maud Malan
Lora Altom
Belle Beckemeyer
Madeline Porter
J. L. Simcox
James Thompson
W. W. Murfin
Effie Smith
Florence Simcox
George Porter
Alvin Belcher
James Cox
Wilma Rogier
Carrye Alexander
Bray
Frances Simcox
Alta Pugh
Helen Troyer
Alice Mojonnier
Mary Alice Fields
Loretta Genre
Artie Rogier
Jessie Adams
Co. D. Martin
Mac Eagan
Treas
Hamburger Fry For Members Of S S Class At Miss Belcher's
Miss Anna Belcher entertained thirteen Junior Sunday School members of the Methodist Church on Wednesday evening at her home. A hamburger fry served as novel refreshments with games and social time. Several invited guests aided in entertaining and serving.
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Anna Belcher
The
Methodist Church
Harriett Quayle Returns From Sandoval Visit
Harriett Quayle returned Monday from a visit with Sandoval friends, details noting the social trip and companionship during a typical regional outing.
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Harriett Quayle
Sandoval
Alumni Take Game In Annual Tilt
The annual high school and alumni game was played Tuesday night with a strong alumni lineup dominating for a decisive victory. Malan led the high school with 7 points while Stan Wasem, a former player and noted independent athlete, topped the alumni with 6 field goals and 1 free throw as the alumni committed 18 personal fouls to the school’s 7.
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Malan
Stan Wasem
Pennsylvania
Almuni
Patoka High Opens Season With Win At Odin
Patoka High School men’s basketball opened the 1934 35 season by defeating Odin 20 to 9 at Odin Friday night November 9. R Ballance led Patoka with 3 field goals and 2 free throws all in the second half. Halfacre led Odin with 1 field goal and 1 free throw.
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Patoka
Odin
R. Ballance
Halfacre
Farewell Party for Erna Foltz
A group gathered at the home of Dean and Velma Long for a farewell party honoring Erna Foltz who has enlisted in the U S Navy and leaves Tuesday for San Diego California. Music and games followed by best wishes for a safe journey and success in her new duty.
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Dean
Velma Long
Erna Foltz
U. . Navy
San Diego
Cal
Erna
Pearl Britt
Thelma Perrin
Lucille Britt
Mary Ella Collins
Lula Meyer
Lora Ballance
Edna Thaman
Velma _ Long
Agnes Collins
Ethel Long
Harold Collins
Lee Britt
Harold Belcher
Dean Britt
Charles Meyer
Raymond Britt
Reuben Thalman
Donald Belcher
Dean Long
Donald Walker
Potts Family Visitation From St Louis and Keyesport
Mr and Mrs H N Potts and their sons visited St Louis on Monday. They were joined by the father of Mr Potts from Keyesport who went to a hospital there for medical treatment after a recent surgical operation.
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H. N. Potts and Sons
St. Loouis
Keyesport
Marion County Land Bank Loans Total 105300
Farmers of Marion County have received 105300 in land bank and commissioner loans since 1938 under the Emergency Farm Mortgage Act. Loans carry 4 1/2 to 5 percent interest with amortized payments over 13 to 33 years, based on production and earning power, with a vigorous but fair repayment policy.
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Marion County
Commissioner’s
Walter L.bush
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank
Congress
Land Bank Commissioner
Commissioner
Rust
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Danger on Railroad Tracks Reminder to Youth
A warning urges boys to avoid trespassing on railroad property after decades of deadly incidents. It stresses risks from moving trains, the possibility of arrest, and the burdens on friends and families, urging readers to stop, think, and choose safety.
Quail Dinner Honored Sackett Visitors From Idaho
Mr. and Mrs. A A Griffin and son Cecil entertained at a quail dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jay B Sackett and son Larry of Filer Idaho. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A W Thalman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Niessani and family, J A Watson and daughter Betty, plus Misses Ruby and Florence Cain.
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A. A. Griffin
Cecil
Jay B. Sackett
Larry
Filer Idaho
Patoka
A. W. Thalman
Vandalia
Eddie Niess Ani
J.A. Watson
Betty
Paxton
Ruby
Florence Cain
M E Church South Zion Revival Services Announced
M E Church South Zion announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with lesson The Christian As A Church Member Morning Worship at 10 45 a m with theme United to the Vine Island Chapel follows 9 30 a m school Evangelistic service at 7 00 p m on The High Calling of God and invites all to evening revival services each night.
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Zion—Church
Island Chapel
Dinner guests from Idaho and Tennessee in Filer area
Mr. and Mrs. Jay B. Sackett of Filer Idaho and Mrs. Lessie Smith of Memphis Tennessee were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Outhouse for dinner on Monday.
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Jay B. Sackett Vof
Filer
Idaho
Lessie Smith
Memphis
Tennessee
Mrs. Ellis Outhouse
Science Club Met Saturday at H S Gym
The Patoka Household Science club met at the high school gym on Saturday afternoon November 11 with nearly all members present and twenty eight visiting members from the Vandalia Woman's Club. A two course luncheon followed served by the American Home Department.
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Patoka Household Science Club
Vandalia Woman’s Club
American Home Department
Ulster
Washington
Uncle Sam
Miss Liberty
America
Ruth
Vandalia Sab
Friday Morning Assembly Opens High School Program
The high school will host a Friday morning assembly in the gym at 9 o'clock on November 16. The program lists Song School, readings by Gayle Belcher and Bud Cothern, piano solos by Lola Morey and Betty Altom, musical numbers by Alta Pugh and Ralph Simcox, cornet solo by Ray Outhouse, and songs by Lucile Smith Gladys Walker and Doris Good. Irene Varner will lead the assembly.
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Nex
Song
Gayle Belcher
Lola Morey
Adam and Fallen Man Lesson at Christian Science churches
Sunday services across Christian Science churches centered on Adam and Fallen Man. The Golden Text quoted John 3 31 asserting Jesus above all and condemning earthly thinking. Romans 8 1 affirmed no condemnation for those in Christ and walking by the Spirit. Also cited from Science and Health the idea that through Christ Truth man opens Paradise by divine Science, finding himself unfallen and free.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Paradise
G A R Veteran Celebrates Ninety Third Birthday
Henry Belcher, the community's lone surviving G A R veteran, turned 93 on Monday. His children hosted a quiet dinner, and he spends most time at home with his son Frank. Belcher was the last surviving member of Patoka’s I A R Post and is highly respected in the area.
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Henry Belcher
Patoka to Launch Local Winter Recreational Sports
The Patoka Recreation project led by Evelyn Pugh and Carl Meador plans Monday men’s basketball at the high school gym, Tuesday women’s games, and Wednesday Thursday church teams from four congregations. Fridays and Saturdays focus on children’s activities with fund drives to buy basketballs, urging community support to provide wholesome recreation.
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Evelyn Pugh
Carl Meador
Patoka
Baptist
Methodist
Christian
M. E. Church South
Hands Across the Sea to Brazil at Valley Baptist Church
The Sunbeam program at the Baptist Church on November 11 begins at 10 45 at Doris Atlas home. Activities include scripture reading songs prayers and multiple readings by Mrs Artie Rogier and others with themes of gratitude service and giving ending with the Lord s prayer.
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Sunbeam
Doris Atlas
Brazil
Artie Rogier
Marie Speers
Jennie Lou Hay
Twinkle
Little Star
Glenwood Mala
Dayne Adams
Evelyn Easton
Annabelle Adams
Dale Ellis
Jom Barnes
Emil Nattier
Local dairy co op leaders buoyed by Supreme Court ruling
Cooperative marketing leaders in this district praised the unanimous Supreme Court decision upholding New York State Milk Control Law. The ruling supports state price controls, aiding nationwide efforts to maintain farm milk prices against challenges from The Heggeman Farms Incorporated.
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United State
Supreme Court
New York
M. E. Bone
Vandalia
Illinois
United States
Heggeman Farms, Incorporated
Centralia Bank Declares Dividend For Depositors
State Auditor Edward J. Barrett announced a 15 percent dividend of 101,242.70 to depositors of Merchants State Bank Centralia Illinois. It is the fifth dividend since the bank closed bringing total paid to 45 percent. An additional 77,519.91 was paid to preferred creditors and 150,000 was paid on bills payable from Reconstruction Finance Corp funds.
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Edward J. Barrett
Merchants State Bank
Centralia
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Mr and Mrs L E Green Entertain Vernon Friends
A Vernon gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Green featured five pinochle tables with John Epps and Florence Morgan claiming high scores and Arlie Sprinkle the low. A luncheon followed served by the hostesses with several couples and children present.
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Vernon
L. E. Green
John Epps
Florence Morgan
Arlie Sprinkle
Carrie Betts
Andree Schroeder
Grover Betts
Frank Hatch
Flora Maud
Eli Morgan
John Gehrken
Goldie
Isabel Prott
Alice Marie
Shirley Ann
Doris
Winifred
Lorene
Orville Schroeder
Caryl Walton
Jimmy Purdue
Progression of Public Improvements at Patoka
Work advances at the baseball park with a nearly finished track and soon to receive cinder. City hall interior redecorations create a clean, attractive space. The public library room is prepared for shelving and equipment ahead of opening. Many applications for librarian exist, with no selection yet. A centrally located public library is seen as a real benefit to readers, with announcements to follow about opening and operations of the Patoka Public Library.
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Patoka Public Library
Pentecostal Church Dedication Draws Visitors for All Day Meeting
The Pentecostal church hosted an all day service Sunday to celebrate the newly remodeled building with visitors from southern Illinois churches. Out of town ministers preached inspiring sermons and a basket dinner followed. free will offerings funded the redecoration. Marian Belcher of Chicago visited Patoka during the week.
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Southern Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Malan Ballance
Douthitt Britt Christie
Walker
Brumfield
Griffin Chandler
Irvin Simcox
Wasem
Eaglin Eagan
L. Ballance
Snyder J. Belcher
J. Ballance
G. Malan
R. Britt A
Douthitt
P. Christie
Flanagan
Halfacre Powell Brace
Arrowsmith
Mrs. Sackett
M. E. Church, South
H. M. Cady
Science Club
H. S. Gym
Christian Science Churches
G. A. R. Veteran
Centralia Bank
Mrs. L. E. Green
Pentecostal Church
Marian Belcher
Chicago
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