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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1930

Page

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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner organize aid for cemetery upkeep

The Cemetery Association's annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held in the high school gymnasium to raise funds for cemetery upkeep. A large volunteer effort is asked, with numerous committees assigned to food, table setting, serving, and coordination under Ethel Rogier, president, Carrye Alexander, Mae Eagan.

Cemetery Association West Side Town Rose Chandler Wm. Rogier East Side Town Louise Livesay Ollie Alexander Malinda Place Eva Linton Oscar Davis Roy Malan I. W. Nattier Artie Rogier Vernon Wm. Danbury S. M. Spurgeon Nellie Belcher Thos. Altom Chas. Anderson L. W. Ballance Geo. Nattier Annie Pugh Anna Belcher Bettie Simcox Bertha Belcher Walter Dively Donald Wilson Ellen Simcox Esta Martin Maegan Effie’ Smith T. E. Irvin Mary Wasem M. Spurgeon W. W. Murfin Geo. Porter Ethel Rogier Carrye Alexander Mae Eagan Treas

Thanksgiving Day Program at the Gymnasium

The Thanksgiving Day program will be held at the gymnasium after the dinner. Rev. J. M. Smith gives the prayer, piano solo by the Baptist Church, a duet by Mrs. Elmer Belcher and Miss Georgia Cruse, a saxophone solo by Paul Logan, a men's quartet, sermon by Rev. Frank Brokelmeyer, doxology by the Assembly, and dismissal by Mr. W. E. Field.

J. M. Smith Baptist Church Elmer Belcher Georgia Cruse Paul Logan Frank Brokelmeyer W. E. Field

Brat play draws crowd. proceeds split with coach

A Saturday night performance of The Brat at the high school gym raised 48.00. After expenses half the proceeds went to coach Chandler, with net League funds totaling 20.00. Cast was home talent except Mac Forrester as director. Ruth Pugh and Robert Jennings praised for difficult roles.

Epworth Chandler Mac Forrester Brat Ruth Pugh Stephen Forrester Robert Jennings

Miss Lucy Maroh Notice

Miss Lucy Maroh is spending an unspecified time in a pending matter with unclear details from a damaged OCR segment. The fragment references a person named Miss Lucy Maroh and indicates an undefined event or notice.

Lucy Maroh

Revival at the Christian Church Sees Growing Attendance

A revival at the Christian Church reports rising attendance and a large volunteer delegation, with visitors from Wheeler Illinois and Decatur. Activities include nightly sermons on topics like Weighed in the Balance and Power of the Cross, special program nights, scripture-reading contests, and invitations to High School and Baptist participants.

Birch

St Elmo Grabs Narrow Win After Second Half Rally

St Elmo overcomes a 7 2 halftime deficit to beat Patoka 18 to 17 Friday night. Patoka led 9 9 in the third, but St Elmo surged ahead and held on as Patoka made only three field goals, all in the first half, while St Elmo connected on six field goals and six free throws.

ST. Elmo Patoka Stine Durbin

Notice to Public About Unauthorized Quail Hunt Ad

A public notice states that a quail hunting item in last weeks Register was not authorized by C B Anderson. It notes the quoted line about hunters and Republicans being scarce in the locality and disclaims authorization.

C. B. Anderson

Mrs Caldwell Spends Week with Clinton Area Daughters

Mrs. Luther Caldwell spent last week with her daughters Mrs. Howard Nelson and Roy Thompson of Clinton.

Luther Caldwell Howard Nelson Roy Thompson Clinton

Local Church Meeting Sees Growing Attendance

The meeting is growing in interest and attendance and will continue through another week at 7 30 each evening. Everybody welcome, J F Rosborough Pastor.

J. F. Rosborough

Vernon Pentecost revival and Sunday schedule

Sunday School at 9 45 A M and preaching at 11 A M by Rev Dan Hayes of Eunice Louisiana General Sunday School Superintendent of Pentecostal alliance subject Unjust Balance Prayer meeting at 7 30 P M Sunday evening Stewart Meador Superintendent.

Dan Hayes Eunice Louisana Pentecostal Alliance Stewart Meador

Zion Epworth League Meeting Notes November 28 1930

Zion church notes describe a Sunday program with songs numbers 62 118 and 224. Readings by Ju Anita Neilson Emily Green Francis Neilson Wilma Caldwell Alice Nichols and Dorothy McNicol leads the service with scripture from John 8 31 32 Proverbs 1 7 and John 14 26-28 and James 4 17-19. The topic is The Place of Knowledge in the Discovery of Right and Wrong.

Zion Epworth League Juanita Neilson Emily Green Etna Knight Francis Neilson James Wilma Caldwell Alice Nichols League Dorothy McNicol

Mortals and Immortals Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science Churches

Sunday services across Christian Science churches focused on Mortals and Immortals with the Golden Text from First Corinthians and a Colossians passage urging believers to seek above things. The cited Science and Health passage discusses shifting life from material to spiritual basis and gaining life’s reality through Truth.

Churches of Christ Scientist Christ God Mary Baker Eddy

Ruby Walker Leads Epworth League Lesson Evening

M. E. Church notes show Ruby Walker leading Epworth League Tuesday evening with the lesson "When Do We Believe" and several talks by Anna Belcher Elsie Gray and Ruth Carter. Scripture reading was John four thirty nine to forty two with Betsie HR on piano and Edgar Irvin to lead next Tuesday evening.

Ruby Walker Epworth League Anna Belcher Elsie Gray Betsie HR Ruth Carter Edgar Irvin League

Sandoval Local News of Interest to All

Emil Wood attended the Standard Oil meeting in Vernon Wednesday evening. Mrs. Cleora Schneider and daughter Wilma toured Edwardsville and Highland Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gibson and son of Olney visited his mother Emma Gibson Sunday. Fred Sherman left Friday for Del Rio Texas after a short visit home. Mrs. Fred Platts and Miss Adele Voellmecke called on friends in Farina Sunday evening. Mrs. Quass of Greenville guests of Mrs. C Schneider this week.

Emil Wood Standard Oil Vernon Cleora Schneider Wilma Edwardsville Highland Ed Gibson Olney Emma Gibson Fred Sherman del Rio Texas Fred Platts Adele Voellmecke Farina Quass Greenville C. Schneider Anna Peters Centralia Leonard Weill Chicago Rena Bellamy Hester Zears Coral Peters Mae Decatur Fred Shaffnit Burl Alexander Rollen Robinson Mabin Woods T. Wooters

Family Reunion At Friend Home In Sandoval

Mr and Mrs J P Alford of Chicago Mr and Mrs B J Baum of Wood River Mr and Mrs Lou Friend and family of Mulkeytown and Mr and Mrs Fay Golden of Seminole Okla were out of town guests at a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs M V Friend of Sandoval Sunday

J. P. Alford Chicago B. J. Baum Wood River Lou Friend Mulkeytown Fay Golden Seminole Okla M. V. Friend Sandoval

Local Visitors Meet Residents Across Counties

Mr and Mrs Walter F Thompson of Mt Vernon visited with Geo Hart of Decatur while Mrs W L Sutherland and Mrs Beulah Jennings of near Centralia spent time in the area. Pa T 8 Wooters and wife were also noted as visitors on Wednesday. toka visitor Wednesday.

Fayette County Court House Repairs Progress In Vandalia

The old Capitol Building now Fayette County Court House in Vandalia Illinois is being repaired and remodeled after a winter fire. Contractor R C Emerick speeds work while J R Stombaugh oversees rapid painting and plumbing with a new cupola nearly finished. Exterior will be painted steel gray with white trim and a copper roof project uses copper and tin. Exterior work aimed to finish before Christmas.

Capitol Fayette County Court House Vandalia Ill Illinois R. C. Emerick J. R. Stombaugh

Vandalia 17 Defeats Patoka in Junior Basketball Clash

Patoka traveled to Vandalia for a second straight loss as Vandalia won 23 to 8. Coach Sweitzer expected 35 points but the freshmen and sophomores faced a seasoned squad. Players aged 13 to 16 held their own against older, more mature opponents.

Vandalia Sweitzer Patoka Hamilton

Illinois Cancer Mortality Drops In Skin And Mouth Cases

Dr. Andy Hall reports Illinois cancer deaths from skin and mouth fell 19 percent over the last decade due to early diagnosis and surgery. Across the body deaths rose 24 percent. overall about 15,000 Illinois residents are diagnosed yearly. Early detection and prompt treatment can save lives, especially in accessible regions where one third of cancers begin.

Andy Hall Hall Illinois

Thalian Society Names and Plans At Local School

The Literary Society voted to rename itself the Thalian Society and admitted Francis Belcher after a tryout. Belcher read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address at the Armistice Day program. The group plans a December minstrel show and notes revival talks by Rev. Birch for students. Six week exams are underway.

Literary Society Thalian Society Thalia Francis Belcher Lincoln Birch Christian Church The

Sandoval High Seeks Conference Shield With Brownstown Win

Sandoval hosted Brownstown for a second conference matchup, drawing a good crowd and lively fan support. The victory advances Sandoval toward the conference shield as they prepare for a road game at Farina on November 18.

Sandoval Brownstown Farina Steiner Prees Guyon Hartley Irvington Samdoval Community High School Ium Eileen Martin Charles Seidel Eunice Alson Wanda Troutt Franso Altadenna Dale Redburn Howard Smith Freda Goad Prom~pter Virginia Stiles

Friends Gather for Haley Home Reunion

Mr and Mrs Thos Haley hosted a Sunday gathering with lunches as friends and three long time families joined. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Glenn Merryman and family Roy Thompson and family Oscar Thalman James Thompson Dale Thompson D J Evans and wives Kalamazoo and Plainwell visitors Helen Marshall Salem Patoka and others. The event was described as a reunion of lifelong friends.

Thos. Haley Glenn Merryman Roy Thompson Maron Oscar Thalman Simon Stasikanu Centralia Helen Marshall Salem Jas. Thompson Dale Thompson Patoka

Masons Attend Revival Service At Christian Church

Tuesday night the Masons joined the Christian Church revival with thirty lodge members present. Rev. Birch delivered the sermon titled The Plumb Line and the Square, while five members sang The City Four Square: F. M. Smith B. N. Griffin Artie Rogier J. W. Alexander and M. D. Ballance.

Christian Church

Evans and Williams visit Haley family in Iowa

Mr and Mrs J D Evans and Mrs Glen Williams with daughter Mary of Kalamazoo Michigan spent a few days last week and this week with Mr and Mrs Thos Haley and their family in their home community.

J. D. Evans Glen Williams Mary Kalamazoo, Mich Evans Williams Thos. Haley

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Wheeler Wilson Wm. Jackson Sandoval Revival Christian Science Churches M. E. Church Notes Patoka Indees Taylorville Hoffman Clothiers Bills Munger Simcox Wasem P. Simcox Bradford Snyder Traughber F ~ Goldman F Hord F Clark Drennan C van Ausdall Taylor Turner Chambers Dappert Haley
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