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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1929

Page

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Assembly program at high school topic lesson on effort and unity

Wayne Eagan led Assembly with songs and a talk by Rev J M Smith on making the best of opportunities in school. He urged cooperation, discrimination in opinions, and added that civilization depends on moral earnestness, church and school, good government, and stable character.

Wayne Eagan Howard Willis Elizabeth Simcox Miss Lane Boy’s Glee Club J. M. Smith Smith

Local Patoka Notes and Schoolroom Banter

A collage of hometown curiosities includes Patoka topics and school humor. Entries touch on a proposed X Y Z affair, scouting trips, new blinds, broadcasting aspirations, a gossip culture, student fashion and slang, plus trivia jokes and classroom glimpses.

Patoka Robert Eagan Erma Belcher Dorothy Christie

Household Science Club Meeting Sees December Change

The Household Science club met at Mrs. O. A. Nattier's home with nine members. They decided not to hold a cemetery dinner bazaar but to assist in other ways. December meetings will shift to the gym to display Nativity Pictures. A program featured songs, prayers, readings, and demonstrations, with hot rolls and coffee served.

Household Science Club O. A. Nattier F. M. Smith Elsie Gray Edgar A. Guest Artie Rogier Georgia Cruse Bessie Murfin 9. A. Nattier Postum Postum Company Maude Irvin Lula Troyer Lilly Nattier

Older Boys Conference Program Outlines Centralia Event

Plans are under way for the sixteenth annual Older Boys Conference in Centralia from November 29 to December 1. About 250 to 300 out of town delegates are expected plus 40 Centralia attendees. Registrations must reach C W Blakey in Bent on by November 26 to secure home housing. no hotel housing this year. The program includes sessions at the First Christian Church and Masonic Temple, a parade led by Centralia High School Band, a conference banquet, and youth pageant, with speakers Vere V. Lopez and Rev H C Wilson among others.

Southern Illinois Centralia Southern Ilinois C. W. Blakey Benton Illinois First Christian Church Elm St J. E. Hayter Welccome Arthur Boswell H-Y Club H. C. Wilson Marion Vere V. Lopez Wilmette Centralia High School Masonic Temple S. Poplar St Fred .L. Wham Youth In Action West Wyankfort Dayton McCormick Harrisburg

Vandalia Student Miss Lillian Carter Home This Weekend

Vandalia high school student Miss Lillian Carter is home for the weekend while Vandalia teachers attend a conference in Champaign.

Lillian Carter Vandalia High School Vandalia Champaign

Local Church Sunday Service Schedule Noted

Sunday School at 2:00 PM followed by preaching by Pastor J. F. Rosborough. Local church announcements emphasize a mid afternoon service and instruction for parishioners.

J. F. Rosborough

Lesson-Sermon Focus on Mortals Immortals Across Churches

Sunday services across Churches of Christ, Scientist centered on Mortals and Immortals with the Golden Text promising life beyond mortality. Readings from II Corinthians and I John highlighted eternal life and spiritual consciousness as reflections of God in Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.

Churches of Christ Scientist Tabernacle Mary Baker Eddy

Edward Thalman Dies in St Louis at 92

Edward Thalman born September 6 1837 at Oreb Switzerland came to America at 14 settling in Highland Illinois. He married Mary Zimmerman May 17 1860 and had twelve children seven living. He died November 18 1929 at his daughter’s home in St Louis aged 92 years 2 months and 12 days.

Edward Thalman Oreb Switzerland America Highland Mary Zimmerman Alfred Julia Johnnie Helen William John Patoka Edward Riverside California Oscar Centralia P. L. Wireless E. R. Franz Nannie Tribble St. Louis G. R. Thalman Detroit Mich George Thalman Emma Mange Greenville Ill Helen Brendhan Belleville Thalman

Woman's Missionary Society Meets On Latin American Homes

The Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. Vallow to discuss Latin American Homes. Next meeting is December 18 with Mrs. Willis. Mrs. D. E. Wilson leads the December session. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:00 PM. Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Bro Willis brings morning and evening messages. Epworth League begins at 6:45 PM.

Woman’s Missionary Society Vallow Willis D. E. Wilson Iaa Anderson Marvin Ballance Epworth League

Thanksgiving Dinner and Cemetery Fund Bazaar

Our annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at the gym with proceeds for cemetery care. A Bazaar is planned and donations of articles, homemade candy, and cash contributions via First State Bank are requested. Local solicitors and committee members are listed, urging community cooperation for the cemetery upkeep.

T. E First State Bank Stella Thompson Thos. Dwyer Ella Linton Thos. Walker Maggie McNicol Edna Belcher T. E. Irvin Geo. Nattier Tom Altom Frank Ballance Chas, Adams Geo. Porter

Baptist Church B. Y. P. U. Sunday Program

The Sunday program lists scripture readings and introductions by Mrs. T. E. Irvin and participants Myrtle Rogier Loretta Genre Harry Nattier Alice Mojonnier Mrs. George Ballance Bessie Hill Mae Warner and others praising God for guidance support education and community at the church.

T. E. Irvin Myrtle Rogier Loretta Genre Harry Nattier Alice Mojonnier George Ballance Bessie Hill Mae Warner P.U

Zion Church Revival Ends With One Conversion

A Sunday revival at Zion Church, led by Rev. Willis, drew a large crowd with two sermons. One conversion was reported. weather mood tempered the outcome, and future meetings are hoped. Wes Black named Lay Leader for the year. Etna Knight to lead next Tuesday. Sunday School 10:00 AM. Epworth League 7:00 PM with Russell Jones directing.

Willis Zion Lord Jesus Christ Wes Black Zion Church Black Etna Knight Epworth League Sunda Russell Jones

Whiz Auto Freeze for Auto Radiators

John Chance leads a radiator testing effort titled Whiz Auto Freeze with radiators tested free for customers in need of cooling solutions.

John Chance

Thanksgiving program at Zion Epworth League

Sunday evening program at Zion Epworth League on Nov 24 at 7:00 PM features prayer, Scripture readings, talks on thankfulness, songs, duets, and a responsive reading. Leaders include Russell Jones with contributions by Ella Arnold Burl Meador Harold Belcher and others.

Zion Epworth League Jesus Daniel I Thessalonians Gayle Thompson Ella Arnold Burl Meador Paul Harold Belcher Mary Jane Williams Lois McNico Alice Nichols Peavror Addis Walton New Cokesbury Jamnita Neilson Dorothy McNicol Frances Neilson Lucille Nichols Russell Jones

Kinney Found Guilty in Attempted Assault Case

In Marion County Circuit Court a jury returned a guilty verdict Friday and Saturday in the case of Elmer Kinney of Pope township Fayette county west of Patoka charged with attempt to kill. Kinney allegedly slashed Dean Thomasson at a Sandoval dance on Sept 9. Kinney and wife attended with Everett Meryman and wife.

Marion County Salem Elmer Kinney Pope Township Fayette County Patoka Kinney Dean Thomasson Sandoval Thomasson Everett Meryman C. H. Holt Jordon G. Burnside Vandalia Centralia Sentinel

Centralia Triumphs Over Murphysboro In Gridiron Clash

Centralia Township High School led by Mr. Mooney defeated Murphysboro Red Levis 13 to 6 in front of a large crowd at Jacik county capital. Evers and Mooney scored touchdowns, with Mooney adding the extra point. The game closed Centralia’s season ahead of a Thanksgiving visit to Mrs Vernon.

Centralia Township Mooney Murphysboro Jacik County Centralia Evers Centralians Vernon

No Warning To Missouri Motorists In Future

Illinois highway enforcement head Mr Moody orders immediate arrests and fines for violations. Drivers must stop thoroughly at state highways and heed lights and dimming rules. Mentions officials Hensley Bigelow Duncan Cheshier and urges compliance with police magistrate tone.

Mr. Moody Illinois Hensley

Real Estate Transfers Involving Parks and Brandeberry

Walter L and Juanita Parks transfer multiple parcels to Mabel M Brandeberry and others. The deed covers sections in Townships 2 and 3 North Range 2 East across NE and SE quarters plus NW and SW quarters, totaling several hundred acres formerly owned by the late J L Parks.

Walter L Juanita Parks Mabel M. Brandeberry Et al Q. C. D N. E N. W N. R S. W S. E J. L. Parks

Sandoval Narrowly Falls to Kinmundy in Scrappy Clash

Sandoval's fast scrapping team visited Kinmundy last Friday night and lost a hectic battle by 1 point. Kinmundy led 14 to 8 at halftime. In the final period Kinmundy was held scoreless and Sandoval missed a foul shot to tie.

Sandoval Kinmundy

Winter Weather Keeps Temperatures Below Freezing

The section records real win ter weather with temperatures several degrees below freezing since Tuesday, noting persistent cold conditions.

Mrs C W Lowe Rites Held For Kinmundy Native

Edna Ann Lowe born March 31 1855 Kinmundy township died November 12 1929 at home She was daughter of Jackson and Margaret Jones wife of C W Lowe mother of seven with descendants in Maryland Washington and Michigan A faithful church member and mother she fought a good fight and kept the faith passing after a long illness with comfort and grace.

Edna Ann Lowe Jackson Margaret Jones Kinmundy Township Lansing, Mich G. GC. Doolen Near Kinmundy Samuel E. Lowe Lansing Mich Cecil C. Lowe Arnold Chapel Margaret Lowe Samuel Jones Near Kinnmundy Christ Paul

Marion County Court Terms Set for November 1929 Docket

The Marion County court calendar for the November term lists numerous People v. cases on Monday and Tuesday November 25 26 1929 including Leader Howell Rollie Rogers Roy Dallas Ed Stage Ralph Meyers and others. Wednesday 27 1929 features civil actions such as Herbert Bright v Pfeffer Motor Co Martin Paint Glass Store v Bateman and Industrial Acceptance Corp v Bateman plus several lease and sale disputes.

A. D People Leader Howell Rollie Rogers The Roy Dallas Ed Stage Ralph Meyers Harry Jackson Sr Frank Soper Arthur Sloan Fred Holloway Keeb. Putrell Bod. Campbell Clem McFuscy G. W. Guyman Sam Jones Jewell Furlong Thomas S. Conley Omer Dees Dick Robert Frank Novak Homer Conley James Foster Sayles Mary Walters Huffman Clothing Co Thomas Bonner K. S. Sales Co Joe. Reynolds A. Neimeyer Earl W. Merritt

Corn King to Speak on Good Seed Corn at Kiwanis Meeting

Kiwanis members plan a November 13 gathering inviting two guest farmers each. C. E. Troyer of La Fontaine Indiana will discuss corn raising and seed corn selection. Troyer, a two time world corn king, recently spoke at the North Manchester pig banquet and draws wide attention for his farming success.

Kiwanis Club C. E. Troyer la Fontaine Ind Troyer Manchester North Manchester News-Journal Dave W

Vandalia Beats Odin in Conference Opener

Fenton Switzer's Fayette county shooters played at Odin Friday night and routed Bert Gunn's Odin team 27 to 7 to claim their first conference win.

Fenton Switzer Fayette County Odin Bert Gunn Odin Lads

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Doyle Patsy Miss Smith Floyd Gaston Sherlock Holmes Rock of Gibraltar Tom Jimmy Jim Rome Bill Temple Church News Christian Science Churches M. E. South News Baptist Church News Zion Church News Murphysboro High C. W. Lowe Marion County Court
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