Assembly Notes Highlight Student Program And Team Talk
Kelly Martin led Assembly with a program including two songs a violin solo a piano duet and various instrumental pieces. Brother Willis spoke about shedding dead weight to win in life using basketball as an example and stressed cooperation effort and learning from criticism. Coach Munger noted faults in ball handling and passing and urged improvement to match earlier half season performance. Kelly Martin led another assembly with songs a glee club performance and instrumental duets underscoring school spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Martin
Miss Smith
Dorothy Christie
Trene Malan
Maurice
Howard Willis
Dayne Ellis
Elizabeth Simcox
Bro. Willis
Munger
Howard
Maurice Willis
Enoch Parker
Glee Club
Miss Lane
The Patsy Play Review Shows A Family Dispute
A last Friday night performance of The Patsy drew strong cheers for its polished cast. The Harrington family quarrel centers on Pat winning a silver cup and a wedding plan, with Grace and Tony, Billy, and Erma Belcher delivering the comic stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia
Grace
Beaux
Tony Anderson
Billy Caldwell
Tony
Billy
Pat
Francis Walker
Pop
Patoka Loses Well-Regarded Patoka Family
William Gaston, long in charge of Patoka district road maintenance from north of town to Centralia, resigns to join Centralia with Standard Oil. Potential successor rumored as Mr. Davidson of Sandoval. Gaston and family moved here five years ago, are integral to the community, and school records show Francis completed high school locally. The town laments losing the good family as they plan to move to Centralia early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gaston
Patoka
Centralia
Standard Oil Company
Davidson
Sandoval
Gaston
Salem
Francis
Local Man Re-Enlists in Marines
News from Harold Belcher son of Alvin Belcher reports he re-enlisted in the U S Marines after four years of service. He may return briefly for the holidays for a short visit as authorities expect two more years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Belcher
Alvin Belcher
Harold
U. S. Marines
P H S Faculty Member Attends Salem Board Meeting
Mr DeLay of the P H S faculty visited Salem last Saturday morning for a meeting of the Marion County Teachers Association Executive Board regarding a two day Institute planned in Centralia. The Register will relay complete information when available from other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLay
Salem
Marion County Teachers Association
Centralia
Register
Play draws large crowd with music between acts
A large crowd attended the play. Music provided entertainment between acts. The gross amount taken in was 90. The net profit was $57.20. The members of the play wish to thank those who contributed to its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Martin
Grace
Lillie Sharp
Pat
Elizabeth Simcox
Older Boys Conference To Be Held In Centralia
The Older Boys Conference will be held in Centralia from November 29 to December 1 with participants lodging in local homes. Entrance fee is 3 dollars per boy. Delegates from Patoka include M E Church Maurice Eagan M E Church South Dayne Walker Baptist Marion Outhouse Christian Dayne Ellis and Marcell Fields high school Doyle Outhouse and Maurice Willis. Last week several visitors attended the Assembly meeting Friday visitors were Laura Ververs Carl Ryder Carroll Mojonnier Harold Chance Evelyn Smith and Frances Limecox. Alice Murfin and Marie Cox visited Thursday afternoon. Mr E L Belcher donated his garage for use while decorating a parade truck for Armistice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Patoka
M. E. Church
Maurice Eagan
Dayne Walker
Marion Outhouse
Christian
Dayne Ellis
Marcell Fields
Doyle Outhouse
Maurice Willis
Laura Ververs
Carl Ryder
Carroll Mojonnier
Harold Chance
Evelyn Smith
Frances Limecox
Alice Murfiin
Marie Cox
E. L. Belcher
Patoka Brownstown Clash Set as Cardinals Shine
The Patoka and Brownstown basketball teams prepare for a midweek game as France Walker centers the P. H. 8S unit and Kelly Martin provides scoring and defense. Sophomore guard Jimmy Ballance is noted for relentless effort as fans anticipate a competitive contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France Walker
Kelly Martin
Jimmy Ballance
Shoe Bargain No 1 27 Pairs Boys Shoes
Cleared stock with 27 pairs of boys high top shoes in sizes 1 to 4. Regular prices ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 per pair. Closing sale price set at 1.00 per pair at Altom's.
Local Church Plans Special Sunday December 1 1929
The notice invites all members to attend Sunday School and morning worship on December 1 1929. The Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning hour. It calls for full attendance to answer roll call and promises a meaningful service for the congregation.
Regular services and Sunday School at Baptist Church
The Baptist Church schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 45 a m with a regular business meeting Saturday October 31 The youth program meets at 6 30 p m The Isaiah lesson covers Right Living with leaders and topics including The Failure of the Vineyard and The Consequences of Failure among others Everyone is invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Hosgard
Isaiah
Bonnie Hill
Bessie Hill
Vineyard
Marion Belcher
Marion Outhouse
Myrna Carter
Emily Ballance
Millard Rogier
Local Man Appointed Food Inspector
J. W. Alexander, a local resident, was appointed Food Inspector in charge of Clinton Marion and Clay counties. He reported to Chicago for instructions and is expected to uphold the high standards set by his predecessor, Mr Duff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Alexander
and. Clinton, Marion and
Clay
Chicago
J. W
Duff
Soul and Body Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science Churches
Sunday services across Christian Science Churches focused on Soul and Body with the Golden Text Psalms 62 5 urging wait upon God and expectation from Him. Readings from Ephesians 2 10 21 22 and Science and Health affirm Life as God not tied to matter and man as divine idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
God
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Elmer Kinney Found Guilty of Assault with Intent
Elmer Kinney of Pope township was found guilty by a Marion County jury of assault with intent to murder for an alleged September attack on Dean Thomasson at a Sandoval dance. A motion for a new trial was denied, bond raised to 4000, and a parole hearing occurred with denial of pleas. The case was referred to investigator J. Ke Whoopie McMackin for report, with forty days to file an appeal bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kinney
Pope Township
Marion
Dean Thomasson
Sandoval
J. KE
Whoopie” McMackin
Vandalia Leader editor Roy Dooley recovering after operation
Associate editorRoy Dooley of the Vandalia Leader is recovering from a serious operation at Greer Hospital. The Leader notes his return to good health is anticipated and friends await his full recovery. The piece humorously hints that K Mills may influence Dooley's absence from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dooley
K. Mills
Vandalia Leader
Greer Hospital
The
Leader
Dooley
Local Businesses Closed for Thanksgiving Observance
All local business activities were suspended yesterday forenoon to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. The sole public gathering was a community dinner and services held at the local gym.
Two locals return home from Charleston visit
Stanley Wasem and Porter B. Sim Cox of the E. I. T. C. at Charleston came home on Wednesday for a holiday visit with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Wasem
Porter B. Simcox
Charleston
Idle land to work by planting trees for a growing nation
The speaker argues idle farmland should be reforested to supply timber as demand rises with a growing population. Citing Charles Lathrop Pack, he calls for U.S. Forest Service action and a broad policy to convert idle acres into enduring tree crops, warning of timber scarcity and economic drag from idle land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodleu
Charles Lathrop Pack
American Tree Association
National Forests Reservation Commission
Commission
Budget Committee
U. S. Forest Service
America
United States
Local News Notes From Newton Area
Relatives from Newton visit W. E. Field and family. Darrell Caldwell leaves Centralia for Decatur for Chevrolet accounting training then robs Robinson Illinois for a new post with Prelin and Coleman Chev Co. Dan Wickersham buys Porter place east of Masonic corner and moves in Miss Sallie Porter leaves for Crosby building. Jake Davis and John Rogier, University of Illinois students, spend turkey holidays with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
W. E. Field
Darrell Caldwell
Centralia
DeWitt Motor Co
Decatur
Chevrolet Accountancy
Robinson, Ill
Prelin & Coleman Chev, Co
Dan Wickersham
Porter Place
Masonic Corner
Masonic Corner and Has Moved Into the New Home. Miss Sallie Porter
Crosby
Jake
Oscar Davis
John
John Rogier
University of Illinois
Two Serious Auto Accidents Near Sandoval
Ed Palmer and Albert Milham of West Frankfort died after their car hit a Burlington freight train crossing west of Sandoval. The collision occurred shortly before midnight Tuesday on the lard road crossing north of Shattuc, the car dragged under the train, and both men died from their injuries. An inquest followed as rescue crews aided others and two more wrecks at Stewart schoolhouse curve sent five passengers to Centralia Hospital. patrolman Duncan and Ross Williams managed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Palmer
Albert Milham
West
Frankfort
St. Louis
Burlington
Sandoval
Lard Road
Shattuc
Palmer
Mitham
Centralia
Harry Duncan
Ross Williams
West Frankfort
Carlyle
Stewart School House
Buick
Carbondale
Menton
Stotlar
Champaign
Rochelle
Baldridge
Duncan
Williams
Surprise party honors L A Gettleman at Marshall Creek church
Co workers of Marshall Creek Baptist Sunday School hosted a surprise for L A Gettleman Sun day School Superintendent on November 23 1929. The event included a brief program and refreshments as friends and family gathered to celebrate and wish many more pleasant evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Creek Baptist Sunday School
L. A. Gettleman
Gettleman
Grade School Program Delights Local Audience
A grade school program on Tuesday evening November 26 1929 featured vocal solos by Wilford Dean Willis Room One soloists Elaine Wickersham Anna Wasem Mildred Wickersham Bobby Young Floyd Wagstaff Brooks Meador and Kris Ellis. The Harvest Thanksgiving play by Rooms Two and Three drew the crowd with Betty Altom and Helen Walker. Proceeds from admission 13.80 will fund library books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Dean Willis
Margaret Ballance
Wallace Alexander
Robert Nattier
Betty Altom
Helen Walker
Elaine Wickersham
Anna Wasem
Mildred Wickersham
Bobby Young
Floyd Wagstaff
Brooks Meador
Kris Ellis
Paul Belcher
Shoe Bargain No 2 at Altom's
A local ad offers 23 pairs of girls high top shoes at regular $2.00 to $3.50, closing out at $1.00 per pair. Displayed as a school shoe deal, inviting customers to visit Altom's for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altom’s
Local Basketball Highlights From Area Matches
The column notes Varsity and junior games with several upsets and close scores. Sandoval’s high school squad edged Farina 14 to 12 as Kinmundy halted Vandalia 18 to 13. Vandalia visits Farina tomorrow and next week Patoka meets Vandalia at Brownstown. Centralia beat Mt. Vernon 6 to 0 in a snow bound football tilt. Art Shires plans a pro run in Chicago on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McCall
Sparta
Sandovals
Hartley
Farina
Sandoval
Patoka
Brownstown
Kinmundy
Vandalia
Switzers
Odin
Centralia
Mt. Vernon
Warner
Herb Steinhauer
Herb
U. of L
Art Shires
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Rank L Petg
Kinmundy Patoka
Altamont
St. Elmo
E. L. DeLay
Vandalia set to host Patoka in crucial home game
The Vandalia Leader notes a big home game December 3 against neighbor Patoka, a stronger team than last year. It recalls last season’s close Kinmundy 18 Vandalia 13 defeat and hopes for friendly, spirited competition win or lose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Salem visitors Gladys Quayle-Wengret and Lizzie Livesay
Mrs. Gladys Quayle-Wengret of Salem and her aunt Miss Lizzie Livesay of Patoka spent the winter season visiting here last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Quayle-Wengret
Salem
Lizzie Livesay
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M. E. Church News
Baptist Church News
Christian Science Churches
Northern Egyptian Illinois High School Athletic Conference
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