Patoka Library Receives Generous Book Donation
Enthusiasm for the new Patoka Public Library grows as fifty bound volumes of classics are donated by Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner. The collection includes Longfellow, Shakespeare, Byron, Dickens and many others, with cataloging to begin after supplies arrive and a librarian is appointed.
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Patoka Public Library
Willian F. Wagner
Library Board
Longfellow
Shakespeare
Byron
Thackeary
Irving
George Elliot
Victory Hugo
Dickens
Best corn varieties show resilience to chinch bugs in 1934 tests
University of Illinois agronomy studies across Illinois and other states found certain regional corn varieties and hybrids with strong resistance to chinch bug damage in 1934. Hybrid Moore Yellow Dent crossed with Inbred 4211 and Champion White Pearl performed well, while susceptible lines from bug-free regions suffered badly.
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W. J. Mumm
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Illinois
U. of I. Agronomy Department
F. W. Wilson
Effingham County
U. of IL
U. of T
J. R. Holbert
AAA contracted acres in county used many ways
The 4763 acres contracted to the government in Marion County were largely used for livestock forage with about half in forage crops. Many farmers planted soybeans or cowpeas hay and emergency pasture, while new seedings for permanent pasture and legume hay were harvested in 1935. Easings in rules aided cooperators during dry May conditions.
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Marion County
R. C. Young
AAA
College of Agriculture
Novice Boxing Tourney To Be Sponsored By Sentinel And Legion
North Egypt to host a novice boxing tournament as part of the Golden Gloves effort by the George M. Nelms post of the American Legion and Centralia Evening Sentinel. Entries must be in the novice class with some participants new to the ring. Event set for December 3 and 4 at 8:00 p.m. in Centralia Township High School auditorium with 50 cent adult and 25 cent child admissions to support equipment, officials, and a Legion boxing school.
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Egypt
George M. Nelms
American Legion of Centralia
Centralia Evening Sentinel
Centralia Township High School
American Legion
Six Oclock Dinner Honors Mrs Griffin Birthday
Mrs A W Thalman entertained guests at her Vandalia home in honor of her mother Mrs A A Griffin. A six oclock dinner was served and a pleasant evening enjoyed. Guests included Mr and Mrs A A Griffin, Miss Ruby Florence Cain, Cecil Griffin, A W Thalman and family, and Glenn Bee of Terre Haute Ind.
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A. W. Thalman
Sevral
Vandalia
A. A. Grffin
A. A. Griffin
Ruby
Florence Cain
Cecil Griffin
Glenn Bee
Terre Haute
Ind
Surprise Birthday Party For G J Wasem
A family gathering was held Friday evening to celebrate Mr. Wasem's upcoming birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J R Wasem and son John, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis, Mrs. Florence Simcox, Mrs. George Simcox and daughter Betty, and Mrs. Harold Simcox and son Harold Dean of Sandoval, with pleasant refreshments served.
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George. Wasem
Wasem
J. R. Wasem
John
Oscar Davis
Florence Simcox
George Simcox
Betty
Harold Simcox
Harold Dean
Sandoval
Gratitude and Thanksgiving Spirit for Everyday Blessings
The piece urges Americans to practice daily gratitude beyond historical facts. It compares Pilgrim ancestors’ faith to modern life, urging appreciation of life health and home, and highlights a tale of a grateful man who valued pork chops over turkeys.
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New England
Royal Neighbors Launch 40th Anniversary Membership Drive
Royal Neighbors of America Camp No. 5986 in Patoka Illinois begins a 40th anniversary membership campaign running Sept 1 to May 31 1936. Prizes cash and regalia will be awarded to camps districts and individuals for new adult and juvenile members. The society began in Council Bluffs Iowa November 28 1888 and chartered as a fraternal benefit society March 21 1895.
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Fof ‘America
Patoka
Ilinois
Royal Neighbors of America
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Illinois
Supreme Office
Rock Island
Ill
Davneport
Royal Neighbors of
America
Accidental Death of Dr Harriet Wagner in California
John A Jennings reported the accidental death of his sister Dr Harriet Jennings Wagner of California on Sunday night. The body will be sent to Patoka after a coroner's inquest on Wednesday with funeral services likely in Patoka on Sunday and burial in Patoka cemetery. She was well known in this area from her early life.
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John A. Jennings
Harriet Jennings Wagner
California
Patoka
Oil Carrier and Gas Stolen from Jones-Martin
Patoka reports show petty thefts including an oil carrier stolen from Roy Jones gas station about a week ago. On a recent Saturday evening eight gallons of gas were quietly taken from the Jones tank while the store was open.
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Patoka
Roy Jone
Jones
Soul and Body Theme Guides Christian Science Sermon
The Lesson-Sermon in all Christ Scientist churches on Sunday November 25 centers on Soul and Body. The Golden Text from Hebrews 4 emphasizes the word of God as swift and powerful. Psalm 34 calls all to praise in the humble, while Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy discusses the identity of reality and Spirit as the infinite divine Principle.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Four Threats of Excessive Corn Acreage for 1935 Plans
Four threats to 1935 corn acreage loom as farmers brace for AAA corn hog rules. A drought year followed by high prices and drought relief has prompted lenders and Farm Adviser Blaine to forecast possible overplanting, normal yields, and a price slump. Factors include cattle and hog reductions, drought pasture losses, abundant seed corn, and potential record crops.
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Marion County
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Drouth
David Waterhouse Dies After Illness in Patoka
David Waterhouse died Tuesday after a serious illness of under three weeks. He was a long time Patoka resident, living there fifty four years since moving at age ten. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m from the Patoka Pentecostal Church.
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David Waterhouse
Waterhouse
Alice Cruse
Patoka
Pentecostal
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated for Oscar Cakdwell Couple
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Cakdwell home on Saturday evening to observe the birthday anniversary of Oscar and Nellie. Refreshments included chili pickles persimmon pudding fruit salad cake and coffee as games followed into the night. Attendees listed were Frank Thomason and wife Sam Cozad and wife Oscar and Thelma Doolen Howard Riley Harry Thomason and Marion Caldwell.
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Oscar Cakdwell
Frank Thomason
Sam Cozad
Oscar
Thelma Doolen
Howard Riley
Harry Thomason
Marion Caldwell
Nellie
Temper management tip from a wary reader
A terse admonition advises readers to store temper as a safeguard against impulse. The note frames self-control as a practical habit rather than a moral stance and emphasizes daily restraint.
Injured in Wreck Near St Louis Travelers Hurt in Overturn
Mrs. George Smith who rode to St Louis with her brother was in an automobile wreck near French Village. She was taken by ambulance to a St Louis hospital for 24 hours of treatment then to her sister’s home for a few days before returning home. Slippery pavement is blamed for the overturn with only bruises and minor injuries reported.
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George Smith
St. Louis
French Village
M E Church South Island Chapel Revival Meetings Continue
The M E Church South Island Chapel hosts church school at 9 30 a m this Sunday with Studies in the Christian life and The Christian As Witness. Services are held morning and evening with revival each evening at 730 p m All are cordially invited.
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Island Chapel
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Sentinel and
Legion
G. J. Wasem
Royal Neighbors
Jones-Martin
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church, South
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