Republican Meeting Praises Willkie in Patoka
A Friday night gathering at the gymnasium featured J. T. Schmidt, former State Bankers Association president, endorsing Wendell L. Willkie. Speakers urged support across party lines, contrasting Roosevelt’s New Deal with Willkie’s promised job creation and fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Schmidt
Schmidt
Patoka
Frank Miller
C. L. Edwards
Salem
Edwards
Dane Adams
Paul Logan
America
New Deal
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendel L. Willkie
Wendell L. Willkie
Dwight H.green
Friends
Willkie
Centralia social notes recount a week of visits and visits
Local social column lists attendees at a Republican meeting in Odd Fellows Hall and details numerous visits, travels, and hospital stays. Names include Mrs. Troyer Murfin Wasem Miller and many others, with trips to Colorado Springs Vandalia Vandalia Jacksonville Decatur and Casey, plus births and hospitalizations.
Centralia Bank Declares 5 Percent Dividend
Edward J. Barrett today authorized a 5 per cent dividend of 33,730.74 to Merchants State Bank depositors in Centralia Illinois. This eighth dividend brings total paid to 60 per cent. Checks issued October 31. An additional 150000.00 has been paid on bills payable and 77673.91 to preferred creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Barrett
Merchants State Bank
Centralia
Illinois
Beulah Jarrett Hosts Paper Hi for Wendell
Mrs Beulah Jarrett hosts a community paper event for Wendell amid local greetings and small gatherings. The notice notes friendly exchanges and neighborhood support in a quiet town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Jarrett
Wendell
Former Patoka Boy Breaks Into Broadway Show
Francis Rogier a Millikin Conservatory graduate from Decatur area wins a Broadway lead after a Major Bowes appearance. He signs with J Schubert theaters to sing in three shows but accepts one on Broadway debuting in Tis of Thee at the Maxine Elliott Theatre on October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Herald
Bowes
Francis Rogier
Millikin Conservatory
Messers
J. Schubert
New York
Broadway
Siner
Millikin
Juillards Graduate
Opera
Bowes Hour
Frank Rogers
Danville
Decatur
Schubert
Roger
Juillard
Mr. Rogier
Borads
Maxine Elliot Theater
North Oak Crest
Pope, Martin Families note man returns to work
John Qualye, after several days in the Saint Poison hospital, has returned to work at Grayville. He is associated with the Pope and Martin families, including their sonny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Pope
John Martin
Sonny
John Qualye
Grayville
Baptist Church Seeks 100 Attend Sunday Services This Week
The Sunday School reported 85 present and a 22.08 dollar collection. Regular preaching is set for Oct 3 with Sunday School at 9 30 and sermons at 11. Evening services start at 7 30 with mid week prayer at the same time. The L L L class met Oct 25 with 17 members and elected new vice presidents.
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State Association
Harrisburg
Ill
Miller
Eunice Rogier
Orval Genre
Pearl Britt
Bro. Miller
Rose Mojonnier
Pie Supper at Okaw School Friday Night
A pie supper is planned for Friday night November 1 at Okaw school with all invited. Mrs Denver Adams of Centralia visited relatives here Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Forrest Heckethorne were visitors at Mrs Belle Willett's home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Mojonnier were old business visitors Monday. Mrs La Britt of Salem visited her pastors Mr and Mrs Orville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Haley
Leo Walker and
Son
Centralia
Artie Rogier
Jack Daniels
Villa Grove
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
A. A. Griffin
J. N. Moody
Gibson City
Wilbur McIntyre
Mason
Archie Pugh
Orville Hopkins
Kirksville
Missouri
Henry Pugh
Francis Belcher
Ste Hino
Lowell Belcher
Taft Buck
Buck
Milton Peddicord
Mark Green Hospital
Willard McIntyre
James Wasem
Centralia-Salem
W. J. Parks
Arkan
Sas
E. A. Messenger
Chicago
Caroline Bratcher
Seattle
Wash
A. M. Peek
Ike Taylor
Nebraska
Bill Lively
Orville Britt
Albert Pireey
Van
Hideén
Dale Brit
Spnyneld
Joe Stasik
D. C. Stringer
Margaret Woolridge
P. J. Mojonnier
New Harmony Baptist Church
Nellie Mae Jones
Helen Britt
Kay Jennings
John Jennings
Robert Jennings
Casey
D. J. Jennings
Charleston
Harvey Hudspeth
Robert Morey
Mae Simcox
Jacksonville
Ceil Elliot
Burl Wortman
Grayville
Olive Britt
St. Mary’s Hospital
Fred Carter
Bruce and Maude
Pauline Hayes
John Nattier
Wenona
Marie Lutz
Glen Heinzmann
Giant City State Park
Makanda
Ilinois
Decatur
John Hetzler
Okaw School
Denver Adams
Forrest Heckethorne
Belle Willett
Soni
la Britt
Salem
Death of Mrs Sarah J Church in Decatur Illinois
Mrs Sarah Jane Smith born January 14 1867 in Shelbyville Illinois died October 22 1940 in Decatur Illinois at 78 years 9 months 9 days She was the eldest of ten children survived by four brothers Jeff John Clarence and Henry Smith and by husband Henry Church four children Gela Gray Preston Church grandchildren Doris Cornelius Wayne Gray and a great grandchild Gary Cornelius Funeral at the Christian Church Patoka with burial at Patoka Beery Funeral Service in charge Card of Thanks from Edwin and W P Gray and Church families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane
John
Mary
Smith
Shelbyville
Illinois
Decatur
Jeff Smith
Patoka
John Smith
Clarence Smith
Wyanet
Henry Smith
Maple Park
Henry Church
Géla Gray
Decatur, M
Preston Church
San Gabriel
California
Doris Cornelius
Wayne Gray
Decaustrill
Gary Cornelius
Christian Church
Edwin Gray
W. P. Church
Rummage Sale for Library Benefit in Patoka
The Patoka Public Library announces a rummage sale on Saturday November 2 to raise funds for new shelves as books are rebound at the W P Ai bindery in Mt Ver nop. For details contact Library Board members Josephine DeLay Thelma Niley Eva Pitts W E Field Maude Irvin or leave word with librarian Florence Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church Sunday School and Services Report
The Sunday School counted 110 attendees with an offering of 6.40 dollars. Miss Bernice Scroggins of Bunker Hill delivered readings at the evening service, accompanied by Mrs. M. B. Lancaster and others. The formal schedule listed Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:35, and evening services at 7:20, with midweek prayer meeting and youth activities announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Wilson
C. M. Miller
J. W. Alexander
Jean
Zola Miller
Bernice Scroggins
Bunker Hill
Scroggins
Lancaster
Lancaster School Ofession
J. &. Scroggins
Elizabe Traley
Herbert Acumeius
Co. M. Miller
A. W. Nattier
Nancy Simcox
Jerry Quayle
Theresa Griffin
Maurice Ballance
Geo. J. Wasem
Also Mentioned on This Page
Odd Fellows Hall
D. W. Troyer
W. W. Murfin
G. J. Wasem
F. E. Miller
Bert Bushnell
Clarice Ann
Seth Martin
J. R. Wasem
Helen Troyer
Alice Murfin
John Thalman
Owen Belcher
Robert Arnold
Colorado Springs
Ralph Lammers
Ethel Long
David Gerrish
Sam Redburn
Jerry
Sandoval
John Chance
Roy Ballard
Neta
M. V. Davis
Lesley Simcox
Vivian Nattier
Carbondale
Jean Miller
Lebanon
Ben Livesay
Florida
Alice Mojonnier
Mervel Willett
Gita Michael
Lee Vallow
Clinton
Jessie Vallow
Thomas Altom
Jack Matchett
Centralia Bank
Patoka Boy
Vernon
Sarah J. Church
the Methodist Church
James Metzger
Ts. Harvey McKlinstock
Jimmy Shobonier
J. M. Thompson
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