Birthday Celebration for Mrs. S. B. Jarrett at Home
Sunday September 21 marked the forty seventh anniversary of Mrs. S. B. Jarrett’s birth with friends visiting at her home. The Mound Chapel Sunday School Primary presented a box of gifts, a large noon dinner was shared on the lawn, and 131 attendees plus 36 afternoon visitors enjoyed games and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Jarrett
Mound Chapel Sunday School
Gertie
Jarrett
Raymond
Lloyd Kinney
Clara Towler
Ruth Kirk
Paul Towler
Ras Smith
John Roseman
Ralph Roseman
Gifford Roseman
Jack Jarrett
Calvin Lewis
Frank Belcher
Edna Kettzer
Herbert
Dale
Lora Paine
Walter Benefield
William Wyant
Elmer Schumaker
Millie Jimmerson
Mildred
Ruth
Marie Murray
Lee Hudspeth
William Cain
Radford
Chriss
Col Chriss
Virginia
Geneva
Edith Cox
Robert Roseman
Billie Jimmerson
Rollin Cox
Ed Lawson
Martin Nelson
Chester Jackson
Delmar Cain
Cecil
Gladys
Mary
Riessie Alexander
Emmett Keller
Iby
Harley Cole
Belchey
George
Sandoval Defeats Patoka In Baseball Rematch
Sandoval High School defeated Patoka High School here last Friday by about 15 to 5, marking the second straight loss for Patoka after a 15 to 0 setback at Sandoval the prior week. The Junior class beat Vernon High School easily, while Patoka fields were described as new and inexperienced. Basketball practice is expected to begin soon with interest high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Patoka High School
Sandoval School
Vernon High School
Patoka
Bank robbery plea leads to five year term for Nance
Ben Nance pleaded guilty in Salem to attempting to rob Vernon Bank and received a sentence of one to five years in the Southern Illinois penitentiary. Boyd Steele of Fairman also pleaded guilty to stealing red top seed from Allen Fulton and drew the same sentence. Both men requested parole, denied, and were taken to Chester to begin their terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Nance
Vernon
Salem
Southern Illinois Penitentiary
Boyd Steele
Fairman
Allen Fulton
East of Fairman
Nance
Chester
Rogier Family Attends Bethany Church Visit
Wm Rogier and wife Artie Rogier and C M Rogier with families attended Sunday School and church at Bethany Church Madison county last Sunday. The Rogiers, former Bethany Church members, now reside in Marion county and spent rest of day visiting relatives in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rogier
Artie Rogier
C. M. Rogier
Bethany Church
Madison County
Rogiers
Marion County
Holland family visits relatives in Patoka
Bruce Holland and his family with Mrs. Holland’s mother Mrs Burk Hart from East St Louis spent Sunday with relatives in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Holland
Riot at Maysville ends costly court case
A dispute among the Mays family in Maysville Vernon Ill led to warrants for assault threats and attempted killings. Sheriff Mays detained Dave and Pearl Mays. later a settlement set all costs at 20 dollars and 50 cents, releasing all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Carter
Dave
Pearl Mays
George Mays
George
Mays
Salem
Maysville
Vernon
Ill
Pearl
Sue Mays
James Mays
Squire Loses Law Book Found Hidden After All
The Squire’s old law book disappeared during a busy time and was later found in the very room believed to be the escape site. He suspects a deliberate hiding but dismisses town suspicion amid the tense moment.
Women’s Clubs Convene County Meeting in Salem
Last Saturday Mrs D W Troyer called a county meeting of Federated Woman’s Clubs in the Court House community room at Salem. Officers elected for two years: D W Troyer President Schroeder Centralia Vice President O A Nattier Secretary H Keeler Salem Treasurer. The group urged club members and others to visit the County Farm inmates to boost morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D .W. Troyer
Federated Woman’s Clubs
Court House
Salem
D. W. Troyer
Schroeder
Centralia
O. A. Nattier
H. Keeler
Mrs W Perry Dies in Seattle After Illinois Roots
Former Mary Dwyer born March 30 1877 in Pope township died August 31 1930 at home in Seattle after a year of illness. She married W Clay Perry March 23 1909 and lived in Seattle since. Funeral Sept 3 at St Josephs Church with Requiem High Mass by Rev Mead. Survived by husband two daughters Helen Muriel Irene Catherine Florence Cecelia died in infancy brothers John Thomas sisters Mrs Rawcliffe Catherine J A Matheny Nellie Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Thomas Dwyer
Catherine
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Mead
Perry
Helen Muriel
Irene Catherine
Florence Cecelia
John
R. Rawcliffe
Catherine Dwyer
J. A. Matheny
Nellie Lee
Tour of the World Wednesday Night Tour Notice
Community Welfare Work fundraiser event announced with tickets at the gym. Auto shuttles depart every five minutes from 5 30 to 7 30 for a world trip stopping at Ireland Japan and Iceland. Each country alone is described as worth the trip price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Japan
Iceland
Christian Endeavor Meeting Notes and Program
Local church groups plan Friday October 10 activities including two songs a piano solo and several talks. Participants include Bobby Eaglin Anna Belcher Mae Greer and Hilda McNicol with prayers scripture readings led by Rev Humphrey and leaders John Arnold and Ella Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Bettie Simcox
Helen Nattier
Bobby Eaglin
Anna Belcher
Reality Theme in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
Sunday service in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, focused on reality with a Golden Text from John 8 12 promising the light of life. Romans 13 12 urged casting off darkness and putting on the armor of light. The Science and Health passages speak of Truth and Love enlightening understanding and seeing light through spiritual reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Rally Week Observances Begin At M E Church
The M E Church launches Rally Week from Sept 28 to Oct 5 with a 9 30 morning program featuring piano Dorothy Ververs vocal Georgia Cruse and scripture by Rev S M Spurgeon. The pageant Heralds of the King impressed 100 attendees and Epworth League met Tuesday with Rally Day lessons. Fr iday social planned. Sunday morning concludes with numbers and Rev Farrell preaching at 10 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ververs
S. M. Spurgeon
M. Spurgeon
Georgia Cruse
Epworth League
Annabelle Wilson
Farrell
Zion Church News Epworth League Program Preview
Epworth League sets Sunday October 5 program with True Eminence in Christian Work as the evening topic. Hymns 272 and 149 will be sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Church Day Night Program Placed For October Fifth
M E SOUTH hosts a church day night service on October fifth featuring scripture reading Luke twenty two twenty seven prayers by Donald Wilson talks by Dayne Walker eminent Christian workers, Elizabeth Simcox and Margaret Ballance vocal duets, Ruby Eagan Bettie Simcox piano solo Ellen Mulvaney and Dayne Ellis trombone solo, leader Marvin Ballance with collection announcements and league benediction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wilson
Dayne Walker
Elizabeth Simcox
Margaret Ballance
Ruby Eagan
Bettie Simcox
Ellen Mulvaney
Elmer Belcher
Dayne Ellis
Marvin Ballance
Greenville preacher to headline services at Baptist church
Eld. A. C. Brown of Greenville will preach Sunday morning and evening as the newly elected pastor. A church business meeting is set for Saturday evening and the B Y P U program for October 5 features devotionals led by Marion Outhouse and readings by Pearl Britt Irene Malan Mrs I W Naitier Dean Britt Dale Britt Edgar Irvin. All are invited to attend as the congregation aims for spiritual growth with a firm foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld
A. C. Brown
Greenville
Higher Ground
Marion Outhouse
Pearl Britt
Irene Malan
I. W. Naitier
Dean Britt
Dale Britt
Edgar Irvin
Clinton Couple Wed In Elegant Home Ceremony
Emily Caldwell and Raymond Luttrell were wed at the Caldwell home in Clinton with a single ring ceremony. Rev. H. B. Wheaton officiated as Frances Owens and Elizabeth Whittenberg attended. Guests from out of town included Dr. W. W. Murfin and Mrs. Murfin, Miss Edith Litchfield, and others from St. Louis and Patoka. They plan a southern honeymoon and will reside on West White Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. R. Caldwell
East Woodlawn Ave
Clinton
Emily
Raymond Luttrell
Mendelssohn
H. B.wheaton
First Christian Church
Frances Owens
Elizabeth Whittenberg
Xenia
I. E. Schmidt
Lita Hunt
Alice Murfin
Science Club Discusses Education At Saturday Meeting
The Household Science club met Saturday afternoon in the gym for an Education program led by Mrs. Noah Carter. Presentations covered radio as an educational factor, child P. grades, school improvement, and home cooperation with teachers and the PTA for better sanitation and equipment. A Trip Around the World fundraiser supports feeding and clothing needy children. the next meeting is Oct 11 after rescheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Science Club
Noah Carter
Lowell Smith
St. James
Florence Reisman
Vénon School
Ruby Eagan
Georgia Cruse
Elmer Belcher
23Rd District of Federated War Clubs
Salem
Popular couple wed at Sa lem Presbyterian Church
On September 27 at the Presbyterian Church in Salem Myrtle Good and Harold Foltz united in marriage with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Dale Simcox of Sandoval. The bride, from Patoka, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Good. the groom, a Patoka area farmer, is the son of Guy Foltz. They will reside at the Parks farm south of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Salem
Myrtle Good
Harold Foltz
Dale Simcox
Sandoval
Patoka
William Good
Guy Foltz
Near Sandoval
Marion Peddicord
Parks Farm
Patoka 4-H Club Members Receive Prizes for Work
Patoka 4-H Club girls attended the Farmers Institute in Salem on Saturday and brought home premiums. Helen Nattier won $2.75 for second place in second year dress, Alice Mojonnier earned $2.00 for first in second year princess slip, Ellen Mulvaney earned $1.00 in merchandise for a dress outside 4-H work, with total cost under a dollar. Attendees included Helen Nattier, Alice Mojonnier, Alice Britt, Ellen Mulvaney, Margaret Ballance, Nina Doolen, guided by Mrs. Artie Rogier and Miss Rose Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Farmers’ Institute
Salem
Helen’ Nattier
Alice Mojonnier
Ellen Mulvaney
Helen Nattier
Alice Britt
Margaret Ballance
Nina Doolen
Artie Rogier
Rose Chandler
Tiny Baby Found in Valise Monday
A newborn baby weighing 4 pounds 9 ounces was found abandoned in a valise on Macon County Hospital grounds Monday morning by Sam Hall Jr a Decatur area employee. The infant was warmed fed bathed and placed in a crib and is reported doing fine with no identification on the wrapping or bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon County Hospital
Sam Hall
Sam Hall, Jr
Decatur
Birthday Party at Mulvaney Home Honoring Ellen Mulvaney
A dozen or more youths gathered Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mulvaney residence to celebrate Ellen Mulvaney’s 15th birthday. Guests included 16 school mates and friends such as Maurice Eagan Marvin Ballance Paul Logan James Ballance Maurice Willis Howard Willis Dayne Walker Dayne Ellis Alice Nichols Bonnie Hill Mary Alice Field Elizabeth Simcox Josephine Hawkins Lillie Sharp Margaret Ballance Mae Varner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mulvaney
Ellen
Maurice Eagan
Marvin Ballance
Paul Logan
James Ballance
Maurice Willis
Howard Willis
Dayne Walker
Dayne Ellis
Alice Nichols
Bonnie Hill
Mary Alice Field
Elizabeth Simcox
Josephine Hawkins
Lillie Sharp
Margaret Ballance
Mae Varner
Charles Hill and Family Visit Cape Girardeau
Charles Hill and his family motored to Cape Girardeau Missouri on Sunday for a family outing. The trip highlights a weekend drive from the area with sightseeing and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hill
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Miss Lola Green appointed to India for mission work
Miss Lola Green of Shawnee Oklahoma has been appointed by the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church to teach in a girls’ mission school in the Central Provinces conference of India for five years. She will sail November 1 from New York and dock in Bombay November 2 after attending a convention in Springfield then Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Green
East Lakeland Street
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
Methodist, Church
New York Harbor
India
Miss Green
Central Provinces Conference
New York
British Isles
Mediterranean Sea
Bombay
Shawnee
Springfield
Mass
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
James T. Green
East Oakland Street
Shawnee High School
East Central State Teachers’ College
Ada
Wellston High School
Nathan Morgan
Shawnee, Okla
Science Club Pro Gran for Oct
Household science club program to be given at the gym on Oct. 11 with theme Thrift for women. Mrs. Stella Pugh presents Does it Pay to Can, Mrs. Ina Anderson Wise Buying. Annabelle Wilson leads Thrift for Women. Roll call pay dues. Midwest Ice Cream Company demonstration. Guest Day invites one guest per member. Meeting moved to second Saturday. Clarman-Mirs Alva Pewls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueie
Stella Pugh
Ina Anderson
Annabelle Wilson
Midwest Ice Cream Company
Clarman—Mirs
Alva Pewls
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Rogier
OLD Home Church
Squire Looses Law Book
Woman’s Clubs
W. Perry
Far West
Humphrey
Jésus
Harold Belcher
Juanita Neilson
Carl Arnold
Dorothy McNicol
Ella Arnold
Agnes Arnold
Emily Green
Lois McNicol
Mary Williams
Hilda McNicol
Pauline McNicol
Robert Jones
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church News
Zion Church News
M. E. South
Church
Baptist Church
Science Club
Mulvaney
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