Eaglin Homecoming Sunday Draws Devoted Crowd
A Rally Day and Homecoming at Eaglin school house on Sunday October 7 drew sixty two in Sunday School plus attendees for the preaching service. Rev Ballance preached on the Vine and its branches, with a noon social feast and table spread. The afternoon program included Rev Cady and Rev Corzine sermons, a Junior Girl's choir number, and Mrs Foltz on Does it Pay to be a Christian. Community interest and prayers remain strong as plans arise for a Thanksgiving duplication.
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Eaglin School House
M. D. Ballance
Corz
H. M. Cady
C. F. Corzine
D. E
M. E. Church
South
Waverly
Ill
Chas. Foltz
St Ballance
Englin
Eaglin
Patoka Community Softball League Schedule Highlights
The Patoka league posts a slate of games through October with matchups including Cardinals Giants Cubs Eaglin Zion Island Chapel Tigers and Cox and Martin. Key dates cover October 12 15 17 19 22 24 27 29 and 31.
Automobile Collision At Sandoval
Mr and Mrs Ed Lawson suffered a wreck Friday when a Denver Colorado driver ignored a boulevard stop sign at the Sandoval Y on the Meridian highway. Both cars were badly wrecked with only minor bruises reported. damages covered by insurance.
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Ed Lawson
Denver
Colo
Centralia
Colorado
Meridian Highway
Sandoval Y
Fortunatley
Walker Family Visits St Louis for Medical Care
Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Walker and son Leo visited St. Louis on Monday as Mr. Walker undergoes treatment at Barnes Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Walker
Leo
St. Louis
Mr. Walker
Barnes Hospi
Cox Family Reunion at Patoka Park
The Cox family and descendants gathered at Patoka Park for a reunion honoring relatives from California. A pot luck dinner filled the event with social warmth as two members celebrated birthdays, Monroe Hopkins aged 75 and Elmer Kinney’s on the same day. Attendees included Fannie Chandler, P. T. Cox and Jimmie, Martin Hopkins, Elizabeth Cox, Elmer Kinney, Ida Smith and Junior Smith, Monroe Hopkins, Millie Jimmerson, Elva Sharp, Eliza Farmer, W. W. Murfin, Maude Lawson, Clark Limecox, Gilla Hopkins, Orville Hopkins and sons, Wiley Campbell, Rose Mojonnier, Agnes Hines and children Agnes Carl and Lloyd of Alma, Harold Limecox and family of Sandoval, Harvey Smith and family of Decatur, Rose Cox and sons Lawrence, Harold and Roy of San Bernardino California.
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Cox
California
Monroe Hopkins
Elmer Kinney
Fannie Chandler
P. T. Cox
Jimmie
Martin Hopkins
Elizabeth Cox
Ida Smith
Junior Smith
Millie Jimmerson
Elva Sharp
Eliza’ Farmer
W. W. Murfin
Maude Lawson
Clark Limecox
Gilla Hopkins
Orville Hopkins
Wiley Campbell
Rose Mojonnier
Agnes Hines
Agnes
Carl
Lloyd
Alma
Harold Limecox
Sandoval
Harvey Smith
Decatur
Rose Cox
Lawrence, Harold and
Roy
San Bernardino
Calif
Patoka Catholic Church Disbands
The Patoka Catholic church building was sold to Walter Adams who demolished it for lumber. With small local membership, parishioners transferred to Sandoval Catholic church as state highways improved access. The Patoka church has not held services for over a year and the building’s removal ends decades of family memories.
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Patoka
Walter Adams
Sandoval Catholic Church
Death of Charles Stevenson in St. Louis
Charles Stevenson died recently at his son Roger Stevenson's home in St. Louis after a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Carlyle, the family’s former home. He was married to Maggie Rogers and leaves three sons Roger Dwight Charles and a daughter Margaret.
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Charlie Stevenson
Roger Stevenson
St. Louis
Carlyle
Stevenson
Maggie Rogers
B. F. Rogers
Roger
Dwight
Charles
Margaret
Elston Green Residence Sells in Vernon
A Vernon real estate transfer confirms the Elston Green residence sold by J W Alexander to Robert Foltz of Sandoval. Foltz, previously a Vernon resident, and his family plan to move into the freshly acquired home.
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Vernon
Elston Green
J. W. Alexander
Robert Foltz
Sandoval
Foltz
Patoka Register
Alexander
Mr and Mrs A W Underwood Visit Patoka Relatives
Mr and Mrs A W Underwood of Centralia were Sunday guests of Patoka relatives, joining family at their home for a weekend visit.
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A. W. Underwood
Centralia
Patoka
Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs John Nichols
One hundred two neighbors gathered at the Nichols home for a midday farewell as the couple move west for Mr Nichols health. Attendees included E E McHaney I M Evans Jett families Goodwin and Sandoval natives and Kell and Patoka residents among others. The community noted their church work and Sunday School leadership as they departed for better health and hopeful success in their new home.
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John Nichols
West
Mr. Nichols
E. E. McHaney
I. M. Evans
Charles B. Jett
Cecil Jett
E. A. Goodwin
Sandoval
Harry Perkins
Nichols
County Mail Carriers Meet in Patoka
Marion county mail carriers held a joint session with the ladies auxiliary at Patoka high school gym Friday evening. About fifty members attended as officers were elected: D. C. Day president, Joe Kenwin vice president, Edward Hawkins secretary treasurer. ladies auxiliary chose Mrs. Edward Hawkins president, Mrs. Lena Beal vice president, Mrs. Ethel Rogier secretary treasurer. November meeting planned for Walnut Hill.
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Marion County
Patoka High School
Mail Carriers Association
D. C. Day
Alma
Joe Kenwin
Sandoval
Edward Hawkins
Walnut
Infant Lora Marie Defend Dies After Brief Birth
Lora Marie, infant daughter of Edward and Mary Defend, was born Sept 18 1934 near Patoka LL and died Oct 5 1934 at home. The family mourns her loss while cherishing the brief life that brought joy to relatives and friends.
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Lora Marie
Edward
Mary Defend
Patoka
Lora
Walter
Harold
Irene
Henry Defend
Ferrin
Anna Wittemeyer
New Minden
Mrs. Frank Kelleher Dies in California
Mr. Emmett Kelleher learned of his sister in law Mrs. Frank Kelleher's death Sunday in Sierra Madre California. She had long ill health and years as a patient at Mt Olive View Sanitarium near Los Angeles. Mr Kelleher was longtime resident here before moving to California about fourteen years ago.
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Frank Kelleher
California
Emmett Kelleher
Sierra Madre
Calif
Kelleher
Mt. Olive View Sanitarium
Los Angeles
Decatur
Patoka People Enjoy Day Trip to Camp Dixon Springs
On Sunday October 6 Mr and Mrs Harvey Hudspeth Mrs Madaline Porter and daughter Gayle of Patoka and Mrs Hattie Dukes of Sandoval visited Camp Dixon Springs in southern Illinois near Park Dixon Springs. They toured the park viewed a large pool and spar mines and then drove to Golconda on the Ohio river for a pleasant afternoon.
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Harvey Hudspeth
Madaline Porter
Gayle
Patoka
Hattie Dukes
Sandoval
Camp Dixon Springs
Charles Belcher
Maurice Dukes
Illinois
Park Dixon Springs
Dixon Springs
Golconda
Ohio River
Remembrance Poem for Lindbergh Baby
A published poem by Anne Morrow Lindbergh memorializes her lost child amid national sorrow. The piece reflects grief beyond legal action, noting the void in the Lindberghs and the lingering memory of the baby. The last line credits Nabor Emma Musgrave as add-on.
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Anne Morrow Lindberg
Register
Lindbergh
Anne Morino Lindberg
Nabor Emma Musgrave
Organized Dairy Farmers Discuss Milk Sales Plan
Dairy farmers across the St. Louis territory attend meetings of the Sanitary Milk Producers to weigh selling plans. A preliminary vote favored considering options beyond the base and surplus system, with an eventual ballot to members and a recommendation to the Milk Market Administrator and the Dairy Department of the AAA.
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Sanitary Milk Producers
M. E. Bone
Sanitary
St.Louis
St.ouis
A. A.A
Sunbeam Meeting to Be Held Sunday October 14
Sunbeam meeting at Doris Adams home on Sunday October 14 starting 10 45 a m The program includes prayers scripture Luke 15 1 7 and a series of readings by Annabelle Adams Lavonne Barnes Rachel Adams Marie Spears and others with topics on Africa and service to others
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Sunbeam Meeting
Sunbeam
Doris Adams
Africa
Annabelle Adams
Lavonne Barnes
Rachel Adams
Marie Spears
Glenwood Malan
Deep Blue Sea
God
John Barnes
Jesus
Edgar Rogier
Conway
Malan
Genevieve Barnes
Evelyn Easton
Dale Ellis
Dwight Britt
Woodland Echo
Edith Spears
Dayne Adams
Joy Barnes
Emil Nattier
Patoka Plans Public Library Drive and Support
Citizens in Patoka organize to establish a town library located in the town hall with a volunteer librarian for six months and appeal for state aid and books. Mayor Dom Wilson backs the effort, solicitations will raise funds and books, and a meeting elected officers including Rev. W. H. Hay as president and Mrs. J. L. Simcox as secretary treasurer.
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Patoka
Dom Wilson
Jacob Davis
Illinois Federal Relief Work
Illinois
W. H. Hay
J. L. Simcox
Katie Nattier
Millard Rogier
Carye Alexander
Josephine DeLay
Do Wilson
Elvin DeLay
Homer Potts
East Sid
Carrye Alexander
Eva Potts
George Wavean
West Country
Pot Luck Birthday Dinner Held for Mae Eagan
A six o'clock pot luck dinner was held Friday evening at the home of Miss Ruth Pugh to honor Mae Eagan's birthday. Attending were Misses Anna Belcher Mabel Belcher Ruby Eagan Mae Eagan Bettie Simcox and Ruth Pugh.
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Ruth Pugh
Mae Eagan
Anna Belcher
Mabel Belcher
Ruby Eagan
Bettie Simcox
Rev W D Humphrey Travels for Ill Brother in Evansville
Rushville clergyman Rev W D Humphrey visited Patoka on Friday and was headed to Evansville Indiana where he was summoned due to the serious illness of his brother.
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W. D. Humphrey
Rushville
Patoka
Evansville
Ind
Fancy Work Club elects officers and hosts meeting
The Fancy Work Club met Friday afternoon October 5 at Mrs. D. W. Troyer's home with members and guests present. Officers elected for the ensuing years were Mrs. D. W. Troyer president Mrs. Roy Jones vice president Mrs. Allison Gray secretary and treasurer and Mrs. Homer Potts press correspondent. Mrs. J. R. Wasem led the entertainment and Mrs. L. Z. Altopm won the Cat contest refreshments followed.
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Fancy Work Club
D. W. Troyer
Mesdames L. D. Altem
J. R. Wasem
Allison Gray
S. M. Spurgeom
A. E. Good
Homer N. Potts
E. K. DeLay
C. H. Hill
Roy Jones
E. L. Rogier
E. W. Belcher
C. M. Rogier
W.W
L. 2. Altom
Helen Troyer
S. M. Spurgeon
Oliver Wadkins Restaurant Opens in Re modeled Building
Mr and Mrs Oliver Wadkins open a new restaurant west of Central Station in a remodeled building. The shop will stock groceries drinks and lunch items with service and courtesy to the public at all times.
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Oliver Wadkins
Baby Born to Flint Couple in News Note
A baby boy named Gee is born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Soviitik of Flint Michigan. Mrs. Smith and a child are at the home of her parents, Mr. and Ei Logan.
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Paul Soviitik
Flint, Mich
Gee
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Cubs
Cox and Martin
Zion
Tigers
Island Chapel
Patoka Park
Patoka Cathlic Church
Charles Stevenson
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Oliver Wadkin
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