Funeral held for T. P. Walker in Patoka
The community mourns the death of Thomas P. Walker who died at Barnes Hospital St. Louis after a prolonged illness. Born February 28 1866 he lived near Patoka Illinois where he was a farmer and director of Patoka Elevator Co and long time secretary treasurer of Patoka Telephone Co. Funeral services were held in the high school gym with Rev Inyard officiating.
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T. P. Walker
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Walker
Patoka Elevator Co
Patoka Telephone Company
Thomas P. Walker
Erastus T
Nancy Walker
Henry County
Indiana
Illinois
Patoka
Elizabeth Peddicord
Neil
Leo
Ike
Chester
Hughes
Mort
Tim
Warrensburg
Effie Smith
Primitive Baptist Church
Inyard
Olney
Clarence Chatman
Foley
Bert Wrigh
Kell
John Corden
Emma Walker
du Quoin
G. C. Walker
McClean
L. A. Walker
Bloomington
T. W. Walker
Rassie Walker
Latham
Chris Nicoly
Sullivan
Tommy Nicoly
Louie Nicoly
Sandoval
Fred Peddicord and Son
Robert Peddicord
Harvey
Stony Vogt
Salem
Francis Walker
DeKalb
Ike Walker
Card of thanks for bereavement
The Walker family thanks friends for kindness during illness and burial of husband father and grandfather Leon Walker Ike Walker Mrs Neil Walker and Melba.
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T. P. Walker
Leon Walker
Ike Walker
Neil Walker
Melba
Old Fashioned Box Social at High School Gym
On Wednesday evening October 24 the high school hosts an old fashioned box social in the gymnasium. Dress in costume and bring a lunch filled box to auction at 8 with a cake walk and prizes for oldest cleverest prettiest boxes. No admission fee.
Eastern Star to Entertain Members October 22
The Eastern Star lodge invites all members and their families to a Monday night session on October 22. A social time will follow the regular lodge meeting, with an offering taken for Patoka Public Library.
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Eastern Star Lodge
Patoka
Republicans to Tour the County in 1934 Circuit
Republican candidates schedule campaign meetings across Marion County from October 22 to 25. Events span towns including Odin Patoka Alma Kinmundy Salem and Stevenson with starts from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. All county and legislative candidates and notable speakers will attend each gathering.
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Marion County
Town
Odin
Foster
Vernon
Patoka
Meacham
Omega
Brubaker
Alma
Kinmundy
Cartier
Raccoon
M. Kell
Salem
Stevenson
Inuka
Sandoval
October Meeting of Rostra Club Presented by Members
The Rostra Study club held its October gathering with Mrs. J. W. Alexander as hostess. Mrs. Eva Wasem reviewed A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich, highlighting pioneer era facts and romance while discussions on women’s charms and aims engaged attendees.
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Rostra Study Club
J. W. Alexander
Eva Wasem
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Ber
Homer Potts
Ruth Pugh
Rostra Club
Prize Winners at Patoka Hardware Drawing Saturday
Last Saturday afternoon the Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co. held the annual Aladdin vase lamp drawing. Winners included Mrs. Delmar Cain for a center table, Mrs. Oliver Wadkins for porch and floor enamel, Mrs. Claude Adams for an oil can, Mrs. Forrest Wadkins for Linoleura square, Mrs. Frank Elifritz for a milk bucket and salvet, Mrs. Ransom Livesay for a yard rake, Mrs. Sim Edwards for furniture polish, Mrs. Eva Headely for a flashlight, and Mrs. John Houston for an Aladdin lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Hardware and Furniture Company
Delmar Cain
Oliver Wadkins
Claude Adams
Forrest Wadkins
Linoleura Square
Frank Elifritz
Ransom Livesay
Sim Edwards
Eva Headely
John Houston
Democratic Rally in Patoka at High School Gym
The Patoka rally drew an appreciative audience as Congressman William Arnold delivered the principal address. County candidates spoke in brief, with attendees showing keen interest ahead of the November election.
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Patoka High School
William W. Arnold
Baptist Church W A meets Friday evening at 7 30
G A church notes Friday 7 30 prayer meeting at the church. Prayer service moved to Wednesday this week and canceled next week due to State Associational meeting. Mrs Hay elected delegate from our church and Bro Hay by Kaskaskia Association. WMS meets Oct 23 with Mrs Belcher leading. church hosts Kaskaskia association Oct 24 at WMU.
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G. A
Hay
Our Church
Bro. Hay
Kaskaskia Association
W. M.S
Lowell Belcher
Vernie Nattier
What Does Home Mean to You
An essay asks readers to consider what home truly represents beyond shelter. It argues home should be a center of cleanliness, order, kindness, and moral development, where family members practice the golden rule and cultivate character for daily life and national well being.
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America
Salem Church Unveils Sacred Picture by J Anton Fullerton
The Salem Baptist church unveiled a painting by artist J Anton Fullerton covering the front wall. The Sacred picture depicts the Holy Land with Mount Arrat, Mount Lebanon, the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River near the Baptistry. It drew a large audience and offers visitors a personal view of the scene.
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Salem
Illinois
Holy Land
Mount of Transfiguration
Mt. Arrat
Mt. Lebanon
Sea of Galilee
Jordan
Baptistry
Baptisty
Jasper Haley Dies at 72 in Seminary Community
Jasper Haley former Vernon resident died October 9 1934 after illness at Greer Hospital Vandalia Funeral held October 11 at Seminary Church Rev S L Speer officiated He married Martha Elizabeth Smith in 1889 and left a sister in law two nephews two nieces nine cousins and many friends He was a Baptist member for 35 years.
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S. L. Speer
Jasper Haley
Vernon
Haley
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Seminary Church
Robert Jasper Haley
James
Dolly Haley
Martha Elizabeth Smith
W. H. Satterlee
Seminary Township
Fayette County
Ira Smith
James E. Smith
Henry Ward
Brownstown
Marion Rosenbaum
Vernone
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Church At
Seminary
Recreational Playground Picnic at North Fork
On Saturday morning October 13 a group of 19 youths hiked to North Fork and played soft ball and games. Wesley Griffin won the running relay before a noon fire where roasted weiners and marshmallows were enjoyed under playground director Evelynne Pugh.
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North Fork
Wesley Griffin
Evelynne Pugh
Leslie Griffin
Junior Marshall
Dale Ellis
Darvin Jones
Eldon Wickersham
Mae Field
Anne Wasem
Fae Field
Evelyn Ellis
Mary Eaglin
Wanda Eaglin
Iris Belcher
Irene Belcher
la Vonne Jones
Mildred Wickersham
Jis Belcher
Connie Meadors
Ellie Mae Crawford
Honor Students Named for First Six Weeks Term
High Honor students are Lora Ballance Dale Jones and Lola Morey. Honor students include Harold Williams Doris Good Gladys Walker Madeline Green Ray Outhouse Paul Christie Pauline Kleysteuber Clifford Douthit and Wallace Alexander.
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Lora Ballance
Dale Jones
Lola Morey
Harold Williams
Doris Good
Gladys Walker
Madeline Green
Ray Outhouse
Paul Christie
Pauline Kleysteuber
Clifford Douthit
Wallace Alexander
Science Club Quilt and Fancy Work Show Highlights
A Science Club event sponsored by the Literature and Art Committee featured a quilt and fancy work show on Saturday October 13 with basket weaving demonstrations by Mrs Josie Simcox and assistants. Winners included Mrs Elsie Gray first and Mrs Lizzie Walton second in a song contest, plus numerous premiums awarded across many quilt and craft categories.
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Josie Simcox
Smith
Thomason
Elsie Gray
Lizzie Walton
Emma Smith
American Home Dept
Emma Martin
Audrey Schroeder
Lizzie. Walton
Emma Griffin
Grace Chance
Grace Chancelot
Maude Irvin
Lillie Nattier
Anna Irvin
Katie Nattier
Mary Cahill
Wilma Diveley
Alice Anderson
Nellie Houston
Beckemeyer
Albee Underwood wedding announced in Piper City paper
Miss Marietta Underwood daughter of A W Underwood and Francis Albee are wed in Milford Methodist parsonage with Rev Charles FitzHenry officiating. The couple, noted in Piper City, reside in Centralia after ceremony. The bride wore gray camel hair cloth with red trim and a red hat.
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Piper City
Marietta Underwood
Patoka
Mires A. W. Underwood
Centralia
Francis Albee
Methodist Parsonage
Milford
Charles FitzHenry
Piper City Chureta
Gal
Fred Metzger
Shobonier
Elizabeth Simgox
Haveriett Quayle
Decatur
Mrs. Taylor Nall Wins Estate Stove Radio Contest
Mrs. Taylor Nall was named the sole Illinois winner in a radio contest by Estate Stove Co of Hamilton Ohio. Ten heatrola prizes were awarded for the best letters extolling the parlor furnace, and her entry was selected among the top ten.
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Estate Stove Co
Hamilton
Ohio
Taylor Nall
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thos. P. Walker
Eastern Star Chapter
Romine
HDW
Democratic Rally
Salem Church
Salem Baptist Church
Science Club
Leona Belcher
Edith Cruse
Augusta Peek
Mrs Smith
Margaret Ballance
Eunice Altom
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