Griffin cited as winner in Good Year sales contest
Griffin receives recognition at a Good Year Tire and Rubber Company banquet held at the Chase hotel in St. Louis for a sales contest running through July and August across Indiana Illinois Ohio and Missouri. Griffin's Service Station is named among the group winners.
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Griffin
Good Year Tire and Rubber Company
Chase Hotel
St. Louis
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
Missouri
Friends of Mrs Thompson Reported Fall and Injury
Friends of Mrs. James Thompson say she fell on a yard walk striking her head on a tube and suffering a painful injury. She is reported later this week as improved.
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James Thompson
Washington County Home Bureau marks first anniversary
The Home Bureau of Washington County celebrated its first birthday Thursday October 14 at the county meeting in Nashville. Speaker Mrs Ould, a former Holland exchange student, spoke on Dutch wartime conditions and American ties as many of their girls became wives of U S soldiers. A noon pot luck dinner followed in the Methodist church basement. Marion County members chartered a bus, with 38 taking part, and Patoka attendees included several named members.
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Home Bureau
Washington County
Nashville
Ould
Exchange Home Bureau
Holland
America
Marion ‘County
Patoka
O. C. Schroeder
Cleo Walker
C. H. Christian
E. L. DeLay
J. F. Matchett
Grade School News Highlights And Events
The school outlines Halloween plans with a mask Carnival on October 29 and room prizes, lists music and gym schedules across grades, and notes new enrollments. Virginia Brumfield visits, Safety First Club activity and report cards are mentioned. Basketball season opens November 5 with Ashley, and carnival royalty selections are announced along with basketball schedules.
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Canada
Virginia Brumfield
Wisher School
Safety First Club
Ashley
Darlene Wortman
Jo Wrt
Mary Jo Hawkins
Our Room
John Davis
Wayne Jones
Burl Moore
Joan Jones
Kathryn Bowen
Margie Goff
Lions Hear Banquet Report At Patoka Club Meeting
Patoka Lions held a banquet October 19 at the Methodist Church basement. Dale Nattier presided in the absence of president E L Irvin as members discussed club business and planned for future charity efforts.
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Patoka
Christian Church Hosts Chicken Dinner at Masonic Hall
The ladies of the Christian Church will serve a chicken dinner and supper at the Masonic Hall on Election Day, November 25. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Masonic Hall
Mound Chapel Sunday School Attendance Report
Pastor Ancel Arnold led Sunday School with 15 attendees last Sunday. The Birthday Song was sung for Gary Herrin and Barbara Sue Tedrick during services.
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Ancel Arnold
Gary Herrin
Barbara Sue Tedrick
Sunday Services at Pentecostal Church Schedule
Amy Bradley pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m with F E Adams assistant superintendent J R Snyder. Preaching at 10 30 a m evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting. Everyone welcome to all services.
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Amy Bradley
F. E. Adams
J. R. Snyder
Rex Brown Leads Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
Rex Brown, pastor, directs Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 10 30 a m. Training Union at 6 30 p m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Prayer service on Thursday at 7 30 p m. A birthday tribute for Mrs Rex Brown was sung last Sunday.
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Training Union
Rex Brown
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church announces minister M. W. Friesner. Services include 9:30 a.m. church school, 10:45 a.m. morning worship, 6:45 p.m. youth fellowship, 7:80 p.m. evening services, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday fellowship supper, and 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer service. A group portrait of the entire Sunday School will be taken at 10:40 a.m. this Sunday morning. Everyone is urged to attend.
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M. W. Friesner
Geo. J. Wasem
J. W. Alexander
Patoka Unit Home Bureau Holds October Meeting in Vernon
The Patoka Unit of Marion County Home Bureau met October 15 in the Vernon Methodist Church basement. Mrs. I C Betts presided. scripture was read. 43 members and 4 guests heard reports on a Mt. Vernon health meeting and Rest Camp plans for Marion Clinton and St Clair counties at Giant City State Park October 28-29. New members were welcomed. lessons on voting and refinishing furniture were given. refreshments were served to 29 members and 4 guests. The next meeting is November 19 at Mrs J F Matchett’s home.
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Patoka
Marion County Home Bureau
Methodist Church
Vernon
Unit
I. C. Betts
C.H. Christian
Mt. Vernon
Clem Doolen
Orville Schroeder
Home Bureau
Marion
Clinton and
St. Clair
Giant City State Park
Jack Keeton
Cecil Griffin
Martin Dudley
Warren Christian
Davis Jennings
James Shiveley
Mason Bassett
Emil Kottmeyer
E. L
Emile Kottmeyer
Ellis Doolen
Methodist Bazaar a Big Success
The bazaar opened Wednesday at 10 a.m. with eager buyers quickly selecting items. The ladies served chili, pie and coffee through 8 p.m. Proceeds from the day were satisfactory.
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Methodist Bazaar
Bazaar and social visits span Heyworth to Vandalia
Mrs X B Holland and Centralia friends attended a Methodist Church Bazaar and Chili lunch. The week featured visits by Mr and Mrs Genke to Heyworth and Chicago, plus Branson vacation timing for L B Green. Pinochle Club gathering hosted by Mrs Bob Keister concluded with a salad course and family updates on the Shattuc visit.
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Orville Genke
J. H. Humes
Heyworth
Chicago
Joe Outhouse
Centralia
X. B. Holland
Methodist Church
Joe Wright
George Raines
S. H. Correll
Prentis Puffer
Price Gray
Fred Walker
Robert Burr
Walter Sligar
A. Sanders
Joe Toelling
Arthur Oster
Sherwood
Hoffman
Simons
Marjorie Pitman
Gloria
Clifford Rhineholtz
Phyllis Flannigan
T. M. Conrey
A. W. Thalman
Vandalia
Emma Griffin
Cecil
L. B.green
Branson
Missouri
Bob’ Keister
Darvin Jones
Sam Jolliff
Bragks Meador
Bob Keister
Gary
James Keister
Nancy
Brooks Meador and Miller to Attend Illinois Legion Conference
Brooks Meador Commander and Frank E. Miller Adjutant Service Officer will represent American Legion Post No. 543 at the 25th annual Conference of Commanders and Adjutants in Bloomington November 6 and 7. The event features speeches by national and state leaders and forums on veterans topics with a service officers school and discussions on commanders duties.
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Brooks Meador
Frank E. Miller
American Legion
Illinois
McBarnes Memorial
Bloomington
Miami
Legionnaires
William G. Burns
Chicago
William ©. Mundt
L. W. Esper
Springfield
Homer Bradney
Jacksonville
Illinois Veterans Commission
Florence Hoffman
Park Ridge
Ralph Johnson
Galesburg
Lawrence J. Fenlon
Economic Commission
Loehr Hall
YMCA
Lester R. Benston
Chicao
Merle E. Schaad
Princeville
Bumgarder Baby Born At Greer Hospital Encounter
Mr and Mrs Robert Bumgarder announce the birth of a daughter on October 21. The delivery occurred en route to Stork services at Dr Du Comb’s office, with Cox and Martin Ambulance transporting the family home afterward.
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Robert Bumgarder
Greer Hospital
du Comb
Cox & Martin Ambulance
W. J. West Severely Burned In Odin Home Fire
A Sunday evening explosion from a two burner oil stove at the W. J. West home in Odin badly burned West on face hands and legs. He was taken to Salem Memorial Hospital then returned home and is confined to bed. Fire damaged the dining room stairs curtains and woodwork. nearby Assembly of God church members aided.
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W. J. West
Assembly of God's Church
Local Social Notes From Odin And Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Bert Moore of Odin visited their daughter the Rev Friesner s Wednesday. Mrs Florence Simcox of Savannah Ga writes Mr Nall sent her a guide book and she plans to see all historical places. Sgt and Mrs Donald Walker and Donnie of Ft Sheridan stay with his mother Mrs Cleo Walker. Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones were in St Louis Wednesday. Mrs Ellen Miller Mrs Della Wright Mrs Alta Miller Ivan Van Horn of St Time and Mrs George Saunders of Chicago visited Mr and Mrs F E Miller Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Pugh of Benson were in Patoka Wednesday. Mrs Allie Murfin of Decatur visited her parents Mr and Mrs J T Blankinship and Mrs Mae Simcox this week with Lulu s daughter and family of Louis spending Sunday with Mrs Williams. Mrs Fred Towler is assisting in the post office this week while Mr Cain is on vacation.
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Bert Moore
Odin
Friesner
Florence Simcox
Savannah
Nall
Donald Walker
Donnie
Ft. Sheridan
Cleo Walker
Darvin Jones
St .Louis Wenesday
Ellen Miller
Della Wright
Alta Miller
Ivan van Horn
St.Time
George Saunders
Chicago
Miller
Sam Pugh
Benson
Patoka
Allie Mu
Lulu
Louis
Williams
Fred Towler
Cain
Pa toka P.T.A. Holds October Meeting with Busy Rhythm Band
The Pa toka P.T.A. met October 20 in the school gym with record attendance. President J. H. Davis led, a capes and caps committee was formed for the Rhythm Band, and Mrs. C. H. Christian chairs the project. Rooms 1 and 2 students performed nums and Mr. H. N. Potts hosted a quiz. 85 members so far and more welcome. Next meeting is the third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the gym, with the November program to be led by the men to draw fathers. Refreshments were served by the program committee.
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Patoka P.T.A
J. H. Davis
C. H. Christian
H. N. Potts
Radio Stars to Appear In Person at the Sando
On Thursday night October 28 the Sando Theatre with WCNT presents Roy Bayne and the Log Cabin Boys in a 45 minute stage show plus the regular screen program. The Log Cabin Boys perform popular folk songs heard daily on WCNT from 6:00 to 7:30. Also shown is The Sainted Sisters with Veronica Lake Joan Caulfield and Barry Fitzgerald. Admission remains at regular prices.
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Sando Theatre
WCNT
Roy Bayne
Log Cabin Boys
Sando
Veronica Lake
Joan Caulfield
Barry Fitzgerald
Pie Social at West Chapel Amuses Orchard Event
A Pig Social is planned at West Chapel on Friday evening October 22. Ladies are asked to bring cakes for the cake walk as part of the event.
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West Chapel
Mound Chapel School Pie Supper and Cake Walk
The Mound Chapel School hosts a pie supper and cake walk on Thursday night October 28. Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
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Mound Chapel
Mrs N M Joyce dies after illness in Centralia
Mrs Ola Joyce wife of N M Joyce of Sandoval died at St Marys hospital Centralia at 10 00 Tuesday morning October 19 after a several years illness She was 72 born August 8 1876 near Patoka daughter of George and Catherine Pulver Survived by her husband and two sons Wilbur of Chicago and Harold of Sandoval Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday October 21 at Sandoval Christian Church Rev D B Merrick officiating Interment Hillcrest Cemetery body to Cox and Martin Funeral Home Sandoval until then
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Ola Joyce
N. M. Joyce
Sandoval
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Patoka
Ill
George
Catherine Pulver
Christian Church
Order of Eastern Star
Wilbur
Chicago
Harold
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Sandoval Christian Church
D. B. Merrick
Hillcrest Cemetery
Local residents return and attend events in Vandalia and Centra
Mrs Fara Caldwell returns after weeks in Texas. Mr and Mrs Edgar Irvin and others attend a Bankers Meeting and dinner at the State Farm in Vandalia. Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones and Valda visit Centria and Salem. Mrs Lillian Shimp is reported in serious condition at home.
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Fara Caldwell
Texas
Edgar Irvin
P.J. Mojonnier
Fred Brown
Schroeder
Vandalia
Darvin Jones
Valda
Centralia
Salem
Lillian Shimp
Two Drivers Escape Injury in Fairman Highway Crash
Roy Malan of Patoka and Martin Kretzer of Fairman narrowly escaped injury when their northbound vehicles collided near Smith's store in Fairman on October 20. Kretzer drove a 1935 Chevrolet truck. Malan a 1947 Plymouth. The truck overturned after turning into the driveway. Malan's car sustained front damage. No one was hurt.
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Roy Malan
Patoka
Martin Kretzer
Fairman
Smith’s
Mr. Kretzer
Mr. Malan
Kretzer
Hancock sponsors free photo show for coroner bid in Vernon
W R Hancock, candidate for County Coroner, promotes a free picture show at the Vernon gymnasium in Vernon Illinois on Friday October 22 at 7 30 p.m. The event aims to gain support for his campaign.
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W. R. Hancock
Vernon, Ill
Teen News from S C H S introduces new column
Gin reports on freshman placement and school life at S C H S. Students settle in with 77 freshmen and note crushes, fashion, and jokes. Seniors eye grad day while scholarships are awarded to Doris Gilley Dean Pratt and George Davis.
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Doris Gilley
Dean Pratt
George Davis
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Patoka Hallowe’en
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Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka Home Bureau
F. E. Miller
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Donald Sandy
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Rhodes
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