Large Crowd Attends Democratic Campaign Meeting Here
A large crowd gathered at the Patoka school gymnasium for a Democratic campaign meeting as candidates Laurence Arnold W L Finn Ward Holt and S D Carrigan spoke on policies and party platforms. The event featured a program by Clark Simcox and performances by local singers and groups praising Roosevelt Garner Horner Ballance and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Patoka
Laurence F. Arnold
Newton
Congress
W.L. Finn
Salem
Ward P. Holt
S. D. Carrigan
Sandoval
Carrigan
Holt
Finn
Arnold
Clark Simcox
Salem Harmony Trio
Evelyn Henry
R. L. Walton
Precinc Democratic
Horner
John C. Martin
Martin
Dr. Finn
Senate
J. Lemuel Ballance
Ballance
Dinner Given at Weiss Home Near Kinmundy
On Sunday October 18 friends and relatives gathered at the country home of Mr and Mrs Walter Weiss near Kinmundy for a pot luck dinner. The day was spent in pleasant conversation and visiting with attendees including Noah Carter and wife Patoka Hugh Sandy and family Glenn Spicer and family Sandoval Mrs Felix West Mrs Ben Reilman and daughter Ruth Clarence Lawson Walter Kleeman Vernon Charles Ehrat and wife near Shobonier Mrs John Weiss and daughters and Mr and Mrs Art Weiss and daughter Mrs Merl Johnston near Kinmundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Weiss
Kinmundy
Noah Carter
Patoka
Hugh Sandy
Glenn Spicer
Sandoval
Felix West
Ben Reilman
Ruth
Clarence Lawson
Walter Kleeman
Vernon
Charles Ehrat
Near Shobonier
John Weiss
Art Weiss
Merl Johnston
Near Kinmundy
Softball Game Decides Election Outcome in Maine
Democratic and Republican teams clashed in a Friday softball game to forecast the election. Republicans won 7 to 4, with organizers claiming the result mirrored Maine’s political fate. A Tuesday follow up was expected to discuss Maine’s reliability in predicting voters.
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Maine
Republican Meeting Held Monday Night in Patoka Township
The Patoka township young Republican group met at the former Odd Fellow hall Monday night Oct. 19 at 7 30 pm. W E Miller of Gentralia spoke on campaign issues and the upcoming days before the election. Members then adjourned to the city park for a weiner roast.
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Young Republican Organization
Patoka Township
Odd Fellow Hall
W. E. Miller
Gentralia
Democratic Campaign Tour Reaches Patoka and Nearby Towns
The Democratic candidates visited Patoka for a basket dinner and meeting at Salem at noon. They spoke at Sandoval and Fairman in the afternoon, then ate supper at the West Side Lunch Room run by Mr and Mrs Wadkins. The tour continued to Vernon for a 7 PM meeting and returned to Patoka for an 8 PM gathering.
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Patoka
Salem
Sandoval
Fairman
West Side
O. L. Wadkins
Vernon
Democratic groups present gymnasium film on Horner era gains
The Democratic State committee and local group staged a talking picture show at the gymnasium on Tuesday night. The film outlined state administration achievements in aiding farmers workers and business leaders and highlighted improvements under Horner policies with class interviews and scene depictions.
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Democratic State Committee
Horner
Doctrine of Atonement Featured in Christian Science Lesson
Sunday readings across Christian Science churches centered on atonement and salvation with the Bible verses Hebrews 9 24 Titus 2 11 14 and the Science and Health text urging growth in grace patience meekness love and good deeds as proof of obedience to Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Jesus Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Church urges election to favor kingdom over politics
M. E. Church asks parishioners to put church first and attend services next Sunday. Preaching at Patoka Sunday 10:45, Vernon Sunday 7:15, Arnold Chapel Saturday 7:15. Plan to attend and satisfy the longing of your soul. Wise people choose the church. Cc. J Piland
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Patoka
Vernon
Arnold Chapel
Cc. J
Piland
Vernon man Wayne Walton called at Patoka on Friday morning
Vernon resident Wayne Walton was a Patoka business caller Friday morning, according to local reports. The brief note records Walton visiting a Patoka business and leaving shortly after.
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Wayne Walton
Vernon
Patoka
Obituary of Mrs Mary Jane Dukes from Patoka Illinois
Mrs Mary Jane Dukes daughter of Walter Norris and Anna Burton Alexander was born near Patoka Illinois April 7 1856 and died October 13 1936 at the farm home southwest of Patoka aged 80 years 6 months 6 days She lived in the Patoka vicinity all her life and 53 years at the family farm She joined the Baptist church early and remained faithful She married William Dukes December 30 1875 and had seven children one son Lewis preceded her in death Her husband died December 1 1898 leaving six children two daughters Mrs Mary Laws of Vernon Indiana and Mrs Laura Belcher of Keyesport Ill Two sons Walter Evanston Wyoming Oscar Edgar and Elza at home Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild Also two brothers Allen Alexander of Patoka and Lewis Alexander of Clinton and many relatives Funeral services were held at the home October 14 1986 with Rev Monroe Smith and Rev Sidney Spears officiating Interment was in Wisher cemetery
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Mary Jane Dukes
Walter Norris
Anna Burton Alexander
Patoka
Baptist Church
William Dukes
Lewis
Mary Laws
Vernon
Laura Belcher
Keyesport
Walter
Evanston
Wyoming
Oscar
Edgar
Elza
Chile
Allan Alexander
Lewis Alexander
Clinton
Monroe Smith
Sidney Spears
Wisher Cemetery
Former Patoka Girl Married In Salem
Evelyn Nattier and Carl Chance were married at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Matthias in Salem on Saturday October 17. The bride formerly lived east of Patoka and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edlie Chance. Evelyn worked at Benke's studio and both are Salem High School graduates active in the M E Church South.
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Evelyn Nattier
Carl Chance
Matthias
Salem
Patoka
Edlie Chance
Korigs Bakery
Evelyn
Benke
Salem High School
M. E. Church
South
Democratic Rally Planned in Vernon High School Gym
A Democratic rally is set for Wednesday night October 28 at 8:00 PM in Vernon High School gym. Organizers call for local residents to attend and hear party candidates discuss community issues.
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Vernon
Centralia Visitor Gayle Barker Touts Shell Off Co
Gayle Barker of Centralia visited last week to discuss sales tok a business venture with the Shell Off Company. The visitor’s inquiry centered on partnership possibilities and potential local impacts.
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Gayle Barker
Centralia
Ian
Shell Off Co
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Sue Wickersham
Susie Catherine Haley daughter of Hardy and Mary Haley was born February 26 1871 and died October 14 1986 at her Patoka home aged 65 years 7 months 18 days. She married Benjamin F. Wickersham April 3 1887 who died August 1 1925. Survived by four children Mary Beulah George Dan and two sisters and three brothers. She joined the Baptist church at Shobonier and remained faithful. Funeral Friday October 16 at 2:00 PM from Pentecost Church with Rev J H Reeter and Rev Amy Bradley. interment Patoka cemetery. Card of Thanks from Masry Wickersham Beulah Wickersham and others. Out of town mourners listed.
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Susie Catherine Haley
Hardy
Mary Haley
Patoka
Benjamin F. Wickersham
Grace
Martha
Mamie
Mary
Beulah
George
Dan
Ann Reeves
Shobonier
Josephine Wilkerson
Carlyle
Willis
Sikeston
J. C
Delaplain
Ark
Enoch
Wickersham
Baptist
Father
Pentecost
J. H. Reeter
Amy Bradley
Rostra Club Anniversary Party At Winsem Home
The Rostra Club celebrated its third anniversary with a Tuesday evening party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Winsem. President Mrs. Ingyard Sethom presided, with Mrs. E. L. DeLay leading a word and quotation lesson and a Better English session on enunciation. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wasem, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Verle Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. DeLay, Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Petty, Ingvald Settem, Mrs. J. M. Smith, Mrs. W. W. Murfin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Beery and daughter Patey, Miss Ruth Pugh, Miss Merle Willett of Vernon, and Mr. Ben Livesay of Evansville Indiana.
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G. J. Winsem
Rostra Club
Ingyard Sethom
E. L. DeLay
W. W. Murfin
Japan
J. R. Wasem
Frank Miller
Verle Kirk
EB. J. DeLay
H. N. Petty
Vernon Young Demo Club Card Party Draws Crowd
The Young Democratic Club of Vernon hosts a card party at the high school gymnasium in Vernon on Saturday night October 24. The event aims to raise funds and support for club activities.
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Veronon Young Democratic Club Card Party
The
Young Democratic Club of
Vernon
Hich Echool Gymnasium
Walton makes business trip to Vandalia Friday morning
R. L. Walton traveled to Vandalia on Friday morning for a business engagement, returning later in the day to continue work commitments.
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R. L. Walton
Vandalia
Funeral services for Mrs Easton held Monday
Flora Elizabeth Houston Easton born June 26 1903 near Patoka died October 17 1936 at Greer Hospital Vandalia. She left husband Harry and three children Arthur Lewis Billie Edward and Kenneth Earl along with her parents Frank and John Houston and sister Nellie. Services were at Mound Chapel Church with Rev C J Piland and Rev J M Smith. interment Magassi cemetery. The family extends thanks to all who aided during illness and burial.
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Flora Elizabeth
John
Minnie Houston
Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Harry Easton
Arthur Lewis
Billie Edward
Kenneth Earl
Frank
Nellie Houston
Patoka
Flora
Mound Chapel Church
C. J. Piland
J. M. Smith
Magassi
Billie Kenneth
John Houston
County Federation of Womens Clubs Meet in Odin
The Marion County Woman's Club held a noon luncheon at the Odin gymnasium with Mrs. R. V. Jordan presiding. Guests included teachers from Odin and Patoka, and a program on Music featured readings, songs, and demonstrations for teaching music in public schools.
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County Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Odin
Marion County Woman’s Club
Odin Gymnasium
R. V. Jordan
Harvey Hurd
Jordan
FE. P. McFarland
Centralia
B. E. Seiple
Iuka
H. N. Potts
Patoka
H. P. Davis
Salem
Lova Thompson
Central As
George Murphy
Wes Martin
Roy Jones
Frank Miller
F. B. Ballanes
John Chance
M. Spurgeon
Artie Rogier
D. W. Troyer
A. F. Good
A. M. Peek
Albert Cruse
F. M. Smith
Fred Tacke
Seth Martin
Barn Destroyed By Fire At Vernon Property
A barn on George Walton’s Vernon property burned Tuesday evening about six o’clock. The blaze destroyed the structure but left the hay and other improvements undamaged. The gasoline truck and cutter housed in the barn were saved after removal. Insurance covered part of the loss.
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George Walton
Vernon
Cuto
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Garner
Franklin D
Roosvelt
Louisa Jane
Dwig
leLros
Pole
Weiss
Democratic Organization
Christian Science Churches
Sue Wickersham
Masry Wickersham
Beulah Wickersham
C. Haley
George Wickersham
Dan Wickersham
Josephine Wickerson
S. Wickersham
Josephine Whickerson
Bessie Henton
Florence Helms
Lloyd Wilkerson
James Wilkerson
Floyd Wilkerson
Nora Diveley
Rose Hammond
Emma Lassee
Edith Wiler
Will Parker
William Parker, Jr
Eugene Parker
Murphysboro
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