100 Railroads to Begin Door Step Freight Service
The 100 southwestern railroads launched a joint tariff for store door pick up and delivery, aiming to win back short haul traffic from motor lines in 11 states. Service is mostly free on 300 mile hauls, about 20 cents per 100 pounds beyond 300 miles, with contracts with local trucks.
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Arkansas
Colorado
Illinois
Kansas
Louisana
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Illinois Central
Katy
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Southwestern Roads
Wasington
Three Year Graduates Attending Other Schools
Seventeen three year Tokata high school graduates of 1930 31, sixteen have enrolled in other schools for the fourth year work. Attending other schools are Webb Chandler, Howard Willis, Maurice Willis, Dale Nattier, Robert Jennings, James Ballance, Sandoval, Elizabeth Simcox, Irene Malan, Merna Carter, Marvin Ballance, Dayne Ellis, Francis Beljcher, Centralia, Marion Outhouse, Alice Britt, Bonnie Hill, Salem, Ruby Walker, Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Webb Chandler
Howard Willis
Maurice Willis
Dale Nattier
Robert Jennings
James Ballance
Sandoval
Elizabeth Simcox
Irene Malan
Merna Carter
Marvin Ballance
Dayne Ellis
Francis Beljcher
Centralia
Marion Outhouse
Alice Britt
Bonnie Hill
Salem
Ruby Walker Vandalia
CARD OF THANKS REACHES WESTERN TRIP COMPANIONS
Misses Dorothy Wasem and Win Stephens thank their Pa friend for two boxes of candy received during their western trip. They say the candy is far superior to the Colorado candy.
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Dorothy Wasem
Win- Stephens
Colorado
Notice of debts and visits across Midwest families
Indebted to Elmer Berry and associates to settle debts promptly. J D Beery and wife L F Holcomb and Miss Della Beery, all of Chicago, visited brother Clayton Beery and family from Saturday to Monday afternoon. Sam Hall of Decatur spent Monday with his sister Mrs. Mary C.
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J. D. Beery
L. F. Holcomb
Della Beery
Chicago
Clayton Beery
Sam Hall
Decatur
Mary C
Vernon and area residents visit and relocate in area
Vernon Willard Bryan of Normal spent last week here with F L Cox and family. W L Gray and family near Clinton moved into the house formerly occupied by Mrs Hester B Hiatt. John A Miller was in St Louis Thursday. Various locals and guests from Decatur Vandalia Champaign Kinmundy and Effingham visit relatives and attend events. Don’t forget the chicken fry for Ladies Aid Saturday night in the White store building.
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Willard Bryan
Normal
F. L. Cox
W. L. Gray
Clinton
Hester B. Hiatt
John A. Miller
St. Louis
Guy Jones
Decatur
John Jones
Eberle Norris
Charles W. Ehlers
Hazel Cox
J. H. Peddicord
Chas McClughen
Evansville
Ind
Josie Cox
Marcus
Radah Bryan
Marie
Helen Hathaway
Florence
Mary Belle Framm
Vandalia
Springfield
Clara Mvrfin
Arthur
Maud Doolen
Champaign
I. W. Doolen
Doolen
Arthur Godel
Harry Godel
George Neuville
Kinmundy
L. E. Green
Virgil
Iula Klinge
Stringtown
Canton
C. C. Murfin
Glenwood Brown
Kinney
Glenn Livesay
E. N. Norris
Effingham
Vernon
Mrs. Enoch Sherman Dies After Illness
Mrs. Enoch Sherman died at her home at 4 30 Thursday morning September 10 after a several months illness. She had been in serious condition for days. Funeral arrangements were not set as this edition went to press. Obituary to follow next week.
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Enoch Sherman
News of the Sick in Shobonier and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Joseph Courson of Shobonier, mother of Mrs. Ed Anderson of Patoka, is seriously ill with pneumonia but improving. Mrs. Anderson visits daily to help care for her mother. Mrs. James Doty is much better after a period of illness. Dwight Martin remains a St Marys Hospital patient, recovering from a crushed arm with outcome uncertain. Mrs. Roy Jones, homebound for weeks, is improving and able to move about. Mrs. Walter Diveley shows overall improvement after several weeks of indisposition.
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Joseph Courson
Shobonier
Ed Anderson
Patoka
Anderson
James Doty
Dwight Martin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Roy Jones
Walter Diveley
Patoka Household Science Club to Meet September 16
The Patoka Household Science Club will hold its meeting on Wednesday September 16 in the gymnasium. The event features a home education feature Roll Call Reading by Mrs Elsie Gray a lecture on Raising Educational Standards by E L DeLay and a demonstration of an Ideal School Lunch by Mrs Roy Malan chaired by Mrs Madalene Porter Tickets for the Trip Around the World are available at Cruse's restaurant.
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Patoka Household Science Club
Elsie Gray
E. L. DeLay
Roy Malan
Madalene Porter
Cruse
Young Peoples Meeting At Vernon Pentecostal Church
Young Peoples meeting began Sunday night with good attendance at 6 15 p m All young people are cordially invited A special singing service is planned for every Sunday night at Vernon Pentecostal Church.
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Young Peoples
Vernon Pentecostal Church
Local Church News Seeks September Services and Pastor
Elder L. Smith of Dix will preach here Sunday morning September 20. Elder A. C. Brown was named for another year as pastor. Week of prayer observed at Mrs. J. R. Carter’s home. Sunday School 9 30 a m. B Y P U 7 00 p m. Church each first and third Sunday Sunbeam program Sunday September 27.
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L. Smith
Dix
A. C. Brown
J. R. Carter
Sunbeam
M. E. Church M. E. League News Highlights
The M. E. Church League session lists songs such as I would be like Jesus and Standing on the Promises with Scripture references James 5 1 6 Amos 5 10 15 21 24. Participants include Helen Troyer Mae Simcox Alta Pugh Lola Belle Morey and others. Attendance 28. Prayer and talks follow with Margaret Ballance Elizabeth Simcox and Marvin Ballance.
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M. E. League
Jesus
James
Helen Troyer
Amos
Mae Simcox
Bro. Farrell
Elizabeth Simcox
Alta Pugh
Marvin Ballance
Margaret Ballance
God
Lola Belle Morey
Church News from M E Church South Rev J M Smith Leads
The conference opens with renewed effort under Rev J M Smith directing Laymen work and Frank B Ballance guiding Sunday School. Announcements list services Sunday School 9 30 morning worship 10 45 Young People 7 00 evening 7 30 prayer Thursday 7 30 leaders TBA. Rev R E Willis, Pastor.
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J. M. Smith
Frank B. Ballance
Young Peoples
R. E. Willis
Local News Notes from Patoka and Surrounding Areas
Local items report visits and travels among residents of Patoka and nearby towns. Names include Roman Hutter, Cecil Brown, Velma Holland, Harry Forehand, E. E. Hamilton, James McCallen, Claude Slater, J Dorris, Roscoe Osborn, Harvey Smith, Fannie Chandler, Rose, Asaph Boyd, and Ceil Davis. A Household Science Club fundraiser features a world trip attraction. A public sale of J Dorris goods precedes his move to Centralia.
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Roman Hutter
Chicago
Cecil Brown
Decatur
A. T. Gray
Oider
F. M. Peddicord
Velma Holland
Centralia
Patoka
Harry Forehand
Rock Falls
Clifford Belcher
E. E. Hamilton
Isaac Wadkins
James McCallen
St. Louis
Floyd Pugh
Claude Slater
Dunoin
F. W. Pugh
J. Dorris
Asaph Boyd
Champaign
Boyd
Ceceil Davis
Patcka
Weekend notices and local visits around Patoka
Patoka residents report visits from relatives and friends including Miss Pauline Altom from Chicago and Miss Georgia Cruse still a patient at St Marys Hospital. Local events advertise Sept 11 programs and trips around the world while Collins and Wasem families host guests at the Davis ranch and Dorris sale proceeds.
Patoka Rebekah Lodge hosts September birthdays event
The Patoka Rebekah Lodge No. 489 held a pleasant evening with September birthday honorees Mrs Ina Anderson Mrs Mary Cathern Miss Mac Eagan Mrs Elsie Gray and Miss Lucille Walker. A musical contest and a two act playlet delighted guests while Mrs Elsie Gray in colorful attire presented a reading. District officers and guests from Salem Centralia and other lodges attended. Home made caramel ice cream and angel food cake were served.
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Patoka Rebekah Lodge No. 489
Ina Anderson
Mary Cathern
Mac Eagan
Elsie Gray
Lucille Walker
Gus Williams
Salem
Dairymen Meet in Salem to Plan National Dairy Show Visit
Marion County dairymen and others plan a Friday September 11 meeting at 7 30 pm at the Farm Bureau office to discuss a tour to the National Dairy Show in St Louis October 10 18. C R Meeker of St Louis will present show details and Dairy Show committee info. A county group attending may receive reduced entrance fees and special privileges. a large turnout is urged.
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St. Louis
Farm Bureau
Marion ‘County
C. R. Meeker
United States
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meeting Delights Members
Mrs. Dale Altom hosted the Ladies Fancy Work club on Friday afternoon with members Mrs. W. W. Murfin J. R. Wasem A. T. Gray Elmer Belcher Austin Good Chas Hill Mrs. Troyer and Mrs. P. B. Simcox. Prizes were won by Mrs. Murfin and Mrs. Simcox. refreshments served by Mrs. Altom and Miss Alice Murfin. October’s meeting set for Mrs. Elmer Belcher’s home.
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Dale Altom
Ladies Fancy Work Club
W. W. Murfin
J. R. Wasem
A. T. Gray
Elmer Belcher
Austin Good
Chas. Hill
Troyer
P. B. Simcox
Alice Gray
Altom
Alice Murfin
John Jennings
Entertains on Sixth Birthday at Wasem Home
Miss Pansy Wasem hosted a sixth birthday party at her father Geo W Wasem's home on Saturday afternoon September 5. Guests enjoyed games and contests with prizes, followed by ice cream and cake served by the hostess with help from Elizabeth Simcox and Margaret Ballance. Attendees included Cyril DeLay George Dean Crawford Sonny Adams Nellie May Crawford Mary Ellen Willis Connie Meador Mary Helen and Evelyn Jennings Nancy Simcox Anna Belle Adams Doris May Adams Bettie Ballance Mrs. Mary Cothorn Elizabeth Simcox and Margaret Ballance.
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Pansy Wasem
Geo. W. Wasem
Elizabeth Simcox
Margaret Ballance
Cyril DeLay
George Dean Crawford
Sonny Adams
Nellie May Crawford
Mary Ellen Willis
Connie Meador
Mary Helen
Evelyn Jennings
Nancy Simcox
Anna Belle Adams
Doris May Adams
Bettie Ballance
Mary Cothorn
Margaret Balance
Funeral services for Wes Eagan
Wes Eagan former Arnold Chapel resident now of Maron Illinois died at home on Monday September 7. Funeral services were held at Arnold Chapel Church at 1:00 p m Wednesday September 9 conducted by Rev J M Smith with interment in Holt cemetery.
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Wes Eagan
Arnold Chapel
Maron
Ill
J. M. Smith
Holt Cemetery
Wasem and Simcox Jr Visit Iowa on Business
L Wasem and Porter Simcox Jr. traveled to Iowa this week on a business trip to discuss activities and prospects with local partners.
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L. Wasem
Porter Simcox, Jr
Iowa
Death of Mrs. Sarah Chance at Patoka
Mrs. Sarah Chance widow of W J Chance died September 5 1931 at Anna Illinois after five years as a hospital patient. Funeral from Zion Church September 6 with Rev J M Smith. Interment Patoka cemetery. She leaves four children two sons Elzie and John and two daughters Mae Logan Florence Walton.
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Sarah Chance
Mae Logan
Patoka
Linton Beery
Anna
J. M. Smith
Sarah Matilda Foster
John
Mary Foster
Willis J. Chance
Florence Walton
John Chance
Elzie Chance
Pueblo
Colo
M. E. Church
South At
Zion
Tilda
Thanks for kindness at mother's death and burial
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy at our mother’s death and burial. Gratitude to those who sang at the funeral, to the givers of flowers, and to Rev. Smith for comforting words. Florence Walton family Mae Logan family Elza Chance and wife John Chance and family.
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Rev. Smith
Florence Walton
Mae Logan
Elza Chance
John Chance
Aged Woman Suffers Stroke After Night Alone on Farm
Mrs. Kate Caldwell, over 80, was stricken with paralysis on her left side while alone at her Patoka area farm on Sept 2. She spent the night in a barn, found by her son Oscar the next morning. Noted to be improving and expected to partially regain use of the affected side.
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Patoka
Kate Caldwell
Oscar Caldwell
Caldwell
Patoka Women on Western Trip
Mrs. William Cahill and Mrs. E Johnstone departed for Weiser Idaho for an extended visit with relatives. Cahill plans to winter in Idaho where three sons John James and Russell plus their families live near Weiser and Payette. Johnstone will spend two months with her daughter Mrs James Cahill and family and may visit Nellie Pritchett and Gene Johnstone in Portland Oregon.
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William Cahill
E . Johnstone
Weiser
Idaho
Cahill
Weiser and
Payette
John
James
Russell
Johnstone
James Cahill
Nellie Pritchett
Gene Johnstone
Portland
Oregon
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Elmer Berry
Young Peoples Meeting
Baptist Church News
M. E. Church South
Snow White
O. F. Davis
Kenneth Walton
Chance
Wm. Bruening
East St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ohio
Spain
Holland
Scotland
France
England
Frank Porter
Lyte Porter
Kennedy Simcox
Joe Simcox
J. R. Gray
Carter
Charles Beach
Rollin McHaney
Floyd Smith
Oscar Thalman
J. D. Dorris
Charles Adams
Gene
Patty
A. L. Vallow
Josie Vallow
Thomas Stephens
Clyde
East
Louis
Mr. Young
B. F. Zobrist
Assumption
J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
Pauline Altom
Thomas
Gilla Hopkins
George Holland
Frank Brandebury
Wichita Falls
Brandebury
Park
Trenton High School
Louie 'Wasem
Edith Douthitt
Wilma Delassus
Leah Delassus
Archie Messenger
A. M. Peek
Mrs. Harrington
Harrington
Bonnell
Lillie Underwood
Jennie Smith
Harry
Ed Hartley
Coulterville
Jeff Smith
Louie Parks
Georgia Cruse
Rebekah Lodge
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