Patoka Community Softball League Schedule
The schedule lists games over Sept 14 17 and 19. Matchups include Cox and Martin Undertakers against Giants and Cubs against Tigers on Sept 14. Sept 17 features Zion versus Cardinals and Toad Island versus Eaglin. Sept 19 includes Cubs Giants versus Tigers plus several cross matchups among Wasem C D Martin Giants Don Crawford Tigers Clayton Beery teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox and Martin Undertakers
Giants
Cubs
Tigers
Cardinals
Geo. Wasem
C. D. Martin
Don Crawford
Clayton Beery
Fancy Work Club Reopens Session with Plans for Fry
After a three month adjournment the Fancy Work Club met at Mrs. 8. M. Spurgeon’s home on September 7 with members D. W. Troyer J. R. Wasem E. L. DeLay E. W. Belcher W. W. Murfin P. B. Simcox N. Potts Ingvald Settem Allison Gray and G. J. Wasem. A hamburger fry and weiner roast at Patoka Park were planned and committees named. Musical numbers included At Sundown by Wilson a soprano solo A Little Pink Rose by Carrie Jacobs Bond performed with piano accompaniment. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Troyer in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Work Club
W.W. Murfin
Belcher
D. W. Troyer
Annual Belcher Family Reunion Held in St Louis
The seventh annual Levi Belcher reunion gathered relatives at Mr. and Mrs. Chas Barrow’s home in St. Louis Missouri with a large basket dinner. Attendees listed include Belchers and in law kin from Decatur Detroit Rock Island Vandalia Evansville and Centralia. The next reunion will be hosted by Mrs Anna Langenbach in Rock Island Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Belcher
Chas
Barrow
St. Louis
Homer Jaco
Decatur
Tressa Sullivan
George Jackson
Vandalia
Leslie Jackson
Howard Williams
Centralia
Emer Dukes
Evansville
Ind
Harold, Bobby and
Betty Jace
Forest Park
Jefferson Barracks
University City
Anna Langenbach
Rock Island, Il
Patoka High School elects officers for 1934 35
The Patoka High School held class elections Tuesday with officers chosen for the 1934 35 term. Freshman president Doris Good, vice Gladys Walker, secretary treasurer Lucille Smith, sponsor Mr DeLay. Sophomores president Lola Belle Morey, vice Iris Ellis, secretary treasurer Arlene Perrine, sponsor Mr Kirk. Juniors president Wallace Alexander, vice Paul Belcher, secretary treasurer Paul Christie, sponsor Miss Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Doris Good
Gladys Walker
Lucille Smith
Mr. DeLay
Lola Belle Morey
Iris Ellis
Arlene Perrine
Mr. Kirk
Wallace Alexander
Paul Belcher
Paul Christie
Miss Pugh
Christian Church Weekly Schedule and Homecoming
Sunday school at 9 30 with communion at 10 30. Christian Endeavor at 7. Mid week Bible study Thursday at 7 30. Rally Day and Home Coming planned for September 28. Miss Audrey Parker of Centralia visits the home of Mr and Mrs Vernie Nattier this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Audrey Parker
Centralia
Vernie Nattier
Kimball Joins Motor Truck Transportation Board in Belleville
C M Kimball of the Kimball Trucking Service Centralia was elected to the Board of Directors of the Motor Truck Transportation Association at a Belleville Illinois meeting. He was also named vice president as the association covers southern Illinois from Springfield to Cairo and aids truck operators with NRA Code issues.
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C. M. Kimball
Kimball Trucking Service
Centralia
Motor Truck Transportation Association
Belleville
Illinois
Mr. Kimball
Springfield
Cairo
Centralia Chamber of Commerce
Farewell Party for Wilma Bartimus at Ballance Home
A farewell gathering honored Wilma Bartimus last Friday at the Frank Ballance residence. Friends: Margaret Ballance, Evelyn Pugh, Mildred Shaw, Lola Morey, Iris Ellis, Gayle Belcher attended with a handkerchief shower, roast wieners, marshmallows, jello and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ballance
Wilma Bartimus
Ballance
Miss Bartimus
Margaret Ballance
Evelyn Pugh
Mildred Shaw
Lola Morey
Iris Ellis
Gayle Belcher
Trucker Association Members Contribute Time for Change
Statement notes that members contribute their time believing the Association’s work benefits the trucking industry and improves conditions for all truckers.
Soybean Hay Producers Meet at Salem
Farm Adviser Blackburn announces a meeting of soybean hay producers at Salem on Monday evening September 17 at 7 30 to discuss selling hay to the government. D L Boynton, who attended the Urbana hay inspectors conference, will discuss government purchase grades. Marion County farmers with good soybean hay for sale are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Salem
Court House
D. L. Boynton
Urbana
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Marion County
Miss Vivian Nattier Plans Student Work at SIU
Miss Vivian Nattier travels to Carbondale on Saturday to assume a Baptist Student Work post and continue studies at Southern Illinois Normal University this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Nattier
Carbondale
Thanksgiving for Patoka Church Support
The Patoka Church expresses thanks to members and others who donated to the parsonage relief effort, noting additional gifts arrived by truck next morning. The writer hopes for unity and continued support across Patoka churches and prays for blessings on ministry and church work. A devotional meeting preceded departure and Rev. J. M. Smith led. Rev. H. M. Cady closed with prayer. Sunday services to be held morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
J. M. Smith
H. M. Cady
Early History of Patoka Township Recited in Lines
A reader-supplied excerpt recounts Patoka township in Marion County, detailing early settlement from 1826 onward. It covers land, drainage, key settlers such as Harmon Holt, Jeptha Meadow, Stephen Hopkins, Ig natious Anderson, Labon Gallion, and others, plus the first schoolhouse, supervisors, and the rise of the railroad town with Walker as early postmaster and businessman.
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Patoka
Marion County
Patoka Township
Fayette County
Carrigan Township
Foster Township
S. C
Jeptha Meadow
Tennessee
Section 14
Simeon
Old Place
Stephen Hopkins
Section 13
Fayette Couny
Ignatius Anderson
Clinton County
Flat Creek
Wm. Brown
Anderson
Henry Holt
Miss Nichols
Jesse Nichols
Martha Holt
J. F
Elizabeth Holt
Wm. Eagin
John Altom
Ill
James Altom
District Stewards Meeting at Providence Church
The Zion Church schedules a district stewards meeting at Providence Church on the Waverly charge. It will be held Tuesday September 18 at 10 30 a m. Attendees should contact Pastor H M Gadi or the Gadi family for information.
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Providence Church
Waverly
H. M. Gadi
Man as the Spirit Led Son of God in Christian Science
Sunday Lesson-Sermon topics for all Christ Church Scientists centered on man as Spirit not flesh. The Golden Text cites Romans 8 14, with John 3 3 6 stressing rebirth in spirit. The text from Science and Health argues man’s true identity is spiritual not material, and God is not a physical personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Miss Ruth Pugh Entertains Friends Friday Night
Miss Ruth Pugh hosted a social evening with conversation and toasting marshmallows by the fireplace. Attending were Ruby Eagan Helen Troyer Annzw Belcher Mr and Mrs George Wasem Bettie Simcox Stanley Wasem and John Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pugh
Ruby Eagan
Helen Troyer
Annzw Belcher
George Wasem
Bettie Simcox
Stanley Wasem
John Smith
Eighty fifth Birthday Celebrated By Mr. Sherman
Dr. and Mrs. DuComb hosted a Sunday gathering on September 9 honoring Mr. Enoch Sherman’s eighty five birthday. Attendees included Dr. R. N. Sherman and wife Ba City Mich Mrs. Jane Clark Bas St. Louis V O DuComb and family G N Kahler and sons George D and Phili Edward Carlyle Mr Enody Sherman and Mira Beckler. Guests wished Mr. Sherman many more happy birthdays.
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DuComb
Enoch Sherman
R. N. Sherman
Ba City
Mich
Jane Clark
Bas St. Louis
V. O. DuComb
Deane
Boulder
G N. Kahler
George D
Phili Edward
Carlyle
Enody Sherman
Mira Beckler
Sherman
Surprise Mission Circle meeting honors Mrs Knight
The Mission Circle of the M. E. Church South held a surprise afternoon meeting at Mrs Joe Knight’s home as she moves to the country. Attendees enjoyed embroidery and light refreshments in a warm gathering with 14 named guests.
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M. E. Church South
Joe Knight
Knight
Mesdames Lela Ballance
Teresa Griffin
Wilma Diveley
Grace Chance
Lora Altom
Nannie Wilson
Josie Vallow
Ethel Rogier
Tea Anderson
Annabelle Wilson
Elfera Simecox
Mary Hudspeth
Mrs. Cady
Ruth Pugh
Rettie Simcox
University of Illinois Students Start New Careers
William Marion Spurgeon left Wednesday to study chemistry at the University of Illinois with a scholarship. Lucian Soulon of Champaign begins his full academic training funded by his uncle Ross Walker of Clinton. The Patoka Register notes both youths embark on college careers as a true asset to young manhood.
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William Marion Spurgeom
University of Illinois
William Marion
The
Patoka Register
University of Minois
Luccian Soulon
Champaign
Luccian
Ross Walker
Clinton
Francis Soulom
Soulom
Ruth Walker
Patoka
Register
Shaw Family Guests At Ramat St Louis Visit
Mr and Mrs C W Shaw of Ramat St Louis hosted Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs T B Walker and Mr ag 4 who is superintendent of the I alee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Shaw
Ramat St. Louis
T. B. Walker
Ag 4
I.alee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Community Softball League
Zion Vs
Toad Island
Eaglin
M. E. Church, South
Hy Holt
Harmon Holt
Georgia
Henry
John Cole
Arkansas
Labon Gallion
Joseph Meadow
Walton
E. Epperson
Missouri
Wilson
Gallion
Young Edwards
Ayers Conant
Levi Stites
Peter Smith
Texas
James Pugh
Solomon Cross
Cross
Ison Finch
Board of Supervisors
J. H. Hudspeth
Thomas J. Foster
David Nichols
James Simcox
James Clark
Brigham
C. F. Jones
Crawford
Cyrus Walker
Walker Brothers
Walker
Fosterburg
Alexander Rodman
E. M. Beach
Richardson and Gray
Williams & Kessner
Snyder & Harrison
Snyder
F. Geiger
Zion Church
Christian Science Churches
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