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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
1
Thomas L. O'Hern of Peoria presents boyhood on an Illinois farm legal training and 25 years practicing attorney work as qualifications for one of Illinois two at large congressional seats.
Tho nais L O H ern born on a Mee th County farm near St Illinois grew up a farm boy and earned a law degree from the University of Chicago in 1912. Admitted to the bar he practiced in Peoria and led local Democratic activities for decades while seeking public office for the first time. He is married.
W E Sheffer pastor notes the three week revival ended with gratitude for town and country cooperation. He praises Mr Doerner for singing, thanks Mrs Jennings for piano, and acknowledges altar blessings and uplift in church and community. He mentions offerings to Doerner and thanks Mrs Elsie Gray for entertainment planning. Public welcome to next services.
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas McHaney included Mattie Chance Billy Gray Seymour Chance Glen Parker and family of Kinmundy Mr and Mrs Bert Chance of Patoka Wm Powell and wife of Odin J P Jensen and wife of Shattuc Mr and Mrs C E Goodwin and Gene Simpson and Philip Webking visited Sunday with Vern Palmer.
Frank A. Jensen of Peru, Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, is highly qualified with a long career in schools. He earned a B A from Michigan State Normal College in 1906, an M A from Columbia in 1913, and a Ph D from Michigan in 1930, plus an honorary Master of Education in 1920. He taught rural schools in Michigan and Illinois, led several districts, and has served since 1935 as superintendent of Lasalle-Peru Township High School and Junior College. He has lectured across multiple states and led Illinois education groups.
The first well on the Verne Nattier lease owned by Magnolia Oil Co is set to move from a P. B. Simcox city lot to the Nattier farm this week. Centralia’s new Centralia field has attracted dozens of rigs, boosting activity in southern Illinois as housing and commerce expand with the oil boom.
Dr Jensen a former Chemical Warfare Service captain in the Reserve Officers Corps and an Illinois Educational Commission member in 1935. He is married with five children.
The Illinois Highway Department will widen the east side shoulder of Hard Road along two business blocks. Gravel will also be used to expand the west side shoulder and the ditch near the Illinois Central right of way will be moved. The project aims to improve parking and safety for business patrons and drivers.
The Patoka Woman's Club will hold its April 9 meeting with Roll Call A Book I have read and liked. An accordion solo by Miss Pansy Wa sem and a trumpet duet will be performed. Mrs Dolly Redman will discuss Biography of Dale Carnegie, followed by a Book Review on How to Win Friends and Influences People by Miss Dorothy Christy. Piano solo by Miss Betty Alcom. Refreshments will be served and attendees asked to bring a plate cup and spoon. Everett Jett and wife and Lawrence Heinzman were Centralia shoppers Saturday.
In Noble and Clay City areas progress came with harsh winter work. Many Patoka field rigs moved to Centralia where Adams Oil & Gas Co. Shell Petroleum Gulf Oil and others operate. Max Conrey drilled four wells in Centralia while Blowers Ellis and Joe Simcox tied four rigs to city owned Fairview Park.
State Senator Thomas W. Smith of Chicago born Blanket Texas April 26 1890 is a Democratic candidate for Congressman at Large. He is an author lecturer teacher private soldier and radio broadcaster who worked on Roosevelt campaign broadcasts in 1936. Smith held roles in Illinois government and academia including University of Texas PhD 1922 University of Chicago professor 1927 and Illinois Legislative Council chairman. He is married to Nannie Stewart of Lamesa Texas with two children.
Adam F Bloch of Chicago a Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Supreme Court of Illinois traces his roots to Polish parents born in 1884. Educated locally he earned a Bachelor of Arts and pursued post graduate studies. A wartime leader he earned a Civil Legion certificate for duty with Four Minute Men and Liberty Campaign groups. He later served as Chief Clerk in the Recorder of Deeds office before his 1932 election to the Clerkship now seeking reelection. He is married with two children.
The M E Church South announces pre Easter services starting April 3. Visiting ministers conduct the first week with local preacher Brokelmeyer delivering April 3 7:30 p m services. Second week features the pastor and Easter Sunday closing with planned special music. Ross Smith pastor.
Heavy rainfall over ten days slows work on several projects nearing completion or just underway. Martin's Cash Store building nears finish after plaster and floor work. First State Bank building work paused by rain with basement and vault pours done. Putoka Municipal Light Plant foundation excavated for a 200 hp diesel unit under G D Smith supervision. Ballance residence near completion amid talk of a spring building boom.
A hopeful exhortation urges all to resolve for a brighter year by jointly spreading happiness and light to those whose lives may be dark. The message frames collective effort and goodwill as the path to communal improvement.
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