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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1936
Page
1
The Voice of the People argues against modern public dancing and urges Patoka to resist. It questions whether dancing, drinking, and smoking fulfill youth needs and urges readers to examine the dance’s influence on physical, mental, and moral development.
Local donors Harvey Hudspeth Kelly Martin Taylor Nall Ed Anderson John W White and others from Salem and area contributed new titles to the Patoka Library including If I Have Four Apples Magnifi cent Obsession North to the Orient and Stars Look Down Readers welcome the additions and praise the community support. Proceeds from recent basketball games totaled 9 45 dollars with thanks to independent teams and additional donors including Mrs Homer Potts and Mrs Ruth Carter.
Notice to voters states no vacancies for 1936, so no election will be held. Town Meeting opens at 2 PM in the Village Hall on April 7 to elect a moderator and hear the Supervisor's report, then discuss defraying township expenses and other business. Signed U F Haley Town Clerk.
Mr and Mrs Edward Markwell of St Louis visited Sunday at the home of Mrs Della Johnstone, Mrs Markwell's mother. Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier attended the funeral of R DeMor Mn in Greenville, Sunday.
William Wesley Cain born November 26, 1863 in Hancock County Illinois died March 25, 1936 at 72.4.1. He endured seven and a half years of illness with patience and desired to be at home. He joined the Baptist church in 1891 and married Martha E. Beach February 21, 1886. Survived by his wife, children Florence Melton Magdaline Goodwin Mary Hudspeth Lucille Bates Iva Branch Dewey Delmar Harold, twenty two grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three sisters Nannie Cline Ollie Ida Cass, Elsie Moore and John Seward preceded him. Funeral at Mound Chapel with Rev. J. M. Smith. interment Pratt cemetery. A memorial verse closes the notice.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and passing of their loved one. They acknowledge the minister and singers and the floral offerings and extend God's blessings in gratitude.
Marion Outhous son of Mr and Mrs E M Outhouse of Patoka attends Chillicothe Business College in Missouri and played a prominent End Man role delivering much of the comedy in the Black and White Minstrel Show staged by the college YMCA on March 27.
Sunday services across Christ Scientist churches focused on reality and eternal divine word from I Peter 1 25 and Matthew 9 35. The Lesson-Sermon cited Jesus healing acts and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health to support the Messiah claim and the power to heal.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church will host its annual spring sale on Saturday April 11 featuring aprons caps and bakery goods at Al's place.
Obituary notes Aunt Tack Conant born Catherine Eagan in Foster township September 7 1847 died March 26 1936 at home aged 88 years 6 months and 19 days. Survived by sister Arvilla and daughter Lodoma with many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 28 at 11 a.m. Rev J M Smith presiding. interment at Doolen Cemetery.
H Q Pippin is appointed head of State College succeeding Dr. Kjerstad who has resigned. County Superintendent of Schools will oversee the transition.
We thank all who helped in caring for and burying our dear mother and sister. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson A. I. Eagan and nieces nephews and friends.
The April meeting of the Womans Club is set for April 11 at 2 p m with a garden and conservation program. The session includes a Flowers theme, song The Garden of Tomorrow, and a roll call on planting tips. Mrs Peek reads Garden of Long Ago and seeds will be exchanged with participation encouraged from all members.
Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South to meet at the parsonage on Wednesday April 8 at 2 o clock. Leader Lora Altom. Worship Led by Ethel Rogier. Talks by Ina Anderson Mrs F M McKinney Carrye Alexander on topics including Our Own Settlements Inspire Community Betterment The Peoples Part in Community House Activities and Cooperating with other Agencies.
H O Pippin resident of Stark County for 25 years and county superintendent since 1920 will become president of the Dickinson State Teachers College September 1 succeeding Dr C L Kjerstad. He was born in Patoka Illinois in 1889 and started as a rural teacher before moving to Dickinson. He and his wife Inez Cameron have three daughters Elaine Leone and Lois.
Patoka village residents see a total tax rate of 5.27 per 100 in assessed value. The distribution covers County 69c, Township 57c, Road and Bridge 33.8c, Non-high School 50c, and School 2.00, with notes on changes from last year and reassessment effects. Co M Rogier, Supervisor.
Mr and Mrs Paul Swift of King and Kin g visited Patoka Wednesday for business calls.
Kelly Martin attended a banquet at the Masonic Temple in Decatur on Wednesday evening honoring the 1936 state tournament winning team and the five years ago champs. Kelly, a prominent former Decatur player, was a guest of honor at the event.
Easter Sunday sunrise service will be held at the Christian Church at 5 15 A M. Everyone invited to attend.
Centralia visitor Rev. J. M. Smith conducted the funeral of John Phelps at Boggs Funeral Home. Births, visits, and assorted items include Abrupt notes on family arrivals, Easter cards, onions and seed sales at Altom's, new Chevrolet sold to Dr. Murfin, and multiple Patoka social mentions.
A real estate transfer this week sold the business building housing W. E. Field barber shop to Oral Jett of Patoka. The property came from D. R. Livesay, who had recently purchased it from Olver Wadkins. No definite plans for future use or location of the Field shop are announced, but as a barber, Jett may operate there in that capacity.
Miss Blanches Moore and Cyril Jackson were married in Sargsboro by Rev. Frank Pimloté at the Methodist parsonage. The bride is the Moore family’s daughter and Adams of Patoka is her grandmother. The groom is H W Jackson’s son of Odin and he works at Odin Coal Co. They plan to reside in Odin.
Mrs. William Rogier learns of the death of her brother E. R. DeMoulin who passed away suddenly Friday at his Greenville home. He was 75, long a Greenville businessman and part owner of De Moulin Manufacture Co. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Greenville Baptist Church with relatives from Patoka attending.
John A. Jennings purchased a Patoka residence from the EE Carter estate. Lewis Gray and family vacated the home this week and moved to a farm east of Patoka owned by James Werms man. Jennings plans remodeling and expects to move in soon as spring moves begin in Patoka.
Mac Eagan hosted a spinster party with guests in 19th century dress. Judge Effie Smith and Ina Anderson awarded Ruby Cain best Old Maid after stories on Elizabeth I and noted spinsters like Phoebe Carey Clara Barton. Refreshments followed. guests included Florence Cain Ruth Pugh Bettie Limecox Anna Belcher Helen Trover and Mrs Ruby Eagan Linton of Kinmundy.
Miss Reba Gray a Patoka native now working at Jacksonville State Hospital sang several numbers on a Sunday broadcast from a Springfield station. Her performances reflected credit on her voice training and her personal ability.
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