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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1936
Page
1
A Patoka reader defends an outdoor dance event, arguing the writer misuses religion to attack public dancing. The piece defends the rural gym night and mocks the critic for lacking firsthand experience and perspective.
Thomas Cole born May 13 1861 Kinmundy township died April 11 1936 at his Patoka home aged 74 years 10 months 28 days. He married Margaret Wyant eight children four surviving Noy Wilson Walter Cole Lazie Murray Harley Cole Mabel Wyant Pawnee Ill. First wife died 1904 married Rebecca Herring later Mary Williams 1929 who cared for him. He joined the M E Church South at Pone's Bluff camp meeting and lived a Christian life. Funeral by Rev J M Smith at Mound Chapel. interment Pratt cemetery.
A Saturday school election filled the Patoka district vacancy as M D Walker won re election with 71 votes. This marks his third term, reflecting strong patron support. Delbert Belcher and Junior Walker visited from the U S Army bases for the weekend. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Dan Wickersham on April 10. James Quayle and Glen Hill visited Decatur over the weekend.
President L A Downs of the Illinois Central System awards engraved safety cards to 3 653 supervisory employees for accomplishments in accident prevention from one to ten years or more. Local recipients include F J Bradford Sandoval and J W Hanson Shobonier with ten years each. The Veteran Safety Club now counts 1 784 members.
A home wedding took place at 4 o clock Sunday when Miss Annabelle Newman of Sandoval wed Dale Nattier of Patoka. Rev. S. L. Spears officiated in the couple’s new home with Mr. and Mrs. John Evans Jr. of Sandoval as guests. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Newman, is a Sandoval High School graduate from class of 1933. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Nattier, is a Sandoval High School and Browns' Business College alumnus and works with Patoka Hardware and Furniture Co. The couple reside in their prepared home and receive well wishes for lasting happiness.
The Christian Science Lesson Sermon on Sunday April 12 cites James 3 11 12 asking how a fountain can yield both sweet water and bitter It also quotes from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy affirming God as omnipresent and omnipotent and denying creation of error
An educational piece urging residents to keep money in the local Patoka economy. It contrasts big city commerce with small town life, arguing local merchants sustain community services, culture, and employment. A practical example shows why shopping locally benefits taxes, convenience, and regional prosperity.
An all day Pentecostal gathering filled the local church Sunday with hundreds of members attending. Visitors came from Vernon Vandalia Keyesport Sandoval Centralia Mt. Vernon Salem Louisville and Cape Girardeau for sermons and music. A noon pot luck Easter luncheon fed about two hundred. Monthly Second Sunday meetings rotate, with Keyesport the site for May.
In memory of my dear mother who passed away five years ago on April 13 1936 Mrs Clayton Beery. Miss Helen Nattier spent several days last week with friends in St Louis.
John Franklin Black born in Missouri November 10 1878 died April 9 1936 at his sister’s home Irving Illinois aged 57 years 5 months He lived in Patoka most of his life except the last 18 years he worked over 18 years for the Big Four Railroad at Nokomis Illinois Graveside services were held at Patoka cemetery April 11 conducted by Rev J M Smith He leaves two brothers L M Black Patoka Fred Black Iuka and four sisters Mrs J H Huff Central City Mrs H J LeMay Irving Mrs Alfred Perry Irving and Mrs Geo Stephens Decatur
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who helped with Frank's burial and especially Edgar Paul Ralph and Dayne for the singing. Their brothers and sisters.
Patoka Precinct reported 467 votes and 9 absentees. Republicans led with 229 to 247 for Democrats. Governor winners included Horner and Brooks. State Senator winners Deneen and Lewis. Democratic nominees for Circuit Clerk Carrigan and States Attorney Holt. Republicans Miller Squibb Welch led their slate. Returns incomplete as final counts loom.
Ulysses Grant Richeson son of Wm L and Rosetta Richeson born Feb 4 1864 in Green County Indiana died April 10 1936 at 4 15 p m at his Dieterich Illinois home He married Rosetta Fields in 1884 had four children Rollo Bertha Eunice all predeceased and W W Richeson of Patoka Ruth with wife Nellie Younker plus stepchildren Irene Ervin and Mildred Lowry Six grandchildren two step grandchildren and several great grandchildren survive Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Dieterich Sunday
The Patoka Woman's Club met Saturday at the Gym with low attendance due to illness. Mrs Gladys Jones was elected president for the year and will serve as Salem convention delegate alongside Mrs Leta Beery and Mrs Myrtle Rogier. Reports from committees are urged before the May convention in Salem. Local visitors included Mervel Willett and Phillip Wyant.
The record lists vote percentages and tallies for various state and local offices. Notable figures include State Cen Com John Kasserman 95 and Cecil Bergin 34, State Senator Dr W L Finn 161, George J Bauer 76 and John M Shultz 54, and numerous precinct committeeman and county official results such as Ward P Holt 174, J Lem Batanve 76, and Clark Simcox 1203 with other minor tallies.
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