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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
1
The column critiques state lawmakers push to tax farmers with numerous implied levies while North Carolina farmers face poverty and home foreclosures. It also notes a M E Church Easter program in Apex with a pageant and a Jesus of Nazareth remembrance.
W. J. Knowles of Clinton a former I. C. conductor visited Patoka Saturday morning for medical treatment. Engineer John Turley of Centralia brought Mr. Knowles here after the night in the former city.
Wilbur McIntire spent a few days over the Easter Holiday with home folks here.
A Decatur resident mocks radio announcers for fabricating enthusiasm during the inauguration. The piece argues radio news gathering lags behind newspapers and calls the event a failure in news broadcasting, with Roosevelt's address and banking news underreported.
The Frye v Jones case over the St Elmo Banner ends with the court ruling the transaction valid. Frye paid 1000 and faced 5000 remaining after alleging lower circulation than 300 subscribers. The judge orders Frye to proceed with the newspaper purchase.
Johnny Honke of Vandalia stopped in Patoka on Friday for a brief visit.
Josephine Chandler Starbody aged 32 died Apr 14 1938 at St Marys Hospital Decatur after illness and an operation. She married Walter Starbody in 1930 and was a member of the Southern Methodist Church. Survived by husband parents Carson and Mrs Chandler sisters Mrs Mintum and Mrs Fredericks Pauline brothers Leo Harold Walter Wilbur. Funeral at the M E Church South with Rev Humphrey and Rev J M Smith. burial in Patoka Cemetery.
Barbara Sue Kissner infant daughter of Lewis and Aurtley Kissner was born April 15 1933 and died April 16 1933 after a few hours of life. Burial was in Pratt cemetery with funeral services led by Rev J M Smith. The family mourns the loss as grandparents and relatives likewise grieve.
Attorney Harold Williams of Taylorsville, a member of Provine and Williams, toured to the Patoka Register Office last Friday evening with Mrs Williams. They planned to visit hometown folks in Louisville over Friday night.
A new porch is being built onto the Peek home on College Avenue and will add value and benefit to the residence when finished and in use.
John William Quick born April 16 1864 on an East Fork farm Clin ton County Illinois died April 17 1988 at his home aged 69 years and 1 day. He married Lovella Brooks October 16 1885 and they had ten children six of whom survive him. Funeral services were held Wednesday evening with Rev Merry and Rev Howell in charge and burial at Carter cemetery.
The Fredonia community met April 8 at Mrs Mayme Mucks to organize a 4 H club named Hyver Willing with sewing as the project. Officers elected include Esther Goodwin president Sylvia Evans secretary Thelma Jett treasurer and Mrs Muck Zayder and Mrs Elva Palmeer assistant leaders. A talk on the era was given by Mrs Muck and Mrs Faimeyr followed by cake and banana custard refreshments.
Attendees from this place include T. E. Irvin and wife Mrs Maude Ellis W E Fields and wife Fred Kley steuber Miss Harriett Quayle Dorothy Ververs Pauline Kleysteuber Alta Pueh and others. Patoka youths in the operetta feature Edgar Irvin Mary Alice Field Ellen Mulvaney Maurice Eagan and Paul Logan. Marion Belcher, struck ill four weeks before the play, could not perform a substitute was chosen.
High Honor Roll lists Clifford Dou thitt June Meece Alice Mojonnier Verne Gambill Margaret Ballance Wm M Spurgeon Freda Carter Ellen Ballanse Nina Walker Frank Walker Frank Crawford Pauline Kleystember Grace Nichols Rosemary Lovell Honor Roll Charles Pecher Dale Britt Charles Griffin Mildred Logan Charles Berry Wallace Alexander Mary Evelyn Boon Pauline Hayes Mildred Carter Paul Belcher Violet Nattier Ruth Crawford Mildred Osborne
Guy Lambert of Carbondale spent the weekend with Marvin Ballance. Lambert, president of the SIU Senior class and sports editor of The Egyptian, a school weekly, is featured in this passingly noted exchange amid legislative debate on currency and beer laws.
Illinois authorities define insolvency to require cash assets realisable in a reasonable time to be less than liabilities. The auditor cannot keep solvent banks closed without proof of insolvency or insufficient cash reserves. Banks may reopen if solvent, typically with a 15 percent cash reserve, and may seek circuit court restraining orders if challenged.
In Springfield on April 17 Chicago 13 000 teachers unpaid since June march and pressure lawmakers over relief funds. The piece notes widespread spending favors for foreign elements in Cook County and critiques Governor Horner and state officials while detailing protests at Grant Park and the Board of Education. It mentions tax and salary disputes, including a plan by Mrs. Harold L Ickes to cap public administrator salaries and a broader political fight involving the Democratic and Republican factions.
Sem Borah pushes for Soviet Russia recognition in the United States while Ruth Bryan Owen is named Minister to Denmark. Edward J. Kelly chosen Chicago mayor, with a focus on paying workers. Illinois state fair dates set August 19 to 26 amid debates on sales tax and reform.
The P G N Club hosted by Misses Thelma Heaver and Gladys McClelland met at the latter’s home in Sandoval on April 12. Thirteen members attended with two guests, Eva Heaver and Ruby Harvey. Reports on quilt sale proceeds were favorable and a remodeled kitchen at the I O O F Hall was announced.
Two bills by Rep Gus J Johnson would let counties issue bonds with voter approval to buy tax sale real estate. The counties would hold property until redemption or sale and use proceeds to repay interest and retire bonds. Proponents say it funds county operations and shields equity owners from tax sharks.
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