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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1932
Page
1
Efficiency is the watchword in business and banking, seen in the push to cut waste reduce costs and stabilize prices. Banks are described as indispensable tools of business, strengthening confidence and money power to fuel coming prosperity.
The piece argues that rising milk consumption signals prosperity and reflects a growing belief among health officials and relief workers that milk is the best total food. It emphasizes milk’s protein calcium vitamins and energy, recommending a daily quart for children and a pint for adults along with cereals fruits vegetables eggs and meat for balanced meals.
A call meeting for ISCIENCE CLUB is set for Saturday April 2 at 2 o clock in the gym. The group will discuss the Effingham trip next week and other business.
In loving memory of our dear pie and mother who left us April 18 1981 one year has passed and our hearts remain sore Time heals nothing and grief grows stronger from William McNicol and children.
The article notes farmers bear a large share of fire losses, with nearly a quarter of annual national fire loss and about 3 500 deaths on farms. It advocates unremitting care, better rural fire departments, and public programs to improve protection and prevention.
The life insurance industry touts $16.2 billion in new policies in 1931 as proof of stability. Companies paid $2.6 billion to beneficiaries and focus on first class bonds, preferred stocks, and mortgages to protect policyholders. The sector emphasizes safety over high dividends and notes no policyholder losses in fifty years in legal reserve firms.
The Eighth Grade Commencement will be held in the gymnasium Thursday evening April 28 at 8 00. The program features a novelty play with every class member taking part. Diplomas will be presented by M D Walker of the School Board. Graduates include Gayle Belcher Alice Anderson Clyde Walker Paul Belcher Clifford Douthitt Roy Ballance Davis Jennings Eugene Parker Violet Nattier James Cruthers Mildred Walker Leon Hurt Donald Walker Irene Natter Helen Nattier Wallace Alexander.
Vernon Rebekahs Lodge met Tuesday evening in the I O O F hall. April birthday committee members Mrs. Mary K. Smith Mrs. E E Morgan Mrs. Eleanor Graham Mrs. Mildred Norris Miss Marion Epps and G C Betts provided entertainment and refreshments. Games followed and sandwiches salad and coffee were served. A pleasant time was reported by all attendees.
The Entre Nous club met last Tuesday at Miss Merle Willett's home with Mrs Jon Willett and baby visiting. After a brief business session, members enjoyed games contests and music with Miss Maxine Walton winning the contest prize. Refreshments followed. Miss Marion Epps will host the next gathering.
Mrs. Joe Hudspeth of Chicarto recovering well after an appendicitis operation two weeks ago. She returned home Tuesday and has been cared for by her son Joe and granddaughter Joan during her hospital stay.
Sixty attend Sunday School on April 17 as Bro Willis delivers a strong morning and evening message. Guest vocalist Mr Nicholson of Odin draws praise, Epworth League is led by Irene Livesay, and children’s singing adds cheer. Extra program notes invite opinion polls, scripture readings, and discussions led by church members with prayers and hymns concluding the session.
The M. E. Church will preach Sunday morning at Arnold Chapel and evening at Patoka. Remember the District Conference at Vernon Thursday and at Patoka Friday.
The April 17 Christian Science lesson focuses on the doctrine of atonement. The Golden Text cites Hebrews 9 28 about Christ bearing sins and appearing to salvation for those who look for him.
The Epworth League at M E Church South presents a Sunday evening program on April 24 1930 featuring instrumental preludes hymns psalms a scripture lesson prayer and sections titled Who's Steering Realms Yet Unexplored and He Leads Me with performances by Mary Alice Fields Lucille Fields Walter Dively and Marvin E Ballance plus a Young Men’s Quartette and a benediction leader.
Springfield Illinois motor motorists face new 1932 plates rule. State highway police and license investigators halt cars with 1931 plates since April 15 and urge timely replacements. Red windshield stickers issued to those awaiting plates.
Springfield April 18 The state department of public health reports that all residents with chronic rheumatism in Illinois could form a city twice Peoria in size or larger than any city outside Chicago. The study stresses the value of specialized treatment and says 10 000 years of invalidism could be eliminated by current medical facilities.
Springfield April 18 The steel industry and allied lines will see more work as road and bridge letting scheduled for April 27 by the state department of public works and buildings and state highway officials. In the $3,800,000 series 15 bridge sections will need 1,499,800 lbs of structural steel per highway engineers.
Governor Emmerson designates April 24 to May 1 as Health Promotion Week with May 1 marked as Child Health Day. The aim is to focus public attention on health protection and improvement and on available options. The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society prepared educational articles for release during the week.
A Ford coupe driven by an unnamed woman struck the rear of a Geo. Ballance Ford on Route No. 2 near the Blue Goose Garage last Saturday. A child in the coupe suffered a minor injury, was thrown into the windshield, and taken to Dr. W. J. Miffin's office for treatment. The coupe sustained minor damage but drove away under its own power.
Mrs J W Alexander Mrs Anna Hostlar Mrs Ella Dunn Mrs Anna Ballance and Clifford Talbot were Irvington visitors Friday.
Urbana, April 19. If hero medals were awarded for saving little pigs, six Illinois farmers would qualify. E. T. Robbins cites methods that saved pigs through cold weather. Arthur Engel of Woodford saved over seven pigs per litter across 28 litters in 6 by 6 foot A shaped houses. Sam Unzicker kept 17 sows with 188 pigs saved. Iv an Snow and J W North of Woodford saved eight pigs per litter. Charles Holmes of Peoria saved 80 pigs from 10 sows in 7 by 7 feet arched roof houses. Burrus Brothers of Morgan kept seven December pigs per litter in 6 by 7 foot straw covered houses.
Fifty three relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bowen on Sunday April 17 to honor their birthdays. A bountiful noon dinner followed by conversation music and flowers. Guests included J C Bowen Wash Bowen Irvin Bowen Dan Reeter Bertha Williams Everett Goodwin Esther Edd Goodwin Clarence Tackett Ernest Schmahl Matt Belcher Ruby Schmahl and Nettie Schmahl.
Ed Lett former Patoka resident and son of Mrs Mary C Lett suffered a severe accident when his foot was caught in a tractor causing mangling and the need for amputation. He was hospitalized in Champaign and is reported to be progressing well. He has lived on a farm near Seymour and for the past year near Mohammad in Champaign county.
The losing side of Vernon M E Sunday School Class No 4 hosted a party at Charlotte Simcox's home on April 14. Clarence Livesay led the losers. Games and songs preceded a nine o'clock depression lunch enjoyed by all. Participants included Clarence Livesay William Hathaway Esther Snyder Dean Laws Madeline Green Billy Whitehurst Inez Epps. Winners listed: Lora Wilson Charlotte Simcox Nellie Gray Winifred Sprinkle Doris Sprinkle Margaret Livesay Ruth Laws.
The U S Bureau at Springfield reports wheat injury confined to tops with resumed growth expected. Apple crop damage around 50 percent. Beaverville’s Agnes Anthony, 12, wins first in the state declamation contest, with Ronald Berndt and Charline Edleman taking second and third. Anthony will compete nationally in Washington, D C.
Anna Belcher and Bettie Simcox visited the John Jennings residence for a Tuesday dinner alongside the host.
The Eighty Second Annual Meeting of the Illinois State Medical Society will be held in Springfield May 17 18 19 1982. Delegates from counties will meet at 3 00 PM Tuesday and the public opening at 7 30 PM will feature Dr R R Ferguson with AMA President Dr E H Cary. A Veterans Luncheon at the Lincoln Hotel is planned with notable speakers and a joint afternoon session with multiple sections. The Women’s Auxiliary will also hold its annual meeting with programs for physicians’ spouses.
The village election last Tuesday gave a landslide victory to the People's Ticket. Noah Carter retired as Police Magistrate, replaced by T. Wooters, with Aldermen Belcher and Ballance defeated and George Smith out as Village Clerk. The Board remains G. W. Simcox President and the same Aldermen lineup as last year.
Bobby Adams eleven, thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Adams of Latham Ill, received a fever shock and a badly mangled left hand last Friday afternoon when an old gun barrel filled with dirt and loaded with a shell exploded in the garage where he was hammering the shell. The accident knocked him to the ground and two fingers and the thumb were injured. A doctor was called and he was given a shot to prevent blood poisoning and reports say he is getting along fine with no serious trouble expected.
New Vernon board hires teachers for the upcoming term. Names listed include H. S. room teachers George Manus Forrest Oates Minnie Peddicord Blanche Doolen and Charles Adams. The report also notes the Adams family from Decatur visiting relatives in Denver over the weekend.
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