Patoka Township Voters Back Road Bond Issue
Patoka Township residents approved a road bond issue in a yes vote. The article also notes the Thursday evening marriage of Dean Martin and Virginia Ruddick at the home of Rev. J. M. Smith with limited attendants. The couple's future plans include living with the groom's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dean Martin
C. W. Martin
Patoka
Virginia Ruddick
Thomas Ruddick
Sandoval
J. M. Smith
Bro. Smith
Harold Simcox
Ira Martin
Sue Taylor
Cowden
Marcus Cox
Margaret Ballance
Roy Jones
Betty Jones
Martin
Register
Patoka Softball League Schedule
The Patoka Softball League reveals the season schedule with matchups between Cubs Cardinals Giants Tigers Vernon Island Chapel Eaglin Zion and venues across August and September. Managers for Cardinals Giants Cubs Tigers Vernon Zion Island Chapel and Eaglin listed with names: Wasem Crawford Martin Beery Cox MacNichols Murray Perrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Vernon
Cardinals
Island Chapel
Giants
Eaglin
Tigers
Zion
Heat Wave Bakes Egypt As Old Sol Tops Century Mark
The article notes a strong heat spell Tuesday into Wednesday with temperatures near 100 degrees. George Wasem reports frostbite to his ears from the late Tuesday night period after sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
George Wasem
Illinois River Fish Have Spree on Hiram Walker
Edward Foster and Dean Long visited Havana OCC camp for a weekend. A large fire at the Hiram Walker distillery in Peoria caused extensive losses and dumped thousands of barrels of liquid into the sewer system feeding the Illinois River near Havana. Later river fish surfaced in a drunken jubilee as residents joked at the feast of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Foster
Dean Long
Havana
Obituary of Mrs Nancy Newman
Nancy Hawkins daughter of Griffith and Mary Hawkins born Oct 8 1852 died at 82 years 9 months 15 days She married David Cole and had one child then married Wm D Linton with eleven children and two later marriages She leaves four sons two stepdaughters and one stepson seventeen grandchildren nine great grandchildren and many relatives She joined M E Church at Mound Chapel was faithful Funeral July 25 conducted by Rev J M Smith Pratt Cemetery burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hawkins
Griffith
Mary Hawkins
David Cole
Wm. D. Linton
Frank Anderson
Shobonier
Ill
L. L. Newman
Patoka
Jackson Linton
California
Cleve Linton
Keyesport
Noah Linton
Wm. Linton
Boulder
Martha Goodin
Tamalco
Lizzie Howell
Idaho
James Linton
Chillicothe
M. E. Church
Mound Chapel
Rev
J. M. Smith
Pratt Cemetery
Birthday party for Edith Speer enlivens Saturday afternoon
A group of young friends gathered at S. L. Speer and wife home to celebrate Edith Speer’s birthday. Attendees included Sue Crawford, Dorothy DeLay, Mark DeLay, Mildred Hill, Billie Hill, Rachel Adams, John Edmond Wilson, Frances Plifritz, Patsy Lou Berg, Marjorie Stasick, Emil Nattier, Joy Barnes, Geneva Barnes, and Billie Dean Good. Games entertained the children. Refreshments were served as they wished Edith many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Speer
Edith
Sue Crawford
Dorothy
Mark DeLay
Mildred
Billie Hill
Rachel Adams
John Edmond Wilson
Frances Plifritz
Patsy Lou Berg
Marjorie Stasick
Emil Nattier
Joy
Genevieve Barnes
Billie Dean Good
Edith May
Red Top Hearings Bound Over to Grand Jury
Preliminary hearings for Virgil L. Crane Clifford Cary and Charles Bowen about the theft of nine sacks of red top from the Perry Jarrett barn near Vandalia led to the trio being bound over to await Fayette County grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil L. Crane
Clifford Cary
Charles Bowen
Perry Jarrett
Vandalia
Fayette County
Grand Jury
Flood Control Money For Okaw River
John A. Fox of St. Louis spoke at the Kaskaskia River Valley Project meeting in Carlyle on July 26. He outlined House Bill 8455 in Congress proposing 8.856 million dollars for federal flood control, and explained how the funds would be spent to improve river tributaries and yield benefits for residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Fox
St. Louis
Kaskaskia River
Carlyle Friady
Okaw River
Washington, D. C
Mississippi Valley Association
Fox
Relief Canning Kitchen at Vernon This Year
Vernon will host a relief canning kitchen in the Dansbury building serviced by the Centralia Relief Office. The program will serve relief families only with No 3 cans replacing No 2 from last year and may include transportation of clients and products to Vernon for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Holcomb
Centralia Relief Office
Patoka
Dansbury
Vernon
Local boy Dayne Ellis gains music success in Havana
Dayne Ellis returns to the Havana CCC camp after a visit with his parents. He leads an Havana orchestra with a two night a week Quincy contract. The camp provides transport for the boys and some pieces are his own compositions. A camp official submitted a self written song for publication. A soloist supports the group and several numbers are sung each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne Ellis
Havana
CCC
Dayne
Quincy
Glore Lumber Co. Robbed in Vernon Night Raid
Last Friday a red car was seen on Vernon streets and near the C A Glore Lumber Co buildings. The front door was forced as burglars stole a typewriter adding machine saws hammers and small tools. Sheriff notified no clue yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
C. A. Glore Lumber Co
Moore
Better Babies Contest Rules at Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair announces the Better Babies contest with application blanks and regulations available this week. Parents may enter their children by obtaining the official blanks and rules from the fair organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Zion Picnic Speakers Announced
The Zion Sunday School committee names afternoon speakers Rev. Willis of Odin and Rev. S L Speer of Patoka. Evening addresses by Rev. Wm Hay and Rev. S M Spurgeon of Patoka. Annual picnic at Merle Jones Grove in Foster Township on August 10 1935 with full program to follow in next week's Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Willis
Odin
S. L. Speer
Patoka
Wm. Hay
Illinois State Fair Set for August 17 to 24
Preparations rush toward the Illinois State Fair with final arrangements for an educational exhibit on crop production stock and poultry raising and contests for boys and girls. A 100 mile dirt track auto race caps the week on Saturday August 24 as the fair expands national stature per Gov. Horner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Horner
Patoka Rail Traffic Soars With Record Grain Shipments
Car loadings and unloadings rise as grain and road rock shipments boost Patoka rail activity. About a hundred cars of rock will be used on Kinmundy-Patoka road with peach and apple cars anticipated. 1935 Pa toka railway business may exceed peaks since 1922, pleasing station agent Cox and signaling broader business strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Kinmundy-Patoka
I. C
Cox
Escape Injury In Auto Accident Near Vernon
John Miller and Roy Cox escaped serious harm after a Friday evening incident near the Fred Jarrett place in Vernon while returning from Patoka. Miller turned into a driveway to retrieve forgotten items. a passing car rych brake squeal and minor damage followed. Both drivers blamed no one and settled matters amicably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Roy Cox
Vernon
Patoka
Fred Jarrett
John
Indianapolis
Visiting Relative Arrives for Extended Illinois Visit
Miss Helen Marshall of Kansas, cousin of Mrs. Ina Anderson, arrived last week to visit the Livesay, Anderson and Wasem families. She taught in New Mexico schools and will teach the coming term at Illinois State Normal University Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marshall
Kansas
Ina Anderson
Livesay
Anderson
Wasem
Laura Souter Marshall
Marshall
New Mexico
Illinois State Normal
Bloomington
Grocers Suspended On Relief Orders
Thirteen grocers face one month suspensions by the Marion County Emergency Relief Committee for relief order violations. The action followed an investigation into ticket errors and misposting of prices. Local firms cited failures to include both spouses on orders and improper ticket rewrites without posting price lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Emergency Relief Committee
Relief Commission
Sos
Orphan Annie Cafe Set to Open This Saturday
An advertisement notes the Orphan Annie Lunch Room in the Al Bilis building north of the Martin Cash Store will open Saturday. Proprietors Mrs. Annie Pugh and Mrs. Maude Ellis promise appetizing food and home made ice cream. A special chicken dinner is planned for the opening.
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al Bilis
Martin Cash
Annie Pugh
Maude Ellis
Sandoval Secures Waterworks Funds and Loan
Secretary Ickes announced Sandoval received a $31,500 grant and a $38,500 loan for a local waterworks system from the federal Public Works Administration. The same construction and engineering firm oversees the Patoka waterworks application for government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickes
Sandoval
Federal Public Works Administration
Patoka
Patoka Women's Club Meeting Scheduled for Saturday
The Patoka Women's Club will meet on the gymnasium lawn this Saturday August 10. Attendees should bring a plate glass and spoon. A good turnout is urged due to important business to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Village Board Adopts 1985 Tax Levy Ordinance No 20
The Pa Tok a Illinois Village Board met July 29 1935 and repealed Ordinance No 19 A. They passed an annual appropriation ordinance setting the 1985 tax levy at two thousand dollars on all taxable property within the village limits. W H Cain President John L Simcox Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hudspeth
Clark Simcox
Patoka
Illinois
W. H. Cain
John L. Simcox
Patoka Township bonds win vote for road plan
A Septembers start is set for road work after Patoka Township bond issue passed by 272 yes to 113 no in two precincts. Vernon backed it 75 to 50. The project uses federal road funds with 84 workers for a year, targeting gravel roads linking Patoka and Vernon and other township routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Rogier
Protz
Patoka-Kinmundy
Rogiie
Gravel Hauling Nears Finish on North Road Project
The gravel hauling on North Road is near completion as grading progresses. Rock spreading and the first Patoka Kinmundy road section will be finished, including rocking, tying down and bridge work. Weather has slowed at times but progress continues with the final rock expected by Saturday barring delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka-Kinmundy
Hardware Heist Strikes Vernon As Thieves Target Jolli ff
Thieves struck the Harold Jolliff Hardware store in Vernon on Tuesday night stealing auto tires twires hammers saws gasoline tools and other articles valued at $100 or more. Entrance was gained through the front door and officials suspect a local gang with prior robberies and expect authorities to nab them soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Harold Jolliff
Son of Chicago Man Undergoes Appendectomy in Bloomington
A. M. Peek learned his son Roger from Chicago had an operation for appendicitis at Bloomington Hospital. Dr Behrendt, Roger's brother in law, performed the surgery and Roger is recovering as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Peek
Roger
Chicago
Bloomington
Dr. Behrendt
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Patoka Township
Dean Martin
Patoka Softball League
Hiram Walker
Nancy Newman
Edith Speer
Grocers
Orphan Annie Cafe
Village Board
North Road
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