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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
4
The speech argues Willkie speaks from hard earned life on farms and ranges not books. He pledges to understand everyday problems and preserve democracy at all hazards. He predicts a nationwide uprising and a likely purge of corruption in Washington.
The piece recalls the Coolidge era third term resolution backed by Senate Democratic leader Alben Barkley and many Democrats including Wagner Pitman Morris Sheppard Neeley Hayden Mecheller and Thomas. It notes Barkley’s push at the Chicago convention and questions motives of other Democratic supporters who joined the effort and their naming.
Wallace family notes in 1921 contrast with Secretary Wallace. The fair program ends with a 7 pm parade featuring 75 drill teams and floats plus a $250 prize pool. Luncheon will include state and national leaders from the Fraternal Congress and State Fair Board. Free lodging for 800 men and 800 women. reservations arranged by Mrs Hulda Donohoe in Springfield.
Representative J William Ditter questions Roosevelt era maneuvers and urges Secretary of Agriculture Wallace resign, arguing a candidate cannot manage the department and that subsidies totaling 700 million dollars pose a conflict of interest. He notes Hoover resignation date and critiques public focus on presidential changes.
The Methodist Church records 98 attendees and $5.60 offering last Sunday with 50 at morning service. Next Sunday begins August 1 with combined Sunday School and preaching from 9:30 to 11. July average attendance was 120. Thursday prayer services to last 30 minutes. Ladies Aid picnic and family night planned Aug 9 at Hill lawn. campaign supports McKendree College at 25 cents per member. Quarterly Conference set for Sept 3. union of two churches praised after 10 months.
Dependence and nearby residents share a week of visits and social calls in the area. Marion Caldwell hosts a weekend gathering with Blankinship and Mrs Clinton. The Wengerts in town host Stonecipher from Centralia and Mr and Mrs Bates entertain at Edgewood.
Several from Zion vicinity attend church here Sunday night with Rev. Maurice Ballance in charge. Arnold Chapel picnic planned for August at Merle Jones farm. Zion church hosts picnic on August with invitation to all. A rig has been moved onto Walter Neilson land and drilling begins.
FOR RENT two rooms downstairs and two upstairs unfurnished Mrs Elsie Gray seeks oil success. Mr A D Nichols and Mr Warren McNichols traveled to Michigan Friday on business. Mrs Emma Arnold is under treatment at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia wishing her speedy recovery. Addis Walton Chas Arnold and Mr Mrs Carl Arnold attended Pentecostal tent meeting Vandalia Saturday night. Leo Freyer was a business caller Vandalia Monday.
For Sale list includes 21 White Face feeder steers and a 1930 Chevrolet coupe with new radiator. Price 20 dollars. Also offered Jersey cow and calf._contact Elmer Berry Patoka Michigan and Georgena L Adams.
An ice cream supper to benefit Bear Creek Church is planned for Thursday night August 8. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
The Holland Logan annual family reunion gathered at Nelson Park in Decatur on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Logan, Mr and Mrs Hiram Ballance and Marilyn, Mr and Mrs Roy Ballance and son, Mr and Mrs Oliver Wadkins and Ruth, Mr and Mrs Eli Logan, Mrs Nell Quayle, Mr Luther Ballance and Miss Virginian Henry.
Sunday services focus on Truth as the healing power. Bible passages include Luke 18 11 18 and Psalms 108 1 4. The Christian Science text Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures notes sickness as error to be overcome by Truth in human belief.
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