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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
4
James M Emerson publisher notices Patoka Illinois publication details including Friday issue timing second class matter status and post office entry under act of Congress March 3 1879 subscription at 1.50 per year specifies year rate and location Patoka Illinois.
Public notice explains that any gathering with a charge is advertised, card of thanks and ice cream supper announcements are treated as advertising, and that supper notices carry a fee if run in the Register.
Want column listing a few fresh cows for sale by Orval Hopkins at 721 2tp and an offer to trade a 40 acre farm near Patoka suburban area in Fairy Dell with contact J. C. Bowen Odin R. R.
A compilation from Marshall Putnam Stark and Tazewell counties discusses Republican party unity, Illinois budget figures, and criticisms of Chicago school board policy. It notes Gov. Horner ruling out crime concerns as extraneous, and reports on Democratic and Republican contrasts in state governance.
A joked exchange at a swimming pool contrasts an old gentleman timing a man who stays underwater for seven minutes with a quip about shifts in wealth and youth. The humor centers on endurance and changing standards between generations.
Mrs Ada Shriver entertained the Afternoon Bridge club at her North Vine Street home on Friday afternoon July 28 four tables were in play with Mrs A E Benoist winning high score. Guests included Mrs Merz of St Louis Mrs Lovell and Mrs Hite of Salem and Mrs Gibson of Sandoval. Many local residents and visitors are noted with trips to St Louis Effingham Centralia and Salem for gatherings shows reunions and visits.
Mrs Blanch Doolen spent last week in Maron with sister Mrs Fred Atkins and family. Oral Stump and Canton visitors stayed with his mother Mrs C C Murfin. Mrs Effie Arnold weekended at Villa Grove with Mrs Lida Garrett. Miss Helen Jarrett left for Chestnut Illinois for a two week stay with Miss Charlotte Simcox.
A large gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Janes Troutt’s home featured ice cream and string music as relatives and neighbors bid them farewell before their move to the Fred Lutz place near Wood schoolhouse. Several locals visited relatives in St. Louis and Salem, while others worked at Avery’s peach orchard or attended a wedding anniversary nearby. State Fire Marshal Sherman V. Collins assigns two deputies to inspect Capitol closets and out of the way spaces to prevent fires.
Daisy Lee Bopp visited her aunt and uncle the Pooles. Theodore Meredith called on Boyd Steele. Opal Belcher spent time with Mrs. Bertha Williams. Leonard Crothers visited Wash Bowen's family. Fred Tacke saw Mat Belcher. Theodore Meredith attended a birthday dinner for Rob Meredith. Frank Avery returned from the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Clarence Weaver visited Boyd Steele’s family. Pete Bopp lost a horse last week. Wash Bowen traveled to St Louis. Belcher and Steele families hosted visits. Yardley hauled milk for Bowen. Violet Williams stayed with Opal Belcher. Bowen couple welcomed a baby boy George Wesley. Poole and family visited Bopp.
A rainy day marked activity in East Zion with threshing begun. Several locals attended a Salem reunion and many visited kin or hosted guests Sunday \nMeets include horse milk cow purchases and multiple family visits among McWhirter, Caldwell, Wickenhouser, Hines, Arnold, Berry and Ballance households. Zion Sunday School plans a big Arnold Chapel picnic next Saturday.
Arthur Campbell was in the vicinity Friday. Arlene Perrine visited Mrs. Oze Hill Thursday. Mrs. Alice Palmer and sister visited Mrs. Ida Stillabower Wednesday. Visitors at the Schmahl home Sunday included Isabel Bowen Mabel Bowen Cecil Bowen Floyd Bowen Dean Bowen Clifton Bowen Opal Belcher Albert Bowen Mildred Barr. Herb Schmahl called on Cort Walker Sunday afternoon.
Frank Bradford and family visited Saturday evening with Luther Williams and family. Mrs Cort Walker returned home Saturday after spending days with Geo Peddicord and family in Pittsburg. Mrs Ida Stillabower spent Thursday with Ruby and Nettie Schmahl. Mr and Mrs Luther Williams were business visitors in Salem Monday. Oze Hill and wife visited Charley Jett and family Sunday. Cort Walker called on Don Peddicord Monday afternoon. Riley Williams visiting with Luther Williams and family. Clarence Bowen was in this vicinity Sunday. Ernest Schmahl spent Sunday night with Cecil and Floyd Bowen.
A newly married couple in a suburb, after receiving many wedding gifts, find two theatre tickets with a mystery note. They attend the show and return late to discover that valuables have been stolen from their home. A final note on the dining room table reads Now you know.
Township fund shows cash balance July 1 of 12570.43 and receipts 15621.81 after district tax and trust distributions. Expenditures include school board offices 336.00, teachers 4140.00, pension 45.00, supplies 40.14, janitors 22.10, utilities 299.45, libraries 493.42, new equipment 7.00, with cash on hand June 30 of 10064.91. Distributive fund income 1859.23, incidental expenses 6.00, treasurer salary 80.00, withholdings 1269.48.
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