This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1941
Page
1
Local residents and visitors frequent Patoka and nearby towns in a packed social diary. Names include Lawrence Ainscough, Dean Jones, Marvin Ballance, A. J. Morris, and many more as they travel to Centralia Vandalia Marion and Salem for visits, shows, and family gatherings.
Har ry Day, general manager of the Lilinois Fruit Growers Exchange, urges Illinois housewives to can more peaches than usual. He cites a record ten year crop and high prices, promising unusually good quality for canning and a price attractive crop to ease food costs.
Local Selective Service officials reaffirm that agricultural students may be deferred from military service due to farm labor shortages. National Headquarters memorandum supports broad deferral authority for those in agriculture or training for necessary occupations. Director Armstrong cites farm-production concerns raised by Secretary Clifford Kard Claude Kard and notes growing need to consider individual agricultural claims.
Peter James Ainscough born April 24 1890 in Coalfield Tennessee died August 2 1941 at his home near Patoka at age 51 He was a devoted Christian and member of New Harmony church then Fairman Baptist Church He leaves a widow one daughter Mrs Mildred Outhouse of Patoka one son Lawrence two grandchildren three brothers four sisters and many relatives Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. with a simple funeral and burial following in the family lot
Evening gathering at a Centralia home hosted for Mrs. Carl Mar with friends. A group gift exchange included an elephant shower, and attendees enjoyed dancing and socializing into the night.
Local event honors Carbimartins with a Tuesday shower attended by neighbors and friends. Guests included Mrs W Lu, Mr and Mrs Roy S, Miss Jin, Hettie Weinsman, Grace, Les and Wes Arvin Jones, Leroy Parks, Neil McKinney, Patsy Spurgeon, Sonny Adams, and many others from Patoka Centralia Sandoval and nearby communities. A note mentions Governor Wright addressing tax issues at the close.
H Foltz of Vernon died at his home at 4 a m after a period of ill health. He had lived in the community most of his life. Services are set for Friday at 2 p m at the Christian church with burial in Patoka Cemetery.
Rev Walter Miller led Sunday morning services while Rev Jack Hall of Odin conducted the evening. YW A met with Miss Helen Britt, Irene Hanley lectured at the rally, and a YW A banquet is planned for September at Dalia. Sunbeam Focus Week runs August 10 to 15 with Bible reading for children aged three to nine.
Illinois House members voted Wednesday on a bill allowing government requisition of army or navy munitions and supplies for manufacture. The measure passed with one Democratic nay, Kelly, while all other Democrats supported it and all Republicans opposed.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness. A wedding report notes Miss Virgie Rasche and Carl Martin wed July 29 at Union Methodist Church St Lo with Rev Edmonson officiating. They reside with Mr and Mrs L Martin east of Patoka.
The column presents Mickie’s blunt talk about editors and their blunt methods. It notes how sharp humor or criticism can wound reputations or feelings, offering a pointed reflection on press dynamics and public reception.
District winners vie for state honor with prizes, the top family to receive a new automobile and be guests of Governor Green on Governor's Day Aug 14. Winners listed include families from Grayslake Elgin New Lenox Waterman Marseilles Danvers Athens Ridgefarm Mandon Plum Hill Mt Vernon Aledo and others.
The Wiore village board met with all members present to discuss water works. They approved plans to drill two more test wells to the northeast and southwest of town hoping to locate ample water sources. Mayor C. H. Hill expressed cautious optimism about finding usable water in the tested regions.
Miss Louisa Pope third daughter of George and Mary Pope was born near Patoka and lived all her life there. She leaves four sisters Amelia Emma Augusta Mollie and a brother George. Funeral held at 2 p m Saturday August 2 from the Christian church Patoka with interment in Patoka cemetery. Rev. Walter Miller officiated Cox and Martin directed.
A brief note expresses gratitude to all who offered kind and generous help during a period of illness and recovery, recognizing the support from friends and community members.
Bart Simi, president of the State Action Association, lauds the Farm Bureau program in Illinois for helping farmers and women own and operate their own creameries and cooperatives. He links cooperative marketing to reducing farm price disparities and curbing surpluses through broad legislation and better distribution.
Last Sunday friends gathered at the L. W Ballance cabin east of Patoka to celebrate De vis Jennings birthday. A bountiful dinner was shared by Mr. and Mrs. James Ballance, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. West, and Mr. and Mrs. Davis Jennings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.