Patoka Social Ledger Echoes a Week of Visits and News
A Patoka community column lists visits from Gran ite City to Patoka by John W Thompson acquaintances and others from Alton Decatur and Vandalia. Residents attend the State Fair in Springfield and Champaign while relatives gather for family events and business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Jennings
Chicago
Col
John A. Jennings
Bettie Simcox
Irene Crawford
Hayes
Lee Crawford
Springfield
al Wasem
St. Louis
F. G. Lett
M. D. Ballance
M. E. Church South
Lake Junaluska
N. G
Patoka
Fordney Smith
Cecil Brown
Decatur
Lurds
Lucinda Belcher
A. T. Gray
Virgil Cox
Aleberta Lee Beckmier
Odin
E. Beckmier
Monty Gaston
Bill Eagan
Champaign
Monty
Taur
St. Elmo
A. C. Wills
DuQuoin
Hudspeth
Nannie Wilson
Marjorie
Annalee Metz
Clinton
Alice Murfin
Ruth Smith
Baby Girl Born to Evans Family During Patoka Visit
A baby girl was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans of Sandoval during a weeklong visit with the Dr. Murfin family in Patoka. Mrs. J. T. Blankinship, recently ill for several days, is reported better.
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Patoka
Ancient Adage Applies to Troubled Child Health
An old saying warns that those who seek trouble find it. A physician hunting for issues in the normal child risks labeling healthy variations as problems, disturbing parents who trust nature to guard their youngsters.
Sandoval Church Bible School and Sermon Schedule
Sandoval Christian Church announces Bible School at 9 45 a m with William Bell Amy superintendent. Communion and sermon at 10 45 a m on the subject Friendly Christians. Songs and sermon at 7 30 p m with the subject The Worlds Best Friend. Everyone welcome Pastor J F Rosborough.
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J. F. Rosborough
Danger of Malaria Fears Rise in Illinois
A 1929 malaria surge in central Illinois grew in 1930 with July cases reaching 123 compared with 21 the prior year. Infected mosquitoes reported near Springfield and along the Illinois River signal local transmission, prompting emphasis on mosquito control and breeding elimination.
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Illinois
Springfield
Illinois River
Malaria Prevention Emphasized For Illinois Public
Officials urge barrels and receptacles to stock ponds with minnows and quinine as preventive and treatment. Effective screening by individuals boosts family comfort. Malaria danger is high in Illinois this year and may rise if families do not adopt protective measures against the Anopheles mosquito.
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Illinois
Unknown causes deaths rise sharply in Cook County
Deaths attributed to unknown causes jumped 97.7 percent in Cook County last year, while statewide non Cook County figures fell 19 percent. In 1929 Cook County coroners signed 5 966 death certificates and registrars 1 070, with total Illinois deaths from all causes about 13 050.
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Cook County
Illinois
Unknown Causes in Deaths Undermine County Mortality Reports
The article argues for precise death causes in Cook County to ensure useful death certificates. It notes unknown causes hinder public health assessment, obscure disease trends, and obscure the effectiveness of health programs. Specific mortality data reveal societal patterns including homicides and accidents.
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Cook County
Illinois small loan survey and annual report mailings
The department of trade and commerce released the first detailed survey of Illinois small loan business. Director Leo H. Lowe announced annual report blanks mailed to all small loan offices under the small loan law authorizing loans up to 300 dollars.
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Department of Trade and Commerce
Illinois
Leo H. Lowe
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John W. Thompson
Granite City
Leon’ Tenis
Alton
Mt. Vernon
Grace Thompson
Josie Simcox
Francis Simecox
Mary Wasem
Josephine DeLay
Elizabeth Simcox
Bertha Ann Staley
Elizabeth
Sincox
Chester Jolliff
Union
Nobbe Elevator
Nokomis, Jr
Wes Martin
Dean
Waynes
le Simcox
Sandoval
Geo. Simcox
Sai Harold Dean Simcox
Sando
Grandma Simcox
Harold Simcox
Welfare Mutual Insurance Office
Herschel Bookhout
Salem
Donald Wilson
Bobby Jennings
Ana
Jackie
Igh
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Leo Walker
Frank Crawford
Porter Simcox
B. V. Crosby
Deneen Smith
Lincoln
Harry Deneen, Jr
S. CO
Jackson
Earl
Eldoris Belcher
Harry Forehand
Rock Falls
Ill
Harriette Quayle
Nell Quayle
Archie Pugh
Henry Pugh
Bill Carter
Harry Britt
Bill Pugh
Dutch Linton
North Dakota
Sandoval Christian Church
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Southern
Ilinois
C. L. McMackin & Son
Salem, Illinois
Oxydol
China
Wabash Coffee
Per Doz
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