Forage corn rules set 72 day harvest window
D. D. Coffin, president of Marion County Corn-Hog Control Association, states that extra corn planted for fodder must be harvested within 72 days of planting. The June announcements clarify forage crop allowances, with deadlines for non contracted and contracted acres and penalties for grain harvest.
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Marion County
D. D. Coffin
Corn-Hog Control Association
Extension Service
College of Agriculture, University of Illinois
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
AAIA
Washington
Weeds Must Be Mowed on Idle AAA Land
Marion County farmers under the corn hog and wheat adjustment programs are warned to mow weeds on idle contracted acres. Extension service reports indicate some signers have neglected this AAA requirement, risking penalties under Illinois noxious weed laws. Field inspectors will verify compliance in the county farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Atresto
Marion
Canada
AAA
Illinois Central builds floodway bridges near New Orleans
The Illinois Central System reports progress on two four mile long bridges over the Bonnet Carre floodway near New Orleans. About 235000 cubic yards of earth fills and more than 15000 piles, ranging 70 to 90 feet, have been used or driven with government funds totaling 3250000 dollars funding the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central System
Bonnet Carre
New Orleans
Illinois Central Magazine
Strong soil will save wheat crop from chinch bugs
Illinois researchers caution that strong soil and favorable conditions can protect wheat from chinch bugs this winter. They advise seed bed prep, locality adapted varieties, and late sowing to avoid Hessian fly, noting oats may bear infestations if other grains fail.
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Illinois
State Natural History Survey
Agronomy
College of Agriculture, University of Illinois
Will
Kendall
Grundy
LaSalle
Auto Kills Aged Man On Highway
Wm Burton Armstrong of Patoka was struck by a car on State Highway 132 Sunday morning and killed. Witnesses said he stepped into the path while trying to avoid a westbound vehicle driven by Mrs Mary Shoup of Mattoon. Coroner's inquest returned an accidental, unavoidable death. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. Cox and Martin undertakers in charge.
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Sullivan
Burton Armistrong
Minois
Ma Zonie
Armstrong
Mary Shoup
Mattoon
Patoka
Woodlawn
Clinton, Cox and Martin
Rostra Club Met Tuesday In Regular Session
Rostra Club met Tuesday night in regular session with Mrs. Donald Wilson and Mrs. H. ON. Potts as leader. An evening program included the Batter English lesson, several near awards defined and discussed. The club will meet in September with Mrs. J. W. Alexander hosting and Mrs. Ingvald Settem as leader.
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Rostra Club
Donald Wilson
H.on. Potts
J. W. Alexander
Ingvald Settem
Horned Toads exhibited at the Register office
Two horned toads from Wichita Falls, Texas, displayed this week at the Register office by Ray Irvin visiting Patoka. Irvin notes these common southern toads are harmless and beneficial by eating bugs, recalling a toad found in a courthouse cornerstone forty five years ago. the piece hints at resilience during hard times.
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Register Office
Wichita Falls
Texas
Ray Irvin
Patoka
Thanks Patoka Booster for Civic Pride and Cooperation
The Patoka Register praises residents for cleaning up unsightly weeds in public spots and improving the town’s appearance. It credits collective effort for a brighter, more attractive Patoka and urges continued community support and constructive feedback.
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Patoka
Patoka Register
Henry Griffin Opens 14th Year at Waterworks
Henry Griffin marks his 14th year as Clinton water works engineer. Employed July 12, 1920, he served as chief engineer for four years and supervised water department operations under Commissioner Amos Bordner. His efforts modernized the plant, enabling simultaneous pumping of wells and fuel savings.
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Clinton
Henry Griffin
Griffin
Amos Bordnner
Water Department
Griffins
Bordner
Patoka
Emanuel Hendux
Enginy
Griff
Mound City
Yee and
Centralia
Ill
W. F. Litzenberger
Mobile
Ala
Clinton Daily
National Housing Act Promotes Permanent Housing Credit Plan
Property owners can seek 100 to 2000 credit from approved institutions under the Modernization Credit Plan. Banks and lenders nationwide are ready to extend credit for housing improvements. The program aims to reconstruct American property over a multi year period through coordinated financing and product support.
Richeson Reunion Held in Dieterich
The eighth annual Richeson family reunion drew several hundred to Liberty Park for a basket dinner and program with a family history. At the business meeting Floyd Groothius of Dieterich was elected president and Dr L A Neal of Mattoon was named vice president.
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Dieterich
Richeson
Liberty Park
Floyd Groothius
L. A. Neal
Mattoon
Ethel Burk
Mahomet
K. S. Manuel
Colburn Richeson
Mary Woody
Flossy Richards
Sunshine Class Meeting Hosts Slumber Party and Picnic
Miss Anna Belcher entertained her Sunday School class Monday night with a slumber party at her home and a picnic breakfast at the park. Attendants included Iris Belcher Irene Belcher Patsy Spurgeon Betty Altom Lavonne Jones Wanda Evenings Mary Bryan and Helen Troyer assisted.
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Anna Belcher
Iris Belcher
Irene Belcher
Patsy Spurgeon
Betty Altom
Lavonne Jones
Wanda
Mary Bryan
Helen Troyer
School Opens Monday September 3 For District Students
The local grade and high school will open Monday September 3. All high school students register Monday morning August 27 between 8 and 10 at the high school building. The only textbook change is in seventh and eighth grade Geography.
Nellie Belcher and Daughter Attend Illinois State Fair
Mrs. Nellie Belcher and her daughter Mabel are visiting the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this week to enjoy the exhibits and events.
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Nellie Belcher
Mabel
Springfield
Patoka Community Softball League Schedule
The schedule lists games from August 20 to September 19 including Zion, Toad Island, Cox and Martin Undertakers, Tigers, Eaglin, Cardinals, Cubs, Giants, and a concluding note naming team affiliations such as Cubs C D Martin and Giants Don Crawford.
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Patoka Community Softball League
Zion
Toad Island
Cox & Martin Undertakers
Tigers
Eaglin
Cardinals
Cubs
Giants
Cox
Martin Undertakers
Cox and
Cox and Martin Undertakers
Geo. Wasem
C. D. Martin
Don Crawford
Clayton Beery
Dairymen to Receive 2079 Increase in Milk Checks
Members of the Sanitary Milk Producers in Marion county will see a cash increase of 2 079.00 per month in their milk checks under the St. Louis milk license effective August 24. An $80 000 monthly increase is distributed across the territory. The rise follows drought conditions and higher costs in the St. Louis Milk Shed. Monthly milk purchases by Shiptes market data show varied totals from March to July with bottle milk comprising over half in July.
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Sanitary
Marion’ County
St. Louis
Shiptes
Birthday Party at Beyer Home
A birthday party for Martin Beyer was hosted at his parents’ home on Aug. 16. Guests enjoyed music and dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Lawrence Sorrell Byron Meador Glenna Wasmuth Georgia Gillispie Orson Johnson Donald Thomas and several Beyer relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Beyer
Emil Beyer
Lawrence Sorrell
Byron Meador
Glenna Wasmuth
Georgia Gillispie
Orson Johnson
Donald Thomas
Anthony
M. E. Church Sunday Service at 10 45 A M
Morning worship at 10 45 oclock at the M E Church with a minister from the M E Church South delivering the sermon.
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M. FE
M. E. Church
South
Lawson Couple Visiting Relatives in Winona
Mr and Mrs Ed Lawson are visiting this week with relatives in Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ed Lawson
Winona
Household Science Club Banquet Date Changed to Sept 14
The Household Science club holds its annual family night banquet Friday at 7 30 p m shifting from Sept 7. Menu includes baked ham scalloped corn potatoes au gratin cabbage tomato salad bread butter pickles watermelon iced tea. Committees named for entertainment solicitors decorations meat potatoes scalloped corn salad iced tea table service and watermelon with members listed. Each member to bring table service for own family.
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Household Science Club
Carrye Alexander
Jessie Adams
Belle Beckemeyer
Katie Nattier
Georgia Settem
Elsie Gray
Etna Knight
Bessie Murfin
Josie Simcox
Wilma Diveley
Winnie Spurgeon
Madaline Porter
Eva Potts
Leona Belcher
Mae Good
Daphne Martin
Effie Smith
Augusta Peek
Edna Belcher
Lula Troyer
Donna Jennings
Emma Smith
Selah Ballance
Grace Chance
Alice Cruse
Edith Cruse
Annabelle Wilson
Maude Irvin
Wilma Rogier
Gladys Jones
Kate Walker
Mae Simcox
Francis Simcox
Federal Land Bank Loans Reach $100 Million in 16 Months
The Federal Land Bank of St. Louis reports over $100 million in loans closed since May 1 1938, under the farm mortgage refinancing campaign. President Walter L. Bush notes about $90 million of refinanced debt is not new borrowing, with long term, uniform annual payments on both land and community loans.
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Federal Land Bank of
Lag Bay
Poinking
Rustatatetty
Nee Federal .Land. Bank
Firnica
Automobile Collision at Don Crawford Station Saturday
A Saturday morning intersection collision at the Don Crawford filling station caused minor damage to two cars. One car was driven by Will Jones and owned by Carl Easton. the other was driven by unknown tourists. No injuries were reported.
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Don Crawford
Will Jones
Carl Easton
Mrs. Hiram Farmer Dies In California
Mrs. Hiram Farmer of Rialto California died recently after a prolonged illness. Former Patoka residents, she is survived by her husband and a daughter in New York. News reached friends in Patoka, details unavailable.
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Patoka
Hiram Farmer
Rialto
Calif
California
New Yorks
Mrs Frer and Miss Reba Gray Guests with Wilson1
Mrs. Fred Fréyer and Mrs. M r nie Wilson were guests, Saturn with Miss Reba Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fréyer
M’rnie Wilson
Saturn
Reba Gray
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Sunshine
Beyer Home
Federal Land Bank
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