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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1934
Page
4
The Patoka Register announces subscription terms as one dollar fifty cents per year and notes its publication in Patoka Illinois. It also states its post office classification and establishment under federal act.
Montgomery Ward announces a Centralia Illinois furniture sale including bedroom suite innerspring mattress and rugs with other items. The page also lists multiple public notices: sales of farms near Kinmundy Patoka and Urbana, rentals, and help wanted from Odin and Decatur, Illinois with dates and contacts.
The weather forecast promises cooler days this week. Louise Barnes visits her grandmother this week. Theodore Stone and family along with Wm. Bryant and wife visited John Shepard and family Sunday. Afternoon callers included John L. Belcher, wife, grandson Billy McWhite, and Mrs. Mary Belcher. Bill Alexander and daughter Gladys shopped in Patoka Monday. Luther Barnes and family visited with J. A. Shepard and wife. Ed Barnes and family were in the Neck Sunday. Jim Reed and wife from Centralia, John Reed from St. Louis, and Floyd Carter and wife of To ad Island called on J. A. Shepard and wife Sunday afternoon. Ralph Barnes of To ad Island visited Friday to Sunday with his sister Opal Barnes.
527 Marion County farmers signed adjustment contracts and now must gather evidence of compliance for the AAA corn-hog program. Field inspectors will soon visit each farm to verify records, corn acres, hog counts, and compliance, with reports guiding second benefit payments this fall.
Proceedings led to arraignment of Earl Peddicord versus Dell Mahoon before Police Magistrate Elmer Belcher. Venue moved to Justice of Peace William Cain. Jury returned guilty verdict for assault and battery with a ten dollar fine and twenty three dollars costs.
Clayton Beery, a business visitor from St. Louis, spent Monday in the city meeting with local officials and touring facilities. He discussed potential partnerships and investment opportunities during his stay.
Mrs Claud Steele and children visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Boyd Steele. Vilet Williams is numbered with the sick at this writing. Mr and Mrs Mat Belcher called on Mr and Mrs Boyd Steele Sunday evening. Wash Bowen and family and Opal Belcher attended the ball game at Eaglin. Verna Mahlant and Will Snyder visited Sunday with Orals and family. Earl Hindrex visiting grandparents. Theodore Meredith and Freda Bowen took dinner with Opal Belcher Sunday. Ed Belcher called on May Belcher and family Saturday night. Leonard Crothers and two daughters visited Saturday with Charley Bowen. Washburns and children and Clarence Weaver spent Saturday night and Sunday with Boyd Steele. Wash Bowen called on Mrs Owen Belcher Sunday evening.
Illinois farmers urged to reseed hay fields after drought losses. J C Hackleman advises sowing alfalfa or red clover in late July or August where moisture returns, notes sod quality, soil tests, drainage, and winterhardiness as keys to a productive next summer crop.
On September 7 the town of Fredonia will host a cemetery cleaning event inviting all interested residents to help. Local activities include Ladies Aid at the church with quilting efforts and several visits among residents.
A lighthearted vignette recalls a family gathering where women discussed politics while men shared recipes in a corner. The scene highlights shifting social norms and gendered conversations from bygone days.
Hinsdale and Chicago visitors travel to Patoka relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Messenger and family from Hinsdale. Anticipated training for Irene Malan in Chicago hospitals, shipshape plans for Miss Malan. Garriosn, Irvin, and Wasem families join Missouri and Illinois excursions, with university pursuits and Show Boat attendance noted.
The Patoka Charge M E Church South hosts a conference in session with Bishop A V W Darlington presiding. Morning meetings run 9 to 12, evening services start at 7 30 p m in the gymnasium, with a Sunday sermon by Bishop Darlington. The community is invited to attend all services.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Austin and daughter Phyllis visited Pearl McClelland and Isaac Ross families while Georgia spent time with George Ross. Numerous relatives shared afternoons and evenings visiting, helping thresh, and touring in Decatur Pa Tok a.
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