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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
5
Column lists farm and stable notices from Breese Indiana including for rent stalls for horses near the school house and other sales and services. Names include Alvin Belcher Bruce Carter Elmer Berry Frank Adams Luther Caldwell and Wm Ehrat among others with items like tomato sale, cream separator and rock phosphate.
Ed C. Thiell of Monrovia California died in a Los Angeles hospital on August 19 His funeral and burial were in Los Angeles He is survived by his widow one daughter three grandchildren and two brothers in Kansas City Missouri and Decatur He and his wife lived in Patoka in their early years before moving to California about twenty years ago
Three birthdays were celebrated Sunday at the home of Mrs. Fannie Chandler. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Smith and daughter Evelyn of Decatur. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Humes and daughter Mary Helen of Centralia and Mr. and Mrs. P. J.
The condition of Ben Himes who was struck by a passing truck a couple of weeks ago is not greatly improved. He shows physical improvement but his head injury has caused temporary memory loss. He remains in Centralia Hospital under care and his friends express concern for his recovery.
The Aug 25 Church of Christ Scientist lesson centers on Mind as God and the infinite nature of divine understanding. It cites Psalms 147:5 15 and Eddy's Science and Health passages declaring Mind as infinite with no room for evil in all space.
A regular gathering occurred at the residence of Mrs. I. W. Nattier on Tuesday, September 17, with attendees participating in the planned program and local discussions.
The Patoka Softball League schedule lists games for September 2 4 9 and 11 with matchups including Tigers Island Chapel Cubs Eaglin Giants Vernon Cardinals Zion and Island Chapel. Managers named are George Wasem Don Crawford C D Martin J C Beery Marcus Cox Warren McNichols Lee Murray Howard Perrine.
The saying urges firms to double advertising when rivals intensify effort to win customers. It implies that increased ad spend can secure market share and attract attention during competitive periods.
The church welcomes the Kaskiakia Association on September 11 and 12 with a Thursday evening business meeting on September 5 to elect church officers. Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier will lead the week of prayer starting September 19 at the home of Mrs. G. E. Ballance, with Miss Bessie Hill leading the following session.
The National Safety Council ranks baseball as the riskiest sport for injuries with bathing and horseback riding following in the ranking, highlighting higher exposure and accident potential in these activities.
A 1934 report shows twice as many U.S. deaths from accidents as American deaths in World War I casualties. The comparison highlights higher civilian risk following the war era.
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