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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
4
The Patoka Register notes James M. Eferson as publisher with Friday edition in Patoka Illinois. It lists the paper as a second class matter, post office entry, under Congress act of 1879 and a yearly subscription of 1.50 dollars.
Gerald Nichsis of Fairman visited Patoka on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs C B Anderson were Carlyle business visitors Tuesday afternoon. Floyd Smith stopped in Centralia Saturday on business. Miss Bettie Simcox visited Cen tralia Saturday. J C Lloyd of Shobonier visited Patoka Tuesday. T P Walker and son Ike were Salon visitors last Saturday. Port Simcox was a St Louis visitor Tuesday. Mrs Bettie Clark of Decatur spent the latter part of the week here. Jeff Smith and Grant Arnold called socially in Centralia last Saturday. Walter Parks and wife visited Carbondale last Thursday. Jack Eagan and Lislie Gray were business visitors in Centralia Monday.
A Marion County Democrat editorial paraphases Hon. William B. Roberts praising Judge Henry Horner. It compares Horner to a guiding leader for Hebrews and asserts he will lead Hlinoians out of bondage, signaling strong sectarian support.
A cave in at Centralia Mine No. 5 Monday night trapped no one but damaged expensive machinery. Residents feared an earthquake but no injuries were reported as crews assess the collapse and potential losses.
A dense column of public sale notes and ads from Centralia region. Items include a Dec 10 sale 10 a m one mile south of Centralia with horses mules a cow yearling and household goods. corn trade offers. used parts tires at Burnett Motor Co. cash for corn requests. trade offers for a library table and a 12 gauge shotgun. popcorn for sale. fat hogs for sale. hedge posts. and enrollment notice for Egyptian Academy of Beauty Culture.
May we extend to all who were kind in the death and burial of our father J. W. Davidson our sincere thanks. Mrs Bettie Clark Mrs Louie Wasem Mrs C V Farmer Mrs Joe Simcox Mrs Edith Douthitt J L Davidson A N Davidson
Notice posted by Mrs. Richard Rawcliffe, Elfen Emerson, Imon Hampy, and the Pope sisters prohibiting hunting or trespassing with gun or dog or removal of any property from land under their control.
Local residents listed include Willie Ehrat Danville visitors Mrs Florence Simcox and S. E. Altom with wives in Bloomington. Weekly travel includes T. P. Walker and S. KE Altom in Vandalia. Missionary conference in Salem and revival near Carbondale noted. Weather turned freezing with snow flurries. many Patoka shoppers in Centrelis. Lively hunting reports and family visits span Decatur Effingham Clinton Centralia and Kirkwood Missouri.
Emma Wall and Harley Cole with his wife called on the sick in the Neck last week. The brief note records their visit as part of local social welfare or church activity.
Fairman and Vernon residents spent Sunday visiting relatives including the Merediths and Hill families.Dorothy Meredith returned to Vernon for a week with Mr. and Mrs. James Meredith. Ada Peters and Mrs. Will Carter hosted visits the Peters and Pigg households. James Meredith Jr visited Carbondale. Minnie Merten called on R. M. Carrigan. The Ticknors hosted at Roy Brown’s in Sandoval. Norman Carter and daughter visited Carrigans. Henry and Mrs. Troutt shopped in Patoka. Rollin Robinson visited G. N. Smith. Mrs. Troutt is delighted to be out again.
Christian Science churches discuss God as the sole cause in a Sunday Lesson Sermon. The Golden Text thanks God for near name and wondrous works, citing Genesis creation and Eddy’s Science and Health statements on divine creation.
M E Church schedules for Sunday December 11 include Arnold Chapel morning service on the subject The Faithful is Needed and Vernon at 7 p m with The Power of Christ. An all day meeting in Centralia First Church on Tuesday December 13 features Bishop plans for the district and the forward program of the M E Church.
Louisiana recorded 1,729 wholesale merchandising establishments with net sales totaling 836 million dollars in 1929. The data highlight the scale of wholesale trade and regional economic activity during that year.
Thanksgiving visitors include J. A. Shepard and wife with Charlie Shep ard and family of Shattuc Luther Barnes and family of Toad Island John Shepard and family of the Neck John Stone and family of Toad Island Rollie Stombaugh and family of Vandalia Bill Alexander butchered hogs Ralph Roseman and family visited Ted Moore Etta Shepard suffered appendicitis Thanksgiving at J. A. Shepard's home W. W. Cooper also butchered a hog on Monday Visitors at J A Shepards include Richard Huddleston and wife from Greenville Henry Stone and family Diamond Springs John Stone and family Toad Island Loren Barnes of Toad Island Bes vie Alexander and Mrs Mary Belcher of the Neck Lucille Cleo and Pauline Shepard visiting grandparents John Stone and wife Zola Belcher called on Bessie arte 4 Wall Morrie of Dewana and his grandmother
Patoka church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Frank Ballance in charge preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m The second Quarterly Conference is set for Saturday December 17 at 2 00 o clock Officials are urged to attend with reports Rev C F Corzine in charge preaching at Island Chapel on December 17 at 7 p m and at Zion on December 18 at 11 a m and 7 p m W D Humphrey Pastor.
Miss Ruth Wadkins will lead the sunbeam meeting after Sunday School. The W M S met with Mrs Leah Delassus for Foreign Mission week of Prayer. Miss Alice Britt will lead the B Y P U program Sunday evening.
The Christian Church will present a Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve Saturday night December 24 and extends an invitation for all to attend.
A brief examination of the factors behind a sound basis for Thanksgiving. The piece reflects on national blessings and the need to recognize gratitude even during difficult times.
The July downturn gave way to August and later months with strong rises led by textiles. Cotton and wool consumption surged while steel capacity rose to 21 percent. Over a million men returned to work, money supply fell slightly from July highs, and gold from foreign shares rose past 350 million. Banks hold excess reserves above 400 million and overall financial health improves as the nation moves toward constructive growth and a safer port.
Floyd Monroe Smith sues Evamse Anetta Smith in chancery for divorce. Non residence affidavit filed. summons issued returnable January, next term. Evamse Anetta Smith must appear January 1935 or the bill will be confessed and a decree entered. Salem, Illinois, December 6, 1982. Clerk J. Lem Ballance. Complainant's Solicitor Ward P. Holt.
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