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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
1
A brief survey notes Spain’s civil war turmoil and its impact on Europe. It discusses Britain’s royal marriage, 1936 year-end reflections, and cautions that major war in 1937 is unlikely given economic strain and limited confidence in war machinery.
Illinois farmers are beginning to receive checks from the 1936 farm program. Six hundred twenty six checks totaling 91253.30 have gone to Coles DeKalb Cass and Tazewell counties. Marion county work is advancing and grants applications may be sent to state offices by Nov 25.
The death of Dr W L Finn creates a vacancy in the Illinois legislature. Gov may appointand the race could open with A J Ben eyis name favored to run. Sweney, Marion County treasurer, has built a record of public service and contemplates a possible bid.
The article notes that peace and progress go hand in hand in America as Christmas festivities begin. It emphasizes US efforts to lead in peace while war clouds loom in the Orient and fighting continues in Spain.
More than 500 Sanitary Milk Producers attended the second public hearing in St Louis on the proposed U S Standard Milk Ordinance. They cited costs for refrigeration and heating, needed remodeling of thousands of milk houses, and lack of a dairyman appeal board as key objections.
Mr. and Mrs. Len Mendenall of Salem and Thelma Pugh visited Decatur with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pugh and Mr. and Mrs. Thelma Pugh on Sunday.
Samuel Arewine Willett Sr born May 29 1861 in Kaskaskia township died Dec 3 1936 at 75. After a long life in the neighborhood he married Katie Porter on Oct 3 1889 and had four children. Funeral services were held Dec 5 at Shobonier M E Church with burial in Farmer Cemetery.
Patoka graders defeated Odin on the latter's floor by a score of 13 to 4. Mrs Edna Magee attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs Frank Pummell in Vera Friday. Darrel Foltz of Fairbury is visiting friends and relatives here for a week.
Treasurer A. J. Sweney closes books and plans settlement with Illinois as Marion county reports over six hundred thousand dollars in collections. Railroads in multiple townships protest tax assessments affecting large sums. Townships receive distributions led by Patoka 18 677 34 Carrigan 6 361 03 Foster 6 133 34.
About eighteen sophomores and guests attended a party Friday night after the basketball game with Odin. The event moved from the gym to Verle Kirk's home, featuring games, contests, and a food committee serving refreshments. Attendees included Virginia Henry, Evelyn Henry, Lavonne Jones, Helen Walker, Nellie Mae Jones, Maye Fields, Fay Fields, Evelyn Ellis, Mary Eagler, Wanda Eagler, Esther Crawford, Harold Williams, Dale Brumfield, Bobby Wase m, John Dean Carter, Bobby Young, Darrel Chriss, Neil Potts.
The Carter Family thank Reverend Kelly, the singers, the undertakers and all who assisted them during the illness and death of their husband and father.
C D Martin owner of Martin Cash Stores at Patoka and Vernon plans a Salem general merchandise store. The new building sits one block south of Sweney's drug store, in the former White's variety space, with renovations nearing completion. Dwight Martin operates Vernon store. Foster Gideon, arriving from St Louis, will manage Patoka store. the trio vows to cut prices with the Pay Cash and Pay Less motto.
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes announces 1937 license plates available through Illinois newspapers offices garages filling stations motor clubs and county clerk offices. Illinois Motor Vehicle Act requires display by January 1 with no grace period. noncompliance risks arrest. Owners re registering the same vehicle should send 1936 registration card with new plate application. no new title certificate needed if applicant already holds one.
Patoka Public School hosted the township spelling contest on Saturday afternoon to select a representative for the county event in Salem. Contestants included Elvin Lazaveth, Marx Dale Robinson, Leverne Sprinkle, Mira Thelwa Doolen, Betty Ballance, Homer Potts, and Lorene Sprinkle, with Lorene Sprinkle declared winner at two percent after initial rounds.
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