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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
2
Farthing's Hatchery offers 10 percent discount and a free Christmas gift with orders. Advertises hunting prohibition and trespassing with dog or gun. Also lists various local sales including furniture, milk cows, wood saws, radios, and a player piano with contact names and locations.
Executors Artie Rogier and C Millan Rogier announce appointment in Marion County Illinois and will appear in County Court at the Sa feme Court House on the first Monday in February for settlement of claims and debts. William A Miller serves as attorney.
NYA reports direct benefits to 179000 Illinois youths through part time work education and job placement in 1937. About 3.5 million dollars paid to youths, with 1.403 million to students and 2082 thousand for part time project work. Direct assistance reached 20300 workers while 29300 students continued education. Job information classes served 66368 youths and junior counseling placed 31826 youths in steady private employment. Indirectly about 500000 others benefited through recreation centers and programs led by NYA youths. Campbell emphasizes increased job information and counseling versus 1986.
The article reports President Roosevelt pushing through Congress for bigger defense funding to expand naval strength. It notes ships under construction boosting Atlantic and Pacific fleets, with the Navy poised to outrank rivals. It also mentions debates on government in business and ongoing wars in China and Spain.
The Japanese government faced sharp rebuke over the Panay incident but issued proper apologies and compensation, with the matter deemed closed. Meanwhile the U S Christmas tree trade has grown to about ten million dollars during the Yuletide season, reflecting rising popularity.
Patora M E Church invites Sunday School each Sunday at 9 30 with Rev M Spurgeon as superintendent Preaching on the 1st and 4th Sundays at 7 00 pm and on the 3rd Sunday at 10 45 am Next Sunday January 2 at 7 00 pm for the start of the new year All are welcome A Segend Quarterly conference on January 16 at 7 00 pm with Dr C C Hall to hear a sermon and meet attendees Shaffer Pastor
This piece outlines five practical safety steps for pedestrians to reduce injuries. It notes pedestrians contribute to accidents about 55 percent and urges obeying signals, knowing laws, demanding driver accountability, engaging with traffic planning, and studying pedestrian issues to cut deaths and injuries.
A New Year’s Eve chili supper and watch party will be held at the M. E. Church in Shobonier on December 31. The event will offer chili, sandwiches, cake and coffee with all proceeds going to the Farmers Cemetery.
Thanks to all my friends for making my Christmas merry and for their many kindnesses during my illness. Marian Epps.
Mr and Mrs James Meridith Jr and their children of Hutsonville are spending the Christmas vacation with their parents.
Mr and Mrs Logan Merridith visited Mr and Mrs Albert Galbreath Sunday evening. Bill Kirgan called on Wm Perkins Sunday night. Everett Jett and wives and Tina Jett spent Christmas with Geo Jett and family. Salem shoppers included E E McHaney Chas McHaney Laura Carter Ruth C E Goodwin Esther Simpson and children Glen and Bonnie. Ray Kretzer home guests included Gorge Todlock and Bill Todlock from Olin Bennett Charton and Irnned and Freddie Perkins. Mrs Thurman’s Christmas program at church Friday night drew a small crowd due to bad roads but was enjoyed.
Mr and Mrs Milord Palmer and sons visited with Mr and Mrs Norman Gerrish and children during Christmas. Mr and Mrs Pete Bopp and Bon Raymond hosted. Mr and Mrs Russel Collins and their children spent Christmas with them.
American Foundation for Animal Health estimates adopting the Mc Lean County clean-ground system would reduce swine disease deaths by moving sows and piglets to fresh pasture two to three weeks after birth. Rotating pasture like crop land needs simple sheds. vaccination remains prudent but not a substitute for rotation.
The piece contrasts Japanese bathing with American tubs noting perpendicularly mounted tubs in Japan and a primitive early US scene. It cites Consumers Information praising US sanitary bathing, referencing 19th century Philadelphia tubs taxed at eight dollars per tub and a White House tub installed by President Fillmore.
Mrs Edd Monchen Homer and Virgil Steel spent Saturday and Sunday at Jess Mays home near Vernon. Mr and Mrs Irvon Bowen and children were Vandalia callers Thursday. Herbert Taylor from Peoria spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Taylor.
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