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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
3
Local notice for White Cleaners and Dyers in Centralia Illinois outlining quality cleaning repair and alteration services at 313 East Broadway. The card signals an established dry cleaning operation serving the Centralia area.
The Christian Church invites all to attend Sunday worship led by Bro. Birch of Effingham. A choir and Sunday School are planned with special numbers and a mixed quartet. Morning service at 9:30. Sunday School at 10:45. evening service at 7:15 with an 8: to 9:30 block.
Sunday services across Christ Church groups centered on Love as the Lesson-Sermon subject with the Golden Text citing God as love. Scriptural readings included Zephaniah and 1 John 4 16 along with selections from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
A readable fragment argues that God is Love and immortality cannot appear without love. It contrasts mortal belief in a finite God with the idea of an infinite Love that must be unlimited.
Edgar R. Rogier Post 543 advocates patriotic holidays in February. Lincoln and Washington birthdays should be observed in every school to foster Americanism. Legion posts teach Gettysburg Address before Lincoln's birthday and promote flag pledges and loyalty to the nation and its values.
Mr and Mrs Orville Genre hosted the D D Club on a Saturday night in January with Carrom contests and toasted sandwiches cake and coffee. Prizes went to Mrs Ralph Elliott and Mr Wilbur Doolen. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Doolen Mr and Mrs Ralph Elliott Mr and Mrs Carroll Majoni er and Mr and Mrs Homer Out house.
Albert Jones phoned Saturday evening at the Selby Garrett residence, initiating communication noted by local observers.
Members of the club, though some absent, enjoyed a pleasant gathering. The treasury approved sending 3.00 to the Christmas neighbors Club W L S and 2.00 to President Roosevelt for the crippled children's fund at the last meeting.
In memory of Louis R Linton, beloved son and brother, who entered into rest in February 1933. The family recalls fond memories and enduring love that never fades.
Saturday social rounds mark visits across Sandy Branch with the Williams and Garrett families. The piece notes multiple gatherings including Miss Betty Bender with grandparents, Ell en Parker shopping in Centralia, and Lucile Garrett staying with relatives. Several trips to Kinmundy and Chicago are mentioned along with illness in Patoka and a butcher aid at Selby Garrett’s.
Milton Hult president of the National Dairy Council of Chicago is named principal speaker for the Sanitary Milk Producers eighth annual convention to be held in O Fallon Illinois on February 24. Hult will stress advertising to boost class 1 milk sales. O Fallon sits about fifteen miles east of St Louis on US 50. The community hall seats more than the St Jacob hall used for past meetings. A free noon dinner is planned with church support and special entertainment for farm women and their husbands to join in policy discussions. A large county delegation is expected.
John Holt aged 80 died early Saturday near Arnold Chapel. Funeral services were held at Arnold Chapel Church at 1:00 p.m. Monday with interment at Holt Cemetery. The community extends its sympathy. Arthur Holt of St Louis attended the funeral.
Mrs Martin Summann and daughter Jean and Shirley spent Saturday with her parents the J R Stombaughs. Mrs Annie Goodwin is very ill this week. Willie McClay is much improved. Mrs Bessie Walker visited cousin Mary Stombaugh. Mary Meryman saw Mrs Annie Goodwin Sunday. The Stombaugh and Helbeck families visited the Stombaughs Sunday. Mr Stombaugh has flu under Dr Miller Greer. Mary Ralston visited Annie Goodwin Saturday. John Meryman family spent weekend in Dectour. The Stombaugh twins marked their 5th birthday on Sunday January 30. They are same in weight and height. Leo Jackson Loren Barnes and sisters Gladys and Louise visited Rollie Stombaugh Monday.
EK. E. McHaney and wife shopped in Salem Thursday. Lee Cozad and sons visited Dorris Cozad and family. Logan Meredith and wife Frank Meredith and Mrs. Bill Kirgan were Vandalia visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkins called on Wm. Perkins. Everett Jett and wife, Wm. Perkins and Bill Kirgan were Salem visitors. New mumps cases include Alva Jett Freddie Leo Perkins. C. E. Goodwin and wife called on C. E. McHaney Sunday night.
State Geological Survey documents a long term program to compile Illinois coal bed data. An automatic punch card machine will print detailed results including depth, thickness, elevation, drilling date, and drill hole or mine location for any coal county. The system promises rapid, on demand access to valuable data for the coal industry.
An editorial warns the 1937 automobile death toll may exceed 1936's 37 000, citing faster cars and risky drivers. It calls for stronger law enforcement license-law tightening and swift punishment for drunken or reckless driving to reduce crashes.
Lawrence Talbert went to Dor Ris Cozad on Thursday morning seeking a conversation or inquiry. He spoke with residents and left a brief message for an update.
Raymond Bowen spent Saturday night with Dwight Petrea and Helen Bowen visited Sunday with Colleen Petrea. The Fairman church reported 53 attendees for Sunday services.
Multiple notices list cows, poultry, tractors, car parts, and farm ground for sale or trade. Items include a Case tractor, Barred Rocks, a 1935 Ford Tudor V-8 with Philco Radio, various furniture, ice box, and a piano trade. Locations span Alma Hinds Boulder Shobonier and surrounding areas with contact names and dates.
Notice invites residents from Patoka Vernon and Shobonier vicinities interested in piano lessons during late spring and summer to call or see Dorothy Christie.
The Illinois basin reports nearly 250 producing wells with an average output around 100 barrels per day. Royalty owners receive about one eighth of market value, roughly 16 cents per barrel, equating to about 16 dollars daily or 500 dollars monthly per well. A 40 acre tract could yield up to 2000 dollars monthly under standard practice.
Mr Frank Bradford and family called on Mat Belcher and family. The cases of measles in this vicinity are rapidly reducing. Mr Wash Bowen and son Dean called on Mr and Mrs Charlie Bowen.
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