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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1937
Page
8
The town’s weekly press lauds last week’s extra editions for rapid uptake, noting hundreds of copies sold and the second section rushed out. Oil strike coverage spread nationwide with mails to nearly every state and a copy even headed to China. Residents mailed copies to friends and relatives and plan to keep in step with Patoka Oil Field progress by reading the Register.
Local notes show Wadkins Cafe selling fresh oysters and Altom's offering heavy discount shoes and salt barrels. A flood relief drive is listed for Patoka and Vernon churches on Sunday February 7 with Red Cross donations encouraged.
The article lists numerous Centralia Kinmundy Patoka and surrounding residents visiting relatives and attending funerals, medical treatments, and church or social events. It notes patients undergoing operations, a soldier stationed at Jefferson Barracks, and several residents traveling to St. Louis and Salem for family or work reasons.
Sam Smith of Oklahoma seeks a location to drill with a 4 percent proposition to leave funds at the bank until the rig arrives. Contact the Register Office for details.
Miss Harriet L. Quayle of Patoka marries Howard N. Smith of Centralia in a July 1936 ceremony in St Louis. The bride, Sandoval high school 1934 graduate, has held various positions and enjoys a wide circle of friends. The groom, 1938 graduate, is well regarded in his home community. plans remain to reside in Centralia.
Saturday evening a small gathering was hosted at the Ballance home with 80 year old Mrs James and Mr Belcher of Fort Tan among those present. The group played Monopoly and Hearts before refreshments were served by the host.
A postponed high school basketball game is rescheduled for next Monday as Sandoval and the Pinped team face preparation delays. The outlook centers on readiness and matchup timing driven by the earlier postponement.
The Patoka Woman's Club will meet at the gymnasium on Saturday February 13 at 2 p m. The program includes Roll Call A favorite quotation from Washington or Lincoln Piano Solo Iris Ellis Reading Ruth Pugh Music Ladies Trio Talk Mrs Grace Jordan Centalia will speak on The Cultural Value of Music in the home Vocal Solo James Melluish Music Ladies Chorus and a request to bring a spoon and small plate. Bessie Murfin Chairman Education Committee.
Vernon high school beat Keyesport 30 to 28 in a home and away game with the second team losing 16 to 14. The Vernon Ladies Aid met with 12 members and two visitors, sharing refreshments after the meeting. Several local residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Headley of St Louis and Mrs Estella White’s family, were noted in nearby towns.
Officials from several companies are in Patoka as housing is readied for arriving workers. More workers are expected, boosting demand and local homes. Patoka's restaurant trade has surged in the past two weeks with strong approval for the home cooked meals.
The Meridian Service Station owned by Howard Riley saw its roof collapse. Hobert Doolen discovered the damage and coordinated auto owners to move cars while repairs were made by propping and reerecting the roof with four posts.
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