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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1942
Page
5
Vernon community notes list visits and calls from Granite City Cen tralia Vandalia Patoka Sandoval Effingham and St. Louis. Residents like Mrs Caryl Thompson Miss Opal Jones and Miss Ruth Laws are mentioned with neighbors and local events including Red Cross meetings and church revival activities.
VicHANEY Henry Powel and Oscar Slater were business visitors at Alma Saturday. Jesse Griffin and John Fredenberg of near Omega called on Forrest Gaston Sunday afternoon. Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Lizzie Sparling in Washington State. She was an Aunt of Mrs. Homer Osborn and formerly lived in this and the Fredonia vicinity. Loren Bullard and family of Salem attended church at Given's Chapel and dined with Elmer Bullard and wife. Lloyd Gaston and family spent Sunday with his parents. Forest Gaston, Sanders who works at Belleville, spent Saturday night and Sunday with home folks. Elva Sullens called on Alvin Gray Monday morning. Rev. Clifton of Centralia filled his appointment at Given's Chapel Saturday night and Sunday. Eli Howard and Mrs Elmer Powell are on the sick list. Mrs. Bertha Gaston and son Billie were shopping at Salem Saturday.
The Work Projects Administration offers stenographic jobs in Washington with starting pay of 1440 dollars a year and potential to 1620 dollars. E E Canfield state personnel officer says young women may expect rapid promotion and advancement to secretarial roles. Civil service status not yet guaranteed, but opportunities to obtain it will be provided.
Arrangements are being completed for lodgings as war efforts accelerate. Applicants seeking further information should inquire at the State Personnel Office Room 728 in the Merchants Mart for details on available positions.
Illinois growers face a reduced peach crop in 1942 due to a hard January freeze. L. L. Colvis of the Illinois Agricultural Association says about one third of peach buds were killed but damage varied by area. Low land orchards suffered most with some sites reporting up to complete bud loss, while higher land in Centralia fared as little as 10 percent.
The buds on trees were much smaller than usual, signaling that any freezer impact will likely cause a noticeable decrease in the crop. The note highlights early signs of reduced yields and potential horticultural concerns.
Angus bulls and 2 Angus heifers pasture bred offered by James Thomas. Also a 27 Dodge Coupe 4 cyl in unusually good condition. One team mares smooth mouth and one black Percheron coming 3 years. Baled wheat straw and Red Top Hay available. 2-6-1tp.
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