Federal Farm Board Seeds $100 Million for Wheat Marketing
The Farm Board announced $100 million is placed at the Farmers' National Grain Corporation to aid farmers in stabilizing wheat prices. It plans loans to legally justified wheat cooperatives, with prices set per bushel and loans carried through the marketing season. The Chicago based entity will also oversee stabilization efforts for other grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Barnes
Farm Board
Chicago
National Grain Corporation
Congress
Legge
Seattle
St. Louis
National Farmers’ Grain Corporation
Stock Exchange
London
Marion County Rural Letter Carriers Meet Honors Patoka Guests
The regular Marion County meeting drew many carriers and wives to the Patoka group at the local gym. State President J. E. Cooper spoke and was well received. A luncheon followed with sandwiches doughnuts and coffee and games. The next gathering is planned for Osdios Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Patoka
J. E. Cooper
Shobonier
B. N. Griffin
Bro. Cooper
George Washington
Mir
Marvin. Ballanes
Washington
Lum Ballard Home Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
Fire completely destroyed the Lum Ballard residence early Thursday morning. The family awoke around 4 a.m. as the structure burned, leaving little for them to salvage. They had partial insurance, and friends express sympathy during this time of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lum Ballard
Shobonier Visitor D M Cowger Spends Monday here
D M Cowger of Shobonier was a visitor here on Monday, stopping at local residences and chatting with residents about community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Cowger of
Shobonier
Egyptian Conference Schools Hold Meeting Here
Representatives of the Egyptian Conference met at Patoka High School gym last Saturday with many school heads and coaches in attendance. Leaders discussed membership, including Mulberry Grove’s formal request and Vandalia’s intention to withdraw after the year, and finalized an eight town schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
J. F. Talbott
Sandoval
Bert Gunn
Odin
E. L. DeLay
W. V. Bancroft
Kinmundy
G. C. Howard
Farina
Board of Control
Donald Lee
Harvey Munger
V. Cozad
G. C. Lackey
Altamont
L. E. Adams
Brownstown
Green
St. Elmo
Carroll and Lovell
Talbott
Mulberry Grove
Vandalia
Switzer
Hake
Tax figures and valuations for Patoka township 1930
County records show tax rates and totals for Patoka township districts 41 through 46 with City and Road and Bridge levies. The taxable valuation has declined over four years from 805,570 in 1927 to 714,715 in 1930, a drop of 90,819.
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Patoka Township
Patoka
Patoka Boy Scouts Hike and Eat Saturday
Patoka Troop 1 members led by Scoutmaster M D Ballance hiked southwest and camped along Burtons Branch. They built fires cooked dinner, staged a juggling skillet act, and Scouts Craig and Eagling earned Second Class tracking credentials amid a snowball fight and high spirits.
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Patoka Troop 1
B. S. of
M. D. Ballance
Burton’s
Chas. Griffin
Mother Earth
Han
Chad
Craig
Eagling
Baby Boy Arrives at Cozad Home North Side
Announcement notes the birth of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cozad located near the North Side Fairman store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cozad
North Side
Fairman
Love as Lesson Topic in Local Christian Science Churches
Sunday services across all Churches of Christ, Scientist focused on Love. Golden Text from Psalms 42 8 spoke of divine kindness, with Psalm 23 1 noting The Lord is my shepherd. The Christian Science text Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy stressed divine Love meeting every need and Jesus healing for all time and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker
Eddy
Jesus
Temple Church Plans Sunday Preaching Service
Temple Church will hold a preaching service next Sunday afternoon led by Pastor J. F. Rosborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Church
J. F. Rosborough
M. E. Church News: Services and Sunday School
Faithful notice from the M. E. Church reports growing Sunday School attendance and a flood aid collection of 12 dollars. Vernon preacher Ira Kinney delivers his third sermon on Service. Activities include Silver Tea Feb 6 and Ladies Aid Feb 7 with class leaders named. Mrs Magee ill at Fort Worth hospital receives flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
Farrell
Vernon
Ira Kinney
Kinney
F. M. Smith
Donna Jennings
Elsie Gray
Anna Belcher
Arline Walker
Mary Wasem
M. E. Church
Rubye Cain
Ladies Aid
F. G. Lett
Edna Magee
Effingham Hospital
S. M. Spurgeon
Mayor Griffin of Centralia Announces Candidacy for State House
The official announcement shows Hon G W E Griffin of Centralia entering the race for Representative to the State Legislature from the 42nd Illinois District. Griffin, a well known civic figure and former teacher turned businessman, campaigns on integrity avoiding mudslinging and seeks broad support across four counties.
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G. W. E. Griffin
Centralia
Mayor Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Evrybody
Illinois
Well Known Man Charles Bassett Killed Near Peoria
Charles Bassett, son of Mr and Mrs Lafe Bassett, was killed in a car accident while returning from Chicago on a slippery road. His funeral was held at Kinmundy M E Church with Rev J M Smith officiating and burial in Kinmundy cemetery. Roy Jones and family attended the service. His wife, living in St Louis, was informed via papers found on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Basset
Kinmundy
M. E. Church
Rev
J. M. Smith
Roy Jones
Charles
Lafe Bassett
Ira C. Morris
St. Louis
Charlie
Davis Returns to University of Iowa After Visit
Jakie Davis spent the weekend with his parents here and has returned to his school work at the University of Iowa. He was accompanied by a boy friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakie Davis
U. of I
Former Homer Resident Wm G Eaglin Dies in Danville
News from Homer reports the death of William G Eaglin born Patoka July 13 1885. He died in St Elizabeth Hospital after a brief illness caused by blood poisoning following removal from his Homer Rural Route 3 home. Funeral was held at M B E Church with Rev Eisin officiating and burial in Homer Cemetery. He was a member of Homer K of P lodge.
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Homer
Wm. G. Eaglin
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Patoka
Charles Eaglin
St. Louis
M. BE
Eisin
Homer K
P. Lodge
Dick Wasem
QO. F. Davis
For Sale Baritone Horn and Shoes in Patoka
For sale a baritone horn in excellent condition with terms. Also available are several pairs of women and misses shoes at cheap prices from L. M. Black shoe repair shop in Patoka two doors north of Blue Goose Garage. Phone 20.
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Patoka
L. M
Black Shoe Repair
Blue Goose Garage
What Will The New Year Bring
Predictions for 1930 from business leaders and Col. Leonard W Ayres. The year will start slow but rise, with farming better and consumer prices higher. Unemployment falls as public works begin. wages stay steady while profits dip and stock prices rise by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Col
Leonard W. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Company
America
Col. Ayres
Europe
Washington
United State Department of Agriculture
Mrs Floyd Eaglin Dies After Illness in Urbana
Mrs Floyd Eaglin died Saturday after months of dropsy illness at Urbana hospital. Funeral Sunday at 3:30 pm from the Methodist church with Pastor L Elson officiating. Burial at G A R. Pallbearers listed. Four children placed in Huling Home at Rantoul. Infant daughter with Ora Mast family. Maud Snyder Eaglin born Vernon Ill May 29 1887 married Floyd Eaglin Dec 17 1905. Ten children. survivors include nine at home and elsewhere, mother, siblings, and grandchildren.
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Floyd Eaglin
Urbana
Methodist Church
L. Eison
G. A. R. Pall
Ben Nall
Irvin Boggs
Roscoe Matthews
Elmer Tracy
Ralph O’neil
Ora Mast
Huling
Rantoul
Maud
Henry Snyder
Vernon, Ill
Homer
Vernon
Winna Zol’iner
Pauline Woods
St. Louis
Wayne
George
Esther
Robert
Margaret
Willard
Charles
Nellie Maude
Albert
Thomas
Everett
Decatur
Bert Lincleum
Mansfield
Marion County Circuit Court Docket February 1930
A list of cases scheduled in the Marion County Circuit Court from February 17 to 21 1930 including People cases against Elmer J Jones The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Leroy Frederick various civil matters Nora Weems vs Elizabeth Weems and others Judge docket entries outline scheduled hearings and civil actions for the week.
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The
People
Elmer J. Jones
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Leroy Frederick
Richard Farmer
Irquoir Insurance Underwriters of
Danville
Eldrii
Henry Benning
Jewell Furlong
Roscoe Smith
Nora Weems
Elizabeth Weems
Jay Donahue
Western Union Telegraph Co
E. S. Blackwell
Mattie Stone
Emma Stuemeyer
Ernest K. Frazier
Charles D. Merritt
Business Men’s Assurance Co
City of Centralia
Farmer Wm Smith Visits Patoka. Auction Feb 15
Wm Smith a well known farmer stockman and auctioneer visited Patoka Monday. The issue notes an upcoming sale announced for February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm, Smith
Patoka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion County Carriers Meeting
Christian Science Churches
Temple Church News
M. E. Church News
Peoria
Marion County Circuit Court
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