08 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1935
Page
1
Supervisor C M Rogier details past actions and future plans for the Patoka Kinmundy road. He notes funding from Motor Fuel Tax Federal grants and state aid, along with local donations of right of way and county maintenance responsibilities.
A 125 member group from Clay Marion Fay ette Bond and Clinton counties gathered in Salem courthouse to back the planned SR 127A route from Pierron to Dundas. Local officials pledged support and a Springfield meeting was proposed to press the highway commission for state aid and right of way.
Notices sent to last year's County 4 H club members invite them to a party next Thursday evening at the Salem High School Gym. Entertainment and recreation planned after a short discussion of the 4 H club program for the coming year.
The M. E. Church South announces a Wednesday gathering of the Women's Missionary Society at Mrs. Ellen Simcox's home on February 13. Rev. Cady will conduct the regular church services Sunday morning and evening with topics on the morning lesson Seven Great Wonders and the Life Hereafter in the evening.
Dave Pauley and Mr and Mrs Jack Clements with Jacquelin and Mrs Frank Wolf with Vivian of Staunton visit Mrs Eliza Farmer in Staunton Sunday. Fred Tacke and family attend his mother's funeral in Central City Saturday.
The tr county Horticultural School annual meeting will be held at Centralia City Hall on Feb 12 and 13. University horticulture leaders will attend and discuss programs. An evening session at Langenfeld Hotel features talks on fruit demand standards spraying and pest control followed by a banquet.
Marion County delegates joined about 5000 attendees at the annual T A A meeting in Quincy over three days at end January. W L Cope ceded the district director post to Chester McCord of Newton Illinois after ten years, and Earl C Smith was reelected president while Talmadge DeFrees became vice president replacing A R Wright.
Mr H H Alp Extension Specialist from the University of Illinois will meet poultry growers at the Court House in Marion County next Monday evening February 11 at 7 30. All poultrymen invited and county Farm Bureau directs Farm Adviser Blackburn to focus on Poultry as a major project this year. Better poultry prospects depend on sanitation and feeding methods. Cooperation expected to attract more time from Mr Alp and several county poultrymen to participate.
Patoka High School defeated Mulberry Grove firsts 43 to 30 and seconds 18 to 14. Leon Hart joined midyear and led with 15 points while Douthitt added 13. Wells paced Mulberry Grove with 9 before fouling out. Strong defense credited to Britt Kleysteuber Ballance. team shows improvement and invites fans to watch future games.
A revival meeting at Pentecost Church will start Sunday night February 10 with Rev. Davis of Mt Vernon leading services. Special singing is planned and the goal is spiritual renewal and souls saved, inviting nearby churches to cooperate. Mr and Mrs William Schultz and Mrs Modessa Smith of St Louis visited Rev and Mrs J M Smith Friday.
A quiet Friday evening ceremony at 7:00 performed by Rev H M Cady united Mrs. Helen J. Chilton of Patoka and Mr. John H. Huff of Mt Vernon. Guests included Mrs. H M Cady and Mr. and Mrs. L M Black. The couple plans Patoka residence and a horticultural business.
Rev S L Speer conducted the funeral in Keyesport for Jack Brandon a 15 year old boy who died from injuries after an accident on December 1 when boys built a bonfire near a burned school site and an apparently empty gasoline tank exploded He was taken to Breese Hospital where he died after the fire incident.
Walter L. Parks of Centralia formerly of Patoka recently sat the U S civil service examination for marketing specialists. The two parts covered dairy products and fruits and vegetables with Walter taking the latter. The Patoka Register extends best wishes for his success.
The Illinois Emergency Relief Commission launches a rural rehabilitation program in Marion County under supervisor Charles T. McLaughlin. The plan aids destitute rural families through repayable loans and loans only, with district case workers accepting applications.
Palmey Company awards honor first through eighth grades for writing drills and January perfect attendance. Recipients include Mary Belcher Virginia Sue Crawford Nellie Mac Crawford Don Griffin Conway Malan Emil Nattier Cyril DeLay Connie Meador Evalena Jennings Norma Wickersham Pearl Williams Bobby Hopkins Stanley Cady Wayne Belcher Evelyn Easton Alavon Walker Pansy Wasem John Barnes Dale Ellis Green Dean Meador Junior Nichols Pauline Goff Dorothy Williams Dorothy Williams Connie Meador Pearl Williams Wayne Belcher Cyril DeLay Emil Nattier Evelyn Easton Dayne Adams Lois Belcher Pansy Wasem John Barnes Buddy Cothern Dale Ellis L Green Paul Spurgeon Eldon Wickersham Pauline Goff Wesley Griffin Ruth Wadkins Mary Helen Jennings Iris Belcher Dorothy Williams Leslie Griffin Betty Altom Evelyn Ellis Jack Hay Lavonne Jones Wallace Gray Patsy Spurgeon Faye Field Mildred Wickersham Irene Belcher May Field Mary Eaglin Paul Quayle Neil Potts Marshall Cady Robert Nattier Lavon Barnes and the Grade basketball team hosts Sandoval on Thursday February 7 at 7 30 p m.
County Clerk Oscar L Hawkins announced a list of supervisors whose terms expire in spring. Millard Rogier of Patoka township appears on the retirement list and will leave office on April second. Twelve supervisors will retire while eleven will continue in office.
Junior Gerrish entertained his school mates on his birthday February 2 with a nice lunch and afternoon games. They had a later roast in the evening. Guests included Mildred and Charles Fiscus Thomas and Glen Barnes Bonnie Lee Gerrish Thomas J Yardley Uncle Sam Skeen and William Poole.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to fill a fourth class postmaster vacancy in Vernon Illinois and other vacancies as they occur. Applications close February 21, 1935. exam date to be stated in admission cards mailed after close of applications.
Miss Mabel Belcher is named county director of vocal and piano music under a state project to promote county training. Rev Kerwin Heffey, pastor of the M E Church South in Salem, is appointed county director of band and orchestra music visiting Patoka to support the effort. Plans call for free instruction countywide under these instructors and county superintendent Paul B Chance with later announcements on time and place for eligible residents. It is likely the local gymnasium will host the classes.
The Girls Senior Class of the Christian Sunday School met at Mary Alice Field's home on Wednesday night January 80 at 7 p.m. with mothers as guests. Officer installation led by teacher Mrs. Katie Hudspeth. marshal Lucille Field. Program included class discussion by Alta Pugh, essay by Mary Alice Field, vocal solo Ruby Eagan, piano solo Iris Ellis. The evening concluded with social games and refreshments.
On Saturday at 2 p m Mr Hanley of Vandalia and Miss June Oldham of Sholconier wed at Rev J M Smith home with witnesses Mr and Mrs Raymond Bingamon Wes tcott Chapel They plan to reside in Seminary township The couple are highly respected in their home communities
Mr and Mrs Don Eagan announce the arrival of a baby girl Phyllis Ruth at their home in Pana The notice names the newborn and relatives with a brief placement in local society. W W Risheson visited Dietrich on Sunday and J C Beery visited Pec i on Sunday.
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