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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1935
Page
4
In loving memory of Nancy Lee Nattier infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Nattier who died February 4 1934. The family speaks of a home of contentment and love now with angels above and asks for the peace given to such as these.
The Farm Census Office announces a district listing of enumerators in Illinois and urges farmers and ranchers who have not received a sample schedule to obtain one promptly. The eight section schedule, covering 1934 agricultural details, seeks data on land, crops, livestock, and population to aid nationwide statistics and policy planning.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Louis R Linton who passed on February 7 1933 two years have elapsed since his death. The family writes of longing and faith in God and the hope of reunion in eternity. They express sorrow yet trust in the Lord’s day of salvation and deliverance.
Ljather Caldwell as administrator announces before Marion County Court in Salem Illinois at the April Term that all claimants to the estate must attend for adjustment and all debts must be paid promptly. Attorney John L Kagy filed the notice dated January 31 1938.
Vernon area notes report the Vernon Rebekahs surprising the Odd Fellows with a singalong and program titled Family Album at the lodge close last Thursday. Wilbur Doolen announced his December engagement to Miss Lucile Frisby amid social time and refreshments.
Richview residents share weekend visits and family updates. Thelma Doolen hosted a birthday party for her father last Saturday. Neighbors gathered at Henry Werndman’s home for dancing and fellowship. Several locals were noted visiting, calling, and attending clubs with routine chatter about daily life and school activities.
The Bart school closed for a day due to two scarlet fever cases. Miss Rosalie MicClelland suffers a burn on her lower limb from hot grease. Several local residents including Mrs. Ethel Austin, Phyllis, James Case, Asa Case, the McClellands, and others are noted visiting relatives or receiving telegrams about family illness or death. Paul Bundy gathered calves for the St Louis market among local activity.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Austin and daughter Phyllis visited Isaac Ross and family Monday afternoon. Mrs Flora Case called on Mrs Emma Breakfield Friday. Gertrude spent Monday with Mrs Lora Holtalaw Riley Deadmond Brownie Litterer Beef Branch and others delivered. A bridge club walked to the B C Railroad and teachers met at Matthews school hotel on Saturday.
East Zion reports ground hog shadow forecasting six more weeks of cold weather. Town residents share social visits and chores including horse dealings, wood cutting, and family news. Several residents announce births, illnesses, and Sunday gatherings with neighbors and relatives.
Mrs Elsie Hicks and Mrs Mary Ticknor with Edwin Ticknor and Bobby Smith were in Patoka Saturday. Local folks attended the Felton sale near Jack School Tuesday. Ted Ticknor helped Harkers thresh Monday. Roy and Mrs Miller visited relatives at Walnut Hill Sunday. Miss Alice McGeehan assists Mrs Smith at the store with Mr and Mrs Reynolds.
The notes list residents visiting Salem area and out of town trips. Walter Somerville saw Mose and family in Salem while Oscar Slater and Alvin Gray helped and visited. Dwight and Wes Black assisted with wood cutting and mail carrier Chessie Donoho retired at 65. Perry Smith resumed milk hauling to Patoka Dairy.
Mrs Dale Arnold visited with her parents Mark Swift and his wife at the start of the week.
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