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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1936
Page
1
The Patoka resident Aunt Eliza Farmer marked her 90th birthday with friends visiting her home and more than sixty post cards. Gifts included a angel food cake from the Methodist Aid Society, a bouquet from her brother and nieces, and tokens from the community honoring her long devotion to church and town.
Mrs Eliza Farmer thanks friends and loved ones for birthday kindness including a postcard shower visits gift from the Methodist Aid Society flowers and many expressions of love May their lives be filled with blessings of friendship.
Mrs Ingvald Settem hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club Friday afternoon with members L D Altom J C Beery E L DeLay A T Gray L E Green C H Hill Roy Jones Homer N Potts E L Rogier C M Rogier S M Spurgeon P B Simcox D W Troyer J R Wasem G J Wasem and guests Mrs Katie Nattier and Mrs Donald Wilson. The meeting opened with business, the entertainment committee performed led by G J Wasem who sang Mother Mahree with Altom at piano. E B L Rogier won the intelligence contest and refreshments were served. The group adjourned to meet in March with P B Simcox hosting and E L Rogier C M Rogier assisting.
The Voice notes loafers aid a destitute family with food and coal while housing a plea to judge them by deeds not faults. It urges readers to consider PWA driven charity and the town’s stance on dancing reflecting modern enlightenment versus Puritan limits.
Patoka Grade School lost a tournament game at Sandoval on February 10 by a score of 18 to 17. Odin edged Patoka as the locals produced a strong shooting performance before a late string of unsteady drives.
Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Gerrish on Wednesday February fifth a baby boy. Born to Mr and Mrs John Bunne on Friday February seventh a baby son. Mr and Mrs Alvin Hathaway welcomed a baby girl on Monday February tenth.
Patoka High School traveled to Odin Friday and lost 36 to 30 in a rough game. Grover Malan suffered a fractured ankle and a cut jaw in a postgame incident. Official Bunnell from Salem refereed the contest amid protests from Patoka’s staff.
S E Altom, a well known merchant, was taken by ambulance Saturday after a sudden illness to Greer Hospital in Vandalia. Doctors treated him medically and he returned home Tuesday afternoon in improved condition and is not expected to be confined more than a week before resuming business activities.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met with Mrs Mae Simcox last Wednesday with sixteen members present. President Mrs Emma Smith conducted the usual business and Mrs Elsie Gray prepared entertainment. Refreshments of chicken sandwiches pickles cakes and coffee were served by Mrs Simcox and her sister. Wee and Troyer will host the March meeting.
The Patoka Grades defeated the Odin Grades 14 to 10 in a compact contest. Key players Young and Wagstaff led the offense while stout defense stalled Odin’s drives, resulting in a clear regional victory. Box scores referenced.
George J. Wasem local manager of the Elevator Company spends several days in Chicago attending the Hay and Grain Dealers Convention. His absence from the office is noted by friends who expect benefit to business information and a profitable vacation for him.
Members of the Christian Church Aid Society visited Mrs Nelle Quayle at her home for a social evening with refreshing treats. She has been confined for six weeks after an automobile crash with injuries from broken bones healing slowly.
The document lists students named to the high honor roll for the first semester. Included are Betty Altom Ance Arnold Lyle Arnold Wanda Eaglin Helen Walker Nellie Mae Jones Iris Ellis Lola La Grover Malan Meryman Bobby Wasem Rick Ally Harald Bonney Arlene Mee Storpaes hrc gdh 48.
Mrs. C. V. Farmer of Denver Colorado sent a new Texas subscriber to the Patoka Register. She hosts a luncheon the next day with guests Mrs. Byrd Wasem Mrs. Effie Zimmerman Mrs. Fannie Seward Miller Mrs. Elmer Parks and daughter Mrs. Winterborn. Mrs. Parks once lived in Patoka and is now a Denver resident. Mr. Parks is the brother of the late Louie Parks of Patoka.
The Governor convenes a third special session alongside the first two to tackle Permanent Registration Park Consolidation Occupation Diseases Compensation Securities involving Gold Storage of Grain and session expenses. Past attempts at Permanent Registration have failed and with mixed sentiment prospects look slim. Lawmakers may stay long unless adjournment ends the program.
The Woman's Club Educational Department led a Saturday program with songs, a piano solo, readings on Lincoln Longfellow and Washington, and a dialogue. They discussed the State Plan for recognizing elementary schools and funding tied to district standards.
The eighth birthday of Virginia Sue Crawford was celebrated Sunday at her home with games and party activities. Guests included John Wasem Cyril DeLay Emil Nattier Billy Barclay Sonny Adams Bobby Howell Bobby Hopkins Evalena Jennings Norma Jean Wickersham Evelyn Easton Betty McKinney Frances Marshall Connie Meador Pearl Williams Nellie Mae Crawford Wanda Lea Belcher Rev J M Smith Mrs Wilma Crawford Miss Florence Cain Bettie Smcox and others, with gifts and refreshments.
The Methodist Church members sponsored a miscellaneous shower at Miss Anna Belcher s home Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Leo Ballance recently married and now at their new home in Patoka Friends presented many useful gifts signaling support and happiness for the couple.
M D Ballance reports Rev Hodge Murphy is improved after a recent surgical operation and will leave Canton hospital for his Marietta home. He is recovering well and able to be up about the house and thanks Patoko friends for cards and support during illness.
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