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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
4
The community struggles with washed out roads and mud delaying mail delivery and daily tasks. Residents report repairs, plans for sowing oats, and ongoing home projects while weather keeps activity limited. A house fire damages Marion Evans home and shifts community sympathy toward the family.
Sam pushed through the wet weather though rain lingered and he decided not to quit. He chose to continue despite the downpour, sticking to his tasks.
Local notes describe one notable mud hole along East Fork and a string of visits and errands in Patoka from Tuesday to Sunday. Town residents Elmer Kirgan, Fred, Herb Stone, Ram Kirgan, and others frequent shops, sales, hauling milk, and social visits. A leap year quip closes the community snapshot.
Marion Reed Carrigan broke her buggy en route to Odin high school on Friday and rode home on horseback after contacting relatives for first aid. The article lists local visits, Sunday school attendance, and class notes from Carrigan with reading and language activities, plus fifth month pupil grades.
Report notes two new pupils expected to begin attending, with no further details on names, classes, or start dates.
Lewis Jones toured Vernon and described mud conditions. Rev Mitzell could not keep an Arnold Chapel appointment. Bro Cecil Lowe spoke. Abendroth children sick with mumps. Jane Walker hosted a Valentine party for Arnold Chapel students. Local residents Ellis Bassett and Lyle Williams stayed with Mason Bassett. Monroe Lansford did road work earlier in the week. Obit notes W Henrichmeyer died at 49 in Wilberton Township. Ed Gehrkin struck last week due to bad roads. W H Jones cited with tooth trouble. Robert Arnold and Wayne Doolen visited Lester Saturday. Lewis Jones bought a saddle horse and considers trading more. Lew Engler has filled relay mail duty for ten days. Lewis Jones family visited Mary Walker’s. Chapel Ladies Aid met. Francis Griffin bought calves from Lewis Jones. Moving week may begin if weather permits.
Shobonier M. E. Church urges members to join in holy partnership with Jesus Christ by offering heart time talents and influence. The article highlights the feeding of the multitude as a miracle and invites all to attend Sunday School races with Lincoln Highways contest leads and upcoming services at Luster Chapel Haley Chapel and community notices.
Bondale hosted relatives this weekend as Mrs. Sasse’s father Mr. Sessions joined the visit. A seven and a half pound son was born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lamb in Vandalia hospital. Several local families, including Emerson Metzger and Cowger households, shared visits and church activities amid weather and road conditions.
Sunday visitors from East St. Louis joined Mrs. Florence Simcox and daughter Minnie as the Christian Science Lesson-Sermon centered on soul, salvation, and spiritual growth. Scripture from Psalms and II Corinthians framed experiential faith while selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy reinforced transformation of consciousness.
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