Restrictions Approved by Bank in Patoka Evokes Community Support
The First State Bank of Patoka restricts withdrawals at noon on February 11, earning broad approval. Depositors including business people and farmers show confidence by increasing deposits. only a few seek early withdrawals or sale of accounts. A long depositor list appears in the newspaper, while local trade continues with no evident hardship as officers and customers unite to protect the bank.
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First State Bank
Patoka
Vernon
First State Bank of
Patoka Household Science Club Meets in February 1932
The Patoka Household Science Club met at the gym on February 13 1932 with a roll call on a George Washington quotation a debate on whether Washington founder or Lincoln savior did more for the country the negative side won judged by Mrs Augusta Peek Ina Anderson and Effie Smith Debaters were Leona Belcher Eva Potts Elsie Gray and Ruth Carter Bettie Simcox chaired the program and the club endorsed Mrs D A James of Salem for State Vice President of the Southern District and supported a petition to foreign governments to send delegates to the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair International Congress of War funded by the Post Telegraph Cable Company The Illinois Farmers Institute annual meeting will be held at J Vernon Illinois February 17 and 19 1982.
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Patoka Household Science Club
George Washington
Washington
Lincoln
Elsie Gray
Ruth Carter
Eva Potts
Leona Belcher
Augusta Peek
Ina Anderson
Effie Smith
Ruby Eagan
Jane Solo
Bettie Simcox
D. A. James
Salem
Post Telegraph Cable Company
Illnoois Farmers Institute and Department Household Science
J. Vernon
Illinois
Illinois Diphtheria Immunization Prevented 27,900 Cases
A five year Illinois review shows toxin antitoxin and toxoid immunization likely prevented about 27,900 diphtheria cases and saved over 1,800 lives. The analysis compares natural exposure outcomes with vaccinated protection and notes scarlet fever trends for context.
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Illinois
University of Illinois
United States
Cincinnati
In Memoriam for a Dear Father February 1929
In loving remembrance of our dear Father who passed away February 18 1929 a precious one from us is gone a voice we loved is still A place is vacant in the home which never can be filled Mr and Mrs John Edwards and families Mr and Mrs Walter Cole and families Mr and Mrs Harvey Smith of Decatur spent Sunday with Mrs Fanny Chandler and Ross Chandler
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John ‘Edwards
Walter Cole
Soul as Lesson Theme in Christian Science Churches
Sunday lessons across Churches of Christ, Scientist focused on Soul as a spiritual concept. Golden Text cites Lamentations 3 25 26 praising waiting on the Lord and seeking the soul, with Psalms 66 8 9 praising God for life and steady feet.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Humanity of Jesus Theme Lights B Y P A Program
The B Y P A program at the Baptist church Sunday night February 21 at 6 30 features the humanity of Jesus with Bible Drill led by Rose Chandler and readings on the real human body and soul by Francis Belcher and Rose Chandler. Violet Nattier and Eula Britt present the Son of Man theme and Carl Rogier narrates The Blue Picture of Jesus. A special song Jesus Saviour Pilot Me is sung by Wm Rogier.
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B. Y
Jesus
Rose Chandler
Gladys* Farmer
Carl Rogier
Francis Belcher
Man
Violet Nattier
Humanity
Eula Britt
Jesus, Saviour
Pilot
Wm. Rogier
Vernon Rebekahs Boost Attendance
The Vernon Rebekah lodge No. 426 votes to hold a membership and attendance contest with captains Audree Green and Mildred Morgan. The winning side will receive an entertainment from the losing side at year end. monthly second meetings will feature birthday committees and refreshments limited to one cent per year of age.
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Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Helen White
Audree Green
Mildred Morgan
Illinois appoints Emergency Relief Commission
Springfield Feb 15 Governor Louis L Emmerson appoints a seven member Illinois Emergency Relief Commission to administer relief funds. Members include Edward L Ryerson Jr Col A A Sprague Omar H Wright Victor A Olander Arthur Eidman Joseph M Cudahy and Samuel Insall Jr with duties tied to tax anticipation note funds.
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Springfield
Louis L. Emmerson
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Edward L. Ryerson, Jr
Chicago
Col
A. A. Sprague
Omar H. Wright
Belvidere
Victor A. Olander
Illinois Federation of Labor
Arthur Eidman
Belleville
Joseph M. Cudahy
Samuel Insall, Jr
Patoka Leads Northern Egyptian Illinois H S Standings
Official basketball standings for the Northern Egyptian Illinois High School Athletic Conference show Patoka with 7 wins and 2 losses, Odin 5 3, Farina 3 6, Brownstown 2 6, Kinmundy 1 7. Results since last report include Farina 25 Kinmundy 13 and Brownstown 17 Patuka 9.
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Northern Egyptian Illinois
H. S. Athletic Conference
Rank
L Pet. Patoka
Patoka
Odin
Farina
Brownstown
Kinmundy
Patuka
Illinois posts best for 625000 miles of state fences
Urbana Feb 16 Illinois researchers say about 625000 miles of farm fences exist in the state with roughly 20 million posts need replacing yearly. Native post trees Osage orange black locust and western catalpa offer economical homegrown options with plant spacing and borers discussed and timelines ranging 10 to 15 years for mature posts.
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Urbana
Ill
Ilinois
L. E. Sawyer
College of Agriculture
University of Ilinois
Illinois State Natural History Survey
Sawyer
Catalpa
Special Meeting of Centralia Lodge A F and A M
Centralia Lodge No 201 A F and A M holds a special meeting at Centralia Temple on Monday February 22 at 8 00 p m. to commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of George Washington with speakers from Nashville Illinois and music by the Centralia Conservatory of Music. Masters urged to attend and participate.
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Centralia Lodge
A. F
Centralia Temple
George Washington
Centralia
Centralia Conservatory of Music
R. I.’. Leseman
Nashville
Illinois
Neoga Bank Reopens After City Action Staves Off Run
Oliver Wadkins and family recall how Neoga Bank faced a run with thousands withdrawn. Neoga mayor declared a three day holiday and suspended business, closing stores and the bank. The bank reopened after two days as confidence returned, aided by swift local action. Clayton Slifer and wife visited J. P. Crawford's family over the weekend.
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Oliver Wadkins
Patoka
Neoga
Ill
Nancy Wadkins
Neoga Bank
Bank Officials Praise Public Support For Deposit Restrictions
First State Bank of Patoka officials commend farmers and dairymen for continuing to deposit checks despite withdrawal limits. They call the public backing crucial to restoring confidence and ensuring the bank remains solvent while restrictions stay in place.
Custer to Open Galesburg Speaking Campaign
Republican governor candidate Omer N. Custer will start his Illinois campaign with a rally in his home city of Galesburg on Saturday February 20. The event is coordinated by Knox county Republican leaders with local officials and the Chamber of Commerce. A special Chicago origin train and statewide low excursion rates are planned. The program begins at 2 PM at the Galesburg Arsenal after a noon informal gathering at the Custer Hotel.
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Chicago
Ill
Omer N. Custer
Illinois
Galesburg
Custer
Republican County Central Committee
Knox County
Knox County Board of Supervisors
Republican State Central Committee
Republiccan County Central Committee
Republican Precinct
Galesburg Arsenal
Anticipation War Rants to be Issued
Springfield announces six percent tax anticipation notes will be issued from 100 to 50000 dollars to fund an 18750000 emergency relief plan approved by the state legislature. Bids open February 19 in the state treasurer’s office with notes callable December 1. Bonding may follow if voters approve in November. Each county repays by its gas allotment. failure could raise state taxes.
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Springfield
State
General Assembly
Obituary of John Knight in Vernon and Patoka
John A. Knight, born January 26, 1854 in Foster Township Illinois, died February 12 1932 at Patoka Illinois aged 70 years 12 days He is survived by his son Arthur and a cousin Mrs Jim Mays Also recognized are Joe and Oscar his deceased sons The funeral was held February 14 at the Vernon Methodist Church with burial in Vernon Cemetery
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John A. Knight
Joseph
Sally Knight
Foster Township
Illinois
George Mays
Patoka
Allie Bond
Arthur
Joe
Oscar
Uikadwe
Jim Mays
Vernon
J. M. Smith
Vernon Cemetery
Merritt Caldwell and Warren Willard Entertain for School
The Grade School thanks the community for help at last Thursday's entertainment which drew a splendid crowd and raised 28.25 dollars. Merritt Caldwell performed magic tricks while Warren Willard played banjo and assisted the school orchestra, earning praise for their talents.
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Merritt Caldwell
Warren Willard
Bond
Merritt
Caldwell
Willard
Mr. Willard
Friends Celebrate Miss Georgia Cruse at Her Home
Miss Georgia Cruse, recently released from St. Marys Hospital, was cheered Sunday evening at her home by friends on the porch. Led by W E Field they sang two songs, Count Your Blessings and In the Garden, celebrating her improving health after a period of illness.
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Georgia Cruse
St. Mary’s Hospital
W. E. Field
Miss Georgia
Hall
St. Mary's Hospital
Georgia
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Memoriam
Harvey Smith
Decatur
Fanny Chandler
Ross Chandler
Christian Science Churches
Baptist Church News
Emergency Relief Board
A. M
Clayton Slifer
Beecher City
J. P. Crawford
Galesburg, Ill
John Knight
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