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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1933
Page
1
A collage of 1930s-era notes covers strikes in Washington and pay debates for national figures, looming inflation, and rail and road projects. It mentions a four-state bank failure gap, a deadly Omaha hotel fire, record cold in Chicago, and questions about presidential pay and Roosevelt’s economy plan.
The death of James C. Griffin, long known as the village blacksmith, was reported from Filer Idaho where he was wintering with daughter Bessie Sackett. He is a brother of A A Griffin and brother to Mrs Sutherland of Effingham. He spent most of his life in Patoka and Ramsey areas. The remains will be shipped to Ramsey then to Patoka for funeral today at 2 p m.
Springfield reports that the Illinois Supreme Court ruled curb gasoline pumps are unlawful encroachments on streets for private gain and invalidated a Chicago ordinance allowing them. The decision upheld a Cook County writ of mandamus to remove two pumps involved in the case, per state fire marshal Sherman V. Coulins.
The Bakery buildings east of the Jones and Martin store, owned by George Ballance, were sold to Jones and Martin for storage use. Edward Anderson had proposed renting the buildings to stock groceries.
Gertrude R. Moore born April 8 1914 in Macon County Illinois married Alva W Boliard May 17 1930. She died February 19 1983 in Decatur Illinois at 4 P M age 18 years 9 months 11 days. Funeral by Rev J M Smith at Pratt Cemetery.
The March Term jury list for Marion County Court opens March 13 with jurors called for March 20. Names include Alma Gordon Winks, S K Spitler, Carrigan, Ververs, Beeker, Brandhorst, Fisher, Glayton, Vernor, Middendorf, Vaughn, Nichols, Shaw, Shaw, Eddings, Hawn, Shaffer, Reese, Spittler, WOoters, Garren, McMackin, Loomis, Burns, Hays, Williams and others.
A local financial note reports Merchants State Bank’s ten percent dividend totaling 25 cents on the dollar with the remaining 75 cents unresolved. St. Louis based Pevery Milk Co plans Ashley plant closure this week. The Rear End Collisionists announce a consumer remedy, amid publicity chatter. Secretary of States data record highway license fees of 4,025,678.38 and state highway maintenance cost 35,757,722.74 for 1932. Governor Horner proposes a salary slash to 10,800. W. K. Henderson fights to preserve his Loyola University affiliated station. reports from Washington and Montreal note public remarks and tributes to veterans and commercial ties.
Friends gathered at the Willards home on Tuesday evening February 21 for a pot luck supper and surprise party honoring Mr. Warren Willard. After supper the group played cards with two tables in use. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Diveley and son Bobby Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilson and son John Edmond, in addition to the hosts and their son Wayne.
Sheriff Vogt of Salem and O. E. Daggett of Sandoval visited Johnny Jaske's Pra-Moor after a complaint led to a search. Johnny Jaske faces two charges, one in Sandoval for Sunday dance regulation violation and another in Salem for causing disturbance. Attendance from Patoka and Marion County reaches about three hundred.
The Sunshine class of the M. E. Sunday School gathered Saturday afternoon at Miss Anna Belcher's home with Irene and Iris Belcher as hosts. After devotional and business, games and a valentine box with homemade valentines and moving pictures were enjoyed, with Betty Alcom hosting a pre-ual meeting and refreshments served at both gatherings.
An Belgian church painting restoration bill lists absurd line items such as touching up purgatory restoring lost souls and brightening hell flames. The itemized 67.30 charge includes embellishing Pontius Pilate and adding jewelry to biblical figures while the church promptly paid after audit.
John Reeves and Grace Irvin marked twenty-two years of marriage with a dinner at their home. Friends visiting included Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon and three children, Mrs. A. Beckmeyer, Mrs. Nellie Belcher, Ed Lawson and wife, Frank Ballance and daughter, Miss Margaret, and A. L. Irvin and wife.
The Rostra Club met Tuesday evening February 21 at the Georgia Cluse. Mrs. Katie Nattier led the Better English department after roll call. The program closed with a discussion of James Fenimore Cooper and his works.
Social George Washington program arranged for Friday morning assembly exercises invites public to attend at 9:00 a m. Song by School piano solo Harold Collins reading Doris Good special number Room II Reading Washington's Birthday Thelma Pueh Enceal Number Brooks Meadow Special Number Boys Quartet Talk on George Washington Da a Britt Leadey Harriett Quayle
Word from the bedside at East St Louis says Neil Davidson remains in dangerous condition. His sister Bettie Clark of Decatur has visited, and sister Ollie Fermer seeks updates as friends await news on his road to recovery.
Mr and Mrs Warrie Willard hosted a 7 00 o clock dinner Wednesday night for guests including Mr Elmer Schuette Mrs Evelyn Buehler Mr Mebourne Pit of Breese IL and Mr and Mrs Roy Edwards of Centralia The evening featured music and card games.
A birthday surprise was organized and carried out at Mrs Anna Pugh’s home last Monday evening. Guests included Mrs WF Fields, Mrs Jessie Adams, Mrs Maud Ellis, Mrs Clayton Beery and family.
George and O A Nattier completed a bankrupt sale from the Federal Court for the Frank Orr Hardware Company in Taylorville. O A Nattier assumes charge, Orr remains as he works for the new owners, and the Patoka store ships merchandise to Taylorville as the firm expands. The Nattier brothers promise full steam ahead with a live business circle and continued local operations by George, his sons, and O A.
Mrs. Lucy Pratt wife of Geo W Pratt of East Fork Clinton County Illinois died Saturday February 18 1933 at age 70 years 1 month 24 days Funeral held 1030 am February 20 1933 at Boulder Methodist Church Rev Monroe Smith conducted burial in Pritchett cemetery She leaves husband three children Ethel Johnston Frank R Pratt and John A Pratt a sister Amanda Corey and a niece Mrs John Troutt plus grandchildren and a great grandchild
The M. E. Church hosted a large audience for a program on The Achievements of the Negro. Speakers highlighted Booker T. Washington Harry Burleigh Paul Dunbar and others with readings by Mrs Cerrye Alexander and performances by Paul Logan on saxophone and Georgia Cros singing. Wilbur McIntyre of Joliet visited family.
A historical overview of Marion County taxes from 1823 to 1932 notes the initial levy on property categories, early balances, and state versus county receipts. It includes year by year totals, distributions to school funds, and a three year table of ten farms showing varying levies. Compiled by Wayne E. Young, County Clerk.
A community meeting in Xenia features Prof. Lee Somers of the University Vegetable Gardening Department. He will discuss farm garden plans to help farmers grow and preserve vegetables for winter, aiming to reduce labor and expenses. The event starts Tuesday at ten and runs through the day, inviting all farmers and city gardeners.
New agent at Vernon's Ty nes Central agency receives a 7 million award amid a surge of assignments. Layton, recently active in relocating and handling cases in Vera, Farmerw'ls, and nearby areas, is noted in connection with the award.
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