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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1932
Page
7
Ex governor Frank O. Lowden endorses Omer N. Custer for Illinois governor citing Custer’s work as chair of the Illinois Industrial Commission. He recalls appointing Custer after reforming compensation law and notes Custer’s ability to mediate disputes and win trust of both employers and workers.
Advertisement from Puget Sound Bulb Co offering several thousand Gladiolus Premulinus Hybrids. Long flowering period from May to November when planted in succession. Mail 25 cents for packing and mailing of one 24 bulb package. Good for 10 days. Seattle Washington.
Mrs Malinda Ballard wife of C C Ballard of southwest of Patoka died Wednesday afternoon after years of poor health. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed as this note was written.
The Vandalia district tournament schedule released shows Vandalia Sandoval and St James drawing teams for March 8 through 12. Evening sessions start at 7 p m with matchups including Altamont Patoka Fillmore Beecher City Vernon Ramsey Brownstown Mulberry Grove Coffeen and final games set for March 12 with winners from earlier rounds.
Announcement from John A Jennings announces his candidacy for School Director in Patoka School District No 44. He pledges high standards in schools, strict economy, and faithful use of public funds, asking voters for support in the April 9 election.
George Peddicord and his family have moved from the P. J. Mojonnier farm to a new farm near Hookdale, settling into a rural relocation.
A lively Eastern Star Lodge meeting featured a solo by Mrs. Bessie Murfin with accompaniment by Mrs. Eunice Altem, Valentine readings by Mrs. Josie Simeon and Mrs. Bertha Danbury, and a Washington play by Misses Helen Nattier Dorothy Silkey and Gail Belcher. Heart contests led by Mrs. Danbury sparked merriment, a gift of silver was presented to outgoing Worthy Matron Maude Irvin, and refreshments of cherry pie rice cream and coffee followed.
The Patoka H S team defeated Ramsey H S by 17 to 12 on their home court Tuesday night. Patoka led 7 field goals to Ramsey's 5, with Ramsey close at halftime before the locals pulled away in the second period.
The second tilt between Patoka and Greenville high teams will be on Patoka floor Saturday night. Patoka has won once on Greenville’s floor this season. The game is billed as the last local gym event of the season with proceeds aiding a good cause.
The funeral for Robert Quayle was held at 1:30 p m Wednesday in the M E Church South in Salem. The body was taken to Patoka for interment in Patoka cemetery. Quayle taught school in the Patoka area and served as County Clerk in Salem before moving there. He had been ill for years but active until recent weeks. He died Sunday night at his Salem home. Obituary to follow next week.
The pastor will preach at Arnold Chepal Sunday morning and at Patoka Sunday night. Noble Bryant will preach at the Vernon M E Church Sunday night. M Jackson serves as pastor.
Wesley Grupp and others attended a Republican Rally in Salem Tuesday night. Mojonnier returns to Patoka after Chicago work to move to a farm west of town, with Alice remaining in Chicago and Carol in Peoria. Horse for sale by Thomas Hayes. Mulvaney family moving to Zion area and Jones relocate to vacated farm. Earl O Neal and family from Mechanicsburg visiting.
The page notes the death of Edwin O Neal founder Earl and various local happenings. A house sale or trade advertises a five room home with coal shed and fruit trees. Semel Snyder of the University of Illinois Champaign visited with the Jollitts. Griffin relatives attend Windsor funeral. Local businessowner Joe Clark resumes work at Pig Gly Wiggly after illness. Residents discuss basketball games, weekend visits, and requests for six or seven dozen large breed hens.
Vernon residents host and visit kin across Illinois and Missouri including Meadors of McLean and Jones relatives in town. Obituary notes Mrs. Blanche Kreckler dies. funeral held in Vernon with interment in St Peters Cemetery in St Louis. Basketball schedule and Odd Fellows meeting also announced for the week.
The report lists multiple social calls and visits across Odin Township including Lizzie McClelland with Jennie Williams Lora Holtslaw and children. Lawrence Sprovil with Claude Williams family in Sandoval. Ethel Austin Phyllis and Sarah McClellan with A. C. Austin in Sandoval. Ross family calls in Salem for Mrs. Francis’s aunt’s death. Jett staying with James R. McClelland. Isaac Ross and son Isaac on business trips to Decatur and Bloomington. Sproull and Nora Rae with Emma Deadmond. Bernard Ross helping with farm work. Rev Denwollian with Edgar Williams. Alta Pigg with Will Carter family. Fannie Carter Earline of Odin with her mother. Donald Carter weekend with sister. Albert Holtslaw and family with Hazel and Marie Andereck and May McClelland and Herman. Isaac Ross family at funeral in Salem for Mrs. Fred Francis.
Miss Minnie Peddicord acted as hostess to the Entre Nous club on Tuesday. After a brief business session, bridge was played with Cecil Joe taking high score prize. Lourie Betts and Velvin Hathaway assisted, and refreshments of sandwiches, salad, cake and coffee were served.
Reports from John Shepards indicate the sick are improving with Chester Bryant among those healing. Seldon Cooper began work on a northbound farm Monday while Stambaugh Hill reportedly faced a possible landslide. And a series of local items notes road projects, school vaccinations, and family visits.
Lon Pritchett and wife passed through Thursday afternoon. Geo Peddicord and wife called on Mrs Mollie Walker Friday. Ida Stillabower visited Monday with Ruby and Nettie Schmahl. Ben Merrell and wife of Fredonia passed through Thursday. Ruby and Nettie Schmahl shopped in Patoka Tuesday. C N Walker called on Frank Harker Friday afternoon. Clarence Bowen and sons hauled hay from Jim Hills Friday. Oze Hill and family visiting in Salem and Flora. Hill dragged roads Saturday. Elmer Kirgan took corn to Patoka Monday.
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