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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
4
News comes of Frank Black of WW Nokomis a former Patokian now ill at his sister's home in Irving and not improving as hoped by his physician and relatives. He has many friends in the area.
Public sale conducted at the Will Chandler farm two miles west of Patoka on Friday February 28 1936 starting 10: 00 a m features harness including set leather tug work harness and two collars farm machinery such as spring wagon rock solid walnut riding gear a John Deere plow and disc gear poultry about 75 White Leghorn hens and two strains plus incubator brooder and hatcher cash terms Lunch served by Pentecost Church Ladies Aid owner Thurby Meador
Peoria businessman and former congressman William E. Hull announces a bid for the Republican nomination for United States Senator. Endorsed by 16th district committeemen, Hull cites his Washington experience and bills like the Illinois Waterway and ethanol incentives, pledging tariffs to aid corn, opposition to New Deal spending, and calls for limited government while promoting a Lake Michigan water diversion project.
The Round Top Telephone Company holds its meeting on Saturday March 7 1936.
Local column notes two hustlers including Stanley Barnes of Stark Bros Nursery. Several residents visit family, attend sales, or shop in Patoka and nearby towns. Various calls and visits involve the Belcher, Shepard, Roseman, Alexander, and Stone families with Sunday and Thursday outings.
Biography profiles C Wayland Brooks a prominent Cook County lawyer and prosecutor campaigning for the Republican nomination for Illinois governor in the April primary. The record lists birth in 1898, WWI service, legal career, and multiple military and professional honors, plus family and affiliations.
Mr and Mrs Lish Johnson of Odin and Mr and Mrs George Jett spent a pleasant day with Dan Livesay of Patoka. Mrs Vursell of Salem visits son Paul on the Dietrich farm. William Campbell of Fredonia delivered stove wood to Charles Sparling north of Odin. J P Hicks and daughters shopped in Salem. Local residents praise newly made friends and neighbors near Odin. Bennett Centralia visitors consulted an eye specialist. Oak sale at Sandoval reported. Wm Johnston attended deer marreesliver with J F Jett family.
Regular visits and errands fill a week in Fredonia Patoka and surrounding areas. The list records residents calling on relatives and friends including the Kretzers Cozad Campbells McHaneys and Jetts with trips to Salem Fairman Odin and Ostensibly nearby spots.
Clarence Cozad and family called on Mr and Mrs Henry Stillabower Saturday night. Harold Evans called on Oscar Campbell Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Lee Atterbury visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Russell Palmer. Effie Steele is listed as ill. Mat Belcher called on Edd and Cal Belcher Sunday morning.
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