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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
5
Announcement lists Ed Anderson of Patoka as a Republican candidate for Marion County Coroner and E B Fyke of Salem for Circuit Clerk with voters set to decide in the primary on Tuesday April 14 1936.
John W. Button White announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Circuit Clerk of Marion County in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday April 14 1936. He urged voters to support him with their vote and influence.
Oscar J. Hill of Patoka Illinois runs as Democratic candidate for Marion County coroner subject to the April 14 1936 primary. Harvey G. Hudspeth of Patoka runs as Republican candidate for Marion County coroner in the same April 14 1936 primary. C M Brinkerhoff of Salem Illinois seeks the Democratic coroner nomination for Marion County in the April 14 1936 primary. Guy E McGaughey State's Attorney of Lawrence County seeks the Democratic nomination for Representative in Congress from the 23rd District in the April 14 1936 primary.
Orville Hawkins of Cartier Illinois seeks the Republican nomination for State Senator 42nd district subject to the April 14 1936 primary. Dr W L Finn seeks re election as Democratic State Senator also subject to the April 14 1936 primary. Mrs Cordin Salter of Salem seeks the Democratic nomination for Circuit Clerk of Marion County subject to the primary election to be held Tuesday.
The report lists social visits and farm activity in East Zion area. Roy Mulvaney moved to his farm. Frank Frizzell lost a work horse. George and Dean Meador did business in Mulberry Grove on Wednesday. Local gatherings and visits are noted across families including Nattier Bassett Thomason Caldwell and others.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bowen spent Sunday with Irvin Bowen and family. Mr and Mrs Pearl Poole and children with Mr and Mrs Millard Palmer and sons visited Pete Bopp and son Raymond. Scarlet fever cases in this vicinity show improvement.
Sunday with Herbert and Herschel Taylor. Dayne Woods seen walking on fog streets Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Wm Snyder visited Her parents Mr and Mrs Orrell Saturday. Cecil Hicks called on Mat Belcher Saturday. Cecil Bowen called on Albert and Dean Bowen Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Talmadge Outhouse and Miss Opal Belcher spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Pete Ainscough, Boyd Steele and Wm Snyder attended the Howard Nelson sale on Thursday.
Mrs. Fred Meyer thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness in hospital and at home. Gratitude to Ladies Aid of the Christian Church for remembrances, Cox and Martin ambulance service, and Dr. Murfin for care. May blessings be with you all.
Sunday services across all Churches of Christ, Scientist centered on Mind. The lesson sermon used the Golden Text “The fear” as a focal phrase guiding reflection and study.
A Lesson-Sermon quotes Proverbs on wisdom and Isaiah on divine counsel. It also cites Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health stating that Mind manifests all that exists in Truth. The readings emphasize knowledge understanding and the power of mind in creation.
Regular preaching services will be held at Eaglin March 1. The Sunday School shows resilience with 24 members present last Sunday. Supt. Joe Mack and officers invite all to attend and work together to meet challenges.
Chas. Jones and Clyde Brewer traveled to Sterling on Monday seeking employment opportunities.
Dick Riley and Junior Walker traveled to St Louis this week to enlist in the U S Army at Jefferson Barracks.
In sad memory of our Dear Mother Mrs Mary Shepard who departed this life Feb 28 1935 Safe in the arms of Jesus free from sorrow and pain Watching and waiting for loved ones where never to part again Family tributes from John Shepard Chas Shepard Richard Huddleston Luther Barnes and grandchildren Charles Humes Cen tralia visitors with T F Hayes and Mrs Fannie Chandler
Illinois mines produced 5,227,017 tons of coal in January 1936, the highest monthly total since March 1932 and the best January output since 1980. The gain over December was 436,122 tons, with 36,668 workers employed in January across 24 strip mines and 135 shaft mines. Strip mines yielded 883,071 tons and shaft mines 4,343,946 tons.
Multiple advertisements list livestock horses mares and colts for sale, cows, land acreage, hay, and farm equipment. Names include Fred Lutz R J Stephens Joseph A Zimmerman C B Voris Tom Ballance and Gilbert Roseman with locations in Patoka and nearby Ill counties. Also offers for wood sawing services and a photo studio in Centralia Ill.
A Marion county extension committee reports that 1,065,846 tons of limestone would be needed in 1936 to neutralize soil acidity and allow legume crops, yet only 4,000 tons were applied in 1935. From 1923 to 1934 a total of 46,980 tons were applied, far short of the 1,122,800 tons required for some 294,000 acres. The 19 member committee, appointed by Dean H. W. Mumford, strives to develop a coordinated agricultural and home economics education program for local farmers and homemakers.
Vernon area residents and guests filled a weekend schedule with visits to local homes and towns. Numerous names appear with travel from Sterling, Anna Illinois, Havana, Patoka, Vandalia, and Centrailia alongside local events including the Vernon Bingham game a 44 to 13 victory.
Government officials announce committees named for each county as part of a state wide program to plan county government building projects. The action signals pending site selections and funding reviews by regional partners.
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