Less Corn More Legumes Boosts Net Farm Profit
A University of Illinois study of farm management records shows farms with reduced corn and increased legume acreage earned about 25 cents more per acre per year in net income over three-year periods. Legume use also improved soil fertility and reduced erosion, aligning with extension service recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Age
University of
Mosher
Livingston
McLean
Tazewell
Woodford
Henry
Knox
Peoria
Stark
College of Agriculture
University of Mlinois
Ilinois
CWA Work Crews Allocated by Township in Marion County
A 1934 Marion County chart shows CWA labor by township. Totals include Alma 27, Carrigan 28, Centralia 437, Foster 15, Haines 20, Iuka 40, Kinmundy 45, Meacham 18, Odin 60, Omega 18, Patoka 43, Raccoon 16, Romine 28, Salem 192, Sandoval 103, Stevenson 29, Tonti 22, with a county total of 1186 workers.
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Marion County
C. W. A. Projects
Alma
Carrigan
Centralia
Foster
Haines
Iuka
Kinmundy
Meacham
Odin
Omega
Patoka
Raccoon
Romine
Salem
Sandoval
Stevenson
Tonti
Alma e+e eee
Foster Ee Ee
Odine Ee Ee
Patoka Ee
Patoka Household Science Club Meets for January Program
The Patoka Household Science Club held its regular meeting on Saturday January 13 1934 with Opal Metcalf R N presenting a talk on Community Nursing. Highlights included cleanliness sanitation body awareness visiting the sick germ transmission fainting sunstroke and parent doctor cooperation along with health rules such as drinking eight glasses of water daily and nutritious foods for children. A tap dance trio health drill and recitations followed with refreshments and novelty napkins. For February members will craft homemade valentines with prizes for the two best entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Metcalf
R. N
Edna Lee
Mildred Pugh
Bessie Murfin
Leona Belcher
Lizzie Walton
Lela Ballance
Bettie Simcox
Lesley and
Wesley Griffin
Pansy Wasem
Dean Meadors
Tris Belcaer
Dr. Folks
Peggy Tacke
Miss Albertalee Beckemeyer Spends Weekend in Odin with Friends
Miss Albertalee Beckemeyer visited Odin this weekend accompanied by friends. The modest social excursion focused on local visits and leisure with no reported incidents or notable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertalee Beckemeyer
Odin
Obituary of Mary Revis Revis of Vernon Illinois
Mary E Dunbar Revis born near Patoka Illinois May 16 1861 died January 12 1934 at home in Vernon Illinois Aged 72 years 7 months 28 days She married John Henry Revis August 31 1881 and had children Josie Pearl Jessie Violet and John Robert Her husband died May 13 1922 She is survived by son John Robert Revis grandsons James Robert and Norman Dale Revis daughter in law Grace Revis brother Robert Dunbar Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 30 p m from the home with burial in Thorpe cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Dunbar Revis
Patoka
Robert Dunbar
Centralia
Illinois
John Henry Revis
Monroe Smith
Josie Pearl
Jessie Violet
John Robert
Josie
Jessie
John
John Robert Revis
James Robert
Norman Dale Revis
Grace Revis
Thorpe Cemetery
Mrs. Jessie Adams Visits Salem With Hay Couple
Mrs. Jessie Adams traveled to Salem Friday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Hay, recounting a social visit in the local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Adams
Mrs. Hay
Salem
The New Deal and Gold Policy Debate
The piece frames national talk in Washington on what the President will do about gold with widespread public interest. It likens gold hoarders to a fading political force, argues their cards are outdated, and notes workers feel the new deal promise is real and behind the president's actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fancy Work Club Met Friday
The Ladies' Fancy Work Club met Friday with Mrs. Tay lor Nall as hostess. Es maynes Evin DeLay and Elmer Belcher led the program, including a baby contest won by Mrs. Porter Simcox and best action by Mrs. Allison Gray. February meeting at Mrs. Homer Potts. Mrs. Charles Anderson was guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Fancy Work Club
Taylor Nall
Mesdames Evin
DeLay
Elmer Belcher
Porter Simcox
Allison Gray
Florence Simcox
Homer Potts
Charles Anderson
Trenton Patoka Independent clash set for Friday
A large crowd is expected for the Trenton versus Patoka Independent game Friday night January 19 at the high school gym. Trenton brings a strong lineup including players from St. Louis Stars. Friday’s tip is at eight oclock with admission of 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton-Patoka
Trenton
St. Louis Stars
Methodists
Centralia Browns Business College
Centralia
Surprise Birthday Party for Bobby Jennings
After a basketball game between Patoka Indeeds and International Shoe Co. Flora, Elizabeth Simcox hosted a surprise nineteenth birthday party for Bobby Jennings. Guests included Wilbur Chandler, Catheryn Huntington, Lee Murray, Bessie Hill, Paul Logan, Alta Pugh, Willard McIntire, Margaret Ballance, James Ballance and Evelyn Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Indees and International Shoe Co
Flora
Elizabeth Simcox
Bobby Jennings
Bobby
Elizabeth
Wilbur Chandler
Catheryn Huntington
Lee Murray
Bessie Hill
Paul Logan
Alta Pugh
Willard McIntire
Margaret Ballance
James Ballance
Evelyn Pugh
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Vallow At Altom Home
Mr and Mrs S E Altom hosted a family dinner last Sunday to honor Mrs Josie Vallow on her seventy second birthday. A roast capon dinner with all the trimmings was served at noon. Present were Mrs Josie Vallow Mrs Mary Coth ern A L Vallow and wife Tom Altom and family S E Alnom and wife. A pleasant day was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Altom
Josie Vallow
Mary Cothern
A. L. Vallow
Tom Altom
S. E. Alnom
Obituary of Mrs. Sarah McClelland
Mrs. Sarah McClelland born April 26 1861 departed life December 30 1933. She married James R McClelland January 5 1887 and they had four children all now deceased except one daughter. Her husband died September 14 1932. She joined McClelland Chapel M P Church in youth. Funeral January 1 at 2 pm at McClelland Chapel conducted by Revs Wells Fairchild and Day with interment at McClelland Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McCleLland
Jas. R. McCleLland
M. P. Church
McClelland Chapel
Melvin Austin
Phyllis
Enoch McCleland
Centralia
Surprise Gifts For Rev Humphrey And Wife In Patoka
The Humphreys thank friends in Patoka and area for a Wednesday parsonage surprise with gifts including money groceries cleaning supplies and 19 bars of Flavr-Jell. About sixty guests attended and plan to get busy cleaning in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Jack Armstrong
W. D
Humphrey
Local residents visit families across Saline County
Murl Anderson and wife of Harrisburg spent Sunday with Ed Anderson and E. E. Johnstone and families. Murl reports practically every man in Saline county gone to work. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Irvin, Mrs. E. W. Beckemeyer and Miss Alber talee Beckemeyer were business visitors in Salem Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murl Anderson
Harrisburg
Ed Anderson
E. E. Johnstone
Murl
Saline County
T. E. Irvin
E. W. Beckemeyer
Albertalee Beckemeyer
Salém
Bishop McMurry Dies Sudden Chief of M E Church South
Bishop McMurry of the M E Church South died in Barnes Hospital St Louis on January 17 from influenza and heart failure. Funeral set for Friday at 9 30 a m at Centenary Church South St Louis with Bishops Stith Darlington and Hay officiating. Burial in Shelbina Missouri with Rev Humphersy to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMurry
M. E. Church
South
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Centenary Church South
Frank A. Stith
A. V. W. Darlington
Sam R. Hay
Shelbina
Humphersy
Effingham Officials Visit State Highway Dept On CWA Street Repairs
Supervisor C M Rogier C D Martin T E Irvin L E Green and L W Ballance toured the State Highway Department Tuesday to learn details about street repairs being done with CWA workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Rogier
C.D. Martin
T. E. Irvin
L. E. Green
L. W. Ballance
State Highway Dept
CWA
Icte
Non Signers Lose Much Gain Little in Corn Hog Plan
Marion County farmers are urged to join the corn and hog adjustment program by the extension service of the College of Agriculture at the University of Illinois. Non signers lose 30 cents a bushel on corn not raised, $12 per acre on 40 bushel yields, $5 per hog on 75 percent of 1932 1933 production, plus higher costs and lost soil benefits. Joining protects income, lowers costs, aids soil fertility, and supports market recovery and future AAA consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Extension Service
College of Agriculture, University of Illinois
Blackburn
AAA
Illi Nois Blankinship obituary in Flagstaff listing kin
Illinois Blankinship born Oct 12 1869 died Jun 8 1934 in Flagstaff Arizona age 66 years 2 months 27 days. Survived by four brothers John Patoka Henry Ed Shobonier George Rialto Cal the sister Lydia Heckethorn Flagstaff Jane Rosa Lizzie preceded in death. Funeral held Jan 11 at Henry Blankinship home with Rev Monroe Smith. Linton and Beery in charge. Interment Thorpe cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Blankinship
Francis
Cyntha Blankinship
Flagstaff
Arizona
John
Patoka
Henry
Shobonier
George
Rialto
Calif
Lydia Heckethorn
Ariz
Rosa
Jane
Lizzie
Grandma
Henry Blankinship
Monroe Smith
Linton and Beery
Thorpe Cemetery
Third Sunday Night Program at M E Church
The Third Sunday night program at the M. E. Church will be Sunday Jan 21 at 7 15 oclock. The program features tableaus story and songs by children with the subject The Childhood of Christ. The public is invited.
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M. E. Church
Christ
Silver Tea Meeting Of M. E. Church Held In January
The Silver Tea of the M. E. Church met Thursday night January 11 with Mrs. Gray presiding. New committee for Third Sunday programs named. Mesdames Logan and Gray led bird month themed entertainment. Prizes went to Mia. Troyer Abuy Eagan Anna Belcher and Ga belcher. Guest Miss Albertalee Beckemeyer. Refreshments served. Next meeting with Mrs. Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Ruby Eagan
M. E
Gray
F. M. Smith
Logan
Mia. Troyer
Abuy Eagan
Anna
Ga’‘l Belcher
Albertalee Beckemeyer
Jennings
Illinois farmers gain corn acreage relief under new rules
Marion County farmers affected by heavy spring rains may receive special consideration under the corn and hog adjustment program. Rulings from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration allow reduced 1933 corn acreage to be used in calculating the 1932-33 average, if 1933 planted corn fell 10 percent or more from 1932. The Secretary of Agriculture will determine qualifying districts, preventing penalties for weather-induced reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Blackburn
Extension Service
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
II Illinois
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Illinois
Has Worked On Every House In Patoka
Uncle Haines Belcher of Patoka has lived in Patoka for forty years and done work on every house in town. He also worked east to Kinmundy and north to Vandalia. A veteran craftsman, he boxes carpentry plastering bricklaying painting and paper hanging. He attends M. E. Church South and often joins services at other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines Belcher
Patoka
Kinmundy
Keyesport
Centralia
Vandalia
Belcher
M. E. Church
South
Mr. Belcher
Womens Missionary Meeting at Ina Anderson Home
The Womans Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South will meet at Mrs. Ina Andersons home on Wednesday January 24 at 2 pm with Elien Limecox as leader. A play titled For get-not Magic will be presented after the business meeting and members are urged to attend to support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church South
Ina Anderson
Elien Limecox
Business trip and family visit notes
Ingvald Settem left Friday for a Muskegon business trip. He is joined by Merritt Eagan who will visit his brother Dean in Flint. Betty Altom remains quarantined due to measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingvald Settem
Muskegon
Mich
Merritt Eagan
Dean
Flint, Mich
Betty Altom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion
Patoka Household Science Club
Mary Revis
Fancy Work
Bob Jennings
Mrs. Vallow
Bishop McMurry
Womens
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