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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
4
The Patoka Register notes James M. Emerson as publisher with a Friday Patoka, Illinois edition. It lists second class mail status and a yearly subscription price of $1.50 under the 1879 act.
Short classified items list farm and household notices. Dressed hogs offered around Feb. 5 at 5c a pound calling E. L. Sharp Patoka. Also horses for sale, Rhode Island Red eggs, farm for sale across counties with 10 percent cash and 15-year balance, piano cheap if taken now.
Public sale to be held one mile south of Boulder and five miles north of Ferrin Illinois on an oil road Thursday February 16 1933 at 9:00 AM. Items include horses ten head of mares and geldings two to fifteen years old one pair good work mules nine and ten years old twenty five head Holstein cattle and heifers a thirteen year old bull three hundred hens eight hundred bushel corn oats and farm machinery for horse powered farming of four hundred acres Terms nine months with notes bearing six percent interest from date or cash at three percent. Irene Koehne executrix Ino A Jennings auction Patoka Illinois.
State of Illinois records show the stockholders of First State Bank of Patoka Marion County approved seven directors trustees as required under the 1919 banking act and amendments. Auditor Edward J. Barrett certifies the action is valid and effective upon filing of the stockholders' resolution and certificate.
Milikin trailed early but edged ahead 35 to 28 as France played center and field goals plus gifts counted toward the total. Spillman of Centralia contributed a single field basket while Steinhauer, a Vandalia native, also starred for Milikin as the locals finally rallied.
A one point margin over Patoka kept Farina boys competitive in a tight Fayette County game. Patoka led with dazzling hooping while Farina, despite being lighter and newer, showed punch on the floor with close defense and late push. The wrap notes upcoming games at Keyesport and Greenville with Vernon and Sandoval results cited.
Senator Edward P. O Grady of Chicago introduced a drivers license bill requiring automobile operators to obtain licenses costing 25 cents for three years. The measure would take effect September 30 1933 and goes to the judiciary committee for study.
Miss Isabelle Flowers evangelist and Miss Myrtle Crevasier soloist will conduct a Pentecostal revival at the Legion Hall starting Sunday January 28 at 7 o clock. The pastor WM. K. Hoag invites all to attend for community spiritual uplift and seating on arrival.
Missionary societies of the M. E. South Church and the Missionary Society of the M. plan a joint gathering. Members are invited to discuss upcoming projects and outreach efforts.
E Southchurch unit met at Mrs W D Humphrey's home on January 18 with 12 members present. New officers installed include President Annabelle Wilson and others across roles such as Ellen Simcox, Carrye Alexander, Ina Anderson, Lora Altom and Mrs Humphrey. The next meeting is set for February 15 at Mrs Ethel Rogier's home.
M E Church notes outline Jan 29 services at Mound Chapel Vernon and Arnold Chapel. Dr W P Mackey preaches district conference in Vernon. Rev Cecil C Lowe preaches at Arnold Chapel after Sunday School. Patoka Church business session features stereoptical pictures and planning for fund collection. The Lost Church play in Vernon Gym Saturday night raises funds for the Vernon Ladies Aid. weather may delay Community Night Monday Jan 30.
The revival began Monday with a goodly number present. Rev. Lovell of Sandoval preaches the real Gospel Truth. Services start at 7 30 each evening with special music. Sunday School at 8 30 a m. The superintendent Frank Williams invites all to attend and support the growing Sunday School.
Program for the M E South League on January 28 1933 includes scripture Proverbs 2 1 9 prayer talks by Paul Belcher and Mr W E Fields special vocal numbers by Wilma Crawford and Connie Meador led by Harriett Quayle with Walter Dively also participating in talks
Sunday School at all churches and Epworth League at Patoka and Zion 6 30 p m. Preaching at Wescott Chapel 11 a m and 7 p m. W D Humphrey Pastor.
Sunday services across Christian Science churches focused on Truth with scripture from Psalms and III John. The Golden Text praised praise among nations and mercy that reaches to the heavens, while the lesson noted honesty as spiritual power and dishonesty as human weakness, per the textbook on page 453.
Mrs. W. B. Rogier will lead the W. M. S. in her home February 21. Miss Gladys Farmer will lead the B. Y. P. U. program Sunday evening. Sunday School each Sunday morning. All are invited to come and worship with us.
The Nichols family expresses gratitude for the kindness, consolation, and sympathy shown after their bereavement. They thank friends and neighbors and acknowledge the beauty of floral offerings.
The Patoka M. E. Church will present The Lost Church at Vernon Gym on Saturday January 28 at 730 pm Admission 15 cents and 10 cents plus special music Proceeds go to Patoka Vernon M E Churches The event also features community notices and local visits among residents.
Henry Meador and his wife from McLean visit this week as relatives Hubert Jones and wife of Chicago attend the funeral of Mrs Nora Jones who died in New Mexico last Thursday. The annual Rebekah Lodge installation in Vernon installed officers for the year with Bertha Danbury Deputy President and Anna Morton Marshall.
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