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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1937
Page
2
Leasing of town lots on the west side of Patoka began this week with several secured though mostly scattered. A large company eyed the area and hinted at drilling within city limits, possibly one well per block. Strangers seek leases at low prices, with potential drilling action once leases are finalized.
Classifieds show items including a 10 room home for sale by Mr and Mrs Louie Wasem with bath indoor toilet hot water radiators extensive lot area and garage. Additional notices include WAVES PAY DAY CHICKS poultry and Purina supplies and various farm livestock for sale or trade including two year Shorthorn bulls springing cows a large straw stack a fresh cow and a hedge fence listed by Harold Chandler W B Rogier Floyd Britt and Paul Ehrat Vernon Illinois Vandalia Michigan and nearby locations mentioned.
The 1987 Southern Illinois Golden Gloves event in Centralia will run February 8 9 and 15 at the High School auditorium with 2200 seats. An estimated 20 newcomers enter as prospects and winners advance to the Chicago Golden Gloves tourney. entries close February 1 with training at the Elks Home.
Bud Koethe and Jerry Fugate train daily at the university as defending champion Koethe and other contenders prepare. Wee Barrett, Richard Mix, Howard Staley, Wilford King, and Knute Castellari headline, with weight limits set from flyweight to heavyweight. Advance ticket sales run strong as officials Roy Mitchell Thornton Brooks and Noble Fowler announce, bouts three rounds.
The first semester honors list includes High Honor students Margaret Jett Patsy Spurgeon Betty Wengert Mary Eaglin Betty Alcom Madeline Green Doris Good Wanda Eaglin and Lora Ballance. Honor Roll members are Frances Palmer Fae Fields Mae Fields Ancel Arnold Evelyn Ellis Nellie Mae Jones Helen Walker Gladys Walker Lucille Smith Harold Williams Eleanor Thalman Taylor Noll Merritt Caldwell and N. Carter were Salem visitors Tuesday.
SMP directors meet with Health Commissioner J F Bredeck to discuss interpretation and enforcement of the St Louis Standard Milk Ordinance. He outlines aims to improve milk quality, aid dairy farmers, and details rules on barns, milk houses, utensils, and sanitary privies. Regular monthly meetings will support producers with practical aid.
Aprons doughnuts and home made candy will be sold February 13 at the Register Office by the Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South. Proceeds support church and mission work.
Miss Lucille Fields entertained friends Saturday evening with a chili supper for her birthday. Monopoly was enjoyed as Virginia Hary, Evelyn Hary, Lavonne Jones, Iris Ellis, Alice Anderson and Doris Good helped celebrate. Late departures wished Lucille many happy returns.
In memory of Thurby Gene Mead or who left us one year ago January 27. A little face so dear is gone yet heaven may reveal the one who has left us behind. His Daddy, Mother and Brothers Grandparents.
Hester Mindora Bowers Tune died at her home west of Patoka at 8 a m Monday January 18 1837 aged 63 years 10 months 17 days She was born March 1 1873 in Fayette County Illinois and married Jasper Tune December 28 1892 They had two children a daughter Mrs Archibald Hopkins and son Richard Carl Tune She was a Charter member of Island Chapel M E Church South and belonged to Eastern Star of Patoka She leaves husband a daughter grandson one brother Charles Bowers of Colorado Springs a stepsister Mrs Jessie Walker and many relatives Funeral attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs J D Pratt Mr and Mrs Dale Pratt and Mary Pratt
Carl Easton owner announces a public sale at his Patoka barn on Saturday February 20 1937 starting at 10 00 a m. Readily sell horses cattle mules sheep and a full line of good machinery.
A public sale at the Claud Norris farm home 112 miles west of Vernon on a gravel road begins at 10 A M Thursday Feb 4 1937. Items include 14 head livestock two cattle cows a mare sheep brood sow goslings and poultry plus farming implements and accessories. Cash terms. Fred Lawrence owner with W H Wade as auctioneer.
Mr and Mrs Archie Hopkins and son extend thanks for support during the illness and death of their wife and mother Mindora Tune Jasper Tune.
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