Relief bills pending would localize tax load
The Illinois Senate moved two relief bills to third reading aiming to place poor relief tax levies on townships in all counties and on Chicago where applicable. A 30 cent maximum levy was proposed before state supplementary aid, with state funds to cover shortfalls if local taxes fall short. The bills lack emergency clauses and riders anticipate cost savings through local administration. The issue is expected to be central at the Illinois Agricultural Association meeting in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chicago
State Senate
Illinois Agricultural Association
Chicrago
Coutes
Federal
Works Progress
Association
Senate
Decatur
Wliters
Charlie Kling Patokan Dies in California
A letter from Mrs. Lucy Klinge Heckethorne of Normal informs J. L. Simcox of the death of Charlie Kling in Los Angeles California from heart trouble. He had been in a military hospital in West Los Angeles since December 3. Burial arrangements are pending with possible return to Patoka for burial.
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J. L. Simcox
Lucy Klinge Heckethorne
Normal
Charlie Kling
Los Angeles
Calif
Kling
Patoka
Birthday observance for Mrs John Hathaway noted
A quiet family gathering marked the sixty fifth birthday of Mrs Hathaway at the home of Mr and Mrs John Hathaway. Guests included Mr and Mrs Claude Matheny and their sons Decatur relatives Rudy Hathaway and Mrs Hathaway’s sisters from Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hathaway
Hathaway
Lester
Claude Matheny
Mr. Mathen
Decatur
Rudy Hathaway
Pentecost Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
Amey Bradley is the pastor. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday night at 7 30 p m. Sunday evening preaching service follows at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amey Bradley
Voice Eight and Nine Speak on Religion and Radio Vigilance
The text records Voice Eight questioning modern religion's role and urging a shift toward common sense, self-reliance, and honest behavior within families. Voice Nine offers a satirical reward for identifying the operator of a radio signal interference, calling for the delivery of the culprit’s remains to a radio fan.
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Voice
Patoka Party
West Side
Vigilance Committee
Dandy Dozen Club Meeting Brings Festive Games
On Saturday night January 25 the Dandy Dozen club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs James Werns with Mr and Mrs Ralph Elliott hosting. Prizes went to Mrs Ivan Gray and Mr Orville Genre. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller Mr and Mrs Orville Genre and others for a merry evening.
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Ralph Elliott
James Wernsmean
Ivan Gray
Orville Genre
Kavire
Clarence Miller
and Mire
Wilbur Doolen
Tyan Gray
Monroe Smith
Sandy Branch
Joe Simcox
Jim Kling
George Simcox
Chas Quayle
Link Underwood
Luther Easton
Sandoval
Harvey Hudspeth
Bob Eaglin
Zion
Warnie Alexander
Evan Hughes
P.B.S
Mvore
Ray
Allison Gray
Patoka history notes and town updates in 1924 era
Local column recalls war room work at the harness shop, farm supply arrivals, and illness stories. Mentions Calvin Vail, G W Blakney, and Link Underwood hosting visitors. Reports deaths, fires in Alma, bank building contract, and a future homecoming fair. Records 1924 folks and events, Okaw picnic day, and Klansman activity in Patoka.
Linen Shower for Miss Belcher at Ann Belcher Home
A linen shower in honor of Miss Fayetta Belcher was hosted at Miss Ann Belcher’s home on Thursday night January 2. Attendees included Kathryn Crawford, Pauline Hayes, Mrdred Carter, Pauline Kleysteube, Alice Anderson, Gayle Belcher, Violet Nattier, Irene Vander, Lora Ballance, Margret Ballance, Maxine Belcher, Bessie Hill and Elizabeth Simcox, with refreshments provided by Mrs Jess Belcher assisted by hostesses.
Infant Nellie Kissner Dies After Short Life
Nellie Louise Kissner infant daughter of Lewis and Audrey Kissner was born Tuesday afternoon and died Friday. Survived by parents grandparents uncles aunts cousins and neighbors. Short home funeral conducted by Monroe Smith with burial in Pratt cemetery.
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Nellie Louise
Kissner
Lewis
Audrey Kissner
Jan
Bro
Monroe Smith
Pratt Cemetery
Death of Thurby Gene Meador Aged 4 in 1936
The small son of Mr. and Mrs. Thurby Meador died of scarlet fever at age 4 years 6 months 28 days. Born July 15 1931 he left behind father Thurby Meador mother Freda Meador one brother Carroll Dean eight grandparents and many relatives. Funeral services were held from the Patoka home with Pastor Mrs Amey Bradley and burial at Patoka Cemetery. Mr and Mrs W S Enloe of Decatur visited relatives here.
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James Wadkins
Isaac Wadkins
Theo
Bates
Whitehall
Til
Irve Altom
M. E. Church
W. K
Dave Troyer
J. E. Wasem
C. V. Farmer
Esther and
Leland
Decatur
C. N. Cruse
L. Porter
Mildred Peek
Anna Alexander
T. J. Dukes
St. Louis
Robert Strother Caldwell
Foster Township
J. H. Ballance
J. M. Smith
Alma
Here
Thurby Meador
Gu¢Ved
Carroll Dean
Patoka
Amey Bradley
Patoka Pentecost Church
Patoka Cemetery
Local Folks Wed: Ballance and Belcher Pair Tie Is
Mr. Leo Ballance and Miss Fay Belcher wed Sunday January 26 at Mound Chapel with Rev Piland of the M E Church officiating. Attendants were Miss Anna Belcher and Maurice Ballance. The bride, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Belcher, is a seamstress. the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ballance, helps on the family farm. They will reside after February 1 in the Hiram Ballance home.
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Leo Ballance
Fay ‘Tia
Belchér
Hig’welve
Piland, Pasor
M. E. Church
Anna Belcher
Mauce Ballance
Jess Belcher
Mound Chapel
Roy Ballance
Hiram
Balance
Smith Troutt Marriage Planned In Cairo Ceremony
Floyd M Smith of Patoka and Wanda Lucille Troutt of Sandoval announce their marriage, set for Sunday November 18 1934 in Cairo, with friends Jose Cie Bondale present. Smith and Troutt families are well known in Patoka and Sandoval and the couple plans to reside in Champaign after the wedding.
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Floyd M Smith
Patoka
J. Smith
Wanda
Lucille Troutt
Sandoval
Relza Troutt
Cairo
Jose Ciebondale
Carbondale
University of Illinois
Crosby Hicks Tie Knot In East St. Louis Nuptials
In East St. Louis on Thursday January 23 at Frank McConnell’s home, Mrs. Mattie Crosby of Patoka married Mr. William Hicks of Fulton Kentucky. Mrs Hicks known in Patoka for years, Hicks a retired Fulton businessman. Future residence and plans not announced. Patoka friends extend best wishes.
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East St. Louis
Frank McConnell
Mattie Crosby
William Hicks
Fulton
Mr. Hicks
Hicks
Patoka
Baptist Church Announces Sunday Service Time Change
The church corrects last week’s error and says preaching now begins at 10 45 a m on the first and third Sundays led by A L Smith of Dix. Joe Stasik supervised the school and invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stasik
IAA Convention to Reveal Facts of New Farm Plan
Illinois Agricultural Association prepares for the Decatur meeting January 29 to 31 with national interest. Speakers include Irving Jones chair of the House Agriculture Committee and A O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. President Smith will open the program addressing vital Illinois farming issues and the new federal farm bill. Broadcasting of the farm legislation segment is being explored.
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Bbe
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Decatur
Marion County Farm Bureau
Washington
Congress
Iarvin Johes
House Committée On Agriculture
Uneswr
LAA
Gadliman
Dhirteep
A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau’ Federation
Vital Haben
Illinois
Addiign
Smith
Farthing’s adds new hatchery mill equipment
Mr. Farthing of Farthing’s Hatchery announces expanded hatching capacity at Marion county’s oldest largest and most modern hatchery. He notes past supply shortfalls and a bright outlook for poultry, with new incubating and mill equipment plus a complete line of mixed feeds sold by local dealers.
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Farthing
Farthings Hatchery
Marion County
Applications for Home Owner Loans in Marion County
Marion County reports 421 Flame Owners Loan Corp applications through October 8 1935 with 196 loans closed totaling 363980 and 42 applications pending. The National Emergency Council notes 183 loans held in suspense including withdrawals and those awaiting reevaluation. Illinois total loans made to October 2 1935 reach 58871 for 222269480.
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Marion County
Flame Owners Loan Corporation
National Emergency Council
Illinois
Patcha Woman's Club Radio Broadcast Scheduled
Federated Women's Club from the twenty third district plans a 30 minute radio program on Station WDZ 1070. Patoka and nearby clubs will present numbers sung by a trio led by Mrs W Mbrfin and Mrs G Z Wasem with Miss Alta Pug as accompanist. A brief local talk is planned with duties to be assigned.
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Federated Women’s Alk
Redio
Tuscola
Vardelia Breawinstown
Patoka
Pateka Woman’s Club
Mesdames
W. W. Mbrfin
G. Z. Wasem
Robert Walton
Alta Pug
Vienna Accoammania
WDZ
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Ralief
Patokian
Mrs
Pearly Gate
Hell
Patoka Register
Armer’s
R. N. Gray
Verick
G. W. Gualtney
Calvin Vail
G. W. Blakney
Cerr
Gordo
Altoms
Simone
Asaveehtar Me Letha
Salem
Charles Hillanu Nabe
Marion County Soldier’s
Sdilor
Fred Robinson
Centralia
Reuben Alexander
First State Bank of
Paddock Lumber Company
Pana
M. Peek
J. T. Blankinship
Dave Trover
Davis
Kathleen
Ruby Cain
Warman
King Klan
Meridian
W. F. Wagner
Dick Wasem
Ira Caldwell
Miss Belcher
Ballance—Belcher
Crosby—Hicks
A. L. Smith
Dix
IAA
Farthing’s
Patcha
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