Wheat crop boosts Patoka but rail car shortage slows delivery
Farmers in Patoka and nearby areas harvest a large wheat crop, but the Patoka Elevator Co faces car shortages. Illinois Central officials pledge to secure more railcars to move grain. Patoka loses long time store Jones and Son, sparking worries of a shrinking town. Lions Club hosts a White Elephant auction July 14 to fund Masonic Temple renovations.
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Patoka
Patoka Elevator Co
George M. Crowson
The
Illinois Central
E. H. Buelow
Buelow
Illinois
Gw.i
Jones
Roy Jones
Mrs. Jones
Roy
Gladys
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Masonic Temple
Patoka lodge seeking donations for town improvement
The Patoka lodge urges members to donate to fund a worthwhile project for the town. The piece notes delays in collection and asks everyone to contribute what they can to make the improvement possible. The paper also addresses youth safety, warning against BB guns and large firecrackers and urging parental oversight.
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Patoka
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Russell Snyder Expands Site for New Plumbing Store
Russell Snyder improves the building next to Aust in's Market to house his plumbing heating and gas store. He will display merchandise in the new location after working from home. Brides! If you married since the last election you must re register to vote in the November 6 election and ensure the new name is in the registration book.
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Russell Snyder
Austin
Mr. Snyder
Get Your Name On Voter Roll For November Election
Text urges residents to register to vote in the November 6 election. It emphasizes checking registration status and adding names to the voter list to participate in the upcoming vote.
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Patoka Hardware & Locker Service
Patoka, Ill
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S. Poplar
Centralia, Ill
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Mobilgas
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Iinland
Goodrich
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Mose’ Mobil Station
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Marion County
the Register
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Havana
Vermilion
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Illinois Power
Hennepin
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