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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1933
Page
5
Columbia professors label Americans highly superstitious citing belief in unlucky thirteen and walking under ladders. Dr Caldwell urges education to expose unfounded signs while noting some weather lore has basis in observation and warns superstition harms lives and futures.
Illinois faces 275000 acres not fit for crops due to drainage gaps and 246771 acres partly drained. Many ditches are blocked with weeds and debris, reducing yield. Cleaning ditches would boost production and lower fertilizer and labor costs, aiding farmers this fall.
A fragment discusses Horace and his statement that gold will be slave or master. The note argues about whether the United States will remain enslaved to gold while France and others influence global economics. The piece reflects a wary view of monetary power and national fate.
The piece recalls 1896 politics over gold and silver standards, noting McKinley’s and Bryan’s stances and the public confusion about inflation. It argues gold has been a habit more than necessity and urges the current administration to grasp money’s complexities to keep U S currency at full face value.
Sunday morning July 9 1933 at 9 30 a m program includes special singing everyone invited Stewart Meador Superintendent at Vernon Pentecostal Church rally notice for local readers to attend the Sunday school session and enjoy singing
M. E. Church South Patoka Charge announces Sunday services on July 9 in Patoka. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Frank Ballance supervising. Preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League at 7 00 p m. Public invited by Pastor W D Humphrey.
The newly perfected sales tax, pushed by the Governor with strong patronage promises, took effect last Saturday with a 77 to 74 vote in the lower house. It runs for two years from July 1, funds relief in 60 counties for six months, then replaces real estate and personal property taxes over 18 months, aiming to abolish the state tax. Exemptions exist for isolated retail sales. retailers must report monthly sales by the 15th, with remittance due August 15. tax on cash sales applies when money is collected.
Fredonia residents record visits with neighbors near Vernon Vandalia and Cubbage. Edith Kretzer from Harvey visits relatives. Virginia Palmer injures foot by stepping on a thorn and is treated by a doctor.
Mrs Emily Ballance recovering from major operation at St Marys Hospital. She was brought to her home late Sunday evening and her condition has improved to the extent that recovery is hoped to be permanent.
Local youths and younger set gathered at the Jennings residence basement on the north side for games music and radio. Bob Jennings hosted an entertaining evening with light refreshments.
Jake the Barber is kidnapped by Chicago gangsters seeking 75000 dollars. Jimmy Mattern, missing U S Airman, remains a mystery as special efforts to locate him continue. The legislature offers no tax plan while numerous bills promise new levies. Wheat trades at 1.00 per bushel amid World Fair traffic and a big storm causes 1,000,000 dollars in damage in Chicago.
The first Democratic Legislature in Illinois history adjourned amid chaos as members debated Horner era measures. Sailors of the party pushed sales tax beer tax and hard liquor proposals while replacements and enforcement appointments were set to shift, including Will B. Roberts of Marion County named for a posts.
A brief note argues that meeting his self-interest is essential to providing true service. The piece emphasizes aligning actions with personal benefit to secure cooperation and support. It frames self-interest as a driver of practical outcomes.
The Science Club invites 4-H Girls mothers and members to meet at Mrs H N Potts home lawn on Saturday July 8 at two PM. The 4-H Girls will present the program and serve refreshments after noon.
This quarter the Pentecost Church begins Old Testament studies with a full Young Peoples program. Song by the congregation followed by a prayer and songs and readings performed by Lucille Smith Ruth Krautzer Elaine Wickersham Vera Mae Adams and others. A Bible contest on topics one to four closes with a benediction.
Sunday July 9 lesson sermons across Christian Science churches emphasized communion and sincerity. Golden text from First Corinthians links blessing to sharing the blood and body of Christ while urging unleavened sincerity and truth in practice. References from Science and Health warn that hypocrisy harms religion and truth will be revealed.
Sarah E Gray administratrix of the estate of Alfonse F Gray deceased announces appearance before Marion County Illinois County Court at Salem for the August Term on the first Monday in August for claims adjustment. Creditors urged to file claims and debtors to pay promptly. Attorney is Harry F Johnson. Dated June 20 1933.
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