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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1941
Page
1
Local notes detail visits and travels of residents including Mrs Effie Smith Ruth Smith H E Brock Denver Adams and others. Several Patoka residents travel to nearby towns and states for visits business and vacations with relatives friends and patients.
The guide explains you may cash a Defense Savings Bond after 60 days for the full amount plus interest. It notes most owners do not cash bonds, instead choosing to invest to aid national defense, with payroll deductions and bank purchases encouraged.
Work progress chief Howard C. Hunter in Washington warned that unemployment could reach about 5,500,000 in the new fiscal year starting July 1. Federal defense spending is expected to cut the jobless by 1,500,000, even as nonagricultural employment hits a record 37,617,000 with defense industries employing over 2,000,000. The total payroll stands at 47,732,000, just 2,267,000 below 1929 levels, due to seven million new entrants to the labor force since those boom years. The director of federal work relief suggested 1941 may surpass 1929 figures if wages stay high and more workers become available.
Report says two cattle thieves active near Patoka have been captured. A cow was stolen from Mrs. Meadors, one mile north of Patoka, and a second animal vanished from the Matt Belcher place on the same April 7 date.
Victoria Chapter No 258 of the Order of the Eastern Star met Monday night July 14 with many present. Mrs O J Hill chaired in Miss Bettie Simcox’s absence. Rosegail Sherill attended as a guest, while Louisa Pope and Amy Morgan were reported ill. Mrs W W Murfin donated a chart dated 1852 from Mrs Inez Webster, daughter of late charter members Dr and Mrs B T Rodgers. Rodgers was also a Robt Morris Chapter founder in East St Louis. Mr Irwin will frame the chart for the chapter.
The Bear Creek Quilting Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Thural Morey's home with members and guests engaging in contests and stunts. Prize winners included Mrs. Gayle Lawrence and Mrs. Dale Robertson among others while gifts were given to Mystery Pals. Attendees list features numerous named members and friends. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. John Anderson's home on the first Thursday in August.
Delegates at the AAA conference in Washington D C draft the 1942 farm program focusing on national defense conservation and support for small farmers. Proposals include continuing conservation materials in lieu of cash payments and maintaining acreage payments for低income farms with soil building and erosion prevention measures.
Proposals call for flexible payments replacing general crop subsidies, higher rates for soil conservation, and cropland use payments. Plan also favors direct county committee elections via community committeemen, better coordination among agricultural agencies, and farmer information on postwar adjustments.
Friday night July 11 members of the Good Will Club and families surprised 45 year old Mrs Olga Kleeman. She received many gifts and four bouquets of flowers as the group visited sang and enjoyed cake and lemonade.
An ice cream supper is set for Saturday night July 19 at Temnl Church. Proceeds will benefit Harrison Cemeteries fund.
American inventors and engineers are laboring to produce 1943 model equipment for 1942 war needs. The Allison engine powers aircraft with 1325 horsepower and researchers seek engines exceeding 2000 horsepower. Diesel engines grow lighter from 100 pounds per horsepower in World War I to about ten pounds per horsepower, boosting submarine and vessel power.
Illinois employers must file second quarter 1941 unemployment compensation reports by July 31 to avoid 1 percent monthly interest. Late payments incur 2 percent monthly penalty. contributors include firms with six or more workers. Contributions rate is 2.7 percent on payroll up to $3,000 per employee.
The Y W A gathering at Doris Adams home July 15 was led by Ruth Wadkin with minutes read by Evelyn Ellis. Special music featured by Pansy Wasem Lyla Jolliff and Vera Mae Adams. Members planned bringing fruit to Rev C M Miller on July 16 and discussed topics. Guests included Ruth McKinney.
Mr and Mrs Pearl Poole mourn the infant son Dencil Poole who died July 7 1941 Funeral services held at Cox and Martin Funeral Home Patosket at 20 o clock Tuesday July 8 Burial in Predon a Cemetery Rev Miller in charge.
Illinois announces 13000 openings in CCC and NYA programs for training in defense industry work. Eligible youths 17 to 28 can enroll for six months with stipends from 20 to 25 dollars monthly, plus clothing and care. Veterans may gain 80 hours monthly in related training with 80 hours work.
C M Seagraves of the Illinois Agricultural Association urges a rainy day fire check. Inspect chimneys for soot, ground lightning rods, and address hazards like dry brush, oily stoves, and exposed wires. Keep water, pails, and ladders ready to calm risks and potentially save thousands.
The city water works have been impeded by an oil bearing shale at about 85 feet forcing abandonment of the park well and relocation to Vernie Nattier farm. A similar formation is now reached near the same depth, with prospects of deeper drilling likely.
In South Bend Indiana fathers and mothers formed National Parents of Selectees Inc to push for impartial administration of the selective service act. They plan nationwide membership, a one year training limit, end of the ten year reserve clause, public listing of deferments, tax suspensions for draftees, and exemptions from fishing and hunting licenses. Clyde J. Jordan and Frank J. Murphy lead the group and vow to prosecute willful violations.
The Hi-Lite Class of the Christian Church held its monthly social in the Sunday School rooms. President Mrs. James Vallance led the business meeting choosing a picnic at Salem Park on the second Thursday. The evening featured games, Mystery Pal gifts, and refreshments by Mesdames Good, Eagan, and Ballance with numerous members and a Jacksonville guest.
Wool from 35 Illinois county pools was gathered at Chicago Navy Pier July 9 10 and shipped by lake steamer to Boston. S. F. Russell director says about 150000 pounds were included. the move adds to 125000 pounds in other shipments making total 1941 marketing. Farmers were paid 22 cents a pound on medium wool 18 cents on western wool in advance. In Boston wool will be graded sold by the National Wool Marketing Association and funds distributed after expenses.
Mr and Mrs Tom Altom and Miss Nellie Mac Crawford spent the early part of last week visiting Mrs Altoms parents Mr and Mrs Livesay in Elsbury.
Schedule fragment notes a week off July 28 to August 4 and the first game on the new schedule. All Stars will play the Moose there on Friday night July 11 with details to follow in the paper.
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