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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
5
The Paddlers enjoyed ice cream at Emil Nattiers on Sunday with Miss Evelyn Ellis and Virginia At- involved in the light social gathering.
Helen Britt and Violet Nat tier hosted a weiner roast last Wednesday. Annette Marshal of California visited the Britt family. Nell Mansfield, ill at her mother’s home, returned to work in Centralia. Nellie Lee of Kankakee visited Mrs. Ollie Alexander and relatives. Charles Gray of Detroit visited his sister, Mrs. Oliver Britt. Freddy Perkins was kicked in the head by a horse Tuesday.
The Patoka Post Office was entered and robbed Wednesday night. Thieves broke in the rear door and opened the safe taking cash available. Postmaster Cain and an assistant were on duty when the break in occurred.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Elliott of Centralia spend a month with his parents in San Antonio Texas. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Oliver Britt and their daughter Patricia Ann born July 5 in Alma. Several relatives travel or visit Clinton Geneva Pontiac Illiopolis and Assumption. Local gatherings include funerals in Centpralia and visits to Decatur Dix and Chicago.
The fragment mentions Arnold Chapel attendance and visitors over a Sunday weekend. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John Hobbs with children, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chance and children from Springfield, and Ellouise Peyton Green of Be ters Emily and Mrs. Paul Doolen with Mr. and Mrs. Eli Nrst Maes visiting Wi oun and My.
The note from Independence lists Mrs Etta Smith and Clarence end Bend relatives and friends, with Bates and Wengert mentioned as part of the family circle, reflecting a past week of activity among Mr and Mrs thee in the community.
A Civil Service Commission study shows 1939 government employment at 125.9 percent of 1929 while 1999 totals reach 82.3 percent of 1929. Private payrolls shrink as government expands. average annual payroll is $1878 per worker and time on clock rises amid tighter budgets.
Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier Miss Amelia Augusta Emma Pope Evelyn Ellis Patsy Spurgeon and others attended the Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patrons official visit in Salem Saturday night. Chapters Farina Kinmundy Xerna Tuka Sandoval Odin sponsored the event. Mr Clark Simcox departed for Outwood Kentucky Monday for Veteran's Sanatorium treatment.
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