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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
4
A writer argues the United States could save billions by cutting federal payrolls by about 1.25 million civilian workers, freeing over one and a half million people for productive work. The plan would balance the budget, curb bureaucracy, and boost future civilization.
Mrs. Della Johnstone returned home Sunday after a visit with Mr and Mrs Merle Anderson and family in Centralia.
Public notice in Marion County Illinois announces sale of Jasper Finch estate real estate to satisfy debts. The administrator Dean Martin will offer eight acres and associated parcels at 2:00 p.m. August 24 1946 in front of First State Bank Patoka, with sale subject to taxes and court approval.
Stringtown and nearby towns show a flurry of visits as Mr. and Mrs. Arewine Willett spend time with H. A. Slusser in Villa Grove and Mrs. Willett’s mother in Champaign, others travel to Clinton, Tonti, and Rock Falls to visit relatives while Edd Thomas recovers from a run-away injury.
A year after war ends, forecasts of reconversion gave way to scarcity. Benjamin H. Namm cites reduced staples and quality declines, noting government figures mislead by ignoring subsidies and the dollar’s weakened value. He warns the economy will stay scarce while politics dominates business.
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges farmers to refrain from buying more land as prices rise. They warn of WWI expansion hangovers and advocate investing in mixed fertilizer with nitrogen phosphorus and potash to support future soil needs.
A flurry of visits from relatives and friends fills the week with gatherings at the Heinrich and Harker homes. Notable guests include Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Adams of St. Louis and families from Chicago Centralia and Los Angeles as a 60 guest potluck birthday marked July 15.
Charles Lewis Sr age 53 of Sandoval suffered serious injuries when his team hitched to a bundle wagon bolted and caused a wagon overturn at Adolph Thomas farm two miles west of Sandoval at 6 p.m. Monday July 15. He sustained deep arm cuts facial lacerations back injuries and possible three broken ribs. He was transported to St Marys Hospital by Cox and Martins ambulance.
Jim Forrest attended the game at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis on Sunday. The Cardinals played the Brooklyn Dodgers. Local residents mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Stilts of Huey visiting Rev. and Mrs. Peters, and several other visits among Smiths, Patersons, and Swaglers as families hosted relatives. Roy McClintock left for Bloomington to visit relatives.
Mrs Earl Schaubert and son Bobby of Kenosha Wisconsin visit Mr and Mrs Herman Schaubert. Mr and Mrs O D Barth and grandson Bobby of Little Rock Arkansas with Mr and Mrs Emory Sanders. Mrs J R Willis and son Rickie of Mattoon Illinois visit. Mr and Mrs Mike Carroll travel to Alton Illinois to see Mrs Mattie Mueller. Don Rhineholz and daughters Linda and Mary of Peoria stay four days with Mr and Mrs Charles Allison. Miss Vanetta Lewis leaves for Chicago after a four day visit. Mr and Mrs Marshall Roper spend weekend in Mt Vernon Indiana visiting George Bond family with Betty Bond accompanying home. Mrs Ollie Lewis returns home from Salem.
Mrs. Ben Wedekemper spent several days last week with relatives in East St. Louis. Mrs. Margaret Tormey of Albany New York vacations with her mother Mrs. Sarah Maxey. Mr. and Mrs. George Mann returned from Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Holloway visited relatives Sunday evening. Mr. Sheldon Apple and son Bobby were mentioned in the column.
Effingham residents welcomed visitors including Mrs Noone Martin and Mike Carroll with son Bill. Adrian Koehler returned Monday from San Francisco after an honorable discharge from the Navy. Chicago guests left after a week visiting the Carters. Gambetta family and Miss Rena Gambetta spent Sunday in Collinsville visiting the Bertaleros. Arthur Booth returned Saturday from a five day speaking tour in Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa, speaking for the United Farmers of America of which he is president.
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