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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
8
Illinois agricultural data show corn in thousands at 8,093 with prior and average figures. Winter wheat 1,861, oats 3,156, soybeans 2,542, tame hay 2,860, and potatoes 37 thousand acres. U S crop production totals list corn 2,570,795 bushels and oats 872,828 bushels, with other grains and fruits indicated. July 1 farm reserves included corn 836,921 bushels and oats 184,877.
The Eastern Star lodge meeting was held Monday evening, July 10. Mr. and Mrs. Will Snyder were initiated into the order. Delicious refreshments were served. Visitors of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shaffnit and Mrs. Kathryn Satterlee of Sandoval.
The Illinois Drivers Act imposes broad duties for motor vehicle incidents affecting state residents and travelers. It requires proof of financial responsibility after judgments, imposes license suspensions for nonpayment, and sets thresholds for returning licenses and plates while outlining conditions to end proof requirements. The law aims to curb repeat offenses by reckless drivers.
The Spanish War Veterans plan a Friday program with distinguished officers including Department Commander Ratigan and Chief of Staff C. Kelly. J. A. Morrison, Perry resident, elected Dept Patriotic Instructor, will be an honored guest along with Mrs. Morrison. Old Settlers Day features contests, Green Corn Dancing, and a free stage show.
A poem by Merritt Caldwell urges judging others only after fair trial and beginning at home with self improvement. The text also notes a speaker's stand and the Johnny J. Jones Shows Exposition promising larger midway entertainment than in prior years.
Frank Heinzman is completing a 36 by 60 foot barn built with tile to the left floor. When finished it will be one of the finest equipped dairy barns in this region.
Mrs Mona Kirk entertained the bridge club at her home last Thursday afternoon with two tables of play. Eva Potts won high, Olga Altom second, Glen Lowry low, and Thelma Riley led the prize. A refreshing salad course was served to Mesdames Eunice Altom, Virginia Martin, Audrey Schroeder, Francis Simcox, Eva Potts, Olga Altom, Glen Lowry, Thelma Riley, and Mona Kirk.
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