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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1936
Page
1
A fragment echoes President Roosevelt urging Americans to trust the public to choose wisely regarding past actions and to move toward the greater good for the many, emphasizing collective decision making.
Mrs. Della Johnstone and Mr. and Mrs. Marle Anderson with son Max returned from a several weeks trip visiting in Weiser Idaho with James Cahill and family. They traveled about 4500 miles since leaving Patoka July 4 and reached Idaho 2100 miles in three days. They toured Payette Lake Snake River Black Canyon dam and American Falls and visited Yellowstone National Park and Old Faithful before returning via Mt. Pleasant Iowa to visit Bob Johnstone’s family.
On Wednesday July 29 Democratic day at the Marion County Reunion is planned with Governor Horner to meet reception committee at the Park Hotel and be escorted by county caravans led by a top band. Senator James Hamilton Lewis and other State candidates will address the crowd. Democratic women run the tent as headquarters and all Democrats are urged to attend and register.
Two Friday games feature Patoka Girls versus Kinmundy Girls and Kinmundy versus Patoka All Stars. A postgame drawing awards prizes including a ball cap, syrup, flour, kitchen utensils, rug, colored glasses, soda, and more from local merchants.
The family of J Bryan Murphy of Taylorville expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy in their bereavement after his sudden drowning. Rev H Murphy and family Marietta Illinois convey gratitude for deeds of kindness and support during their sorrow.
Walter Whiting and family left Tuesday for their home in St Joseph Missouri after a two week stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Cox and relatives. Mrs Madaline Porter and Miss Gayle Belcher accompanied them and plan extended visits there.
Alma PTA hosts a three night Home Talent Barn Dance at Jollywood Park July 23 24 25 at 8 pm with talent from Alma and surrounding towns. Outdoor stage PA system enhance a production modeled on the National Barn Dance with entries from the county and a chance to be featured on WLS Home Talent Hour. Edith Schlytern WLS director visits Alma to direct the show inviting past performers to join at Jollywood Park.
Lucinda Hathaway Foster born July 12, 1849 near Vernon Illinois died July 14 in Alma Illinois at 87. Survived by children Lida Stevens Lizzie Norris Flora Griffin and Harrison Hathaway. She supported Cumberland Presbyterian faith and helped orphans and neighbors in Patoka and Foster townships. Funeral held in Alma with interment in Pruitt Cemetery.
The schedule for the second half of the softball season lists matchups by date. July 27 features Cardinals vs Tigers and Vernon vs Eaglin. July 29 has Cubs vs Giants and Chapel vs Zion.
The D D Club met July 17 at Mr. and Mrs. Orville Genre home and surprised Mrs. James Wernsman and Mrs. Orville Genre with birthday parties. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Wernsman and others who enjoyed ice cream cookies and drinks on the lawn.
The Bid-A-Bit Bridge Club of Vernon gathered at Mildred Walton’s home with two tables of players. Ruth Moore won the high prize and Opal Livesay the consolation. refreshments were served by the hostess and Jessie Binnion. Ruth Moore was a guest. next meeting will be hosted by Sue Doolen.
Sunday services across Christian Science Churches centered on Life the subject of the Lesson Sermon. The Golden Text affirms eternal life through knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. Biblical citations include guidance toward life in the way of righteousness and understanding God as life eternal per Eddy's Science and Health.
Last Wednesday a Missionary meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Oscar Hill with Ina Anderson as leader. Lora Altom conducted the devotional. A playlet titled Working Together was presented by Elizabeth Simcox Teresa Griffin Retails Lela Ballance Nancy Simcox and Bety Ballance. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. McKinney with Wilma Diveley leading. Everyone is welcome.
Mrs Arthur Thomas and daughter Gwendolyn of Sandoval spent Sunday in Patoka with Clarke Simcox and family.
A Census Bureau report highlights Illinois poultry, noting 20,768,479 chickens over three months old on farms as of January 1, 1935. In 1934 Illinois egg production reached 109,540,562 dozens and over 83 million chickens were raised. Marion County farms held 276,886 chickens on January 1, 1934, from 2,963 farms. 2,706 reporting farms in the county raised 330,834 chickens in 1934. Turkeys numbered 508 on January 1, 1935.
David Headley born May 16 1843 in Monroe County Ohio died July 18 1936 at his Foster township home after a long life. He served in the 111th Illinois Volunteer Infantry from 1862 to 1865, wounded twice, and married Hannah I Cole after the war. He leaves eight children thirty one grandchildren and thirty one great grandchildren with funeral services held July 15 at Sandy Branch Cemetery.
Mrs Carl Easton hosted a party at home on Saturday July 18 at 2 PM for Evelyn Easton s tenth birthday. Guests arrived for games and refreshments as friends celebrated and wished Evelyn many more happy birthdays. Attendees included Agnes Hayes Alavon Walker Lorene Walker Nancy Simcox Nellie Crawford Genevieve Barnes Joy Barnes Wanda Belcher Dayne Adams Anna Adams Conway Malan Glenwood Malan Connie Meador Rachel Adams Cyril DeLay Dorothy DeLay Arthur Easton Vick Hughes Billie Easton Kenneth Easton Buddy Goodwin Pansy Wasem Emil Nattier Bobby Hopkins Deneen Hopkins Juanita and Evelyn Easton.
Sanitary Milk Producers and St. Louis distributors agree to raise Class I milk price by 15 cents per hundredweight effective July 15, totaling a 35 cent rise since June. The higher price follows drought damage and higher production costs, with butter prices helping uplift Class II.
L. D. Martin announces arrangements for Republican Day at the Marion County Reunion in Salem next Tuesday the 28th. Prominent leaders Col. Frank Knox John Hamilton C Wayland Brooks Otis F Glenn and Wm. J. Stratton will speak on government policy. A bus will leave Crawford Filling Station at noon for the Reunion grounds, with free rides for voters unable to attend.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church was entertained in the home of Mrs. Elsie Gray Wednesday afternoon. Devotional led by Mrs. Edna McGee. President Mrs. Emma Smith conducted the business meeting. Guests enjoyed refreshments and conversation. Next gathering planned at Mrs. Edna McGee’s home on Wednesday afternoon August 5.
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