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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
3
The Patoka Register lists James M. Emerson as publisher with Friday edition in Patoka Illinois. It notes second class mailing status and subscription price of 1.50 per year under federal act.
Want column lists two heifer calves ages 4 1 2 and 14 months from good milk cows with price or trade for a farm wagon. Location 1% mile southwest of Shobonier by R Hopkey. Also corn by load for cash from H R Livesay. Fresh cows for sale courtesy of Or val Hopkins. Kitchen range and an Ad minister rug from Mrs Alice Cruse. Trade offer: 40 acre farm for Patoka suburban place near Fairy Dell by J C Bowen Odin R R.
A reader asks if the farm near Patoka is on the market and notes interest from buyers seeking improved farmland in the Patoka vicinity.
The Patoka Pentecost Church Young People's class had a joyful gathering at Kitchell Park in Pana last Sunday with a Vernon church truck group joining. A plentiful dinner followed and the note thanks attendees for the good turnout despite a smaller program last Friday night, promising more next time.
A provocative line reflects on how justice seems more unexpected today than a miscarriage of justice. The remark hints at shifting perceptions of fairness within contemporary legal frameworks and public trust in institutions.
Pentecost Church Patoka lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Bro Rufus Stephens in charge and a preaching service at 7 30 p m Gleaners meeting noted for Friday night July 28 Vernon Church announces a revival starting Sunday evening August 6 with Pastor Paul Grant leading first week sermons on topics such as A Return to God and The Anti Christ The plan calls for prayers and cooperation from Vernon and surrounding communities There will be special singing and a Lesson Sermon from Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
The Lesson-Sermon across Christian Science churches on July 23 centered on Truth. The Golden Text from Psalms 100:5 proclaims the Lord’s goodness and everlasting mercy. Bible citations include Psalms 108:3 4 praising God among people and nations and mercy reaching above the heavens.
A large crowd gathered for the basket dinner at Givens Chapel on Sunday and a baptizing was conducted in the creek at Sanders pasture in the afternoon. Several locals visited, hosted guests, and attended Sunday School while ongoing farm work and social calls filled the rest of the weekend.
Fairman Francis Turner left Friday morning for Sterling Illinois to seek work. Mrs Minnie Merten and Mr and Mrs Glen Hicks were entertained Sunday at the Frank Harker home. Lawrence Armscough of near Patoka visited Donald Adams early this week. Mr and Mrs Pearl Turner host Turner’s mother from Salem this week. Mrs Alta Pigg visited her mother Mrs Will Carter south of Odin last Wednesday. Oran Merten visited his mother Thursday. Mrs Deatta Ticknor and Mrs Sydney Lutz aided Helen Hillock with threshers Tuesday and Wednesday.
The North Fork Merry Maid 4 H club led by Mira Headley and Wessie Headley traveled to Salem Friday for a club meeting and reported a good time. Local families visited and called on friends including Edna Bassett and Abbie Cox with several Sunday activities and small social gatherings noted in the community.
An open air meeting begins Thursday night July 27 1933 at Ern ests Bassets home led by an evangelist from East Side Full Gospel Tabernacle Evansville Indiana. Anyone can attend and the venue is one half mile east of the Abbie Cox home on the Morgan farm.
The state department of health will offer free tuberculosis tests to children whose parents request them at the state fair. August 9 to 26, Dr. Frank J. Jirka state health director announced a new service for children.
Twenty three children and grandchildren gathered at Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Washburns home to celebrate his sixty ninth birthday. The week brought word of Mrs. William T. French death in Beggs Oklahoma and Troy French and Opal French left for Beggs for services. Numerous local residents hosted visits, social calls, dances, and trips to Centralia Belleville and Chicago for events including a Century of Progress outing.
Anita Shamer, superintendent of both schools, announced quota removal for the Nora Dunlap School for Homemakers and the State Fair School of Domestic Science. She said she is accepting applications in her state house office.
Springfield reports a Winnebago County judge ruled the Horner beer law unconstitutional allowing general beer sales while bars, state taxes remain contested. It covers civil service politics, nurse dismissals, bank receivership, and Chicago political maneuvering ahead of mass public relief funding.
Henry Oglesby and sons express sincere thanks for acts of kindness during their bereavement following the loss of wife and mother. May God bless you all.
The family of Lena Fiscus thanks neighbors and friends for help during her illness and burial. Mrs. Lena Fiscus is survived by her children, who appreciate the kindness shown.
Attorney General Otto Kerner says Senate Bill 407 is unconstitutional and likely to be vetoed by the governor. The bill, a companion to a law reducing the commerce commission, omits creating the commission and remains incomplete and invalid.
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