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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1936
Page
1
Drought fears and responses across the plains states
The piece traces historical drought patterns from 1889 to 1936, detailing crop losses in North Dakota South Dakota Montana Wyoming Iowa Nebraska Illinois and the South. It notes high temperatures, grasshoppers and jack rabbits as additional harms and quotes News Week on moisture loss and the need for land use changes to preserve soil moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great
Middle West
Northwest
Southwest
California
Pacific Northwest
Middle
East
Michigan
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific Coast
South
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Iowa
Nebraska
Illinois
Dakotas
Weather Bureau
United States
News Week
Okahoma
Kansas
Texas
Atlantic
West
Middlewestern
Unaf
Brooks and Glenn Address Reunion Campaign kickoff
At Salem Republican Day reunion a record crowd heard C Wayland Brooks for governor and Otis F Glenn for US senator launch the downstate campaign. Other state ticket candidates, including George Hatzenbuhler and William Stratton, attended with local officials and a large citizen turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Harry F. Johnson
A. EK. Miller
C. Wayland Brooks
Otis F. Glenn
United States
Brooks
Glenn
Centralia
J. R. Wasem
Softball League Official Schedule For Final Half
The schedule lists games through August with matchups including Tigers Vernon Giants Island Chapel Zion Cubs Eaglin Cardinals. Key dates show August 3 5 10 12 17 19 with pairings such as Tigers vs Vernon Giants vs Island Chapel Cubs vs Eaglin Cardinals vs Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Vernon
Eaglin
Cardinals
Giants
Island Chapel
Zion
Cubs
Cards
Homecoming Planned at Bear Creek Church for August
Bear Creek Church schedules a homecoming and basket dinner on the second Sunday in August with morning and afternoon preaching. Bro. Monroe Smitt hopes to attend if possible and former residents and non resident pastors are invited to reconnect. A noon basket meal invites attendees to share in a communal meal and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Monroe Smitt
Wether
Hme
Trade Policy Aims to Lift Grain Prices for Farmers
A report notes planned measures to raise grain prices benefiting farmers in the Pacific Northwest. Officials emphasize market adjustments and local impact on crop income and regional agriculture.
Oil Prospects Rise as Leasing Expands in Little Egypt
Leasing intensifies across Meacham township and nearby areas with test holes and seismic crews active. Near Carlyle a shallow well yields over 100 barrels daily, while royalties of 5 cents per barrel and 20 to 20 cents per acre are reported. Several major firms and many individuals hold leases, fueling optimism for a deep well within a 60 mile radius despite uncertainties about a large field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Meacham
Egypt
County Benefit Payments Exceed Two Hundred Thousand
Marion County reports over 200000 in Rental and Benefit payments since the Agricultural Adjustment Administration was created. The wheat program paid 6806.29 and the corn hog payment 100948.75, with total county benefits tallied at 107755.04 across three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Humes Family Visit with Mrs Chandler in Centralia
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humes and their daughter visited Mrs. Humes mother, Mrs. Fanny Chandler, in Centralia on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Humes
Centralia
Humes
Fanny Chandler
Seven Civil War Veterans Attend Salem Reunion in Marion County
The Fifth-third annual reunion opens at Bryan Memorial Park Salem with seven remaining Civil War veterans from Marion County as honored guests. Veterans range from 87 to 98 years old including James Cox William V. Shelton Harmon Seeley James Cunningham John W. Marer EK Steele and John F. Eddings. The event, supported by local groups since 1915, promises traditional festivities and dignified tributes to the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Marion County
Patoka
Republic
Salem Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Lakin
Camp No
United States War Veterans
Luther B. Easley
American Legion
James Cox
Centralia
136
Ill. Infantry
William V. Shelton
Il. Infantry
Harmon Seeley
Iowa Infantry
James Cunningham
IL Cavalry
John W. Marer
EK. H. Steele
John F. Eddings
Iuka
Til
Horner Leads Democratic Reunion Speeches in Salem
Gov Henry Horner headlined the Marion County Annual Reunion in Salem with James Hamilton Lewis expected to speak but unable to attend. John C Martin chaired the event as a large crowd from surrounding counties attended the largest reunion at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Horner
Marion County
James Hamilton Lewis
John C. Martin
Salem
State Commerce Commission
John Stelle
Otto Kerner
Gov. Horner
Democratic Party
Illinois
Horner
Salem Reunion Grounds
Obituary for William Elmer Brumfield
William Elmer Brumfield born June 1 1888 in Fayette County near Patoka Illinois died July 28 1936 at 8 25 am at his sister’s home Mrs Ollie Herring aged 48 years 1 month and 28 days He married Mertie Farmer of Boulder Illinois He leaves a wife a daughter a granddaughter and sisters Lizzie Gray Ollie Herring Lucy Christie Merritt Ora and Henry Brumfield two half brothers Charlie Brumfield and Arthur Brumfield Funeral held Wednesday at Island Chanel Church with Rev Monroe Smith and J Piland Interment Boulder cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elmer Brumfield
A. T
F. Brumfield
Fayette County
Patoka
Ill
Ollie Herring
Mertie Farmer
Boulder
Lizzie Gray
Assumption
Lucy Christie
Anchor
Merritt Brumfield
Colfax
Ora
Henry
Charlie Brumfield
Kansas City
Arthur Brumfied
Vernon
Island Chanel Church
Monroe Smith
J. Piland
Boulder Cemetery
State Farm at Vandalia to be enlarged
Work on six new dormitories and a hospital at the Illinois State Farm in Vandalia progresses with excavations and concrete pourings. Inmate labor aids rough tasks while skilled labor handles brick and carpentry. The additions boost capacity from about 640 inmates toward 1400, aiming to make the plant the largest and finest in the country per Superintendent George Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Farm
Vandalia
J. J. Wallner
George Ray
Rogier Reunion At Springfield
A Rogier family reunion was held last Sunday at Lake Springfield near Springfield Tl. Attendees from here included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rogier and son Edgar, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Rogier and son Carl, Mr. Wm. Rogier, Mrs. Dale Thompson and son Jimmie Ross, and Mr. Elmer Rogier. Mrs. Julia Rogier returned home with her son Mr. Elmer Rogier after visiting Decatur and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogier
Lake Springfield
Springfield
C. M. Rogier
Edgar
Artie Rogier
Carl
Wm. Rogier
Dale Thompson
Jimmie Ross
Elmer Rogier
Julia Rogier
Decatur
Chicago
Tune Family Reunion Held in Pana
Mr and Mrs Jasper Tune and Mr and Mrs Archie Hopkins with their son Albert and Mr and Mrs Clark Simicox attended a Tune family reunion in Pana on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Tune
Archie Hopkins
Albert
Clark Simicox
Tune
Pana
Lee Murray Pitches Sensational Game at Keyesport Homecoming
Lee Murray pitched a sensational 18 strikeouts for Keyesport in a 10 inning ball game against Centralia Giants. Keyesport won 5 to 4 on homecoming Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyesport
Colored Giants
Centralia
Lee Murray
Salem reunion lists many attendees at gathering
A long list of attendees appears for a Salem reunion. Names include Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Ballance, Helen Troyer, and numerous others across families such as Altom, Anderson, Livesay, Miller, and Martin. The roster highlights local residents and relatives attending a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Lawson
Howard Nelson
L. W. Ballance
D. W. Troyer
Helen
Robert Eagan
Lucille Garrett
Frank Elifritz
J. R. Wasem
C. M. Rogier
L. D. Altom
Charles Anderson
Louise Livesay
Wes Martin
Mary Martin
Frank Miller
O. E. Eaglin
Harvey Hudspeth
C. D. Mrtin
M.ton Peddicord
G. A. Ellis
Anna Pugh
Denver Adams
Glen Hill
Dwight Martin
Edwin Arnold
Roy Ballance
Curle Beckler
Harley Brumfield
Dick Potts
Neil Potts
Ed Jones
Lavonne Jorbs
Evelyn Henry
Junior Jones
Fred Kleysteuber
Edgar Irvin
Patricia Spurgeon
Doris Good
Raymond Britt
Clifford Douthitt
S. E. Altom
Hugh Jensen
Mary Evelyn Bopp
Clark Walker
Kathryn Crawford
Fred Brown
Don Wilson
Clayton Beery
George Porter
Frank Porter
Dean Martin
Arnold Chapel Picnic Draws Afternoon and Evening Fun
A picnic will be held at Arnold Chapel on Saturday August 1 with entertainment in the afternoon and night. Residents are invited to enjoy the day and evening activities and socialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Chapel
Also Mentioned on This Page
President Roosevelt
Downstate
Wayland Brooks
WM. E. Brumfield
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