Town Board Increases Power and Heat Rates
Town officials voted to raise the rate for heat and power by two cents per kilowatt at a Friday night meeting. They also lowered the minimum residential charge from $1.00 to 75 cents per month.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
1
Army Development Exposition at Soldier Field Chicago
The Sixth Corps Area will present the greatest Military Tournament and Exposition from June 21 to 29 in Chicago. The display highlights anti aircraft artillery, searchlights, sound locators, night fighting, tanks, infantry, cavalry, and all service units with daily evening performances and afternoon showings on June 22, 28, and 29. The event commemorates the first American offensive at Cantigny 12 years earlier and honors the 28th Infantry under Colonel Hanson E. Ely now Major General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantigny
Colleny
Hanson E. Ely
Second Corps
New York City
Chateau- Thierry
the Marne
Sixth Corps
United States Army
Middle West
United States
Soldier Field
Chicago
County Leftover Timber as Hidden Farm Income
Marion county forestry expert L E Sawyer argues the original 198 208 acres have been stripped to a few acres and neglected. He says unutilized woodlots waste value, invite erosion, and that proper care can turn timber into a growing reserve and income source, with some areas barely covering taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
L. E. Sawyer
College of Culture
University of Ilinois
Sawyer
Miss Anna Belcher Sails for Teachers College
Miss Anna Belcher departed Sunday to attend the Teachers College with his mother Mrs. Louisa Livesay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Belcher
Teachers College
Ce Gt Boanarile, Ad. En Y
Louisa Livesay
Narrow escape in Macon traffic collision near Patoka
Mrs. W. W. Murfin and her two daughters Alice and Marie Cox suffered minor injuries after a collision in Macon with a car driven by T. S. Guthrie en route to Decatur for Decatur High School graduation exercises. Guthrie escaped serious harm with a scalp wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Murfin
Alice
Marie Cox
Decatur
Decatur High School
Maurice Dean Murfin
Walter D. Murfin
Patoka
Macon
T. S.guthrie
Murfin
Guthrie
Walter Murfin
Marion County School Fund Distribution Details 1929
State Auditor Oscar Nelson reports Marion County will receive 59 641 06 for the present year to be distributed to township treasurers and then to school districts. Township shares total 59 641 06 with listed amounts for Meacham Foster Patoka Kinmundy Carrigan Tonti Alma Omega Iuka Stevenson Sando val Odin Centralia Raccoon Haines and Romine 76 47 cents on the dollar. A further distribution will follow upon final tax collection with checks to be sent by late June or early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Warren
Cook County
Oscar Nelson
Meacham
Foster
Patoka
Kinmundy
Carrigan
Tonti
Alma
Omega
Iuka
Stevenson
Salem
Sandoval-Odin
Centralia
Raccoon
Haines
Romine
Kniseley, Co
McIntire Couple Mark Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
On Sunday June 8 about fifty guests gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs John F McIntire to celebrate their fortieth marriage anniversary. Their children Hannah of Sandoval and Mrs Gee Anderson and family of St Louis attended along with numerous relatives and friends including Ruff families and others from Indiana Missouri and Beckemeyer. A delightful dinner and pleasant day of visiting followed with best wishes for many more happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McIntire
Hannah of
Sandoval
Gee. Anderson
St. Louis
George Ahlf
Shattue
Wilbur McIntire
Nason
Theo. Ruff
Paul Ruff
Online Yeast
Rosa Blair
Petersburg
Ind
Chas. Ruff
Bonneville
Emma Kinnaman
Oakland City
Andrew Detus
Otto Ahlf
Boulder
Richard
Chas. Ahlf
Emma Schmitz
Sandoggl
Melvin Noe
Beckemeyer
Mrs. McIntire
Revival services and church notices at local Baptist women group
A revival is in progress with 8 PM services each evening and an open invitation to attend. The Baptist W M A meets June 17 1930 with a full program including hymns scripture reading prayers talks and musical offerings. Everyone is welcome to hear discussions on the place of Jesus Christ in modern life and related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Roosevelt
Christ
Baptist Church
Baptist W. M. A
Geo. Ballance
Inesus
E. M. Outhouse
L. R. Delassus
Ada Belcher
J. R. Carter
Rose Chandler
I. W. Nattier
God the Only Cause in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
The June 8 Sunday Lesson Sermon across Christian Science Churches centered on God as the sole creator. The Golden Text from Psalms 86:9 honors all nations worshiping the Lord, with I Cor. 8:5-6 and Eddy's Science and Health asserting one Father and one creator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Heaven
Earth
Mary Baker Eddy
Epworth League Delivers Insightful Music Talk
M E Church Epworth League meeting Tuesday evening led by Lula Troyer focused on Getting More Out of Music. Readers Mae Eagan Electa Davis Gladys Farmer and Mary Wasem shared Revelations references before talks by Elmer Belcher Elsie Gray and Donna Jennings on church music and jazz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Lula Troyer
Mae Lo
Mae Eagan
Electa Davis
Gladys Farmer
Mary Wasem
Elmer Belcher
Elsie Gray
Donna Jennings
Zion Church Announces All Day Service Schedule
Zion Church invites all for a full day on Sunday June 15 with Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and first sermon 11:00 a.m. Rev Willis. A basket dinner at noon follows. At 1:30 p.m. Rev Farrell preaches with music. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Epworth League events noted. prayer meeting Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Willis
Farrell
Epworth League
Methodist Silver Tea Meeting Recap at Eagan Home
The Methodist Silver Tea met June 5 at Mrs. M. Eagan's home with about twenty members and guest Miss Wilma Delassus. Miss Mac Eagan led devotions. business approved a July and August pause. Winners included Flower Contest Miss Florence Cain and Lovers Contest Miss Bertha Belcher. others dressed a bride with paper and clothes pin. Refreshments featured ice cream and devil's food cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Florence Cain
Bertha Belcher
Allie Gray
Eagan
Patoka Abandons Fourth Celebration Plan
At a Tuesday meeting residents decided not to celebrate the 4th of July this year and instead aim for a three day community fair later in the season. Organizers encouraged local effort to ensure a successful event with community involvement and able sneakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Citizen Mrs Virgil Walker Graduates From Nursing School
The many friends of Mrs. Virgil Walker are glad to learn she has finished training and graduated from the American Hospital Training School for Nurses in Chicago on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Walker
Chicago
Local visits noted among families and friends
Frank McConnell with his wife and sister visited with Miss Louise Debre of Ft St. Louis. They joined Mr. and Mrs. Crosby and grandmother Mrs. Gray to greet Nelie Gibson of Sandoval during a Tuesday business visit to Tuitoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McConnell
Louise Debre
Ft St. Louis
Frenk
Pe V. Crosby
Mrs. Gray
Nelie Gibson
Sandoval
Flag Day Proclaimed by Illinois Governor Emmerson
Illinois Governor Louis L. Emmerson designates Saturday June 14 as Flag Day urging display of the National Emblem at homes and businesses. Proclamation calls full staff at public buildings armories and National Guard posts and asks schools to teach flag display and symbolism with patriotic observances statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Louis L. Emmerson
Ilinois
Illinois National Guard
Continental Congress
United States
I. Louis L. Emmerson
Illinois
Commonwealth
Ladies Fancy Work Club Meeting Notes and Activities
Mrs. Roy Jones hosted the Ladies Fancy Work club on Friday afternoon with thirteen members and guest Mrs. Harold Jolliff. Plans to fence West Side Railroad Park due to grass damage were discussed. prizes went to Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Good in a flower hunt and animal contest. Readings included Father Telling It to the Children and The Mother Tells Her Story to Children. Refreshments were served. the next meeting is set for July 11 with Mrs. Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Harold Jolliff
Gray
West Side Railroad Park
Troyer
Rogier
A. T. Gray
Chas. Hill
A. E. Good
Liberty
Porter Simcox
Jones
Jolliff
Jennings
Don Eagan Named Superintendent at Nafziger Toledo Plant
Don Eagan, longtime employee of Nafziger Baking Co. in Decatur, accepts the post of Superintendent at Nafziger’s Toledo Ohio plant and plans to move soon. Friends in Patoka express pride in his advancement and regret the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Eagan
Nafziger Baking Co
Decatur
Toledo
Ohio
Don
Patoka
Joe Nichols Dies in Cincinnati
Word reached relatives in Patoka of Joe Nichols of Cincinnati Ohio dying June 5. He was brother to Amanda Clark and Mollie Eaglin. Burial occurred in Cincinnati on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Joe Nichols
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nichols
Amanda Clark
Mollie Eaglin
St. Louis
Children Day Program At High School Draws Crowd
A large Sunday evening audience attended the Children's Day program at the high school gymnasium. The event featured a well received display by students and church groups, with patrons staying to applaud and enjoy the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patienteac Eld
Address Details Urged for Prompt Newspaper Mail
Officials warn that about half of ads omit street addresses, risking misdelivery. The excerpt notes missing numbers and streets hinder envelope handling and slow mail, urging complete addresses for quick delivery.
Preventable accidents on Illinois highways rise, says health department
The state health department warns preventable crashes are increasing as drivers ignore rules and urge periodic medical checks. It cites 2 017 fatal motor car accidents last year with 591 attributed to poor judgment and highlights eye and physical exams for drivers, including university staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Health Department
Teus
Tlinois
University of Illinois
Graduating Exercises at Zion Church for Marie Lonsty
Graduating exercises for eighth grade are set for Zion Church on Saturday night June 21 1930 at 8 00 p m with a program including invocations salutatory class song readings piano solos quotes and a diploma presentation. Graduates listed include Ellsworth Binnion Lena Shuler Charles Gray Ila Branson and more. Class motto Rowing Not Drifting and colors pink and white with sweet pea flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie~ Lonsty
Zion Church
Hilda McNicol
M. D. Ballance
Wanza Doolen
Kell Doolen
Harold Collins
Cnet
Charles Jones
William Ole
Opal Belcher
Dale Britt
Ellen Ballance
Marion Caldwell
Dorothy Ververs
Rev. Willis
Kniseley
Ellsworth Binnion
Lena Shuler
Charles Gray
Ila Branson
Reba Meador
Vitan Wolffe
Mary Ella Collins
Lois McNicol
Frances Neilson
Dale
Local Young Couple Married at Methodist Parsonage
Nellie Kissner and Cecil Williams were united in marriage May 17 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Willis officiating. The couple will reside in Detroit Michigan where the groom has worked at a laundry for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Kissner
Cecil Williams
Methodist Parsonage
Willis
Fred Williams
Decatur
Richard Kissner
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne Paine Visits Davis Family Over Weekend
Wayne Paine spent a few days last week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne. Paine
J. H. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republic
Baptist Church News
Paul Logan
Dorothy Smith
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church News
Zion Church News
Methodist Silver Tea Meeting
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