Patoka Local News Highlights Bygone Week
Patoka updates note visits by William A. Lewis of St. Louis and John Tracy of Sandoval. Rev J A Taylor of Benton visits his sister in Vernon. Local sales advertise coffee and candy items and a fly spray. Births include several June babies. The paper lists numerous social calls, travel to nearby towns, repairs, and community happenings in Patoka and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Lewis
St. Louis
John Tracy
Sandoval
Patoka
Altom’s
Alice Murfin
Ruth Smith
Chas. Hill
George Leicht
Boulder
Ida Jett
Odin
D. R. Livesay
Joe Blue
Salem
Dwight Bundy
Register
W. E. Fields
W. E. Harper
Legion Hall
Mr. Fields
Clyde Dees
Shobonier
Byron Oglesby
Henry Oglesby
Byron
John Rogier, Sr
Olney
Marion County Farm Bureau
H. Hill
Lola Bell Morey
C. S. Talbot
Talbot
Charlie Gerrish
Chas. Rosenbaum
Jess Quick
Emmet Caudle
Albert Rushman
John Frahis
Oscar Thalman
Centralia
Pateka
Wm. B. Chilton
Wm. Black
Taylor Nall
Thomas Jarrett
el Vampiro
C. H. Hill
Wm. Brokelmeyer
Ed Gruber
Emma Stamos
Reuben Brokelmeyer
Mary Hussman
Carrye
Louie Hollander
John Brokelmeyer
Anna de Mara
Detroit
Mich
Wm. Brokelmeyer Jr
Harold Chance
Decatur
John Chance
E. L. DeLay
Cardinal Fan
North Main
Marle Anderson
Ed Anderson
Ed Johnstone
Alta Pugh
Dorothy Silkey
Dayton Silkey
Paul Logan
Glen Hill
Thelma Pugh
Mayme Robinson
Bloomington
F. M. Smith
Vernon
Dorsey Hudspeth
Peoria
H. G. Hudspeth
Dorsey
M. O. Newlin
Marie
F. E. Miller
Paul
O. A. Nattier
Wm. Parker
H. L. Coffee
Willard Seire
R. L
James Doty
Lila Murfin
Pat Murfin
Vandalia
Lila
Curt Murfin
Gifford Jones
Tom Jones
East of Patoka
Polytechnic Institute
Billingtons
Mont
Household Goods Sale At Mrs Pugh's Home
Household furniture offered for sale at the residence from Wednesday June 29 through Saturday July 2. Prices described as reasonable. Mrs. John Pugh announces the sale location and dates.
Illinois Faces Severe Infantile Paralysis Outlook
Illinois public health officials warn the 1931 outlook for infantile paralysis is serious with a peak period June to December. 2,308 crippled children linked to past cases. convalescent serum is urged in the pre paralytic stage to prevent permanent disability and reduce fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Health
Department
Illinois
Cracker Neck Rain Shifts Homes In Quiet Move
A Sunday night shower touched Cracker Neck as John Stone and family relocated from Centralia to a house previously occupied by John Shepard and Bill Alexander, with Shepard moving from Toad Island last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stone
Ruby Stone
Marie Murray
Ted Moore
Low Belcher
Seldon Cooper
Morrisonville
Bessie Stark
Toad Island
Dale Simcox
Neck
Ora Stone
Mound Chapel
Theodore Stone
Mulberry Grove
Cracker Neck
Centralia
John Shepard
Bill Alexander
Patoka Register Publisher and publication details
The Patoka Register lists James M. Emerson as publisher with Friday edition in Patoka Illinois. It notes second class matter status and post office publication details under the 1879 act. Subscription is $1.50 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Emerson
Patoka
Illinois
Congress
Washington Bicentennial to Stretch Beyond July Fourth
Sol Bloom explains the celebration will blanket the campaign, with widespread local events extending into Thanksgiving. He notes 800000 committees at work, many plans continuing after July 4, and New York leading elaborate events through the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Bloom
United States
Bloom
George Washington
New York
Celebration of Americanism Endures to Thanksgiving Day
A speaker extols extending the patriotic celebration through summer and fall to Thanksgiving Day. The text argues continued educational and civic programs honor George Washington, strengthen national faith, and promote patriotism amid distress, asserting the period should continue indefinitely and not stop at Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
George Washington
United States of America
Optimism for the Railroads by a Leading Executive
A prominent railroad executive calls himself an incurable optimist about railroads. He foresees rail leadership returning with industry revival and cites rail efficiency, low freight costs, safety, comfort, and year round operation as proof. He argues public opinion will push tighter highway regulation and liberalized railroad rules to compete fairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Universe and Man Evolved by Atomic Force Sermon
In Christian Science Church services on June 19 the Lesson-Sermon asked if the universe including man is evolved by atomic force. Quotations from Psalms affirm God’s glory and established throne while Science and Health cites divine creation as eternal Mind shaping all from mental to infinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Mary Baker Eddy
Sermon Series at Arnold Chapel and Patoka Church
The M. E. Church schedules Sunday preaching at Arnold Chapel in the morning and at Patoka church in the evening. A special sermon titled Jacob and Esau will be delivered. Rev. M. Jackson urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Chapel
Patoka
Jacob and
Esau
Card of Thanks for Wm. Brokelmeyer Family
We express gratitude to all who assisted during the death and burial of our wife and mother and for the beautiful floral offerings. Wm. Brokelmeyer and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brokelmeyer
Crops Ripen Early Amid Fine Weather In Missouri
Illinois counties receive emergency relief aid while a coal levy adds two dollars per ton to imports. Cinch bug infestations appear in northern and central Missouri as crime arouses concern in St Louis. The M E Church spire remodels and redecorations rush ahead for next week’s conference. Louie Wasem showcases early home grown peaches. Wheat shocks form as weather stays favorable for crops and the Browns struggle in New York visit to St Louis.
Thanks for help during illness and burial of mother
Gratitude goes to friends who aided during sickness and burial. Thanks to the minister and singers and to those who sent flowers. Signed Maggie Nagel Mamie Hester Netta Meredith Jennie Bopp Ed Wood Minnie Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Nagel
Mamie Hester
Netta Meredith
Jennie Bopp
Ed Wood
Minnie Walker
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. A. Taylor
Benton
Mrs. Marion Smith
Neice
Maude Hatch
John Pugh
Patoka Register
Illinois Bankers Association
North LA Salle Street
Chicago
Church News
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church
Emergency Relief Commission
Missouri
St. Louis Argus
Louie Wasem
Louie
Browns
Densmore Beauty Shop
East
Tel
Centralia, Ill
Sun E
Love Brothers
T. E. Irvin Lumber CO
Patoka, Ill
C. A. Globe Lumber CO
Vernon, Ill
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