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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
1
The excerpt from March 2 1930 delivered by Governor Roosevelt argues against national oligarchy and for preserving state home rule. It warns that centralization risks destroying state sovereignty while praising home rule as vital to the nation's progress.
Connecticut Economic Council says food prices rise due to higher production costs and limited supply. Rolling back prices won’t help consumers without taxing taxpayers to fund higher demand, as shoppers push for more food while government funds are stretched.
An Associated Press release reports a British editor distributing propaganda to American soldiers in England claiming foes of Roosevelt would spend 50 million dollars to block a fourth term. The note warns of growing anti Roosevelt messaging aimed at influencing soldiers who may vote this fall.
A 1943 summary lists penicillin use expanding, new anesthetics, perfected malaria mosquito control, sulfonamide applications, syphilis treatment centers, vitamin B findings, wound and shock care improvements. Each development is framed as a victory over death and deserves banner headlines nationwide.
H. S. Riley left Saturday for Jacksonville Florida to take a position as engineer on the Jacksonville Miami run. Mrs Leman Wells and Miss Fern Johnson of Centralia visited Mr and Mrs C L Wadkins on Sunday. Mrs Nella Mansfield left for Frederick Oklahoma after staying with her mother Mrs H G Hudspeth. Mrs Cecil Elliott and daughter Melinda with Mrs Hudspeth accompanied her. The body of Mrs John Evans Jr was described as beat. Sarah Jane Janet and Sue Ann Nattier visited relatives in Sandoval on Sunday.
The Patoka Indians won the district tournament at Breese from February 22 to 25 defeating Odin 47-23, Breese 47-34, and Beckemeyer 57-37. Durwood Stringer led with 21 in the final, followed by Bill Stringer 16 and Cyril DeLay 12. Clifford Talbot held Becker to 7 in the final. Don Griffin and Emil Nattier contributed strong defense and offense. The team earned a plaque and eyes now turn to Salem on March 1 to face Farina Wildcats with potential meeting Centralia Orphans if victorious.
The Patoka Grades will collect scrap paper March 9 and 10. First and second graders received Lifebuoy Soap boxes with individual bars and a four week wash up chart. Students earn gold stars for daily cleanliness and merit badges after four weeks. Examinations occurred Monday and Tuesday with six week checks. some students were absent or tardy. Stamps and bonds totaled 29.30 this week, 457.25 year to date.
Contracts awarded Feb 25 to Keith Berlin of Carrollton Ill to remodel Patoka Hardware for a cold storage locker plant. Work includes cork insulated floors and brick end wall, with lockers occupying the east third, processing in the center, and rendering at the west. Locker space sales progress beyond expectations as plans aim to start operation before the fruit and vegetable season.
Mrs. Ella May Hampsten of Vincennes Indiana received word from the government that her son Pfc Louis E Hampsten USMOR has been wounded in action for the second time. He joined the Marines in 1941 and was first wounded in 1942 at age 18. His brother Sgt Richard Hampsten is stationed at Camp Atterbury.
Patoka’s Indians dominated the District Tourney with a 57 to 37 win over Beckemeyer in Breese. They prepare for a regional clash at Salem on March 2 where a 40 to 14 victory over Farina preceded a possible Centralia matchup and a Salem title bid.
Ninety three boys and friends gathered at the American Legion Hall February 25 for the Royal Ambassador meeting. Attendees hailed from Wise town St Elmo Salem Central City New Harmony Tabernacle Zion Hill Odin and Patoka. Group Three of the Associational Sunday Schools met with Fred Courson of Fairman Church presiding. Two demonstrations covered marking records and proper visiting of Sunday School prospects. Pinckneyville Vandalia Fairman and Patoka Sunday Schools were represented. The next general meeting is set for Vandalia on March 16 at 7 30 p.m with Vacation Bible Schools to be stressed.
Five district leaders debated candidate qualifications before the congressional primary. Four argued about who could secure more for the district, while a country newspaper editor urged choosing lawmakers who make laws for the nation, not mere pork.
Roy Ballance, living near town, reports a white robin returned this week after appearing the past two summers. His family saw the pale bird last Sunday, continuing the local legend that once sparked amusement at Vernon as a pink elephant tale.
Residents within Patoka village limits are warned that poultry and other livestock must not run at large under a city ordinance. Noncompliance may incur penalties under enforcement provisions. Signed notice.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Steele hosted a farewell party Saturday night in honor of Pvt Virgil Steele of Aberdeen Maryland on furlough. More than thirty neighbors attended with refreshments and well wishing. A Sunday basket dinner at the Steele home brought relatives from Corson Centralia Vandalia Shobonier Salem. Pvt Steele departed Monday February 28 for Camp Aberdeen Maryland.
Louie Bassett and Miss Margaret O'Neil escaped injury when their car left a soft shoulder and overturned into a ditch three miles south of Patoka Saturday night. Local helpers returning from a basketball game and a movie helped right the car and move it home. No serious damage or injuries were reported beyond broken glass and fender damage.
Sunbeam Band invites all under 12 to meet at Mrs Lula Troyer’s home Saturday March 4 from 2 to 3 PM to organize. The program includes salutes to flags and Bible, a prayer by Mrs Mojonnier, Sunbeam Watchword, a Jesus loves movie, God made the Squirrels booklets, and officer elections with games.
Lois Belcher, daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Belcher of Tamalco Illinois, married Cpl Robert D Krieger son of Mr and Mrs C H Krieger of Detroit Michigan in Medford Oregon on February 25 at the Ballance home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Louis B Kirby with Iris Belcher as maid of honor and Sgt Wayne Harvey as best man. The couple will travel to Camp for duties and the bride plans to remain employed at Gates Furniture Store in Medford.
Mr and Mrs Harold Chance and their children of Springfield visited the John Chance and Orville Britt families over the weekend, sharing time and hospitality with relatives.
A flurry of weekend activities fills a local page with birthdays and visits. P J Mojonnier celebrated a Sunday birthday with Carroll Mojonnier and Alice Holt. relatives from Centralia and Nashville called on or visited. Ensign Neil Potts headed to Corpus Christi after a Chicago trip. Basketball games between Nashville and Centralia drew crowds. several service members, families, and neighbors were listed as visiting or traveling, including Captain Dean Jones and Cpl Robert Wengert stationed in India.
Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford announce their sons Sgt Frank Crawford and Pfc Robert Crawford have reunited in Hawaii. The brothers, separated for about three and a half years, are stationed two miles apart and meet twice weekly.
The annual meeting of Round Top Telephone Co. will be held at the Round Top School House on Saturday March 4 at 2 30 p m. Tom Ballance is listed as a contact.
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