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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1938
Page
1
Edgar R. Rogier Post 543 urges every American Legion post to implement a substantial community service project this year. The message emphasizes improving cities and towns as a lasting contribution to American life and to create legacy worthy achievements for future years.
Harold Piper of Salem, a Democrat, runs for County Clerk in the Democratic primary. Born November 9, 1909 in Iuka Illinois, he moved to Salem as a youth, sang in Chicago church choirs, and holds union and fraternal memberships including Painters Decorators and Paper-hangers of America, St James Episcopal Church, and the Independent Order of Godfellows. He has not previously held public office.
Joe Cozad died at his daughter’s home in Decatur where he had lived for years. The body was brought to Patoka on Thursday for burial. He formerly lived in the Fredonia community. Harold Howell was in Centralia on business Tuesday afternoon.
The February 27 Lesson-Sermon across Christ and Christian Science churches centers on Christ Jesus. Golden Text proclaims we preach Christ Jesus the Lord, and servants for Jesus sake. Isaiah 9 6 describes a child and son whose government rests on shoulders and who bears the name Wonderful Counselor the mighty God the Everlasting Father the Prince of Peace. The Science and Health passage notes the advent of Jesus marked the first Christian era while Christ remains timeless across generations as spiritual idea and power.
Farm Advisor Blackburn and county representatives plan to attend a district meeting in Olney to learn details of the 1938 agricultural adjustment program. The session will cover program details and how to hold county and community meetings to explain the plan. The Olney meeting is one of ten statewide district sessions led by the state agricultural conservation committee. Others attending include Clyde St Clair, Lee Britt, Estle Luttrell, Lucian Gaston, Roger Young, Viola Barnhill and more representatives.
The Woman's Club schedules a Saturday meeting with a program by Mrs Josie Simcox featuring an art exhibit. Theme Music and Art. Roll call Song of Carrye Jacobs Bond performance by Miss Dorothy Christie and Mrs Georgia Settum. A talk on free hand cutting and drawing by Mrs Florence Cain and a demonstration of Nation Wide Foods. Bring cup spoon and plate. Bessie Murfin Chairman.
John Ashton longtime community figure marked his eightieth birthday on Tuesday March 1 His health remains good though lately he has faced some months of decline His brother Abe Ashton and wife recently relocated from Los Angeles to live with him Betty Schmidt from Springfield joined the celebration in town
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Walker on Thursday February 24.
On February 21 Mrs Emaline Massey marked her 89th birthday with a family birthday dinner at her daughter Mrs George Walton home Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Walton Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton and Mrs Lib Doolen Mrs Massey remains in fairly good health and looks forward to more birthdays
Arline Perrine and Raymond Bopp of Patoka united in marriage Thursday February 24 at St Louis Missouri. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Perrine and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Pete Bopp. They plan to reside with the groom's parents while seeking a home.
Howard Riley owner of the Meridian Service Station completed installation of a hydraulic lift and grease gun equipment for complete auto greasing service. New equipment also upgraded auto repair gear, raising car servicing standards at the shop.
The Tayorville water supply in Christian County Illinois is drawn from a natural underground lake with coal deposits as its base, according to researchers with the Federal Writer's Project WPA.
The E. G. G. Club met at La Vonne Jones home last Thursday night. Rain kept several members away. The evening featured sewing and late refreshments. Attendees included Betty Altom Alice Brumfield Nellie Mae Jones Wanda Eaglin and LaVonne Jones.
Taylor Nall, a local business visitor from Centralia, arrived Tuesday afternoon for an important community meeting and discussion session.
Forty four relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen on Sunday to celebrate their fifty third anniversary. A bountiful noon dinner followed by social time ended with best wishes for many more years.
Mrs Gladys Chandler and her young son visited her parents the Arnolds last week. Mr and Mrs Tom Neavills from Ferguson Missouri visit at the James Bassett home. Several families spent Sunday at the James McNichol and Sypha Arnold households. Mrs Bertha Mulvaney helps care for Mrs Rose Doolen who is ill. Arnold’s father Buz Arnold hospitalized in Vandalia. Mrs Donald Herring and Ross move to Kate Lambert place. others relocate nearby.
General John J. Pershing, commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces, is seriously ill in Tucson, Arizona. Physicians say recovery hinges on his heart’s ability to pump fluids and counter poisons linked to his condition.
The Sophomore class presents an afternoon program in the gym on Tuesday March 8 at 2 30 p m Tickets cost adults 15 cents children 10 cents Proceeds go toward the annual banquet They promise music and comedy including Gold Mine In The Sky The Bamboozledyke Chair Hats and a vocal duet by Maye and Faye Field
Farm advisor Blackburn announces 17 county meetings to explain the 1988 agricultural adjustment program. Officials Clyde St. Clair, Lee Britt, Estle Luttrell and R C Young will assist. Sessions run March 9 to 18 at various towns, with farmers urged to attend the most convenient location.
A birthday party was held Monday February 28 to honor Lee Adams ninth birthday. Guests arrived at 4:00 p.m. and stayed until 6:00 p.m. Contests included bean counting won by Gene Dale, singing won by Don Griffin and Owen Weathers, and a poem contest won by Conway Malan. Attendees included Donald Lee Ellis, Don Griffin, Owen Weathers, Warren Black, Gene Dale, Don Dale, Sonny Talbert, Conway Malan, Glenwood Malan, Jackie Adams, and Lee Adams.
Milk producers meeting in Patoka hear St Louis Health Department officials outline new milk marketing ordinance provisions. Dr Fisher explains compliance steps and answers questions as 34 patrons pledge to meet requirements. Schroeder must invest $1000 to upgrade Patoka Dairy plant to standards and maintain market for local farmers.
Mr and Mrs R T Baldwin of 1242 North Woodford Street Decatur Illinois observed their 62nd wedding anniversary at home on February 24 Their three children Mrs Fred Staudt Mrs Robert Linton and Earl Haldwin attended A noon pot luck dinner followed by afternoon callers from Dunhome Post G A R and Asahel Reynolds Circle Gifts included cut flowers potted plants fruit baskets and cards Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served Both aging couple remain in good health for their years
Robert Hayes son of Mr and Mrs T J Mayes of west of Patola and Miss Viola Kraft of Centralia were married at St Lawrence Church Sandoval Minnesota Tuesday afternoon March 1 at 4 08 Rev Netemeyer officiating The couple will reside on the Henry Pugh farm west of town after April first The Register extends congratulations and best wishes
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