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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1930
Page
8
Continued from front page, next year plans discussed as juniors pass six weeks exams. Gib Caldwell fractures three fingers in an incident. A visitor at Car yle remarks to Kelly Martin. The school ponders a vacation, the assembly is warm Monday, Van reports another fire. Doyle Outhouse has worn a wedding ring for six years.
A U S Government ruling finds health foods misbranded for implying cures. The warning echoes cigarette ads using health motifs to lure youths. Officials urge education and stricter law to shield growing children from such tactics while schools report exams and upcoming events.
The junior class has yet to decide on the operetta and a mystery play is favored for the upcoming season. Practice will begin for the junior play once the operetta choice is officially approved.
The English I class continues to progress with The Lady of the Lake. English II studies Julius Caesar. English III class examines Idylls of the King.
The Algebra class studies fractional equations while Geometry handles ratio and proportion. Commercial Law covers carriers who transport goods or persons. types include private, public, and common carriers.
The history section outlines the Rise of the West with social change from immigrants and Populist activity, then details the French Revolution including the Estates General forming the National Assembly, the Tennis Court Oath, Bastille events, and subsequent reforms. It also notes practice of operetta speaking and singing parts by boys and girls.
The report notes there was no girls gym last Tuesday due to a pep meeting and dismissal. On Thursday Lillie Sharp led the class while Miss Lane was in an exam, with running jumping rope and other exercises. The pictures ordered last week have arrived.
Patoka High School won the Northern Egyptian Conference by beating Altamont 21 to 18 on Friday Feb 28. The victory came despite early foul trouble and a tense finish as Wilker sealed the win with a long shot and Patoka heads to the district tournament with momentum.
Our eighth grade team lost to Central City by 35 to 11 in a last weekend tournament at Odin. The squad thanks Mr. Chas Hill and Mr. T P Walker for taking them to the event. Visitors last week included Mary Helen Jennings Evelyn Hathaway Dean Meador and Wanda Lee Bel cher.
Otis Snyder of Decatur visits his parents James Snyder and Mrs Etta Carrigan calls on Roxie Snyder Wednesday afternoon Earl Lutz and Harold Snyder appear in family notes from Steele School community reports
Eugene Simpson Everett Jett and Charlie Jett called on John Nichols Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Mayme Tackett visited her mother Bertha Palmer Thursday. Marion Evans spent Thursday and Friday in Odin. Marie Evans of Salem plans a weeks stay with relatives. Virgil Jett's wife visited Helen Hill Thursday. Eunice McHaney and Wm Perkins were Patoka visitors Friday. John Nichols and wife made a Salem business trip Friday. Millard Evans called on Geo Jett Friday evening. Wim Campbell is seriously ill. Mayme and Sylvia Evans visited Mrs Charlie Simpson and children Saturday afternoon. Walter Somerville spent Sunday with Geo Jett. Thelma Jett visited Mrs Marie Nichols Sunday afternoon.
Community chronicles quiet Sunday with the pastor absent and neighbors such as Rose and Merle Snyder at home. The diary records small errands and visits including Mrs. Bertha Crothers and Betty Jean, Mrs. Ida Stilla, Mrs. Marie Cozad, and numerous neighbors trading oats, hay, and furniture around Salem and nearby towns.
A playful note invites readers to bring eggs so W F Wagner can hatch chicks, signaling a lighthearted or promotional message likely from a local advertiser or event. The line emphasizes a personal engagement and a simple service tied to poultry.
A baby boy was born on Tuesday March 27 to Roy Malan and his wife. Mrs Nannie Wilson aids in caring for Miss Sallie Porter who is reported ill following a cow incident.
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