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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1934
Page
5
The Patoka Register from Patoka Illinois lists its publication as a Friday issue. It notes postal handling as second class and provides subscription pricing at 1 50 per year under the 1879 act.
Classified notices list horses for sale including a team of mares eight and nine years old with one foal, and multiple other livestock and feed items. Also includes hay, seed oats, and trade offers with agents Parks Orchard Co and C M Rogier, plus a poultry hatchery notice from S W Hayes at Centria Vandalia location and contact Ph numbers.
State of Illinois Civil Action in Equity in Marion County. Hazel M. Allen sues Elmer O. Allen. Affidavit shows he resides outside state and cannot be served. Plaintiff filed January 29 1934 and Elmer Allen must appear by the third Monday in April 1934 or a default may be entered. J Lem Ballance, Clerk.
Public notice announces Earl J. Jackson as a candidate for Marion County sheriff in the Republican primary on April 10, 1934. Voters’ support requested.
Mae Eagan writing from Patoka Illinois on March 16 1934 addresses Democratic voters of Marion County. She thanks supporters and asks for continued backing in the county clerk race noting she will strive to win the nomination and, if elected, to faithfully perform the clerk’s duties.
We are authorized to announce A. J. Ben Sweney of Salem seeks the Democratic nomination for Marion County Treasurer subject to voters in the primary on April 10.
Gus James of Salem Illinois in Marion County announces candidacy for Representative of the 23rd Congressional District. He seeks the Republican vote at the April 10 primary.
The notice states Lowell Smith of Centralia is a Republican candidate for Marion County County Superintendent of Schools, subject to primary voters in the April 10, 1934 election. Support requested from Republican voters.
Bryan Pitts of Cen tralia runs for the Democratic nomination for sheriff subject to voter choice. Primary election set for April 10, 1934.
Lawrence P. Phelps of Salem announces his candidacy for Marion County Clerk in the Democratic primary on April 10. A World War veteran, he notes 14 years in accounting and clerical work, and he asks voters for support though he cannot meet every constituent in person.
Announcement for S. N. Finn candidacy for County Judge of Marion in the Democratic Primary on April 10, 1934. Voters urged to support Finn.
John L. Kagy of Salem announces his candidacy for Marion County Judge in the Democratic primary on April 10, 1934, subject to voter will.
Candidate Paul B. Chance runs for Superintendent of Schools subject to Democratic voters in Mariola County on April 10, 1911. The notice emphasizes voter will and primary election stakes.
The administrator of the estate of Etta M Olinger deceased will appear before Marion County Illinois County Court at the Salem courthouse for the May Term on the first Monday in May to adjust claims. Creditors are asked to attend and those indebted must pay promptly. Dated February 12, 1934.
The writer praises Rev Father Coughlin for openly defending common people against alleged Money Changers tied to the New Deal. He cites bonds and high interest loans as lenders harming the public, endorses Roosevelt’s goal to expel money power, and foresees a time when each man may enjoy peace and prosperity.
Beginning March 24 the Baptist church will hold a Bible Institute with nightly sessions at 7 15 pm featuring brothers John Phillips Jr Bird Green Sam McCoy A L Ab Smith and S L Speer The week includes Sunday services Bible study Thursday and a W M S meeting March 20 at 2 pm led by Mrs E C Lawson
Sunday's Lesson Sermon in Christian Science churches centered on man as the son of God. The Golden Text from I John 3 1 affirms divine love, while Psalms 8 verses praise God and question man’s eminence. Science and Health states man, made in God’s likeness, reflects dominion with the Father Mother God.
Mrs Leesie Smith is nursing a patient at Vandalia Hospital. The notice records her caregiving role within the hospital setting and confirms the facility as Vaughan County’s Vandalia Hospital.
The M E Church invites attendance for Sunday School at 9 30 led by Bro S M purgeon noting attendance was lower than expected yet the lesson was interesting. Bro Story will preach on March 18 at 10 45 and a warm invitation extended for all to join.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors friends and Odd Fellows for services during illness and death of our son and brother ministers singers and for flowers. Mrs Rose Martin and families J J Betts T F E Snyder A C Curtis.
The children express gratitude to all who assisted and especially those who furnished music, Bro Fields for his service, and Bro Lovell for words of comfort at the funeral of their mother Mrs T J Black.
Dr. W. W. Murfin thanks neighbors and friends of Patoka for kindness and a reception celebrating his fiftieth anniversary in medical practice. He expresses heartfelt appreciation for the supportive community.
A list of names shows the Bowen households hosting and visiting relatives and friends across Sunday and Saturday. Many neighbors including Lutz Foltz Reeter Bowen Troutt Tacke Gerrish Belcher and Ser ma hi are mentioned with scattered afternoon and evening calls.
The community expresses sympathy as they announce the death of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Heniger at noon. The note conveys condolences from the family and neighbors.
J A Shepard and wife return home Sunday morning after a three month trip through Flat Rock Robinson Oblong Casey Hazeldell Rosehill Newton Greenville Vandalia Toad Island and Boulder. A happy crowd greeted them. Neighbors report several locality moves and updates including illness and visitors.
The Patoka Methodists defeated Greenville Shell 40 to 36 after a close finish as Wesleyans pressed for late supremacy. Earlier Patoka Farmers beat Vernon Indies 26 to 19 in a preliminary. A large crowd attended both games and the next doubleheader promises more action.
Ross Walker and Mrs. Frank Walker of Clinton visited with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Walker over the weekend. Easter cards and booklets noted at Altom's. S. M. Spurgeon worked in Charleston and Paris Illinois. Seed potatoes and garden seeds advertised at Altom's. The Eastern Stars held a birthday party for January and February births. Roy Jones attended the funeral of Geo. Reece in Kinmundy. Goods advertised include 2 bars P and G soap for 5 cents, fresh soda crackers, Oxydol sale, and shoes for the family at Altom's. Mrs. Grace Chance had a surprise birthday party. Laura Powers of St Louis visiting Mrs. Ella Dunn. Liquid smoke advertised at Altom's.
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