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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1937
Page
4
We thank all who helped during the illness and death of our brother and uncle George Nixon. Gratitude to those who assisted at the services and to the minister who conducted the service. Mrs. George Galarno, Mr. John Nixon, Mrs. Kate Wildhagen.
Harold Bonney thanks readers for letters and cards received while ill at Jacksonville State Hospital. He says the kindness will not be forgotten and invites readers to subscribe to the Register.
The University of Illinois plans to ask the General Assembly for an appropriation of 12 654 102 dollars from state tax revenues for the biennium, matching 1929 31 levels, with total funding including federal and university earnings around 8.2 million per year. President Willard warns that additional experienced instructors and competitive salaries are needed to maintain standards amid faculty losses and enrollment growth.
G B Woodruff engineer of design on the Bay Bridge lauds the University of Illinois Engineering College as top in the nation and world. He credits its staff quality and notes midwestern universities lead the field in engineering. Woodruff is a Cornell 1910 graduate remarking on Illinois as number 1.
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns hog farmers that internal parasites such as roundworms thornhead worms nodular worms and lung worms cause millions in losses each year. Infestations weaken hogs increase disease risk and complicate vaccination making immunization crucial to prevent cholera and other epidemics.
Public auction to be held at the Hill farm 13 4 miles east of Patoka on Rock Road starting at 7 30 a m Tuesday March 23 1937 listing horses cattle farm machinery feed poultry and household goods with cash terms and proceeds benefiting Zion Church ladies attendance. Zelaha Fiscus and family visit Mt Vernon details show local social note.
The Village of Patoka invites sealed bids by the village clerk for leasing two parcels described as Outlot 1 and Outlot 4 of C F Jones Addition. Bids due by 7:00 PM April 6 1937 at the Village Hall, with bids opening at 7:30 PM the same day. The lease covers oil gas pipe lines and storage on the sites, one used as a dumping ground, the other unused. the village may reject all bids.
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