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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1939

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Explosions Damage Four Tractors On Illinois Pipe Line Work

Four Copterpillar tractors used by I. C. Little Construction Co. on an Illinois Pipe Line Co. project near Patoka were blown apart Sunday night. Explosives wrecked engines and transmissions, injuring about 15,000 dollars in machinery. Investigators named possible labor trouble but found no definite explosive type.

Illinois Pipe Line Co I. C. Little Construction Co Richards Vernon Sohoboier Patoka Stringtown Sandoval Vandalia Marion-Fayette County Fayette County

M E Church Aid Meeting Hosted by Mrs Ollie Thompson

The March M E Church Aid meeting at Mrs. Ollie Thompson’s home drew a large attendance with Miss Edna Belcher as a guest. Devotions led by Mrs. Elsie Gray. Mrs. Mae Simcox presided over business, with entertainment by Mrs. Minnie Eaglin and Mrs. Mildred Belcher. A Bible Quiz and Know Your Bible contest were won by Mrs. Mae Simcox. March birthday girl Mrs. Augusta Peek received gifts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Esta Martin. April’s meeting will be at Mrs. Lulu Troyer with Mrs. Dana Jennings and Mrs. Bertha Miller providing entertainment.

M. E. Church Aid Ollie Thompson Edna Belcher Elsie Gray Mae Simcox Minnie Eaglin Mildred Belcher Augusta Peek Thompson Esta Martin Lulu Troyer Dana Jennings Bertha Miller

Spiritual Life Group Meeting Led by Mrs. Carrie Alexander

The Spiritual Life group met with Mrs. Lora Altom and eighteen members and guests, including Mrs. Frank Kline, Laura Frizzell of Alma, and Etna Knight of Zion. Mrs. A E Thomas read the Scripture, a spiritual poem was discussed, a song was sung, several talks offered inspiration, and three prayer requests were prayed over.

Lora Altom Frank Kline Farina Laura Frizzell Alma Etna Knight Zion Carrie Alexander A. E. Thomas Thel Rogier

Carless Driving Worse Than High Speed in Fatalities

H. H. Harrison of the Illinois Division of Highways says driver misconduct such as stop sign violations, crossings carelessness, drunk driving, and wrong way operation cause most highway deaths. Fewer than six percent of Illinois drivers exceed 60 mph, while defective vehicles also contribute. only 11 percent of 26 000 cars checked had both good brakes and lights.

H. H. Harrison Illinois Division of High Illinois Harrison Highway Division

Obituary of Marieta May Beckett

Marieta May Beckett daughter of Cecil and Katherine Beckett was born near Ramsey Illinois November 7 1937. She died February 15 1939 at her home in Dresser Illinois aged fifteen months and eight days. Survived by parents two sisters grandmothers numerous relatives and friends. Funeral from McMackin Funeral Home Ramsey with Reverend Sidney L Speer officiating. Burial at Patoka. Relatives attending listed among Ramsey Dresser Rockford Oklahoma Centralia Macon and Patoka residents.

Marieta May Beckett Cecil Katherine Beckett Ramsey Illinois Dresser Josephine Hazel Marieta McMackin Ill Sidney L. Speer Effingham Patoka Roscoe Smith Dean Long Rockford, Il Viola Smith Oklahoma Everett Aussicker Centralia Andy Jackson Moweaqua Orville Richards Ray Beckett Grace Melvin Macon Effie Didway Morris Didway Mary Beckett Dean’ Grisom

William Henry Osborn obituary from Marion County

William Henry Osborn born December 22 1860 in Marion County died March 27 1939 at his niece’s home aged 78 years two months eight days. Survived by wife Carrie Phelps children Nona Bryson Mae Beck Letha Day Alta Green and Wm E Osborn and brothers James George Frank. Funeral 2 pm Saturday Cox and Martin Vernon IL with Rev A L Linder officiating. burial Farmer Cemetery nearby.

William Henry Osborn William and Lodema Osborn Marion County John Gillespie Carrie Phelps Nona Bryson Rutland Mae Beck San Lego Calif Letha Day Alta Green Detroit Mich Wm. E. Osborn Olney James Alma Ill George Decatur Frank Rockford Cox and Martin Funeral Home Vernon, Il A. L. Linder The Methodist Church Farmer Cemetery Vernon

Double Birthday Surprise Party

About thirty friends from Alma Salem Cen tralia gathered at Mr and Mrs Wm Kidder home for Mrs Kidder’s birthday. As they began supper a second group arrived with baskets forming a larger social gathering. Chinese checkers led the games as neighbors wished her many more happy birthdays.

Alma Salem Centralia Wm. Kidder

American Legion WLS Home Talent Saw Program 1939

The listing details a three day March 23 24 25 1939 event featuring masters of ceremonies Jack Jennings Joe Livesay Revel Dees Alta Logan and a long roster of acts led by Betty Altom Patoka with dance groups choirs and variety acts including Dill Pickle Swingsters Lulu Breer and many local performers from Patoka Vernon Alma Kinmundy Salem Centralia and nearby towns.

American Legion WLS Jack Jennings Joe Livesay Patoka Revel Dees Alta Logan Betty Altom Hayloft Bell Ringers Lloyde Martin Jett Hayloft Square Shobonier Dita Stacey Alee A Aaeereus Wm. Gehrken Lola Elliott Richard Krug Helen McNicol Wayme Gehrken Velma Heinzman Ellsworth Gehrken Lucille Eagan Luther Cal & Blain Gene Gough Harold Redman Calvin McKinney Lulu Breer Hetty Trueblood Vandalia Ozark Leela Roberta Junior Arnold Salem Connie Meador Adolph Tockstein Alma Harold Watson Paul Wright Kinmundy Susie Sisstey Fee Naneey Simcox Billy Billy Stonecipher Centralia Maple City Four Rial P Ware Sencdtienals Cpatoka Paul Logan Edgar Irvin W. E. Fields Bill Williams Cumberland Beatrice Krug Ole Vonsonin Bob Arnold Wanrelor Srackeaia Iuka Warren Bertram Howe Robert Rogers Billy Stonecipher Hillbilly Ray Outhouse James Ballentine Fireside Louise Wilson Owaneco Ave Hancock Assumption Blue Ridge Rangers Lescoe Gale Sanders Merry Makers Iane Ayreso Tess C.6 Rene Bell Allison Bernice Broecker Eileen Bourn Gery Broecker Melddeers Howard Sullens Louie Sullens Dale Wright Ante LaMonte Severns Brownstown Barney Gill Teutopolis Paul Houck Richard Alsbury Texas Ruby Iula Devall Carrie Gannon Centralia Sunshine Laddie Donald Lee Ellis Jessica Jitters Hazel Cox Vernon Essere String Town Quartet Es Peerseeereves

Patoka Woman's Club Meeting Highlights St Patrick Day

The Patoka Woman's Club met Saturday in the gym with president Mrs S M Spurgeon presiding. A resolutions read for deceased member Mrs C N Cruse. Nomination committee named Mrs Albert Cruse Mrs H N Potts and Mrs Mae Simcox. Entertainment included Donald Lee Ellis singing The Glow Worm with Mrs Paul Wyan on piano. Salem high school Supt B E Gunn spoke on Boys and Girls outlining eighteen youth lessons. Mr Gum read Father Forgets after an editorial. Refreshments followed in St Patrick's day style.

S. M. Spurgeon C. N. Cruse Albert Cruse H. N. Potts Mae Simcox Education Department Howard Riley Donald Lee Ellis Paul Wyan B. E. Gunn Salem High School Mr. Gum Paul Logan

Vernon and Kinmundy visitors attend local show

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wickenhouser of Vernon visited Patoka business Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones and son Darvin spent Sunday in Kinmundy with local families. Forrest Jones H. N. Potts and S. E. Altom attended the Huckleberry Finn showing at the Illinois Theatre Monday night.

Joe Wickenhouser Vernon Patoka Roy Jones Darvin Kinmundy Forrest Jones H. N. Potts S. E. Altom Illinois Theatre

Illinois Pays 2.5 Million Monthly for Old Age Pensions

Illinois reports 127000 needy aged on old age assistance and pays about 2.5 million monthly. John C. Weigel says only federal funds come with Social Security Act compliance. Extending payments to all elders would raise rolls to about 450000 and cut federal aid, risking huge tax hikes.

Illinois John C. Weigel Division of Weigel

Class I Milk Price Up 10 Cents in Proposed Order

Henry A. Wallace tentatively approves raising Class I milk price from 2.10 to 2.20 per cwt in the St. Louis market. Distributors would sign a marketing agreement. if not, producers vote, and three-fourths approval could lead to a formal order. The plan also lowers the excess volume price by one cent per cwt per million pounds over 29 million, adjusts sub zones, keeps butterfat differential at 3 points.

Henry A. Wallace M. E. Bone St. Louis Wallace Twenty Mile Sanitary Milk Sanitary Milk Producers

G A R Chief Will Lay Courthouse Cornerstone

Commander R. T. Baldwin head of the Dunham Post G A R will lay the cornerstone of the new courthouse on March 25. An elaborate program is planned with all patriotic organizations invited. The $738000 structure's cornerstone committee met and will reconvene next Tuesday.

Decatur Herald R. T. Baldwin Dunham Post Harry L. Shambaugh Baldwin Decatur

Rev John Johnson Letters From Hayti Revival

Missourian Rev Roy Johnson writes from Hayti on March 13 1939 about a daytime revival at the First Methodist Church South with Dr James M Smith of Dallas preaching at night and Johnson tending children services He reports no calls or conversions yet but expects many by week end and plans a Monette Missouri three week meeting next week He notes his father is farming and asks prayers for Patoka and friends in Monette Missouri

Roy Johnson Missouri Hayti First Methodist Church South James M. Smith Dallas Texas Monette Patoka Roy T. Johnson

Farthing’s Hatchery Expands to Modern 9 Incubators

Farthing's Hatchery at Odin Illinois builds a 48 by 64 foot two story high facility with steam heat housing 9 mammoth all electric incubators capable of producing a million chicks yearly and an egg capacity of 40 008 this year. The plant includes a separate chick and experimental building with electric brooders and a new feed department producing W O C feeds daily. Farthing's claims Marion county's oldest and most modern hatchery with motto Everything for the Poultryman.

Farthing’s Odin Illinois Farthine’s Marion County

Fancy Work Club Meeting Featured Darts and Likeness Prize

Mrs Roy Jones hosted the Fancy Work club with twelve members present. Mrs J R Wasem presided while minutes were read. Contests rewarded word making from potato and best pig likeness. Refreshments followed. April meeting set with Mrs W W Murfin.

Roy Jones J. R. Wasem A. E. Good G. J. Wasem P. J. Mojonnier Switzerland United States Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River St. Louis Highland L. E. Green A. T. Gray W. W. Murfin L. D. Altom J. C. Beery Mesdames E. L. DeLay C. H. Hill H. N. Potts Ingvald Settem G. J. Wacem D. W. Troyer J. R Wasem

Silver Tea Met Friday Evening At M E Church

Members of the Silver Tea Society of the M E Church met at Mrs. Leo Ballance’s home on Friday evening March 17 with twenty three attendees. Out of town guests included Mrs Rollin Belcher and Miss Mildred Belcher of Peru.

Silver Tea Society M. E. Church Leo Ballance Rollin Belcher Mildred Belcher Peru Bert Bushnell Allie Gray Jennings Troyer Evalend Jennings

Bear Creek Visit Notes From Sunday Sightings

Fragmentary OCR mentions Harry Perk'rs near Bear Creek this past Sunday with unclear details. No dates or full names confirmed.

Harry Bear Creek

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