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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1934
Page
5
An Affidavit shows defendant Elmer O. Allen left the state making service impossible. Hazel M. Allen's suit No. 34-1007 filed January 29, 1934 seeks appearance by April 1934 third Monday or risk default. J. Lem Ballance, Clerk.
Henry W Olinger appointed administrator of the estate of Etta M Seech invites all creditors to appear at the Marion County Court Salem Illinois May Term on the first Monday in May to present claims for adjustment. He requests all debts be paid promptly. Dated February 12 1934.
L A Gettleman was a Patoka visitor last week. Mrs Gettleman spent the day with her daughter Mrs Cecil Jett and family.
The Patoka Register from Patoka Illinois notes publication details for the Friday issue and lists subscription price at 1.50 per year under the 1879 act. It identifies the paper as a second class matter with postal designation in Patoka Illinois.
The third quarterly meeting of the Shobonier Methodist circuit will be at Stringtown church on April 9 at 10 30 a m. Rev C C Hall will preach, Holy Communion will follow, a basket lunch is served at noon, then a second sermon at 1 30 p m by Dr Hall before the business session. Neighbors urged to attend with their people for fellowship and spiritual uplift. Stringtown church near Shobonier, Kansas. Rev M L Watson pastor.
Horticultural nurseries supplied by the State Hospital delivered more than 13 000 trees and shrubs for landscaping state properties in the last year. Of the total distributed 10 000 went to the Division of Highways and the remainder to various state institutions.
Politically oriented notice from Lawrence Phelps of Salem announcing his candidacy for Marion County Clerk in the Democratic primary on April 10. He highlights being a Marion County native and World War II veteran with 14 years in accounting and clerical work, asks for voter support.
Marion County announces Earl J. Jackson as a candidate for Sheriff subject to Republican primary voters on April 10, 1934. Support requested from voters.
Announcement that A J Ben Sweney of Salem seeks the Democratic nomination for Marion County Treasurer subject to voters in the April 10 primary election.
Gus James of Salem II in Marion County enters the race for Representative of the 23rd Congressional District. Candidacy is subject to Republican voters at the April 10 primary.
We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Lowell Smith of Centralia for the nomination of Marion County Superintendent of Schools, subject to Republican voters in the Primary on April 10, 1934. Your support will be ap.
Classified items list for sale and work opportunities in Patoka and nearby towns. Includes brood mare, brooder house, team of work mules, white corn, mares, hay, boats, soy bean seed, and hay chucks with farmer contacts such as Chas B Voris, A M Peek, F E Lynch, R A Brummet, C M Rogier, S W Hayes, O F Davis, and Parks Orchard Co. Display notes mention locations 5 miles west of Patoka and Carrigan township, with contact details in Illinois towns Centralia Vandalia and Centrailia.
Steele family and others from the area visited and called on neighbors including Dan Reeter and family, Charley Lutz, the Bowens, and the Schmahls. Ellen Steele is ill, with Dr Murfin visiting. milk meeting attendance noted in Patoka.
Candidacy of Bryan Pitts of Centrali a for the nomination of Sheriff subject to the will of the Democrat voters. Primary April 10 1934.
S N Finn announces candidacy for the office of county judge in Marion in the Democratic Primary. Election set for April 10, 1934, with a request for support from voters and party members.
John L. Kagy of Salem announces his candidacy for County Judge in Marion County. He seeks the Democratic voters' endorsement in the primary on April 10, 1934.
Paul B Chance announces candidacy for Superintendent of Schools subject to Democratic primary in Marion County on April 10, 1934. The filing centers on securing voter support from local Democratic voters.
Fairman Sunday School drew an attendance of 76 on Sunday. Bro F Altom held his regular appointment Saturday night, Sunday, and Sunday night. Irvin Bowen and family visited Dan Reeter and family on Wednesday evening.
Cecil Garrett and families visited Ralph Feathers while others called on neighbors across North Fork. The record notes social visits, quilting at Mrs. Garretts, a land sale in Kinmundy, a death in Kinmundy, and church or show attendance. Several households are listed with names and recent activities.
Mrs. Fred Chance and her daughter Emma Sue spent Thursday afternoon visiting Mrs. Suda Black and her family.
The Powers Thompson & Co. of Joliet won the sub structure contract for the Ruby Street Bridge at about 123000 dollars. Director Robert Kingery said the highway department will build the approaches and claims for damage suits will go to the Court of Claims. Eleven NRA highway contracts add 451967 to Illinois obligations from 17570770 federal road funds. projects span Chicago Cairo Hinooka Edwardsville Kolmar Marshall Pike Randolph counties. Missouri joins Illinois in urging NRA to end cement code discriminations impacting state needs and joint allocations.
Projects prepared under Gov Horner by the state military to be funded by the Naval Department will yield about a million dollars in armory and rifle range improvements across the state.
The Brick area hosts a Loyal friends group from Hoots Chapel Sunday School with a March St Patrick Day themed party at Elza Adams home. Honor roll members include Barbara Jene Branch Violet Williams Cecil Tackett. Several families visit from Odin Patoka and Chicago as students excel in spelling and planning Easter baskets.
Chas Breakfield and Fred Campbell hosted visits with O Thomas and family in Centralia on Tuesday. The day included sawing wood and quilting with many relatives and friends from Breakfield Holtslaw and McClelland families.
Mr and Mrs Amel Oberg and daughter Margaret called on Mr and Mrs Stombaugh and family Thursday night. Mrs Mary Burke left Friday for a visit around Jefferson Missouri. Another snow storm hit the vicinity Saturday night with local travel affected.
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