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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1934
Page
8
A Spring sale at Ellis Caffe on Saturday March 31 offers aprons dust caps bonnets fancy kitchen and family aprons plus pillow tops. Food items include home made candy cookies pies and cakes for Easter dinner. Christian Church Ladies Aid.
Individuals in Patoka share health updates, job changes, and social visits. Gaultney recovers from illness and Mabel Belcher begins as a kindergarten teacher in Centralia. Jimmie Ross Thompson visits, and Floyd Smith’s DeKalb Teachers College trip features in town chatter. Local sales ads and rental listings appear, plus club meetings and party visitors in Patoka.
Christian Endeavor meeting centered on the topic Does the Resurrection Make any Difference in Our Lines with scripture Colossians 3 1 4. Lucile Field led the session with talks by Mrs Katie Hudspeth Frank Elifritz and Mrs Field. Musical items included piano and trombone solos and vocal and duet performances.
A candidate for the Marion County Clerk nomination announces eligibility and intent to serve taxpayers with sound handling of public funds. The speaker notes 16 years as assistant bank cashier and emphasizes responsibility and commitment to public service.
Lewis Cohoon born June 4 1867 in Jasper County Illinois died March 27 1934 near Beckemeyer Illinois aged 66 years 9 months 23 days. He married Zena Boyd in 1891 and they had eight children four sons Paul Vern Ray Dell and one daughter Alice Tedrick. eight grandchildren survive with his wife and siblings. Funeral held at Mound Chapel Church with Rev J M Smith and Rev Humphrey. burial Pratt Cemetery.
On Wednesday March 28 the noon birthday dinner honored Mr. T. E. Irvin a local lumberman at the Irvin home. Relatives and friends attended including Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Irvin Mr. and Mrs. John Chance Mrs. F. B. Ballance and daughter Bettie Rev. Hay and wife and Rev Green.
Patoka Rebekah Lodge No. 480 will hold a regular meeting on April 4. A good attendance is desired. Jessie Adams, N. G.
A Marion county Woman's clubs reception was held in Salem at the American Legion Hall on Friday March 23. Mrs Cecil Maxey Hill led the meeting and officers for the coming year were elected: R V Jordan Centralia President H N Potts Patoka First Vice Paul Chance Salem Second Vice Geiple Iuka Treasurer. Patoka attendees included F M Smith D W Troyer Albert Cruse Artie Rogier and H N Potts.
The C G A club gathered at Lola Morey’s home with the president presiding. Minutes were not read due to secretary absence. an April fools party was planned for next Friday at Lucile Field’s home. The next meeting will be at Doris Good’s next Monday night.
Official publication of the March 6 1934 condition report to the Illinois Auditor by First State Bank Patoka. The statement lists assets including loans on collateral real estate and other real estate values and liabilities with capital stock surplus and reserves totaling 137 484 91 dollars. sworn March 26 1954 by cashier L E Green and notary Mac Eagan.
On Thursday evening March 22 Vernon high school girls entertained the boys basketball team at the gym. About twenty eight attended with games played and refreshments of popcorn and candy served. All report a very pleasant evening.
Announcements include the birth of Betty Lorene to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thomas near town. Family visits and travel involve the Livesays, Doolens, Brown, and Murfin families with relatives in Champaign, Vandalia, Patoka, and Hannibal. Community events feature the Vernon Rebekah lodge initiation, M. E. Church Ladies Aid activities, an Easter program, and floor work by the Rebekah lodge with out of town attendees.
Mindora Simcox administrator notices for the estate of William R Simcox deceased to appear at Marion County Illinois county court in Salem for the June term on the first Monday in June. All creditors must attend to have claims adjusted and all debtors directed to pay immediately. Dated March 20 1934. John L Kagy attorney.
Estate of Harry Lee Martin notice to creditors announces appearance at the Salem Court House for the May Term on the first Monday in May. All persons with claims against the estate are requested to present them for payment. Dated March 16. William A. Miller, Attorney.
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