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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
3
Certification states the ballot to be voted on Tuesday April 18 1939 in Vernon Village Marion County Illinois is a true and correct copy. It records the election official's oath and details of the ballot for the 1939 Vernon election.
The Addis Walton family and Mrs Nell Jones are ill along with Arnold Chapel parishioners. Marshall Souter returned to Springfield last week. The Jones and Herring families visited Eli Green Saturday night. Mary Walker of Woodriver visited Nell Jones who is ill. A D Nichols Lucille Lela Mae and Grace Chance shopped in Salem recently. Henry Jones Nellie Mae Wen Headley Wes Myra Chas Arnold and Eli Green shopped in Vandalia Saturday. Texas Oil Company conducted seismograph work nearby last Saturday. Roy Mulvaney and Ross Herring bought teams of horses. Carl Arnold attended revival at Odin for two weeks. Rev Linder of M E Church filled his appointment at Arnold Chapel Saturday.
Fredonia residents visit, and neighbors call on Fern Kirgan and family. Local shoppers include the McHaneys and Hays in Alma Salem Kinmundy and Odin with updates on Fern Kirgan’s condition and housework by Neema Jett for the Holt family.
Crowds gather for Sunday School at Mound Chapel with thirty nine attendees. Local families including Ed Barnes Perry Belcher and Belcher families visitations occur across Patoka Ta maleo and Shobonier areas. Changes include Estel Smith and wife moving to Sandoval Philip Wyant family relocating to Ray Hopkins farm and the Ed Kidder funeral attended by several neighbors.
Real estate transfers close with J W Alexander buying Mrs Edna Gaultney Mavai property for a garage site owned by Wallace Aetanaas. Foltz and Alexander swap homes south of town and in Patoka. Several residents visit, move, or shop in nearby towns as locals recover from a weekend of minor accidents and injuries.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church plans a bazaar and meal service on Tuesday April 4. The event runs all day and invites attendees to join.
I thank neighbors and friends for help at home and during my hospital stay after my accident. I also thank those who cared for my children. I wish you Godspeed.
The Woman's Club will meet Saturday April 8 with the Music Literature and Art Committee in charge. Vocal selections by Ladies Sextet and Nancy Simcox with Carolyn Lowry, readings and an art demonstration. Paper Life of Raphael. Members asked to bring plate cup and spoon.
The P T A announces its April meeting program for Wednesday evening April 5 1989. Featured acts include a Saxophone Duet by Glenwood Malan and Annabelle Adams a Clarinet Duet by Conway Malan and Cyril DeLay a Reading of Heap of Livin by Patsy Spurgeon and a Trumpet Quartet with Evalena Jennings Sonny Adams Broks Meador and Burl Arnold. A discussion on the Proposed Non High School Tax System and a Magazine Discussion Education for Home and Family Life are planned.
Donald Muffin of Illinois Pipe Line Co. bought the Arlie Sprinkle residence in Vernon this week. O. L. West of Goodale Puffer Grocery Co. was seen driving a new Plymouth while visiting local business houses.
Leo Landreth announces candidacy for Highway Commissioner in Patoka Township. Election set for Tuesday April 4, 1939. Support and influence appreciated.
A Township Election notice asks voters to support the Highway Commissioner candidate on Tuesday April 4 1939. The appeal asks for influence and backing from the community.
A March birthday party for Joseph Charles Garcia was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Garcia. Outdoor games, refreshments, prizes for Billy Hill and Frances Elifritz, and gifts for Sonny Boy capped the cheerful event with many local guests attending.
George W. Christie of Vernon Tl withdraws his candidacy for school trustee. The notice lists Christie as the candidate withdrawing from the race.
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