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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
4
The Patoka Register notes a Wander Act of Congress from March 3, 1879. Subscription stands at $1.50 per year in Patoka Illinois.
On Friday April 27 Brick school marked the end of a successful term taught by Miss Gladys Hanna. Neighbors and district families gathered at noon with baskets and hot drinks and enjoyed a surprise bountiful dinner arranged by the pupils. Local attendees included Mrs Bertha Palmer Fredonia Mrs Sadie Hurd Mrs Sophia Hawley and son Odin and Mrs Fred Pickles near Salem mother of the teacher who helped make the surprise possible.
The district reports awards for perfect spelling and attendance to students including Clifford Kretzer Everett Kretzer Nelletta Durbin Jack Hawley Freda Kretzer Barbara Jene Branch Violet Durbin Edith Kretzer Bennett Charlton and Barbara Jene Branch plus April spelling prize to Freda Kretzer. Teachers Mr and Mrs George Nicholson hosted guests Ray Anderick and family. Local residents visit kin in Kinmundy Salem Odin and Sandoval as cattle testing and oil field activity continue.
Mr and Mrs John McClary hosted a shower for their daughter Hazel Horton who wed three weeks ago to Mr Dons Horton. About fifty guests enjoyed ice cream and cake as gifts were exchanged and wishes of happiness were offered.
A school function featured afternoon games and a pet contest with entries from a goat to a bantam rooster. Prizes went to the best pet and the pupil with the most pets. A large crowd attended the special town meeting despite bad weather.
A column lists sale items including heavy bread pans strapped in sets of four at 10 cents per set and a double driving harness with a good pony plow offered by H. Hudspeth. Also notes register office and 11tp.
The body of Harry Merten was brought home to his mother Mrs. Minnie Merten for burial in Sandoval Cemetery. A former local resident, he had been living in Montana before his death. Carrigan school closed a very successful term with Elsie Hicks as teacher and a basket luncheon at noon.
Classified line lists sale items from multiple dealers including a brood sow and poultry eggs with hatch dates, boys clothing, and a large furniture set with free delivery. Local dealers Hayes Hatchery Vandalia IL Geo E Raines Centralia IL Case dealer S L Speer.
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