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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
4
The Patoka Register lists James M. Emerson as publisher with publication Friday in Patoka Illinois. It notes second class mail status and a yearly subscription price of 1.50 dollars.
Classifieds show items for sale including Timothy hay bread promotion at Patoka Bakery and various plants and farm goods. Trades cover corn, ranges and stoves while livestock and sheep shearing ads appear from Patoka and Vernon area. Hatch days promote Hayes Bros Hattery with plant prices listed.
Sale of Real Estate for delinquent taxes and special assessments at Marion County Court House Salem Illinois on April 27 1931. Mabel Clowes purchased certain Real Estate in which you and others may claim an interest.
Notice states land in Hast 50 ft middle part Centralia sold for 1931 taxes with interest penalties costs in C B Nether ton name. Redemption period ends August 11 1933 at County Clerk's Office. If not redeemed, tax deed may be issued after stated date. Dated May 2 1933.
Rollin Smith traveled to Springfield on business Monday. Mrs. Addis Walton and Mrs. Ted Nelson are ill this week. Mrs. Sam Cozad will teach Zion school next year. Dwight Williams stayed with Ellis Bassett Wednesday. Young Ladies Club met Miss Wilma Caldwell Wednesday. George Nattier family visited Cyrus Nichols Sunday. Oscar Doolen and daughter and Oscar Caldwell family visited Frank Thomason Sunday. Lewis Kissner family visited Rich Kissner Sunday. Jim Osborn family visited Jim Bassett Sunday. Zion Zipper ball team reorganized and plans real games. Frank Frizzell Russell Caldwell and wives and Dwight Williams with Ennos Davidson visited Jamie Caldwell for his birthday. Charley Meador shipped cattle to market this week.
A wealthy Denverite has been kidnapped and held for a ransom of 60000 dollars. Authorities seek suspects and coordinates with state and local agencies to secure the victim's safe release.
The Brick School term closes with a noon meal for 32 attendees and a varied afternoon program including songs recitations plays and a farewell. Honor Roll and perfect spelling awards are listed with several families noted for visits and community events.
The Quilt Show in the Maasonic building drew strong attendance with prizes awarded for Oldest, Prettiest, Best Quilted, Appliqued, Embroidered, and Rugs. An art exhibit, grade school display, and community events followed, including talks by F J Able and performances by local musicians.
Household science club schedule for Saturday May 13 features a Roll Call and a duet by Pansy Wasem and Nanty Simcox. A visitor lists an Illinois trip topic titled a place I would like to visit in Illinois this summer.
A social note lists North Mrs Leona A Belcher East Miss Bettie Simcox South Mrs Carrye Alexander West Mrs Katie Nattier and demonstration by The Purity Baking Co with Mrs Scott as demonstrator. Chairman Eva W Potts notes guests invited. The piece suggests readers may attend at 4 a.m. for a house gathering at someone’s home.
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