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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
3
Terry Powell and family visit Mrs. Etta Day in Odin while Stella Snyder from Decatur stays with her parents Geo Gunner and wife. The community records numerous pairings of kinfolk visiting kin across Odin Sandoval Centralia and Salem, including McClellands Holtslaws and Ross families, with sporadic hospital notes and Sunday visits noted.
Woodrow Merryman married May Tedrick of Vandalia with a license purchased Saturday. The groom works at the Coca Cola Bottling Works in Vandalia. Neighbors and relatives shared in a Centralia visit and social calls scattered through the week. A baseball crowd at West Side Park saw Belleville win 138 to 12 over Stombaugh's group. Earl Snyder and Murl Mclory wed on Sunday May 11.
Lew Engler shopped in St Peter last Wednesday. Griffin and son Lee from Vandalia called Wednesday morning. Frank Jones of Kinmundy stopped by a farm last week. Oscar Doolen and wife were seen in the Burg Sunday. Dick Lange of Aston spent weekend with Sam and Mrs Arnold. Marion Griffin of Alma visited his parents Thursday. Erna Jones and family dined with Mary Jones as Cecil Lowe preached at Arnold Chapel. Ethel Robb of Bath Michigan visits Lowe family. Blanche Doolen and children spent Saturday with Elmer Frizzell.
Mrs Lon Pritchett helped Mrs Alice Gray with house cleaning Tuesday. John Nichols called on Wm Perkins Wednesday morning. Mrs Kate Evans visited Mrs Bertha Palmer Wednesday morning. Russell Palmer works with a bridge gang south of Salem. Francis and Charles Arthur Gray and Everett Jett called on Cecil Jett Wednesday evening. John Nichols made a business trip to Vandalia Thursday. Mrs Cecil Palmer visited with Cecil's parents Mr and Mrs Eli Palmer. Mrs John Nichols spent Friday with Mrs George Jett and daughter. Miss Mamie Evans visited near Possum Trot. John Nichols planted corn for Eli Palmer Friday. Harold Evans working for Wm Perkins. Mrs George Perkins of near Clinton Illinois visiting her son Wm and Little Edgar Perkins with grandparents Mr and Mrs Hayes Smith. Those at Sunday dinner: Adeline Williams with Esther Goodwin, Dorothy Powell with Thelma Jett, Mrs Lon Pritchett with Mr and Mrs John Nichols, and Brother and Sister Settles with Mr and Mrs Ahlf Jett. Our baptising well attended Bangay afternoon with three baptisms. Fine Sunday School attendance with new members. We hope Sunday School grows. Brother Settles filled regular appointment Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night with unusually large crowd Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Loren Carter and family and Mr and Mrs Ben Morrell attended baptising at Fairy Dell bridge Sunday afternoon. John Tolbert had a sick horse Sunday night. Lon Pritchett called on Will Gerrish west of Patoka Sunday.
Sunday gatherings include MC Haney Rolland Davidson and family in Effingham with S. W. Gray family. Local visits to Patoka and Alma. Centralia tonsillectomy for Lowen Gray Davidson. Baptism at H. W. Somerville field with Mrs Millard Palmer Mrs Lon Pritchett and Miss Thelma Jett. Officials named food standard officers and building advisors by state authorities.
Sunday visitors included the Browns and extended families visiting Vernon M E Church and spending time with local households. Eighteen pupils sat for final examinations Friday at Bear Creek school conducted by Mrs J C Linton and Christina Crawford.
The 56th Illinois general assembly met in extraordinary session on May 12 led by Governor Louis L. Emmerson to address six topics. Plans include a constitutional amendment for tax reform, shifting tax load from real estate to intangible property, plus measures to aid Cook County tax authorities, empower the state tax commission, fund an artillery range near Camp Grant, divert machinery sale funds to bridges on the Illinois Waterway, and appropriate interest on state bonds.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson praises the Illinois Chamber of Commerce publicity committee and 27 editors across 25 sections for promoting Illinois as a tourist and historical site. He cites attractions, sports, recreation, a superior road system, and scenic beauty as key selling points and urges early data collection.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson lists eleven new appointments. R. E. Duval of Belleville becomes assistant director of the conservation department succeeding Frank E. Abbey. Three new assistant commerce commissioners are Harry L. Boyer, Max Przyborski, and Dan McGlynn Jr. Also mentioned is action in the agriculture department.
Director H. H. Cleaveland of the department of public works and buildings secured an agreement with the Towne rating bureau of New York to drop the premium on Illinois paying contract bonds from 11 2 percent to 1 percent. The move will save the state between $600 000 and $750 000 in completing the bond issue highway system.
More than 20 000 women from across Illinois will converge on Springfield for the annual Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs convention during the week of May 19. Mrs Porter Paddock president of the Springfield club announced Springfield will host the event.
H O Alison secretary of the Illinois Farmers Institute announces 86 counties will host 193 farmers institutes from September to March for 279 days. The household science department led by Mrs Anita Shamel plans programs at 187 towns.
Richey D. Graham, a prominent house member, was nominated on the Democratic ticket for Senator from the 19th district. He defeated long-serving Senator John Denvir, has been admitted to the Illinois bar, and opened a law office.
Earl C. Smith president of the Illinois Agricultural association appeals to farmers to cooperate with the Buy-Illinois Products Commission. He says supporting home industry creates labor and broadens local outlets for farm products within the state.
The north exposition area at the Semaergy building will host a farm products exhibit during the Illinois State Fair from August 16 to 23. Milton E. Jones, general manager of the exposition, and T. R. Isaacs of Havana plan the setup, with new premiums for soy beans and unthreshed grain shown in sheaf form.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson urged pastors to highlight rural needs during services on Rural Life Sunday May 25 as part of a statewide appeal to address agricultural communities’ welfare.
A survey to eliminate fire hazards in Illinois institutional buildings moves quickly using funds authorized soon after Governor Louis L. Emmerson took office. The program aims to improve safety across state facilities.
Director Rodney H. Brandon of the department of public welfare announced an appeal to the next general assembly session for a special appropriation to complete the fire prevention program. A. L. Bowen and Col. Frank D. Whipp reiterated orders for regular fire drills and warned heads of institutions that noncompliance will lead to summary departmental action.
Dr. F C Honnold, secretary treasurer of the Illinois coal bureau, said at the quarter centennial celebration of the Illinois state geological survey that Illinois coal, when used with appropriate equipment, would save 50 to 75 cents per ton versus eastern coal.
The Senate passed Senator Otis Glenns bill to rename Iowa Circle in Washington DC to Logan Circle honoring the Illinois general whose statue stands at the circles center. The bill seeks to correct the circles naming practice tied to statue centers.
The Illinois college received 10000 dollars from the Carnegie Corporation via a board of trustees grant. Acting President Ames reported the gift in a letter. President Rommelkamp is traveling in Europe. The funds will expand the library's usefulness.
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