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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1935
Page
1
The Patoka Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday night June 1 at 7 30 p m. with initiation of one of the largest graduating classes from Patoka Public Schools. A banquet follows with plates 40c and 10c for children.
Mr and Mrs John Nichols hosted a 6 oclock birthday dinner at Mr and Mrs Charles Bopps home in Colorado Springs Colo for their daughter Daisy L Lee s sixth birthday A white cake with six green candles and several presents highlighted the celebration Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Shepard and son Mrs McKnight Mrs Bender Betty Stanley Betty Jean Berry and Lester Foltz and family The event concluded with a pleasant time for all.
Memorial services will be held at Sandy Branch Sunday May 26 at 2 00 p m Rev Mery of Kinmundy will deliver the address Mrs F W Pugh of Vandalia was the guest of Patoka relatives Friday
The seven week strike in Southern Illinois has cut power and gas to over fifty communities. Governor Horner says negotiators are exploring arbitration and a settlement may come in days. Patoka and Salem remain most peaceful though rainfall adds to daily life as towns weigh municipal ownership benefits vs private systems.
A real estate transfer occurred Wednesday when the Farmer residence just north of the Charles Hill store was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Kid Jones. The house had been owned and occupied by the late Mrs. Kate Farmer. The Joneses will move in immediately, relocating from Mrs. Mindora Simcox's home where they had lived for several years.
A reflective piece argues that daily voice tone shapes home, work, and society. It urges calm, kind speech to improve families, friendships, and business while noting media like radio and telephone project impressions of us. It calls for training and mindfulness in voice culture to express beauty and positive influence.
Miss Mabel Blecher receives a linen shower hosted by Misses Alice Murfin and Ruth Pugh at Mrs. Dale Alcom home. Guests bring gifts from a pink umbrella display as Bell and heart contests entertain. High score prize awarded to Mrs. E. L. Delray. attendees include Mrs. Ingvald Settem and Mrs. Donald Murfin.
The Silver Tea at the Methodist Church community in Mrs John A Jennings home featured a devotional led by Miss Helen Troyer and a business meeting led by Mrs Belle Beckemeyer. Guests enjoyed games, contests, and refreshments. The June gathering will be at Mrs Eli Logans residence.
The Patoka Soft Ball League begins Monday May 27 at 7 30 pm with Cardinals managed by George Wasem facing Vernon led by Marcus Cox. Cubs under C D Martin meet Island Chapel managed by Lee Murray. Mayor W H Cain will throw the first ball and clerk J L Sinteox will handle the receiving. Schedule lists nightly matchups and managers for each team.
The New York Giants visit St Louis for a three game series at Sportsman's Park starting Sunday May 26 as the world champion Cardinals clash with Casey Stengel's Dodgers and Dressen's Reds begin later in the week. The Giants boast strong hitting from Ott and productive infield from Bartell while pitchers Hubbel Parmelee Beuhmacher and Castleman pace the mound for New York as St Louis seeks to halt a Giants streak and defend the pennant.
A Milk Producers meeting is set for Friday evening at 7 30 PM in the local high school gymnasium. The event includes a St. Louis speaker, local entertainment, and free prizes. Salem visitors Mesdames Mindora Simcox and B V Croby were in town Wednesday.
The program lists invocation salutatory and vocal performances by Alta Pugh Mary Wickersham Pauline Kleysteuber Gayle Jones Iris Ellis Lola Morey Helen Nattier Doris Good and others. Douthitt delivers the valedictory on Lincoln Gettysburg Address with a vocal trio and other musical numbers. Diplomas are presented by John A Jennings with benediction and class colors pink and white.
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