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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
1
The Patoka Register reverts to former owner James W Alexander last Saturday noon with L W Ballance as manager and Miss Marion Epps assisting. The paper resumes under Alexander and urges the community to support the weekly amid calls for unity and renewed effort.
A Salem county notice argues against reducing voting facilities in Patoka township. It contends two precincts Patoka and Vernon are essential to avoid undue hardship, noting historic rights and local conditions. The piece urges preserving current voting places and cautions against economy measures limiting voters.
Henry F. Johnson Homer Estes and Mark Cunningham of Salem called at the Register on Wednesday while traveling from Springfield.
A county Ameri can Legion meeting was held at the Hall Tuesday night May 24 with sixty one Legionnaires and many visitors present. Entertainment featured Patoka High School girls glee club and local dancers before business matters and a speech by Hon Arthur B Roe on Legion bond relief and Poppy Sale.
The death of John Baxter, a longtime Pope township resident six miles west of Patoka, followed a prolonged illness. He came from Sullivan with his wife and two children and was a member of Patoka Lodge No. 612. The funeral, with Masonic Lodge assistance, was held Thursday before burial at Windsor Cemetery. a full obituary and service report appear next week.
A stated Eastern Star Chapter meeting concluded with a social hour and refreshments. Members Mrs. Myrtle Miller, Lula Troyer, Edith Cruse and J. L. Sir were noted for arranging the birthday committee and desserts.
The Illinois Republican state convention in Springfield will decide on delegations at large to the June Chicago national convention. Leaders like Frank L. Smith and Franklin J. Stransky push a harmony slate headed by Gov. Louis L. Emmerson with Otis F. Glenn Len Small and Oscar E. Carlstrom likely to gain spots. Marion County lists its delegates and alternates for the Salem meeting.
Salem gears up for the annual reunionJuly 25 to 30 led by General Chairman Earl Merritt. Ninety five committees were formed last week with the Register promising full gala coverage as locals gather to honor soldiers and sailors of the Republic.
The union service will be held at the Baptist Church on Sunday night May 29 at 7 30. The four churches Christian Baptist Methodist and Methodist South appointed two delegates to arrange a program for a union meeting each fifth Sunday for the coming year.
The marriage of Miss Arline Walker to Verlin S. McCoy was performed at the Walker home Saturday afternoon with Rev. M. Jackson officiating. Arline, a Patoka native, taught in the Wamac and Salem offices and schools, and is active in Eastern Star and Rebekah lodges. Verlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McCoy of Centralia, recently works as a traveling salesman and plans to reside at 810 East Fifth Street after a brief honeymoon.
Miss Lucile Walker and Hugh Jensen wed on May 14 1932 at Vandalia Presbyterian parsonage Rev Turner officiated The couple planned secrecy but word leaked through the Vandalia Leader Both families gave no objections The bride a Patoka High School and Brown's Business College graduate has worked as a stenographer The groom a prosperous local farmer will live with his parents initially and plans a future together in the area
The Vernon high school class will hold baccalaureate Sunday night May 29 at the Methodist Church with Rev M Jackson delivering the sermon. Commencement on Monday May 30 at 8:00 pm in the school gym with Dr Cameron Harmon of McKendree College and the college male quartet. Graduates include Lucille Bates Eve Thomas Coquice Payne Genevieve Ballance Virgil Klinge Hershel Lawrence Harold Thomas Everett Enns Virgil Klinge valedictorian should be noted.
Springfield ruled against Illinois Central on Saturday denying permission to close depots at Emery and Walker on the local division. The plan reportedly included more station closures as freight business declines. The Panama Limited between Chicago and New Orleans is to be discontinued May 28.
W B Chilton and wife return to Centralia from a month long tour through Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri. They enjoyed time with friends and relatives and visited many towns including Muskogee Fort Sill Oklahoma City and several Kansas Missouri stops. They then reached Patoka to visit Carrie Black before returning home. W B, recently ill, is holding steady and has resumed work at The Shoe Hospital 717 N Elm Centralia.
The public was informed last week of the marriage of Donald Murfin to Miss Ruth Stephens, performed last January 1931 and kept secret. The groom, a Decatur High School graduate and farming enthusiast, resides northeast of Patoka with Mrs. Pat Murfin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Stephens and attended panel school at Sa em. Both families are described as highly respected, and the announcement comes as a distinct surprise.
A large crowd of Patoka high school and Patoka Community high graduates are to meet at the gym Saturday night to greet the 1932 class. The Ladies of the M. E. Church South will serve, and the entertainment committee has organized the program for a night of reunion and celebration as the school year closes and graduation is completed.
Harvey Hudspeth of the Illinois Rural Carriers spoke in Madison County about organizing work. He warned that proposed measures threaten the carrier system and urged improving ground mail service before expanding air mail.
The 1931 32 school year closes with the Alumni Association banquet on May 28 after a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev M D Ballance at the gymnasium. A large audience heard scripture read by W E Fields, songs by the chorus, and remarks praising graduates.
William B. Parker son of Mr and Mrs William Parker of Sandoval formerly Patoka married Nettie Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Bell of Sandoval on Sunday May 15 at Kinmundy at 6 30 pm Rev L V Lovell officiated at his home.attendants were Florence McCurkey and Russell A Lovell The bride is a lifelong Sandoval resident and the groom has lived in Sandoval for years They will reside in Sandoval with friends extending best wishes
Memorial Day observance planned for 2 p m at the gymnasium with readings, special music, and a speech by Rev Maurice Ballance. After the program the service continues at the local cemetery with taps by American Legion members. public invited.
Patoka lost a well known and respected resident John Pugh age 78 after a sudden illness struck Tuesday afternoon. He had been in poor health but worked in his garden until the fatal attack. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Baptist church with burial in Patoka Cemetery. full obituary to follow next week.
A 4-H Club meeting is announced to be held at the Carrigan school house Saturday evening at 2 p m. All districts are invited. Elsie Hicks.
From Sandoval comes a report listing teachers employed for the coming year. Prof Merklebach is shown as coach, suggesting Patoka is without that coaching position on its teaching roster.
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