Local JA Openings and Visits In Patoka
Mrs Dorothy Meyers and Mr Vernon visited with local families Sunday. Numerous friends and relatives traveled between Patoka Vandalia Centralia Salem and Chicago for visits and business. Measles cases noted and Rev Miller improving health while many residents attended social events and games nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Meyers
Vernon
L. W. Ballance
C. M. Miller
Doris
Charles
Decatur
C. M. Miler
Rev.Miller
F. E. Miller
Paul Belcher
Mt. Vernon
Patoka
H. E.thompson
Salem
Charles Griffin
X. B. Holland
Centralia
Indianapolis
Js. Frank Miller
C. L. West
Vandalia
Wilma
Dean
Bobby Pugh
iGriffin
Chicago
Bill Eagan
Charlene
Roy
Tidenae
Maron
Luther Caldwell
James Thompson
American Legion
Patsy Beery
Coonue
Dorothy
P. B. Simcox
Greenville
Thei
Lizzie Wasem
Carl Towler
Lane
Ae We E. Field
Sandovalinn
James Ballance
Ingvald Settem
Carroll Mojonnier
P. J. Mojonnier
Alice Mojonnier
Highland
Charlie Willes
J. C. Beery
Mervel Willett
Mike
Villa Grove
Dale Thompson
Dora Bruening
Granite City
Illinois
St. Louis
Missouri
Leo Denning
Clifton Elliott
Alice
Texas
Cecil Elliott
T. M. Conrey
Thurman
A. W. Thurman
Billy
Herman Pagnell
A. A. Griffin
Cecil
L. EB. Green
Ly EB. Jr
Robert Morey
Carolyn
John Weary Pullen
Illinois Agricultural Association opposes higher road weights
The Illinois Agricultural Association told a State Senate committee that increasing truck and bus weight limits would damage highways. Mathias noted only a small share of vehicles would benefit while costs of maintenance and reconstruction would rise, urging engineering testimony before any action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois
Paul E. Mathias
State Senate Committee On
Senate
Mathias
Matias
Reasond
Senate Committee On
General Assembly
Memorial service observed by Victoria Chapter No 253
Members of Victoria Chapter No 253 held Memorial Services on Monday night May 26 for forty two deceased members. Flowers on the white draped altar, solo by Maxine Miller, prayers by Evelyn Ellis, and notices of acting officers during summer. Guests from Denver Watson Plymouth and Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
O. J. Hill
Denver
Colo
Watson
Plymouth
Vandalia
Esther
P. J. Mojonnier
Carlyle
G. J. Wasem
Salem
Pope
Josephine Simcox
W. W. Murfin
Amy Morgan
Golden Rule Chapter
St. Elmo
Chaptr
Modern plumbing sound investment for Illinois farms
E L Hansen from the University of Illinois urges automatic water systems for farms to save labor and provide reliable stock water. He notes costs of pumping, benefits of float controls, and stresses sewage disposal with running water for sanitation and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
E. L. Hansen
E Sion
Theiversity of Illinois College of Ag Culture
Hansen
Senate Advances Dealer License Bill to Third Reading
The dealer license bill moved to its third reading in the Senate after a May 20 hearing before a Committee of the Whole. Proponents included Paul Mathias of the I A A E W Tiedeman Sanitary Milk Producers A H Lauterbach Pure Milk Association and Wilfred Shaw Illinois Milk Producers Association official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Theenate
House of Representatives
Paul Mathias
E. W. Tiedeman
Sanitary Milk Producers
A. H. Lauterbach
Pure Milk Association
Wilfred Shaw
Illinois Milk Producers Association
Softball June Schedule With All Star Notice
The June softball schedule lists games from June 2 to June 30 with Cubs Cards Pirates Adams Oil Gas Magnolia and more. An All Star team faces Adams Oil Gas on Friday May 30 at 8 pm and bids for stand rights at the park are due to Earl O Nea l by May 31 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubs
Adams
Cards
Magnolia
Pirates
Adams Oil & Gas
Earl O’neal
Marcus Cox
Wallace Alexander
W. E. Field
Jess Belcher
Don Crawford
Illinois Seeks Skilled Workers as 260000 Ready for Jobs
Illinois State Employment Service announces more than 260000 workers are available for full time jobs with 166415 registered in Chicago. Durkin cites demand for machinists tool and die makers sheet metal workers and other skilled trades in defense and manufacturing sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois State Employment Service
Martin P. Durkin
State
Chicago
Illinois Inoyment Service
Dike Ctof Durkin
Durkin
Persno
Patoka Boy Wins Honors At Salem High School
Edgar Rogier son of Mr and Mrs Milard Rogier formerly of Patoka won honors this year at Salem High School He completed his elementary schooling in Patoka and his freshman year there then moved to Salem as a Sophomore and will graduate May 29 He was among 40 who qualified for the Scholarship Award and one of two seniors who received the Science Award for excellence in science Patoka congratulates him on his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Rogier
Milard Rogier
Patoka
Salem High School
Edgar
Salem
Fire destroys Anderson home on East side Sunday
A vacant house owned by Merle Anderson on the towns east side was completely destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The blaze reported around 4:30 pm is said to have started in the attic. Heat damaged nearby Dr. W. W. Murfin and Dean Lawrence homes. The Anderson property was partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlenderson
Dr. W. W. Murfin
Dean Lawrence
Anderson
Illinois Eyes Quality Egg Plan Then Start In 40 Counties
Poultry experts in Illinois push a plan to sell eggs by grade through a quality based market. The program aims to boost egg production and support food for defense, beginning in about 40 counties and expanding as quality eggs accumulate. Industry leaders stress experience adequate equipment and genuine interest in poultry management as keys to profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlinois
H. H. Aspension
Piers of Illinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
Alp
Wheat Referendum Threatens Loans and Prices
Clyde St. Clair, Marion County Agricultural Conservation Committee chair, warns that failing the wheat quota referendum would end government wheat loans and price supports. He notes price spikes followed loan increases and says a cut would trigger a drop to feed basis, lowering farmer purchases in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde St. Clair
Marion County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Commodity Exchange
Congress
AAA
Mr. St. Clair
Wheat Marketing Quota Referendum Details
The two thirds farmer vote on the wheat marketing quota aims to unite farmers in a national plan. If approved, excess wheat must be stored and loans may cover farmed wheat on cooperators and non-cooperators. If rejected, no wheat loan is available for 1941. Local social notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde St. Clair
Marion County Agricultural Conservation Committee
AAA Committee
Coor
Feeding hogs for heavier weights boosts pork output
Farm adviser Blackburn says extending feeding to 275 pounds or more increases pork production under the food-for-defense program. He notes heavier hogs use less protein, can finish on corn pasture and alfalfa, and outlines six recommendations from E. T. Robbins to boost production including breeding more sows, fall farrowing, sanitation, and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Blackburn
E. T. Robbins
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
John W Ashton 83 Dies at Patoka Illinois
John W Ashton born March 1 1858 Fos ter Township Marion County Illinois died May 25 1941 at Patoka Illinois aged 83 years 1 month 24 days. Survived by half brothers A L Ashton and C M Ashton nieces Bessie Schmidt Pearl Gallagher nephew J D Williams and other relatives. Funeral May 27 at J C Beery Funeral Home Rev S M Spurgeon burial Patoka Cemetery. Card of thanks from family.
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John W. Ashton
Foster Township
Marion County
Ilinois
Patoka
James
Ann Sullens
Ashton
Elizabeth Williams
Rachel Middleton
Anna Ashton
A. L. Ashton
Ill
C. M. Ashton
Deland
Florida
Nerces
Bessie Schmidt
Springfield
Pearl Gallagher
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. D. Williams
St. Louie
Ellen Wright
Claud Martin
Vernon
M. C. Wetmore
Wetmore
Minocqua
Wisconsin
Independent Order ‘of Odd Fellows
Centralia Lodge No
J. C. Beery
John W
A. Lesend
Schmids
James Gallagher
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Victoria Chapter
Patoka Boy
W. Cavins
Ed Belcher
Edna Meyer
Calvin Belcher
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