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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1934
Page
1
R T Baldwin writes to the Patoka Register recalling founding days with Huntoon, noting long readership and ties to Shobonier Vernon and Patoka. He mentions Civil War era posts, Decatur lodge membership, and a 59th wedding anniversary upcoming with his wife.
Mrs Ida Smith was surprised by friends at her home on Monday as they gathered to celebrate her birthday anniversary. A noon dinner followed by visiting and quilting, with attendees including Mesdames Clara Towler Pherba Fiscus Julia Towler Louise Heathers Ethel Roseman Rotha Vorce Gilford Roseman Deneen Smith and her sons John Dean and Junior and Mrs Elizabeth Cox.
Mrs J R Wasem hosted the Ladies Fancy Work club on Friday November 2 with members listed. The group sang Carrie Jacobs Bonds's song One Fleeting Hour and heard entertainment planned by Mrs S M Spurgeon and Mrs L D Altom. Contests were won by Mrs E L DeLay and Mrs A T Gray. December meeting set for Mrs G J Wasem. Beery and Belcher chaired entertainments. refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs G J Wasem.
William Boothman and Miss Ruby Stone of Boulder were married in Carlyle Illinois on October 16 1934. The couple were joined by both mothers of the bride and groom and will reside at the bride’s parents home.
The library board met Friday evening with Rev. Hay as president and Josie Simcox, Katie Nattier, and Carrie Alexander in key roles. They discussed support from state universities and other libraries, soliciting progress, a donation offer from Ernest Simcox, and future book acquisitions to align with National Book Week in November.
In the county vote the Democratic slate won majorities for County Judge S N Finn Oscar Hawkins Sheriff Bryan Pitts Treasurer A J Sweney and County Supt of Schools Paul Chance. Republican challengers were Bob Cunningham J D Telford C B Rohrbough and Lowell Smith with Patoka precinct voting Republican. Chance was the only Democrat to carry a precinct.
Those pupils scoring an average of 90 on the bi monthly county exam are on the honor roll. Seventh Grade Dale Brumfield Chas Merryman Fifth Grade Dean Crawford Donald Belcher Louise Barnes. Visitors this month were Elton Carter Lela Sharp Buddy Cothern Marvin Walker Charles Shepard. District bought a bat softball and three swings for playgrounds. Enrollment 31 average attendance 96 percent. Halloween marshmallow roast followed a September weiner roast. Leone Cothern, teacher.
The M. E. Church South Missionary Society met with Mrs. Nellie Mae Howell on Wednesday afternoon November 7 with 11 members present. Cady led the study on The Missionary Challenge of the Rural Circuit and the week of prayer was set for 9:00 am with a pot luck dinner at Iaa Anderson's home. December meeting will be with Mrs. A. L. Irvin.
An essay argues friendship is natural and essential for individuals and communities. It urges real friendship, wise choices, and shared interests to build Patoka's social life, reduce factionalism, and promote hospitality and mutual support.
The Patoka council hired Robert Johnson to head electric linework with a monthly salary, replacing hourly pay for the line crews. Sealed bids were requested, with the lowest estimate presented by Bobby Johnson, submitted by his brother Ed Johnson.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Pugh of Vandalia were Patoka business visitors Tuesday as they met local merchants and discussed opportunities in the area.
Sunday morning a group from Patoka traveled to Maroa for a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs Roy Thompson's thirty second birthday at the Meryman home. The group surprised her with singing and a pot luck meal as relatives gathered, including the Thompsons Merymans Arnolds and other local families.
Federal relief funds support Patoka library and recreational efforts led by Carl Meador and Evelyn Pugh. A librarian will be hired for a set period, while winter recreation plans await finalization. Relief workers cut wood for fuel, aided by an eighty acre timber donation from J. W. Alexander.
The Patoka Independents defeated the Salem Independents at the local gym to start the season. Patoka’s lineup includes Paul Logan James Ballance Loren Eagan Porter Simcox Dane Ellis and Bill Eagan of Centralia. The high school season continues with Patoka facing Odin in Odin gym this week.
A relief project underway at Patoka’s baseball park constructs a cinder track for future high school athletics. Sponsored by Illinois relief funds and workers, the project is estimated to cost about $1000, with the local board covering only the cinders. Kinmundy and Salem already completed tracks as part of the same appropriation, echoing efforts in other Illinois towns.
Mr and Mrs T E Irvin and Mr and Mrs Inevald Syttem were pleasantly entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Diveley in honor of Mr Diveley's thirty first birthday. The party featured a datial meal and refreshments including chocolate sharrow and pineapple varsiti¢e cream.
The Patoka Register notes only two pioneer advertisers from the first issue remain active after 27 years. Many former firms continue, but under new management or names, reflecting changes in the town’s business life. The editors hope the paper stays active and progressive in another quarter century.
The Marion County rural mail carriers gathered Friday evening at the Salem Baptist church in Salem. Attendees from Patoka and nearby areas included Mr and Mrs Harvey Hudspeth Mr and Mrs Elmer Rogier and Mr and Mrs Will Oates of Vernon. The group drew inspiration from a sacred painting recently displayed there.
The annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be at the Patoka gym for the benefit of the Patoka cemetery on November 29, 1934. Full details will be given in next week’s paper.
A Philadelphia letter from Stanley Wasem reports Navy tackle Charles Blankinship, a Patoka alumnus and Eureka College graduate, played one quarter in the Penn State versus Navy game. Now in his second year at Annapolis, he earns creditable marks in athletics.
Miss Martha Roethel and Mr James McCallen both of St Louis were married at 3 00 pm Saturday October 27 at St Louis Cathedral Rectory in the presence of immediate families. The bride, eldest daughter of Charles Roetheli Herman Mo, has lived in St Louis six years and worked for Blackwell Wieland Stall Co. The groom, son of Durward McCallan, is a Patoka High School graduate who worked for Peters Shoe Co in St Louis and now resides there with his wife.
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