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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1936
Page
1
60 Bushel Corn Produced on Steep Hill Sides
Otto Berlage's farm in Jo Daviess County demonstrates how 60 bushels of corn per acre can be produced on steep hills while maintaining deep soil cover. The tour noted 4 percent of tillable land in alfalfa and clover, terracing on slopes, strip farming, and erosion control measures including reforestation on steep sections and a high diversion ditch. Farm management tours across 24 Illinois counties study practices from the College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Berlage
Daviess County
J. B. Cunningham
Fram Management
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Berlage
Extension Service
The
Agricultural College
Cunningham
Jo Daviess County
Illinois
Missionary Society Holds All Day Meeting
An all day meeting of the Missionary Society was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. Thos. Altom. Thirteen members attended and enjoyed a pleasant profitable day centered on quilting. A delicious noon dinner was served. The group plans to meet Tuesday at Mrs. J. M. Smith's home for a potluck dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society
Thos. Altom
J. M. Smith
Still the Life of Trade
An old crossroads store with poor service and limited goods has vanished. Modern stores offer fair prices, wide canned and packaged selections, glass display cases, and refrigeration, driven by competition and evolving standards. Independents and chains pushed each other to improve, benefiting American shoppers overall.
Bricker Ballance Wedding at Odin on November 1
Miss Verneille Ballance and Forrest E Bricker wed in Odin Illinois on Sunday November 1 1936 Reverend Ralph Willis officiated with witnesses Mr and Mrs Arthur Goedel present. Two showers were held in honor of the couple at the grooms sister and brother in law and at the bride’s father home. Gifts described as many and useful. Congratulations offered by the Register and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Office
Verneille Ballance
Chas, Ballance
Forrest E. Bricker
E. M. Bricker
Odin
Ilinois
Ralph Willis
Arthur Goedel
Patoka
Chas Ballance
Low Cost California Tour For Marion County Farmers
Marion county farmers are invited to a December all expense trip to California to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Pasadena December 7 8 9. The itinerary includes Seattle via Minneapolis northwest coast to southern California and return via the Grand Canyon and Rockies with an optional Texas and New Orleans ward trip. Information is available at the County Farm Bureau Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Marion County
American Farm Bureau Federation
Pasadena
Illinois Agricultural Association
Seattle
Minneapolis
Northwest
Pacific
Grand Canyon
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Texas
New Orleans
Farm Bureau
Public Hearing Set On New Milk Ordinance
A second hearing on the Standard Milk Ordinance is planned for November 19 before the Public Welfare Committee of the Board of Aldermen. Sanitary Milk Producers and other opponents will present testimony. The measure requires Grade A milk, bacteria limits, and sanitary production, but dairymen oppose the cost of mandatory refrigeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Welfare Committee
Board of Altermen
United State Public Health Service
Earl Smith Recovering From Serious Illness
Earl C. Smith president of the Illinois Agricultural Association is convalescing at home in Pike County after three weeks of illness. A statement to the Marion County Farm Bureau says he is on the road to recovery but doctors ordered him to cancel all speaking engagements for months. He missed the JAA Board meeting in Chicago on October 16, one of the few times he has failed to attend prcessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Earl C. Smith
Illinois Agricultural Association
Marion County Farm Bureau
Smith
JAA Board of Directors
Chic
Lewevics
Radio Reception Good Of Patoka Church Broadcast
The M. E. Church South sponsored program aired Friday on Harrisburg station. Listeners report clear reception from Patoka and surrounding areas. Rev. F. M. McKinney spoke on Launch Out Into the Deep, followed by three sacred songs by Mrs. Robert Walton Mrs. F. M. McKinney Addis Walton and Tom Ballance with Mrs. Frank Ballance on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church, South
Harrisburg
F. M. McKinney
Robert Walton
Addis Walton
Tom Ballance
Frank Ballance
Christian Church Senior Girls Host Mothers at Pot-Luck
The Christian Church Senior Girls class entertained their mothers with a 6 o clock pot-luck at Miss Alice Anderson’s home. The evening featured songs poems and a Thanksgiving program led by Miss Lucille Field with attendees enjoying games and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Alice Anderson
Jesus
Laurence Perrine
Lucille Field
Arlene Perrine
Doris Good
Iris Ellis
A. E. Good
Thelma Pugh
Virginia Henry
Gayle Belcher
Els
Chistmas
Thanksgiving Service in All Christ Scientists Churches
Special Thanksgiving service held Thursday November 26 in all Churches of Christ Scientist with the subject Thanksgiving. The Lesson Sermon cited Malachi 3 10 and Psalms 69 30 and includes Mary Baker Eddy text on Tithe and gratitude urging offerings and trust in spiritual blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Malachi
Mary Baker Eddy
Christ
Freshman Class Party at Patoka High School Gym
Freshmen of Patoka high school held a Friday evening party in the school gym after the basketball game with Oconee. James Melluish served as class sponsor. Attendees enjoyed games with sandwiches cookies and soda. Guests included Mr and Mrs Verle Kirk Miteome Pug and Jamas Wellin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka High School
Oconee
Patoka
James Melluish
Verle Kirk
Miteome Pug
Jamas Wellin
Prairie Farmer WLS Bring Farm Family Event to Patoka Gym
The Patoka Register announces a Prairie Farmer WLS program for farm families at Patoka High School gym on Wednesday December 9 at 7:30 pm. Prairie Farmer staff entertainers hosted by Al Staas, plus Illinois News Reel pictures, old time music, and local talent. Admission with a Prairie Farmer staff invitation or subscription, with more details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Rena
Register
Prairie Farmer
Ilinois
The
Prairie Farmer Field Man
Local M. E. Church Prize Winner In Booth Festival
Patoka and Vernon members visited Brownstown on November 17 for the Booth Festival. The Patoka Vernon booth won both prizes, for best display and for largest donation valued at 45 dollars 8 cents. About 150 people attended. a piano solo by Mrs. Piland and a refreshments break followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Brownstown
Epworth League
Bath Church
Holden Hospital
Carbondale
Mt. Vernon
Lawrenceville
M. E
Piland
Ballance
L. W. Ballance
Sonny Talbott
C. E. Baglin
F. E. Miller
Florence Cain
Helen Troyer
Mae Ragan
Bettie Simcox
Jess Belcher
J. Piland
Library Board Seeks Donations After Budget Exhausted
The Library Board met Friday evening to appeal for books and cash donations as funds are exhausted and new services are needed. President Josie Simcox, Rose MoJonner, Lee, and Treasurer are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Simcox
Rose Mojonnier
Lee
Treas
Couple Married Here Saturday Evening
Mrs Quelma Brewer of Salem and Marry Kirean of Odin were married Saturday evening at the J. M. Smite Bowe with Rev. Smlith officiating. The couple exchanged vows during the ceremony, witnessed by local friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quelma Brewer
Salem
Kirean
Odin
J. M. Smite Bowe
Smlith
Prairie Farmer Visit to Patoka Promotes Good Will
John Turnipseed plans a Marion County goodwill visit to Patoka High School gym at 7 80 p m for Prairie Farmer readers and WLS listeners. He jokes about fried chicken while inviting local folks to attend the program aboard the Prairie Farmer office in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Farmer
Chicago
Ilinois
Marion County
John
WLS
Patoka
Martin’s
Patoka High School
Local residents host, visit and travel across Illinois towns
Social notes list Mr. and Mrs. Elon Martin and relatives from Lincoln as dinner guests at W. L. Martins. Visits span Casey Salem Decatur Newton Vandalia Patoka Dix on Springs and St. Louis with multiple families and readings by Fanny Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon Martin
Belle Stephens
Salem
Clayton Beery
Claire Smith
Lucille Garrett
Dukes
CCC
Dixon Springs
A. Hourigan
Lucille Buchanan
Vandalia
Mary Martin
Helen
Robert Nattier
F. E. Harrington
Parmerlee
St. Louis
Philip Mojonnier
Harrington
Eastern Star
Dale Altom
Walter Diveley
J. H. Ray
Edgewood
Breese
Frank Hatch
Vernon
F. M. Smith
Edna Leniger
Fanny Chandler
Forrest Heckethorn
Ardmore
Okla
Anna G. Heckethorn
Shobonier
Heckethorn
Register Office
Dean Marts
High School Enrollment Surges Prompt Call for Support
An analysis notes a dramatic rise in high school enrollment since 1900 and a corresponding decline in per pupil valuation from 34 865 to 15 697. It argues local property taxes cannot sustain funding as districts face overcrowding debt limits and funding shortfalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
American Legion Will Install Officers at Patoka
The American Legion Post No. 543 in Patoka will install officers and host a pot luck lunch on Thursday at 7 30 p m December 8 at the Legion Hall. Division and District Commanders from the Region Auxiliary will attend with District Commander Stelle of Mt Vernon as installing officer. Ex servicemen in the community are urged to attend with wives mothers sisters and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Let us give thanks at Patoka church service
A Patoka church notices Thanksgiving service for Sunday at 7:00 p.m. urging Christians to reflect on abundant reasons for gratitude to God the Father and the Holy Spirit during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Patoka
Farm Bureau Meeting Held in Salem
Roy Malan and family attended an all day Farm Bureau meeting in Salem on Thursday. The Salem Methodist Church group served a noon dinner to the assembly. Edwin Gray and family of Decatur visited Mrs Ligue Griggs and Mr and Mrs Clayton Beery on Sunday. An Malan and family visited Wandatia on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Malan
Wiliam Rogier
Artie Rogier
Tom Carl
Farm Bureau
Salem
Salem Methodist Church
Harold Thomas
Edwin Gray
Decatur
Ligue Griggs
Clayton
Beery
Deester
An Malan
Wandatia
Also Mentioned on This Page
President Roosevelt
Bricker-Ballance
Earl Smith
Good of Patoka Church
Christian Science Churches
M. E. Church
Booth
John Turnipseed
John Turnipleed
P. S
Harvey Munger
Oconee High School
FP Waters
Young Adams Potts
F. Walker Brumfield
Oconee— FG Williams Clucas Kuhn Hilton Blythe
Mickey Leach
Simcox
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