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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
4
Readable lines show Tom proposing marriage with implied intent of self harm and May rejecting him. The exchange suggests crisis potential and relationship tension without explicit actions or locations. Further context is needed to confirm events or outcomes.
BEAR CREEK reports a return after two weeks with Mrs Christie and daughter visiting the school to stay in touch. The column notes a bus line idea, local visits by O A Nattier and Ray White party, and neighbors from Alma and Sandoval. Last week’s items mention hay baling, trips to Colfax for corn husking, and a new pupil moving into the Zimmerman farm house.
The report lists seventh grade high performers Coquice Payne Genevieve Ballance Arline Lake Murl Benefield Paul ine Robertson and Herschel Law rence with top percentages. Sixth grade winners Clyde Brewer and Jesse Lake show strong marks. Fifth grade high scorers Olive Robertson Gayle Jones Paul Christie Marion Lawrence. Students with perfect attendance include several in upper and lower grades. notes mention Harlan Brewer riding a Cadillac and Penny Lake trading for a Ford coupe as winter nears.
Shobonier high school beat Vernon high school 16 to 20 in a three game series third game of the contest. Sho bonier claimed two games out of three. Funeral held for Irvin Thompson at White Haven with burial in Thorpe cemetery.
Fostersburg notes a cold epidemic with several visits among residents. Alma visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frizzell and family. Walter Wernsman moved threshing gear to Vernon. Lee Griffin and Kinmundy residents visit. Edgar Jones family guest of W H Jones. Nina Doolen and others visit Frizzell and Foster households. The Arnold Chapel Ladies Aid held a quilting day with Mrs. Lewis Jones. cis Griffin and family spent Sunday in Alma with local hosts.
Marion Griffin reports Mrs Elmer Bassett visited Thursday at Mason Bassett's home. Oertwig baled hay for neighbors last week. A political view urges farm relief from townspeople who hunt on farms without owners consent, prompting farmers to guard their land.
Column listing delinquent subscribers seeking payment. Also classified notices for sale items including pears at 50c per bit by F L Cox Vernon Ill. Jersey cow with calf by side John Crawford. milk cow with young heifer calf L V Patten. oak library table Mrs Chas Hill. 33 head ewes and Shopshire buck Bert Simcox Patoka Ill. stray dog call Carl Easton reward.
London report describes a cat owned by Post man Terry of Epping entering his kitchen and laying eggs on an armchair, surprising the household. The unusual event centers on the domestic scene in Epping.
Boston, Mass. The late Charlotte Sutton's will provides for life care for an unnamed number of cats and establishes a trust fund of 9000 dollars for the pets under the will's terms.
In Athens the Finance Minister announces a tax on bachelors. Officials say the measure aims to encourage marriage and create a new revenue source while addressing government finances. The plan highlights social policy and fiscal strategy in one bold step.
In Boston a son named Alfred Smith Hoover was born to Mr Henry Hoover and his wife. The notice playfully asks readers to guess the political beliefs of the boy's parents.
Rev. Mitzel will preach Sunday morning October 21 in place of the evening hour. The church asks every member and Sunday School to attend both services and welcomes nonmembers to join. Samuel M. Spurgeon, Superintendent.
The Zion Revival League began at 6 30 P M led by Hilda McNichol. The quartette sang well and Mrs Blanche Doolen and Lottie Ballance gave two talks. After the League service Brother Wilkis preached a powerful sermon with thoughts flowing rapidly.
A devoted pastor and his gifted wife have built a thriving Zion church from a small start to 75 to 100 in attendance. The writer praises the unity with other churches and credits the pastor superintendent and chorister for the community impact.
Vernon and Patora M E Church notes outline the coming year’s assignments with Rev Monroe Smith preaching at Mound Chapel as assistant pastor to the regular appointed pastor D Mitzel.
The sermon notes oversight of four points on the charge and announces services on Sunday October 21 at Patoka 10 45 A M Vernon 7 00 P M. Bible Classes at Vernon and Patoka each host twenty eight students with Will Oates and Samuel Spurgeon teaching. The pastor invites all to pray for blessings and to join in worship tomorrow.
A delivery of Gold Medal Flour and Feed is arriving late in the week. Special prices are offered for the carload or bulk purchases.
Zeigler Nut and Lump coal cars arrive soon. Telephone your order. Corno Dairy Feed expects a dairy feed and mash shipment soon. A representative handles this line. if unavailable, see us.
Red Top Seed is in stock and can be delivered to Vernon or Patoka. The service offers convenient delivery to two local locations for customers seeking seed supplies.
Timothy Hay buyers seek five car loads of good quality hay in a single order. The request specifies large scale supply and immediate pickup or delivery arrangements. Local suppliers are asked to quote pricing and availability.
Our Ahl Brand storm buggies are now in stock with beds included. Weber wagon model and another equipped version are offered at a special price for a few days only. Visit us soon for purchase and details.
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