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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1934
Page
5
The Patoka Register of Patoka Illinois announces its Friday publication details and post office status under federal act. It lists subscription at $1.50 per year and notes second class matter status from the Patoka post office.
A cluttered list of ads from Centralia and Patoka includes used furniture stoves and radios sold by various individuals. Offers cover a range of items from a No 16 Round Oak heater to sewing machines and a variety of household goods. Several notices also announce livestock sales and a few rental and purchase requests.
Mr and Mrs F H Brokelmeyer express gratitude to neighbors and friends for support over the past month and say their kindness is deeply appreciated.
In Odin county home one mile north of Odin a group of friends formed a society named the friendly eight after a day of dinner and socializing. The group elected officers led by Mrs. E. E. Wilson president and planned next gathering at Centralia. Also notes on local injuries farm illnesses and community visits.
Fent Caldwell delivered corn to Patoka Monday. Oscar Caldwell Elmer Berry and son Ennos helped Frank Thomason store beans. Lucy Souter returned from the north. Frank Cline family visited Frank Frizzell Saturday night and attended the Zion revival. Carroll Garrett and wife welcomed a baby boy. Work began on the Blackburn project.
Local families report visits, births, and illnesses. Carrigan church held Rail Day services with strong attendance. Roe Davidson purchased the Odin pear orchard. Vaughan orchard incident left Tom Ruddick seriously injured. Republican Rally and social gatherings noted. Johnson involved in a non fatal Friday car collision near Red Stripe school.
Members of the M E Church South and Sunday School, with guests, enjoyed a camp fire weiner and marshmallow roast Wednesday evening. Hosts Mr and Mrs L W Ballance provided the suburban setting with lights guiding attendees. The event fostered fellowship across ages and strengthened community ties.
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