Patoka Residents Witness Serious Auto Accident
Patoka residents recount a severe two-vehicle crash on the Carlyle Greenville road near Tamalco. A horse drawn survey from near Tamalco collided with a Carlyle automobile, killing a ten year old Munton girl and injuring others including an older boy with a brain concussion. Mr. Brooks died shortly after at Carlyle hospital. Potts family aided the injured until help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Potts
St. Lois
Tamalco
Carlyle
Greenville Road
Potts
St. Louis
Joe Mitton
Taalco
Munton
John Brooks
Highland Hospital
Brooks
Credit unions fund loans through member shares
C R Orchard assistant director explains that funds for federally chartered credit unions come from member share purchases rather than Federal funds. He notes a 1 percent monthly max interest on personal loans, membership required, and a $5 share purchase. Forms are available from the Farm Credit Administration in Washington for groups organizing under the Federal Act.
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C. R. Orchard
Farm Credit Administration
Washington, D. C
Orchard
St. Louis
Farm Credit Administration of
Farm Credit Administration of St. Louis
Credit Union Section
Christian Science Lesson Sermon on Atonement
The weekly Lesson-Sermon across all Christian Science churches on October 21 centered on the doctrine of atonement. The Golden Text cites Mark 10 45 and Matthew 16 24 urging self denial and cross bearing. Passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy emphasize sacrifice and continual self immolation to pay the debt of sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Roof repairs prioritized under FHA funds for Illinois farms
W A Foster of the University of Illinois urges replacing worn roofs on Illinois farm buildings with FHA funds. He stresses choosing durable, fire resistant materials and proper installation to prevent moisture damage, mold, rust, and decay, preserving grain, forage, and stored goods.
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Illinois
W. A. Foster
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Foster
Chevrolet Introduces Lowest Priced Four Door Sedan
Chevrolet adds a four door five passenger sedan to its 1934 Standards, priced at 540 dollars, the lowest in its six and eight line. The model features a swept rear contour, concealed tire carrier and bumper supports, extra rear leg room, built in foot rest, mohair upholstery, sun shade, latches, dome light, rear curtain, draft vent panels and rain shields on front doors.
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Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Ladies Aid of M. E. Church Elects Officers
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church met with Mrs. Belle Willett and elected officers for the coming year: Belle Willett President Elsie Gray Vice President Mae Simcox Secretary and Treasurer. A social afternoon followed. Eleven high school Latin pupils were entertained by Miss Ruth Pugh at a luncheon with a pleasant report from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
M. E. Church
Belle Willett
Elsie Gray
Mae Simcox
Ruth Pugh
Salem Residents Share Social Visit Highlights
Mr and Mrs Harry Johnson of Salem were Monday evening dinner guests with Mr and Mrs J W Alexander. Mrs Stoney Vogt and children of Salem spent Thursday at the home of Mrs T P Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Salem
J. W. Alexander
Stoney Vogt
T. P. Walker
The Patoka Register Anniversary Edition Appeal
Announcement urging readers to contribute news and advertisements for next week’s anniversary issue of The Patoka Register. The note asks readers to send names and addresses of non subscribers to grow circulation and reassure locals the paper remains a vital, homey community voice.
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Patoka Register
Patoka
Taxes Cost More Last Year Than The Nation
United States News reports total tax outlays dwarfed by food costs and other expenses, totaling billions in taxes while government spending rises. The author warns higher taxation harms industrial recovery, investment, and employment, creating wasteful bureaucracy and reducing purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Retrenchment and Futile Efforts to Move Forward
The text expresses a view that ongoing efforts to advance will largely be in vain. It suggests a pessimistic assessment of progress and potential obstacles ahead.
Fall Lends Added Danger To Highway Driving
Secretary of State Edward J. Hughes warns of increased accident risk in October and November due to autumn leaves on wet pavements. He urges drivers to slow down and start early for events, noting football fans often speed and ignore signals.
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Edward J. Hughes
Hughes
Orific
Automobile Division
Visiting sisters share ten days of Midwest hospitality
Mrs. L. F. Zimmerman and Mrs. F W Wasem from Denver toured Chicago and South Bend with stops in Notre Dame Plymouth Bourbon and Patoka. They were hosted by relatives and friends including the Michells Naylors and Hawkins family and plan a return in St Louis Hamilton Kansas Pueblo before returning home. The visit featured birthday celebrations for Mrs Wasem’s brother and extended hospitality along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Zimmerman
Chicago
Mesdaes Edwin Naylor
Roy Joseph
Reverett White
Frank
Charlies Adams
Bettie Clark
John Miller
Decatur
Joe Humes
Heyworth
Patoka
Indiana
College
Notre Dame
Plymouth
Bourbon
Ind
Wasem
St. Louis
Hamilton
Kansas
Harbin Hawkins
Pueblo
Colo
Lewis Hawkins
Denver
Household Science Club November Meeting With Birthday Luncheon
The November meeting of the Household Science club is set for the second Saturday in November. Members from Vandalia and Patoka clubs will join as guests. Members will be grouped by birth month with group chairmen hosting and coordinating menus and entertainment. Each member should bring silverware and dishware for self service.
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Household Science Club
Vandalia Club
Patoka Club
Patoka Republican Rally Draws Large Crowd
A Monday evening rally at the gymnasium drew a large Patoka audience as the county GOP toured the area with an orchestra. Precinct committeeman Kelly Martin and county chairman Harry Johnson presided and introduced candidates. Ben Sumner of Lawrenceville spoke for congress, followed by R. J. Branson, the representative, in a lively community gathering.
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Kelly Martin
Harry Johnson
Salem
Ben Sumner
Lawrenceville
R. J. Branson
Claude Adams Host Family at Patoka Area Pinochle Night
The Adams hosted a Patoka West community club gathering Saturday night with members from Patoka and nearby areas. Several pinochle tables were played and prizes went to Donn Crawford first and Harry Easton second. Refreshments followed served by the hostess.
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Patoka
Claude Adams
DoDn Crawfor
Harry Easton
Mrs. L. M. Black Visits Carl Black Family in Centralia
Mrs. L. M. Black visited her son Carl Black and family in Centralia on Tuesday. Joe Imcox joined J. E. Whoopee McMackin of Salem on a business trip to Springfield on Monday.
Vernon obituary and fatal traffic accident in 1934
Vernon residents mourn Gustave Herman Protz aged 40 who died from injuries after a Sunday afternoon car crash near Villa Grove involving a vehicle driven by Wayne K. Smith of Monticello. Protz, WWI veteran and Lutheran, left a wife Isabel Arnold and two daughters, with many relatives attending the Vernon auditorium funeral. The article lists numerous out of town mourners and provides details of service by Revs Story and Smith.
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Vernon
Gus Protz
Mark Greer
Vamdalia
Feur O
Villa Grove
Wayne K. Smith
Monticello
Clyde Easton
Alma
Shirley Protz
Gustave Herman Protz
Sophia Protz
Gus
Lutheran Church
Isabel Arnold Jan
Alice Marie
Shirley Ann
Sophia
Helen
Emma
Vermem
Gusta
St. Louis
Paul
Patoka
Ernest
Benson
Will
Waynesville
Fred
F& Mattoon
Vernon Auditorium
Story
Smith
American Legion
Floyd Arnolds
Decatur
Lida Garrett
Villa Groves
Ernest Protz
Mattoon
Garrotz
Mary
Laura French
Wi’son
Flora Smith
Greg
Ward Holt
Surprise Birthday Event for Mrs Hathaway Guests Gather
Friends and relatives organized a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Hathaway and Mrs Alvin Hathaway. Attendees arrived around 11 AM with baskets and a generous dinner. Those present included Mr and Miss William Miller Kinmundy Verlene Crowder Salem VeiNe Hathaway Vandalia T S Quayle Philip Meador W L Hathaway J A Hanson Earl Grattan F M West O L West J Whitehurst and Mrs Kosm Gehrken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Alvin Hathaway
William Miller
Kinmundy
Ilaverne Crowder
Salem
Veélvne Hathaway
Vandalia
T. S. Quayie
Philip Meador
Famiily
Birthday Anniversary for Mrs John Crawford Near Patoka
Members of the Crawford family gathered at a country home west of Patoka to celebrate Mrs Crawford’s birthday. A bountiful dinner followed a pleasant day with Mr and Mrs John Crawford Christina Crawford Lee Crawford Firmalls Crawford William Crawford and families from Bison and Mr and Mrs Clayton Sifer from Shumiway in attendance.
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Mir
John Crawfford
Crawford
Patoka
John Crawford
Chrristina Crawford
Lee Crawford
Firmalls Crawford
William Crawford
Bis Son
Clayton Sifer
Shumiway
Funeral Service for F. M. Robb in Kinmundy
The Kinmundy funeral honors F. M. Robb who died after a long illness. A Mason for over fifty four years, he was grandfather to Rey Jones and Elston Greer of Pax toka. Green and Jones families attended the service. Also reported this week is the birth of a son, Bobi Genese, at the home of Mr and Mrs Ohn tier in Winona on October 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Robb
Kinmundy
Masonic Orch
Rey Jones
Elston Greer
Paxtoka
Green
Bobi
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Christian Science Churches
Ladies Aid OF
M. E. Church Meeting
Mrs. Zimmerman
Mrs. Wasem
Mrs
Mrs. Hathaway
John. Crawford
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