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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
5
The Patoka Register notes its Patoka Illinois publication, class matter status, and mailing details under the 1879 act with a yearly subscription of 1.50 dollars.
A dense list of sale items and wants from Centralia Illinois and surrounding towns includes radios sewing machines heaters harness furniture and baby items. Buyers seek fresh cows and old fashioned furniture while merchants market discounts free delivery and varied home goods across addresses on Locust Street and nearby routes.
A light frost hints at fine fall weather for corn gathering beans and other tasks. Vigne Ballance at St Louis hospital and several local residents including Lawrence Payne Aunt Jane Christie and families are mentioned with visits and a birthday dinner for Mrs Walter Pribble. Carl Easton bought W P Lawrence home and plans to move in spring. Carl Chriss returns from CCC camp in Colorado.
The October 1 1934 Illinois crop report flags the corn crop as the smallest since 1873 with 23.0 bushels per acre. Soybeans outlook weak, oats and barley drought damaged, pastures improved by rain, and potato and apple production down. statewide grain feeds and hay likely among the smallest on record.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Heinzmann near Shattuc welcome a ten pound daughter born Saturday Oct 18. Local families visit, grandparents named Hicks and Adams, with health updates on Mrs. Kate Gray Aunt Kate and Aunt Ora Nichols. School news highlights spelling 100 by Clifford and Cecil Tackett, pie supper planned Oct 24 for the Brick school. Community visits include Ramseys, Loomis, Johnson, Branch, Dietrich, Galbraith, and Slaight recovery in a wheelchair after past illness.
Miss Nellie Holtslaw visited her aunt Mrs. Gertrude Shreve in Central City last week. Several residents spent time with relatives including Helen Ross and her son Bobbie with Isaac Ross’s family. A baptizing occurred Sunday at the reservoir. Ralph Shreve was taken to Jacksonville for medical care with prayers for a speedy recovery. George Ross visited Isaac Ross’s family and Ruth Arrowsmith of Harvey stayed with Loyd McClelland's family.
A historical quip shows a relieved captain asking a rookie why he failed to salute yesterday and the rookie apologizing for not seeing the salute. The captain responds with relief that the rookie was not angry, underscoring discipline and camaraderie in military life.
East Zion reports ongoing revival meetings this week at Zion. A surprise birthday honor was given to Mrs. Frank Frizzell on Monday night. Various residents visited relatives, attended gatherings, and helped with farm work and road projects. Several outings, visits, and illnesses are noted among neighbors and families across the community.
Mr and Mrs Rob Meredith and Mrs Leo Sebastian visited with Mr and Mrs Theodore Meredith over Sunday. Calvin Belcher hosted or visited several neighbors including Mat Belcher Boyd Steele and sons Arthur Wayne and Carl. Wayne and Carl were visiting near Alton for a few days with friends. Jake Foltz and children spent Sunday with Charley Lutz and family. Everett Jett called on Calvin Belcher Saturday evening. Leland Johnson and daughter Mabel Sue visited her parents Wm Snyder and wife. Dorothy Christie spent the weekend with friends in Greenville.
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