Illinois farmers expect five percent drop in winter wheat sowing
A statewide survey by Illinois and federal agriculture departments shows Illinois fall sown wheat acreage will fall about five percent from last year to around 1,367,000 acres, the smallest in over thirty years. Rye sowing for all purposes is poised at 4,611,000 acres, down five percent from 1931, with shifts in rye use from grain to pasture and hay noted in several states.
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Ringfield
Illinois
Ilinois
Federal Department Agriculture
United States
U. S
Allons
Great Plains
Akotas
M. E. Picnic A Big Success
The M. E. picnic drew large crowds for afternoon and evening programs. Highlights included plays, songs, readings, and a wedding of the 18th Amendment tableau. Prizes honored Vernon Sunday School’s large delegation and long church membership, with thanks to participants and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singing
America
Jo. M. Jackson
M. E
Bee Henderson
Vandalia
M. E. South
Vernon Sunday School
Tom Thumb
M. Jackson
Zion
Patoka
Zion Sunday School
Mary Jane Williams
Lois McNicol
ReOv. Jackson
Ruth Pugh
Long
Chas. Arnold
W. H. Jones
Jeff Adams
The
Baptist Church
Mary Hudspeth
M. FE. Church
South
Heme the Lady
Darvin Jones
M. E. Church
M. E. Sunday School
Flower Show at H S Gymnasium Announces September 10
The garden committee of the us Science' Club will conduct a flower show at the H S Gymnasium on September 10. Entries open from 9 am to 2 pm with exhibits including roses, gladioli, dahlias, and hanging baskets. The event aims to promote flower lovers exchanging ideas and beautifying the town.
Fredonia B Y P U August Social Report
Fredonia B Y P U members held their August social at the Herman Muck home. A short variety program followed by refreshments and games. Men served the refreshments and washed dishes, while guests included Mr and Mrs Jesse Pickard and a sister of Mr Gettleman. Judges Elva Palmer, Mr McHaney and Lawrence Talbert attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. P. U. of Fredonia Church
Herman Muck
Jesse Pickard
Gettleman
Elva Palmer
Mr. McHaney
Lawrence Talbert
Win Prize at Patoka Sunday School Picnic
Eighty seven members of the M. E. Sunday School attended the Patoka picnic Saturday afternoon and won the prize for the largest delegation from any Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
M. E. Sunday School
Meeting to Prevent Increase in State Tax
Representatives from 15 state wide organizations met in Chicago on Aug 10 to oppose raising the state tax rate on property. They planned a campaign to secure adoption of the $20 million emergency relief bond issue to retire existing emergency relief state tax notes and avoid further taxes.
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Chicago
General Carlstrom Decision on Prisoner Transfers
The Department of Public Welfare may transfer prisoners between Illinois penitentiaries, according to Attorney General Carlstrom. He advised State's Attorney Hart of Pesaklin County on the authority and process of inter‑penitentiary transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Carlstrom
Department of Public Welfare
Illinois
Hart
Pesaklin County
Christian Science Hymnal Contract Keeps Plant Busy
The Kingsport Press received the largest single hymnals order from The Christian Science Publishing Society of Boston. The job includes 400000 cloth bound and 10000 deluxe leather bound books, with printing starting June 15 and finishing by Aug 25, using over 325 tons of paper and 500000 sheets of 22 carat gold for stamping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport Press, Incorporated
Christian Science Publishing Society of
Boston
F. H. Gilson Company
Palmer
Jesse Pierce Dies After Long Illness
Jesse Pierce, born April 5 1865 in Fairbanks Indiana died August 29 1932 at his Patoka home aged 67 years 4 months 24 days after a long illness. Survived by wife Sarah E Longenbaugh two sons Lloyd Carlinville IL and Ralph St Louis MO, one grandson one sister Mrs Julia Jennings Farmersburg IN one brother G C Pierce Assumption and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Patoka Baptist Church Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Rev J M Smith officiating burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pierce
James K
Barbara Pierce
Fairbanks
Indiana
Patoka
Iinois
Mt. Vernon
Christian
Shelby Counties
Sarah E. Longenbaugh
Shelby County
Lloyd
Carlinville
Illinois
Ralph
St. Louis
Marion County
Christian Church of Assumption
Baptist Church
Julia Jennings
Farmersburg
Ind
Mrs Rose Martin Celebrates Eighty Fourth Birthday
A birthday dinner honored Mrs. Rose Martin of Vernon for her eighty fourth year on Four Mile Prairie Fayette county Illinois born 1848. Attendees included J J Betts and family T E Snyder and daughter Esther H Lee Martin Henry Snyder Helen Doolen Helen Jarrett Zora Pollock John Ashton and others. She remains in fair health with flowers and gifts arriving from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Four Mile Prairie
Fayette County
Tll
B. F. Lee
Shobonier
J. J. Betts
Cloud
T. E. Snyder
Esther
H. Lee Martin
Henry Snyder
Helen Doolen
Helen
F. M. Smith
Patoka
Lela Hamilton
Benton
Rosa Gherkin
Mary _ Smith
Anna Wasmuth
Dot Oolen
Vernon
Rosemary Cox
Maron
Clarence Walton
Decatur
Special Notice on Labor Day Store Closure
This store will be closed all day September 5 for Labor Day. J Altom and Son operate in Patoka Illinois and will resume normal hours after the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Altom & Son
Patoka, Ill
M E South Conference closes with ordinations in Centralia
The eighth annual M E Church South Conference met in Centralia August 24 to 28 with Bishop A. Frank Smith in charge. Rev. R B Willis ordained deacon and Rev. O H Free ordained elder. Appointment list includes Murphysboro District leaders and Buckhorn area ministers. Many local attendees and a basket dinner followed the readings.
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Mice M. A
South Conerence
Centralia
RB. E. Willis
Ven TS
Clay City
Flora
Humphrey
Buckhorn
A. Frank Smith
Houston
Texas
Sweckard
Sweitzer
Mesge
Murphysboro
W. T. Mathis
Pete I
E. Meredith
Blairsville
Curwen Henley
Cairo
G. P. Comer
O. H. Free
de Soto
J.W. Ditterline
Dix
A. E. Thomas
Galatia
J. L. Woolverton
Gorham
O. A. Sweckard
Grand Tower
J. T. Smith
Marion
O. H. Sweitzer
O. G. Sledge
Nashville
Kell
Ross Smith
Olmstead
F. M. McKinney
Oraville
J. E. Garrett
Pulaski
E. R. Corey
Superannuate Endowment
Old Fourth of July Program From 1908 Reprinted
A long ago program reprint lists a Saturday July 4th 1908 eight oclock start with Patoka Band music. The audience sings My Country Tis of Thee and prayers and addresses accompany songs recitations and duets by local performers and children. The program includes choirs and a cantata Our Family Doctor with social figures named in a committee on programme.
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W. C. Co
Patoka Band
Fry. Koemne
Dean Blankinship
Josie Simcox
Irene Haley
Ellen Simcox
Lillian Vails
Ivy Vallow
Nellie Blankinship
Radah Gray
Ruby Cruse
Nina Murfin
Benedict Arnold
Mrs. Norris
Lissie Simcox
Samantha and
Josiah Allen
Radah
Allie Gray
Mabel Simcox
Cora Douthitt
Blanche Wilton
Ernest Simcox
Nelpha Ss
Elsie Belcher
Otto Pippin
Edwin Gray
Mesdames W. W. Murfin
Earnest Simcox
S. E. Alcom
O. E. S. Lodge Basket Dinner Sunday at Bryant Park
The O. E. S. lodge invites families to a basket dinner Sunday at Bryant Memorial Park in Salem. Dinner starts at 1 PM. Transportation requests should be directed to committee members F. M. Smith A. M. Peek or P. J. Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. S. Lodge
Bryant Memorial Park
Salem
Transportation
F. M. Smith
A. M. Peek
P. J. Mojonnier
New Vehicle Numbering System Eliminates Zero Use
W. R. Smith introduces an automobile numbering system that eliminates the zero and blends numerals with letters. The scheme could enumerate up to 100,000 vehicles with compact spacing, while Secretary of State Stratton reviews the system for adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
Gas
Coal mine strikers in Egypt threaten Illinois wage dispute
About 12 000 to 15 000 striking coal miners from Illinois redirected toward Franklin and Williamson counties after gathering in Beard Staunton Belleville and Pinckneyville. State police and local citizens mobilized to block entry as clashes left vehicles damaged and dozens injured. Major Homer McMackin to coordinate statewide military readiness if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian County
Illinois
Staunton
Beald
Gillespie
Williamson
Franklin County
Springfield
Beard
Belleville
Mascoutah
Pinckneyville
Perry County
Thellinois Highway Police
Walter Moody
Patoka
Dowell
DuQuoin
Fair Grourt’s
Franklin
Williamson Counties
Christopher
Homer McMackin
Salem
M E Church Ladies Aid Society Met Thursday
The M E Church Ladies Aid Society met last Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Quayle. Twenty four members attended. An ice cream supper was planned for Wednesday night August 31 at the Park. Committees were elected for the coming year. Mrs. M Jackson read two pieces. Visitors included Mrs. Lela Hamilton Mrs. Leo Freyer and Miss Dorothy Christie. Refreshments were served.
Bridge Club Enjoys Pot-Luck Supper at Reid Home
Evening Bridge club members hosted a pot luck supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank C Reid. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Lee. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs Emil Wood and Frank Power.
County Highway Contracts Approved for 20 Miles of Roads
State Department of Public Works and Buildings approves contracts totaling 74 646 56 dollars for county highway work. Funds come mainly from gas tax allotments. Project covers more than 20 miles of secondary highways and bridge and culvert work in six counties: Alexander Cumberland Jersey McLean Piatt and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Works and
Alexander
Cumberland
Jersey
McLean, Piatt and
Warren
Du Quoin Fair completes 1932 arrangements
The Du Quoin State Fair opens Labor Day Sept 5 and runs all week with horse racing ostrich racing circus vaudeville and a 50 person musical show. Highlights include Cliff Gregg the human cannonball May Wirth and the Wirth family bareback riders The Follies of 1932 musical revue and a public wedding Sept 9 Bargain Day Sept 6 and Legion Day Sept 7 Republican Day Sept 8 Democratic Day Sept 9 and auto races Sept 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin State Fair
Ilinois
Cliff Gregg
du Quoin
May ‘Wirth
Wirth
Legion Day
Southern Illinois
Illinois
Len Small
Otis F. Glenn
Alk
Judge Horner
Clara Crane Birthday Anniversary Celebrated
Friends and relatives gathered at Clara Crane's home to celebrate her birthday anniversary with a noon birthday dinner. Present were L S Sanders and their son Henry and grandson Leonard, Emory Sanders, Alice May Pulver, Ruther Hendrickson, John Smith and son William, Henry Camp and daughters Jewel and Juanita, Harry Tre Southie, Helen Chartran, and Harry and Bud Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandoval
Clara Crane
L. S. Sanders
Henry
Leonard
Emory Sanders
Alice May Pulver
Ruther Hendrickson
John Smith
William of
Henry Camp
Jewel
Juanita
Harry Tre Southie
St. Louis
Helen Chartran
Harry
Bud Miller
Kemswick
Pentecostal Revival Moves East of Town
Revival in a tent finished last Sunday with four converts and three baptisms. A new series starts at Greenridge, ten and a half miles east of Patoka, Saturday night September 3, with Paul Grant from Johnson City speaking each evening. Bro. Grant, a young fiery preacher, will deliver messages. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenridge
Patoka
Paul Grant
Johnson City
Grant
State gasoline tax distributions despite small decline in 1932
The three cent gas tax yielded a slight drop in receipts with a six month toll down only $284,274.82 from 1931. Finance Director Kinney reported to Governor Emmerson that after deductions for collisions refunds and administration, a net $13,244,031.51 remained for distribution to the counties and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Def. Kinney
Department of Finance
Hes Yre North
Loouis L. Emmerson
Agna
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H. S. Gymnasium
Carl Rogier
Eve
Fredonia B. Y. P. U
Christian Science Hymnal
Rose Martin
South Confernce
Waverly
C. F. Corzine
Rev
Dycus
R. E. Willis
Dennison
Casey
G. C. Morehead
Eldora
W. F. Roberts
Girand
Es Heallarby
F. .V. Harwood
Occasin
R. V. Henry
Odin
Vesport
R. E. Purdue
W. D. Humphrey
Rushville
H. M
Egypt
M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society
Bridge Club
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