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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1932
Page
5
Two Republican gatherings announced with speakers from the 42nd District including county candidates. In Shobonier a moonlight picnic with Legion Auxiliary Band and lunch served by local churches. Vernon program features lawmakers and music by the Leake Brothers Colored Quartette.
The Du Quoin drum and bugle corps won the Paducah contest on Labor Day, beating all prior defeaters and taking home a $100 prize. Other corps in attendance included Henderson and Paducah, Kentucky, and Benton, Illinois.
State Farm Supt Charles J Metzger from Salem reports that County Chairmen of the Republican Party selected a candidate to complete the ticket for Congress. Austin of Effingham son of the old Republican Warrior and American Legion figure was chosen as the candidate.
The Vernon baseball club will entertain Charlie Hume s Red and White squad in a friendly that showcases how the game is played in smaller sand lots. Kinmundy defeated Vernon last Sunday in a hard fought contest featuring Jamie Wasen and Less Simcox, with Wasen starring in batting, fielding and base running. Vernons youngsters, led by veteran Vernie Davidson, are noted for a large portion of this year s wins.
Lynn Eagan of the local Democrat list is selected as a color bearer for the Young Jeffersonian Club of young workers. Len Small & Co. and his brother Bob back Len, aiming for Len’s band wagon before November.
Mr and Mrs Frank Walker and brother Ross visit their parents in Centralia area while in town for several days. They entertain Mr and Mrs S E Altom at the Walker home. Mrs Frank Walker, born in Vernon, is noted as a member of the Binion family.
A rehearing petition has been filed in the Supreme Court over the validity of the 1928 and 1929 Chicago tax rolls in the Jarecki case. Lillian Cesar represents the motion challenging County Judge Edmund Jarecki of Cook County whose ruling was reversed by the Supreme Court.
Illinois Division of Insurance plans strict enforcement of new agents and brokers license laws after time since passage, per statement by Harry W. Hanson superintendent of insurance.
A closely contested vote is expected in November as Franklin Saline and Williamson counties decide whether to shift from supervisor to commission government. Marion and Fayette counties lack enough petitions to place the question on the ballot.
Senator Charles H. Thompson and S. L. Throckmorton actuary of the Illinois Commission for the Study of Poverty and Dependence in Old Age work in Centralia and nearby on a 100 percent census of Marion county The survey seeks the percentage of Illinois residents aged 65 and over needing assistance Marion county was chosen for its mix of rural and urban districts
Secretary of State William J. Stratton rejects all bids for the 1933 Illinois automobile license plates and orders a new bid advertisement for September 8. An attorney general opinion found the contract could not be awarded to the Department of Public Welfare, the previous low bidder, as manufacture by convict labor at Joliet penitentiary was not feasible.
Stuart E. Pierson, director of the state department of agriculture, and his assistant John H. Craig received traveling toilet cases from a delegation of dairy cattle owners with fair exhibits. The gifts were given during the state fair week as a token of appreciation for their work.
Keen bidding featured the sale of 1,000,000 State of Illinois 4 percent waterway bonds with seven bids received. All bids fell within a one point range.
Work on the Federal and State buildings at the Century of Progress Chicago 1933 World’s Fair progressed quickly this year. By winter both structures will be under roof, housing federal government exhibits and displays for the states and territories of the Union.
The G A R national encampment in Springfield is tentatively planned for September 18 through 23. Next year the encampment will move to Jacksonville and be held in June.
The University of Illinois reports its student loan fund totaling 208 848 dollars. Prof. Lloyd Morey the comptroller says the fund increased by 15 864 dollars during the last year.
State division of highways announces policy on planting memorial trees and beautifying state highways. Officials offer cooperation of engineers to agencies and individuals involved in the landscaping movement.
The sixth annual reunion of the Illinois Fourth and 130th Infantry will be held at Newton on October 1 and 2.
A total of 522 664 persons attended the Illinois State fair this year, the largest fair yet in Springfield and the United States. Republican day saw 127 456 attendees as Ex Governor Small received cheers in the grand stand while Governor Emmerson could not attend due to illness.
The Illinois unemployment relief commission approved 628037 for downstate counties and 3750369 for Cook county. The text warns the funds must be repaid to the source, and without a bond issue statewide, taxes will rise to cover the bill.
The Schroeders hosted a birthday gathering Saturday night at their home for Mrs. Wm. J. Schroeder. Guests included Beccue and son Robert, O Dell and daughter Marie of Vandalia, Heinzman and daughter Wilma, Ed Lawson, Andree Green of Vernon, Orville Schroeder, and Warren Willard with Wayne. A late meal followed by banco.
News of the death of F. J. Hampy reached here on Tuesday. Funeral is set for Wednesday in Peoria where Hampy had been in poor health and possibly in a hospital recent to his death. A brother named Harmon will attend the service.
Barney Krug and family from near the Heckethorne school house visited Patoka on Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Miller of Jacksonville spent Sunday night to Monday with her father A. M. Belcher and family and returned to work Tuesday morning with husband accompanying.
Lone Prairie notes Miss Fredia Perkins living with her mother east of Vernon and planning to attend Shobonier High School. Local social items mention Willie Perkins and families visiting, calls at Palmer and Perkins homes, and Henry Meredith’s misfortune with a house. Cane stripping and threshing activity are also noted as seasonal work begins.
Ed Cole and family Elasha Hart and families near Keyesport Charity Stineman and family near Carlyle Elmer Clement and family near Tamalco visited Bill Alexander and wife Sunday Grandm a Wall improving Grandma Murray and Mrs Ellen Murray visiting the sick Sunday afternoon Charlie Shepard and family visited his parents Sunday Ethel Nelson returned home after visiting Myra Reyes and Springfield fair Alvin Huddleston of near Greenville called on his great grandparents J A Shepard and wife Raymond Alexander working at Bloomington called on his parents Sunday
Marlin Meador and his wife visited with his father Lem Meador and grandmother Mrs. J. M. Meador. Mrs. Rose Martin visited sister Mrs. Zora Pollock. Mrs. Susan Klinge stayed with sister Mrs. Henrietta Cox west of town. Miss Helen White visited the Metzger family in Vandalia. Eberle Norris and family spent Sunday in St. Louis with Ed Carpenter’s family. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Freyer of Patoka were guests of J. H. Peddicord and family. Vernon hosts Cen tralia Red and White next Sunday.
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