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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1930
Page
1
A trespasser attempting to enter a Walton grocery on Bish College road was shot and killed by owner Walton after a back screen door break and window smash. Walton said he fired to stop them. the dying man’s identity remained uncertain as deputies arrived and an ambulance was summoned.
Former Illinois residents gathered at South Park Billings Montana for the Illinois association picnic. Attendance surpassed last year with deserters dating back forty plus years and newer arrivals. W J Adams earned top honors as earliest Illinois arrival with Captain W B White in second. John E Fairburn was elected president for 1931 with W J Adams as secretary. An executive committee was named and plans set for a July 1931 South Park picnic and a winter box supper.
A sever electric storm hit about 4 00 am Saturday. Patoka reported no damage while Vernon and areas west suffered. The Rad Chriss home was struck by lightning, Leo Kinney’s radio set was demolished, Brummitt barn burned after a strike.
Walton recounts night burglaries at his store with flashlights and a broken front door. He shot at one intruder through a window but did not injure him. A dead man found later carried a Nebraska State Fair pass and other items. sheriff hopes to identify him soon amid circus train activity nearby.
The all churches of Christ Scientist Sunday Lesson-Sermon centered on Substance with Isaiah 40 8 and Romans 8 25 as texts. Readings from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy defined Spirit as God and eternal, with daily Bible readings and a planned B Y P U program for September 21 including topics on worship idolatry and spiritual worship with several readers and music.
Christian Endeavor program on Wednesday night September 24 features a discussion titled How Would I Spend 1 000 000 on Missions with readings, prayers, solos, and talks by Mrs. Katie Hudspeth, Maud Ellis, and Maurice Ballance. Jerome Ellis? No.
The M E Church League program Tuesday night presented the topic Who Is a Christian with readings from Matthew and Luke. Speakers Anna Belcher and Mrs Elsie Gray gave talks on Christian qualities and experiences, interspersed with hymns by the Belcher and Ballance groups and a saxophone solo by Paul Belcher. Announcements note Anna Belcher to lead next Tuesday night.
The Sunbeam program will be rendered Saturday at two o'clock at the Baptist church. Scripture lesson invites each child to answer with a verse starting with B. Irene Warner speaks on making meetings more interesting. Violet Nattier discusses why she enjoys Sunbeam Meetings. Kese Chandler leads a talk on future class energy.
The eightieth Illinois convention of the Disciples of Christ opens in Galesburg with Rev. Charles R. Oakley of Chicago delivering the opening address After Pentecost What The program includes devotional studies by Marion Stevenson morning sessions with Dr. George William Brown and Dr. Robert E. Pugh Tuesday program ends with Mrs. Ora L. Shepard’s address Key talks by Rev. George A. Campbell H H Peters and Royal J Dye conclude Thursday morning The fourth annual youth convention directed by O T Mattox runs September 19 and 20 in Galesburg
Jesse Pugh, a well known local resident, died suddenly at his Patoka home Tuesday night after extended illness. He lived in Patoka most of his life, worked as a salesman, and recently moved from Centrlaia to Patoka with his family. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with burial in the cemetery. obituary to follow next week.
Marion County officials outlined the annual Farmers Institute schedule to be held in Salem from September 25 to 27. Exhibits will fill the Armory and court house. 4-H Club day on Saturday features demonstrations led by Miss Fannie Brooks of the University of Illinois. Friday focuses on livestock with a horse show in the morning. Mrs Gumm and Mrs Hornbeck headline the women’s program, with lectures and exhibitions in household science and crafts.
On Friday night September 12 the Ladies Fancy Work club and families met at Fairy Dell for a classic weiner roast and watermelon feast. About fifty attended enjoying multiple pounds of weiners and ample melons. Attendees included L. D. Altom family Charles Cruse family E. L. DeLay family Allie Gray wife Roy Jones family John Jennings family Mrs. W. W. Murfin C. A. Nattier family H N Potts family Elmer Rogier wife Mrs. S M Spurgeon children Mr. and Mrs. David W. Troyer and daughter Helen Mr. and Mrs. P B Simcox daughter Elizabeth J R Wasem wife and guests Mrs. L F Zimmerman daughter Mildred George Wasem daughter Pansy and Miss Bettie Simcox.
A man using the name O. J. Tuttle and two companions were arrested near Sandoval at 11:00 on Monday September 15. The truck trailer lacked license plates and lights. Authorities Chief Walter Moody and Patrolman Harry Duncan charged them with four violations and the driver was fined 143.60 after a hearing before J. P. Evans.
The Jones couple celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Illinois home on Sept 14. Amanda Chance was the bride, married Sept 15 1870. They have five children, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Attendees included longtime friends and relatives. Jones received Odd Fellow jewels for fifty years of lodge membership.
Mrs. Frank Powell of one mile northeast of Vernon died at 9 30 P M Sunday night in St Marys Hospital Centralia from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Fred Courson from near Fairman. The accident occurred as she and her husband alighted from a visiting car near Vernon after a rain delay. Coroner Ed Anderson presided over an inquest Monday with jurors who found accidental death attributed to the collision with Courson’s vehicle.
The Round Top Club was entertained at the Central Hotel Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hudspeth with a noon dinner. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stephens and their son Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hill, Mrs. Minnie Daniels and daughter Bonnie, Darrell Caldwell of Robinsop, and Lether Cobbwell with his parents.
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