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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1940
Page
5
Public notice lists delinquent lands and interests in Marion County Illinois for taxes, special assessments and costs. It states the county court hearing on September 30 1940 and public sale starting October 7 1940 at the courthouse for unpaid amounts.
The Patoka Register publishes the 1939 Marion County delinquent land and town lot taxes with special assessments. The notice lists numerous parcels in Patoka Village and Vernon, including lots in blocks 7 9 11 and various Out Lots, with owners such as M Anderson Winnifred Spurgeon and J W Alexander. The certificate by publisher W M Nuttier confirms single edition publication on Sept 20 1940 and compliance with filing requirements.
A series of Sunday and Saturday visits plus club meetings are detailed. Henry Williams and Ted Wicken houser called at Howard Nelsons Sunday morning. The Zion Ladies Aid met with Grace Chance. The Chatter and Stitch Club met with Lena McWhirter. Sam Hudspeth has been visiting this week with Barthod Anderson. Chris Neilson is working in Salem on the Board of Review.
Local residents attend Eastern Star in Hillsboro and visit relatives across Illinois. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Wasem and Mrs. Mojonnier, Mr. Britt in Springfield, the Chandler and Beery families, and travelers returning from Ann Arbor and Washington DC. A child at Barnes Hospital remains in serious condition.
District supervisor Mrs. H. Correll cataloged rebound books from the DuQuoin bindery expanding gift volumes to 655 reclassified items plus 216 Chicago Public Library donations. City renovations inside and outside enhance the library’s improved appearance.
Cubbage and Renfro families plus neighbors spent Sunday visiting St Louis and Alton and toured Charter State Park. Others visited or shopped in Centralia and Salem, with a busy week of farm work, moving homes, and church or social activities noted.
Mrs Hiram Logan hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Miss Violet Nattier. Attending were Marion and Edwin Nattier, Me and Mye Hiram, Teean and Miltyod Nattier.
The Junior Class elected officers on Friday September 13. Miss Christie served as sponsor with president Lyla Joshis and vice president Les Griffin Lee. Jerry Quayle is treasurer and Bruce Foltz is photographer. Maxine Scott is news reporter. Class dues are ten cents. Initiation party planning set for Friday September 20.
The Dune M Church reports 102 in Sunday School last Sunday with a $6.70 offering. Rev. Maurice Balance led preaching in pastor's absence at Island Chapel. Birthday song for Warren Black. evening service well attended awaiting dedication at Dome Memorial Church Centralia with Dr C C Hall preaching.
A Republican Party meeting is scheduled at the Salem Courthouse on Monday night at 7 30 p m. The event invites attendees to join in party activities and discussions.
The St Louis Browns end their 1940 season with a three game series against the Chicago White Sox at Sportsman's Park. The final night game is slated for Friday at 8 30 as fans bid farewell to the Browns who challenged the Indians and impressed the Red Sox and Yankees. A visit by Mr and Mrs Issaee Parker of Joliet is noted.
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