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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1932
Page
4
The Patoka Register lists James M. Emerson as publisher with Friday publication in Patoka Illinois. It notes second class matter status at Patoka post office and subscription price of 1.50 per year.
A New York trip by Congressman Garner of Texas to gauge Mr. Smith replacement in the Roosevelt Garner ticket is noted. Hoover participated in the cornerstone lay of a federal post office in Washington. Norris, Nebraska senator, plans a Roosevelt tour. a nationwide radio hookup on Oct 7 will carry Hoover’s address to women, and a Sept 10 GOP rally is set for St Paul with statewide speakers.
Miss Della Campbell marries Mr. Russel Caldwell at Rev. J. M. Smith residence in Patoka on a Wednesday evening. The couple, both well known in their eastern communities, plan to live on a farm east of town.
A compact sale column lists items including a Delco light plant sale by Dean Martin Patoka or Fred Brown at Vernon, Jonathan apples at 25c and 50c a bushel, a New Wonder Heating stove in good condition, 8 purebred Shorthorn bulls from Ohio seed wheat 127 by J. C. Leicht & Son, an 80 acre improved Pope township farm with a wheat drill and a trotting horse, Strain Barred Rock cockerels with Permit No 58, farm price $1.00, a private sale of farm tools at home and a garage for rent by Mrs. S. E. Pierce.
Largest stock of slightly used room dining and bedroom suites beds dressers tables chairs in Southern Illinois. Buy from a reliable dealer Raines Furniture Exchange at 215 S Locust St Centralia Illinois.
State Game Warden R. A. Cunningham of Centralia and another warden were in Patoka and vicinity Wednesday. Bob notes many pheasants and a large number of quail released around Alma several days ago.
Rev. J. M. Smith conducted the funeral for William Morris last Sunday at Sandy Branch. The service began at 1 30 PM and drew large attendance from relatives and friends to honor a greatly respected man.
Millard Palmer and family spent a day with Pete Bopp and family while visits continued among Bowen Crothers Belcher and Williams families. Temple and Eaglin played ball with Eaglin winning the first game and the second game favoring the Temple married men.
Mrs John Nichols and Miss Esther Goodwin called on Mrs Pearl Renfro and daughter Roberta. Mr and Mrs Everett Jett visited in the vicinity. Multiple visits feature Mrs Nichols calling on Mrs Charlie McHaney and gatherings with the Talbert, Simpson, Palmer, and Renfro families. Baker man Mr Morey passed through with Baker goods and Vera Thomas spent weekends with relatives. Brother Sidney Speer noted near Fairland.
A local church held Sunday morning and evening services drawing a large crowd as Brother Speer delivered two fine sermons.
Vernon Marcus Cox assisted Roy T. Baldridge at a funeral in Centralia. Cloud Betts visited relatives in Flora and works for Curtis Publishing Co. Rev and Mrs M Jackson attended a Southern Illinois Conference meeting in Flora and Jackson was returned to his charge. Families and neighbors shared activities across Centralia Stringtown Flora Vandalia Breese Sandy Branch and nearby towns with visits rallies and a funeral for William A Morris.
Illinois poultry expert H. H. Alp warns a fall egg shortage is unlikely as prices rise, but many flocks will produce few eggs due to worms and poor housing. He urges cleaner, well ventilated coops, proper space, adequate feeders, and fresh water, with tested mash formulas from university circulars to boost production.
Program list shows organized readings and talks led by Dorothy McNicol Rev M D Ballance and others. Participants include Leola Arnold Roberta Arnold Merritt Doolen Mildred McNicol Mary Dell Souter and Harold Belcher with songs and prayers.
The Vernon Pentecostal Church held Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 o clock. The farewell message centered on The Care of the True Shepherd for the Sheep as they reflect on seven years with their pastor. Thursday night sermon Walking with God contrasted Peter and John. Rev Wm K Hoag was hired Monday to replace Rev J H Reeter.
September 25 service centers on reality with Golden Text From everlasting to everlasting thou art God. Included passages cite 2 Corinthians 5:16 17 and Science and Health page 316 noting the real man linked to Maker and mortal selfhood turned to Christ.
Pastor M Jackson invites members to sermons at Mound Chapel at 11 and Vernon at 7 15 p m. He urges attendance to hear about the Flora Conference and to welcome new participants.
M. E. Church South Patoka Charge invites the public to a two week revival at Island Chapel starting Sunday October 2 with speakers including W. D. Humphrey and Rev. Frank Brokelmeyer. Evening services at 7 30 and Sunday 11 00, continuing two weeks or longer. League program notes Kagawa topic and musical selections.
The Zion Epworth League presents a lesson titled A World Christian featuring readings on Kag awa. Etna Knight discusses The Life and Work of Kag awa and songs such as His Yoke is Easy and His Way with Thee led by Addis Walton.
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