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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1927

Page

6

Vernon community notes and birthday party crowds

The Vernon area held a Friday basket dinner marking the last day of school at Independence with many attendees including Gladys Sorrell and family members. A surprise birthday party for Homer Crothers and Alice Grey was hosted by Mrs. George Crothers with games and refreshments. The column records numerous visits, illnesses, travel to Decatur and Vandalia, school activities, and local social events across the week.

Independence Gladys Sorrell Wilmer Meador Melba Raymond Edwin Bates Sorrell Marvin John Robert Lora Binnion Alice James’ Weinsman James Bobbitt Millard Rogier Edgar Ed Wood Donald Murfin Homer Crothers Fred Lawrence Walter Wernsman Vernon Juanita Marie Hathaway L. E. Green St. Louis Lora Jones Wm. Belcher Emil Beyers Kleeman Tuesay Ina Lawrence Edna Alice Grey Fred Freyer Edwardsville Lillian Godel Mildred Morgan Glen Cox Our City Beulah’ Jarrett J. M. Meador Lem Decatur Meador Mae Grieder Macon Mary Revis H. O. Peddicord Mildred Sorrell Vandalia Helen White Berinfenger Bros Ethelbert Dickey Carl Chriss Harrison Eagan Will Lowe Arnold Chapel Cecil Holt Ut. Veccverger Opal Jones Rose Crothers Mary Bevis Carrie Jones Decatur and Macon County Hospital Walter Murfin Centralia Lucas Crawford Centralia Hospital Arnold Jarrett Wali Fred Brown Greenville Gebo Whitehurst Jasper Berefiel Berry Creek Alice Binnion Annabelle Morders George Crothers Francis Phillis Elizabeth Livesay Maude Whitehurst Geneva Herring Reva Crothers Ferne E. Green Brown’s John Revis John’ Rouse Ira Kinney C. C. Murfin H. O. Till Gus Protz Protz Beyers Marty Sophia Protz Gus Paul Protz Walter Kleeman W. F. Belcher Mitzel Ethel Green Mattie Jarrett Lizzie Doolen Kinmundy W. Doolen Sue Klinge Helen Hall Verna Sylvia Hicks Hazel Rine Mabel Curran Neall Sorrell Scott Hollenbeck Gladys. Sorrell Lucile Bates

Investigation urged into leasing of Commercial Station

A federal grand jury in St. Paul recommends DOJ probe into the leasing of Commercial Station by the Post Office Department. Postmaster General directed withholding further rent while facts are gathered. The 70,000 square foot station near the terminal railroad was leased on November 6, 1921, for 120000 a year to Commercial Station Incorporated led by Jacob Kulp of Chicago.

St. Paul Minn Depar'ment of Justice Commercial Post Office Department St. Faulk United States New Commercial Station Post Office. Incorporated Jacob Kulp Chicago

Patoka officials file year end financial report 1928

Fred C. Lawrence of Patoka Town reports funds on hand at start of fiscal year April 8 1927 and receipts from County Treasurer plus numerous road and bridge expenditures including supplies, labor, and construction costs. A separate Town Supervisor tally shows cash received from County Treasurer and town orders, audits, and quarantining expenses totaling a small balance.

Marion Patoka Treasurer OF Commissioners OF Highways Fred C. Lawrence Geo. E. Ballance Justice of the Peace Luke Snyder Steel Corporation John Roberts Livesay Clarence Lawson C. A. Glore R. N. Rosenbaum E. C. Merryman Fred Carter Orval Hopkins H. H. Goff J. Mojonnier Archie Sorrell Lawrence Sorrell Lawrence Wilson Henry Peddicord Walter Wernsman Fred Lawrence Eberte Norris Russel Clarence Forehand R.W. Rankin Patoka Elevator Co Cecil Bobbitt John Sorrell Bruce Carter Carrol Mojonnier P. J. Mojonnier R. W. Rankin Wade Lawson Clarencé Lawson Archie Sorrell F.C. Lawrence Glen Livesay Sherman Livesay Rdnk Claud Hatch Klawer Manuf. Co Bridge Andrew Peddicord Sam Arnold Sunple Sam Pugh Bert Simcox Sam Fruegh Sam Fugh E. E. Morgan Fred Lawrence Commission Rod Chriss Russel Grader Co Fred Lawrence. Com Orf Tom Ballance Commission Fred C.lawrence A. F. Hathaway A. F

A Suggestion for Mother's Day Portrait Gift

A Mother's Day reminder urges giving a personalized portrait from our studio. The note highlights the portrait as a thoughtful keepsake valued over money and invites visitors to drop in or call for an appointment to finish before May 13.

Christian Science Sermon Questions Realities of Sin Disease and Death

Sunday lesson in all Christian Science churches explores whether sin disease and death are real. Golden Text cites Psalms 19 8 and Matthew 8 1 3 recounts Jesus cleansing a leper. The cited Science and Health passage asserts healing through prayer and righteousness.

Churches of Christ Scientist Jesus Pascazes Mary Baker Eddy Iwan Alley

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