Hoag Couple Describe California Trip and Rough Roadechoes
Mr and Mrs Hoag recount a long driving trip from Vernon Illinois to sunny California, detailing 2300 miles covered with a troublesome tire, patches, and snow in the Rockies. They pass through Missouri Kansas New Mexico Arizona and report scenery, mountain passes and a rough journey with ice and wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puente
Cal
California
Vernon
Ill
Missouri
Boonville
Missouri River
Kansas City
Osage City
Elmsdale
Kansas
Macksville
la Junta
Cobo
Plains
Trinidad
Raton
New Mexico
Raton Pass
el Capulin
Las Vegas
Old Hermits Peak
Gallup
Halbrook
Arizona
Stolen Car Found by Police Near Fairgrounds
Miss Mae Lane and Miss Mae Eagan of Patoka reported a car missing after a circus event. Police traced the wandering auto to the fairgrounds where it had parked on the opposite side of the street and returned it to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mae Lane
Miss Mae Eagan
Patoka
Agan
Centralia
Miss Lane
Charlie Cunningham
Bill Kaelin
Patoka School Hires Most Teachers. Blanche Smith Leaves
At a Patoka Board of Education meeting, nearly the full teaching staff was re employed though Blanche Smith declined for personal reasons. The district plans a salary raise for Mr Hall and seeks a new high school teacher with musical ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Blanche Smith
Reguester
Blanche
Patoka
Hall
Pastor attends District Conference in Nashville
Pastor Willis of the M. E. South Church traveled to Nashville on Monday for the District Conference. The attendance list included Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Tom Altom, Mrs. Elmer Rogier, Mrs. C. B. Andreson, Mrs. Xelpha Holland, Robert Walton and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastor Willis
M. E. South Church
Nashville
Willis
Tom Altom
Elmer Rogier
C. B. Andreson
Xelpha Holland
Robert Walton
Births Reported From Local Families in April 1926
Three families welcome newborn boys in late April 1926. Mr and Mrs Eugene Oudsey announce a son born April 21. Mr and Mrs Hiram Wyant welcome a son born April 22. Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones report a son born April 2. Mr and Mrs Wm Perkins announce a son born April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ousely
Hiram Wyant
Lewis Jones
Wm. Perkins
Snow in Brainerd Reports Two Inches on Tuesday
A Brainerd Minnesota radio report at 11 a m on Tuesday April 27 notes two inches of snow and active snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Brainerd, Minn
Journey to Puente and California Delights
The narrator describes leaving Needles and crossing desert areas toward Puente arriving at 1 am. They note passing Cahon Pass north of San Bernardino and settling in with friends at W. H. Hoag's house. They awake amid California orange groves and visit Los Angeles and Long Beach, enjoying a copy of your Reg ister and news from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cahon Pass
San Bernardino
Puente
W. H. Hoag
California
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Acme
Home, Dad and the Boy by Frank H Cheley
An essay argues that good dads gain influence by guiding sons through wholesome experiences. It praises parental roles in fostering cleanliness, appreciation of harmony in art and nature, and active listening. Denver author F H Cheley advocates mentorship through nature, merit, and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Chieley
Denver
Colo
Local sales notes from Martins and Altoms prompt shoppers
Local merchants advertise salt blocks, dress hosiery, seed potatoes, garden seeds, onion sets, and canned goods at Martins and Altoms. Visitors from St Louis, Nashville, Decatur, Salem, and Chicago drop by for purchases and family visits as farm supplies and ready made dresses draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins
Altoms
Hall
Charleston
Claud Smith
St. Louis
Mar As
George J. Wasem
Decatur
Toms
Jow
Alexander
Bon Bivesly
Nashville
Gloria
Ins
S. M. Spurgeon
Assumption
Ala
Orval
Vernon Mutual
Ben Livesay
J. W. Alexander
Salem
Cecil Martin
Marl Carter
Centralia
Dorothy Wasem
J. L. Parks
Walter
Alma
Col
John A. Jennings
Carlyle, Beckemeyer, Bartelso
Patoka Hdw. & Fulch. Co
Alton
H. G. Hudspeth
A. M. Peek
County Association
Mr. Parks Brother
Tom Stephens
Woman's Missionary Society Organized in Odin
On April 21 at the Odin parsonage the Women of the M E Church South formed a Missionary Society. Officers elected include Carrie Alexander president Ethel Rogier vice president Lizzie Walton secretary Anna Holland treasurer Wilma Crawford superintendent of children s work Lora Altom superintendent of study Ina Anderson superintendent of publicity Effie Smith superintendent of social service Letha Wase m superintendent of supplies Ellen Simcox superintendent of local work Lora Altom named next meeting leader. Refreshments were served and a May 13 meeting at Carrie Alexander s home was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Burge
Moore
Litton
Odin
M. E. Church South
Sister Moore
Sister Thomas
Carrie Alexander
Ethel Rogier
Lizzie Walton
Anna Holland
Wilma Crawford
Lora Altom
Ina Anderson
Effie Smith
Letha Wasem
Ellen Simcox
Busy Bee Sunday School Class Meets at Belcher Home
The Baptist Sunday School class of Busy Bee met Friday evening April 28 at Mrs. Nellie Belcher's home with most members present. After business they debated whether Foreign Missions are more important than Home Missions, and the affirmative won. Refreshments were served, then games were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
The
Baptist Sunday School
Nellie Belcher
Weldon Agency Appointment for J. C. Agent at Weldon
J. C. agent at Weldon replaces I. C. employee. He started duties April 19 at Weldon for the same company. Weldon, a busy Central corn belt point, offers work opportunities and likely accommodation for Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Wilson
I. C
Benson
Weldon
Corn Belt
Louis
Local Young Man Injured at Sterling Wire Mill
Dwight Ballance, a Sterling wire mill worker, is slowly recovering from a left hand injury and has lost his index finger on that hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Ballance
Sterling
Death of Infant Son Buried in Patoka Cemetery
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Donald Crawford was buried in Patoka cemetery last Sunday. The couple has the sympathy of the entire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Crawford
Patoka
Let Your Baby Howl Says London Child Specialist
Doctor Evelyn Saywell argues against overprotection in a lecture on The Psychology of Infancy at a National Society of Day Nurseries meeting. She states a baby should be free to howl and take risks to foster adventure and achievement, challenging a strict safety first approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Evelyn Saywell
Saywell
Britain
National Society of Day Nurseries
Advertisers Listed For This Week By Centralia Paper
Apology issued for omissions in last week's display buyers list includes names like Schiffendecker George Ballance and Will Cain. This week features a large advertiser roster with Wm. Hutter Clothing Co. and many local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiffendecker
Centralia Jeweler
George Ballance
Will Cain
Wm. Hutter Clothing Co
Ben Gudder Junk Co
Langenfeld Motor Co
S. O. Sanders
Monuments
Miller-Gildhaus Co
Centralia Theatres
J. J. Pfaff & Co
Sam Woghin
Star Bottling Works
Roots Bakery
Old National Bank
Clair P. Sapp
Vasel & Vass
Jewe
Baldwin
Jers W. O. Roddy
Salem Monumental Co
City Drug Co
Salem National Bank
Benke
Scarlet Dept
Salem Building & Loan Assn
Rex Motor Co
Cunningham Bros
Marion County Building & Loan Assn
Dixie Theatre
Glore Lumber Co
Vernon Mutual Benefit Assn
First State Bank
Wasems
John A. Jennings
Superior Mutual Benefit Assn
Patoka Hdn
Furn
Gilleys Garage
Death and Burial of Mrs Jeff Stark in Illinois
Sarah M. Prichard born February 6 1866 in Edgar County Illinois died April 26 1926 at her home east of Patoka aged 60 years 2 months and 20 days. She married J T Barnes December 14 1888 and had six children with him. later married Jeff Stark December 17 1910 and became mother to five stepchildren and cared for a grandson Wayne. She was a longtime member of Liberty United Brethren Church and left a large family including nine teen grandchildren and numerous relatives thankful for her Christian example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Prichard
Edgar County
Ilinois
Patoka
Illinois
J. T. Barnes
Greenup
Charles Edward
James Luther
Cary M
John C
Mary Ethel
Betty A. Betty
Sarah
Liberty United Brehteren Church
Jeff Stark
Mattoon
Wayne
Edward
Keysport
Luther
Kinmundy
John
Vernon
Carrie Belcher
Ethel Bennet
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Elmer Stark
Katie Fisk
Decatur
Viola Frisdale
Former resident killed accidentally by husband
Mrs. Ralph Kelly, formerly living here, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Phelps, was accidentally shot and killed by her husband as he prepared to hunt. The gun, set down earlier, discharged, striking her left side. coroner at Vandalia called to an inquest. No other witnesses. reports say matrimonial troubles but no on today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kelly
Matthew Phelps
George Ballentine
Kelly
Sholonier Wood-Yard
Bud Phelps
Phelps
Vandalia
Mothers Day Program to Be Held by Hustling Workers
The Hustling Workers of the Christian Church will present a Mothers Day program on Sunday afternoon May 9. The Regis ter will publish the full program next week. Miss Blanche Smith spent Friday.
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend our thanks to those who assisted during illness and death of our dear companion and mother. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Foltz for neighborly kindness and to Bro. Smith for comfort and flowers. Also to Jeff Stark and children, John Barnes family, Eddie Barnes family, Luther Barnes family, Perrie Belcher family, Ethel Bennett and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Foltz
Bro. Smith
Jeff Stark
John Barnes
Eddie Barnes
Luther Barnes
Perrie Belcher
Ethel Bennett
Zion Girls Form Sewing Club in Foster Township
In Zion Community, Foster Township, girls organized a Sewing Club with Farm Adviser F J Blackburn. Blanche Doolen is State Leader, Maggie McNicol Assistant. Pauline McNicol President, Lutie Williams Vice President, Mary Caldwell Secretary. Fourteen girls joined as charter members and meetings are set for the second and fourth Fridays monthly. Seven local boys express interest in a Dairy Calf Club to start in spring or early summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Foster Township
F. J. Blackburn
Blanche Doolen
Maggie McNichol
Pauline McNichol
Lutie Williams
Mary Caldwell
Hilda McNichol
Juanita Neilson
Margaret Neilson
Emily Green
Nina Doolen
Velma Caldwell
Mary Jane Williams
Lois McNichol
Lila Williams
Loreen Garrett
Dorothy McNichol
Patoka Hardware Ad Plugs 906 Per Square Sale
Corlin proposes selling property at 906 per square, with Patoka Hardware and Furnishings Co named in the notice as the seller or associated party. Details are unclear due to OCR fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corlin
Patoka Hdw
Furn. Co
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Mrrs. Hoag
Dad
Frank H. Cheley
Kessner Cruse
Chicago
Gloria Alour
Terre Haute
Kresges Corporation
Fit Co
Bert Quayle
Springfield
Patoka Hdn. & Furn. Co
Martins. Co
M. Green
Maizeville
L. J. Peek
Mose Reevers
Register Office
Pomona
Florida
J. H. Davis
Woman’s Missionary
J. C
Mrs
Maettfis
Sewing Club
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