Postmaster General Proposes Changes in Postal Rates
The Postmaster General submits recommendations to the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads outlining rate changes and new mail facilities. Proposals include restoring 1 cent postage for postcards, lowering magazine and newspaper rates, adding 1 cent per ounce on first class shortfalls, and allowing business reply cards to be prepaid with up to 2 cents extra on delivery. Additional measures cover bulk third class mail, expedited transport for certain matter, raised messenger fees for special delivery, and credit treatment for franked and penalty matter in department accounts.
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New
Committee On Post Offices
House of Representatives
Postmaster General
Congress
Post Office Department
Fatal Accidents Rise in September Across Illinois
The Illinois Industrial Commission reports thirty two deaths from September accidents, eleven more than August. Sixteen occur in Chicago and Cook County, seventeen in downstate areas. A September 29 tornado-linked incident caused six fatalities when a building collapsed while workers faced molten metal.
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Illinois
Illinois Industrial Commission
Cook County
Chicago
Downstate
Seven Legislature Members Die in Past Year
Passing of Representative Joseph Placek marks the seventh death among state legislators for the year. Placek of the ninth district Chicago served fourteen years in the general assembly. Other recent deaths include Representatives John Trotter Coal City Frank Morrasy Sheffield A L Stanfield Paris B Turner William F Weiss Waukegan and Benjamin Mitchell Chicago.
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Joseph Placek
Chicago
Representative Placek
General Assembly
John Trotter
Coal City
Frank Morrasy
Sheffield
A. L. Stanfield
Paris
B. Turner
William F. Weiss
Waukegan
Benjamin Mitchell
Household Economic Club Banquet at Gym
The Household Economic club ban will be held at the gymnasium at 6 o'clock New Year's Eve. All members and their families are invited.
Carmichael Sisters Highlight Morrning December Event
The Carmichael Sisters are expected to perform at Morrning on December 27, drawing local crowds. Details on time and venue remain scarce, with organizers emphasizing a festive program and potential supporting acts.
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Carmichael Sisters
Kinmundy H S Loses to Patoka in Overtime
Kinmundy H S fell 14 to 18 to Patoka in overtime after a close game where Kinmundy led at the end of each quarter. Patoka benefited from a lucky center shot and Kinmundy faced coaching controversy and rough sportsmanship cited by local papers.
Death and Burial of Roe Holt
James Monroe Holt born August 25 1874 in Foster township Marion county Illinois died December 7 1927 aged 53 years 3 months 12 days. Survived by brother J R Holt Shobonier sister Mrs Ernest Sprague Clinton Ill plus four half sisters and step siblings. Funeral Thursday December 8 at Kaskaskia Church conducted by Rev M Miller. Interment Farmers Cemetery.
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James Monroe
Hardy
Mary Holt
Foster Township
Marion County
Ill
Pope Township
Fayette County
Shobonier
Robert
J. R. Holt
Ernest Sprague
Clinton
Frank Coburn
Decatur
Arnold Bess
Caldwell
Idaho
Elza Parks
Ras Holt
Roe
Kaskaskia
M. Miller
Farmers Cemetery
Attorney General Carlstrom to Visit Next Tuesday Morning
Candidate for Governor Oscar E. Carlstrom will appear here next Tuesday morning with headquarters at the Hudspeth Hotel during a brief stay. He cannot give a speech but wishes to meet as many locals as possible, and officials hope a large turnout to greet him.
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Carlstrom
Oscar E. Carlstrom
Hudspeth
Mildred Morgan Hosts Vernon High Friends Evening
The Vernon high school girls were entertained at Mildred Morgan's home on Tuesday evening December 6. Music and games filled the night with fruit salad cake and coffee served by the hostess and Velma Payne. Guests included Alice Arnold Georgia Lane Louise Betts Mary Jarrett Velvin Hathaway and Audree Greene. They left at midnight after an enjoyable evening.
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The
Vernon High School
Mildred Morgan
Velma Payne
Alice Arnold
Georgia Lane
Louise Betts
Mary Jarrett
Velvin Hathaway
Audree Greene
Community Christmas Program at High School Gym
A two part event on Thursday December 22 features children from all Sunday Schools performing exercises, followed by the Cantata In the Bethlehem Inn. Characters include Esther Naomi Deborah Marah Simeon and Mary with pilgrims and shepherds. a chorus joins the Religious Advancement Committee.
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Bethlehem Inn
Esther
Naomi
Deborah
Marah
Simeon
Mary
Two Independent Games This Week At Home
The Brosonstown Independents play Iuka Merchants on Saturday night and next Tuesday night. The Independents defeated Kell Independents 38 to 20 here last Monday night, promising two real games.
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Brosonstown Independents
Iuka Merchants
Independents
Kell Independents
Former Resident Claudie Thiel Dies in Kansas City
News arrives of the death of Mrs. Claudie Thiel in Kansas City about a week ago from cancer. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Mary Jennings and spent time here this fall during her mother's illness. Her sister Mrs. Clyde Davis cared for her until returning home.
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Claudie Thiel
Kansas City
Mrs. Thiel
Mary Jennings
Clyde Davis
Davis
Missionary Society Plans Meeting at Ina Anderson Home
The Womans Missionary Society of the M. E. Church South will meet next Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Ina Andersons home. The lesson focuses on changing currents and the price of peace with a study led by the group.
Local Retail Notes and Holiday Preparations
Local notes cover Christmas shopping at Altoms with new raisins cranberries and nuts, fancy handkerchiefs and silk gloves, Christmas cards and booklets, and a sale on ribbons. News mentions A M Peek and Cooper from Shobonier visiting Patoka, Ben Livesay heading to the fighting front, and Ralph Simcox on furlough from Jefferson Barracks. Nearby residents attend visits, card orders, and grocery shopping as December holiday preparation continues.
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Armichael
Alorha
A. M. Peek
Cooper of
Shobonier
Patoka
Altoms
Suilley
Wakonda
South Dakota
Santa Claus
Alice Cruse
St. Louis
Bertha Freyer
Lloyd Pierce
Centralia
Carmichael Sisters
Ben Livesay
Decatur
Williamson
Franklin County
Margaret Forehand
Ralph Simcox
U. S. Army
Jefferson Barracks
Pana
Austin
Memphis
Lissie
Geo. E. Ballance
T. B. Walker
James C. Lett
Maron
M. Lett
Dale Altom
Dale
Hudson
Langenfeld
Adams
Charess Adams
Zobrist
Assumption
Currants
Vernon man noted in Patoka and holiday items
The notice mentions Jess Walton of Vernon visiting Patoka with his youngest daughter and lists family visits, gifts, and seasonal shopping at Geo E Ballance. It also reports weather turning cold, local errands, and updates on subscribers, student travel, and Harold Belcher returning from the Marines.
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Jess Walton
Vernon
Patuka
Geo. E. Ballance
Altoms
Mildred Wasem
Brother Bob
Sandoval
Warren Bobbit
Finch
Patoka
R. T. Baldwin
Soldiers Home
Quincy
R. D. Linton
Fred Staudt
Kenney
Russel Snyder Deo
Centralia
Greenville
du Quoin
Harold Belcher
U. S. Marines
Birthday salute to Patoka's long–time resident Mrs Margaret Gray
Friday December 2 marks the eighty five birthday of Mrs Margaret Gray. A Patoka pioneer from Richview Washington county she married Captain A S Gray on December 5 1858. She is a charter member and first Worthy Matron of Victoria Chapter No 252 O E S. She is noted as the only living widow of a Civil War veteran in Patoka area married before 1861.
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Margaret Gray
Patoka
Gray
Richview
Washington County
A. S. Gray
Victoria
Beards town flood guard near completion and work on sea wall
State reports show rapid progress on Beards town flood defenses with the sea wall and earth levee nearing finish. Concrete work should wrap by December 21, and the levee between the railroad and Oak Grove cemetery is to be done this week.
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State Department
Beardstown
Oak Grove
Huss Farm
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Baltimore & Ohio
School Notes Recap of Latin Classes and Local Games
Latin I and Latin HUI classes held a contest with Latin IT averaging 98 and Latin I at 97 prompting a Roman banquet at L. W. Ballance home. After a 5 o'clock dinner they visited Centralia to see Ben Hur. Williams Nattie attended as a guest. Friday night Sandoval beat Patoka 13 to 16. A Christmas program playlet titled The Travelers is in rehearsal by high school students under Mr Renner. Seventh and eighth graders stage Too Much Christmas with Miss Pugh. Upcoming games include Vandalia and Patoka matches, with mixed results for Patoka teams. The girls continue regular gym Fridays and the band starts to improve under renewed effort.
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Jinx
Kinmundy Cagers
Lady Luck
Patoka
Kinmundy
Arnold
Patoka Representatives, Especially the Head Gazoot
Lockner
Centralia
Ramsey
Vandalia
Kinmundy Rinkeydink Indoor Baseballers
Patoka Merchants
Kinmundy Express
Vallow
Patoka Register
Gazoot
Express
Renner
Register
the Express
Lin
Lan
Sen
Mabel Belcher
Coul
L. W. Ballance
Ben Hur
William Nattier
Sandoval High School
Travelers
Mr. Renner
Miss Pugh
St. Elmo
Vandalia Independents
Patoka Independents
Kell Independents
Kell
Sleet Storm Clamps Down Roads Last Saturday Morning
A sleet and rain storm hit the area last Saturday morning causing hazardous travel and multiple spinouts. D R Livesay and family coach to Centralia slid into a ditch, Mae and Ruby Eagan walked home after a wheel loss, Minnie Daniels of Salem ditched near West Stewart curve but reached Patoka and home. The freezing mix stalled many cars as temperatures rose later and thaw reduced danger.
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D. R. Livesay
Misses Mae
Ruby Eagan
Centralia
South Mile
Minnie Daniels
Salem
Patoka
Essex
West Stewart
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General New
Kinmundy H. S
ROE Holt
Prgram
Mildred Murray
Doris Good
Orna Rankin
Lazy Elf
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