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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1926
Page
7
A homemaker frets over jade earrings she cannot wear and considers passing them to her college sister. The piece argues gifting is love and that one may say no thanks and re-gift without offense, preserving the thoughtful intention.
Poem by William D. Nesbit reflecting that Christmas is more than a date. It urges carrying kindness daily, sharing with strangers and kin, and keeping a cheerful spirit in every day. The piece emphasizes giving as a way of life and that Christmas comes to the house and stays through continual acts of generosity.
In a clipped dialogue a wife recalls an old millionaire suitor, while the husband confirms his departure and notes the rival has wed a woman named Flossie Flop and given her sable jewelry for Christmas. The exchange hints at past romantic rivalry and current domestic irony.
Classified style list notes Altoms sales of handkerchiefs and hosiery, silk bed spreads at Hill Bros, blankets at Cains, and rubber boots. Lost ring near Tom Hayes and Tom Dwyer. Miss Georgia Cruse to visit Chicago and Muskegon. Vandalia basketball at home Tuesday and the local club travels to Kinmundy Thursday.
A small roof fire at the O A Nattier home occurred about 8 p m Tuesday night likely from a spark over the flue. The blaze was quickly put out with only a few shingles damaged.
George Peddicord charged with assault on his mother in law faced dismissal at her request. Herbert Melton and Everett Cox charged with larceny had their cases stricken with leave.
The article notes a jurist resigning on the eve of trial by the Senate, marking a continuation of the case as proceedings proceed without the judge. This pivot affects the ongoing legal process and potential outcomes.
Miss Merle Willett spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. W J Jones at Vernon. Mrs. Cecil Holt visited Mrs. Rosa Gherkin and Mrs. Thural Morey. Miss Georgia Lane visited Vernon Wednesday night. Miss Josie Holt attended Vernon school last week. Dean Metzger visited with his uncle Arewipe Willett Jr. and family Thursday night. Mrs. Flora Albert spent a day with her sister Nei McConnell. Harry Metzger and family were Vandalia visitors Saturday evening. Dennis and Toots Metzger stayed with Aunt Nellie Lane Friday night. Sunday visitors included Henry Frisby and family, Miss Katie Ehrat with Robert Holt and family, B F Beck and family with G W Albert and wife, George Willett and wife, John Cleary and family, Josie Holt with Arewine Willett Jr., and Byron Albert with Marjorie and Percy Lester.
Public notification of an executor handling the estate of Coral F Lender, deceased. Court authorities appoint an executor to settle debts and distribute remaining assets to lawful heirs. Interested parties must file claims by the specified deadline.
Addie I. Shields and Charles Lender announce their appointment as executors of Coral F. Lender of Marion County Illinois. They will appear at the Marion County Court at Salem for February term to settle claims and debts. Interest parties must present claims and payment is requested from debtors. Dated December 7 1926.
Sunday services across Christ Scientist churches focused on the topic God the Preserver of Man. The Golden Text quotes Psalms 25 calling integrity to preserve. The Lesson-Sermon cites biblical passages including 1 Corinthians 10 about the fathers under the cloud and the spiritual Rock Christ.
Writings from Mary Baker Eddy describe the Christ as spiritual idea reflecting God. The text notes the Messiah’s presence across generations before and after the Christian era, with prophets like Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and others receiving revelations that baptized them in divine Love.
We sincerely thank each person who assisted in extinguishing the fire at our residence Mr. and Mrs. O A Nattier express gratitude for the support and aid received from the community and neighbors.
Report cards were returned at noon on Wednesday. Students saw mixed grades as the six week term began again on Monday. Thanks to Editor Mr. Emerson for the basketball schedules. The school subscribes to The United States Daily at thirty cents weekly. Proceeds from the grade school operetta will buy encyclopedias. Sixty dollars from the Patoka Kinmundy basketball game goes to debts, bringing total paid to 152 and remaining 800. The high school basketball squad lost to Kinmundy.
Kinmundy defeated Patoka 22 to 20 after three overtimes with Laux top scorer for Kinmundy and a balanced Patoka attack. Substitutions included Hayes for Kious and Atkins for Arnold. Howell and Howell’s late shift added for Kinmundy. Upcoming games list Patoka vs Watson on December 18 and Vandalia here on December 21.
The Sunbeams program at the Baptist Church features topics and songs such as Bells of Peace and Silent Night, with readings and talks by Irene Malan Henry Carter Glenn Hill Mildred Carter and others. A Christmas treat follows at 2 30 p m on Saturday December 18 led by Alice Mojonnier.
Wm G Gray expands Gray Stores Inc by acquiring Carson Clothing Co in Kansas City MO The Kansas City shop will keep its name until January 15 then adopt the Gray name The firm boosts capital from 25000 to 50000 and plans active management by W G Gray The $30000 purchase price was announced
Marcella I Lennon Administratrix announces before Marion County Court at Salem Illinois February Term on first Monday in February for filing and adjusting claims. Creditors urged to attend and debtors to remit promptly. Dated December 13.
The House approved abandonment of impeachment charges against Federal Judge George W. English of Illinois by a 167 to 15 vote. Opponents demanded a formal roll call after the decision and argued the proceeding would not yield a verdict of guilty.
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