Christmas plans and school life at Patoka school
The Patoka school report notes many students absent due to vaccination and welcomes Rev. Spurgeon visiting for a talk on the Christmas Spirit. Parents Week brought visitors, with awards to Milton Peddicord and draws by high school students. A later item mentions Christmas carol practice and upcoming games if vaccination permits.
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Spurgeon
Christfmas
Edgar A
Milton Peddicord
E. L. Delay
D. F. Blankinship
H. N. Potts
Delay
Muzzey’s
Istor
Miss Lane
W. W. Murfin
Jamesm. Emerson
B. N. Griffin
D. ¥. Blankinship
Peir
Stanley Wasem
Ruby Cain Yieing
Omer Potts
Altoms Christmas goods spark Patoka shops with sales
Patoka merchants offer holiday candy nuts oranges lemons and linens at Altoms Ballances and Atkinson and Company promote toys, glassware and Pyrex. Local residents visit relatives, shop before Christmas and prepare gifts with low prices and varied household items.
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Altoms
T. F. Haley
Kalamazoo
Ichigan
Atoka Hdw
Naval
Florida
Wm. Lytle
Centralia
Chicago
J. W. Delassus
Patoka Hdn. Co
Ballances
Sherman
Texas
Patoka
Indiana
Patoka Hdw
Atkinson and Company
B. Anderson
Bessie Murfin
H. B. Anderson
Salem
H. B
Altome
Horace Cerro
Vandalia
Mr. Carroll
Tnternational Harvester Co
Down State
Bal tore welcomes Atkingon and Bante Cloud with gifts
Bal tore hosts a festive arrival as Atkingon and Bante Cloud bring a large line of toys for kids and useful gifts for the entire family. The event highlights community generosity and holiday spirit.
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Atkingon
Bante Cloud
Fordian probation plan saves arsonist from jail
An eighteen year old burnt seven barns on Henry Ford estate last April. Convicted, Ford asked the court to place him on probation and fund his attendance at the Ford trade school. Ford hopes more trade schools and more Fords reduce jail need. A British Museum scientist finds a third century papyrus fragment aiding readers of St Matthew.
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Henry Ford
University of Crime
Ford
Ford Trade School
British Museum
How To Be Pepeler Boost Your Town
A compact verse urges readers to boost their country and business to gain respect and renown. It warns delaying could ruin future chances, humorously noting the risk of roosting in the grave if opportunities pass.
Illinois Central's New Line Through Ridge Planned
The Illinois Central plans a new line to Ridge with three rock tunnels the longest exceeding a mile and a half and two shorter ones of 3100 and 700 feet. The project involves about 13 million cubic yards of excavation and received Interstate Commerce Commission approval as in the public interest. Contractors are moving in, with work starting soon and an expected two year completion.
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Rk Ridge
Interstate Comerce Commis
Sion
Death of Mrs Robert Morris Ends After Long Illness
Death of Mrs Robert Morris occurred at her home on Wednesday after a long illness in which all medical aid was used. Funeral services will be held Friday evening.
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Patoka
Altoms
James Troutt
Foltz
Fairman
Christas
Vem
O. T. Wadkins
Decatur
Rogers Place
Central Hotel
Zera Farmer
Vernon
Robert Meador
Atkinson and Company
Alcoms
J. W. Alexander
Cruse
Robert. Morris
Jeff Adams Moves to Town in Potoka area
Mr and Mrs Jeff Adams have moved into the town area after buying the place they sold to George A Smith. George and his family moved to the farm vacated by the Adams, seeking pure air and rural life. The community welcomes the Adams as country folk and looks forward to their contribution.
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Jeff Adams
Patoka
George A. Smith
George
Adams
Masons Elect Officers for 1925
The local Masonic Lodge elected D. F. Blankinship as W M Philip Mojonnier as W Junior Warden Fred Lawrence as J W William Cain as Treasurer and John L Simcox as Secretary for the ensuing year The installation will be held in January Also an advertisement notes prices on candies oranges nuts and Christmas supplies from Altoms including holly paper tissue and tinsel boxes
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Masonic Lodge
D. F. Blankinship
W. M. Philip Mojonnier
Fred Lawrence
J. W. William Cain
John L. Simcox
Altoms
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