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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
5
A batch of 1926 Christmas letters from young Illinois readers. Children from Vernon Patoka Kinmundy Waynesville Benson Wadkins Martin and others write Santa asking for simple gifts such as sleds dolls trains and candy while expressing concern for poorer children and younger siblings.
Oak Park reports ground broken for a new Central building and Madison Street. Herrin introduces a new dial type telephone system. Chicago area notes South Chicago Savings Bank opens in a new building at corner 92nd Street and Commercial Avenue.
The Rev R E Willis invites all to Sunday services at the M E Church South praising last week's turnout. Morning worship at 10 45 features the sermon The Church Epworth League meets at 6 P M with uplifting programs. Evening worship at 7 P M features The Twelve Gates from Revelation. Come and feel welcome.
Mess death and burial of our companion and father Mr W D Linton. The kindness shown us will always be remembered. Mrs W D Linton and Family.
No school notes this week as Patoka continues a scheduled break next week. The column, labeled as school news, typically covers grades absentees activities and work reports, but this issue omits those details. Prof Hall of Patoka High School played basketball with the Vandalia Independents and helped generate over half the scores.
Mrs Amanda Clark was struck by an auto driven by Jake Davis after a Greenville event last Friday night. She escaped serious injury as bystanders noted the accident was not the fault of anyone and the crowd dispersed.
Lew Engler rents the Wm. Doolen farm near Sandy Branch and plans to move soon. Ed Oertwig had fodder shred ded last week. Lewis Jones sold two hogs to Elmer Arnold last week. Robert Arnold and family were in the area.
Friday and Saturday show a large vaudeville program featuring Betty Bronson and Ford Sterling. The act mixes comedy drama backstage life with a Fox News style act by ACTS of Orpheum. Matinee 1:30 5:00 evening 6:30 11:00 Friday. Saturday with continuous 11:00 to 11:00 and performances 1:15 3:15 5:15 and 9:15.
Fred Thompson stars with his horse Silver King in A Regular Scout a comedy. Continuous show Saturday from 1 30 to 11 00 with Red Hot Leather at GRAND showing Jack Hoxie in a western plus Chapter one of The Silent Flyer two reel western and a single reel comedy Matinee 1 30 to 3 00 Nite 6 30 to 11 00
An epidemic of cold hit the community last week along with cold weather. Lester Griffin spent the weekend with cousin Paul Stevens near Salem. Saturday visitors were with the family of son Lewis Jones. Robert Arnold has remodeled his place and is now up to date with a loud speaker added.
Local news notes Buck Towler purchasing the Noah Carter property in Idleville. Other items report Mrs. S. B. Lawrence and Mary Belcher trip to Vandalia, Rev. Monroe Smith’s sermon at Mound Chapel, and various neighborhood happenings including corn work, illness, and a death in the community.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all. Wash Bowen and family visited on Sunday with Irvin Bowen and family. Mrs. Firbie Belcher called on Mrs. Minnie Thalman Saturday morning. Miss Lela Bopp returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Millard Palmer. Mat Belcher and family and Miss Lela Bopp called on Luther Williams and family Sunday evening. Misses Elma Poole and Lila Bopp visited with the former's aunt Mrs. Rippey of Odin.
We thank friends and neighbors who assisted us during the recent illness and recovery period. Your thoughtfulness and acts of kindness brought comfort and strength to our family.
An Ohio State Journal clipping discusses gendered clothing and comfort in cold weather. Dr Hugh B Cumming notes women’s legs tolerate cold due to habit and fashion, while critics see vanity and style as factors in perceived warmth.
A spark from a chimney lit a small roof fire at the John Simcox store Saturday morning. Firefighters limited damage to about ten square feet before bringing it under control. The event preceded the day’s other note, a new school band’s first assembly debut led by Miss Walz, praised for its promising performance by attendees.
The town of Vandalia again lights a public Christmas tree placed at the Bank corner in the street center for all passersby to admire.
Notice to heirs and creditors that executors Charles Ehrat and Walter Kleeman seek court approval and discharge from duties after final report. Hearing scheduled January 15 1927 in County Court Marion County Illinois for estate of William Kleeman.
A fragment discusses a girl styled for the street on a cold day, highlighting the balance of style and warmth in urban fashion. No further readable details establish specific people or brands.
In loving memory of Wm Williams who departed this life on December 31 1925. Dearest father thou hast left us and our loss we deeply feel. Yet again we hope to meet thee in heaven with joy to greet thee. Mary A Williams and children.
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