Alton Senator Quits Democratic Party Joins Republicans
Senator H A Giberson of Alton announces severance from the Democratic party and alignment with Republicans in the Illinois Senate. He says the party is poorly managed and untrustworthy for business, while pledging to support Governor Small and continue backing the hundred million dollar bond plan.
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H A
Alton
Ordi
Illinois Senate
Giberson
State Senate
Democratic Party
Small
Senate
Alton Evening Telegraph
Horticultural Leaders Attend State Society Meeting
J. L. and Walter Parks and J. L. and Walter Cope of this place and Tonti attended the State Horticultural Society Meeting in Champaign last week. They report the event among the best. The Illinois Fruit Growers Association held a day of business during the session.
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J. L
Walter Parks
Walter Cope
Place
Tonti
State Horticultural Society
Champaign
Illinois Fruit Growers Association
Rural Carriers Endure Storms and Marriage News
Rural carriers faced heavy rain and high waters delaying routes, with Vernon postal worker unable to complete deliveries last Thursday. In a Dec 23 1924 ceremony at the Smith home, Cecil Beckett married Catherine Smith, daughter of Hayes Smith, and they will reside at the Beckett home in Patoka.
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Vernon
Cecil Beckett
Catherine Smith
Hayes Smith
James Mereshea
Lee
Patokas
Patoka
G. A. C. Beckett
The
Register
Beckett
Len Small Wins Voters Support in Illinois
The letter argues that the public shows confidence in Governor Len Small, stating the people do not believe the charges against him and urging the dropping of proceedings to allow him to govern without hindrance. The writer claims the verdict confirms Small’s suitability for state leadership.
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Len Small
Illinois
Small
State Executive Department
Litchfield Daily
Canadian wheat pooling tested as model for U S growers
U S wheat growers watch Canada's pool as 50 to 65 percent of Canadian farmers join a grain pooling plan backed by banks with a 15 cent price margin and 2 cent storage fund. The scheme charges 3 dollars to join and fines 25 cents per bushel for independent delivery. If successful, it could stabilize prices and boost American adoption.
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St. Paul
Minn
United States
Canada
Canadian Bankers Association
Winnipeg
Chicago
Four ex federal agents sentenced for graft
Kansas City report says four former federal prohibition agents convicted of conspiracy and graft received two year prison terms and $2000 fines each.
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Kansas City
Man Convicted in Stamp Theft Case in Federal Court
St Louis man charged with buying stamps worth 100000 from ex postal clerk Herman C Davis and stamp dealer Henry Frandhs kamm. He was found guilty in federal court of possessing stamps valued at 8784 believed stolen from the government. Sentence postponed until Saturday.
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St. Louis
Herman C. Davis
Washington
Henry Frandhskamm
U S Awakening To Need Of Properly Equipped Air Force
Washington reports President Coolidge pushes aviation reform as Japan and England expand their air power. He orders expert reviews and seeks funding data while Representative Curry pitches a cabinet level Department of Aeronautics to unify and expand the air program. The navy stays at treaty strength as air forces grow.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
France
Japan
England
America
Colidge
Budget Bureau
Charles F. Curry
California
Department of Aeronautics
Secretary of Aeronautics
Curry
Post Office Department
Congress
Santa Claus Letters From Two Children Publish Here
Two letters from Margaret Ballance and her baby sister Betty Fern Ballance request gifts for Christmas with items like a fountain pen a sewing machine slippers gloves and an ABC plate. The letters were received by the Recorder for publication though legibility was limited by travel. Also noted, M Faulon and Joshua Faulon visited Patoka and then Greenville to see family.
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Santa Claus
Margaret Ballance
Margaret
Betty Fern Ballance
Register
Santa
M. Faulon
Ewing
Joshua Faulon
Buffalo
N. Y
Patoka
W. H. Cox
Greenville
Mrs Morris Rites Mark Patoka Death in 1924
Mrs Morris wife of Robert Morris died December 17 1924 at the Patoka home aged 63 years. She left a husband daughter Luck Ann Quick five grandchildren and a brother. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with Rev J M Smith officiating and burial in Patoka Cemetery.
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Rs. Morris
Robert Morris
M. Ex South Church
Christian Church
J. M. Smith
Patoka
Winter Storm Delays Illinois Rail Service Across Counties
A winter storm blanketed northern states causing days of disruption. Trains faced delays with the Chicago southbound flyer arriving at 1 10 p m after an 8 15 a m departure. the Decatur sleeper was eventually moved to Decatur by afternoon. Wires north of Vera were down until Monday and freight moved slowly despite rough conditions. Temperature stayed cold with a thaw only by Sunday.
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Chicago
Clinton
Farmer City
Decatur
McLaughlin
Simcox
Vera
Patoka Minister Appointed to National Church Council
On December 3 in Atlanta Georgia Rev Curwein Henley pastor of the Patoka M E South church was named a member of the National Federated Church of America Council. The 36 denomination body aims to unify churches and study divisions and consolidation to strengthen church work across the United States. Henley is described as a strong leader with executive ability suited to the council’s tasks.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Curwein Henley
M. E. South Church
National Federated Church of America Council
Patoka
United States
Bro. Henley
Cars head south through Patoka en route to Florida
Dozens of cars travel daily from northern states toward Sunny Florida to spend the rest of winter. As many as eight vehicles in a single group have passed Patoka together in the last ten days.
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Florida
Patoka
Eigh
Haley Couple Heads South for Winter Stay
T. F. Haley and his wife left Sunday night by train for Lansing Michigan rather than by car. They plan to spend the rest of the winter there. They have a daughter in Kalamazoo and another in Chicago.
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T. F
Haley
I. C
Lansing
Mich
Kalamazoo
Chicago
High School Regular Report Highlights Holiday Preparations
Pupils practice ter som:ma songs for the Community Christmas tree under Mrs. Blankinship Cox and Mrs. Delay. The county nurse visited last week. Mr. Dean Delay, studying in Carbondale, visited the high school. Olis Becket has been absent several weeks.
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Des
Blankinship
Cox
Dean Delay
Carbondale
Olis Becket
Delay
Review
Yale
the American
Miss Lane
Christmas Vacation Granted By Board Of Education
The board of education announces eleven days of Christmas break for students and staff from Wednesday December 24 to Monday January 5. The high school labors include carol practice for the Community Christmas tree and various class activities. Faculty and students note Miss Blair and Miss Webster visiting for health and school interest.
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Board of Education
Messrs. Cox
Dean Blankinship
L. Delay
Miss Lane
Hattie Blair
Webster
Joe
Loretta Outhouse
Delay
United States
Bruce Carter
Anna Belcher
Harold Simcox
Maxine Johnson
Robert Caldwell
Lee Crawford
Nellie Wasem
Rhoda Bryant
Milton Peddicord
Neva Neil
Nel Fe Davis
Floyd Park
Dorothy Wasem
Rose Davis
University Olinois
Emily Ford
Lane
Postal Law Violations Cited In Fourth Class Mail
A Patoka case warns of penalties for sending letters in fourth class packages. Postal inspectors can fine offenders ten dollars or more for evading postage. The note warns patrons to keep letters separate and properly rate mail to avoid trouble with the Post Office.
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Post Office
Patoka
Indianapolis
Atron
Birthday celebration at Donald Wilson home surprises guest of honor
Friends gathered Friday evening at Donald Wilson's home for a secret birthday surprise organized by his mother Mrs. Wilson. Guests brought birthday remembrance and a Six O Clock dinner followed with brick ice cream and two birthday cakes. Those attending included Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Emerson and daughter Betty, Dr. B. F. Zobrist, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. West and son Junior, of Vernon, and Mr. Robert Caldwell.
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Donald Wilson
Donald
J. M. Emerson
Betty
B. F. Zobrist
O. L. West and
Junior
Vernon
Robert Caldwell
Central City Youth Killed by Illinois Central Train
William Roy Warren of Central City was killed in South Centralia while crossing I C tracks and swinging onto a freight car. The Floridan passenger struck him, crushing his head, and his body was brought to town as a jury heard train crew testimony. Church services and plans for a Bible Institute followed the tragedy.
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William Roy Warren
Central City
South Centralia
I. C
Illinois Central
Cruues Anderson
Hearings Ordered On Postal Salary Increase Bill
Hearings begin Tuesday on a bill to raise postal salaries and expand the postal service. A Senate Post Office Committee subcommittee will conduct the hearings and seek House representation for potential joint sessions.
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Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
House
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Central City Youth
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Vyhysboro
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