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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1927
Page
1
A Saturday night gym program in Patoka drew a large, appreciative crowd. Each number showcased strong talent and many pieces drew encores. Proceeds totaled 31 dollars, supporting the floor fund and inspiring plans for future events during National Song Week.
The January 22 meeting was poorly attended due to bad roads. The State Household Science auxiliary meeting will be in Kankakee Feb 23–25. club delegates unlikely. Miss Walz elected chorister. Martha Simcox pianist. Discussion covered sewing shortcuts and refashioning garments. Mrs. J. L. Simcox spoke on fashions fifty years ago. Recitals by Mrs. Murfin and Irene Malan. Demonstrations offered raisin drop cookies and cream tea cakes. Upcoming Feb 26 program features quotes on home life and several solos and papers by club members.
The cattle sale here Saturday was halted due to Mr Widger's dissatisfaction with the results. Supporters of Widger say he forced an sale of poor stock first, while buyers believe continuing would have yielded better prices on unsold cattle amid spirited bidding.
Miss Georgia Purcell of Salem spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents George Purcell and family. Mrs G B Simcox and daughter Miss Minnie and grandson Bobbie of Centralia visited with home folks here Sunday.
Henry B. Collins Jr leading a Smithsonian funded expedition to study forgotten mounds along the gulf coast from New Orleans to Florida. The goal is to determine if the sites are true mounds or shell heaps and to collect bones artifacts and pottery for cultural links and migration clues among Attacopa and Chitimacha peoples and related Cannibal tribes.
In a Western perspective, the Koran forbids wine but omits hard liquors known later. The article notes the casuistic approach of Muslims and cites a humorous example from the American Mercury about how the first drop is avoided through a ritual, then the rest is consumed.
Daniel Guggenheim, who donated 2.5 million dollars to aeronautics, denounced extravagance at a New York luncheon. A young woman asked why the very rich should not spend freely, and Guggenheim replied with a cook analogy about oversalting a dinner due to excess salt.
Lady Ankaret Howard sister of the Earl of Carlisle is named among successful students qualified in Roman law. She belongs to the Inner Temple and is the second daughter of the eleventh Earl of Carlisle born in 1900. The Baroness Clifton is the only titled woman called to the bar.
Parisian reporters may wear high hats when covering volatile assignments to identify themselves. Injuries to reporters are rising as crowds blur lines between rioters and media personnel, prompting journalists to approach scenes rather than stay behind police lines.
Mrs J Austin Allen of Chicago was refused air mail service to bring her two children from Colorado Springs to Chicago citing the children as perishable. She offered to cover full postage to the Denver postmaster to speed the move, but the request was denied.
News notes Emmet Kellner’s illness has eased and he is on the road to recovery. The item suggests Emmet spends upcoming seasons in Illinois enjoying country life, with mention of Valentines at Altoms as a local detail.
Illinois Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson reports last year’s automobile and license fees greatly exceeded the state's total expenditures from twenty years prior. Auto fees totaled 14,047,207 with a 1,110,825 rise, directing funds to good roads. Total registrations reached 1,381,347, plus 93,368 chauffeurs and 3,350 trailers. Other department collections included Foreign and Domestic Corporations, the Pension Department, and Securities. A cashier’s department now handles receipts and data, easing cash processing amid rising applications.
Passengers of a Purple Swan bus bound for St. Louis and two other cars escaped with no serious injuries after a three-vehicle collision at the National and Meridian Trails intersection near the Okaw River bridge. Farthing, Gilmore, and Hentz were involved. the bus, damaged beyond repair, was replaced for the passengers. Farthing, a Patoka tobacco salesman, was among the injured with minor hurts.
Mrs. D. R. Livesay is visiting relatives and friends in Odin. Rollin Cox took a trip to Decatur yesterday, bringing his truck to town powered by two horsepower.
The Patoka cagers beat Sandoval 20 to 15 in a Friday night local game with McCall and Grimes among the players. Independents defeated Sandoval 21 to 12 as a curtain raiser. On Saturday Patoka won at Beecher City 19 to 13, correcting a missed Snyder foul-shot note. They faced Carlyle Forty Acre gym Wednesday, losing to state champ Beckmeyer but with close play. Next they meet Vandalia on the road and host Eastern Illinois Teachers College on Saturday at Patoka Gym.
Vandalia rallied behind Prof Hall and Switzer of Farina to beat the Centralia Lions 31 to 22 on the Van floor last Thursday. Switzer contributed 22 points. Carlyle upset Farina 14 to 10 on Kin Mundy floor Saturday. Charleston hosts Saturday night with visiting team promising a tough cage match.
Members of several denominations in Patoka gathered at the MM. EK. Shurch Seth for an union service led by Pastor R. Willis. Rev. M. Spurgeon of the M. E. church delivered the evening sermon as music and short talks from church representatives fueled plans for a joint union program. Wm Rogier was named temporary committee chairman to organize denominational representatives in developing the union initiative. The effort aims to benefit churches and the community.
Mrs Bennett of Indiana visits her sister Mrs Lucas Crawford who has been quite sick the past week. Lucas is expected to arrive from Chicago tomorrow.
The death of Simeon L. Lee, aged 81, former Carson City physician and state health official, is announced. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM from the Lee home with Carson Lodge No 1 F and A M conducting. A Civil War veteran born in Fayette County Illinois, he practiced in Pioche and Carson City and left a vast mineral and artifact collection. He was active in Republican politics and contributed to vital statistics law and health regulation.
The Revival at Mound Chapel ended last Monday night in wide open Methodist fashion. A long list of attendees and participants followed, including Mrs. Martin Nelson Elza Sharp Lilly Sharp Archie Skages Cecil Alexander and many others, reflecting widespread community involvement and benefit from the revival.
Elmer Belcher, tax collector for Patoka and Carrigan townships, received his books and announces future campaign work. He will be at the First State Bank in Patoka on Monday Wednesday and Saturday and at the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Vernon on Tuesday and Friday. He will visit Fairman on Thursday at Williams store on the hard road.
Mrs. Fred Stark thanks friends for their contributions that funded a wheelchair and for all the kind help given. She sincerely expresses appreciation to everyone who assisted.
Dale Altom reports the Mattoon to Robinson route remains in poor condition after an official trip last week. He notes ongoing road problems impacting drivers across the section.
The obituary notes Dr. Lee’s enduring links to the Sagebrush Club where he was a regular visitor. A nature lover with a lush garden and flowering lapel, he fought declining health with grit, remaining active until last week. His nephew Dr. Will Bishop travels from Portland, Oregon for the funeral. Mrs. Rose Martin in Vernon is mentioned as a sister.
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