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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
1
Volume 18 number 10 argues readers should trust their local paper over big dailies. It cites Herrin and Vandalia coverage mistakes, warns of misidentifications, and urges readers to critique constructively while ignoring destructive criticism.
The local Business Men Club met in the bank to discuss plans for 1925. They report a larger profit potential from new Sales Days and a March 1 start for their 1925 program, urging cooperation to build a better community and inviting ticket buys.
Mrs. C. A. Nattier hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club meeting on Friday February 6. Mrs. W. W. Murfin led a program on Longfellow with readings including The Twilight Hour The Village Blacksmith and The Arm Chair. Mrs. Joe Hudspeth attended as guest and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Nattier and Mrs. Hudspeth.
During the Business Mews Meeting at the bank on Wednesday night a noise from a coat on the vault door triggered alarms. Assistant cashier Miss Mac Eagan stopped the disturbance as the sound resembled chimes from Westminster Abbey.
B. W. Tinker, a well known farmer and active figure in church and local politics of Kaskaskia Township, died at his home three miles northeast of Shobonier on Friday night February 6. Burial was held Monday.
The Baptist Church announces completion of expansions including two new rooms and a larger platform and baptistery. Regular services resume in the church with expanded capacity and flexible space for classes and B Y P U. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with services at 10 45 and 7 30 for evening worship.
In Centralia the cases of People versus John Henry Jenkins and Geneva Jenkins and People versus Thomas Jones proceed to guilty pleas. Geneva Jenkins gets $100 per count totaling $200 with costs and jail until paid, John Henry Jenkins faces $100 per count totaling $300 with costs and jail, and Jones receives $100 per count totaling $300 with costs and jail until paid.
The article lists dates to display the flag at full staff with sunrise to sunset timing and notes Memorial Day specifics. It names Lincoln’s birthday February 12 Washington’s birthday February 22 Jefferson Day April 17 Patriot’s Day April 19 Mother’s Day Memorial Day May 30 Flag Day June 14 Bunker Hill Day June 17 Independence Day July 4 LaFayette Day Sept 6 Mobilization Day Sept 12 Star Spangled Banner Day Sept Constitution Day Sept 17 Paul Jones Day Oct 12 Battle of Saratoga Oct 19 Armistice Day Nov 11 Evacuation Day Nov 25 and adds Memorial Day half staff from sunrise to noon then full staff noon to sunset.
The local American Legion Post schedules a major gathering at the hall next Friday evening February 20 with a top quality meal promised by the eats committee. Comrades are invited and urged to attend even without an invitation.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Rufus H Nattier who left us two years ago February 12 1923. Our family with heartfelt grief recalls his gentleness and memory, as parents Geo A Nattier and wife and siblings lovingly keep him in their prayers.
Illinois agricultural researchers report early oat varieties generally outyield late ones, with yields varying five to twenty bushels per acre depending on season. Iowa 103 leads Urbana field yields at about 60 bushels, while late types like Irish Vietor lag slightly behind. Kanota shows strong results on several trials, with regional adaptability noted.
Oregon extension workers report radio broadcasts reaching farm women with weather crop reports home economics and nutrition guidance. A newspaper station invited state staff to present talks on food preservation nutrition and clothing. programs were listed in advance and two neighborhoods requested home economics outreach.
Rev Henley schedules a series of homecoming services at Island Chapel Patoka Zion and Wescott Chapel with talks by elders on church history a basket dinner and all day services on June 7 14 21 and 28. Saturday night Sunday morning and Sunday night services at Zion and McHaney school house follow with the topic Finishing the Task to be announced. Pictorial Review patterns featured at Ballances store.
The weekly High School Notes discuss a busy period with students balancing school work and extra activities. The school play, two nights weekly, requires full attendance and focus, while questions about cooperation and student focus arise. The piece questions love distractions and anticipates a large upcoming graduation class, possibly over twenty in the four year program.
About 9 million cattle are under supervision as the U S Department of Agriculture and state officials pursue extended testing. A summary through one date shows 226 534 herds with over 2 5 million cattle waiting for testing across 34 states. Eleven states and the District of Columbia reported clear status. In November, officials tested over 50 000 herds and more than 600 000 cattle. about 18 000 cattle reacted as tuberculous and were removed, paving the way for accredited herds and areas.
Pastor Carleton announces sermons at Patoka at 10 45 A M and Vernon at 7 P M next Sunday based on John 12 32. He notes small Arnold Chapel attendance but praises the Spirit and urges parental churchgoing to set a Christian example.
Education departments in many states urge legislatures to provide additional federal and state money to continue school improvements. Reports note rural districts lack long terms, teachers are underpaid, undertrained, and schoolhouses often unsuitable, even as overall public funding faces pressure for economy.
Altoms offers ginghams and valentines while Hill Bros. promotes eggs poultry and fence materials. Ballance advertises bran oats shipstuff and cattle feed with free coupons on aluminum ware. Barn and town chatter notes births rail work and community notices across Decatur Patoka and Clinton.
President C H Markham of the Illinois Central System cites efficient service during peak traffic as key to public trust. He notes broad distribution of railway securities, with about 1 800 000 holders including stockholders bondholders insurers and savings banks, tying ownership to railroad success.
Members of the Loyal Workers class of the Christian Sunday School were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Blankinship Saturday evening. Most members attended, games and contests were enjoyed, prizes awarded, and officers elected including Mrs. A. E. Good as President and Mrs. L. Dy Altom as Vice-President.
A special meeting of the A. F. and A. M. will be held at Lodge Hall Friday February 13 at 7 PM. Work in the M M Degree.
Local brief listing visits and social happenings across Patoka, Decatur, and surrounding areas. Mentions Bert Quayle, George Belcher, Wayne Stapp, Rosa Chandler, Ahk toms closeouts, Walton sale, and family travel to Vandalia, Champaign, and Amboy. Includes casual commerce notes on dress ginghams and manure forks.
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