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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1927
Page
1
Springfield Illinois state finances close 1926 in sound condition, says State Treasurer Omer N. Custer in a New Year statement for The Associated Press. The treasurer notes the state business now involves over 100 million dollars per year and that 850 banks in every county engaged with the treasury in 1926.
Three thousand Illinois orphans found homes last year through the children's division of the State Department of Public Welfare. Roy James Battis notes they joined 23,144 other children placed in wholesome family homes since the division's start. Of this population 6425 were visited in 1926, with records kept in Springfield to show the joy of each youngster aided by Illinois Goodfellows.
Murl Anderson of Pfeffer Motor Co. Cen tralia reported his Ford coupe stolen around 3:30 p m Tuesday. A stranger seized the car while Mrs Anderson was nearby, with clothing and papers left inside and a new tire set recently installed. Police trace incomplete and suspect may have escaped.
Harrisburg Illinois December 26 The Whit eea Association marks its thirty third annual meeting with dairy cattle shows and judging prizes. Jerseys Guernseys and Holsteins compete while University of Illinois professors judge and lecture using a show animal to illustrate points. Experts in dairy cattle care attend.
Financial writer Roger W. Babson calls President Calvin Coolidge the best business man ever in the White House and urges businessmen to apply his fundamentals. The piece notes mixed opinions on Coolidge and discusses possible successors including Col. Frank Lowden, with Farm and Labor groups aligning and banking interests inferred.
Mrs H H Kinsall formerly Miss Marybelle Foltz daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Foltz of this place graduated from the Lavendar School of Beauty Culture and passed the state examination on all lines Aug 11 at Liberty School of Beauty Culture of Peoria She has a state license and a shop in her home on North Monroe Street Her husband Herb attends South Side Barber College and they plan to open a real shop someday Friends here wish them success
New York papers note growing attention to Democratic prospects with Gov. Al Smith at the center. Friends and party leaders across the country form alliances to aid his presidential ambitions amid regional support and national club activity.
The program lists sessions on sewing time savers and fashion when Mrs. John Simcox Mrs. Q A Nattier and W W Murfin participate. Topics include paper fashions old vs new and a round table discussion on summer sewing plus a playette.
A closing sale advertises remaining Lumber Jacks and Gweatere shoes at half price. Shoppers are urged to visit Altoma for bargains on brand shoes and big discounts.
Obituary notes the death of Tobogganing veteran Mr L L Newman born July 6 1844 died Jan 2 1927 age 82 in Patoka Illinois after service in 1861 and time in a southern prison. Survived by a companion two nephews and other relatives. Funeral held at M E Church and interment in Patoka cemetery. Also discusses state highway patrol life and 1926 arrests and fines of Patrolman Sommerville detailing enforcement challenges and the need for more officers.
Announcement of the marriage of Mr. 8. E. Altom to Miss Olga Purcell, both local business people. The ceremony took place in Vandalia last Saturday evening January 1, 1927, attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alexander. After a wedding supper the couple returned to the Altom home and are at home to friends.
Miss Mary Lake and Amon Sterling were married last Saturday January 1 1927 at Vandalia by the M E Church pastor. Sterling is a progressive tee farmer, daughter Mary Lake is from the local Lake family, and the couple will live on the iig farm as friends extend congratulations.
W Doolen and M M Vernon attended a local bank meeting held Sunday evening. The report lists attendees and remarks from the bank officials.
In Herrin on December 23 seven youths were captured and jailed on charges from pocket picking to murder after the new Southern Illinois Gangster Alarm was activated. Suspects include Shirley Kennedy Virgil Hearn Charlie Kennedy Meredith Swain Judge Ingram and Lee Vaughn.
The state spelling championship in Springfield, Illinois, was decided by the word asylum. Frances BE Conrad of Williamsville won after spelling asylum correctly, with Ruth Stotler of Hudson second and Ethel Bass of Mount Carmel third.
In Colp Illinois a raid confiscated three moving vans of liquor and gambling devices from Pete Salamons business. Sheriff Oren Coleman and States Attorney Arlie Boswell led the operation joined by the sheriff's deputies and Coroner George Bell. The raid, the largest in a single van, disrupted wet New Year plans following the murder of Mayor Jeff Stone in Williamson County.
Fragments indicate a PD Fellows installation involving D Ballewe and an event related to readers or editors. Details are unreadable, but the item appears to note a ceremony or meeting with likely local officials and attendees. Further readable context is not available.
Springfield announces bids will be received January 17 for 31 sections of pavement totaling 138 miles, 32 miles of grading, and 52 bridges as part of a 100 million dollar state bond road program. Officials say progress on the 60 million dollar system is complete enough to allow work on the second bond issue with aims to finish at least 1000 miles of hard surfaced roads in 1927.
In Humbolt township a flock on Richard Homann’s farm was attacked by wild dogs Saturday night, killing 138 lambs and injuring others. Several sheep died and more will be killed. farmers plan to form a posse to defend their flocks after a string of recent losses in the area.
Mme Germaine De Very of Paris predicts fashion winds toward shorter skirts as styles shift. The Paris designer notes the trend will gradually erase longer hemlines and influence New York wardrobes this season.
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