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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
1
Refund Provisions Outlined For Motor Fuel Tax
Springfield July 25 The fifty fifth general assembly motor fuel tax of two cents per gallon takes effect Aug 1. Distributors must apply for a license and report inventory on Aug 1 with monthly adjustments claiming refunds for non vehicle use of fuel. Refunds require affidavit by claimant or officer and proof of fuel use outside highway operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Fifty-fifth General Assembly
Department ‘of Finance
Department of Finance
Whitt
Claw
Department of Italy
Obituary: Mrs. Vandeventer of Vernon and Vernon Park
Mrs. Vandeventer died near Moneaqua Illinois after a ten week illness. She lived near Vernon most of life and with husband T B Vandeventer on a farm. survived by husband, foster daughter Mary Wellman, two brothers Sydney and Thomas, sisters Bessie Johnson Nora, nephews Billy Johnson and Thomas Laverne Belcher, and niece Mildred Johnson. Funeral held July 27 at Vernon Park, interred Tillnia cemetery. Rev. J M Smith officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Ill
Til
Billy Johnson
Decatur
Thomas Laverne Belcher
Vernon
Mildred Johnson
Vandeventer
Moneaqua
Vernon Park
Tillnia
J.M. Smith
Patoka
Former Nurse Daisy Seiple Dies in Kansas City
Mrs Earl McJilton known as Miss Daisy Seiple died at a sanitarium in Kansas City on Wednesday. She was a graduate nurse and well known in this community before her family moved to Centralia where they now reside. Her funeral was held in Kansas City Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl McJilton
Daisy Seiple
Kansas City
McJilton
Seiple
Centralia
Birger Trial Jury Finds Birger Guilty of Murder Charges
The Birger-Newman-Hyland trial in Benton convicts Birger for the murder of Mayor Joe Adams. Birger faces hanging on October 15 while the other two receive life terms. Anticipated developments in the downstate warfare are expected to reveal internal details before Birger’s execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birger-Newman
Change in I. C. Time Card Adjusts Evening Train Arrival
An important change in the arrival of the evening passenger train southbound now shows 6 03 p m instead of 0 30. No other changes were made in passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Evening at Fairy Dell Picnic Draws Local Teens
A Saturday gym program participants enjoyed an evening picnic at Fairy Dell with ice cream treats. Miss Irene Crawford studies at Carbondale Normal School. Patoka Bakery advertises appetite satisfier at phone 109. Ed Nattier and wife visited Cartier last week and observed promising cornfields and peach orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairy Dell
Irene Crawford
Toc Normal School
Carbondale
Patoka Bakery
Ed Nattier
Cartier
Investigation into Claimed Facts Under Department Review
The department states it will investigate the accuracy of facts claimed by individuals and will act to expedite proceedings. This notice continues on page 8 with details on the investigation process and its aim to speed up the handling of records.
Dempsey and Sharkey Comeback Battle Reconsidered
A nostalgic reassessment of the Dempsey Sharkey match frames it as a pivotal heavyweight moment. The piece contrasts Dempsey’s disciplined comeback with Sharkey’s youth and ferocity, arguing the bout should be hailed as a true test of merit and form in boxing history.
Speaker Scholes Named as Conservation Advisor
Springfield Illinois July 26 Speaker Robert Scholes has been named by Gov Small as a member of the Fish and Game Conservation Commission The appointment was confirmed by the senate Associates of Speaker Scholes are O W Lehman Lake Villa R B Duvall Belleville and Dana Rollins Bloomington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Robert Scholes
Small
Fish and Game Conservation Commission
Senate
Scholes
O. W. Lehman
Lake Villa
R. BE
Duvall
Belleville
Dana Rollins
Bloomington
Centralia Peoria freight boom drives new runs
W C Pugh visited Mattoon and was assigned to a Centralia Peoria run for his first trip near midnight Tuesday. There are nine craws in freight service between Centralia and Peoria, the largest yet used. Five crews come from the Clinton Centralia pool and four from Peoria Evansville due to two district routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Pugh
Mattoon
Centralia-Peoria
Centralia
Peoria
Clinton-Centralia
Peoria-Evansville
Commercial Club advances road work in Patoka area
The Patoka Commercial Club held a good roads meeting at the First State Bank directors room. Road grading is underway with Sandoval township outfit within corporate limits and the county outfit under Mr Baker cleaning ditches into Patoka. C O Livesay with township rig applying trim mings for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
First State Bank
Sandoval Township
Mr. Baker
C. O. Livesay
Visits State Capital and Shelbyville Farm Talks
A traveler visited the state capital for several days, meeting with the Director of Agriculture S. J. Standard to discuss farm legislation and remedies. On return, he stopped in Shelbyville for a brief visit with State Legislator Sparks, a member from the 40th District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.J. Standard
Shelbyville
Sparks
Birthday Surprise Party for Jack Gilley
A birthday surprise party was held last Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Gilley in honor of Jack Gilleys birthday. Family and home folks attended including F B Gilley and wife Fred Gilley Les Thalman and wife Verdie McGowan and children. Guests departed wishing many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gilley
Centralia Truck Receives Big Fine
George Somerville of Centralia and Road Patrolman arrested Ray McBride near Vandalia last Saturday for overloading a Southern Illinois Transfer Co. truck. The vehicle bore a gross weight of 43 200 pounds, vastly over the allowed axle weight. Justice Frederick Meyer imposed a fine of 82 50 with costs totaling 85 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Somerville
Centralia
Ray McBride
Southern Illinois Transfer Co
Vandalia
Frederick Meyer
Base Ball Season to Open Here Sunday
The local baseball season kicks off Sunday at 2 30 p m in Pa toka park with Salem Merchants as the opponent. Laux and Rhoades will pitch for Salem while Patoka lists several home players including Humes Simcox Wasems Hopkins Adams and others. Bill Doak Hopkins is expected to start for Patoka in the opener and Laux and Rhoades may join Patoka after next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Park
Salem Merchants
Laux
Rhoades
Salem
Patoka
Humes
Simcox
Wasems
Hopkins
Adams
Sandoval
Bill Doak
Birthday party for Betty Ferns seventh birthday
About thirty children gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs George Simcox to celebrate Betty Ferns seventh birthday. The young guests enjoyed their first time out with Betty Fern. Refreshments were served during hours from 4 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simcox
Betty Ferns
Betty Fern
State to Increase Rewards to 1000 Dollars
Springfield Wisconsin July 26 Under a House measure authority is given to raise rewards for fugitives to 1000 dollars from the prior 200 dollars. The move expands incentives for capturing suspects and aiding law enforcement efforts statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
House of Representatives
Harrisburg Fair Opens With Large Crowd Of Visitors
Harrisburg fair opened today attracting a large crowd to inspect displays on the grounds in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Household Science Club Meeting at Legion Hall
The Household Science Club met at the Legion Hall last Saturday afternoon with small attendance due to harvest. They voted to hold officer elections in August and planned a picnic supper at Salem Park on August 4 hosted by Mrs. J. H. Vawter, County Federated Clubs Chair, inviting members and guests to bring a basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Science Club
Legion Hall
J. H. Vawter
Salem
Federated Clubs
Governor selects three more members for parole board
Springfield July 25. Governor Small announces three further appointees to the Division of Pardons and Paroles bringing total to seven. They are Thomas H. Gannon of Chicago C B Sawyer of Kankakee and Lawrence J Benson of Chicago. Benson resigns as general superintendent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to join the parole board. Other members remain C P Hitch Rhodes of Peoria and Morrison. The fifty fifth General Assembly raised the board to nine members plus the supervisor of paroles. Two appointments remain to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Division of Pardons and Paroles
Small
Thomas H. Gannon
Chicago
C. B. Sawyer
Kankakee
Lawrence J. Benson
Cannon
Cannon & Poage
Stock Exchange Building
Catholic Order of Foresters
Sawyer
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Parole Board
C. P. Hitch
Rhodes
Peoria
C. of
Morrison
General Assembly
State Fair Schedule Highlights Week of August
The entry lists events from August 20 to 27 including Automobile Race Day on Saturday, Sacred Concert on Sunday, Children's Day Monday, Springfield's Day Tuesday, Veterans Day Wednesday, Democratic Day Thursday, Governor's Day and Republican Day Friday, Farm Bureau Day and Peoria Day Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Peoria
Governor Small delays bid for third term at state fair
The Chicago Herald reports Governor Len Small will announce his candidacy at the Illinois state fair in Springfield around September 15, delaying his bid for a third term. The announcement was made during the governors conference at Mackinac Island, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Len Small
Mackinac Island
Mich
Springfeld
Dempsey and Sharkey Bout Draws Crowd at Chicago Ringside
The misty reminiscence recalls a 86 000 strong crowd last Thursday night where Dempsey landed a foul blow allegedly taking Sharkey out. referees and fans differ on the verdict as the bout nears a seventh round climax and rumors rise of a title bout against Gene Tunney in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
New York
Jack the Giant
Gene Tunney
Jack Sharkey
Jim Jefferies
Tom Sharkey
Dempsey
Fitzsimintons
Sullivan
Johnson
Sharkey
Jefferies
Willard
Firpo
Tom
Tanney
Chicago
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Moweaqua, Ill
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Speaker Scholes
Springfield, Hl
Vernon, Illinois
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Egypt
Liza Trombone
Clement
Barnarit
King
Miler
China
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