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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
1
Obituary note on Aunt Mollie Robinson and Martha Louise Peddicord Robinson. It honors Mollie’s charity and public service and details Martha’s birth in 1856, marriage to El lridge Robinson, long civic work in Vernon Illinois, and burial at Patoka. Includes a list of mourners from nearby towns and counties.
The relatives express sincere appreciation for the kindness shown in their time of sadness and sorrow. They thank everyone for the assistance and the beautiful floral offering in memory of Aunt Mollie Robinson.
Mrs Zip Ballance a longtime Patoka township resident died May 30 1925 at 1130 P M at her home near White Haven She was born Anne Z Cox in Effingham county January 18 1848 and married Thomas R Ballance February 19 1871 They had ten children four of whom preceded her in death now leaves six children seventeen grandchildren one great grandchild one brother and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the home Monday evening with burial in Magassi cemetery
We thank all who assisted during illness and death of our mother and sister for kind words, warm hand clasps, floral offerings, and respect in our sorrow. Cora Ballance, Mrs. H O Acorn, Mrs. Arthur Greenwood, Robert Ballance, Chas Ballance, Lemuel Ballance, Millard Cox.
Former Kaskaskia Town resident Fred Mc Clughen died at his son Chas Mc Clughen's home at 105 McDonald Avenue Evansville last Saturday May 30 at 5 p m after more than a year of illness. He left a large family including Myrtle Emma Lizzie Charles and Fred now scattered across the country. Funeral arrangements are not known.
A St Louis group including Mr and Mrs Lilly Mr and Mrs Harthear Mr and Mrs Beard and grandson visited and enjoyed a big feed at the Nichols home. The yard hosted the noon day spread on Sunday with home folks attending and a pleasant day reported. Mrs Eber Craig of Terre Haute visited home folks while Chas Blankinship and wife of Decatur came over for Decoration Day. Dick Belcher and wife and Mrs Ettie Brown of Decatur spent the weekend with relatives.
Memorial Day 1925 marked a well attended city event in Patoka with a 2 PM parade from the Legion Post Hall led by Vernon band. About twenty World War I veterans marched, one Civil War veteran Henry Belcher carried the colors, and Rev. Monroe Smith opened with prayers. The program featured high school choirs and soloists, readings, a pantomime, and patriotic addresses by Rev. Cox and Dr. B. F. Zobrist. Proceeds from a post–event ice cream supper totaled about $35, with thanks to local Vernon Concert Band and supporters.
Indiana Michigan and Illinois road buffs plan a one day conference at Michigan City on June 29 to push a 24 foot concrete highway encircling Lake Michigan. The project would start in Chicago and run along the lake shore to Michigan City to link with existing routes toward Detroit and the northern pike along the lake.
Frank Brockelmeyer sold 12 lambs to C. A. Adams & Son, bringing $237.60. The note argues livestock returns prove sheep profitable and urges raising more stock with less fuss for community benefit.
Two big days in Patoka Baptist history feature ordination of Rankins to ministry and Berthoux to deacon, with Elder Spears as moderator and Foulon leading the examination. Dedication Sunday includes sermon by Elder Harmon Etter, a basket dinner, and a roll call of members amid out of town guests and a large park gathering.
The drawing day was moved to Wednesday and a large town crowd attended despite the busy season. Fifteen customers received allotments with Mrs. Moeller obtaining two Gold Certificates. Other recipients included Henry Brumfield Merritt Caldwell Bertha Belcher and J W Thompson among others. Nearby towns report smaller crowds than before. Vandalia had only about a third of past attendance.
The death of Mrs. William Farmer wife of Judge Farmer of the Supreme Court was received from Vandalia Tuesday morning. The funeral and burial were held yesterday at 2 30 p m with burial at South Hill cemetery Vandalia. Judge Farmer a Patoka Pope Township native and his family are well known and the community shares in their sorrow.
Mr and Mrs Earl Baldwin and Miss Mary Lorimer of Chicago visited Patoka after leaving Chicago Friday night. They stayed with Earl Baldwins parents in Champaign and left for Chicago Sunday morning in a Ford to reach work Monday. Lorimer is Earl s aunt.
The County Veterinarian urges May testing delays due to unorganized communities. Farmers should list cattle and send to the Farm Bureau office to be notified of exact test dates. Starting June 10, communities will be served in order of lists received with no cost to the farmer. Farmers should have cattle ready to minimize time.
The special school election Saturday has little public interest. The proposal calls for building additions to support the current three year High School course. The Board of Education would issue bonds to fund the improvements, contingent on approval, with hope for economical growth per State Department guidance.
Prof Reynolds leaves for Armington and will not be re employed. Miss Lane finished her work and plans to return next year. Prof Delay to spend part of summer at Charleston with Milton Pedicord likely joining to complete credits for graduation. Last Friday the high school bid farewell for the term. nearly all graduates will attend another school next year.
Philip Mojonnier visited St Louis last week to explore dairy sales and overproduction issues. He aims to set up a dairy plant here and has been urged by the Business News Association to proceed with 50 planned units. He remains hopeful and will reassess this fall when conditions are favorable.
Russell Sloan and Manord Easley of Salem were arrested near Irvington Tuesday night after they held up Jesse Stansell, proprietor of a filling station there. Washington and Marion county officials, aided by Centralia police, landed the suspects in Nashville jail two hours after the holdup.
Miss Helen Nattier hosted thirteen guests for a seventh birthday celebration with gifts and refreshments provided by her mother and Mrs Geo Nattier. Guests included Mrs Ed Nattier Mrs Geo Nattier Mrs J M Emerson Mrs Harvey Hudspeth and Miss Retta Simcox.
The Patoka High School Alumni Association held its annual meeting and banquet at the school Friday night May 29 with over 100 in attendance. The class of 1925, twenty strong, joined the association as the largest entering class to date. Officers elected were Pres. Orville Genre, Vice Pres. Harry Hayes, Sec. Carrie Alexander, and Treas. Dean F. Blankinship. The event featured a supper by the Ladies of the M. E. Church, entertainment, and speeches from board members and teachers. Out-of-town guests included Chas Humes and wife, Mrs Blanche Humes, and others from Centralia, Decatur, Salem, Chicago, Clinton, St. Louis, and Heyworth.
Pennsylvania No. 30 the New Yorker side-swiped a west-bound freight entering a siding near Mulberry Grove 60 miles east of St Louis. Passengers were shaken but none injured. two dining car waiters scratched. One freight car and two locomotives derailed. engineers uninjured. The passenger train backed to Smithboro, then continued via Effingham and Patoka.
Miss Blanche Smith of this place received a special honor at the First Annual Honors Day Convocation held May 15 in the University Auditorium. The event recognized excellence and reflected the home community as well as the university.
Floyd Davis and his wife of Miami Florida spent the week visiting and greeting old friends in the area, renewing acquaintances and sharing memories with locals.
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