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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1929
Page
5
Illinois highlights the Research and Educational Hospital in Chicago, a joint venture of the University of Illinois College of Medicine and the State Department of Public Welfare. It serves the poor, trains doctors, and conducts scientific disease research, with facilities to cure, educate, and investigate.
A University of Illinois graduate, class of 1916, is credited with solving a machine gun firing problem amid propeller blades and inventing the popular Invarstrut piston. His first notable device is the Nelson gun control and his second is the Nelson type piston used in most automobiles with aluminum alloy pistons.
Registrar reports 1928 29 sessions show 117 additional students enrolled at the University of Duidois in Urbana Champaign and Chicago departments than in 1927 28.
A University of Illinois budget pitch argues the institution costs residents about eighty-two cents per person annually, about four percent of state taxes, and far less than national candy and tobacco advertising outlays. It compares university spending to coal, crops, and auto travel, underscoring affordability within the state economy.
National Municipal League study praises Illinois agricultural extension under University of Illinois College of Agriculture. County farm advisers exist in nearly all counties and oversee 50+ farming projects aiding profitable farming and homemaking. Many students participate in religious associations, not indicating irreligion.
The 1928 29 University of Illinois enrollment shows men outnumbering women by nearly four to one, with figures covering both Urbana Champaign and Chicago departments.
Local notes list Altom's line of work shoes and spring merchandise. Residents and visitors include J A Cooper of Sholconier, Dean Blankinship of Eureka, Higgins and Foster of Centralia, and the Natfier family buying new Essex coach. Also reported are garden plants, flour and feed arrivals, onion sets, and various household goods.
Music instructor ready to drive to students for piano lessons as roads thaw. Interested parties urged to write or call the provided number to join the class.
Ida F. Wilson named Administratrix of Joseph A. Wilson estate announces provisions of probate in Marion County Illinois. She will appear at the Marion County Court in Salem for June Term on the first Monday to settle claims and request all debtors pay promptly. John L. Kagy attorney listed.
Dr Zobrist a former Patoka resident was raised to mayoral rank after the recent municipal election. He did not canvass for the position but won by a substantial margin, succeeding the doctor's leadership of the city’s commercial body. Patoka friends extend congratulations.
Cracker Neck residents report relief as rains ease. Families from Cracker Neck, Shattuc, Vandalia and Carlyle shared visits and meals last weekend. George Belcher bought a milk cow. gardens and corn planting begin as effort to grow food and sustain households.
Fostersburg social roundup notes visits by Mr and Mrs J W Arnold to Ora Arnold. Mrs W H Jones spent weekend in Salem with son Samuel. Russell Green of Decatur visiting parents S C Green and wife. Thelma Arnold returns to Brown's Business College after mumps at home. Mason Bassett helps pull out Walter Wernsman from mud near Doolen school. Oscar Doolen loses a cow on Saturday.
Local residents record Sunday visits to Burg Alma and Decatur. Funeral for O D Mitzel held at New Baden. Charles Clark ill in Greenville and Clarke suffered a stroke. Parish groups meet at Haley Chapel. drama practice by Shobonier Freshmen continues.
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