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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
1
Miss Farence Swett, a veteran San Francisco policewoman, says ten country girls enter trouble in the city for every one city girl. She attributes it to lack of money and jobs, loneliness, and influence of other girls, noting shoplifting cases rise around Christmas. She adds women are fewer in prison than men.
Mrs. W. L. Parks welcomed fourteen members and guests Mrs. Roy Pugh and Mrs. J. L. Parks on May 7. DeLay presented an interior decorating talk with questions and corrections. Auld Lang Syne was sung. a committee was formed to hire caretaking for R. R. Park and a May 15 bakery sale at the State Bank was planned to fund the effort.
The Boethian class from a Baptist Sunday school held a weiner roast at Robinson Hills north of Vernon on Tuesday evening May 11. Teachers and families met at Miss Helen Chandler's home around 7:80 then moved to a spot east of the hard road for a large bonfire. After roasting and eating, many joined hands for games and the group enjoyed the evening and plans for more outings.
Mother's Day observance held at the Christian Church with a Sunday School led program. Pastor Mrs Hill substituted for Rev Sue Hill of Urbana and delivered a touching address on the day.
Next Sunday morning at 10 45 Rev Kapps will preach. Remember the First and Third Sundays mornings and the Fifth Sunday nights when Rev Kapps will be here.
Yeggmen attempted to rob Vernon State Bank on Tuesday night using high explosives after gaining entry by prying a window. They packed the vault with feed sacks to muffle the blast but triggered the burglar alarm and fled. vault damage estimated at 1200 to 1500 dollars with insurance.
The paper invites readers to contribute school items for a forthcoming page. Requests include graduates promotions teachers and attendance news from all local schools. Submit or call early in the week between 8 and 10 a.m. or mail details for potential publication.
Hugh Graham, living on the G. E. Ballance farm east of Patoka, spent most of winter unable to work. A neighborly group gathered Tuesday and plowed and harrowed ten acres to help him recover.
Mrs. Gertrude Christie and daughter Juanita with Ralph Christie, wife and son. Long Brook shire of Walker. Charley Merer of Macon. Mrs. Fannie Seybert and daughter Leanor of Assumption. Harry Christie of Walker and friend Effie Mase of Blue Mound. Lawrence Wilson of Bear Creek. Walter Pribble with wife and son Marion and daughter Edna May visited Mrs. Mary Pribble on Sunday.
The nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Chandler known in Little Bethel and recently moved to Moneaqua died Tuesday with burial planned for Wednesday. The family receives community sympathy from residents who knew them.
Claud Bopp and Miss Nina Foltz announce their marriage and will reside in Sandoval. The groom is the son of J. W. Bopp of Fairman, a popular local young man. The bride is the daughter of Robert Foltz, who lived here in recent years at Bonnie. Both come from well known families with many congratulating friends.
The Bible Gleaners class met with Mr and Mrs Roy Malan on Friday into May 7th. After the business session attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake. The evening concluded with Bible questions and various contests.
Miss Annfield who has been visiting with Miss Clara Moran and friends left Wednesday for Chicago after a very pleasant stay here.
President Mojonnier announced the committee selections for the Patoka Three Day Farmers Fair and County Institute. Entertainment chair Ralph Willis. Grounds T E Irvin. Music Mrs E L DeLay. Advertising J L Simcox. Premium O A Nattier. Amusements E L DeLay. Concessions Fred Gilley.
Eighth grade commencement held Friday evening in the school gymnasium at eight o'clock. Address of welcome graduation song valedictory and presentation of diplomas delivered by Rev J M Smith Vera Merriman Alice Murfin by class by chorus benediction offered by Rev S M Spurgeon and Rev Willis.
J. A. Padgett, a former resident who moved here from Williamson County in his youth, died last Thursday. John Dorris attended his funeral at Stanford on Sunday. He was well known here and leaves a mourning family.
New York Central's 20th Century Limited earned ten million dollars in the year ended fiscal year. The flagship train between New York and Chicago averaged three to seven sections per run and completed the overnight trip in about 20 hours. Nearly 2,000 train sections carried about 250 passengers each on average, marking a 20 percent earnings rise from 1924.
The notice names Willie Nattier, Lucile Walker, Laverne Crowder, Lillian Carter and Hulda Trucke as party affiliates or participants in the upcoming regional event. The document outlines their involvement and the procedural details for attendance or acknowledgment.
Claud Smith of St Louis joins his brother Russel Smith of Princeton Indiana for a weekend visit with their parents Jeff Smith and wife. Russel works in the newspaper field in Indiana and is reportedly finding success. he formerly worked with the Tribune at Assumption and is not new to the business.
Patoka notes mention J M Smith Vernon Pa toka visitors George Somerville and Kate Leninger Vernon visits. Martins store offers discounts on tights and cakes while Wasem’s Meat Market promotes a May 15 bakery sale for Railroad Park funds. Frank Belcher buys a Ford, Dains Store features a real calves sale May 18, and the community hears of several family visits and upcoming events.
Corres pondent in unrepresented locality sought. Patoka Manor Co executives attended sales instruction. Chevrolet Corporation hosted a meeting. Mrs. Pugh and daughter visited Clinton. daughter stayed through the week. Martins offers corn per can 10c and tomatoes 10c. Rosa Chandler finished teaching at La Place and returned home. Chicago visitors and Martins promotions noted. Cemetery work planned May 22 at Harrison Cemetery. J C Bowen trustee Odin IL and W E Harper visit Harrisburg. New summer caps at Martins and Betty Simcox debut with measles. Fancy Work Club bakery sale at State Bank May 15. Rail Road Park proceeds to benefit Banana special pricing at Wasems Market.
The Fairmount Jockey Club on the National Trails between East St. Louis and Collinsville opens its 32 day spring meet Saturday May 29 with the first Fairmount Derby set for June 19 drawing 169 nominations the largest for any track. Notables including Harry Payne Whitney August A Busch Jr and Audley Farm will be represented with top horses and races expected across the season. Layman T Hay sits as president with J H Rickman vice president C Bruce secretary treasurer and Matt J Winn managing director overseeing top quality sport.
The Community Council meets on the second and fourth Fridays. If the gym is occupied meetings move to the bank. The president was authorized to pay another 100 on the note. A play was postponed and members urge ideas to help the council, hoping for renewed interest and progress when the season returns. Donations for the gym include the Ladies Fancy Work Club and Mae Eagan.
The Sunday School is growing and invites all to attend. B Y P U meets each Sunday evening at 7 00. Preaching services are held every first and third Sunday of the month. Eld Walter Miller is the pastor.
Since our last report the following have paid their subscription to the Register and are placed on honor roll: Michael Beckler, Mrs Beatrice Buxton, Hattie Blair, A J Britt, F J Hampy, J W Crawford, Mae Simecox, Roy Thompson, Claud Garrett, C O Livesay, K S Jennings, A M Peek, R N Norris, Robert Davidson, Vernie Davidson, Mrs M J Stablein, Fred Lutz, Jesse Pierce, Mrs Mary Pribble, Mrs Kate Leninger.
A large furniture truck from St. Louis bound for Cincinnati turned over between Vandalia and Hagerstown last Monday night, killing one man.
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