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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1933

Page

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Regulations of Proposed New Banking Law in Illinois

Illinois debates a proposed banking law establishing a five member state board, a governor appointed superintendent with examiners, and stricter bank controls. It limits stockholding, bans certain ownership, requires experienced officers, and empowers the board to liquidate troubled banks without receiverships.

Illinois Illinois News Bureau National Bank Bain Banks Chicago Lews Company Safe Deposit and Trust Company

Highway Patrolman William Vogt Injured in Crash Near Junction

William Vogt of Centralia, newly appointed patrolman, was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a Ford coupe just north of the I C R R viaduct between Junction and Sandoval. He was rushed to Centralia Hospital in serious condition with cuts from glass and a concussion-like impact. Neal Smith helped at the scene before Vogt's hospitalization. Vogt is well known in Centralia for past police work and has many friends along the route. The accident occurred as Meyers turned from the road into his home, with Vogt and Meyers unclear about each other's presence.

William Vogt Centralia Vandalia Junction Sandoval Neal Smith Fairman Centralia Hospital Vogt Patoka Meyers

Baccalaureate High School Gymnasium Service Program

Sunday evening May 21 at 8 00 P M at the high school gymnasium features Class March Invocation by Mrs Leona Belcher songs Living for Jesus and Ship Ahoy Scripture reading and prayers Rev S M Spurgeon and Maude Ellis lead choruses including Out of the Harbor into the Deep and My Pilot Benediction closes the event

High School

Young Robbery Attempt Fails as Boys Apprehended

Two youths spent a Tuesday night at Crosby Apartments then tried to rob a room. Floyd Eaglin pursued them after a missing razor was noticed. They were caught near the city, returned to face Mrs Crosby, and discharged. The youths claimed Kentucky as home with two dollars in pocket.

Crosby Floyd Eaglin Floyd Wes Martin Wes Henry Ford Good Old Kentucky

Commencement Program Highlights and Speakers

The program features a piano solo Woodland Echoes, salutatory Friendship, and a valedictory by Mrs Leona Belcher with Rev W D Humphrey presiding. Nina Walker performs, a Girls Choir sings, and a vocal duet by Mrs Eva Wasem and Mrs Georgia Settem is listed. Address Grist for the Mill and How to Grind It by Rev L V Lovell, diplomas presented by Dr W W Murfin, with Rev J M Smith.

Leona Belcher W. D. Humphrey Harold Collins Nina Walker William Marian Qanmen Eva Wasem Georgia Settem L. V. Lovelll W. W. Murfin J. M. Smith

Sunday Visits Highlight Hudspeth Family Ties

Dwight Day and his wife visited on Sunday with Harvey G Hudspeth and his wife Catherine Ray, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orsey Hudspeth of Sheldon, who is visiting grandparents Harvey Hudspeth and his wife.

Dwight Day Alma Harvey G. Hudspeth Catherine Ray Orsey Hudspeth Sheldon Harvey Hudspeth

Canadian Banking Reform Provisions Highlight Strong Penalties

The plan, overseen by the attorney general, imposes a fee capped at 1.5 percent on assets up to 250000 and 0.75 percent beyond. Bank officers found negligent face removal hearings. accepting loan fees or commissions could bring 1 to 5 years imprisonment. The draft bans private banks like J P Morgan and Co while authorizing mutual savings banks that withstood depressions.

Chicago J. P. Morgan and Co

Household Science Club Meeting Highlights Trips and Demonstrations

A gym program recaps roll call on Illinois travel, talks on northern and eastern trips in 1928, and visits to Washington landmarks. The event includes a cheese of sandwiches demonstration by Mrs. Scott, with 4 H Club notes about July and August program shifts and a gladiolus show.

Illinois North Leona A. Belcher Canada Presid Coolidge Superior Wis Twin Cities Fort William Port Arthur Kakabeka Falll Missabe Iron Range Hibbing Virginia Eveleth Mian Mt. Vernon Martha Washington Washington Monument Anapolis Maryland Billy Dean West Katie Nattier Ozarks Missouri Kansas Colorado Denver National Estes Park Big Thompson’s Canyon Loveland Sugar Bowl America Wyoming Yellowstone Park Shoshone Falls Rockies Idaho Agnes Mae Hayes Scott

Shobonier Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony Held

The graduating exercises of Shobonier Public School were held Friday night at the Baptist church with a large crowd. The program included Ramsey Orchestra, processional, invites by Rev Adams, songs by Congregation, Graduates song School Days, class prophecy by Wayne Metzger, reading by Mary Ann McKnight, address by Rev L C Carty, talk by Mr Melvin Noe, diploma presentation by Ernest Donaldson and benediction by Rev Burnett.

Ramsey Orchestra Melvin Noe Ernest Donaldson Burnett

Pope Towns h ip 8th Grade Graduation Planned

Pope Township eighth graders prepare for graduation at Mound Chapel Church on May 20, 1933. Program includes class march invocation by Rev Noble Bryant welcome Augusta Late songs by P H BE Girls Glee Club and Patoka High School Glee Club addresses by Rev M D Ballance Vernon Orchestra Opal Bryant diploma presentation Benediction. Four graduates are Augusta Lake Dale Jones Opal Bryant and Howard Bryant with teachers Mrs Florence Linton and Forrest Baxter.

Pope Township Mound Chapel iRev Noble Bryant Augusta P. H. BE. Girls Glee Club M. D. Ballance Vernon Orchestra Opal Bryant Patoka High School Glee Club Augusta Lake Dale Jones Bear Creek Florence Linton Opal Howard Bryant Shady Grove Forrest Baxter

Well Known Citizen Answers Last Roll Call

Walter W. Enloe longtime resident died at home of Mr and Mrs J B Hudspeth on May 15 1953 after a long illness He was born January 19 1860 in Bond county near Smithboro He lived as a Christian since revival at Mound Chapel church Funeral service was at the M E Church led by Rev J M Smith and burial at Fairlawn Cemetery in the family lot beside his wife and daughter two sons Roy and W S Enloe survived in Decatur

Walter W. Enloe Hudspeth Bond County Smithboro Mound Chapel S. M. Spurgeon J. M. Smith Decatur M. E. Church Fairlawn Roy W. S

Methodist Silver Tea Meeting Recap at Mae Simcox Home

On Thursday evening May 11 the M E Church Silver Tea gathered at Mrs Mae Simcox home. Devotional and business sessions ended quickly with Miss Mae Eagan and Mrs Allie Gray leading entertainment. Winners were Mrs Spurgeon and Mrs Belcher. Refreshments included cherry pie with whipped cream and iced tea served by the hostess and sisters Mrs Morey and Mrs Blankinship.

M. E. Church Mae Simcox Mae Eagan Allie Gray Spurgeon Belcher Morey Blankinship

Program at M. E. Church Saturday Night

The regular third Sunday night program will be given at the M E Church Saturday night May 20 at 7 30 p m. The topic is World Peace and the title of the play to be given will be a Dream of Peace.

M. FE

Possible race for District 40 vacancy in state senate

As the Register goes to press a vacancy in the district 40 Senate seat may be filled. Charles J. Metzger of Vandalia is urged to run. if he declines Harold Williams of Taylorville could contest the Republican nomination.

Charles J. Metzger Vandalia Harold Williams Taylorville

Memorial and Vacation Bible School Plans At Patoka Vernon

The M. E. Church announces Sunday May 21 services at Patoka 10 45 and Vernon 7 30 with a Memorial service in Patoka on May 20. The Daily Vacation Bible School opens May 22 in Vernon for ten school days from 9 00 each morning for children from 5 to high school. diplomas awarded to attendees meeting requirements. Everyone in town is welcome and parents are especially invited.

King Patoka Vernon

Adams Family Attend Weekend Visit in Chicago

Opal Adams and a Chicago friend spent Saturday and Sunday with the sitter’s parents Walter Adams and his wife, sharing time in the city.

Opal Adams Chicago Walter Adams

Rostra Club Meeting Discusses Longfellow Works

Rostra club met Tuesday evening in May with Ruth Pugh. Bettie Simcox led the Bett English Dept. Longfellow and his works were studied. At the June meeting with Mrs. Bessie Murfinn the group will read Longfellow poem Evangeline.

Rostra Club Ruth Pugh Bettie Simcox Longfellow Bessie Murfinn Evangeline

Clayton Beery and Miss Reba Gray Visit Pana Friday

Clayton Beery his wife and little daughter visited Pana last Friday along with Miss Reba Gray, gathering with locals for a social event.

Clayton Beery Reba Gray

Patoka Pentecost News Church Meeting Notes

Brother Paul preached Sunday morning and Tuesday night with a focus on Unity in the Church. A good turnout attended the Young People's meeting Friday night led by Edith Gray and the Smith sisters. Lois Stephens spoke on Life of Moses and a brief Bible contest followed. Next Friday’s leader will be Lois Stephens.

Bro. Paul Edith Gray Claire Lucile Smith Life of Moses Lois Stephens

Zion Community Red Cross Meeting Held at Zion M E Church

A Red Cross meeting was held at Zion M E Church South five miles east of Patoka on Friday evening May 19 at 7 30 pm with a program including calls to order introductions readings addresses on First Aid Life Home Service and music by Williams String Band led by Sam Cozad chairman of the meeting.

Red Cross Zion M. E South Patoka W. D. Humphrey Chris Neilson Foster Williams String Band H. D. Bigelow Salem Mary Gehrig Reading Frank Thomason First Aid Life van Howe Lucille Lewis Sandoval Williams Boys Chas. Foltz John Bigelow Home Service Helen Fleming Glotfelty Vernon Sam Cozad

Bank Stockholders Elect Officers After Opening Moratorium

The First State Bank of Patoka held its first general meeting since opening. The board elected T. E. Irvin John Rogier Wm B Rogier Wm J Schroeder P J Mojonnier Fred Brown and C D Martin as directors with John Rogier as President and Philip Mojonnier as Vice President. L E Green was chosen cashier with Miss Mac Eagan as assistant cashier.

First State Bank of Patoka T. E. Irvin John Rogier Wm. B. Rogier Wm. J. Schroeder P. J. Mojonnier Fred Brown C. D. Martin Philip Mojonnier L. E. Green Miss Mac Eagan

Beads on a String Senior Class Play at Sandoval High

Sandoval High School presents Beads on a String, a three act comedy mystery, Friday May 19 at 8 p m in the gym. The senior cast includes Bennie Davis Zezzalee Davis J H Davis Clifford Mason Benjamin Davis Harold Beem Ab Dinkler Mrs J H Davis Molly Malerton Jeanette Blue Cleopatra Cleomargine Johnson and Annabelle Newman. Special numbers between acts. Admission 15 and 25 cents.

Sandoval Bennie Davis Zezzalee Davis P. D. Outhouse J. H. Davis Clifford Mason Benjamin Davis Willard McIntire Harold Beem Howard Smith Ab Dinkler Paul Logan Aleatha Fairchild Molly Malerton Ruth Jackson Jeanette Blue vVirginia Stiles Cleopatra Cleomargine Johnson Annabelle Newman Zezzallee Davis

Sandoval Grade School Baccalaureate Program

The Sandoval Grade School will present a Baccalaureate program Sunday night featuring Be Joyful in the Lord sung by the choir, an invocation by Rev. Fairchild, O Love Divine performed by Rena Bellamy and Elizabeth Andereck, music including The Bells of Avalon by the Grade School Glee Club, a sermon by Rev. Lovell, evening prayer by Schuecker, and benediction.

Sandoval Danks Rev Fairchild O Love Divine Nevin Rena Bellamy Elizabeth Andereck de Koevin Cherney Lovell Schuecker

M. E. Church South Patoka Charge Sunday Services

Zion Church holds Sunday School at 10 a m with Addis Walton superintendent in charge. The pastor preaches at 11:00 a m and 8:00 p m Epworth League gathers at 7:30 p m The public is invited to attend you are welcome

Patoka Zion Church Addis Walton Epworth

Dorsey Hudspeth Visits Sheldon From Railway Service

Dorsey Hudspeth of Sheldon is spending a few days with home folks. He is in the trainmen service of the Toledo Peoria Western Railway and runs between Sheldon and Peoria and has been having regular work.

Dorsey Hudspeth Sheldon Dorsey Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway Peoria

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Jesus Maude Ellis Reyie Ee Mvognion Shobonier Methodist Silver Tea Meeting Rostra Club Meeting Patoka Pentecost News Sandoval High School M. E. Church South
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