Knights Templars observe Ascension Day in Mattoon parade
About 2500 Knights from numerous Illinois commanderies attended Ascension Day in Mattoon. The event began with a morning parade, a Coliseum service, and a large afternoon review with 486 musical participants. Attendees included delegates from Centralia, Carbondale, Decatur, Paris, Urbana and many other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Knights
Mattoon
Patoka
Dean F. Blankinsup
W. W. Murfin
A. Nattier
George Wasem
Ross Walker
William Cain
J. M. Emerson
Mer
Cyrene No. 23
Centralia
Carbondale
Centralia Township
Peterson Park Coliseum
Neoga Masonic Orchestra
Alton
Peroia
Springfield
Decatur
Cairo
Urbana
Bloomington
Paris
Litchfield
Tuscola
Paxton
Danville
Belleville
Watseka
Champaign
Mt. Vernon
Sullivan
East St. Louis
Mt. Carmel
Central
Decatur Herald
F. Joe Hampy
Soldiers Home
Joe
Mesdames T. B. Walker
D. A. Nattier
D. F. Blankinship
Donald Wilson
James Emerson Jr
V. Doolen
Vernon
Alva Wright
Ramsey
Goldie Gould
Shobonier
State Farm
George A. Brown
Vandalia
Patoka Girl Honored at Decatur Sigma Alpha Iota Event
Miss Henrietta Clark of Patoka, a Millikin student in Decatur, earned top recognition in music and was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the local Sigma Alpha Iota province. She will represent the Millikin chapter at the National Meeting in Appleton, Wisconsin, in October and will present a senior piano recital on May 25 at Millikin University Auditorium featuring Chopin works in period costumes.
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National Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority
Champaign
Millikin
Appleton
Wis
Henrietta
Millikin Unversity
Chopin
High School Notes From Local News Desk
The Brownstown boys lost a hard fought game eight to a local team. The Civic and Commercial Law classes study Roberts Rules of Order. Beams discuss installing showers in the gym. Rev Spurgeon to deliver Baccalaureate sermon May 28 at the High School Auditorium. Junior class bought twenty five folding chairs for the gym. Exams slated for the 20th and 21st this month. semester exams on the 25th and 26th. Mr Hall schedules basketball for next season. Sophomore Junior Banquet set for May 21 in the gym. Best third house exhibits awarded to Charles Griffin Floyd Elefritz and Francis Walker. Board seeks a music teacher for next year. Mr Speith of Centralia presented a picture of 1925 graduates. Enrollment next year near one hundred. term begun with seventy two, six students dropped.
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Robert
iRev
Spurgeon
Christ Jesus
Hall
Sophmore
Charles Griffin
Floyd Elefritz
Francis Walker
B’s
Speith
Centralia
Delay
Patoka Grade School Closes After Eight Months
Patoka Grade School, with about 200 pupils, closed last Friday after eight and a half months of work. Teachers were all re employed for next year and the staff included Miss Bettie Simcox, Miss Marl Bricker, Miss Pearl Britt, and Prof. Potts. Promotions were generally made, with some pupils repeating grades due to illness and other reasons.
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Patoke
Bettie Simcox
Marl Bricker
Pearl Britt
Prof. Potts
Chevrolet Coupe Destroyed by Fire West of Sandoval
James Wasem's Chevrolet coupe caught fire last week and burned completely shortly after leaving Patcka, near the Thomas corner mile west of Sandoval. The blaze broke through the floor board and could not be fought.
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James Wasem
Patcka
Thomas Corner
Sandoval
Illinois urged to issue bonds for state forests
Springfield May 18 A 25 million dollar bond issue to buy and develop state forests was urged by H C Norcross president of the Illinois Sportsmen's League The plan aims to restore forests and protect game birds water supplies and outdoor recreation for all citizens with future generations benefiting from the land owned by the state.
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Springfield
Ill
H. C. Norcross
Illinois Sportsmen’s League
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Belleville
Norcross
Misunderstanding and accusations of lying in Vernon visit
The writer addresses claims of lying about a Vernon gogg visit. He notes miscommunication, clarifies that an alarm was unknown at the time, and defends the publication while acknowledging the accusation from a longtime friend.
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Vernon
Vernon Gogg
County Court May 17 1926 Guardians and Estate Orders
The May 17 1926 county court agenda covers guardianship for Louis Doyle Outhouse and Paul Dean Outhouse with Josephine Outhouse as petitioner, bonds filed, letters to issue. Reports of sale for J A Moeller estate approved. Lucas estate probate sees proof of death, resident heirs petition, bonds and oath approved, letters to issue, claims adjustment set for July, appliers Mordecai Lee, William Jones, M C Souter appointed, warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Outhouse
Josephine Outhouse
Louis Doyle Outhouse
Paul Dean Outhouse
J. A. Moeller
Sarah E. Lucas
Mordecai Lee
Wm. Jones
M. C. Souter
Vernon High School Picnic and Commencement Day
Vernon High School held an all day picnic at Fairy Dell on May 12. Students enjoyed fishing, swimming and a feast after which the term closed May 14 with a two year program and a large tenth grade commencement in the Methodist church. Sixteen graduates were honored with diplomas presented by W. L. Hathaway and Rev J L Kapp.
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Vernon High School
Fairy Dell
Mr. Smith
Schoo Board
Asl
Lowell Smith
Methodist Church
Marie Hathaway
J. L. Kapp
Marion Epps
Dilla Hall
Helen Hathaway
Ivy Lowe
Cornet
Glenwood Brown
Claud Jones
Will Arthur Gedel
Florence Reilman
W. L. Hathaway
Carbondale
Vernon School
William Doolen
Arthur Godel
Francis Quayle
Florence Reisman
Mildred Sorrell
Josie Holt
Clark Payne
Nell Johnson
Mildred Brown
Edna Lawrence
Evelyne Norris
Claud Betts
State Highway Sergeant in Patoka
The Register records a social call from Serg. Wm. Pilger of the Highway Patrol Department last Friday. Pilger oversees patrol work in 35 counties with about 15 men under him and is noted for little sleep due to heavy duties.
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Register Office
Serg
Wm. Pilger
Highway Patrol Department
Wilger
Eighth Grade Commencement Held Friday Evening
A large audience attended the Eighth Grade commencement at the local gym Friday night. Sixteen students led by Dale Thompson and Vera Merriman received diplomas after speeches and songs, followed by a devotional address on industry and honesty. The event featured the class march, music, and a valedictory by Alice Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Thompson
Harry Forehand
James Emerson
Charlie Pugh
Lynn Eagan
Carl Rogier
Edward Johnson
Willie Nuattier
Alice Murfin
Lucile Walker
William Parker
Laverne Crowder
Hiram Ballance
Lillian Carter
Vera Merriman
Hulda Tacke
J. M. Smith
Willis
Murfin
Railroad News Signals Low Local Tides and Busy Express Lines
The Centralia Chicago line handles heavy Express Company traffic via Southern Berries with solid express trains north to Chicago. Charles Steger revisits trains 119 and 132 while a new time card from last Sunday settles, rolling changes blow over. North end service shifts include the Chicago passenger reaching Clinton after 2 am and taking the Decatur to Chicago sleeper, with Train 182 running through to Clinton after overnight adjustments. Section Foreman Ellis of the Kinney Division visited home briefly.
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Chicaago
Centralia
Southern
Chicago
Charles Steger
North End
Clinton
Pana
Decatur
Ellis
Kinney
Those Good Old Fishing Days
Fishermen sigh for the old days but stay compliant with the fish law. They await changes while selling is restricted, hoping to keep catches for personal use and avoid trouble. The current limits promise a heavy haul for personal use once the lid is lifted.
Little Daughter Passes Away At Age Two
Fern Ellen Arnold daughter of Roland Arnold and Florence Carter Arnold was born March 22 1924 in Shobonier Illinois and died May 13 1926 at age 2 years 1 month 21 days She leaves her father two grandmothers two uncles and eight aunts with her mother having preceded her in death
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Fern Ellen Arnold
Roland Arnold
Florence Carter- Arnold
Shobonier
Card of Thanks for Baby's Illness and Burial
We express thanks through the Patoka Register to friends and neighbors who assisted during illness and burial of our darling baby. Special thanks to Rev. Monroe Smith and Rev. Fox for kind words, the choir, and floral offerings. Qolend Arnold Mire Elisabeth Carter Mrs James Daniels and other relatives.
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Patoka
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Henrietta Clark
Millikin School
Brownstown
Illenois
County Court
Washington, D. C
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Railroad News
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