Misadventure in Vandalia Involving Patoka Youths
A fragmentary Patoka tale describes six youngsters riding down Vandalia’s Gallatin street in a Ford with two missing tires. They face a local magistrate led by Miller, settle fines totaling twelve dollars and four dimes, and are allowed to return home amid a public hush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Elmore
Vanalia
Patoka
Miller
Illinois
United States of Americas
Pe-to-ke
Trinter
Objectio Sannesof
Vandalias
Vandalia
Gallatin Street
Okan
Bob
Ford
Fortescue Church Bulletin Praises Rev Hines Progress
The St Louis Christian Advocate highlights Rev E M Hines of Fortescue Station St Joseph District for artistic bulletins and effective ministry. His Fortescue congregation, 141 members, shows strong support with a $1000 donor and 200 remaining in debt.
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St. Louis
Fortescue
Hines
Geele
Local Parties Buy Vernon Store Business
Lucas Crawford and J. M. Smith have purchased the Murfin Store in Vernon and taken over management. Crawford, a student in Chicago, will graduate from the Embalmers School next month and will begin practicing soon. Funeral services will be supported by experienced staff in Vernon and Patoka, with Grant Lawrence in charge at the Vernon hardware location.
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Lucas Crawford
Chicago
J. M. Smith
Murfin
Vernon
Lucas
Embalmers
Patoka
Lee Muffin
Lees
Grant Lawrence
City considers light and power bond election plans
The city explores borrowing to upgrade electric lines and secure the plant. An attorney says assessed valuation supports a legal bond issue and the election could be set for mid June with about a ten to fifteen day notice.
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Tocal
Cemetery Fund Exhausted and Help Needed
The cemetery committee reports funds are depleted and urgent volunteers are needed to support the public cemetery. Non residents abroad are urged to send donations of five dollars or less, with an honor roll promised for notable contributors.
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Register
Telephone worker injured by pole at Taylorville site
Pete McKinney of Taylorville and Bell Telephone Line gang was trapped under a fallen pole while rebuilding a line here on Monday and sustained an ankle injury. He was later taken to Centralia hospital for treatment.
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Pete” McKinney
Taylorville
Bell Telephone Line
Centralia
Limestone unloading boosts land value for farmers
Farmers east and south of town have unloaded considerable limestone the past week adding value to their land. More should try. Experiment with a five acre tract and see the difference.
Memorial Day Official Program May 23 1927
Memorial Day program at 1 45 p m from Legion Hall to High School Gymnasium features band music and a 2 00 p m program with saxophone solo Star Spangled Banner invocations duets welcomings Lincoln Gettysburg Address readings various songs and addresses by named performers and clergy.
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the Legion Hall
Wm. Nattier
J. M. Smith
Florence Gain
Leona Walz
Willis
Clara Smith
Edith Gray
Lincoln’s Gettisburg
Alice Murfin
Irene Malan
Paul Kramer
America
S. M. Spurgeon
Three Youngsters Break Into Filling Station
Three youths in a Ford touring car with tarpaulin covering drove to Walter Parks oil station during rain and ripped the screen from the building. They took candy four quarts of oil and fled. Located near Wood yard north of Shobonier they were returned to Sheriff Harvey May and held briefly. The trio claimed Chicago as destination and Louisiana as home.
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Walter Parks Oil Station
Patoka
Woodyard
Shobonier
Harvey May
Chicago
Louisana
Memorial Day Week Church Services and Island Chapel Meeting
M E South Church plans a May 29 morning service after Sunday School to allow timely Memorial Day gymnasium events. A five night meeting begins June 1 at Island Chapel with Rev. Frank Brockelmeyer opening and participation by M D Ballance J W Alexander Harold Joliff Noble Bryant and others. Evening services start at 8 o clock with planned special music.
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M. E. South Church
Binning
Island Chapel
Frank Brockelmeyer
M. D. Ballance
J. W. Alexander
Harold Joliff
Noble Bryant
Memorial Day Service Planned by Sandy Branch
A memorial program is arranged for Memorial Day at Sandy Branch Church Sunday evening, 29, with Rev. S. M. Spurgeon delivering the address at 1 30 p m.
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Sandy Branch
Local News Notes from Patoka and surrounding areas
Dale Altoms spent the weekend with home folks and advertises fresh ground corn meal. Curtain and scrim in white Ecru sell for 19 cents a yard at Altoms. Neil Walker of Du Quoin visited Patoka Friday. Cecil D. Martin was in St. Louis last Thursday. Mrs T B Walker and daughter Arlene visited Salem Friday evening. Eleeta Good began employment in the Martin store. Flags for Decoration Day at Altoms.
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Dale Altoms
Altoms
Neil Walker
du Quoin
Patoka
Cecil D. Martin
St. Luis
T. B. Walker
Arlene
Salem
Caina
Eleeta Good
Martin
Altoma
Present Team Of School Closes Today
Last Friday night the Junior Senior Banquet was held at the local gymnasium. On Sunday the Baccalcurate Service with Rev. Ralph Willis featured a special program and music by a select quoit. Wednesday’s graduation program included Prof. Brown and George Wasem with diplomas. Alumni held their annual meeting and banquet. Today marks final session of the 1926 27 term at Patoka. most graduates plan to enter other schools for a fourth high school year.
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Ralph Willis
Prof. Brown
George Wasem
Patoka
Shobonied Lady Arlet Corsan Dies Suddenly
Mrs Arlet Corsan died after a sudden illness last Friday night. A former Mulberry Grove resident she moved to Shobonier after marrying Arlet Corsan about ten years ago. The funeral and burial were held Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson of the locality attending.
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Arlet Corsan
Mulberry Grove
Shobonier
Ed Anderson
New Deputy Post Mistress Chosen
Miss Mary Wickersham named assistant Post Mistress under John A Jennings to replace Miss Helen Chandler who resigns. The change takes effect June 1. Helen Chandler will join the Superior Mutual Insurance Company as official stenographer and will be glad to receive friends there.
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Mary Wickersham
John A. Jennings
Helen Chandler
Helen
The
Superior Mutual Insurance Company
Centralia Banquet Honors 1926-27 Basketball Squad
Coach Hall and his 1926-27 team with George Wasem attended a banquet in Centralia Monday night. A large and enjoyable gathering featured a splendid supper and a memorable occasion for the entire squad.
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Coach Hall
George Wasem
Centralia
Captain Lindbergh Crowned World Hero Overnight
Charlie Lindbergh of St Louis Springfield Detroit is hailed as the greatest living hero after his historic non stop flight from Brooklyn to Paris in The Spirit of St Louis. He landed to cheers from about 30 000 admirers and was greeted by dignitaries and Ambassador Herrick.
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Charlie Lindbergh
St. Louis
Springfield
Detroit
United States
Charlie
Capt. Lindbergh
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New Foundion
Paris
Atlantic Ocean
France
Ambassador Herrick
Col. Nungesser
French Republic
Capt. Lindebergh
Daily Press
Radio
Smith Becomes Jones Then Is Changed To Brown
A two car collision occurred at West Wood and South Fairview around 5 PM Monday. Miss Virginia Mosely occupied the Moseley car traveling east on Wood while the other car, driven by a man who alternated names Smith Jones Brown, moved south on Fairview. No injuries or major damage resulted and police records linked the license to a Mr Brown of Vernon though not matching the car make. No action was taken by police.
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Virginia Mosely
West North Street
Smith
Jones
Brown
West Wood and
South Fairview Avenue
Moseley
Smith-Jones-Brown
Former residents win Wesleyan scholarships
Wesleyan University offered four scholarships last week for piano organ violin and vocal competition. Winners include Francis Blankinship and Iris Sullivan. Both Misses were born in Patoka making it readable for home folks.
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Wesleyan University
Francis Blankinship
Iris Sullivan
Patoka
Barn Dance at Edwards Home Draws Sixty Friends
A barn dance was held at the Edwards home south of town last Thursday night. About sixty friends, mostly from Centralia, attended and enjoyed a delightful evening.
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Edwards
Centralia
Local schools gain hires as candies stock arrives
This week brings a large candy shipment with five varieties at 20c per pound to Altoms. Miss Mae Lane, a local high school talent, accepts a teaching post at Xenia High School. Prof. Funkhouser, a well known local figure, is re employed to lead Xenia High School next year. Lane is expected to strengthen the teaching corps at the school.
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Altoms
Mae Lane
Xenia High School
Prof
Funkhouser
Miss Lane
Superior Mutual Benefit Association records strong early years
The Superior Mutual Benefit Association of Illinois based in Patoka reports strong standing in its first and second years. President James Warren Alexander notes only one death claim in year one and two more near-term claims resolved as assessments come in. The company grows toward 2000 members while pursuing risk limits and prompt claim settlement for policyholders.
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Superior Mutual Benefit Association of Illinois
Patoka
Illinois
James Warren Alexander
Malone
Alma
Abe Craine
Salem
Alexander
Lee Murfin
Vernon
Union Services Sunday Evening at Christian Church
Arrangements for a special union service next Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Christian Church under American Legion sponsorship with ten minute talks and music. County Clerk Paul Kramer will speak, and the Legion will coordinate attendance and transportation for remaining Grand Army Men to honor Memorial and Decoration Day.
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Christian Church
American Legion
Paul Kramer
Legion
Art Newman Arrested in California
Four weeks after the Regis ter hinted Newman would be found West, authorities arrested Art Newman at Long Beach California in connection with the murder of Mayor Joe Adams of West City. Governor Small signed extradi tion papers and it is presumed Newman will head east soon.
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The
Register
Art Newman
Price
Charlie Birger
Long Beach
California
Joe Adams
West City
Art
Small
Arthur
Herrin Hotel Owner Killed in Gun Battle
Grover Watson founder of the European hotel was killed after a dispute with taxi driver John Glenn over parking in front of the Herrin hotel. Glenn, a former Deputy Marshal under Cooper Stout, fired in the confrontation that also linked to a prior deadly incident three years earlier.
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Grover Watson
Glen Young
John Glenn
Cooper Stout
Watson
Glenn
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Fortescue Church Bulletin Artistic
Baptist
Arden
M. E. South Church Notes
Sandy Branch Memorial
Superior
Herrin
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