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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
1
The Patoka class of 1925, twenty strong, filed into the M church for closing exercises. Rev Smith preached on education and religion, urging continued study and community effort to improve local schools and town life.
Patoka High School held its graduation in the M. X. Church with twenty graduates led by valedictorian Mary Williams and salutatorian Nellie Davis. Rev. Fannon delivered the address, praised the town, and called for a stronger community spirit. The program included a musical reading by Mrs. Cox, piano by Kathleen Davis, and a quartet by Blankinship Altom Henley and Gray. The ceremonies closed with a picnic at Fairy Dell and the Alumni Meeting.
A late Thursday storm brought rain and hail across the region with large hail damaging homes and breaking windows. In the Fairman district wind wrecked buildings and ruined gardens and crops before a Monday freeze added more damage.
Saturday eve May 30 at 7 00 Devotional and deacon ordination Sunday May 31 1925 Sunday School 9 30 Dedication sermon 10 45 basket dinner 12 00 afternoon 1 30 devotional roll call mandatory BYP union 6 45 pantomime Oh Zion Haste 7 30 missionary sermon by G O Foulon seven young ladies perform special music all sessions open to all members urged to attend
A meeting is scheduled at Pratt Cemetery on May 30 at 3 o'clock to select a committee to manage cemetery interests.
The death of Mrs. E. B. Robinson of Vernon was reported Wednesday noon. She had been in ill health under a physician care and is believed to have died at least ten hours earlier. The funeral is set for Friday at 1 PM from the late home with burial in Pavoka cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson announce the marriage of their niece Miss Daisie Henry of Sholconier to Hillard QC Blalock of Chicago. The ceremony was at 10 am Sunday May 17 in Chicago with Rev McGrafety officiating. The couple will reside on West Jackson Blvd.
A Thursday card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Parks honored Mrs. W. W. Langridge of California visiting the week. Winners were Mrs. Thos. Stephens and Mr. Allen Cope for first prize. Consolation to Mrs. L. W. Cope and Mrs. J. L. Parks. Refreshments followed.
The Southern Baptist Convention in Memphis drew about 15,000 messengers from eighteen states and foreign missions. Reports showed 189,536 baptisms for the year since May 1924. W. F. Cox and Mrs. Cox served as messengers. 2,000 women attended the mission work session. Plans for next year were laid by both bodies.
The Chatter and Stitch Club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. Homer Potts. After business, the group enjoyed contests and dainty refreshments served by the hostess. Guests included Mrs. Apple, Mrs. Chas Belcher, Mrs. Vernon Dulomb, and Mrs. Paul Potts of Keysport.
News from St Louis reports the death of Erastus Rassie Jackson at his home there. He was a brother to O D Jackson and M A Jackson of this locality and was a former resident well known in the area.
Progress reports show the Green well in Vernon is down about 800 feet with drilling pushed constantly. The test will reach roughly 1800 feet and a second test may follow even if the current one proves dry, creating anxious expectations for the outcome.
The M. E. Church at Vernon will hold Sunday morning worship May 31 with a memorial sermon. The boys Sunday School class will present a brief program before the sermon, and at 7 30 P M the pastor C H Carleton will speak on the work of the Sunday School in the church.
Memorial services will be held at Sandy Branch next Sunday May 31 at 2 PM. Rev. Carleton of Vernon will deliver the address.
The Dowell bill before Congress would authorize 75 million dollars annually for 1926 and 1927 to support federal aid roads in several states. 1924 saw 9,900 miles completed at a cost of 171.5 million with ongoing projects costing about 895 million, of which the feds would pay 176.5 million. Small towns may gain or lose merchants as roads improve, but better merchandising and advertising can offset losses and keep trade within communities.
Mrs L Place donor of a new fence at Phelps Cemetery supports the grounds and urges others to contribute. She is active in Patoka community efforts and promises to help with the July 4 Cemetery Picnic.
Mr. Hunter of Hunter Motor Co. Sandoval has visited Patoka repeatedly with several live prospects nearby. He works with local man Dan F. Wickersham, and the pair can arrange a car deal for interested buyers.
The M. E. South Quarterly Conference was held on Tuesday. Rev. Mathis, the Presiding Elder, spoke here Tuesday night.
Don Eagan enlisted for three years and is expected to arrive home on any train.
Springfield May 20. Hydrophobia or rabies is creeping into central Illinois from an epidemic area. Dr Isaac D Rawlings reports 25 people in 15 counties attacked by mad dogs since January 1 with no human cases thanks to Pasteur treatment. Local dog muzzle laws and Pasteur treatment are urged. Bank meeting for Fourth of July celebration outlines committees and calls for volunteers and donations to support a Home Coming observance with trains stopping in town July 4.
The Memorial Day service will include Rev Cox delivering the address of the day. The New Vernon Concert Band will provide the music with local talent. Stores will close Saturday at noon and remain closed until 4 p.m.
The American Legion Boys announce their Ice Cream Supper will be held under their auspices and relocated to the vacant lots north of Martin and Martins store. They ask neighbors to give the boys a lift and support them now.
A Pentecostal revival will be held in a tent on school grounds at Arnold Chapel. The meeting runs nightly at eight o clock starting May 31. Evangelist W. K. Hoag is in charge and invites all to sing and hear the old time gospel preached.
The description notes Mable reshaping her lips after every kiss, a vivid detail reflecting a routine or ritual around kissing. The text emphasizes precision in appearance and a repeated action tied to affection.
Maurice proposed partnership in vaudeville but the dancer declined stating it was too unstable a business.
A fragment reports elephants used to make billiard balls amid an automobile accident scene. An elderly woman in a stopped car asks a bandaged man if he is hurt and he replies he has lost both eyes. a banter about bigamy and service follows.
A quirky note reports Fred has begun classical dancing inspired by a union quit attempt in a Pullman berth. The piece contrasts fears of automobiles airplanes and dentistry, hinting at broader anxieties in daily life.
A couple jokes about the ongoing run of Abie's Irish Rose in the newspaper theater ads. The wife notes the play is still screening while the husband jokes about domestic life and chores.
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