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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1929
Page
1
In Vernon area a car driven by Jesse Lawson towing details of a possible robbery sparked anxiety. Reports say Lawson vanished then reappeared, claiming a kidnapping or setup and later described being held in Carlyle before walking home. Officials say motives and Fate remain unclear.
A Sunday noon birthday party was hosted at Phillip Meador’s home for Myrle Meador's birthday on Monday May 27. Guests included Emery and Stewart Meador Isa belle Cooper Ruth Sorrel Leona Jones Gene Opal Jones Vernon Miele Williams Thelma McNair Helen Hall Vernie Hicks Vandal ia Vera Thomas Salem Mrs Cec il Carter Decatur Laveda Cox Arnold Chapel Lucy Marohl West Atoka and Mr and Mrs Wilmer dor and children. An aunt and Mrs Zora Grylic and Mrs Thos Edgars of Ar called to offer wishes.
Rae Gray and Virgil Cox visited Cardinal Park in St Louis last Friday evening as the Cubs defeated the Cards. Sunny Jim Bottomley hit two home runs for the Cubs.
A Memorial Day program honoring fallen servicemen will be held Sunday afternoon June 2 at 2:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. A parade from the Legion Hall to the auditorium led by the band starts at 1:30 PM, followed by a cemetery decoration. The program includes invocations, addresses, music by local choirs and bands, and Taps.
The Household Science club met at the gym on Saturday May 25 with Mrs. Katie Nattier as president in place of Mrs. Lula Troyer. Members elected Mrs. Lela Ballance to fill a vacancy, approved moving meetings from the fourth Saturday to the fourth Friday, and praised gym yard work while enjoying strawberry pie. Several guests from Centralia spoke on literature and authors.
After months of rest the gymnasium yard piles were leveled by Lester Ballance Roy Ballance and helpers. They built up the yard seeded it and fenced it. The Household Science club lauds their effort and thanks local business houses and the Elevator for seed and support.
A Salvation Army representative will collect clothing in town Monday morning. Residents are asked to have items ready for pickup. Captain Redburn signs the notice.
Harvey Munger left Friday morning for his home in East Prairie Missouri after visiting friends around Carbondale for a few days.
New York reports postal inspectors break up a nationwide ring selling washed cancelled stamps that deprive the government of about $1,000,000 yearly. Two alleged members are under arrest, with further arrests expected. Charles William Gramm of Ophar Mills Inc faces $1000 bail in federal court.
The Patoka Alumni held the last session of the school year on Saturday night while a Friday picnic occurred at the Centralia reservoir. The high school graduation took place Wednesday night in the local gym, with the grade school closed last week. Tea chers go on summer break and many pupils will scatter. over twenty graduates will not return. Carlyle plans draw some students, while Iowa University reportedly faced Big Ten action over recruitment. The Bac calaureate was Sunday night, Rev. S. M. Spurgeon delivered the message, and a larger crowd attended Wednesday’s graduation with Rev. Sweitzer giving the class address. The 1929 Alumni session is set for Saturday night.
Patoka residents learned last Saturday morning that Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier had been taken to the hospital at Effingham for an imminent operation. Later word said the operation was performed Wednesday and a speedy recovery is hoped. Mrs Mojonnier has many friends awaiting further news.
Miss Rose Davis who taught at Elmwood last winter has completed her work and is home for vacation. Friends are glad she has been selected again for the coming winter.
The Sandoval Community High School holds graduation tonight with two Patoka students Francis Gaston and Miss Beulah Wickersham completing four years. Miss Margee Wilson leads a class match and piano, with solos by Clifford Metten and Miss Jane Wilson. Mr H H Bailey of Altamont delivers the address, and board member Holmes will present the diplomas.
The Register reports Dr. T T Genre of the USDA Bureau of Animal Industry, stationed at Crystal Michigan after Sag inaw, writes he enjoys life with his family well housed on a large inland lake. He notes several years of service and pending advancement with the fish law reform.
Wilbur McIntyre and family, former Patoka residents now living in Nason, spent yesterday with hometown friends. He suffered a coal mine injury in Danville last September but has largely recovered. He was elected mayor of Nason in April and has long served as city treasurer.
Vernon will celebrate the Fourth of July with preparations underway to perfect and carry out a full independence day observance in the community.
News from Hopkinsville Kentucky reports Miss Vivian Nattier in Patoka to spend summer vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs George Nattier She is finishing her third year at Bethel College during the season
Thelma Hopkins and Harold Simcox of this place married in Aurora last Saturday night attended by their families. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Hopkins west of Patoka. The groom is oldest son of Mr and Mrs George Simcox of Patoka. Both graduates of Patoka High and Centralia Township High Schools. The bride worked for Superior Mutual and the groom has an appointment with Krese Inc in Chicago assigned to Aurora store. They will reside there until further assignments.
Vernon hosts a profit sharing event with Ida Wilson taking first place Claud Norris second and Miss Frisby third. Participants include Mrs Fred Lawrence Mrs Bertha Holt Henry Moeller Henry Knecht Jr Mace Binnion Wm Brewer Miss Christine Crawford Krank Muffing Gilbert Brown and Myrtle Ballance. Ruth Laws selected the coal for the final burn.
A. L. Vallow of Clinton visited home folks here this week. Harold Walker and son of Heyworth spent a couple days here this week. James Wasem and wife of S&J. Louis visited home folks here Thursday.
C R Dees, Steve Eaglin and others visited home folk, relatives, and friends this week in Patoka and nearby towns. A Patoka Band meeting is planned Friday night. Wasem's Cash Market advertises weekend specials on cane sugar and fresh produce for Decoration Day.
Governor Louis L. Emmerson unveils a sweeping cut in the biennial budget for the pardons and paroles division within the welfare department. Total appropriations drop from 1,362,000 to 745,800, with payroll reductions of 386,000 and field agent funds halved. The plan, defended as eliminating nonessential payroll once more, signals numerous job losses across state agencies including commerce, fire marshals, and conservation.
Republicans from many states travel to Ripon Wisconsin for the G. O. P. diamond jubilee on June 8 at the Lawsonia Country Club. Motor routes from Chicago Washington St. Louis Cincinnati and New York are outlined with highways and scenic drives to the event.
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