High School Notes Highlights Community Council and Activities
Paul Troyer Deneen Smith Jessie Watson and William Carter were absent Monday. Jacob Davis returns after a week s sickness. Rev Spurgeon and Rev Musgrave spoke on building character. Girls ready basketball teams, bakery sale December first at Simcox Real Estate, operetta rehearsals for holidays in the new gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Cain
Paul Troyer
Deneen Smith
Jessie Watson
William Carter
Jacob Davis
Spurgeon
Community Council
Mr. Musg
Simcox Real Estate
Bakery sale raises ten dollars for reading material
The second year numberwork class plays store while pupils create bird booklets and work to finish the Primer before Christmas. The Primary Reading class aims for completion as the Primary Language class memorizes and dramatizes Mother Goose Rhymes under Bettie Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley
Bettie Simcox
Absences and class activities noted for four year groups
Margaret Ballance and Dale Walker are absent this week due to illness. Mr Delay taught fourth year Geography Monday afternoon. Fourth year Hygiene studies teeth. Fourth year Geography students are making booklets. Myrle Bricker, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ballance
Dale Walker
Drawing Day Draws Big Crowd Despite Rain
Local merchants note ticket sales waned but Drawing Day drew a large crowd in the new Gym. Opal Belcher conducted the drawing as winners were named among attendees including Mrs. Russell Collins and others listed after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Collins
Ingoi
C. J. Mojonnier
Chigoi
S. M. Richardson
Robert Gray
Millie Verry
C. E. Foltz
Mervit Caldwell
Jim Thompson
Opal Belcher
Rathbone to deliver Thanksgiving radio address
Congressman at large for Illinois Henry R. Rathbone will speak on Why should we be thankful from WJJD Mooseheart broadcasting station at 6 45 P M on Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday November 26 1925 He asks friends across the state to hear his message of optimism and good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Rathbone
Illinois
WJJD
Mooseheart
Ku Klux funeral rite at Nelms parlors
Twenty or more Klansmen gathered at J. H. Nelms funeral parlors to conduct a funeral service for George Spiese. A fiery cross ignited in front of the parlor after the ceremony as reported by the Kinmundy Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Nelms
George Spiese
Kinmundy Express
Time Card Changes for Local Trains
The Register notes delayed changes from the I C. C. to new schedules. Trains 105 now 131 depart Clinton at 4 20 a m, stopping at Decatur Vandalia Shobonier Vernon Patoka Sandoval and reaching Centralia at 8 10 a m. Train 123 now 119 leaves Clinton 2 50 p m with connections through Centralia by 7 50 p m.
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the Register
I. C
Aceine
Clinton
Decatur
Vandalia
Shobonier
Vernon
Patoka
Sandoval
Centralia
Divisoin
Prohibition
Sir-ree
Clarence Porter Returns Via Patoka From Florida Trip
Clarence Porter a noted local citizen arrived in Patoka on Tuesday while returning from Florida with coworker John Langsworth of Pana after several weeks away. They traveled through Tampa and St. Petersburg and noted the embargo on building materials hurting work conditions. A Kentucky sign boasted "The shortest route to Illinois concrete roads."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Porter
Howdy
Patoka
Florida
John Langsworth
Pana
Clarence
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Kentucky
Illinois
Harold Belcher
Staley
Decatur
U. S
W. C. Lowe
Foster Township
Charles Anderson
Chicago
J. W. Alexander
John L. Simcox
Miami
George Porter
Bernie Griffin
Harley McGuire
Centralis
Chevrolet
Dodge
F. B. Miller
Centralia
Packard
Nannie Wilson
A. I. Ingold
Highland
Hollywood
By the Sea
A. L. Irvin
Pomona
California
Patoxa City Dads Hold Meeting on City Sanatorium Grounds
The Patoxa City dads met last Friday night to transact routine business at the city sanatorium. The treasurer reported $1553.91 on hand on Oct 1 and $1655 at the meeting. Absent were Oscar Hill and Ira Martin. present were Mayor Forehand and Trustees Troyer Cain Rogier and Irvine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hill
Ira Martin
Mayor Forehand
Troyer
Cain
Rogier
Irvine
Illini Take Chicago Game Cheers From Local Fans
The Illini victory over Chicago University sparked elation among local fans. The route to the game passed through several cities, with supporters following the team from the Illinois campus to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Lini
Mississippi
al Mater
Nephew of Fred Tacke Killed in Centralia Crash
Reports say Albert Tacke, nephew of Fred Tacke, died in a late Wednesday night automobile accident near Centralia. Coroner Anderson is conducting the inquest as the Register goes to press and no further details are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Albert Tacke
Anderson
Centralia Diver Drowns During Duck Hunt
Forest Baumer drowned last Sunday while duck hunting on the Burlington Reservoir in Centralia. Ed Carmean, his companion in the boat, was rescued by an unknown party when the boat sank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Baumer
Centralia
Ed Carmean
George W Green Visits Shobonier Friday
George W Green was a Shobonier visitor last Friday, described in local notices as stopping by and meeting residents. The brief item notes his appearance and engagement with the town during the Friday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W.green
Local notes from Patoka and nearby towns recall veterans and travels
Monk reports Private Dean Eagan has joined the army and may head for Frisco. Harold Belcher signs as a U S Marine after Decatur work. A flood of local visitors, road notices, and family updates fill Patoka news, including health checks for Gayle Porter and traveling families from St Louis to Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducomb
McChacken
Paul Nester
East St. Louis
Rev. Cox
U. S. Berthoux
Rev. Musgrave
Carl Outhouse
Central City
Claude Smith
St. Louis
Oscar Davis
Jake
Champaign
Miss Rose
D. G. Weidman
Glen Quayle
T. H. Quayle
Bert Quayle
Sowden
Decatur
Centralia
Linn Scruggs
Register
Jennie Farmer
East Main Street
Salem
Bess
U. S
Dean Eagan
Monk
Frisco
Marion County
Ashley
Fairfield
Wayne
Fiora
Olney
Lawrenceville
Robinson
Marshall
Jack
Clark
Cumberland
Effingham
I’ayette
Vandalia
Flora
Rinard
State Department
Clay City
Death of Paul Gehard After Wagon Collision in Effingham
Paul Gehard of Newton was seriously injured when his wagon struck a hard road near Effingham. He later died at Effingham Hospital and was buried in his hometown on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gehard
Newton
Effingham
Effingham Hospital
Corn yield claim posted by Adams company
Adams company reports a yield of 888 bushels and 50 pounds from 9 acres of corn by actual weight and measure. The note invites others with higher yields in the locality to come forward and compare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Adams
Dees Bros Win $80,000 State Contract for Route 14
Clyde and Stanley Dees of Shobonier Oblong form Oblong Construction Co to pursue state and local projects. They secure an $80,000 contract on Route 14 from Carmi to DuQuoin including a 10 mile grade in White County and three large bridges. They plan offices at Carmi with camps along the route, housing and equipment ready for full mobilization by spring. The Dees firm, noted for Fayette County dirt roads and recent bridge near Effingham, projects completion by Sept 1 1926 and aims to hire local workers as work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dees
Shoponier
Stanley Dees
Oblong
Oblong Construction Company
Lovington
Newton
Oil Belt
Shobonier
Fayette County
Dees Bros
Carmi
DuQuoin
Franklin
Hamilton
White
White County
Register
Dees Bros. Company
Effingham
Clyde
Proclamation Urges Quiet For World War Dead
Governor Small issued a proclamation calling for one minute of quiet last Wednesday November as a mark of respect to World War II dead and urged taps to end in silence.
Well Known Old Soldier Answers Last Roll Call
Mr. Hillard Wadkins, aged 83 years 6 months 9 days, died November 9, 1925 at his daughter’s home in Seminary township Fayette County. Survived by daughters Mrs. Mays Mrs. Phelps Mrs. Daniels and sons Robert Silas and Lee, with thirty grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren. Funeral from Seminary to Pratt Cemetery with brief service by Rev. J. M. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillard Wadkins
James Daniels
Seminary Township
Fayette County
David Mays
Mat Phelps
Robert
Silas
Lee
Seminary
Pratt Cemetery
J. M. Smith
Vernon Native Dr Glen Doolen Marries Davenport Girl
Announcement from Davenport Iowa reports the marriage of Dr Glen Wesley Doolen formerly of Vernon Centralia and Champaign to Miss Flossie Cannon of Davenport. The ceremony occurred on November fifth and the couple will reside at 2111 Mound Street Davenport. The groom is a physician and son of Mr and Mrs I W Doolen of Vernon. The Register extends best wishes for their future happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Wesley Doolen
Vernon
Centralia
Champaign
Davenport
Iowa
Flossie Cannon
Mound Street
I. W. Doolen
Ladies Fancy Work Club Holds Thanksgiving Program
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met at Miss Georgia Cruse's home on Friday November 6 with thirteen members present and guests Mrs. Charles Humes of Centralia and Mrs. Frank Crawford. A Thanksgiving program featured verse roll calls and three papers on The Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving The Cranberry Industry and The History of Macaroni. The afternoon ended with fancy work and plans for an anniversary banquet followed by a two course luncheon hosted by the hostess's mother with assistance from Mrs. J. W. Alexander and Mrs. O. A. Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Fancy
Georgia Cruses
Charles Humes
Centralia
Frank Crawford
A. E. Good
Jno. Jennings
S. M. Spurgeon
J. W. Alexander
O. A. Nattier
School Life Poem From Patoka High Schooler
A humorous verse describes a student's hectic morning, rushing to class, enduring a strict headmaster, and pushing through lunch lines for a bun and hot dog. The piece celebrates chaotic school life with light satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Centralia High
Fayette County Teachers Examination Attended by Williams Britt Chandler Belcher
Misses Mary Williams Mary Britt Esther Chandler and Anna Belcher attended the Fayette County teachers examination held Friday and Saturday at Vandalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Williams
Mary Britt
Esther Chandler
Anna Belcher
Fayette County
Community Council to Meet Friday at Legion Hall
The Community Council invites the public to join at the Legion Hall this Friday at 7 30 P M. The group seeks about one hundred members with dues of 26 cents per year and welcomes all public school children, parents, and friends to help make Patoka a better place to live. Officers listed: Samuel Spurgeon Dale Altom Artie Rogier Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Patoka
Samuel Spurgeon
Dale Altom
Artie Rogier
E Nattier
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