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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1926
Page
5
A long local column records visits by Vernon De Vasco Lockwood and family, neighbors from Moncaqua, Maron, Patoka, and Centralia, plus many weekend activities. The piece includes illness recoveries, a band rehearsal, a Ladies Aid meeting, surprise gatherings, and a new car sedan project for Fred Brown.
Lew Engler helped Oscar Doolen butcher a beef last Tuesday. Russell Green and Cecil Shaw husked corn in Maron. Mrs. Grant Arnold of Clinton visited her son Robert and family. Carl Caldwell and Marion Griffin of Alma stopped by F. M. Griffin and family. Mrs. Dale Arnold visited Mrs. Ed Oertwig and Mrs. L. Foster. Irene Beckmier, daughter of Wm. Beckmier and wife, was ill with appendicitis. Francis Griffin attended the Masonic Temple dedication at Ramsey and stayed with R. O. Griffin family. Sam Arnold joined the trappers club and aims to specialize in skunks. Arnold Chapel meeting continues but attendance is light due to bad weather. Miss Mary Jones leads singing. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Doolen went to Vandalia for dental work. Four inches of snow and cold weather greet rabbit hunters.
Washington Nov 20 The status of federal buildings in the 19th district including Decatur under the $165 million building program will be reported to Congress by December 15. James A Wetmore supervising architect of the Treasury Department announced a nationwide survey of federal building needs has been in progress since July 1.
Treasury agents completed field surveys in Illinois and across the nation assessing post office needs. About 2,000 questionnaires were answered with housing data for federal services, guiding a three class pm ranking for projects to Congress next month. Illinois cities seek roughly 45 new or enlarged quarters at an estimated 18.84 million dollars. nationwide projects total about 225.89 million dollars.
Princeton geology department begins a two month country tour in a specially designed Pullman car to study geology and natural resources over about 10 000 miles. Dr. Richard M Field leads the twenty two pupils and instructors and they will be examined at Princeton after the trip. This view shows the classroom car.
The article notes player changes with Hubert Griffiths out and Fred Nicecum stepping in at forward while Richards is replaced in center. The coach promises improved play after practice and mentions a near finished community hall as the stage for Brownstown to challenge Patoka.
Blanket sale promoted by Hill Bros urging customers to buy blankets now with emphasis on available stock and seasonal need. Includes call to action and pricing hints in a compact local ad style.
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