High School Notes Highlights Visits and Student Activities
State Supervisor Ray L Moore spoke on fair play and planning after school while praising the school’s growth. County Superintendent Hattie Blair promised a longer followup talk. Alice Emerson and Harold Simcox visited. students prepared exhibits for Parents Days on December 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Ballance
Ray L. Moore
New York
Mac
Hattie M. Blair
Alice Emerson
Harold Simcox
Language and art study notes in classroom record
The second year Language class studies the Landseer picture Dignity and Impudence and the primary Language class studies Kittens by Adam. The second year number work class reads and writes numbers to one thousand. New triangles for the Toy Orchestra. Visitors last week included Mrs Geo Nattier Mrs Roy Malan and Mrs P B Simcox Rettie Simcox Teacher.
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Landseer
Adam
Geo. Nattier
Roy Malan
P. B. Simcox
Rettie Simcox
Vandalia Opens Modern Cottage Plan Hospital
The new Vandalia Illinois hospital opens for public inspection on November 28 and 29 and for patient care on November 30. Costing about fifty thousand dollars, it features an operating room x ray sterilizing wing and steel furniture in color schemes to resemble a home. Located northwest on land donated by Sonneman brothers, the building was erected by Dr. Mark Greer with furnishings from local organizations and citizens. The facility will welcome physicians in good standing to support the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Illinois
Wm. M
Wm. T. Sonneman
Mark Greer
Vandalia Chamber of Commerce
One Killed At The End Of A Mule Party
Coroner Anderson was called to Centralia to hold an inquest over a man who joined two friends at Breese then attended a large mule party. After a long trip and a car overturn during a tirade, one man died. Murder charges loom as the inquest resumes Friday evening.
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Anderson
Centralia
Breese
Community Council Meeting Urged for Friday Night
Community Council urged to bring at least one new member this Friday night, November 27, due to a prior misunderstanding that left Legion Hall unprepared for the last meeting. Precaution will be taken for readiness. all members and prospective members urged to attend for important work. A bakery and rummage sale on November 14 netted $20.42 in clean useful articles, with a public auction to be held soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Centralia taxi driver robbed north of town Saturday
Ray McBride of Centralia drove two men in a Star Taxi to Harvey crossing on a broken down truck tale. They handed him $27 then dumped him near a creek north of Patoka and sped away in a Ford taxi. The pair, Culver Morris of Ghie and Roy Carroll of Florida, were found drunk and arrested after gas oil purchases.
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Ray McBride
Centralia
Harvey Crossing
Patoka
Pete Meador
Vandalia
Roll Brown
Shobonier
Meador
Sholconier
Vogt
Kaclin
Salem
Culver Morris
Ghie
Roy Carroll
Florida
Adams Corn Yield Boosts Patoka Community Spirit
Report from Patoka and Vernon branches details large corn and hay purchases at local elevators. Publisher urges residents to trust their community, boast, and keep boosting the home area despite naysayers and tough times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Patoka
Vernon
Floor of Gym Progress Amid Community Fund Drive
Local directors exhausted funds and borrowed from a town bank to finish the gym floor project. About forty five residents signed a financing document as the Community Council and school groups pledge to raise and meet obligations. A concrete base is in place with a maple floor planned for the main area and hard pine on the seating sides. The stage nears completion and seating and doors are in place, with the heating plant operational for early use under state high school board requirements.
Clay County Sheriff Candidates Announced
Flora Journal Record lists three candidates for Clay County Sheriff while the Clay County Republican reports a fourth. The notice signals a party split and early campaigning in the county.
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Flora Journal-Record
Clay County Republican
Landsowners Must Allow Hunters under New Law
A recent state legislative passage tightens hunting access requiring landowners permission before hunting on private property or waters. It prohibits trapping or hunting with gun or dog on land unless posted notices or explicit owner forbiddance exists. Penalties include fines from 15 to 100 dollars per offense or 10 to 20 days in jail or both.
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Dros
Patoka Man Selected as Farm Bureau Head
John Rogier of the township was elected president of the Marion County Farm Bureau. He discussed the Red Top Pool Exchange, noting it now handles about twenty five percent of the world red top supply and benefits seed growers. Other officers named include Vice President W. T. Gaston, Secretary S. K. Spitler, Treasurer H. N. Woodward, and directors E. G. Kinsey Ed Lacey C. H. Standard C. C. Clifton Romine Roy Carton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rogier
Marion County Worm Bureau
Rogier
Red Top Pool Exchange
Red Top
W. T. Gaston
Haines Township
S. K. Spitler
Alma_ township
H. N. Woodward
Odin Township
E. G. Kinsey
Centralia Township
Ed Lacey
Meacham
C. H. Standard
Luka
C. C. Clifton
Romine
Roy Carton
Stevenson
Two Die After Crossing Auto Attempt At Xenia Crossing
National Limited train struck a Ford Coupe at a crossing near Xenia last Wednesday. TWO KILLED, a man and his wife from the S. C. R. R. construction camp between Iluka and Xenia. They were thrown onto the engine pilot, found when the Limited stopped a quarter mile away. First aid and transport to Flora Hospital failed to save them. both died minutes after leaving Xenia.
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W. A. Little
Iluka
Xenia
National Limited
Flora
The First On Record In Ramsey News Journal
In last weeks Ramsey News Journal the editor Mr Mueller says he turned forty three and celebrated by subscribing to life insurance. The note invites doubt about truthfulness, humorously comparing editors to women who always tell the truth about their age.
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Ramsey News-Journal
Mueller
Land dispute over bank sale of Cracker Neck acreage
William Alexander fights a land rights dispute after the First State Bank sells his farm at Cracker Neck. The new owner demands surrender of use rights while Alexander, backed by legal counsel, contests the transfer and his individual standing in the case.
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William Alexander
First State Bank
Alexander
James Troutt Undergoes Operation at St Marys Hospital
James Troutt, long a patient with appendicitis, has been critically ill in recent days and underwent an operation Wednesday at St Marys hospital in Centralia.
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James Troutt
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Clinton County Embezzler Is Sentenced
Clyde Chambers of Brookside township confessed to misappropriating more than $20,000 from the States Attorneys office in Carlyle. Judge Dove imposed an indefinite sentence, noting his once high standing and possible investments that led to ruin.
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Clyde Chambers
Brookside Township
States Attorneys Office
Tn Carlyle
Dove
Joint Thanksgiving Service at M E Church South
A united Thanksgiving service will be held Thursday at 7:00 p m at the M E Church south with all city churches participating Rev J L Kapp Vernon M E pastor will deliver the sermon Others will contribute music or readings The public is invited as this is the only service in the area Rev W F Cox Ralph Willis J L Kapp.
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M. E. Church South
J. L. Kapp
M. E
Vernon
W. F. Cox
Ralph Willis
Local Notices and Shop Deals From Vernon Illinois
Local shoppers see fresh stock at Whites Store Vernon while Geo Ballance and Adams family host Sunday visits. Od in Mrs Sidney Moore visits with Walter Adams. Poultry tip promotes Dr Hess Panacea for egg yield. Gately Corp executive and St Louis associate hunted with Fred Gilley. Baptist junior classes meet at Artie Rogier home. Leather lined vests clearing out. Decatur visitors F J Rogier and family report better seed prospects.
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Geo. E. Ballance
Sidney Moore
Odin
Walter Adams
Hess
Adams
Chas. Humes
Centralia
W. B. Chandler
Helen
Whites
Vernon
Ed Lawson
Moweaqua
Patoka
Jimmerson
Gately
Gately Corporation
Miller
St. Louis
Fred Gilley
Artie
Young Mother at Shob Onier Passes After Long Illness
Mrs Sidney Sessions Towler, a longtime Sholonier resident and youngest daughter of William and Mrs Sessions, died after months of illness. Wife of Elva Towler and mother of two, she was active in the Baptist church and Sunday school. Funeral held today as the community mourns.
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Sidney Sessions Towler
William Sessions
Sholonier
The
Baptist Church
Elva Towler
Patoka Alumni Urged to Fund New Gymnasium
A Patoka high school alumni fundraising plea urges all graduates to contribute to a Community Council effort to raise about twelve thousand dollars for a new gymnasium. The drive seeks 100 percent class representation to preserve the school’s three year accreditation and maintain its standing with similar towns.
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Patoka
Patoka High School
Pentecostal church organizes Sunday school and services
The Pentecostal church at the Legion Hall holds two weekly services on Tuesday and Saturday nights with Rev. Hoag in charge. A Sunday School was organized with D. M. Karr as Superintendent and Chloe Williams as Secretary. The regular Sunday School hour is Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
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Pentecostal
Legion Hall
Hoag
D. M. Karr
T. J. Dukes
Chloe Williams
Jessie Ballentine
James Gray
H. R. Livesay
Bro. Hoag
Luther Caldwell
Nellie Smith
Karr
Retailers Seen as Key Link in American Economy
Richard F. Grant, president of the Chamber of Commerce, told the National Retail Dry Goods Association that the retail merchant holds a sacred trust. He said the retailer is the critical contact point between business and American citizens, shaping the public view of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Grant
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Land
Aristos, fiour at Ballances Store and visits noted
Local items mention Aristos buying flour at Ballances Store and selling mens blanket lined jackets. R A Miller and family of Decatur and J D Burge and wife of Oreana spent last Sunday with Mrs P B Simcox and family here.
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Aristos
Fiour
Ballances
Altoms
R. A. Miller
Decatur
J. D. Burge
Oreana
P. B. Simcox
Estate and court notices from county records
Estate matters include final reports, proofs of publication, and guardianship petitions for multiple deceased individuals with orders issued, bonds filed, inventories approved, and letters to issue. Criminal cases list a defendant pleading guilty in two matters with fines and scheduled payments, plus a check-issuance case set for December 3 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Bundy
James Gillmore
M. D. Kesterson
B. H. Kesterson
Myrtle D. Kesterson
Ward
D. T. Jones
Willis J. Chance
Arthur W. Butter
John W. Black
Frank C. Hensley
Oath
Daing
Forrest F. Beamer
Minnie Baus Mer
Bond
Wm. W. Simcox
Emma Gibson
Virginia Lee Simcox
Charley Stoafer
Centralia
Terry Wakefield
Pennsylvania Railroad Plans Track Improvements
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces track upgrades between Altamont and Collinsville with plans for a double track from Effingham to Altamont and East St. Louis to Collinsville. Preparations require vacating warehouses along the right of way, creating more employment next year as trains gain speed and efficiency. Train 27 illustrated faster progress, running 98 miles in 90 minutes with staged stops at Vandalia and Greenville.
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Pennsylvania R. R
Altamont
Collinsville
Effingham
East St. Louis
Vandalia
Greenville
Former evangelist Musgrave at Salem revival with Henry Ward
Rev J A Musgrave, who closed a revival at the Baptist church, is now at Salem assisted by singer Henry M Ward. Attendance draws people from nearby towns and strong interest marks the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Musgrave
Baptist Church
Salem
Henry M. Ward
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Community Council
Clay County Can
Didates
Clinton County
Pentecostal Church
Pennsylvania Railroad
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