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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1928

Page

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How the United States Electoral College is Formed

An explainer on how electors are counted in the Electoral College, listing states and their electoral votes, and noting that a presidential winner must secure a majority of 266. It discusses Democratic estimates versus Republican doubts and recalls past election patterns for context.

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Zion Epworth League Meeting Program

Sunday program notes an Oct 14 6 30 PM service led by Hilda McNichol with Rev Willis preaching. It lists songs readings and personal workers talks by Lois McNichol Dorothy McNichol Frances Neilson Elmo Williams Mary Caldwell Pauline McNichol and others with Bible verses and a closing benediction.

Epworthians Jesus Willis John Elia Arnold Daniel Lois McNichol Christ Chum Dorothy McNichol Frances Neilson Elmo Williams Elmore Belcher Lucille, Nichols Andrew Harold Chance Nicodemus Harold Belcher Mary Caldwell Ellen Ballance Peter Matthew Wayne Doolen Zaccheus Luke Mary Williams Paul Pauline McNichol Olive Nichols Blanche Doolen

Sandoval School Plans Halloween Parade and Carnival

Prof Green of Sandoval grade school announces a Halloween parade and carnival on Friday night October 26. The parade forms at 6 p.m. at the school, travels through downtown led by the Sandoval high school band, then returns for the carnival at the school building.

Prof Green Sandoval Sandoval High School

Revival Meeting Set by Patoka Baptist Church

On Monday night October 15 the Patoka Baptist Church will begin a revival meeting. The church invites all in the city and surrounding areas to attend and assist as they can, hoping Bro. G. O. Foulon will help the local Ieee.

Patoka

Memorial Verse for Little Maxine Jones

Obituary note for Maxine Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Jones includes a rhymed tribute that was omitted in transmission and is now provided in full, expressing grief, hope and loss. The poem honors a child described as a precious treasure and dwelling loneliness yet solace in eternal light.

Maxine Orval Jones

Community Club Weiner Roast Reported A Fun Evening

The northwest town Community Club held a weiner roast at Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Patten's home last Thursday night. Attendees included Artie Rogiers A A Griffin James Thompson Wes Martin Levi P Hill Joe Wickenhauser Carson Chandler and families the Armstrong Sisters guests Mr. and Mrs. Tom Pugh and Miss Alice Britt. Peaked by pickles pies cakes and other foods the event drew many members and guests.

Northwest of Town L. V. Patten Artie Rogiers A. A. Griffin James Thompson Wes Martin Levi P. Hill Joe Wickenhauser Carson Chandler Armstrong Sisters Tom Pugh Alice Britt

Sandoval Y on the Boom as New Eatery Planned

The Sandoval Y experiences a building boom with a new deanery opening soon. A possible new name may appear as an eating establishment. Mr. Perkins, who runs the Keith and Walker place, will take over the new venue while the former owner runs the old one.

Sandoval “Y Perkins Keith & Walker Place

Adams Family Plans Arkansas Vacation Getaway

W Adams his wife and son Howard and daughter Maurice expect to leave in a few days for a three week vacation trip into the wilds of Arkansas presumably ending at Hot Springs before returning home.

W. Adams Howard C. A.adams Maurice Arkansas Hot Springs

Local Coffee Deal Promises Fresh Mill Roasts

A note advertises Wasem specials with direct importer sourcing and a new mill. It claims steel cut coffee at 40 cents per pound and invites customers to visit for the bargain.

Wasem Wasens

Local Happenings Across Patoka Area

G M Eaglin visited Maroa for several days while Buddy Hathaway and wife moved to Maroa seeking work. Altom's promoted sales on canned goods and candy as Nancy Schell and others visited, with many residents traveling between Patoka, Sandoval, Winchester, and St Elmo. Local folk, shops, and football observers appear amid community chatter and social calls.

G. M. Eaglin Maroa Altom’s Buddy Hathaway Nancy Schell Jacksonville Z. Farmer Fred Klinge West Stringtown Patoka T. F. Haley Sterling Alcom J. W. Delassus St. 10 St. Elmo Wasem

Humes Couple Report Two Week Motor Tour Through East and Canada

Joe Humes and wife of Patoka now Heyworth share a two week motor journey through twelve states and Canada. They began in Indianapolis and visited Gettysburg, Arlington, Mt. Vernon, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, New York, Albany, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Windsor and Detroit before returning home. The trip covered about 2570 miles with meals en route.

Joe Humes Heyworth Joe J. H. Humes Canada Detroit Indianapolis Ind Martha Day Alleghenies Gettysburg Roy Gilbertson Humes Earl Arlington Cemetery Ford Lincoln Lindy White House George Washington Mt. Vernon Baltimore Philadelphia Government Mint William Penn Benjamin Franklin Independence Hall Atlantic City Atlantic Ocean New York Holland Tunnel Hudson Slagel Josephine Mrs. Humes Roxy’s Theatre Coney Island Brooklyn Bridge Wall Street Little Trinity Church Woolworth Albany Buffalo Ralph D. Harmon Eva. VanHorn Niagara Falls Lanower Peace Bridge Windsor U. S.A

Mrs Wickenhauser Injured Returning From Alma Visit

While returning home from Alma after a family visit last Sunday the Wickenhauser car struggled up a hill and narrowly escaped. Mrs. Wickenhauser appeared severely hurt when the wheels jammed but a Patoka physician found the injury not serious, and she is expected to recover with rest.

Alma Joe Wickenhauser Wickenhauser Patoka

Fire Destroys Barn on M Rogier Farm

A severe Monday morning storm with lightning struck the large barn of Millard Rogier, destroying it. Despite insurance, the loss threatens winter preparations as the farmer faces difficulty getting the barn in ship shape for the season.

Millard Rogier

Harbin Hawkins Visits Hometown Friends

Harbin Hawkins and his wife from Kansas arrived Wednesday to visit hometown friends in St. Louis. Hawkins came to see the Cardinals play the Yankees, but the game ended without a win for the Cardinals.

Harbin Hawkins Kansas Harbin St. Louis Cardinals

Patoka High School Notes and Quotations

Patoka High School notes cover student activities, class officers, and classroom humor. Mentions visits by state and county education officials, sophomore class leadership, and upcoming events including a pie supper, baseball games, and a bakery sale to fund playground equipment.

Roy J. Moore J. S. Kniseley Otto George Dorothy Christy Dwight Martin Mary Hayes Oliver Wendell Holmes Mr. Smith Mr. White Odin Angie Jarvis A. Wood Miss Smith Savi Laverna L Sandoval

Griffin Heads to Grand Lodge in Chicago

Local Post Master B N Griffin sets off Monday for Chicago to attend the Grand Lodge annual meeting. He is slated to join fellow members for the event and related proceedings.

B. N. Griffin Chicago Grand Lodge

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Sandoval School Hallowe’en Party Little Maxine Jones Weiner Hot Springs, Ark Hoover Robert Farr Iowa City Dan Wickersham Norma Jean Altom Billy Bruening East St. Louis Bruenings Jobe Cruse Angdmeister Laura Haley Sportsman Park St. Lewis Prof Hartley Farina High School Hudspeth J. Mc Emerson Betty W. R. Smith Foster Township Oglesby Kinney Elizabeth Ford Centralia Township High School M. Rogier Phan
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