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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
5
Sept 15 locals recount Miss Dish Belcher starting Round Top school with 26 enrollment. Communities share visits, a Ladies Aid supper planned Sept 19, and various local events. A seven year old girl near Patoka faced acute appendicitis, hospital operation in Centralia. several travel and business updates follow including insurance promotions, store openings, and a Ford wreck near town.
George Baugh and wife from South Bend Ind left for Oklahoma to visit Mrs Baughs parents. Henry Knecht and children Ella and Edward motored to St Louis Friday and were joined home by Julia Knecht. Ehrat Vandalia and Woodruff Ohio families visited. A baby boy born to Edd Rebbe Aug 29. Fred Harmier and family visited Frank Sasse home. Secrest of Pana and H Knecht bought mules destined for shipment. Ralph Ransome returns to Chicago for high school. John Smith Jr and wife welcomed a baby boy Aug 28. Hy Knecht Geo Norbeck and others visited Torbeck family Labor Day. Aderholt Sandoval and Barbara Riedle joined at Ries family gathering.
An explosive named peroxidiamine bag was tested by the bureau of mines to determine its detonating value and potential usefulness in armor piercing shells.
A tuna weighing about 1500 pounds was caught in the North Atlantic near Cape Breton Island. European waters rarely see tunas exceed 500 pounds.
Residents embrace risky acts to satisfy appetite for danger and spectacle amid quiet town life. Local authorities urge caution while noting social media buzz and peer influence driving the trend.
Goain Carion Black notes that U S carbon black production annually consumes about 40 billion cubic feet of gas. This figure highlights the energy intensity of the industry and may influence policy on fuel use and output efficiency.
State price controls force cash sales for all school books. J Altom & Sons in Patoka Illinois announces no credit and uniform treatment for every buyer. Prompt payment requested after September. Tickets and pence requested.
The Register seeks a correspondent and collector of subscriptions and accounts at Shebonier. Miss Elizabeth Lloyd departs today for New York City to teach music in a school there.
Billy Linton wife and son Winess and Mrs John Archeson with son Claud motored to the northern part of the state and spent the week with relatives and friends.
Oscar Doolen helped Bob Arnold stock hay last week. The Doolen School opened Monday with six pupils. Mrs. Blanche Doolen attended a teachers institute at Salem last week. Gene Green of Salem spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs. Ora Arnold visited Vandalia with her mother. Herman Torbeck joined Ford owners. Miss Martha Walker returned from Colorado and, after visiting her father, heads to Bunker Hill to start the school year. Elston Doolen and wife of St. Louis spent the weekend here. Marion Griffin qualified as assistant mail carrier by driving the Ford. Ernest Stevens and family visited Mrs. L. Fosters Sunday. Dr. Robert Hathaway and family, guests of Meredith Doolen, called in the Burg Saturday.
Ira Hickox and the Hampston families of Oklahoma with Charley Hampston of Eaton visited J. A. Shpeard and wife last Monday night. Oliver Whiteside of Shattuc was in the Neck for a day on business. Walter Enloe of Decatur visited his farm last Saturday. Charley Shepard and wife were there from Saturday evening until Monday.
Day morning with Dock Shepard and Dave and family of Clinton visited rear Stucy Buys While hal day last week. Moore injured foot in baler. School began Monday at Shady Grove. Various neighbors from Keysport, Ono, and decatur visited kin. Elza Sharp bought 20 acres near Shady Grove. Several outings, picnics, and farm moves noted, plus a baptism and a harvest update.
Southeast of town Millard Palmer and wife visited Pete Bopp and family Sunday. Luther Williams and Decatur guests stayed with Mat Belcher and family. Temple school began with George Mason in charge. Ed Belcher clan dined with Cal Belcher and others. Various local visits noted and residents returning home.
Mrs Wanda Tillman visited Salem on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Hathaway and their children spent the day with Mrs Hathaways mother Fannier Crow der of Zion.
Vernon Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday night September 2 with reports on Nobble Grand Opal Jones and illness of Irve Thompson. Members planned a birthday gift of a book or card for Irve and noted Sept 18. Ice cream was served.
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