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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
1
Two prominent Vernon families mourn as Stella Meador and Lola Hoag are laid to rest after a large crowd attended their double funeral in Vernon. The services at the Park were led by Rev. Frostan and Rev. J M. Smith with burial in Tillman cemetery.
In Washington DC the World Court issue loses appeal as a national campaign topic. Senators plans to push war into states that backed Coolidge have not fully materialized. It is believed the subject will be kept alive in certain localities by organized groups, not by broad public interest in foreign affairs.
Glen Williams and his wife of Lan ning Michigan and Mrs. Isabelle Evans of Kalamazoo Michigan concluded a pleasant visit with local householders and returned home last Saturday morning.
Nora Alice Belcher born August 3 1890 in Pope township died September 10 1926 in Chicago Illinois at 36 years 1 month and 7 days. She lived near Vernon and in Chicago and spent her last days in a hospital. She leaves her parents two brothers Sydney and Thomas of Vernon two sisters Mrs Dave Johnson of Decatur and Mrs Elihue Vandeventer of Moneaqua two nephews William and Lavern a niece Mildred and many relatives and friends. The funeral was led by Rev J M Smith and Bro White and interment followed in Tillman cemetery.
A Marion County Farmers Institute demonstration at Patoka featured ham loaf with tomato sauce beet relish and Danish Apple Pudding. The article invites Patoka and nearby ladies to join the Household Science Club at the New Old National Bank Building with chairwoman Mrs J C Agey welcoming all.
Several ladies of the community met at the gym last Saturday evening and formed a Household Science Club Auxiliary. Officers elected are Mrs Ed Nattier president Miss Ruth Carter secretary and Mrs P J Mojonnier treasurer A program committee will plan the next meeting set for Saturday evening September 28 at 2 o clock in the gym. Charter members invited annual dues 25 cents.
Patoka celebrates Limestone and Dairy Day on Wednesday Sept 22 with free soil testing by Illinois Central agents. Farmers bring soil samples to local banks or dairy, enter names for limestone prizes, and wives may win aluminum kitchenware. Evening program at the High School gym includes talks, music, and moving pictures.
Plans are under way to form a school band at Patoka with about 30 members led by Miss Walz new High School faculty member, a Northwestern University graduate. The community is urged to support instrument purchases, as Miss Walz begins directing the band efforts with help from Miss Melville of Chicago.
Fred Woolsey Fayette County candidate for treasurer visited Patoka on Monday en route to Pope. He is described as a likable farm boy who started from modest means and hopes to represent Fayette County in Vandalia for a four year term. He is portrayed as honest and fair in the race.
A U S Treasury note explains that writing checks under one dollar with intent to circulate as money is illegal. Violators face fines up to 500 dollars or imprisonment up to six months, or both, per the revised statute known as the joger. Frank White, the U S treasurer, has signed many checks from 1 cent to 99 cents.
While en route to Vandalia last Sunday night Claire and Marlin Meador of Vernon met the Ed Anderson car. The Meadors struck Pete Anderson south of Shobonier and threw him into a roadside ditch. A physician said Pete was doing as well as could be expected.
George Ballance and wife with Dave Troyer and wife left Patoka about 3 a m Sunday en route to Lincoln. They reached Springfield and after going out a few miles north found roads blocked by recent rains. impassable roads and a damaged bridge forced a detour.
A correction notes Mrs. Leo Freyer won first in Embroidered Pillow Cases, Miss Georgia Purcell of Salem took first in Embroidered Pillow Top, and the centerpiece and embroidered pillow top were first. Georgia Purcell had been ill at home for several days but is improving.
Livestock prizes announced with cash and merchandise awards. Winners include heavy colt Floyd Britt and best dairy cow W. H. Gaston, with multiple classes across horses cattle and poultry and numerous merchan dise amounts listed for top placers and runners up.
A group gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate J. L. Parks birthday anniversary. Geo Chilton and family of Decatur visit Patoka relatives. Mrs J W Harper and two children from Harrisburg stay with W E B Harper family. Dr Sherman and wife went to Carlsbad Texas for health reasons. W B Chilton and wife and cousin from Mt Vernon visit Decatur. Chiltons return home after attending Meador Hoag funeral at Vernon Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Alice Cruse was a St. Louis shopper Monday. Walter Parks and wife visited at the St. Louis Exposition a couple days last week.
Washington reports bumper crops may reduce demand for farm relief. If harvests disappoint, expect intense House battles this winter. Western farm groups press for McNary Haughen style measures despite opposition. Tariff changes for farm products lack support in administration circles.
An important special meeting of the M W A is set for Friday night at the Legion Hall on September 24th.
Stanley Wasem left Thursday to attend State University for the coming year with his sister Dorothy and Miss Rose Davis also planning to attend.
Springfield report notes 1 629 054 reimbursed to investors for securities not listed under the Illinois Securities Law in the year ending June 10. Emmerson cites 264 240 279 blocked, 86 751 779 placed in escrow, and an estimated 250 000 000 not offered, totaling more than 500 000 000 saved. In the year 48 000 000 worth rejected. 3 334 applications reviewed. 559 owners brokers dealers registered. 35 refused registration.
Of 1014 men and women enrolled in year long short term night schools in Delaware 223 were illiterates at admission nearly a fourth. Enrollment nearly doubled for men and women. Sixty eight schools operated under 69 teachers with ages 16 to 82. Colored schools showed better regularity of attendance and some pupils used lamps due to no electricity.
About thirty local residents attended the Hamp Betts funeral in Salem Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church. Rev Mawhr led the service with the Imperial Quartette providing music. Betts, a county official for twelve years, left two brothers Grover and John of Patoka township, a grandchild, his wife and two children having preceded him.
The Marion County Board of Supervisors held its fall session and unanimously selected Mrs. Louise Davidson to succeed Betts as Deputy County Clerk for the uncompleted term. Davidson has served with Betts for years and will assume duties once the Governor issues the commission, with clear capability to manage the workload.
Residents from the neighborhood attended the event to hear George Belcher present his first sale. Reportedly, he performed exceedingly well for a debut.
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