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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1944
Page
1
An invitation for boys and girls ages 10 to 20 in Patoka to join the 4-H club this summer. Details include dairy, poultry, sheep, pig, garden, corn and soybean projects. Meeting set for April 11 at Jake Davis home 8 p.m. Leaders Carroll Mojonnier and Jacob Davis announce enrollment.
The PTA earned 89 from ticket sales for the Annual Basketball Banquet and reports a net of about 60 after expenses. Mrs Meador notes the association's financial result and confirms the final amount.
A shower was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Ear in Alma this week for Pvt Raymond Parker and wife with about 50 relatives and friends present. Mrs Ployd Patty Mrs Ker and son Harold and Mary attended. Gifts included a beautiful array. refreshments of candy cake and coffee were served by the bride's mother and friends.
The DD Club met Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Homer hosting. Wayne Walton won the top prize amid convivial refreshments provided by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Orville Genre. Attendees included the Keetons Wernsman Mo jonnier and others.
The Patoka Women's Club hosts a Pre Easter Bazaar on Saturday April 8 at Robert Eagan's Store. Items for sale include home baked pies and cakes, fancy work, and second hand goods. Members are urged to donate items and bring them early Saturday morning. Bazaar runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Easter sunrise service at the Methodist Church features opening hymns numbers 88 to 98 and a double lineup including Rev Dodds Rev Graham Rev Jensen and a trio by Pansy Wasem Nancy Simcox Elsie Gray and Mabel Phillips. The program includes benediction by Maurice Blalance and church group performances by Trio-Church and Trio-Bgbtist.
Mr and Mrs E M Outhouse received notice of their son Marian W Outhouse now Sgt 36061026 Personnel Section 315th Infantry APO 79 care Postmaster New York NY The Vernon ME Church hosts a special Sunday School service on April 9 at 10 am with songs prayers recitations scripture readings duets and youth fellowship announcements and an Easter offering
On Friday March 24 the Eaglin's Neighbor Club gathered in Patoka with Wilma Gergeni. Members arrived early and worked on a pretty basket quilt. Dinner served to twenty-one including visitors. Mrs John Thalmans gifted granddaughter a dish for her birthday from a mystery pal. Next meeting set for April 7 with Mrs Charles Thalmans.
An Easter cantata performance at the high school gym unfolds with a large choir including Mabel Phillips Willabelle Dodds Bettie Simcox Mae Eagan and many others. Conductor Eva Wasem directs and Rev. Eugene Dodds and John Chance participate as soloists and readers.
P A Peddicord 202 South Lane Street Normal yardmaster for the Alton railroad died at 11 55 p m Thursday at Brokaw hospital following an operation The body was taken to Murray memorial home Funeral service held there at 2 p m Monday He was born December 14 1888 in Vernon son of William and Mary Peddicord He moved to Bloomington in 1911 and worked for the Alton railroad since then He married Margaret McGraw in Bloomington in 1917 He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Yard Masters Association and Normal Masonic lodge No 673 Survivors include his wife one daughter Mary Margaret one brother Lee Normal three sisters Mrs Rada Bryan Mrs Lola Sprinkle Vernon and Mrs Josie Cox Vernon He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters
The notes detail an April 7 sunrise service at 6:00 am with speakers from the town churches including Eugene Dodds Robert Graham and J Stephens. A Brownstown District Conference is set for April 11 with Bishop Wade presiding, and no Sunday evening preaching due to an Easter Cantata at the high school. Also mentions baby christenings, transfers of membership, prayer services at Island Chapel and Patoka, and a general invitation to participate.
Mrs Edith Kennedy and Billy of St Louis spent Tuesday with Mrs Wasem and Mrs Joe Simcox. Jim Emerson of Carlyle campaigns for State Representative from the 42nd District while owning the old Register. Many visitors from Chicago Urbana and St Louis are noted along with Coca Cola ads and family health news.
The Sunbeams gathered with Carolyn Nattier on Saturday afternoon April 1. Janet Jones led the roll call with each child answering and: abstain from all appearance of evil. John Davis asked questions to be found in Bible. Read the page at April. Next meeting is in May at John and Dicky Davis home. June meeting set for June 3 with Mary Lou Walker and Leon Walker. Home made ice cream and chocolate covered rabbit cookies were served. Easter tree decor and many rabbits and a chicken were displayed. Present included Mary Lou Walker, Sherry Anderson, Joan Walker, Joan Jones, Betty Belcher, Marilyn Jones, Pauline Towle, Velma Moore, Janet Jones, Darrene Wortman, Wanda Sue Hulsizer, Margie Goff, George Nattier, Leon Walker, Tommie Towler, John Davis, Richard Davis, Mrs Mojonnier and Carolyn Nattier.
Vernon Victory 4 H Club met at Cloud Betts home on Saturday March 25 1944. Richard Walton was elected President Harold Webb Vice President and Reporter Donald Belcher Treasurer Ripple Recreation Committee Chairman Wickerdham Assistant. Members ages 10 to 20 in Patoka township were invited to attend all meetings and officers are to be elected by ballot each February. Meetings shift to members homes on the 2nd Friday of each month at 8:00 p.m.
Prof. H. T. Scovill of the University of College of Commerce warns against rapid postwar reforms. He says the educational system must be built on solid foundations and not swayed by wartime hysteria or rushed social plans. He urges calm evaluation after veterans are accommodated in the early postwar years.
Robert B. Downs appointed director of the University of Illinois library and Library school after Carl M. White resigned to take the librarianship at Columbia University. Downs was previously director of libraries at New York University.
The local PTA holds a business meeting in the High School gym Friday April 14 at 3 10 p m Election of officers will be held and all members and interested parties are urged to attend The group thanks everyone who helped with the BB banquet A patriotic meeting is planned for April 21 at 8 00 p m at the high school with band readings and musical numbers admission is free
Vernon ME Sunday School group and families gathered Monday evening March 27 at their pastor's home for a seven o'clock pot luck dinner. After a pleasant meal a brief business session was held to plan Easter and improve the Sunday school. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wayne Walton, Mr and Mrs Jesse Walton and son Richard, Mr and Mrs Clarence Lawson, Mrs Nan Oates, and Mr and Mrs John Curtis and daughter Margaret. Absentees were Mrs Isabel Doolen and Cloud Betts.
Mrs John A Jenings announces the Red Cross drive will extend to mid April. About $1 008 75 is on hand in Paotka toward a $2 000 quota. All solicitors turned in funds. further contributions may be given to them or at First State Bank care Mr Elston Green or Miss Mae Eagan.
Polly Ouhovuse expresses gratitude to friends for cards flowers and visits received during illness and bedrest. She notes she is now up and around and thanks everyone for support.
Services for Lord's Day April 9 include Bible School at 6:00 a.m. Sermon The Resurrection of Christ (Matt 28:6) at 11:00 a.m. and Musical services at 8:00 p.m. at Patoka Gymnasium. Robert L. Graham, Minister.
The Juniors have started practice for the Junior Class Play. The performance will be held on May 5 with ticket sales to be announced later.
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