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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Seth Martin celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday home dinner. A large yellow cake, gifts, and many cards were shared with relatives including Kelley Martin and son Kelley Gay of Salem, C D Martin, William L Martin, and the Martins.
Marion Sharp son of Mr and Mrs Elza Sharp and Dorothy Jones of Centralia were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Patoka by Rev M W Friesner on Thursday evening April 1. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Jones of Centralia and employed there. The groom is in service and left Monday for a station in California. Mrs Sharp will stay in Centralia for the time being.
The Patoka Home Bureau will meet Friday April 28 at 1 30 p m in the Methodist Church basement with lessons on Pressure Sausepans by Mrs Elizabeth Burton and Trees by Mrs Elmer Rogier A display of items made during the year will be shown Dues for the coming year will be collected Foster and Carrigan township ladies and Patoka residents are invited to attend Funeral services for Thomas Edward Quayle were held April 6 in Patoka with burial in Vernon Cemetery He died April 4 1948 in Vernon Illinois aged 84 years 10 months
Vernon Rebekah Lodge No. 426 met in regular session Tuesday evening with twenty members present. Mrs. Pansy Huskemeyer of Centralia, vice-president of the State Assembly, conducted the school of instruction. Visitors included Mrs. Mollie Gieseking, Mrs. Amelia Tiedeman of Centralia, and Alice Protz of Springfield. After business and instruction, talks were given and refreshments served.
The librarian reports a letter from Olive Farmer noting ill health and relocation from Texas to Denver. She kindly donates five books including The Purple Plain Tamarack Tree Eagle in the Sky The Web of Days and Proud Destiny to the library.
Pastor M W Friesner leads services at Patoka Methodist Church with Church School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Youth Meeting at 7 Evening Services at 7 30 and midweek activities including W S C S and Prayer Service Weekly Willing Workers Class Meeting is set for Wednesday Mothers Day committee named Les Griffin Wes Griffin and Clifford Talbot Marcus Cox honored with a birthday song Last Sunday.
Victoria Chapter O.E.S. will hold initiation Monday April 12 at 8 00 p m All members are urged to attend.
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed the house and contents of Mr and Mrs Peck Caldwell on Saturday afternoon. In a vain effort to save the home Mr Caldwell fell on a concrete platform injuring him and he was taken to the hospital.
Sandoval Community High School band instructor Lester L. Davis begins plans for a summer band for Sandoval Grade and High School students. Questionnaires go to 7th and 8th graders and to parents. An instrument demonstration and soloist visit from a St Louis music house will occur in early May. Rural students entering Sandoval High next year will be included.
Birthday songs honored Linda Davis and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier. The associational Sword Drill and Better Speakers contest are set for Sunday at 2 PM. The Woman's Missionary Society meets with Mrs. Claude Gerrish Thursday at 2 PM. A report from the State Convention in Marion will be given. Mrs. L. P. Hill hosts May 13.
Frank Brandeberry of Troupe Texas died in Salem April 8 after a heart attack. He was in Salem on business with his wife Mrs Mabel Parks Brandeberry when stricken. He leaves wife two daughters and a son. Funeral services held at Mackin Funeral Home on Tuesday.
The Neighborhood Club met at Mrs. Lula Troyer's home on April 5 to surprise Mrs. Seth Martin for her 50th wedding anniversary. Gifts a lamp and table were presented. refreshments were served. several members and guests attended including Emma Griffin and Wes Martin who also marked Golden anniversaries.
Thomas E. Manley age 86 died Monday at his daughter’s home east of Vernon. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Kottemeyer and Mrs. John Houston and two sons Nathan and Roy. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev. Olan officiating. Burial in Union Church Cemetery after services at Crehensley Funeral Home Martinsville Indiana.
Vera Nattier entertained 34 Sunbeams at her home on a Saturday afternoon April 3 led by vice president Patsy Binnion in the president's absence. Guests included Jimmy Slifer Sherilyn Dorothy Sue and Sonny Wagstaff and many others with prayers offered for Mike Johnstone in Centralia hospital. Next roll call will include the letter L with future hostesses planned for May 1 and a park picnic set for May 15 from 2 to 4 o'clock.
We thank friends and relatives for their floral offerings kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. Mrs T E Quayle and family.
The ladies of Mound Chapel Church will serve lunch on Election Day April 18. They request pies to be brought to Mrs Rolland Belcher.
LeRoy Murray 58 a well known Patoka area farmer died after being injured Monday at his peach farm He was sprayed trees when caught in a tractor power take off suffering a fractured skull and leg loss A inquest at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka returned a verdict of death by shock and loss of blood He married Lizzie Cole in 1910 and had seven children Also surviving are brothers Jobe Gus a sister Rosa Runn seven grandchildren and many relatives Funeral services were held April 7 at Mound Chapel Church Interment Pratt Cemetery Pall bearers included Charlie Wilkins John Shepherd E L Sharp Floyd Carter Theodore Stone and John Henry Belcher Cox Martin Funeral Directors arranged services
The Good Will Club gathered at Edna White's home on a Wednesday in March with twelve members and seven visitors. They quilted, shared a pot luck dinner, and planned to sell tickets for the finished club quilt. Nellie Perkins entertained with harp songs, and the next all day meeting is set for April 7 at Betty and La Homa's.
The Jolly Stitchers 4-H Club met at Mrs Mildred Leicht home on Friday afternoon March 26. Officers elected include Esther Leicht as President Rosemary Gerrish Vice President Erma Bowen Secretary Helen Trushell Treasurer Betty Trushell Reporter Kathryn Bowen Song Leader Kathryn Bowen. They voted to hold meetings every two weeks after May first and to serve a ten cent picnic at year end. The May 1 meeting will be at Erma Bowens home.
The Christian Church invites the community to a chicken supper at Patoka High School Gym on Friday April 16. Special singing is planned and attendees are encouraged to come for a pleasant evening hosted by the church committee.
Voters in High School District 800 approve consolidating grade and high school under one board. Total 274 for 45 against with six polling places showing decisive support. The new unit will require seven directors from multiple townships and a thirty day window to elect.
A dedication service will be held at Patoka Baptist Church Sunday April 18 from 2 to 4 PM to honor a newly purchased organ and chimes. An organ recital by Hal Heisel of Aeolian Music Company St. Louis will accompany the event. The public is invited.
The Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois with 150000 members votes to create an Endowment Trust Fund for permanent maintenance of two homes in Rockford and Macon. Fund to be raised by gifts and bequests with tax exemption. Goal is one million dollars. Chairman is William T. Morgan with local Victoria Chapter No 253 committee led by Eunice Rogier S M Spurgeon Joy Boyd.
Governor Dwight H. Green appeals all Illinois citizens to vote in the April 18 primary. He urges voters to chose delegates to national conventions and promote the Republican ticket in November. Independent voters increasingly favor the Republican ballot to support party independence and freedom amid world turmoil.
San doval High School earned multiple honors at the District Music Contest in Bridgeport Illinois with Mary Ann Pape securing a State Contest invitation for Charleston on April 30 and Marilou Smith earning high marks in Division III and the sextette placing in Division II.
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