Local residents host Easter visits across multiple towns
Mr and Mrs Lee Wadkins returned from Madison with Mr and Mrs Robert Roseman and Jerry Hamilton. Cyril DeLay visiting from U of Missouri spent Easter with his family. Dozens of relatives from Springfield Centralia Salem and Vandalia joined Easter services and family gatherings across Illiopolis Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wadkins
Madison
Robert Roseman
Jerry Hamilton
T. T. Cox
Virgil Cox
San Bernadino
Cal
Cyril DeLay
U. of Missouri
E. L. DeLay
Betty Ballance
Nancy Simcox
Odin
Robert Ammerman
Vivian Ann
Centralia
Winton Wright
Walier
Frank Crawford
New Fire Truck Saves Martin Residence From Destruction
A "four eleven" alarm last Saturday sent the volunteer fire department and its new truck to the C. D. Martin home two blocks east of highway 51. Firemen arrived in six minutes and contained the blaze in the south bedroom, saving the structure from total loss though bedding and clothing were destroyed. Local Rev Friesner raised the alarm. Sandoval and other responders arrived too late to stop the fire. Community notes praise the new truck and urge a municipal water system to improve fight capacity and insurance benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Martin
Go to Church movement in Patoka off to good start
The Go to Church and Sunday School movement in Patoka opened with strong attendance growth. Sunday totals reached 397, up from 846 the previous Sunday, as communities rally to support the effort and invite participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Wisher P T A Holds April Meeting
The Wisher P T A met Thursday night April 3 and led the program with stunts and games. Refreshments of ice cream cake and pop were enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisher P.T.A
Raymond Brumfield
Womans Club Meeting Postponed for Funeral Services
The Womans Club postpones its meeting due to funeral services for Junior Wickersham. Rose Mojonnier is president and Elsie Gray serves as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Wickersham
Womans Club
Rose Mojonnier
Elsie Gray
Card of thanks from Jesse Ripple for Road Commissioner election
Jesse Ripple expresses gratitude to supporters for electing him Road Commissioner and pledges to serve to the best of his ability, wishing God’s blessing on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ltp
Jesse Ripple
School News Snapshot of Thursday Activities
Mrs. Edna Piercy Ira Lee Nattier Ronnie Yund and Ronnie Edmund son visited school Thursday afternoon. Pupil Reading Circle work completed by Judy Piercy Jackie Bopp Beryl Jett Maurice Dean Jones Norman England and Jimmy Herin. Room Two list of students who had chicken pox in the last two weeks. Johnnie Jennings also visited Thursday afternoon. Room Four Eighth year pupils study algebra equations and agri culture note books. Billy Edwards and Betty Cole absent this week. Posters on farming displayed above the blackboards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Piercy
Ira Lee Nattier
Ronnie Yund
Ronnie Edmundson
Judy Piercy
Jackie Bopp
Beryl Jett
Maurice Dean Jones
Norman England
Jimmy Herin
Dorothy Jett
Velma Moore
George Lee Nattier
Barbara Hanson
Ronnie Sears
Leon Walker
Donna Wadkins
Marilyn Piercy
Dale Mays
Charlott Smith
Gary Foltz
Clifford Christian
Beverly Brumfield
Jane Nattier
Wilma Jean Fiscus
Johnnie Jennings
Billy Edwards
Betty Cole
Patoka Junior Class Play The Daffy Dills
Patoka presents a two and a half hour riot of fun Friday night April 18 at 8 p.m. in the gym. A Bang-up farce follows the Dill family as they battle a newly arrived stepmother who outwits them with deft retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daffy Dills
Dill
Congress Vursell Pushes Income Tax Reductions
House Republicans led by Rep. Charles W. Vursell vote for substantial income tax cuts. The bill offers 30 percent relief up to $1000 and 20 percent for $1400 to $302,000 plus raised personal exemptions for those over 65. Supporters claim broad benefit and investment stimulus. opponents call it a rich man’s bill. The measure clears the House 273 to 187.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Charles W. Vursell
Illinois
Funeral cortege for Lucretia Faulkner reaches McLeansboro
Mrs. H. K. Pike travels to McLeansboro on Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lucretia Faulkner, with local residents aiding in arrangements and paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Pike
McLeansboro
Lucretia Faulkner
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Patoka Methodist Church under Pastor W. M. Freisner hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Geo J Wasem as superintendent. Morning worship follows at 10 45 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 30 p m Sermon by Dr Carl C Bracy president of McKendree College at 7 30 p m Thursday W S C S meets at 2 00 p m Mid week prayer service is at 7 30 p m The Olney District Conference will be held all day Thursday Apr 17 at St Elmo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Freisner
Geo. J. Wasem
Carl C. Bracy
McKendree College
W.S.C.S
Olney District Conference
St. Elmo
Mrs. Albertine Blankinship of Normal Passes Away
Albertine F. Blankinship aged 82 died March 31 1947 at her daughter’s home in Normal Illinois after months of illness. Funeral services were held April 3 at Beck Memorial Home and burial at Patoka cemetery. She was born February 28 1865 in Eureka Illinois married Charles E. Blankinship in 1882. Surviving children are Leta Ward Dean Nelie Earl DarK J and a sister F P Irvin. She joined several churches throughout life and most recently affiliated with First Christian Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertine Blankinship
Normal
Ill
Albertine F. Blankinship
R. A. Ward
University St
Beck
Patoka
Eureka
Henry Janier
Mary Jane Clark
Charles Edward Blankinship
Leta C. Ward
Centralia
Nellie M. Earl
North Beach
Dark J
Berkeley
Cal
F. P. Irvin
Los Angeles
Blankinship
Ward
First Christian Church
Bloomington, Ill
High Wind Causes Broken Wire Sparks Lightning in Patoka
Residents in Patoka reported bright lightning flashes Saturday evening when a high voltage wire broke and arced to nearby lines. Power outages occurred briefly in the east part of town and were restored by Sunday morning after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Meth Willing Workers Meet April 9 in Church Basement
A regular Meth odist Willing Workers meeting was held in the church basement on Wednesday evening April 9, 1947. Attendees included 28 members and guests. Vivian Jones led devotionals, with James Wasem and Charles Griffin providing entertainment. Wes Griffin was elected treasurer and Vivian Jones secretary for the coming year. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Jones
James Wasem
Charles Griffin
James Ballance
Wes Griffin
Lee Crawford
4 H Club News Officers Named For Save and Sew and Outdoor Groups
The Save and Sew and Outdoor 4-H groups met at the Legion Hall with 13 members present. Twenty two girls are enrolled. Officers for the year include Wilma Pugh as president of Save and Sew and Nancy Foltz as president of Outdoor 4-H. Next meeting set for April 26 at the Legion Hall. County Rally planned Monday night at Salem High School gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Wilma Pugh
Mary Wadkins
Irene Moore
Gerrish men bring Walter home after surgery in St Louis
Charley Gerrish and Harold Colling traveled to St Louis Thursday evening and returned Walter Gerrish from the hospital where he had undergone an operation the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Gerrish
Harold Colling
St. Louis
Walter Gerrish
Tragic Truck Accident Claims Young Patoka Student
Junior Wickersham, about 15, died in an April 9 1947 truck overturn near Patoka while returning from a Freshman class party to town. Darrell Atchison drove the pickup. others in the party survived with no serious injuries. Funeral set for April 12 at 1 p.m. in Patoka High School gym. interment at Patoka Cemetery. An inquest ruled accidental death from the vehicle overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Wickersham
Dan Wickersham
Patoka
Darrel Atchison
Junior
Ballance Cabin
Atchison
Jimmie Ohls
Thelma Sharp
Darrell Atchison
Wig Richeson
George Davis
Cox
Kenneth Easton
John Malone
Robert Hancock
Salem
Robert Crain
Mrs Walz Dies Sudden in Norwalk Wisconsin
Friends learn of the death of Mrs. Walz mother of Mrs. Elmer Belcher. She died suddenly Easter morning at the family home in Norwalk Wisconsin. Mrs Belcher formerly resided in Patoka and taught at Patoka High School before her marriage. Funeral services were held in Norwalk on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walz
Elmer Belcher
Norwalk
Wisc
Oil Ditch Fire Lights Up Town Street
A spectacular blaze erupted in an open ditch along the west shoulder of highway 51 through town. Officials attribute the fire to oil drainings from the Municipal Light Plant after P. K. Quayle discarded a lit cigarette. No cars were parked nearby, preventing a worse incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muninicipal
P. K
Quayle
Patoka Pentecost Church Announces Speakers and Services
Patoka Pentecost Church lists 9 30 Sunday School 7 30 Thursday night prayer service and 7 30 Sunday night service Speaker will be Mrs Amy Bradley of Centralia Services invitation extended non specific date context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Bradley
Centralia
Patoka PTA News Apr 16 PTA Meeting at High School Gym
The Patoka PTA announces a meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the high school gym. Vernon Grade School will present a musical entertainment portion for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Vernon Grade School
Local residents share Easter activities and visits
Vernon Mrs. Wilmer Meador and family traveled to Chicago for a short stay. Stanley Meador of Ft Sheridan spent Easter with his parents. Several area residents attended revival services in Shobonier and Easter events at the Methodist Church included 113 attendees and admissions by card or profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Meador
Sammy
Lolo Maude
Chicago
Stanley Meador
Ft. Sheridan
Karra Meador
Twen
C. C. Wilson
Downs
Ill
Ida F. Wilson
Hank Farger
St. Louis
Ida Wilson
Shobonier
Donald Cox
Decatur
Leo Mendenall
Dickie
Salem
Stella Arnold
Pfe
Marvin Sorrel
Japan
Walton Arnold
Louis
Muncie
Ind
Methodist Church
Fish
Ova Boster
Dallas Robinson
Flora Dickey
Anna Benefiel
Letta Hopkins
Lodema Bayliss
Joe Betts
Shirley Kay
Clareene Lawson
Lessis May Payne
Centralia
Mollie Murfin
Sunbeam Class Meeting Held In Rainy Apr 5
Mrs P J Mojonnier hosted the Sunbeam class on Saturday April 5 with thirty one attendees despite heavy rain. Officers present were installed, tables featured a lit candle and Chinese Sunbeam pictures, birthday songs honored Judy Snider and Mrs Mojonnier, and next events include May 3 meeting and May 17 picnic at City Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Judy Snider
Velma Moore
God
Mojonnier
Carl Hines
Patricia
Louise Annette
Alma
Moe Haney
Susy
Raymond Peterson
Mildred Durga
Donald
O. F. Davis
James Allen
Jessie Lou Thomas
Barbara
Ronald Yund
Nancy
Jimmy
Gary Herrin
Becky Murray
Susan Kelly
Mary Lou
Claudia Walker
Ronnie Gerrish
Tommy Towler
George Lee Nattier
Tommy
Don Robert Wickersham
Kent Crawford
Willing Workers Class News Party and Meeting Report
On Friday night March 28 the class met in the church back rooms for a party and a devotional meeting. Alta Logan led the devotions and scriptures on the Resurrection. questions followed. Don Ellis presided as acting president and officers were elected: Darlene Brisco president Lois Britt vice president Lexie Barnes treasurer. Present were Irene Moore Lexie Barnes Nancy Jean Jones Don Ellis Warren Sears Wig Richeson and Dean Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Logan
Ass’t
Don Ellis
Darlene Brisco
Lois Britt
Lexie Barnes
Sets
Irene Moore
Nancy
Jean Jones
Warren Sears
Wig Richeson
Dean Good
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Charles McHaney
James Thomas
Vernie Nattier
Don Crawford
Ira Livesay
Flossie Fletcher
Mt. Zion
Bernice Pugh
Laura Livesay
Dora Bruening
C. M. Rogier
Greenville
West Coast
G. J. Wasem
Phoenix
Ariz
Jimmy Caldwell
Weiser
Idaho
L. F. Zimmerman
Denver
Colo
C. B. Anderson
J. R. Wasem
Ray Gray and Son
Milwaukee
O. J. Hill
R. O. Kelley
Glenarm
John Jennings
Clyde Davis
J. D. Hensley, Jr
Indiana
W. M. Ellis
Merl Anderson
Della Johnstone
Edward Johnstone
Illiopolis
Russell Collins
Mary Galaway
Georgena Adams
Versal Hicks
Deneen Smith
Indianapolis
Ida Smith
Dean Jones
Vandalia
Armond Wasem
Robert
Rose Mary Gerrish
Marjorie Humes
Russel Collins
Co. D. Martin
Patoka School News
Room
Jerry Gerrish
Jack Gerish
Darlene Ballance
Burl Moore
Darlene Wortman
Carolyn Nattier
Pinkeye
Cong
Vursell
Patoka Methodist Church
Patoka Pentecost
Vernon
Sunbeam
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