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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
1
Vernon residents and guests attended visits and meetings across Illinois. Attendees included Rev H M Fish and companions, families from Decatur and Springfield, and participants at Marion County Home Bureau and district Rebekah events. A 75th birthday celebration for Effie J Arnold drew relatives from multiple towns.
Miss Winifred Sprinkle daughter of Mr and Mrs Arlie Sprinkle of 625 East Boone Street Salem Illinois married Dick W Potts son of Mr and Mrs Homer N Potts of Patoka Illinois in the Grace Methodist Church Salem. The Rev E M Dycus performed the ring ceremony at 7 30 PM on April 4. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert H Hines. The bride wore a powder blue suit with black accessories and the couple planned a brief southern Illinois trip before settling in the Mrs Zora Brumfield apartment. Potts served in the Rainbow 42nd Division in France and spent 100 days in a German prison camp before discharge December 10 and later worked at Crawford Service Station. The bride has worked in the Spencer Harris Machine and Tool Company office and attended Salem and Vernon high schools.
Prominent Farina businessman C T Wade died at his home on April 5 1946 after fifty years in hay and grain. Brother of late W H Wade of Vernon, he lived in Farina many years. Funeral services were held Sunday with memorial for his grandson Charles Wade Fain who died at Peleliu Island.
The Methodist Ladies Aid met on Thursday April 4 with very good attendance. Mrs Gladys Jones presided and Devotions were led by Mrs Daphne Martin. Hostesses Mrs Jones Mrs Jennings and Mrs Friesner provided entertainment. Guest Mrs Edith Cruse, a former member, attended and refreshments were served.
Stringtown residents share visits across families including Meador Landers Holt Morey Murfin and Klinge households. Bernadine Donley Samarian Holt and others spend weekends with relatives. The Idle Ladies Club gathered midweek with Byron Albert and attendees listed. next meeting set with Herbert Beck.
Word arrived of the sudden death of Smith Dalrymple at his Bridgeport Illinois home on Sunday April 6 after a stroke. He was married to Leona Gray of Patoka and is survived by daughter Dorris and son Alfred. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Bridgeport with burial there.
Announcement of the marriage of Dorothy Williams daughter of J D Williams Patoka to J H Harlin Jr in Chicago. They reside at 5558 Green Street and both work in Chicago.
The Patoka Woman's Club will hold its regular meeting at the gym on Saturday April 18 at 2 o'clock. An interesting program has been planned. Members are asked to bring plate cup spoon and fork.
Mr and Mrs E M Trent of Dayton Ohio announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mattie Lee to Pfc Blaine Cole son of Mr and Mrs Dewey Cole of Vernon Illinois Miss Trent has worked three years in a doctor's office at Wright Field Dayton where Pfc Cole is stationed Definite plans await his discharge
The April W C T U meeting was held at the Christian Church on April 2 at 2 oclock with Mrs Esta Martin as leader and Mrs Jess Belcher guiding devotions. New pupils from Temple School showcased a program on S I L work. visitors included Mrs Wash Bowen and Mrs Trushell.
The Home Bureau Unit will meet Thursday April 18 at 2 o'clock at the American Legion Hall to organize. All interested in joining are invited. Lolamae Mojonnier, Chinn.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Family night on April 17 at 7 30 p m Training Union meets Sunday afternoon at 2 for Sword Drill and Better Speakers contest Revival services run April 22 through April 28 all are invited to attend all services. Celebrations greet Mrs. Charles Plowman and Mr. E C Lawson with birthday songs.
The Hi-Lite Class gathered Tuesday evening April 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gergeni with Evelyn Ballance Peggy Tune and Wilma Gergeni as hostesses. The meeting opened with Love Lifted Me and Devotions by Ballance. The Resurrection topic was discussed. Dues collected and the secretary's report given. Prizes awarded after several games. Refreshments served to numerous couples and singles including the Ballances Gergens Tune and Johnstone families.
Thirty Sunbeams gather at Mrs. P J Mojonnier’s home on a Saturday afternoon. Eldon Romack introduces attendees including Larry Jones Burl Moore Karen Adams and the Gerrish siblings. Officers installed led by Wilma Fiscus with Jo Simcox Margie Goff and others. An egg hunt and refreshments cap the event.
Pastor M. W. Friesner leads services at the Patoka church with church school at 9 30 a m taught by George Wasem morning worship at 10 45 a m evangelistic services at 7 30 p m mid week prayer Thursday at 7 30 p m and Good Friday services at 7 30 p m You are welcome to attend all services.
Union Easter sunrise service will be held at the Patoka Christian Church at 6 a.m. A full program will be listed in next week's Register.
Lorene M Walker and Dale W Zimmerman were married in Vandalia Illinois on April 6 at 7 pm in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a sky blue two piece dress with black accessories and the groom a tan suit. Attendants included Louis Haslett and his wife.
The Wisher School P T A met on April 5 with committee members Raymond Brumfield Harold Collins and Fred Carson in charge of entertainment. Attendees and their families enjoyed games ice cream soda and cookies. The next meeting is set for April 29 with a pot luck supper.
John Chance visited Cland Foster on Thursday. Families from Salem, Patoka, St Elmo, and Beaucoup spent weekends with relatives. Edwin Arnold and wife from Patoka, Dean Anderson from Salem, and others attended family gatherings. Dean recently left the Navy and shared time with his parents.
Local families share travel plans and visits across states. Fred and wife travel to Peoria to see daughter in law Glenwood Brown and Theresa Ann returns home with them. Several households host visitors including Smiths in North Dakota and East St. Louis trips.
The Patoka Woman's Club welcomed Marion County peers in the High School auditorium on Friday. President Mrs Prill led the meeting with a report by Mrs S M Spurgeon. the group voted to donate 3 to Trail Rangers and 10 to the county president for the Chicago State Convention. Centralia contributed two musical numbers and Mrs Elsie Gray read.
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