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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1951
Page
1
The 1949-50 Patoka Community Unit School District report praises progress toward a democratic regime in administration and teaching. It cites Christian democratic principles guiding truth and student needs, warns against autocratic groups, and emphasizes disciplined, flexible curricula and strong teacher morale.
Reverend Geo C Jurrens and spouse express gratitude for Patoka's church and school work. They praise Baptist progress and Christian leadership, urging residents to support Patoka while they move to St Louis Missouri for broader ministry.
The Patoka Sunbeams hosted a birthday surprise for their leader at the Baptist Church on Saturday April 7. Mrs Mojonnier blew out the candles after cake cupcakes, candy and orange juice were served, as Jody Carter read a thank you letter from Mrs Sparks.
The W S C S of the Methodist Church announces a bake sale on April 21 at Robert Eagan's Food Market. Items should be brought by 9 a m. Proceeds go to church activities.
The author argues schools should teach for future needs, not past practices, starting in kindergarten and continuing through college. He urges educators to transmit a guiding spark, replace ineffective staff, and ensure parents remain vigilant to keep schools from derailing.
At the April 5 Patoka village board meeting, Jesse Ripple was hired to grade and ditch streets. Plans aim to remove culverts where possible so ditches can be dug. owners may have culverts replaced free if they provide corrugated pipe or reinforced concrete tile.
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday April 6 at Mrs. J F Matchett's home with all members present. Mrs. Leslie Wasema led a brief business portion before Mrs. E L Rogier and Mrs. Florence Simcox hosted entertainment. Prize winners were Mrs. H N Potts Mrs. S M Spurgeon Mrs Roy Jones and Mrs X B Holland with Mrs John Williams taking the door prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother and Mrs BE L DeLay.
Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service met on Thursday April 5 with 36 attending. The meeting included a 1A Prayer Service led by Mrs Lora Altom, a business session planning clothing donations to Korea and a May 4 Mother's Day program, devotions on Be Ye Perfect, and a health lesson. Hostesses were Mesdames Elton Carter Clark Walraven Francis Sharp and Delphia Jolliff.
Next Friday evening at 6 45 the Parent Teachers Club will host the Annual Basketball Banquet for basketball players, coaches and cheerleaders. Virgil Fletcher of Collinsville will be guest speaker with a ham supper, a short basketball film and instrumental solos by grade school students.
In sad but loving memory of our dear father and mother Mr and Mrs William Wallace Cooper departed this life one year ago only a few short hours apart Dad passed away on April 12th and Mother the next day Their work on earth is finished Their victory has been won Then Jesus softly whispered Well done I bid you come The children and grandchildren
The author thanks readers for their confidence in re electing him as Township Road Commissioner and expresses a wish to continue doing his best. He blesses everyone and signs the note as Jesse M Ripple.
Pastor Geo C Jurrens leads Sunday School at 9 30 am with Emil Nattier. Morning Worship at 10 30 am Training Union at 6 30 pm Evangelistic Services at 7 30 pm. A baptismal service is planned Sunday evening after the sermon by Rev Lamb. The regular monthly Brotherhood meeting is set for April 20 at 7 30 pm.
Sundays feature Church School at 9 80 a m with Geo Wasem as superintendent, 10 45 a m Morning Worship, 6 30 p m Youth Fellowship, 7 30 p m Evangelistic Hour. Wednesdays include 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Bible Study and Choir. Monthly boards meet on scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays.
John Ballance won the Township Spelling Contest held last Saturday at the Patoka grade school and will represent Patoka Township in the Marion County contest on April 21 in Salem. He is in the sixth grade, son of Anna Ballance and the late M D Ballance. Terry Binnich of Vernon was runner up. contest conducted by Mr Pinkstaff and Mr Potts.
Frank Brokelmeyer, a respected local farmer southwest of town, was taken Friday to Greer Hospital in Vandalia with appendix trouble. Doctors opted not to operate. As of today Thursday his condition remains critical but stable and improving as expected.
Mrs. Minnie Lemmon, 83, mother of Mrs. John Murray, died Tuesday April 10 at a Centralia nursing home. Funeral services were held Thursday at Patoka Methodist Church with Rev. A S Dalrymple leading, burial in Patoka cemetery.
Victoria Chapter No. 253 OES met on Monday April 9. Sister Emma Pope was reported seriously ill at St. Marys hospital Centralia and a card shower was planned. Chapter voted to open at 7:00 p.m. year round and donate five dollars to Cancer Control. Salem Chapter invited members to Guest Night April 11. Clothing for the Fraternal Benevolence Committee was gathered and will be sent after the next meeting. Refreshments were served by Sister Florence Meador.
Calvin E. Carter, born February 14 1890 in East Fork Township Clinton County, died April 6 1951 in Springfield after a lingering illness. He leaves four daughters and five sons, three sisters and one brother, with seven or more grandchildren. Funeral held April 9 at Cox & Martin Funeral Home Paotoa with Rev. George C. Jurrens. burial Ebenezer Cemetery.
Ida Smith returns from California after three months with relatives and reports ideal weather and a good trip home. Edna Carter of Decatur visits her parents. Frank Elefritz and Floyd attend Mrs Elefritz’s sister’s funeral in St Louis. Verne Bricker and Detroit visitors spend time with I S Walker’s family. Cecil Jett’s family trip includes Odessa and Carlsbad Caverns. West Texas road trip passes Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico. Patoka Baptist Church to host 8th grade and high school graduates for Christian education event April 24 at 7 pm. Inez O’Neal moving to Mary Wickersham apartment. Warren Osborn of Alma visits Anna Ballance.
The Patoka P T C held its April 6 meeting in the school gym with a large crowd. Anna Ballance presided as president. The banquet is set for April 20 with a band performance, a Carrigan School District skit, solos by Norma Quick, and an art exhibit for visiting friends and parents.
Mrs Deneen Walker and Miss Opal Jones hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs E L Norris at her Patoka home. Attendees included families from Shobonier Maron Decatur Vernon and Patoka with a 30 day Korea leave noted. The Patoka WCTU meets April 13 at 2 PM and Fred Hampey of Peoria visited on business.
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit met at Mrs. Jesse Wal ton’s home with eleven members and three guests. Members presented talks on The Home Bureau Extension 4 H and How Big Is Your Home Bureau, plus demonstrations on Corsage Making Hemstitching and Swedish Weaving. Exhibits, refreshments and a later meeting at Mrs. Crawford’s with lessons on Remodeling and Landscaping and Program Planning followed by a movie and written topic suggestions. The next meeting is set at Isabel Doolen’s home.
Robert Eagan chairs a cancer drive asking for gifts or mail contributions to him as no soliciting will be done from homes.
Lester Belcher of Tamalco visited relatives in Patoka Sunday afternoon. Miss Laura Ververs, a registered nurse from Chicago, spent several days last week with her mother Estella Ververs and aunt Mayme Galoway.
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