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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
1
The Patoka Christian Church closed a successful revival last Lord's Day with 22 new members added. Evangelist J Thomas Segroves of Lincoln Bible Institute led services to 2532 attendees, breaking Bible School records with 209 in session. a post-meeting banquet honored faithful members.
We express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. W. F. Schaffnit and family members Burl Alexander Oscar Hill Clarence Strang Carl Schaffnit extend appreciation to friends and neighbors.
The schedule notes M. W. Friesner and Geo. J. Wasem leading church services, including a 9:30 a.m. church school and 11:00 a.m. morning worship at Island Chapel, plus 6:30 p.m. youth fellowship and 7:30 p.m. evening service and Thursday prayer. Birthday songs celebrated Ollie Thompson and Donna Wadkins last Sunday.
Mound Chapel Church reports 33 in attendance last Sunday. Rev. Paul Brown presides at 11:00 a.m. Supt. Virgil Herrin leads the Sunday School. Teen class seeks new members as Sunshine Class teachers Myrtie Belcher and others note four weekly attendance banners. A two week May revival and membership drive are planned.
Bible School at 9 30 a m Lord's Supper at 10 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 45 a m Evening Worship at 7 30 p m Booster Choir Thursday 4 00 p m Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m
Mrs Elizabeth Buchanan of rural route 1 Peru Illinois died at St Margaret s hospital Spring Valley after a stroke. Survived by twin daughters Mrs Gene and Mrs Nadene Christini, son in law and one granddaughter Betty Gene Christini. Also sisters Mrs Myrtle Belcher Mrs Emma Wirtz and brother Mr Charles McClughen. Funeral details noted with absence of Rolland Belcher due to distance.
C R Richeson leaves Saturday morning for a weeklong fishing trip to Plaka Florida with William Bilbroe of Centralia Hugh Barger of Tulsa and Harold Radmore of Centralia. They have a reservation at Sportsmans Lodge and Richeson says the lodge is top for fishing and very picturesque.
The Sunbeams gather at the Baptist Church on Saturday April 15 from 2 to 3 PM. Vera Nattier welcomes visitors and new members. The program includes Salutes to the Flags and Bible, prayers, roll calls, group singing, a talk on working for God, Bible games, and plans for a May 6 radio SUSB program followed by closing prayer and refreshments.
A message of gratitude from Mrs. James McNicol Sr thanks everyone who remembered her during a recent illness and for all kindness shown.
The family thanks Don for his message and the floral offering, and expresses gratitude to friends neighbors singers and all who helped through the illness and burial of their husband and father. Mrs Josie Moore and family.
Sunday School and Morning Worship lead the schedule at Patoka Pentecostal Church with a Prayer Meeting on Wednesday. Amy Bradley serves as pastor and invites everyone to attend all services.
Morning Worship and evangelistic message at 7 30 p m Sunday school and church service open to all not attending elsewhere Tuesday evening features children's meeting at 7 30 p m and Young People's Service at 8 p m Bible teaching Thursday at 7 30 p m Pastor Farmer invites community members to attend all services and gatherings
Mrs Rosa Kennedy and Mrs Julia Chilton of Decatur join Mr and Mrs J W Alexander for Easter. Mr and Mrs Wes Griffin return from a south honeymoon. F L Belcher and daughters of Gibson City visit Lowell Belcher's family. Mrs Lulu Newcomb from St Louis returns with Mrs Sarah Williams. Miss Betty Towler of Chicago spends Easter with Mr and Mrs Fred Towler. Miss Wilma Pugh of St Louis visits home folks for a week.
Paula Sue Jones is honored at a birthday dinner on Easter Sunday April 8 hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Jones. Guests include Clyde Cox Judy Deihl David Deihl Jerry Hudspeth Bill Edwards and numerous family members. A six candle cake symbolized the occasion.
The Lions Club sponsored an Easter egg hunt on Sunday with two age groups. Jimmie Hopkins won youngest child prize, Stevie Jones prettiest basket, Helen Nelson silver egg and most eggs, Linda Davis gold egg. In the 6 to 12 group Thomas Towler found most eggs and silver egg, Mary Lou Walker the gold egg, Lana Boyd prettiest basket.
Mrs Julia Rogier of 1570 North Edward Decatur sends $2.00 to renew the Register describing the payment as a letter from home.
The regular meeting is scheduled for Friday April 21 at the Methodist church basement. Members should bring guests and prepare displays of this year’s work. Mrs E Burton County Home Adviser will present the lesson Getting The Garment Ready To Sew with a local leader giving the minor lesson. Hostesses are Mrs Don Crawford and Mrs Orville Schroeder.
The Cancer Crusade in Marion County began April 10 under the Marion County Home Bureau and C E S chapters. Goal is 6600 to be raised within two weeks, closing April 24, with chairmen listed in towns and units across the county.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Mascher and Jane Ann of Dieterich visited Mrs Tillie Richeson at the C R Richeson home Saturday evening. Sunday guests included Ernie Mascher and Sandra of Dieterich Joe Novata and Mickey of Moneaqua Seth Martin and Rex of Decatur. Dale Thompson and children visited her parents at Niantic. Bruce Pugh and daughters Wilma and Mrs Paul Walker and sons spent Easter Sunday with James Jackson of Bethany.
William Wallace Cooper died at 1 p.m. April 12 at St. Marys hospital in Centralia aged 70. He was born March 10, 1880 in Seminary township and lived in Fayette County. Nora Jane Cooper died at 5:30 a.m. May 13 at her home aged 63. She was born December 27, 1886 in Pope township. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mound Chapel Church with interment in Pratt Cemetery. Survivors include sons Seldon and Floyd Cooper and daughter Lizzie Carmen.
All Patoka churches joined in a Sunrise Easter Service at the Methodist church. Worshipers arrived by 5:30 a.m. and the main auditorium and annex were filled to capacity. Floral arrangements and a prominent cross symbolized suffering and victory as Sister Amy Bradley of the Pentecostal Church delivered a stirring message.
G E Shreffler announces Marion County American Legion will sponsor a Tag Day on Saturday April 22 1950 to raise funds for a memorial in Bryan Memorial Park Salem Illinois honoring Marion County service members who gave their lives for freedom and democracy All Legion posts and auxiliaries in the county will participate in selling Tags urging public support for the fallen heroes.
We thank our friends and neighbors for the many nice gifts and beautiful cards received on our 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Logan.
A grateful message thanks friends, the W.S.C.S. and neighbors for cards, flowers, and morale boosters during illness keeping the sender from public life.
In the April 11 off-year primary, Democratic candidates Max Brasel for County Clerk Bryan Pitts for Sheriff and Tracy Cowgar for County Treasurer won their contests while Jim McCrary topped his Republican opponent for Sheriff. Tib Woolbright carried in Marion County but lost districtwide as Paul Taylor and Edwin R Haag advanced. Robert Branson narrowly held the Republican Representative seat against Ora Oldfield. State races show Scott Lucas likely facing Everett Dirksen. Stratton leads for State Treasurer on the GOP ballot. Earl Searcy appears to be favored for Supreme Court clerk.
S C H S senior class presents the comedy Queen For A Day at the high school auditorium on April 20. The three act play follows a queen chosen in a broadcast styled crown and includes jokes about the Celebrity Suite in the Hollywood Hacienda and memories of entertainment icons. Special arrangement with Jack Bailey is noted.
The Par P.T.C. will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday April 19 at 7 30 p m in the gym An art and writing exhibit will interest parents with upper grade exhibits of figurines and glass paintings from the students.
The Vernon area reports 89 at the Methodist Sunday School. Families visit and celebrate as Lynn Phinney Charley Murfin Mildred Norris and Elsie Pugh receive Happy Birthday. Several residents including Mrs. Ona Baster and Mrs. Stella Satterlee are sick.
Rev Carroll Lewis assists Bro Harper of Mt Vernon in a revival at Arnold Chapel Church. Local updates note Jim Phinney coming home from Greer hospital Vandalia and Mrs Charles Moore remaining critically ill at Good Samaritan hospital Mt Vernon.
In District 100 the annual school election on April 8 saw very light turnout with 16 votes in Vernon and 77 in Patoka. Maurice Adams and Orville Schroeder were re-elected unopposed to full terms, while Paul Torrence won the unexpired one year seat from Pope Township.
Chairman Robert Eagan reports 205.57 dollars raised by the Red Cross drive, surpassing the quota. He thanks all contributors and the solicitors for their help.
Representative C W Wursell reports four days of general debate on the 29 billion Appropriation Bill. He notes attempts to cut the bill, estimated payroll savings, and administration support with limited odds of passage. He cites a 1.3 million liquor budget item for the State Department as an example of potential cuts.
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