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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1946
Page
1
Vernon residents are invited to Easter sunrise services next Sunday at 6 AM at the Methodist church with the Rev. Lester Harris from the Pentecostal church delivering the message and special musical numbers from both churches planned. An Easter egg roll for children is scheduled in the afternoon.
Smith Dalrymple born April 20 1871 in Chautauqua County New York died April 6 1946 at home in Bridgeport Illinois. He married Leona Gray December 28 1908 and had children Lois Doris and Al Lois preceded him in death. Survived by two children and his widow. Funeral services were held April 9 at the Methodist Church in Bridgeport with Rev. E L Lawler officiating. Interment was at Bridgeport Cemetery.
Mrs Susie Carter entertained the Good Will Club at her Pa toka home on April 10 with nine members and two guests. Activities included quilt blocks and rug braiding, a noon meal, and a contest won by Emma Prott. Next meeting set with Nellie Perkins. attendees listed.
The third Quarterly Conference meets April 25 at Arnold Chapel 7 45 p m with Rev N C Henderson in charge. Members urged to attend and report duties. Youth Singing Service moves to Arnold Chapel 2 30 p m Easter Sunday led by Alfleta and Gene Williams. Easter prayers and sunrise services planned at Vernon and North Zion churches. Zion sermon titled Mary in Tears at 11 a m. Vernon service Easter Sunday Mary At the Sepulchre. Harry Mason Fish, Pastor.
The Frisby family thanks friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of their husband and father Don Frisby and Toby Don Prisby. Special thanks for the flowers from Mrs. Ernestine Frisby and the Frisby families.
Mrs James Brown departed on Wednesday to Baltimore Maryland to reunite with her husband who is employed there.
Mr and Mrs Marcus Cox entertained the Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church with a weiner roast at the city park on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Ballance Mr and Mrs Robert Eagan Mr and Mrs Jerry Cox and sons Mr and Mrs Roy Garrett Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones Mr and Mrs Lee Crawford and daughter Wes and Les Griffin Rev Friesner Wallace Alexander Miss Bettie Simcox Mrs Thelma Riley Charles Griffin and others. A business meeting followed at the home of Mrs Ruth Willett.
The Bear Creek Sunshine Club met April 11 at Mrs. Etta Andersons home with 16 members and 4 absent. Members enjoyed visiting, contests, mystery packages, and a lunch. one April birthday was noted. Visitors included Mrs. Cathern Outhouse and Linda Lee, Mrs. Doyle Robertson and Larry Lawrence. Next gathering planned at Clara Jones home with Zella Easton leading entertainment.
The Patoka High School gym hosts the farce Where There's a Will on May 3. Eva Mae Parker stars as Mrs. Alice Emerson with Donald Lee Ellis as the henpecked husband and Lela Sharp as a jokey colored maid. Thirteen roles, lively rehearsals, and town chatter follow.
Sunday School 9 30 a m preaching 10 30 a m Training Union 7 00 p m preaching 8 00 p m Birthday songs for Charles Nattier and Mildred Logan Associational Sunday School meeting at Odin Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock Rev Charles McHaney scoring judge Mrs Mojonnier penalty judge Mr Mojo timekeeper at the association union meeting Sun Men s department opening serving union Sunday night Juniors services April 2 through April 28
Mr and Mrs Sam Redburn and family live at Mrs Maxine Hill s home awaiting completion of their house near the city park. Howard Riley returned to work at Clinton Wednesday after two weeks at home.
Union Easter sunrise service held at Patoka Christian Church at 6 a.m. on Sunday April 21 features music by the congregation Rev Freisner and others and a sermon by Rev Nelson with benediction by Rev McHaney.
The Patoka Panthers held an April 15 meeting at the Davis home with all members present. Five new members Rosemary Thomas Edward Thomas Alberta Thalman Bobby Thalman and Wesley Bowen joined and started with projects. The club placed tenth in a hog judging contest and discussed upcoming talks and meetings. An Outdoor 4-Hers club and Save and Sew Club were announced with officers named and enrollment urged by May 1.
The Patoka Methodist Church led by Pastor M. W. Friesner lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with George Wasem, a Union Easter Sunrise Service at 6 00 a m, Morning Worship at 10 45 a m with Rev S M Spurgeon sermon, Evening Service at 7 30 p m, and reception of new members at the evening service. Regular pot luck supper and fellowship meet ing is 6 30 p m Tuesday, mid week service 7 30 p m Thursday, and quarterly Island Chapel meeting at 8 00 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev Henderson.
Mr and Mrs L E Green and sons Larry and Jimmy Alexander left Thursday for South Bend Indiana to spend the Easter week end with Mr and Mrs Jim Kelly in a family visit.
The Patoka Woman's Club met in the gym Saturday afternoon with President Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon and secretary Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier presiding. A year end report, nominating committee plan for May, a Religious Education Committee planned program, hymns, talk on Bible Education by Rev. S. M. Spurgeon, and a memorial service for deceased members were announced. A salad course with candles and spring flowers was served. corsages were given to each member.
A Thursday evening gathering at Town Hall organized a softball league with play set to begin May 7. Entry fees are 1.00 and entries close May 1. Marcus Cox was named President and James Ballance Secretary and Treasurer.
The Fancy Work Club met with Mrs. Susie Carter in April with Mrs. Spurgeon presiding. Mrs. Jolliff and Mrs. Jones led entertainments and announced winners including Mrs. Potts Mrs. Hill Mrs. Rogier Mrs. Matchett and Mrs. Spurgeon.
Sunday School had 28 participants last week. New officers and teachers for the coming year include Supt Lawrence Herrin and Asst Supt Mrs William Hughes Sec Treas Miss Mildred Belcher Pianist Mrs Luther Paine Choir Leader Mrs Orville Jones Little Folk s Teacher Ruth Hughes Young People s Teacher Mable Paine Bible Class Mrs Harley Cole The Fellowship Supper is planned for Good Friday night Regular services proceed Pepe 198 each Sunday Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. eek week
Mrs Edith Kennedy of St Louis visited this week with sister Mrs Lizzie Wasem. Mr Harry Frisby of Shobonier was a Patoka business visitor Tuesday.
Local families share weekends and holidays visiting relatives across Kincaid Vandalia Carbondale and Champaign. Many travelers attend church bazaars at Murfin and plan Easter activities while others enlist in the Navy in Effingham and report to Springfield.
STRINGTOWN residents and guests enjoyed a weekend of visits and shopping. Mr and Mrs Fred Klinge and others shopped in Vandalia. several families shared Sunday gatherings with friends including Beck Willett Holt Lamborn and Anderson households. The W C T U met with Mrs Frank Beck midweek.
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