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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
5
Patoka Church of Christ announces revival services starting April 28 at 8:00 p.m. led by Brother R C Bolton of Oblong Illinois with a boys and girls Bible class and sermons by Brother Bob Graham. The pastor invites all in Patoka and surrounding areas to attend and bring a Bible.
Pvt. Jesse Moore of Sandoval, formerly missing in Luxembourg and later a prisoner of war, is now in a French hospital per a letter to his wife Gertrude Moore. He served with the 80th Infantry Division under General Patton and was captured December 27 and liberated March 29. He noted no mail since arrival overseas.
A Treasury Department piece marks Dodge City Kansas as a historic cattle hub where the Santa Fe and Arkansas River Trails met. It notes cowboys driving cattle east, Indian attacks stories, and soldiers’ songs mingling with hunter shouts as war bonds fund weapons and food for current service members.
The Pollyanna Class of the Christian Church in Sandoval met Thursday evening in the church basement with hostesses Mrs. Elizabeth Andereck, Mrs. Alice Nieppetter, and Mrs. Omer Robinson. Mrs. Lec tra Robinson led the business, planning the April 25 church supper, and a card of thanks from the Jacksonville Christian Home superintendent was read for Easter gifts.
Christaan Church Sandoval Class No 10 met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Lizzie Zink's home with Mrs. Coral Peters assisting. Twelve members and two guests attended. Mrs. Lillie Foltz conducted a short business session while Mrs. Ollie Lewis led devotional songs and prayers. Members revealed mystery pals and drew names for the year. Bible bingo and a quiz followed. Mrs. Stella Schaffnit won the prize. Next meeting set for May 10 at 7 30.
The Bingo Club of St Lawrence Church in Sandoval met at the parish hall with Mrs. Clara Voss as hostess. Four tables played and prizes went to Ann Piazzi Kate Pieter and Cora Thomasson with sleeper prizes to Ruth Basola and Betina Giovanini and a door prize to Lou Schaubert. Guests included Ada Trout Cora Thomasson and Sue Burst. The next meeting is April 25 with hostesses Pete Etling and John Smith.
Pastor M W Friesner leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Geo J Wa superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00. MYF groups meet at 6 30 and evangelistic service at 7 30. Junior MYF Monday 4 00. Thursday Prayer Meeting at 7 30. Encourage attendance this Sunday.
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