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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1947
Page
1
The Drive for Christ sponsored by local churches has seen great success despite bad weather. It will close next Sunday with anticipated record attendance, as organizers urge unregistered worshippers to join.
The Producers Livestock Commission Association notes a 10 to 20 percent drop in hog prices from peak levels despite strong demand and export allocations. Two weeks of declines push hogs $3.00 per hundredweight lower, with the all time record toppled last October 15 by decontrol. Managers say production will lag demand, while cattle and sheep remain pressured but steadier. Government meat exports total about 297 million pounds in early 1947.
Mrs. Arnold Chapel hosts Chas Arnold neighbors and Katheryn Soutier visits. Leah Pearle Walton is ill and could not teach. A D Nichols and D Headley visited Centralia. Rueben Rhoades and Russell Caldwell called on Beardstown. Loren Johnson and daughters Helen and Shirley Jeanne of Salem visited Kathryn and Louie Soutier. Marvin Bassett and daughter Donna visited his parents. Eli Green and sons called on Dean Meadors. Kathryn and Louie Soutier visited Ellis Bassett. Nelsen Caldwell visited Rada Caldwell in Alma.
Pastor W. M. Freisner leads 9:30 a.m. Church School with Geo J Wasem as superintendent. Worship at 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Ladies Aid at 2:00 p.m. Mid week prayer 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Supper on Wednesday April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
The Marion County 4-H Spring Rally drew 250 attendees at Salem high school gymnasium with 28 clubs and 203 members. Events included music by The Odinites, demonstrations by Outdoor 4-Hers and Victory Fighters, and a planning session for the 1947 County 4-H show set for September.
Rev Chas McHaney pastor and church officers are listed. Services run 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 morning worship 7 training union 8 evening worship. Birthday song for Mr O L Britt. Sunbeams meet May 3 2 to 3 p.m. Sunbeam picnic May 17 2 to 4 at the Park.
Mr and Mrs George Parker were injured Saturday night two miles south of Sandoval on highway 51 when their 1946 Chevrolet struck a stationary car with no warning. Mrs Parker had a severe sprained ankle and cuts from glass, later treated at St Marys hospital. Mr Parker suffered broken ribs.
The Home Bureau met at the Legion Hall on April 18 for an all day session with a sewing machine clinic in the morning. Fourteen members and one visitor attended. Mrs. E. Burton led the personality development lesson and Mrs. Verne Nattier taught bound button holes. Mrs. C. Betts led games. May 18 will install new officers.
William Osborn escaped injury Monday afternoon when his car was damaged in an accident on Highway 51 in the north part of Patoka. He was headed south and began a left turn as another southbound car tried to pass. Both vehicles sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
Vernon Methodist Church reports new members admitted at Easter. Admitted by letter are Mr and Mrs Virgil Klinge and others from surrounding churches. Admitted by faith are Mrs Anna Benefiel Miss Letta Hopkins Lodema Bayliss and Joe Betts. Baptisms include Joe Betts Shirley Lawson and Judy Knight with John Whitehurst noted for baptism later.
Dead stock wanted ten dollars and up for dead and disabled horses mules cattle smaller animals by size condition prompt pick up phone Vandalia 390W reverse charges Home Rendering co for sale Oil broader 500 chick size good shape Jesse Walton Vernon Il 4-18 2tp Wanted Rags six cents per pound Patoka Municipal Light Plant 9-29-tf
The Patoka Panthers met at Deneen Hopkins on April 21 with 18 members and 5 visitors. George Snider led in leader absence, Wilma Pugh was elected delegate to county federation, and talks covered colt hoof care and egg care. A September county fair is planned, and a short history of 4-H roots in Page County Iowa was shared. The next meeting will be at George Snider’s home.
Room One plans a short program at 2 00 Friday with visitors welcome. Students Judy Piercy Karen Briscoe Ardeth Briscoe Beryl Jett and Allen Gerrish are back at school after having chicken pox. Room Two shifts its Friday program to 1 Ober 30 to allow mothers to view other rooms at different times. Our program starts at 1 30 following the time change. David Hetzler returns after a chicken pox illness. Room Four will show an Agriculture unit demonstration plus a gym film about farming. Notebooks will be displayed. Time 2 p.m.
Sunday School at 9 30 with Fielding Adams superintendent. Thursday night prayer service at 7 30. Sunday night preaching at 7 30 by Mrs Amey Bradley of Centralia Illinois.
Pfc and Mrs William E Cham bers announce the birth of a baby girl Linda Sue Friday April 18 at St Marys Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Chester Chambers Centralia and Mr and Mrs Lee Hudspeth Patoka.
The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation mourn Maurice H Wasem born July 24 1894 who died April 16 1947 His life was devoted to aiding the Fort Berthold Indians opposing eviction and he stood for fair play and unity Funeral services were held April 19 at the Congregational Church Holliday North Dakota with interment in Holliday cemetery
Mrs. E. Burton notes the Marion County Home Bureau promotes hot school lunches dental clinics medical programs and health insurance as signs of a strong community. The group will celebrate its first anniversary May 1 with reports from leaders and plans for next year.
We extend sincere thanks to friends who sent cards flowers and help. May God's richest blessings be with each of you. Mr and Mrs Thos Hayes.
Local residents share weekend visits and hospital stays across E St Louis Centralia Sandoval Keyesport Edgewood Irvington and St Marys hospital scenes. Families travel for funerals and repairs continue after a fire while shoppers in Centralia include Mrs Keeton Christian Simcox and Quayle with Wadkins CrawfordLasalle
The Patoka P T A met April 16 with good attendance. Mrs Orville Hubbard was elected president and Mrs Robert Johnstone vice president for the coming year. Sec treas to be elected later due to sickness in nominating committee families. Last gym movies are discontinued. Program included Square Pegs skit, Vernon grade school music, Rhythm Band, boys chorus, two tonette groups, and a Daffy Dills junior class sketch. Refreshments served. May 21 pot luck with mock radio broadcast to close the year.
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