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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1951
Page
1
Residents report winter returns and family visits across Kalmazoo Decatur Aurora and Coal City. Patoka grade school students and teachers honored at Baptist party with nautical theme and community guests listed among attendees.
East of Vernon report lists visits by Floyd Arnolds in Centralia and Jim Phinney’s family in Vernon with Clem Doolen. Oak Grove residents Chris Neilson and Merle Headley visit. Charles Neilson hospitalized in Pana. Henry Abendroth in critical condition at Mark Greer hospital. REA builds high line to Lyle Jones farm. Nellie Perkins assists Patoka church work.
John Howell 77 died April 19 at his sister Myrtle Purdue’s Odin home after a yearlong illness. Born January 2 1874 in Kell Illinois he lived in Marion County his entire life and was a retired farmer. Survived by sisters Minnie Stacer Salem and Myrtle Purdue Odin. Funeral 2 pm April 21 at Wilson Funeral Home Odin with Rev. J H Burden. burial Zion Grove Cemetery Kell.
Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Belcher of Mound Chapel marked their fifty first wedding anniversary last New Year’s Eve. The couple hosted visiting family members from La Salle Springfield and Cracker's Neck over the weekend. Their son Robert traveled from La Salle and helped manage Bertrands Apple Orchard with relatives spending the days in their company.
Mrs Mat tie Crosby Hicks will be 87 on Sunday April 29. She has been very ill recently but is now slightly improved.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Slifers and their son of Effingham spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Crawford. Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford Jr and baby of Hutsonville were weekend guests of his parents. George Dean Crawford of Washington DC visited relatives here late in the week.
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O E S held Past Matrons and Patrons Night on Monday April 23. Worthy Matron An dree Schroeder announced staffing continuity while guest officers from Salem Centralia and Sandoval attended. Claud Gerrish was initiated and welcomed. Visitors and refreshments followed.
The Patoka Home Bureau met Friday April 20 with 20 members and two visitors. Officers elected for the coming year include Vice Chairman Carl Rogier and 2nd Vice Chairman Chris Gergeni. The group planned Marion County Annual Meeting May 10 at Grace Methodist Church Salem and noted Cancer Drive donations.
Mrs Wayne Walton 36 of Vandalia Illinois died when a 1951 Buick driven by her husband crashed into a trailer truck on Highway 40 near Fairmont City. The couple’s seven year old daughter Mary Ellen survived, and two other passengers were injured. The crash injured John Crawford and his wife, with details of hospital transfers and extensive injuries. Funeral arrangements are planned for Vandalia, with an inquest already held in East St. Louis.
Mr and Mrs C W Martin, a prominent town couple, marked their 58th wedding anniversary on a Wednesday eve ning April 25 with family at home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dean Martin and their children, plus other relatives, sharing simple refreshments and warm wishes for many more happy years.
Church notices list minister Alfred S. Dalrymple and a layout of services. Sunday school with George Wasem at 9 30 a m beginning, morning worship at 10 45 a m except on the 8th Sunday, evening worship at 7 30 p m except the 1st Sunday, prayer and study Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Audne Kissner as counselor.
Mr and Mrs John A Jennings left Patoka for a long Western tour. They will visit relatives in Colorado Springs and California including the Jack and Davis families and the Cox family in California. They plan to return around June first.
Minnie Annetta Jolliff born October 21 1867 in Carrigan Township daughter of Samuel and Rebecca Jolliff. She married Edwin O Neal December 22 1885 and had nine children. he died in 1931. She later married Edward Lemmon who died in 1943. She died April 10 1951 at Centralia Nursing Home. Survived by three daughters and two brothers eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday April 12 at the Patoka Methodist Church with Rev. A S Dalrymple. interment at Patooka Cemetery. Cox and Martin funeral home in charge.
I thank my friends and neighbors for many nice cards during my sickness. I also thank the doctor and nurses at the hospital for their kindness.
Notice to all persons that Monday June 4 1951 is the claim date in the estate of Emma M Thompson deceased in Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed before the date without issuance of summons. Leo J Thompson Administrator Miller Pfaff Attorneys 10A West Main Street Salem Illinois
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church basement on the third Thursday to accommodate members attending the Effingham WSCS gathering on April 26. Ruth Lawson led worship and scripture, Marjorie Bassett gave the missionary lesson, and Bee Doolen presided over the business session with reports and a May invitation from Potaka WSCS.
A grateful message thanks friends for cards visits and flowers during a hospital stay and after returning home. The writer prays God blesses each supporter for their kindness and tokens of sympathy.
Dwight F. Britt reports the Patoka Township fiscal year ending March 27 1951, detailing public funds at year start receipts by source expenditures and purposes. The sworn statement confirms accuracy of funds on hand at start and the inflows and outlays during the year.
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