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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
1
Vernon Illinois notes report Rev Dean Abendroth of Omaha staying with his father east of Vernon and assisting Rev Fish in a revival at Arnold Chapel. The column lists visitors, travels, and social events from area residents across the week.
Congressmen Vurlessays that the Republican Congress has kept major pledges since the last campaign. He cites payroll cuts, a tax relief bill vetoed by President Truman, and laws aimed at industrial peace and anti communism, contrasting with Democratic costs and bureaus since 1932.
Crackerneck clouted two Logo tee hurlers for 2 hits and 3 runs while their batters were held to 3 hits by Walt and Burl Marohl. J Payne homered with one on in the first and Joe Novata homered for Patoka in the third. Crackerneck meets Wasem's Patoka team Saturday at Patoka Park and hosts Farina Sunday at Crackerneck diamond.
The American Legion Post and Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall on Thursday August 7 at 8 p.m. New officers will be installed and Mrs Mary Cruzen district director of Centralia will attend. Regular meetings are held the first and third Thursdays each month.
James Arnold Bassett died at 4 15 p m Wednesday July 30 at his home east of Patoka age 50 years three days Ill nine months Survivors include wife Florence daughter Ruth Williams of Chicago son Marvin of Alma and parents Mr and Mrs Marion L Bassett Funeral services set for 10 a m Friday at Arnold Chapel with Rev Fish officiating Burial will follow in Sandy Branch cemetery
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Josie Cox's home with 24 members present. Devotions led by Essie Robinson featured scripture and prayer. The group approved a gift to the Jim Robb ett family and voted to sponsor a polio fund with a $10 base, plans for public box contributions, and heard a missionary lesson from Bernice Doolen.
Thirteen girls from the Save and Sew Club tried out for the State Fair in Springfield with Jo Simcox named among the five best to model during the fair. Dishes on sewing were given by Darlene Ballance and Rosemary as the club prepared for an Aug 15 local show at City Park. The group met July 30 at the Legion Hall and plans an outdoor meals club meeting next Wednesday at the Park.
E L Sharp traded a recently bought property to Virgil Herrin for his, Sharp also purchased the Irvin property once occupied by Mr and Mrs Orville Genre who are moving to their farm. Orville Hopkins bought the W H Adams property and Mr and Mrs Robert Hopkins bought the John Chance property. The Seifers occupying the Chance property will move into the Genre home.
The annual Arnold Chapel Picnic will be held Saturday night August 2 at the Merle Jones Grove. Plenty of entertainment planned and open to all community members.
An ice cream social will be held at the Shed at Sandy Branch on Thursday August 7 to raise funds for the local cemetery. Proceeds support maintenance and burials. Community members are invited to attend and enjoy fellowship.
The district American Legion and Auxiliary meeting convened at the Legion Hall on Wednesday night July 23. Commander Stanley Barnes presided with a flag salute, a recitation of the preamble, and a prayer. Officers were elected for the coming year including district commander Elmer Johnson and senior vice commander Vaughn Chaney. The group discussed using a local ambulance for veteran transport to Marion and planned further talks with Dr. Welch. Installations will occur September 24 at Sandoval.
At Salem on Monday July 28 the Vernon Girls 4-H Club held a dress review and selected five county entrants for the State Fair dress competition. Genevieve Ward Virginia Weinsman Irene Perkins led the group with six dresses chosen for exhibit and three dresses advanced to the state review with Ward among them. Two adult chaperons will accompany the group to Springfield for a three day stay on the fair grounds. Ratings will be announced at the county show in late August.
Last Thursday about 9 p.m. a large colored streak in Patoka was the crack streamliner City of New Orleans. The train detoured through Patoka because of a wreck on the main line of the Illinois Central.
Republican candidate Judge Jesse L. Simpson wraps a district tour across 21 counties as voters head to the polls on Aug. 4. Endorsed by church civic and business groups and named first choice by lawyers at a judicial convention in Effingham, he stresses independence and integrity for the Supreme Court role. Born in Troy and a 40-year lawyer, he also serves as vice president of Alton Memorial Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Robert Morey of Frederick Oklahoma announce the arrival of a baby boy at Frederick hospital on July 24. The newborn weighs six and a half pounds.
Pastor M. W. Freisner leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Geo J Wasem and morning worship at 10 45. Evening service at 8. Mid week prayer Thursday. Wednesday picnic at 6 30 for Ladies Aid. Birthday songs honored Deb Walker Margaret Cox and Lela Ballance last Sunday.
I thank all who sent cards flowers and calls during my illness and hospital stay Charles Adams.
Several residents return from visits and hospital stays. Mrs. Chester Joliff came home from Colfax and Bloomington after three weeks with family. Mrs. Carl Arnold of Nashville underwent surgery in Carbondale and her children stay with relatives here. Mr. Lewis Newman and Dolly McNielly wed in Carbondale. Various families, including the Adams, Arnold, Pike, and Nattier clans, are noted for visits, travel to Salt Lake City and Texas, hospital stays, and social events in Salem, Patoka, and Sandoval.
The Navy recruiting station at Effingham announces enlistments are open in the regular Navy for 3 4 or 6 years. Ex Navy men may re enlist at current rates with about 29 rating groups available. Veterans are urged to meet a Navy recruiter at Centralia's American Legion home each Thursday from noon to 4 PM.
A donation is noted for Magassi Cemetery with Margie Quick linked to the contribution. The entry lists S100 as the amount or code associated with the gift.
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