Marion County Women’s Republican Club pot luck dinner
The Marion County Women’s Republican Club met at Milton Lacey’s Vandalia home on Friday November 28 for a pot luck dinner. Speeches by Rep. Robert Branson and County Chairman Ruth Adams, plus brief talks, followed. A tour of the institution was included. A December 12 tea at Supreme Court Judge June C. Smith’s Centralia home from 2 to 4 30 p.m. was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Women’s Republican Club
Milton Lacey
State Farm
Vandalia
Robert Branson
Centralia
Ruth Adams
Ruby Baker
Patoka
F. E. Miller
P. J. Mojonnier
O. E. Eaglin
J. W. Alexander
Invald Settem
Lula Toyer
G. J. Wasem
Ed Lawson
Supreme Court
June C. Smith
Public Installation at Kinmundy Co E S
Kinmundy chapter held a public installation in their home lodge rooms on Wednesday evening last week. Guest Outgoing Worthy Patron was P. J. Mojonnier and installing officer was Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier. Attendees from here included Mrs. O. J. Hill Mrs. H. S. Riley Miss Evelyne Ellis and Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinmundy
P. J. Mojonnier
O. J. Hill
H.S. Riley
Evelyne Ellis
Silas B Foster Dies at 71 in 1941
Silas Bryan Foster aged 71 died after a long illness on November 27 1941. Born October 5 1870 on a Foster township farm he leaves a brother Claude and twelve nieces and nephews. Services were held November 29 at Zion church with burial at Sandy Branch cemetery. Cox and Martin directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Bryan Foster
Mary
Silas
Foster Township
Hill
Foster
Harriet F. Armstrong
Minnie A. Arnold
Daniel E. Foster
Claude H. Foster
Patoka
Zion Church
Sandy Branch
Maurice Ballance
Cox and
Martin
Magnolia Women Meet With Mrs Kilgore
The Magnolia employees wives held their December gathering at Mrs. C. O. Kilgore's home. They played games and visited and planned a Christmas party for husbands and children. Attending were Mrs. Carl Rogier Mrs. Bryan Davidson Mrs. D. C. Stringer Mrs. Jack Keaton Mrs. James Shepard from Patoka and Mrs. Wayne Riley of Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
C. O. Kilgore
Mesdames
Carl Rogier
Bryan Davidson
D. C. Stringer
Jack Keaton
James Shepard
Patoka
Wayne Riley
Vernon
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Nellie Adams
Neighbors and friends held a birthday surprise for Mrs Nellie Adams. Santa Claus delivered gifts and refreshments while the afternoon featured social visits and readings by Mrs Logan. Attendees included Mrs Jennie Carter Nellie Jimmerson Maude Lawson Ollie Alexander Ollie Thompson Bertha Murray Elisa Adams Clara Wormsman Rita Hill Medilla Roeman Mrs Levi Hill Harriet Meador Mae Logan Merle Stasik and Mrs James Adams and daughter Karen of near Herrin Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Adams
Santa Claus
Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Logan
Jennie Carter
Nellie Jimmerson
Maude Lawson
Ollie Alexander
Ollie Thompson
Bertha Murray
Elisa Adams
Clara Wormsman
Rita Hill
Medilla Roeman
Levi Hill
Harriet Meador
Mae Logan
Merle Stasik
James Adams
Karen
Near Herrin
Ill
Mrs Dean Martin Hosts Patoka Bridge Club
Mrs Dean Martin of Sandoval entertained the Patoka Bridge club at her home last Thursday with two tables in play. High score went to Mrs Francis Simcox and low to Mrs Orville Schroeder. Desert course served afterward. Guests included Mesdames P B Simcox H N Potts O Kilgore Jack Keaton Thelma Riley Andree Schroeder and invited guest Mrs Dale Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Martin of
Sandoval
Patoka
Francis Simcox
Orville Schroeder
O. Kilgore
Jack Keaton
Thelma Riley
Andree Schroeder
Dale Simcox
George Wasem Appointed to State Publicity Committee
George Wasem received a notice for appointment as Grand Secretary to the State Publicity Committee of the Order of Eastern Star from Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Rebecca Paker of Chicago. He will go to Peoria next Wednesday December 10 to begin service in his new role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wasem
Order of Eastern Star
Rebecca Paker
Chicago
Wasem
Peoria
Infant Marilyn Hull Dies of Pneumonia
Marilyn Sue Hull infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleo Hull Patoka died from pneumonia. She was born November 27 and buried at Vernon Cemetery in a brief graveside service at 2 30 p m on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Sue Hull
Cleo Hull
Patoka
Little Marilyn Sue
Vernon Cemetery
Remarkable corn yield from James Cahill’s Idaho crop
Mrs. W. M. Cahill displayed corn from her son James Cahill of Weiser Idaho. Reported yield to be 178 bushels per acre measured by Weiser teachers, while local Illinois yields reach about 900 bushels. Cahill notes irrigation and plowed-under alfalfa soil aided growth. Jim, once a Patoka boy, has farmed in Idaho about 21 years.
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W. M. Cahill
James Cahill
Weiser
Idaho
Jim
Illinois
Thomas Cooper Dies at 84 in Boulder Illinois
Thomas Cooper born Frankfort Indiana May 1 1857 died at home in Boulder Illinois Saturday November 15 1941 at age 84 6 14 He married Bessie Rosenswipe of Patoka June 28 1935 He lived much of his life in East Fork township Survived by wife eight nieces and four nephews funeral held at Boulder Methodist church burial Ebenezer cemetery Rev Miller of Shattue officiated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cooper
Frankfort
Indiana
Boulder
Bessie Rosenswipe
Patoka
East Fork Township
Boulder Methodist Church
Ebenezer Cemetery
Miller of
Shattue
Relatives Help Miss Opal Jones Celebrate Birthday
Miss Opal Jones celebrated her birthday Sunday at her Vernon home with thirteen relatives present. Out of town guests included her brother Guy Jones and family from Decatur as well as E. L. Noris and family from White Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Jones
Vernon
Guy . Jones
Decatur
E. L. Noris
White Haven
Tea Honoring Mr and Mrs Jack Jennings in Jackson
Jackson Mississippi hosts a wedding tea honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs Jack Jennings along with Mr and Mrs Joe Hixson. Guests include relatives across Jackson Duncan Shaw Patoka and French Camp with 150 attendees at the Kimbrough home. A second reception at the McLean plantation follows with a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mississippi
Jack Jennings
Joe Hixson
W. P. Kimbrough
J. MM. Kelly
H. L. Hill
Wilma Coney
Kimbrough
Kelly
Jennings
C. J. Edwards
Shaw
Hixson
Olive Miller
Lewis
Kima
Biss
Duncan
Imorene Budwards
Wanda Harris
C. C. Lockhart
John A. Jennings
Patoka
Ill
W. F. Erwin
J. D. Macatee
Evelyn Gatlin
French Camp
Patoka Methodist Church Notes and Nearby Evangelistic Rally
Church school and morning worship noted with youth fellowship in Patoka. No evening service there as the pastor preaches at Island Chapel. Patoka lay members attended an all day Evangelistic Rally in Centralia led by lay evangelist Harry Denman of Birmingham Alabama. Official board meets December 9 with Rev. and Mrs. Dever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Island Chapel
Centralia First Church
Birmingham Alabama
Harry Denman
Dever
Card of Thanks for Illness Gifts and Greetings
Mrs. L. D. Altom expresses gratitude for cards flowers and gifts received during illness dated 12 5 11p. Mrs. George Gillespie Jr of Vandalia visited her parents Mr and Mrs W H Adams over the weekend. Seaman Wells of Patoka visited Vandalia and Mrs George Gillespie Wednesday. Mrs. James Wasem and Mrs. Willard McIntire called in Salem Thursday and traveled to Mt Vernon with Mrs. Joe Hopkins. NOTICE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gillespie Jr
Vandalia
W. H. Adams
Seaman Wells of
Patoka
George Gillespie
James Wasem
Willard McIntire
Salem
Mt. Vernon
Joe Hopkins
No Trespassing Notice by Cephas A Adams
Hunters are warned that no hunting or trespassing will be tolerated on lands owned and controlled by Cephas A Adams. Signed by A Adams.
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Cephas A. Adams
A. Adams
Jones and Leininger Exchange Marriage Vows
William M. Jones of Patoka and Addie Leininger of Vernon wed in St Louis with Justice George M. Murphy officiating. The couple then returned to O’Fallon for a celebratory dinner before continuing their travels, widely known across Marion and Fayette counties with many friends offering well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Jones
Patoka
Addie Leininger
Vernon
Harry Hudspeth
St. Louis
Jones
Leininger
George M. Murphy
O'Fallon
Mrs. Jones
Marion
Fayette Counties
the Register
Masons Hold Oyster Feed Tuesday Night
The Patoka Blue Lodge hosted an oyster supper at their temple on Tuesday night. About 40 members attended a general get-together with red white and blue decorations and candlelight. Some reportedly ate more than their share.
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Patoka Blue Lodge
Former Patoka basketball recounts past team success
A Patoka school letter from Kelly Martin of Salem challenges a Centralia sports writer’s claim that no records show Patoka defeated the cited teams. The writer notes Patoka’s strong history and urges alumni to share memories to inspire current players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Delay
Patoka
Kelly Martin
Salem
Centralia
Patoka Kinmundy
Ashley
Inmundy
Kelly
Vernon W C T U Meeting At Mrs Walton Home
The regular Vernon W C T U gathering met at Mrs George Walton's home last Saturday. A morning and afternoon program followed by a noon pot luck dinner was enjoyed. Attending from Patoka were Rev Dever Mrs Seth Martin Mrs T E Irvin and Mrs P J Majonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.T.U
Vernon
George Walton
Patoka
Dever
Seth Martin
T. E. Irvin
P. J. Majonnier
Centralia Co E S Hold Annual Open Installation
The Centralia Chapter held its annual open installation on Thursday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Wasem and daughter Pansy and Miss Jean Miller of Patoka. Mr. Wasem served as an Escort and Mrs. Wasem as installing Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
G. J. Wasem
Pansy
Jean Miller
Patoka
Community notices of visits and greetings
Mrs. T. C. Speer thanks readers for cards and deeds of kindness. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams with Mr. and Mrs. Denver Adams of Centralia visited Decatur over the weekend with their son Charles Adams Jr. Ida Smith visits relatives in Centralia. Mrs. Howard Perrine and children visit her parents near Odin. CG. P. Fletcher spent the weekend in Springfield with Mrs. Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Speer
E. Pearl St
Farmington, Ill
Charles Adams
Denver Adams
Cntralia
Decatur
Charles Adams Jr
Ida Smith
Centralia
Howard Perrine
Mrs. Jett
Odin
CG. P. Fletcher
Springfield
Mrs. Fletcher
Baptist Church Opens Sunday School and Stewardship Events
The Baptist church schedules Sunday school at 6 30 p m with Brother Carol Mojonnier as superintendent and a 7 30 p m stewardship program featuring a play He is Able and other selections The Sunbeams meet Saturday at 2 p m to rehearse for the program Birthdays honored include Agnes Mae Nattier Mrs Carl Rogier Orville Genre Rev Walter Miller Virginia Stringer and Emil Nattier Prayer Meeting meets Thursday at 7 p m led by Mrs George Balance The Lottie Moon Christmas offering for B C Foreign Missions Program was held at Rev and Mrs Walter Miller home Friday The W M A Bible Study met at Mrs J R Carters home with Rev Miller leading
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Mojonnier
B.T.U
Sunbeams
Agnes Mae Nattier
Carl Rogier
Orville Genre
Walter Miller
Viginia Stringer
Emil Nattier
George Ballance
Lottie Moon
J. R. Carter
Miller
Mrs Sylvia Binnion Hosts Good Will Club Meeting
Mrs Sylvia Binnion hosted the Good Will Club on November 26. Ten members attended including Lutie Belcher Maud Meador Tillie Meador and Sylvia Binnion with guests from Vandalia Shobonier Mattoon Chicago Vernon and other communities. The afternoon featured quilt making and a pot luck dinner. Next meeting is December 10 with Lutie Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Binnion
Good Will Club
Lutie Belcher
Maud Meador
Tillie Meador
Marie Meador
Marie Crawford
Sophia Protz
Emma Protz
Nellie Doolen
Tonie Sorrell
Nada Jo
Vandalia
Alice Prouty
Annabelll Doolen
Shobonier
Loretta Simmons
Mattoon, Sr
Melba Meador
Chicago
Tll
Mabel Gillespie
Ruth Caudle
Florence Wolff
Bertha Binnion
Lola Maud Meador
Freda Meador
Carren Kay
Vernon
Marion County Non-High School Tax Rate Lowest in State
County Supt Paul B Chance reports Marion County 1941 non high school tax rate at 21 cents, the lowest in the state. Other counties range from 26 cents to 1.88 dollars. Chance attributes the low rate to oil industry valuation increases and frugal school per capita costs by local high school principals and boards of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
Marion County
Eva Wasem to Lead Star School of Instruction in Greenville
Mrs. Eva Wasem State Grand Lecturer Order of Eastern Star will conduct her first school of instruction for the season in Greenville on Friday night December 5. She will teach the Greenville chapter on Star work and covers about 20 chapters across southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Wasem
Order of Eastern Star
Greenville
Wasem
Illinois
Obituary of Clark Hill Jett Born in Odin June 20 1941
Clark Hill Jett, son of Charles B. and Anna Virgil Jett, was born June 20, 1941 in Odin, Illinois. He died November 24, 1941 at five months old. Survived by parents, five brothers, three sisters, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Services held November 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Fredonia church. Rev. Atchison officiated. Burial at Fredonia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hill Jett
Charles B
Anna Virgil Jett
Odin
Ill
Little Clark
Leonard
Neema
Alfred
Haleah
Dale
Mary Ellen
Harold
Willard
Ozie Hill
Emma Jett
Fredonia Church
Atchison of
Centralia
Cox and
Martin
Fredonia Cemetery
Miller couple in St Elmo for sister’s funeral
Mr and Mrs F E Miller were in St Elmo recently to attend the funeral of Mr Miller s sister Mrs Nola Cox. The visit highlighted family ties as the community elder Mrs Cox is remembered for her contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Miller
St. Elmo
Mr. Miller
Mrs
Nola Cox
High School News: Banking Visit and Class Achievements
About 25 bookkeeping students visited the bank on November 14 for money and banking instructions from Mr L E Green. He covered accounts checks endorsements payment of out of town checks and banking protection machines. Typing speeds reach 15 to 84 WPM with a five minute test allowing five errors. Christy and Coombs work on a Christmas operetta to be shown Dec 23. This week features talks by Mr Condgon the Africa missionary and Mr Michae lhulk the Russian missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Green
Miss Christie
Mr. Coombs
Condgon
Africa
Michaelchulk
Grade School News Highlights First Grade Adds Betty Trushell
The first grade grows to eighteen with Betty Trushell from Oxford grade school Dearborn Michigan. Pupils explore nature on walks study Pilgrims First Thanksgiving and decorate windows with holiday candles and soap carvings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Trushell
Oxford
Dearborn
Michigan
P.T.A
Mary Wadkins
Rachel Adams
Bobby Pugh
Glenwood Malan
Deneen Walker
Wilma Pugh
Keith Pike
Betty Ballance
Alvin Miller
Billy Hill
Virginia Stringer
Ernest Panick
Santa Claus
Margin Goff
Jimmy Cox
Darlene Ballance
Marie Crawford
Jerry Gerrich
Bobby Joe Wilkin
James Gerish
Virgil Wootman
Phyllis Lange
Muskegon Couple Guests In Patoka Visit
Mr and Mrs Walter R Johnson of Muskegon Michigan were recent visitors in Patoka as guests of C N Cruse and Mr and Mrs Ingvald Settem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Johnson
Muskegon, Michigan
Patoka
C. N. Cruse
Ingvald Settem
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion County Women’s
Republican Club
Kinmundy CO
E.S
Mrs. Dean Martin
Entertains Bridge Club
MR. and
Chuch
WM. Jones, Addie Leininger
Masons
Studen
Vernon W.C.T.U
Centralia Co.e.s. Have
Star School OF Instruction
Clark Hill
High School News
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