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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
1
In December 1945 readers from Patoka Illinois submit Christmas requests to Santa. Kids ask for dolls, toy houses, gun and tool sets, wagons, scooters, bikes, games, and candy with family members hoping for dolls, a baby, and presents for brothers and sisters. The letters show eager children in a small town counting days to Christmas.
St Marys of Carlyle edged Patoka Indians 36 to 34 in a hard fought Tri County meet opener at San doval gym. Scoring leaders for Patoka included O Neal with 9 and Pugh with 8 while DeLay Merideth Malan Walker and others contributed.
The Vernon school notes flu and colds reduced attendance with Dwayne and Virginia absent all last week and several in Rooms I and II. A pie supper and activities, including a jar of pickles and a ton ette players event, boosted the PTA treasury by 35.02. The basketball team hopes to travel to Keyesport Friday as road improvements may expand school changes. The board joined a Salem survey meeting on the good roads program impacting future changes. Santa Claus music appears amid fog and anticipation of snow.
The Patoka Methodist Church lists the 1946 WSC S officers led by President Dona Bushnell and Vice President Rita Hill. Other posts include Recording Secretary Mildred Bel cher, Corresponding Secretary Donna Jennings, Treasurer Lora Altom and various sections. Services are scheduled: 9:30 Sunday School, 11:00 Morning Worship, 7:30 Evangelistic Services, plus midweek Bible class and prayer meeting.
The Patoka Woman's Club will hold its December program at the High School gym on Saturday December 8 at 2 o'clock. The program includes Verse of Praise Christmas carol dialogue Christmas spirit third grade recitation Good News Marilyn Piercy and a gift exchange. Members are asked to bring a plate cup and spoon. Maude Irvin is chairman.
The November social at Mound Chapel School House drew old and young with Mrs. Les Walker presiding. $80 from a pie social supported the club as officers for coming year were elected. A January party plans and a Christmas program were announced.
The Vernon Good Will Club held an all day meeting November 29 with ten members led by hostess Tina Murfin. Members pulled wool and quilted while a pot luck dinner was served. One new member, Ferne Arnold, joined. Guests included Ada Bates and others. The next gathering December 18 features Sophie and Emma Prott, an all day wood cutting and the Christmas party with Sunshine pal gifts.
After over five years in the army Lt Dale O Britt husband of Winnifred Britt of San doval Illinois was honorably discharged. His number was the first drawn in Springfield draft board No 1. He enlisted with the national guard in 1940 before being called up and served with the 35th Infantry in Germany France England and Belgium earning the European Theatre Ribbon with five Battle Stars the American Defense Ribbon the American Theatre Ribbon and the Bronze Star Medal. He plans to return to Springfield to resume his former position.
Estelle Luttrell of Raccoon Township led Marion County Farm Bureau delegates from Salem Kinmundy Alma and Patoka to the Illinois Agricultural Association annual meeting in Chicago. The report notes leadership changes from Earl C. Smith to Charles B. Shuman and Floyd E. Morris plus policy positions on AAA parity inflation unemployment and farm labor issues. Delegates plan a detailed report to the Marion County Farm Bureau Board meeting on December 7.
Community notes list Sgt Halden Hill returning to Camp Pickett after 20 days with family. Lt Dale Britt and Sgt Leslie Griffin arrive home from overseas. several visits by Jennings, DeLeon, Britt, and others. prayers for Mary Wickersham and Margie Stasik. plans for schooling and homecomings in the region.
The Sunbeams gathered with Betty Belcher on Saturday afternoon December 1 with 18 attendees. Janet Jones presided in Eldon Romack’s absence while welcoming Donna Wadkins and Tommie Wickersham. Future hostesses and hosts were scheduled for January 5 and February 2. March 3 featured Janet Joan Marilyn and Maurice Dean Jones. April 6 planned for Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier. Refreshments were served by Mrs. L. E. Belcher and her daughter Mrs. Basil Cummins.
Miss Christina Crawford and Miss Mojonnier attended a banquet at the Bettie Simcox and Mr. and Mrs. P J Norwood hotel in Effingham Friday evening. Following this was CO E S installation of officers. Mrs Clayton Slifer, sister to Miss Crawford, was installed as associate conductress.
Mr. M. J. Stabelin died Sunday morning at his Edina home. He and his wife Emma Bates were long-time residents. Mrs. Stabelin was formerly Emma Bates.
The Baptist Church announces the Associational Training meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 30. A record crowd is expected. Mrs P J Mojonnier leads Beginners and Primary, Miss Mildred Logan Juniors and Intermediates and Mrs D C Stringer Young People and Adults for the Christmas Program. December 19 is family night. an organization for everybody. You are invited to all services.
Pvt. Robert Eaglin of Great Lakes and his wife and daughter Jeanne of Salem and Mrs. Frank Burgess of Sandoval visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Eaglin last Thursday. Mr. John L. Belcher of Decatur checked in as a Patoka visitor Monday.
The Pentecostal Church lists services: Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 30 a m Evangelistic Service 7 30 p m Gleaner Service Tuesday Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible Study Friday 7 30 p m Leader Ruby Wickersham and Pastor Carl F Nelson invite parishioners to watch the paper for revival dates.
All who are interested in the school and community are urged to attend the PTA meeting December 12 at 7 36 in the gym. A very interesting program will be presented.
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