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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
1
Patoka seeks 22 more residents to meet bond requirements for a water works deal. Lions Club mobilizes after Tuesday meeting to finish signups by weekend with free hook ups before Christmas. Village board to meet Saturday morning to advance steps. signers may connect at no charge until the offer ends.
On Tuesday evening November 29 friends gathered at the Bassett home to surprise Marjorie on her birthday. The guests shared refreshments and enjoyed visiting and a game of checkers with the host couple and their guests.
Vernon Methodist Church lists Rev. Carroll Lewis leading Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p.m. Arnold Chapel offers 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. preaching, with a 7:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship. Zion Church holds 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and regular prayer meetings. Thought for the day: No man is free who is not a master of himself.
The Illinois Veterans Commission reminds veterans with service connected disabilities that government funded home town medical care requires prior authorization. Reimbursement claims without approval may be disallowed except in emergencies. Emergency out patient treatment also needs written prior approval within 15 days. Service officers can help veterans file correctly to avoid delays.
Anna Sophia Protz of Vernon born August 3 1888 east of Vernon died December 3 1949 at St Marys hospital Centralia at 61. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her. Survived by three sisters Emma Helen Augusta and others and seven brothers. Funeral December 6 1949 Vernon Methodist Church with Rev M W Friesner and Rev Carroll Lewis. interment Vernon Cemetery. Cox and Martin directors.
Forty two members and guests met December 1 at the Methodist Church. Mrs. S M Spurgeon led with Christmas in our Schools and Around the World. An upcoming cake and pie sale was planned for December 10. social committee named. Guests included Mrs J F Matchett, Gerald Cox, and Claud Foster.
Twenty seven Sunbeams met at Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier's home on December 3. Vera Nattier, president, urged monthly calendar reminders. Guests included Rev. Robert Grammer, Louie Mange, Linda Carter, Sharon Jenkins, Judy Landreth, and others. A Valentine party is planned for February 4 and January 7 hosts will be Vera Nattier. Refreshments were served.
I thank everyone for the care letters gifts and flowers I received during my hospital stay and after returning home. I especially thank all who assisted Bill and the children. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Cole of Patoka announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley to Wesley Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Griffin of Patoka. The wedding date has not yet been announced.
Attendance last Sunday was 33 with a collection of 4.79 dollars. Rev. Paul Brown preached with Rev. Gibbon bringing the message. Guests Rev. Krause and Rev. Gibbon, McKendre College students from Lebanon, attended and Bobby Towler and Harley Cole were saluted with birthday songs.
The W S C S of the Methodist Church sponsors a cake and pie sale at the library on December 10 beginning at 9 a.m. Members are urged to bring a cake or a pie or both.
Relatives gathered at the Nelson home on Saturday evening November 26 to honor Mrs. Darrell Nelson for her birthday. A chili supper followed by birthday cakes and ice cream was served to guests including O. H. Sharn Joyce Sheila Patty FE L Sharp Marvel Marion R E Park F E Sharn Darrell Nelson Ronnie and Gayla.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during our recent loss of our sister. Special gratitude to Rev. Friesner and Rev. Lewis, the Good Will Club, the Vernon Home Bureau Unit, the singers, pallbearers, and all who sent flowers. Emma Protz, Helen Allen and family, Augusta Specktmeyer, Ernest and Minnie Protz, William Protz, Fred Protz and family.
Vernon Pentecostal Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship with Evangelistic Message at 7 30 p m. Also a Children's Meeting Tuesday 7 30 p m, Young People's Service Tuesday 8 p m, Bible Teaching Thursday 7 30 p m. Everyone is invited to attend. Pastor C and Farmer.
Community Unit District 100 board met December 7 at Patoka Grade School with six members present and one absent John Orrell. Attorney John L. Kagy and Architect S A Clausen attended. Resolutions for bond issuance to fund a new school were adopted. A contract with Clausen to complete plans was signed for March bids.
A birthday party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Selby Binnion on Saturday night December 3. Guests shared singing and cards and enjoyed cookies, cake, coffee and pop. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hollingsead and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Bobbett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bobbett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Melton and son, Marty Beyers, Evale Russell, Mrs. Ernest Linder, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thorpe.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Britt entertained at a six o clock dinner at their home on Saturday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Morrison and three daughters of Ferguson Mo Mr Dean Britt and Rose Mary Miss Mary Marshall and Mrs Rose Britt and Miss Pearl.
The Patoka Methodist Church lists services led by M W Friesner and Geo J Wasem including morning worship at 10 45 am and evening services at 7 30 pm The Olney District Conference will be at Grace Church Salem next Thursday with Bishop Magee speaking at 7 00 pm A birthday greeting for Maud Brumfield is noted
Rev Steve Shehorn of Mt Vernon Illinois delivered the dedicational sermon for Eaglin General Baptist Church on Sunday December 4 at 1 30 p m A large crowd attended with eleven ministers and a large basket dinner after the service The church thanks all who helped make the dedication possible May God bless each one Rev Clyde Brown pastor
Pastor Geo C Jurren announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 20 a m The Training Union at 6 80 p m Evening Worship at 7 20 p m Thursday Prayer Service On Saturday December 24 the Christmas program will be held All participants must attend rehearsals December 9 and December 14 The M W S meeting is December 15 at 2 p m A Mobilization meeting at the church drew 105 attendees from 12 churches Donald Perkins was wished a happy birthday
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit gathered December 3 at Emma Walton's home with co hosts Doris Arnold and Bernice Doolen. Twenty members attended with guest Mrs Vernon Paine. lessons covered Christmas party dress silhouette and gifts from the kitchen. sympathy extended to Emma Protz on a loss.
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau meets December 16 at the Methodist Church basement. Mrs. E. Burton, Home Advisor, presents Problems in Dress Design The Silhouette, and Mrs. Jesse Dudley teaches the minor lesson Christmas Party. Members will make gifts from kitchen outputs. hostesses are Mrs. E. Green, Mrs. E. Rogier, and Mrs. Cleo Walker.
Patoka P T C postpones the December meeting until the third Wednesday in January due to the school Christmas program.
John Foster Dulles warns against central government overreach as the United States faces the risk of adopting socialist planning. William Henry Chamberlin argues such state control weakens moral and political strength, urging home practice of anti communist leadership.
The Afr ican Legion and Auxiliary met Thursday evening December 8 with good attendance. Eligible members may join for the New Year and pick up membership blanks from officers. The annual Christmas party is December 15 at Miss Bettie Simcox home with a 25 cent gift exchange.
A gathering at Opal Jones home Thursday evening December 1 marked her birthday. Friends and relatives shared games and conversations followed by a lunch of sandwiches cake cookies and coffee. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Gehrken Mr and Mrs Alvin Hathaway and Janice Mr and Mrs Joe Wikenhauser Mr and Mrs Milton Bayliss and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Lawson and Shirley Mrs Slick Walker Mrs Nellie Brown Mr and Mrs Eberlee Norris and family and the honoree Miss Opal Jones.
The piece argues that early impressions shape character and urges parents to replace fear and punishment with constructive, optimistic guidance. It stresses planting bright, truthful images in a child's mind to foster harmony, self confidence, and a life aligned with beauty and truth.
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