Fancy Work Club Meets With Mrs Brown
Mrs Cecil Brown hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club on Friday December 5 at her home with Christmas decorations. Only two members were absent, Mrs Settem and Mrs Beery, as vice president Mrs Jones led the meeting in the president's absence. Mrs Elsie Gray led the entertainment and prizes were won by Mrs Mae Good and Mrs Winnifred Spurgeon. Gifts were exchanged around the tree and refreshments served by Mrs Green and Mrs Jones. Mrs Anna Hill will host in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Brown
Settem
Beery
Jones
Elsie Gray
Mae Good
Winnifred Spurgeon
Mrs. Green
Mrs. Jones
Brown
Anna Hill
Mrs. Sarah Thalman Feted To Birthday Dinner
A birthday dinner for Mrs. Sarah Thalman at her home on December 2 was hosted by her children grandchildren and friends. Attendees from Vandalia Patoka and Sandoval brought food and gifts including a new radio. The gathering extended into the evening with well wishes and letters and cards for Mrs. Thalman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Thalman
Thalman
W. G. Outhouse
Patoka
A. W. Thalman
Les Thalman
Mary Margaret
James Lock
Herman Payne
Vandal
Red Cross Completes Garments From Local Slips To Gowns
The Red Cross convened at the American Legion Hall on Monday afternoon and delivered finished clothing items. Since mid November the community produced six card table covers two baby blankets three knitted sweaters twelve baby slips several knitted squares two crochet shawls one girl’s skirt six girl’s dresses two toddler rompers seven doctors operating gowns and thirteen bed shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
American Legion Hall
Fire at Theodore Stone Barn Damages Near Patoka
A Sunday morning blaze at Theodore Stone farm three and a half miles west of Patoka damaged a nearly new barn. Investigators cite defective wiring and tightly packed hay as factors. Mrs Stone alerted Theodore and neighbors via a party line bucket brigade, limiting damage to about fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Stone
Patoka
Stone
Card of Thanks for Barn Fire Help
Theodore Stone and family thank neighbors and friends for their able services in assisting with the barn fire at their farm home last Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Stone
Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Davis Visit Centralia
Mr and Mrs O F Davis were business visitors in Centralia Wednesday morning brief stop in the city for official and social engagements reported by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Davis
Centralia
Thompson Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs J W Thompson celebrated fifty years of marriage on Sunday December 7 in Patoka with twenty three relatives and friends at dinner. The couple joined at Vardalia Illinois on December 3 1891 and have three children six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Thompson
Ollie Nelson
Vardalia
Illinois
Hull Farm
Thompsons
Dale
Patoka
Glen Meryman
Roy Thompson
Maroa
Glen Streich
Oscar Thalman
S. J. Stasik
Frances Stasik
Centralia
Luther Caldwell
A. A. Griffin
Cecil Griffin
Dale Thompson
Lois
Helen Meryman
Robert Streich
Maron Floyd Griese
Cerro Gordo
Margaret Thompson
Decatur
Norma Jean Thompson
Blue Mound
Birth Announcement for Baby Girl in Vandalia
Mr and Mrs C H Christian announce the arrival of an eight pound baby girl at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia on Tuesday December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. H. Christian
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Ruric Soper Returns to Patoka After 55 Years
Ruric Soper of Arkansas stopped in Patoka on a trip to California to visit his sister Mrs Ed Thiel. It was his first return in over five decades. Fifty five years ago he lived in Patoka with his parents. his father was the depot agent. Only two people from then remained in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruric Soper
Arkansas
Patoka
California
Ed. Thiel
Decatur and Alma Social Visits Highlight Week
Mr and Mrs Joe Livesay of Decatur visited in Patoka Monday night with Mr and Mrs J R Wasem. Mr and Mrs C B Anderson spent Monday afternoon in Alma where they visited Mrs Laura Frizzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Livesay
Decatur
Patoka
J. R. Wasem
Mrs. C. B. Anderson
Alma
Laura Frizzell
C N Cruse Dies At 68 In Patoka
C N Cruse born August 8 1873 in Patoka died December 7 1941 at his Patoka home after more than thirty years in local business. He married Alice E Waterhouse September 29 1896. Survived by daughter Georgia Settem brother Albert Cruse and several sisters. Funeral Tuesday at the Christian Church Patoka with Rev H M Cady. interment Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noble Cruse
Job
Arimenta Cruse
Patoka
Eigth
Alice E. Waterhouse
Cruse
Marion County
Georgia Settem
Albert Cruse
Ean Haiesiders
Laura Haley
Dora Buening
Christian Church
H. M. Cady
Grace Methodist Church of
Carbondale
Kesner Cruse
Chicago
Bruce Holland
Betty
East St. Louis
Walter Johnson
Muskegon
Mich
Grover Roop
Salem
John Gerhkins
Roy Sears
Vernon
Bert Cruse
Sandoval
Invald Settem and family express gratitude
We thank everyone for kindness and services during the illness and death of our father and brother. Signed by Mr and Mrs Invald Settem, Mr and Mrs Albert Cruse, Mrs Laura Haley, and Mrs Dora Bruening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invald Settem
Albert Cruse
Laura Haley
Dora Bruening
Emil Nattier Fractures Shoulder in Farina Patoka Game
Emil Nattier broke a shoulder bone in the final minutes of the Farina Patoka basketball game Tuesday evening. He was transported to Vandalia hospital for treatment. Jerry West spent Monday in Centralia on business. Mr and Mrs W M Cox Mrs F B Ballance and Mrs James Ballance shopped in St Louis Friday. M and Mrs Frank Miller visited Salem Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farina- Patoka
Emil Nattier
Nattier
Vandalia Hospital
Jerry West
Centralia
W. M. Cox
F. B. Ballance
James Ballance
St. Louis
We Are At War Defenders of Freedom Unite for Victory
A wartime appeal urges unity and courage against Japan Germany and Italy. The issue honors patriotic merchants aiding the defense bonds and stamps drive and calls for decisive action to secure victory without panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Italy
Germany
Europe
Phi Week
Patoka Grade School to Stage Operetta The Quest for Santa
The Patoka grade school operetta The Quest for Santa, directed by J. L. Coombs and Miss Dorothy Christie, will be presented in the high school on Tuesday. No admission will be charged and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Coombs
Dorothy Christie
Christmas Program at Baptist Church Sunday Evening
Sunday School at 9 30 Carrol Mojonnier supervises B T U for all ages at 6 30 last Sunday the Christmas program was set for Sunday evening December 21 Birth day song sung for Dickie Davis Prayer meeting each Thursday at 7 Visitors welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Mojonnier
B.T.U
Dickie Davis
Methodist Church Christmas Serv ice Invitation
The Lord's Supper will be observed at the morning service at the Methodist church. We urge all members and friends to attend. Let us draw near to our Lord at this Christmas season. Jas S Dever, Pastor.
Pentecostal Church Announces Weekly Services and Christmas Program
The church schedule includes Monday Gleaners Service, Wednesday prayer, Friday preaching, Sunday school in the morning, and Sunday night preaching. Last Sunday’s attendance was 58. a Christmas program is set for Friday night December 19 with public invitation.
Christian Church announces Christmas program and schedule
The Christian Church lists Sunday services on December 14 1941 with 9 30 Sunday school led by Edwin Arnold and a 10 30 worship service. The prayer meeting moves to December 16 at 7 30. Attendance was 25 with Evelyn Ballance leading. a Christmas program is being prepared and a date will be announced next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Arnold
Evelyn Ballance
Local social notes and attendance at regional games
Mr. and Mrs. enough spent the weekend in it. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cox were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Cox in Vernon. Several from Patoka attended the Sandoval Patoka basketball game at the new Sandoval gym Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Cox
F. L. Cox
Vernon
Patoka
Sandoval-Patoka
Sandoval Gym
Patoka Indians Fall to Farina Quintet in New Gym
Farina quin tet dominated the Patoka Indians 37 to 24 in the new Farina gym. The Farina team led throughout the game and advances to Odin Friday night for another matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Indians
Farina
Odin
Dr. Walter D. Murfin Dies After Lingering Illness
Dr. Walter D. Murfin 54 son of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Murfin of Patoka died December 10 at St. Mary's hospital Decatur after a lingering illness. Born 1887 at Huey he practiced with his father in Patoka then Centralia and Vernon before settling in Decatur. Services in Decatur December 18 at Brintlinger's Funeral Home. remains to Patoka home. funeral at Patoka High School gym December 24. burial in Patoka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Murfin
W. W. Murfin
Patoka
St. Mary’s Hospital
Decatur
Murfin
Huey
Alice Blankenship
Salem
Walter
Illinois
Centralia
Vernon
Brintlinger
Woman's Club Holds December Meeting in Legion Hall
The American Home Depot Woman's Club plans a Saturday gathering December 13 at the Legion Hall. Program includes Christmas carols scripture reading Luke 2 1 20 solo The Holy City a Christmas story and the annual Christmas gift exchange. Members asked to bring plate cup and spoon, chaired by Mrs. Jess Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Depot
Woman’s Club
Legion Hall
Holy City
Relt
Jess Belcher
Headley and Nichols couple wed in St. Charles ceremony
Dresden Headley son of Mr. and Mrs. George Headley and Lucile Nichols married on Thursday December 4 at St. Charles Missouri. Rev H L Stukey officiated with Lela Mae Nichols as bridesmaid and Roy Rodlen as best man. A wedding supper followed by a short Florida honeymoon. They will reside in Benton NL after December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden Headley
George Headley
Lucile Nichols
St. Charles
H. L. Stukey
Methodist Church
Lela Mae Nichols
Roy Rodlen
A. D. Nichols
Florda
Benton
C E S Hold School of Instruction Led by Mrs Wasem
The local chapter held its regular annual school of instruction with Mrs G J Wasem as instruc tress. The event was held both afternoon and evening. An initiation is planned for December 22 with four or five chapters invited. December January and February birthdays will serve refreshments, with committee members listed from Vernon Patoka and patrol area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Wasem
Donald Murfin
Bertha Danbury
Vernon
H. 8. Riley
Patoka
Infant Carl Lesley Jett Dies in December
Carl Lesley Jett infant son of Cecil and Viola Jett passed away Monday December 8. Survived by father, mother, four brothers and three sisters. one brother preceded him in death. Graveside services at 2 30 p m Tuesday December 9 at Fredonia Cemetery with Rev Atchison delivering rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lesley Jett
Cecil
Viola Jett
Fredonia Cemetery
Atchison
Women’s Republican Club Tea in Centralia
The Marion County Women’s Republican Club invites members to a tea at the home of Judge and Mrs. Jane Smith at 520 Broadway Centralia on Friday December 12 from 2 to 5 30 p m Men are also invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Women’s Republican
Jane ©. Smith
B. Broadway
Centralia
Mascher Family Visits Pa Tokta Area
Mr and Mrs Ernie Mascher and family of Dietrich visited in Patoka Sunday with Mrs Tillie Richeson and Mrs C R Richeson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Mascher
Dietrich
Patoka
Tillie Richeson
C. R. Richeson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Brown
America
J. W. Thompson
C. N. Cruse
Mrs
Frank Miller
Patoka Grade
Jas, S. Dever
Pastor
Pentecostal Church News
R. and
Mrs. Enough
W. D. Murfin
Woman’s Club Meeting
Headley — Nichols
C.E.S
Women’s Republican Club
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