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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
1
A collection of childhood Christmas letters from St Louis children asking Santa for bicycles trains tractors dolls trucks and other gifts. The notes mention being good, include names ages and some family references, and request candy fruit and small toys.
The Marion County Republican Committee met in Salem on December 9 and endorsed re election bids for Congress man C W Wursell in the 24th District and for state offices Senator Ora A Oldfield Representative R J Branson and Representative Joseph B Siemer Also noted Effingham County backing for the three state candidates and that other counties in the 42nd District may follow while no endorsement planned in the 24th for Wursell or Clippinger by other counties.
The Ver non Good Will Club met at Nellie Perkin’s home on Wednesday December 3 with visitors Mrs Merle Headley and daughters and Donald and Paul Perkins. Members quilted for Nellie and the next meeting December 17 with Tina Murfin will feature a Christmas party and Secret Pal gifts. Two thank you letters from Edna White and Nellie Doolen were received.
Mr and Mrs Roy Malan spent Friday and Saturday in Ottawa with Mr and Mrs Roger Van Atta and son Allen and Glenwood Malan. They attended the La Salle-Peru versus Ottawa game in which Ottawa won 45 to 37. Glenwood Malan plays for Ottawa.
Incumbents Ora A. Oldfield R Centralia and R. J. Branson R Centralia join Joseph B. Siemer R Effingham in seeking re election. Meeting of Marion Clinton Clay and Effingham county Republicans led by Louis Johnson called for two Republican representatives for the General Assembly in the 42nd district with primary set April 13 1948. The district previously elected one Republican and two Democrats until two years ago.
The Patoka Lions Club postponed its meeting to Wednesday December 17 due to the School Survey Meeting on December 16. Lion President J F Matchett invites all members to attend both events and enjoy a turkey supper.
Miss Bonnie Bassett daughter of Mr and Mrs Magon Bassett near Alma and Lee H Peyton son of Mr and Mrs Lee O Peyton of Vernon were married at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon December 7 at Alma Illinois Rev John R Curtis read the double ring ceremony. The bride a Vandalia High School graduate class of 1946 has worked in the Department of Conservation at Springfield. The groom a Niantic High School graduate and World War II veteran spent three years in service. The couple will reside in Vandalia where the groom is employed by Ray Walton for the Texas Company.
On December 4 the Methodist Aid held a Christmas meeting in the church basement with Mrs. Gladys Jones presiding and announcing her resignation. Mrs. Winnifred Spurgeon accepted the presidency as Mystery Pals were revealed. A table with a lighted tree held gifts, and refreshments were served by hostesses Emma Martin Esta Martin Mae Logan Carrye Alexander.
Mr. and Mrs. Seth L. Martin of Patoka announce the birth of a son Rexford Lynn Martin at 8 15 Friday morning December 5 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. The baby weighs 7 pounds 12 1/2 ounces. Grandparents are C R Richeson and W L Martin of Patoka. Great-grandparents include Mrs Tillie Richeson and Mr E E Mascher. Great great grandmother is Mrs C F Mascher of Farag u t Iowa.
Two boys Benny D. Robertson age 18 and Robert Dwain Holstlaw age 20 were killed instantly when their car struck a bridge on Highway 51 just outside Sandoval. Gene Hoskey of Glenridge was seriously injured and taken to St Marys hospital. The dead were taken to Galbreath Funeral Home in Centralia. funeral arrangements were incomplete.
A Marion County School Survey Committee report prompts a Tuesday December 16 meeting at 7 30 in Patoka gym to discuss district 800, which includes parts of west Foster Fayette Clinton counties and recent high school district formation. Residents should attend to learn if the recommendations serve local interests.
Members of the Ladies Fancy Work Club enjoyed a Friday December 5 gathering at Mrs. E. L. Rogier’s home with Mrs. James Pape as guest host. Prizes were won by Mrs. E. L. DeLay Ethel Rogier James Pope and Eunice Altom. The Gift Exchange delighted attendees and refreshments were attractively served.
Sonja Louise Cox born November 18 1947 died December 11 1947 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia. Body to Cox and Martin Funeral Home Patoka. Graveside services set for December 13 at 1 30 p m Pratt Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Luke Walker welcome a son at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia on Wednesday December 10. Mrs Lee Crawford welcomed a son at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia on the same Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Dean Meador of Patoka announce a baby girl born December 10 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia.
The Associational Sunday School meeting will be held here on Tuesday December 23 at 7 30. Birthday songs were sung for Marilyn Pearcy Dicky Davis Donald Perkins Mrs O P Genre and Artie Rogier. Virginia Stringer’s name was omitted from last week’s paper. The Christmas program is scheduled for December 24 at 7 30.
John A Jennings and Kay S and others attended the International Stock Show in Chicago last week and witnessed the auction of prize cattle. Mr and Mrs Charles Meyer of Cropsey Illinois visited this week with friends near Patoka. Mr and Mrs Ray Irvin of Wichita Falls Texas visited a few days this week with Mrs Maude Irvin and Edgar.
Monday evening in a beautiful ceremony Victoria Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star seated officers for the coming year. Installing officers were Mrs Eva Wasem Mrs Margaret Cox and Mrs Thelma Riley with acting officers including Mrs Bessie Murfin Mrs George Wasem and Mrs Eunice Altom. Guests attended from Centr ali a Sandoval and Kinmundy.
The Patoka Legionnaires defeated an unbeaten Salem team 50-44 at Salem last Wednesday. Meyers and Griffin sparked scoring while Walker and Jolliff provided strong defense. The win, Patoka’s second in as many nights, kept a 26-24 halftime lead intact. Mulberry Grove and Trenton loom next.
The Patoka Parent Teachers Association will meet at the gymnasium Wednesday night December 17 at 7 30 o clock. All are urged to attend. Program includes skits, grades 3 and 4, special music, grades 5 speaker Reverend Charles Bob its fears Mrs G J, Movies.
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