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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
1
A collection of Christmas requests from Vandalia area children dated December 1952. kids ask for dolls, tool sets, farm toys, trains, cowboy outfits, and candy, with several notes mentioning family members and holiday wishes.
Burglars forced entry at Foltz Hardware in Patoka tearing the front door lock. Loss includes a featherweight Etchison 12 gauge shotgun a 22 caliber automatic rifle six boxes of shotgun shells and flashlights. Sheriff Jim McCrary investigated noting another burglary at the Herman Chitwood home two miles east of Salem with multiple shotguns and a 22 rifle. Authorities could not confirm if the two robberies are connected. This is Foltz Hardware’s second molestation in two years.
The J O Y class met December 4 at 7 30 p m with eleven members present. Gladys Nattier led the devotional and the class president conducted the monthly business. Candy is sent to the Carmi children's home this month. Next month the class will donate toothpaste and toothbrushes. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Loretta Genre and Mrs Rose Britt assisting.
The Vernon Home Bureau held its regular December meeting at the home of Mrs Arthur Falkenhain with Mrs Murfin presiding. The session opened with prayer by Minnie Peddicord. The treasurer's report and last meeting minutes were read and approved. Mrs Marjorie Basset led the major lesson and Mrs Isabel Doolen ran contests. A gift of change was shared and refreshments served. A vote authorized a $2 donation to the T B Christmas fund.
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service enjoyed a Christmas Program and Social at the Methodist Church. The event featured devotions from the Gospel of Luke, a lesson titled Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room, a gift exchange, and holiday decor with hostesses listed.
Bill Cox, young son of Mr and Mrs Marcus Cox, was taken to St Marys hospital in Centralia Tuesday night for medical care.
The Fancy Work Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Elmer Rogier’s home on December 5 with twelve members. Prizes were awarded for the Christmas Card contest and a door prize, and a gift exchange followed. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Belcher celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary, reflecting on decades of service to the church and community. About 180 people attended the Patoka cemetery dinner, with many cash donations listed to support the cemetery fund and addresses of local servicemen provided for letters and packages.
Ten Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church and arranged a Christmas party for December 20. Roll call was led by Roy Eastman. Eskimo booklets were read by Mrs. Hobbs and nibble nook duties assigned to Kathryn Nattier and the G. A. Girls.
The Patoka Panthers 4-H Club met at leader Carrol Mo jonnier's home on December 8 with 18 members. Arthur Falkenhain joined as Assistant Leader. The group planned a Rat and Mouse Clean Up project and assigned talks to Judy Snider, David Sanders, and Charles Thalman. A Christmas gift exchange and a leader appreciation gift were shared. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be January 12 at Lila and David Sanders' home.
I express appreciation to friends for cards and visits during illness and thank those who offered sincere prayers for my well being. To Mr. and Mrs. James Karr.
The Vernon grade school Christmas program sponsored by the Parent Teachers Council will be held Monday night December 22 at 7 30 p m in the Vernon Gym.
Luther Payne is named Sunday School superintendent for Mound Chapel Church. Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10 a.m. Preaching occurs on the second and fourth Sundays at 7 p.m. Minister is Frank Brokelmeyer.
Mr and Mrs William Jones and Mr and Mrs Earl Thomas of Vandalia stopped by Sunday afternoon to visit with L P Hill and Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier.
Skyrocketing to first is Pleasant View Farm John L Hediger Highland with I Lad Farm Holstein herd Clarence Iberg runner up. Hei Oak Farm Louis F Heimann Albers is third. The top ten include Art Ducker Nashville Washington County Chas Boeker Hoffmann J R Kamper & Sons Belleville Henry Etter Carlyle Dominic Meyer Carlyle Merdale Holsteins Joe Meyer Bartelso Frank Heinzmann Patoka Marion County. Forrest A Stewart Dix Jefferson County had his farm placed on the St Louis Grade A market in November.
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