Local residents share visits and family news
Mrs. John Gehrken returns home after ten days in Robinson hospital. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fish Jr. of Bonne Terre Missouri and Mrs. Lulu Fish. Numerous relatives and friends from Vernon and nearby towns spend weekends with families here. A new daughter arrives for Mr. and Mrs James S Kipp in Anaheim California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gehrken
Robinson
Harry M. Fish Jr
Bonne Terre
Lulu Fish
Enrico Bertucci
Stonington
Lee H. Peyton
Harold Blankinship
Vandalia
Aleda Kestner
St. Louis
A. L. Brown
Lillie Austin
Wm Austin
New Lebanon
Ind
Jesse’ Ripple
W. W. Holden
Tucson
Ariz
Ethel Johnson
Anna Lange
St. Peter
Wm. Glasenkamp
Charles Moore
Virgil Pulley
Eleanor Bates
Wilmington
Lou Bates
Floyd Thoman
Shobonier
B. L. Albert
Stringtown
Annie Lester
Clyde Doolen
Clara Murfin
Champaign
J. T. Arnold
Kinmundy
C. D. Doolen
Alice Protz
Effie Arnold
Lillie Walton
Schmidt
Brown
Effie Spiker
Joe Belleu
Joan
Nashville
Paul Bates
Mark Greer
Ted Beckett
Springfield
John Quayle
Floyd Arnold
James S. Kipp
Anaheim
Calif
Kipp
Hazel Lawrence
Veterans urged to register with Illinois Veterans Commission
Service Officer A W Dietrich asks all veterans to call or visit the Illinois Veterans Commission offices in Salem and Centralia by February 1 to learn about the Illinois State Bonus. Bring an original or certified copy of an honorable discharge to ensure accurate information for future bonus claims. Applies only to veterans not previously registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dietrich
Illinois Veterans Commission
Salem
Hoffman
Centralia
Illinois
Xmas and New Year Editions Announced by Patoka
The Patoka Register will publish Christmas edition on Tuesday December 24 and New Years edition on Tuesday December 31. Press runs Monday weekly, readers urged to mail or phone news by the preceding Saturday to meet deadlines. Readers asked to assist by submitting items in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Register
Letters to Santa from Patoka Illinois 1946
A collection of Christmas requests from Patoka children. Sherry Kay Anderson asks for a magic skinner doll robe house shoes and other gifts. Stuart Logan Judy Logan Carl Morris request a tool chest big truck walkie talkie baby doll doggie roller skates trains nuts candy and oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Santa Claus
Judy
Stuart Logan
Judy Logan
Virginia
Carl Morris
Tommy
Christmas Letters From Patoka and Vernon Children
A group of 1946 Christmas wish lists from Patoka and Vernon children request toys and treats. Names include Johnny Jennings Larry Green Charles Dean Thalman Richard and Robert Fiscus Charles Murfin and Paul Perkins, each asking for sleds trains airplanes candy and nuts along with other items.
Mrs Mary Meador Passes Away In Patoka Illinois
Mary Jane Stewart born May 16 1860 died December 3 1946 at her son Carl's home in Patoka Illinois aged 86 years 6 months 18 days She was married twice to Martin Jackson who died 1891 and J W Meador who died 1942 Survived by sister Lib of Missouri five children eighteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren Funeral at Methodist church December 5 with burial at Pratt cemetery Attendees from Argenta Moweaqua Weldon Clinton and Champaign counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Stewart
William
Elizabeth Stewart
Carl
Patoka
Illinois
Martin Jackson
J. W. Meador
Freisner
Pratt Cemetery
Harold Dunkel
Argenta
Ill
Sanners
Moweaqua
Lucille Wurtz
Devatur
Bernard Fathal
Harry Thomason
Susie King
Weldon
Rose Thomason
Francis Rogier
Decatur
Ross Walker
Clinton
Francis Soulon
Virginia
Champaign
Card of Thanks for Help During Illness and Death
The King family and relatives express deep gratitude to everyone who aided during the illness and passing of their loved one. Signs of appreciation come from Mr. and Mrs. W. S. King, Mrs. Lola Thomason, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Al Wasem, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. King
Lola Thomason
Arthur Smith
al Wasem
Carl Meador
Two Newborns Reported in Illinois Families
Congratulations flow in two Illinois births. Carroll Wayne, an eight and a half pound son, arrived December 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brumfield of Moweaqua, with grandparents Henry Brumfield of Patoka and Viola Mitchell of Moweaqua. Janice Christina, a daughter, born December 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mayer of Chicago, with Katherine Crawford as the former Mrs. Crawford, and grandparents Frank Crawford and John Mayer of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brumfield
Moweaqua
Carroll Wayne
Henry Brumfield
Patoka
Viola Mitchell
Edward Mayer
Chicago
Janice Christina
Mayer
Katherine Crawford
Frank Crawford
John Mayer
In Memory of Joan Henry Peddi Vord
A memorial notice remembering Joan Henry Peddi Vord who died December 17, 1946, with loving remembrance from family and friends on the first anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hushana
Joan Henry Peddivord
Itp
In Memoriam Paul K Spurgeon Killed in Action 1944
In loving memory of Paul K Spurgeon who was killed in action December 13 1944. Honored among the nation s heroes lies our loved one beneath a simple wooden cross. The Spurgeon Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K Spurgeon
Spurgeon
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor W M Freisner leads 9 30 a m church school with Geo J Wasem preaching at 11 30 a m on Island Chapel. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Thursday W S C S meets 7 30 p m Mid Week Service. Happy Birthday sung for Bessie Murfin Helen Ulens Velma Sharp. Christmas program set for December 24 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Freisner
Geo. J. Wasem
Island Chapel
Thuor
W.S.C.S
Bessie Murfin
Helen Ulens
Velma Sharp
Christian Ladies Meet for December Program
The Christian church ladies class held its December meeting with sixteen members present. Devotions by Mrs. W. E. Field focused on Foreign Missions, followed by prayer and song. Members voted to support Lincoln Bible Institute and foreign missions monthly, elected new officers, exchanged gifts, drew mystery pals, and wrote notes to three members before a meal served by hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
W. E. Field
Carl Easton
Lincoln Bible Institute
Walter Whiting
Nelle Quayle
Pearl Hudspeth
Edith Cruse
Madeline Porter
Ted Moore
Edwin Arnold
American Legion Bingo Party At Patoka Dec 20
The Patoka Post of the American Legion will sponsor a bingo party Friday evening December 20 starting at 7 p.m. Prizes include turkeys ducks and chickens. Refreshments of hamburgers and coffee will be served by the Auxiliary. The notice also mentions an October 20 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Post of
The
American Legion
Auxiliary
Bride to Be Sue Wireman Feted at Shower in Home
Miss Wilma Pugh hosted a Saturday shower for Sue Wireman with fifteen classmates and high school girls in attendance. Games and contests filled the afternoon as Sue received many useful gifts. Cocoa and doughnuts were served by Mrs. Bruce Pugh and the host family. Attendees wished the bride much happiness in her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Pugh
Sue Wireman
Sue
Wilma
Bruce Pugh
Sunbeam Class Hosts Meet With Members Featured
Sunbeam class members meet in a home gathering on Saturday December 7 with Velma Moore as president Leon Walker treasurer and Joan Jones secretary. Ronnie Gerrish distributed mission study certificates and Claudia Sue received a first time attendance paper doll. Guests include Mrs Florence Kelley Susan Brenda Lake Margie Wadkins Patsy Mullins Becky Murray and several others. Next roll call dates announced for January February and future hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou
Claudia Sue
Leon Walker
Sunbeams
Velma Moore
Joan Jones
Ronnie Gerrish
J’ Marie
Kent Crawford
Leslie
Susan Kelly
Lucas Walker
Aby
Leon
Florence Kelley
Susan
Brenda Lake
Margie Wadkins
Joan
Janet Jones
Patsy Mullins
Becky Murray
Don
Robert
Tommie Wickersham
Dennis
Gene Bricker
P. J. Mojonnier
Sandra Schroeder Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Mrs. C. C. Schroeder hosted a surprise birthday party for her daughter Sandra on Wednesday afternoon. Activities included games and Christmas carols. Sandra received many gifts while refreshments of birthday cake and ice cream were served to Velma Moore, Charlotte Smith, Sue Shively, Keete, Donna Wadkins, Barbars, Jane Nattier, Terry Binnion, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Schroeder
Sandra
Patoka Man IT E Irvin, Longtime Local Leader, Dies
T E Irvin Patoka s oldest business man died at his home in Patoka Thursday morning December 12 at 4 a m aged 77 after a two year illness. He was born near Fredonia and lived his life in Patoka in lumber farming and teaching earlier. He belonged to Patoka Mason Lodge AF AM 613 Victoria Chapter OES Patoka Baptist Church and served as a director of First State Bank of Patoka. He is survived by his wife two sons Edgar and Ray a brother Arthur and half brother Frank. Funeral plans await his son s arrival from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Irvin
Patoka
Mr .Irvin
Fredonia
Patoka Mason Lodge, AF & AM 613, and Victoria Chapter, Order of Eastern Star
Patoka Baptist Church
First State Bank of
Edgar
Ray
Texas
Arthur
Frank
Indiana
Willing Workers Class Christmas Party Prospered
The Methodist church Willing Workers class held its Christmas party on December 11 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eagan. Devotions were led by Nancy Simcox, with a brief business meeting by the president. Entertainment followed and the Christmas exchange was the highlight. Refreshments were served to numerous members and guests including Bettie Simcox, Mac Eagan, Nancy Simcox, Rebecca Ann, and Rebecca Ann along with the Eagan hosts and other families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Robert Eagan
Mae Eagan
Nancy Simcox
Davis Jennings
Lee Crawford
Junior Mullens
James Ballance
O. J. Hill
Charles Griffin
Rebecca Ann
W. M. Cox
Bettie Simcox
Mac Eagan
Pauline Crawford
Frances Sharp
Florence Kelley
John Barnes
Bob Crawford
Home Bureau Meeting Set for November 19
The regular monthly gathering will take place Thursday November 19 at Mrs Elmer Rogier's home. New home advisor Mrs Burton will present Color in the Home and Mrs Rogier will give the minor lesson Xmas in Other Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rogier
Burton
Rogier
Patoka SMP Local Elects Officers for 1947
At the annual meeting of the Patoka Local Sanitary Milk Producer on November 25 1946 officers for 1947 were elected. Sam Pugh was named president and Herb Brumfield vice president with Fra Tacke as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sam Pugh
Ill
Herb Brumfield
Fra Tacke
Sec Treas
Bob Bales
Ed Defend
O. A. Hopkins
Frank Heinzman
Harry Nattier
Julian D. Ray
Patoka Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Christmas Plans
The Patoka Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Services at 10 30 Training Union at 6 30 Evening Services at 7 30 and prayer and Bible services at 7 30 followed by Workers and Teachers meeting Rehearsals for the Christmas program are Friday evening December 13 at 7 and again Friday December 13 at 7 The Christmas program will be December 22 Birthday songs were sung to Lynn Gerrish and Dicky Davis All are invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Gerrish
Dicky Davis
Mrs Frank Belcher’s Nephew Joins Byrd Antarctica Expedition
Harold J. Kretzer, nephew of Mrs. Frank Belcher, departs the West Coast December 2 to join Byrd’s Antarctic expedition as an electrician aboard the destroyer Henderson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Kretzer of Route 51 near Fairy Del, Patoka. Kretzer served three years in the Pacific, was wounded on the Colorado, and received the Purple Heart. His parents honor his service and will share details by request with close friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Belcher
Harold J. Kretzer
Byrd
Antarctica
Henderson
John G. Kretzer
Harold
Pacific
Local News Highlights from Conway to Centralia
Conway Malan from State Teachers College Charleston visits family. Elmhurst residents return from farm east of town. Centralia visitors include Ballance Spurgeon and Tune families. Breese hosts Schroeders dinner. Mrs. Mont Beckett aids father recovering from pneumonia in Ramsey. Local visits include Sandoval, Vandalia, and Carbondale. Charity events raise 136.45 at Methodist church. Golden Wedding celebrated by John and Kay Belcher.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon
Illinois Veterans Com
Sherry Kay Anderson
Patoka, Il
Johnny Jennings
Patoka, Illinois
Bill
Larry Green
Patoka, Ill
Charles Dean Thalman
Vernon, Ill
Richard and
Robert Fiscus
Charles Murfin
Santa ‘Claus
Paul Perkins
Mary Meador
Memoriam
Patoka Methodist Church
Christian
Sunbeam
Sandra Schroeder
IT. E. Irvin
Home Bureau News
Patoka Smp
Conway Malan
State Teachers College At
Charleston
Mrs
Roy Malan
K. S. Jennings
Georgia Blanke
Elmhursty
F. B. Ballance
S. M. Spurgeon
Mrs. Ray
W. P. Sullivan
Illiopolia
E. L. DeLay
Ozarks
Cyril DeLay
Kenneth Tune
Wm. J. Schroeder
Ray Schroeder
Breese
Eunice Morris
Lois Foltz
Carbondale
Mr. and
Charles Foltz
Curtis Payne
Honolulu
T. H
Barbara Payne
Laura Wortman
Son
Beryle Wortman
Lena Fiscus
Carlyle
Mr. Terry
Blankinship
Max
Gayle Belcher
Fancy Work
Homer Potts
Hulsizers
Ainscough Place
Talmar
Merryman Place
Alexander
John Jennings
Kay Jennings
John Belcher
Jeannie Cruthers
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