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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
1
A collection of late letters from Patoka Illinois children dated December 1938, each requesting toys such as dolls, BB guns, air rifles, balls, wagons, sleds, tricycles, games, and candy. Describes the children's wishes and notes Santa’s promised deliveries before his journey.
A collection of holiday wish notes from Patoka Vandalia and nearby towns dated 1938 1939 asking for dolls boxing gloves football games candy oranges nuts bb guns wagons bicycles trains and toy cars along with Christmas stockings by the tree and mentions of twins siblings and school friends conveying a nostalgic wish list from young readers.
The Patoka Woman's Club met in regular session at the high school gym with strong attendance. Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon presided, new members were welcomed, and officers reported progress on community projects including a five dollar health bond for tuberculosis funds.
Mrs Bertha Miller entertained the Ladies Aid of the M E Church on December 7 with eighteen members present. Guests included Mrs Buck of Tacoma and Mrs Maude Hatch of Vernon.
Mrs Orville Genre delightfully entertained the D D Club with a birthday surprise for her husband. Prizes were won by Homer Outhouse and Talmadge Outhouse. Guests included Wilbur Doolen James Wernsman Ralph Elliot Carol Mojonnier and others. Refreshments followed the games and gifts.
A quiet winter pattern with only one week of snow and temperatures about fifteen degrees above freezing. Overall mild and pleasant conditions persist through the season, offering comfortable days with limited winter precipitation.
The December gathering of the Silver Tea Society took place at Mrs M D Ballance's home on Friday evening December 9. Members exchanged gifts under the Christmas tree, heard a devotional, sang carols, and enjoyed games with prizes won by Mrs Jess Belcher Miss Mac Eagan Bettie Simjeux and Ruby Cain. The next meeting will be in January at Mrs Jesse Belcher's home.
A crowd gathered at Opal Jones's home to surprise her on her birthday after work at the telephone exchange. Guests included Wilmer Meadows and family, the Mea dors and Borchert families, Jolliff sisters, and Jarrett siblings. Sandwiches cake and coffee were served at six with gifts given and many wishes for future birthdays.
On December 20, 1938, the Eastern Star School of Instruction calls for an afternoon meeting at 1 o'clock and an evening meeting at 7 o'clock with a pot luck dinner at 6 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
H L Logan owner announces a public sale at the farm three miles east of Patoka on Rock Road on Saturday December 17 at 1 PM. Items include horses cows farm implements harness and other articles with cash terms. Auctioneer John A Jennings and clerk Marion Natttr oversee the sale.
FOR RENT-000 acijes Wheeler farm south of Hatoka Apply Amy W Morgan Patoka Ill FOR SALE New Zenith 7 tube Battery of Electric Radio A Bar gain L W Weiner Patoka MI FOR RENT Furnished rooms Mrs Luther Caldwell Patoka
Mrs Mindora Simcox and Mrs Josie Vallow dined with Mr and Mrs S E Altom Tuesday for Mrs Simcox seventy seventh birthday anniversary. Mrs Simcox visits Patoka this week and plans to return to Clinton Monday with her daughter Mrs Ed Jones and family.
WPA project on West Side Road near Patoka progresses toward half completion with 30 workers, government funding, and local donations. Southwestern Oil & Gas reports Niagaran Lime and Devonian Silurian pay in a Benoist test south of Patoka, with potential 2000 barrel initial production and plans to drill deeper if pay persists.
The local school presents a 7 30 p m Christmas program with the High School Glee Club Clarinet quartet and solos by Donald Lee Ellis Mary Helen Jennings Carolyn Lowry Darvin Jones Billy Dean Good Sonny Adams Anna Belle Adams and more featuring Jingle Bells Santa Claus and a grade school play Just What They Wanted Awaiting all to attend
Christmas program to be given at the Christian Church Sunday night December 25 includes opening chorus Joy to the World scripture Patsy Beery recitation Lois Foltz exercise by boys recitation Jimmy Cox song Donald Lee Ellis dialogue Christmas Carols exercise by girls song chorus playlet The Light of the World Benediction public is cordially invited
Notice by landowners and managers stating no hunting of any kind allowed on lands owned rented or controlled by them including Lloyd Gerrigh Farm and Cephas Adams. Also mentions residents and visitors in St Louis Vandalia Oblong and Maroa with various family groups and social visits.
The Pa toka Parents and Teachers Association held its December meeting with strong attendance. President Mrs. Rose Mojonnier led the session as Miss Florence Cain read the minutes and delivered the Christmas message. The program featured songs, readings, and a talk by Mrs. Chas. Foltz on the changing family in today’s world.
Sunday School attendance reached 51 with offerings of 31.80 as the church votes to send Pastor J. L. Hill to the Anti-Saloon League Convention in Columbus Ohio. Wm Nattier elected trustee. Christmas program set for December 21 at 2.00 PM at Mrs J R Carters for the W M U meeting with BTU at 6 30. Ray Johnson and Karl Bratcher visited Patoka while returning from Michigan to buy a new auto.
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