This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
8
Grade school will present a musical entertainment Monday at 7 30 pm in the gym. Children admitted free while adults pay 20 cents for reserved seats and 10 cents for bleachers. The program features 18 musical numbers followed by a small gift exchange for children.
The county spelling contest took place in the office of County Superintendent Paul B. Chance on Saturday at 1 30 PM. Township participants included Meacham Gladyys Short Kinmundy and others. Mary Ann Cope of Tonti Township won the county title and will represent Marion County in the state contest in Springfield on December 26.
The Patoka Woman's Club Literature Music and Art department prepares a December meeting featuring a silent night song by the club a Christmas story by Mrs G J Wa sem a gift exchange and Christmas tree with a Christmas themed roll call and a Ladies trio performance chaired by Mrs Josie Simcox.
The Pentecostal Church and Sunday School program scheduled for Monday December 23 is moved to Sunday December 22 at 7 30 p m. The program features songs dialogs recitations and a pantomime Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us by the youth. Public invitation extended.
News from Patoka reports the marriage of Charles Gray son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Gray to Mildred Hayduk of Los Angeles California The ceremony took place December at the Hayduk home with relatives and friends present Charles a former Patoka resident worked at C D Martin store and now with Goodrich Tire Co The bride a June graduate from a Los Angeles high school James Gray brother served as best man and Mrs Margaret Brown was maid of honor A reception followed and the couple will reside in Los Angeles thereafter.
Mr and Mrs Orville Genre entertained many neighborhood friends Friday evening December 18. The social event featured games and contests with Mrs Clarence Miller and Mr James Weinsman as prize winners. Refreshments of candy and popcorn were served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ivan Grey Mrs Ralph Elliott Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller Mr and Mrs James Weinsman and Mr and Mrs Orville Genre. Wilbur Doolen could not attend due to illness.
F B Ballance laid off a week from mail carrying to hunt quail for a dinner honoring Mrs A L Irvin’s seventy ninth birthday. Mrs Selah Ballance hosted as T E Iron his wife and son Edgar John Chance and wife joined for noon dinner. Backbones in the basket fed all, and Mrs Irvin received many birthday wishes and gifts.
The Sunshine class of the M F E Church enjoyed their annual Christmas party at the home of teacher Miss Anna Belcher on Monday evening. After gift exchange they played games and refreshments were served by Miss Anna with help from Miss Faye Belcher. Present were Wanda Eaglin Patsy Spurgeon Lavonne Jones and others.
M E Church South holds Sunday School 9 30 a m worship 10 45 a m evening 7 00 p m prayer meeting Thursdays 7 00 p m Zion Church Sunday School 10 00 a m Epworth League 7 00 p m Island Chapel Christmas program at Patoka church Tuesday evening Dec 24 starting 7 30 p m invitation extended Pastor F M McKinney
A simple and impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Smith at his residence on December 12 at 3 o'clock uniting Hilda Rowley of Moweaqua and Walter Stack of Tana in marriage.
The 64 year old Carrigan township resident Theodore Meredith died Saturday likely from heart failure while working on his automobile. A coroner's inquest confirmed heart failure. He was active in business and social affairs and had taken a civil service exam for a Patoka office vacancy. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church in Sandoval Monday.
Revival at Arnold Chapel reports strong interest with nine conversions and one addition to the church to date. Evening services run at 7 30 nightly this week and invites friends to attend.
The notice invites the public to Christmas worship at Patoka on Sunday from 9:30 to 12 with Sunday school 9:30 to 10:15 and a unified Christmas program starting at 10:15. Vernon services occur Sunday evening at 7:00 with Epworth League at 6:00. Pastor C. J. Piland signs off from the M. E. parsonage.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bopp on December 9. The birth notice records a new addition to the family and marks the occasion with standard naming and parental details.
Miss Betty Alcom organized a birthday surprise on December 9 for Madeline Green and Mildred Carter. Guests enjoyed pinochle, singing, and refreshments served by Doris Good and Lola Morey, with a social evening ending as attendees departed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.