Dear Santa Letters From Illinoisan Children 1946
A collection of Christmas wish letters from Illinois children dated December 1946 requests toys and gifts. Names include Larry Britt Rodger Gergeni Tooty Cummins Patty Bayliss Mila Caudle Judy McDuffie and Merle Caudle along with towns Boulder Williamsville Patoka Vernon and Patoka Illinois. They ask for tricycles dolls trains air rifles scooters cowboy boots and various foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Tooty
Teety
Mom
Patty Bayliss
Anounced Births: Nelda Joyce and Harlin Baby Son
Mr and Mrs Lee Outhouse announce a baby girl Nelda Joyce born Saturday December 14 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. Mrs Outhouse was formerly Miss Catherine Payne. Mr and Mrs J L Harlin Jr of Chicago announce a baby boy eight pounds born Wednesday December 18. Mrs Harlin was formerly Miss Dorothy Williams of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lee Outhouse
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Nelda Joyce
J. L. Harlin, Jr
Chicago
Mrs Matchett Visits Washington for Christmas
Mrs. J. F. Matchett traveled Sunday to Washington D C to spend Christmas with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Marvin Stanley and children She will also visit her sister while in Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Matchett
Washington, D.C
Marvin Stanley
Patoka Register Encourages Early Holiday News Submissions
The Patoka Register asks readers to submit all news items by the Saturday before Christmas and New Year to meet early press deadlines. Officials note they aim to publish before the holidays so staff can enjoy the season.
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Register
Patoka
Fancy Work Club Meets With Mrs H N Potts
The Christmas party of the Fancy Work club was held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs H N Potts. Members present included Delphia Jolliff Ruth Coleman Josephine DeLay Gladys Jones Winifred Spurgeon Susie Carter Cleo Walker Elsie Gray Rita Hill Rebecca Matchet and Ethel Rogier with guest Mrs Lula Troyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Work Club
H. N. Potts
Delphia Jolliff
Ruth Coleman
Josephine DeLay
Gladys Jones
Winifred Spurgeon
Susie Carter
Cleo Walker
Elsie Gray
Rita Hill
Rebecca Matchet
Ethel Rogier
Lula Troyer
Christmas Program at Christian Church on December 24
The Christmas program will be held at the Christian church on Christmas Eve at 7 30. The program features songs scripture readings prayers recitations and plays performed by various church members including Maud Ellis Melba Briscoe and many others with piano solos venturing into a pantomime and a Santa arrival finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Maud Ellis
Mr. Perrine
Melba Briscoe
Karole Britt
Shirley Calloway
Jerry Bopp
Roger Tune
Larry Britt
Roger Gergens
Rosemary Walker
Charles Walker
Karen Brisco
Charles Thalman
Phillis Bowen
Roger Calloway
Sue Shively
Darlene Briscoe
David Britt
Jackie Bopp
Nicky Johnstone
Stuart Logan
Johnnie Jennings
Sylvis Sears
Gary
Butch Towler
Doris Britt
Alta Logan
Grand
Card of Thanks from Ite Ferne Gehrken
I extend my sincere thanks to my many friends who remembered me in prayer with flowers cards and letters during my illness. Your kindnesses will never be forgotten. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year. Ite Ferne Gehrken.
Card of Thanks from Maurice’s Family
The family thanks friends for kindness since Maurice’s passing. They deeply appreciate each card letter gift and kind thought and prayers. May the Spirit of Our Christ be very near each of you.
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Maurice
Christ
Uy 4
Quayle couple marks 64th wedding anniversary in Decatur
Mr and Mrs T H Quayle of 1128 N Van Dyke St Decatur celebrated their 64th anniversary at home on Tuesday Dec 17. Mr Quayle turned 87 the next day and Mrs Quayle is 82. Their five children Glen Bert Gerald Mrs Frank Bradley plus 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Quayle
N. van Dyke St
Decatur
Quayle
Glen
Bert Hall
Bert
Macks Creek
Gerald
Phoenix
Ariz
Frank Bradley
Kalamazoo
Mich
Former Patoka Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving in Rialto
Former Patoka and Vandalia residents held three Thanksgiving celebrations at the home of Austin Wyant in Rialto California. A turkey dinner marked the occasion, honoring the 26th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ritter. Attendees from San Bernardino Victorville Rialto and Rollin Cox households shared food, photos, and games in a festive afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vandalia
Austin Wyant
Rialto Calif
South Olive Street
Fred Ritter
Rollin Cox
Jerry Cox
Jerry
Jimmy
Harold Chandler
San Bernadino
Bob Daniels
Victorville
Wyant
Patsy
Carol
Betty
Judy
Rialto
Pleasant letter from Artie Rogier visiting Phoenix
San Francisco December 9 1946 a two weeks train trip to the Farm Bureau National Convention includes stops in major cities. Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier report greeting James Wasem in Phoenix and sharing news of an irrigated valley visit while sending hello to Patoka Illinois.
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Farm Bureau National Convention
James Wasem
Phoenix
Patoka
Mrs
Artie Rogier
Eighteen Month Old Chokes on Raw Cabbage
Larry Callender, an eighteen month old boy from Sandoval, choked on a piece of raw cabbage at about 9 PM. A bystander removed the morsel, the family then took him to St Marys hospital Centralia, then to St Louis for treatment due to bleeding, and he returned home the same night with only a sore throat. The article notes the Callenders are to appear in court soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Callender
Wyland Callender
Sandoval
St. Louis
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Little Larry
Dean Martin
The
Larry
Phest Oon Court
Mrs Virgil Kethherside Returns Home After Weeks Here
Mrs Virgil Kethherside and her young son Benny left for their home on St Louis Saturday after spending several weeks with her sister Mies ty Wickersham Chto or peter to St ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Kethherside
Benny
St. Louis
Mies Ty
Funeral Services for Thomas E. Irvin Held in Patoka
Thomas E. Irvin born March 28 1869 in Carrigan Township died December 12 1946 aged 77 8 14. He married Rosella Carter in 1889 and Maude R Jackson in 1914. Survived by wife two sons Ray and Edgar one brother one half brother one grandson one great grandson and many relatives. Services December 14 at 2 p m from Patoka Gymnasium officiated by Rev McHaney Rev Etter with burial in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Irvin
Carrigan Township
John Richard
Martha (Vawter) Irvin
Rosella Carter
Ray
Texas
Maude R. Jackson
Edgar
Patoka
Arthur
Frank
Ray, Jr
Thomas Ray Irvin
Patoka Gymnasium
McHaney
Etter
A. L. Smith
Patoka Cemetery
D. D. Club Hosts Christmas Party and Gifts
The D. D. club gathered December 16 at Mr. and Mrs. James Weinsman for a Christmas party with dinner, Santa, kiddies, and gift distribution. Mystery pals, new entertainment months, and a six dollar WLS Neighbors fund donation were announced amid contests and remarks. Members present included families from Vandalia and local residents. Earlier in November the group treated their wives to Southern Gardens dinner and Lyric theatre show. The Thanksgiving gathering at Orville Genre’s featured a turkey dinner and contests led by Mrs. Morene Keeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Club
James Weinsman
Loretta Genre
Gladys Wernsman
Wayne Walton
Vandalia
Homer Outhouse
Billy and
Janet
Carroll Mojonnier
Jack Keeton
Jack Michael
Orville Genre
Southern Gardens
Salem
Lyric Theatre
Mrs. Orville
Christmas Program At Patoka Baptist Church Schedule
The Patoka Baptist Church announces a Sunday program at 7 30 p m with a long list of recitations exercises songs and a Playlet led by Brenda Lake Vera Nattier Judy Snider and others. The last rehearsal is Friday Dec 20 and birthdays are noted for Mari lyn Piercy and David Camer. Marie and Kent Crawford will host Sunbeams on Saturday Jan 4 from 2 to 3 p m.
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Marilyn Piercy
David Camer
Marie
Kent Crawford
the Sunbeams
In Memoriam Expressing Gratitude After Death
Mrs Maude Irvin Edgar and family thank everyone for kindnesses at his death and funeral. They acknowledge floral offerings and prayers and wish blessings from the Heavenly Father on all who helped.
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Beesmre
Father
St Louis Milk Market Sees Drops in Production and Sales
Nov milk delivered to the St Louis market totaled 24,390,492 pounds, down 813,016 pounds from Oct but up 0.81 percent from Nov last year. Class I sales were 25,581,322 pounds, down 2.24 percent from Oct but up 4.67 percent from Nov last year. Producers averaged 5.53 per cwt for 3.5 percent milk, FOB, the area, a 13 cent rise from Oct and a record high 5.54 per cwt. There were 3,357 producers delivering in Nov, a new all-time low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fred L. Shipley
F.O.B
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Rodger
Jimmie Gergeni
Sonny Boy
Cummins
Montana
Barbara
Boulder, Il
Mrs. Smith
Carter School
Mary Alice Edwards
Williamsville, Ill
Sue
Bonnie Jean Oldham
Williamsville
Ill
Patoka, Ill
White Haven
Mila Jean Caudle
Irvin Darrel Caudle
Vernon, Il
Patricia Arlene Bayliss
Judy McDuffie
Howard Caudle
Patoka II
Old Santa
Merle Dean Caudle
Illinois
Brian McDuffie
Patoka, NL
Joe McDuffie
California
San Francisco
Calif
Mr. Pike, Patoka
D. D. Club News
Patoka Baptist Church
Dorothy Sue
Sonny
Brenda Lake
Linda and
Karen
Vera Nattier
Nancy and
Judy Snider
Becky Murray
Ronnie Gerrish
James Allen
Jessie Lou
Thomas
Norma Ruth Outhouse
Donald Perkins
Everett Perkins
Eldon Romack
Judy Piercy
Alvin Perkins
Bethlehem of
Judea
Alien Perkins
Jesus
Dean Perkins
Don Davis
Darrell AsaLtaonw
Alchison
James Romack
Mr. L. P. Hillmas
Maude Irvin
W. Ray Irvin
Tee
Arthur L. Irvin
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