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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
1
Dr Murfin hands us a long printed poem Vernon in Rhyme, an old faded piece noting Vernon town life and local figures as colorful, humorous portraits. The verses name residents shops and landmarks from Ply mouth Rock street to local banks, markets, workers, and neighbors in a nostalgic portrait.
A Christmas party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Cox on December 20 with friends and relatives attending from Vernon Salem and Normal. The evening included games and a first exchange followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cox Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Miss Minnie Peddicord Eldon Alsip Doris Lorene Sprinkle Wm A. Miller and Miss Mary Margaret Crafts.
The Baptist Church invites all to a Watch Night Service on Wednesday December 31 1941. The program includes prayers songs sermons and brief talks from 8:00 PM to 12:05 AM with offerings toward war relief. Congregants urged to attend and participate.
The Patoka Bridge club met last Thursday with two tables in play. High score went to guest Mrs. Jack Keaton and low to Mrs. P. B. Simcox. Plans were made for a December 27 Red Cross benefit card party at Legion Hall. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and Mrs. Dean Martin. The next meeting is January 8 at Mrs. C. O. Kilgore’s home. attendees included Mrs. Jack Keaton and others.
The Ros tra club met in the home of Mrs. W. W. Murfin for a December session. The program celebrated Grass Nall Cowell, a leading American poet, with autographs read from letters by Grace Nall Crowell and Norman Crowell and a biography of Mrs. Crowell. Members present included Bee Davis, Bettie Simcox, and others.
Claud Lucas Walker born near Patoka Illinois November 17 1897 died December 18 1941 aged 44 years 1 month 1 day. Survived by wife Cleo Hopkins four sons Maurice Darrell Donald Floyd and two daughters in law Ruth and Eunice. Funeral at Patoka Gymnasium conducted by Rev Maurice Pallance and Rev Dover with interment in Magassie Cemetery.
All ladies interested in Patoka Red Cross work are asked to meet at 2:30 p.m. Friday December 26 at the home of Mrs. Elen Simcox. Bring sewing machines if available. available machines will be cared for in the sewing room. Call the Register office to arrange pick up. Responsible persons will supervise the room at all times.
Beginning Wednesday January 7 the American Legion Auxiliary will serve their noon lunch every Wednesday after. On January 1 at 7 p.m. the Legion and Auxiliary hold family night and invite eligible members to bring their families. Thanks are extended to donors for the bazaar.
Eastern Illinois State Teacher’s College will offer an Extension course in Kinmundy during the second semester. A preliminary meeting is set for Monday January 12 1942 at 4 30 p.m. at Kinmundy High School to decide the course. Dr Bryan Heise will be in Kinmundy that date to arrange plans for the class.
A daughter was born December 22 at SS. Francis Hospital Peoria to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Herring. Mrs. Herring, formerly Mildred McNichol, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McNichols. The baby will be named Rebecca Jane.
A letter from Mrs. Glenn Williams of Everett Washington describes West Coast defense efforts after the Pearl Harbor attack. She details nightly blackout rules, curtain acts to block light, guarded plants and bridges, and the region’s fortifications along Puget Sound with emphasis on morale and readiness.
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