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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
1
The West Main Street tree lit up by the local fire department drew a large crowd on Saturday afternoon December 24. At two o'clock Old Santa arrived amid clanking and sirens, greeting children and distributing candy and oranges before departing hastily amid cheers.
Edna White hosted the Vernon Good Will Club on December 15 with nine members and five visitors. Attendees enjoyed lunch, birthday cakes for Ruth White Emma Prott and Alice Wilson, quilting, hemming, and gifts. Three new members joined Fern Gehrkin Alice Wilson Marie Meador. Fern Arnold became secretary replaced by Nellie Perkins. next meeting with Fern Arnold on January 4.
Mr and Mrs Fred Brown spend weekend at Milner Illinois visiting Mrs W G Brown and daughters Sue and Theresa. Mr and Mrs Paul Troyer of Chicago celebrate Christmas with Lula Troyer and Miss Helen. Vern Bricker family from Detroit visit Bricker and Walker kin over Christmas. Florence Cain of Chicago visits father W H Cain and Rubye. Alden Sears family depart for Trinidad Colorado after Christmas with Roy Seats near Patoka.
Mr and Mrs Rolland Belcher mark fifty years of marriage with a New Year Eve 1899 wedding at Vernon then residing west of Patoka. They have six children, nine grandchildren, and will host Open House January 1 from 1 30 to 5 30 at their Patoka area home.
The Pentecostal Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Evangelistic Service Sunday evening 7 30 Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening 7 30 All are welcome The pastor is Amy Bradley with F E Adams as Sunday School Superintendent Seeking revival soon.
Vernon and surrounding area residents spent Christmas and the holiday weekend with relatives. Carol Thompson and Marion Epps visited Granite City and Springfield families, while others joined gatherings at Walton, Belcher, Lawson, Hathaway, and Moore homes. Judy Bailey had tonsil surgery and Sharon Lawrence returned home from Decatur hospital in braces. several churches reported well attended Sunday School programs.
Mr and Mrs Leo Walker spent Christmas with the Frank Crawfords. They announce plans to move to Gines soon. Mr and Mrs J C Walraven hosted their children and grandchildren for Christmas with visits from Mr and Mrs William Epperson and Bill, and Frank Crawford of Hutsonville and Ruth Crawford of Chicago visiting their parents.
The Patoka Village Board plans a test water well on James Wernsman farm across from Magnolia Pipe Line, to be drilled by Layne Western Co. If successful, the test could save about $2,000 versus long term pipeline costs. A Jan 10 1950 special election will decide issuing $42,000 in bonds for waterworks. Any eligible voter in Patoka may vote. About 181 potential water customers have signed contracts signaling demand.
Mr and Mrs L P Hill hosted a family Christmas dinner with children and grandchildren present at noon. In the afternoon guests departed peacefully, offering prayers for manifold blessings in the coming year for the beloved couple.
An instructional piece argues praise and encouragement outperform punishment in child-rearing. It warns against hostility from teachers and parents, promotes balanced freedom with intelligent guidance, and urges democratic, loving home environments to foster healthy development and school behavior.
Mrs Nellie Quayle and her mother Mrs Laura Haley hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs Bruce Holland of Caseyville Mr and Mrs Jerry Quayle and all of Olney and Max Quayle with children of Vandalia as guests.
Saturday December 24 the F E Adams home hosted a triple celebration the 28th anniversary of the couple and the second birthday of Jeanne Lea plus Christmas Those attending included Mrs Rufus Stephens Roger Ronnie Carl Adams Beverly Lee Adams Jeanne Gary and the Adams hosts Paul and David Jackie and Rufus Jr could not attend.
The daughters of Mrs. Janie Crothers arrange a card shower to celebrate her 84th birthday on January 3 1950. Friends and neighbors are invited to send cards to Janie Crothers 508 West Ash Robinson Illinois.
Infant Brian Louis Adams son of Dayne and Mrs Dayne Adams of Granada Texas died December 24. His remains were brought to town and funeral services were conducted by Rev George Jurrens at Cox Martin funeral home on Wednesday December 28. Interment followed at Patoka cemetery.
Winter evenings draw readers back to the library as friends donate books and magazines. Pearl Britt Edith Thalman Florence Simcox Mayme Galloway Stella Ververs and others give volumes while M. C. Farmer and Charles Hill contribute over years. Grace Livingston Hill is highlighted as a favorite author with fourteen titles donated by Mr Hill. The board thanks the town for hall use and hopes for redecorating soon.
Mr and Mrs Emil Nattier announce the birth of a son at Mark Greer Hospital on December 28. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Parker and the late Mr and Mrs George Nattier.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy help and flowers after the loss of their husband and father. Mrs. Lewis Chriss, Mrs. Ruth Umpstead, Mr. Darrel Chriss thank those who offered support.
North Zion area residents report visits over the weekend with family friends and relatives. Guests include Dresden Headley Doolen Chance and McWhirters from Peoria and Vandalia. Attendees include McNicol family visitors from Peoria and Carbondale.
Mrs Ray Pulver age 75 died December 20 at home in Sandoval after living in the area. Born January 26, 1874 in Mation County to Elizabeth and William Belcher, she was a Baptist and survived by husband two sons George Alma Til Hollis Sandoval three brothers Mat Cal and Ed Belcher and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 22 at the Christian Church in Sandoval with Rev Parrish of Salem officiating burial followed in Sandoval cemetery.
Those from distant places attended the Sunday December 25 funeral of Louis Chriss. Invited were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Emerick of St. Louis Missouri and many others from Vandalia Mattoon Decatur Clyde Kingery St Elmo Brownstown Centralia Union City and Bloomington among others.
Much praise is heard for the school program held Thursday evening. Each church in town featured a tree and program plus a treat for Sunday School, a lasting custom and happy tradition of many years.
A New Year’s Eve service will be held at Eaglin Church on December 31. Everyone is invited to join in worship and pray for a peaceful New Year led by Rev. Clyde Brown, pastor.
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.