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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1949
Page
1
Rebeka h Lodge 426 III New Officers Nominated Cledia Wikenhauser of Danbury and Anna Des Ruis oe Epps were installed. A social hour followed with plans for April instruction and a held event.
Elsie Gray notes the library remains open on Saturdays and new readers have joined the list. Recently catalogued titles include Leaf Purple Plain Gol wk Bride of Fortune Mantle Where Two Meet Cleft Rock Roy The Enchanted Barn Orchids and Betty Zane.
Mrs. Howard Perrine sustained a serious injury Saturday when a power lawn mower ran over her limb in the basement at their Route 50 home. The Wilson ambulance transported her to St. Marys Hospital for treatment.
S C H S pupils report on library readings and a one card summary feat by B Spicer. Groundhog sees shadow. holiday Fridays and a teachers meeting noted. Seniors order graduation cards. cheerleader Brenda Spicer praised. basketball loss to Ashley and upcoming away games against Odin and Breese.
Frank Crawford Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford and Lawrence E Green son of Mr and Mrs L E Green of Patoka were graduates at the University of Illinois Champaign February 6. Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science in Vocational Agriculture while Green earned a Master of Science in Education. The families and Pauline Crawford and Sam Lutz attended the ceremony.
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday February 4 at Mrs H N Potts home with Mrs Pegues as guest. Mrs Cleo Walker led the business session and Mrs Rebecca Matchett and Mrs Ethel Rogier directed the afternoon entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs Josephine Wasem Mrs Ethel Rogier and Mrs Josephine De Lay. Missed member Mrs Gladys Jones is in St Marys hospital. Valentines were made and flowers sent to Mrs Jones. Refreshments were enjoyed with assistance from Mrs Matchett and Mrs Walraven.
Roy Ballance of the west edge of Patoka reported two robins in his yard on Tuesday February 8 a sign of spring though he worried the early appearance might mean a poor worm supply for the season.
Ancel Arnold pastor led Sunday School with 46 attendees last Sunday. The M and M class claimed the Honor Roll for four weeks largest attendance but will forfeit it to any class achieving a bigger turnout. Opal and Nancy Jane Herrin celebrated with a birthday song.
The Baptist church lists services on Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m A Thursday prayer service at 7 30 p m The Associational Brotherhood meets here February 14 at 7 30 p m The W M S meets February 17 at 2 p m Jessie Lou Thomas celebrated with the song Happy Birthday led by Mrs Rose Mojonnier and program leader Mrs Alice Nattier
Winter term enrollment at Southern Illinois University totals 2 897 students, up 176 from last year though below fall. Veteran enrollment drops to 1 171 from 1 345. Freshmen number 988, with 611 sophomores 595 juniors 520 seniors 142 graduates 25 post graduates 16 unclassified. The student body comes from 61 Illinois counties 19 other states four foreign countries and Hawaii Territory.
Thirty five members and guests of the Vernon Methodist Church Young Adults Sunday School met in the church basement for February activities. Mrs Marjorie Bassett led a devotional and business session while the entertainment committee organized games and a Valentine verse box. Merle Morey and Herschel Lawrence won a broken heart contest and guests included Mr and Mrs Warren Lake Mr and Mrs Jack Robinson and Mr and Mrs John Revis.
Funeral services for Mrs Susan Jeanette Bopp were set for 2 p.m. Friday at Patoka Baptist Church with Rev. Rex Brown officiating. The Marion County resident, born July 24 187, died February 8 at her daughter Rita Bopp’s home in Centralia at age 75 years 6 months 15 days. Interment followed at Patoka Cemetery. Survivors include daughters Rita Bopp and Beulah Henderson, a son Claude Bopp, three granddaughters and three grandsons.
The Martins express sincere thanks for cards letters flowers and kindnesses during their hospital stay in Michigan and after returning home.
Eleven Sunbeam members met at Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier’s home for the February gathering. Leon Walker presided and welcomed new member Mary Nattier. A Valentine exchange boosted spirits, and a get well card was prepared for a former member.
The Patoka Christian Church women offer a Food and Bake Sale on Saturday February 12 at Patoka Hardware and Locker starting 10:00 a.m. They will sell pies cakes rolls dressed chickens and other baked goods.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Binnion entertained friends at a card party last Saturday evening with three tables of pinochle. Prizes went to Floyd Arnold for high score Ferne Arnold for low and Helen Easley for floating. Refreshments included hay sandwiches cottage cheese cake and coffee. Guests included Homer Potts C D Doolen Floyd Arnold Minnie Peddicord Hazel Cox and Alice Wilson.
Melvin and Mrs Belcher report their son Captain Delbert R. Belcher leads the Air Force experimental finance unit at Bolling AFB Washington D C The unit tests a new pay plan set to take effect July 1 and uses pay data from Bolling AFB to issue pay cards for officers and enlisted personnel The group of two officers and thirteen enlisted men checks for flaws similar to a Army test at Ft Belvoir Va Daily they uncover bugs which are being fixed for summer deployment
Home Adviser Burton and Farm Adviser Blackburn report strong turnout at the first housing meeting at the Farm Bureau Building. Keith Hinchcliff demonstrated remodeling layouts and farmstead layouts to save labor and enhance beauty. The February 15 session at 1 00 p m will cover water supply plumbing systems heating and electrical appliances. Forty one farmers and wives have registered for the three meeting series.
The Patoka Methodist Church lists M. W. Friesner as minister with services at 9:30 a.m. church school and 10:45 a.m. morning worship. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. and youth fellowship at 6:45 p.m. Thursday features a W.S.C.S. meeting at 2:00 p.m. A birthday greeting was sung for Mary Lou Walker and Rita Hill last Sunday.
The Patoka American Legion convened on a Thursday in February with minutes read and approved. A motion passed to raise insurance to cover furnishings as committees are named. Memorial services are planned for the gym and cemetery, plus an annual picnic. twenty five new members are sought. A combat film is planned for February 17 and a County Meeting in Centralia on March 30 with a St. Louis band expected.
The Good Will Club gathered with Tillie Meador on February 2 as nine members and seven visitors enjoyed a dinner prepared by the hostess and her daughters Reba and Tona. The group worked on a quilt top and carpet rags and planned to meet with Tina Murfin on February 16.
Centralia area rent office announces ready to distribute federally required placards on all new homes for sale or rent. Donald G. Geary notes the red white and blue posters announce Veterans of World War I priority during construction and for 30 days after completion with price and builder details.
Community notices highlight illnesses recoveries travels and family events. Residents report health updates including Mrs. M. Belcher and Mrs. Martin with hospital stays while others visit relatives in Springfield Carbondale Terre Haute and St Louis.
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