Farm to Market Road hearing set for Centralia
The Farm to Market Roads Commission schedules a February 20 public hearing at the Centralia Community Center with ten speakers from counties colleges and unions including B C McCurdy Ed Emine Chester McCord Lester Buford Paul Chance Charles Day H C Jacoby A M Perrine and an additional speaker. Senator Ora A Oldfield promotes the event and Governor Green will headline the evening banquet, with tickets available from the Patoka Register or Senator Oldfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm-to- Market Roads Commission
Centralia
B.C. McCurdy
St. Clair County
Ed Emyine
Waterloo
Ill
Chester McCord
Newton
Lester Buford
Mt. Vernon
Paul Chance
Salem
Charles A. Day
Illinois Rural Carriers Association
Metropolis
Illinois
H. C. Jacoby
25Th
Cutler
A. M. Perrine
Board of Supervisors
Ora A. Oldfield
Oldfield
Marion
Jefferson
Clinton
Washington
Patoka
Patoka Christian Church Worship Service Notes
February 17 1946 schedule includes Bible School Communion Service and Worship Service with subject The Unknown God This message begins a seven sermon series on God humanity death and judgement by Pastor Carl H Gibson The church invites all to attend and hear the Word of God
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
Carl H. Gibson
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Events
Sunday School 9 30 a m Preaching services Training Union 7 00 p m Family night Feb 20 Evangelistic services Mary Lou Walker birthday song Prayer meeting 7 30 Thursday All are welcome to all services yo qed eat ets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Walker
Valentine Party For S S Class At Baptist Church
Miss Carolyn Nattier hosts a Valentine party for the Junior girls Sunday School class at her home. A Valentine Box exchange, games with prizes for Virginia Brumfeld Agnes Mae Nattier and Margie Wadkins, plus ice cream cookies and candy were served by Mrs. William Nattier with help from Mrs. Harry Nattier. Participants include Agnes Mae Nattier Marie Crawford Joan Jones Pauline Towler Wanda Hulsizer Margie Wadkins Virginia Brumfield Margie Goff Brenda Caroline and Vera Nattier and both Mrs. Harry Nattier and Mrs. William Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slass
the Baptist Church
Carolyn Nattier
Virginia Brumfeld
Agnes Mae Nattier
Margie Wadkins
William Nattier
Harry Nattier
Marie Crawford
Joan Jones
Pauline Towler
Wanda Hulsizer
Virginia Brumfield
Margie Goff
Brenda
Caroline
Vera Nattier
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Report
The Methodist Ladies Aid met on February 7 with Mrs Gladys Jones presiding and Mrs Elsie Gray leading devotions. Hostesses serving were Mrs Minnie Eaglin Mrs Emma Griffin and Mrs Susie Carter. The gathering was described as a pleasant meeting with strong fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Gladys Jones
Elsie Gray
Minnie Eaglin
Emma Griffin
Susie Carter
Vernon man Emil Beyers dies at 84 in 1946
Emil Beyers 84 lifelong Vernon resident died at home Sunday February 10 1946. Born March 2 1861 in Maville Wisconsin he moved to St Paul Illinois at age four and spent his life there. He married Augute Wollen schlager November 19 1885 and leaves wife six children 19 grandchildren six great grandchildren. Services February 13 at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka and Augsburg Church with Rev G V Malling. interment Augsburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Beyers
Vernon
Frederick Beyers
Maville
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Illinois
Augute Wollenschlager
George Beyer
Edward Hanslow
Otto Hanslow
Bloomington
Emil Leisinger
Waverly
Iowa
Edward Beyer
Mackinaw
Martin Beyer
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Patoka
Avesburge Church
G.V. Malling
Augsburg Cemetery
In Memory of Florence Wolff
Eulogy for Florence Wolff who died February 16 1943. family notes time passes yet sorrow remains. Husband and daughters with families mourn the loss and honor her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wolff
Patoka Methodist Church Service Schedule
The timetable lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with George Wasem as superintendent Morning Worship at Island Chapel 11 00 a m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Thursday W S C S S meeting at the church 2 00 p m Thursday mid week prayer service and Bible study on John 9 : 7 30 p m You are welcome to the Methodist Church any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wasem
Island Chapel
Methodist Church
Preaching Services at Aglin School House Dates
Services announced for Sunday afternoon February 17 1946 and Tuesday night February 19 1946 at the Aglin School House inviting the local community to attend both sessions.
Aye t e Man Killed in Farm Accident Near St Peter
Albert Ehrat 58 a farmer living near St Peter was killed Friday February 8 when a wagon was dragged over him as he un hitch ed a team of horses at his farm. A coroner's jury ruled accidental death at Hotz funeral home. He leaves a wife three sons a daughter three brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held February 11 at Augsburg Lutheran Church with burial in Augsburg Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ehrat
Ehrat
Hhem
Ody
Ruby Southwell
Hotz
Fula
Ohmar
St. Peter
Ard
Red
Donald
Marcella
John
Charles
George
Mary Krug
Augsburg Lutheran Church
Augsburg
Fancy Work Club hosts Valentine contest winners
Members of the Fancy Work Club with guest Mrs. Dana Bushnell spent a delightful afternoon with Mrs. Winnifred Spurgeon on Friday February 8. Mrs. DeLay and Mrs. Susie Carter led the entertainment. Prize valentines were created by Rita Hill Dana Bushnell and Cleo Walker. Mrs. Walker’s valentine for Elsie Gray won the prize. Refreshments were praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Bushnell
Winnifred Spurgeon
DeLay
Susie Carter
Rita Hill
Cleo Walker
Elsie Gray
Obituary of Emily Almyra Hill Beckler of Patoka
Emily Almyra Hill Beckler born January 9 1866 in Bond County died February 8 1946 at her Patoka home aged 80 years 28 days She married Martin Beckler October 14 1888 near Tamalco Ill They had five children two died in infancy Left to mourn are Joseph Beckler Laura Cruthers Barney Beckler ten grandchildren sister Mrs Sherman Guthrie brothers Charles Hill William Hill Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 00 PM at the Pentecostal church Rev M D Ballance in charge Burial followed in Pratt Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Almyra Hill
Solomon and
Hester Hill
Bond County
Patoka
Martin Beckler
Tamalco
Ill
Joseph Beckler
Laura Cruthers
Centralia
Barney Beckler
Sherman Guthrie
Keyesport
Charles Hill
Litchfield
William Hill
Shattue
Beckler
Mound Chapel Church
Pentecostal Church
M. D. Ballance
Pratt Cemetery
Local social notes from Sandoval region
Mr and Mrs Harold Huffman visited Centralia Saturday and were joined by Mr and Mrs Jens Holm of Sandoval who accompanied them to Boulder that evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Holler of Salem Ill at the Uhls home and son Sunday. Vernon Thomassen of Blythville Ark and his wife stayed with George and Mrs Thomassen over the weekend. R Schneider and ey and N A Kahl visited Parina Sunday afternoon. Alice Mae Deadmond and sons Gary and Evans were in Centralia Monday. Royden DeChene and spouse spent Sunday in Odin. Orville Nettles moved to DuPage Ill. he works for Central Pine Line Co. Frank Fizzon of St Louis survived here Monday after sled accident related to the death of Dominic Gambetta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Huffman
Centralia
Boulder
Jens Holm
Sandoval
Fred Holler
Salem, Ll
Emmett Uhls
Vernon Thomassen
Blythville
Ark
George Thomassen
R. Schneider
Dominic Gambetta
Patoka Woman's Club Holds February Meeting
The Patoka Woman's Club met February 9 with strong attendance. President Mrs. S. M. Spurseon presided as members pledged to the flag and the club collection. Lizzie Nasem was elected to membership and a health playlet titled Hearth Messages was presented by Sandra Schroeder Velma Moore Clifford Christian Leon Walker G Foltz and Donna Wadkins. A quiz by Mrs. John Chance awarded the prize to Miss Bettie Simcox. Cocoa and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
S. M. Spurseon
P. J. Mojonniei
Peek
America
Lizzie Nasem
Sandra Schroeder
Velma Moore
Clifford Christian
Leon Walker
G. Foltz
Donna Wadkins
Eloise Peyton Marries Enrico Berucci in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Lee Peyton of Vernon announce the marriage of their daughter Eloise to Enrico Berucci on February 2, 1946. The ceremony was conducted at the Methodist parsonage in Indianapolis by Rev. Taylor of Taylorville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Peyton
Vernon, Tl
Eloise
Enrico Bercucci
Methodist Parsonage
Indianapolis
Indiana
Rev. Taylor
Taylorville
Odin News Items Highlight Local Visits And Gatherings
Local residents attend shows in Centralia and Salem while others visit relatives and shop. Glen Malloy, a former Odin teacher, awaits U S Army discharge. Robert Hopkins and Esther Whiting unite in marriage at the Cristian Church parsonage. Billie Haskinson returns from Scott Field with discharge after two years in service.
Farewell Party for Bob Pugh at Local Gym
Faculty and high school classmates honored Robert E. Pugh with a well planned Monday evening farewell. A musical program and games preceded a leather toiletry bag and sewing kit gift. Refreshments concluded the grand evening as they wished him luck on his new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igh School
Robert E. Pugh
Bob
Loyal Leaders Meet With Mrs Hetzler and Co-hostesses
The Lloyd Leaders gathered at Elaanor Hetzler's home Tuesday night with Harriet Shively and Kathryn Johnstone as co-hostesses. Devotions led by Hetzler, secretary's report read, dues collected, Mystery Pal gifts exchanged, and refreshments served to Mrs. James Quayle Arline Bopp Evelyn Ballance Elanor Hetzler Or Ne Alice Hubbardt Harriet Shively Lucille Eagan Kathryn Sobhnstone Genevieve Seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Elaanor Hetzler
Harriet Shively
Kathryn Johnstone
Elanor Hetzler
James Quayle
Arline Bopp
Evelyn Ballance
Or‘Ne
Alice Hubbardt
Lucille Eagan
Kathryn Sobnstone
Genevieve Seals
Clayton Clendening 63 Clinton resident dies of pneumonia
Arthur Clayton Clendening of Clinton Illinois age 63 died February 3 1946 at John Warner Hospital from pneumonia following a January 26 paraly tic stroke He was born March 25 1882 in Keyesport NL and lived in Decatur Vernon and Clinton He is survived by his wife Char ette Gambrel two children Bernard and Alice Murfin a grandson Dale Murfin two sisters Mildred Clendening Cora Williams two brothers J L Clendening V L Clendening and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held February 5 at First Baptist Church Clinton with interment in Graceland Cemetery Decatur Attending from Vernon included C A Murfin Stewart Meador Vance Murfin and Emery Meador
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Clayton Clendening
Clinton
Decatur
John Warner Hospital
Mr. Clendening
Keyesport
J. G
Mary Shaubert Clendening
Vernon
Clayton
Bessie Meador
Bernard
Alice Murfin
Charette Gambrel
Kroger Company
Dale Murfin
Cora Williams
Mildred Clendening
Dcatur
J. L. Clendening
Danville
V. L. Clendening
Nerces
Charles
First Baptist Church
Graceland Cemetery
C. A. Murfin
Stewart Meador
Vance Murfin
Dale
Emery Meador
Card of Thanks for Almira Beckler
We express appreciation for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother Almira Beckler. Special thanks to Rev. M. D. Ballance for consoling words and to the pianist soloist and friends for floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Beckler
M. D. Ballance
Weekend Visit Among Local Families Stated
Capt. Robert Vick and Paul Name of Decatur spent the weekend here with John Barnes and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Wickersham and their relatives hosted visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Fender and children of Mattoon met with the Wickershams. Mrs. Jeanne Landreth and daughter Judy, who had been visiting, returned home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vick and
Paul Name of
Decatur
John Barnes
Wendell Wickersham
Johnny Fender
Mattoon
Wickersham
Jeanne Landreth
Judy
Social Roundup of Visits and Moves in Local Area
Local residents share travels and gatherings as families visit relatives in St Louis Salem and Patoka. Notable moves include the Smiths selling east side property and buying in Vandalia. Several residents attend events in Centralia and Lincoln day dinner with friends and relatives across multiple towns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Governor Green
Patoka Christian Church
Baptist Church
S. S
Methodist Ladies Ail News
Patoka Methodist Church
Ayette
Mrs
S. M. Spurgeon
Tains Fancy Work Club
Sandoval News
Patoka Woman’s Club
John Chance
Bettie Simcox
Miss Eloise Peyton
Nrico Bertucci
Fes
ODIN
Franklyn Buchanan
Clifford Buchanan
Virginia Telford
Edgar N. Johnson
Jackie Jackson
Learline Sebastian
Mary Alice Morgan
C. W. O. Glen Malloy
Glen
U. S. Army
Robert Hopkins
Esther Whiting
John D. Jenkins
Cristian Church
Margaret Harville
Sué Jean Loper
Nancy Harris
James Williams
Christian Church
Priscilla Tooker
Munday F Or O'Fallon
Inmundy
Home Bureau
Nohr
Ralph Morgan
Mary Alice
Olive Reisinger
Joe Frimel
Eddy Chance
Carl Chance
Josephine McJumphy
May
Margaret West
Green‘Ys
MD Fyke
C. H. Morrison
William West
Alton
Ocal Gym
Bob Pugh
A. C. Clendening
Rada Smith
Carl Meador
Arizona
St. Louis
Mary Meador
George Smith
E. L. Sharp
Smiths
Vandalia
L. E. Green
O. C. Schroeder
Imogene McKinney
Fort Sheridan
James Wasem
Jimmy
Frank Crawford
University of Illinois
Miss Jean Jones
Patsy Spurgeon
Washington University
8. M. Spurgeon
Edwin Arnold
Ted Nelson
Maroa
Roy Thompson
Luther Caldwell
Zora Brumfield
Dale Brumfield
Herbert Brumfield
Beverly
Raymond Brumfield
Kleysteuber
Tom Tislow
Vincegnes
Charles Orrell
Wilbur McIntire
Ed Lawson
F. E. Miller
H. K. Pike
Helen Troyer
Carl Spence
Maron
Howard Nelson
John Evans
Adams Place
Park
Mervel Willett
Michael
George Ballance
Evans
Howard Baptist
Orville Genre
E. M. Outhouse
McHaney
Hart
Robert Wasem
Burl Beckler
Robert Smith
DeVere
Central City
Tom Altom
Dean Meador
G. J. Wasem
Leighton
Bruce Pugh
Paul Walker
Robert
Wilma Pugh
James Jackson
Bethany
Pugh
Dean
Chicago
Armed Forces
John Belcher
Robert Pugh
Beryl Arnold
Kenneth Meador
Richard and
le» Meyers
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