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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1954
Page
1
Vernon Methodist Church calls youths aged 12 to 21 to a six o clock Sunday event promising a reward for a big community task. The note lists attendees and local names from Centralia, Vandalia, and Marion, with social visits noted and a busy weekend of church group activities and family gatherings.
A grateful note thanks everyone for the cards flowers and hospital visits during a recent stay. The writer wishes God’s blessings on all who sent support and those who visited.
The Joy Class at a Baptist Church met at Mrs. Claudia Mitchells home with thirteen members. Mrs. Minnie Christian gave the devotional and the president Loretta Genre led the business session. The birthday honoree was Mrs. Minnie Christian. Attendees included Nellie Perkins Gladys Nattier Goldie Sparks Maude Purdue Vanita Sni der Ella Nattier Bernice Parker Pearl Britt Eva Wasem and Gladys Atchison. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Maude Purdue.
Marie Skaggs Payne 54 died Thursday February 11 at St Vincent's hospital Taylorville after two months as a patient. Rev Charles Jackson officiated funeral in Morrisonville cemetery. Survived by husband George three sisters Dora Gould Forest Hills NY Alva West brook Alton IL Lula Shanp Patoka IL one brother Ollie Skages Pawnee IL and several nieces and nephews.
A family expresses gratitude for comforting sympathy, floral pieces, and kindnesses received. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Snyder and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Revis and family thank friends and neighbors for support.
The church invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Brother Kiester who is in charge. You are welcome to all services.
At her country home Mrs H N Potts hosted the Ladies Fancy Work Club on Friday afternoon February 12. Illness kept some members away. Mrs J F Matchett led the entertainment with all taking part and enjoying. Prize winners included Ethel Rogier for the Valentine assemble and the door prize, Elsie Gray for the Penny contest, and Eva Potts for the Valentine dart achievement. Refreshments pleased all attendees. The March meeting will be with Winnifred Spurgeon.
Mr and Mrs C D Martin hosted their store staff Monday evening at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Milton Peddicord Mr and Mrs Virgil Wernsman Mr and Mrs Harry Seifers and sons Jon and Jim Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tune and children Roger and Sharon Mr and Mrs Lisle Jolliff and Mr and Mrs Martin.
The Jolly Juniors held a Valentine party on Saturday February 13 at Mrs. Marybelle Walker’s home, with assistance from Mrs. Arlene Bopp and Mrs. Edna Griffin. Winners Judy Logan Sandra Chandler Judy Griffin Donald Guyman and Larry Britt received Valentines from a decorated box. Larry Britt led a prayer and Kool-Aid ice cream cupcakes and candy were served to a long list of attendees. Visitors included Judy Griffin and Jerry Bopp.
Friends and relatives gathered at W. F. Murfin’s home on February 11 to celebrate Richard Murfin Anna DesRuisseaux Donna Murfin and W. F. Murfin. The evening featured games visiting four birthday cakes fruit salad sandwiches and coffee for guests including Curt Murfin Richard Murfin Charles Tommy Emmett Caudle A C Kruenegel Flo-Ann Donald Murfin Alice Wilson Emma Protz Anna DesRuisseaux and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Murfin.
Mr Roger R Caron of the Watch Tower Society will speak Sunday at 1 30 p m on Happiness in a World of Gloom at the Kingdom Hall in Patoka sponsored by the Patoka congregation Jehovah’s Witnesses He will also assist in field ministry and planning for intensive preaching in the area Mrs Anna Baxter was taken to St Marys hospital Sunday by Cox and Martin ambulance.
John Inlose Rouse born January 17 1869 near Shobonier Fayette County Illinois died February 10 1954 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia Illinois aged 85 years 24 days. He married Hettie Tillman October 19 1893 and they had two daughters Grace Revis and Maude Snyder. Funeral services were held February 12 at Vernon Methodist Church with Rev Carroll Lewis and Rev Raymond Curry. interment in Vernon cemetery.
The Vernon Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday with Ferne Gehrken as Deputy President and Mildred Walton as Marshall. Officers installed include Hazel Cox Noble Grand Margaret Laurence Vice Grand Alice Wilson Secretary Mabel Snyder Treasurer Fern Gehrken RSNG Florence Morgan RSVG Effie Hathaway LSNG Cledia Wikenhauser LSNG Mildred Walton Warden Grace Walton Conductor Lillie Walton Chaplain J W Epps Inside Guardian D L Freyer Outside Guardian Chloe Kipps Musician. Attendees joined Hymn Singing at Wise Lawn Baptist Church Sunday afternoon and Rev Toney Kelly of St Elmo was dinner guest at Mr. and Mrs. P J Mojonnier Sunday.
The Better Neighbors Club met at Elvira Livesay home on February 10 with eleven members present. Margaret Lawrence opened with prayer and Mrs Livesay read the Scripture. Mystery Pals exchanged gifts. prizes went to Flo Morgan Anna Des Ruisseaux Marie Hathaway and Effie Hathaway. Refreshments were served. Next meeting with Tina Murfin on March 10. Ferne Gehrken read the Scripture. Members enjoyed the afternoon.
The Pentecostal Ladies Auxiliary met at president Mrs Myrtle Smith's home on Thursday February 13 for the regular session. Members exchanged secret valentines and tacked rags for a project while refreshments of cake and fruit salad were served to Mrs Carrie Stephens Mrs Ruby Rutledge Mrs Lena Prater Mrs Sue Wilkerson Mrs Blanch Jolliff Miss Nellie Smith Mrs Ruth Adams and Mrs Esta Martin.
Mr and Mrs O H Sharp announce the birth of an 8 lb 15 oz baby boy named Lewis Franklin on February 16 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. Grandparents are J R Wehrle of Vandalia and Lula Sharp of Patoka. Mr and Mrs Arthur Falkenhain announce a 6 lb 8 oz girl born February 18 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia.
The Sunbeams hold a February semi monthly meeting at the Baptist Church Saturday February 20 at 1 p.m. All children invited. President Carolyn Thalman to welcome visitors and new members. Salutes to flags roll call acrostic truth Bible verse and other activities planned. Kathryn Nattier to host nibble nook March 6. Mrs Lee Outhouse taken to Greer hospital Friday by Cox and Martin ambulance.
The Marion County Rural Youth met February 11 at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Building. Officers were installed by Floyd Smith and Raymond N Rendleman, an initiation followed, then a square dance and refreshments. The next meeting is March 11 at the same location with an Educational Feature on Sports and Sportsmanship.
A Glenarm reader sends a $4.00 postal money order for two years of hometown news and recalls Patoka Joe Humes and the Patoka Blues Ball Club, detailing players, their later lives, and social memories from Marion County amid nostalgic notes and local names. The letter ends with a plea for memory and a request to renew.
Members and guests of the Vernon Bridge Club enjoyed a pot luck dinner Monday evening at Hazel Cox's home. After the meal three tables of cards were in play with honors won by Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Potts.
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