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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1937
Page
1
Sanitary Milk Producers locals in Missouri and Illinois plan annual meetings to elect officers and delegates. Dates include Patoka January 9 at 7:30 p m and Vandalia January 12 Court House, Mulberry Grove January 7, Ramsey January 14. A report by M E Bone on 1936 activities will be presented.
Twelve ladies met at Harriet Meador’s home on December 10 1936 to organize an auxiliary for Edgar R Rogier Post 543 Mt Vernon District Director Ruth Allen and Queen of Centralia aided. Officers elected for the year Clara Weinsman president Dot Doolen first vice president Isabel Protz treasurer Wilma Rogier chaplain Nellie Adams sear at arms Bertha Miller historian. A joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting is scheduled January 7 with invitation to all eligible members and families.
Mrs Ida Melhord of 268 South Broadway Decatur Illinois died December 25 1986 after a three month illness. The body was moved to Moran's funeral parlors then to Patoka for burial Sunday afternoon. She was born October 14 1866 aged 70 and left a daughter Lehita Vredenburgh two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services conducted at M E Church South at 1 PM with Rev J M Smith officiating. Interment in Patoka Cemetery. Many relatives from out of town attended including Walton Cruse Livesay Jett Pugh Rippey Tate and others from Decatur Clinton Sandoval Centralia Nashville Chicago and Fulton Missouri.
Drilling has begun on the Merryman farm one mile north of Patoka as part of a three-well program. The shallow wells aim to reach oil sands at about two thousand feet if needed, with potential deeper testing depending on early results. Local interest centers on a conclusive deep test to indicate a rich pool in southern Illinois and potential economic benefits for the area.
Bob Adams, son of Mr and Mrs Prank Adams, checked into St Marys Hospital Centralia Friday for a minor throat operation and was discharged Sunday with daily treatments needed. A party at Miss Lola Belle Moreys home featured Monopoly, cards and dancing with many local youths in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Oral Walker of Vanderburgh entertained Mrs Walkers family at a Christmas night buffet. Attendees included H W Walker Marieell Fields Mary Merryman Charles Patoka Robert Walker from Chicago and Wayne Campbell Decatur. Hillard Blalock and Alice Anderson visited relatives nearby.
Mr and Mrs S E Altom hosted Christmas dinner for the Altom family and relatives. A noon meal featured two browned turkeys and trimmings. The gathering marked Mrs Josie Vallow s birthday and included a $75 check from Jesse Vallow in Los Angeles. Attendees included multiple Altoms and Crawford and Pugh families from Centralia Clinton and nearby.
The M. E. Sunday School held a combined farewell for Mrs. J. R. Wasem who leaves Friday for Miami Florida and a Christmas shower for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennings of St. Louis. Helen Troyer and Mae Eagan led entertainment with musical readings. Mrs. A. T. Gray presented a poem and gifts. Prizes went to Mrs. John A. Jennings Rev. C. J. Piland and Miss Bettie Simcox.
The Quilting Ladies met at Mrs Ralph Elliott's home on Tuesday for a social with gift exchange. Santa Claus arrived with gifts for attendees including Mrs Karra Meador Mrs Dewey Cole and children Mrs Eberlee Norris and Lucille and others.
The people of Mound Chapel District organized a Parent-Teachers Association and elected officers for the year. President Mrs. T. J. Hayes, Vice President Mrs. Floyd Out house, Secretary Miss Pauline Hayes. Entertaining Committee members include Mrs. I. W. Nattier, Mrs. Theodore Stone, Mrs. John Wilson. Miss Christina Crawford named co organizer.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Green and children hosted a six o'clock dinner Thursday evening at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Glenrode Brown of Kewanee, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown, Mr. and Mrs. C. G C Schroeder, and Wallace Alexander of Miami Florida.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Elliot hosted the OD D Club at their home for a Christmas party on December 24. A world tour game sparked fun with prizes for best senses, officers elected for the new year, and a gift exchange with Santa making a visit.
A large crowd gathered Saturday at the Brumfields home west of town to give the newlywed couple Wayne and his wife an old fashioned charivari. Wayne is home from a CCC camp in the northern part of the state for the holidays.
The annual program by the Christian church youth under Mrs. W. E. Field drew a good crowd Thursday evening. Performances were well received and children received gifts. Sunday School was treated and many stockings were filled.
The Sunday School children presented a Christmas Eve program at the M. E. Church South featuring readings dialogues and instrumental numbers. Santa visited, giving presents and candy to the youngsters, delighting the crowd.
A joint meeting of the American Legion Post and Auxiliary is set for Thursday January 7 1937 at 730 PM at the Legion Hall. Exservice men and their families are invited. Noble Bryant and his mud slingers will provide entertainment. Attendees should bring sandwiches and 2 cups.
Eaglin Church starts the year with Sunday School at 10 am on January 3 led by Joe Mack. Regular preaching on the first Sunday of each month at 11 am and 7 pm. Pastor M. D. Ballance invites all to join for worship and community uplift.
Teo Chandler of Bearrington and his mother Mrs Addie Chandler visited Patoka for Christmas. He works at Pomeroo Farms in northern Illinois where he manages nine fine bred horses. The party toured the Centennial Exposition facilities and attended the show star event.
Jack Eagan of Flint Mich was hit by an automobile near his home and rendered unconscious for hours. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and will be out for several weeks before returning to his job at the Chevrolet factory. He is the son of Mrs M Eagan of Patoka.
The Patoka Health Department reports a sale of 26.43 dollars in Christmas Seals for the Marion County Tuberculosis Association. Funds support public health nursing, free chest exams, early diagnosis, tuberculin testing, X rays, milk for the undernourished and related services.
A Vernon church urges members to use hidden talents in the coming year and invites participation at services. Mound Chapel hosts 2:00 pm gathering with Patoka at 7:00 pm and Epworth League formation at 6:00 pm with officer elections.
M. E. Church South Patoka sets Sunday School 9 30 a m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 p m with January 10 preaching at 10 45 a m Zion holds Sunday School 10 a m and Tuesday prayer meeting with January 10 preaching at 7 p m Island Chapel lists January 8 preaching at 10 45 and 7 p m. A radio broadcast from Harrisburg on January 1 from 3 to 8 20 p m WERC 1210 kilocycles features singers Rev F M McKinney Robert Walton John Chance and M D Ballance.
Miss Effie Hines and Mr Magnus Lucas were married Sunday December 20 at 4 PM in the home of Rev and Mrs W M Ma at Salem. Attendant was Jess Piper. Both come from respected families and now work at the Martin Cash Store in Salem. They will reside at the Hines home as their many friends extend best wishes.
James Riley Carter born June 30 1857 in Clinton County died December 2 1936 at his home in Patoka age 79 years 5 months 2 days He married Alice Wood in 1880 who died in 1909 They had eight children four sons Clyde Alvin Harry Wilbur Norman and four daughters Mrs C H Gentry Mrs P W Roy Mrs J L Stastic and others He later married Mrs Jenkins McHaney in 1910 He was a deacon for about 45 years a life member of the State Baptist association and served on the missions board He leaves a wife six children fourteen grandchildren and several relatives Funeral December 4 at Patoka Baptist Church Burial at Sandoval cemetery
Vernon Mable Oates hosted her Sunday School class for a Christmas party on December 21 featuring a tree, trimmings, name drawing for gifts, party games, and refreshments. Attendees included Alice Protz Twila Jolliff Flora Maud Hatch Inez Epps Kathryn Walton Alice Caudle Winafred Sprinkle Mprgaret Livesay Mar iwaret Murfin Irene Jarrett William Hathaway Meredith Doolen Junior West Paul Bates Paul Kriss Ghere Dale Walton Helen Walker.
Dr. and Mrs. M. P. DuComb hosted a turkey dinner Sunday at their home honoring the seventeenth birthday of grandson Dean DuComb. Attendees included Sharp McAllister, the DuCombs of Pitokia, Vernor DuComb and family from Boulder, Jane Clark and Helen of East St. Louis, and the Kahlerts of Carlyle, all wishing Dean many more happy birthdays.
Mr and Mr FE Vinesnt of Chicago and Mr and Mrs A T Morris of Fairfield visited Monday at the Alvin Belcher home, shared greetings during a brief caller visit in this area.
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