Church School Sees Attendance Rise as New Year Opens
The church reports 106 in attendance at Sunday School with a 7.50 offering and notes a goal of 130 for next Sunday. The morning worship drew a good crowd and the evening young people's service, led by Jean Miller, was well attended. The pastor was absent during the evening service led by R. W. Linder of Vernon. The second quarterly conference is set for Jan 6 at 7 PM with Dr. Roy N. Kean preaching and presiding. The church addition and furnace upgrade near completion. windows and wood siding to be installed ahead of dedication planned for Jan 5 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church
Eli Logan
Jean Miller
R. W. Linder
Vernon
Roy N. Kean
Mt. Vernon
Geo. J. Wasem
Yuong
Yuong People’s Service
Charles M. Miller
Christian Church Names Officers for 1941
The church announces officers chosen on December 29 for 1941 including Edwin Arnold as Superintendent and Charles Meyers as Assistant Superintendent. Other posts include Harold Collins as Secretary, Howard Perrine as Assistant Secretary, A. E. Good as Treasurer, Evaline Ballance as Pianist, Alta Logan as Assistant Pianist, W. E. Fields as Chorister, Lucille Field as Missionary Treasurer, A F E Good as Men’s Bible Class head, Gordon Wooters as assistant, Bessie Foltz as Loyal Workers with Maud Ellis as assistant, Mae Good as Hi Life Class leader with Pearl Hudspeth as assistant, Lucille Field as Intermediate Class head with Gladys Perrine as assistant, Luther Perrine as Junior Class leader. Primary and Cradle Roll teachers to be chosen January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Snday
Edwin Arnold
Charles Meyers
Harold Collins
Howard Perrine
A. E. Good
Evaline Ballance
Alta Logan
W. E. Fields
Lucille Field
A. F E. Good
Gordon Wooters
Bessie Foltz
Maud Ellis
Mae Good
Pearl Hudspeth
Gladys Perrine
Luther Perrine
Vernon Methodist Church to Host R W Linder Sermons
Rev R W Linder will preach at Vernon Methodist Church Sunday morning January 6 and at Zion Church that night. Organizers say with effort the services could set attendance records and spark strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Linder
Vernon Methodist Church
Zion
G K P Club Christmas Party Attendance and Details
The G K P club held its annual Christmas party at Miss Helen Troyer’s home on December 26. Most members attended, gifts exchanged after a two course dinner, with social visiting to close the evening. Attendees included Mrs Mervel Willett, Mrs Leslie Morey, Rubye Cain, Florence Cain, Alice Murfin, Helen Troyer, Bettie Simcox, Mae Eagan. Geo J Wasem visited St Louis. Mervel Willett family and L W Ballance shopped in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. P. Club
Helen Troyer
Mervel Willett
Villa Grove
Leslie Morey
Vernon
Rubye
Florence Cain
Alice Murfin
Bettie Simcox
Mae Eagan
Patoka
Geo. J. Wasem
St. Louis
Mervel A. Willett
L. W. Ballance
Sonny
Centralia
Obituary of Mrs. Fannie Chandler
Mrs. Fannie Chandler died at home on December 18 at 11 15 aged 78 years 8 months 3 days She was born April 15 1862 in Pope township Fayette county and lived there most of her life She married William B Chandler January 6 1877 and had five children two sons preceded her in death Her husband died twenty years ago She joined Mound Chapel Church in youth and Patoka Baptist Church in 1912 She leaves three daughters Binnie C Humes Helen Smith and Rose Mojonnier two granddaughters and two step-grandchildren A host of nieces and nephews Funeral was held Thursday at the Baptist church with Rev Walter Miller Burial in Patoka cemetery Out-of-town mourners listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Chandler
Fannie M. Cox
John
Nancy Jane Farmer Cox
Pope Township
Fayette County
William B. Chandler
Mound Chapel
Patoka
Binnie C. Humes
Centralia
Ill
Helen Smith
Deatur
Rose Mojonnier
Mary Helen Humes
Evelyn Smith
Decatur
Alice
Carroll Mojonnier
Monroe Hopkins
The
Baptist Church
Walter Miller
F. C. Harrington
St. Louis
Ethel Robb
Register Issues Subscriber Renewal Notice Amid Changes
TheRegister informs readers of a new subscription system with expiration dates after names and four extra issues for paid subscriptions. It invites past subscribers and new readers in Marion County or Patoka area to join at $1.00 and others at $1.50, with corrections requested for any transcribing errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Marion County
Patoka
Victoria Chapter installs officers in December ceremony
Victoria Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star held the December 28 installation ceremony for officers elect led by installing officer Josie Schindler. Bettie Simcox was crowned Worthy Matron with a large crowd from Vandalia Sandoval Centralia and Carlyle Chapters in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Josie Schindler
Hillsboro
Eva Wasem
Marshall
Augusta Peek
Alice Murfin
W. M
Bettie Simcox
W. P
J. C. Beery
A. M
Reta Hill
A. P
Artie Rogier
Thelma Riley
Margaret Cox
Florence Cain
Treas
T. E. Irvin
Amy Morgan
Bessie Murfin
Ada
Maxine Miller
Ruth
Wenona Smith
Esther
Evelyn Ellis
Martha
Eunice Rogier
Electa
Leta Beery
Warder
Rose Mojonnier
Sentinel
P. J. Mojonnier
Josephine DeLay
Winnie Spurgeon
Woman's Club Meeting Set for January 11 1941
The Woman's Club will meet January 11 1941 at the High School gym at 2 00 PM We urge all members to attend The program includes Roll Call names of women who molded leaders in history Musical No Wes Griffin Song by Quartet Martha Matchett Pansy Wasem Jean Kilgore Betty Ballance Zola Miller Women of Destiny 1 Edda Mussolini Thelma Riley 2 Stalin's Mother Eunice Roger 3 Klara Hitler Ellese Kilgore Please bring your service cup plate spoon and fork Chairman Ellese Kilgore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Griffin
Martha Matchett
Pansy Wasem
Jean Kilgore
Betty Ballance
Zola Miller
Edda Mussolini
Thelma Riley
Stalin
Eunice — Rogier
Klara Hitler
Ellese Kilgore
Song
Alta Logan
DuComb Family Hosts Thanksgiving Style Turkey Dinner
Dr and Mrs M P DuComb hosted a family turkey dinner Sunday December 29 to celebrate grandson Dean DuComb s birthday. Attendees included Geo N Kahlert and sons Phillip and George of Carlyle and Vernon DuComb and son Dean of Boulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. DuComb
Dean DuComb
Geo. N. Kahlert
Phillip and
George
Carlyle
Vernon DuComb
Dean
Boulder
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for Upcoming Year
The Masons elected officers for the ensuing year at the last regular meeting. Names include W M P J Mojonnier S W Clem Doolen J W E L Rogier Sec Marcus Cox Treas T E Irvin. The Worshipful Master appointed S D Donald Murfin J D J C Geery Chap Artie Rogier Mar C J Hill S 8 Rufus Stephens J S Carl Rogier Organist W M Pies Tyler P N Griffin. Installation is scheduled for January 6 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
W. M
P. J. Mojonnier
S. W
Clem Doolen
J. W
E. L. Rogier
Sec
Marcus Cox
Treas
T. E. Irvin
S. D
Donald Murfin
J. D
J. C. ‘Eery
Artie Rogier
C. J. Hill
Rufus Stephens
J. S
Carl Rogier
W. M. Pies Tyler P. N. Griffin
Children Give Parents A Surprise Visit
W H Adams and wife were surprised this weekend as their children arrived unannounced from Chicago Cheyenne Sandoval St Louis and San doval Doris among other guests Sara Eaglesom Cathern Gerrish plus two daughters unable to attend Sgt Adams will finish his twelfth year in the US Army in May and plans to reenlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Adams
Opal
Harold
Chicago
Walter C
Cheyenne
Wyo
Howard
St. Louis
Georgie Moore
Sandoval
Doris
Sara Eaglesom
Cathern Gerrish
Patoka
Sgt. Adams
U. S. Army
Uncle Sam
Rheta Mae Shields Celebrates Seventh Birthday
Mrs. Claud Shields hosted a party at her home on Saturday afternoon December 28 in honor of her daughter Rheta Mae’s seventh birthday. All the girls brought dolls. a seven-candle cake topped the celebration as Rheta Mae received many gifts and good wishes from Agnes Mae Nattier, Marie Crawford, Mary Mae Parker, Dorothy DeLay, Patsy Lou Beery, Carolyn Nattier, Nell and Virginia Stringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Shields
Rheta Mae
Agnes Mae Nattier
Marie Crawford
Mary Mae Parker
Dorothy DeLay
Patsy Lou Beery
Carolyn Kaz Nattier
Nell
Virginia Stringer
Nellie Mansfield Honored With Birthday Dinner
Nellie Mansfield of Centralia was honored at a birthday dinner in the home of J. T. Blankenship on Sunday December 29. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hudspeth Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Elliott Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blankenship and Mae Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mansfield
Centralia
J. T. Blankenship
H. G. Hudspeth
Cecil Elliott
Mae Simcox
Goffs Host Christmas Party For Relatives And Friends
Mr and Mrs Orville Goff entertained relatives and friends at a Christmas party at their home. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Attendees included the Frailey and Talbott families from Sholconier, Douds and Brooks from Vandalia, Karr Williams and Goff relatives from Patoka, Riley visitors from Clinton, and Kinney guests from Lincoln UL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Goff
Roy Frailey
Sholconier
Obb Talbott
Bill
Edgar Douds
Vandalia
James Karr
Bill Williams
Ella Goff
Junior White
Harlan Goff
H. S. Riley
Clinton
Mr. Riley
Lloyd Kinney
Lincoln
Northern Egyptian Conference Tourney Set for Farina Gym
A three day Northern Egyptian Conference basketball tournament runs January 7 through 9, 1941 at Farina Public School Gym. Ashley faces Kinmundy at 7 p m Tuesday, Odin vs Farina at 8 15, Patoka meets the Tuesday winner Wednesday, and a 8 15 championship Thursday follows semifinals between winners of the prior games. Officials are Wendell Williams and Phillip Lawler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farina Public School
Patoka
Ashley
Kinmundy
Odin
Farina
Ashley-Kinmundy
Sandoval
Wendell Williams
Mt. Vernon
Illinois
Phillip Lawler
Vandalia
Ill
Favorable Outlook For Centralia Water Supply
L. B. Hellmeyer Centralia Water Supt. reports brighter outlook for Centralia water supply after recent rains. He says Crooked Creek dam cut due to salt content to be repaired Thursday and within 48 hours as much water will be regained as lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Hellmeyer
Centralia
Patoka
Crooked Creek
Local visiting and family gatherings noted in Clinton area
Miss Bette Altom visits Clinton locales. Twila Jolliff and Delphia Jolliff family share Christmas. Several families greet New Year at the Register Office. Others travel to Vandalia Hospital, Carlyle, Sandoval and Centralia for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Altom
Clinton
Twila Jolliff
Delphia Jolliff
J. C. Beery
Dan Leonard
L. B. Hellmeyer
L. B. Gierten
Kenneth McMath
John W. Thompson
Vernon
Vandalia Hospital
Merle Anderson
Litchfield
Muller
la Salle
Illinois
L. W. Ballance
M. P. DuComb
Geo. Kahlert
Carlyle
Shim Redburn
Dale Nattier
Sara Jane
Wm. Newman
Sandoval
C. R. Riches
Vernie Nattier
Emil Nattier
Centralia
Baby News From Chicago and Vandalia
Mr and Mrs Mariam Belcher of Chicago welcome a daughter Julie Ann born December 25. Rev and Mrs C M Miller announce a baby boy born December 29 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia. Mr and Mrs Kenneth McMath visit Pinckneyville to meet new niece Elizabeth Ann born December 26. Jack Horner, son of Mr and Mrs G V Horner, celebrated with a prior visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariam Belcher
Chicago
Julie Ann
Belcher
Patoka
Julia Rogier
C. M. Miller
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Miller
Kenneth McMath
Delores
Pinckneyville
Illinois
Elizabeth Ann
Eben MecMath
Jack Horner
G. V. Horner
Patoka Boy Scouts Highlight Week of Activities and Growth
Rev. R. W. Linder leads Patoka and neighboring communities in a week of outdoor and indoor Scout activities. Eighteen boys reach Tenderfeet through First Class, with trials like building fires and 24 tree identifications. A Legion Hall meeting features patrol activity, compass and signaling contests, while plans include new Merit Badge Counsellors and a February 12 parents night and pot luck climaxing Scout Week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Linder
Patoka
Version
E. L. DeLay
Clem Doolen
Addis Walton
North Fork Creek
American Legion Hall
Northern Methodist
Centralia
America
Lincoln
Oil activity renews near Patoka with drilling under way
Oil field work resumes near Patoka as Schoenfield-Hunter & Ritch Drilling Co restarts at midnight Sunday December 30 after a burnt out pump parts halt. About 40 feet of casing set. repairs planned to reach Benoist and possibly extend to additional targets. Elsewhere on the Willie Oates and Allied Oil Co. wells progress toward Devonian depths with driller estimates of 10 to 12 days to reach target formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoenfield- Hunter & Ritch ‘Drilling Co
An Rah Thalman Farm
Patokay
Suaday
Hunter
Schoenfield-Hunter & Kitch
Oklahoma City
R. A. Gill
Willie Oates
Payette County
Ross Walker
Allied Oil Co
Paul Doran
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the Methodist Church
Victoria Chapter
Mrs. M. P. DuComb
Masonic Lodge
Rheta Mae Shields
Mr. and
Mrs. Goff
BOY Scouts
Esther Crawford
Cath
Ford
Frank Crawford
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