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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
4
A church sets a yearly course with Sunday School at 9 30 AM Morning Worship at 10 30 AM and evening services at 7 00 PM The B T U meets at 6 15 PM Mid week devotional and business meeting are Thursday at 7 00 PM The call invites members to dedicate the year to God and ring in the Christ that is to be
The Pentecost Church in Vandalia will suspend Friday night services until further notice due to a revival led by Pastor and Rev. L Newgent. Services will be held in Patoka Sundays at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at 9 39 and Wednesday prayer at 7 30, inviting all to attend.
At the annual meeting on December 6th in the Equity Office R A Cunningham of Vandalia was elected president Clarence Smith of Mulberry Grove became vice president J R Marshall of Vandalia named secretary treasurer An advisory committee includes J M Blankinship Ora Roe Jeff H Marshal Leo Wells Delegates to the annual meeting are Carrol Bone Ora Roe Jeff H Marshall J M Blankinship with Leo Wells Clarence Smith and R A Cunningham as alternates Director M E Bone spoke on 1939 highlights.
Mr and Mrs Carol Mojonnier hosted a Sunday School Christmas party at their home with gifts exchanges games and refreshments. Attendees included Virginia and Nell Stringer Peggy Parks James and Raymond Parker Leroy Parks Cecil Davidson Emil Nattier Dwight Britt Billy Stringer Vernon Sonny Adams Rachel Adams and Dale Ellis.
Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Davis hosted a Sunday dinner honoring the birthdays of their daughter Mrs. Roy Ballard of Salem and their son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. O. Varner of Lawrenceville. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Varner of Lawrenceville, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ballard and daughter Neta of Salem, Mrs. Bee Tally, and Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Davis.
Card from Emma Bates-Saablein thanks friends for cards and letters expressing remembrance of one who lived and labored with and among her dear pupils.
The Lake family thanks neighbors and friends for expressions of sympathy during the sickness and death of their wife and mother. Floral offerings were greatly appreciated by Frank Lake and family.
Centralia residents from Arnold Chapel and Nichols households hosted a busy week. The Ladies club held an oyster supper at Roy Mulvaney’s home followed by gift exchanges. Numerous relatives and friends visited, spent time together, and welcomed the New Year with chili soup, crackers, and tangerines.
Mrs. Mary Perkins and son Leo visited in Springfield on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Jett and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McHaney called on Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mack Monday night. A large crowd attended the school house program Friday night and the rhythm band was enjoyed. Bill Cozad is ill with appendicitis and was taken to Centralia hospital Saturday but is better now. E. E. McHaney and Ruth Talbert shopped in Salem Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller visited Mrs. Hays and son Christmas. E. E. McHaney, C. BE. Goodwin, Gene Simpson and family, John Talbert and family, and Lawrence Talbert spent Christmas with the McHaneys. Everett Jett and Lawrence Talbert shopped in Patoka Saturday.
Mr. Wash Bowen and family spent Christmas with Charles Bowen’s family. Pete Bopp and Boyd Steele visited Mat Belcher on Christmas morning. Mrs Carry Parker has died with the community offering sympathy. Jamie Wernsman called on Mat Belcher and wife Saturday. The Fairman Baptist Church revival closed last Tuesday with thirty new members.
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