Marion County Women Launch Home Bureau Initiative
Women across Marion County begin forming a Home Bureau to address home economics needs. Local units will meet monthly under a county Home Adviser who also leads 4-H work, with Louise A Young aiding efforts from the extension service. An informational meeting and Farm Bureau liaison are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Home Bureau
Estle Shanfelt
Louise A. Young
Home Economics Extension Service
U. of I
Farm Bureau
Fancy Work Club Meeting Delights Patoks Members
January 2 at Patoks Ladies Fancy Work Club held a small yet delightful afternoon. Mrs Ingvald Settem opened, secretary Elsie Gray read minutes, plans for Red Cross fundraising discussed, no definite action. Read articles by Elsie Gray and Ethel Rogier. hostess Hill received gifts. next hostess is Mrs Roy Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friday Siearncee
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Patoks
Ingvald Settem
Elsie Gray
Red Cross
Ethel Rogier
Local Masonic Lodge Installs Officers for New Year
The local Masonic lodge held its annual installation Monday night December 5 in the temple. New officers include Clem Doolen as Worshipful Master EB Rogier Senior Warden Don Murfin Junior Warden J C Beery Senior Deacon Harold Cox Junior Deacon T E Irvin Treasurer Carl Rogier Secretary Fred Johnson Senior Steward Mason Bassett Junior Steward James Thomas Organist O J Hill Marshal and P J Mojonnier Tyler. Refreshments followed provided by outgoing Worshipful Master P J Mojonnier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of the Masonic Lodge
Clem Doolen
EB. L. Rogier
Don Murfin
J. C. Beery
Harold Cox
T. E. Irvin
Carl Rogier
Fred Johnson
Mason Bassett
James Thomas
Local social notes from Decatur visitors and departures
Elwood Brown and family of Decatur visited Mrs. Elsie Gray. Miss Bette Altom, a Teachers College student in Carbondale, returned to school this week. Mrs. M. Eagan and son Jack, Mrs. Lula Troyer, and Mrs. Dora Bruening visited Carlile on Tuesday. Mrs. Nannie Wilson left Saturday for DuQuoin for an indefinite stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Brown
Decatur
Elsie Gray
Bette Altom
Teachers College
Carondale
M. Eagan
Jack
Lula Troyer
Dora Bruening
Carlile
Community Watch Party Wel attended at Patoka Baptist Church
A New Year’s Eve community watch party at the Patoka Baptist Church drew members from multiple denominations. A devotional featured four sermons by Rev. DeVer, Rev. C. H. Webb, Rev. Walter Miller, and W. E. Field. Hymns and prayers followed by a social hour with sandwiches, candy, and coffee as the old year ended and the new year began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Patoka
DeVer
Methodist Church
C. H. Webb
Pentecostal Church
Walter Miller
The
W. E. Field
Christian Church
Benefit Basketball Game Draws Large Local Crowd
A public benefit basketball event took place Wednesday evening in the school gymnasium with a large turnout. The alumni won the preliminary game against the second high school team, while the alumni first team lost to the High School Indians 35 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Indians
Vandalia SMP Local elects 1942 officers
At the Van adlia Local of Sanitary Milk Producers annual meeting held December 9, 1941, officers for 1942 were elected: Henry Dunham president, Clyde Evans vice president, Charles Bauman secretary-treasurer, all Vandalia. Advisory committee includes Douglas Reavis Julian Ray Harry Rogier Rufus Filer. Delegates to the association meeting are Henry Dunham Harry Rogier Rufus Filer Otto Bauman Julian Ray with Bert Evans, Poapes Reavis and Clyde Evans as.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanadlia Local of Sanitary Milk Producers
Henry Dunham
Vandalia
Clyde Evans
Charles Bauman
Douglas Reavis
Julian Ray
Harry Rogier
Rufus Filer
Otto Bauman
Bert Evans
Poapes Reavis
New Farm Machinery Scarce Says USDA
Production of defense materials will consume metals once used for farm machinery. Farmers should repair or use existing equipment, remove usable parts before selling junk, and report extra parts to the Agricultural Conservation office or USDA Defense Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DSA Defense Board
Agricultural Conservation Office
Usda Defense Board
Simcox Hosts New Year Watch Party
Mr and Mrs George Simcox entertained guests at their home for New Year's Eve. Two pinochle tables were in play with Mrs Orville Hopkins and Carl Easton winning high scores. Refreshments were served to Carl Easton and Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Gena Adams, and Mrs. Florence Simcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simcox
Orville Hopkins
Carl Easton
Gena Adams
Florence Simcox
Miss Virginia Jackson Visits Patoka With Family
Miss Virginia Jackson of Decatur visited Patoka last week with her grandmother Mrs. M Eagan and family. Mr and Mrs J J Mojonnier and son John of Chicago were recent visitors with Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier while en route to Louisiana and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Jackson
Decatur
Patoka
M. Eagan
J. J. Mojonnier
John
Chicago
P. J. Mojonnier
Louisiana
Florida
Sewing Club Meets With Mrs Ballance Monday
Mrs Ballance hosted the Sewing Club at her home on Monday evening. Members exchanged mystery pal gifts and drew names for the new year. The evening featured needle work and conversation with a dessert course. The next meeting will be at Mrs Margaret Cox. Attendees included Willard McIntyre Marcus Cox Paul Logan Bob Eagan Davis Jennings Harriet Smith and her daughter Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ballance
Margaret Cox
Meés
Willard McIntyre
Marcus Cox
Paul Logan
Bob Eagan
Davis Jennings
Harriet Smith
Sue
Good Will Club Meets With Mrs. Sylvia Binnion
The Good Will Club gathered at Mrs. Sylvia Binnion's home on December 31 for an all day quilting session. Eight members attended and shared a pot luck noonday meal. Emma Protz received a birthday gift. Guests included Mrs Hettie Rouse and Mrs Ames Byers. The next meeting will be January 14 with Mrs Marie Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Club
Sylvia Binnion
Emma Protz
Tillie Meador
Florence Wolf
Maud Meador
Lottie Belcher
Sophia Protz
Emmi Protz
Tina Murfin
Sylvia Binnier
Hettie Rouse
Ames Byers
Marie Crawford
Early Diagnosis Stressed in Campaign Messages
The campaign stresses early diagnosis as a national health priority. Emphasis shifts from individual to family and community impact, framing health as a broad societal matter rather than a private concern.
Early Diagnosis Campaign Emphasized in Campaign Note
The nationwide Early Diagnosis Campaign runs through April nationwide under the National Tuberculosis Association with state and local groups, including the Patoka Tuberculosis Association. It stresses that TB is the No 1 killer of people ages 15 to 45 and urges individuals to get screened. The campaign promotes that a good X ray is the doctor’s best aid in detecting tuberculosis early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation Tuberculosis Association
Patoka Tuberculosis Association
Ballance Family Dinner Hosts Noted Community Gathering
Mr and Mrs George W Ballance entertained relatives at a twelve oclock Tuesday dinner. Attendees included William Crawford of Mason Mrs X B Hilland of Centralia and several Ballance family members plus Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Geo. Ballance
George W. Ballance
William Crawford
Mason
X. B. Hilland
Centralia
B. N. Griffin
Don
L. W. Ballance
Charles Griffin
James Ballance
Clifford Talbot
John Crawford
Mrs Allie Murfin and Walter Warren Visit Pa toka
Mrs Allie Murfin and her son Walter Warren of Decatur visited in Pa toka Friday with relatives. Neil McKinney went to Chicago Sunday where he has employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Murfin
Walter Warren
Decatur
Patoka
Neil McKinney
Chicago
Fire Rationing to Be Handled in Marion County
At a county meeting in Salem on January 6, it was decided that Marion county rationing will be administered by committees based in Salem and Centralia. Coordinated by Frank Miller, the Home Defense official, boards will form in the two larger cities since only physicians and rural mail carriers can buy new rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Marion County
Salem
Centralia
Rostro Club Meets At The W W Murfin Home
The Ros club held its regular meeting at Ms. W. W. Murfin's home with good attendance. President Mrs. Maude Nall led the session which studied Joyce Kilmer. Bertha filler was program chairman and several members read Kilmer biography and poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosclub
W. W. Murfin
Maude Nall
Joyce Kilmer
Bertha Filler
Miller
Ruth Coleanm
Bea Davis
Kilmer
Iimer
Aline
Mary Wasem
Elsie Gray
Carrye Alexander
Ruth Seleman
Bertha Miller
Gladys Jones Beame
Bessie Murfin
Roy Jones
Atoka Red Cross Sets $200 quota at meeting
Local Red Cross unit met with Dr W to set a $200 quota for fundraising. Members aimed to boost support and annual drive participation.
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Atoka Red
CROSS
UOTA
Patoka Red Cross drive meeting for leaders Saturday
Mac Eagan and Mrs. Eva Potts announce a meeting at the library halls on Saturday January 10 at 7:00 p m for all club and organization leaders and officers of Patoka to help formulate schedules for benefits to raise Patoka’s quota of 200 dollars in the ongoing Red Cross drive. Be sure to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Eagan
Eva Potts
Patoka
Red Cross
Winter Meeting to Stress Soil Care in Wartime
Marion county farmers are invited to a midwinter Salem meeting on February 10 to boost food-for-freedom production while protecting soil. Alfred Tate and Farm Adviser Blackburn will outline soil improvement and erosion control practices from the University of Illinois program and AAA leaders will participate to avoid postwar soil depletion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem
Blackburn
Alfred Tate
University of Illnois College of Agriculture
AAA
Extension Service
Martins and relatives dine with Patoka residents
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Martin of Patoka hosted dinners with guests from Crystal City Cowden Odin Sandoval and Patoka including Dr Dx Martin Mrs Millie Martin Irene, Dean Martin and son, and Floyd Walker and his mother Cleo Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Martin
Patoka
Dx. Martin
Crystal City
Millie Martin
Dauiter
Irene
Cowden
Dean Martin
Sand
Roy Jones
Floyd Walker of
Odin
Cleo Walker
Woman's Club Meeting January 10 With Speakers
Elsie Gray chairs the event with guest speaker M D Ballance and pianist Mrs Harriet Meador. The program includes a piano solo and a vocal piece Walking in the Winter Wonderland by Mrs C M Miller. Attendees are asked to bring plate cup fork and spoon. Educational department roll teacher named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Meador
M. D. Ballance
C. M. Miller
First Visit of Bro Robert Graham to Patoka Church
The Patoka church hosts Robert Graham as regular minister for the first time on the first day of the week January 11 1942. The day includes Bible study worship and a 10 45 message themed on Acts 20 7 followed by a 7 30 sermon on The Story that Never Grows Old. A roll call by scripture is requested and a noon pot luck dinner in the Aid Room is planned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke
Paul
Trent
Robert Graham
Patoka
Ladies' Fancy Work Club Holds January Meeting
The January gathering hosted by Mrs. Anna Hill had several absentees. President Mrs. Settem led the business session as Mrs. Elsie Gray and Mrs. Ethel Rogier presented readings. Social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess and Mrs. Eva Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Fancy Work Club
Anna Hill
Settem
Elsie Gray
Ethel Rogier
Eva Potts
Gladys Jones
Patoka PTA Sets Meeting For January 14
The Patoka P T A will meet at the school Wednesday January 14 with Mrs John Hetzler in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka P. T. A
John Hetzler
Patoka SMP Local Elects Officers
At the annual meeting of the Patoka Local of Sanitary Milk Producers held December 3, 1941, officers elected for 1942 were Leo Walker president Leslie Walker vice president and Fred Tacke secretary treasurer. Advisory committee includes Frank Heinzman O A Hopkins Theo Stone and H B Anderson. Delegates to the annual meeting are Roy Malan Leo Walker O A Hopkins Theo Stone and Frank Heinzman with alternates appointed by each. M E Bone district director attended and reported activities of the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Sanitary Milk Producers
Leo Walker
Leslie Walker
Fred Tacke
Frank Heinzman
O. A. Hopkins
Theo Stone
H. B. Anderson
Roy Malan
Tecumseh Family Visits Patoka and Salem Relatives
Mrs. Donald Wilson and children John Billie and Anna Mae of Tecumseh Michigan spent the weekend in Patoka and Salem with relatives. Mr and Mrs Bernie Griffin and son Don Mr and Mrs J W Alexander and Mrs Wallace Alexander attended a show in Centralia one evening last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wilson
John
Billie
Anna Mae
Tecumse, Michigan
Patoka
Salem
Bernie Griffin
Don
J. W. Alexander
Wallace Alexander
Centralia
3 Percent Tax on Electricity Remains in Illinois
Robert Johnson of the Patoka Municipal Light plant says a rumor claimed the 3 percent electricity tax would drop to 2 percent in June 1941. He notes House Bill No. 545, signed by Governor Dwight H. Green on June 27, 1941, extends the tax rate of 8 percent for utilities to June 30, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roert Johnson
Patoka
Johnson
Dwight H. Green
Farmers Elevator Co Holds Post-Christmas Party
The Patoka Farmers Elevator Co. employees and directors and families gathered at the Legion Hall for the annual party after Christmas. Music games and singing lit the evening as attendees enjoyed refreshments and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famers Elevator Co
Patoka Farmers Elevator Company
Legion Hall
Morris
Centralia
G. J. Wsem
Pansy and
Leighton
Peterson
J. R. Wasem
John
Armond Wasem
Robert
George Wickersham
Dorothy June
Fred Carter
Milburn Carter
Bernita Carter
Orville Britt
Helen
Charles Griffin
Violet Nattier
Mildred Logan
Calvin Payne
P. J. Mojonnier
Victory Book Campaign Aims to Send Books to Armed Forces
A nationwide drive plans to deliver five to ten million books to U S troops starting January 12. Sponsored by the American Library Association American Red Cross and USO with Illinois state support by the Illinois State Library and Illinois Library Association. Books may be mailed at 10 cents a pound and local depots include drug stores and filling stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
American Red Grass
United Service Organizations
Illinois
Illinois State Library
Illinois Library Association
Ralph E. McCoy
State Library
Hughes
USO
Dinner Guests From Cicero and Decatur Visit Kinmundy
Mrs. Mervel Willett and friends from Cicero and Decatur attended a Tuesday evening dinner with Mrs. Beryl Linton in Kinmundy. Miss Virginia Jackson stayed several days, and Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Simcox of Chicago returned home after visiting here with the Simcoxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervel Willett
Cicero
M. D. Ballance
Helen Troyer
Rubye Cain
Mae Eagan
Virginia Jackson
Decatur
Beryl Linton
Kinmundy
Miss Jackson
Linton
Kennedy Simecox
Chicago
Joe Simcox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion County Home Bureau
Enaelal I
Nannie Wilson
DuQuoin
Vandalia Smp
USDA
Mrs. Geo. Simcox
Sewing Club
Salem and
Rostro Club
W. W. Murfin Home
Red Cossers
Dr. W
Ladies’ Fancy Work
Patoka Smp
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