Special Week for Witnesses Begins in Patoka
Hermond Jensen of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society travels to Patoka during Jan 7 to 12 for a special week of activity with the local Jehovah's Witnesses. A. D. Nichols announces sessions including a Tuesday outline, a Wednesday ministry class, a Saturday evening talk, and a Sunday discourse on building a happy human family. Jensen, with his wife, has 28 years in ministry across the United States and currently serves in an Illinois circuit of 17 congregations in southeast Illinois and southwest Indiana. The public is invited to all Kingdom Hall sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermond Jensen
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Brooklyn
N.Y
Jehovah’s Witnesses
A. D. Nichols
Patoka
Nichols
Jensen
Jen
Sen
United States
Illinois
Illiois
Indiana
Legion Auxiliary Business Meeting Summary
The American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday Jan 2 with 8 members present. President Bessie McWherter presided as the pledge was recited and the secretary treasurer reports were read and approved. Per capita dues were sent to the District treasurer and pledges go to Illinois Soldiers and Sailors School Normal for the spending fund and Rehabilitation 8-Point Program. The group neared 100 percent paid membership. No further business. meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Bessie McWherter
Illinois Soldiers and Sailors School At
Normal
Leas Sunbeams Hold Christmas Party
The Sunbeam Christmas party was held at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon December 21 with Terry Sullen in charge. Bonnie Sue Perkins was secretary for the day and Rev. Settle, with Kathryn Nattier at the piano, led the group in carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
the Baptist Church
Terry Sullen
Bonnie Sue Perkins
Rev. Settle
Kathryn Nattier
Susie Carter
Erma Harper
Inez Wheeler
Winners Elevator Appreciation Days Highlights
Patoka Farmers Coop Elevator honored winners including Lester Moore for 1 25 Ibs dog chow and 2 heat lamp, Frank Adams for 8 25 Ibs dog chow and 4 heat bulb, Richard Sudle for 8 25 Ibs dog chow, Chas Gillett for 4 heat bulb, and Darrell Cole for 5 25 Ibs dog chow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Dog Chow
Lester Moore
Frank Adams
Richard Sudle
Chas, Gillett
Darrell Cole
Varied Activities of the Patoka Methodist Women
The Patoka Methodist Women meeting titled The Church in the World featured Phoebe Carter as program leader. Bertha Miller read a Bible passage. Oscar Hill arranged the worship center with a miniature church. The group planned a 75 dollar decorating fund gift and noted World Day of Prayer on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Phoebe Carter
I Corinth
Bertha Miller
Lora Altom
Oscar Hill
Paul Calvert
Bruce Pugh
Harry Nattier
Charles Jordan
Naomi Ruth
Shutins
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McCormick Place
Chicago
The
Loop
Morrison
Clark and
Madison Streets
Legion Auxiliary Business Meeting
J. W. Alexander
Centralia
Studebaker
Vandalia
Farm Machinery and Trucks Inc
Rothe Farm Supply
Vandalia, Illinois
Glenn Francis and
Warren Martin
Sunbeams
Dale Nattier
John Williams
Bernie Griffin
Lewis Kissner
Ed Meyers
New Haven
Ted Holsapple Body Shop
E. McMackin
Salem, Ill
Salem
Wrecker Service
Purina
Checker Board
Patoka Elevator CO
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