Community Chorus to Meet January 20 at Methodist Church
The Community Chorus invites existing singers and new members to gather Thursday evening January 20 at 7 30 p m at the Methodist Church. All are welcome to join or renew participation.
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1955
Page
1
Shut-In Folks Receive Warm Glenarm Letters
R O Kelley of Glenarm Illinois writes to shut in readers recounting long friendship histories with local residents and neighbors. He reflects on past friendships dating to 1900 and notes hopes for health and quick recovery for those mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Kelley
Glenarm, Ill
Mr and Mrs Corb Tune Golden Wedding Open House
Mr and Mrs Corb Tune celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at their Fayete county home with an open house on January 16 from 1 30 to 4 30 p m The couple married January 18 1905 at Jessie Ballard home with Rev Ballard and witnesses Mrs Jasper Tune and Lizzie Brumfield These 50 years on the same farm are noted with affection. Mrs Delpha Jolliff and Mrs Fred Carter hosted their Birthday Club gathering January 7 with a noon cafeteria meal and afternoon sewing and television Attending were Mesdames A R Harper Jess Belcher Tom Ballance Frank Houston Austin Good and X B Holland Mrs John Williams joined in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Gary
Alvin
Josie
Florence
Cleta
Cleta Thalman
Rada Gray Hayden
Joe Hayden
California
Delphia Pritchett Wilson
Mrs. Troyer
Dave
Paul
Helen
Mae Arnold
Frill) Elifritz
Frill
Frank
Corb Tune
Jessie Ballard
Fayete County
Ballard
Jasper Tune
Lizzie Brumfield
Tune
Corb
Mattie
Delpha Jolliff
Fred Carter
Band Parent Club Pot Luck at January Meeting
The Band Parent Club schedules a pot luck during its regular meeting at the high school building on January 17 at 7:00 p.m. All band parents are urged to attend.
Britt announces birth of baby boy Dwight Robert
Mr and Mrs Dwight Britt announce the arrival of a baby boy Thursday December 30 at St Marys hospital Centralia weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces and named Dwight Robert Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Rolla Sparks and Mr and Mrs Orville Britt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Britt
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
Dwight Robert
Rolla Sparks
Orville Britt
The Christian Family the Hope of the World Theme at W S C S Meeting
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met January 6 in the Methodist Church with Mrs. Addis Walton as program leader discussing the importance of family worship and religious training. Other members spoke on Parents-Teachers of Religion emphasizing the saying the family that prays together stays together and guests noted acts of charity and Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Walton
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Mesdames Estella Ververs
Rita Hill
Mary Galaway
Phoebie Carter
Anna Holland
Enan Foster
Carrye Alexander
Etta Crawford
Hill
James Pope
Ida Pegues
John Layton
Audrey Kissner
Mae Logan
Vivian Layton
Ethel Klinge
March of Dimes drive names co chairs for Patoka area
Edwin Stamford of Centralia Marion County chairs the campaign naming J F Matchett and Mrs Bill Jenkins as co chairs. The drive runs through January 31 with a goal of raising 64000000 to aid polio patients and support prevention efforts, following a strong 1954 showing in Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Matchett
Bill Jenkins
March OF Dimes
Edwin Stamford
Centralia
Marion County
J. F. Matchett
Patoka
Stanford
Matchett
Jenkins
Salem
Victoria Chapter 253 Eastern Star Holds School of Instruction
On Monday January 10 Victoria Chapter No 253 Order of Eastern Star held a School of Instruction with Vera Baker of Centralia as instructress. A 6:30 pm poet supper was served and twenty four members attended the evening session. After adjournment the group enjoyed coffee cake pie and frozen peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Order of Eastern Star
Vera Baker
Centralia
Order of Eastern Star of Illinois
Britt Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Orville Britt held a 50th anniversary open house at their home on Sunday January 2 1955 with about 145 relatives and friends. The event featured a two tiered gold topped cake and a guest book managed by Janet Chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Britt
Eulah Britt
Alice Chance
Inlaw
Samuel Britt
Dale Britt
Harry Britt
Janet Chance
Sunbeams to Meet at Church January 15
The Sunbeams held the New Year meeting at the Baptist Church last Saturday afternoon. President Patty Sharp welcomed new member Roger Thomas. Richie Sharp was ill. Secretary Connie Walker read two thank you notes. The Counselor shared the story Little Morning Light. Refreshments by Mr. Mojonnier featured kolaches and doughnuts, with red and yellow life savers as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Patty Sharp
Roger Thomas
Richie Sharp
Connie Walker
Mojonnier
R. L. Walton
Sparks
Sunday School Devotional Service Notes
Attendance at Sunday School last Sunday morning was sixty four. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Mrs. Jobe Murray and Mrs. Alfred Jett. Devotional Service Sunday night led by Mrs. Seldon Cooper. Congregational singing led by Mrs. R. E. Willis with Mr. Howard Kinney at the piano. Mrs. Albert Towler and Mr. Lloyd Kinney sang Mansion Over the Hilltop with piano. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Sharp sang I Want To Be On The Inside and Some Glad Morning with Mrs. Sharp at the piano. Mr. Howard Kinney played a piano solo during the Offertory. Rev. R. E. Willis delivered a con vincing message from Samuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Willis
Jobe Murray
Alfred Jett
Seldon Cooper
Howard Kinney
Albert Towler
Lloyd Kinney
Orval Sharp
Mrs. Sharp
American Legion Auxiliary Chooses 5 Heart Fund Support
The American Legion Auxiliary met January 6 at 7:30 PM with 17 members present. They voted to send 5 to the Heart Fund and donate January 19 Pino Chile Party proceeds to the March of Dimes. Betty R. Jones elected treasurer after Pauline Cox resigns. Next meeting February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Heart Fund
Betty R. Jones
Pauline Cox
Lela Quayle
Patoka Home Bureau Sets January 21 Meeting
The Patoka Home Bureau holds its regular monthly meeting January 21 at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church basement. Demonstrations by Mrs. Elmer Rogier and Mrs. Edwin Nattier cover Variety Ways of Serving Vegetables. minor lesson Know Your Fabrics by Mrs. Chriss Gergeni. County lessons Refinishing Furniture at Salem January 20 and Basket Making January 24 are noted. Hostesses are Mrs. R. A. Stowe and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
R. A. Stowe
S. M. Spurgeon
Patoka Warriors tribute yearbook style basketball poem
School notes praise the Patoka Warriors teams of 1954 55 highlighting spirit teamwork and defense. The piece celebrates players coaches and cheerleaders with lines about passing rebounds and free throws. Oscar Hill departed to Milford Kansas hospital for treatment after a January 19 pinochle party fundraiser announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Warriors
March of Dimes
Legion Hall
Oscar Hill
Milford
Kansas
Oscar J. Hill
Milford Sanitarium
Vernon Good Will Club Meeting with Betty Howell
The Vernon Good Will Club met January 5 with Betty Howell for an all day session. They worked on quilt blocks and shared a noon meal. The group collected get well cards and plans for hospital railing and bedside table funds, with ten members and two visitors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Good Will Club
Betty Howell
Betty
Ada Bates
Lou
Cooley’s
Carl Hilliard
Mrs. McNamus
Lahoma Hilliard
Mary Kottmeyer
Tina Murfin
Anna DesRuisseaux
Marie Meador
Local TB Seal Sales Raise $227 in County Drive
The Marion County Tuberculosis Association reports a total of $227.00 raised through seal and bond sales in Patoka and surrounding areas. Rettie Simcox, chairman, extends thanks for the cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.B
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Patoka
Rettie Simcox
Card of Thanks From Neighbors and Family
A set of three thank you notices from various families and individuals expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for kindness during illness and death occasions. The messages mention flowers cards visits and prayers and extend blessings from Ferne Bricker Myrle Bricker R F Bricker Verne Bricker Arthur Goedel Forrest Bricker Rose Thomas OES Sanitarium Macon Illinois and the Patoka Elevator Company community connections and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferne Bricker
Myrle Bricker
R. F. Bricker
Verne Bricker
Arthur Goedel
Forrest Bricker
Rose Thomas
O.E.S. Sanitarium
Macon
Illinois
Patoka Elevator Company
St. Louis
Residents Spend Sunday with Local Families
Mr and Mrs Conrad Haefner and Carolyn visited Mr and Mrs Bruce Pugh and Dean along with Robert Pugh and Alan and Mrs Paul Walker and children spending Sunday with the Pugh family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Haefner
Carolyn
Robert Pugh
Alan
Paul Walker
Bruce Pugh
Dean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tony Simmons
Kansas City
Minnie Peddicord
Bertha Quayle
Effie Hathaway
T. M. Conrey
Vernon Methodist Sunday School
Marilyn Headley
Nan Oates
J. C. Betts
P.T.C
Besing
Gail Stephens
Owaneco
Edna Secrist
Palmer, Ill
Lee O. Peyton
Marie Hathaway
James
Joliet
Alice Marie Protz
Silver Cross Hospital
John Gehrken
Rosa Kehrken
Cecil Holt
Thural Morey
Gehrken
Bill Meseke
Vandalia
Fred Uhl
Athens
Ill
Uhl
Edna Buxton
Darrel Zimmerman
Bennett
Texas Empire Pipe Line
Jesse Walton
The
Farm Bureau
Sophia Curran
Tom Curran
Jerry Pyle
Shobonier
George Curran
East St. Louis
Paul Thrasher
George Trexler
Greenville
Wayne Curran
Near Shobonier
Arthur Falkenhain
Home Bureau
Bert Walker
W. F. Murfin
Falkenhain
Margaret Lawrence
Nancy
Barbara Phinney
Patsy Binnion
Doris Davis
Betty Veal
Jewel Cooley
Sue Ann Weinsman
Karen Kay Meador
Patty Walker
Sandra Schroeder
Joe Betts
Warren Bayliss
Clara Belle Leininger
Laura
Julia Mae Neilson
Maxine Curry
W. D. Klinge
Bridge Club
Ray Walton
Homer Potts
J. C. Binnion
Russell Green
Alice Wilson
Hazel Cox
Helen Easley
Florence Morgan
Kay Walton
Paula Craycroft
M. D. Karr
DuQuoin
Mrs. Corb
D. Jolliff
Band Parents Club
W.S.C.S
Hiram Ballance
Lee Crawford
Maurice Lee Cox
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Sohio Oil Company
Beneat March of Dimes
Lula Sharp
Alva Westbrook
Alton
Til
Virgil Belcher
Detroit
Michigan
Etta
New York City
Harley Cole
Roy Malan
St. Jacob and
Highland
Victoria Chapt
C.E.S. Notes
Mrs
Patoka High School
Mary Mercer
T.B. Association
Marion County Medical Society
Marion County Sanitorium Board
Sunbeams
Mound Chapel Church News
American Legion Auxiliary Notes
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