Mary Alta Finch Dies at 72 in Tonti Township
Mary Alta Finch died at home in Tonti Township on Monday January 14. Born May 18, 1873 in Vernon Illinois she was 72 years seven months and twenty six days old. Survived by daughter Mrs Mary Sullins predeceased by husband Charles Finch. Funeral held January 15 at 1 pm with Rev John R Curtis Alma in charge Meador Cemetery interment Cox and Martin funeral directors served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alta Finch
Tonti Township
Vernon
Ill
Charles Finch
Mary Sullins
John R. Curtis
Alma
Meador
Cox & Martin
Limber Snow Wedding Held in Bloomington Church
Miss Martha Jane Limber of Bloomington married Lt. Paul Evans Snow of Towanda in a single ring ceremony at Second Presbyterian Church Bloomington. About 200 guests attended the reception at the Illinois Hotel. The couple will live in Champaign after a motor trip. the bride attends the University of Illinois and the groom is an Army Air Corps pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Peek
Martha Jane Limber
Bloomington
St. Paul
Illinois
Champaign
University of Ilinois
Army Air Corps
Illinois Wesleyan University
Evelyn Limber
Lions Club Framing Meeting in Patoka Gains Momentum
A Patoka Legion Hall gathering last Tuesday began organizing a Lions Club. Lions International representative H C Lippold explained aims and agreed to sign charter members. Fourteen residents expressed interest and a next meeting is set for Tuesday January 22 at 7 30 in the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Patoka
H. C. Lippold
Lions International
Chicago
Kas Kasikia Missionary Study Class At Local Church
The Kas Kasikia Associational Missionary Study Class for officers and missions-minded attendees will be held here Monday from 10 AM to 3 PM with lunch served. Sunday School at 9 30, church services at 10 30 and 8 00, S S meeting Tuesday 7 30 Vandalia, Family Night Wednesday 7.00, Gold Star added to Junior Training Union roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Jesus
Betty Belcher
Junior Training Union
Patoka Electric Payments Shift to Eagan's Food Market
Pa toka users must pay monthly electricity outlays at Eagan's Food Market. Robert s is now the authorized collector for the Patoka Municipal Light Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Roberts
Vernon Soldier Sent Home Japanese Rifle and Bayonet
Cpl. William H. Gadel of Vernon Illinois serves with the Army of Occupation stationed at Hiro saki Japan. He sent home a Japanese $1 cal rifle bayonet and scabbard as keepsakes. He joined January 1945 trained at Fort Sill and went overseas in July seeing action in the Philippines before transferring to Japan with the 906th Field Artillery Battalion of the 81st Wildcat Division. He expects to return to the United States within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Gadel
John P. Gadel
Vernon, Ill
Army of Occupation
Hirosaki
Japan
Fort Sill
Okla
Acion
Philippines
906Th Field Artillery
81St “Wildcat
States
John William Hanson Dies at 72 in Illinois
John William Hanson retired sexton foreman died January 8 at 9 PM aged 72 years eight months and twenty four days. Born April 14 1873 in Ottoman Township he married Nettie Smith and Emma Sasse. Surviving wife Emma Hanson two step-daughters Earl Smith a brother five grandchildren six great grandchildren. Funeral January 10 at Shobonier Baptist Church with interment at Oconee. Cox & Martin funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Hanson
William Hanson
Ottoman Township
Hanson
Nettie Smith
Emma Sasse
The
Baptist Church
Emma Hanson
Shoboneh
Ill
Rachel Perry
Champaign
Marion County Home Bureau Chooses Chairs
About 200 members joined Marion County Home Bureau with 350 needed. Temporary officers Mrs Eldon Branch and Mrs Jess Donoho listed unit chairmen across Alma Pleasant Grove Fredonia Zion Hill Walnut Hill Foster Kinmundy Tuka Meacham Odin Omega Patoka Raccoon 1 Raccoon 2 Antioch Romine Salem Shanafelt Sandoval Stevenson Cartier Tonti Oak Grove and others. A talk by U of S Extension on leadership followed. Next county meeting set for January 31 with plans to include families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Home Bureau
Eldon Branch
Jess Donoho
Alma
Earl Jackson
Pleasant Grove
Ralph Hiestand
Fredonia
Herman Mack
Tony Clark
Zion Hill
Howard Phillips
Sevearn
Phillips
Walnut Hill
Fred Gilley
A. W. Brueggeman
Foster
Joseph Polanka
Kinmundy
Sam Lowe
Eugene Shufeldt
Tuka
G. C. Clifton
Obed Henson
Forrest Mulvaney
Meacham
Ezra Feller
Merl Johnston
Odin
John Jenkins
Ben Young
Omega
C. L. Armstrong
Elmey Weyhrich
Patoka
Carroll Mojonnier
E. L. DeLay
Raccoon
Cecil Kell
Estle Luttrell
Antioch
Herbert Winston
Romine
Gale Spangler
Salem
W. W. Love
Ray Snyder
Shanafelt
Virgil Moore
Sandoval
Virginia Seidel
Stevenson
C. Glenn Jones
Cartier
Tonti
Paul Williams
Tarl Loomis
Oak Grove
Bud Caldwell
Mary
Ligon
U. of S. Extension Department
Tome
Ald
Ennings Brothers See Big Western Stock Show Visit
The Zimmermans recount a Denver trip with Mr and Mrs Jack Jennings and Mr and Mrs Javis Jennings and Johnnie to the Great Western National Stock Show. They viewed Herefords Aberdeen Angush and Shorthorns, skipped hogs and sheep, enjoyed arena events, a hearty dinner, and a mountain drive to Evergreen Lake with skating and snowy scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jennings
Javis Jennings
Johnnie
Colorado Springs
Denver
Zimmerman
U. S
Jennings
Mr. Z
Little Johnnie
Davis
Evergreen Lake
Jack
Patoka
Patoka Panthers Meet Elects New VP at Jan Meeting
The Patoka Panthers gathered at the Patoka gymnasium on Monday January 14 with full attendance. Jimmie Britt was elected vice president after the resignation of the previous officer. Lois Britt reported on the banquet in Centralia and members planned hog judging contests and Valentine exchanges for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Panthers
Patoka Gymnasium
George Snider, Jr
Jimmie Britt
Carrol Majonnier
Lois Britt
Centralia
George
Bertha
Beverly Snider
John
Don
Dickie
Jake Davis
Jimmie Ohie
Wilma Pugh
Lois
Carroll
Lola Mae Majonnier
Lois and
Preaching Services at Eaglin Schoolhouse
Preaching services were held at Eaglin Schoolhouse Sunday January 13. Rev Clifton of Centralia delivered the message from John 3 36. Givens Chapel young people provided a fine song service. The next meeting is scheduled for February 10. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin
Clifton
Centralia
John
Givens Chapel
Pentecostal Church Revival Services Continue with Evening Meetings
The church invites worshippers to morning services at 10:30 and evangelistic meetings at 7:30 each night, continuing the revival under Pastor Carl F. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psa
Carl F. Nelson
Salem Women Visit C. O. Livesay Home Sunday
Mrs. Britt Hines, Mrs. Mae Harvey, Mrs. Eula Piper and Mrs. Wilma Lusher of Salem called at the C. O. Livesay home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia. Britt Hines
Mae Harvey
Eula Piper
Wilma Lusher
Salem
C. O. Livesay
Atoka Woman's Club Holds Regular January Meeting
The Education Committee led the January program on January 12 with readings including A Prayer for 1946 and Superstitions of 1946 by Mrs Majonnier, a vocal solo by Donald Lee Ellis with Dorothy DeLay, and a talk on Education by M D Ballance. Fewer attendees noted, refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Bushnell
Donald Lee Ellis
Dorothy DeLay
M. D. Ballance
Majonnier
Fancy Work Club Entertainment A Note
Mrs Jack Matchett hosted a Friday meeting on January 11 with Mrs Spurgeon presiding. Contests led by Mrs Cleo Walker were won by Mrs Elsie Gray Mrs Josephine DeLay and Mrs Eva Potts. Ruth Coleman sent a travel letter from California read aloud by Elsie Gray. Delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Matchett
Spurgeon
Cleo Walker
Elsie Gray
Josephine DeLay
Eva Potts
Ruth Coleman
California
Patoka Band to Meet at Legion Hall January 21
The Patoka Band invites all interested members to attend a meeting Monday January 21 at 7 30 P M at the Legion Hall to discuss keeping the band together and moving forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Legion Hall
SGT HOWARD W QUICK TRANSFER RECEIVES HIGH RECOMMENDATION
SGT Howard W Quick ASN 36748557 son of Mr and Mrs Howard Quick of Sandoval transfers from Camp Chaffee Arkansas to the 2nd Army M Headquarters in Memphis Tennessee. A strong letter of recommendation praises his editorial skill initiative reliability and ability to follow complex instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Quick
Howard Quick
Sandoval
Camp Chaffee, Ark
2Nd Army M
Memphis, Tenn
Sergeant Quick
Army
ASN
61St Signal Battalion
Quick
Mrs Ethel Pribble Hosts Bear Creek Sunrise Club Meet
On January 10 the Bear Creek Sunrise Club met at Mrs Ethel Pribble who hosted 17 members with three absent. The afternoon featured visiting, games, contests and a mystery basket with many useful presents for each member. A birthday was reported for January and February plans call for an all day quilting at Amy Christie's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek
Sunshine Club
Ethel Pribble
Erwin Norris
Gayle Lawrence
Zella Easton
Midred Norris
Beatrice Meador
Neoma Brummer
Lillian Landreth
Della Morey
Amy Christie
Etta Anderson
Hazel Brown
Marguerite Murfin
Grace Revis
Cordia Lake
Lucy Robertson
Pearl Caudle
Guy McDuffie
James Ferol Henson Returns to the States
T-5 James Ferol Henson of the 1301 Army Engineers has landed in the United States after 29 months in service. He spent 21 months overseas, including 16 in Europe under General Patton, and the last five months in the South Pacific at Manila Luzon. His wife Lora Ballance Henson teaches at Carterville High School in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ballance
James Ferol Henson
Army Engineers
States
Patton
South Pacific
Manila
Luzon
Henson
Lora Ballance
Carbondale
Carterville Community High School
Patoka Methodist Church Sunday Services Schedule
Patoka Methodist Church led by Pastor M. W. Friesner lists Sunday School at 9:30, preaching at 11:00, evangelistic service at 7:30, midweek fellowship supper at 6:30, and prayer service at 7:30 on Thursday. On January 27 Rev N C Henderson of Olney District will preach and conduct the second quarterly conference business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo’ J
Wasem
Island ‘Chapel
N. C. Henderson
Olney
Obituary of Edna Gaultney MaGee at Patoka Methodist Church
Edna Gaultney MaGee born November 15 1888 to George and Eliza Gaultney died January 10 1946 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia Florida at 62.1.25. She married Arthur MaGee in 1909 and had three children who all died before her. She joined the M E Church at Patoka in 1902. Survived by an aunt cousins and many friends. Funeral held January 13 1946 at 2 PM from Patoka Methodist Church with Rev Freisner and Rev Maurice Ballance. Burial in Patoka Cemetery. J C Beery Funeral Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Gaultney MaGee
George and
Eliza Gaultney
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Arthur MaGee
M. E
Patoka
Patoka Methodist Church
Freisner
Methodist Church
Maurice Ballance
J. C. Beery
Field workers' strike sidelines Springfield resident
Miss Alice Marie Protz of Springfield was out of work with the Bell Telephone Co. from Friday to Monday due to a strike. Donald A. Cox spent several days in Decatur over the weekend. Shirley Protz, Marilyn Quayle, Martha and Irene Perkins, Richard Dalton, Donald Belcher, Keith Bett, and Rev. H. M. Fish attended the Youth Fellowship meeting in Alma Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Marie Protz
Springfield
Bell Telephone Co
Donald A. Cox
Shirley Protz
Marilyn Quayle
Martha and
Irene Perkins
Richard Dalton
Donald Belcher
Keith Bett
Rev
H. M. Fish
Alma
Local veterans themes and homecomings fill Patoka news
Local items report Johnny Fender’s discharge at Fort Sheridan and return home after battles in Okinawa and service in Japan. Other notes cover couples visiting, moves, job changes, and district travels including Belcher discharge from the Army Air Corps and various family gatherings.
Weekend visit and resumed work noted in several notices
Shirley Ann Protz traveled with Miss Louise Willett to Sholconier for a weekend visit. Dean Laws has resumed his old position at the Ford Roofing plant in Vandalia. Rev and Mrs Lester Harris spent several days early last week visiting relatives in Seymour Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Protz
Louise Willett
Sholconier
Dean Laws
Ford
Vandalia
Lester Harris
Seymour
Ind
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Paul Snow
Lions Club
Eagan’s Food Market
TCPL
L. F. Zimmerman
Ennings Brothers
Eaglin School
Pentecostal Church
Atoka Woman's Club
Jean Landreth
Baby Judy
Larry Lawrence
Joe McDuffie
M. W. Friesner
Johnny Fender
Fort Sheridan
Pacific Islands
Okinawa
United States
Mattoon
Jerry Quayle
Long Beach
Calif
J. W. Thompson
Decatur
Glen Merryman
Elizabeth England
Dale Thompson
Simon Stasik
C. D. Martin
Milton Peddicord
H. O. Lippold
Pfc
Blaine Cole
Patterson Field
Ohio
Mrs
Dewey Cole
Ira Bennett
McLeansboro
Register Office
Maurice Wasem
Holliday, N. D
Walter Chandler
Felmont Corporation
Cpl
James Ballance
Tokyo
Robert Eagan
Alma and
Floyd Smith
P. J. Mojonnier
Paul Holt
Mary Humes
Miss Humes
Darwin Jones
St. Mary’’ Hospital
Charles Berry
Centralia Hospital
Bert Bushnell
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Mrs. Bushnell
L. E. Green
O. C. Schroeder
Sandra
E. E. Brown
Harry Sampson
Lowell F. Belcher
Lowell Belcher
Belcher
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