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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
1
The Vernon Home Bureau Unit met on Saturday January 14 with co hostesses Anna Des Ruisseaux and Mary Kottmeyer. Twenty members answered roll call and discussed cooperation with doctors as the major lesson.
Mrs May Walker born August 10 1864 in Bethlehem Indiana died January 2 1950 at St Marys hospital Centralia after a two week illness. She taught in public and high schools for many years and coached students to success. She lived in Patoka later moving to Centralia to be near her daughter Mrs V S McCoy. Surviving are sister Mrs J R Colkins Yale Indiana sister in law Mrs Elizabeth Taylor Kansas City Missouri nephew Darrell Taylor Hutchison Kansas and niece Lois Bruner Tucson Arizona. Funeral services were held January 14 1950 at Cox and Funeral Home Patoka with Roy Buffatt of Denison Texas in charge.
Ted Moore was brought home Friday from St Marys hospital in Denver by the Cox and Martin ambulance team.
Robert M. Nicholas of Salem announces he will seek the Republican nomination for Marion County Treasurer in the spring primary on April 11. A 16 year Salem resident and 14 year Phillips Petroleum representative, he is active in civic life including the Rotary, Grace Methodist Church, and the Salem School Board, with a wife and one son.
SGT Howard Bryant and his wife SSGT Betty Bryant on a 60 day furlough visiting his parents in North Carolina. They left Munich December 26 and arrived New York January 18. He has 44 months overseas and over five years foreign service. she 34 months overseas. After the furlough they report to Camp McChord Washington.
In Iuka the Baptist Church of Iuka hosted an ordination council for pastor Carl Werb with delegations from nearby churches of the Kaskaskia Baptist Association. The service included ordination prayers led by Rev. HB Cooper and a Bible presentation by Deacon Lowell Sanders, with several pastors and deacons from Patoka, Iuka, Patoka First Baptist, Pleasant Plains joining.
A pie supper and cake walk are planned at Toad Island Friday night starting at 7:00. A short program will follow and everyone is invited to bring pies or cakes for the event.
Janie Crothers expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the many kind cards and gifts received. She thanks them for their thoughts and offers blessings.
The Vernon circuit lists Sunday School sessions at 10:00 a.m. with Youth Fellowships in the evenings and Evangelistic Services at 7:00 p.m. Arnold Chapel and Zion Church schedules include preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Revival begins February 6 to 19 with evangelists from Mt. Vernon and Greenville College involved.
Mayor H B Shorty Blanchard, of Centralia, was a business caller in Patoka Tuesday evening. He met local officials and discussed community affairs during his visit.
The village contracts Layne-Western to continue test drilling north of Patoka near the Magnolia Pipeline at the Wernsman farm after three failed attempts. Drilling now runs about 50 feet apart as crews seek a vein that could flow at least 75 gallons per minute in one or two wells.
All members except Mrs Wasem attended the January 13 meeting at Mrs X B Holland. President E L DeLay led a brief business session while Mrs H N Potts and Mrs J C Matchett presented entertainment. Contest prizes went to Mesdames Rogier Walraven Gray DeLay and Hill.
On January 16 five Junior girls met at Rev Jurrens home to organize a Girl's Auxiliary. Officers elected include Jane Nattier president Nancy Wood vice president Wilma Jean Fiscus secretary and Annette Spooner treasurer. A social hour followed. next meeting set for January 21 at the Baptist Church to discuss a Valentine party. Nancy Wood will lead the Nibble Box.
The 1950 March of Dimes drive to benefit the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis runs through January 31. Community support is urged due to the great need, with contributions seen as a weapon against infantile paralysis and a chance to save lives or help a child walk.
Geo C Jurrens, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning service at 10 30 a m with Training Union at 6 30 p m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Thursday prayer service set for 7 30 p m and the As or RA will meet at the church Saturday January 21 at p m.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 80 a m Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 7 30 p m The District 3 Youth Rally was held Monday evening with large attendance All are invited to attend services Amy Bradley pastor
Henry Meador of Wapella Illinois was in Patoka last weekend accompanying Mrs Darvin Jones and visiting Pauis business people on Wednesday and Thursday relations.
Patoka Lions Club sponsors a January 28 benefit at Patoka gym featuring the Bracken Indians, a Boy Scouts troupe in Indian dance. Tickets are 25 cents for children under 12 and 50 cents for adults, with net proceeds to the March of Dimes Polio Drive via local chairman Dale Nattier. Donations accepted at Patoka Hardware and Locker Service.
The M and M Class of Mound Chapel met January 13 at the Darrel Walker home in Patoka. Prizes were won by Mrs. Lyle Arnold and Dennis Mark Arnold in child drawings. Winners of brain teasers included Morris Cole, Vi Cole, Lela Herrin, Opal Herrin, and Shirley Cole. A devotional by Lyle Arnold preceded buffet refreshments.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends for assistance and sympathy during the short illness and death of our mother sister and aunt. Mr and Mrs W S McCoy Mr and Mrs J R Collins Mrs Elizabeth Taylor and Noble Mr and Mrs Darrell Taylor Mrs Lois Bruner
Mrs. F. Dickey expresses gratitude for the get well cards and sympathy notes and thanks the Bible Sunday School Class for a cheering potted plant.
Margaret M. West of Odin announced this week she will seek the Republican nomination in the spring primary on April 11 for Marion County Superintendent of Schools. West holds a BA, a Master in Education, and a Supervisor's Certificate and is teaching at Odin High School.
The Patoka Unit holds its regular monthly meeting Friday January 20 in the Methodist Church basement. Local Leaders present the major lesson How to Cooperate with Your Doctor and the minor Neck Finishes. Hostesses are Mrs. Roy Jones Mrs. Les Jenkins and Mrs. Darwin Jones. Mrs. Bruce Pugh is the reporter.
Mae Eagan Insurance thanks Patoka and Vernon residents for support during the first year of operation. She expresses appreciation for small jobs, enables livelihood, and thanks Chas Hill for office space and Mr. and Mrs. Pike for their kindness through the paper. She looks forward to continuing service.
The Patoka Methodist Church led by Minister M. W. Friesner posted a weekly program. Church School at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Evening Services at 7:30 p.m. Web., Monthly Fellowship supper at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study at 7:30 p.m. last Thursday. Darvin Jones received a birthday song last Sunday.
Evangelist Jack Archer of Mount Vernon preaches at 7 30 each evening at the Revival at Patoka Pentecostal Church. Everyone is welcome to attend, says Pastor Lo Amy Bradley.
New operators on the Vernie Nattier property announce hog and beef pickup service. Ed DeFend and Patoka Hardware and Locker Plant offer calls to 1305 for arrangements. Public cooperation requested to ensure satisfactory service.
Church notice lists Sunday School Morning Worship and Evangelistic Message at 7 30 p m. A children’s meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m Young People’s Service Tuesday at 8 p m Bible teaching Thursday 7 30 p m. Everyone invited to attend. Pastor C K Farmer.
In a Thursday transaction Ed DeFend bought the slaughter business owned by Davis Jennings located on the Vernie Nattier farm. W R Barnes of Elsah Illinois Oprah Bruening and Nell Quayle plan a Monday departure for a Miami and Key West Florida vacation. Mrs C D Martin returned home after visiting her mother Abbie Tideon in Stanton Missouri. Mr Martin accompanied her home in St Louis. Dan Duavenne hosted a Canton Illinois guest last week.
Rev and Mrs George C Jurrens attended the State Board meeting of the Illinois Baptist State Association in Carbondale on Tuesday. Mrs Allie Murfin of Decatur visited with Mrs Lillie Blankinship from Friday to Wednesday. The S F Eaglin property sold at auction on January 14 with James War em as high bidder. Miss Bettie Simcox dined with Miss Pearl Britt Syn Martha E Cain visiting CentrAli a few weeks with her relatives. Centralia residents Mr and Mrs C W Merwin and Rey Jones with Marvin Jones hosted Dean Mr at dinner Sunday. The Hobbs family moved to a new home.
The Patoka Parent Teachers Club met Wednesday January 18 at the local gym for a pot luck supper with record attendance. The group voted to help pay for a school tape recorder and enjoyed entertainment by the All American Quartet. Mrs Ballance invites numerous guests to a January 28 gathering at her home.
Mr and Mrs Walter Alexander announce the birth of a baby girl Jennie Lynn born Monday January 9 at St Marys Hospital Centralia. The child weighs eight pounds and the grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dean Edwards.
The piece warns that children are highly credulous and punished for imagined faults, often from fear and fantasy. It urges utmost frankness and transparency by parents and teachers, claiming trust is sacred and its loss damages future behavior, while condemning frightening or deceptive discipline practices.
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