Patoka Elevator marks 23 years serving the community
A 1919 genesis documents the Patoka Elevator Co. rise from stock sale to a modern facility. Key leaders include George J Wasem and P J Mojonnier, with long service by Rogier and Belcher. Net worth nears 43 thousand while dividends persisted through bank failures. A memorial verse honors departed directors from the original board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of
Patoka
Farmers’ Co-Op
Charles E. Blankinship
J. M. Smith
P. J. Masonnier
Ed Nattier
T. P. Walker
Robert Simcox
The
Masonic Lodge
Wm. Williams
John Rogier
Wm. Rogier
Emmett Jones
W. L. Bonnell
J. P. Crawford
P. J. Mojonnier
George J. Wasem
H. R. Hall, Inc
Dean Blankenship
Pana Bank
Farmer’s
Vernon
Rogier
Lester Ballance
Charles Griffin
P. J. Majonnie
John L. Belcher
W. B. Rogier
Geo. A. Nattier
Annual Banquet Noted Guests and Attendees
A list of attendees for a January 6 banquet at Legion Hall includes Robert Wasem Richard Walton Charles Griffin Leighton W Bernita Carter Mrs Charles Griffin Kathryn Walton Mildred Kersham Mrs Orville Britt Mrs P J Mojonnier Mrs oy nan Mrs Peterson Mrs Harley Cole Mrs Jesse Walton Armand John L Belcher Geo Wasem Artie Rogier Leo Freyer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lawson
Milburn Carter
Ge Wasem
Calvin Payne
Peddicord Named Assistant Train Master on C&A Railroad
Leland C Peddicord formerly of Vernon now living in Normal Illinois was appointed January 1 to assistant train master on the Chicago and Alton Railroad. He will oversee the Chicago St Louis division with headquarters at Bloomington and recently visited Vernon and Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Vernon
Salem
Leland C. Peddicord
Normal
Illinois
Chicago & Alton
Caleb
Bloomington
Vernon and
Patoka
Vernon Chapter Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers
Vernon Correspondent reports the Rebekah meeting in Union elected officers on Tuesday night January 13. Noble Grand Bertha Danbury Vice Grand Elizabeth Burton Secretary Chloe Epps. installed are G D Freyer I G Snyder C G Hathaway R S V G Effie Hathaway L S V G Cledia Wickenhauser Chaplain Lillie Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Rebekah
Union
Noble
Bertha Danbury
Elizabeth Burton
Chloe Epps
Doolen
Lesan
D. L Freyer
I. G
T. E. Snyder
C. G
W. L. Hathaway
Effie Hathaway
Hi-Lite Class Meeting Held at Christian Church
Members of the Hi-Lite Class of the Christian Church gathered for their monthly social on January 8 at the church. Hostesses were Thelma Jennings Logen and Lucille Hagen. The program opened with singing Jesus Took My Burden and The Lord's Prayer read by Alta Logan.
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Christian Church
Hursday
Thelma Jennings
Logen
Lucille Hagen
Singesus
Alta Logan
Mae Good
Velyn Ballande
Amita McIntyre
Virginia West
Lucille Eagen
Evelyn Bollanco
Lulu Belcher
Pleasant letter from Rev C M Miller from Ottawa Sanatorium
The Register prints a letter from Reverend C M Miller who has spent a year in the Ottawa Illinois Sanatorium. He recounts medical operations and progress, notes improved paper quality, and mentions plans to return to Patoka after months of recovery. He asks readers to buy greeting cards to cover sanatorium expenses.
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Register
C. M. Miller
Ottawa
Ill
O.T.B. Sanatorium
Illinois
Patoka
Rev
Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Myrtle Tacke Home
The Laides Aid of the Christian Church met at Mrs Myrtle Tacke's home on Thursday evening January 15 with Mrs Tacke in charge of devotionals. They voted to donate five dollars to the Red Cross and enjoyed social games and Mystery Pal exchanges. Guests Mrs Edna Meyers and Peggie Tacke attended. next meeting is at Mrs Mae Good's home on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laides Aid of the Christian Church
Myrtle Tacke
Tacke
Pearl Hudspeth
Christine Flerritz
Bessie Foltz
Hulda Williams
Anna Watkins
Mae Meyers
Anne Pugh
Dolly Wooters
Mae Good
Maude Ellis
Nelle Quayle
Thelma Arnold
Edna Meyers
Peggie Tacke
Birthday Party for Mrs. Fern Gherkin in Vernon
Vernon correspondent reports a birthday gathering Saturday January 17 at Mr and Mrs John Gherkin home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Messeke Vandalia Mr and Mrs Cecil Holt Stringtown Mr and Mrs Thural Morey and family Vernon Bill Veal Vernon and Mr and Mrs Roy Sears Vernon. Three pinochle tables awarded prizes for high scores, then sandwiches pickles cookies were served.
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Vernon
John Gherkin
Fern Gherkin
Bill Messeke
Vandalia
Cecil Holt
Stringtown
Thural Morey
Bill Veal
Roy Sears
Prizse
Bess
Postmaster Warns To Get Car Stamps Before February
Postmaster Cain urges motorists to obtain Federal Vehicle stamps before January 28 as remaining stock is sent to Washington. Vehicles must display a windshield sticker by February 1 1942 or face fines. Current stamps cost 2.09 and expire July 1 1942. a 5.00 series will follow for one year.
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Cain
Washington
Republican Woman's Club Meeting in Centralia Friday
The Republican Woman's Club will meet Friday January 23 at the Community Center 228 South Walnut Centralia in the Woman's club room at 2 00 p m The program will feature speakers musical numbers and election of officers Everyone is invited
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Republican Woman’s Club
Centralia
Publican Club
Uary
South Walnut Street
Centram
Woman’s Club
The
Marion County Woman's . Ter
March of Dimes Drive Organized in Patoka
Roy M. Montgomery of Centralia assists E. L. DeLay in Patoka to launch a March of Dimes campaign for Infantile Paralysis control. Patoka school children from grades five through eight will distribute a Diamond Jubilee folding peer to residents on January 30, Roosevelt’s birthday. Half the proceeds stay in the county for local aid such as shoes braces and hospital care, the other half to the National Foundation for research and hospitals.
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Roy M. Montgomery
Centralia
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Marion County
Patoka
E. L. DeLay
Roosevelt
National Foundation
Greeting Cards at Reduced Prices in Ottawa
High grade folders in Every Occasion assortment with 8 Birthday 5 Get Well 1 New Arrival 1 Sympathy and 1 General Congratulation. Priced at 75 cents plus 5 cents postage. A postal card will send one or more boxes. Rev. C. M. Miller Ottawa Hospital Ottawa II.
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C. M. Miller
Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, II
Births announced in Storkville notices in 1942
Mr and Mrs Dayne Walker of Metropolis announce a baby girl born December 25. Former Patoka residents. Mr and Mrs Dean Martin of doval announce a girl born January 7 1942 at St Marys Hospital Centralia. Miss Vi Ann named for the child.
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Dayne Walker
Metropolis
Walker
Forme Patoka
Dean Martin
Doval
St. Mary’s Hospital
Centralia
Jitle
Vi Ann
Nephew Reported Killed in the Philippine Islands
Mrs. Bruce Pugh received a letter from her nephew Lloyd Jackson dated December 30 1941 stating he was reported killed December 7 in the Philippine Islands. He was badly injured but in a hospital.
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Bruce Pugh
Lloyd Jackson
Philippine Islands
Hon
Mass Meeting Promotes Home Defense in Patoka Gym
Patoka residents are called to a mass meeting on Tuesday January 27 at 7 30 p m in the local high school gymnasium to study home defense methods. Frank Miller coordinates with speakers and music and George W Stoward Jr state attorney of M Vernon is the main speaker. The event aims to unite the community for wartime defense and to outline plans for all ages to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Frank Miller
George W. Stoward Jr
M. Vernon
Roos
Community Honors Pastor Miller After Trial by Fire
Reader note commends Rev Miller for courage and declares bill paid. Wishes rapid recovery and many orders from the advertisement. Local sentiment celebrates his strength and public support for his ministry.
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Miller
Paul Belcher Passes Aviation Cadet Test
Paul Belcher has been notified he passed his aviation cadet test given January 14. He will leave for Kelly Field Texas from Chicago January 27 for seven and a half months of training and will receive a second lieutenant rating due to prior education at McKendre College. Belcher worked in Chicago for Teletype Corporation and will visit his parents Mr and Mrs Fes Miller in Oaka en route to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Belcher
Kelly Field
Texas
Chicago
McKen Ree College
Shanon
Poul
Fe Vs Teletype Corporation
Oka
Fes Miller
Amicae Club Meets at Elliott Home in January Gathering
Ami cae club met at the home of Mrs. Cecil Elliott with Mrs. Charles Griffin co hosting. Seventeen members attended as Mrs. Jerry West presided, voting five dollars to the Red Cross and noting party plans, prize to Mrs. Wallace Alexander, and hostess gifts after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Griffin
Cecil Elliott
Amicae Club
Jerry West
Red Cross
Robert Johnston
Davis Jennings
Wallace Alexander
Rostra Club Discusses Renaissance Art and Pearis Paintings
The Rostra club met at Mrs. W. W. Murfin's home with Ms. Ruth Coleman in charge presenting Art in the Renaissance Period. Members shared remarks on famous paintings as seventy five reproduction pictures from Perry Art Company were exhibited and discussed.
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Ruth Coleman
Local Art Club Notes and Upcoming Music Talk
The group discussed artists including Bessie Murfin Carrye Alexander and Bertha Miller with readings by Mrs Thelma Riley on William Randolph Hearst's Collection of Art and Bettie Simmons Cox on The New Art Institute in Washington. The next meeting, led by Mrs Georgia Settem, will cover Music and its Composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Murfin
Carrye Alexander
Bertha Miller
Thelma Riley
William Randolph Hurst
Bettie Simcox
New Art Institute
Washington
Andrew Mellon
Georgia Settem
P T A Meeting Highlights Student Program at High School
The P T A met in the high school gym last Wednesday with President Mrs. Kilgore presiding. Students from Miss Cain's room performed including a pledge and songs and talks on honesty and emergency thinking. A brief business session appointed Mrs. Slagel as room mother for room 2 and a $5 donation to the Red Cross was approved. Parents asked to save papers for a January 28 collection.
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P.T.A
Co. QO. Kilgore
Miss Cain
U. S
America
C. M. Miller
Riley
Dively
Miller
Tree of Living
Kilgore
Slagel
Red Cross Fund
P.T.A. F
Good Will Club Meets With Mrs Marie Crawford
The Vernon Good Will Club gathered for an all day quilting Bee on January 14 with a pot luck dinner at noon. Twelve members and one guest attended, including Mary Kotmeyer, Rose Doolen, Maud Meador, Nellie Doolen, Tony Sorrell, Sophia Protz, Emma Protz, Lottie Belcher, Florence Wolf, Sylvia Binnion, Tina Murfin, Marie Crawford, and guest Mrs Schram from Mason Indiana. Next meeting is planned with Mrs Nellie Doolen on January 28.
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Good Will Club
Marie Crawford
Vernon Good Will Club
Mary Kotmeyer
Rose Doolen
Maud Meador
Nellie Doolen
Tony Sorrell
Sophia Protz
Emma Protz
Lottie Belcher
Florence Wolf
Sylvia Binnion
Tina Murfin
Mrs. Schram
Mason, IN
Crawford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Fe
American Legion Hall
Hnual
Legion Hall
Operative Elevator
Defense
L. C. Peddicord
C&a Railroad
Rebekah Lodge
Rose Melee
Ladies Aid
Mrs
Dimes” Drive
Storkville
Elliott
Rostra Club
W. W. Murfin
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