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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
1
A letter from Honorable C W Vursell states he filed his renomination petition with the Secretary of State at Springfield on January 21 1946. The editorial lauds his work in Congress representing the district and urges continued support as he enters reconversion years.
The Vernon Good Will Club met at Tonie Sorrel's home on Wednesday January 16 with nine members present and five absent due to sickness and bad roads. Members pieced and sewed a "Trip Around the World" quilt, then shared a noon feast. The afternoon included Bible verses, a reading, two contests, and prizes for Tina Murfin and Doris Kleemar.
A Detroit veteran writes a pointed letter criticizing labor unions for “one big mess” that, in his view, blocks work in basic industries. He notes he never claimed unemployment before yet now collects benefits while still eager to work, contrasting overseas fighting for freedom with domestic labor friction.
The Patoka P T A sponsors a chili supper on Wednesday January 30 at the gymnasium. Supper begins at 5 30 serving chili wieners pie and coffee and reminders to bring sugar for coffee. Greenville College will provide music and members are urged to pay P T A dues.
Carroll Garrett and family of the North Fork vicinity and Miss Maggie McNicol visited Sunday with Jim McNicol and family.
Florence C Chance born February 14 1872 in Fostertownship Zion community died January 18 1946 at her sister’s home in Patoka Illinois aged 73 years 11 months and 4 days. She married Orville T Walton on March 17 1892 and had four sons Elston Addis Kenneth one died in infancy and Elston at age five. Funeral services were held at Zion Church January 29 with interment Cruse Cemetery.
The Kaskaskia WCTU met January 16 at Mrs. Alice Albert’s home. Marjorie Thoman led a devotional, Ethel Klinge offered a prayer, and reports were given. Members voted to contribute to Stevens and State Legislative funds and to pay LTL dues for the coming year. Next gathering is February 13 at Mrs. Louise Curran’s home.
Prayer meeting at Eaglin school house Tuesday night January 22 was led by Rev. Brown and Rev. Clifton of Centralia. A prayer meeting will be held January 29 led by Rev. Clifton. Everyone is invited.
A full day mission program at the Baptist church featured classes led by Miss Vivian Nattier and Mrs. Hathaway of Carbondale with help from women from Greenville Salem Centralia and Patoka. Sunbeams join Wanda and Donna Hulsizer Saturday Feb 2. A birthday song celebrated one year old Marileth Sue McHaney.
The Veterans must apply by February 3 1946 for mustering out pay if discharged before February 3 1944 and did not accept employment. Applicants include widows, children or parents if the veteran has died. Pay extends to captain rank or equivalent in navy or coast guard.
Mrs. Robert Johnstone hosted a Saturday party for Nicky Johnstone’s fifth birthday with many children and mothers attending. Games, contests, and gifts were enjoyed as ice cream and cookies were served to a long list of young guests and accompanying mothers.
The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. H. S. Riley’s home on a Wednesday evening in January. Mr. Mohnkern led devotionals followed by games and contests directed by Mrs. Riley. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eagan, Don Mohnkern, Les Griffin, Rev. Freisner, Ferne Young, Bettie Simcox, and the hostess.
The Patoka Parent Teachers Association sponsors a clothing drive to aid destitute European war victims. Bring serviceable cast-off garments to Patoka High School by January 31 to contribute before the drive closes.
Sunday School at 9 30 A M Morning Worship at 10 30 Evangelistic Service at 7 30 P M Bro Gardner is absent Bro Edon Jay of Vandalia Preaching each evening at 7 30 P M Attendees invited Carl Nelson pastor
The Walton family expresses gratitude to all who assisted during our wife mother grandmother and sister Florence C Walton's long illness and funeral May God's blessings rest on all.
Vernon hosted Keysport for a grade school and high school doubleheader. The grade teams split with Keysport 26 Vernon 23 for the grade game, while Vernon fell to Keysport 88 to 51 in the high school tilt. officiating by the Griffin Twins. a large crowd attended the season opening home game ahead of the Kaskakia Tournament in Hoyleton January 28 and 29.
Pvt Marvin J. Ehart son of Mr and Mrs Paul Ehart of Shobonier has been discharged after three years in service. He served in the South Pacific and delivered rations by truck to the front lines.
Mr and Mrs Al Winters celebrate the birth of a son on January 21 at St Marys Hospital in Centrali a.
Floyd Smith, two years as Sandoval Community High School Vocational Agriculture teacher, named Farm Advisor in Clinton County. Raymond E. Deason of Carbondale Ill. takes over Vocational Agriculture duties after Army discharge. Deason served three years in the Army with extensive overseas time in the Pacific and a month in Japan.
In its January issue Fortune reviews DDT insecticides and warns against using them as medicine or on foods. It urges thorough washing after contact, avoiding inhalation, masking during large-scale use, ventilation, fire caution, covering food and pets, and keeping children away until sprays dry.
Mrs Florence Walton died. Friday January 18 at sister Mae Logans home in Patoka. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Zion church with internment in Cruse Cemetery. Attendants from a distance included Kenneth Walton and William Walton of Decatur Harold Chance and wife of Springfield and Clarence and Paul Chance of Salem.
Patoka organizes a Lions Club with twenty charter members. fifteen met January 22 1946 at Legion Hall to elect officers and seek a charter from Lions International. Officers include President H K Pike SecyTreas J R Snyder and multiple vice presidents. Charter Night set for February 19 with about 200 visiting Lions planned.
Miss Mary Wickersham returns home after Barnes Hospital operation in St Louis and hopes to resume duties as Martin's Store bookkeeper. Rev John D Jenkins of Odin visits Patoka. The Pugh and Walker families spend Sunday with Bruce Pugh. Robert Winsem and Robert Altom attend a basketball game in Centralia. Marcus Cox ambulance trips to Marion for Carl Adams malaria treatment. Robert Pugh departs for Chicago for army induction. Yund family moves to Mrs H G Hudspeth’s home. Fender family relocates to Mattoon for work. Fiscus family moves from Vandalia to vacated house. Dale Jones’ husband returns from Japan. misses home soon. Miss Margaret Oneil and Springfield guest visit Earl O’Neil family. Lynn Eagan of California visits relatives. Leta Jennings visits Rufus Stephens Sr. and family. Rufus Stephens Jr. visits Mattoon.
The Belcher family thanks everyone who offered help during Betty Lou Belcher’s illness and funeral. Their daughter and sister was deeply cared for, and the family appreciates all expressions of sympathy and assistance.
The Zion Ladies' Aid met last Thursday with Mrs. Ola Frizzell presiding and nine members present.
A brief card from Mrs. Mary Meador thanks friends for cards and letters during her illness and wishes God’s richest blessings on all who sent them.
Guy Chandler and his son Dean visited Salem on Monday, taking in local sites and meeting residents. The pair spoke with locals and shared travel notes about their trip.
Harry Splechter of Sandoval and Charles Adrian Koehler B M on leave from the Navy were injured when their small truck was struck by an automobile on Highway 650 near O Fallon Illinois about 4 P M Monday January 21. Both were taken to a Belleville hospital suffering fore head gashes needing seven stitches. Koehler drove the truck and says the east bound car veered at him as he traveled west. Splechter owns the Band Box Cleaners in Sandoval. The other four in the car also required hospitalization. Both vehicles were towed to a garage in O Fallon.
White Haven P T A and Community Club met at the school on Friday January 18. Eberlee Norris and Raymond Caudle led sides in the spelling bee with Mrs Stella Thompson named best speller. Bad roads caused some absences but attendees enjoyed the evening. The next meeting is set for Thursday February 14 with a Valentine box planned.
Mrs Anna Osborne spent Saturday with her parents Mr Wes Black and family.
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