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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
1
Mrs Beulah Jarrett of Geneva and relatives were called to Vandalia for Burl Guthriz’s death. Community events include Sunday school attendance, birthday tributes, a birthday gathering for Lodema Bayliss, a bridge club meeting, and P.T.A. program with Polio Fund collection.
The Patoka Unit gathered January 20 at the church basement with twenty members and seven children. President Mrs Elmer Rogier led the meeting, reports were read, funds donated for TB Seals, and leadership changes noted for the Save and Sew program.
The Vernon Rebekah Lodge No. 426 met in the 1.C.C.F. Hall Tuesday evening and installed an officer slate for the new year. Officers installed include Noble Grand Minnie Peddicord and others with Bertha Danbury as R.S.N.G. and Chloe Epps as Musician. At the next meeting the Birthday Committee will be Bertha Danbury, Lodema Bayliss, and Ferne Gehrkin for the entertainment role.
A note from Mrs. L. P. Hill expresses gratitude for birthday wishes received on her 87th birthday. She thanks friends for the warm greetings and notes that the kindness will be remembered.
On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones led Jr Boy and Jr Girl classes in the church basement for a social hour with a pot luck supper. Games enjoyed a general good time. Wednesday evening saw strong attendance at the regular fellowship and pot luck supper with James Ballance Mark Cox and Robert Eagan in charge of entertainment. Despite bad weather outside the mood was merry and fellowship abounded.
Sunday School and Morning Worship at 1030 a.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The District 3 Youth Rally was held Monday evening with a large turnout inviting Amy Bradley as pastor.
Vernon Good Will Club sent a get well card to Myrtle Ballance, whose heartfelt thanks express appreciation for the thoughtful gesture.
Twenty members of the W.S.C.S. gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. B. N. Griffin's home. Mrs. J. W. Alexander reviewed the last lesson. Mrs. Carl Adams played piano. Mrs. Griffin led the lesson Sharing the Bible in Our Home. Talks were given by Mesdames Tom Ballance Lora Al tom and F. Carter. Mrs. Clara Kret zer of Chicago attended as guest. Next meeting set for February 8 at Mrs Anna L Ballance's home.
The Patoka Methodist Church under Minister W. M. Friesner lists services at 9:30 a.m. Church School led by Geo. J. Wasem, 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship, and 2:00 p.m. Thursday W.S.C.S. with 7:30 p.m. Thursday Prayer meeting. Birthday serenade for Mary Carter and Albert Hallium noted.
Mr and Mrs John Nelson hosted a Sunday dinner on January 22 at their home to honor Johns mother Mrs Martin Nelson A midday meal and a large decorated cake were served Attending were Mrs Millie Jimmerson Mr and Mrs Martin Nelson and family Mr and Mrs Ed Lawson Marion Sharp Mr and Mrs John Nelson and Johnny
Evangelist Jack Archer of Mt. Vernon preaches soul stirring sermons at 7:30 each evening. Everyone is welcome to attend as Amy Bradley serves as pastor.
Rev and Mrs Jurrens and several others attended a W M A quarterly meeting in Beaver Creek near Greenville Friday. Jurrens, Sparks, and Mojonnier were on the program.
The January Sun shine Club gathering at Mrs Catherine Outhouses home drew a good crowd despite muddy roads with visitors. February plans list Mrs Mildred Norris. The Bear Creek Community Club held a schoolhouse meeting January 12 with an oyster supper and games for about 28 attendees.
The notice invites attendance at Vernon Pentecostal Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evangelistic Message 7 30 p m Tuesday eve 7 30 Young People's Service Tuesday 8 p m Bible Teaching Thursday 7 30 p m Pastor C R K Farmer extends welcome to all not attending elsewhere.
SHATTUC NEWS reports a mid winter M Y F Rally at Carlyfile Methodist Church with attendees including Mary Ellen Jensen and others. Visitors over the weekend include Mr and Mrs Harry Keister and Mr and Mrs Lafe Noller visiting Mrs Swella Quick. Ben Dial of Wellston Ohio visits relatives. The Heinzmann wedding anniversary, turkey supper, and gatherings with the Hardekopf, Stein, Stein families are noted along with other social visits and illnesses.
Patoka Lions Club sponsors a January 28 benefit show by the Bracken Indians of McLeansboro at Patoka gymnasium. Boy Scout troupe performs Indian dances for March of Dimes polio drive. tickets 25 cents child, 50 cents adult. proceeds go to the campaign.
The Sunbeams meet Rose Mojonnier on February 4 from 2 to 3 pm for a Valentine Party. Program includes welcomes, salutes to stages and Bible, prayers, roll calls, heart booklets, readings from My Home Is In China to I Am a War Orphan, songs of nations, Bible stories pantomime, Adam and Eve, and a closing prayer with plans for the March meeting and Valentine exchange.
A Vernon Pentecostal Church hosts an unusual week as Sister Janet, ex Carmelite nun, shares vivid convent life and deliverance experiences nightly at 7 30 p m accompanied by Sister Sakie Oka from Hawaii who grew up Buddhist and Shintoist She also testifies nightly with Saturday offering a divine healing service public invited to attend nightly services and songs led by Pastor R Farmer
Rev. Carroll Lewis invites all three Vernon churches to Sunday School and regular prayer meetings. A special evangelistic service is set for Vernon at 7 00 p m and Zion at 7 30 p m with the Greenville College Quartet performing Sunday Jan 29 at Vernon.
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m plus Training Union at 6 30 p m and Thursday Prayer Service with choir practice at 7 30 p m. A weekly Thursday prayer service is held each week. The monthly brotherhood meeting is at the church Friday January 27 at 7 30 p m and YS men are welcome.
The East Chapel P T C held a January 20 meeting at the school with Lora Torrence and Anabelle Tedrick on February serving committee. Members enjoyed contests and refreshments as a list of attendees including several families and local residents was noted.
The Bloodmobile from St. Louis visits Salem on February 13 for a second peace time drive in Marion county. Vernon community is asked to provide 10 donors. Minnie Peddicord, Vernon Red Cross Chairman, urges residents to save a life on that date.
Ora A. Oldfield former state senator filed as a Republican candidate for the 42nd District in the General Assembly. He criticized the Senatorial Committee for designating one candidate and pledged to push for laws to restore voter rights and allow two nominees from Effingham Clay Marion Clinton counties.
Charley Berry and John Chance visited Salem Monday. The Ladies Aid of Zion Church met at Mrs. Martha Caldwell’s home last Thursday. Harvey Bassett shopped in Salem Saturday. Gena Adams of St. Louis visited the Adams home Sunday. W. T. Campbell of Sleam attended Russell Caldwell Sunday. Carl Arnold and children of Carbondale visited Cyrus Arnold’s home Saturday. Ed Foster of Farina wired the C. A. Walton home recently purchased by L. B. Soutier.
Filing closes with County Clerk Oscar Hawkins ensuring full party tickets for Marion County spring election on April 11. Sheriff races draw six candidates total with two Republicans Jim McCrary Lloyd Bryant and four Democrats led by Bryan Pitts H E Stony Vogt Jr George Skinner Williamson.
Tib Woolbright files to run as a Democrat in the Spring primary for the 42nd District seat in the state house.
Mr and Mrs Milton Peddicord visited Mr and Mrs Jack Gilley in Ed wardsville Sunday. Fred Towler went to Vandalia for medical care of a badly infected hand. Friends report Mr and Mrs R L Winston are in Florida on a grand vacation. James W Brown and Jamie of Robertson Mo, visited with Mr and Mrs G J Wasem and Leighton. Edna Carter of Decatur visited her parents Floyd and Mrs Carter. Betty Towler, student nurse in Chicago, is home briefly. Charles Hill attended the Egyptian Retailers meeting in Centralia. Mrs Sarah Chriss visiting sister C R Williams at Osage Beach Mo. Julian Ray of Vandalia spent Sunday at Bruce Pugh’s. L W Ballance, B N Griffin, Mrs X B Holland and James Thomas family attended Henry Eines funeral in Salem.
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