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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
1
Mrs C D Doolen entered University Hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan on Sunday January 23 for a major operation Monday morning. Reports say she is getting along fine at this time. Her address is University Hospital Ann Arbor Michigan.
Governor Stevenson appointed Roy E. Yung to lead the state agriculture department and John P. Stout as assistant director. Hershey named director of the state insurance department. Vital statistics show Illinois births outpacing deaths by 74,239 through October, with improved infant and maternal outcomes. Highway fatalities fell 21 percent in December 1948, marking the first annual decline since 1943. Illinois fairs, milk production, and egg production hit records in December, signaling strong agricultural activity.
The Young Adult class at Vernon Methodist Church met last Thursday with teacher W. C. Oates in charge due to Mrs. Lorene Klinge’s illness. They voted to hold a social in the basement on the first Thursday of each month to boost interest and attendance, with February birthday guests and a committee of Marjorie Bassett Hazel Cox and Alice Wilson guiding the events.
Mr and Mrs Vernon DuComb entertained their pinochle club at their Boulder area home on Saturday night January 15. First prizes went to Mrs Dean Martin and Earl Hahn, low prizes to Mr and Mrs Emet Wood, and a floating prize to Mrs Galen Gibson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Rollen Robinson, Mr and Mrs Dee Ritchie, Mr and Mrs Cecil Bell, Mr and Mrs Galen Gibson, Mr and Mrs Emet Wood, Mr and Mrs Dean Martin, and the hosts.
The Woman’s Society of Christian Service met Thursday January 20 in the church rooms with Mrs O J Hill presiding. Mrs Mae Logan led devotions and the lesson study on Co operation in building. Attendance was well above prior meetings and the session was found interesting and beneficial.
Rex Brown pastor leads 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 preaching 6:30 Training Union 7:30 Evening Worship. Prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Twenty five Marion county young men were inducted into the armed forces Monday from Centralia. The list includes residents from Odin Sandoval and Glen ridge with ages ranging from 20 to 29. Inductees include John D. Young Alfred E. Beasley William D. Lammers Sammie Louis Flagg James Hanbaum Leland Schooley John Birkes Harold Beals Richard Hawkins Danny Darin Herbert Toler Ronald Cox Louis Henson Bill Hogue Archie Clifton Earl Bass Robert Pass Eddie Spencer Charles C. Foster W. H. Tadlock Warren Stonecipher Troy Link Joe D. Piasse and Milton B. Atchison.
A lively school bulletin notes history class, packed rooms, and a hint of mischief. Students report on games, March of Dimes drives, and plans for a May prom while teasing friends and recounting small campus romances.
The Patoka Legionaires beat Centralia Coca Cola 68 to 54 at Patoka Gym on Friday night. The following night they lost to Green's All Stars of Patoka 62 to 61 in a close game.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fields and Mrs. Earl Granger with children visited last Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Fields at Carmi Illinois.
Monday afternoon a tea was held in Roundup visitor Mrs Earl Granger sister of Mrs Orville Hubbard. A pleasant afternoon featured tea dainties salad and chocolate with whipped cream served buffet style. Guests included Mrs Paul Logan Mrs Jim Ballar Mrs Robert Eagan Mrs Davis Jennings Mrs Harry Seifers and hostesses Mrs Orville Hubbard and the guest of honor.
The Patoka Unit met Friday July 21 at Mrs Eve Weinsman home with 32 members and guests. The lesson on Better Methods of Housekeeping was given by Mrs E Burton 4 H chairman. A leader search for Bruce Pughs role was announced and members were asked to contact Mrs McMackin. Minor lesson Perfect Magnifique was given by Mrs Jack Ke01. Refreshments by hostesses Wernsman Cloud Betts H Perkins.
A fragment mentions Mrs Ox of Honghe honored on her birthday with greetings and gifts. The text references health and companionship, with Xander reading aloud and others present. A ship was assisted in, and M. Spurgeon is named in the partial record.
The Sunbeams invite children to a February 5 gathering from 2 to 3 pm at Orronnier's. Welcomes new flags and Bible. Roll Call asks how helpers aided others with cited Bible verses. Attendees will share prayer, songs, and refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Nelson announce the birth of a baby girl on January 25 at Mark Hospital Vandalia. The child weighs 9 ounces. Grandparents include Mrs. Howard Nelson of California and Mr. and Mrs. arp of Patoka.
A two month old girl, Lou Ella Brasket, of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brasket of Sandoval, was found dead Monday morning January 24. An inquest at Cox & Funeral Home at 4 p.m. ruled death by strangulation due to a cold. Funeral services were held January 26 at the Sandoval funeral home, with interment in Hill Crest Cemetery.
Members of the Loyal Leaders of the Christian church met in January at the church social room hosted by Mrs. Don Harris and Mrs. Darrell Foltz. Devotional by Mrs. Hargraves inspired attendees, with hymns led by Mrs. Paul Logan. The group planned a galloping tea and discussed other projects.
Illinois 1948 Savings Bond totals set peacetime records with 9.383 percent of national E Bond volume and 9.88 percent of total E F and G sales. State Director Arnold J. Raven credited public committees, media support, and widespread cooperation for the gains. Individual holdings reached an estimated 3.71 billion in E F G bonds with over 102 million in annual interest.
Community notes list visits and relocations among residents including Frank and Crawford families in Champaign and Hutsonville. Visitors from Murphysboro Roundup and Effingham chatter, with illness, work moves, and a death in St Louis. Local movers include Wasem Wadkins and Shively families plus farm events and a Salem basketball tournament.
Pastor M. W. Friesner leads morning worship at 11 oclock with church school at 9 30. Youth fellowship at 6 45, evening service at 7 00. Thursday prayer services and W S C S department meet in the afternoon.
Don Hargrave leads Patoka Christian Church with a 9 30 a m Lord s Supper 10 30 a m preaching service 10 45 a m young people meeting 6 30 p m evening evangelistic service 7 30 choir practice Sunday eve 8 30 prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m
Mae Simcox expresses heartfelt gratitude to everyone who sent cards and those who visited with gifts and fruit for her birthday.
At Mound Chapel Church Ancel Arnold pastor, Sunday School attendance last Sunday was 31. Mrs Vila Cole honored with birthday song. Shirley Cole elected Cradle Roll Superintendent, Virgil Herrin named S S Superintendent.
Isabelle Doolen thanks friends and neighbors for tards and flowers sent during hospital stay and after returning home. The note expresses gratitude for support from the community.
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