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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
1
Workmen from Brooks Construction Co started Tuesday on the Methodist church foundation in Vernon. Over the past two weeks crews dug and removed dirt, poured a concrete footing, and up to 25 workers operated shovels and tractors. Despite rains, they labored with lights strung underneath, and the next step is pouring the floor.
Local residents share visits from Chicago and Vandalia relatives, church society meeting results, and social events. A garden wedding at Centralia featured Nina Kaelin Doran and Jerry W. Quayle with family turnout, followed by reception. Death reported of Sandoval banker Harry H. Bellamy at 56 with services planned.
Revival services begin Monday August 2 at 8 p m with Rev E B Beatty of Demaree Memorial Church Antralia delivering the sermon He is described as a man of God who grew up in a Methodist home and once worked as a farmer He brings wit and humor to a powerful message and singing led by Rev and Mrs Ancel Arnold Sunday school at 10 a m Supt Virgil Herrin in charge Preaching at 8 p m by Rev Ancel Arnold pastor
Crackerneck defeated Tamalco 7 to 6 in ten innings after Tamalco led 6 5 entering the bottom of the ninth. M DeLay doubled and scored on W Marohl single to tie it. Crackerneck won on a Bates single in the tenth with two down. Totals: Crackerneck 7 runs 9 hits 3 errors. Tamalco 6 runs 11 hits 2 errors. Next game at Kinmundy. Glen D Walton family visited Granite City relatives.
The Good Will club gathered July 21 at Tomie Sorrell’s home with 14 members and 9 visitors. They quilted for Mrs. McHaney and planned an ice cream supper held Friday night. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Sorrell with help from Doris and Lois. Next meeting set with Edna White on August 4.
Victoria Chapter O E S postpones the Ice Cream Supper from July 31 to Saturday night August 7. The event will be at the city park with serving starting at 7 00 p m. Home made ice cream and cakes will be served. Members are asked to donate cakes.
The Vernon Victory 4 H Club will hold an ice cream supper Friday night at the Vernon school gymnasium. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served. Serving starts at 6 30 p.m. Everyone invited.
Brother Robert Graham, former local minister, will preach the first sermon of a revival at the Armington Christian church on Monday August 2 at 7 45 p m A program of special music congregational singing Young People work and Bible stories with flannelgraph will be included Mr and Mrs Hargrave will lead the music Public invitation to attend is extended
A Barnes family reunion took place Sunday July 25 at Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bennett's home in Ohio to honor former resident Mrs. Ethel Bennett. Relatives from Patoka and others attended, including multiple Barnes family members and friends. A lawn dinner followed the gathering with evident enjoyment.
Community notes report several visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Willett in Berwyn, Miss Charlene and Miss Phyllis Eagan visiting Patoka, and Chet Wagstaff returning from Kentucky. Other items mention 4 H Ice Cream Supper at Vernon Gym, illness return of L. E. Green, and funerals for Ova McKee in Odin.
The Marion County Council of the American Legion met at the Patoka Legion home July 21 with 100 in attendance. Frank Miller opened the session, county commander Elmer Johnson introduced speaker Grant Fritsher of Dietrich, and officers were elected: Red Atkins as County Commander, Vaughan Chaney as Vice Commander, Ray Zoller as chaplain, Sam Lowe as finance officer, and Leon Estes as adjutant. A social hour followed with Patoka Auxiliary serving ice cream and cake. Posts represented included Centralia, Salem, Sandoval, Kinmundy, and Patoka.
The Outdoor 4 H group met at Mrs Bruce Pugh's home with thirteen members. Darlene Ballance and Wilma Pugh shared camp experiences. Achievement Day was set for the last of August with each girl inviting five ladies. Girls to display dresses. nature hike preceded home made ice cream prepared by the girls. Sandra Schroeder reporter.
Sunday School at Bear Creek White Haven followed by church services led by Rev. Lucas. A farewell party for the Hensons was held at their home Friday night with many neighbors attending. Several residents and visitors, including Caudle, Robertson, Brummet, and Lawrence families, shared weekend activities and travels to Colfax Nokomis Vernon Vernon Colfax.
Complete list of personal assessments in Marion County Illinois for 1948 as shown in township assessment books. Changes may occur for description or ownership and should be brought to the Marion County Board of Review at the Salem courthouse from June 14 to September 7, 1948. No complaints after August 1, 1948. Lucian Gaston Supervisor of Assessments.
Readable lists of names and numbers for Patoka Townships School District 41 800 and 42 800 show staff, patrons, and out of town entries. The page notes abridged figures for individuals such as Henry Abendroth and Stella Arnold, with dozens of other names and small numbers, plus a continuation reference to page 4.
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