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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1954

Page

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District social notes from Patoka and area coverage

Weekend visitors and relatives gather in Patoka area for Decoration holiday. Numerous families from Decatur Vandalia Vandalia ShoBonier Springfield and other towns visit, attend church events and cemeteries. Local graduates and students prepare for summer studies and moves to colleges.

The Girls Hold Seventh Annual Patoka Reunion

The Girls met for their seventh annual reunion on Saturday May 29 in the Meth odist Church basement to celebrate Patoka’s centennial with pioneer costumes. Frances Simcox was honored as she is to be married soon, receiving a bridal centerpiece, a doll in bridal dress, and a tea towel gift. The group shared a dinner of fried chicken and strawberry shortcake, took photographs, and sent letters from absent members.

Patoka Frances Simcox Frances Clara Craig Binnie Jessie Masten Nellie Rogier Winnie Spurgeon Winnie Decatur Ill Georgia Settem Muskegon Mich Santa Monica California Medford Oregon Rosedale Indiana Flossie Fletcher Mt. Zion Rada Meryman Letty Thalman Vandalia Clara Stephens Sullivan Binnie Humes Cetralia Lela Ballance

Former Home Folks Gather For Memorial Week End

A list of former residents who attended Memorial week end gatherings includes Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Ashton Deland Florida and R O Kelley Glen Arm along with many others from St Louis Seymour Princeton Joliet Detroit and Decatur.

C. M. Ashton Deland Fla Warren Willard Iowa R. O. Kelley Glen Arm Kesner Cruse Chicago Bruce Holland St. Louis Maurice Willis Bloomington Walter Diveley Seymour Edith Kelley Ethel Chance Nora Hines Mamie Britt Salem Alma Garrett Beatrice Hall Decatur Sophia Arnold Princeton Ind Jim Lett Tim Walker Warresburg Francis Belcher Gibson City Frank Elifritz Albion Chet Wagstaff

Mrs Sally Harris burial in Patoka set for June 4

Mrs Sally Harris died at her Shelbyville home on Wednesday June 2. A former Patoka resident and mother of Lloyd Pierce of Greenville, funeral services will be held in Shelbyville at 1 30 p.m. Friday June 4, with burial at Patoka Cemetery at 3 30 p.m. Local church group members sent flowers and assisted during her illness.

Lois Foltz Casey P.T.A Effingham Casey University of Indiana Louie Mange Highland G. I. Garrett Rushville P. J. Mojonnier Bob Worthington Tulsa Oklahoma M. D. Walker Mae Nattier Vera Carolyn Wisconsin Dells Iowa Jesse Lake Dave Bartle Taylorville Harlan Goff Dale Thompson W. E. Matchett Houston Page Dallas Texas J. F. Matchett Pegues Creighton Ashton Florida Patoka Christian Church Charles Voris Lillie Khitford Greenville Phyllis Anne Melton A. E. Harper Carl Don Fairland Gertrude Harper Ed Arnold Harry Nattier Cyrus Arnold Columbus Mississippi Carl Arnold Margaret Ann Charles Foltz Max Foltz Patty Fairbury Bruce Foltz Charles Arthur Bruce Jr Marietta Peoria Lois Nancy Marshall Joy Kline Farina Ray Beckett Macon Court Walker Sally Harris Shelbyville Lloyd Pierce

Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets With Plans

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met May 27 with Mrs. Emma Walton in attendance. De votions by Helen Betts centered on Grant us the Truth. A story Remember Lots Wife was read. Bee Doolen led a missionary lesson on the Mite of Many. In business pledges were made to Mercy Center Philippines and Mary Johnston Hospital. Next meeting June 25 at Mrs. Essie Robinson's home for officer installation. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Helen Betts.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Emma Walton Helen Betts Bee Doolen Mercy Center Phillipines Mary Johnston Hospital Essie Robinson

Guests attend graduation at Meredith home

Guests at the Meredith residence for the graduation of granddaughter Jo Ann Tyler included her mother Mrs. B L Tyler and relatives from Kentucky and Illinois. Attendees from Owensboro Kentucky were Miss Betty Bellen and relatives joined there later by Mr and Mrs Meredith.

F. M. Meredith Jo Ann Tyler B. L. Tyler Betty Bellen Owensboro Kentucky Walter Burton Carol Burton Betty Joyce Baker Masonville Charles Hanan Mary Ellen Rebecca Mattoon W. H. Petrea Billy Tressa Petrea Centralia Mrs. Meredith

Joy Class Meets at Wanita Snider Home

The JOY Class of the First Baptist Church gathered with nine members. Miss Pearl Britt led the devotional as Mrs. Wanita Snider hosted the evening with refreshments for Eva Wasem Glenn Nattier Gladys Nattier Gladys Atchison Pearl Britt Blanche Gerrish Lucille Thomas and Goldie Sparks.

First Baptist Church Wanita Snider Pearl Britt Eva Wasem Glenn Nattier Gladys Nattier Gladys Atchison Blanche Gerrish Lucille Thomas Goldie Sparks

Ramona Murray Born In Freeport To Mr and Mrs Murray

Mr and Mrs Jesse Murray of Freeport welcomed a daughter weighing ten pounds at birth on May 31 named Ramona. The report accompanies church announcements from Mound Chapel and local social notices including weekend visits and attendees at area Baptist events.

Jesse Murray Freeport Ramona

Patoka Road and Bridge Fund 1953 1954 Financial Statement

Dwight F. Britt treasurer reports receipts and expenditures for the Patoka town road and bridge fund for the year ended March 380th day of 1954. The statement lists balances at start, sources of receipts, and disbursements including taxes, wages, equipment, fuel, and maintenance with total receipts 15 257.31 and total paid out 15 219.10.

Dwight F. Britt Patoka A.D Mac Eagan General Assistance Fund John Nickell Co Sidie Deecpss Robert M. Nicholas Co. Treas Otto Emil Kottmeyer En Nt Illinois Marion

Notice of Claim Date in Marion County Estate

Notice is hereby given that July 5, 1954 is the claim date in the estate of Arthur Schaffnit, Deceased, pending in the County Court of Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. Ruth Alexander Administrator Miller Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois.

Arthur Schaffnit Marion County Illinois Ruth Alexander Miller & Pfaff Salem, Il

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