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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1951
Page
1
Frank Porter nicknamed Joker had a severe heart attack last Thursday and was hospitalized at Greer hospital in Vandalia. He was moved to Marion Hospital on Tuesday and reported slightly improved conditions.
Mrs Elsie Gray hosted a Fancy Work Club gathering with most members present. President Mrs Leslie Wasem led the meeting. prizes went to Mrs Homer N Potts, Mrs Elmer Rogier, and Mrs Jack Matchett. birthdays for June noted with gifts. door prize won by Mrs Potts. refreshments served. July meeting planned by committee including Mrs Potts Mrs DeLay and Mrs Gray.
Proceeds from Poppy Day sales amount to $65 in Patoka. American Legion Auxiliary members thank the public for generosity and acknowledge help from grade school pupils. Bettie Simcox serves as Chairman.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother E L Sharp Jr who gave his life on June 7 1944 in France We did not know his pain or see him die but he passed away and could not say goodbye Father Mother Brothers and Sisters sadly missed by all who loved him
The church schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Training Union at 7 p m Evening Service at 8 p m Prayer Service Wednesday 8 p m The Woman's Missionary Society meets June 14 at 2 p m with Eva Wasem leading and O F Davis giving the devotional.
Alfred S. Dalrymple serves as pastor with 9:30 am church school led by Mr. George Wasem. 10:45 am worship includes a choir anthem. Evening events at 6:30 pm youth fellowship and 7:30 pm evangelistic hour with midweek prayer meeting Bible study and choir practice.
A June 2 electrical storm near Patoka injured livestock and damaged property. George Lee Nattier’s 700 lb heifer yearling worth about 200 dollars died in the pasture. Harold Parker’s home suffered a broken wall switch. Raymond Parker’s kitchen light cord burned in two. Fuses were blown in Nattier’s utility room and later reset, with Vernie Nattier reporting no home damage.
The library gains twelve best sellers including Flood Tide White Witch Doctor The Edge of Time The Far Lands The Bride of Glory The Kings Cavalier Inside Latin America River's Parting Son of a Hundred Kings Jubilee Trail The Days Grow Cold Rest and Be Thankful Also praised is local donor Charles H Hill who has given 47 Grace Livingston Hill titles and several Zane Gray books over the last two years.
Sunbeam group in Patoka hosts David Arnold from Carbondale on June 2. The visit leads to plans for vacation Bible School and a crown trial for each attendee. Participants receive animal booklets and the pamphlet Jesus Went About Doing Good. Next meeting set for June 16 with a Bible verse roll call containing the word wedding.
The Ice Cream Supper fundraiser for Magassi Cemetery is set for Saturday night June 16 two miles west of Patoka at the Mort Walker corner. Entertainment is promised and supper begins at 6 p.m. Ladies are asked to bring cakes and cash donations may be given to Don Griffin at First State Bank of Patoka.
Mrs. Beatrice Ray daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson west of Patoka and Louie Soutier son of Mr. M C Soutier east of Patoka married Friday May 31 at the Baptist parsonage in Springfield officiated by Rev. Miller. They will reside east of Patoka where Soutier farms.
The Girls held a May 29 luncheon at the First Methodist Church basement with Willing Workers in charge. Members toured a decorated table of old photos and discussed clippings from the Marion County Democrat 1902 and Patoka Register 1909. Fifteen members attended, with guests from Decatur Muskegon Heights and other towns, recalling 1910s graduation peers.
Mr and Mrs Malcolm McLuckie announce the birth of a daughter on May 31 in Coal City. The baby will be named Susan and will bear the family name McLuckie.
John Betts suffered a severe heart attack and was rushed to Greer hospital in Vandalia Friday morning. His condition is improved but still serious. Rev. Paul Brown preached his first sermon here Sunday morning and will stay in East St. Louis for a few weeks where his wife works. The column lists local visits from Marian Epps, Miss Judy Epps, Mrs. James Davis, and many Vandalia and Decatur residents visiting relatives in Vernon.
Committee chairman B L DeLay reports strong solicitor progress in raising funds to establish Dr Busch in Patoka. Donors respond cooperatively as canvassing aims to finish by June 15 with donations accepted afterward. Dr Busch and his wife expect to arrive July 3 after his internship in Atlantic City. He will pick up medical supplies in St Louis before beginning service locally.
PFC Darrell G. Gilley, 20, son of Mr and Mrs RR Gilley of Sandoval, was wounded in Korea on May 25 while serving with the 28th Infantry 2nd Regiment. He sustained injuries to his left arm and right shoulder and was evacuated from Taegu to a hospital in Japan. He enlisted July 18 1950 and has been on active duty in Korea since January 1951.
The 1.0.0.F. Lodge district meeting will be held in Sandoval on Tuesday evening, June 12, led by district president George Ross. A memorial service for members who died in the past year and a service for members serving in the armed forces will occur. Past Grand Master Jules Schein of East St. Louis will attend and conduct a ritualistic second degree school. Refreshments will be served.
Victoria Chapter No. 253 O.E.S. met May 28 with Sister Merryman ill and Brother Walton home after hospitalization. A memorial service honored deceased members, Eva Wasem sang, plans for kitchen linoleum were approved, Andree Schroeder reported on Macon Sanitorium visit, and the Benevolent committee sent 53 pounds of clothing to Germany and Finland.
The W S C S of the Methodist Church announces a food sale Saturday June 23 beginning at 9 30 am at the Eagan Food Market Proceeds fund church activities and missions.
Notice announces starting Monday June 11 meals will be served at Breezy Hill Service Station. The service will be led by Lucy Bell Wadkins and Marie Wadkins with service at 1 p.m.
J. C. Binnion and Richard Murfin are owners of new green Chevrolet cars.
Mrs Joe Mayfield and Mrs Johnnie Belcher hosted a stork shower for Mrs Bill Easton at Mrs Dale Simcox’s home Friday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Dale Nattier Mrs Crandall Koons and Mrs John McConnell. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives with refreshments of strawberries and ice cream served.
Voters in Patoka Community Unit School District No. 100 will cast ballots Saturday June 9 at Vernon School and Patoka School from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm on a proposal to raise the Educational Fund levy from 1.00 to 1.40 percent of full, fair cash value. The issue was defeated last year but is remanded to the voters amid rising costs.
John Thomas Jackson born February 17 1868 died May 27 1951 at age 83 years 3 months 10 days. Survived by eight children Thomas and Paul York Pennsylvania Marcus Raymond Vandalia Everett Centralia three daughters Ethel Salem Missouri Emma Durbin and Della Decatur twenty one grandchildren twenty eight great grandchildren three brothers Edward Centralia Roy Monoga Vandalia. Married 1944 to Mrs Clyde Black Patoka lived there six years seven months. Was ill with paralysis but remained social until two years ago. Funeral from Hunter Funeral Home Vandalia led by H J Zinser Centralia Burial Patoka Cemetery.
The Round Top Club will host a Basket Dinner on Saturday June 16 at Patoka Park starting at noon. All who have attended Round Top School are invited to bring family food and table service.
A Social Security Administration field office representative from Mt. Vernon Illinois will be at the Illinois State Employment Service in Centralia every Wednesday in June from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to meet locals needing help and information on social security issues.
Mrs Jno A Jennings and friends spend time at Hamilton Lake with Laurence family. Griggsville mourns death of 13 year old Richard Smith from a school picnic accident. Various visits from Peoria Chicago Evansville and Denver noted along with college commencement attendance and family travel plans.
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