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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1946

Page

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Local residents host visitors and report illness in Vernon area

Vernon residents welcome guests including Mr and Mrs Orville Schroeder and Sandra of Patoka and Mr and Mrs Alva Binnion and Nada Jo. Various relatives travel from Chicago Peoria Vandalia and Decatur to visit family while Miss Jean Binnion takes a vacation from Anderson. Mrs Emma Thompson moves to Decatur for care as illness persists. Donald Mur fin buys Livesay garage and assumes control.

Orville Schroeder Sandra Patoka Alva Binnion Nada Jo Leo Denning Vandalia J.C. Binnion

Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Recalls June 6 Attendance

The Methodist Ladies Aid met Thursday June 6 with strong turnout led by Mrs. Gladys Jones. Mrs. Emma Martin delivered devotions while hostesses Mrs. Winnie Spurgeon Effie Nichols and Daphne Martin served refreshments. Mrs. Dougherty joined the group.

Methodist Ladies Aid Gladys Jones Emma Martin Winnie Spurgeon Effie Nichols Daphne Martin Dougherty

Rural Youth Meet in Salem High School Gym

Marion County Rural Youth held its regular monthly meeting in the Salem high school gym on Tuesday night. Elmér Morton presided, Norman led the group in singing, Harold Beals spoke on the benefits of Rural Youth organizations, and a skit by Cleta Merver Betty Praser Oren Milvaney and Bill Francis followed. The meeting closed with recreation and plans for a July 8 picnic at the Centra lia community beach.

Marion County Salem Elmér Morton Norman Harold Beals Cleta Merver Betty Praser Oren Milvaney Bill Francis

Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Farthing Dies in Odin

David Spencer Farthing infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Farthing of Odin died Wednesday morning June 12 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Farthing in Sandoval. Born in Essex England on November 4 1945 he came to America with his mother aboard the Holbrook. He was treated at St Marys Hospital Centralia and died shortly after being taken to the Farthing home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at the Christian Church officiated by Rev John D Jenkins with burial at Peaceful Valley Cemetery Odin.

Ruby Ballance Decatur Arthur Brumfield Sandoval Shirley Ann Prott Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia H. M. Fish Olney Elvie H. Burton Lake Springs Elizabeth Burton Beryl Dean Leininger Addie Jones Donald Murfin C. O. Livesay David Spencer Farthing Dale Farthing Odin Harry Farthing Essex England America Holbrook St. Mary’s Hospital Centralia Farthing Wilson Funeral Home John D. Jenkins The Christian Church Peaceful Valley Cemetery

Wilma Pugh Hosts Sunday School Class Party

Wilma Pugh entertained her Sunday School class last Wednesday evening with nine members present. The boys preferred the ball game, then devotions and business were followed by games. They planned a July roller skating party with refreshments served by Wilma Pugh and Betty Towler.

Wilma Pugh

4-H Club News Outdoor Meal Club meets for park weiner roast

The Outdoor Meal Club met at the park on June 13 with 14 members present. Nancy Boltz read minutes and roll call. The next meeting is set for June 26 at the park. The Patoka Panthers gathered at Lois and Jimmie Britt's home with 14 members, new member Dale Berger, talks by Beverly Snider and Don Davis, and Army Life by George Snider. Refreshments and games followed.

Lois Foltz Nancy Boltz Patoka Panthers Lois Jimmie Britt Dale Berger Beverly Snider Don Davis George Snider George Bertha Wilma Pugh Alberta Bobby Thalman Edward Thomas Wesley Leona Katie Bowen Dale Iverger George Don John Dickie Davis Jimmie Ohle Lois Jimmie Charles Larry Britt Carroll Lola Mae Mojonnier Wash Bowen Bruce Carter Floyd Britt Snider Lois Britt

Card of Thanks to Friends for Kind Support

I thank my friends for sincere prayers gifts cards and personal calls during my hospital stay and since I have been home May God bless each of you Bruce Pugh

le S. Bruce Pugh

National Flag Day Observance Urged In Local Districts

A note marks June 14 as National Flag Day and urges residents and businesses to display the Nation's Colors in the business district and residential areas to honor the 170th birthday of the American flag.

John Stone Celebrates 68th Birthday at Vernon Gathering

John Stone of Vernon marked his 68th birthday Sunday with family including Mr. and Mrs. John Shepard and children Betty Iva and Vera Mr. and Mrs. Rollie Stombaugh and twins Harry and Larry Mrs. Elsie Huddleston Mr. Thomas Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Ora Stone and children Mr. and Mrs. William Boothman and children Joan Billy and Bobby Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stone and children Marjorie and David Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Walker Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Paine and children Ronnie Donald and Donna and Mr. and Mrs. John Stone.

John Stone Vernon John Shepard Betty Iva Vera Rollie Stombaugh Harry Larry Elsie Huddleston Thomas Jackson Ora Stone William Boothman Joan Billy Bobby Theodore Stone Marjorie David Clyde Walker Herbert Paine Ronnie Donald Donna

Graduating Class of S C H S Sharpens Local Ties

San doval Community High School held commencement for thirty six graduates at the auditorium on May 24 with a full program led by Vernon Nickell State Superintendent and diplomas presented by Martin Wood School Board President. The article also covers the Vernon Good Will Club meeting, bazaar profits, cemetery cleanups, and a large donation list supporting Hatch Holt and Meadow Cemeteries with numerous local contributors.

Sandoval Community High School Patricia Huelbig N. A. Kahl Bill Nieppetter Emma Lou Seidel Mary Frances Burnett Vernon Nickell State Superintendent of Public Instruction Bill Lammers Betty Maloy Emma Lon Seidel Lois Foltz Martin Wood Rev. Kah Vernon Centralia Community High School Conway Malan

Ice Cream Social Draws Patoka Volunteers

Local notices report multiple families visiting, travel, and transfers around Decatur Patoka and Centralia areas. An Ice Cream Social on June 22 two miles west of Patoka is promoted to benefit Megassi Cemetery, with various residents attending events and travels noted.

Patoka Megassi Cemetery

One Year Old Polio Victim Returns Home

Jimmy Baird of Sandoval, treated at Children's Hospital in St Louis for Infantile Paralysis since May 27, is reported much improved. He can move both feet and his left knee. legs remain in casts most hours with brief massaging periods. Parents were told by hospital officials they could bring him home Wednesday.

Jimmy Baird Sandoval Children’s Hospital St. Louis Jimmy Kenny

Mary Alice Edwards Celebrates Sixth Birthday

Miss Mary Alice Edwards marked her sixth birthday with a dinner hosted by her grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Brumfield. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Willie Edwards and daughter Mary Alice from Boulder and relatives from Moeweaqua Assumption and nearby towns.

Mary Alice Edwards Henry Brumfield Willie Edwards Mary Alice Boulder Wayne Brumfield Moeweaqua Vern Gray Assumption Fred Towler Glendean Betty Clifford Ray Pauline Tommy Mary Lou Walker

Vernon High School Granted Official Recognition

The Accrediting Agency of the State Department of Public Instruction rated Vernon High School as officially recognized for three years. The certificate is dated May 31, 1946. Principal J. Frank Hickman invites area students to enroll and see plans for the coming term.

Accrediting State Department of Public Instruction Vernon High School Superintendent of Public Instruction J. Frank Hickman

Mrs Wanda Smith Birthday Party Hosted at Sandoval Home

Mrs Wanda Smith of Sandoval was surprised by neighbors and friends Monday night June 4 at her home. The group enjoyed games and refreshments of ice cream coffee and cake. Gifts were given to the honoree, wife of Floyd Smith, with many attendees named from the community.

Wanda Smith Sandoval

Charme Beauty Shop Ad Misprint in Last Week’s Register

A misprinted Charme Beauty Shop advertisement appeared in last week’s Register. The line read Your hair less the Yerneth you like it instead of Your hair length the fashion you want. The error affected the readability of the ad.

Charme Beauty Shop

Thank you for kindness during my hospital stay

Mrs. Verne Nattier thanks everyone for cards flowers and visits while in hospital and after returning home.

Verne Nattier

Mrs Ruth Coleman Hosts Fancy Work Club Meeting

On Friday June 7 members of the Ladies Fancy Work Club met with Mrs Ruth Coleman and Mrs Minnie Meece. Mrs Winnifred Spurgeon directed the entertainment and an unwanted gift exchange sparked merriment. Contest winners were Mesdames DeLay Jones Walker and Hill. Refreshments were attractively served.

Ladies Fancy Work Club Ruth Coleman Minnie Meece Winnifred Spurgeon Mesdames DeLay Jones Walker Hill

Robert T. Eaglin Dies in Sterling Illinois

Robert T. Eaglin aged 48 formerly of Odin died at Sterling Public Hospital Sterling Illinois on June 7. His body was returned to his sister Mrs. Terry Powell’s home. Funeral services were held at that home Monday June 10 with Reverend Angus Phillips officiating. Burial followed at Peaceful Valley Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home Odin Illinois handled arrangements.

Robert T. Eaglin Odin Sterling Public Hospital Sterling Iinois Terry Powell Angus Phillips Odin Methodist Church Peaceful Valley Cemetery Wilson Funeral Home Ilinois

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