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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1945
Page
1
A long regional reflection contrasts American pride with foreign influence. It rails at political power and calls for self-made rules, urging readers to understand American government to be informed citizens. The piece cites General Ike and the 1945 decisions shaping global welfare.
Wilma Irene Jett daughter of Cecil and Viola Jett died June 15 1945 born March 5 1945. Survived by father mother four brothers three sisters and other relatives two brothers precede her in death. Funeral June 18 at Marshall Creek Church 2 30 p m with interment in the church cemetery Reverend Otis Atchison officiated Cox Martin Funeral Homes directors.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., preaching at 11:00 a.m., Training Union at 7:00 p.m., evening services at 8:00 p.m., and Thursday prayer meeting and Teachers and Workers Conference at 8:00 p.m. A Fathers Day exercise occurred, and a birthday song honored Mrs. C G Mojonnier, Paul Davison, and Don Davis. Election of Junior Union officers is planned Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Jack Keeton announce the arrival of a 7 pound 8 ounce son on June 20 at St Marys Hospital Centralia.
Robert Newman of Sandoval completed his sixteenth blood donation in Chicago on Tuesday June 12. His total reaches two gallons, earning the red and white donor ribbon. he eyes the three gallon club for the red white and blue ribbon and remains Sandoval’s only donor to reach sixteen pints.
Relatives and friends gathered at A L Irvin's home to celebrate Fathers Day on June 17. Attendees included Mrs. F T Huffman and family, Henry Arnold and Florence, Betty Ballance, Frank and Selah Ballance, Marcus and Margaret Cox, Ed Irvin, John Chance, A D Nichols and daughters Lucile Headley and Lela Mae Doolen. Gifts were exchanged and Mr Irvin received Alka Seltzer and good wishes for a return visit next Dad's Day.
The Bear Creek Sunshine Club met June 14 at Mrs. Beatrice Meador’s home with sixteen members present. Three visitors attended and three members were absent. The afternoon featured Mystery Pack ages contests and upcoming visits, with next meeting planned at Mrs. Grace Revis’s home and an entertainment committee led by Mrs. Caudle and Mrs. Christie.
Summer weather slows readers only briefly as small gifts arrive for the library. Donors include Charles Hill and Mrs. Ollie Farmer. New books are Forlorn River Stairs of Sand and Western Union by Zane Gray They Are Exppendable White Great Son China To Me Lusty Wind for Carolina among Book of Month Club selections.
4 H Club meeting called to order by president. Roll call and minutes read. Old and new business discussed. Talks given by Nancy Foltz Virginia Stringer and Bertha Snider. Meeting adjourned with all expressing they had a grand time.
The Good Will Club met on Thursday June 14 with eleven members and four guests. They discussed a service quilt project begun December 28 1944 with 240 names, sold 593 tickets for 148.25 dollars, expenses 18.25, donations 154.50, and cemetery cleanings completed by Decoration Day.
The Salem Sportsmen's club in Salem Illinois hosts its sixth annual picnic and barbecue June 24 at Bryan Memorial park. Activities include coon dog drag and fox drag races, gamecock fights, an Illinois beach show, children's contests, and adult entertainment. Proceeds support wildlife conservation in Marion county. Over 2000 dollars in prizes are planned. The event honors service members and is led by general chairman Herbert Fear.
The Children and Grandchildren express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy messages and floral offerings received after the loss of Mrs. Matilda Doolen.
Pastor M W Friesner leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 catechism at 6 30 evangelistic service at 7 30 prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 all are welcome to worship with us.
The Patoka Church of Christ announces a June 24 service schedule with Bible School at 9 30 a m Supt Less Walker 10 30 a m communion administered by church elders 11 00 a m sermon The Seven Churches from Revelation 1 2 3 780 p m Christian Endeavor 8 30 p m Evangelistic Service sermon Christian Union based on John 17 The pastor is Robert L Graham and invites attendance to hear the Word of God which leads to new life.
The Jett Family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during their bereavement and to the many donors of flowers.
Pvt Bonnie Palmer of Springfield Missouri married S Sg Raymond Bowen at the Springfield Chapel on June 9 Bowen son of Mr and Mrs Irvan Bowen of Fredonia recently returned from two years service in Australia The couple were weekend guests of the bride s grandfather Charlie Foltz and family then visited the bride s parents in Fairbury Illinois
Mr. A. M. Peek marked his 84th birthday and Father’s Day with a dinner at his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Peek, Mrs. Ruth Coleman and Mrs. Minnie Meece. He received calls from daughter Evelyn Limber of Chicago and son Roger Peek of Pontiac, Illinois, plus gifts and cards.
A surprise supper was organized for Mrs. Alice Murfin on her birthday June 16. About 87 friends and relatives attended with covered dishes to share a delicious meal. Attendees included Emmett Caudle family Raymond Caudle family Richard Murfin family Eberlee Norris family Luke Snyder family Asher Brummet family Charlie Myers family Simp Caudle wife Bob Ballance wife George Christie wife Ted Meador wife Curt Murfin and Miss Betty Cole. They departed later, wishing her many more birthdays.
Archie Beard chairman of the Marion County AAA announces federal crop insurance for 1945 wheat seedling growers. The plan floors protection against yield loss from hazards. July 2 starts acceptance of milk and butterfat payment applications for April May and June with unified filing and checks mailed promptly after receipt.
Beginning July 1 the office will no longer aid farmers with items rationed by OPA or ODT. The discontinuance comes from agency heads, not request. Farmers must apply directly to the controlling agency for items such as tractor fuel, new truck applications, and tractor tires. Mrs. Harlan Goff traveled to St Louis to be with her daughter Pauline Goff who had a tonsillectomy at St Marys Hospital. Pauline will rest ten days before returning to duties. Mr Archie Pugh and son from Omaha Nebraska are relatives here.
Arnold Chapel will host a Sunday School convention on Sunday June 24 at 2:00 PM with Judge James as speaker. The notice also mentions Rob ert Eaglin reporting Marine boat training at Paris Island SC and Sergeant Paul Belcher with family visiting, then moving to O Fallon Illinois.
Mrs. Ohn Sanders of Salem spent Thursday with her aunts Mrs. William Ververs and Mrs. J. A. Galaway. Rev and Mrs Freisner and family moved into the parsonage in the east part of town recently purchased from Floyd Smith. Miss Laura Ververs returned to Chicago after a ten day visit with her mother. Miss Esther Whiting returned home from Chicago. Mrs Madeline Porter joined a visit here. Mrs Aliene Greer of Effingham visited in town with William L East Chandler who was wounded on duty in the Heth Pate has received.
Milton Peddicord Skye and wife spent the weekend here with relatives. Many residents mentioned traveled to nearby towns for weddings and family visits. Corporal Virgil Steele received a second rating and honors after serving ten months in the South Pacific with the 231st Ordnance Be me Co.
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