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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
1
Louie Zimmerman hosted about thirty two relatives at the Adams home on Thursday with moving pictures of Western scenes. Numerous visits tie Patoka and Vandalia residents to Centralia, Decatur, Springfield, St Louis, Odin and other towns as relatives and friends travel, call, or vacation through the region.
Mrs. Carl McColpin and spouse vacationing in Illinois Indiana and Missouri for two weeks. Several local families visited Nashville Wednesday with relatives. Kinmundy visits with Keith Green noted. Patoka and Sandoval families celebrate a birthday at Roy Jones home. Sammy Jolliff visiting Zion with Joe Knight. Fred Leininger family to Chicago to meet C E Leininger and Ray Leininger from San Francisco.
The Good Will Club of Vernon met with Mrs Marie Crawford on Wednesday afternoon June 18. The gathering featured visiting and sewing followed by refreshments served by Mrs Crawford with assistance from Mrs Gladys Wernsman. The next meeting is set for July 2 with Mrs Nellie Doolen.
Floyd Turner left for the Army Tuesday night. Aunt Mary Ausborn passed away. Shuffler reunion held at Salem Park. Betty Bender stayed with Marie Korman in Alma. Families visited Salem on business. Cecil and Relzia Sultens were in Salem on business. Visitors at Cecil Shuffler’s included the Eagans and Bender family. Frank Smith spent seven days with his parents.
Farmers report a shortage of farm labor for the coming fruit harvest. The Illinois State Employment Service plans branch offices at Salem and other towns to locate workers, with meetings set in Salem on July 1 at 8 00 p m. Farmers may indicate needed hours and pay, while a potential service fee is discussed.
The Magissi Cemetery held its annual Ice Cream Supper on a hot Saturday night. A large crowd attended and wait staff kept busy serving ice cream. Donations totaled from Archie Pugh to Gerald Cox, with net proceeds of 95.07 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Robert Jennings of Medford Oregon announce the arrival of a baby boy born Sunday June 22 The Jennnings formerly lived in Patoka
The Baptist church announces no regular preaching this Sunday. The fifth Sunday meeting will be held at Tabernacle church in Centralia Illinois with all invited. Sunday School at 9 30 led by Superintendent P J Majonnier.
Mrs George Kutler and her daughter arrived home Tuesday after a two week visit in Texas and Louisiana with relatives and friends.
Notice is hereby given that Monday August 4 1941 is the claim date in the estate of Jennie Smith Deceased in the County Court of Marion County Illinois Claims may be filed against the estate on or before that date without the issuance of summons C D Martin Administrator Miller Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois
Notice warns parents that boys who vandalize, steal or cause trouble at the Soft Ball Park may have parents held responsible. It urges guardians to remove them from the park during daytime. Soft Ball Committee.
The Rostra Club met at Mrs. W. W. Murfin’s home on Wednesday June 18 with members and guests from Colorado and area towns. The program titled Old Mother Nature featured a paper on Nature in Art and poems by several authors amid discussion. The meeting included roll call and a talk by Mrs. W. Murfin, with plans for a July program as weather permits.
The Meachan township ladies welcomed Marion County women Republicans to the Farina M E Church basement. Mrs. Ronny Baker of Centralia presided. Mrs. Meyer of Flora was guest of honor with several Clay County guests. Plans formed for the National Defense basket dinner on Republican Day at the Salem Reunion July 30. Attendees from Patoka included Mrs. Lawson Troyer Wasem and others.
The Hollywood Candy Co. softball team from Centralia meets Patoka July 3 in what is billed as the top visiting squad of the season. Star pitcher Pete Phelps and battery Hamburg lead the lineup with Robison also shining. The public is invited. no game will be played July 4.
Vandalia Freighters face Patoka All-Stars on Friday June 27 with a June 30 slate including Cards vs Adams and Magnolia vs Pirates. July 2 features Cards against Pirates and Cards against Magnolia, with rainouts moved to the next night. The Cubs are managed by Marcus Cox and Cards by Wallace Alexander. The Centralia Moose Lodge remains undefeated and will host Patoka All-Stars on Friday July 11.
The government acts to protect American wheat growers from import competition. Import quotas set at 800000 bushels of wheat and 4 million pounds of flour aim to keep U S prices above world levels. President Roosevelt orders, guided by the Tariff Commission, seek to stabilize farm income amid a world surplus.
The county Agriculture Conservation Committee announces 1942 wheat allotments will be smaller than 1941 due to export losses and market surpluses. The national allotment is 55 million acres, Illinois at 1,676,214 acres, with county and farm shares to be released soon.
Two new Marion county advisory committee members for the National Youth Administration were named in Chicago. J M Hutchinson, 736 East 6th Street, superintendent Hollywood Candy Co., and James Willard, 416 East Cherry Street, plumber, both of Centralia, will help identify youth needs and assist NYA officials to better serve unemployed local youth through the work experience program.
Illinois apples earned worldwide acclaim in 1900, with the Illinois Writers' Project noting the fruit's state pride. An exhibit won first prize at the Internal Exposition in Paris, France, highlighting a wartime popularity and international recognition.
Miss Eunice Verves daughter of Mr and Mrs Angus Verves of Sandoval and Mr Floyd Walker son of Mr and Mrs Claud Walker of Patoka united in marriage on Saturday June 21 at 2 PM by Rev Ross Smith of Central City. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ernest Leicht of Boulder Illinois sister and brother in law of the bride. The single ring ceremony was used. They return to the bride's parents in Sandoval where they will be at home to friends.
A birthday gathering at the Beckler residence celebrated Miss Mildred Belcher with relatives and friends. A bountiful noon dinner followed by ice cream and desserts was served, with attendees including Cecil Haeus and family, Rich Pave, George San of Springfield, and the Becklers.
An event notice announces a bake sale at Cah Store organized by the Vers ion Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. The sale is scheduled for Saturday at 20 & mi and invites community patronage.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brink of Sthet om George Bude seek missing wedding records. Farwy Saoday appears in fragmented notes.
Miss Minnie Peddicord and Miss Lorene Sprinkle visited friends in Vandalia and Salem while families from St. Louis and Annapolis visited Vernon. The Spanish American War Veterans held a pot luck dinner at the Danbury home with several members absent for funerals. Various residents traveled to Centralia, Vandalia, and Alton for shopping, medical visits, and family gatherings.
The D D Club hosted a picnic at Denthalia Reservb with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Doolen and other couples attending. A noon meal featured fried chicken and passenden sides followed by outdoor games and horse shoes.
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