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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
1
In Patoka area residents push for a district 100 road project with widespread signatures. The appeal highlights past road hardships, urges immediate action, and stresses that participation benefits families, neighbors, and future generations.
Margaret Kain Purnell 81 of Sandoval died February 24 at St Marys hospital Centralia after a prolonged illness. Born September 12 1869 in Odin Illinois she moved with her parents to Sandoval as a child. She married Ed B Purnell October 6 1902 in Belleville and fostered nephew George Robert Parker. Survived by husband foster son brother and several nieces and nephews. Funeral February 27 at St Lawrence Catholic Church Sandoval with interment in St Lawrence Cemetery.
A family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cooper’s home celebrated three birthdays Becky Murray Barnes Gale Cooper with singing and visits. Conway Malan, son of Roy and Patoka residents, earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois and now serves in the Army, in basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
Mrs Ida Murphy widow of the late Rev Hodge Murphy died at her Marietta home on February 17. The Murphys were well known in the area where he served as pastor of the M E South Church. Funeral services were conducted at the Marietta Methodist Church with burial there beside her husband and son Bryan.
The Patoka Parent Teachers Council will meet Friday evening March 2 at 7 30 in the School Gymnasium. All members and friends are invited. The refreshment committee asks each member to bring one dozen cookies.
Milton Bayliss and sisters and brother express gratitude to neighbors and friends for words of sympathy and beautiful flowers sent after their sister's passing. May God's blessing rest upon you all.
Eastern Star notes report Victoria Chapter No 253 O E S held a regular meeting on Monday night February 26. The chapter received an invitation to attend Melrose Chapter Vanlalia on Thursday night March 1. Sisters Bertha Dansbury Florence Meador and Brother Alfred Dalrymple were reported sick. Refreshments of cookies and coffee were served after closing.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Austin of Sandoval quietly observed their 59th anniversary on February 25 at home. He, 83, began in coal mines and lost a leg in 1935. she, 79, is Miss Maude Prather before marriage. They have three children and attend the Pentecostal Church of Sandoval.
Central City wedding reported for Miss Wilma Mowen grade teacher on Friday evening February 23 attendees include Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier Mr and Mrs Virgil Bancroft Mrs Lora Altom Mrs Bill Nattier and daughters Mrs Edwin Arnold Mrs Florence Linton Mrs Evelyn Jolliff Miss Christina Crawford Bettie Limecox James Thomas Jessie Lou Judy Snider and others who attended the reception.
The Marion County Rural Youth group met February 22 at Sandoval High School with about 25 members and guests. President George Snyder led the business session, planning refreshments for Home Bureau Family Night on March 16 and an upcoming annual banquet. The evening included recreation and refreshments.
Mrs Gusta Beyers thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during illness including cards letters and gifts stating appreciation for support and thoughtful acts.
Panama City Florida March 2 Lt Maurice D Walton son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Walton Memphis Tenn graduates from the Security Air Police Officer training at Tyndall Air Force Base He completed six weeks of instruction in armed and unarmed combat military law arrest and search investigation procedures and ethics Now an Air Police Officer he will serve in Air Police units across the Air Force
Special notice states the Board of Education plans to award the head custodian role to one man for the new Community Unit High School. A discussion on an assistant custodian follows. The next board meeting is at Patoka Grade School Gym on Wednesday night March 7. Bids must reach the board before that date. Bidders may attend the meeting if they wish.
Mr and Mrs Virgil Wernsman celebrate the birth of their grandson Velda Heinzman’s son born February 23 at St Marys hospital Centralia weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Mrs Susanna McClelland 95 of Sandoval Ill passes away February 26 Born October 14 1855 in Springfield Ohio she lived on a farm near Sandoval with her husband G W McClelland who died February 19 1943 She leaves daughter Mrs Mabin Wood three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral services were held February 28 at the Sandoval Methodist Church Interment at Sandoval cemetery
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gambell Jr announce the arrival of a baby daughter on Sunday February 18 at St Marys hospital. Vickie Lynn weighs 4 lb 14 oz and joins grandparents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Gambbell of Shattuc and Mr and Mrs Lee Hudspeth of west of Patoka.
Rev. A. S. Dalrymple of the Methodist Church has been in the past several days, but is now reported as improved.
Mrs Pauline Lutz and Mrs Florence Tinkner hosted at their mother Mrs Frank Crawford’s home honoring Mrs Lyle Black on February 27. Guests included Mrs Deneen Walker and baby, Mrs George Wickersham, Mrs Vera Mae Stephens who sent a gift, and many others. Prizes went to Mrs Raymond Parker and Mrs Deneen Walker.
Amon James Steiling born July 21 1903 in Fayette County Illinois son of Henry and Clara Hagte Steiling died February 21 1951 in Jacksonville Illinois at age 47. He married Mary Lake January 1 1927 and had four children. Funeral services were held February 28 at Hunter Funeral Home Vandalia with burial in Patoka cemetery.
We express thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for sympathy and help shown during illness and at the time of death and burial of our beloved Amon J Sterling.
Funeral services for Lois Dean Murray Markovske were held at the Christian Church in Odin with Rev. R. L. Thorp presiding. Interment followed at Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin. She was the widow of George Markovske and mother of Harry Stuart of St. Louis, with surviving Murray siblings and other relatives.
The Methodist Sunday School reported 55 attendees and birthday songs for Dick Bassett, Helen Basley, and Neil Wernsman. The Vernon Grade School basketball team beat Raccoon Grade School at home Tuesday. Families gathered at the Milton Bayliss home for weekend visits and attended the funeral of Josie LeMay in Kinmundy. The Women's Society of Christian Service met at Lauren Klinge’s home with sixteen members present.
Sunbeam gathering for children at the Baptist Church on Saturday March 3 from 2 to 3 PM. Activities include flag salutes prayer roll call song booklets on 5 aims an acrostic MARC H and class topics with election of officers games and refreshments.
Patoka residents report social visits including Thanksgiving and Past Masters Night at the Masonic Lodge in Sandoval. Guests include the Chance and Logan families, Grace Bales starting a Colorado Springs vacation, service members from Fort Leonard Wood, hospital duty for Betty Towler, and a February 21 birth at St Marys Centralia.
Patoka Christian Church schedules Bible School at 9 30 am with Gerald Cox as Superintendent. Morning Worship includes Lord's Supper. Evening Evangelistic Services at 7 30 pm, plus Teacher Training Study. Tom McGee is the minister and invites all to attend and participate.
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