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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1933
Page
4
The Patoka Register lists James M. Emerson as publisher with a Friday Patoka, Illinois edition. It notes the paper is entered as second class matter and references the 1879 act. subscription is $1.50 per year.
Mrs Ida A Brent born October 4 1861 in Henry county Kentucky died February 23 at her Vernon Illinois home at 72 years 4 months and 19 days She was the daughter of Satan and Rev Rolland Brent a Methodist minister and a faithful church member since childhood She married John P Roberts in 1879 in Orange county Indiana and they had nine children two daughters and seven sons survive with several listed across Champaign Harlan Kentucky and Chicago The obituary notes the family lineage and past eighteen years of her life.
Mrs Roberts a longtime Vernon resident and Methodist Church member died after illness. She was a regular Sunday School and prayer meeting attendee and loved Bible study. She leaves five children four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. funeral held at Vernon M E Church with Rev Glotfelty presiding and burial in Vernon cemetery.
A large crowd attended the Friday night community event at the Vernon gym hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Gloffelty. Attendees enjoyed games, apples, and popcorn, sharing a good time.
The Rebekah lodge held its regular meeting Tuesday night in the I O O F hall. After the session the losing side led by Mildred Morgan hosted a party for the winning side led by Audree Green.
A style show proved very amusing with games and contests for attendees. The refreshment committee served ham sandwiches potato salad and coffee as rest Oates Marcus Cox and Wayne Walton visited after the lodge event.
The M. E. Ladies Aid Society met Thursday with Mrs. Emma Walton. 24 members and two visitors attended. Entertainment followed with a piano solo and a reading. Next month’s meeting to be with Mrs. George Walton. Vernon news notes visitors Claude Doolen and Miss Phillips, deaths of Mrs. J. P. Roberts, barber shop plans by W. L. Grey, and various local visits and travels including Miss Dot Doolen, Miss Mildred Morgan, and Miss Louise Betts.
Charley Thalman and family called on Lawrence Kissner and wife Sunday night. Dean Britt and Earl Ramsey called on Cecil Jett Friday night. Owen Belcher and family spent Sunday with Carson Chandler and family. Mrs Ethel Lone and daughter Velma called on Claude Walker and family Sunday afternoon. Donald Walker, Dean Long, Don ald Belcher and Orville Campbell spent Sunday afternoon with Ruben Thulman and Robert Arnold and family, with his mother Olive Britt and family. Fred Meyer and family called on Owen Belcher and family Sunday night. G W Lewis visiting in Cent ralia. Calvin Lewis and family of Cent rala called on Ethel Long and family Saturday evening. Roy Thalman and family spent Sunday with John Thalman and family. Mrs Ethel Lone and family and Donald Belcher called on Bob Arnold Saturday night. Miss Peggy Tacke spent Saturday night with Arlene Perrine. Mr and Mrs Frank Elifritz moved to A M Potter place. Mrs Clara Gerrish visited Mr and Mrs Harlen Gerrish Sunday. Arlene Perrine visited Francis Elifritz Saturday afternoon. Wes Black moving to Mr David Gerrishs farm. Bud Smith visited Vesper Alexander and daughter Mary Saturday night. Mrs Christina Yardley and children called on Jess Yardley and family Sunday. Darrel and Elton Foltz leaving for the north this week.
The article states the farm population is increasing at a rate of 44,000 people per month, indicating rapid growth and implying a significant expansion in agricultural communities.
The Patoka area church calendar lists Sunday March 5 services at Mound Chapel 11 a.m. and Ver non 7 p.m. Cecil Lowe to preach at Arnold Chapel. Prayer meetings in Arnold Chapel area homes Sunday and Thursday evenings, plus Patoka Tuesday 7 15 p.m. Lent season urged with daily prayer meditation and scripture study. Local visitors include W B Chilton and Abe Ashton with Bill Parker in town. social call at the Register Office noted.
Patoka and Island Chapel churches announce Sunday services with Sunday School times and Epworth League programs. The third Quarterly Conference is set for March 18. Epworth League subject explores racial themes and invites all to attend.
The February 26 Lesson-Sermon for Christian Science Churches centers on Jesus and the divine mission. It cites Hebrews 1 1 2 and Isaiah 42 6 7 and notes that Christian Science healing must be spiritually discerned and demonstrated with signs following.
Elder A C Brown will preach Sunday morning and evening at the Baptist Church. B Y P U discusses Mental Health with lesson from Prov 23 and Phil 4 6 9 Isaiah 26 3. W M S observes Home Mission Week of Prayer March 7 at Mrs G J Wasem with Mrs Lowell Belcher leading. Regular meeting March 21 at Mrs Leah Delassus with Mrs C M Rogier. Business meeting Saturday night.
The article notes a rising attendance in Sunday School with many present each week. It emphasizes the value of regular Christian education from the Bible and gratitude for the Bible as a guiding book.
James Wasem Leon Hurt and Dewitt Jennings were business visitors in Decatur on Saturday.
We thank everyone who assisted us during the sickness death and burial of our wife daughter and sister Gert rude including the minister pallbearers singers and floral offerings.
A note of heartfelt appreciation for the kindness shown by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Easton with a pledge to never forget. Blessings are wished upon them by Mr. Alvie Bollard, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore and family, Mr. and Marvin Baum, and extended grandparents, uncles, and aunts.
The Wooters family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for support during the illness and passing of their husband and father. Nancy C. Wooters D. J. Fetgatter and family B. H. Wooters and family.
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