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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1948
Page
1
Mrs Gilla Hopkins marked her 80th birthday with a Sunday gathering at her Bloomington home. Family and friends exchanged gifts flowers and 173 cards during a basket dinner attended by relatives from Bloomington Lincoln Sandoval Carlyle Salem and others.
Room One reports measles media. pupils enjoy new library titles funded by the P T A including America Sings and many titles such as Fred Jar Harriet The Horse Just So Stories and The Long Winter. Seventh and eighth grades receive WCNT 4 H program and new books like Longshanks The Long Winter and Smoky.
Mrs. Henry Goodin of Tamalco visited her mother Mrs. Martha Cain last week. Another daughter Mrs. Iva Branch of Centralia spent Sunday with her. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Ballance and Mrs. Ina Anderson were business visitors in Salem Wednesday.
The Parent Teachers Club meeting slated for Friday February 27 was postponed due to a storm with power out 3 to 9 pm. It was held Monday evening with a large crowd and a patriotic program conducted by three teachers. David Ripple and Carol Dean Meador reported Vernon’s tournament results with third place and a trophy on display. Miss Peddicord spoke on Why School Reorganization in Illinois. Mrs Meador Headley Sorrel organized refreshments and served sandwiches and soda to attendees.
The Patoka Unit of the Marion County Home Bureau met at Mrs. E. L. Rogier’s home on Friday afternoon February 21. Elizabeth Burton Home Adviser presented Life Before and After Forty with a Green Thumb Town lesson by Mrs. Henry Hillard. Next meeting is March 19 at 1 30 p m at Mrs. DeLay’s home. An all day session February 25 at Mrs. Schroeder’s home featured Metal Etching with eleven aluminum trays and fourteen coasters made.
A group of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Nell Wernsman last Saturday evening to celebrate her birthday. The event featured visiting games and refreshments including sandwiches cake and coffee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mason Bassett Mr. and Mrs. Thurby Meador Carol Karen Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bayliss Patty Tortsie Mr. and Mrs. I C Betts Keith Joe Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Klinge Gehl Dean Helen Easley Bob Judy Manie Peddicord and Alice Wilson.
Miss Minnie Peddicord has been appointed chairman of the 1948 Red Cross Drive for Vernon and Vernon Community. The drive begins March 1 and runs throughout the week. “Many times a year the people turn to the Red Cross on ce a year the Red Cross turns to the people.” You will be asked to do your part toward supporting it.
Mr and Mrs William M Spurgeon announce a son born Sunday February 29 in Cincinnati Ohio Grandparents are Mr and Mrs S M Spurgeon Mr and Mrs Orville Maloy announce a son born February 28 at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia named Thomas Patrick Mr and Mrs Robert Johnstone announce a daughter born March 1 at St Marys Hospital Centralia weight 6 pounds 12 ounces named Juliana Grandparents are Mr and Mrs G P Wengert of Ranier Oregon and Mrs Della Johnstone of Patoka
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs O F Davis who celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on February 28. Mr and Mrs Virgil Herrin celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on Thursday. Mrs Gilla Hopkins marked her 80th birthday on Sunday February 29.
Mr and Mrs Verne Nattier and son George and Mr and Mrs Ray Farmer and son Ray Jr of Centralia visited Mrs Elizabeth Hurt at Ramsey Sunday afternoon. A number of measles cases are reported in town.
At the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet in Centralia on March 1 Patoka 4-H members earned top honors in Marion County. Nine Patoka Panthers members were among the county’s best, with George Snyder Jr. receiving the outstanding 4-H member award and a $25 War Bond. Five leaders and members, led by Carroll Mojonnier, were invited to WCNT for a March 2 broadcast discussing club work and the Fall Festival achievements. National 4-H Week promotes joining for 1948. contact Mojonnier or George Snider Jr.
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier hosted a dinner Sunday at their home honoring Mrs H L Smith of Decatur and Mr P J Mojonnier. Attendees included families of Decatur Vandalia Centralia and local relatives with extended households.
Mr and Mrs C D Doolen entertained at cards at their home last Tuesday evening. Three tables were in play. Refreshments of sandwiches salad and coffee were served. Present were Mr and Mrs J C Binnon Mr and Mrs Floyd Arnold Mr and Mrs A F Hathaway Helen Easley Minnie Peddicord Alice Wilson and Hazel Cox
Mrs Donna Jennings announces local Red Cross drive solicitors for 1948. Named are Mrs Lady Hopkins Mrs Mildred Belcher Mrs Thelma Arnold Mrs Mildred Waseman Mrs Clara Wernesman Mrs Audrey Kissner Mrs Elsie Gray Mrs Joy Boyd Mrs Thelma Jennings Mrs Helen Mullens Mrs Maud Mason and L W Ballance. Contributions may be handed in or mailed to any of the listed solicitors.
We express gratitude to neighbors and friends who helped gather our corn on Tuesday February 24 and for tokens of friendship during our years here. As we move to Alma we will cherish your kindness and memory. May God bless you and keep you in His care Joseph Etna Knight and Judy.
Mr and Mrs Albert Weinsmart spent last weekend with their daughter and family at Springfield. Mrs Jessie Robertson of Vandalia visited Mrs Lulu Troyer Monday.
The Christian Church at Patoka has called Brother Donald Hargrave and his wife to minister to the church for the coming year. Hargrave, a Lincoln Bible Institute graduate, comes from the Gillespie church where he served two and a half years. They plan to move to Patoka this summer after school ends and will devote full time to the congregation. Services begin March 7 with morning and evening preaching plus weekly activities and services through the week.
Mr and Mrs Wes Martin hosted a dinner Sunday February 29 at their home for Wes Martins 78th birthday which falls on March 3. The gathering included Dr and Mrs Dale Martin and Mary of St Louis Mo Mr and Mrs Dean Martin Tommy Dean and Ann of Sandoval Mr and Mrs Darvin Jones and Valda Mr and Mrs Roy Jones and Artie Rogier were afternoon callers.
Mr and Mrs O F Davis honored on their 48th wedding anniversary celebrated February 28 with family in Greenville. Hosts included Mr and Mrs C M Rogier and Mr and Mrs L F Wasem alongside other relatives.
Mrs Isabel Doolen Alice Wilson and Hazel Cox led a Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering with sixteen members and guest Miss pa Jones. Devisions by Mrs Joan Olin covered Racial Prejudice and Paine College's work in Augusta Georgia. Donations and votes supported Miscoinary work Japan Old Folks Home Lawrenceville and McKendree College.
Twenty four Lions and two guests attended a Patoka Lions Club supper at the Methodist Church basement. Discussions included a $10 donation to the Red Cross, plans for a Boy Scout head, inviting the local grade school basketball team, and an Easter egg hunt. The group also explored a cabin site and estate on the Okaw, and debated school district changes toward a unit system with districts 51 and 52.
At Sandoval Community High School gymnasium Sandoval and Salem trounced opponents in regional play. Salem defeated Farina 70 to 24 led by Bob Warden with 16 points. Sandoval beat Saint Dominic 73 to 21 with Yorkin scoring 15. Sandoval faces Salem in the semi finals March 4 as tournament coverage continues.
The Music Literature and Art Department announces the March program with Roll Call Some Effect Music Has Upon Me Solo Thomas Ritter Reading Darlene Wortman Duet Rev and Mrs M W Friesner Paper Music Now and Fifty Years Ago by Mrs John A Jennings Refreshments bring dinner plate fork spoon and cup Elsie Gray Chairman.
Elizabeth Burton outlines the Illinois Home Bureau Federation plan to boost youth work. The program promotes 4 H and Rural Youth enrollment, supports these groups with funds, and urges collaboration to provide education and safe, well organized entertainment for rural youths.
The author argues that tax money should support the local grade and high school for residents' own children rather than funding distant districts. Per capita costs rise with student numbers, but taxpayers gain by investing locally where improvements are tangible and convenient.
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