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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1941
Page
5
The Good Will club met with Emma and Sophia Pratz on Wednesday for quilting and visiting. Three members were absent. Neighbors were invited to cut and haul wood despite the cold, producing a nice pile by afternoon. A pot luck dinner plus a goose dinner was served at noon by the hostesses.
The article lists members present including Mrs Lady Belcher Mrs Emil Beyers Mrs Mandy Binnion Mrs Ruth Caudle Mrs Marie Crawford Mrs Nellie Doolen Mrs Cliffie Gillespie Mrs Mary Kotmeyer Mrs Anabelle Leininger Mrs Maude Meador Mrs Tina Murfin Mrs Sorrell and Misses Emma and Sofia Protz. Guests were Mrs Dessie Abendroth Mrs Glenna Hollingsend Valda Jean Gillespie and Alice Caudle. The wood crew included Geo Sorrell Marty Beyers Geo Gillespie Laverne Belcher Harold Gadel Sydney Belcher Jesse Walton Philip Wilmer and Myrl Meador Pat Murfin Chas Hollingsead Henry Abendroth and others. Next meeting will be next Wednesday with Mrs Tina Murfin.
A large crowd attended a chairvari and kitchen shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Palmer, with Mrs. Palmer formerly Miss Roberta Ritchie of Salem. Various local families and visitors were noted in attendance and in calls to neighbors throughout the period.
Independence residents and guests were involved in a series of weekend visits and social activities. Families including the Wengerts, Bates, Britt, Stevenson, and Johnstone circulated among local homes and attended events such as a basketball game and a funeral. A tree-related accident injured Pat Murfin, and evangelist visitors performed at Independence School with music by Mr. Krause.
The Pinochle club gathered Saturday evening at Harry Easton home with four tables in play. Warren Lake won high score Maude Brumfield had low Julia Towler was floating as guests departed to meet again next week. Present were Albert Towler Mike Meyers Henry Brumfield Carl Easton John Houston Jr Elmer Kinney Dorothy Christie Warren Lake Wloyd Belcher Orville Hopkins Fora Payne.
100 attended Sunday School with offering 6.70. Birthday songs for Miss Bettie Simcox Wes Martin Nellie Mae Crawford and Evelena Jennings. Good Samaritan offerings 27.00 Patoka church 5.00 Island Chapel. February average 115 per Sunday with 6.20 offering. No Thursday prayer services due to Vernon revival. Order of services March 9 1941: 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 morning service 6:30 Young People 7:00 evening service. C M Miller pastor.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Taggert entertained several friends at a formal party Tuesday evening at their home. Dancing and games followed by late refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Redman, Bert Hicks, Maxine Scott, Zola Miller, Ruth McKinney, Betty Simcox, Virginia Henry, Curly Vare, Dick Riley, Luther Ballance, Tom Altom, Wayne Brumfield, Max Quayle, Wesley Smith, and James Quayle.
Mrs W M Cox hosted the Sew No More club Monday evening for sewing and visiting. Guests enjoyed a luncheon and planned to meet again next week with Mrs Robert Eagan as hostess. Members present included Mesdames Ballance Logan Jennings Smith and Eagan. Mr and Mrs Artie Rogier Hill and L P Hill attended the funeral of Mrs Hill's niece at Moweaqua Illinois Monday afternoon.
The map shows Europe on short rations with Portugal near normal supply. Belgium and Poland face actual famine, Spain France Holland Norway and Finland close behind. The United States may provide aid via a neutral agency to ensure distribution to non-belligerent civilians.
Patoka High School, after sweeping the District tournament with large margins, advances to the Regional at Centralia this week. Wednesday they beat Farina and Friday face Salem in what locals call a must see ball game with town backing the team.
The No. 1 C. D. Martin well northwest of town leads in the new east field as a potential top producer. Gulf Co. drilled 35 feet of saturated Cypress in No. 2 L. P. Hill and moved toward Benoist, now reported dry. No. 1 Sephens has oil string pipe run and cemented. No. 2 Sephens to be drilled next, then H. G. Hudspeth's third well. No. 1 Thalman shut for repairs. Shell No. 1 Miller drilling. No. 2 Hudspeth nearing completion. No. 2 Heist progress. Local social notes: Mrs. Jack Carlyle and Pauline Hayes visited Thos. Hayes family. Mojonnier and Wa sem attended a Tuesday banquet in Centralia. Miss Laura Ververs of Chicago visiting Wm. Ververs and sister Mrs. Paul Schmidt in Carlyle.
A February 28 charivari and shower honored newlyweds Burl Quick and his bride at the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Mack Payne. Guests enjoyed the evening, and the couple opened gifts described as nice and useful. Best wishes for happiness were extended.
Mrs Claude Meador expresses thanks to those who sent beautiful cards and letters while she was in the Mark Greer Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hayes and Mr and Mrs Tom Hayes with daughter Agnes Mae report a grand trip to Miami Florida and several points of interest.
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