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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1938
Page
1
Hugo Rennekamp, caretaker of the Mueller cabin, was fatally crushed Saturday evening when his wagon team ran away. He was thrown from the wagon and caught between a tree and the wheel, dying instantly. The body was taken to Decatur by Moran and Son and burial occurred at Fair Lawn Cemetery.
Albert Bowen son of Mr and Mrs Wash Bowen of south of Pa tok a and Lois Robinson of Peoria were united in a double ring ceremony Friday evening in Peoria. The couple will live in Peoria where they both are employed. Friends gathered at the groom’s parents home Saturday night for an old time chivary.
John H. Boye and his sister Miss Boye of St Paul suffered serious injuries when their Dodge veered off Route 51 near Shobonier. Boye lost steering control as a tie rod failed, doors jammed, and Bert Manion aided rescues. He was released from Greer Hospital. Miss Boye remained for care after X-rays. Boye is a Republican county treasurer candidate and the pair were en route to St Paul from Vandalia.
The Lesson Sermon across Christian Science churches on Sunday March 6 centers on man as defined by Spirit. The Golden Text states all led by Spirit of God are sons of God. Bible citations include Psalms praising God’s mercy and lasting Israelite covenant. The cited science text by Mary Baker Eddy discusses mortal delusion and the need to yield to one Mind and one God.
Mr and Mrs Frank Frizzell marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Alma home with relatives neighbors and old friends. A morning arrival with baskets a hearty dinner and an afternoon of well wishes followed by a devotional service. Attendees included Frank Kline Alice Kline Harry Warren John Boring Cyrus Arnold Robt Walton and many more from Patoka Kinmundy Effingham Farina Tonti and surrounding areas.
Lilly No 1 in Loudon township Fayette County flowed into tanks and marked first Stine sand production in the Illinois Oil Boom. Owned by John Farrelly and associates and drilled by Virgil R. Bachelor on 118 acres in Carter Oil Co. block. Other Beecher City wells Clow No 1 and Mary Miller No 1 follow in Benoist sand with varying status. A rig rises on J J Metzger farm two miles east of Shobonier amid Fayette County activity.
Horner endorsed candidates led by Louie E. Lewis of Christopher travel the state in a caravan to Salem and Centralia, addressing voters on March 15 about opposing Chicago bossism and supporting Horner policies. Other riders include Sen. T W Smith, Adam F. Bloch, and Scott W. Lucas with allies O Hearn and Jensen.
A quilting party was held at Mrs. Hazel Brown's Bear Creek home with twenty four ladies attending. A pot-luck dinner was served at the new hour. Miss Dorothy Ververs of Carlyle visited Chicago from Sunday to Wednesday for the Midwest Trade Convention at the Sherman Hotel March 7 8 9.
The Cardinals announce an unprecedented early ticket office opening in the Arcade Building on March 16 to handle demand for the April 19 opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Sportsman’s Park. Public sale and mail orders begin next Tuesday with out of town reservations available by phone.
C. W. Martin celebrated his sixty eighth birthday Sunday with family gathering at his home. A noon dinner followed a basket dinner. Attendees included Henry Meador and wife Charley Jones and wife Ira Martin and wife Roy Jones and family Dean Martin and family and Dr. Dale Martin of Crystal City Missouri.
Lucille Garrett and Robert Eagan wed Saturday evening March 15 at 7 32 pm in the M E Church parsonage with Rev Shaffer officiating. The couple, connected to Kinmundy and Patoka circles, plan to run their new Nation Wide home owned market and grocery venture after recent purchase of the P B Simcox meat market and store.
The M E Church hosts a revival with Rev. Monroe Smith and Rev. N D Matzer preaching this week. Mr. Matzer preaches again Friday March 11, and Rev. M D Ballance assists. Frank Doerner arrives March 14 for two weeks of singing and preaching.
Mrs. Clayton Beery hosted a Friday night shower at her home for Miss Lucille Garrett on March 4. A large gathering of friends attended and many fine gifts were received by the guest of honor.
The American Legion and Auxiliary celebrate the nineteenth birthday of the Legion at the Hall on Thursday evening March 17. A good program will be followed by a pot luck supper. Ex-service men and families are urged to attend with sandwiches salad and service for family. Meeting begins promptly at 7:00 p m. Mr and Mrs Everett Howell of Salem visited Sunday in Patoka with friends.
Vernon and Veron Shobonier high schools stage eight competitive bouts and 38 exhibitions at Vernon High School gym Wednesday night March 16 at 7 30 p m. Rivalry runs strong in all athletics as fans gather to cheer the championships and trophies.
Charles Finch born August 14 1865 died February 15 1938 at 72 years 6 months 1 day. He married Alta Perkins January 1 1900 and they had four children two of whom preceded him in death. He leaves Alma wife Mary Sulfens Chester Salem two grandchildren Dean and Hilda Maxine Sullens two brothers Wilson Jasper and sister Dollie Hammon and many relatives. He was a member of Zion M E Church for 28 years and cared for his invalid companion for almost eight years.
Mary Tola Hester Oglesby, daughter of John W. and Diora Oglesby, born July 5, 1884, died March 2, 1938 at age 53 years, 7 months, 25 days. She lived in Zion all her life, suffered poor health, leaves a brother, five nephews, cousins, and many friends. Funeral at Zion Church March 8 at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Ross Smith officiating. Burial in Jones cemetery.
On Sunday March 6 at 2 p m at the first Methodist Episcopal church in Anderson Indiana Mrs Evelyn V Holland Hurst wed Dr G C Hallenbeck in a ceremony attended by close relatives Miss Alice Murfin Patoka was bridesmaid and Maurice Dorenger Fort Wayne best man After a weeklong trip they will reside at St Regis Apartments Chicago Later Dr Hallenbeck will open Fort Wayne offices Mrs Ida Smith underwent a hospital operation Tuesday morning and was reported recovering well.
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