Community notices and visits fill weekend activity in Patoka
Mrs Bertha Snook spent a week in Louisville with sister Mrs Myrtle Mosey. Other locals hosted, visited relatives, and attended events from Ohio to Indiana. Rehearsals for a play and a birthday party marked community life as residents traveled for family care, church, and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Snook
Louisville, Ky
Myrtle Mosey
Susie
Jewel Cooley
Mary Gregory
Alma
Effie Arnold
Lois Bundy
Maron
Opal Jones
E. L. Norris
Card of Thanks from Patoka Farmers Co-Op Elevator
The Patoka Farmers Co Operative Elevator Co and manager George J Wavem thank American Legion Post 543 for the Citation of Recognition presented on March 6 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Patoka
Trainee William Sides Assigned to Universal Military Unit
William J. Sides of Patoka Illinois has joined the Army Ground Forces model UNIT battalion as a trainee in the 4th Company Artillery Platoon. He enlisted January 14 in Chicago and arrived January 25 to participate in a six month Universal Military Training experiment under Brigadier General John M. Devine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Sides
W. H. Sides
Patoka
Illinois
Universal
Army Ground Forces
Regular Army
Chicago
Sides
Sandoval High School
John M. Devine
8Th Armored
Europe
2Nd Armored
Camp Hood
Tex
Patoka School News Farmed Rhythm Band to Perform at PTA Meeting
Room One reports James Luster is a new first grader from Webster school in St. Louis. Rhythm Band groups will perform Country Dance Anchors Aweigh Parade March U S Field Artillery March at the PTA on March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Luster
Webster School
St. Louis
U.S. Field Artillery
PTA
Family thanks for sympathy after loss of father
The Hickman Family expresses gratitude to all who extended sympathy and aid during the recent death of their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Your Red Cross Appeal Remains For Veterans and Soldiers
A wartime appeal urging continued support for veterans and troops. It requests contributions be sent to Miss Mac Eagan at the Bank or to Mrs. John A. Jennings, highlighting ongoing Red Cross relief efforts at home and overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Thank You From Mrs. Everett Meryman
The note expresses gratitude to the Pa toka Christian Church Victoria Chapter O E S and friends for kind remembrance during illness in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Christian Church
Victoria
O.E.S
Everett Meryman
Patoka Lions Club to hold $25,000 consignment sale
The Patoka Lions Club sponsors a March 22 consignment auction on West Main Street to raise funds for the Patoka Volunteer Fire Department. Auctioneers John Jennings and son Davis lead the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, with items donated or sold for a small commission benefiting firefighting needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Fire Department
Col
John Jennings
Harold Foltz
Lions Club
Son
Davis
Glenwood Malan Leads Ottawa Rockets to 46 38 Victory
The Ottawa Rockets defeated Streator Owens 46 to 38 on March 5. Malan led Ottawa as the Owens tied the game at 34 all with six minutes remaining before Ottawa surged ahead to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Malan
Ottawa BB
Ottawa Daily News
Ottawa Rockets
Owens
Ottawa
Malan
Patoka Elevator Receives 1947 Recognition Citation
The American Legion presented a Citation of Recognition to Patoka Farmers' Co-Operative Elevator Co. on March 6, 1947. Stanley Barnes, post commander, presented it. Virgil Herrin, assistant manager, accepted. The award commends unselfish service and loyalty to the community and national program for employing veterans during 1947, per Edgar R. Rogier, Post 543.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Department of Illinois
Patoka Farmers’ Co-Operative Elevator Co
Edgar R. Rogier
Stanley Barnes Frank E. Miller
Patoka Christian Church Sunday Services Notice
Services for Lord's Day March 16 at Patoka Christian Church include Bible School at 9 30 a m Communion at 10 30 a m Worship at 10 45 a m sermon Works Faith Young Peoples Meeting at 6 15 p m Evangelistic Meeting at 7 p m sermon A Sad Picture of a Back Slider Public invited to attend all services Heb 10 24 25 Edwin Arnold Supt Carl H Gibson Pastor
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Mar
Edwin Arnold
Carl H. Gibson
Patoka Woman's Club March Meeting Highlights
The Patoka Woman's Club held a well attended March meeting led by president Mrs. Mojonnier who appointed nominating committee members Esta Martin Levi Hill and Roy Malan for the next club year. Mrs. J W Alexander joined as a new member and Sandoval Club guests were welcomed by president Mrs. Marjorie Quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
Mojonnier
Esta Martin
Levi Hill
Roy Malan
J. W. Alexander
Sandoval Club
Marjorie Quick
Bettie Simcox
Rena Bellamy
Sandoval
O. J. Hill
Mary
An@ereck
Kinmundy
Carlyle
Jesse C. Black dies in Centralia at 54
Jesse C. Black, 54, died suddenly at 1:40 a.m. at his home on 319 West Green Street in Centralia. A watch maker born in Patoka, he lived in Centralia 30 years with a four year Army term. He leaves his wife Delpha, his mother Mrs. Thomas Jackson of Patoka, sons Donald Eugene and Thomas, daughters Ruth Hooper and Jessie Ritter plus Eva Nemath, a sister Helen Dawson, and four grandchildren. Burial was in Central City Cemetery after services at Boggs Funeral Home. Relatives from Salem Alma Pana Nokomis attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Benefiel
Anna Benefiel
Bénefel
Walter Pribble
Xenia
Ohio
Cordia Curtis
Lee Peyton
Taylorville
Enrico Bertucci
Hazel M. Cox
Springfield
Mildren Cox
Joe Sailor
Flora
J. J. Betts
Ramsey
Maude Curtis
Lester Harris
The
Pentecostal Church
Greenville
J. T. Quayle
Bell Telephone Co
Vandalia
Wensday
Marilyn
J. C. Binnion
C. D. Doolen
Myrle Meador
H. M. Fish
O. L. West
John Whitehurst
Minnie Peddicord
Alice Wilson
D. L. Freyer
E. E. Morgan
Ray Walton
Virginia Weinsman
Ruth and
Mary White
Shirley Pratt
Milton Bayliss
Joe Wickenhauser
Harold Landreth
Harry Perkins
C. F. West
Howard Peyton
Sallie Pugh
Davis Jennings
Maud Ellis
Donald Lee
Patoka
Charles Pugh
Jesse C. Black
W. Green St
Centralia
Mr. Black
S. Chestnut St
Luther Black
Clyde McAllen
Delpha White
Thomas Jackson
Donald Eugene
Thomas
North Africa
Ruth Hooper
Jessie Ritter
Eva Nemath
California
Helen Dawson
Boggs
Central City
Salem
Alma
Pana
Nokomis
Methodist Aid Receives St Patrick Day Refreshments
The Ladies Aid met at the church with Mrs. Rita Hill presiding in place of president Mrs. Gladys Jones. Mrs. Emma Martin led devotions and the program was directed by Mrs. Lela Ballance and Mildred Belcher. Mrs. Elsie Gray read "Friends" and refreshments were served in the basement by Mrs. Winnifred Spurgeon, Mrs. Sharp, and Mrs. Lela Ballance.
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Ladies Aid
Rita Hill
Gladys Jones
Emma Martin
Lela Ballance
Mildred Belcher
Elsie Gray
Winnifred Spurgeon
Sharp
Regular meeting and family night at local clubs
The Home Bureau schedule lists a regular meeting Friday March 24 at Mrs. Ellis Doolen’s home east of Vernon. Mrs. E Burton will lead a lesson on rearranging the present kitchen. Family night is Monday March 17 at 7:30 at Salem High School gym with invited friends. members bring sandwiches or cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Doolen
Vernon
E. Burton
Salem High School
Patoka PTA Meeting March 19 In Patoka Gym
The Patoka PTA meets Wednesday March 19 at 7 30 PM in the school gym. Superintendent W E McAllister of Vandalia will discuss juvenile delinquency. The Grade School Rhythm Band will perform. Publicity chairman Mrs W W Romack listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Pta
W. E. McAllister
Vandalia
W. W. Romack
Patoka Forms Volunteer Fire Department at Town Hall
The Patoka Fire Department held its organizing meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. in Town Hall with 25 members. Fire Chief O C Schroeder led the election of Jack Matchett as president, Elmer Rogier as vice president, Les Griffin as secretary treasurer, and Les Jenkins and Edwin Arnold as assistant chiefs. A district-based water source plan and individual duties were outlined. a drill will follow once equipment is purchased. Regular meetings are set for the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month. To join, contact Fire Chief Schroeder. Members include Schroeder Jenkins Arnold Jones Griffin Foltz Jennings Crawford Logan Ballance Wortman Irvin Cox Mattchett Hubbartt and others. In case of fire, call Patoka telephone operator immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFD
O. C. Schroeder
Jack Matchett
Elmer Rogier
Les Griffin
Sec
Treas
Les Jenkins
Asst
Edwin Arnold
Schroeder
O. C. Sc
A. W. Whiting
J.F. Mattchett
Orville Hubbartt
Patoka
Vernon Red Cross Solicits 1947 Members
Red Cross solicitors in Vernon include D L Freyer for business areas and residential contact Minnie Peddicord who chairs the 1947 drive. other canvassers named are Alice Wilson Cloud Betts Selby Binnion Beatrice Meador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Vernon
D. L. Freyer
Alice Wilson
Minnie Peddicord
Twon
Cloud Betts
Selby Binnion
Beatrice Meador
Willing Workers Class Holds Pa toka Church Meeting
The Willing Workers class of the Pa toka Methodist Church met in the church basement on March 12 with seventeen members present. Margaret Cox led devotions, James Ballance presided, and the group voted to hold a pre Easter bake sale. Helen Mullin and Ann Crawford provided entertainment. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs W M Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
Margaret Cox
James Ballance
Helen Mullin
Ann Crawford
W. M. Cox
Vursell calls halt to spend-and-tax budget drive
In a WCNT radio broadcast from Centralia Illinois Congressman Vursell of the 23rd District promotes a fiscally minded Congress. He pledges to cut government expenses by over five billion dollars per year and balance the budget while reducing the national debt and taxes. He admits 14 years of rising spending and taxes and says brakes are on the pay train as the nation moves to economy and patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wcnt Centralia
Ill
Vursell
Congress
Wursell
Local social notices and visits fill a Vandalia week
Local residents report weekend visits and travel in the area. Jim McCrary of Vandalia visits the Pikes. Mrs Ella Doty returns from winter with Milwaukee and Chicago relatives. Belle Prairie and Jackson area residents share weekend gatherings. A White Elephant sale is announced by the Loyal Leader class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Doty Arived
Jessie Sigfried
Milwaukee
Wisc
Lloyd Slocomb
Chicago
Slocomb
Loyal Leader Class of
The
Christian Church
Glenwood Malan
Ottawa High School
Streator
Malan
Luther Ballance
Malta
Mont
Roy Ballance
Loyal Leader Class
Patoka Methodist Church Weekly Schedule
W M Freisner pastor. Church School at 9 30 a m. Preaching at Island Chapel 11 00 a m. Evening service 7 30 p m. Thursday W 8 C S meeting 2 00 p m. Mid week service 7 30 p m. March Fellowship Supper hosts and entertainment planned. Happy Birthday for Patsy Freisner Bettie Simcox Wes Martin John L Belcher John Barnes Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Freisner
Geo. J. Wasem
Island Chapel
March Fellowship
Rita Hill
Minnie Eaglin
Effie Nichols
Ray Jones
L. W
F. B. Ballance
Patsy Freisner
Bettie Simcox
Wes Martin
John L. Belcher
John Barnes, Jr
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George Newlin
Villa Grove
Patoka School News
Room
Shirley Wadkins
Wisher School
Merle Wadkins
Jerry Gerrish
Dickie Hubbard
David Hetzler
John Davis
Margie Goff
Marie Crawford
Jo Simcox
Wamac
Murvil Moore
Patoka Lions Club
Patoka Elevator
American Legion
Patoka Womans Club
Methodist Aid
Home Bureau News
Bruce Pugh
Patoka Fire Department
Vernon Red Cross
Jim McCrary of
H. K. Pike
W. C. Carner
Belle Prairie
Keith
Mrs. Ray Outhouse
Kay
Mrs
Homer Outhouse
Grover Malan
Judy
Conway Malan
Charleston, Ill
M. D. Walker
Luther Perrine
Cornland, Ill
John Stone
Vebvs Non
William Boothman
Jacksonville
Ora Stone
Lee Griffin
Clyde Walker
Theodora Stone
David
Mrs. C. D. Martin
Mary Wickersham
Russell Snyder
Janice Carole
Virgil Kethherside
Bennie
Bernice Meyers
Princeton
Ind
Albert Tacke
Wilma Pugh
Paul Walker
Johnny
John A. Jennings
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