Patoka Library Receives New Book Donations and State Volumes
Patoka Public Library lists recent donors including Estella DuComb Mildred Wasem Harriet Meador Lola Morey Harold Williams and Elmer Belcher Ethel Long Betty Altom and Robert Nattier The first state book lot returned another shipment is expected H G Hudspeth donated funds for a new books fund A catalog now shows 745 volumes and 244 borrower cards.
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Estella DuComb
Mildred Wasem
Harriet Meador
Lola Belle Morey
Harold Williams
Elmer Belcher
Ethel Long
Betty Altom
Chas. Pugh
Robert Nattier
Obituary of Enoch Sherman
Enoch Sherman born September 9, 1853 in Marion County Illinois was orphaned in youth. He married Lucy Ann Morris on December 18, 1874 and had four children. He joined the M E Church in 1870 and remained faithful despite blindness. He moved to Patoka in 1915 and died after his wife in 1928. Funeral held March 9 at the M E Church with Rev S M Spurg eon officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery near Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Sherman
John
Diannah Sherman
Marion County
Illinois
Clinton County
Lucy Ann Morris
Jane Clark
East St. Louis
M. P. DuComb
Patoka
E. E. Sherman
R. N. Sherman
Bay City
Michigan
M. E. Church
Girls Basketball Games Last Week Reported Wins
The grade school girls basketball teams played March 2 and 9 under the public welfare recreational department. Hokiepokes led with Mary Eaglin 4 baskets and Mae Field 1. Rinkydinks added Patsy Spurgeon 1 free throw and Betty Altom 1 basket. Scores were 9 to 5. March 9 Hokiepokes Mae Field 1 and Mary Eaglin 5 baskets for 11. Rinkydinks Patsy Spurgeon 1 basket Fae Field 1 basket Betty Alcom 1. score 6. Attendance rose and a weekly tournament begins this week with results to follow.
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Recreational Department of Public Welfare
Hokiepokes
Mary Eagilin
Wanda Eaglin
Rinkydinks
Patsy Spurgeon
Betty Altom
Fae Field
Mae Field
Mary Eaglin
Betty Alcom
Ladies Aid Church members honor birthday host at Glenridge
The Christian Church Aid ladies gathered at Lena Nolte’s Glenridge home last Thursday for a pot luck birthday tea. Nineteen members and six visitors attended the day, presenting a tea towel gift and messages from a mystery pal. Afternoon plans centered on the upcoming Easter Sale.
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The
Christian Church Aid
Lena Nolte
Glenridge
Ninteen Aid
Household Science Club Meeting Postponed to March 16
The Household Science club reschedules its meeting from March 9 to March 16. All members are urged to attend.
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Household Science Club
Legislators Back Work Relief Over Dole in Illinois
Illinois Agricultural Association urges work relief to replace dole, with the State Legislative Commission endorsing the plan and proposing new projects to employ the unemployed on roads and streets. The report cites administration costs at 9.77 percent and calls for county directors of relief under gubernatorial oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Agricultural Association
State Legislative Commission
Marion County Farm Bureau
IAA
Agricultural Association
Ayelen
Commission
Federal Relief Administration
Burns
Hickman
Edgar County
Illinois Emergency Relief Commission
Man as image of God featured in Christian Science lesson
Sunday lessons across Christian Science churches center on man as created in God’s image. The Golden Text cites Psalms 37 23 about the steps of a good man ordered by the Lord. Genesis describes creation of man in God’s likeness and dominion over earth and life.
Things Not For Sale
A reflective piece argues that many things money cannot buy include health wisdom friendship faith and happiness. It warns that true value lies in non monetary riches and that people must invest effort and character to gain life’s most meaningful goods.
G A and R A Meeting At Hay Home Saturday
Members of the G A and R A groups of the Baptist Church gathered at Rev. and Mrs. W H Hay’s residence on Saturday afternoon. Four guests joined as new members and discussions focused on teaching them to observe all things with talks on Christian schools abroad. Popcorn was served and children played games. The next meeting is set for April 13 at Paul Spurgeon’s home.
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G. A
R. A
The
Baptist Church
W. H. Hay
Fight
Paul Spurgeon
Springfield visitors and Kinmundy funeral notes
Lucian Gaston Mr Narfleet Roger Young and Lee Britt were business visitors in Springfield on Friday. O H Britt and family attended the funeral of Clarence Posey in Kinmundy Sunday afternoon.
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Lucian Gaston
M. E. Church Chorus Honors Longtime Leader
The M. E. Church Choir and guests met at Mrs. Belle Beckmeyer’s home on a March Saturday to honor pianist and longtime leader Mrs. Leona Belcher. The evening featured anagrams and reminiscences with a gift of a mirror from Mr. F. M. Smith, followed by refreshments as Belcher and her husband prepared to move to Wisconsin. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ballance, A. M. Peek, S. O. Spurgeon, Elmer Belcher, Frank Miller, Mae Eagan, and Belle Beckemeyer.
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M. E
Belle Beckmeyer
Leona Belcher
F. M. Smith
Elmer Belcher
Frank Miller
Mae Eagan Eagan
Belle Beckemeyer
Methodist Silver Tea Trusts St Patrick Theme
Mrs Mildred Belcher hosted a Methodist Church Silver Tea on Friday evening with the Belcher and Gray families prominent. Mrs Beckmeyer led the business. Miss Anna Belcher supervised entertainment. March spirit featured shamrocks and Irish antics. guests included Mrs Roland Belcher and family of Peoria. April meeting to be with Mrs Elsie Gray.
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Mildred Belcher
Beckmeyer
Logan
Anna Belcher
St. Patrick
Pat
O’flanigan
Malone
Ireland
McDonald’s
Belcher
Mabel Belcher
Irene Belcher
Robert Belcher
Roland Belcher
Peoria
Elsie Gray
Entertains Ladies And Society Hosts March Gathering
Members and guests of the Ladies Aid of the M E Church met at Mrs A M Peek's home on Wednesday afternoon March 6. Devotions led by President Mrs Belle Willett and a prayer by Mrs Simcox preceded a business and devotional session and social hour. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Smith and Mrs Cruse. The next meeting will be at the church on Wednesday afternoon April 3 with Mrs Jennings, Mrs Logan and Mrs Minnie Eaglin as hostesses.
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Ladies Aid
M.E. Church
A. M. Peek
Belle Willett
Simcox
Smith
Cruse
Jennings
Logan
Minnie Eaglin
Potoka Woman's Club Meeting Postponed This Saturday
The Pa toka Woman's club announced a postponed meeting from last Saturday to this coming Saturday. Members are urged to attend to gain from an interesting program and benefit the group.
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Patoka Woman's Club
Oglesby Lucas Wedding Noted in Kinmundy and Salem
News reports the marriage of Mrs. Des sie Lucas of Kinmundy to Mr. Henry Oglesby of Salem. The ceremony occurred February 27 at the Salem Christian Church, with Rev Lovell officiating. P J Mojonnier and John L Belcher traveled to Springfield this week regarding a new road proposition.
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Dessie Lucas
Kinmundy
Henry Oglesby
Salem
Lovell
Salem Christian Church
P. J. Mojonnier
John L. Belcher
Springfield
Obituary of George Wernsman Pioneer Resident of the Community
George Wernsman born May 25 1857 in Portsmouth Ohio was the son of Adam and Martha Wernsman He died March 9 1935 aged 77 years 9 months and 16 days He was married to Sarah Howell in 1887 she died in 1926 They had one child Elmer who died in infancy He leaves a brother Henry Wernsman of Patoha and many relatives Rev J M Smith conducted the funeral at the home on March 11 Interment was in Meador cemetery
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George Wernsman
Adam
Martha Wernsman
Portsmouth
Ohio
Sly
Sarah Howell
Elmer
George
Gladys Ec Neha Jamie
Henry Wernsman
Patoha
J. M. Smith
Meador Cemetery
Funeral Service for Mrs Anna Walden At Christian Church
Funeral service for Mrs. Anna Walden was held Friday afternoon at the Christian Church in Patoka with Rev. J. M. Smith and Rev. H. M. Cady officiating. Attendees from out of town included several Walden relatives from Colfax Peoria Alton Decatur and Saybrook among others. A son of the deceased contributed a poem remembering the family’s missed gatherings and the mother’s longing for all together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Walden
Christian Church
Patoka
J. M. Smith
H. M. Cady
James Walden
Colfax
C. H. Walden
Pat
Aurora
Elton Walden
Donald
Geraldine
Jamies H. Walden
Peoria
Leo A. Chapman
Joy
Normal
Maurine Chapman
Berwyn
John Blair
Ann Ellen
George Knight
Hubert
Alton
R. E. Collins
Earla Mage
Earl
Decatur
Oscar Eades
Argenta
Daniel Larry
Saybrook
E. J. Tipton
W. J. Peters
Men of Christian Church Elect Officers at March Meeting
The Christian church men's class met March 6 for a social, electing President Mr. Field and Secretary Treasurer Frank Elifritz. An entertainment committee was chosen. After, attendees visited Mr Field's home for hamburgers coffee and planning. The next meeting is at Mr Perri's home on the first Wednesday in April.
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The
Christian Church
Mr. Field
Frank Elifritz
Field
Perri
Card of Thanks From the Wernsman Family
The Wernsman and Prots families express gratitude for kindness shown during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Henry Wernsman, Mr and Mrs James Werneman, Mr and Mrs Everette Wernsman, Mr and Mrs Paul Prots, Mr and Mrs Walter Wernsman, Mr and Mrs Albert Wernseman, Virgil Wernsman and other relatives acknowledge the support received.
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Henry Wernsman
James Werneman
Everette Wernsman
Paul Prots
Walter Wernsman
Albert Wernseman
Virgil Wernsman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patoka Public Library
State Books
H. G. Hudspeth
Ladies Aid Christian Church
Dole
Christian Science Churches
Man
Churches of Christ
Scientist
G. A. and
R. A. Meeting
M. E. Church Chorus Entertain
Methodist Church
Silver Tea Meeting
Woman’s Club Meeting
Oglesby-Lucas
Geo. Wernsman
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