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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1946
Page
1
Vernon and surrounding towns see visits and travels as residents stop by from Decatur Vandalia Collinsville and Gary Indiana. Many short trips include Wells Williams and Pratts while plays raise funds for the PTA and a property sale closes with Murfin’s purchase. Birth announcements and illnesses appear among the week’s society items.
The Patoka American Legion Post and Auxiliary observe the Legion's 27th birthday with a March 15 party at the local hall. A 6:30 p.m. pot-luck supper invites all veterans and families to attend with a covered dish and silverware for each family. Frank Miller, Commander.
The church schedules Sunday School at 10 30 a m and preaching at 8 00 a m with Training Union at 7 00 a m A family night is set for March 20 at 7 30 p m A revival week is planned April 22 28 appointing Finance Artie Rogier D C Stringer and E M Outhouse Entertainment P J Mojonnier Mrs Lowell Belcher Publicity P J Mojonnier and Harry Nattier
The Patoka 4-H club met at the leader’s home Monday night March 11 with eight members present. George Davis Jimmie Ohles and Bertha Snider spoke. Lois Britt and Beverly Snider will speak next time. A short play titled 4-H Club Activities was performed by Bertha Snider Lois Britt Jimmie Ohle and George Davis. Refreshments followed served to members and guests. The next meeting will be with the Davis boys.
The Patoka Woman's Club held its March gathering with good attendance. President S. M. Spurgeon led the session as secretary Rose Mojonnier announced a $86 Red Cross drive total and delegates to the District Meeting in Salem on April 26.
About fifteen student preachers from Lincoln Bible College will visit Patoka Christian Church on Friday March 15. A basketball game between L B S team members and Patoka independents kicks off at 8 15 p m in the Patoka gym. A New Testament professor will preach at 7 00 p m with services and the game to follow. Local boys Bob Graham Luther Perrine and Bob Hargraves are mentioned. Sunday School 9 30 a m Communion 10 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Christian Endeavor 7 00 p m Evening Preaching 7 30 p m.
M. M. Jensen retires as manager of Shattuc Lumber Company after 33 years serving Clinton and Marion Counties. He will live in Shattuc. His nephew Hugh Jensen takes charge March 1, continuing the "Fairness to All" policy and brings seven years of prior Lumber Company service plus army construction experience.
The Sophomore Class of Pa toka High School will sponsor a bake sale on Saturday March 23 at Martin’s Cash Store. Funds support student activities and class projects.
Mr and Mrs O J Hill announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mildred to Ray Gray son of Mr Lyle Gray of Milwaukee Wisconsin Miss Hill graduated from Patoka High School in 1945 and is at tending Sandoval C H S Mr Gray attended high school in Milwaukee before entering military service three years ago from which he was recently discharged
Mr and Mrs Fred Schaffnit celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 PM on Monday March 18 at their home two miles north of Sandoval. They invite friends to visit during the event.
A Vernon Methodist Church Youth Sing-Spiration is planned for March 17 at 2 30 p m. The program features special singing and a guest speaker and invites all young people and their friends to attend and perform a special number.
May Kell, daughter of Porter and Sarah Kell, was born January 11, 1879 in Raccoon Township, Salem, Illinois, and died March 5, 1946 near Patoka, Illinois, at age 67. She married James Fredrick Meyer December 28, 1899. Survived by three daughters, two sons, eleven grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral March 7 at Patoka Christian Church with Rev. Carl Gibson. interment in Patoka Cemetery.
Parents and friends in the Wisher School District enjoyed a social evening with games and refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Friday in April, with the men in charge of the program. Attendees are asked to bring a sauce dish a spoon and a quarter.
The Patoka Methodist Church lists 9 30 a m Sunday School led by George Wasem, 11 a m Morning Worship, 7 30 p m preaching at Island Chapel, 2 p m Thursday W S C S meeting, and 7 30 p m Midweek Prayer. Evening services at Island Chapel begin Sunday and run two weeks. Pastor Friesner preaches and all are welcome.
Victoria Chapter Order of Eastern Star welcomed five new members on Monday evening March 11. The new members are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnstone, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Merryman, and Mr. Charles Merriman. Officers presented the ceremony and guests from Sandoval and Vandalia attended. Refreshments followed a social hour.
The Vernon Methodist Youth Fellowship held its monthly meeting Monday evening with about 130 attendees from Alma Salem Odin and Sando val. Rev E M Dycus of Salem Methodist Church spoke during the program and after business and devotion the group enjoyed a social in the gym.
National 4-H Week highlighted the program as a force for cooperative traits and family life. In Patoka, youth ages 10 to 21 are urged to join through leaders Mrs. Bruce Pugh and Carroll Mojonnier. Last year’s girls attended church services and plan to recruit new members in April.
We express gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our mother Mrs May Meyer. May God’s richest blessings be yours from her children and grandchildren.
All Marion county Republicans and their families are invited to a potluck luncheon at Odd Fellow's Hall Centralia Illinois on Tuesday March 19 at 12 noon. County candidates will be present and attendees should bring a covered dish bread and butter sandwiches and table service.
Richard David Kissner born August 25, 1869 in Marion county died March 11, 1946 at his Patoka home after a long life in the community. He married Lucy Miller on October 5, 1893 and leaves his wife, three sons William Lewis Lawrence and two daughters Amanda Thalman and Nellie Williams, six grandchildren and sisters. Funeral services were held March 13 at the Patoka Christian Church with Rev. Carl Gibson officiating. burial in Patoka Cemetery.
Fred Mann a World War I veteran and long time partner in Shattuc retailing retires March 1. He had helped form Keister and Mann later becoming sole owner before selling to Holland and Swagler in 1925. Mann also served as postmaster starting January 1925.
J Frank Hickman and family express thanks to neighbors and friends for kind acts after the death of their mother. They note the support and comfort given will be remembered with gratitude and pray for God’s grace to keep them united in sorrow.
The Rebekah Lodge of Vernon sponsors a public card party at Odd Fellow's Hall Vernon starting at 8 p m on Saturday March 16. The public is cordially invited.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives from Evansville Chicago St Louis Decatur and other cities. The notes mention hospital stays a Marine discharge relocation plans a Plymouth move and a Tokkokia high school party with 22 attendees.
Sunday School at 2 00 pm at Eaglin followed by preaching service. Tuesday preaching services at 7 30 pm. Everyone invited to attend. Rev. Verle Clifton.
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