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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
1
The column argues fear inhibits creativity and learning from a university example to children in school. It urges replacing fear with love and supportive teaching, noting fear drives lies and cruelty. It previews exploring fear remedies next week.
The Patoka W C T U met at the Baptist church Friday afternoon March 10 with Mrs S F Carter leading devotions and Mrs P J Mojonnier in charge of the program Rev Perry Robinson of Salem temperance worker spoke on his work and inspired attendees. Christina Crawford Eli Logan and P J Mojonnier comprise the speech committee planning a silver medal contest.
The Pa toka Parent Teachers Club hosted a pot luck banquet March 8 at 7 p.m. in Patoka Gym to honor the basketball team and cheerleaders. Rev. George Jurrens led, Rev. Don Hargrave delivered a message and presented letters. Paul Adams won the trophy for most free throws and was named MVP by teammates.
Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier thanks friends for every act of kindness shown during her recent illness to her and her family.
Mrs. Tom Eastman hosted a party for her son Sonny Eastman age six. Keith Wagstaff celebrated his fourteenth birthday with gifts from Dwight Elliott who could not attend. Guests included Roger Tune Sharon Tune Valda Jones Murl Thompson Brenda Thompson Sue Dorothy and others.
Patoka Unit School District Number 100 in Marion County Illinois invites sealed bids for a high school building project including sidewalks grading and complete heating plumbing and electrical work. Bids must be received by 2 PM CST March 31 1950 and will be opened publicly. A five percent bid bond is required and deposits for plans are refundable if returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening. The district reserves right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
While working in the Richeson Cafe kitchen Saturday afternoon Tillie Richeson tripped and fell sustaining a broken hip. She was taken by Cox and Martin ambulance to St Marys hospital Centralia where x rays determined the fracture. An operation Monday set the fracture and she is reported improving as well as expected.
The Island Chapel W S C S met March 9 at Miss Myrle Bricker’s home with nineteen members, five children, and one guest Mrs. Pauline Lutz present. President Mrs. Helen Carter led, prayers and hymn were followed by a humorous reading about Sunday illness, a white elephant sale planned for May, new greeting card orders, and ecards and flowers for the sick. Prizes were awarded for St Patrick’s contests and refreshments served by Miss Bricker and Mrs. Vernelle Bricker.
A brief message thanks friends for cards letters and flowers received during illness. Mrs Estella Ververs extends sincere appreciation for the support and kindness shown.
A correction clarifies the March W.S.C.S. meeting write up naming Mesdames J. C. Matchett C. W. Martin Elza Sharp and Effie Nichols as the hosts. The correction adds they proved themselves good hostesses and deserve mention for their hospitality.
Pte. Michael David McGarry aged 23 of Scott Field died in a Sunday dawn crash when his car left Highway 50 and hit a telephone pole near Odin. Pfc. Carroll Barrickman of West Virginia and Pfc. Laverne Tri of Minnesota injured. inquest ruled accidental death. Body to Milwaukee for further arrangements by Capt. Pringle of Scott Field.
The Vernon club gathered at Opal Jones home on March 8 with twelve members and two guests, Ferne Gehrken leading the meeting. Members and guests enjoyed sandwiches, potato salad, coffee, and social time. 93 attended Pentecostal Sunday School the prior morning. Marilyn Smith Dale Cox Beryl and Lawrence Mays had birthdays sung. Earlempent of Springfield visited with Hazel.
Word comes that Mrs Sherrill Leckrone confined in the Chicago Polio Clinic since last summer is expected to be released in about ten days and will stay with her sister in Salem for convalescence. She will need nurse care and has strict visiting hours 2 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Friends are urged to visit within those times. Sheril has been working in a candy factory in Chicago to remain near her.
The Patoka Unit of Home Bureau gathers Friday March 17 in the church basement. Mrs. L. E. Green and Mrs. Cleo Walker present the major lesson meat cookery and Mrs. Fred Brown gives the minor lesson A Day's Trip From Salem. Hostesses are Mrs. E. L. De Lays Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Bruce Pugh. Guests welcomed.
Eighteen ladies of the Methodist Church Bible Study Group met in church rooms on Thursday afternoon March 16. Mrs. J. W. Alexander presided. Mrs. Claude Foster led the program with talks assisted by Mrs. Floyd Carter, Mrs. Elsie Gray, Mrs. Lora Altom, and Mrs. Rita Hill. The session closed the study of Women of the Bible with light refreshments served.
A grateful note honoring the thoughtful gestures of friends who sent cards flowers candy and food during a recent illness. The sender expresses appreciation for the support and care received from the community.
Neighbors share weekend visits near Farina and Centralia as families attend church and events. A baby boy was born last week at St Marys hospital in Centralia to Merle Headley and spouse. Others mark illnesses, travel, and a basketball banquet attendance. The Vernon W S C S plans a March 23 meeting and a pre Easter season is in planning.
Mr. Willie Ballance a well known farmer living east of town suffered a stroke while working on the farm Saturday. His wife found him in the hay mow and he was taken to the house where his condition remained critical.
Four Patoka schools completed a Unit Spelling Contest on Friday March 10 with top scores by Darlene Konrad Sue Ann Weinsman and Neil Jolliff in the fourth grade and Erma Bowen and Marilyn Cooley in the eighth grade. A third grade Patoka Vernon contest produced 100s for Bobby Fiscus Ardith Meador Judy Snider. Township Spelling Contest is set for Saturday March 18 at 1 30 at Patoka school with one entrant per school. winner advances to the Salem County Contest on April 15.
Jesse Walton expresses gratitude to friends for cards and flowers received while hospitalized at St. Louis, noting their thoughtfulness brought great pleasure.
Albion residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elefritz Jr. and son, joined by T. J. Roberts of Arden North Carolina and families of Dieterich Decatur and others, gathered after Mrs Tillie Richeson suffered a broken hip. ministers Smith and Hargrave attended Cincinnati Bible Seminary. Stella Ververs returns home after hospital and family care. Sunbeam meeting set for March 18 at Baptist Church with Rose Mojonnier leading.
A reflective survey links the coal settlement to losses in miners wages and national output, citing five million unemployed, a downturn in 1950, and damage to law and order. It blames the president for delayed Taft Hartley action and warns of higher coal prices.
Miss Irene Donley of McLeansboro and Mr and Mrs W C Carner of Belle Prairie were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs H K Pike and Keith. George Davis and Keith Pike Jr students at Southern University are spending their spring vacation at home.
Mr and Mrs George J Wasem and Leighton returned from Tucson Arizona due to Mrs Wasems parents illness Mr and Mrs George Van Horn of Pittsburg Illinois now at Wasem Mrs W W Murfin of Decatur spent the weekend with Mrs Lillie Blankinship. Rev E M Spurgeon returned to his Anti-Saloon League duties in Arkansas after three months at home.
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