Lions Club Notes Patoka Meeting and Basketball Plan
The Patoka Lions Club met at the Methodist Church basement due to Masonic hall repairs. Members discussed a Louisville school building cost comparison, bonded debt, and a brighter high school prospect, plus a charity basketball game with Sandoval Lions on March 24 at Patoka gym for 25 cents adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church
Eastern Star
Marcus Cox
Boy Scout Committee
Legion Hall
Irvin
Weg Griffin
Mike Rogier
Bill Jenkins
Darvin Jones
Elzi Sharp
School Board
the Legion
the Lions
Louisville
Cisne
Beecher City
Lions Dudley
Wes Griffin
Jack Matchett
Sandoval Lions Club
Patoka Gymnasium
Sandoval
Merle Jones
Old Mexico
O. C. Schroeder
Les Jenkins
Mr. Schroeder
Patoka P T C Reports and Programs at March Meeting
The Patoka Parent Teachers Council met in the local gym on Wednesday March 16 at 7 30 p m. President Jake Davis led the session with reports read and approved. Mrs Don Crawford thanked helpers for the Basketball Banquet. Orville Hubbard announced a Cub Scout film for the next meeting. A nominating committee was named to select officers for the coming year. The program featured songs by young students, a recitation, a quiz with women 68 points and men 28, plus a film of a trip to Mexico. 6th grade mothers served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Jake Davis
Secretary
Treasury
Don Crawford
Orville Hubbard
Davis
Clifford Christian
Ed Arnold
Russell Tate
P.T.C
Galway Bay
Judy Piercy
Brenda Hubbard
Sandra Schroeder
Mr. Potts
Les Jenkins
Orville Schroeder
Mxico
Youth Rally at Patoka Church Monday Night Speaker Ed Smith
A youth rally will be held at Patoka Christian Church this Saturday night March 19 at 7 30 PM. The public is invited to attend the services with guest speaker Ed Smith minister of Salem Christian Church. A fellowship program follows the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Christian Church
Ed Smith
Salem Christian Church
Mound Chapel Service Schedule for March 20 1949
Ancel Arnold leads at Mound Chapel with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Virgil Herrin serves as superintendent. Attendance last Sunday was 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancel Arnold
Virgil Herrin
Card of Thanks to Mrs. Harry Murray
I thank all who visited, brought gifts, and sent cards during my hospital stay. May God bless you all, with special thanks to Mrs. Harry Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Murray
Salem Visitors and Local Household Guests Reported
North Zion guests include Marshall Soutier Louis Soutier and Kathryn Soutier. Mr and Mrs Maurice Adams visited North Fork at Carroll Garrett’s home. Vandalia visitors Mac Arnold and son visited Cyrus Arnold’s home. Bill Jones has been ill and confined to bed. Marion Caldwell and children of Wilmington spent Monday and Tuesday with Oscar Caldwell. Ancil Arnold visited Hobart Arnold. Mildred Walton stayed with Lea Pearl Adams in Patoka. Agnes Arnold was a Kinmundy visitor. Dick Feathers and Maggie McNicol visited Salem Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Soutier
Louis Soutier
Kathryn Soutier
Salem
Maurice Adams
Carroll Garrett
North Fork
Mac Arnold
Vandalia
Cyrus Arnold
Bill Jones
Marion Caldwell
Wilmington
Oscar Caldwell
Ancil Arnold
Hobart Arnold
Mildred Walton
Lea Pearl Adams
Patoka
Agnes Arnold
Kinmundy
Dick Feathers
Maggie McNicol
Public Hearing Set For Patoka Budget 1949 50
Town of Patoka Illinois schedules a public hearing on the tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the year starting April 1 1949 and ending March 31 1950. The budget is on file for public inspection from March 14 1949 in the Town Clerk's office. The hearing will be at 1 pm March 24 1949 at the Town Clerk's office Vernon NL Township. Final action will occur at the annual town meeting at 2 pm April 5 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Illinois
Vernon
Patoka Lions Challenge Sandoval Lions to March Basketball Showdown
Patoka Lions Club announced last Tuesday night that Sandoval Lions accepted the challenge for a Thursday game, March 24 at 8:00 p.m. The Patoka lineup includes George Wasem Charles Hill Roy Jones C D Martin and L E Green with Elzi Sharp refereeing. Sandoval has not named its starters but rumors point to C E Crawford F Hagedorn E Meredith and others. Fans are warned to avoid formal attire as the clash promises a rough night with high stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Lions Club
Sandoval Lions Club
Sandoval
Patoka
Lions George Wasem
Charles Hill
Roy Jones
C. D. Martin
L. E. (Banker) Green
Elzi Sharp
Lions
C. E. Crawford
F. Hagedorn
E. Meredith
Clyde Hughes Pleasantly Surprised on Birthday
Mr Clyde Hughes of Shobonier was pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening by relatives for his birthday. Daughters and family attended including Morris Cole Carter and Oran Carter families, his brother Bill Hughes and wives. Refreshments of sandwiches soda and ice cream were enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hughes
Shobonier
Morris Cole
Elton Carter
Oran Carter
Bill Hughes
4-H Club Meets at Gene Bricker Home
Eleven members attended the 4-H meeting at Gene Bricker's home with several absent due to illness. Alberta Thulman and Charles Britt spoke, enrollment cards for projects were filled, and games and refreshments followed. Next meeting set at Charles Nattier's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bricker
Alberta Thulman
Charles Britt
Charles Nattier
Alberta Thalman
Local Residents Attend Funerals and Visitations Across Town
Mrs. Laura Haley suffered a severe heart attack at home and remains in serious condition. Lon Pritchet’s funeral was held at Givens Chapel with relatives from Decatur Troy and other towns in attendance. Various locals including families of Britt Gilliam Ashton and Williams were noted visiting or traveling to nearby cities. others sent regards and renewals. Donald Lee Ellis, a Southern Illinois University student, visits with his mother Maude Ellis during spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Haley
Donald Lee Ellis
Southern Illinois University
Maude Ellis
William Chilton
Fred Kennedy
Decatur
Emma Pritchet
Troy
Ill
Lon Pritchet
Given’s Chapel
Jimmie
Floyd Britt
Bettie Simcox
Leslie
Centralia
Janie Cruthers
Myrtle Wattis
Robinson, IN
Zimmermans
Denver
Colorado
Centralia Rotary Club hosts Seventeenth Annual Rural Urban Fellowship Dinner
Local men Bruce Pugh Carroll Mojonnier Kay Jennings Jr and Edwin Nattier attended the Seventeenth Annual Reception and Dinner of the Rural Urban Fellowship at the Masonic Temple Centralia Monday evening March 14 Invocation by Rev R L Thorp led the program Dr Rov Baldridge presided Ora Oldfield acted as toast master Charles Wham welcomed guests and Robert Hartley delivered the response Centralia Community High School students directed by William H Pike provided entertainment Oliver C Joseph of Belleville Illinois gave the main address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Pugh
Carroll Mojonnier
Kay
Jennings, Jr
Edwin Nattier
Rural Urban Fellowship
Centralia
Farmer
Robert Hartley
Centralia Community High School
William H. Pike
Oliver C. Joseph
Belleville
Illinois
Snyder Anniversary Call From Athens Greece
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Snyder received a surprise wedding anniversary phone call on March 10, 1949 from their daughter Mrs. Esther Davis in Athens Greece. Capt. and Mrs. Davis and daughter Judy are in their second year in Athens where he serves in the service. The brief call brought joy across the miles as mother heard her daughter and granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Snyders
Athens
Greece
Thomas E. Snyder
Esther Davis
Snyder
Capt
Ellis and Fry to sing with SIU A Capella on WGN
Donald Lee Ellis of Patoka and Norma Fry of Salem will perform with the Southern Illinois University A Capella Choir on WGN Chicago Saturday at 2 30 PM. The choir tours that week with engagements at Geneva High School and Kenwood Community Church on March 23. Recordings will be made near Chicago for broadcast on March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ellis
S.I.U. A
Boy Scout District Committee Meeting in Patoka
The Boy Scouts of the Kaskaskia Council held a district committee meeting at the American Legion Hall in Patoka on Tuesday evening March 15. Chairman William Stephens of Centralia presided as plans for spring activities were discussed and John E. Lockard urged greater parental cooperation. Attendees from out of town included Fayette Gough Centralia Gus Roeckeman John Todd and Fred Bauer of Wamac, with Patoka committee members Wes Griffin Orville Hubbart E L Irvin W M Cox D R Jones William Jenkins and E L Rogier also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of the Kaskaskia Council
American Legion Hall
Patoka
William Stephens
Centralia
John E. Lockard
Fayette Gough
Gus Roeckeman
John Todd
Fred Bauer
Wamac
Wes Griffin
Orville Hubbart
E. L. Irvin
W. M. Cox
D. R. Jones
William Jenkins
E. L. Rogier
Sam L. Holland Dies at Bloomington at 75
Sam L. Holland, 75, died March 11 at St. Joseph's hospital in Bloomington Illinois. He worked at Webb Grain Elevator for 30 years and is survived by a daughter Madaline Dooley of California three sons Orin Dale and Darrell of Leroy two sisters Mrs. Frank Brown of Sreoy and Mrs. Mollie Burge of Centralia. Funeral services and burial were held in Leroy Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam L. Holland
Bloomington
Sam LL. Holland
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Ill
Webb
Madaline Dooley
California
Orin
Dale
Darrell
Leroy, Il
Frank Brown
Sreoy
Mollie Burge
Centralia
Leroy, Ill
Repairing Masonic Building Undergoing Major Repairs
The old Masonic building is undergoing much needed repairs at a sizable cost. The contractor is based in Beecher City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Beecher City
Patoka Methodist Church Fellowship Schedule Announcement
Pastor M W Friesner outlines weekly services at Patoka Methodist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at Island Chapel 11 00 a m Youth Fellowship at 6 45 p m Evening Services at 7 30 p m Mid week service at 7 30 p m Regular Fellowship suppers resume on the last Wednesday night each month March 80 is noted as a fellowship event Happy Birthday salutes for Donna Lynn Myrna Elliott Cleta Brumfield Janet and Joan Jones are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J
Donna Lynn
Myrna Elliott
Cleta Brumfield
Janet
Joan Jones
Arnold announce birth of son Dennis Mark
Mr and Mrs Lyle Arnold announce the arrival of a baby boy Monday March 7 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia. Dennis Mark weighs 8 pounds 10% ounces with grandparents Hobart Arnold Alma and Chester Bryant Crackers Neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Arnold
Mark Greer Hospital
Vandalia
Dennis Mark
Hobart Arnold
Alma
Chester Bryant
Crackers Neck
Thank you for kindness during my illness
Bessie R. Murfin thanks friends and neighbors for cards notes and flowers from the O.E.S. after illness. She expresses gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and thoughtfulness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.E.S
Bessie R. Murfin
Miss Shirley Cole Hosts M and M St Patrick Party
The M and M Class of Mound Chapel Church enjoyed a St Patrick’s Day gathering Friday March 11 at Miss Shirley Cole’s west Patoka home. Guests received shamrock invitations and prizes were awarded for games won by Mildred Belcher Wes Griffin Homer Jones Opal Herrin Jimmy Herrin Vila belle Cole. The group planned another gathering at Virgil Herrin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound Chapel
Shirley Cole
Patoka
Cole
Mildred Belcher
Morris Cole
Wes Griffin
Speciman
Homer Jones
Opal Herrin
Jimmy Herrin
Vilabelle Cole
Virgil Herrin
Paul Torrence
Leland Paine
Lawrence Herrin
Frank Brown
Nancy Ticknor
Lela Paine
Jo Ann Belcher
Mary Anna Tennant Dies in Louisiana at 51
Mary Anna Tennant born January 22, 1898 in Fayette County Illinois died March 11, 1949 at Ville Platte Louisiana after heart illness and arthritis. Survived by husband William W Tennant two sons Arthur and John and daughter-in-law all of Ferriday Louisiana mother Mrs Carolina Perkins Harmeir and brothers and sisters William Perkins Vernon Illinois Harry Perkins Vernon Illinois Mrs Fred Coppenbarger Clinton Illinois Mrs George Davenport Clinton Illinois Mrs Henry Meredith Odin Illinois Mrs Everett Jett Odin Illinois Mrs James Hyde Danville. Funeral held Sunday March 13 Waterproof Baptist Church burial Natchez Mississippi all siblings attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anna Tennant
George and
Caroline Perkins
Fayette County
Illinois
Ville Platte
Louisiana
Clinton
William W. Tennant
Arthur
John
Ferriday
Carolina Perkins Harmeir
William
Harry Perkins
Vernon, Ill
Fred Coppenbarger
George Davenport
Henry Meredith
Everett Jett
Odin
James Hyde
Danville
Brotherhood Meeting in Carmi Attracts Local Attendees
Rev Rex Brown P J Mojonnier Verne Nattier and Harry Nattier attended the State Baptist Brotherhood meeting in Carmi last Thursday and Friday. They also joined the Brotherhood banquet at the Carmi Children's Home. Verne Nattier gave an inspiring talk on tithing. Ben Reilman spent the weekend in Vandale with his son Hubert Reilman and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Brown
P. J. Mojonnier
Verne Nattier
Harry Nattier
State Baptist Brotherhood
Carmi
Brotherhood
Ben Reilman
Vandal
Hubert Reilman
Patoka Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
Rex Brown leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m. Training Union at 6 30 p m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Thursday prayer service. Regular Brotherhood meeting at the church Friday March 18 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hargrave
Bible School
Serene Nee
Thurs
Rex Brown
Local visitors tour St Louis and area homes
Conway Malan Kenneth Easton Robert and Dean Pugh spent Sunday in St Louis visiting Wilma Pugh and seeing the town. Mr and Mrs H B Anderson and Harry B and Mrs Ollie Alexander visited Dean Anderson and family at their country home east of Centralia Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway Malan
Kenneth Easton
Robert
Dean Pugh
St. Louis
Wilma Pugh
H. B. Anderson
Harry B
Ollie Alexander
Dean Anderson
Centralia
Interesting peek into Chas H Hill business career
In 1907 J. H. Davis funded twenty dollars and board per month for peddling a wagon system with six wagons out of Patoka. The narrative lists drivers and routes, notes a 1937 vacation after 30 years, and outlines shifts from Davis stores to Hill family ownership, culminating in Chas H Hill and Company style operation for the last two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Davis
Patoka
J. L. Simcox
Fred Carter
B. F. Hostlar
Fred Kennedy
Will Chilton
Louie Wasem
Edd Watkins
J. I. Buss
Tom
Berry Livesay
J. H. Davis and Company
Hill Bros
Chas. H. Hill
Thas
Methodist Aid Meets March 10 With 18 Present
The Methodist Ladies Aid met Thursday March 10 with 18 members present due to heavy snow. Mrs Winnie Spurgeon presided. Anna Holland gave devotions on Love and Anna Ballance led prayer. Maude Brumfield and Theresa Griffin directed entertainment with contests. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid
Winnie Spurgeon
Anna Holland
Anna Ballance
Kid
Maude Brumfield
Theresa Griffin
Rita Hill
Mae Logan
Donna
Margaret Jennings
Rev and Mrs Friesner Honored on Anniversary
After a prayer meeting on Thursday evening a group of friends gathered at the Friesners home to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Rev. and Mrs Friesner received lovely gifts and refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served. Attending besides the honored guests were Mr and Mrs G J Wasem Mr and Mrs J W Alexander and Mr and Mrs L W Ballance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Friesner
Red Cross Drive Progress Report by Chairman Robert Eagan
Robert Eagan, local Red Cross drive chairman, says the Patoka area drive is half completed and hopes to finish in a few days. Residents not canvassed or at home may leave contributions with Eagan, or give to him if no solicitors are in the country area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Patoka
Robert Eagan
Eagan
Patoka Home Bureau Plans March Meeting at Methodist Basement
The Patoka Home Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday March 18 at the Methodist Church basement. Mrs E Burton will present the main lesson Overcoming Our Prejudices and a minor lesson 4 H Work. Roll call ideas for next year's program. Hostesses are Mrs Orville Schroeder Mrs Elmer Rogier and Mrs Verne Nattier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Methodist Church
Givne
E. Burton
Orville Schroeder
Elmer Rogier
Verne Nattier
Bruce Pugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Club
Patoka P.T.C
Christian Church
North Zion
R. L. Walton
Orvel L. West
Patoka Lions
Sandoval Lions
Patoka Gym
MAE Eagan
North Hill's Store
Patoka, Ill
BOY Scout
Patoka Baptist Church
Mobilgas
Mobiloil
Patoka, Illinois
Crawford's
Methodist Aid
CHMN
Home Bureau News
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