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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1951
Page
1
A Patoka Lions Club committee led by Rev. Alfred Dalrymple M W Cox William Jenkins and Darvin Jones develops ideas for an April Variety Show. No date set yet and organizers hope to recruit local talent for support inviting interested people to contact the committee.
Marion County Home Bureau and families packed Sandoval High School for the Fifth Annual Family Night on March 16. The program featured Sandoval High School Band Elks Club Quartet group singing and a Rural Youth square dance exhibition. Guest speaker Dr Frank L Eversull of Columbia Illinois spoke on home life in Korea after aiding postwar higher education reform.
Mrs Dessie Bobbett and relatives hosted visitors from Alma Iuka Vandalia Kinmundy Odin and Decatur to a weekend of family gatherings. The Vernon Better Neighbors Club met March 14 with twelve members, exchanges gifts and plays games. Easter program at the Methodist Church is Sunday night.
Mrs W M Cox hosted a Nursery Shower in her home on Tuesday for her sister Mrs William Johnson. Guests enjoyed fruit salad cakes tea and coffee. Attending were Mesdames Matchett Jennings Griffin Dalrymple Belcher Doolen and Sherry Chance Ballance Eagan and Gloria Jones Darvin Jones Paul Logan Schroeder Irvin Brenda Lee Don Griffin Quayle Ballance Cox and others. Shifts were sent by Mesdames Jenkins Nichols Martin Huffman.
The Vernon drive for Red Cross funds met its 1961 quota on March 17 and the collected money was sent to the Marion County Chapter at Salem. Miss Minnie Peddicord, local chairman, thanks all who contributed or helped.
The Toad Island Ladies Aid held an all day quilting event on March 8 at Mrs Delmar Cain’s. Fourteen members and children had lunch, worked on a quilt for Mrs Charles E Orrell, and shared conversation. Bertie Orrell was sick and could not attend. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Mable Hopking.
Mrs Rolla Sparks thanks friends for prayers cards flowers gifts and calls during her six month shut in period. She also notes their help made her birthday a beautiful plant in her garden of memories.
John Melvin Phelps, 56, died at 11 30 Tuesday morning March 20 at his Sandoval home after a long illness. Born October 8, 1894, he lived in Sandoval since 1982. He married Della Ray in 1916. she preceded him in death. Survivors include daughter Lucille, wife Stella Nettles, daughter Mrs Ed Potoski, son Melvin, two brothers, one sister, and one grandson Toy Potoski. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday March 23 at the Sandoval Methodist Church. Burial in Sandoval cemetery.
Mildred Belcher and Clyde Murray were married in a double ring ceremony on Tuesday March 20 at 12 noon at Grace Methodist Church in Salem Illinois. Officiating was Rev Burge. The couple will reside with the groom's mother in Cracker's Neck.
The Patoka Unit held a Friday meeting with twenty one members present. Lessons covered Cheese use by Mrs. Schroeder and Mrs. Nattier, and Parliamentary Procedure by Mrs. Rogier. Members will donate baked goods or fancy work for the Hobby and Antique Show at Salem High School on Friday March 30th. Items due by 8 a.m. to Jamita Koons or Mrs. Don Crawford. April meet at Mrs. Schroeder’s with Mrs. Burton on Exterior Picture of House and Grounds. Family Night planned for April with a Banquet.
Seventeen members from County and Unit Antique and Hobby Show Committees toured the Monroe County Home Bureau event in Waterloo on March 15. They call it one of the most interesting shows seen and plan a Marion County Home Bureau display day on March 30 at Salem High School gym.
The Patoka Methodist Church lists services led by Minister Alfred S. Dalrymple. Church School taught by Geo Wasem at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 10 45 a m except on the 8th Sunday. Evening worship at 7 30 p m except on the 1st Sunday and the M Y F meets at 6 30 p m with Audrie Kissner as counselor. Prayer and study Wednesdays at 7 30 p m.
Dr. W. T. Davis of Centralia was called Thursday morning to see Mrs. Mattie Crosby Hicks who is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Wasem and Leighton left Wednesday for Wichita to spend Easter with Mr. and Mrs. James W. Brown and Jamie.
The Patoka Lions Club will sponsor an Easter Eye Hunt on Easter Sunday March 25 at 2:00 PM in the village park. Prizes await children in three age groups from under six to eighth grade, including a grand prize for the prettiest basket and awards for most eggs and special gold and silver eggs. All children under high school age are encouraged to join.
Friends gathered at the Jim Logue home to celebrate his birthday with chili cake and coffee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Goodin and families, Mr. and Mrs. John Belcher and others, while pinochle and folk music provided entertainment.
Seventeen Sunbeams met at the Baptist Church on March 17 for an Easter party. James Allen Thomas led games while Vera Nattier welcomed new member Susy Nattier. Attendees included Marie Moody Vera Susy Kathryn Don Nattie Larry Bales Bill Ballance Murl Larry Thompson James Allen Marion Ruth Thomas Sue Roy Eastman Lynn Gerrish Jody Carter and Mrs Mojonnier.
Mrs Myron Cooley expresses gratitude for uplifting cards notes and neighbor help during hospitalization and after returning home. She blesses everyone in the community.
Vernon Methodist Church presents a Sunday night program March 25 at 7 30 p m The Story of the Cross features thirteen characters in six scenes Rev Carroll Lewis pastor welcomes attendees and will lead the service.
Mr and Mrs O D Bales and son Keith from Hammond Indiana visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert Bales. Roy Bales of Kokomo Indiana were overnight guests Wednesday of Robert Bales while en route to Mexico. Frank Holland half brother of X B Holland died March 18 at his Helena Arkansas home where he and his family lived for years. He was a retired railroad agent and cotton planter.
Easter sunrise services start at 5 30 a m with both churches meeting at the Pentecostal Church Rev Carroll Lewig to preach Special singing Ministers from state and out of state will lead evening meetings through April 1 all are welcome Rev C R Farmer pastor
Easter morning service schedule features organ prelude by Bro Jurrens master of ceremonies, invocation by Bro Dalrymple, special numbers from Pentecost and Christian churches, scripture reading by Bro Jurrens, duet from Pentecost Church, address by Bro Tom McGee, Baptist and Christian church performances, benediction by Bro James Carr. You are welcome to join and rejoice.
The Good Will Club met with Emma Protz March 7 for an all day quilting with a finger lunch. Seven members and three guests attended Marie Meador Ruth Murfin and Marie Hathaway. Recreation prizes awarded to Tonie Sorrell and Marie Hathaway.
I wish to take this way of expressing my thanks to the Patoka Christian Church and Island Chapel Ladies Aid for their nice gifts. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
Local notice states Tam runs again for Road Commissioner and urges voters to support her. Election-related message notes date 3 23 and asks for votes.
Pastor Geo C Jurrens leads a full Easter week with sunrise service and schedule. Activities include Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m Training Union at 6 30 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Wednesday Prayer Service at 7 30 p m Choir Practice Friday March 23 Cottage Prayer Meeting at the Sparks home Revival April 1 15 with James V Lamb as Evangelist.
Mr and Mrs Jack Daniels of Villa Grove visited her parents Mr and Mrs L P Hill last weekend and were accompanied home by their daughter Mrs Burl Wortman for a short visit. Mrs William Nattier is employed at the local telephone office.
Wesley Jolliff and Verlin Heinzman left Monday morning for St. Louis to be inducted into military service. Word later came that Wesley was to be sent to a camp in Michigan for about a week before assignment elsewhere.
Mr. Charles E. Hornbuckle of Mt. Vernon Aeolian Company sales representative demonstrated the new Hammod organ at Patoka Methodist Church on Sunday morning. He performed solo pieces and offered selections, presenting the instrument with brilliancy.
Illinois releases its first comprehensive Fire Code compiled by the Department of Public Safety drawing from national fire prevention standards. The Welfare Department cites a December resident population of 48 370 with hospitals aging and growing. Elliott discusses contract cancellations amid possible material freezes. Natural gas use in Illinois totals about 110 million annually, and fluorspar from Southern Illinois and nearby Kentucky fuels a new Atomic Energy Commission plant on the Ohio river opposite Joppa.
Tom McGee is minister at Patoka Christian Church. Bible School offered for all ages. Worship service 10:30 a.m. Evangelistic Services 7:30 p.m. Lord's Supper 10:30 a.m. Bible Study Class Friday 7:30 p.m. Gerald Cox serves as superintendent. Invite friends to worship and study.
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