Patoka Happenings at Local Church and Visits
Jessie Lou Thomas attended the State G A Conference at the Baptist Church in Salem over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J C Walraven visited relatives in Clin ton. Dick Lange and family plus Mrs Lange’s father Sam Arnold spent the weekend with Walter Eschenbach in Hammond Indiana. Arnold to stay a month. Lt Keith Pike called at the Regis ter office and is visiting his wife and baby in Centralia. Sunbeam groups met at the Baptist church with St Patrick’s day decor and refreshments. next meeting April 7 to begin a new quarter. Mrs Rolla Sparks will run nibble nook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lou Thomas
G. A
Baptist Church
Salem
J. C. Walraven
E. R. Caldwell
Clinnton
Dick Lange
Centralia
St. Patrick’s Day
S. M. Foulon
Nancy Snider
Rolla Sparks
Pre Easter Services at Pato ka General Baptist Church
Pre Easter services begin Sunday March 25 and run through Easter Sunday at the Pato ka General Baptist Church. Bro Tripsword will provide special music each evening. The public is invited. J V Clifton, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka General Baptist Church
Tripsword
J. V. Clifton
Thanks to all who helped after our mother’s passing
The Kissner family expresses gratitude to Bro Tom McGee for comforting remarks the Christian church for a lunch the singers and pianist and all who sent flowers or offered kindness May God bless you all from the Kissner Children and Grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Kissner
Tom McGee
Christian Church
Kissner
Public Enemy Era Lawyer Built Illinois Career
Worked his way at the University of Illinois and through law school in Chicago. Employed by the Chicago Crime Commission during the public enemy drive of the Capone era. Political advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois
Chicago
Chicago Crime Commission
Capone
Farmers Hear Marketing Expert at High School
R C Kamm of National Stock Yards told 356 Patoka area farmers at the high school on Monday evening that more livestock should move through terminal markets to lift live stock prices. He argued packers buy directly from farmers and auctions, suppressing price discovery, and urged a shift to competitive main markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Kamm
National Stock Yards Co
Patoka High School
Kamm
Potts announce birth of baby girl Carol Ann
Mr and Mrs Neil Potts of Minneapolis Minnesota announce the birth of a baby girl on March 9 at 8 51 pm weighing 7 lbs 12 ozs The child has been named Carol Ann Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Homer Potts of Vernon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Potts
Minneapolis
Minn
Carol Ann
Homer Potts
Vernon
Marshall Creek G A Y s Hold Meeting Monday
The Mary Martha G A Y s of Marshall Creek church met at Miss Rhoda Kemp s Monday evening. The program was prepared by Miss Helen Payne, program chairman. Refreshments were served. Following prayer the group was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martha G. A. Y.’s of
Marshall Creek
Rhoda Kemp
Helen Payne
Estate of Rosa E Gehrken Deceased Notice
Notice to all persons that May 7 1956 is the claim date in the estate of Rosa E Gehrken Deceased pending in the County Court of Marion County Illinois Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons Hallie Holt Administrator Sonnemann Corbell Attorneys 107 S 4th St Vandalia Illinois Fredonia Mr and Mrs Everett Jett and children spent Sunday near Kenney visiting Mr and Mrs Coppenbarger and daughters Mr and Mrs Henry Meredith and sons had Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Roy Thalman and attended the home talent singing at Eaglin church Charles and Kenneth Wadkins spent Sunday evening with Melvin Meredith Clarence Cozad is home from the hospital and is slowly improving
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa E. Gehrken
Marion County
Illinois
Everett Jett
Kenney
Coppenbarger
Henry Meredith
Roy Thalman
Eaglin Church
Charles
Kenneth Wadkins
Melvin Meredith
Clarence Cozad
Publisher's notice for Patoka Register in Illinois
The Patoka Register notes its weekly Friday publication from Patoka Illinois. Editor and Publisher G W Isaac announces second class matter status for November 2 1907 with mailing details and annual subscription rates of 1.50 in Marion county and 2.00 outside county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Ill
G. W. Isaac
Illinois
Marion County
Zimmermans Set Golden Wedding Celebration in Denver
Louis and wife celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday March 28 at their Denver Colorado home 2836 Stuart Street. Former Register publisher Louis Zimmerman long lived nearby and relatives Denver Adams Centralia and Frank Adams Patoka will attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Zimmermans
Louis Zimmerman
Denver
Colo
Zimmerman
The
Register
Stuart St
Denver Adams
Centralia
Frank Adams
Patoka
Zimmermans
School News Highlights From Week Activities
Seventh and eighth graders went to Salem for a skating party. Vernoka staff prepared for the final April May issue with a March 28 deadline. Patoka F H A hosted Daddy Date night featuring a skit of a typical father's life. Sophomores baked pies as exams approach Thursday and Friday. Basketball Banquet occurred Thursday. SIU tumbling team gave a two hour exhibition. Solo and ensemble contest set for Saturday. Sextet including Joan Orrell Marie Black Janet Headley Judy Snider Sue Anne Weinsman Luwanda Christian performed When Song Is Sweet. Spring vacation runs Friday March 30 to Monday April 2. No school Friday April 6 for Teachers Institute at East St Louis Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
SIU
Joan Orrell
Marie Black
Janet Headley
Judy Snider
Sue Anne Weinsman
Luwanda Christian
Teachers Institute At
East St. Louis, Ill
Weekly school meals and local sale ads from Odin area
Menu for March 26 to 30 lists daily meals and milk with items like pink beans bacon sandwich chicken pie hamburger pork with gravy and a no school day. Classifieds note piano for sale Eugene Smith Odin Illinois, farm equipment and seed corn offers, used appliances service, and Vernon Illinois real estate ads with listed contacts.
Band Boosters Meet Tuesday at High School
The Band Boosters will meet at the high school on Tuesday, March 27 at 7 30 p m. All members are urged to attend.
Thanking Friends After Father’s Death From the Nicol Family
The MeNicol Children express deep gratitude for the kindness shown during their father’s illness and passing. They pray for God’s richest blessing on all who offered support and comfort.
Business Men Plan Meeting in Library Building
Patoka business men are invited to attend a Monday evening meeting at 7 30 in the Library building. The open discussion will cover the future of Patoka and plans to encourage more local trade with emphasis on boosting area commerce and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Local visitors gather in area towns and church notes
Vernon Newcomb of Wingo Ky visited son Rev. Clif ford Newcomb and family. Joe Betts and Sandra Schroeder were Sunday guests of Keith Betts in Champaign. Mrs. Raymond Payne visited Dayton Ohio with brother Dale Thomas. Dale ill. Mary Dukes and son Dewey from near Patoka visited Herbert Laws. Verne Belcher family of Decatur visited parents T C Belcher and Jesse Walton. Laurence Sorrel Shelleyville and Arch Sorrel Salem visited N P Sorrel family. James Wikenhauser and two children drove from Culver City Calif for his father-in-law Wm Nichols’ death. returned Wednesday. Wim Nolte and Moli Torbeck extended visit to Chicago with daughter Eleanor Graham. L J Bates Jr and family in Wilmington with Marion Caldwell. Theodore Rubin of St Peter visited Wim Nolte. Good Friday service moved to 1:30 p m with special numbers and speakers. Minnie Peddicord ill. Ruth Phinney substitute. Mr and Mrs Frederick Jarrett and Jimmy, Dinger Wills and families visited Jarrett. Anna Wasmuth returned home from relatives near Shobonier. Born to Richard Murfin and wife March 20 a baby boy at St Marys hospital Centra lia. Space limits omit several stories this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Newcomb
Wingo
Clifford Newcomb
Joe Betts
Sandra Schroeder
Keith Betts
Champaign
Raymond Payne
Dayton
Ohio
Dale Thomas
Dale
Mary Dukes
Dewey
Near
Patoka
Herbert Laws
Verne Belcher
Decatur
T. C. Belcher
Jesse Walton
Laurence Sorrel
Shelbyville
Arch Sorrel
Salem
N. P. Sorrel
James Wikenhauser
Culver City
Calif
Wm. McNicols
Wim. Nolte
Moli Torbeck
Eleanor Graham
Chicago
L. J. Bates Jr
Wilmington
Marion Caldwell
Theodore Rubin
St. Peter
Minnie Peddicord
Ruth Phinney
Easter Sunrise Service Program Now Completed
The Easter Sunrise service committee has finalized the program for the joint service at Pentecost church starting at 6 a m. Four cooperating churches Methodist Baptist Christian and Pentecost share duties with congregational song prayer by Brother Tom McGee scripture reading by Brother Norman Piercy a Pentecost member and musical numbers supplied by Pentecost and Baptist churches A duet by Don Griffin and Sue Talbot sermon by Rev S M Foulon a Baptist pastor and benediction by Rev Richard Stowe of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Baptist
Tom McGee
Christian Church
Luwanda Christian
Norman Piercy
Pentecost Church
The
Don Griffin
Sue Tal
S. M. Foulon
Baptist Church
Richard Stowe
Methodist Church
Claude Williams Joins Martin's IGA as New Butcher
Claude Williams of Alma is the new butcher at Martin's IGA store. He brings many years of experience in the food market business and is busy getting acquainted with his new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Williams
Alma
Martin
IGA
Claude
Headleys Welcome Baby Boy at St Marys Hospital
Mr Wes Headley and Mrs Kathryn Soutier announce the birth of a son on Thursday March 15 at 2 p m at St Marys Hospital weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. The newborn joins a family awaiting his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Headley
Kathryn Soutier
St. Mary’s Hospital
Annual Township Meeting Notice for Patoka Township Illinois
The legal voters and residents of Patoka Township Marion County Illinois are notified of the annual township meeting on Tuesday April 3 at 2 PM in the Town Clerk's office. After a moderator is chosen officers will present reports and measures to appropriate funds for necessary township expenses and legal actions. Dated March 19 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion
Illnois
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Baptist Church
L. C. Combe
General Assembly
Greenville
Illinois Bar Association
Bond County Bar Association
Southwestern Electric Co-op
REA
Presbyterian Church
American Legion
Farm Bureau, Kiwanis, A. F. & A. M
Odd Fellows, Scottish Rite, Shrine
Bond, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette and
Marion Counties
MR. and
Mrs
Marshall Creek G.A.Y
Hallie Holt
Sonnemann & Corbell
S. 4Th St. Vandalia
Fredonia
By Jean Orrell
Vernoka
Perry
Walker
J & M Drilling Co
Phone
Vernon Linois
Vernon Park
Clifford Page
J. M. Layton
Fred Brown
Whitford Nursery
Farina
Estey
Eugene Smith
Odin, Ill
David Bradley
Gene Leninger
Knecht
Shobonier
N. E
Vernon, al
Frank Flifritz
Elifritz
Vandalia
John Gehrken
Hallie
John A. Jennings
Frederick Jarrett
Jimmy
Dinger Wills
Sigel
Fred Jarrett
Anna Wasmuth
Shobonior
Richard Murfin
E. W. Werner Equipment CO
Centralia, Illinois
OSS Holler Auctioneer
John Jennings
Mac Eagan Insurance Agency
Johnny’s Shell Service
John Wurm
Highway
Montgomery Ward
Martin’s
Leslie M. Griffin
Old Capitol
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