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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
1
This week concludes a series on fear with guidance for parents and teachers. Build trust through a clean upright life and faith in children, guiding development to suit abilities and interests. Encourage effort, avoid shame, and teach responsibility, health, and social skills to reduce fear and promote happiness.
The Pa toka Home Bureau met with 23 attendees. Minutes and treasurer report by Mrs. Carl Rogier. 4 H chairwoman stressed need for interest and parental support to form a club. committees named for Family Night and for the upcoming year. Upcoming March 28 all day church basement gathering features Textile Painting and lamp shade projects with a pot luck lunch and craft supplies provided.
Mr and Mrs Halden Hill announce the birth of a daughter on March 18 at Greer hospital Vandalia. She weighs 6 pounds 4 ounces and will be named Ruth Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs O J Hill and Mr and Mrs Cleve McWhirter.
Notice to American Legion and Auxiliary members that the County Legion Meeting will be held Thursday night March 30 at 8 00 p m at Centralia Legion Cottage 227 North Poplar Street Department Commander Merle Schalach will be the speaker Joe Ladds Orchestra will furnish music and refreshments will be served by the Legion Auxiliary.
The P T C met Friday March 17 for a pot-luck supper. Serving committees included Mildred Out House Ruby Jones for March and Larry Jones Donnie Murray for April 21. Attendees: Leslie Walker and family Charles Jones Outhouse Talmadge Outhouse and girls Floyd Nattier Mary Mae Anabelle Tedrick family Nora Goodin Ernie Nattier Paul Torrence family Homer Jones family Harold Murray and sons Dallas Walt Clifford Eugene Belcher Jimmy Goodin.
The notice states that on Saturday April 8 1950 an election will be held in Patoka and Vernon in School District No 100 Marion County Illinois to elect three board members two for full term and one for vacancy polls open noon close 7 pm by order Artie Rogier president and Clem D Doolen secretary dated March 22 1950
Mrs Halden Hill and her daughter Ruth Ann came back home Thursday after a stay at Greer hospital in Vandalia.
Fifteen Sunbeams gathered at the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon March 18. President Vera Nattier welcomed Mrs. Albert Hopkins and children Lana and Gary. Refreshments were served by Mr. Mojonnier and roll call included Psalm 23:1 with 1-2 sentences noting attendees and upcoming Easter party on April 1 with eggs and Bible booklet.
Mr and Mrs Rolland E Belcher of Mound Chapel hosted their son Robert of LaSalle and Mrs Elizabeth Buchanan of Cedar Point as weekend guests They arrived Friday March 17 with Jo Ann Belcher who has returned home from Dixon after a two and a half month stay
Amy Wheeler Morgan expresses gratitude for calls cards and gifts received on her birthday and says she appreciated them and was very happy.
Mr and Mrs John Chance spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs F B Bal lance, sharing a social visit.
Mr and Mrs John Gillespie and daughter Mable entertained at a basket dinner in Vernon on March 19 for March birthdays including Rosa Gillespie Jesse Ripple Marilyn Smith Jewell Cooley Eva Johnson Addie Jones Letta Hopkins Dale Cox Adam Hopkins and others. Attendees included Rev and Mrs C R Farmer Stewart Meador family Vance Murfin Mildred Cox and more. Guests departed after a visiting afternoon wishing continued birthday cheer.
Mrs. Millie Jimerson expresses gratitude for cards letters fruit and gifts sent during her illness and asks God’s blessings on her friends.
Ten members and nine visitors met with Tillie Meador on March 15 for an all day meeting. The gathering opened with America and a $5 donation to the Red Cross was voted. Bertha hosted a contest won by Emma for most correct answers and Nellie for least. A dinner was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Amos Meador and Anna. Marie led quilting during the day. Nellie Perkins, secretary, notes the next meeting will be the last all day session on March 29 with Fern Gehrkin and a Bible verse starting with L.
North Zion Church reports Jimmy Dale Adams has flu symptoms. Billy Ballance near Patoka is gravely ill after a stroke. Several locals and children show mild flu. Ladies Aid met at Ola Frizzel’s home. Mrs Juanita Mitchell stays with Mrs Merle Headley to help care for Headley and newborn son born at St Marys hospital. Chandler and Herring families visited McNicol family. North Zion Methodist Church updates include new wallpaper and a newly laid floor.
Mr and Mrs O J Hill attended Eastern Star initiation ceremonies in Sandoval on Monday evening and Ruth Alexander received a surprise birthday party and handkerchief shower. Mrs J R Wasem and Mrs Fara Caldwell of Decatur visited their sister Mrs S B Anderson at the start of the week. Charley Foltz visited his children in Linbury this week. Willie Balance remains unimproved after a stroke two weeks ago. Mr and Mrs Bob Bales were in Tuscola several days due to the illness of Mr Tate's sister who died Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dick Bales went to Tuscola on Wednesday. Mrs Avine Met Com of Centralia hosted friends, noted for social chatter.
Patoka Community Unit School District No 100 board votes to close East Chapel and West Chapel at end of 1949 50 term to avoid grade merging. They also combine vocal music and band under one teacher for 1950 51 to save nearly $1000 in salaries.
Mrs Ed McWhirter and Mrs Les ter McWhirter with a young daughter visited Mrs Joe Wikenhauser who is bedbound with virus pneumonia. Herbert Laws staying at Thomas Hayes’s during illness. Noah Carter of Patoka visited the Bobbett family in Vernon. Bayliss unable to work due to influenza. Darrel Zimmerman and children visited west of town. Ernest Wolff plans to move his house to Revis lots opposite Ripple property. Roy Sears and Patty helped John Gehrken and family butcher. Vernon Basket Ball Banquet well attended. Young People Rally at Pentecostal Church drew a large crowd. Doolen and Arnold families visited Relatives in Decatur. Snyder family in Decatur to see Everett Snyder in hospital. Alice Wilson served on the Salem petit jury.
Mrs Martha E Cain returned home after several days with her daughter in Centralia. Mr and Mrs Dean Martin and children visited Mr and Mrs W Martin and Tom Eastman in Mattoon on Sunday.
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