Local notes list visits, travel, and community events
Local residents travel to Montana and St. Louis while others attend meetings and visits with relatives. Easter baskets are promoted for a charity sale at Eagan Market. Mine disaster coverage includes Davis Jennings serving as a special deputy and local families move households between Decatur Patoka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Ballance
Montana
Roy Ballance
Beverly
Judy
Carolyn Snyder
George Snyder
Charles McHaney
Harry Nattier
James Thomas
Vernie Nattier
Harry Perkins
Phillip Mojonnier
Herin
Carl Easton
C. J. Simcox
P. J. Mojonnier
Wilderman
Centralia
Sam Pugh
Chestnut
Logan County
Ill
Pugh
Harley A. Smith
Evansville
Wisc
Rolland
Chicago
H. K. Pike
Keith
Hot Springs
Ark
Edwin Nattier
George Parker
Elizabet
England
Stanley Barnes
St. Louis
O. L. Wadkins
Ruth
Decatur
Marcus Cox
S.O.S
No. 5
Chris Buehner
Louie Wasem
Cox & Martin
Patoka
Lee Glass
Antoinette
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Johnstone
Ranier
Ore
G. P. Wengert
Willing Workers
Eagan Market
Laura Haley
Bruce Holland
Marion Caldwell
Wilmington
Glen Meryman
Maron
J. W. Thompson
Mary Cahill
Salem
Nancy Simcox
Springfield
Eagan’s
M E. Church
J. J. Mojonnier
Davis Jennings
Wamac
Fred Koehler
Sandoval
Former Vernon and Patoka resident dies in Springfield
Mrs. Ora Peddigord Tillman, born Aug 19, 1858 in Marion County, died March 6 at 1420 S Eighth St Springfield. She married Charles Tillman Jan 19, 1892 and lived in Springfield since then. Surviving are her husband, nieces and nephews, and local relatives Mrs F L Cox and Miss Minnie Peddicord. Funeral at Ellinger and Klinz Springfield with Rev Charles B Tupper officiating. Burial Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Ora Peddigord Tillman
Vernon and
Patoka
Springfield
S. Eighth Street
Mrs. Tilman
Marion County
Mary C
Andrew M. Peddicord
This County
Maysville
Morie
Ellinger and Klinz
Charles B. Tupper
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Companion and Mother
Family of I. W. Nattier thanks neighbors and friends for support during illness and death. May God bless each helper. 11p.
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I. W. Nattier
Patoka churches launch Go to Church month drive
Patoka church and Sunday school representatives form committees to boost attendance during April. A campaign begins next week with ads in the Patoka Register posters in businesses and home banners. The effort seeks broad community support in this Campaign For Christ. Attend the church of your choice each Sunday.
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Patoka
Campaign For Christ
Church of Your Choice
East Chapel P T A March Meeting Recap
East Chapel school P T A held its March meeting on Friday the 21st with Billy Easton and Eugene Belcher assisting Paul Walker in refreshments of weiners coffee and ice cream. A short business meeting was followed by games and contests as a good crowd attended despite community illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
East Chapel
Billy Easton
Eugene Belcher
Paul Walker
Homer Jones
Ed Defend
Floyd Nattier
Mary May
Les Walker
Warren Outhouse
Johnny
Luther Paine
Floyd Outhouse
John Houston
Nathan Manley
Mildred Belcher
Floyd Belcher
Harry Easton
I. W. Nattier
Eugene
Sammy
Dallas
Walter
Clifford Belcher
Carl
Virginia Morris
Dorothy
Shirley Herrin
First 4-H Girls Club Meeting Set for Apr 5
The first meeting of the girls 4-H Club is scheduled for Saturday April 5 at 2 pm at the Legion Hall. Enrollment cards are available with Irene Moore and Wima Pugh and must be signed by parents before returning to the leader. The club will organize Save and Sew and Outdoor 4-H'ers and elect officers at the inaugural session.
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Legion Hall
Irene Moore
Wima Pugh
Fire crews assisted Wadkins family after Tuesday morning blaze
The Wadkins family thanks all who helped extinguish a fire at their home Tuesday morning with special gratitude to the fire department for promptly responding to their call for help.
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Forrest Wadkins
Twenty one districts express interest in four year high territory
At a meeting in the American Legion Hall Lion President L E Green announced that 21 school districts from Patoka Foster Pope and Northeast Clinton County indicated favorable interest in establishing a four year community high school territory. The article outlines steps including territory description petition signatures to the county and state superintendents and an eventual election to form a five member Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Lion
L. E. Green
Patoka
Foster
Pope
Clinton County
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Education
Notice of School Election in District 44
School District No. 44 holds annual election at the school house on April 12. Canons precede the election at 1 p.m. Polls open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ripple Announces Candidacy for Road Commissioner
Jesse M Ripple seeks the Republican nomination for Road Commissioner in the April 1 1947 election. He notes 20 years of experience in road construction and asks for voter support.
Fire at Forrest Wadkin's Home Damages East Town
A roof fire at Forest Wadkin's residence in the east part of town caused about 100 dollars in damage early Tuesday. Neighbors spotted the blaze caused by sparks and kept it under control before the fire department arrived. Insurance covers the loss.
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Forest Wadkin
Easter Sunrise Services at Patoka Baptist Church
Easter Sunrise Prayer Services are planned at Patoka Baptist Church at 5 30 a m on Sunday April 6 The people of Patoka and surrounding community are cordially invited to attend the annual union Easter Sunrise Service at the church Sunday morning at 5 30 a m Watch the paper next week for the program
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Patoka Baptist Church
Patoka
Union
The
Baptist Church
Home Bureau Monthly Meeting At Mrs Doolen’s
The Home Bureau held its regular meeting at Mrs Ellis Doolen’s with 18 members present. Officers were elected and committee appointments made including vice chairman and secretary roles. A 4-H fund gift and pie supper support were approved. Next meeting set for April 18 at the Legion Hall with a sewing clinic in the morning.
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Ellis Doolen
County Home
E. Burton
Elmer Rogier
Orville Schroeder
Verne Nattier
Vernon
Legion Hall
Patoka PTA Officers Nominated for Next Year
The Patoka PTA met at the school gym with a plan to appoint officers for next year. Mrs. John Hetzler Mrs. Wortman and Mrs. Bill Nattier were named for upcoming posts and Mr. Truitt of Vandalia spoke on juvenile delinquency.
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Patkon P.T.A
John Hetzler
Bur! Wortman
Bill Nattier
Truitt
Vandalia
W. E. McAllister
Sandra Schroeder
Rythm
Group
Public Hearing on Foster Township Budget April 1 1947
Notice of a public hearing on the Foster Township Budget and Appropriation to be held at 1 pm April 1 1947 at Town House. Final action by electors at annual Town Meeting also on April 1 1947. Mason Bassett Supervisor reports finances.
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Foster Township
Town House
Mason Bassett
Thanking Friends For Support During Illness
Mrs Effie Arnold expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers cards and letters received during her illness in a brief personal notice.
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Ste
Effie Arnold
Ladies Aid of Mound Chapel to serve lunch on election day
The Ladies Aid group at Mound Chapel Church will serve a luncheon on April 1 election day. They request ladies to bring pies for the meal and fellowship.
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Ladies Aid of
Mound ‘Chapel
Mine Tragedy Reports 51 Dead 76 Still Trapped
Fred Koehler reports from No 5 Wamac Mine disaster scene as 51 miners are confirmed dead and 76 remain trapped. Rescue efforts continue amid grim assessments and accusations of unsafe conditions at the mine. Salvation Army and Red Cross aid responders and families with food and beverages.
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Wamac
Fred Koehler
Sandoval-Odin
No. 5
Patoka
Sandoval
Charles Peart
Elmer G. Moss
Peter Piazzi
Grenridge
Salvation Army
Ad Cross
Notice of claim date in Hawkins estate Illinois
Notice is hereby given to all persons that Monday May 5 1947 is the claim date in the estate of Marietta Hawkins Deceased pending in the County Court of Marion County Illinois and that claims may be filed against the said estate on or before said date without issuance of summons Fielding Hawkins Administrator Miller and Pfaff Attorneys Salem Illinois 8 28 3tp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Hawkins
Marion County
Illinois
Beto
Mons
Wernsman couple makes Monday night visit to Thalman family
Mr and Mrs James Wernsman called on Roy Thalman and family Monday night in a brief social call.
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James Wernsman
Roy Thalman
Cave In Disaster Traps 141 Miners at Wamac Mine
A 1947 explosion at Cen tralian Coal No 5 Mine in Wamac Illinois trapped 141 miners about 640 feet down. Amid cave ins and gas, rescuers faced heavy loss with at least one confirmed death and many others believed dead. Families gathered at the entrance as rescue efforts continued.
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Illinois
Centralian Coal Company
Wamac
Ill
Moweaqua
United States
U.M.W
Mather
Pennsylvania
Sandoval
Glenridge
Odin
Mark L. Watson
Centralia
George Evans
Louis Piassi
Forrest Rhodes
Joe Bryant
Jack Bryant
George Pal
Warre L. Jackson
Ned Jackson
Jacksons
Bill Merkle
Earl Wilkerson
Register
Patoka Baptist Church Revival Dates Set
All are invited to services at Patoka Baptist Church as revival runs April 13 to April 19. Sunbeams meet with Rose Mojonnier on Saturday April 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. Birthday songs honored Darrene Wortman Carolyn and Alice Nattier. Members planning to attend B T U in September should meet at the church Friday at 7 p.m.
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Sunbeams
Rose Mojonnier
Darrene
Wortman
Carolyn
Alice Nattier
B.T.U
Alma Family Hosts Visitors Hamilton Betts Family
Rev and Mrs Curtis and daughter Margaret Ann of Alma visited Mr and Mrs I C Betts Friday evening. Mrs Fred Klinge and Miss Johanna Cleary spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Charles Arnold in Mark Greer hospital.
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J.R. Curtis
Margaret Ann
Alma
I. C. Betts
Fred Klinge
Johanna Cleary
Charles Arnold
Mark Greer Hospital
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JC. D. Doolen
Champaign
J. W. Compton
Jo Lynn
E. St. Louis
Frank Hatch
Hatch
A. L. Brown
Aleda Kestner
Jesse M. Ripple
Forrest Wadkin
Home Bureau News
Vernon Rythm
W. W. Romack
By Fred Koehler
Fielding Hawkins
Miller & Pfaff
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