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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1941
Page
1
Local residents share visits and trips across Patoka and nearby towns. Families from Sandoval, Centralia, Vandalia, and Lebanon attend events, hospital stays, and shopping trips while planning camp reservations and noting a hospital patient in serious condition.
The death of Hannah Josie Vallow occurred April 24 1941 at Patoka Illinois. She leaves two sons Jesse A Vallow of Los Angeles and Lee Vallow of Clifton two grandchildren Nellie Mae Crawford and George Dean Crawford and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday April 27 1941 at the Patoka Methodist Church with Rev Ross Smith officiating. Interment was in Patoka cemetery Beery Funeral Service in charge. Card of Thanks from the family.
On Monday night April 21 a birthday supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. DeFend for Mr. DeFend. A kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schumaker accompanied the celebration with many gifts. Entertainment came from Ancil, Lyle and Beryle Arnold and others. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the pleasant event, sharing food and fellowship.
Albert Tacke of Patoka and Margaret Alvis of Princeton Indiana were married Sunday April 27 at St Charles Missouri First Presbyterian Church by the Minister. They will live in Princeton where he works for Levitt Grey Drilling Co. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Fred Tacke.
A regional Federated Women’s Republican clubs gathering will be at the Masonic Temple Centaria with Marion County as hostess. The event gathers officers from national and state levels to discuss topics for Am ei eon women. A luncheon at 12 o’clock features Mrs. Weis of Baltimore. Reservations due by May 5.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Richards celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at the home of their daughter Mrs. Ethel Doran in Martinsville Tl. Ninety-two attendees enjoyed a noon dinner and received many gifts and flowers. Attendees included relatives from Annapolis Oblong Sullivan Robinson Casey Patoka Martinsville and more.
All interested in playing or helping organize form teams are urged to attend at City Hall next Wednesday night May 7 from 7:30 PM to begin plans for the season.
Miss Mildred Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Smith of Centralia Illinois married Darrell Chriss son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Chriss of Patoka Missouri in St Charles on Sunday April 27. The bride wore a powder blue dress with beige accessories and a corsage of yellow and red rose buds. Attendants included Velma Etherington Betty Huene and Michael Zborek. The couple will reside in St Louis after a reception at the bride’s grandmother Emma Bonner’s home.
Miss Maggie Carlyle of Centralia married James Cox of Centralia on Saturday April 12 at 1 PM in the Second Methodist Church St Louis Missouri with Rev C W Chappell officiating. The bride is daughter of Mrs Clara Huckelberry and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cox residing 317 Beech Street Centralia.
State Director Paul G. Armstrong announced a plan to use Selective Service data to refer registrants rejected or deferred for health or personal reasons to public and private welfare agencies. Local boards will only inform registrants of services. no confidential data will be shared, and services may be free or low cost depending on ability to pay.
Victoria Chapter met Monday evening with good attendance and mourned the loss of Charter member Josie Vallow. Sick listed were Amelia Pope W W Murfin and Josie Simcox. Past Matron night set for May 12 with March April May birthdays serving refreshments.
Members of the newly organized Patoka Red Cross Chapter met in the High School Gymnasium. The note indicates an upcoming event with a due fee set for May 5th at the Legion Hall, though several lines are unclear.
State Director Paul G Armstrong announces amendments to Selective Service Regulations requiring every registrant to possess the registration certificate at all times and to show it on request. Violations May Bring fines or imprisonment. The changes also mandate late registration for those not yet registered by the President’s fixed date and clarify exemptions for those now 21 since last October 16.
Mr. and Mrs. Ora Brumfield entertained Sunday for a birthday dinner for their son Dale and granddaughter Virginia Sue. Numerous relatives from Illinois towns gathered, enjoyed a bounteous meal, and spent the afternoon in games and visiting before departing with wishes for many more birthdays.
Postmaster W. H. Cain announced the new National Defense Bonds are now on sale at the Post Office in denominations 25, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 dollars. Defense Savings Stamps are offered in 10c 25c 50c 1 and 5 dollar values with a holder included and exchangeable for a bond when filled. Also notes of local social visits include Mrs. Beryl Linton of Kinmundy visiting Patoka with her mother Mrs. Lagan and Mr. C. F. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Cook traveling to Chicago to visit their daughter.
Friday April 25 Patoka High School basketball team was honored at a 7 pm banquet in the high school gym. About sixty attended with Robert Eagan as toastmaster. Vandalia coach Luke Ashby spoke. gifts and letters were awarded to players and managers. musical numbers were performed by Patoka students and director J L Coombs.
Oil field drilling summaries list Shell Oil Co Nos 6 7 8 9 with status updates at Davidson Hudspeth Hill and Thalman wells. Operators report cementing waiting on cement drilling depth requests and rig actions at various locations including Anderson O Z Smith and Hiram Logan.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Black lose their Patoka area home last Thursday morning about 6 o clock when the house is destroyed by fire thought to originate from a chimney spark. The roof collapses as family discovers the blaze and they relocate to the Walton farm east of Patoka.
The Girl Scouts met at the Legion Hall with Mrs. Parks in charge. Attendees included Lucille Field, Lyle Jolliff, Martha Matchett, Pansy Wase m, and others. the group pledged the flag and recited Scout Laws Promise and Motto. They learned folk songs and knot tying for camp requirements. Scribe Maxine Scott and several adults attended a show last Tuesday evening.
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