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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1945

Page

5

Zion School hosts dinner honoring Pa toka teacher Thelma Arnold

Centralia visitors attend various local calls as Kenneth Neilson and Lula MacBlack wed at the Vernon Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Curtis presiding. Attendants Donald Adams and Lea Walton. Carl Arnold and family visit Cyrus Arnold and daughter Margaret Ann in Beau coup.

Pfe Kenneth Neilson Lula MacBlack Methodist Parsonage Vernon J. R. Curtis Donald Paul Adams Dahlgren Lea Pearl Walton Carl Arnold Margaret Ann Beaucoup Cyrus Arnold Clara Frizzel Kathryn Soutier Rev. Curtis

Regular church service at Zion and local social visits

A regular Zion church appointment occurred Sunday night. The Osbornes and Miss Lovell Black visited Saturday night with the Harald Belcher couple. Chris Neilson and several others visited the Wes Black home Sunday. Rev. Robert Graham of Patoka visited the Cyruses Thursday. Ruth Williams and three others attended a class play in Patoka Friday. Zion and Chance School children enjoyed a theatre party in Centralia Thursday.

Zion Church Lovell Black Mrs Harold Belcher Chris Neilson Jamita Mitchell Merle Headley Janet Wes Black Ruth Williams Kathryn Sottier Clara Frizzel Nellie Mae Wake Patoka Zion and Chance Schools Centralia

Consumers' Super Market in Cen tralia Ad

Mrs Gertrude Thomas operates Consumers' Super Market at 218 E Noleman Cen tralia while husband M R Thomas serves in the Armed Forces The store offers fresh meats groceries fruits and vegetables and promotes tender meats and convenience for rural residents and townsfolk.

E. Noleman Centralia T. Dale Thomas Gertrude Thomas Gertude Thomas

Topper's Women's Apparel in Centralia Offers Wide Fashion Selection

Topper's Women’s Apparel at 111 E Broadway Centralia advertises Darlene Jo-Dee Toby Lane Claire Kay Jonathan Logan juniors misses and half sizes with millinery accessories coats dresses and suits. The boutique claims a long standing reputation for quality and style and notes Mr. and Mrs. Ben Topper earned commendation for sensible pricing and selections especially through wartime hardships.

E. Broadway Centralia Darlene Jo-Dee Toby Lane Claire Kay Jonathan Logan Betty Hartford Ries Topper’s Ben Topper

Farthing Hatchery promotes healthy chicks for June delivery

Odin Illinois hatchery claims to be among the largest and most scientific in the region. It markets pure bred stock and guaranteed healthy, profitable baby chicks with June delivery bookings and orders open now. Contact Mr or Mrs Farthing at phone 742.

Byrd Watson Drug Co Centralia Ad Endorsement

Centralia readers are urged to trust Byrd Watson Drug Co for prescriptions, drugs, and reliable service. The firm employs registered pharmacists L A Watson L H Byrd and Ralph R Sisson who fill prescriptions accurately. The advertisement promises fresh merchandise, reasonable prices, and dependable stock with a community endorsement.

Byrd-Watson Drug CO Centralia Byrd-Watsons L. A. Watson L. H. Byrd Ralph R. Sisson Byrd- Watson Drug Company

Martin Oil Company Centralia Ad Promotes Quality Fuels

A Centralia advertisement promotes Martin Oil Company at 304 N Poplar as a one stop service station offering modern equipment and courteous staff. Manager Carl Matheny invites discussion of motor fuel needs and invites customers to buy any amount of gas or oil, emphasizing reliability for wartime needs.

Carl Matheny Centralia

Salem Auto Parts and Salvage Co Advertised

Salem Auto Parts and Salvage Co west of Salem on U S 50 offers a wide stock of new and used parts. The firm promises prompt service and a complete line of auto glass tires radiators batteries and more for cars no longer manufactured. It invites readers to find parts at low prices and save on repairs in Marion County and surrounding territory.

Salem U. S. 50 Marion County

Local Student Activities Highlight Patoka Events

The text notes that students attended a Patoka class play led by teachers Mrs Thelma Arnold and Mrs Maude Ellis. Additional mentions include Donald Paul Adams of Dahlgren and Miss Lea Pearl Walton at the Patoka class event and Lea Pearl Walton and Alfreta Williams at a Young People's meeting at the Vernon Methodist Church.

Thelma Arnold Maude Ellis Patoka Donald Paul Adams Dahlgren Lea Pearl Walton Alfreta Williams Methodist Church Vernon

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Win Arnold J Beaucoup Cyrus Lula Macere Vandalia Zion School Jamnita Mitchell Dot Chandler Blanche Doolen Carl Doolen Laura Frizzel Alma Cleve McWhirter Vandalia Rendering Works WAX Simonize, Mobil Firestone Mobil Glass Crawfords Mobil Oil and Gas Phon Ill Everbody Welcome Joe Simcox Patoka High School Bettie Simcox Louisa E. Simcox Jnc A. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Warren Osborne Robert Graham Rus Arnold Farthing Hatchery Odin Martin Oil Company N. Poplar Salem Auto Parts & Salvage Co McGassie Everett Purdue Or M. D. Walker Victory Quartet Flora, Illinois North Zion Church Havn Patoka Elevator Co George J. Wasem
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