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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1950
Page
1
The St. Louis Regional Blood Bank will be in Salem on Monday June 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oak Park School. Vernon community members are urged to help make the drive a success and donate. Local Red Cross chairman Minnie Peddicord asks donors to give their name for registration cards.
Mr and Mrs C R Richeson and Mr and Mrs William Boyd and children Billie Joe and Lana fished at Wapella Lake in Missouri Tuesday and Wednesday of this week Mrs Richeson summed up the outing with Jots of sunburn not too many fish indicating a light catch and sunny days
Vernon News items list visits from Maron Kell Centralia Vandalia and Decatur families along with local events. Notables include Strep throat illness of Gehl Dean Klinge, Mothers Day gatherings, hospitalizations and surgeries, recent moves, church and Sunday School attendance, and a Teachers Bost event in St Elmo.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a May 11 gathering with strong attendance. District meeting set for June 8 in Effingham. reservations due by June 1 via Virden Towler or Harriet Meador. Poppy poster contest awards announced for 5th 6th and 7th 8th grades. prizes paid by Auxiliary President. Posters displayed in store windows with Bettie Simcox Virden Towler and Betty Jones decorating a window for Poppy Day. Mrs Zella Easton ill. members asked to send cards. Membership at 32. volunteers welcome. Social refreshments by Ruth Foltz Betty Jean Jones Nelle Quayle. A clothing box for France distribu tion planned with used men women and children's wear invited.
The Parent Teachers Council met in the local gym May 18 for the final meeting of the year. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. Anna Ballance Vice President Virgil Herrin Secretary Treasurer Ruth Nattier. Miss Lois Ticknor sang The Lord’s Prayer with Albert Thalman on piano and a movie was shown by Mr. Bancroft.
On Friday May 12 at the city park David Adams aged six and Roger Stephens aged four celebrated joint birthdays with friends. A large pink cake with six candles and a green cake with four candles were enjoyed with swings, ice cream and cake served by the mothers to a group including Benny Ket herside Judy Roger Landreth Florence Flora Conner Janice Jimmy Snyder Jeanie Gary Adams Bevery Adams Ronie Roger Stephens Donald Adams and their mothers.
A 178 attendance at the Methodist Sunday School on May 14 featured a children’s program honoring mothers. Rev and Mrs Friesner sang at morning worship. G J Wasem awarded Hydrangea plants to the youngest mother Mrs Dan Duquenne and to oldest mother Mrs Addie Chandler and to Mrs I S Walker for most children. two other mothers, Mrs B N Griffin and Mrs E L Sharp, shared the same count and were promised remembrance next Sunday.
John Thomas Edwards of 109 W Kell St Centralia died at his son Dean Edwards home in Patoka on Wednesday May 17. Born June 14 1877 in Pope township he was 72 years 11 months 8 days. He lived 20 years in Clinton Ill and the rest in Marion county. Survived by wife Hester six daughters Hazel Sears Ruth Steel Loretta Gordon Nettie Templeton Irene Spencer Thelma Hall three sons Dean Carl Bradford 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral at Mound Chapel Church 2 pm Friday with Pratt Cemetery interment.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Irvin welcomed a second daughter born May 14 at St Marys hospital Centria. The baby weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and will be named Rhonda Ann.
A Patoka demonstration on Monday May 15 showcased the Tifa Fog machine with inside and park tests. Residents from Sandoval observed as the Jeep-mounted unit released dense vapor into a home, with six hours of sealed shelter showing no damage. Officials claim moth proofing and six months of insect protection.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cain hosted a basket dinner at their home honoring Mrs. Martha E Cain on her 84th birthday. Guests included children and grandchildren of Mrs. Cain and relatives from Lincoln Centralia and Carlinville.
George Smith suffered a slight stroke while working on Thursday. He was taken to Greer Hospital in Vandalia, then returned home. Family and friends say the condition is not too serious.
Residents are urged to join a work session at Harrison cemetery on Saturday morning May 27 to help clean the grounds. Treasurer H. B. Gerrish notes community support is welcome and needed.
Mrs C D Doolen Mabel Snyder Alice Wilson Minnie Peddicord and Hazel Cox visited Vandalia Memento Lodge on Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs John Godel and Willie visited St Louis to see William Godel ill at Lutheran Home. Hazel Cox hosted by daughter in Springfield over Mother's Day. Maywood guests included J C Hollingsed cousin Alice Wilson and others with Emma Thompson family. Edward F Burchard of Decatur visited Hathaway family Saturday.
Sunday May 14 marked Mrs. Mary Cole's birthday coinciding with Mother's Day. Her daughter Mrs. Ott Wadkins hosted a family dinner at noon with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and Marie, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. Sarah Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jolliff and Neil, Miss Lucy Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Si Wadkins.
Numerous Illinois residents enjoyed visits with relatives during Mother’s Day weekend. Kenneth Bumgardner married Mary Sue White, with Bob Bumgardner and family attending. Other guests included Marl Anderson and Max from Granite City, Betty Ballance from Springfield, and Bert Moore of Odin with Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Friesner.
Miss Bettie Simcox Poppy Chairman leads Patoka Unit 543 in preparations for Poppy Day on Saturday May 27. Illinois expects about a quarter of a million more poppies than any other state, assembled by hospitalized veterans to aid veterans and families. The drive supports veterans’ needs and community emergencies, with house to house canvassing by listed volunteers and sales in the business district led by Towler and others.
Alexander H. Pegnes 55 auditor for Republic National Bank of Dallas died Friday May 5. A Oxford Mississippi native, he lived in Dallas since 1923 and served 25 years with the bank. WWI veteran, member of Highland Park Methodist Church, survived by wife Raye, mother Mrs. M. C. Peynes, sisters Mrs. J. D. Pope and Mrs. J. F. Matchett, and brother Mal C. Peynes. Funeral Monday 4 p.m. at Highland Methodist Church, Sparkman funeral home, interment Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Pastor Rev Geo C Jurrens announces Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 Training Union at 7 Evening Worship at 8 Prayer Service Thursday 8 00. The Associational Junior and Intermediate Girls Auxiliary meet at Patoka Park Saturday May 20 at 10 o clock with each to bring a sack lunch. Sunbeams and Royal Ambassadors meet at the church May 20 at 2 P.M.
Patoka Methodist Church led by M. W. Friesner with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Geo J Wasem superintendent preaching at Island Chapel 10 a m Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Birthdays last Sunday include Gary Gergeni Carol Crawford Ann Houston and John Reed England.
A Sandoval Community High School baccalaureate vesper service for the senior class of forty seven will be held Sunday afternoon May 21 at four in the school auditorium. The Sandoval High School band will perform and Earl Buchele will sing a vocal solo. Dan B. Merrick pastor of Sandoval Christian Church will speak, with invocation and benediction by Joe Gibbes pastor of Sandoval Methodist Church.
The Junior Class of S C H S departed from the usual banquet plan and arranged a weekend trip to the Ozarks hosting the seniors. Eighty one students and sponsors traveled by two buses, staying overnight in Eldon and visiting Bagwell Dam Lake of the Ozarks and Jefferson City to inspect the State Capitol. They returned Sunday night reporting a fine trip.
A brief verse from Zella Easton expresses gratitude to friends who sent cards flowers and gifts during her illness. Now recovering she hopes to reciprocate kindness toward any future shut-in friend with thoughtful support.
Barbara Fiscus celebrated a Friday birthday with 13 attendees. Her birth date is May 13 and she turned 13 this year.
The Vernon Better Neighbors club met May 10 at Ruth Lawson with 11 members present. Members approved an ice cream supper for June 9 to benefit the city park fund. A May 24 call meeting at Ferne Gehrken’s home aims to appoint committees.
The Sunbeams will gather at the Baptist Church on May 20 from 2 to 3 PM. Members and visitors welcomed. Program includes flags and Bible salutes, prayer, roll call, story by Mrs Mojonnier, group singing, convention report from the leader, picnic and Bible School plans, closing prayer, games and refreshments.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Virgil Herrin and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. Paul Brown. Attendance last Sunday was 68. Mother's Day activities included solos by Clara Jones and Nina Lee Joi, recitations by Sunbeam Class, and gifts for oldest and youngest mothers Myrt Belcher and Beryl Walker. Come join Sunday School for all ages.
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