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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1939
Page
5
Friday night service at 7 30 with Rev J H Reeter speaking on the doctrinal line of Tongues What does the Bible say about tongues Are they essential in the church Everyone is invited Sunday School 9 30 a m We have a good spiritual Sunday
Community notice invites families to attend Sunday morning gatherings with children and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 15 p m hosted by local teachers and officers at the school.
Sunday School runs 9:30 to 10:30 led by Superintendent Ulysis Jolliff with Pastor Miller. Wednesday prayer meetings at 7:30. In the absence of the appointed leader, Brother Miller preached. his family and Mary Helen JuEnings of Patoka attended.
A brief item notes a forthcoming Wednesday feature, highlighting a leader or guide associated with a DNA themed tune. The note suggests an upcoming cultural or music segment tied to science-inspired composition.
T. T. Cox, prominent Pope township farmer, sues E. Humphrey Sr. doing business as Springfield Fruit Supply Co. in Fayette county court for 128.75 first presented amount. Cox alleges stop payment ordered after delivery of peaches and protests cost him 3.16. He seeks 151.91 and a jury trial.
The October meeting of the Methodist Aid was hosted by Mrs Esta Martin with new minister and wife in attendance. Devotions and a Psalm lesson preceded social hour with refreshments by Mrs Florence Martin. The group called Mrs Martin a gracious hostess and planned the November gathering in the church basement. Thirty two members attended and new members were welcomed.
The U S Navy lifts the ban on reenlistment for honorably discharged ex service men under 85 years and broadens first enlistments. Lieut G B Helmick says 244 Missouri Illinois men enlisted in September and 202 in October with a 150 man November quota for the St Louis Recruiting District. First enlistments are as apprentice seaman and after training move to naval stations or ships.
George F. Barrett, Republican Attorney General candidate, spoke to the Whiteside County Women's Republican Club in Rock Falls Illinois on November 7. He urged focus on domestic economic and governmental issues, criticizing New Deal policies and calling for job creation, tax cuts, farm problem solutions, and reduced government intervention.
Walter Adams Jr of Cheyenne Wyoming visited with his parents this week. He is an enlisted Army man for nearly eleven years stationed at Fort Warren Cheyenne. A 1200 man mechanized Infantry unit trekking from Fort Warren to Charleston is making the longest hike by a U S Army company. They travel 2283 miles pitching tents along the route with latest Garland rifles and tank equipment. Stops include Limon Colorado Wakeeney Kansas Fort Riley Kansas Cove Fort Springs Missouri Jefferson Barracks Missouri Hayti Missouri Tupelo Mississippi Fort McClellan Alabama Washington Georgia and Camp Jackson Charleston.
The P. T. A. will meet on Wednesday night November 15 at 7 30.
Sunday School drew 145 attendees with 916 offerings. Morning worship had 74, young people 46, and 68 for the evening service. World Week of Prayer continues with Rev. Wigham and Rev. on Friday and Saturday. Revival begins Sunday and lasts several weeks as members encouraged to invite others.
Madeline Cahill of Payette wed Harold Trail of Caldwell on Sunday October 4 1989 at 2 30 p m in a home ceremony. Rev C M Strong officiated with Doris Cahill playing and Elaine Strong Walker violin selections. The gown was turquoise Georgette with white gladiolas and roses. Guests included James Cahill Clare Watkins Ruth Cahill and several Cahill and Trail relatives. The couple plans a coast honeymoon and will live on their farm after November 1.
Mr and Mrs A Mann and their children visited Mrs Manns uncle Mr John Barker and a family and Mr Henry Baker and viewed their oil well in Grayville. They also called on Mrs Manns mother Mrs Julia Buttler in Lawrenceville.
The Christian Church invites members to Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by A E Good with a morning sermon at 10 45 a m by Pastor Geo Birch and an evening sermon at 7 15 p m Music is by the church choir A Bible study occurs Tuesday evening November 14 led by Luther Caldwell The article notes rising Sunday School attendance and urges all members and visitors to attend and stay for the morning sermon.
Wish to thank friends and neighbors for kind visits and beautiful cards received during hospital confinement. Tony Garcia and the Hopkins Brumfields traveled to Lincoln and back. Owens Simcox and DeLay households hosted Shirley Simcox from Assumption.
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