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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1948

Page

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Local school notes mix of moves tests and sports

The report records students leaving for Pennsylvania and Kentucky, vision tests, perfect spelling runs, and grade arithmetic topics. It notes Don Christian and Wanda Herrin among others, a Patoka funeral, and Victoria Chapter East ern Star electing officers for the coming year with installation set for December 13.

Victoria Chapt. C.E.S Victoria Order of Eastern Star Joy Boyd Mary Merryman Artie Rogier Lorena Christian P. J. Mojonnier Cleo Walker Winifred Spurgeon Kathryn Johnstone Audree Schroeder Asociate Lions Club Masonic

Mrs O J Hill Hosts Fancywork Club

Mrs O J Hill opened the Fancywork Club meeting at her home on November 5. After the business session, Mrs Eunice Walraven and Mrs Josephine DeLay led entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs Gladys Jones Mrs Elsie Gray and Mrs Ruth Coleman as guests enjoyed refreshments.

O. J. Hill Kent Crawford Sunbeams Eunice Walraven Josephine DeLay Gladys Jones Elsie Gray Ruth Coleman

Baptist Church Schedule And Community Notices

Rex Brown leads 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 morning worship at the Baptist Church. Evening services at 7:30 with Thursday prayer and Training Union to follow. WMS meets with Mrs Crosby Hicks on Nov 18 with devotions led by Mrs Gerrish. Report on State meeting at Harrisburg to be given by several members. Christmas mission program timing to be set for Nov 29 to Dec 3. Delegates attendances noted. local social and hospital news included.

Baptist Church Rex Brown Harry Nattier Verne Nattier Mojonnier

Sunbeams host Kent Crawford and Christmas roll calls

Kent Crawford hosted Sunbeams guests on Saturday as the president welcomed Patty Foltz. Marie Crawford read a Thank You from Mrs. Tate and Donald Perkins issued Christmas invitations for December 4. The group planned a charity gift drive for overseas aid including clothing and bedding items. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Crawford and Marie. Attendees included Mrs. Rogier and daughter Marilyn, John Ballance, Vera Nattier, Patsy Foltz, Eldon Romack, Donald and Everette Perkins, Mrs. Don Crawford and Kent and Marie, and Mrs. Mojnonier.

Kent Crawford Sunbeams Patty Foltz Marie Crawford Crawford Marie Carl Rogier Marilyn John Ballance Vera Nattier Patsy Foltz Eldon Romack Donald and Everette Perkins Don Crawford Kent and Mojnonier

Vernon Good Will Club Meeting at Belcher House

The Vernon Good Will Club met at Lottie Belcher's with twelve members and five visitors. After a noon prayer and a dinner hosted by Nell Doolen and Tona Sorrow, members quilted for Mrs. Robertson, hemmed a comfort, and worked on a quilt top for Lottie. Fern Arnold hosted an afternoon contest with prizes to Emma Protz, Tina Murfin, and Alice Wilson. Next meeting is November 17 at Glenn Hollingsead's.

Vernon Good Will Club Lottie Belcher

Mrs Ella Nattier Visits Cyrus Arnold Home

Mrs Ella Nattier of Patoka visited Monday afternoon at the Cyrus Arnold home.

Ella Nattier of Patoka Cyrus Arnold

Patoka Legionaires Fall to Vandalia Merchant Five

Tuesday night at Patoka Gym the Legionaires lost a fast, hard game to Vandalia Merchant Five after a close first half. Friday November 12 they host the Salem Moose in a expected battle with Moose star Chuck Hawley and pitcher Jim Ed gar among the roster. Game is set for 8:00 p.m.

Patoka Legionaires Vandalia Merchant Legionaires Salem Moose Moose Chuck Hawley Jim Edgar Patoka Gym

County 4-H Achievement Honors Salem Students

The 4-H Achievement event at Salem High School on Nov 4 drew 27 Home Economics Clubs. Patoka’s Save and Sew Club earned 100 percent with Wilma Pugh named a State Outstanding member and leader Mrs. Bruce Pugh receiving a Silver 4-H pin.

Salem High School Patoka Bruce Pugh Namoi Jo Simcox Darlene Wortman Betty Marilyn Ballance Wilma Pugh Wil

Bear Creek White Haven Church Serves Pie Supper and Notes Visitors

Owing to poor roads few attended church services at Bear Creek White Haven Sunday with Rev. Lucas preaching both sessions. Pear Creek Community Club reports a successful pie supper last Friday night raising about 50 dollars. Various locals and guests from Decatur Vernon and Clinton visited relatives and attended funerals in Springfield.

Anna Lange Louisa Ehrat Vandalia Maud Meador Minnie Peddicord C. W. Ehlers St. Louis Harvey Wilson Elkhorn Wisconsin Emmett Caudle Cheynne Wyoming San Francisco California Troy Longwell Harold Linton Decatur Lizzie Linton Alice Wilson Helen Eastley Jessie Binnion Cecil Ford Jacksonville C. A. Moore Roy Cox Mayme Cox Lucas Pear Creek Community Club Carl Easton Orval Jones Dean Lawrence Clyde Payne Wincess Linton Marvin Sorrell Harry Gallyon Springfield E. L. Norris Opal Jones Vernon Maron Clinton Raymond Caudle George Christie

Card of Thanks for Loss of Son and Brother

Mr and Mrs E L Sharp and family express sincere thanks to those who helped during the sorrow of their loss. May God bless each of you.

E. L. Sharp

Notice of resignation and contact for deliveries

Notice states George Snider Jr declines sales role with Marion County Service Company effective November 6 1948 and provides delivery contact number 106 in Salem for service.

Marion County Service Company Call Salem George Snider, Jr

Patoka Methodist Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Patoka Methodist Church outlines a full day of activities with Church School at 9:30 a.m. led by Geo. J. Wasem, Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. W. E. Bush, Youth Fellowship at 6:45 p.m., Evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m., Thursday Prayer meeting also at 7:30 p.m., and W.S.C.S. meeting at 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Sherry Wagstaff and Ralph Elliott were wished a Happy Birthday last Sunday.

M. W. Friesner Geo. J W.S.C.S Ralph Elliott Sherry Wagstaff

Vernon grade school teams win two in one night

Vernon grade school basketball beat Antioch 42 to 18 and 30 to 10 on Tuesday night November 9. The double victory followed a prior win over Iuka, with next game set against Shana felt at Vernon on Friday November 19.

Dickie Edwards Pennsylvania Ashley Wamac Shirley Hopkins Kathry Bowen Helen Trushell Dorothy Herrin Margie Goff Jimmie Britt Billy Joe Boyd Donna Berry Larry Bates Vernon Antioch School Iuka Shanafelt

Notice of Claim in Klukis Estate in Marion County

Notice to all persons that December 6, 1948 is the claim date in the estate of John W. Klukis, deceased, in the County Court of Marion County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before that date without summons. Fay Klukis, Administrator. Miller Pfaff, Attorneys. Salem Illinois.

John W. Klukis Marion County Illinois Fay Klukis Miller & Pfaff Salem

No Hunting Notice on Vernon Farm Lands

Notice posted by Sophia Protz of Vernon Illinois restricting all hunting on land she owns or controls. The notice specifies no bird hunting allowed on the property and names Harry Perkins and Vernon as related references.

Sophia Protz Vernon, Il Harry Perkins Vernon

No Hunting Notice On Private Land

Landowners announce no hunting or trespassing on their property and vow legal prosecution. Names listed include Charles Thalman Belcher Dwight Briscoe Harold Belcher H B Gerrish Chris Gergeni Cecil Jett Ben Thalman and others. An insulation ad from C E Wilkerson Kinmundy promotes Rock Wool and storm windows. Also for sale items list a French Door Davenport chair and desk chair from Mrs J C Walraven Patoka.

Charles Thalman Won Belcher Dwight Briscoe Harold Belcher H. B. Gerrish Chris Gergeni Cecil Jett Ben Thalman Too Muck John Thalman H. Britt Wayne Nattier Roy Thalman O. H. Britt Artie Rogier Dean Britt C. E. Wilkerson Kinmundy Ifc Daver J. C. Walraven Patoka

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