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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1936
Page
1
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner to Benefit Cemetery
The Annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at the high school gymnasium on Thanksgiving Day November 26. Dinner priced 25 cents. Committees have been appointed to solicit food, arrange tables and stoves, supply table cloths and towels, and manage serving and cleanup. Cemetery funds are exhausted. donations gratefully accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Mojonnier
Nellie Smith
Wilma Dveley
Louisa Livesay
Harriett Meador
Lilly Nattier
Mayme Hayes
Kate Davis
Josie Williams
Nell Belcher
Myrtle Rogier
Florence Martin
Esta Martin
Loretta Genie
Louise Freyer
Charley Adams
Willie Nattier
Frank Elifritz, Jr
T. E. Irvin
Geo. Porter
Winnie Spurgeon
Eunice Altom
Philip Mojonnier
Tom Altom
Maude Irvin
Wilma Rogier
Edith Cruse
Augusta Peek
Minnie Simcox
Minnie Eaglin
Florence Simcox
Emunice Altom
Florence Cain
Jessie Adams
Laura Haley
Anna Pugh
Doris Good
Anta Pugh
Pauline Hayes
Alice Mojonnier
Bessie R. Murfin
Cemetery Association
Josie Simcox
Mary Wasem
Sewing Club Enjoys Pleasant Slumber Party
Sew-No-More Sewing Club members were entertained at a slumber party hosted by Mrs. Marcus Cox in Vernon. Refreshments at 2:00 a.m. were served by hostess Alta Pugh with Thelma Pugh and Harriett Quayle assisting. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. James Ballance with Alta and Thelma Pugh coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew-No-More Sewing Club
Marcus Cox
Vernon
Alta Pugh
Thelma Pugh
Harriett Quayle
James Ballance
Thlema Pugh
Lucille Garrett
Thelma
D. D. Club Entertained Last Week
Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier hosted the D D club at a Halloween masquerade party at their country home on Friday evening October 30. The home was festively decorated and costumes elicited much laughter. Prizes went to Mrs Ralph Elliott and Mrs Orville Genre. Refreshments included sandwiches pumpkin pie and sweet cider. Those present were Mr and Mrs James Werneman Mrs Ralph Elliott Mr and Mrs Orville Genre and Mr and Mrs Carroll Mojonnier. The remaining members were absent for reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Mojonnier
D. D. Club
Ralph Elliott
Orville
James Werneman
Orville Genre
Car and Porch Damaged in Vernon Intersection Crash
A Thursday afternoon collision at the Vernon John Jones corner involved Marcus Jackson of Vanhhalia steering a car that struck a Flescman yeast truck and then slammed into Happy Jolliff’s front porch. Both drivers blamed the other. no injuries occurred though Mrs. Harold Jolliff suffered a heart attack from the shock but recovered by the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Jolliff
Obituary of Mrs Mary E Orrell
Mary Elizabeth Orrell nee Wiley born near Caesy Illinois September 4 1867 died November 3 1936 aged 69 years 2 months 1 day. She married Theodore Orrell October 2 1886 and had thirteen children four died in infancy. Survived by husband ten children sisters and brothers many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Boulder on November 4 with interment in Clark cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Orrell
Wiley
Caesy
Illinois
Theodore Orrell
Casey
Charles E
Boulder
Flora Susan Snyder
Patoka
Lara Mae Roffman
Carlyle
Luella Fasbinder
Diamond Springs
J M. Smith
Clark Cemetery
Obituary of Luther Pomeroy Easton
Luther Pomeroy Easton born December 12 1871 spent early years in Fay ette county later living in northern Illinois and Wisconsin before returning to Patoka where he lived the final years He leaves three sisters Mrs Haines Belcher Patoka Mrs Edward Pugh Clinton and Mrs Charles Lavin Tulare Calif and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Thursday November 5 at Mound Chapel church with Rev Piland officiating Interment in Magass i Cemetery Card of Thanks The Family expresses appreciation to all who helped during illness and death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Pomeroy Easton
Pomeroy
Martha Jane Easton
Fayette County
Illinois
Witcee
Wisconsin
Patoka
Los
Haines Belcher
Edward Pugh
Clinton
Charles Lavin
Tulare
Calif
Mound Chapel Church
Piland
Magassi Cemetery
Vernon Wins Two Games At Home Last Week
Vernon defeated Keyesport 86 to 24 on Wednesday night and beat Bingham 33 to 29 at home. Verle Kirk and his wife from Patoka attended the games last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Keyesport
Bingham
Verle Kirk
Patoka
Weekend Visiting Notes Across Patoka and Barracks
Bruce Quayle, recently enlisted and stationed at Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis, visited with his mother Nellie Quayle and family. Numerous local residents and relatives spent weekends with kin in Patoka, Shumway, Centralia, and nearby areas, including trips to St. Louis and Chicago for visits, funerals, or employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Quayle
Jefferson Braracks
St. Louis
Nellie Quayle
Clayton Sliter
Shumway
Siiter
Hhis Gunny Crawford
Lula Riley
Howard
Dick Riley
Vesterson Barracks Hospital
D. W.lroyer
Helen
Vera
Roy Jones
Ira Martin
Cowden
Arewine Willett
Merle
Stringtown
Wes Martin
Dean Martin
James Melluish
Bloomington
Patoka
Centralia
Velma Hurst
Marcus Cox
Frank Ballance
Guy Montgomery
Detroit
Mich
Pomona
Calif
Montgomery
Mary Peterson
Shobonier
Mary Evelyn Bopp
Harry Bopp
Joe Hudspeth
Joanne
Chicago
Hudspeth
George Ballance
H. G. Hudspeth
Ingvald Settem
Alma
Lola Morey
Mulberry Grove
J. L. Mansfield
Mansfield
Harvey Hudspeth
Marion Eaglin
California
J. Eaglin
Lola Marvin
James Wasem
T. E. Irvin
Denver Adams
P. B. Simcox
Robert Jennings
Luther Caldwell
Thurday
Granite City
Billy Bruening
Bruce Holland
East St. Louis
Anna Pugh
Darrel Pugh
Leo Walker
Junior Walker
Jefferson Barracks Hospital
Oscar Davis
C. M. Rogier
Edgar
Boyd Cook
Aged Patoka Mother Eliza Porter Dies at 86
Eliza Ann Jones Porter 86 of Patoka Illinois died Sunday morning after a long illness. She married Samuel Porter in 1879 and left two sons George and Frank Porter both of Patoka. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. M. Smith and Rev. Piland officiating. Interment followed in Patoka cemetery. Attending out of town were several relatives including Mrs Claude Jackson Don Eagan Wm Eagan Mrs Louise Schroeter Mrs John Phillips Mrs Dorothy Hampton Mrs Ruby White Wm Tulley from Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Porter
Patoka
Samuel Porter
George
Frank Porter
Ill
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
J. M. Smith
Piland
Claude Jackson
Decatur
Don Eagan
Pana
Wm. Eagan
Louise Schroeter
Centralia
John Phillips
Dorothy Hampton
Ruby White
Wm. Tulley
Salem
Dona Bobbitt Wedding Occurs at Salem
News arrives of the marriage of Desse Donaho to Bobbitt of Vernon. The couple will reside at their home with the groom’s father. A chavarie was held Thursday night and several attendees are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbitt
Salem, i
Vernon
Warthe
Ren Bobbitt
Changes in M. E. Church preaching schedule
The church presents a revised service timetable. First Sunday includes Vernon morning, Mound Chapel afternoon, Patoka evening. Second Sunday covers Arnold Chapel morning and Vernon evening, with Saturday night before the third Sunday. Third Sunday schedules Patoka morning and Vernon evening, and fourth Sunday lists Arnold Chapel morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Mound Chapel
Patoka
Arnold Chapel
Real Estate Transfer In Vernon Involving Hanson Property
Mrs Lena Krug of Salem purchased the home and filling station formerly owned by Mr Andy Hanson in Ver non last week. Hanson plans to move to Washington State soon, while Krug bought the property for investment. Hanson will offer a sale of his household goods in a list appearing elsewhere in this week's Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Andy Hanson
Lena Krug
Salem
Hanson
Washington State
Krug
Mr. Hanson
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Mattie Jarrett
Vernon patrons hosted a surprise birthday dinner at Mrs Mattie Jarretts home with Patoka and local friends. Guests presented a quilt block for a quilt and shared a joyful evening wishing many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Jarrett
Vernon
Patoka
Centralia Visitor Miss Alice Mojonnier
Miss Alice Mojonnier of Centralia visited Sunday with home folks in the area. She was noted as a Sunday visitor and returned to her hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Mojonnier
Centralia
Unusual Cave-In on Patoka Property Near Adams Home
A rear lot cave in fifty feet east of Mr and Mrs Denver Adams on a Patoka property. Ground twelve feet wide collapsed eight feet deep with about three feet of water at the bottom. Locals suspect an old sawmill pit dug years ago by Mr Adams father in law John Pugh. Hole refilled the morning after discovery at daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Adams
Adams
Patoka
Adam
John Pugh
Danlight
Transport Truck Overturned in Ditch
A large trans port tractor trailer overturned at the south end of Parks orchard before daylight Sunday. The road was level and straight, the ditch shallow, and the cause is unknown. The trailer and truck suffered extensive damage. the load was moved to another truck Sunday evening and the wrecked vehicle was removed by a wrecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Orchard
Silver Tea Meeting At Eagan Home
Members of the Silver Tea of the M. E. Church with Mrs Wayne Eagan of Centralia and Miss Lucille Garrett gathered at Miss Mae Wagan’s home on Friday evening November 6. The devotional was led by Miss Lucille Britt and the business meeting by president Miss Florence Cain. Gayle Belcher directed entertainment with a drawing contest won by Mrs John Jennings and Mrs Leo Ballance and a word contest won by Miss Bettie Simcox. A gift was given to retiring president Miss Helen Troyer and refreshments served. The December meeting will be at Miss Florence Cain’s home with ten cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Wayne Eagan
Centralia
Lucille Garrett
Mae Wagan
Lucille Britt
Florence Cain
Gayle Belcher
John Jennings
Leo Ballance
Bettie Simcox
Aliie Gray
Helen Troyer
Centralia Club Meeting Hosts County Women
Centralia Woman's Club entertained by the American Home division on Thursday with 180 members and guests present. A representative from Illinois district twenty second, based in Nashville, spoke as a guest speaker. Patoka members attending included Mrs. Roy Jones president and others such as Mrs. H. N. Potts Mrs. Albert Cruse Mrs. D. W. Troyer and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
D. W. Troyer
S. M. Spurgeon
Woman's Club Meeting Saturday With Patoka Quintuplets
Woman's Club meeting set for Saturday November 14 with a guest day. Demonstration by Singer Sewing Machine Co of Centralia. Attendees asked to bring a plate cup and spoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Patoka
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Centralia
Ver non Bridge Club Meeting at Mrs Oates Home
The Bid A Bit Bridge club of Ver non met Thursday afternoon November 5 at Mrs. Forrest Oates home. Prizes were awarded with high going to Mrs. Jess Doolen and second high to Mrs. Orville Schroeder. Refreshments were served and the club adjourned to meet next with Mrs. James Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Forrest Oates
Jess Doolen
Orville Schroeder
James Reed
Senator W L Finn Dies at Home in Iuka
Senator W L Finn died suddenly at 5 50 am at his Iuka home after waking in serious condition from a heart attack He was re elected to a third term representing the Forty Second District and had returned home from a medical call He was a longtime physician in the Iuka area and began his political career in 1928 The community mourned his loss with a large crowd and floral tributes in Salem and at the State Capitol records show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Finn
Salem
Finn
Missionary Society Observes Week of Prayer
The Missionary Society of the M E Church South held an all day session at the church on Thursday for the Week of Prayer. The day focused on prayer and study of foreign and home missions with talks by various members. Lunch was served at noon hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church, South
Junior Girls Slumber Party At Mrs Cox Home
Junior girls enjoyed a slumber party at teacher Mrs Marcus Cox on Tuesday evening. Refreshments included popcorn candy and apples. Attendees were Pansy Weaserly Betty Ballance Chubby Sprinkle Anna Belle Adams Nancy Simeon Betty McKinney Evelyn Easton Doris Mae Adams Mary Lois McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Cox
Thesdayr
Pansy Weaserly
Betty Ballance
Chubby Sprinkle
Anna Belle Adams
Nancy Simeon
Betty McKinney
Evelyn Easton
Doris Mae Adams
Mary Lois McKinney
Adam and Fallen Man in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
A Sunday Lesson-Sermon in Christian Science churches centered on Adam and fallen man. The Golden Text asserts that the children of the flesh are not the children of God. Scriptures include John 8:31-51 and Science and Health passages stating man reflects God and that evil is unreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Revival and church events announced for local communities
The M. E. Church South schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m prayer meeting Thursday at 7 p m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 08 p m a revival starts Monday at 7 00 p m November 16 with Rev Ross Smith from De Soto leading the meeting November 20 from 3 30 to 3 30 p m the church will air on WEBC Harrisburg Illinois 1210 kilocycles watch for more announcements and future air dates Pastor F M McKinney invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Church
Ross Smith
DeSoto
WEBC
Harrisburg
Ilinois
F. M. McKinney
Also Mentioned on This Page
President Roosevelt
Sewing Club
Mary E. Orrell
Luther Easton
Geo. A. Porter
Frank L. Porter
Eagan
Centralia Club
Bridge Club
Iuka
Christian Science Churches
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