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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1949
Page
1
On Saturday November 12 Odin High School voters supported four high school propositions and two grade school measures by an 8 to 1 margin. The package authorizes a $174 000 building improvement shared by the two schools including a gymnasium classrooms and the superintendent's office with construction planned to start next spring and to finish by the end of 1950.
An exhibit in New York shows a young horse that changed from fractious to obedient through kindness. A mother of many children mirrors this, never using punishment and seeing love shape all her offspring into affectionate, well‑matured individuals.
Farmers weary of hunting on their fields welcome a solution through sportsmen clubs. These groups plant trees, build lakes stocked with fish, create rose fences, teach safe hunting, and raise pheasants. When hunting season arrives, farmers grant permission and even join the hunts, linking conservation with community effort.
The Patoka W C T U will meet Saturday afternoon November 19 at 2 00 oclock at the Baptist Church. Everyone is asked to attend.
Hettie Tillman daughter of James and Anna Parson Tillman died November 9 1949 near Vernon Illinois at age 76 10 9. She joined the Vernon M E Church in early life and married John Rouse October 19 1893. They lived 56 years and had two children Grace Revis and Maude Snyder. Also survived by grandchildren Robert Dale Revis John Snyder Charlotte Revis and brother John Tillman. Funeral was at Vernon M E Church November 11 with Rev Carroll Lewis and Jim Carr. burial in Tillman Cemetery.
A large group of friends and neighbors gathered at the Sherrill Leckrone farm southwest of Patoka to husk corn. Two corn pickers, four wagons, seven teams plus others assisted. workers came from Zion and around Patoka. Mrs. Leckrone is recovering from polio in Passavant Memorial Hospital, Chicago.
Our heartfelt thanks to all our many friends neighbors and relatives for their kind deeds and words of sympathy for the floral offerings the ministers singer and undertaker Your kindness will always be cherished John Rouse and family John W Tillman
Marion County Rural Youth held a meeting at Shanafelt school on November 10 to discuss six month plans and recruiting new members. They planned a pie supper for the 4 H Lamp Fund, spent the evening square dancing, and noted events including Turkey Fling duties in Centralia on November 19 and a Christmas party at Bob Purdue’s in December.
Attendance last Sunday was 23 with a collection of 3.32 dollars. The Willing Workers class taught by Mrs. Lula Cole won the attendance banner for four weeks. Rev. Paul Brown delivered the sermon on the Ten Commandments.
The Patoka Teachers Council of District 100 met at the gym on Wednesday evening November 16 with a Thanksgiving program led by chairwoman Mrs Anna Ballance. Items included a movie, poems, silent prayer, vocal selections, student dramatic pieces, and audience participations. A record crowd attended, with hopes for a larger turnout in December.
A Union Thanksgiving Service will be held Thursday evening November 24 at 7 80 oclock at Patoka Pentecostal Church. The program includes song service invocation scripture thanksgiving proclamation sermon solo benediction and special music by both ladies and men with leaders Brother Friesner Sister Amy Bradley Bro. Jurrens Bro. Don Hargrove and Dean Jones.
Mr and Mrs Ingvold Settem entertained twenty four friends at their Muskegon Michigan home on Saturday evening in honor of Mrs M A Willett of Berwyn Illinois their weekend guest. Mrs Willett calls the Settems gracious hosts noting the lovely home and fine friendships.
Dr. and Mrs. Herman Payne of Vandalia announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Ellen born November 14. Mrs. Payne is formerly Elizabeth Thalman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arch Thalman.
The Patoka Methodist Church led by Minister M. W. Friesner offers a 9:30 a.m. church school and 11:00 a.m. morning worship at Island Chapel with a 6:30 p.m. youth fellowship and 7:30 p.m. evening service. A 7:30 p.m. Thursday union Thanksgiving service is planned at a Pentecostal church. The scripture notes Psalm 95:1 2.
The Illinois Veterans Commission warns veterans with 50 percent service connected disability must prove family relationship to qualify for December dependency payments. New law expands eligibility from 60 percent+. Monthly amounts vary by dependents, with specific sums for spouses, children, and parents. Local officers in Marion County offer assistance at the County Courthouse in Salem.
The Auxiliary met at the hall on Thursday November 7 with good attendance. They outlined holiday season donations for the Treasure Chest Insulin Fund Capone Fries Fund and Christmas Gift Shop as well as the Veterans Craft Exchange Easter Gift Fund and Hospital funds. Plans include gifts for Danville Hospital Dewey Cottage and a 13 year old at Dewey Cottage, monthly remembrance for the child, a $5 donation to Marion Hospital for Thanksgiving, and solicitation for Salvation Army. The group will host burgers and coffee at Bingo on November 18 and plans a Christmas party at Miss Bettie Simcox’s home.
The Vernon Better Neighbors Club met at Goldie Seats home near Centralia with ten members and two guests present. Alice Wilson led the business meeting as committees were formed to arrange Christmas gifts for shut ins and the upcoming Christmas program. The next gathering is set for Ferne Gehrken’s home on December 14. attendees included listed members and two guests with two children present.
Geo. C. Jurrens, pastor, outlines Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Training Union at 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Family night is Friday November 18 at 7:30 p.m. The brotherhood invites all men to attend with their families. Birthday songs were given for Agnes Nattier Marion Thomas and Talmadge Outhouse.
Christmas dress contest offers a free dress of the selected price for the winner. Dress types include tissue faille nylon wool gaberdine crepes and taffeta with lay away option. Gift suggestions list head scarfs blouses boxed hankies slips brunch coats sweaters nylon hosiery and children’s corduroy skirts.
Emma Griffin age 83 of Patoka died November 11 at Mark Greer hospital Andalia after illness. She born November 23 1865 at Fosterburg daughter of Louis and Lucinda Peacock married Anson A. Griffin November 17 1887 five children two died in infancy. Survived by two daughters Mrs T M Conrey Centralia and Mrs A W Thulman Vandalia one son Cecil A Griffin Patoka three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held Methodist Church November 13 with Rev Friesner. interment Patoka cemetery.
Correspondents are asked to submit items early this week to the Register. Material printed Tuesday evening will be mailed for Wednesday delivery due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Cooperation is appreciated.
Mrs Pat Murfin hosted the Vernon Good Will Club for an all day meeting on Wednesday November 2. Eleven members attended with five visitors including Mrs Al Krunegel and Mrs John Gehrken. Members pieced quilt blocks and the business session opened with America. A get well card was sent for Mrs Karl Wilson. Next meeting on November 16 with Misses Emma and Sophia Protz.
Social visits from Lincoln Illinois to Patoka and nearby towns are noted with Mr. and Mrs. KK L Ruddell, Mr. and Mrs. E H Teer, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams among others. Hospitalization news includes W F Wagner being taken to Salém Memorial Hospital on Saturday. Local movements include James Emerson from Centralia to Patoka for business and Edward Foster from Kinmundy visiting his mother.
Mrs Robert Johnstone entertained a group of small boys at her home on November 14 for her son Michael's birthday. The afternoon featured games, pictures, and treats including ice cream and birthday cake.
The Christmas Seal Sale opens in November, supporting local public health and a nurse program. Lor your generous support and may you and yours enjoy a healthy new year. Local chairwoman Wiss Simcox announced sale starts in Fatoka on Monday, November 7.
Sunday afternoon a Griffin funeral procession was en route to the cemetery when a car driven by Miss Bertha Snyder collided with Beverly Snyder and her sister. Bertha braked hard at an intersection, throwing Beverly into the windshield, causing bruises and cuts. Beverly was treated at Centralia hospital and released.
The Pentecostal Sunday School drew 74 attendees with a birthday song for Mildred Cox Patricia Walker and David Watkins. The Methodist Sunday School had 57 attendees and sang to Mrs Emma Walton. Bro Leathers led the eleven o'clock sermon and revival for two weeks.
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