Patoka Happenings and Local Visits
Local notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier to Highland relatives, readings by a Bard of Carbondale at the Baptist Church, and multiple family gatherings. Pheasant hunting trips occur near Boulder and Dwight with area residents, plus social events and upcoming Home Bureau and Farm Bureau activities in Vernon and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Highland
Carbondale
Sarah Thalman
Vandalia
Lee Griffin
Boulder
Jim Emerson
The
Register
Register Office
Patoka Home Bureau
Arthur Falkenhain
Vernon
S. Bruce Pugh
Farm Bureau Ira
Sherman Hotel
Chicago
Marion
A. H. Pegues
Dallas
Tex
Ida Pegues
Kenneth Easton
Wig Richeson
Lisle, Jolliff
Dean Pugh
Dwight, Ill
F. H. A. Assembly Highlights School Events
The F. H. A. assembly featured Julia Neilson as mistress of ceremonies with songs and a Shortenin Bread dance. Skits included Peanut Brittle First Date and a mime. Marie Black awarded keys and scrolls at the Emblem ceremony. Veterans Day observed November 11. Thanksgiving break ends November 24. Bake sale planned by sophomores on November 19 at Martin’s from 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Neilson
Marie Black
Martin’s
Methodist Revival Set for Patoka Two Weeks
The Methodist Church of Patoka announces a two week revival starting November 28 with Rev. Ralph T. Smith of Jonesboro Illinois as evangelist and Clifford Hight of Centralia as song leader. Evening services begin 7:30 p.m. nightly and youth services at 7 p.m. Public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of
Patoka
Ralph T. Smith
Jonesboro
Ill
Clifford Hight
Centralia
Card of Thanks for Zion Aid Blessings
Wish to express my sincere thanks to the Zion Aid and all who so faithfully remembered me during my recent illness. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Aid
Opportunity to Purchase Lakesite Land For Club
Conservation Club 100, Inc. weighs buying 128 acres including lakesite from owner W. K. McNicols. A special meeting Monday Nov 21 at 7 pm will decide feasibility and financing if members favor the move. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club 100, Inc
W. K. Mc Nicols
Farm Adviser Urges Use of Adequate Records
Farm Adviser Floyd M. Smith urges Marion County farmers to keep accurate records for 1956 to pinpoint profits and losses. He cites the Illinois Farm Record Book as an economical, versatile tool, noting over 30 000 Illinois farmers use it and that copies are available at his office at printing cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Smith
Marion County
Smith
Illinois Farm
G. B. Whitman
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
Basch Couple Receives U S Citizenship Papers
Dr and Mrs L P Basch are now naturalized citizens in a Federal court ceremony in East St Louis led by Judge Wham. The process requires a five year residency and culminated in their final papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Basch
United States
Federal Court
East St. Louis
Wham
Basch
St. Louis Hawks to Play Salem Exhibition Nov 22
The St. Louis Hawks announce an exhibition at Salem Community High School gym on Tuesday November 22 at 8 p m. A benefit game for Lions charities, the event will feature top players and benefit local schools as Les Deason leads the Salem Lions club arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Hawks
Salem
Les Deason
Salem Lions Club
Lions Charities
Hawks
Salem Community High School
Frederick Dietrich
Rochester Royals
Ft. Wayne
Rochester
Boston
St. Louis
Bob Pettit
Frank Selvy
Selvy
William
Holzman
National Basketball League
Income Tax School for Farmers at Mt Vernon Ill
A two day income tax school for farmers will be held at the Emmerson hotel Mt Vernon Ill on December 1 and 2. The event starts at 10 am with Prof R C Ross and G W Whitman in charge. Internal Revenue Service representatives will assist in filing details for farmers. Floyd M Smith, farm adviser, invites bankers and lawyers and others filing for farmers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt.Vernon
Ill
Emmerson Hotel
R. C. Ross
G. W. Whitman
Internal Revenue Service
Mt. Vernon
Floyd M. Smith
County Legion Meets at Odin Hall Tonight
The Marion county American Legion holds its regular meeting at the Odin Legion home Friday November 18 at 8 pm. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Legion
Odin Hall
Marion County American Legion
Odin Legion
Early Next Week Printing Due to Thanksgiving Holiday
The Register will be printed one day early next week due to Thanksgiving. All copy for this issue must reach the Register office by Tuesday noon to ensure publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Thankfulness Theme At Loyal Leaders Class Meeting
The Loyal Leaders Class of the Christian church held a pot luck supper followed by a devotional led by Mrs. Alta Logan. Mrs. Lucille Eagan spoke on Why Americans Are Thankful, with songs and prayers and four themed talks on religion, helping the poor, knowing Jesus, and the American flag. The group planned a $60 contribution to the Thanksgiving building fund, exchanged mystery gifts, and prepared for December hostesses and new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Leaders
Christian Church
Alta Logan
Lucille Eagan
America the Beautiful
Charles Meyers
Gayle Walker
America
Doris Britt
Jesus
Edna Meyer
Nora Chance
Eagan
Lena Briscoe
Thanksgiving Building Fund
Evelyn Ballance
Pearl Jennings
Local Visits and Sick List in Fredonia Community
Fredonia residents welcomed guests from Indiana and Chicago visiting relatives over the Armistice holiday. Local calls included the Metcalfs, Branches, Tackett, and Hyder families visiting Simpson Meredith Powell Jett and other neighbors. Several residents, including Mayme Mack and Amelia Meredith, are listed on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Cromer
Oscar
Indiana
Claude Metcalf
Frances Branch
Eugene Simpson
Clarence Albert
Thomas and
Calvin Perkins
Harvey
Melvin Charlton
Henry Meredith
Amelia Meredith
Cleda Thalman
Clarence Tackett
Chicago
Henry Powell
James’ Hyde
Everett Jett
Mayme Mack
Ella Cozad
Willie Perkins
Alice
Jim Hyde
Glen Simpson
Sunbeams Meet at Baptist Church Saturday
On Saturday November 19 the Sunbeams gather at the Baptist Church at 1 p m. The leader teaches the missionary book Under the Olive Tree by Jane Carroll McRae with the Wamac Sunbeams as guests. Children sit divided by gender, following ancient custom, and at 2 p m the group sings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Jane Carroll McRae
Wamac Sunbeams
Jesus
Sophomore Bake Sale at Martin's Cash Store
A sophomore bake sale is set for Saturday November 19 starting at 9 a.m. at Martin's Cash Store. Proceeds support class activities and student clubs.
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Martin’s Cash Store
Eastern Star Initiation and Officer Elections Held
Victoria Chapter O. E. S. held a regular meeting on Monday November 14 with initiation of Everett and Helen Jackson. Officers for 1956 were elected including Worthy Matron Virginia McNichols and Worthy Patron Burl Alexander. Seasonal decor and readings accompanied a social hour after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Everett
Helen Jackson
Worthy Matron
Virginia McNichols
Premiere Showing of Court Martial of Billy Mitchell Hosts Vote
Marion County plans a Christmas Seal backed premiere of The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell with Gary Cooper and a star ensemble. The host county will be chosen by the highest proportion of contributions in the first week of the seal drive, with rapid mail-in prompts and a November 23 cutoff. Local residents should mail contributions after the drive opens November 16 to help Marion County win the premiere and Hollywood exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Billy Mitchell
Gary Cooper
Warner Brothers Studio
Earl Brand
Marion County Tuberculosis Association
Charles Bickford
Ralph Bellamy
Rod Steiger
Elizabeth Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
Emil Nattier Among Those Winning Washington Trip
Joe Osborn, Emil Nattier, Billy Stuber and Paul Calvert of Marion County Service Company Salem returned from a five day visit to Washington. The firm won the Illinois Farm Supply contest for delivering motor oil to farms in Marion county in a field of 100 Illinois service companies. This is the second straight year they took top honors with last year’s trip to New York City. The swastika became Germany’s national flag in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Osborn
Emil Nattier
Billy Stuber
Paul Calvert
Marion County Service Company
Salem
Illinois Farm Supply Company
Chicago
Marion County
Ilinois
New York City
Warriors Open Season With Win Over Kinmundy
Patéka's Warriors opened the season with a 79 59 victory over Kinmundy Alma Tuesday night. David Sanders led with 17 points, followed by Belcher 12 Adams 12 Crab 11 and Page 11. The Papooses beat Kinmundy 62 26 led by Rutledge 21 Perkins 12. Next game is February 17 against Louisville away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patéka
Warriors
Kinmundy-Alma
David Sanders
Walt Belcher
Dick Adams
Jerry Crab
Terry Page
Papooses
Kinmundy
Dell Rutledge
Everett Perkins
Louisville
Parents Day Observed at Southern Illinois University
SIU Carbondale schedules Parents Day with student parents entering names at booths in the Student Union and Old Main. Winning couples and their child will sit in a special box at the football game with Morris guests, plus a student parent dinner. Don Boehmer chairs the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Main
Siu-Northern Illinois
Delyte W. Morris
Southern
Don Boehmer
East St. Louis
Local Birth Announcements from St. Mary's Hospital
Mr and Mrs Lottie Soutier announce a baby girl born Friday November 11 at St Marys hospital weighing 4 pounds 10 ounces. Mr and Mrs Alvin Perkins announce daughter Bonnie Sue born Monday November 7 at St Marys hospital weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Harry Perkins Vernon and Edna Piercy Patoka. Mr and Mrs Robert Morey of Frederick Oklahoma announce son Robert Stanton born Tuesday November 7 weighing 8 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Soutier
St. Mary's Hospital
Alvin Perkins
Marilyn Piercy
St. Mary’s Hospital
Bonnie Sue
Harry Perkins
Vernon
Edna Piercy
Patoka
Robert Morey
Frederick, Okla
Robert Stanton
School Menu For Next Week
School meals listed for Monday through Wednesday include ham sandwich with scalloped potatoes and sides on Monday, frizzled bologna and pinto beans on Tuesday, and chicken pie with mashed potatoes and creamed peas on Wednesday. Milk and desserts accompany each day.
Venison Barbecue At Conservation Club Hosts Griffin Family
Mr and Mrs Cecil A Griffin entertained friends and fox hunters at a venison barbecue Wednesday evening at the Conservation Club 100 clubhouse. Mrs J N Vallow of the Kinmundy Express visited the Register office Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil A. Griffin
Conservation Club
J. N. Vallow
The
Kinmundy Express
Register Office
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By Jean Orrell
Methodist Church
Mound Chapel
D. B. Egelston
Luther Paine
Paul Walker
Joan Houston
Orval Sharp
MYF
Sypha Arnold
Lords
House of Commons
Dwight
Thomas
Bill
Ruth
W. M. Cox
James
Fredonia
Bake Sale
Eastern Star
Burl Alexander
Ruth Murfin
Donald Murfin
Claude Gerrish
Winnie Spurgeon
Kathern Johnstone
Betty
Dorothy Griffin
Bertha Dansbury
Washington
Germany
Southern Illinois U
Southern Illinois University
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