M E Bone to Speak at Local Annual Meetings
M E Bone director of the Milk Producers Association announces annual meetings for Mulberry Grove and Patoka locals in Illinois. Mulberry Grove gathering December 6 at 7 30 p m features R A Cunningham as president. Patoka event December 8 at 7 30 p m with Artie Rogier presiding and M E Bone as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanita
M. E. Bone
Mulberry Grove
R. A. Cunningham
J R. Marshall
Vandalia
Patoka
Ilinois
Artie Rogier
Fred Tacke
Meador-Weds Vandalia Girl in Clinton Iowa
Velma Bethard of Vandalia married George J. Meador of Patoka in Clinton Iowa on November 23. Rev. E E Clements officiated at 3 30 pm in a home ceremony with only immediate relatives attending. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents near Luster Chapel until spring near the Edwards School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Bethard
Vandalia
George J. Meador
Patoka
Clinton
Iowa
E. E. Clements
Lyons Methodist Church
Bruce Bethard
Sterning
Sterling
Meador
William Bethard
Luster Chapel
Raymond Community High School
Lincoln Junior College
Fayette County
Chas, Meador
Vernon
Edwards School
Obituary of Mrs Beckett Mary Catherine Hull Beckett
Mary Catherine Hull born near Whitestown Indiana June 20 1859. Married George Alired Caldwell Beckett who died January 6 1928. Survived by eight children and many grandchildren. Funeral services at Ramsey Illinois and Patoka Christian Church with burial in Patoka Cemetery. Card of Thanks from the Beckett family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Hull
Joseph
Susan Hull
Whitestown
Indiana
Ilinois
Oconee
Shelby County
George Alired Caldwell Beckett
Gloryland
Archie Conrad
Effie May Didway
Mont Leslie
Ramsey
Estella Mabel Jackson
Moneaqua
Bessie Fern Foltz
Patoka
Alvin Ray
Macon
Dolphy Rex
Cecil Orval
Dresser
Hlinois
Little Hickory
Bingham
Illinois
Martin Hicks
Ill
Didway
Frances Barnett
Pana
Bila Large
Gilman
Mary Lees
McMackin
Christian Church
Delbert Baker
Charleston
Mother Beckett
Eastern Star Chapter Holds Installation Ceremony
A large crowd attended the Victoria Chapter No. 253 installation on Monday evening November 27 with Edith Cruse as installing officer and Josie Simcox as Marshall. Officers installed included Rose Mojonnier W M and J Mojonnier W v. Bettie Simcox A M, J C Beery A P, Reta Hill Con, Thelma Riley A Cond, Florence Cain Sec, T E Irvin Treas, Isabelle Doolen Marshall, Ada Belcher Chaplain, Jessie Ellis Warden, Clem Doolen Sentinel, Ada Altom Ruth Christina Crawford Esther Margaret Cox Martha Virginia Martin Electa Leta Beery. Visitors came from St Elmo Vandalia Kinmundy Sandoval and Centralia Chapters. Outgoing Worthy Matron Eva Wasem received a gift from Edith Cruse. The chapter closed with socials and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
QU. E. S
Edith Cruse
Josie Simcox
Marshall
W. M
Rose Mojonnier
W. v
P. J. Mojonnier
A. M
Bettie Simcox
A. P
J. C. Beery
Reta Hill
Thelma Riley
Florence Cain
Treas
T. E. Irvin
Isabelle Doolen
Ada Belcher
Jessie Ellis
Sentinel
Clem Doolen
Ada—Olga Altom
Ruth—Christina Crawford
Esther—Mrgaret Cox
Martha—Virginia Martin
Electa
Leta Beery
St. Elmo
Vandalia
Kinmundy
Sandoval
Centralia
Eva Wasem
Anaet
Birthday party for James O Neal in school setting
James O Neal entertained several school friends Saturday afternoon November 25 to celebrate his birthday. Guests included Don Griffin Joe Davidson Paul Davidson Harold Parker Warren Black Conway Malan Lee Adams Betty Richeson Jackie Hicks Margaret O Neal Ruth Wadkins and Ruth Graham. Many gifts were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Neal
Don Griffin
Joe Davidson
Paul Davidson
Harold Parker
Warren Black
Conway Malan
Lee Adams
Betty Richeson
Jackie Hicks
Margaret O'Neal
James O’neal
Ruth Wadkins
Ruth Graham
Venison Dinner Admired by Oklahoma Party Guests
Miss Rubye Cain hosted friends at a venison dinner Monday night. The meat came from a hunting trip in Oklahoma last week with Mr Griffin. Guests included Mrs Merle Morey, Mrs Ruth Willett, and the Misses Richtie Simcox, Alice Murfin, Dorothy Christie, Mae Eagan, Helen Troyer, Ference and Rubye Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubye Cain
Miss Cain
Mr. Griffin
Oklahoma
Merle Morey
Ruth Willett
Richtie Simcox
Alice Murfin
Dorothy Christie
Mae Eagan
Helen Troyer
Ference
School of Instruction Schedule and Potluck
Our school of instruction will be held on Tuesday December 19 starting at 1 o clock. A pot luck supper will be served at six o clock Sister Rebecca Parker will be our actress. It is important that officers and as many members attend this school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Parker
Local resident to produce own oil well in Brownstown
Eldoris Belcher and Joe Simcox visited Brownstown where Belcher secured tubing and equipment to start his own oil well. A Texas crew moved a rig to Patoka field and drilled a Benoist producer north of Belcher’s home in about 40 hours. The well was completed and pumped for months before lease abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldoris Belcher
Joe Simcox
Brwonstown
John, Pugh
Texas
Patoka Field
Mr. Belcher
Belcher
Gathered Livesay Family Reunites After 12 Years
Harold and Clarence Livesay from the U S Naval Training Station at Lakes Illinois visit their parents Mr and Mrs Livesay. Relatives from Oregon, Salem, Wyanet Milledgeville Felton Vernon and other towns join in a Sunday gathering at the Livesay home marking the first time in 12 years all their children were together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Clarence Liveay
U. S. Naval Training Station
At Lakes
Ou OQ. Livesay
Livesay
Francis Murphy
Verne Hivesay
Portland Oregon
Rollin. McHairom Salem
Mire
Clifford Norton
Richard
Wyanet
Ill
Sheri Livesay
Milledgeville
Max Slavik
Felton, Mo
Glen Livesay
Fam
Phyllis
Francis Esay
Salem
Gerald Livesay
Dale White
William Livesay Sr
Faret
Billy
Betty
Allen Say
Vernon
Ladies Aid Meeting Notice for December 6th
The Ladies Aid will meet at the Sadist Church on December 6 at 2 00 pm. Please bring a plate cup and spoon. Meeting notes indicate a Wednesday gathering with a brief program and fellowship.
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Ladies Aid
The Good Old Newsy Register From My Old Home Town
A nostalgic verse praising The Register as a comforting daily paper. It describes reading habits in Jacksonville and highlights its role in reporting oil strikes, wrecks, local acts, births and deaths, and market notices. The piece contrasts it with dailies and novels, calling The Register a trusted, front to back read.
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Jacksonville
Deepening Benoist Wells Starts After Lease Activity
Drilling began Monday as Deaton and Jones prepare a deep Devonian well in the Benoist fields near Vandalia Illinois. Hausman Evans and Robbins secured leases on Mojonnier and nearby tracts, with T M Pruitt directing the operation. Watch for early results on potential high yield pay sand.
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Deaton & Jones
T. M. Pruitt
Hausman, Evans and Robbins
Vandalia
Hausman No
C.F. Jones
Otwa
Develovnoant Hausman
Evans and
Robbins
Hausman
Southwestern
Sandoval
Illinois Basin
Kingwood
Salem Pool
St. Louis
Bartelso Field
Carlyle
St. Elmo
Fayette County
Cig
Patoka
Revival Meeting Listed With Date and Events
Revival begins Monday December 4 with Evangelist Rev Robert Knight from Granite City and a tree of love themed program. W M S holds Season of Prayer for Foreign Missions and Lottie Moon offering Thursday December 7 at Mrs Wm Nattier’s home. R A observes prayers Monday December 4 at 4 00 p m at Violet Nattier’s home. Sunday School at 9 30 Morning Worship 10 30 B T U 6215 Evening Worship 7 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Knight
Granite City
Lottie Moon
Wm. Nattier
R. A
Violet Nattier
Island Chapel Schedule Highlights Weekly Gatherings
Island Chapel lists Pastor Brother Miller and Superintendent Ulyssis Jolliff overseeing Sunday preaching on the third Sunday of the month. Sunday school runs 9 330 to 10 45 with Wednesday prayer meetings at 7 30 p m. Everyone is welcome to attend services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Miller
Ulyssis Jolliff
A. Me
Methodist Church Revival And Upcoming Revivals
The Methodist Church reports 140 in Sunday School and 9:45 preaching by Dr. C. R. Yost as pastor Carl Arnold leads singing. The pastor will attend the Older Boy's Conference in Johnson City December 23 and begin a revival at Island Chapel Church December 4 with Carl Arnold assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Arnold
C. R. Yost
McKendree College
Johnson City
Island Chapel Church
Patoka
Geo. Wasem
M. Miller
Patoka Cemetery reports Thanksgiving dinner net
The Patoka Cemetery Association cleared 168.58 at the annual Thanksgiving dinner and has a 85.87 balance after debts. Dishes and utensils left at P. J. Mojonnier’s near the gym. Rose Mojonnier thanks volunteers and the Patoka Register for space in the paper. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis and Mrs. C. J. Goodwin of Sweet Idaho visited Mrs. Mabel Lowry in Centralia recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Cemetery Association
P. J. Mojonnier’s
Patoka Register
Rose Mojonnier
Pres. Com
Association
Oscar Davis
C. J. Goodwin
Sweet, Idaho
Mabel Lowry
Centralia
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Attended by Atchisons and Relatives
Mr and Mrs Harold Atchison entertained a large group for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Attendees included Mrs Clyde Goldson and son Clyde Joseph, Earnest Atchison and family, Harold Womble, Wallace Cole and children Anna Mae and Hillis Ray, Fred Jackson and family, Paul McClellan and son Lester Ervin of Odin, Wm Redman of Indianapolis, and Eula Britt of Saline visiting Orville Britt family.
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Harold Atchison
Clyde Goldson
Clyde Joseph
Earnest Atchison
Erandsom
Harold Womble
Wallace
Cole
Anna Mae
Hillis Ray
Fred Jackison
Centralia
Paul McClellan
Lester Ervin
Odin
Wm. Redman
Indianapolis
Indiana
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Geo. Meador
Beckett
Eastern Star Chapter
James Do’neal
Alice
Big
Island Chapel
Eula Britt of
Salen
Pargsie
Orville Britt
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