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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1951
Page
1
Postmaster John Barnes urges residents to buy stamps early and use first class for holiday letters. He cautions against two cent stamps for forwarding and advises securing parcels with registered or insured mail and clear addresses. Mail should be posted early in the day to allow sorting before 5 30 p m.
The Marion County 40 et 8 annual banquet will be held at the American Legion Home in Sandoval on Tuesday evening December 4. The banquet will be served by the Sandoval American Legion Auxiliary and followed by dancing.
Mrs Stella M DuComb 73 widow of Dr M P DuComb of Patoka died Monday morning November 26 at her daughter s Carlyle home after a long illness She was born August 24 1878 and survived by a daughter a son a sister a brother three grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services were held November 28 at the Christian Church Patoka with Rev Tom McGee and burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park Centralia
Mr and Mrs X B Holland entertained Saturday evening for their guest Mrs M A Willett of Chicago who visited the area during Thanksgiving. The group shared visiting time and a late lunch. Attending were Bruce Pugh L W Ballance B N Griffin Mac Eagan James Ballance Douglas J W Alexander and Jimmy Wes Griffin C S Talbot Leslie Anna Sandoval Ina Anderson Don Griffin Cindy Ann Holland Olney guests Clifford Rhineholz Marjorie Pitman Gloria Centralia Max Holland Cindy Ann Olney Joyce Blum Sterling Illinois.
Dr Norman H Davison announces GOP bid for the Fortieth Senatorial District in Illinois. He will seek the primary on April 8, 1952. Davison, 57, farmer, soldier, dentist, and village mayor since 1949, lists American Legion Illinois State Dental Society Lions Club affiliations.
A camp passes resolutions on the death of Estella M. DuComb noting the loss of a member whose life exemplified faith courage modesty unselfishness and endurance. The group extends sympathy to her children and grandchildren and orders copies sent to the bereaved and posted on records.
Victoria Chapter No 253 of the Order of Eastern Star held its final regular meeting of the 1951 fiscal year on Monday November 26 with many members present. Three sisters Eva Wasem Audree Schroeder and Christina Crawford were appointed to Grand Chapter committees by the Worthy Grand Matron. The chapter voted to buy a five dollar health bond. Sister Estella DuComb has died and condolences were sent to her family.
Thanksgiving guests at the Leicht home in Boulder included Miss La Dena Skates of St Louis and the Heinzman and Weidel families from multiple towns plus the Leicht and Weinsman households with their children Esther, Stanley, Michael and Nelson. In a separate gathering James Thomas hosted the Hines family from Alma and O H Britt and family.
Vernon Patoka and Carrigan Home Bureau Units met November 26 at Vernon hosted by Mrs. Jess Walton. Bob Purdue spoke on extension work for county youth. recreation led by Mrs. Ellis Doolen. business by Mrs. Carl Rogier. Each unit will donate to the Red Cross and plan a Salem rummage sale with donations December 7. Patoka Unit sets December 14 for a pot luck luncheon at Mrs. Cecil Griffin home.
The annual Cemetery Thanksgiving dinner at Patoka Grade School gym raised 332.55 from the dinner and donations. The report credits committees and donors, notes reclaiming dishes, and lists attendees from away including families from Rialto California to Vernon.
Mr and Mrs O H Sharp announce the birth of a son at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia on Thursday November 22 weighing nine pounds four ounces He is named Hugh Richard Grandparents are Mr and Mrs J R Wehrle Vandalia and Mrs E L Sharp Patoka
Illinois Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett announced that 1952 passenger car plates will be sold December 3 in Springfield and Chicago. Reassignments for the same 1951 numbers begin arriving by weekend. dealer plates follow later due to legal delays.
The Patoka Parent Teachers Club will meet Thursday December 6 at 7 30 p m in the new high school building. The refreshment committee asks each person to bring home made cookies.
Winter operating custom slaughterers must apply for a slaughtering permit with the Regional Office of Price Stabilization at 9 West Washington Street Chicago. Filing forms are available from the Regional Office or the District OPS in Springfield Illinois. Itinerant slaughterers are exempt from the permit but must file a statement of prices charged for customs work with the District OPS in Springfield.
Thanksgiving and weekend visitors gathered at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crawford and Paul Dean and Lucas. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. B A Guzzardo, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mayer and family, Miss Ruth Crawford of Chicago, and relatives from Hutsonville and Sandoval. Gary Hopkins is reported ill at home. Max Hill departed for Green Tree New Mexico after a visit with O J Hill family. Hialden Hill and Ruth Ann Hill accompanied him, intending to stay several days.
Elza Lee Sharp 62 of Patoka died unexpectedly November 29 at St Marys Hospital Centra lia after heart attacks. Surviving wife Lula and 13 children include Elza Jr. killed in WWII. Funeral plans pending at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka. Fred Razzell Jennings 65, Culver City CA, former LA County law officer, died October 23. Funeral in Englewood Park Cemetery with police officials in attendance.
The Baptist youth of Kaskaskia Association will meet on Saturday in Centralia at New Harmony Baptist Church. Rev. Mitchell of Patoka will be the speaker, and a social hour will follow. The gathering starts at 7 30 p.m. Jimmy Foltz reporter.
Mr and Mrs Fred Carter spent the week end at the John Nattier home while Mr and Mrs Nattier and children visited in Peoria with Mr and Mrs Ralph Elliott and children. Mrs Twila Blau of Chicago spent the week ed here with her mother Mrs Delpha Folliff. Mr and Mrs Dick Lange and sons Jerry and Don spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Arnold east of Vernon. Mr and Mrs Harlan Goff and Margie, Mr and Mrs Bill Williams, Mr and Mrs Ray Fraley, Mr and Mrs Maurice Lee Cox and son Stephen were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs James Karr at Vernon.
The Loyal Leaders Class of Patoka Christian Church will hold a bake sale Saturday December 1 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Eagan Food Store.
The Pentecostal Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 Sunday Eve Services at 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7 30 On Monday December 3 at 7 30 p m a meeting of Section 8 at the Patoka church is announced All are welcome Bro James A Karr Pastor
Bill Hill Harold Slagle and Dale Saeger will report in St Louis on Monday December 3 for a physical examination preparatory to entering military service.
Colonel Paul G. Armstrong Illinois State Director of Selective Service announces that men reaching eighteen must register within five days of their birthday or face penalties up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. If away from home, register at the nearest local board and records go to the proper board. Changes of address must be reported, and non citizens entering the U S must register within six months of entry.
Members of the Sew-So Club of the Methodist Church attended a luncheon and bazaar at the Christian Church in Centralia Thursday noon. Attendees included Lois DeQuenne and daughter Donna, Mary Helen Cox, Vivian Jones and daughter Valda, Betty Griffin, Vic Cole, Margaret Cox, Nina Houston, Nell Chandler, Vernielle Bricker and Ann Dalrymple. Also noted were visits by Ernie Mascher and daughters Erna Mae and Sandra Sue with Mrs. Tillie Richeson and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Richeson, plus C. D. Martin visiting St. Marys hospital with brother Foster Gideon, who underwent an operation and is reported to be getting along satisfactorily.
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