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Newspaper

Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1941

Page

5

Royal Arch Masons Banquet Honors Seventy-Fifth Anniversary

A Tuesday Centralia banquet brought Royal Arch Masons and Council members together for the seventy fifth anniversary. Local residents and visitors from nearby towns were noted in attendance including Majonnier Wasem Mills Richeson Danbury Walton and many others. The American Legion Chili and Fish Supper is planned for Friday October 10 with serving beginning at 5 o clock.

P. J. Majonnier Geo. Wasem Royal Arch Masons and Council Centralia Order The American Legion Legion Hall

H H Schmahl Spotted at Register Office

H H Schmahl was seen at the Register Office Monday morning between showers. He has been handling lime for local farmers when weather permits.

H. H. Schmahl Wr. Schmahl

Lime unloaded from I. C. tracks in five car loads

Five car loads of lime were unloaded from the I. C. tracks this week, indicating ongoing material transfer.

I. C

Schmahl Meets Army Friend on Three Day Furlough

H H Schmahl of Carrigan Township visited Centralia Saturday and met Ralph K Johnson home on a three day army furlough from Watertown New York.

H. H. Schmahl Carrigan Township Centralia Ralph K. Johnson Watertown New York

visitors and relatives roam Patoka area

Claud Smith of New York and Mr and Mrs J C Beery and daughter of Vandalia visited relatives in Patoka last Sunday. Ingvald Settem and the Humes and Hayes families were guests in Centralia and Patoka. Patsy Spurgeon, Betty Ballance, Ployd Mascher and R R Richeson hosted and were visited. Carl Patton of Washington State spent a week visiting his sister Mrs Willie Martin and family.

Tillie Richeson C. R. Richeson Dietrich, Nl Ernie Mascher Claud Smith New York J. C. Beery Vandalia Patoka Mr. Smith Ingvald Settem Centralia Charles Humes Bob Hayes Thos. Hayes West of Town Patsy Spurgeon Betty Ballance Brooks Meador Vernon Carl Meador Carl Patton Washington State Willie Martin Howard Smith

Social visits and weekend travels across Illinois towns

Miss Bettie Simcox visited Springfield with Mrs. Wilma Crawford from Friday to Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Elifritz of Decatur spent the past weekend in Patoka with relatives. Mrs. Gene Adams and children attended a show in Centralia Friday evening. Mrs. L. E. Green and others called in Centralia and Salem last Saturday. Miss Florence Cain visited Mattoon over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. James Wasem and Mrs. Ormell Simcox with Nancy were St. Louis business visitors last Saturday. Nancy stayed for a business college term.

Ross Smith Centralia Patoka Alma C. B. Anderson Frank Srizzell J.R. Wasem John Don Griffin Louisa Livesay Carlyle Floyd Elifritz Decatur Gene Adams James Wasem Ormell Simcox Nancy St. Louis

Green Jr. Visits Champaign With Cyril DeLay

L. E. Green Jr spent the weekend in Champaign visiting Cyril DeLay, sharing time with the local contact.

L. E. Green, Jr Champaign Cyril DeLay

Mrs Crosby Hicks and Clyde Black Visit St Louis Relatives

Mrs Crosby Hicks and Mrs Clyde Black of Patoka spent the weekend in St Louis visiting relatives.

Crosby Hicks Clyde Black Patoka St. Louis

Walter Simcox Receives Army Discharge Visit

Walter Simcox has received his discharge from the Army and is visiting here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Simcox, noting his prior training and returning home.

Walter Simcox Mrs Joe Simcox

Nannie Wilson Visits Anna Armstrong in Sandoval

Nannie Wilson travels to Sandoval to spend the week with Anna Chance who is also known as Anna Armstrong.

Nannie Wilson Sandoval Anna Chance Anna Armstrong

Lime Haulers Walter Hester and Robin Gilley Move Lime

Walter Hester hauled lime from Centralia to his farm west of Fairman last week. Robin Gilley also hauled lime during the same period.

Walter Hester Centralia Fairman Robin Gilley

Miss Maxine Miller and Edgar Irvin Visit Vandalia

Miss Maxine Miller and Edgar Irvin were visitors in Vandalia last Sunday, drawing local attention as they toured the town and stopped at several storefronts and the library during their brief sojourn.

Maxine Miller Edgar Irvin

Mr and Mrs Dale Thompson Visit St Charles Mo

Mr and Mrs Dale Thompson were Sunday visitors in St. Charles Missouri. The trip included time with local hosts and a relaxed weekend outing in the area.

Dale Thompson St. Charles

Murfin Visits Decatur Doctor at Parents' Home

Dr. Walter D. Murfin of Decatur spent Sunday with his parents Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Murfin at their home, enjoying a family visit.

Walter D. Murfin Decatur W. W. Murfin

Morey Family Vacation Visit note

Mr and Mrs Robert Morey and their daughter are spending this week at the home of Mr and Mrs H G Hudspeth. The social item hints at a brief family visit in a local residence setting. No further details provided.

Robert Morey H. G. Hudspeth

Staunton man visits Dr and Mrs Murfin Sunday

Dave Pauley of Staunton spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Murfin.

Dave Pauley Staunton W. W. Murfin

Patoka Visit By St Charles Couple Ballance

Mr and Mrs Maron E Ballance of St Charles Missouri visited Patoka last Saturday observing local sights and family ties during a weekend trip.

Maron E. Ballance St. Charles, Missouri Patoka

Mrs Muffin Heads to St Louis for Weekend Visit

Mrs W W Muffin departs today for St Louis to spend the weekend with her daughter Miss Ruth Smith.

W. W. Muffin St. Louis Ruth Smith

Adamses Spend Weekend in Centralia with Relatives

Mr and Mrs Charles Adams spent the past weekend in Centralia visiting Mr and Mrs Denver Adams.

Mrs Charles Adams Centralia Denver Adams

Social notes of visits and visits across towns

Mrs. Dora Bruening is spending this week with friends in Centralia. Mrs. Andrew Foster spent Friday with the W. L. Martin family and visited with her son-in-law Karl Patt en of Sedro Woolley Washington.

Dora Bruening Centralia Andrew Foster W. L. Martin Karl Patten Sedro Woolley, Wash

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patoka Register Harold K. Pike Illinois Orville Schroeder W. L. Danbury Geo. Walton E. K. Mills Keyesport H. N. Potts P. J. Mojonnier W. D. Murfin C. M. Rogier C. F. Davis Eva Rogier Hiram Ballance Darlene Leslie Simcox Wilmington Delphia Jolliff Lyla Vernie Nattier O. C. Schroeder Alva Binnion B. S. Linton of Kinmundy M. Eagan Herman Payne A. A. Griffin Roy Jones F. E. Millers Mark Greer Hospital T. M. Conrey Robert Eagan Mae. Eaga Ane Eagan F. E. Miller St. Elmo S. M. Spurgeon of Salem L. E. Green C. C. Schroeder Wallace Alexander Florence Cain Mattoon G. J. Wasem O. J. Hill Chicago Grand Chapter Fred Brown Peoria W. G. Brown Maxine Belcher Jess Belcher John Evans Jr Woodlawn Dale Natttier Carl McColpin Griffin, Indiana Francis Trail Carmel Dale Nattier Kathleen Tannahill W. J. Parks Chevrolet Great Northern Baby Limas Eagan’s Food Market Patoka Farmers Co-Op. Elevator CO Patoka Vernon, III Wosss Illinois Central System United States Peilway
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