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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
1
Local residents travel and family gatherings across Fort Worth Vandalia Decatur Carbondale and nearby areas. Visitors include Leo Lake from Fort Knox and Verne Belcher with relatives, with several family events and a birth announced in Vanderlunch area.
Mrs. Florence Simcox welcomed members of the Ladies Fancy Work Club for Friday events directed by Mrs. Rita Hill and Mrs. Gladys Jones. Prizes went to Mrs. Eva Potts Mrs. Josephine De Lay and Mrs. Ethel Rogier. New officers: President Eva Potts Vice President Josephine DeLay Secretary Treasurer Ethel Rogier Corresponding Secretary Elsie Gray. The hostess were Cleo Walker and Josephine Wasem and refreshments were served. The club will meet with Mrs. Rita Hill in November.
The Patoka Methodist Church announces weekly events led by Pastor M. W. Friesner. Church School at 9 30 a m with George J Wasem, Morning Worship at 10 45 a m, Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p m, Evening Services at 7 30 p m, W S C S meeting at 2 00 p m on Thursday, Prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Birthday songs were sung for Barbara Jean Walker Beverly Brumfield and Jim Ballance.
The Patoka Register lists guests entitled to free passes at Sando Theatre Sandoval on Oct 10 to 16. Wes Griffin has The Last of the Mohicans on Oct 10 11, Mac Eagan High Barbaree on Oct 12 13, Mrs. Thomas Hayes Les Miserables on Oct 14, and Lucy Bell Wadkins In Old Chicago on Oct 15 16. Guests must report to the Register office to receive passes in their names.
The Odin Woman's Club hosts the County Clubs Saturday October 11 with State President Mrs E E Byerrum as guest speaker. County President Mrs S Harvey Hurd opens at 12 30 with luncheon reservations due by October 9 to Mrs Jennie Day. County officers listed including presidents and secretaries from Odin Sandoval Kinmundy Salem and Centralia.
The first through sixth grade reading circle lists are announced with titles by grade level. Students Becky Murray and Susan Kelley visited. several pupils were absent for illness. An eighth grade pupil Sherilyn Wagstaff joined, and new basketballs arrived for practice.
The Patoka Lions Club met October 7 1947 in the Patoka Methodist Church basement for a ham and yam banquet. Members debated funding every member addition, voted to invite Leslie Wasem and James Wernsman, and discussed a potential consolidation with Kinmundy four-year high school district to build a joint school nine miles east.
Miss Ruth Wadkins daughter of Mr and Mrs O L Wadkins and Derral Foltz son of Mr and Mrs Charles Foltz were married October 4 1947 at 11 am in the Christian Church Cornland Illinois with Rev Luther Perrine. Attendants were Elva Palmer and Elton Foltz both of Fairbury. A reception for families and close friends followed. The couple will reside in Patoka with Mr Foltz employed at Ford Roofing and Mrs Foltz at Princess Beauty Shop.
Word reached Carlyle last week that Camilla DuComb daughter of Mr and Mrs Dean DuComb formerly of Boulder now in Carlyle won first prize in a baby picture contest run by the Carlyle Democrat with Valtz Studio Des Moines Iowa The winning photo shows Camilla in a full length seated pose She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Verne DuComb of Boulder and the great granddaughter of Dr and Mrs M P DuComb of Patoka.
Mrs John L McClary 72 died at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 1 at 1213 West Randolph Street Vandalia She was born May 19 1875 in Ramsey and married March 12 1899 There are six living of nine children: Alta Naworth Goldie Marks Theresa McClary Hazel Norton Delra Hedgepath and Lloyd McClary In addition to her husband three children and a brother are deceased Burial was in Fairlawn Cemetery Funeral services were at the Pentecostal church October 3 conducted by Rev J H Reeter Hunter funeral service in charge.
The Vernon Woman's Society of Christian Service sponsored a fundraising drive for the Sister Kenny Polio Clinic in Centralia. A letter from the clinic thanks the Vernon Methodist Church for a $50 donation and notes the clinic accepts new polio patients regardless of race color creed or financial status.
Shady Grove School hosts a Pie Supper and Cake Walk on Friday night October 17. Everyone is invited and ladies are asked to bring pies and cakes. Mary Jolliff, teacher, signs the notice.
Sandoval Community High School releases its 1947 48 basketball schedule. Coach John Merkle and assistant Robert Taylor lead the team with strong prospects and new players expected to boost the season.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Belcher of Norwalk Wisconsin were honored at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Chance at their country home. The seven year or longer reunion marked by hospitality drew several local couples including Mr and Mrs Robert Walton and Mr and Mrs Frank Ballance. The gathering showcased Leona and Elmer Belcher’s return and the traditional country feast described as Egypt a land of plenty.
Eighteen children attended the Sunbeam party at Nicky and Mike Johnstone’s home on Saturday afternoon October 4. They received tithing banks and heard a thank you letter read by Mrs. Lizie Wa sem. Sandra Sue Sapp distributed turkeys inviting kids to Kent’s Sunbeam party on November 1.
The Mills Quartette of the Assembly of God Church in Odin will present a program at the Patoka Baptist Church Sunday evening October 12 beginning at 7 30. Everyone is invited to attend.
Olga Murray teacher invites all to a cake walk at Wishers School on Thursday night October 23 attendees should bring pies and cakes for the event.
Local notices announce the Hallowe'en Carnival set for Friday night October 31 at the Patoka Gym. Residents share visits and trips, with many townspeople listed as visiting relatives or hosting guests over the weekend.
Ten women met at the Christian Church to study temperance. The group aims to 100 members for a banquet. The next meeting is November 5 at the Pentecostal Church with Mrs. Addie Chandler leading and Mrs. O J Hill delivering the devotions.
Patoral Pentecostal lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Fielding Adams and Sunday evening services at 7 30 p m Also 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer services Rev Eldon Jay of Vandalia to conduct services at Green Pentecostal Church Friday Saturday and Sunday night this week
PTA sponsors pie and cake supper and cake walk at West Chapel School Friday night October 10. Ladies asked to bring pies and cakes. Forrest Baxter listed as teacher on the notice.
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