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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
1
Vernon Rebekah Lodge in Vernon hosted District 25 officers for a Tuesday evening meeting. Officers led talks, visitors from Salem Centralia and Vandalia joined, and refreshments followed. several locals and visiting ministers were mentioned with Farewell and homeward moves.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Beulah Wickersham to Mr. Virgil F Ket cherside of St. Louis. They wed in St. Louis after her several months of employment there where they met.
Mrs. Mabel Phillips president of the Patoka Woman's Club will host a one o'clock luncheon Saturday for club officers. Mrs Vera Jonas of Centralia will be guest speaker at the October meeting, with attendees including Mrs Winifred Spurgeon Maude Lawson Rose Mojonnier Ruth Willett Harriett Meador and Mrs Phillips.
Patoka Public School hosts a carnival at the high school gym on October 30 to fund a photo sound machine. Proceeds support education with Bingo hot dogs novelties a fashion show and other attractions plus a masquerade for attendees.
Marietta Matheny, born May 11 1888 in Pope Township Fayette County Illinois, died October 3 1945 at age 57. She married Fielding Hawkins on August 23 1912 and is survived by her husband daughter Josephine and siblings. Funeral services were held October 6 at Cox and Martin funeral home with burial at Patoka Cemetery.
The family thanks all who offered condolences and assistance during the illness and bereavement of Marietta Hawkins mother wife and sister.
Church notices list Sunday School at 9 30 a m with George Wasem as superintendent Worship at 11 00 a m Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m Willing Workers Class meets 7 30 p m Thursday and W S C S at 2 00 p m Thursday Prayer and Praise Greco teens 7 30 p m The piece ends with an invitation asking which church one belongs to and an appeal to join with prayers presence and finances.
Weather and bad roads force postponement of chili supper. Event now Friday night October 19 to raise funds for cemetery cleaning at Hatch Holt and Meador. Proceeds support maintenance of local graves.
A large two day event drew over a thousand sportsmen to Patoka for the first annual Bird Dog and Coon Dog Field Trials sponsored by the Patoka Coon Fox and Bird Dog Association. Luke Walker won with Walkers Patoka Blue. 95 dogs entered. trophies donated by Felmont Corporation and Tom Phillips presented two silver cups.
The Sunbeams gathered Saturday afternoon October 5 for a missionary program led by Eldon Romack new president who welcomed Mrs Willett. Michael and Jimmie Alexander helped serve cocoa and animal cookies. Attendees included Marilyn Joan Janet Maurice Dean Jones Tommie Pauline Towler Betty Belcher Patsy Archie Watson Margie Goff Mrs Merver Willett and son Michael Mrs P J Mojonnier.
The Patoka Woman's Club held its Family Night Banquet in the high school gym on Tuesday October 2 with strong attendance. Tables featured garden flowers and yellow candles. menu included fried chicken salads baked beans scalloped corn sliced tomatoes bread and butter iced tea and ice cream. After dessert Mrs. Warren Lake played a piano solo then the group pledging of allegiance and national song followed. Mrs. Artie Rogier led the club collection. President Mrs. Tom Phillips received gifts from members and a scrapbook of club activities was presented. Mrs. Phillips thanked attendees and reviewed last year’s work introducing officers for the new year. A review of Grandma Called it Carnal by Bertha Edmond was given by Mrs. Mervel Willett and a wife calling contest provided laughter. An upcoming October 13 meeting at the Methodist church replaces the gym program with Music Play The Return of Columbus Juvenile Delinquency talk and Guest Day plan led by Christina Crawford and Miss Leo Jonas. Attendees were urged to bring a plate cup and spoon.
Miss Vila Hughes daughter of Clyde Hughes of Peoria married Morris Cole son of Harley and Mrs Cole of Patoka in a single ring ceremony at the Sandoval Methodist parsonage. Rev N A Kahl officiated at 1 45 p m on Saturday October 6 with attendants Dale Simcox and Mrs Simcox. A wedding dinner followed at the Cole home in Patoka.
Tony Giovinini of Sandoval was injured at the No. 5 mine in Centralia on October 3 at 10 a.m. A rock fell and struck his left eye as he used a pick. He was taken to Centralia eye infirmary where the rock was removed and he remains under doctor's care.
John Evans Jr arrived home Saturday after a discharge from the Navy. He enlisted in July 1943 and served in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
A local PTA meeting was held Tuesday afternoon October 9. Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier was elected president for the coming year. The next meeting is set for Wednesday October 17 at 7 30 p.m. in room III. Attendees are urged to participate.
A revival will begin at the Mound Chapel Church on October 15 inviting everyone to attend worship. Minister M. D. Ballance extends the cordial invitation.
Mrs. Viola McHaney fell from her front porch Friday evening and fractured her left wrist. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Reid and Aunt Lizzie Gilmore of Central City visited Eunice McHaney and wife on Sunday.
Phillip Webking received an honorable discharge from the Marines last week. A steady stream of neighbors visited kin and attended pie suppers at Possum Trot school, church services, and social calls around Salem, Vernon, and Odin.
Local brief listing visits and movements including Mr and Mrs Wendell Wickersham of Mattoon staying with relatives, Sgt Harold Collins visiting his parents, Sgt Barney Beckler in Texas with 24 camps to date, and Lt Willaim Epperson discharged from the Army. Also mentions several other residents visiting Breese St Louis and Patoka on various business.
Next Sunday October 14 Brother George Birch of Charleston Ill will deliver morning and evening sermons. On Thursday October 18 at 7 30 pro Carl Gibson of Effingham will preach. The Ladies Class thanks all who helped the food sale and donations. Last Monday a men's class social honored Davis Jennings as he moves to Colorado Springs Colorado. Best wishes were extended for his new life.
Baptist church lists Sunday School at 10 30 a m and worship services. Pray er services Thursday 7 30 p m followed by Training Union at 7 10 p m Evangelistic Services at 8 p m Associational Training Union at 2 30 on Sunday A social is planned for October 16 at the church Stringers of Texas were visitors Sunday.
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