Church Activities Schedule Announced
Sunday School at 9 30 a m prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m and services Friday 7 30 p m Rev J H Reeter in charge Everyone is invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Reeter
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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1939
Page
1
Baptist Church Announces Sunday Preaching Schedule
The church invites attendance at morning services from 9:30 to 11:30 and evening services from 6:30 to 8:50 with mid week services Thursday at 7:30. The R A Boys publish the R A Bugle twice monthly under counselor Violet Nattier and distribute copies at each preach day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
R. A
Violet Nattier
R. A. Bugle
Elections Held for Ensuing Year in Local Club
The following officers were elected: President Wesley Griffin, 1st Vice Zola Miller, 2nd Vice Pansy Wa sem, 3rd Vice Martha Matchett, 4th Vice Darvin Jones and Leslie Griffin, Secretary Treasurer Betty Ballance, Pianist Librarian Paul Quayle. A song leader is Betty Parents. The league seeks three new members aged twelve to twenty three to join next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Griffin
Zola Miller
Pansy Wa
Methodist Church Campaign Notes and Baptism Report
A Methodist Church notice outlines weekly activities including a baptism of Anna Mae Wilson, prayer meetings at Island Chapel and Patoka, and upcoming events in Centralia and the former M E South Church. It invites attendance for World Missionary Sunday, a district set up meeting, a quarterly conference, and fall revival services beginning in early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae
Don Wilson
Island Chapel
Patoka
Centralia
M E. South
Hall
Neiner
Rev. Miller
Mrs Elmer Rogier Hosts Ladies Fancy Work Club
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Elmer Rogier as October hostess. A Bible contest, quiz, and radio article entertained the group, and officers were elected for the coming year. A 28th anniversary party was planned, luncheon served, and Mrs L F Zimmerman of Denver was a guest. Sunday services announced by Pastor Charles M Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Rogier
Mesdames
A. E. Good
W. W. Murfin
Roy Jones
Wula Troyer
W. W. Maurfin
H. N. Potts
Mesdames L. D. Altomi
S. M. Spurgeon
E. L. DeLay
L. F. Zimmerman
Denver
Colo
Local families gather for a Vernon visit and social
Mrs Ed Belcher and Clarence Cavins of Tonti are noted as visiting Vernon with a group from Sandvale and Tonti. The article mentions an extended family gathering including a daughter and son in law and other relatives from nearby towns in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Belcher
Clarence Cavins
Tonti
Anvender and Daughyenville
Ind
Sandaa Vaili Vins
Tonti Swent
George Goodin Birthday Celebrated With Large Gathering
A birthday gathering for George Goodin drew a long list of relatives and friends to his Cracker Neck home. A basket dinner was served at noon followed by an afternoon of visiting with attendees including Goodin and many cousins, in laws, and neighbors from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goodin
Charles Goodin
Edna
Irene
Thomas
John
Earl
Ruby
Viola
Mary Lois
Summerville
Ransom Belcher
Charles
Kathryn
Clinton
Glen Heather
Gale
Marilyn
Gene
Francis
Marie
Vandalia
Howard Wools
Keysesport
Junior Brummett
Bear Creek
Dale Alexander
John Henry Belcher
Fern
Charlene
Bernardine
Anabelle Tedrick
Mildred
Keith
Kenneth
Imogine
Jean
Wayne
Harry
Earl Greenwood
Minnie
Mary
Junior
Billy Nelson
Marie Murray
Ed Barnes
Glen
James
Texie
Rosemary
Edward Logue
Chilren
Eugene Patty
Leroy
Wanda Lou
Leonard Goodin
Geneva
Meryle
Marcella
Maxine
Jimmy
Jim Logue
Arline
Lucille
William
Cracker Neck
Elvin Maples
Greenville
Darrel Barnes
Waynesville
Herman Wilken
Bobbie and
Patoka
Special Meeting Planned by Victoria Chapter No 253 C E 8
Victoria Chapter No 253 C E 8 schedules a special meeting for initiation on Friday October 20 at seven. October 23 will feature out of town guests and a guest of honor Sister Josie Schindler from Virginia. October and November birthdays will host refreshments. Eva A Wasem Worthy Matron notes additional officers and oblations renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
C. E
Josie Schindler
Virginia
Olga Altom
October
Adah Belcher
Eva A. Wasem
Hi-Lite Class Entertained at Christian Church
Mrs. Bud Cantrall and Mrs. Willard McIntyre hosted the Hi-Lite Class of the Christian Church at the former home last Thursday evening with 25 members present. Miss La Vonne Jones of Clinton attended as a guest and the lesson centered on daily living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Cantrall
Willard McIntyre
Christian Church
la Vonne Jones
Clinton
Paul Logan
Davis Jennings
James Calloway
James Ballance
Gayle Belcher
Lucille Field
Kenneth Price
Methodists Toast Pastor with Weiner Roast at Park
A large Methodist church congregation welcomed their new pastor and his family with a food shower Monday evening then held a weiner and marshmallow roast at the city park. Monday also marked Bro. C. M. Miller's birthday with an alarm clock presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Bro. C. M. Miler
Bridge Club Meeting Delights Members With Dessert Refreshments
Mrs Dale Altom hosted a Thursday afternoon bridge gathering on Oct 5. High score went to Mrs Verle Kirk, followed by Mrs Clayton Beery and Mrs Howard Riley. floating by Mrs Dean Matin. Attendees included Verle Kirk, Howard Riley, 5S.E. Altom, Orville Schroeder, Porter Simcox, Clayton Beery, Dean Martin and Dale Altom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Altom
Verle Kirk
Clayton Beery
Howard Riley
Dean Matin
Mesdames Verle Kirk
E. Altom
Orville Schroeder
Porter Simcox
Dean Martin
Miscellaneous Shower for Mr. and Mrs Johnstone
Mrs Wallace Alexander and Mrs James Ballance entertained at a miscellaneous shower complimenting Mr and Mrs Edward Johnstone at the home of Mr and Mrs L W Ballance Tuesday night. The newlyweds received many useful gifts and best wishes for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Alexander
James Ballance
Edward Johnstone
L. W. Ballance
More prize winners at Marion County Farmers Institute
Local farmers report new prize results from the Marion County Farmers Institute. Jacob Davis earned First and Second prizes for registered hogs. Bruce Carter won First on a boar and Second on a gift. Buddy Davis captured two First prizes and champion heifer. Carter also won First on a Shorthorn bull and Third on a heifer. Jake Davis earned Second, Third and Fourth prizes on sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Farmers Institute
Jacob Davis
Bruce Carter
Buddy Davis
Jake Davis
Earl Carter Thanks Readers for Kind Letters
Earl Carter expresses gratitude for the shower of letters and ecards and says he is recovering and will be out soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Carter
PTA Committees Named for 1939 40 Year
The PTA lists standing committees for 1939 40 with members across roles. Names include Mrs. Jake Davis Mrs. John Slagel Mrs. Walter Parks Mrs. Elvin DeLay and others in Room Mothers Hospitality Curriculum Art Budget Projects and more. Committees will meet at earliest convenience to plan course of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Davis
John Slagel
Walter Parks
Elvin DeLay
Spurgeon
John
Mills
Beery
Shett
Malan
Les WwWojects
Meador
Peak
George
Kilgore
Carl Eas
Austin Good
Beerygram
Bettie Simcox
Scott
C. A. Adams
Ember
Florence Cain
Bushnell
Carl Meador
Mber
Alice Murfin
Purgeon
Mae Nattiers
Cruse
P T A Program for Wednesday October 18
The P T A meeting at the gym Wednesday evening October 18 features Song America pledge to the flag and the Lord’s Prayer followed by a business session. Pupils from Room 3 perform, along with a saxophone solo, piano duet, and high school girls trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Mr. Coombs
C. A. Adams
Alta Logan
Evelyn Ballance
Nancy Simcox
Pansy Wasem
Martha Matchett
Nellie Mae Jones Elected Secretary of College Council
Nellie Mae Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Jones of Patoka has been elected secretary of the Student Council of Brown s Centralia Business College Centralia Illinois She attends school Other members include Patricia Martin Richard Berger Mary Lou Beccue and Howard Robb from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Mae Jones
H. H. Jones
Patoka
Brown
Cuetralia Business College
Centralia
Illinois
Patricia Martin
Richard Berger
Mary Lou Beccue
Vandalia
Howard Robb
Kinmundy
Davis Reunion at Mt Vernon Brings Fifty Attendees
Mr and Mrs Oscar Davis and Mr and Mrs Millard Rogier with son Edgar attended the Davis reunion at City Park Mt Vernon on Sunday October 1. A basket dinner was served at noon and about seventy five people participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Davi
Millard Rogier
Edgar
Davis Famil Reunin
Mt. Vernon
Wilson Nichols Buried Tuesday
Isaac Wilson Nichols born Missouri April 16 1870 died October 8 1939 at 69 years 6 months 22 days. He lived in Illinois Montana and Seattle prior to settling in Carrigan Township. Survived by wife Sarah E Nichols two sons Gordon C Nichols and one more child preceded him in death two grandsons and a granddaughter all in Seattle. Funeral October 10 1989 at Fairman Baptist Church officiated by Rev C M Miller. Interment Ebeneezer Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Wilson Nichols
Missouri
Illinois
Montana
Seattle
Washington
Maggie Allen
Gordon C. Nichols
Wash
Sarah E. Adams
Sarah E. Nichols
Carrigan Township
Fairman Baptist Church
C. M. Miller
Ebeneezer Cemetery
County Fed erated Woman's Club meeting held at Odin
The Federated Woman's Club county meeting met at Odin on October 5 with many county clubs represented. Dinner was served by the Christian Church ladies. Speakers contrasted biblical women with modern society and urged better discernment of media. Sixteen Patoke club members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Woman’s Club
Odin
Ladies of the Christian Church
Wm. Festerdy
Wolay
Mary
Eve
Ruth
Hanna
Esther
Mary Madagline
Martha
Samaria
Patoke Club
Easton Family Reunion Held At Home
The Easton family reunion was held last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Gena Adams. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Easton and family, Mrs. Irma Linton and family of Detroit, and other Easton relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Gena Adams
Cart Easton
Feily
Harry Easton
Irma Linton
Detur
Ohare
Adams Curry Wedding in Clay ton Missouri October 7 1959
James William Adams and Miss Helen Curry were married on October 7 1959 in Clay ton Missouri. Rev J Henry Miller officiated at the ceremony attended by friends Samuel Britt and Donna Andrews. The bride is daughter of John and Mrs Curry of Kinmundy Illinois. The groom, eldest son of Frank and Mrs Adams, is a Patoka and Salem graduate. They will reside at 318 North Locust in Centralia Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James William Adams
Helen Curry
Kinmundy
Ill
Clayton
Samuel Britt
Donna Andrews
J. Henry Miller
Methodist Church
John Curry
Frank Adams
Patoka
Salem
North Locust St
Cenaralia
Appeal for Patoka PTA Meeting at High School Gym
Fellow citizens of Patoka School District we urge attendance at the Parent-Teacher Association meeting to be held Wednesday evening in the high school gym at 7 30 p m Parents must feel the need for closer school cooperation Those not parents cannot claim it is not their affair Children we are molding will soon influence government and join in civic life Come pray Thy Kingdom Come and attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Parent
Parnets
Local Theatre Change in Indiana and Illinois Move
Mr and Mrs Glenn Schnarr and daughter sell the Grand Theatre in Robinson Illinois and move to Indianapolis Indiana where they purchase a 700 seat theatre named the Daisy Mrs Schnarr formerly Lydia Genre of the community is well known with many friends in her hometown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Schnarr
Robinson, Ill
Gome
Indianapolis
Schnarr
Lydia Genre
Marion County Teachers Institute to Meet at Salem High
The Marion County Teachers Institute will convene at the Salem High School building on Thursday and Friday October 26 and 27. Speakers include Dr W P Dearing president of Oakland City College Miss Alice Cherry of Chicago Mr H S Sullivan president of Illinois Educational Association and Miss Severina E Nelson from the University of Illinois. Additional speaker to be announced soon. Miss Charlotte Holt and Mr H E Mittelfelt of Salem High School will direct music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Teachers Institute
Salem High School
W. P. Dearing
Oakland City College
Oakland City
Indiana
Alice Cherry
Chicago
8S. C. Sullivan
Ilinois Educational Association
Severina E. Nelson
University of Illinois
Charlotte Holt
H. E. Mittelfelt
Lemon Family Reunion in El Dorado Springs Park
The Lemon family gathered in El Dorado Springs park last Sunday, September 3, for a picnic style reunion. Ed and Fred Lemon attended with spouses, joined by numerous relatives from Springfield Illinois Schell City Savannah Nevada and surrounding areas, sharing fellowship and a basket luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Lemon
el Dorado Springs
Sunda
Ed Lemon
Fred Lemon
Laura Andersn
Hattie Prough
Flora Whitley
Ella Vanwinkle
Ed Levor
Springfield
Ill
Fillmore
Jean Prough
Savanah
Oscar Prough
Harvey Prough
Frank Prough
Bertha Prough
Laura Anderson
Vought
Schell City
Bud Whitley
Nallie Brackenrigde
Vanwinkle
Allen Brown
John Mogan
John Whitley
Wilbur Alexander
Joe Lusk
Anna Whitley
Estate Brown
Alma Moran
Betty Seitz
Lon Stearn
Nevada, Mo
Milk Hearing in St Louis Sees Proposals to Raise Class I Price
M. E. Bone SMP director reports three day hearing in St Louis October 3 to 5 where Sanitary Milk Producers pressed a price rise from 2.20 to 2.50 per cwt for Class I milk due to higher production and feed costs. SMP sought order clarification on sales outside the area and framed imports to shield local producers. Milk dealers urged linking Class 1 price to condensery price or cutting to 1.80, with the government proposing a special class at 1.74 for low income and relief groups. Public comments due by October 21 with no new evidence allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary
St. Louis
M. E. Bone
SMP
Organizatin
Governmnt
Washington
PTA Leader Urges Name on Living Memorial
Mrs. Bessie Foltz, president of the PTA, calls for inscribing one’s name on a living memorial to outlast stone monuments and be remembered through eternity. The appeal emphasizes enduring tribute through nature and community legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Foltz
Pres
PTA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Epworth League
Mrs. Elmer Rogier
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Geo. Wasem
C. C. Hall
Charles M. Miller
Bridge Club
Mr. and
Mrs. Johnstone
The
Farmers Institute
PTA Organization IN
Committees
Jennings
Homer Potts
Maude Ellis
Illiam Martin
Clark
Simcox
Wilson Nichols
Woman’s Club County Meeting
Purchase Theatre
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