Dr M C Foltz Reviews Gandhi Book At Patoka Church
Dr M C Foltz of Centralia reviewed E Stanley Jones Mahatma Gandhi at the Patoka Methodist Church. Gandhi urged Christians in America to live Christianity. Foltz called Gandhi the greatest character save Christ. Memorials and revival talk followed with guests including Rev Thomas Harper and Mrs Harper. luncheon for forty three concluded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
M. C. Foltz
Centralia Review
E. Stanley Jone
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
E. Stanley Jones
America
Christian Church
Dr. Foltz
Christ
India
Pakistan
Oscar Hill
Mae Simcox
Elsie Gray
Mark
Lora Altom
Henry Brumfield
Pherbie Fiscus
Mesdames
Mary Galatway
Stella Ververs
Floyd Carter
Local notes from Patoka residents and visiting kin
Community column records several visits and health updates. Betty Ballance and Betty Towler, student nurses, spent the weekend at home, while Mrs Zora Brumfield of Lincoln Illinois reports visits to Alton to see grand daughters Judy and Deanna undergoing hospital treatment. Additional items note Lowell Belcher of Illinois Central, visits by L F Zimmerman of Denver, and Dean Good from Decatur staying with his parents. An update confirms Miss Mary Marshall back at Methodist Sunday School after five months ill. The late Miss Mary Martin’s household effects sold by auction, Dale Jones buys and moves into new home, Ruth Smith and Edith Litchfield visit from St. Louis, Hamilton Gaston and Rose Britt with Pearl, and Ethel Chance of Salem visit relatives. Dewitt Jennings of Minoak Illinois visits, Marion Thomas returns from eight weeks at Alton Memorial Polio unit, Les and Bill Jenkins visit a Polio patient in Peoria. baby son accompanies mother. Thomas Jackson slowly improves after rib injury. Mrs Lena Lett Walker, 75, former Patoka resident, dies October 7 in Warrensburg. funeral held at Dir Wykoff Funeral Home with interment in Patoka Cemetery.
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Betty Ballance
Betty Towler
Grant Hospital
Chicago
Zora
Brumfield
Lincoln
Ilinois
Alton
Illinois
Judy
Deanna
Lowell Belcher
Illinois Central Employe
L. F. Zimmerman
Denver
Colo
L. F
Dean Good
Illinois Central Ticket Office
Decatur
A. E. Good
Mary Marshall
Methodist Sunday School
Mary Martin
Dale Jones
Ruth Smith
Edith Litchfield
St. Louis
Ethel Chance
Salem
Dewitt Jennings
Minoak
Marion Thomas
James Thomas
Alton Memorial Hospital
Les Jenkins
Bill Jenkins
Peoria Suday
Methodist Hospital
Harold
Rassie
Wykoff
Dir
Patoka Ceme
Legion Auxiliary Notes Show Active Illinois Branches
The American Legion Auxiliary meeting on October 6 at the Legion home reports strong attendance and new members. Members plan to publish weekly notes on state activities, urge dues, and announce a date change to 2nd and 4th Thursdays. A Halloween party October 27 precedes the regular meeting with a mask theme and fines for noncompliance.
Sandy Branch Cemetery Assn Treasures Report 1948
The treasurer reports Oct 4 1948 balance 59.62 with receipts from ice cream social and donations totaling 14.00 to 40.00 per donors. Payouts include cemetery registration maintenance and ice cream social changes. Balance on hand 280.38 after transfers and a 203.50 road fund carried over from 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Helpingstine
Harold Chandler
Louis Jones
Myra Simmons
Milburn Jones
A. H. Miller
Sam Arnold
Imogene Peer
Nellie Adams
Pearl
Ernest Bassett
Guy Arnold
Otto Reese
Albert Jones
Cees
Sandy Branch Cemetery Association
A. C
Romer
le W. L. Green
Pocketbook of Progress chronicles 90 years of oil growth
Mr. J. F. Matchett handed a pamphlet “A Pocketbook of Progress” marking 90 years of oil industry progress from 1859 Drake discovery to 34,000+ U S companies. The Magnolia Pipe Line Company will celebrate Oil Progress Week October 16 22 with an open house at its Tank Farm Pumping Station near Patoka on Highway 51.
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J. F. Matchett
Edwin L. Drake
Titusville
Pennsylvania
United States
Magnolia Pipe Line
Patoka
Highway 51
Patoka Lions Club Holds Shooting Match Oct 8
The Patoka Lions Club held a Saturday shooting match under ideal weather with a modest crowd. Major expenses included twelve turkeys, two geese, and a shotgun, while food shells and clay pigeons added costs. net earnings pending final bills. Quick estimate places gross near $400.
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Patoka Lions Club
Mr and Mrs J H Humes Entertain Old Friends
Mr and Mrs J H Humes of Heyworth and former Patoka residents hosted Mr and Mrs L F Zimmermann of Denver and Mrs Ruth Holland of Bloomington at a six o clock dinner on Friday October 7. The gathering reunited schoolmates from high school and ended with a trip to Clinton to visit more Patoka friends.
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J. H. Humes
Heyworth
Patoka
L. F. Zimmerman
Denver
Colorado
Ruth Holland
Bloomington
Clinton
Elliott Caldwell
Sharon Kay Crawford Born in Patoka Family announces birth
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crawford of Patoka announce the birth of a daughter at St. Marys hospital on Wednesday October 18. The infant weighs seven pounds eight ounces and is named Sharon Kay. Grandparents are Fred Alm of Danville Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crawford of Patoka.
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Robert Crawford
Patoka
St. Marys Hospital
Sharon Kay
Fred Alm
Danville, Ill
Frank Crawford
Joint Birthday Celebration at Cleve McWhirter Home
Relatives and friends gathered October 9 at the Cleve McWhirter residence to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Earnest Haines and Mr. Charles McWhirter. Attendees included Ted Caldwell and family, Paul McWhirter and Margaret Marie, Doris Lagsdon, Bob Craine, Dorothy McWhirter, Halden Hill, Martha McWhirter, and Earnest Haines alongside Mrs. and Mrs. Cleve McWhirter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve McWhirter
Earnest Haines
Charles McWhirter
Ted Caldwell
Gary
Christie Ann
Paul McWhirter
Margaret Marie
Doris Lagsdon
Bob Craine
Dorothy McWhirter
Halden Hill
Rogier Twins Born in Minneapolis News
Mr and Mrs Edgar R Rogier of Minneapolis announce the arrival of twin daughters Nanette Marie born Saturday night and Suzanne Jane born Sunday morning The Rogier family lines include grandparents C M Rogier of Greenville Illinois and Mr Kanienkenhey of Minneapolis with great grandparents O F Davis of Patoka Illinois.
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Edgar R. Rogier
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Annouce
Nanette Marie
Suzanne Jane
C. M. Rogier
Greenville, Ill
Kaniekenhey
O. F. Davis
Patoka
Local P.T.C. Meeting Scheduled for October 19
The local P.T.C. will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday October 19 at 7 30 PM in the school gymnasium. A program is planned and all residents are urged to attend.
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P.T.C
Notice to Order 1950 Auto License Blanks
A notary public announces availability of 1950 auto license blanks with ordering by November 1, 1949. Mac Eagn signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Eagn
Sandy Branch Pie Social at Cemetery Shed
A pie social will be held at the Sandy Branch Cemetery shed on Wednesday October 19 at 7 30 pm. Proceeds go to build a tool house for the cemetery grounds.
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Sandy Branch
W C T U to Meet at Christian Church Saturday
The local W C T U will gather at the Christian Church on Saturday October 15 at 2 p.m. for an officer election. All members and supporters are welcome.
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W.C.T.U
The
Christian Church
Miss Mary Kathryn Ross Weds John I Belcher in Sandoval
Miss Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Ross of Sandoval wed John I Belcher son of Mr and Mrs Owen Belcher of Patoka in a double ring ceremony October 8 at Sandoval Christian Church. The bride wore white satin with rhinestones and a cathedral train, bouquet of red roses, pearl necklace. maid of honor and bridesmaids wore blue and pink gowns with white gloves. The reception for about 300 guests followed in the church dining room with a four tier cake, white gladiolas, and tall crystal candle holders. The couple will live in Patoka where they will farm with Belcher family.
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Sandoval Christian Church
Mary KathrYn Ross
Isaac Ross
Sandoval
John I. Belcher
Owen Belcher
Patoka
Don Hargraves
Rena Bellamy
Mary Ann Pap
Miss Bellamy
Lohengrin
Barbara Saunders
Colleen Simcox
Cecil Thalman
Dwight Britt
Ava Maria
Emma Ross
Wes Griffin
Les Grim
Dean Simcox
Church
Jody Cruse
Kathryn Satterlee
Barbara Spicer
Alice Mae Day
Elizabeth Andereck
Marjorie Quick
Thelma Simcox
Pauline Simcox
Earl Deadmond
Margaret Hawley
Gladys McClelland
Grace Jackson
Alma
Sandoval Community High School
Patoka High School
Mound Chapel Church Service and Birthday Note
Paul Brown pastor leads Sunday School at 10 00 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m at Mound Chapel Church. Happy Birthday to Jimmy Herrin was sung last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills Ieee
Jimmy Herrin
Patoka District 100 Special Election on Oct 29
The Patoka Unit School District 100 votes Oct 29 on five propositions to approve a high school site and bond issue. Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm at Vernon and Patoka schools with two site options midway between Patoka and Vernon. Ballots approved by the bonding company to finance construction.
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Vernon School
Patoka
Vernon
O. E. S. Honors and Salem Order Share Halloween
Victoria Chapter O. E. S. held a regular meeting with birthday tributes to Mrs. Clara Kinney and treat fun. Salem Order hosted guest night with Patoka visitors enjoying pumpkin pie coffee and Halloween decor. Attendees from here included Everett Merryman Lorena Christian Cleo Walker S. M. Spurgeon Orville Schroeder Jessie Mae Dudley and Darvin Jones with Mrs. Merryman guest Electa.
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Victoria Chapter
O.E.S
Clara Kinney
Salem
Patoka
Hallowe’en
Everett Merryman
Lorena Christian
Cleo Walker
S. M. Spurgeon
Orville Schroeder
Jessie Mae Dudley
Darvin Jones
Merryman
Electa
Paul Jones Birthday Surprise Highlighted by Family
Paul Jones received a birthday surprise on October 6 organized by his brothers and sisters. The event featured a chili supper with trimmings and was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jones and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jones and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lawrence and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Adams and family, and the honoree with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Mr. Jones
Bill Hughes
Orville Jones
Gilbert Brown
Homer Jones
Dale Jones
Barbara
Dean Lawrence
Lee Adams
Mrs. Fred Towler Injures Arm on Scaffolding
While hanging paper at the Melvin Belcher residence on October 8, Mrs. Fred Towler fell from a scaffolding board, breaking both bones near the left wrist. She was taken to Greer hospital for treatment and later returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Belcher
Fred Towler
Greer Hospital
John Barnes Admitted to Hines Hospital
John Barnes was admitted to Hines Hospital in Hines Illinois last Thursday. He is listed in Ward Al, Room 144.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barnes
Hines Hospital
Hines
Illinois
Vernon Methodist Circuit Promotes Weekly Services
Reverend Carroll Lewis invites participation in the Vernon Methodist Circuit with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship times and Evangelistic Services listed for Arnold Chapel and Zion. Prayer meetings encouraged as a pathway to blessings. The church pledges a welcoming spirit under the motto Where they love a feller.
Church Schedule Promises Morning Worship and Evening Service
M. W. Friesner leads 9:30 am church school with Geo. J. Wasem guiding 10 45 am worship. Youth Fellowship at 6 45 pm and Evening Service at 7 30 pm. Prayer Service at 7 30 pm Thursday. Sunday honors Wes Griffin Les Griffin and Shirley Wadkins.
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Patoka Methodist Church
M. W. Friesner
Geo. J. Wasem
Wes
Les Griffin
Shirley Wadkins
Christian Church Bible School and Worship Schedule
The Christian Church posts a weekly schedule with Bible School at 9:30 am, worship services, hipie study at 6:20 pm, evening worship, Wednesday Ladies Aid, and Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm.
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Christian Church Bible School
Ladies Aid
Davis Jennings Acquires Martin's Meat Counter
C D Martin announces Davis Jennings has bought the meat counter at Martins Cash Store, taking possession October 12 and to handle home butchered and cured meats. Jennings will keep his slaughter house and wholesale dressed beef and pork operations. Patoka Hardware & Locker Service will cure hams and bacon for Jennings.
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C. D. Martin
Davis Jennings
Martin
Mr. Jennings
Patoka Hardware & Locker Service
Jennings
Village Board Warns On Premature Hallowe'en Pranks
The Village Board issues a warning notice to Hallowe'en pranksters, stating that action will be taken against offenders caught participating in premature pranks. The notice urges residents to curb the habit that begins about a month before Halloween and lasts about a month after.
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Village Board
Hallowe’en
Kee
Polio Patients in Patoka Vicinity Show Gains
In Patoka area patients with polio are improving this week. Mrs Leckrone at Chicago Passavant Hospital shows marked improvement and may return home within four months. Leighton Wasem, first Patoka case, nears strength at Bethesda St Louis. Parents G J Wasem encouraged by progress. Marion Thomas recently home from Alton Memorial and improving. Jeanette Bowen improving at Chicago Children’s Clinic. Mrs William Jenkins at Peoria Methodist Hospital also improving. Judith and Diana Brumfield respond to treatment at Alton Memorial. Carolyn Wagstaff and Janice Wadkins at home and recovering.
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Patoka
Sharill Leckrone
St. Louis
G. J. Wasem
Marion Thomas
James Thomas
Alton Memorial’ Hospital
Jeanette Bowen
Chicago Children’s Clinic
William Jenkins
Methodist Hospital
Peoria
Juddith
Diana Brumfield
Dale Brumfield
Alton Memorial Hospital
Carolyn Wagstaff
Janice Wadkins
Dale Nattier to Head March of Dimes Drive
A letter from Marion County Campaign Director A H Schleuter announces Dale Nattier as March of Dimes chairman for Patoka and vicinity for the January 15 31 1950 drive. The notice asks townspeople to be informed of the appointment.
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Dale Nattier
March OF Dimes Drive
Patoka
Marion County
A. H. Schleuter
National Foundation For
Tillie Meador Hosts Vernon Goodwill Club Meeting
Tillie Meador entertained eleven members and six visitors on Wednesday October 5 for an all day Vernon Goodwill Club session. The group approved aiding shut ins and planned a WLS Christmas Neighbor’s Club donation. Next meeting with Maud Meador October 19.
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Tillie Meador
Vernon Goodwill Club
W.L.S. Christmas Neighbors Club
Marie Meador
Maud Meador
Ferne Arnold
Mrs. Clark and Daughter Visit Birmingham Pair
Mrs Clark and her daughter from Birmingham Alabama visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J C Wal raven.
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Clark
Birmingham
Alabama
J. C. Walraven
Also Mentioned on This Page
Centralia
Legion Auxiliary Notes
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Husbad
Legion
Agnes Mae Jenkins
Methodist
Dale Ellis
Sandy Branch Cemetery
Ass’n
George Lee Nattier
Verne Nattier
Mark Greer Hospital
Barbara Payne
W. W. Martin
Magnolia
Sandy Branch Pie
Ww. L. Green
Mound Chapel Church
Paul Brown
Patoka Unit
Vernon Good Will Club
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