Nursery Shower Honors Mrs. Lois Novata at Miss Simcox Home
Miss Nancy Simcox hosted a Thursday nursery shower for Mrs. Lois Novata with contests and traveling bingo. Prizes went to Mrs. Margaret Cox, Evelyn Jolliff, Agnes Jenkins, Vivian Jones, Ormell Simcox, and Valma Keister as refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Florence Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Simcox
Lois Novata
Margaret Cox
Evelyn Jolliff
Agnes Jenkins
Vivian Jones
Ormell Simcox
Valma Keister
Florence Bell
Mesdames
Nellie Arnold
Lucille Eagan
Alene Hill
Vivian
Nathan Roberts Dies in Champaign at 108
Nathan Roberts, long time Vernon resident and former UK Champaign employee, died Monday October 13 at Mercy Hospital in Champaign at age 108. The body was brought to Hatch Cemetery for burial after services in the central rail road community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Roberts
Vernon
Mercy Hospital
UK Champaign
Nois Central Rail Road Company
Clinton
Hatch
Rea Gray Patoka barber dies after illness
Rea Gray longtime Patoka barber died at home Friday October 10 1947 after several weeks illness He was born September 6 1876 in Foster Township oldest son of William and Sarah Gray He married Jessie Chick in 1903 and son Lyle preceded him in death Survivors include mother sisters and brother Funeral services were Sunday October 12 at Cox & Martin Funeral Home with M Q Giefanghaler of Decatur in charge Interment in Patoka Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea Gray
Patoka
Foster Township
William Gray
Jessie Chick
Lyle
Sarah E. Gray
Roda Hayden
Lillian Shimp
Vene
Assumption
Ray
Rea
Henry Buss
Benny Farmer
Henry
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
M. Q. Giefanghaler
Decatur
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers
We express appreciation for acts of kindness sympathy condolences and floral offerings from friends and neighbors during the illness and death of our beloved son Mrs Sarah E. Gray and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Gray
Patoka Club to Host Rummage and Bake Sale Event
The Patoka Woman's Club announces a rummage and bake sale to be held Saturday October 18 at the Library starting at 9:00 a.m. The event is promoted by the League Committee and includes a Carnival King and Queen candidate item lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Woman’s Club
4 H Club Honors Girls With Hobo Party Adventure
4 H Club announces a Saturday October 18 celebration for 15 girls who completed all project requirements. Achievement members must attend two thirds of meetings, create a garment, and finish their record book. Names include Marie Crawford Darlene Ballance Beverly Snider and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Crawford
Darlene Ballance
Beverly Snider
Jo Simcox
Alberta Thalman
Velma Moore
Darlene Wortman
Rosemary Barnes
Bunchie Daugherty
Wanda Hulsizer
Lexie Barnes
Betty
Marlyn Ballance
Nancy Foltz
Wilma Pugh
U.S
Patoka
B. Pugh
Victoria Chapter notes at Masonic Hall meeting
Victoria Chapter gathered at the Masonic Hall Monday night. Mrs. Wm Boyd spoke on the Grand Chapter Meeting in Chicago. A committee to raise funds was named: Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon Miss Christina Crawford Mrs. O. J. Hill and Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier. Farina Chapter marks 60th anniversary October 28 with an invitation. Election of officers set for November 10. Thanks extended to all who aided bake sale rummage sale and apron fund. Rose Mojonnier Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Chapt. Co.e.s
Victoria
Masonic Hall
Wm. Boyd
Chicago
S. M. Spurgeon
Christina Crawford
O. J. Hill
P. J. Mojonnier
Farina
Rose Mojonnier
Revival Meeting At Patoka Pentecostal Church
Rev and Mrs C R Farmer of St Louis conduct a revival meeting at Patoka Pentecostal Church. A warm welcome is extended to all. Hear special songs and soul stirring messages. Sister Amy Bradley is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Pentecostal Church
C. R. Farmer
St. Louis
Amy Bradley
Dwight Bundy Dies After Highway Crash Near Kinmundy
Dwight Bundy of near Kinmundy Illinois was fatally injured Saturday morning when his truck loaded with beans for Patoka Elevator was forced off Highway 51 near Shobonier. His vehicle struck a bridge abutment and overturned. An oncoming car struck the overturned cab but its occupants escaped injury. Bundy died at Vandalia’s Mark Greer Hospital Saturday night. Funeral services were held October 15 at Ion Church with burial in Sandy Branch Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Eunice, three sons, one daughter, and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Bundy
Kinmundy
Ill
Shobonier
Patoka Elevator Company
Dwight
Moline
Bundy
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Eunice
Lillian
Kenneth
Bobby
Bill
U. S
George of
Maron
Earl of
Salem
Margie Macias
Evanston
Edna Green
Billings
Montana
Carrie Garrett
Alma
Wilberton Township
Thomas Bundy
Marion County
Ion Church
Raymond Linder
Dahlgren
Olan
Vernon
Sandy Branch Cemetery
Cox & Martin Funeral Home
Pie Supper and Cake Walk at Shady Grove School
The 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. 2c Mary Jolliff, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Grove School
Mary Jolliff
Free Pass Guests Reach Sando Theatre at Patoka Register
The Patoka Register announces free theatre passes for listed guests at the Sando Theatre in Sandoval for Oct 17 to Oct 23. Each guest or family member must visit the Register office to obtain passes in their name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sando Theatre
Patoka Register
Sandoval
Register
Patoka
Betty Lou Richeson
Bob Hopkins
George Apley
Milton Peddicord
Darrell Walker
Register’ Office
Community greetings and visits across towns
Miss Betty Jones and Miss Rozell Gilland of Colorado Springs arrived last Thursday to spend three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wilson of Downs visited Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Christie. Mrs Allie Lopeman returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. James Cahill of Weiser spent two weeks with their mother Mary Cahill and Mrs. Della Johnstone. Mrs. John Cahill of Weiser accompanied them and is visiting sister Mrs. Charlie Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clark Simcox and daughters Nancy and Jo. Joe and Jimmie Simcox of Centralia spent the weekend with their aunt Miss Bettie Simcox. Mrs. Raymond D. Caudle and Mary Jane returned home from Mark Greer hospital. Dean F. Blankenship of Centralia, C. M. Rogier of Greenville, L. E. Green, Fred L. Brown, O. C. Schroeder and Edgar Irvin attended a bank directors meeting in Collinsville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Forehand Jr. recently moved into the old Christie place. Mrs. Dean Blankenship of Centralia and other relatives were dinner guests of Mrs. C. M. Rogier in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weaver
Villa Grove
G. P. Weaver
Cerro Gordo
E. M. Doolen
I .C. Betts
Vernon School
Leo Perkins
Bob Easley
Ruby McKinney
Evale Russell
Arlen Parkins
John Robinson
Carroll Meador
David Ripple
Terry Binnion
Clarabelle Leininger
Earl Wernsman
Dickie Bassett
Dean Perkins
Wheeler Thorpe
Sammy Meador
Janice Hathaway
Marilyn Cooley
Joe Veal
Joe Betts
Essie Robinson
Jessie Binnion
Antioch School
Vernon
Antioch
Dale Revis
Vandalia
Charlotte Ann
Greer Hospital
Genevieve Beck
L. D. Morey
St. Elmo
Delmar Freyer
Scott Field
Glen Walton
Donna
Granite City
Epps
Walton
Everett Snyder
Decatur
Tom
L. C. Snyder
John Quayle
Beardstown
Esther Jones
James A. Davis
Iowa
Methodist Church of
Champaign
Bernice Doolen
Dallas Robinson
Ralph Mohr
Clarence Walton
Marilyn Sue
T. E. Snyder
Walter Hoppe
Frank Hatch
A. C. Curtis
Ramsey
Betty Jones
Rozell Gilland
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Paul Jones
C. C. Wilson
Downs
G. W. Christie
Allie Lopeman
James Cahill
Weiser
Idaho
Mary Cahill
Della Johnstone
John Cahill
Joe
Jimmie Simcox
Centralia
Bettie Simcox
Raymond D. Caudle
Mary Jane
Mark Greer Hospital
Dean F. Blankenship
C. M. Rogier
Greenville
L. E. Green
Fred L. Brown
O. C. Schroeder
Edgar Irvin
Collinsville
Clarence Forehand Jr
Christie Place
Dean Blankenship
Fred Brown
Orville Schroeder
Driver escapes injury in grocery truck crash near Patoka
The Goodale Wholesale Grocery Company truck from Centralia ran off the east side of the road two miles south of Patoka before noon. Steering gear trouble caused the driver to lose control. the vehicle overturned after crossing a fence. Cargo was moved to a second truck and a wrecker arrived to upright the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodale Wholesale Grocery Company
Centralia
Patoka
Mrs Ellis Doolen Birthday Celebration Highlighted
Mrs Ellis Doolen was pleasantly surprised with a birthday gathering at her home on Friday evening October 10. Friends and family attended, presenting a decorated cake and gifts as refreshments of cookies and pop were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Doolen
G. P. Weaver
Floyd Arnold
Mason Bassett
Everett Wernsman
Dallas Robinson
Ona Boster
Ora Whitehurst
O. L. West
Freda Meador
Emma Walton
Richard
I. C. Betts
Halloween Carnival at Patoka Gym
October 31 event at Patoka Gym promotes community celebration with games, snacks, and a costume contest for families and youth. Proceeds support local activities and youth programs.
Patoka School News Highlights Halloween Plans and Losses
The Patoka room prepares a Hallowe en party with masked entries and a fish pond at the carnival. Donations of beads comic books story books dishes and small toys are requested from patrons as seventh and eighth grade girls visit homes for contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson, Rhodes & Veal
Patoka Woman Dies After Long Illness at 77
Mrs Elizabeth Wasem a leading Patoka resident died October 14 after a weeks long illness. She served in many civic groups including Victoria Chapter O E S and the Methodist Church. She leaves three daughters one son and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held October 16 at the Patoka Methodist Church with Eastern Star honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wasem
Patoka
Victoria Chapter
O.E.S
Order
Methodist Church
Woman’s Auxiliary
American Legion
Woman’s Club
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Rachel Elizabeth Davidson
John William
Louisa’ Lewis Davidson
Carl Meador
Louie Wasem
Carl Meadors
Francis Simcox
Dorothy Dawson
Medford
Oregon
James Wasem
James Davidson
Pomona
Florida
Bettie Clark
New Rochelle
New York
Olie Farmer
Denver
Colorado
Edith Kennedy
St. Louis
Missouri
Frank Brokelmeyer
M. W. Friesner
Eastern Star
J. R. Wasem
Armand Wasem
E. L. DeLay
Louie Davidson
Clark Simcox
Leslie Simcox
al Wasem
Charlie Wasem
Chris Beuhner
Nell Landis
Lloyd Pierce
Greenville
Charlie Humes
Centralia
Decatur
Heskitt
Alma
Porter Simcox Jr
Vandalia
Dean Meador
Springfield
Bear Creek Sunshine Club Holds October Meeting
The Bear Creek Sunshine Club met at Annie Christie's home on October 9 with members Zella Easton Gayle Lawrence Clara Jones Mildred Norris Neema Brummer Hazel Brown Ethel Pribble Della Morey Lillian Landreth Etta Anderson Pearl Caudle Lucy Robertson Guy McDuffey Mamie Hanson Margarite Murfin and host Annie Christie. Visitors included Mrs Bell Thomas Mrs Allie Lopeman and Mrs Clarence Forehand Jr. Children attending were Larry Lawrence Janice Hanson Judy and Mollie McDuffy Sandra Kay Lawrence Tommy Murfin and Judy Ballance. The group enjoyed contests and games exchanged gifts and served sandwiches and iced tea before adjournment. The next meeting will be with Mildred Norris on the second Thursday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Creek Suneshine Club
Annie Christie
Zella Easton
Gayle Lawrence
Clara Jones
Mildred Norris
Neema Brummer
Hazel Brown
Ethel Pribble
Della Morey
Lillian Landreth
Etta Anderson
Pearl Caudle
Lucy Robertson
Guy McDuffey
Mamie Hanson
Margarite Murfin
Bell Thomas
Allie Lopeman
Clarence Forehand Jr
Larry Lawrence
Janice Hanson
Judy
Mollie McDuffy
Sandra Kay Lawrence
Tommy Murfin
Judy Ballance
Home Bureau Sets October Meeting at Mrs Cloud Betts House
The regular monthly session is scheduled for October 24 at the home of Mrs Cloud Betts. Mrs E F Burton the Home Advisor will present the lesson Better Up of the Sewing Machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud Betts
EF. *Burton
Pie Supper and Cake Walk at Wisher School
Cake Walk Thursday night October 28 at Wisher School. Please bring pies and cakes. Everyone is invited. 2p Olga Murray, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisher School
Olga Murray
War dead to reach U S include residents of Sandoval and Patoka
October arrivals will include a Sandoval and a Patoka serviceman. Next of kin and funeral director will be notified by telegram with routine arrival details and military escort information. Escorts will be from the same service and rank, staying for services if held within 72 hours. Data show 72 percent seek overseas burial for their loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sandoval
Patoka
Guy Montgomery Dies in California October 15
Mr A L Irvin received word that his stepson Guy Montgomery died suddenly Wednesday October 15 at his home in San Bernardino California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Montgomery
California
A. L. Irvin
San Bernadino
Edward Johnstone Hosts Family Dinner Sunday
Mr and Mrs Edward Johnstone of Illiopolis entertained at dinner Sunday for Mrs Della Johnstone and her children and their families. Attending were Mrs Della Johnstone Mr and Mrs Robert Johnstone and Nickie and Michel of Patoka Mr and Mrs Merl Anderson and son Max of Centralia Mr and Mrs Ed Markwell and daughters Joan and Sandy of St Louis Mr and Mrs James Cahill of Weiser Idaho and Mr and Mrs Edward Johnstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johnstone
Illiopolis
Della Johnstone
Robert Johnstone
Nickie and
Michel
Patoka
Merl Anderson
Max
Centralia
Ed Markwell
Joan
Sandy
St. Louis
James Cahill
Weiser
Idaho
Salem Community Concert Association brings world artists
The Salem Community Concert Association plans a season of four to five concerts with top artists for a total dues of six dollars. Student memberships are three dollars. The drive runs October 20 to 25 with local managers in Sandoval and Patoka and events including the Patoka Halloween Carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Community Concert Association
Carnegie Hall
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Nelson Eddy
Lawrence Tibbett
Lilly Pons
Fritz Kreisler
Larry Adler
Community Concert Association
Odin
Sandoval
Patoka
Marion County
Beulah Chiarettino
Jane Wilson
Eva Wasem
Lorretta Genre
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Joe Novota
Patoka Barber
Shady Grove
Goodale
Hallowe’en
Patoka Gym
Patoka School News
Room
Wanda Evans
Jimmy Morton
Edgewood
Gladys. Mays
Sandra Schroeder
Sue Shively
Charlotte Smith
Marilyn Pearcy
Donna Wadkins
Gene Bricker
George Lee Nattier
Roy Jones
Norma Maloy
June Peddicord
Patoka Gymnasium
Bear Creek
Sunshine Club
Home’ Bureau News
Mrs
Marion CO
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