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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1946
Page
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Mrs Clarence Lawson has been a patient at Salem Memorial hospital for a week. Many residents visit relatives in Gary Indiana and Vandalia Decatur and Monticello. The column records weddings births travel, illness and anniversaries, with multiple local families and institutions named.
R. A. Watts, Marion County Republican chairman, announces U S Senator C Wayland Brooks will address about two thousand at Centralia High School auditorium on October 23 at 8 p m Invitations go to county chairs across Southern Illinois urging voters and workers to attend The rally is billed as a major Republican gathering in the campaign season.
Heyworth Illinois October 14 1946 Patoka Register reports a luncheon in Bloomington with Mrs J H Humes and three other Patoka alumni from Denver Blooming ton Clinton and Heyworth. They recalled Patoka school days and fond memories of dear old Patoka.
Publisher H K Pike Patoka Illinois and Ruby D Pike Patoka Illinois declare ownership and management details for the Patoka Register. The average weekly circulation is 712 copies. Sworn before Notary Mac Fagan on October 1, 1944.
Mr and Mrs Joe Herrera of San Antonio announce the arrival of a baby boy named William Michael on October 8 weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces Grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Fields.
Donna Oglesby of Vandalia became the bride of Lawrence E. Green of Patoka in a candlelight ceremony at First Baptist Church Vandalia on October 11 1946. The couple planned residence in Vandalia with Green a Navy veteran studying in Carbondale and Donna serving as secretary in the University of Illinois Crippled Children office. Attendants included Fred Wielms and sister, with a reception at the bride’s mother Virginia Brown Kinmundy home. Attendees from area include L E Green O C Schroeder Sandra Doolen and others.
Springfield Republican candidate Richard Yates Rowe for state treasurer urged national solvency and an end to waste in Washington. He cited per capita tax rising from 20 in 1935 to 308 in 1946 and federal payroll increasing from 1.25 to eight billion, arguing the United States bears 60 percent of global debt with 7 percent of world population.
County Superintendent Paul B. Chance announced the annual Marion County Teachers Institute will be held at Salem Community High School on Friday October 25. Music will be directed by W H Pike of Centralia Township High School. Speakers include Pr. Clark G Kuebler president of Ripon College Ripon Wisconsin and Dr Norwood Brigance educator author editor and lecturer.
The Patoka Woman's Club met in the high school auditorium on October 12 for the first meeting of the club year. Mrs. Morimer presided as president, new members Mrs. Roy Sears and Mrs. Leslie Winsem were elected, and Miss Wilma Pugh spoke for the 4 H club on citizenship. A district board report by Mrs. Esta Martin was given, and the program began with America and the pledge. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is set for November 9.
Fire Prevention Week readings and a film anchor school activities. Hal loween party planned October 31 with masked pupils at 1 pm and visitors welcome. Ballance and Sears promoted to upper grades, perfect attendance and spelling records noted, and upcoming games against Wamac. cheer leaders elected Wilma Pugh Irene Moore and Velma Sharp as the squad prepares for the first game October 22 at the Centralia center.
Regular monthly meeting at the Legion Hall scheduled for November 7. Chili supper and pinochle games to follow. auxiliary will serve chili. Commander Stanley Barnes invites all members to attend. 2tc 10-25 11-1
A wedding event at Vernon Gym on Halloween Thursday evening October 31 features a womanless minstrel show and movies. Supper begins at 5 30 with prizes for best masked attendee.
Miss Lucille Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs George Smith of Patoka married Hugh L O'Dell son of Mr and Mrs Nelson O'Dell of Vandalia in a simple home ceremony October 11 conducted by Rev Ree ter. Attendant Betty O'Dell wore a gray pin stripe suit. Best man was Victor Hill. The couple planned a bank job for the bride. They reside at W Gallatin Street apartment after a reception for immediate families.
Members of the L L L class and Baptist Training Union enjoyed a south room social at the Baptist Church Tuesday night. Mrs. D C Stringer gave a devotional on daily Bible reading. The group sang Living for Jesus. Mr Jake Davis led prayer. Refreshments followed.
In memory of Myrtle E Tacke who passed away one year ago. Sad and sudden was the call by one so dear and loved by all. God loved her too and thought it best. She rests in eternal peace. Sadly missed by Husband and Children. 1tp
Governor Green leads a farm to market road initiative as the Farm to Market Road Commission completes nine public hearings. Senator Ora A. Oldfield says the commission will draft a report for the General Assembly and new legislation with wide rural impact is expected. The program is praised across the state and could influence elections to bolster Republican support in downstate Illinois.
Victoria Chapter O E S will hold Advanced Night on Monday October 28 at 7 p m honoring incoming Worthy Matron Eunice Rogier. This is guest night and all members are urged to attend with Christina Crawford as Worthy Matron.
The article notes Congressman Vursell led support for greater Farm to Market Road funding in the House. It states 1946 to 1947 allocations would give Marion County $51 per year totaling $155,700 from federal sources for farm roads. State and county contributions match, with a 3 to 1 ratio, using motor fuel tax funds or local bonds.
Mrs George A Neaville from Kinmundy visited Mr and Mrs L F Green and attended the wedding of Donna Oglesby to Larry Green in Vandalia. Numerous relatives from Decatur Vernon and Chicago spent the weekend with local families, with Lt Eugene Ford visiting Chanute Field and Mrs S L Ford returning from Vaughn New Mexico after twenty eight years.
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