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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
1
Local residents report hospital visits and family news across the area. Bud Wickenhauser's emergency appendix operation in Peoria prompts family travel. J H Peddicord undergoes major surgery in Centralia. Cpl Walter Laws returns home after 45 months service in the Ninth Air Force.
Myrtle Edna Gerrish Tacke died October 20 1945 at 63 in Carrigan township near Patoka Illinois funeral service October 21 at Patoka Christian Church Rev Robert Graham and Luther Perrine officiated burial Harrison Cemetery J C Beery directed the funeral arrangements She leaves husband Fred Tacke two daughters Hulda Williams and Peggy Tune son Albert Tacke two brothers Harlan and Alfred Gerrish sister Mrs Lawrence Perrine and two grandchildren
The Junior Class notes the departure of Helen and Eva Mae Parker to St Elmo. They campaign for Era Mae as queen candidate. The article also celebrates four days of remaining school.
The Vernon W C T U met Monday evening October 15 with twelve members and six visitors present. Rev Fish and Mrs Fish led prayers. Mrs Betts gave the devotion. new members were Rev and Mrs Fish. Officers reported. plans for November meeting discussed with committees named.
Mr and Mrs Bert Simcox visited the Klinge home in Stringtown. Miss Roberta Richards of Vandalia stayed with Sumarian Holt. Johanna Cleary shopped in Vandalia. Virgil Klinge welcomed baby Gehl Dean October 18. Rally day announced with all welcome.
Mrs. Evelyn Ballance hosted a Monday evening pink and blue shower for Mrs. Margaret Cox. The event featured visiting, gifts for the honoree, and refreshments provided by the hostess and Lucille Eagan.
Mrs. Cleo Walker entertained at her home Sunday with a family dinner. Attending were Mrs. Chester Belcher of Cooksville, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ripple and daughter Diane, Mrs. Richard Smith and daughter Margaret of Lexington, Mrs. Floyd Walker and daughters Carolyn and Barbara of Sandoval. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Gilla Hopkins, Archie Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hopkins and daughters Janet and Joan, Mrs. Armell Simcox and daughter Jo, Bert Walker, Mrs. Helen Mullins, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hopkins and children Tommy and Judy of Salem.
A Sandoval project will locate the new theatre three doors north of the News Office and name it Sando derived from Sandoval. Steel roof trusses are ordered for delivery in 30 to 45 days, remodeling to begin after Isaac Deadmond vacates the building.
Farmers faced with rising rat numbers can obtain government furnished Red Squill bait at cost. Fred J. Blackburn says two 8 oz packages, fish and meat, cost 40 cents each and will be distributed at the Farm Bureau office in Salem Illinois on November 2 and 8. Order by October 27.
PFC Floyd Walker on a seven day furlough in Zurich Switzerland telephoned his wife Mrs Eunice Walker of Sandoval on October 21. He said he had been in a hospital but would rejoin his outfit the 74th Division of the 8th Army. He has been overseas eight months and is stationed in Czechoslovakia. The call reached at 9 40 a.m. CST or 5 40 p.m. Switzerland time.
The American Legion Post will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Legion Hall in Patoka on Thursday at 7 30 p m All World War II veterans and service members are invited The meetings occur on the first Thursday of each month Frank Miller Commander
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Mojonnier entertained the D. D. Club on Friday evening October 12 with a weiner roast and picnic supper. The weather was ideal and guests enjoyed social time followed by bingo. Wayne Walton Ellen Walton Mildred O Loretta and Orville Genre won prizes. Attendees included Jack Keetan Wayne Walton Homer Out house Orville Genre and the hosts.
The P.T.A. met on Wednesday evening October 19 and approved a fundraising plan for the year. The next meeting is scheduled for November 14. a committee of Mrs. William Boyd, Mrs. Claude Gerrish, and Mrs. Edmonson will lead fundraising efforts, and Mrs. Burl Wortman was elected assistant secretary and treasurer.
Mrs Mildred Herring and daughter Becky visited relatives in North Zion from Thursday to Tuesday. The Soldier Boys returning home with honorable discharges include Duane Walton Louie Soutier Paul McWhirter and Marvin Bassett. Several attended the Pie Supper at Doolen School and others visited relatives in St Louis Vernon and Patoka.
The planned revival from November 4 to 17 has been postponed indefinitely. Sunbeams will meet with Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier on November 3 from 2 to 8 PM. all children are invited.
Miss Elaine Wickersham daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wickersham married Captain Russell Snyder son of Mrs U S Jolliff on Tuesday October 23 in Salem Rev Parish officiated Bride wore navy dress and accessories Groom in full U S Army dress uniform Unattended ceremony The couple will reside on Hill property in west Salem Hills area.
Missionary Circle presents a program Sunday October 28 at 7 30 p m at the Christian Church. The public is invited to attend and learn about evangelism missionary work at home Jews Negroes Latin America Japan and China with talks music poems and solos by Doris Britt Alta Logan Grace Nell Crowell.
The Patoka Methodist Church lists 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with G J Wasem as superintendent and an 11:00 a.m. sermon by Rev N C Henderson, district superintendent, followed by the 1st quarterly conference business session. An evangelistic message is set for 7:30 p.m. and a Home Department WSCS meeting at 2:00 p.m. Thursday. A 7:00 p.m. mid week prayer service is planned.
The W S C S of the Patoka Methodist Church holds an all day prayer meeting on Wednesday starting at 10 00 am to observe the Week of Prayer and Self Denial All ladies of the church are urged to attend the event at odist Church.
Forty-one attended Sunday School last Sunday. Revival services run nightly this week. Next Sunday October 28 features a Homecoming Basket Dinner and the church rededication at 2 30 p.m. Everyone is urged to attend.
A Pie Supper and Cake Walk sponsored by the P T A will be held at East Chapel School on November 2, 1945. Everyone invited. Esta Outhouse, Secretary.
Warrensburg and surrounding communities note a string of furloughs and homecomings. Marines, Army personnel, and air force veterans are mentioned visiting family, attending events, and returning from overseas assignments in Europe and the Pacific.
The public is invited to a traditional dance at the Sandoval Community Center on Saturday night October 27 starting at 7 30. Two fiddlers and three guitar players are lined up for the event. The ad on the back page has more details.
Hatch School hosts a Pie Supper on Friday November 2 starting at 7 30 p m Ruth Lawson teacher invites everyone to attend and bring pies. Cake for most popular young lady announced.
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