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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1948
Page
1
Student staff recounts first edition success and upcoming senior events at Sandoval High School. Highlights include missing rings from the post office, report cards bringing mixed reactions, fashion notes on students, Halloween plans, and a Friday–Tuesday school break. Coach Merkleback leads basketball practice as crowds support the team.
Mound Chapel expresses gratitude to multiple donors contributing to the rock fund for the Church Drive. Listed names and amounts total around 301.00 with several small gifts. a balance of 5.00 was turned over to the Church Treasurer.
Verle Clifton, Pastor. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. worship 11:00 a.m. Evening service 7:00 p.m. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Everyone welcome to all services.
On Monday October 25 the gymnasium became a meeting place for a Hallowe'en party held by the Christian Church with about 125 attendees. Games and stunts entertained guests as coffee hot chocolate and doughnuts were served. The minister and wife were surprised with a silver pot fund-raiser and gifts to the Hargraves for new furniture. Prizes went to Carole Britt Jo Hubbart Brenda Hubbart Marie Williams Judy Logan Orville Hubart Annie Pugh Thelma Arnold and the organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Edwin Arnold Thelma Jennings Gail Belcher and Mr and Mrs Don Hargrave.
Don Hargrave leads Patoka Christian Church with Bible School at 9 30 a m Lord s Supper at 10 30 a m preaching at 2 00 percent creeees 10 45 a m Young People s Meeting at 6 30 p m Evening Service at 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Thursdays 7 30 p m The sermon emphasizes accountability to God for words deeds thoughts and possessions and urges preparation to meet God.
The Baptist Intermediate Training Union Class held a weiner roast Friday night at the park with attendees including Marie Crawford Joanne Brown Wanda Hulsizer Kathryn Bowen Darlene Wortman Carolyn Nattier Agnes Nattier Alvin Arlene Dean Perkins Virgil Wortman Raymond Hulsizer Jack Gerrish Jerry Gerrish John Davis Don Davis W H Stringer Layton Wasem James Romack Eva Wasem and leader James Thomas.
Mr and Mrs Howard Quick celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at home in Sandoval on Sunday October 24 with an open afternoon reception. Many relatives and friends attended including Lafe Noller Luella Quick Frank Stein Dale Quick Vernon DuComb Frank Heinzman Leo Roberts Gall en Gibson Herman Schaubert Myrtle Mason Emil Wood W Andereck Herb McClelland Jasper Altadonna Floyd Walker and their son Bob. Lt Wilbur Quick from Baltimore called to wish them happiness.
Mr and Mrs Harold Parker announce the birth of a son Harold Lee on Thursday October 28 at Mark Greer hospital Vandalia Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L E Belcher and Mr and Mrs William Parker.
A note of gratitude from O. E. "Bob" Eaglin thanks friends for their kindness during five months of illness. He expresses deep appreciation and pledge of lasting gratitude.
The Methodist Missionary Society gathered Saturday October 23 with Mrs Lottie Ballance. Dr Lela McConnell of Kentucky spoke on Faith In God and shared experiences as president of Mt Carmel High School and College. The meeting was described as inspirational and beneficial.
The Ladies of the Christian Church announce a dinner and supper in the Masonic building. Serving starts at 11 o clock and offerings include fried fish chicken stuffing noodles mashed potatoes baked beans cranberry sauce slaw pie cake coffee hot chocolate and sandwiches.
Ancel Arnold is the pastor at Mound Chapel. Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. and preaching follows at 7:30 p.m. Attendance last Sunday was 21. everyone is invited to attend.
The Ladies Aid of Mound Chapel Church will serve lunch November 2 at the polling place. Ladies are asked to bring pies.
Amy Bradley is pastor with F E Adams as Sunday School superintendent and J R Snyder as assistant. Sunday School and refreshments at 9:30 plus preaching at 7 30 p m Evangelistic Service also at 7 30 p m Wednesday prayer meeting announced.
Ice dealer Don Griffin announces discontinuation of daily ice delivery after October 30. Customers must notify by 6 p.m. the day before delivery is desired to receive service.
A pie supper and lake walk at Bear Creek school house will take place Friday evening November 5. Admission is free and refreshments include coffee.
Mrs Chester Wagstaff hosted a Sunday dinner honoring the birthdays of Sora Wagstaff and Miss Sherilyn. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tommy Eastman and children, Dorothy Sue and Sonny, Mr and Mrs Floyd Wagstaff and daughter, plus Mrs Cora Wagstaff and Miss Sherilyn.
The Vernon Parent Teachers Club hosts a Halloween Carnival in the Vernon gym on Saturday night October 30. Prizes from local businesses honor ugliest and prettiest masked adults and children, plus clever groups of children and adults. Events include a Spook House, Movies, Cake Walk, Fish Pond, and a Quiz Kids group. Proceeds fund a year end outing for Vernon school pupils.
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Eaglin in Odin Illinois to celebrate Bob Eaglin s birthday on Sunday October 24 A noon dinner was served Those present included Mr and Mrs Paul Ston Mr and Mrs Frank Bur Belcher and sons Dennis and Gary Mr A M Belcher and Mr and Mrs F E Miller
Darvin Jones' boys class at the Methodist Church basement hosted a masked party for Mrs. M. W. Friesner's girls class. Thirty one students attended and prizes went to Gala Dudley Pauline Towler Sue Shively and Leon Walker. Refreshments included doughnuts and pop.
October Sun shine Club met at Mrs. Gayle Lawrence home Patoka with twenty one members and five visitors. Next meeting set for November at Mrs. Guy McDuffy’s. Sunday School attendance eighteen. Rev. Lucas preached morning and evening. Local social visits noted among Linton Christie Robertson Payne families. Bear Creek Community Club met October 22 at the school. W M S met October 20 with six members and two new. Several social visits and trips to Carlyle and Patoka recorded. Army returnees Bobby Jones and family mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Chester Bryant announce the marriage of their son S Sgt Howard C Bryant to S Sgt Bettie Rayburn of Spindale North Carolina on September 14 1948 at General Hospital Munich Germany Attendants were Sgt Lee Adams bridesmaid and S Sgt J C Williams best man Chaplain Jones read the vows The couple left October 21 on a 15 day leave after Howard’s discharge from the hospital where he had recovered from injuries from an automobile accident.
The Vernon Good Will Club met at Amanda Binnion's home with eight members and two visitors. After a noon prayer and dinner, members sewed carpet rags, Nellie Perkins led a test, Emma Protz received a gift, and plans were discussed to send a potted flower to Maud Meador in hospital. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3 with Lottie Belcher and Nellie Perkins serving as secretary.
Rev Rex Brown and his wife received a grocery shower from the local Baptist congregation Thursday night after a prayer service. Members enjoyed a social hour with refreshments and games in the church annex, presenting a generous collection of groceries and gifts.
Mrs Mollie Murfin suffers a badly mangled hand from a washing machine accident. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs Jerome Travis stayed over the weekend with his mother Mrs A J Travis. Charles Moore and W C Oates went to Waverly and Jacksonville to fetch wives visiting there. The Oates and Moore families visited relatives in Waverly Jacksonville and Coul d. Mrs Leda White of Peoria came to help her ill mother Mrs Phillip Meador. Fred Melton of Belleville stayed with cousin Mrs Addie Jones. Mrs Maud Meador underwent gallstone surgery at Greer hospital Vandalia. Mr and Mrs Wilson Kavanaugh and children Mary and son visited cousins J C Binnion. Mrs Henry Olin and daughter Martha Mae returned from Coul d after a week with her mother Mrs Mae Ketchum. Roy L Wilson and John Wilson visited Stringtown neighbors S A Willett last weekend.
Local notes report the upcoming Hallowe en Carnival at Patoka Gym with plans for rides games and the crowning of a king and queen. Work continues replacing utility poles by Illinois Power and Light Company and residents share weekend trips and visits among families and friends.
Sandoval Community High School junior class selects Miss Jimmy a three act farce by Jean Provence for the annual play. It will be staged in the high school auditorium on November 12 at 8 pm. The plot revolves around a college boy captured at an exclusive girls college and held by the school for ransom until help arrives.
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