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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1941
Page
1
Mr Garland Singer on furlough visited Patoka but left for Indianapolis to see Ervin Singer and Virginia Brumfield. Numerous residents from Patoka Centralia Salem Vandalia and nearby towns were noted visiting relatives attending games or shopping, with several weekend and weekday trips recorded.
The Brothers Night on Monday October 27 drew many attendees. Flowers from Mrs. M. V. Davis, an Eastern Star from another chapter, accompanied the event. Officers installed included Worthy Patron J. C. Beery and Associate Patron T. E. Irvin with A. M. Peek as Secretary and Clem Doolen as Treasurer. Music by Mrs. G. J. Wasem and Mrs. W. W. Murfin featured a duet. Refreshments followed. The chapter awaits Salem Chapter initiation November 4 with six men to be initiated. Mr. Breery and Mr. Wasem to assist in postchapter entertainment. Mrs. O. F. Davis and others attended an initiation in Xenia. Mrs. Wasem and Mr. Mojonnier were honored guests.
A column questions why Sam Joliff hurries to the post office and rides home in a new Buick and why John Barner favors parties yet avoids girls. It ponders Coach Fletcher barring girls from dressing room talk after practice and links bookkeeping to student rejuvenation.
Coach Fletcher leads Patoka with five lettermen Sam Talliff Dean Meador and others as they host St Marys Carlyle on Monday November 3. Grades under Coach Potts play Womac graders the same night seeking revenge for last year district loss. Nov 6 features Farina High School and grades visiting.
Mrs Nellie Ducharme of Manteno Illinois writes October 22 1941 to the Patoka Register asking to publish an enclosed news item. The letter notes Manteno and Patoka as places and dates the communication.
Mrs Nellie F Ducharme and her husband Fred J Ducharme spent several days in the community visiting relatives and friends. They were hosted by Mrs Ducharmes brother and wife Mr and Mrs Thomas Dwyer and then departed for Rose Hill before returning to Manteno. Mrs Ducharme was formerly Nellie Lee from Patoka before her September marriage.
The Patoka Bridge Club met at Mrs Orville Schroeder's home with two tables in play last Thursday afternoon. Honors went to Mrs Dean Martin and Mrs H S Riley. Desert refreshments were served. Attendees included Mesdames C O Kilgore P B Simcox J C Beery H N Potts C H Christian.
Family and friends surprised O E Eaglin at his home on Thursday evening October 23 for his birthday. Mrs Eaglin hosted a six o'clock dinner for guests including Elsie Gray Steve Eaglin Warren Black G M Eaglin Alvin Belcher and Mr and Mrs F E Miller. The guests departed wishing many more happy birthdays.
The article explains coal is vital for steel munitions and military production and notes unprecedented demand for transportation electric power and gas. It warns household coal use may be curtailed in some areas due to higher industrial needs but states Illinois contributes about 12 percent of bituminous coal and its mines are nearby, easing winter heating concerns for Illinois residents.
Members of the Woman's Club are called to a Saturday 2 p m meeting at the gym. The purpose is to plan for the county meeting to be held at Patoka on November 15. All members are expected to attend.
The editor received a card from Mr. and Mrs. Artie Rogier reporting a pleasant southern trip. They were in Chattanooga Tennessee and planned to be on Lookout Mountain Monday.
Rev C M Miller who underwent an operation at the Ottawa Hospital recently reports he is recovering in fine shape. He will undergo a second operation on Saturday unless plans change.
Edwin Arnold announces Bible School at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m at the Christian Church. Prayer meeting each Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The Men’s Class plans a Halloween Social for Ladies on Friday night October 31 in the Ladies Aid rooms. All members invited. ladies not masked will be fined.
A Sunday family reunion at the Payette Idaho chapter house featured a picnic dinner. Attendees included Mary Cahill of Pa tok a ill Myra Des Russeaux of Boise Ella and Howard Goodwin and daughter Leah Sweet Lee Trail and three daughters of King Hill and many Cahill relatives from Payette North Payette and surrounding areas. The event honored several school girl chums from Illinois.
Two men were killed and a third injured in a two car collision two miles east of Hillsboro on Road 384 near Albert Liven good. Victims were George Van Hoesen 70 of Veedersburg and M Matthews 65 of Champaign Illinois. The injured man H Palmer of Champaign had only cuts and bruises. State police said a tire blowout caused Matthews car to drift across the road into Van Hoesen’s car.
High School reports honor rolls for the first six weeks. Freshmen on high honor include John Wasem Evelyn Easton and Arthur Lewis Easton. Juniors on high honor are Dean Mader and L E Green. Honor roll includes all grades B or above with freshmen Emil Nattier Bobby Hopkins Connie Meador Evalena Jennings Marylea Miller sophomores Carol Payne Agnes Mae Hayes juniors Pancy Wasem Leroy Parks Max Foltz Sammy Jollift.
The Hi-Lite class met in the Sunday School rooms with nineteen members present and four masked. Prizes were awarded to Lucille Field Julia Morey Alta Logan Thelma Jennings and Mae Good. Mystery Pal gifts were exchanged and refreshments of sandwiches pumpkin pie and coffee were served. Those present included Evelyne Balance Lulu Belcher Edna Meyer Maze Good Doris Britt Juanita McIntire Mary Alice Hubbard Lucille Field Mae Towler Faye Herrera Genevieve Sears Virginia West Lucille Eagan Alta Logan Thelma Jennings Arlene Bopp Velma Cantrall and Julia Morey.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10 30 a m B T M 6 30 p m Evening Worship 7 30 p m Visitors Welcome Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 p m On Sunday October 26 the birthday song was sung for Carl Rogier Dale Britt from Camp Forrest Tennessee on furlough spoke on Camp religious services Woman's Missionary Union met at Mrs John Rogiers with eleven members The topic was An Urgent Gospel Answers South America's Question How Long Must We Wait
Mr and Mrs Jennings visited Cen tralia last Saturday evening in a brief social note referring to their outing.
Robert Roseman son of Mr and Mrs Charles Roseman west of town came back to Patoka on a 15 day furlough from Ft Custer Michigan where he has been stationed since induction April 15. He ranked high on an IQ test among about 500 draftees and serves in the Medical Detachment of the 2nd Infantry. He expects to enter inactive reserve about November 30. Letters may be directed to Pfe Robt Roseman Med Det 2nd Inf Ft Custer Michigan.
The Mojonnier residence hosted a masked Halloween party on Friday night with games and refreshments. Guests included Darlene Wortman Carol Miller Edwin Miller Carolyn Mac Nattier Agnes Mac Nattier Bobby Joe Wilken Leighton Wasem LeMar Hetzler David Hetzler Betty Belcher Anna Faye Steele W H Stringer John Davis Margie Goff Rosemary Lange Phyliss Lange and Mrs Hetzler.
Mrs. Dever fell on the steps of the Methodist church last Thursday afternoon suffering painful cuts and bruises. She required several stitches and is now recovering at home.
The Ladies Aid of the Christian church met at Mrs. Agnes Cox home for a monthly gathering last Wednesday. A weiner roast and masquerade formed the entertainment with Mrs. W E Field and Mrs A E Good directing devotion and activities. Winners in the contest were Maude Ellis Agnes Cox and Pearl Hudspeth. Birthday gifts went to Mrs H N Potts. The next meeting will be at Mrs G S Woodts Cen tralia with Mrs H G Hudspeth honored. Attendees included Maude Ellis Clara Field Mae Good Agnes Cox Christina Elifritz Pearl Hudsepth Eva Potts Thelma Perrine Anna Pugh Nellie Quayle Bertha Scott Myrtle Tacke.
Mrs Jens Nielson of Pineview Montana sent a clipping by Mark Twain from The Mysterious Stranger in response to our appeal for diverse news. The letter praises the article and notes we will try to print it in a future issue.
Chicago announce O. W. Wright of Centralia appointed chairman of the Navy Day Committee for Marion County He will organize a county wide panel to plan and carry out observance programs for the occasion.
Mrs Effie Canter of New Smyrna Florida travels home from California with Mr and Mrs J R Wasem and other relatives and is enroute to her residence.
The Mara ion County Council of the American Legion met October 23 at the Legion Home with County Commander Clem Doolen presiding. Officers reported full post representation, Navy Day proclamation read, and Boy's State contributions of 2.90. Arminta Bigelow discussed Girl's State at McMurray College and urged sponsoring girls and sending boys to Boy's State. Speaker B. E. Gunn spoke on Citizenship and Youth Education, emphasizing strong minds and bodies for America. Refreshments and a cake walk followed. next meeting will be November 27 in Kinmundy.
The Methodist church Home Service department held an all day quilting event in the East rooms last Thursday. The gathering included quilting, visiting, and a pot luck dinner at noon with Mesdames Ballance D ayver Eeery Albert Cruse Jess Belcher and Eli Logan among the attendees.
The church invites participation with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and services every Wednesday Friday and Sunday evening at 7 30 p m Pastor Rev C H Webb leads the congregation in worship and instruction.
Donald Lee Ellis son of Mr and Mrs Al Ellis of this city entertained a group of young friends at a Halloween party last Monday evening Those present were Glennwood Maslin Bob Dean and Wilma Pugh Dean Good Virginia Stringer Imogene Panic Rachel Adams Nancy Foltz Mary Wadkins James O Neal and Keith Pike Jr Games and refreshments furnished the evening s entertainment.
R. L. Walton engaged in transactions in Alma on Tuesday, recording routine commercial activity. No other details are provided.
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