Patoka Schools Open With 147 Enrolled For 1950
The Patoka Schools opened on Tuesday September 1 with 147 students total for both grade and high schools. Several staff positions remain unfilled including Social Science teacher Music and Coach. Grade school teachers include Betti e Simcox Rebecca Matchett Jean Miller and H N Potts. High school staff listed include Dorothy Lake Eva Wasem Helen Barr and E L Delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Bettie Simcox
Rebecca Matchett
Jean Miller
H. N. Potts
Dorothy Lake
Eva Wasem
Helen Barr
E. L. Delay
Ronnie Singley
Carolyn Nattier
David Lee Hetzler
Paul Adams
Carol Miller
Darlene Wortman
Dickie Hubbard
Margie Goff
Joe Simcox
Margie Wadkins
Marie Crawford
Jimmie Wasem
John Davis
Bobby Joe Wilkin
Billy Joe Boyd
Darlene Ballance
Jackie Gerrish
Jerry Gerish
Dean Wadkins
Jimmy Cox
Joan Jones
Jackie Adams
Evelyn Gordon
Marilyn Jones
Jimmie Obs
Mary Patricia Patterson
Bobby Slagle
Edna Fay Steele
Billy Wadkins
Betty Ballance
George Davis
David Damron
Nancy Foltz
Billy Hill
Keith Pike
Wig Richeson
Harold Slagle
Virginia Stringer
Alvin Miller
W. C. T. U. Holds Meeting Tuesday Afternoon
The local Women's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday afternoon at the Pentecostal church with a fair crowd. President Mrs. Dana Bushnell led business, devotions were by Mrs. Luther Caldwell, and the program by Mrs. T. E. Irvin. The group adjourned to meet first Tuesday in October with Mrs. Webb in charge and a Methodist church venue planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christaan Temperance Union
Pentecostal Church
Dana Bushnell
Luther Caldwell
T. E. Irvin
Webb
Methodist Church
Evangelistic Services at Island Chapel This Week
Evangelistic services held each night this week at Island Chapel with a closing Sunday night service. Preaching at Patoka church next Sunday morning, with no evening service there.
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Island Chapel
Patoka Church
Walter Chandler Inducted August 28
Public Relations Office at Scott Field Illinois announces Private Walter C Chandler age 33 son of Addie Chandler Pa toka Ill who arrived August 28 and was farming for himself before joining Scott Field military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Field
Illinois
Walter C. Chandler
Addie Chandler
Patoka
Ill
Mt Vernon Residents Visit. Bermuda Guest Also Attends
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hart of Mt Vernon and R M Donley of Hamilton Bermuda spent a brief Saturday afternoon visit with Mr and Mrs H K Pike and their son Keith. Mr and Mrs Carl Easton and family moved Saturday into Mrs Georgena Adams property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hart
Mt. Vernon
R. M. Donley
Hamilton
Bermuda
H. K. Pike
Keith
Carl Easton
Satuday
Mojonnier Entertain With Dinners For Walter Chandler
Mr and Mrs P J Mojonnier hosted a six oclock dinner on Thursday August 27 with guests Mrs Marion Woods of Salem Mrs John Minton Mr and Mrs H L Smith and daughter Evelyn of Decatur and Mrs Addie Chandler and son Walter in honor of Walter Chandler who left Friday for Scott Field Mrs Mojonnier is his cousin On Sunday more guests attended including the Zilles family Berthoux family and Alice Mojonnier of Centralia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mojonnier
Marion Woods
Salem
John Minton
H. L. Smith
Evelyn
Decatur
Addie Chandler
Walter
Walter Chandler
Scott Field
Chandler
Mojonnier
Charles Zilles
Osmar Zilles
Caol
Jacqueline Zilles
Highland
Amots Berthoux
D’etta
Claire Berthoux
West Frankfort
Charles Humes
Alice Mojonnier
Centralia
Charles Adams Surprised On 71st Birthday Friday
Mr. Charles Adams was surprised by his children and friends with a pot luck supper in honor of his 71st birthday on Friday night August 28. He received many gifts and appreciated them. Attendees included Denver Adams Centralia and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams and Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Adams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Stephens and Mrs. Rufus Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Adams
Denver Adams
Centralia
Frank Adams
Fielding Adams
Junior Stephens
Rufus Stephens
Local family vacation spans Ozarks to Kentucky sites
Mr and Mrs Vern Nattier and family toured Lake of the Ozarks Bagwell dam Bennett Springs Reelfoot Lake Fort Donelson Jefferson Davis Monument Blue and Gray State Park Mammoth Cave Lincoln's birthplace My Old Kentucky Home and Fort Knox Kentucky Also visited a Bardstown cathedral said to be the oldest this side of the Alleghenies housing paintings sent from France some over six hundred years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Nattier
George Lee
Edwin Anold
Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks
Bagwell Dam
Bennett Springs
Big Springs
Missouri
Reelfoot Lake
Fort Donelson
Tennessee
Jefferson Davis Monument
Blue and Gray State Park
Mammoth Cave
Lincoln’s Birthplace
My Old Kentucky Home
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Bardstown
Allegheny Mountains
France
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Youth Notices
Regal Sunday school at 10 am with Maurice Nattier as superintendent. Morning worship at 11, evening worship at 8. The Sabeams meet Saturday 2 to 3 30 pm at Marie Crawford's. Girls 9 to 16 invited to a Friday night weiner roast. Birthday songs for Helen Britt Carroll Mojonier and Pearl Britt. New year begins with new officers and teachers in Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Nattier
Peer Arene Ie Sals Dataey
Sabeams
Marie Crawford’s
Helen Britt
Carroll Mojonnier
Pearl Britt
Belcher Family Reunion Draws Forty Eight Attendees
Relatives of Mr and Mrs W L Belcher held their annual picnic on Sunday August 80 with a basket dinner at noon. Forty eight were present. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Frank Galbreath and Vera Lee of Salem Mr and Mrs John Terry and Miss Irene Hanson and Miss Doothy Gerrish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Belcher
Frank Galbreath
Vera Lee
Salem
John Terry
Irene Hanson
Doothy Gerrish
Promotion for Private Herbert W. Smith at Fort Sill
The Public Relations Office at Fort Sill Oklahoma announces that Private Herbert W. Smith of Battery D 38rd Battalion Field Artillery Replacement Training Center has been promoted to Private First Class. The promotion is noted as a commendable advancement for the soldier, son of Mrs. Minnie Smith of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Herbert W. Smith
38Rd Battalion
Field Artillery Replacement Training Center
Minnie Smith, Patoka
Miss Colene Petrea Visits Centralia Parents
Miss Colene Petrea of Centralia spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petrea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colene Petrea
Centralia
Mrs
Frank Petrea
Extinguish Blaze At Henry Meredith Home
The Henry Meredith home narrowly escaped serious damage when a five burner oil stove ignited during canning last Saturday morning. Orville Hopkins arrived with buckets of water and the group in the yard aided. The fire was brought under control but the kitchen interior was damaged and the stove ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meredith
Correction on Dwight Petrea’s work location
The Register retracts last week’s note that Dwight Petrea worked in Centralia. It clarifies that Dwight does not work in Centralia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Petrea
Centralia
Dwight
Red Cross notes ice cream social proceeds in Patoka
The Red Cross Committee reports 28.36 dollars raised at the Patoka ice cream social held before the free movie. Ice cream was donated by Charles W. Wursell, Republican candidate for Congress from the 28th district. The committee extends thanks to all helpers for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Committee
Patoka
Charles W. Wursell
Congress
Card of Thanks from Sgt Marion Lawrence
Thanks to the many friends who sent birthday cards and letters. I read each one with delight and appreciation. Sgt. Marion D. Lawrence 16028052 40th Fighter Squadron A.P.O. 922 care Post Master San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion D. Lawrence
40Th Fighter Squadron
A.P.O
Care Post Master
San Francisco
California
Hill Couple Celebrates 59th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs L P Hill mark their 59th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Sunday August 30 attended by Artie Rogier Charles Hill and other relatives including Glenn Hill Minnie Daniels Bessie Murray Bonnie Wortman and Billie Hill plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Hill
Artie Rogier
Charles Hill
A . J. Hill
Minnie Daniels
Glenn Hill
Eee
Carl Rogier
Bessie Murray
Bonnie Wortman
Billie
Bobbie Hill
Belcher Family Visitation Highlights Triopolis Visit
Mrs. E. L. Belcher of Triopolis spent Sunday in town visiting relatives, sharing time with her family and enjoying local town hospitality.
Livestock Prices Strong at Public Auction in Illinois
Col John A Jennings reports brisk demand and strong prices at a public sale near Greenville. Ed Bauer sale grossed over 4500 with 22 Holsteins averaging 153.50 and top 217.50 on seven head. Listings note five upcoming sales Sept 4 5 7 8 10 and weekly community sale each Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Jennings
Illinois
Arisk
Ed Bauer
Greenville
Harold Groff
Freedonia Church
Satuday
Bert Walker
Patoka
George Bauer
Smithboro
Chester M. Evans
Tamaico
John A .Klaus
Highland
Jennings
Humility and Vine and Branches Sermons at Christ Church
Christian Church announces Lord's Day sermons on Humility in the morning and The Vine and The Branches in the evening, with a discussion on Luke 16:1 18 the unjust steward. Minister Robert Graham invites worship as The Church Jesus built continues from Pentecost.
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Jesus
Week-end Visits Highlight Local and Missouri Guests
Mr Rufus Stephens and his son James spent the week end in Missouri visiting Mr and Mrs Omar Jennings. George Wickersham of Illiopolis stayed here with his family. Mr and Mrs Denver Adams were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Charles Adams. Mrs Mattie Crosby shopped in Centralia Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Stephens
James
Missouri
Omar Jennings
George Wickersham
Illiopolis
Denver Adams
Charles Adams
Mattie Crosby
Centralia
Wilbur Doolen Hosts D D Club Evening
Centralia hosts Wilbur and Mrs Doolen entertain the D D Club on Wednesday August 26 with visiting and contests. Prizes were awarded to Mildred Outhouse Gladys Weinsman Anita Griffin Marie Crawford Charles Griffin and Orville Genre. A luncheon of salads pickles and fried fish and chicken followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Doolen
Centralia
D. D. Club
Mildred Outhouse
Gladys Weinsman
Anita Griffin
Marie Crawford
Charles Griffin
Orville Genre
James Wernsman
John Crawford
Gary Lee
Special AAA Meeting in Patoka On Lime Change
Mr. Lee Britt led a Patoka AAA session at the C A Adams peach shed with about 60 members. Due to defense plants taxing lime quarries, the program shifts to Bonatary lime from Missouri. tests are similar to white lime, slower to dissolve. Delivered price is 1.76 with hauling and spreading costs borne by members. program ends October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Britt
Soil Conservation Program
Patoka
C. A. Adams
Adams
AAA
Britt
Bonatary
Missouri
Vernon Better Neighbors Club Reorganizes and Meets
The Vernon Better Neighbors club reorganized on June 24 with Ada Dolly and continues under its name. Officers elected Ferne Gehrkin President Opal Jones Vice President Freda Meador Secretary Beulah Webb Treasurer, with seventeen members and potential new joiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Better Neighbors Club
Ada Dolly
Better Neighbor’s Club
Ferne Gehrkin
Opal Jones
Freda Meador
Beulah Webb
Alvin Hathaway
Bertha Quayle
Elvira Livesay
Elizabeth Whitehurst
Florence Morgan
Solema Baylis
Bertha Moore
Stella West
Mattie Jarrett
Marie Hathaway
Weiser Rationing Board Certificate Mix Up
Jim Cahill of Patoka received a certificate for two retread tires but the shop said the tires were too good for retreading. Cahill returned the certificate, explaining the mix up, and offered it to someone in need. The exchange was recorded by the Weiser Rationing Board with Harry Wishart confirming the anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wishart
Weiser
Idaho
Wishart
Jim Cahill
Patoka
Cahill
City Tire Service
Mrs. B F Linton Spends Sunday in Patoka
Kinmundy resident Mrs. B F Linton visited Patoka on Sunday for a short outing and social call, returning home afterward.
Local families greet service members and visitors
News notes arrivals and visits across Patoka and nearby towns. Pfc Samuel Britt reports arriving in Honolulu after ten weeks training. Families from Muskogee Oklahoma, Springfield, Sandoval and St. Louis spend weekends visiting kin in Centralia, Patoka and area. Community members attend ice cream social for Red Cross. candidates and local officials appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Britt
Pfc
Samuel Britt
Honolulu
Samuel
Foreign Service
Harold Chance
Spingfield
Winifred Harvey
Sandoval
Sgt
Dale Britt
Colorado Springs
Colo
R. E. Parker
St. Louis
Patoka Friends
Paul B. Chance
Frank Hickman
Kinmundy
Harry Keith
Marion County
Chas. W. Wursell
Congress
Red Cross
Jess Lake
Ronald
Bobby
Virginia Burtle
Kincaid, Ill
Lake
Harlan Goff
Clyde Black
Muskogee
Okla
Taylor Nall
Decatur
C. R. Richeson
A. Griffin
Rubye Cain
James Wasem
Mt. Vernon
Frank Miller
Terra Haute
Indiana
Joe Outhouse
Chicago
J. R. Wasem
Illiopolis
Wasem
John
Nannie Wilson
DuQuoin
Rebecca Willie
Lee
Don Crawford
Brooks Meador
Medford
Oregon
E. L. Delay
Cyril
Mark
Dorothy
Champaign
G. J. Wasem
Frank Cavins
O’fallon
Clarence Cavins
Tonti
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Belcher
Laurence Beale Smith
Red
E. L. Belcher of
Triopolis
Robert Graham
Wilbur Doolens
Patoka Wed
Vernon’s
B. F. Linton of
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