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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1950
Page
1
Patoka and Vernon Grade Schools begin the 1950 51 term with 196 and 86 pupils respectively under a departmental plan. Teachers report improved class lengths and periods, with six classes per grade and fifty minute periods.
Margaret M Ehrat wife of Paul G Ehrat died September 6 at home northwest of Vernon Illinois aged 60 years 7 months 27 days She lived in Vernon all her life was member of Arnold Chapel Church and Ladies Aid Survived by husband two sons Glen Ehrat Sterling and Marvin Ehrat Vernon daughter Marjorie Hess St Paul Minnesota sister Mrs Henry Abendroth Vernon five grandchildren Funeral 2 p.m. Friday September 8 at Vernon Methodist Church Rev Carrol Lewis with Rev Dean Abendroth and Rev Irvin Meseke Cox Martin funeral directors in charge Burial Vernon Cemetery
A Patoka Park gathering on September 3 brought together numerous Barnes relatives from Patoka Greenup Deborah Peoria Carlyle Sandoval Huey Shobonier Lincoln and Batavia Ohio with friends including Perry Belcher. Ohio visitors arrived September 2 and departed Monday with Perry Belcher staying longer.
Burl Marohl earned the win for Patoka as Walt Marohl opened, allowing four runs. Mark DeLay launched a first inning homer with a man on, and Dick Gray followed with a fifth inning shot. Patoka won 8 to 7, totaling eight runs on five hits with four errors versus Kinmundy’s seven runs on six hits and three errors. Next Sunday Patoka Park hosts Greenville in Illini League action. Mrs Allie Murfin of Decatur visits her mother Mrs J F Blankenship this week.
Officials request moving start time to eight thirty to ease morning traffic and teacher prep. They note many students arrive by bus before nine and teachers must supervise early arrivals and complete lesson plans before the day begins.
Pfc William Sides Jr of Patoka is reported missing in action in the Defense Department casualty list released today. He is the son of Mr and Mrs William H Sides of Patoka. No further details have been received from the department.
The All-American Quartette of Mt. Vernon Illinois will present a program of religious songs at Patoka Christian Church Sunday evening September 13 beginning at 5:30 pm. There is no admission charge but a free will offering will be taken.
The Sunbeams met at the James Allen Thomas home on Saturday afternoon and elected officers including President James Allen Thomas Vice President Tommie Wood Secretary Joedy Carter Assistant Secretary Marion Thomas Treasurer Valda Jones and Assistant Treasurer Timmie Mojonnier. Birthday songs were sung to Joedy Carter and Dwight Thomas and refreshments were served. Next meeting is set for September 16 at the Baptist church with Bible verse starting with K. Participants included Tommie Wood Timothy Mojonnier Joedy Carter Valda Jones Mr and Mrs James Thomas and children Dwight Ruth Marion and James Allen and Mrs Mojonnier.
The September meeting at Bea Doolen's home featured major lesson on understanding the grade school child by Essie Robinson and Bea Doolen with Letta Hopkins presenting the minor lesson on Rural Youth. Eighteen members attended and refreshments were provided by Ben Doolen and Marjorie Bassett. The October meeting will be at Minnie Peddicord's home.
Despite heavy rain, many Methodists gathered in basement rooms for family night with a pot luck supper. Afterward, Robert Eagan and James Ballance led an entertaining program in which all participants enjoyed themselves.
In loving memory of Helen Fay Trushell who died one year ago on September 7. One year has passed since that sad day when one we loved was called away. God took her home but in our hearts she liveth still. Sadly missed by her father mother sister and brother.
Marion County Rural Youth workers attended a Wednesday night party at the Salem Fair grounds. A brief meeting planned final preparations for the Bob Hope Show at the DuQuoin State Fair on September 4. Folk games and refreshments followed with barbecues hot dogs ice cream and soda. No date was set for the next Rural Youth meeting.
Pa toka Panthers 4 H Club held a home tour and judging August 19 with projects shown at each member s home. On August 26 they moved projects to the County Fair Salem with placings including Jimmie Britt and Charles Britt in Dairy Calf, Tolar Britt and Jimmie Britt in Dairy Heifer, John Davis and Dickie Davis in Beef Heifer, Charles Nattier and Gene Bricker in Beef Steer, Alberta Thalman and Lois Britt in Garden Display, Beverly Snider in Flower Display, and Chickens listed. Exhibits planned for Patoka Park on September 9. Beverly Snider Reporter.
The White House letters reveal President Truman calling the Marine Corps a propaganda machine almost equal to Stalin's. He asserts Marines serve as the Navy's police force and should remain under Navy control, fueling protests from veterans and service members nationwide.
The Wadkins family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy and flowers during their recent bereavement. Mr and Mrs Leo Wadkins and children extend appreciation.
Mrs. Pearl Hudspeth and Mr. M. D. Walker of Patoka wed at 1 00 p m on Wednesday September 5 in Vandalia with C F Easterday officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dale Zimmerman. Mrs Zimmerman is the groom’s youngest daughter. A two weeks honeymoon through the Ozarks Oklahoma and Texas will end with a home in Patoka.
Martha Marie Wadkins, infant daughter of Leo and Marie Wadkins, died hours after birth at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia on August 30 1950. Survived by parents two sisters Shirley and Dora Lea one brother Marty four grandparents one great grandfather and many relatives. Burial was in Vernon cemetery.
After a three month gap the Ladies Fancy Work Club of Patoka met with host Mrs Jack Matchett on Friday September 1. Mrs E L DeLay presided and prizes were awarded to Mrs Ethel Rogier Mrs Josephine DeLay and Mrs Elsie Gray. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs De Lay.
The piece argues that wartime price controls are ineffective and merely relieve the public from facing fiscal policy. It cites Henry Hazlett criticizing general price control as a distraction from government mismanagement. It warns that money supply growth, not shortages, caused price rises and urges voters to demand integrity in government.
Big community event planned this Saturday at Patoka Park with livestock and produce displays from the local 4-H Club and farm families. Free admission, contests, showmanship, and a free team pulling contest with prizes funded by local merchants. Ice drinks by Boy Scouts and Lions Club service support. Continuous activities run afternoon into evening with awards, judging by Mr. Francis Leckrone of Salem.
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