W.S.C.S Well Attended At Thursday Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Thursday at Patoka Methodist Church with strong turnout. President Mrs. Oscar Bill presided as Rev. Richard Stont offered prayer and plans were set to settle the parsonage debt and raise funds via magazine sales and a Christmas gift auction later in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Patoka Methodist Church
Oscar Bill
X. B. Holland
Richard Stont
Eva Foster
Elsie Gray
B. N. Griffin
Mary Galloway
Thompson Stelle
Perry Belcher
Sherry Jones
Romack Family Called to Kaw Oklahoma After Uncles Death
Mr and Mrs W W Romack and sons James and Eldon were summoned to Kaw Oklahoma Saturday evening by the death of Mrs Romacks Uncle J S Wilson 83 a pioneer of the Oklahoma territory Funeral services were conducted at Kaw and he was buried at Newkirt Oklahoma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Romack
James and
Eldon
Kaw
Oklahoma
Sunbeams Visit Shut-Ins At Baptist Church
Sunbeams pre school group visited shut ins Mrs John Thalman Mrs Delsie Abendroth Mrs Lillie Blankinship Mrs Mattie Leininger and Mrs John Barnes Sr on September 3. They sang choruses prayed then returned to the church where Patsy Sharp welcomed Jack Mullens as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
John Thalman
Delsie Abendroth
Lillie Blankinship
Mattie Leininger
John Barnes Sr
Patsy Sharp
Jack Mullens
Sharon Kaye Crawford
Mary Meryman
Marshall Creek
Shirley
Rose Mary Britt
Connie Walker
Jack Mullins
Emil Nattier
Leslie Talbott
Christie Bozarth
Sherry Thompson
Don Padberg
Verne Nattier
P. J. Mojonnier
State Examinations Scheduled at Mount Vernon High
State tests for mental hospital attendants and 77 other state posts will be held at Mount Vernon High School on Saturday September 10. Applicants may report at 9 a.m. to establish eligibility. For details contact local State Employment Service offices or the Illinois Civil Service Commission. Immediate openings exist at Manteno Elgin and Dixon mental hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Springfield
Ill
Mt. Vernon High School
State Employment Service
Thlinois Civil Service Commission
Armory Building
Mrs Pope Leaves for Formosa via Den ver and San Francisco
Mrs James D Pope visiting this summer with her mother Mrs M C Pegues at the home of Mr and Mrs J F Matchett left Thursday September 8 for Formosa to join her husband who has been there since last October in connection with the State Department. She will travel via Denver to visit her brother M C Pegues and friends in San Francisco before sailing September 15 on the President Cleveland for Formosa. Locals regret her departure but wish her a pleasant trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Pope
M. C. Pegues
J. F. Matchett
Formosa
State Department
E. Andrews
Joe Bursey
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Andrews
Myra Outhouse
Roy Malan
Missouri
Kansas
Ralph Bodine
Norman
Jane
Sarah
Rita
Ann
Schenectady
New York
Robert Caldwell
Elizabeth
Fort Lawdale
Florida
Ina Anderson
Gilbert Caldwell
Josephine White
Decatur
Billy Mack White
David
Jacksonville
John L. Belcher
Darvin Jones
Eastern Airlines
St. Louis
Miami
Sherry
Kelley
L. E. Green
O. C. Schroeder
Sandra
Dennis
Local Baptist Girls Auxiliary Honors Members At KAGA Meeting
The Kaskaskia Association Girls Auxiliary recognized 23 members from Fairman Zion Hill Central City New Harmony and Patoka churches during a Tuesday evening service. Local honorees completing Maiden and Ladies-in-Waiting steps included Carolyn Snider Joyce Sharp Edith Kerr Nancy Snider and Linda Davis. Mrs Sterling Kerr and Mrs Edwin Nattier serve as G.A. counselors as 100 guests enjoyed punch and cookies served by the WM S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Kaskaskia Associational Meeting of
G.A
Fairman
Zion Hill
Central City
New Harmony
Patoka
Carolyn Snider
Joyce Sharp
Edith Kerr
Nancy Snider
Linda Davis
Princess & Queen
Sterling Kerr
Married Couples Elect Semi Annual Officers In Salem
Forty Marion County Married Couples met at Salem Moose Park on Friday night August 26. New officers were installed for six months with Mrs Hollis Baker as president and Mrs H J Barksdale as vice president. Mr Paul Calvert became treasurer and Mr John Shaffer the reporter. Mr and Mrs Herbert Anderson presented Sam Aikiman of Fabick Tractor Co who showed a film on terracing and soil and water conservation. The Baker and Barksdale families hosted the after meeting program for the children. A planning meeting is set for September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Salem Moose Park
Hollis Baker
John Shaffer
H. J. Barksdale
Melvin Currie
Robert Ford
Sam Hiestand
Paul Calvert
Hugh Copple
Leon Miller
Herbert Anderson
Sam _ Aikiman
Fabick Tractor Co
Weekend Socials In Fredonia Highlight Local Families
Mr and Mrs James Hyde and Charles and Dale Melton enjoyed a Friday picnic. The Kile Cozad and Jett families held a weiner roast Saturday. Williams family of Sandoval sampled ice cream at Henry Merediths Saturday. Alfred Jett and wife visited Charles Jett family Sunday. Harvey Chariton and Thomas Perkins visited Melvin and Carl Meredith Sunday. Clarence Albert family called on Henry Merediths Monday morning. James Higde visited Mt Vernon Sunday. Wilbur Talbert Audrey Branch and Eunice McHaney spent Labor Day with John Talbert. Ticknor called on Henry Meredith Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hyde
Charles
Dale Melton
Howard Kile
Clarence Cozad
Everett Jett
Alva Williams
Sandoval
Henry Meredith
Alfred Jett
Charles Jett
Harvey Chariton
Thomas Perkins
Melvin
Carl Meredith
Clarence Albert
James Higde
Mt. Vernon
Wilbur Talbert
Audrey Branch
Eunice McHaney
John Talbert
Sam Ticknor
Pike Sale of Patoka Register to Isaac Family
Mr and Mrs H K Pike present owners of the Patoka Register announce the sale of their interest to Mr and Mrs G W Isaac of Springfield Missouri who will assume possession around October 1 1941. The Pikes will remain until then and a public auction of household items is planned for September 17 at their residence. The Isaacs intend to run a newspaper in Illinois and have a son and a 17 month old daughter. Airman Merl Wadkins arrives in St Louis from Lackland AFB with his wife Ellarita Manning for a 14 day leave before reporting to Ft Warren Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Pike
Patoka Register
G. W. Isaac
Springfield
Missouri
Pike
Pikes
Ace Isaac
Greenville
Mississippi
Florida
Isaac
Illinois
Merl Wadkins
Leo Wadkins
St. Louis
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Ellarita Manning
Madison
Granite City
Merl
Ft. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ella
School Lunch Menu for Week of September 12 16
The menu lists daily meals from Monday to Friday with items such as Meat Loaf and mashed potatoes on Monday, Beans with Ham on Tuesday, Hamburgers and deviled eggs on Wednesday, Italian spaghetti on Thursday, and pork roast with dressing on Friday. Each day includes sides, desserts, and beverages.
High fire danger in southern Illinois amid prolonged drouth
Martin Aderson, district forester, warns that extended dry weather and low humidity raise fire risk across southern Illinois. Fires erupt on grass and roadsides. Benton, McLeansboro, Alto Pass, Thompsonville areas report activity. A northwestern McLeansboro blaze scorched about 300 acres. damage estimates pending. Residents urged to burn after 4 pm and use car ash trays to prevent ignition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Aderson
Illinois
Benton
McLeansboro
Alto Pass
Thompsonville
Inman Wheeler
Anderson
Singing and Baptism Service at Eaglin Church
Home talent singing will be at Eaglin Church Sunday September 11 at 2 p.m. following a Baptism service at Fairydell bridge at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited. Rev. F N Shields, Pastor, 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglin
Fairydell Bridge
F. N. Shields
Mrs E M Outhouse Hosts Family Dinner Sunday
Sunday dinner guests at Mrs E M Outhouse included D R DeFrees and sons Tercy and Ranny of Middletown Ohio. EE Andrews of Kansas City. Joe Iversey of Santa Fe New Mexico. Joe and Mrs Outhouse of Chicago. Marian Outhouse and children Danny Ronny and Barbara of Mt Vernon. T E Outhouse and daughters Norma Linda Karen. Orville Genre of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Outhouse
D. R. DeFrees
Tercy
Ranny
Middletown
Ohio
EE. Andrews
Kansas City
Joe“Iversey
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Joe Outhouse
Chicago
Marian Outhouse
Danny, Ronny
Barbara
Mt. Vernon
T. E. Outhouse
Norma
Linda
Karen
Orville
Harry Britt
Cropsey
Orville Britt
Paul Schmidt
Billy
Tommy
Mary
Carol
Breese
Wim. Ververs
Seattle
Washington
R. A. Stowe
Vernon Stowe
Collinsville
Ill
James B. Prather
Carrier Mills
E. E. Andrews
Joe Bursey
Patoka Home Bureau to Meet at Methodist Church
The Patoka Home Bureau Unit holds its regular monthly meeting Friday September 16 at 2 o clock in the Methodist Church basement. Hosts are Mrs. Carl Rogier and Mrs. L P Busch. Home Advisor Marie Brite will present Wise Use of Time and Money. A minor lesson How To Crochet will be led by a local leader with a roll call Our Favorite Handi craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Soybean grade standards cut foreign matter limits
Effective September 1 the USDA reduces foreign material limits across four soybean grades by one percentage point. No change to moisture standards. No. 1 at 1 percent No. 2 at 2 percent No. 3 at 3 percent No. 4 at 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Staes Department of Agriculture
Patoka adopts half percent retail tax ordinance 1955
Village of Patoka passes Ordinance 77A imposing a 0.5 percent tax on gross receipts from retail sales. Ordinance requires monthly reports to the State and a copy to the village clerk. Tax collected from prior month must be remitted to the State while ordinance takes effect next month. Signed by President James R. Snyder and Village Clerk Robert Eagan on September 1 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Marion County
Illinois
Cities and Vilages
State Department of Revenue
A.D
James R. Snyder
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Orvil F. West
Drum and Bugle Corps
Vandalia
American Legion
Dale Whitehurst
Peoria
Livesay
Whitehurst
George Johnson
Danville
David Ripple
Little Son
Centralia
Texas Concrete Co
Ransom Doolen
Fullerton
California
Alice Rankin
Eva Wood
Mountain Grove
E. M. Doolen
Doolen
Hollis Davis
Akron
Gladys Wade
George Spindler
Alice Wilson
Eberlee Norris
Deneen Walker
Opal Jones
Bert Jones
Adolph Doehring
Four Miles Prairie
Mary Leininger
Leininger
Jennie
Leonard Davidson
Beard
Jack Matchett
Peggy Pope
Arnold Jarrett
Beulah Jarrett
Kaye
Sterling
Vernon
Mildred Norris
Ozarks
Frank Hatch
Jessie Walton
L. M. Brown
Cecil Binnion
Letta Hopkins
Hazel Cox
Hatch
F. M. Smith
Hatch Farm
Town
Flora Maude
J. W. Cominton
East St. Louis
Charlene Campbell
Dahlgren
Clifford Newcomb
Donald Walton
Charlottesville
George Walton
J. W. Epps
Wm. Chriss
Karr
Esta Diekman
Anna Des Ruisseaux
Jennie Leininger
Bob Brumfield
Streator
Earl Leininger
Wayne Walton
Lillie Walton
Chloe Epps
Nellie Doolen
Emma Walton
Pearl Steinhauser
Lucille Doolen
Florence Morgan
R. P. Walton
Kay
Gibbons
George Darner
Carrie
Cecil Carter
N. P. Sorrel
Bessie Brown
L. B. Jones
E. Cavanaugh
Lodge
Esther Davis
Judy
Okinawa
Rantoul, Ill
Camp Roberts
Major Davis
Davis
T. E. Snyder
W.S.C.S
First Baptist Church
Fredonia News
Lackland A.F.B
Home Bureau News
Robert Eagan
Florence Cain
W. H. Cain
D. A. Griffin
Carol Crawford
Methodist Church
George Snider Sr
Betty
Bertha
Toledo
Ruth Foltz
Thelma Goff
Joliet
O. L. Wadkins
Harlan Goff
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