Patoka Happenings Highlights From Nearby Visits
Patoka news notes several trips and visits across Illinois and Michigan. Austin Good returns from a Illinois trip visiting C. S. Sicher in Freeport and relatives in Rockford and Eleroy while Harold Atchison seeks friends from St Johns Sanitorium. The community also notes home improvements and social visits involving the Spurgens, Brumfields, Grays, Logans, and Jennings families with multiple relatives and friends mentioned.
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Austin Good
Mrs. Good
C. S. Sicher
Freeport
Ill
Rockford
Eleroy
Belchers Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H E Belcher observed their 60th wedding anniversary near Patoka in Mound Chapel. He is 84 and she 81. They have three sons Clifford in Rockford Cecil in Peoria and Lloyd in Patoka. The couple are in fairly good health as the community celebrates this milestone with greetings from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Belcher
Patoka
Mound Chapel
Belcher
Lloyd
County Supt Announces Four Extension Courses
County Superintendent Paul B. Chance reports McKendree College will sponsor Philosophy of Education 351 starting September 13 at Centralia Junior College. Southern Illinois University offers English 309-4 Survey of American Literature to 1860 and Sociology 840-4 The Family, beginning September 19. The University of Illinois provides Education E 425 Principles of Guidance starting September 20. All courses meet at Centralia Junior College, 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Chance
McKendree College
Centralia Junior College
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois
FFA Members Earn Prizes at Salem District Show
Patoka FFA Chapter members dominated the Salem district cattle hog and sheep show on Sept 9 with about 50 participants from Jefferson Marion Effingham Bond and Fayette counties. John Caudle won beef division first for a Hereford cow and related animals. Marion Thomas took second with an Angus heifer. Lane Briscoe earned second in dairy with a Holstein heifer. Floyd Smith and the boys’ parents attended with the co ag teacher.
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Patoka
FFA
Salem
Jefferson
Marion
Effingham
Bond
fFayette
John Caudle
Marion Thomas
Lane Briscoe
Floyd Smith
Nichols Celebrate Golden Gayers 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A D Nichols of Patoka observed their golden wedding anniversary with a 6 pm dinner at Robbin's Restaurant in Salem. Attending were their daughters and families Roy Doolen and Sharon of Kinmundy and A D Headley and Shirley of Princeton Ind, plus Mr and Mrs Frank Ballance and Grace Chance of Patoka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Nichols
Patoka
Robbin’s
Salem
Roy Doolen
Sharon
Kinmundy
A. D. Headley
Shirley
Princeton, Ind
Frank Ballance
Grace Chance
Fancy Work Club to Mark 50th Year
Mrs Roy Jones hosted the Fancywork Club meeting with all members present except Mrs Kay Jennings Sr. President S M Spurgeon led the business session and plans were made for a 50th anniversary luncheon October 6 at Robbins Cafe Salem. Helpers Rogier and Potts were named to prepare a club history and gather memorabilia.
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Roy Jones
Fancywork Club
Kay Jennings Sr
S. M. Spurgeon
Robbins Cafe
Salem
Spurgeon
E. L. Rogier
Homer N. Potts
Salvation Army Opens Campaign in Salem and Marion County
The Salvation Army annual campaign for Salem and Marion county begins September 11 under Rev. Perry as Drive Chairman. Donations are deposited locally and used for transient and local relief, with extensive help including meals, clothing, furniture, shoes, and lodging for residents and transients, plus four Scouting units and summer camps for children.
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Salvation Army
Salem
Marion County
Odin
Patoka
Vernon
Brubaker
Omega
Farina
Kinmiundy
Alma
Iuka
Xenia
Perry
Salvation Army Corps
Salem Citadel
Want Ad Column Reaches Area Homes in Register
To reach most homes in this area, use the want ad column of the Register. This brief note urges readers to place advertisements in the classified section to maximize visibility and engagement within the local community.
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Register
Vernon residents celebrate 84th birthday of Lillie Walton
A large Vernon gathering marked Lillie Walton 84th birthday with relatives and friends from Vandalia, Decatur, Streator, Cincinnati, and nearby towns sharing homemade ice cream cake and drinks. Numerous visits continued through the weekend as families attended church, gatherings, and a chivari shower for Tom Murfin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Walton
Walter Darner
Chas. Wills
David
Ray Walton
Norma
Don Holtcamp
Wayne Walton
Mary Ellen
Linda Kay
DeWayne
Reni Francois
Vandalia
Nell Doolen
Alva Rose
Jesse Ripple
Harry Parkhill
Kankakee
Old Friends
Carbondale
Mrs Bertha Danbury Dies at 91 in Wilmington
Mrs Bertha Danbury 91 a Vernon resident died at the Soldiers Widows Home of Illinois in Wilmington She was widow of W L Danbury born in Washington county lived most of her life in Vernon A member of Vernon Methodist church and Victoria Chapter 253 Order of the Eastern Star She published The Fourth Wise Man and Other Poems in 1950 Survivors include brother Leo Freyer Odin and sister Anna Des Ruisseaux Vernon Funeral services were held at Cox Martin Funeral Home Patoka with Rev C I Heflin officiating and Victoria Chapter presenting Eastern Star service Burial followed in Patoka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Danbury
Vernon
Soldiers’ Widows’ Home
Illinois
Wilmington
W. L. Danbury
Danbury
Washington County
Vernon Methodist Church
Victoria
Order of the Eastern Star
Eastern Star
Ballance Reunion Held at Vandalia Park
Descendants of the late George E. Ballance met at Vandalia Park for a reunion on Sunday September 3. The gathering included prayers led by James Ballance a welcome speech by Joan Walker a life sketch read by the secretary and a dinner with about 57 attendees from multiple nearby towns and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Ballance
Vandalia Park
James Ballance
Don Griffin
Joan Walker
Charles Logan
Mary Crawford
Las Vegas
M. A. Willett
Mary
Arthur Walker
Forreston
George Holland
Gerrish reunion set for September 17 at Salem park
The Gerrish reunion will be held Sunday September 17 at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem with a rain backup in the Legion hall at Odin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Memorial Park
Salem
Legion Hall
Odin
Mrs Es Sie Robinson Event Noted Night and Saturday
An item lists an engagement or social event involving Mrs Es Sie Robinson scheduled for night and Saturday, indicating a society notice or personal announcement in the period-appropriate style.
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Mrs
Essie Robinson
Thanks for kindness on death of Mrs Effie Hathaway
The family of Mrs Effie Hathaway expresses deep gratitude for acts of kindness sympathy and floral offerings. Sincere thanks are extended by Helen Easley Hazel Hedgpeth Marie Green Bitty Hirstein and Wm Hathaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Hathaway
Helen Easley
Hazel Hedgpeth
Marie Green
Bitty Hirstein
Hathaway
Land and water carrier offers free rides at festival
The vehicle can reach 32 mph on land and 4.3 mph on water. It seats 11 men plus a two-person crew and carries a 50 caliber machine gun for infantry support. Free rides were offered at the Festival and will be available again on September 17 at Lake Centralia, photographed by Paul Logan.
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Lake Centralia
Patoka Home Bureau Meeting at Eagan Home
The Patoka Home Bureau will meet this Friday at Mrs. Robt. Eagan’s home with Mrs. Mark Cox as co-hostess. Roll call asks how parents can help the teacher. Miss Marie Brite, home adviser, will present a lesson on Taxes.
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Home Bureau
Robt. Eagan
Mark Cox
Roll Call
Marie Brite
Taxes Paid by Delinquent Tax List Members
The following have paid their taxes after the delinquent tax list was prepared. Lucian Gaston county treasurer reports Wednesday that these taxpayers made payment including Patoka Township Orson Johnson Cecil Binnion Donald Murfin Paul G Ehrat M C Mann Stanley F Meador Dale D Thompson Harry V Murray Raymond Parker Donna F Jennings Lee Adams J W Thompson Charles Fiscus Dale R Jones H R Lawrence Fred Brown G E Bennett C R Winn and C E Winn Carrigan Township Francis Gordon Roy Thalman Pearl Branch John L Zollar Norman Spinner Foster Township Harold W Jones Mrs Francis Arnold Jessie Jones Harold Jones Maurice D Walton Jessie B Jones Russell Osborn Mrs Lula Sullens Goldie Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Gaston
Patoka
Orson Johnson
Cecil Binnion
Donald Murfin
Paul G. Ehrat
M. C. Mann
Stanley F. Meador
Dale D. Thompson
Harry V. Murray
Raymond Parker
Donna F. Jennings
Lee Adams
J. W. Thompson
Charles Fiscus Dale R. Jones
H. R. Lawrence
Fred Brown
G. E. Bennett
C. R. Winn
C. E. Winn
Old National Bank of Centralia
Carrigan Township
Francis Gordon Roy Thalman
Pearl Branch
John L. Zollar
Norman Spinner
Foster Township
Harold W. Jones
Francis Arnold
Jessie Jones
Harold Jones
Maurice D. Walton
Jessie B. Jones
Russell Osborn
Lula Sullens
Goldie Hopkins
Sunbeam Meeting At Baptist Church Saturday
All children are invited to attend the Sunbeam meeting at the Baptist church on Saturday September 16 at 1 pm for the installation of officers. The lesson features Jesus at age twelve visiting the temple with the Bible verse including Jesus. Mrs Mae Nattier will run the nibble nook.
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Sunbeam
The
Baptist Church
Jesus
Temple
Mae Nattier
Doctor Out of Town Notice
I will be out of town from Sept 26 through Oct 11. The office will be open during the usual hours. L. P. Basch, M. D.
Card of Thanks for 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A D Nichols thank friends and relatives for cards and gifts sent on their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Mrs
A. D. Nichols
When you need rubber stamps let the Register make them
The Register offers custom rubber stamps for offices and personal use. Fast turnaround and reliable quality help streamline paperwork and branding.
Magassie Benefit Saturday at Patoka Park
The Ma gassie cemetery benefit occurs Saturday at Patoka city park with a 5 30 p m chicken dinner in the park pavilion. Music by the Patoka Jitters begins at 6 p m and a tractor pulling contest at 8 p m in the park west end. Judges are Bruce Carter and Dick Padberg, with Herb Jolliff handling the hookup. Proceeds fund cemetery maintenance.
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Magassie Cemetery
Patoka City Park
Park Pavilion
Patoka
Bruce Carter
Dick Padberg
Herb Jolliff
WSCS Meeting Led by Mrs. Harper at Local Church
Mrs. A W Harper presided at the September WSCS meeting in the absence of president Mrs Charles Jordan. Twenty one members and two guests attended as reports were read and accepted. A November Silent Auction was planned and the next meeting set for October 5 at 7 30 p m with visitors welcome.
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A. W. Harper
Methodist
WSCS
Charles Jordan
Roy Jones
Kay Jennings Sr
Lee Crawford
Bruce Pugh
Harry Nattier
Harper
Louisville
Carrie Neiderkorn
Maude Nall
Breese Fall Festival concession firm misses contract dates
O Neill and Sutton of St Louis failed to appear Friday and Saturday as contracted for rides and concessions at the Fall Festival. The firm was not from Breese as previously stated in last week s Register.
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O’neill and Sutton
St. Louis
Breese
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Pete) Gray
Los Angeles
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Tim
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George Fhrat
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David Ripple
Jesse Ripple Jr
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Walter
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Arden
Peoria
Robert
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Elza Parks
Decatur
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Maud Hatch
Emma Pratt
Toni Sorrell
Bill Kaylis
Lawrence Sorrell
Shelbyville
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Sons
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B. Danbury
Ballance
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Mt. Vernon
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George W. Holland
Dixon
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Berwyn
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Colorado Springs
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Gerry Scarpelli
Bill Quick
Xx. B. Holland
Max Holland
Oak Park
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Charles Griffin
B. N. Griffin
Emily Ballance
Paul Walker
Les Griffin
Wes Griffin
Gerrish
Curtis
Ashley
Tov
Porter
Nashville
Mathena
Centralia
Turner
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Eagan
L. P. Basch, M. D
Magassie
Robt. Kelley
Robert Kelley
Dale Turner
Dwight Kline
Sallman
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