Weekend social notices and local updates in Decatur area
Elza Parks of Decatur visited friends and relatives. Several residents and relatives, including Keith Betts, Wayne Hogan, Charles Lewis, and John Snyder, spent Sunday at various homes. Robert Easley was hospitalized for bone specialist care in St Louis after ambulance transport from Centralia. Local weddings and announcements include Marilyn Ballance and James Bates marrying in Patoka with plans to reside near Fort Knox, Kentucky. Rally day set for Methodist Sunday School on September 26 and many family visits noted among area residents.
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Keith Betts
Champaign
Wm. Ehlers
Edith
Shobonier
Jesse Walton
Verne Belcher
Decatur
Robert Easley
Centralia
St. Louis
Hazel Cox
Kennett Hernstien
Earl Corlett
Springfield
J. W. Epps
Frank Johnson
Bethany
J. W. Comton
East St. Louis
Frank Hatch
George Walton
Ray
Vandalia
Walton
W. E. Walton
Greer Hospital
Cecil Carter
Sorrel
Glen W. Doolen
Miss Maud Doolen
Dot Willett
Clara Murfin
Dot
Minnie Peddicord
J. R. McHaney
Texas
C. O. Livesay
Methodist Sunday School
Community Socials and Farm Work Fill Fredonia Week
Anetta Jett Nellie Perkins and Grace McHaney helped Ruth Talbot cook for bailers Friday. Nearby, families attended an ice cream supper for Allman Cemetery at Loren Bullard’s. Corn cutting bean hay, silo filling and visits with neighbors mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anetta Jett
Nellie Perkins
Grace MccHaney
Ruth Talbot
Jim Jett
Maude Jett
Henry Meredith
Glen
Bonnie Simpson
Keith
Kenny Clark
Loren Bullard
Allman Cemetery
Bennett Charlton
Eaglin
Janice
Charles
Kenneth Wadkins
Fleary Meredith
Clarence Erhat
Gordon Hemp
William Perkins
George Allen
Everett Jtt
Carter couple to host open house for Golden Wedding
Mr and Mrs Fred Carter will hold open house at their Patoka home Sunday September 19 from 2 to 4 p m in celebration of their Golden Wedding anniversary All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend.
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Mrs
Fred Carter
Patoka
Woman's Missionary Society meets at church Friday morning
The Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society met Friday 8 to 11 for a mission book study Alcohol and Christian Responsibility taught by Alice Nattier. A 9 30 brunch followed, with Week of Prayer climax Friday Sept 10 at 1 00 p.m. supporting the Illinois State Mission Love Offering. Attendees included Kathryn Kerr Kate Davis Alice Nattier Gladys Atchison Gladys Nattier Rose Mojonnier Helen Nattier Goldie Sparks and guest Evelyn Chance of Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Alice Nattier
Illinois
Mesdames
Kathryn Kerr
Kate Davis
Gladys Atchison
Gladys Nattier
Rose Mojonnier
Helen Nattier
Baby David Martin Born to Nelson Family in Centalia
Pfc. and Mrs. Maurice Nelson announce the birth of a 9 pound 9 ounce baby boy named David Martin on Tuesday September 7 at St Marys hospital in Centalia. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McColpin of Odin and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson of Patoka. Pfc Nelson serves at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Maurice Nelson
St. Marys Hospital
Centralia
David Martin
Lloyd McColpin
Odin
Martin Nelson
Patoka
Nelson
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Conservation Club Meeting Set at Patoka High School
Notice to members announces a September 30 1954 meeting at Patoka High School at 7:00 p.m. Members are urged to attend to plan fall activities and discuss lake by laws and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Club
Patoka High School
Patoka Ladies Club entertains as mayor appears on TV
The Ladies Fancy Work Club met in September hosted by Mrs. Ann Basch with lively sketches by Peter Basch. Prizes went to Eva Potts and Ann Basch, door prize to Winnifred Spurgeon, and birthday gifts given to Eunice Walraven, Elsie Gray, Josephine DeLay, and Winnifred Spurgeon. The group will meet in October with birthdays for Eva Potts and Rebecca Matchett remembered. Patoka Mayor R J Snyder and nineteen ladies showcased on KSD TV in St Louis on To The Ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Basch
Peter Basch
Gladys Jones
Anna Holland
Eva Potts
Rebecca Matchett
Patoka
Russell Snyder
KSDTV
St. Louis
Alice Nattier
Vivian Layton
Home Bureau
Lora Torrence
Mildred Norris
Thelma Goff
Betty J. Jones
American Legion Auxiliary
Rita Hill
Elsie Pugh
Methodist Church
Nell Belcher
Zella Easton
Christian Church
Rose Mojonnier
Goldie Sparks
Baptist Church
Ladies Fancy Work Club
Mae Eagan
Daphne Martin
Blanche Gerrish
Rubye Caine
Eastern Star
Virginia Foster
Erna Harper
P.T.C
Snyder
Statler
Loyal Leaders Class Holds Regular Meeting
The Loyal Leader Class met at The Christian Church with hostesses Mrs. Tom Mece Gee Mrs. Edna Griffin and Mrs. Lena Briscoe. Devotions by Tom McGee Evelyn Ballance on piano and readings by Alta Logan Pearl Jennings Charles Meyers and Harold Belcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Tom Mece- Gee
Edna Griffin
Lena Briscoe
Tom McGee
Evelyn Ballance
Charles Meyers
Brother McGee
Alta Logan
Pearl Jennings
Harold Belcher
John Barnes
Gary
Jim McNichols
Paul Logan
Dwight Briscoe
Alice Karen
Kay Jennings, Jr
Fred Chance
Davis Ennings
Lorene Zimmerman
Linda
Arlene Bopp
Edna_ Griffin
Mary Belle Walker
Lucille Eagan
Paul Quayle
Velma Pugh
Karen
Open Veterinary Office by Dr Erwin J Busch Patoka
Dr Erwin J Busch opens his veterinary practice at Patoka near Elmer Berry's rest haven with contact 156 A. Sunday School attendance reached seventy last week and revival services featured music by local musicians including Jimmy Herrin, Gary Herrin, Adolph Tochstein and Joyce Sharp group singing and Rev Charles Pugh leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin J. Busch
Elmer Berry
Hubert Murray
Ralph Willis
Chas. Pugh
Jimmy
Gary Herrin
Hilltop
Adolph Tochstein
Vernon
the Cross
Joyce
Sheila
Patty Sharp
Orval Sharp
Charles Pugh
Mabel Paine
Harold Jones
Arnold Chapel
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Maxine Curry
Mrs. Maxine Curry expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards flowers and acts of kindness during her hospital stay. She wishes God’s blessing on all who helped.
In Memory of Martha E. Cain
In loving memory of our mother Mrs Martha E Cain who passed away one year ago today September 17 1953 You will live forever in our hearts Sadly missed by her children and all who loved her Je anes Mrs Howard Quick of Sandoval was visiting friends in Patoka Tuesday morning.
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Martha E. Cain
Howard Quick of
Sandoval
Patoka
Family thanks friends after illness and death
Mrs. W. H. Curran and family express thanks to friends neighbors ministers singers pall-bearers and the Methodist Church for flowers and food. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Whiting traveled to Denver to attend the Golden Wedding anniversary of his parents. Leighton Wasem visits family before leaving for Athens Georgia to enter the university. Howard Adams was taken by ambulance to Barnes hospital in St. Louis for medical care.
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Methodist Church
Walter Whiting
Denver
Colorado
Ed Esman
Leighton Wasem
G. J. Wasem
Athens
Georgia
the University
Howard Adams
Cox & Martin Ambulance
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Loren Morey guests at Patoka Sunbeam program
Mrs. Loren Morey of Shobonier, W M of the Kaskaskia Association, visited the Patoka Baptist Church Sunbeam group on September 4 to organize new groups. Guests Isaac Moody Don Padberg and Glen Ray Towler joined. The Little Missionary book was read and Brazilian hymnals and Bibles were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Morey
Shobonier
Kaskaskia Association
Patoka Baptist Church
Isaac Moody
Don Padberg
Glen Ray Towler
Joan Riffey Sutton
Rose Mary
Shirley Britt
Brazil
O. F. Davis
S. P. Kerr
Edith
Ballance-Darrell Quick wed in Hernando Mississippi
Mr and Mrs Hiram Ballance announce the marriage of their daughter Darlene Ballance to Darrell E Quick. The couple married in Hernando Mississippi on Saturday September 11 at 1 pm. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Quick of Boulder. A charivari and shower will be held Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Dean Quick.
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Marilyn Ballance
Dwight Ballance
Patoka
James W. Bates
L. J. Bates
Christian Church
Tom McGee
Darlene Wortman
Champaign
Larry Bates
Itr
Vine Grove
Kentucky
Fort Knox
Hiram Ballance
Darlene Ballance
Darrell E. Quick
Hernando
Mississippi
Jesse Quick
Boulder
Dean Quick
Senator Wayne Morris at Pittenger Band Shell Friday Night
Senator Wayne Morris speaks Friday night at 7 30 at the Pittenger bandshell Centralia. He presents on behalf of Albert Imle and Senator Paul Douglas urging public attendance.
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Senator Wayne Morris
Pittenger Band Shell
Wayne Morris
Pittenger Bandshell
Centralia
Albert Imle
Paul Douglas
Cox Reunion Attendees From Patoka Gather in Paha
People from Patoka attended the Cox family reunion held at the Paha on Sunday September 12. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T T Cox Mrs Clara Kinney Mr and Mrs John Cox and children Mr and Mrs M L Cox Steve and Shelley Miss Letta Hopkins and Mr and Mrs Harold Simcox from Sandoval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Cox
T. T. Cox
Clara Kinney
John Cox
M. L. Cox
Steve
Shelley
Letta Hopkins
Harold Simcox
Sandoval
Community Chorus Sets Next Meeting for October 14
The Community Chorus held a September meeting at the Christian Church with 14 members present. In a brief session, church representatives were appointed to announce future meetings as the group practices songs for Thanksgiving and invites participation on October 14 at the Christian Church.
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Next Meeting Community Chorus
The
Christian Church
Patoka Unit 100 elects class officers. DeLay to Arkansas
The Patoka Unit 100 High School lists seventh through senior class officers with names for president vice president secretary treasurer and reporters. Mark DeLay, formerly at Cardinals Bare Ball Farm in Omaha Nebraska, plans to enter the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in fall. Also noted are travel visits of Mrs Harlan Goff and Mrs Darrell Foltz with family members and a Joliet beautician convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka Unit 100 High School
Jessie Binnion
David Britt
Phyliss Bowen
Larry Lawrence
Lila Sanders
Mark DeLay
Cardinals
Omaha
Neb
E. L. DeLay
University of Arkansas At
Darrell Foltz
Sherman Hotel
Chicago
Joliet
QO. L. Wadkins
Vacation issues of Pa toka Register prepared in advance
The Pa toka Register announces its next two issues will be vacations themed and printed ahead so editors can rest. They expect to close after this week’s issue and return on Monday October 4, noting their office will be closed.
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Patoka Register
Farm Adviser Reports Club Activities and Livestock Tour
A farm families Married Couples group held a Sept 10 pot luck at the Farm Bureau Auditorium after a membership contest. New President Hugh Copple scheduled a Thursday meeting to plan winter program. Secretary John Shaffer noted membership over 100. The Victory Fighters 4-H Club led by Omar King showcased dairy beef sheep hogs and chickens judged by Walter Wood. The livestock tour on Roy Hall and Carroll Mojonnier farms featured market outlook by Ed Lamp and dairy crossbred Brahman crosses observed at Mojonnier’s. Kenneth Easton returned from England due to his grandmother’s illness. relatives in Colorado visited east of Patoka during oil activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Hugh Copple
John Shaffer
Farm Bureau Extension Program
Victory Fighters
Omar King
Centralia
Walter Wood
Carlyle
King
Fred Blackburn
Marion County
Fred
Omar
Roy Hall
Carroll Mojonnier
Ed Lamp
Rice Kirtley
University of Tllinois
Carroll
Richard Seidel
Kenneth Easton
England
John Houston
Flora Griffin
W. K
Denver
Colorado
Patoka
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Elza Parks
Herbert Laws
Hopedale
Mrs. Cecil Robertson
Fredonia News
Everett Jett
James Hyde
John Talberts
Harold Kretzer
Arthur Youngs
Audrey Branch
John Talbert
Woman’s Missionary Society
R. J. Snyder
Loyal Leaders
Maxine Curry
W. H. Curran
Pana
Charles Thalman
Janet Nattier
LaWanda Christian
Melinda Elliott
Clsas
Dixie Johnson
Marie Williams
Sue Weinsman
Jim Herrin
Neil Jolliff
Jean Orrell
Harold Womble
Helen Jackson
Beryl Jett
Dale Rutledge
Jane Carter
C. W. Davison
David Sanders
Edward Riley
Joan Orrell
Alice Donoho
Eva Wasem
Melvin Rutledge
Janet Jones
Gene Bricker
Arden Hinricks
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