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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1941
Page
1
Community notices invite a fried chicken dinner at the Alexander real estate office for 5 cents. The item lists many Sunday visits and travels among residents of Patoka and nearby towns including Decatur, Champaign, Vernon, Villa Grove, Kinmundy, Highland, Centralia, and Vandalia, with family and friends mentioned throughout.
Local residents from Patoka and nearby towns visited family friends in Urbana Vandalia Terre Haute and Centralia. Travels included nursing student Jamita Easton returning from Chicago and theater party by Patoka Sew No More Club in Centralia. A fried chicken dinner fundraiser is announced for September 24 at 6 p.m. in Alexander Real Estate office.
A Surprise party was held at Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Richeson home for Imogene Richeson on her fifteenth birthday. Friends, including Floy Hicks, Jackie Hicks, Evelyne Easton, Agnes Hayes, and others, joined in gifts, games, and a dessert course, with wishes for many more birthdays.
Cora Luetta Belcher born May 5 1878 died September 8 1941 at age 63. She married William Good on May 8 1898 and had six children. Survived by husband, children Austin Patoka Delphia Beckett Nellie Gilley Electa Peddicord Myrtle Foltz, 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, sister Blanche Jolliff and brother Eldoris Belcher. Funeral September 10 at the Christian church with burial at Patoa cemetery. Rev George Kelley and Cox and Martin directed.
We extend gratitude for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our loved one. Mr. Wm. Good and Children.
The Red Cross will hold a meeting Monday afternoon September 22 at 2 30 PM at the Legion Hall. Supplies have arrived and volunteers are needed to knit scarves crochet shawls edge baby blankets sew hospital shirts rompers and girls dresses. Residents of Patoka and nearby areas are urged to attend and help.
Mrs. A. M. Peek learned Wednesday evening that her son Archie Messenger of Hinsdale Illinois died. Funeral planned in Paxton Illinois on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Peek traveling there Thursday morning for the service.
Jerry West 28 from Patoka is hospitalized at St. Mary's after a 55 gallon water barrel accident. He slipped while repairing a pumping unit for Adams Oil and Gas Co and twisted his body to reduce injury, though his hip hit the barrel edge.
The freshman class elected officers including President Connie Meador and Vice President James Parker. Treasurer John Wasem, Reporter Pearl Williams, and sponsor Coombs were also chosen at a 4 o'clock meeting in Centralia.
Mrs. Katie Nattier of Salem spent a brief visit in Patoka last Saturday, stopping for a short time during her travels.
On Sunday September 21 1941 Sunday School at 9 30 with Edwin Arnold as superintendent and 10 30 worship with Bro Perrine. Bible study every Tuesday at 7 30. Announcement of Chowder for the senior class and plans for Sunday School session on September 25. Anna Pugh led last Tuesday’s Bible study and Bro Kelly spoke on Lord's Day. Attendance at Sunday night service praised.
The Methodist church ladies announce a chicken supper at 6 p.m. on Wednesday September 24 in the Alexander Real Estate office. The public is invited and the price is 35 cents.
Revival services continue at the Pentecostal church with Rev C H Webb of Bemis Tennessee as evangelist. Attendees are invited to hear inspiring messages and special singing services begin at 7 30 each evening.
The Epworth League of the Methodist Church held a scavenger hunt ending at City Park with a campfire feast. The losing side built the fire and prepared the food for all. Participants included Sammy Jolliff Jerry Quayle Wes Griffin Dot Griffin Sonny Balance Charles Mille Parks Paul Quayle Lila Jolliff Betty Ballance Jean Kilgore Joy Barnes Claress Ann Bushnell Joan Miller Jean Miller Connie Meadors and Mrs C M Miller.
Mr and Mrs John Leonard of Vernon spent Sunday afternoon in Patoka visiting with Mr and Mrs C H Christian.
Mr and Mrs L E Green and their son joined Mr and Mrs R H Green and their son for Sunday dinner near Kinmundy, sharing a family gathering and hospitality.
The Hi-Lite Class of the Christian church held a pot-luck supper last Thursday in the Sunday school rooms. A devotional program led by Mrs. Jerry West followed, with visiting, contests, and mystery gift exchanges. Winners were Mesdames Cecil Elliott Bud Cantrell and Davis Jen, among others. Mrs. Holly of Overton attended as a guest.
Mr and Mrs Davis Jennings announce the birth of a seven pound baby boy at Mark Greer Hospital Vandalia on September 16. He is named John Kay. Mrs Jennings formerly Miss Thelma Pugh.
Mr and Mrs Robert Patterson of Houston Texas announce the birth of a son Lynn Thomas Patterson is the name Mrs Patterson is the former Miss Marie Newlin daughter of Alvin Belcher of Paton Noah Garter visited his daughter Mrs Glen Spiced and family in Iuka Sunday
Cox and Martin undertakers introduce a new Henney Packard straight eight combining ambulance and funeral car service. The vehicle features dual heaters, pullman chairs, nickel plated cot, red light and siren, ambulance grills on back windows, skid tires, and high speed safety. Interior blends burgundy mohair and red leather. exterior is black. The upgrade raises the firm’s equipment to a high standard.
Mervel A Willett resigns from Villa Grove to become chemistry instructor at Morton high school in Cicero. He leaves after seven years teaching mathematics at Villa Grove. Willett, a Van dalia and Normal University alum with a master's from Illinois, is married to Ruth Pugh and has one-year-old son George Michael. The Cicero system serves about 6000 students with 250 high school teachers.
A large Sept 14 gathering at Jim McNicol’s home celebrated the 50th birthdays of Warren and Mrs James McNicol. Relatives attended from Edgewood Yale Hyle Vandalia Alma Decatur and more to enjoy dinner conversation and songs.
The Friendship class of the Patoka met at the home of Mrs Stringer to honor Rosegail Sherrill as she leaves for her home in Oklahoma. Attendees played games, refreshments were served, and an autograph book was signed before gifts were exchanged. Shoppers J W Alexander and Mrs Wallace Alexander visited Centralia and Salem last Friday.
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